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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
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:
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INTERNS Amy Bauerschlag Derek Favini Alana Gonzalez Amantha Hons Roberto Molar Chelsea Powers Rebekah Skinner
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BYX has been bringing Island Party to Aggieland for 18 years. This year’s lineup features talent from all over.
DISTRIBUTION Chris Frank Caleb Holt
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Taste 24 - Amico Nave may
be new to BCS. But their flavors and style show refinement.
Listen 6 - Kid Cudi is back.
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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Grand Stafford Theater’s Weekend Lineup Ready to Rock Once Again by Luke
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APRIL 25 – JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS W/ BLACK PISTOL FIRE & THE DOCS After spending the past several months touring from California to Carolina, Jonathan Tyler and his band-mates are making their way back to the Brazos and they’re bringing their rock revival with them. They’ll be sharing the stage with Black Pistol Fire—a half Lone Star and half north of the border band best called a blend of CCR and Kings of Leon. Kicking off the rock retrolution is one of Aggieland’s resident rock bands, The Docs, with enough talent and soul to headline a show on their own.
APRIL 26 – THIS WILL DESTROY YOU W/ EQUALS Four guys from San Marvelous stumbled into starlight when their demo release turned into a debut album. Five years in, each member of the band had prospects in their own respective careers and saw the inevitable dissolution of the group. One fateful day, the band sent their six-track demo to Magic Bullet Records as a “thank you” for providing some of their favorite music. Long story short, the label fell in love with the demo and the rest is history. Today, This Will Destroy You has tour dates lined up worldwide and will be stopping at the Stafford before they depart for Asia. Equals, a band from Central Texas, will warm up the amps with epic soundscapes and ear-blitzing rhythms.
APRIL 27 – POWERMAN 5000 W/ SIGNAL RISING, & WELLBORN ROAD For more than two decades, a band by the name of Power 5000 has been touring around the country thrashing out enough metal to send a blacksmith running for the hills. With the front-man being the younger brother to the infamous Rob Zombie, it has to be genetics right? Whichever the case, they’ll follow an opening by two local groups who are no strangers to the Stafford: Signal Rising and Wellborn Road are the rock pride of BCS, fitting to open a show of metal magnitude.
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APRIL 28 – WESLEY LUNSFORD W/ ERIC FISHER An “Aggie grad from Carolina who currently resides in Austin.” is not something you read on every profile bio, but such is the case for Wesley Lunsford. Upon moving to Austin after his graduation from A&M, Wesley began playing at open mic nights around the capitol city before he was discovered one night by Matt Novesky of Blue October. Offering to lend a hand to his music career, Novesky helped propel Wesley to a place that might not have been possible otherwise. Making on-stage appearances with the likes of Gavin Degraw and Better Than Ezra, Wesley’s up-and-coming status as an Americana artist is growing exponentially. Local singer/songwriter Eric Fisher will open the show. visit grandstaffordtheater.com for showtimes and ticketing
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hear this Jonathan Tyler and the Northen Lights Keeps Rock Alive by Luke Murray
For years now, naysayers have proclaimed that true rock legends are a dying breed. Critics refuse to put their faith in the modern rock genre and constantly beat and badger the quality—or lack thereof—of today’s music. Jonathan Tyler, an Alabama native, got hooked up with three other young bloods from Dallas and began to merge southern rock with Texas roll. Aside from their studio recordings, Tyler and the band strive to provide a one-of-a-kind live performance for their fans. They live by the idea that the best shows occur when the audience and performers are melded into one persona. “The bottom line is, we love playing music and making music, but we want to have a clear conscience about everything we’re doing,” insists Tyler. “Music can bring out a lot of your soul, it can bring out deep parts of you, but I can’t write songs or sing songs or do any of it if any part of it feels contrived. I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but we’re happy with what’s happening now, being able to live the way we are. I can only hope our music moves people as deeply as it moved us in making it.”
recorded during a concert in Tulsa. Later, LaRue released The Red Dirt Album (in 2005), Live at Billy Bob’s Texas (in 2007), and Velvet (in 2011). 313 College Ave, College Station April 26, 2013 9:00 PM
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Motorcycle Boot Camp @ Independence Harley Davidson This is basic training for guys who are ready to ride. Learn about everything from the headlights to the tailpipes and find the perfect bike for you. Bring a buddy, grab a cold one and get ready to kick start some good times. Enlist today! 4101 State Highway 6 S, College Station April 25, 2013 6:00 PM Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights w/ Black Pistol Fire & The Docs @ Grand Stafford Theater Southern rock and rollers from Dallas, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights will play alongside rock ‘n’ roll duo Black Pistol Fire. Opened by Austin southern rockers The Docs. 106 S Main St, Bryan April 25, 2013 8:00 PM $10/$12 Will Clark Green CD Release @ The Tap Enjoy some music as well as Will Clark Green releasing his new CD! 18+ to get in. 815 Harvey Road, College Station April 25, 2013 10:30 PM $7
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This Will Destroy You w/ Equals @ Grand Stafford Theater Indie post-rock band, This Will Destroy You, will play alongside rock instrumental band, Equals. For ticketing information, visit grandstaffordtheater. com 106 S Main St, Bryan April 26, 2013 8:00 PM $12 SATURDAY, APRIL 27 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 27, 2013 10:00 PM Cost: $5 BYX Island Party @ Wolf Pen Creek For 18 years BYX has hosted an event called ISLAND PARTY: Music Festival—an evangelic outreach to the university and the surrounding community. The event consists of performances by very talented musical artist, speakers, games, food, and various other familyfriendly festivities. This event takes place at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater and Park, providing for a relaxed environment. Games such as football, frisbee, spike ball are all welcome (some will be provided). Feel free to bring out friendly pets. We look forward to seeing you at this years festival, full of amazing live music, fun, food and friends. 1015 Colgate, College Station April 27, 2013 2:00 PM FREE Class Councils presents Aggie Ring Dance 2013 @ Memorial Student Center Since its creation in 1936, Ring Dance has come to be as much a part of Aggieland as the many older traditions that have existed as long as the school itself. This dance will be, for many, the last social function of their years in Aggieland. As each Senior steps into the replica of the Aggie Ring, they can turn their ring so that the class year no longer faces them; it faces the world. Seniors are able to reflect over the past years spent in Aggieland and anticipate the future. As each person steps away from the ring, another two step in, continuing the tradition that will go on as long as there is an Aggieland. 275 Joe Routt Boulevard , College Station April 27, 2013 9:00 PM TUESDAY, APRIL 30 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 30, 2013 9:00 PM FREE
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Album Reviews By Amy Bauerschlag
Kid Cudi
Indicud Released April 16, 2013 Back for his third album release, hip-hop artist, Kid Cudi, keeps riding the eclectic sound wave he is known for so effortlessly maintaining. Indicud is heavy on synth and drums, remaining mellow and atmospheric, while giving a broad range of dark to uplifting lyrical content. Cudi isn’t one for lyrical complexities, yet he is amazingly relatable on an introspective, emotional level. The album brings in many guest voices of interest, such as folk artist, Father John Misty, synth pop trio, Haim, and hip-hop golden boys, Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky. It is so easy to see how imaginative and offbeat Kid Cudi is in comparison to what hip-hop is today; and whether listeners appreciate it or find it off-putting in its peculiarities, Cudi is sure to at least make them notice.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mosquito Released April 16, 2013
Willie Nelson and Family Let’s Face the Music and Dance Released March 5, 2013
Iron & Wine Ghost on Ghost Released April 16, 2013
Charli XCX True Romance Released April 15, 2013
New York City indie rockers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, have released their fourth record, Mosquito, and it’s unlike anything they’ve put out before—a commonplace, downplayed, and introspective record.
American country legend, Willie Nelson, released his 61st record, Let’s Face the Music and Dance featuring his longtime backing band. He continues his streak of recording loveable, emotion-filled, country western tunes that no longer highlight his worn vocal chords but his amazing ability to pluck Trigger.
Known previously for being outwardly acoustic folk, Sam Beam, who plays under the moniker Iron & Wine, has added in horns, violins, and backing vocals for a very different sound. Beam has continued on the same path that his previous album Kiss Each Other Clean paved, but now he’s mastered it more fully by adding in elements of country, jazz, indie and soft rock.
English pop artist, Charli XCX, has finally released her debut album after releasing multiple singles, EPs, and mixtapes. If you had to classify her, she is, in simplified terms, a pop artist; however, she is just weird enough to appeal to a vast audience, combining synth pop and rap/R&B.
Unlike the flashy synth and electronic luster of It’s Blitz, this album relies on simpler drums, guitars and ballad lyrics. Karen O and company have produced such a moody, incohesive album that listeners will most likely be thrown off and wonder where that raw Yeah Yeah Yeahs grit disappeared to.
The album shines on instrumental covers of Django Reinhardt’s “Nuages” and Carl Perkins’ “Matchbox.” Nelson may be about to turn 80 years old, but he’s still got it.
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To anyone who may have spun his earlier records, he’ll have you surprised (and perhaps in a disconcerting way), but it is nice to see Iron & Wine expanding into new musical horizons.
20-year-old Charli XCX loads layers of manipulated sounds into her music, with references to pop culture throughout her lyrics, and she’s created something that could definitely be heard in the mainstream media circuit.
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Exclusive Interview:
Quiet Company By Chris Zebo
Quiet Company has made quite a bit of noise in the past year. From playing on Austin City Limits (the TV show) to performing on Last Call with Carson Daly, the band’s blip on the radar is growing in size. They recently re-released and re-mastered their 2006 debut album, Shine Honesty, an album out of print for the last three years. We talked with singer/guitarist Taylor Muse about the revamped album, the band’s growing popularity nationally, and what it’s like to be on the precipice of breaking out. MW: A lot of bands that become national and international sensations are asked how it feels to have finally made it. A lot of bands that are under the radar are asked what it’s like to be hard working musicians attempting to break out. But few bands are asked what it’s like to be in between those two poles. You’re on the verge of breaking out, after paying your dues. What’s that “place” feel like for you? Muse: It’s a strange thing, the difference between perception from the outside and the inside. People tell us all the time that we’re about to break out, and I certainly hope they’re right; but from where I’m sitting, it doesn’t feel like much has changed. Obviously, more people are listening, but I don’t think it’s the kind of growth that would qualify us as any kind of sensation. We’ve been
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working really hard for several years and continue to be, and I’ve always felt that if you just keep doing that, you’re not going to become less popular. MW: You’ve set some milestones in the past year, performing on Carson Daly and at the ACL Festival. Out of all the experiences this past year, which one meant the most to you? Muse: ACL was a lot of fun, and certainly came with a type of validation, being from Austin and whatnot. I’m not sure what meant the most to me though. We just did a secret show in Danny Malone’s barn (The Special Magic Barn Fantastic!) that was full to the brim with friends and fans all singing along with us, and it had a very intimate, communal feeling to the show. So if you quantify meaning by what makes you the most sentimental, it may have been that. Also, we made s’mores. MW: Ironically, being in a forward-thinking state-of-mind, on the precipice of breaking out, you’ve gone back in time with your most recent release, a re-release of your debut album Shine Honesty. Why the step backwards? Muse: There were a handful of reasons. The record had been out of print for a long time, so most of the fans we’ve made in the last couple of years probably didn’t know that record existed. We wanted to be able to sell it at shows, but it was actually cheaper for us to re-record the whole thing and manufacture them ourselves than to pay the record label that owns the original. In doing that, it also afforded us the opportunity to fix a lot of the things I was unhappy with in the original, and the other guys in the band got to be on the record—which wasn’t the case with the original, having been recorded as a solo project. Taking back at least some control of the songs by creating new masters was also appealing. At the end of the day, though, I’m just happy to have a version of the record that I can listen to without cringing throughout. MW: What did it feel like re-invigorating the old songs? Did you ever feel guilt for re-dressing them
in new clothes? What inhibitions did you face when you started retouching them? Muse: I guess this question implies that I should feel some guilt about doing it, but I don’t feel like we were “re-dressing” them as much as we were rescuing them from some level of obscurity and giving them a fair shake. Personally, I probably would’ve rather been spending time on new material, but the music business is a funny business, and sometimes you have to make strange decisions. MW: There are a couple of new tracks on the re-release. “Gun Control Means Using Both Hands” sounds like a song tapped into the zeitgeist. What’s the song about and what was your motivation for it? Muse: That song, and the other bonus song “...And You Said It Was Pretty Here” are about 10 years old, so they’re certainly not about current events. Most of my song titles tend to be references to something I saw or heard that I thought was clever. For example, a lot of the titles on our last record were references to an episode of Futurama and a few Kurt Vonnegut novels. I snagged “Gun Control”’s title from a bumper sticker. The song doesn’t have anything to do with anything gun related. I wrote it when I was newly single and living in Nashville in 2002. Shortly after, I did have a girlfriend who always thought that song was about her and I think it made her feel bad. I told her it wasn’t, but I don’t think she ever believed me. But honestly, it wasn’t about anyone in particular. I was just in a dark place, I think. MW: After excavating the band’s past and dusting it off on Shine Honesty, what will tomorrow’s music look like? Do you ever find yourselves reinventing your own wheel or wanting to? Muse: We’ve got an EP almost finished that will be released sometime later this year. It’s a collection of songs about/for my daughter, but it’s not all lame like it sounds. It’s metal as hell. We’ll also be jumping into writing new material for another full length when we get home, and we’re all really excited for that. I can’t really tell you what it would be like, though, because I honestly have no idea. But that, too, is exciting to me. I can tell you it will, in all probability, be very different.
Fest for West Aims to Help Aid in Recovery After West, Texas Explosion Downtown Bryan Association & Big Red Drum Entertainment in partnership with the City of Bryan, the Bryan Fire Department and the Bryan Police Department invites everyone to join us for a benefit concert for the town of West, Texas. The event will take place on Sunday, May 5th, from noon-7pm in the Palace Theater in Downtown Bryan. The hearts of our community are with the citizens, families, and victims of West. In light of the tragedy that they have suffered, we are compelled to come together and raise funds to assist them in rebuilding & restoring West to the town we all know and love. “Fest for West” will be an all day music festival located in Downtown at the Palace Theater on Cinco De Mayo, 2013. All proceeds of tickets, food & alcohol sales will go to benefit the people of West, Texas. Music lineup will be released soon. Tickets on sale here http://festforwest.eventbrite.com Stay tuned to facebook.com/festforwest for details in the coming days. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering or for additional information please contact festforwest@ downtownbryan.com by email.
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Randy Rogers Band CD Release @ Hurricane Harry’s by Luke Murray
From Lubbock to Austin, the musical fabric of Texas is a patchwork quilt of sounds stained in red dirt. Randy Rogers Band, since their humble beginnings in early 2000, has been exemplary of Lone Star soul. The band’s namesake and front-man was born in Cleburne, the son of a Baptist preacher. Growing up with a strong musical background, Randy learned to play piano before eventually picking up the guitar and making his way into the music scene. Two years after forming the Lone Star’s favorite five-piece, they released their second album, Rollercoaster. The album contained their first three singles, two of which would land on the Country Billboard Top 50 chart. In 2006, the Randy Rogers Band dropped their first major studio album, Just a Matter of Time. Their new label, Mercury Nashville Records, took the album and ushered it into the mainstream with the band’s iconic single, “Kiss Me in the Dark.” At that point, six years into their career, the Randy Rogers Band was becoming established not just in Texas but across the country as a heavyweight from the Lone Star. Rogers, as the band’s primary songwriter, has a knack for stitching soulful lyrics together into songs that always tell a story. Their current project, Trouble, has set a new standard for the Randy Rogers’ songwriting legacy. Currently having pre-released three singles off the record, “One More Sad Song” broke into the U.S. Country charts while “Fuzzy” is currently burning up Texas radio. The album is set to release on the day the band takes stage in Aggieland. Your ticket to the show at Hurricane Harry’s includes a copy of Trouble that Randy and his band-mates will sign after the show. Randy Rogers Band will be performing at Harry’s on April 30. Tickets are available at harrys.bcsclubs.com.
where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Tuesday, April 30 tickets: harrys.bcsclubs.org
Radney is a songwriter that gets down in your soul and puts what he finds in his songs. Probably my all-time favorite songwriter.
Reckless Kelly: “Wicked Twisted Road” These guys are such rockers that when they do a song like this, it perks my attention to listen up a little harder to hear what they are trying to say. Kyle Park: “Yours and Mine” When the whole world seems like it’s going to hell or I’m as mad as can be, the thing that keeps me level is love. The love I have for my wife. The love I have for my son. I can hear this song and almost immediately be relaxed by thinking about them. Listen weekdays 3-7pm
No NOT PICK this week. There’s been so much negativity in the world this week, I think we should focus on healing and love. Hopefully these three songs can help you as much as they’ve helped me and continue to help me through stress and tough times.
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Exclusive Interview:
Votary By Amy Bauerschlag
Four piece pop rockers, Votary, sat down with us to give us some insight into their upcoming debut album release, where they got their start, and the random instruments they wish they could play. See them play Schotzis for free April 26th at 9pm! MW: If you had to describe your music to someone that’s never heard you before, what would you say? Votary: In a word, it’s singer-songwriter, but we are very piano-driven and draw influences from both rock and pop.
where: Schotzis Bar when: Friday, April 26 9 p.m.
MW: What’s the meaning behind the band’s name? Votary: When Jack and Travis first began playing, they didn’t have a band name and would just go by “Jack and Travis.” When they decided to sign up for their first battle of the bands, they started tossing band name ideas around but could never settle on one. They finally decided that if they couldn’t come up with anything by the deadline, they would check dictionary.com’s word of the day. When the deadline came, no name had been chosen so they looked on dictionary.com and, behold, the name Votary came to be. It’s a really good name for us because it means “a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit.” This is the way we feel about our music and our drive to write and perform. Additionally, it’s often used in a religious sense, which meant a lot to us because we’re all strong Christians. MW: How long have each of you been playing music?
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MW: What’s your favorite part of performing live? Do you have any crazy memories from a show? Votary: We love seeing how the crowd reacts. It makes a huge difference in our performance because we play off of the crowd’s energy a lot. We had one show where Travis decided to wear a Jango Fett mask throughout the entirety of the performance, which always makes for an interesting night. MW: You’ve played at a lot of places around town within the past year. Which place is your favorite? Votary: Playing at Schotzis is definitely one of our favorite places because the crowd is always super excited there, which makes it really fun for us. We love when people want to dance and sing with us, and the Schotzis crowd never disappoints. MW: What is one instrument that each of you wishes you could learn or desperately wish you could be good at but aren’t yet? Votary: Jack: Saxophone; I have always wanted to be able to play “Careless Whisper.” Conner: Jew’s harp; never been able to figure that out. Travis: Violin or steel drums; who doesn’t like the song “Under the Sea?” Michael: Bagpipes. MW: Who are some of your favorite bands at the moment? Votary: Young the Giant, Walk the Moon, Graham Colton, and Ben Rector--to name a few. MW: What’s the future look like for Votary? Do you see yourselves continuing after school? Votary: We’re super excited about releasing our first record and can not wait to see where that takes us! If that door opens, we’d love to pursue it after college; but we’re keeping all of our options open.
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Stoney Larue @ Harry’s by Roberto Molar
If you're a student, these might not be fun times for you: finals are just around the corner. But even if you're not a student, this weekend might just be the perfect opportunity to blow off some steam, as Stoney LaRue will be in town this weekend to bring some red dirt country to Harry’s. Music has always played a key role in LaRue’s life. The southern country rock he listened to as a child molded the sounds and voice that characterize him now. He was born into a family with deep passion for music—his father played bass at a number of local gigs in Taft, Texas. After moving to Oklahoma and becoming part of the Oklahoma red dirt community, Larue stormed the dancehalls of Oklahoma and Texas and won the hearts of fans. His first album, Downtown, was recorded during a concert in Tulsa. Later, LaRue released The Red Dirt Album (in 2005), Live at Billy Bob’s Texas (in 2007), and Velvet (in 2011). LaRue's music is known for its mixture of emotionally honest country with Texas homespun rock and blues. Don’t miss a chance of catching the red dirt star at Harry’s this Friday, April 26. Visit harrys.bcsclubs.com for more information about ticketing.
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Island Party Lineup: Anchor North Mike Romero Band Votary Least of These Penny and Sparrow Andy Mineo Isaac Wimberley Tim Halperin
BYX Island Party @ Wolf Pen Creek by Derek Favini
where: Wolf Pen Creek when: Saturday, April 27
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Thanks to Hollywood, Greek life as a whole is often portrayed as being one continuous party fueled on booze and questionable decisions. While this freshman fantasy might be true for some fraternities and sororities, not all Greek life organizations fall into this stereotype. One such organization breaking away from these stereotypes is A&M’s own Beta Upsilon Chi; or as they’re more commonly known, Brothers Under Christ. The Christian fraternity proudly boasts 28 different chapters across the nation and arrived at Texas A&M University in 1994 with the sole purpose of establishing brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Christ. Not long after BUC arrived in College Station, they began organizing the Island Party event. For 18 continuous years, BUC has hosted the party, and through them the event has grown not only in popularity but in size with the addition of musical guests. This year’s Island Party, located at Wolf Pen Creek, is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with musical guests Tim Halperin, Andy Mineo, Last of These, The Mike Romero Band, and others. In addition to live music, Brothers Under Christ will also have guest speakers present, plus games, food, and other family-friendly activities. The event is scheduled for April 27 and is open to the public. Attendees should feel free to bring their own outdoor games, as well as friendly pets, too. And best of all, this event is free, thanks to the hard work of Beta Upsilon Chi.
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MW’s Best Bets | THE MUST-SEE, MUST-DO EVENTS OF THE WEEK
BYX Island Party @ Wolf Pen Creek
where: when:
Wolf Pen Creek Saturday, April 27
Not long after Beta Upsilon Chi arrived in College Station, they began organizing the Island Party event. For 18 continuous years, BUC has hosted the party, and through them the event has grown not only in popularity but in size with the addition of musical guests. This year’s Island Party, located at Wolf Pen Creek, is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with musical guests Tim Halperin, Andy Mineo, Last of These, The Mike Romero Band, and others. In addition to live music, Brothers Under Christ will also have guest speakers present, plus games, food, and other familyfriendly activities. The event is scheduled for April 27 and is open to the public. Attendees should feel free to bring their own outdoor games, as well as friendly pets, too. And best of all, this event is free, thanks to the hard work of Beta Upsilon Chi.
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Run for the Ring 5K @ TAMU Alumni Center
where: TAMU Alumni Center when: Sunday, April 28 9 a.m. info: traditions.tamu.edu/r4r
Sunday, April 28, Traditions Council will be hosting their Run for the Ring 5K. Those who register to run in the event will receive a T-shirt, but most coveted of all, a chance to win one of four Aggie ring scholarships! Two lucky men and two lucky women will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $1000 and $500. But to ensure the drawing is equally enticing for those who have already received their rings, the potential winners of these scholarships can use the money towards having a diamond set into their current ring. Or, they can pass on the scholarship to another Aggie waiting for his or her ring. The race begins at 9am outside the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center, home to the Association of Former Students. Sign-up and additional event information can be found online at traditions.tamu.edu/r4r.
Randy Rogers Band @ Hurricane Harry’s
where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Tuesday, April 30 tickets: harrys.bcsclubs.org
Six years into their career, Randy Rogers Band was becoming established not just in Texas but across the country as a heavyweight from the Lone Star. Rogers, as the band’s primary songwriter, has a knack for stitching soulful lyrics together into songs that always tell a story. Their current project, Trouble, has set a new standard for the Randy Rogers’ songwriting legacy. Currently having pre-released three singles off the record, “One More Sad Song” broke into the U.S. Country charts while “Fuzzy” is currently burning up Texas radio. The album is set to release on the day the band takes stage in Aggieland. Your ticket to the show at Hurricane Harry’s includes a copy of Trouble that Randy and his band-mates will sign after the show.
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Ring Dance
@ Memorial Student Center where: when: tickets:
Memorial Student Center Saturday, April 27 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $50/single, $90/couple
The last hoorah for all graduating seniors, Ring Dance commemorates seniors’ last days at the university. It gives them a chance to celebrate all that they’ve accomplished and revel in the friendships that they cherish so dearly. This is the night they can turn their Aggie ring to have their class year face out and say to the world, “I did it!” The 78th Annual Ring Dance for the class of 2013 is themed “Through the Ages,” featuring an exciting journey through time: starting with a prehistoric jungle in a land before time, sailing through the Mediterranean Sea in the age of the Vikings, exploring the early frontier in the wild west, dancing through the roaring twenties, and traveling to the future into a casino. Tickets for the event are on sale now for $50/single, $90/couple, or day-of for $55/ticket.
Salsa Dancing
The King and I
@ Village Café
@ Theatre Company where: Theatre Company when: April 19-25 tickets: $5/Kids, $15/Students, $20/General
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. The acclaimed play, 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.
where: when: info:
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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RACE BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M.
Run for the Ring 5K @ TAMU Alumni Center By Derek Favini
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Spend enough time in Aggieland and you’re bound to hear a story or two about life in the old times. Back when cows roamed the front lawns of A&M and you could buy an Aggie ring for less than $100. Well, for those who haven’t heard yet, the price of gold is finally dropping. And while economists gaze into their crystal balls trying to decipher what this will mean for our future, Aggies pining for future class rings welcome the price drop in hopes it translates into cheaper class bling. But what if there was an alternative method of attaining a cheap Aggie ring that didn’t involve time travel or cursing the price of gold to drop? Thanks to the Traditions Council, there is. Sunday, April 28, Traditions Council will be hosting their Run for the Ring 5K. Those who register to run in the event will receive a T-shirt, but most coveted of all, a chance to win one of four Aggie ring scholarships! Two lucky men and two lucky women will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $1000 and $500. But to ensure the drawing is equally enticing for those who have already received their rings, the potential winners of these scholarships can use the money towards having a diamond set into their current ring. Or, they can pass on the scholarship to another Aggie waiting for his or her ring. The race begins at 9am outside the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center, home to the Association of Former Students. Sign-up and additional event information can be found online at traditions. tamu.edu/r4r.
where: Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center when: Sunday, April 28 9 a.m. info: traditions.tamu.edu/r4r
Ring Dance @ Memorial Student Center by Amy Bauerschlag
where: Memorial Student Center when: Saturday, April 27 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. tickets: $50/single, $90/couple
The last hoorah for all graduating seniors, Ring Dance commemorates seniors’ last days at the university. It gives them a chance to celebrate all that they’ve accomplished and revel in the friendships that they cherish so dearly. This is the night they can turn their Aggie ring to have their class year face out and say to the world, “I did it!” The 78th Annual Ring Dance for the class of 2013 is themed “Through the Ages,” featuring an exciting journey through time: starting with a prehistoric jungle in a land before time, sailing through the Mediterranean Sea in the age of the Vikings, exploring the early frontier in the wild west, dancing through the roaring twenties, and traveling to the future into a casino. Tickets for the event are on sale now for $50/single, $90/couple, or dayof for $55/ticket. Both alumni and students can take part in the event that will be sure to make history!
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Cirque De Verde Keep Brazos Beautiful Awards Gala @ College Station Hilton By Derek Favini
Take a second to appreciate just how clean our community is. The manicured parks and aesthetically pleasing landscapes should not be something we take for granted. This constant environmental maintenance is no small task for the Brazos either. Take into consideration the nonstop construction sites about town and how little of their garbage is found blown about in our community. Think about the tons of potential disregarded flyers and papers handed out by numerous college organizations that don’t end up in our streets. Like most growing communities, the Brazos Valley has numerous outlets generating garbage, yet we live in a clean, healthy environment. So how does this phenomenon continue to happen? Who’s keeping the Brazos beautiful? Well, none other than the local environmental organization, Keep Brazos Beautiful. Yes, the same organization that was behind Brazos Valley Earth Day last week, and the people who helped organize the clean up of over 400 abandoned tires and close to 6 tons of trash from the community in their Texas Trash Off.
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achieve alone. That’s why they’re thanking you and the numerous local businesses that aid in the shared goal of keeping the Brazos beautiful with the Cirque De Verde Keep Brazos Beautiful Awards Gala. Come out on Friday, April 26 to the College Station Hilton to enjoy a lovely dinner and raise a glass in appreciation of the winners who made a difference in keeping the community clean. The evening will begin at 6pm with dinner being served at 7. Tickets for the diner are available at keepbrazosbeautiful.org or they can be purchased at the door.
where: College Station Hilton when: Friday, April 26 7 p.m.
ImaniXchange Launch Party @ The Astin Mansion
By Roberto Molar
No big plans for the weekend? Don’t feel like doing the “same ol’ same ol’?” Want to help out a great cause? ImaniXchange is a women’s empowerment initiative for 16 disadvantaged women in Mombasa, Kenya. The program, which will be established in May 2013, will teach Kenyan women different technical skills: sowing, financial management, health, and agricultural development, to name a few. With these skills, the women will create products for purchase. Starting January 2014, they’ll be available on the program’s website and other boutiques across the nation. All proceeds will benefit the lives of Kenyan women and their families. The ImaniXchange initiative is part of Imani Africa, a Texas-bred Christian philanthropist organization with a “Faith-Hope-Love” philosophy that seeks to create a brighter future for impoverished families. Imani’s vision is based on the belief that everyone is able to make a significant impact in the spiritual and physical lives of others. Imani’s efforts join those of other Africa-based non-profit organizations such as Real4Christ and The Cries of a Child. The launch party will take place in The Astin Mansion, located in Bryan. The fundraising event, which will aid the startup of the program, will have food, a Mark Swayze concert, and a sneak peek into the product line of the ImaniXchange women. Visit imanixchange.com for more information about the launch party, Imani, and the ImaniXchange program.
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MW New Reads by
Roberto Molar
Paleofantasy by Marlene Zuk
We hear it often: humans have grown too dependent on technological commodities. We are useless, nothing like our caveman selves from prehistory. We no longer hunt mammoths, live in huts, or sprint barefoot. No. Today we go out to the nearest steakhouse for a 12 oz. ribeye, build elaborate homes, and put on our new Nikes to go jogging. Some people suggest we should emulate the lifestyles our ancestors lived. But is this a viable way of life? More importantly, so detached from our ancestor’s customs, are we at odds with our true nature, living preternaturally? Biologist Marlene Zuk from the University of Minnesota argues the dilemma is far from simple. Paleofantasy argues that theories about how our ancestors lived and why we should emulate them are specious. With eye-opening research, this book shows how evolution proves we are biologically different from our caveman ancestors. Some literature asserts customs such as eating chips and shoe shopping unfolded from practices of prehistoric humanity such as eating insects and gathering resources for clans. Such beliefs assume humans have been stuck, not evolving, for tens of thousands of years. But Paleofantasy rebukes such notions with fascinating evidence. Simple human characteristics such as our ability to drink milk or the texture of our earwax show we have never stopped evolving. Zuk disproves a number of “paleofantasies” to illuminate what our origins truly tell us about humankind, present and future.
Letters to a Young Scientist by Edward O. Wilson
The Real North Korea by Andrei Lankov
The Perfect Ghost by Linda Barnes
The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, it’s not news that our school system is lacking in science education. This not only hurts the intellectual development of our kids but also fails to fulfill the duty of education, to prepare youth for the future, to enable them to contribute to a society increasingly underpinned by the hard sciences. Pulitzer-Prize winning biologist, Edward O. Wilson, delivers a life’s worth of teachings for aspiring scientists. Letters to a Young Scientist contains the life of Wilson: stories of a young Boy Scout who loved bugs, his motivations for becoming a biologist, and anecdotes of a career full of successes and failures. Wilson argues, too, that succeeding in science is not contingent on skill but rather on a devoted passion for finding a problem and solving it. 255 pages of inspiration instill a genuine love for science while reminding us of our modest role on planet earth.
As current events unfold in the eastern hemisphere, this may be the right time for you to pick up a comprehensive book on the ins and outs of North Korea. But this book is not another outsider’s analysis of North Korea. This is it: The Real North Korea explained by a native of the Soviet Union who lived as an exchange student in North Korea and has studied it his entire career. Lankov overviews the history of the country and the society’s attempts to cope with oppression and poverty. Korean leadership is analyzed to argue it is not irrational. Rather, it is the best and most loyal practitioner of Machiavellian politics. Yet The Real North Korea insists ruthless leadership is an unsustainable regime. Lankov’s book is an overview of the nation backed by vast expertise that explains the social dynamics of North Koreans, the laymen and the leaders.
Em and Teddy make up a celebrity biography writing team. Shy Em takes care of the writing, whereas charismatic Teddy takes care of the interviewing and public relations. The connection of this duo goes beyond their job, as Teddy is Em’s connection with the world and her main source of love. When Teddy dies unexpectedly in a car crash, Em’s world crumbles. She sets out to honor Teddy’s memory by finishing the interviews of their current project, a biography of the famous film director Garret Malcolm. This is a challenge for the mousy Em, who nevertheless tries to interview Malcolm the way Teddy would have. As she starts her task, Em suspects a terrifying truth about Malcom. Then the police enter the scene as they set to investigate Teddy’s death.
What’s the unique characteristic of serial killers? That they are stalkers, sociopaths, loners, unloved kids, and merciless monsters? Perhaps. But this was not the case of Charlie Cullen, a beloved son, husband, father, friend, and celebrated caregiver. “The Angel of Death,” as the media dubbed him, was implicated in the deaths of hundreds of people—he may well be the most prolific serial killer in American history. The Good Nurse presents, for the first time, the whole story of Cullen’s secrets, spanning more than a decade and nine hospitals in the American northeast. The book is well researched and backed by police records, interviews, recordings, and even jailhouse conversations with Cullen himself. A terrifying tale of murder, The Good Nurse depicts the story of a serial killer—as well as the story of a man whose career was marred by a compulsion to kill.
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GO EAT Amico Nave Ristorante
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by Amanda
L. Reynolds
2035 E VIlla Maria 979.703.1953
Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Details: Price- $$$$ Cuisine- Upscale Italian Parking- Private Lot Patio- Yes, very small Atmosphere- Casual Elegance Noise Level- Average-High Dress Code - None
Cost Ratings: $ ($5 - 10)
ramen noodle budget
$$ ($10 - 15) part-time job
$$$ ($15 - 20)
hard-earned cash
$$$$ (Over $20)
mommy and daddy are in town
Wade and Mary Beckman had always discussed opening an Italian restaurant, but the timing never seemed right—until the building across the street from their current restaurant, Shipwreck Grill, came up for sale. They figured it was a sign, and they decided to open Amico Nave (pronounced A-mee-co Nah-vey), which means “friend of the ship.” Wade’s stepfather, Tony, was from Sicily, Italy and when Wade showed an interest in cooking when he was young, Tony shared his family recipes with Wade. In fact, the Amico Nave red sauce is Tony’s family recipe, along with the spaghetti and meatball dish. Yes, you read that correctly: meatball, as in singular. The meatball is roughly three to four times the size of an average meatball. It’s HUGE! In a nod to their first restaurant, Shipwreck, Amico Nave offers a pasta dish called bacon shrimp diable, which is a deconstructed version of their popular shrimp diablo from across the street. Fresh jalapenos and bits of applewood smoked bacon are tossed in a white wine Alfredo sauce and served over pasta with jumbo shrimp. The heat from the jalapenos and the smokiness from the bacon are infused throughout the Alfredo instead of just merely being ingredients sitting in or atop the sauce. The delicacy at our table was the veal Oscar. The veal was thinly sliced, perfectly battered and pan-fried, which made it so tender that it could be cut with a fork. It was lightly, but adequately, covered in a cream sauce, then topped with artichokes, sunburst tomatoes, and huge chunks of crab. The sunburst tomatoes are similar in size to cherry tomatoes, but they’re roasted until they, literally, burst. The roasting brings out the sweetness of the tomato and offers a nice compliment to the richness of the cream sauce. The grilled asparagus that accompanied the veal was delectable with a slight char flavor. Desserts at Amico Nave are not to be missed. They’ve coordinated with the Chocolate Gallery in Downtown Bryan to create authentic Italian desserts. The ricotta cheesecake is not an overtly sweet cheesecake like you would get from a “Factory.” It’s made with ricotta cheese and only lightly sweetened with a crust of finely ground biscotti instead of graham crackers. We preferred it to the overly sweetened commercial version. Amico Nave offers what they’ve defined as “casual elegance.” They are offering a fine dining experience without the pressure and fussiness. You’ll feel right at home when you walk in and see the pictures of Tony’s family as well as other historic Bryan pictures hanging on the wall, but the tablecloths and dim lighting make it perfect for a casual date night.
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Grub for by Luke
Murray
<$5
We’ve seen you trying to get a bite to eat and having to ask the cashier for a water cup; not because you prefer water, but because you can’t(or won’t) shell out an extra $1.50-$2 for a drink. We get it. And we’re here to help you get the best bang for your buck—well, 5 of them or less. Where can you eat for $5 or less? Of course, any fast food drive thru has a value menu these days. But if you want something other than fast food, here are a few choices to eat on a between-the-couch-cushion budget.
Fuego Tortilla Grill
If you’ve been in Aggieland for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of this place. The best thing about Fuego, besides being open 24 hours, is that their portions are Texas-size. You can grab a mealsize taco and load it with all the pico de gallo and sour cream you want for around $4.
Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice
Located in Northgate, Antonio’s is a great choice when you’re trying to stretch your dollar. Their pizza slices are anything but small, and a slice of pepperoni is only $2. Splurge and get 2 for under $5. If you’re looking to eat healthy, try their vegetarian slices. You can be health-conscious and still eat on spare change.
Spoons
Maybe you have a sweet tooth or perhaps it’s breakfast time. Froyo has increasingly become a healthy meal replacement for those watching their waistlines. Spoons, and a list of other places in town, charges you by the weight of your bowl. If you want to avoid the bad calories, stay away from the candy options and go for the granola and fruits. You can get a belly full for under $5, and most of the froyo places give you a punch card to eventually earn a freebee.
Grub Burger Bar
Who said burgers had to be mundane? Grub revolutionized the wheel—or burger—with innovative toppings and patties. The VooDoo burger features mushrooms sauteed in absinthe; the Texas Luau is topped with roasted pulled pork and pineapple. They also offer turkey, chicken, and tuna burgers for the calorie and cholesterol conscious. Try their spiked milkshakes if your 21+. Dine in or take out • 980 University Drive East, Suite 400, College Station – 979-268-1041 • $-$$
Cotton Patch
Chuy’s
Embracing their Tex-Mex roots, Chuy’s specializes in nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Enjoy covered seating outdoors or choose to be seated inside the festively decorated atmosphere. With a full bar and happy hour Monday through Friday 4pm to 7pm, Chuy’s stands out as a great place to meet friends, kick back with a few drinks, and to snack on Tex-Mex. Dine in, Take out • 1512 Harvey Rd College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 329-6022 • $-$$
The craving we have for fried foods makes cardiologists cringe. We know it’s wrong, but it feels so right, and that’s why places such as Cotton Patch remain fried-food havens. Fried shrimp, crispy fried catfish, or one of their chicken fried inspired dishes are sure to delight. If you actually listen to your cardiologist, then try any of Cotton Patch’s grilled items, such as chicken, steaks, and burgers. Dine in Takeout • 3525 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 695-9707• $-$$
The Proudest Monkey
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 • $-$$
Joy Luck
What makes Joy Luck stand out from the Chinese take-out pack? They deliver sushi! That’s right: you can order sushi favorites, such as California rolls, spicy salmon rolls, and the local crowd-pleaser, the A&M roll, on your telephone and have them delivered to your doorstep. Even if sushi isn’t your thing, Joy Luck’s extensive menu of Chinese and Thai dishes are enough to leave you full of joy. Dine in, take out •1702 George Bush Drive East , College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 693-9999 • $$
Rosa’s Tortilla Factory
Rosa’s continues to turn out outstanding traditional Mexican cuisine just like they turn out their light and fresh tortillas. Be sure not to miss out on their weekly taco trio special every Tuesday consisting of not one, not two, but three tacos accompanied by rice, beans and a side of their freshly, in-house prepared tortillas. Dine in, take out, or drive through • 710 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 691-8501 • $-$$
Sully’s Sports Grill
burgers and booze!” Sully’s serves burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, quarter pound Black Angus hot dogs, and of course, chicken fingers. Sully’s caters to the sports enthusiast, with TVs mounted on every wall, making it impossible to miss a second of any sports action no matter where you’re seated. Looking to escape the noise of the crowds? Then relax on the open air covered patio. Dine in • 1037 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 – (979) 703-4072 • $-$$
The restaurant formerly known as Fowl Digits has evolved from just another chicken strip joint, saying to their neighbors on chicken finger row, “I see your chicken fingers and raise you
Located next to the Queen Theater, Monkey patrons dine on gourmet bar food such as pulled pork sandwiches, a selection of tacos, chorizo burgers, and parmesan fries while enjoying one of the bar’s signature cocktails. For dessert, try a mint chocolate martini or any of their ice cream martinis for that matter. Large projection screen TVs play games, but check out their bathrooms, even if you only need to wash your hands before eating. They have TV screens embedded in their mirrors, so you won’t miss the score or the dramatic arc in your favorite soap. Dine in •108 S Main St Bryan, TX 77803 -- (979) 361-4777 • $
Atami
Serving both traditional sushi as well as hibachi grill entrees, Atami’s diverse menu options and atmosphere make it the perfect place to treat a date to a romantic evening or to gather a group of friends around the hibachi. Be sure to stop in between 5pm-7pm Monday through Thursday for Atami’s happy hour, featuring appetizers, rolls, drinks and cocktails all at discounted prices. Dine in take out • 800 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 --(979) 268-8883 • $$
The Lemon Wedge
Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet meal for two or bringing the whole family for Sunday brunch, The Lemon Wedge is a great place to enjoy elegant, upscale food. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, The Lemon Wedge serves salmon stuffed with crawfish and mushrooms, tomato pie, ribeye steaks w/ baked potatoes, and ripe, red tomatoes stuffed with your choice of chicken or tuna salad. In addition to brunch held every Sunday, an omelet station is also made available between the hours of 11am to 2:30pm. Also note that all buffet diners are treated to one complementary glass of champagne or mimosa. Dine in • 308 North Main Street, Bryan, TX77803-(979) 703-4052 • $$-$$$
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Movie Review: Lords of Salem by Brandon Nowalk
The first step to appreciating The Lords of Salem is to accept that it’s not your typical horror movie. You won’t be afraid to turn off the lights and go to sleep afterward. What director Rob Zombie is after is more atmospheric than sheer visceral fright. He’s spinning a web here, slowly augmenting the dread. The story of The Lords of Salem is an oldie, an ancient witch’s curse finally coming to fruition, but the way the story is told is a true original. Take the opening, for example, a flashback to a 17th century coven frolicking in the woods. Nothing really happens, but the scene establishes a thick mood that doesn’t let up until the end. The set is this grove of dead trees lit by campfire in front of an orange and black sky. An old women hisses about the lies of Christ. There’s full frontal nudity, and there’s nothing remotely erotic about it. There’s a close-up on a goat, presumably an upcoming sacrifice, and you imagine what’s going through his head. It
isn’t scary at all. What it is is a little disturbing. That’s what The Lords of Salem is after, not fleeting thrills but lasting dread. It wants to get inside you. The present-day story begins when a Boston DJ named Heidi LaRoc receives a mysterious record from a group called The Lords. Played by Sheri Moon Zombie, a mainstay of her husband’s films, Heidi has a rare knack for Zombie’s Cinemax dialogue, all shoehorned pop culture references and unnaturally stylized expressions. She’s clean and sober, she lives alone with her dog in an apartment festooned with black-and-white graphic design elements, and she thinks she saw a tenant in the long vacant Apartment #5. When she finally listens to the Lords’ record, it physically repulses her. What exactly is going on with the witches? You’ll find out at the end. Instead of the immediate panic of Zombie’s brilliant Halloween remakes, The Lords of Salem has a quieter terror. In fact, the
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only trick Zombie carries over from those flashier frightfests is the title card that announces the day of the week with a boom, like pages from the world’s scariest desk calendar. Lens flares slice through the night like phantom wounds. In fact, the lighting scheme itself is a work of art. A dim lamp swings on its own in the background. Other lamps burn whitehot through the scene. Ambient distortion thrums through the nightmare like an elevated heartbeat. You’ll get a whole new perspective on Velvet Underground. And at the end is a montage so crazy and singular that it seems silly to deny The Lords of Salem just because it isn’t very scary.
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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
15. The Call
1. Oblivion
Tom Cruise is sent to extract Earth’s remaining resources and discovers there’s more to his mission than he realized in this sci-flick from the writer-director of Tron: Legacy. Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko co-star. PG-13 (126 min.)
2. 42
1/2
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.)
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. 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.)
5. 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.)
6. The Place Beyond the Pines 1/2
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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.)
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Ratings:
1/2
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.)
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. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.)
11. 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.)
12. Home Run
An alcoholic baseball player is forced to detox in his hometown where he winds up coaching a scrappy Little League team and turning his life around. PG-13 (113 min.)
Promising start when an abductee teams up with a 911-dispatcher. But then the highconcept thriller becomes just another horror flick, the game of wits becomes a game of weapons, and the nail-biter becomes a facepalm. R (94 min.)
16. The Lords of Salem 1/2
A witch’s curse finally gets its day when a Boston DJ gets a mysterious record that makes all the women listening to it physically ill in Rob Zombie’s stab at lingering dread instead of fleeting thrills. R (101 min.)
17. 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.)
18. 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.)
19. 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 the snappy Lem Dobbs. R (125 min.)
20. Trance
1/2
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.)
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