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meet the team PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Chris Shepperd BUSINESS MANAGER Leisha Shepperd MANAGING EDITOR Chris Zebo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brittany Hicks
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Luke Murray Brandon Nowalk Amanda L. Reynolds PHOTOGRAPHERS Alana Gonzalez Brittany Hicks Amantha Hons Chelsea Powers CONTRIBUTORS KISS 103.1 KORA 98.3
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INTERNS Amy Bauerschlag Derek Favini Alana Gonzalez Amantha Hons Roberto Molar Chelsea Powers Rebekah Skinner
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Taste Listen 24 - With Los Molcajetes, 6 - Brad Paisley is back.
the flavor is in the details. Read a review of the new album and more in this week’s new music reviews.
Look 27 - Brandon gives a rundown of this week’s top 20 box offices films.
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What’s Going Down @ Grand Stafford Theater by Luke Murray
With the end of the semester getting closer by the minute, the Stafford is still pumping out colorful, top-notch entertainment each weekend. Stillwater, Oklahoma might be the home to an old Aggie conference rival, but it is also known for producing genre-crossing talent. Red dirt classic, Cross Canadian Ragweed, emerged from Stillwater and sat at the top of the Texas music circuit for sixteen years. Frontman Cody Canada’s iconic vocals and the trademarked Ragweed guitar-harmonica combo made them a Lone Star radio sensation for the better part of two decades. Canada’s new group of pickers, Cody Canada and the Departed, will take the GST stage April 19 for a show to be opened by Folk Family Revival and Emily Bell. The Departed has a refreshing new style compared to their Ragweed lineage, but they still manage to sneak in some Cross Canadian crowd-pleasers into their set. A launch party for ANON Magazine is being held at the Stafford on April 20. ANON, an online blog/magazine, aims to inspire young adults to channel their creativity while expanding their artistic vision and eccentricity. Only two months after its debut, ANON is trying to achieve a larger audience and obtain LLC status. That kind of thing takes a chunk of money, so the Stafford is partnering up with them in an effort to raise funds. Check out anonmagazine.com and drop by Grand Stafford on Friday to show your support for all things expressive and individual.
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GST rounds out the weekend on April 21 with another chapter in their Big Texas Nights series. Jamie Talbert and the Band of Demons from Beaumont will be joined by Nathan Quick for a perfect night of beer drinking and jams before its back to reality Monday morning.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18 MSC Town Hall’s Lunchbox Concert Series presents Dreamboat @ Rudder Fountain Come out to see a free show by indie-jazz trio from Boerne, Dreamboat, perform on Rudder Fountain’s stage during your lunch hour! @ Rudder Fountain - FREE
Six Market Blvd @ The Tap Coming off the release of their sophomore album Shake It Down, Six Market Blvd is hitting the road and stopping in College Station. Don’t miss your chance to see them live! 815 Harvey Road, College Station April 18, 2013 9:00 PM Hi Fi w/ Should’ve Been Cowboys and Daniel Gonzalez @ Grand Stafford Theater The five-piece rock and blues band from BCS, Hi Fi, will be playing alongside the four-piece rock outfit, Should’ve Been Cowboys, and Dallas singer-songwriter, Daniel Gonzalez. 106 S Main St, Bryan April 18, 2013 9:00 PM $5 Boxcar Bandits @ Revolution Café Denton bluegrass, country, swing band, Boxcar
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Kyle Park w/ Rosehill @ Hurricane Harry’s This Texas country star may have only been on the music scene for a few years, but he’s already become a fan favorite with songs such as “Somebody’s Trying to Steal My Heart” and “The Night Is Young.” He’s “Leaving Stephenville” and bringing his newly released album, Beggin’ For More, to College Station. 313 College Ave, College Station April 19, 2013 9:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 20 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 April 20, 2013 10:00 PM Cost: $5 Brazos Valley Earth Day @ Wolf Pen Creek Park In connection with Keep Brazos Beautiful, the 18th Annual Brazos Valley Earth Day will take place at Wolf Pen Creek Park. When you head into the park, pick up a Brazos Valley Earth Day shirt for $15, or bring your own apparel and get it tie-dyed on site for just $5. Don’t forget to bring a blanket to enjoy a variety of entertainment throughout the day and evening, as well! 1014 Holleman Dr E, College Staion April 20, 2013 11:00 AM Kirko Bangz @ Schotzi’s Texas native Kirko Bangz is coming to College Station! With hits such as “Drank In My Cup” and “What Yo Name Iz?”, Bangz will have the party jumpin’. 205 University Dr., College Station April 20, 2013 10:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 22 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. April 22, 2013 9:00 PM TUESDAY, APRIL 23 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 April 23, 2013 9:00 PM FREE Texas Country Tuesday @ Ozona Drink and menu specials and live entertainment provided by 98.3 KORA. Who knows–you might even dance! 520 Harvey Road , College Station April 23, 2013 7:00 PM
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Album Reviews By Amy Bauerschlag
Brad Paisley
Wheelhouse Released April 9, 2013 Old reliable, a staple of the country music scene, Brad Paisley has put out his ninth studio album, Wheelhouse. Paisley has ventured into territory that is uncharted for him—and probably most country singers. Throughout Wheelhouse, Paisley brings up many social issues like marriage, religion, abuse and most notably, racism. The track “Accidental Racist”, with vocal contribution by LL Cool J, seems to try and ameliorate racial tensions that still exist although subdued, but it really just ends up as a song whose contents are hard to swallow. Besides that, he has songs like “Harvey Bodine” and “Death of a Single Man” that poke fun at the institution of marriage, not unlike previous tracks he’s put out before. His intentions on this album seem far-fetched in trying to bridge gaps that are present in society, but overall it comes off as overly ambitious.
James Blake Overgrown Released April 5, 2013
Paramore Paramore Released April 8, 2013
Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll Released April 15, 2013
The Knife Shaking the Habitual Released April 8, 2013
The maker of the purest electronic gospelfolk, James Blake, has released his second LP, Overgrown, and does nothing less than putting listeners in a state of awe.
The eponymous release by Paramore can easily be named the most audacious and accomplished album by the pop-rockers to date. When guitarist and drummer Zac and Josh Farro departed, the band was forced to enlist professional musicians to fill their spots. It also pushed them into a studio, which explains the more polished feel of the album amplified with more synth. Front woman Haley Williams’ talent outshines most elements that define the band, with her ballsy demeanor and belting vocals, culminating in an album that shows the greatest amount of growth the band has ever seen.
When Fall Out Boy was in their prime, “Sugar We’re Goin’ Down” was a top hit on MTV, emo side-swooped hair was in, and the Boys were purveyors of teen angst. Times have progressed, the Boys have matured, and there music is changing with the times.
Swedish electronic brother-sister duo, The Knife, finally return for their fourth album after seven years since Silence Shout, and they continue on the trail of jarring, uneasy, distorted beats. Everything about Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer is haunting and unsettling, from their aggressive lyrics to heavily manipulated vocals to abrasive percussion. Shaking the Habitual is an electronic art album not intended for everyone—but those who know The Knife will fall into its creepy hands and love every second of it.
Blake’s music is intricately layered and features more R&B and gospel than his debut, shying away from dubstep and entering a more atmospheric soundscape. He masters subtlety and simplicity in the album, making listeners get lost in the noise, but the kind of lost you don’t want to be found from.
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Their album features musical celebrities like Courtney Love, Elton John, and Big Sean. Instead of angst, they sing pop rock anthems about love and fun, full of driving guitars, creating a new, harder sound.
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Exclusive Interview:
Kyle Park By Luke Murray
Rolling into College Station with a full head of steam, Kyle Park will kick out the footlights at Hurricane Harry’s after a late-semester show opened by Rosehill. Coming off the fresh release of his fourth full studio album, Beggin’ for More, Kyle has been touring relentlessly around the Lone Star for the past month promoting his new record. Debuting at number four on the iTunes country chart, the record makes for the largest release in his eight-year career. Encompassing the trademarked style and progressions that his fans have come to love, Kyle also managed to sneak in some edgy stuff that reveals a side of the red dirt kid that we have yet to see. Kyle did not simply sit down and pull songs out of a grab bag for this one. Rather than relying solely on the talent of other writers, Kyle aimed for an album that was more true to him as an artist. He wrote or co-wrote twelve of the record’s thirteen tracks. He was joined in his songwriting efforts by fellow red dirt heavyweights, Cody Johnson and Josh Abbott, bringing together three corners of Texas to produce songs about nothing less than whiskey and women. Unexpected chord changes coupled with the lyrics predominantly penned by Kyle himself literally leave listeners beggin’ for more. Tickets for the April 19 show are available at harrys.bcsclubs.org.
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MW: Beggin’ for More debuted in the Top 25 on the U.S. Country chart and number 4 on iTunes’ country chart, your best release to date. Was there a point when working on this album that you knew it would have this type of success? Kyle: I don’t think you ever know that something will have a certain level of success, but you certainly hope it does. I was never shooting for anything more than just a solid record. When we finished the album, I was proud of it regardless of how it would’ve debuted on iTunes. I was happy with the music. MW: Beggin’ for More, amongst your other albums, were recorded and released under your own label; is there something in particular that pushed you in that direction rather than using a separate label? Kyle: Simply, because I have the option. Years ago, you had to go somewhere else to record an album.
Nowadays, you can make an album at your house on the computer if you wanted to. I’ve chosen, over the past seven years of my career, to be an independent artist. I enjoy the record making process. I enjoy being involved in the writing, recording, and production. Being producer is a privilege. There are certain times as an artist where you’re not allowed to be a producer because you have your label telling you who’s going to produce your music. In my situation, I choose to be independent because I love to be involved and in charge of my own album. MW: When writing your songs, they all seem to have a lot of heart and soul poured into them. Do you draw on personal experience a lot or do you find inspiration elsewhere? Kyle: Both! I find inspiration from all kinds of people, places, and experiences. I’ve written a lot of love songs, but they aren’t all about a particular girl. They’re all just based on real situations. I haven’t been heartbroken that many times! A lot of times, I try to think how I would feel if I were the character in the song. It’s like you’re writing a book or a movie, you’re creating real situations. You try to think how you would feel if you were this guy being left, or doing the leaving, or out with his buddies drinking beer. For example, on my new album there’s a song called “Long Distance Relationship,” and I’m not currently in one but I wrote that song recently about a long distance relationship I had been in years ago. I feel like that’s something that almost everyone can relate to. Whether they’re in college, on the road as a musician, a salesman, or a truck driver, the point to that song is that even if you live with someone there will be times when you’re still gone half of the time. That’s just a song where I drew from my experience in being on the road a lot, but then there are songs that are just a story. MW: You wrote the majority of this record yourself, but you had some help from guys like Cody Johnson and Josh Abbott; how do you guys go about your songwriting process? Kyle: There’s no correct or exact formula to writing songs. It’s more about being comfortable with the people you write with. I’m not as good when writing with complete strangers, but I’ve done it before. It’s really good writing with people like Cody or Josh, or even Thom Shepherd and George Ducas. Those are guys that I’ve known for a long time and we’ve wrote together several times, and it just comes easy with guys like that. Writing is a very personal thing, you’re sharing personal information with people and it’s a lot easier when you’re doing it amongst friends. MW: “The Night is Young” hit number one on the Texas music charts and you utilized your fans as videographers for music video; whose idea was that and did you know it would be such a hit? Kyle: That was actually my idea. On the way to College Station actually when we played our last show there in November. I had already decided that we didn’t have time to make a music video. Due to my schedule, I wasn’t going to be able to spend time recording anything or filming because we were on the road so much. I just thought about how everyone has a camera these days, and what if just had the fans make the video for us. I hoped that we would get some really cool shots, and we did. We couldn’t keep everything, we had much more than we could fit into a three minute video. I thought it was a cool idea to get the fans involved and it was definitely something that worked out in the long run. MW: You just released the video for your current single “True Love” on your website and YouTube, what can fans expect from that one? And have you scheduled the television release? Kyle: I don’t know when it will be on TV or GAC, but yeah it’s up online now. The video is such a cool idea by the producer, and you have to watch it to see it really. It’s a cool twist on the song. The video ends up coming full-circle at the end. The song is called “True Love,” but it’s really about never believing in true love. It shows the couple going through things, but then they realize it was never true love between them. You have to see it though to get the neat twist at the end.
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MW: What would you say has been the biggest turning point in your career so far? Kyle: Oh gosh. I think producing the Make or Break Me album back in 2011 really opened my eyes as a musician, a producer, and a writer because now I see more sides to a song than just the chord structure and lyrics. The songs I write now, I see them more alive than I used to. Musically, not matter what I do as a business man; it all comes down to making good music. Producing that record really opened my eyes up as a writer. MW: You have your most successful release out now and you have a full head of steam in your career; where do you go from here? Kyle: Hopefully this is just the beginning of something that is much bigger in the end. In the near future I just want to keep on playing, getting better on stage, and writing more songs. In the next five years or so, I would definitely like to be able to play in all 50 states and every country possible. There’s nothing better than playing for fans who know and love your music, singing along to the music you created by pouring your heart and soul into it.
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Exclusive Interview: Dreamboat by Amy Bauerschlag
We got to sit down and chat with Tessa Gaston, lead singer of Dreamboat, an indie jazz trio from Boerne. She gave us a little insight into the creation of the band, their obsession with Eisley, and where they find their creative inspiration. Check them out when they play MSC Town Hall’s Lunchbox Concert Series April 18.
MW: What are y’all most inspired by when writing music? Is there a certain environment you have to be in when you’re writing?
MW: If you had to describe your music in five words or less, what would you say?
Gaston: We usually write separately and then come together and share what we’ve been working on. It’s definitely a collaborative process to bring a song together, and we each chime in on what we hear. Personally, I’m pretty easily inspired. I guess that explains why I’m such a hoarder. Ha! I like collecting almost anything that brings back memory. The outdoors, relationships, philosophy, and performance art especially inspire me to write. We usually jam in our living room or in our attic. We love having space to spread out and get our creative juices flowin’, and our house definitely has that creative atmosphere.
Gaston: Whimsy. Imaginative. Personal. Cinematic. Motley.
MW: What’s your favorite part of playing for a live audience?
MW: How did Dreamboat form? And what are your backgrounds?
Gaston: There’s something so sweet about having an audience. I think I learn something new every time we perform live, either from the audience’s vibe or the way our song flows in that moment. We love having people excited to listen, they remind us of why we do what we do.
Gaston: Matt and I actually went to a small private school together and played in the band for our morning chapels. We rarely ever talked until one day I was singing Eisley’s “Trolley Wood” when we were setting up. And Matt kind of freaked out because back then Eisley was still pretty small. We had this super great moment of obsessing together, and we’ve been playing music ever since! I met Castle my senior year of high school, and after hearing him play Gaga’s “Speechless” at the talent show, I totally creeped him and basically begged him to play some coffee shops with me. It wasn’t until this fall that we all three got together and created Dreamboat. MW: Who are some of your favorite bands at the moment? Gaston: We listen to such different styles of music! Some of our top bands would have to include Portugal the Man, Eisley, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Billy Joel, and First Aid Kit.
MW: Are there any vocalists you emulate or are there any vocalists you think really have that “it” quality? Gaston: I’m a tiny bit obsessed with Eisley. My older brothers showed them to me when I was in middle school, and they have had my heart since. Their vocals are insane, and their lyrics are some of the most inspiring pieces of poetry. Some other vocalists that I really look up to are Corinne Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse, Kimbra, Lorde, and of course Adele. MW: What’s the musical future looking like for Dreamboat? Gaston: Bright. This past year has really shaped us and has opened us up to what the music industry looks like. Castle and I are still in school, so we will be in Texas for at least another year. We hope to keep our roots here in Texas, but we definitely have high hopes and eager dreams for our future together!
Ashley Monroe “Like A Rose” Yup folks, true blue country music right there! You don’t hear a sexy twang like that much anymore. Granger Smith “Silverado Bench Seat” This is a song to get you ready for summer with the girl you want in your truck!
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Florida Georgia Line w/Nelly “Cruise (Remix)” All due respect to Nelly, this doesn’t belong anywhere NEAR a country station’s playlist.
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Exclusive Interview: Folk Family Revival by Luke Murray
where: Grand Stafford Theater when: Thursday, April 19 info: grandstaffordtheater.com
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The Lankford brothers and their inherited fourth sibling, Caleb Price initially experimented with various styles, the guys found a niche in a combination of Americana and folk. Finding this stylistic blend lead to the name which they operate under—Folk Family Revival—a name that took years to establish but moments to define. Mason Lankford sat down with us to discuss, their tight-knit family bond, style, and what went into their debut album. MW: What would you guys say is the most challenging part of putting together a debut album? FFR: The whole process is a challenge. When I write a song, I want it to be perfect. So, I’ll keep adding to it and taking away from it until it feels right. Then we take it to the studio and tear it back down to the basics and rebuild it. It’s an emotional and very trying process, but the end result can be beautiful. I think the biggest challenge is trusting everyone with the creation, because we don’t really know what we have until it’s mastered. After that, there’s no turning back. MW: Does working together put any strains on your relationships with each other? FFR: It does at times, but we tend to make it through rough
situations without any controversy. We are very close family and I would rather put a stop to the Revival than to let it come between us. MW: What has been the biggest turning point in your career together? FFR: Our new style of music. We have been in a number of bands together and have always tried to make a different sound, but what we are making now and the record we’re working on feels so right. It’s bringing so much life to our live performance, which is very exiting. So I hope the sudden change goes over well with our family. MW: Explain your songwriting process; what works best? Where do you find the best inspiration? FFR: We’re too young to have a process. It’s different every time, and I hope it always is. I’m mostly inspired by nature, love, hate, God, the devil, war, peace, the past, the future, folk music, and silence. MW: What, in your opinion, is the most rewarding aspect of being a musician? FFR: When one of my friends is having a hard time and calls me to say thanks for writing a song like “Shade From the Storm” to help them through. Also, when I see a bar full of rednecks and hippies put aside their differences to fall in love with each other. When I see my parents watching their kids doing what they raised us to do. This band is my earthly reward.
Starlight Music Series @ Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater
Get ready to load up your coolers, blankets and lawn chairs for three nights of free entertainment during the City of College Station’s Starlight Music Series at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, located at 1015 Colgate Drive. MAY 4 - RICK TREVIÑO, with guest Del Castillo Texas A&M graduate Rick Treviño emerged in the ‘90s as one of the most popular Hispanic singe0rs in country music. Trevino has charted a total of 14 singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts. MAY 25 - RUTHIE FOSTER, with guest Carrie Rodriguez Beginning her career in the choir lofts of Brazos Valley churches, Ruthie Foster is known for her unique blend of southern blues, rock, gospel redemption, country poetry and jazz elegance. Her latest album “Let it Burn” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Blues Album. JUNE 8 - MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, with guest The Razz Band Specializing in 00classic rock & roll, Midnight Express performs great hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond. The group is recognized as one of the great classic rock tribute bands in Texas. To kick-off the 2013 Starlight Music Series and celebrate the new Wolf Pen Creek festival site, the City of College Station is also hosting a Fajita Cook-Off on Saturday, May 4. The cook-off starts at noon with cash prizes awarded to the top three places in both commercial and non-commercial categories. Interested in competing? Register today at cstx.gov/starlight. Along with the Fajita Cook-Off, everyone can enjoy Folklorico and salsa dancers, horse riding/ropetwirling Charro groups, Cinco de Mayo-themed crafts, a petting zoo, bounce houses, food vendors and more throughout the day. Head over to Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater at 6pm for performances by Rick Treviño and Del Castillo at the opening night of the Starlight Music Series. Admission is free, gates open at 6pm and the concerts begin at 7pm. Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Refreshments and souvenir shirts will be on sale, and an ATM will be located on site. Parking is available at Post Oak Mall, and handicap parking will be off Colgate Drive. For more information, including music samples from each artist, visit cstx.gov/starlight. The 2013 Starlight Music Series is sponsored by Academy, National Guard, Kroger, Rudy’s BBQ, KBTX News 3, KORA 98.3, Oldies 107.3 and Rock 103.9.
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Aggie Muster @ TAMU Campus by Roberto Molar
where: TAMU Campus when: Sunday, April 21
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April 21st is just around the corner and if your time in Aggieland didn’t teach you this by now, it’s Muster time: a big day for Aggies. As the date approaches, Aggies gather around all throughout the globe to celebrate the camaraderie of the Aggie Spirit, cherish the lives of Aggies who have died, and honor those who served and continue to serve in the success of Texas A&M University. Started in 1883, the century-old roots of the Muster tradition have changed, from celebrating victories and defeats in the drill field and the classroom to celebrating Texas Independence on San Jacinto Day. Regardless, Muster has remained true to its essence, as its ideals have transcended eras. Today, Aggies know Muster is an opportunity to get together with other Aggies to rekindle the Aggie Spirit. And when Aggies say this is a worldwide event, they mean it. Each year, Muster is celebrated in over three hundred locations throughout the world. The tradition alone gathers more Aggies worldwide on one occasion than any other tradition. The largest ceremony takes place at A&M’s Reed Arena, which has a live feed via Internet for those who are unable to attend a Muster near them. This year’s Muster will feature speaker Bill Jones (’81), a prominent Houston litigator, former General Counsel to Governor Rick Perry, and owner of Jones Firm, a public law and government relations firm in Austin. The ceremony starts at 7pm and is followed by a barbeque on the Simpson Drill Field. Visit muster.tamu.edu for more information about the program, the history, and the ideals of this unique Aggie event.
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Aggie Muster
@ TAMU Campus where: when:
TAMU Campus Sunday, April 21
When Aggies say this is a worldwide event, they mean it. Each year, Muster is celebrated in over three hundred locations throughout the world. The tradition alone gathers more Aggies worldwide on one occasion than any other tradition. The largest ceremony takes place at A&M’s Reed Arena, which has a live feed via Internet for those who are unable to attend a Muster near them. This year’s Muster will feature speaker Bill Jones (’81), a prominent Houston litigator, former General Counsel to Governor Rick Perry, and owner of Jones Firm, a public law and government relations firm in Austin. The ceremony starts at 7pm and is followed by a barbeque on the Simpson Drill Field.
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Kyle Park
@ Hurricane Harry’s where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Thursday, April 19 9 p.m. info: harrys.bcsclubs.org
Coming off the fresh release of his fourth full studio album, Beggin’ for More, Kyle has been touring relentlessly around the Lone Star for the past month promoting his new record. This was the second album produced solely by the Austin-native himself, released under his own label--the first time he’s done so since 2008. Debuting at number four on the iTunes country chart, the record is the most successful release of his eight-year career. Encompassing his trademarked style and signature progressions fans have come to love, Kyle also managed to sneak in some edgy tracks that reveal a whole new facet of the red dirt kid. Unexpected chord changes coupled by lyrics predominantly penned by Kyle himself add a level of energy and authority to his new music. Park will kick out the footlights at Harry’s for a late semester show to be opened by Rosehill.
Kyle Field Day @ Kyle Field
where: Kyle Field when: Saturday, April 20 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For those interested in getting involved and giving back to the Brazos, Kyle Field Day is a one-stop shop of local service organizations. The organizations in attendance will include orgs based in environmental preservation, animal abuse, youth and child outreach, and many others. Organization representatives will be present to inform attendees of everything their organization stands behind and about how simple it is to get involved. Kyle Field will open its gates on April 20th at 11am, officially kicking off the event. The day will conclude at 3pm, and Kyle Field Day is completely free thanks to the hard work of the event’s organizers, MSC Freshmen in Service Hosting.
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Bush
@ Hurricane Harry’s where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Tuesday, April 23 7 p.m. info: harrys.bcsclubs.org
Salsa Dancing
Run for Rememberance
@ Village Café
@ Brayton Fire Training Fields
where: Brayton Fire Training Fields when: Saturday, April 20 8 a.m. entry fee: $25
The music of the ‘90s is making quite a resurgence recently, especially in College Station, with Harry’s hosting shows this season that reach back to the grunge era. Only a few months after Papa Roach and Stone Sour played a show soaked in grungy nostalgia, Bush and Oleander are scheduled to perform another throwback concert this coming Tuesday.
Earlier this year, the community was struck with the tragic loss of firefighters Lt. Gregory Pickard and Lt. Eric Wallace. Their comrades, Rickey Mantey Jr. and Mitch Moran, survived the fire but sustained injuries during the blaze. All proceeds generated from this run will go directly to the four families of these brave men. The race kicks off at 8am and should last roughly 2 hours.
Known for chart-topping hits such as “Swallowed” and “Glycerine”, Bush was a ‘90s hitmaker back when critics used the word “alternative” to describe the genre. Oleander’s “Why I’m Here” off of February Son established the band as an up-and-coming post-grunge outfit just as the genre was waning and the music industry entered an identity crisis. See both bands and southern California hard rock trio, Kyng, take your eardrums back to a time when distortion pedals reined.
Runners interested in the event can still register the morning of the event for $25, or groups of four can register as a team or “ladder” for $80. The course will be on a paved road running through the Brayton Fire Training Fields. The race will also host a raffle, with prizes including four Aggie baseball tickets, admission for two to Six Flags, a watch from David Gardener, and a $50 gift certificate to Academy Sports and Outdoors, plus many more great prizes.
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.
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Motorcycle Boot Camp @ Independence Harley-Davidson by Roberto Molar
So you’ve always felt like you had a biker in you but never had a bike under you. No worries, Independence Harley Davidson’s Motorcycle Boot Camp may just be the thing for you. Motorcycle Boot Camp is a comprehensive training camp for anyone wanting to get on two wheels. At the “camp,” experienced bikers will show you the ropes, from headlight to tailpipe. The event will not only show you everything from riding to choosing the appropriate gear but you’ll also be treated to complimentary food and refreshments. You’ll get beer, too, and—this will knock your socks off—the opportunity to ride a real Harley on their motorcycle simulator (hey, you can’t drink and drive for real).
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Motorcycle Boot Camp
Okay, there’s going to be drinks, snacks, and real bikes. What else? For one, this is not just another sales pitch. Motorcycle Boot Camp seeks to introduce young adults to the motorcycling world with their own version of a Q&A session in the form of a fun and relaxed evening. One of the common questions asked of Harley-Davidson, for instance, is whether their bikes are really just for the old and wealthy. This is just a myth, as Harley-Davidson bikes fit all types of riders, and some of their models are especially designed with the young adult in mind. So let’s say you go to the boot camp and discover the inner biker in you. Independence Harley-Davidson has one more surprise for you. All event attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a ticket in the All-Access Pass Sweepstakes. A ticket includes an opportunity to meet Kid Rock at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, a front-row seat at a major UFC event, and tuition for a motorcycle riding training course.
April 25 6-8pm
Motorcycle Boot Camp will take place on April 25th at 6pm in the Independence Harley-Davidson on 4101 State Highway 6. Visit independencehd.com for more information about this and other events.
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Independence Harley-Davidson®
4101 STATE HWY 6 S. COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 979-690-1669 * FUN@INDEPENDENCEHD.COM
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Run for Remembrance & Gladiator Dash By Derek Favini
Face it: Exercising is tough, and unless you’re already committed to an existing workout regime, it’s a difficult thing to schedule into our busy lives. People employ many tactics to fool themselves into exercising, be it running with a friend, walking the dog, or playing their Wiis. But for all who have yet to fool themselves into exercising and just can’t find the motivation, the Brazos valley is hosting not one but two community running events Saturday April 20th that are guaranteed to be fun for all ages. Starting at 8 in the morning, your first option is the Run for Remembrance 5K. Earlier this year, the community was struck with the tragic loss of firefighters Lt. Gregory Pickard and Lt. Eric Wallace. Their comrades, Rickey Mantey Jr. and Mitch Moran, survived the fire but sustained injuries during the blaze. All proceeds generated from this run will go directly to the four families of these brave men. The outstanding support shown by the community, not just for this race but for all firefighter relief efforts, stands as a testimony of how close we stand (or run) and continue to stand by these families. The race kicks off at 8am and should last roughly 2 hours. Runners interested in the event can still register the morning of the event for $25, or groups of four can register as a team or “ladder” for $80. The course will be on a paved road running through the Brayton Fire Training Fields. The race will also host a raffle, with prizes including four Aggie baseball tickets, admission for two to Six Flags, a watch from David Gardener, and a $50 gift certificate to Academy Sports and Outdoors, plus many more great prizes. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased online or on the day of the event individually for $1 or six for $5. For those wanting to punish themselves with even greater physical exertion than a 5K, One Army has teamed up with Chimy’s to bring you a race that fits just the bill. The Gladiator Dash will be a 2.5-mile obstacle course in and around Lake Bryan. That’s right—we said “in” Lake Bryan. Get ready to get wet and wild with a 100-foot swim across the lake and also a 50-foot downhill slip-n-slide that dumps you out into the water. Other obstacles consist of an ice bath with 3500 lbs. of ice and a mud pit deeper and thicker than last year's. These obstacles, combined with others, give the race a total of 10 challenging obstacles, forcing runners to use every part of their body just to make it out alive. Participants over 18 can register online or at the gate for $25 and receive a T-shirt. The first wave of runners will be released at 8 in the morning with the last wave of competitors getting onto the course at 1:45pm. After the race, all runners can recharge their bodies with free food and water while they listen to musical guest Votary. All proceeds from the Gladiator Dash will benefit Still Creek Ranch, which offers children with parents absent from their lives for whatever reason a solid place to call home. So there you have it, couch potatoes: two great races happening in your community that benefit two great causes. Additional information for both races can be found on their web sites, or look up their pages on Facebook for the latest race-related news on both events.
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Bryan Breakfast Lion’s Club Rodeo @ Brazos County Expo Center by Derek Favini
where: 5827 Leonard Rd when: April 18-20
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The Bryan Breakfast Lions Club Rodeo has been a Brazos Valley tradition for over forty years. Now moving into their forty-second year, the Bryan Breakfast Lions Club is making some serious changes to their annual rodeo, making the spectacle at the Brazos Expo Center even more fun for the whole family. First and foremost, the rodeo is coming to town earlier than ever this year, opening its gates to all on April 18-20. This change allows guests to take advantage of the mild spring weather in addition to it serendipitously coinciding with the migratory patterns of the American cowboy. A lot of cowboys travel north as the weather warms up, but by moving the rodeo earlier into the year, it translates into having over 500 participants being able to perform in this year’s rodeo, with close to ten cowboys geared up for each event. Competitors from across the state and nation will be competing in all the classic rodeo events, such as bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. But by far the event with the most anticipation and buzz is the children’s mutton bustin’. For those unfamiliar with rodeos, and by extension general entertainment of the south, mutton bustin’ is an event where a small
child attempts to cling to the back of an energetic sheep whilst the animal tries to rid itself of its rider. Remarkably, this isn’t considered inhumane to either the sheep or the child, and most kids end their woolly ride with their chin up, fist high above their heads in a victorious show of dominance. To all parents, the event is still looking for competitors, and those interested should contact Darcy Lindsey at (979)-574-4089 for more information. Also changing for this year’s rodeo will be the addition of the Mighty Thomas Carnival. Tickets for carnival rides can be purchased every night at the main entrance, or attendees can purchase a wrist band for $20 which allows them unlimited rides during specific times throughout the evening. Wristband purchasers can ride ticket-free Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 5-11pm, and Saturday 11-5pm and 5-11pm. In another first, Thursday will be college night, granting those who show a photo ID discounted prices on tickets and wristbands. Should the rodeo not leave you exhausted and you’re looking to keep the good times rollin’, Rockies night club is acting as the official headquarters for all post rodeo action. Friday night, they will be lighting up their stage with a live performance from music group The Emotions. Thursday and Saturday nights, guests can use their ticket stubs or wristbands at Rockies to get in free of cover. And just like the rodeo, Rockies will also be honoring Thursday as College night with drink specials available throughout the evening
Kyle Field Day @ Kyle Field
by Derek Favini
I got spring fever, and no amount of cowbell is going to solve it! If you haven’t noticed by now, spring’s in full swing. BCS locals are looking for any excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. But while some locals can indulge their spring fever in a garden or the yard, others are left inside wishing for an opportunity to ditch their TVs and couches. Well here comes just that distraction: Kyle Field Day. A day that will not only get you up and out of the house but will give you plenty of opportunities to help your local community.
For those interested in getting involved and giving back to the Brazos, Kyle Field Day is a one-stop shop of local service organizations. The organizations in attendance will include orgs based in environmental preservation, animal abuse, youth and child outreach, and many others. Organization representatives will be present to inform attendees of everything their organization stands behind and about how simple it is to get involved. Kyle Field will open its gates on April 20th at 11am, officially kicking off the event. The day will conclude at 3pm, and Kyle Field Day is completely free thanks to the hard work of the event’s organizers, MSC Freshmen in Service Hosting.
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Earth Day in Bryan/ College Station By Amy Bauerschlag
This year, Earth Day falls on Monday, April 22. Fortunately, the BCS area provides you with many different days and ways for you to show your love for the planet. There are three local events hosted on three different days, just in case the Earth can’t make into your schedule on the 22nd.
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Brazos Valley Earth Day, Saturday, April 20th Wolf Pen Creek Park, 11-6pm In connection with Keep Brazos Beautiful, the 18th Annual Brazos Valley Earth Day will take place at Wolf Pen Creek Park. When you head into the park, pick up a Brazos Valley Earth Day shirt for $15, or bring your own apparel and get it tie-dyed on site for just $5. Don’t forget to bring a blanket to enjoy a variety of entertainment throughout the day and evening, as well! The amphitheater will feature music from Creek View Choir from 11:15-11:45am, Brazos Valley Community Band from 12:00-12:45pm, Clayton Gardner from 1:15-2:15pm, and the Rock-A-Fellas from 3:00-6:00pm. Over at the Kid’s Zone, you can catch Skylar Roberts from 11:15am-12:00pm, Hannah Smith from 12:151:00pm, and The Ripple Effect from 1:15-3:00pm. Various exhibitors will hold demonstrations on environmental topics including rainwater harvesting, backyard composting, recycle stations, green lawn care techniques, and litter free events. There will also be hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and the city of College Station’s hybrid garbage truck will be on display so you can learn how to travel in an environmentally friendly way! Celebrate Earth Day with Texas A&M, Monday, April 22nd Rudder Fountain, 10-2pm The Environmental Issues Committee, the committee within the Student Government Association that enhances environmental education, reduces human impact on the environment, and promotes sustainable community involvement, will be hosting an Earth Day event on campus. There will be tables from local businesses, organizations, and campus groups that practice sustainability and environmental education. Free food will be provided by dining services, featuring the new on-campus food trucks, along with live music and games. And for your Earth Day swag, there will be shirts available for purchase, along with free buttons and prizes. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt, Wednesday, April 24th Memorial Student Center, 3-5pm Texas A&M Sustainability will be hosting an on-campus scavenger hunt intended for either individuals or teams of up to three people. On-site registration will take place from 3-3:45pm in Memorial Student Center room 2401, and the hunt will begin promptly at 4pm. Run around campus with your team and compete to win prizes while exploring campus!
MW New Reads by
Roberto Molar
The Faithful Executioner by Joel F. Harrington
One of the most controversial debates in jurisprudence is the death penalty. Is it moral to end the life of a person? Are we lowering crime rates with it? Good questions, no doubt. But another one, one we barely think about is, who is the person behind the killings? And we are not talking about a judge or a lawyer. No. Who is the executioner? Are his or her actions justified by the commandment of the law? Not only that, but what’s on the mind of the person who, literally, kills for a living? Ending the lives of others—whether they are criminals or not—must be an uneasy burden. The Faithful Executioner is based on the life of Renaissance-era executioner, Meister Frantz Schmidt of Nuremberg, whose rare and overlooked journal encloses an alienated world of thoughts. With a personal account that includes hundreds of executions, tortures, floggings, and disfigurations, it would be easy to assume Schmidt was a monster. But Schmidt’s writings reveal a man of insight, compassion, and unending faith. Through this book, we also get a sense of the European society of his time and how it was divided by paranoia, superstitions, and tyranny. The journal exudes rare insights into the Renaissance zeitgeist over the course of forty-five years, including Schmidt’s beginnings as an executioner and how he learned to manage a life of familial duties, the torture chamber, and the scaffold. The book reveals stories of swindlers, patrician senators, godly chaplains, and corrupt prison guards—all whose lives were ended by the man whose life consisted of an eternal struggle to reconcile his bloody craft with his religious fate.
Odds Against Tomorrow by Nathaniel Rich
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
Infinite Progress by Byron Reese
Bristol House by Beverly Swerling
It’s New York City in the near future. FutureWorld, a new and mysterious financial consulting firm, hires gifted young mathematician Mitchell Zukor. Working from a cavernous office space in the Empire State Building, Mitchell’s job is to calculate worst-case scenarios to be sold to corporations that will use those scenarios to prepare against any potential future disasters.
A group of teenagers meet at an art summer camp and become inseparable throughout the years. Decades pass and the bonds persist. But nobody is the creative and special teenager they once were at art camp. Their lives have interweaved through the height of youth and then through middle age as their talents and fortunes coincide and diverge. Jules Jacobson has a practical job and life now, but she used to be an actress and comedian.
Some argue technology will soon allow us to solve large-scale, sophisticated issues but at a high cost. Instead, Infinite Progress contends technology will change the world dramatically. With storytellinglike prose, Infinite Progress makes its point from a historical, technological, and sociological perspective. Such electrifying analysis proves the positive impacts of technology on humanity throughout the ages. The book also looks forward into genetics, nanotechnology, robotics, and other fields to speculate how they will enhance our economies, health, politics, and social dynamics. Put another way, this read explains why and how technological innovation will put a definite end to the perpetual issues of human existence: ignorance, disease, poverty, hunger, and war.
In modern-day London, architectural historian (and recovering alcoholic), Annie Kendall, is looking to reinvigorate her life and career by searching for missing pieces of ancient Judaica. Investigative reporter, Geoff Harris, joins the quest due to suspicions of the organization sponsoring Annie’s research—and he quickly becomes a romantic interest for the historian. Then there is 1535 Tudor London, where Henry VII is executing monks and banishing Jews. In that age of religious persecution, the life of Carthusian monk Dom Justin crosses paths with Thomas Cromwell, Jewish treasures, and sexual secrets. His endeavors will enlighten the very same mysteries Annie and Geoff are trying to reveal. Bristol House is a dual-period narrative of mystery stretching from modern-day London to Tudor England in a vividly riveting style.
As the newly hired mathematician immerses himself in calculations of future ecological collapses, global wars, and natural disasters, he also loses sense of reality. Then when an actual catastrophe overtakes Manhattan, Mitchell realizes his unique preparedness profits at the cost of disaster. Odds Against Tomorrow delivers disaster, love, and philosophies of fear in a world where the future is not what it used to be.
Jonah, who became an engineer, used to be a passionate and gifted musician. Ethan and Ash, on the other hand, got married and grew up to be successful and wealthy artists whose childhood dreams keep expanding. Although their friendships endure, their bonds are put to the test as fate enters their lives and unwitting drama ensues.
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GO EAT Los Molcajetes 725 E VIlla Maria 979.775.3104
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Details: Price- $$ Cuisine- Mexican Parking- Private Lot Patio- Yes Atmosphere- Mexican Cantina Noise Level- Average Dress Code - None
Cost Ratings: $ ($5 - 10)
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by Amanda
L. Reynolds
Los Molcajetes is a family owned and operated restaurant that offers “the real taste of Mexico.” (We’ve never been to Mexico, but we gladly trust their word.) By definition, a molcajete is a three-legged round bowl which has been carved out of basalt. Traditionally, it’s used as a mortar and pestle to grind various foods and spices. But at Los Molcajetes, they heat the molcajete to piping hot and serve a variety of meats and sauces inside. Los Molcajetes offers eight different options of its namesake. The molcajete is brought out atop a wooden cutting board and the sheer size of the vessel will dwarf all other plates on the table. We sampled the chicken molcajete, which had sliced grilled chicken drenched in a thick, mildly seasoned, crushed tomato sauce. Los Molcajetes makes their own flour and corn tortillas in house and serves them alongside the molcajete so you can build your own tacos. Other molcajete options include marinated pork, pork ribs, shrimp, and beef.
The mole enchiladas were clear proof that this is a family restaurant. The mole had a wonderful mixture of spices that cannot be achieved from a can or from hurried cooking. The proportions of spices were the perfect combination. The chile blend created a hint of heat, but not so hot to be offensive to non-heat seekers. There was a hint of sweetness, but not too overpowering, with just a slight note of chocolate on the finish. Another thing we loved was that the mole was thick enough to aptly cover the shredded chicken enchiladas. We’re conflicted about the chicken enchilada itself, though. On one had, we wished the chicken had a little bit of seasoning to it; but on the other hand, it truly let the mole sauce become the star of the dish. The chile relleno stuffed with seasoned ground beef was also a winner. The batter was what set apart the dish. The light, eggy batter provided a harmonizing encasement for the contrasting smooth texture of the poblano pepper and the chunkiness of the ground beef. It’s topped with a tomato ranchero sauce, which was lighter and chunkier than the molcajete sauce and covered in cheese. What really caught our eye was the description for their Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, which read, “a little family secret recipe gives this dish a unique taste. ” After reading that, you’d be a fool if you didn’t order it. Six jumbo shrimp were served, lining the edge of a cup, with a butter sauce in the bottom of the bowl. The sauce consisted of butter, chunks of sliced, dried chile pepper, and a heavy dose of garlic. While the dish looks unsuspecting, they were some of the best prawns we’ve had in town. Throw them in the middle of one of their homemade flour tortillas, dip it in the butter, and you’ve got a winner. If you’re looking for a dish on the lighter side, we strongly recommend the Maria Bonita soup. Shredded chicken dances in a rich chicken broth, then it’s topped with fresh chunks of avocado, tomatoes and cilantro. There are no tortilla strips or chips in this soup, but you’ll find a hearty serving of rice at the bottom of the bowl. The soup is light, refreshing, and yet filling. Los Molcajetes really pays attention to the small details, both to their food and inside the restaurant. At Los Molcajetes, you can find a variety of glass bottled sodas, like Mexican Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and a rainbow of Jarritos. The art on the wall along with a table of crafts on display makes it feel like you have stepped into a small cantina. All of the art and the handmade crafts are made by artisans from the states of Jalisco, Sinaloa and Chiapas, Mexico. If you’re looking for scrumptious Mexican food featuring homemade recipes with authenticity, Los Molcajetes is “the real taste of Mexico.”
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Mr. G’s Pizzeria 201 W. 26th St, Bryan 979.822.6747 Self-proclaimed “world’s best pizza,” and voted best pizza by the Brazos Valley 2011, Mr. G’s Pizzeria might be onto something here. The toppings of any pizza may be what the eyes drawn to first, but it’s the sauce and crust underneath that makes or breaks a good pizza. Mr. G’s understands this principle and delivers with their light crust. The sauce also makes its presence known with is fresh rich flavor competing for rank in every bite of pizza. But don’t think the talent stops with just their pizzas. From appetizers like their bruschetta to their warm steaming calzones, Mr. G’s might be selling themselves short by implying they only have the world’s best pizza. Also Mr. G’s is the only pizzeria to serve gluten free pizza in the Brazos Valley. With pizza and food this good, Mr. G’s might be the last pizza place you ever need to go. Dine in or take out
Hours: Lunch - Mon-Thur 11:00 - 2:00 - Fri 11:00 - 2:00 Dinner - Mon-Thur 5:00 - 9:00 Fri-Sat 5:00 - 9:00 Details: Cuisine - Pizza/Italian Pricing - $-$$ Parking - On the street Patio - Yes Atmosphere - Ecclectic/Casual Noise - Moderate Dress Code - Casual
Cenare
For over three decades now, Cenare has been a versatile, traditional Italian restaurant, perfect for large gatherings or romantic evenings. With an extensive menu featuring multiple variations of chicken, seafood, veal, and pasta dishes, hardly anyone will be able to leave with an empty stomach. But should you finish your meal and still find a little room to spare, Cenare’s desserts--tiramisu, triple chocolate silk cake, chocolate dipped cannoli, and cheesecake--will sate your sweet tooth. Dine in • 404 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 6967311 • $$-$$$
Harold’s
Taking the traditional hotdog as a launching point, Harold’s piles on the toppings, twisting the conventional ballpark favorite into a flavor frenzy of your choosing. Classic chili-cheese dogs laden-not just drizzled--with chili make for a great introduction to the world of fully loaded hotdogs. Or for more seasoned hotdog fans, Harold’s brings the heat with its southwestern dog covered in pico de gallo, sour cream, chili, cheese, and jalapenos. If the spicy dogs get the better of you, cool your mouth down with Harold’s homemade ice-cream--all the better when spun into a milkshake. Dine in, take out •1411 S Wellborn Rd. College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 703-1960 • $-$$
Blue Baker
Sandwiches, fresh-baked breads, soups, salads, and brick oven pizzas—Blue Baker’s two locations specialize in artisan breads and fresh ingredients. Try the Sourdough Bread Bowl (filled with homemade soup). Bacon lovers, order the B.L.T. Sweet tooths, order any of their cookies. Dress yourself and paint yourself blue for significant discounts on your order (we’re not kidding). Dine in, take out, and delivery • 800 University Drive, College Station – 979-268-3096 • 201 Dominik Drive, College Station – 979-696-5055 • $
Rosie’s Pho
Rosie’s Vietnamese soup is the perfect cure-all for stuffy noses, colds, hangovers, and everything in-between. But the culinary expedition doesn’t stop at pho. It continues with all the classic Chinese staples, such as Mongolian beef, fried rice and lo mein, just to name a few. The menu even takes a culinary trip to Thailand and Japan, and vegetarian options are numerous. Portion sizes are large, ensuring plenty of leftovers. Dine in or take out • 2001 Texas Ave S Ste. 300 College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 680-8580 • $-$$
Downtown Uncorked
Downtown Uncorked offers those looking to escape the loud, hectic bar scene a quiet relaxing refuge to have a glass of wine and sip away the day’s troubles. Though primarily a wine bar, Downtown Uncorked offers a healthy selection of beers from Miller Lite to Chimay Grand Reserve. The wine bar also serves light appetizers, such as hummus and cheese plates to complement your glass of vino or beer. Choose from a variety of Chardonnays, Merlots, Cabernets, and many more varietals. Don’t feel like you’re up to snuff on your wine knowledge? Let the helpful staff talk you through their wine list and help you select the best glass or bottle. Dine in • 206 W 26th Bryan, TX 77803 -- (979) 823-4837 • $$-$$$
Naked Fish
The newly-remodeled sushi restaurant specializes in, well, naked fish. Their portions are generous, from signature rolls such as the Aggie Roll to a wide selection of cooked entrees. Fans of sashimi, order the salmon. Dine in or take out • 1808 Texas Ave, College Station – 979-485-8888 • $-$$
Madden’s Casual Gourmet
Madden’s is what every fine dining experience should be: unpretentious, delicious, and fairly priced. Located in a historic building (built in 1906) in Downtown Bryan, the restaurant shares a space with a home decor boutique. The ambiance is cozy and eclectic, two words that equally describe the food. The tomato bisque with chunks of buffalo mozzarella is so delicious it can purchased in jars to take home (by popular demand); the chocolate, chile, and coffee rubbed beef tenderloin is a Madden’s signature. Dine in • 202 South Bryan Avenue, Bryan – 979-779-2558 • $$$-$$$$
Double Dave’s
Yes, the peperoni pizza rolls are to die for, but Double Dave’s has so much more to offer. Step back from the modern pizza roll and relish in a classic pizza, such as the Meateater, featuring smoked ham, pepperoni, bacon, sausage and smoked provolone; or the Veggie, covered in black olives, onions , Mushrooms, green peppers, Italian sweet peppers, tomatoes, and smoked provolone. Dave’s also serves sandwiches, such as classic meatball subs, buffalo chicken sandwiches, and Philly cheesesteaks. Catch their daily lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm and their dinner buffet every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm to 9pm. Dine in, take out, or deliver • 3505 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 77845 -- (979) 696-3283 • $-$$
Kolache Rolf’s
The Slovak favorite of a pastry filled with a dollop of fruit has made its way to Texas and adapted to its new surroundings in true Texas style. Kolache Rolf’s meat kolaches make the perfect breakfast indulgence for those looking for an early morning treat without increasing their risk of diabetes. Kolache Rolf’s serves ham, sausage, and bacon wrapped in fluffy warm pastries served with your choice of cheese and/or jalapenos. For those with an early bird’s sweet tooth, Kolache Rolf’s also plays homage to the classic fruit filled kolache, with flavors including strawberry, raspberry, poppy seed and many more. Dine in, drive through, take out • 2307 A Texas Ave. S College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-0099. 3525 Longmire College Station, TX 77845 – (979) 696-5544 • $
Antonio’s
A great place to grab a slice of pizza before, during, or after the Northgate bar crawl. Antonio’s dough is the closest thing to a NY-style pie in the region, with a thin, crispy crust, tangy sauce, and a balanced blend of cheeses. They also offer some intriguing topping combinations, with many pizza-by-the-slice concoctions on display tempting your taste buds. Dine in, take out, and delivery • 104 College Main, College Station – 979260-3535 • $
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Movie Review: Trance by Brandon Nowalk
Trance is a real trip as long as you walk out early. It starts in that pulpy tradition of the heist gone awry. Long story short, James McAvoy can’t remember where a stolen painting wound up, so a heavy played by Vincent Cassel takes him to a hypnotherapist played by Rosario Dawson. From there, everything warps. The professional trio becomes a love triangle, but they’re also racing each other to unlock the location of the heist. In other words, you’re constantly wondering how much of their relationships are real. Dawson’s power of suggestion is so wrong you can’t be sure she isn’t making the others behave in certain ways. And we’re wandering around James McAvoy’s memories so much they start to blur with the real world. By the time the final explanation begins, you’re still not sure if you can trust what you’re seeing. It’s exciting.
light and woozy to support and then wraps everything up with a pat final scene. Eternal Sunshine this ain’t. The movie is much stronger as a metaphor for sexual inadequacy, which is one of the leading issues in hypnotherapy. In an early montage of Dawson’s patients, she advises one man to imagine he’s at mission control and to launch his rocket on time instead of prematurely. Things only get more vulgar with a shaving motif and disproportionate nudity. McAvoy contorts like he’s in Cirque du Soleil to protect his manhood while Dawson bares it all. Later, there’s some good old Freudian gun-penis analogy and a freaky glimpse of brain matter straight out of a David Cronenberg movie. That said, there’s something conceptually amusing to a movie about erectile dysfunction with a disappointing climax, as it were.
Unfortunately, that ending fatally rewrites what came before. Suffice it to say, Trance suddenly takes on issues it’s way too
Until the ending, though, Trance is a hyperactive mess in the best way. Director Danny Boyle’s last two movies (Slumdog
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Millionaire, 127 Hours) use garish colors, extreme angles, and montages to amp up the energy in service of inspirational sagas. In Trance, Boyle turns his style up to 11 in service of pure visceral entertainment. Montages butt up against montages, which is another reason it’s hard to tell what’s real. Modern London apartments and night spots pop with blown-out colors. Mirrors and glass are reflecting and refracting every image. The trailer has a streaming video lag technique that I was curious to see on the big screen, but no such luck. Apparently Boyle does know restraint. He’s too much a member of the film establishment to deliver the head-scratcher (and crotchgrabber) Trance aims to be, but walk out early and it’s his best movie in ages.
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flick, the game of wits becomes a game of weapons, and the nail-biter becomes a facepalm. R (94 min.)
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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.
Star Ratings: stay home if you’re desperate has moments worth price of admission
don’t miss it
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Directed by hyperactive Danny Boyle, an art heist gone awry becomes a trippy exploration of memory until the ending fatally rewrites what came before. James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, and Vincent Cassel star. R (101 min.)
14. Admission
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Tina Fey plays a Princeton admissions officer whose life starts to fall apart when a boy who might be her biological son (but doesn’t know it) applies for admission. Paul Rudd and Lily Tomlin co-star. PG-13 (117 min.)
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Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier when he signs to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers in this feel-good slice of American pie starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Lucas Black, and Alan Tudyk. PG-13 (128 min
2. Scary Movie 5
The loud, crass horror spoof franchise takes on such horrors as the Paranormal Activity series, the stuffed-animal buddy comedy Ted, and Charlie Sheen. Lindsay Lohan also appears as herself. PG-13 (85 min.)
3. The Croods
1/2
When they have to adapt or die out like the rest of their neighbors, a cartoon family of cavemen journey to greener pastures in this Dreamworks comedy with voices from Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone. PG (98 min.)
4. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Cobra has taken over the White House and launched a strike on the Joes, so the Rock, Bruce Willis, Adrianne Palicki and the rest fight to clear their name. Busy Channing Tatum briefly co-stars. PG-13 (110 min.)
5. Evil Dead
1/2
In this cult classic remake, four teenagers hole up at a dirty cabin in the woods to help a fifth, Suburgatory’s Jane Levy, quit heroin cold turkey. It’s going pretty well until they reincarnate a demon. R (91 min.)
6. Jurassic Park
The pioneering animatronic ’93 blockbuster about a group of scientists invited to a zoo for cloned dinosaurs is updated for the 3D age. This time the gallimimus stampede comes out at you. PG-13 (127 min.)
7. Olympus Has Fallen
When the president (Aaron Eckhart) is kidnapped by terrorists, ex-secret service stud Gerard Butler helps security rescue him in this star-studded (Dylan McDermott, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, etc.) actioner. R (120 min.)
8. Oz the Great and Powerful 1/2
Casting sleepy James Franco as a charismatic con man is the worst idea since explaining the Wicked Witch, but the real wizard in this movie about movies is splashy genre director Sam Raimi. PG (130 min.)
9. Tyler Perry’s Temptation 1/2
An ambitious matchmaker who’s taken for granted by her husband starts to fall for a handsome billionaire client in the latest Tyler Perry melodrama co-starring Vanessa Williams and Kim Kardashian. PG-13 (111 min.)
10. The Place Beyond the 1/2 Pines
Ryan Gosling re-teams with Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance as a motorcycle stunt driver who finds out he has a baby and starts robbing banks to provide for his son. R (140 min.)
11. The Host
1/2
Saoirse Ronan somehow manages to help the last human rebels even though she’s the host for a memory-controlling alien parasite in this romantic sci-fi story from the author of Twilight. PG-13 (125 min.)
12. The Call
Promising start when an abductee teams up with a 911-dispatcher. But then the highconcept thriller becomes just another horror
15. Identity Thief
1/2
A fat chick steals a wry guy’s identity in this lazy, old, clunky stereotype vehicle. But it is inspiring to see that even a movie starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman can be unfunny. R (112 min.)
16. Silver Linings Playbook 1/2
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.)
17. Spring Breakers
Disney-channel pop starlets rob a diner so they can afford to go on Spring Break in Florida, but their MTV saga quickly turns into an arty consideration of the American dream shot in vivid neon. R (94 min.)
18. The Company You Keep 1/2
Shia Labeouf plays a reporter who tracks down a Weather Underground activist and terrorist played by Robert Redford in this star-studded (Nolte, Tucci, Sarandon, etc.) thriller written by snappy Lem Dobbs. R (125 min.)
19. The Sapphires
Based on a play and a true story, The Sapphires is about an Australian Aboriginal girl-band that rises in the late ‘60s performing for the troops in Vietnam. Bridesmaids’ Chris O’Dowd co-stars. PG-13 (103 min.)
20. Life of Pi
1/2
A multi-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.)
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The Theater Company turned 25 years old this year and for its commemorative anniversary season only the best plays made the cut. The King and I, one of the best musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, winner of five Tony awards, and responsible for propelling Yul Brynner into international fame, will be playing through the end of April. In short, the acclaimed play, which is set in the 1860s, features the story of Anna Leonowens and King Siam as the former arrives in Bangkok to teach English to the King’s children. When Anna realizes the housing conditions the King had promised were nothing but a sham, she threatens to leave. But it’s too late for her, as she also realizes she has fallen in love with the royal children. Though Anna and the King fall in love, she decides to leave Bangkok as she rejects the King’s harem. That’s all until the King faces an imminent death and his son, Anna’s favorite pupil, is up to rule the people of Siam. Don’t miss a chance to see one of the most engaging plays in modern history, one scored with musical hits such as “Getting to Know You”, “I Whistle A Happy Tune”, and “Shall We Dance.” For more information about showtimes, schedules, and tickets, visit theatrecompany.com.
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