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meet the team PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Chris Shepperd MANAGING EDITOR Chris Zebo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brittany Hicks BUSINESS MANAGER Leisha Shepperd ACCOUNT MANAGERS Greg Keith Cody Trimble WRITERS
Luke Murray Brandon Nowalk Amanda L. Reynolds PHOTOGRAPHERS Alana Gonzalez Brittany Hicks Amantha Hons Chelsea Powers CONTRIBUTORS KISS 103.1 KORA 98.3
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INTERNS Amy Bauerschlag Derek Favini Alana Gonzalez Amantha Hons Roberto Molar Chelsea Powers Rebekah Skinner
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MSC Town Hall Presents
Caleb, Jillian Edwards & Sick/Sea @ Rudder Fountain by Amy Bauerschlag
where: Rudder Fountain when: Thursday, Feb. 28 Noon - 1 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
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It’s a great week for music in Aggieland this week with three shows happening on A&M’s campus Thursday afternoon and evening. MSC Town Hall is hosting three artists representing three different genres (from pop to jazz to singer-songwriter), with Jillian Edwards and Caleb playing a Lunchbox Concert Series in the afternoon and Sick/Sea playing a special event in the evening. Caleb, a three piece rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, blends a singer-songwriter sound with indie, alternative-rock. The band is comprised of brothers Caleb and Will Chapman and friend Scott Mills, who have joined together and forged a unique “brotherhood” that’s evinced as the 3-piece performs live. They’ve toured nationally and internationally at coffeehouses, arenas, and clubs, and they’ve recently released their EP To The Ends of the World, which you can find on iTunes and on their website. Jillian Edwards, who recently transplanted from Waco to Tennessee, displays immense singer-songwriter talent, with a crystal clear soprano voice and sincere lyricism. She’s been praised for her engaging and unconventional melodies, and her album, Headfirst, landed in the number one charting slot on the day of its debut on iTunes. Sick/Sea, from McAllen, Texas, fuse indie, jazz, and rock. With jazz-like bass progressions, mega-reverbed guitars, and honest lyrics, Sick/Sea sets a high standard on the indie circuit. Catch all of these bands Thursday on the Rudder Fountain stage for free, with Caleb and Jillian Edwards performing from 12-1pm and Sick/Sea performing from 7-8:30pm.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 MSC Town Hall Presents Sick/Sea @ Rudder Fountain Sick/Sea, from McAllen, Texas, fuse indie, jazz, and rock. With jazz-like bass progressions, megareverbed guitars, and honest lyrics, Sick/Sea sets a high standard on the indie circuit. February 28, 2013 7:00 PM FREE CALEB w/ Jillian Edwards, The Lonely Hunter, & Air Review @ Grand Stafford Theater Alternative indie-rock three piece CALEB will perform alongside singer-songwriter Jillian Edwards, College Station natives The Lonely Hunter, and folk-pop band Air Review. 106 S Main St, Bryan February 28, 2013 8:00 PM $8/10 FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Cody Johnson Band w/ Parker Heights @ Hurricane Harry’s This Texas FFA alumni has come a long way from the State Talent Contest. Named New Artist of the Year in 2011, Cody and his band bring their new Nashville-produced album, A Different Day, and their chart-topping hits to College Station. March 1, 2013 9:00 PM $10
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 BYX Beach Blowout @ Reveille Ranch BYX is hosting its 3rd Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament. It’ll be a great time to hang out with the men of BYX and your friends, with some friendly competition added. Cost is an affordable $15 and includes lunch, at least 2 games of play, and a BYX Beach Blowout tank top. 3645 Wellborn Rd, Bryan March 2, 2013 12:00 PM $15 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 March 2, 2013 10:00 PM Cost: $5 Youth Poetry Jam @ Village Cafe For several weeks, youth, have been attending poetry workshops and sharpening their poetics. They’ll will have a chance to showcase their poetry in front of a live audience at the Village. 210 W 26th st, Bryan March 2, 2013 4:30 PM
Uncle Lucius w/ Sam Riggs and the Night People & Hunter McKithan and the Offenders @ Grand Stafford Theater Uncle Lucius, the four-piece band from all over Texas, takes rock and roll and pushes it to it’s limit with R&B, blues, and country. Sam Riggs and the Night People, who are good ol’ Texas country, and Hunter McKithan and the Offenders, who blend blues, alt-country and soul, will open up the show! 106 S Main St, Bryan 106 S Main St, Bryan March 2, 2013 8:00 PM $8/10 Bri Bagwell and The Banned @ The Tap This Texas native is growing very popular. With several hits this is one girl you’ll want to keep an eye out for. 815 Harvey Road, College Station March 2, 2013 10:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Big Texas Nights feat. Little Brave w/ Claire Domingue @ Grand Stafford Theater Stephanie Briggs, better known as Little Brave, will be performing her alternative folk-rock as part of Big Texas Nights. The show will be opened by Claire Domingue, an acoustic folk artist who has been playing music since the age of 14. 106 S Main St, Bryan March 3, 2013 6:00 PM MONDAY, MARCH 4 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. March 4, 2013 9:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 5 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 March 5, 2013 9:00 PM FREE A Taste of Aggieland @ Brazos County Expo Exhibit Hall Take this chance to sample the food from the many local restaurants while enjoying live music, a silent auction, and professional chef demonstrations. 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan March 5, 2013 5:45 PM $25-$50 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 March 5, 2013 7:00 PM
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FEBRUARY 28
Grand Stafford Theater’s Weekend Lineup Ready to Rock Once Again by Luke
MARCH 1
Murray
The Stafford keeps its roots cemented in rock once again with a weekend lineup of Americana, rockabilly, indie music, and old time rock n’ roll.
Fame. They’re defiant, authentic, and original, and their sound— best described as Elvis and the Ramones meets Texas twang—is swingin’, high-energy rockabilly. Scooter Brown Band, another rebellious act from the Lone Star, will precede Two Tons along with local bands The Docs and Larynx, adding some indie diversity to the party.
FEBRUARY 28 - CALEB & JILLIAN EDWARDS W/ MARCH 2 - UNCLE LUCIUS AIR REVIEW & THE LONELY HUNTER CALEB, a three-piece from Tennessee, has toured nationally and internationally with a patented indie singer/songwriter sound. Baylor graduate, Jillian Edwards, has a soprano voice described as pure and crystal clear, and she has a soulful lyricism that’s garnered a significant and loyal fan base. Air Review’s dynamic stage presence and intricate melodies has landed them countless gigs and licensing agreements with Levi’s and the International Olympic Committee. The Lonely Hunter has thrived as an alternative rebel in the Brazos despite country music being the local pedigree.
MARCH 1 - TWO TONS OF STEEL W/ SCOOTER BROWN BAND & THE DOCS WITH A FREE SHOW BY LARYNX Two Tons of Steel have been featured on the Grand Ole Opry an impressive eight times and have been featured in a documentary produced by Nashville’s Country Music Hall of
Started by four members who came from four different parts of Texas, Uncle Lucius is an experimental rock band with influences from blues to country, from Waylon to the Stones. They’ve gigged from New York to New Orleans, and they play quite frequently across the Lone Star, where they call home. The group prides their “live show as a sacred and energetic experience,” they say, “with a belief that this is still the truest form of communication with fans.”
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MARCH 3 - LITTLE BRAVE W/ CLAIRE DOMINGUE Stephanie Briggs, aka Little Brave, has five albums under her belt in a little over a decade. She has a close working relationship with red dirt favorite, Cody Canada, and has developed an authentic sound that is best described as nontraditional. Claire Domingue was passionate for music at the age of six when she developed a talent as a classical pianist. Eventually moving to the guitar and songwriting, she is well-acquainted with the music business and has a new album on the way. visit grandstaffordtheater.com for showtimes and ticketing
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Album Reviews By Amy Bauerschlag
Beach Fossils
“Clash the Truth” Released Feb. 18, 2013 Connoisseurs of surf-rock, Beach Fossils have dropped their third album and it’s apparent from the production that they’ve moved from the bedroom into a studio. The bass and drums are crisper, giving them a vibrant energy that seems to have previously been masked by the lo-fi that patented their sound previously. Unfortunately, it was also that lo-fi, bedroom project that made Beach Fossils so likeable. The new album maybe should have stayed in the bedroom, since the clarity guaranteed by overproduction also washes away the charming grit and character the band possessed in previous efforts.
Jamie Lidell “Jamie Lidell” Released Feb. 19, 2013
Atoms for Peace “Amok” Released Feb. 25, 2013
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds “Push the Sky Away” Released Feb. 19, 2013
Matt Costa “Matt Costa” Released Feb. 12, 2013
Jamie Lidell has released a soul album made for the modern age. Full of space-station sound effects, tons of synth and rhythm, rounded out with his butter-smooth vocals--Jamie Lidell’s self-titled release is a danceable album for the 21st Century dance floor.
Atoms for Peace is a musician family of some of this age’s most talented musicians: Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, R.E.M.’s Joey Waronker, and percussionist for Forro in the Dark, Mauro Refosco.
You may recall Harry Potter and Hermoine Granger dancing to Nick Cave’s “O’ Children” in the second to last flick of the series while they so sadly waited for Ron Weasley to return. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ fifteenth studio album is full of simple melodies and arrangements—full of depressed, romantic lyrics of jilted love and Cave’s signature eery vocals. The songwriting and melodies are a bit exhausted and lacking in enthusiasm, making this album one to pass over.
British folk-pop singer-songwriter Matt Costa’s self-titled album has a retro vibe with colorful horns, organs, and a little bit of twang. Costa is a true wordsmith, with lyrics that are poetic and soulful.
But with that danceability comes a mainstream quality that sullies Lidell’s uniqueness—he gives us a formulaic pop-funk record in lieu challenging us. The album, although energizing and fun, leaves more to be desired.
The album has tracks with thick layering and ambient noise, creating an overall groovy, warm aural bath to sink your ears into. Amok will gloss you over and have you swaying.
His newest release is easily one that you’ll keep on consistent rotation, and from one track to the next, you can tell that Costa carefully crafted each song intimately.
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Leadership Forum @ Rudder Auditorium By Roberto Molar The Tell Your Story Leadership Forum is a student-run, annual event that was born by Paige Smiley’s (a former student in Finance) dream for a forum with leadership focus at Texas A&M. Her experiences with A&M’s top-notch leadership opportunities made her realize the important role of dreams and leadership in the success of students. The forum brings successful personalities to town to speak to aspiring Aggies. The ultimate purpose of the event is to empower students to pursue a successful career within their respective fields, regardless of what their dreams may be. The event features stories of a hand-picked group of speakers who overcame adversities in order to make their dreams come true. Past presenters have been prominent figures in various fields, such as education, sports, technology, science, business, art, and communications. This year, the forum will feature Will Gruver, founder and CEO of USP&E Global; Adam Senn, international model and restaurateur; and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, astrophysicist and TED fellow. Don’t miss a chance to revive (or discover) your dreams with intimate stories about everything from technology and its humanitarian applications, to the story of a high school boy who modeled for agencies from New York to Milan, and a scientist whose work further contributed to the 2011 Nobel Prize award-winning Supernova Cosmology Project. Visit ystamu.wix.com/tellyourstory for more information about the speakers, event, and schedule.
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Clayton Gardner “Happy Ending ” Clayton is a kid that I really see a big future for. Great follow up to his first single. Mumford & Sons “I Will Wait” Mumford & Sons, in my opinion, is far more country than Carrie, Taylor, Brantley, Colt Ford, Uncle Cracker, or any other crossover artist. The song is a real song, the musicianship is second to none. Will Hoge w/Wade Bowen “Another Song Nobody Will Hear ” Forget TGIF; this Friday it’s TGIFF (Thank Goodness it’s First Friday)! Every first Friday in Downtown Bryan, the community floods the streets of Historic Downtown Bryan to celebrate local arts, to wine and dine, and to hear music both on the streets and inside venues throughout town. This Friday, plan to have dinner in one of the local restaurants, to see a concert in the newly renovated Grand Stafford Theater, or to have a beer in the Village’s alleyway while enjoying live music. All shops and restaurants in Downtown Bryan will be open and trying to lure you in with their wares. Maroon Weekly will also be in attendance, with a fun and free outdoor photobooth set up in front of our Downtown Bryan headquarters (next to the Village Cafe). All photos will be posted on our Facebook page for you to tag yourselves and download. With so much to see and so much to do, your feet may need a rest. For a small fee ($20 for 4 people), a horse-drawn carriage will take you on a tour of downtown. You’ll get to hear about the town’s colorful history from a local as you peacefully roll through the streets. And for the more family-oriented experience (or for those who are kids at heart), stop by Sale Park after sundown where you can usually watch an animated feature outside in the grass, away from the hustle and bustle. One staple of First Fridays is music. There will be live music playing on almost every street corner to soundtrack your evening’s escapades. Music will be playing at several venues across Downtown Bryan, so before you commit to just one band, have some ice cream and walk around for a bit. You may be surprised where the evening takes you. There are a few slightly unconventional venues for live music: Burr’s Unfinished Furniture Store and the Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers office may surprise you. If you like music with your dinner, or dinner with your music, LaSalle Cafe also provides live entertainment, and Cafe Capri has a performance outside, while you’re waiting in line for a coveted table. But if you’re looking for the night’s “grandest” performance, head over to the aforementioned Grand Stafford Theater. The venue makes a point to bring in big talent.
One of the few true country voices out of Nashville. This songs not as good as some of his past work, but is still good. Listen weekdays 3-7pm
Dustin Lynch “She Cranks My Tractor” For a guy that had such promise last year with his hit Cowboys & Angels to put out this steamer is so terribly sad. This is junk with no substance.
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Mis Quinces Anos @ TAMU MSC
by Roberto Molar
Latinos are known for many things: rich culture, mouthwatering food, cheerful music, and countless traditions. One thing they’re known for the most: they know how to party! Celebrations, parties, rumbas, parrandas—whatever you want to call them—they play a key role in the dynamics of Latino society. Quinceañeras, the coming-of-age party of 15 year old girls, are some of the most significant Latino celebrations in which people gather to eat, dance, and be merry. Though the ceremony itself varies from country to country, the purpose is the same in Argentina, Colombia, or Mexico: to celebrate a girl’s transitioning into womanhood. Now, if you’re wanting to get the real experience of a Quinceañera, your best bet would probably be south of the border, right? Wrong. Texas A&M’s student-run Committee for the Awareness of Mexican-American Culture (CAMAC) is organizing their annual “Mis Quince Años” for the A&M and BCS community. It will represent ceremonies traditional to the Mexican-American way of celebrating the right of passage of a Latino girl. The ceremonies include an elaborate dinner, a Roman Catholic mass, and traditional music. CAMAC will make sure that their Mis Quince Años is as much a party as a learning experience, as they will explain the meaning of the ceremony, its symbolism, and the traditional first waltz. Founded in 1974, CAMAC seeks to unite diverse ethnic backgrounds to establish an appreciation for the Latino cultures of Aggieland. In addition to informative social events such as Mis Quince Años, they also engage in other activities, ranging from A&M recruitment efforts to leadership opportunities within the Memorial Student Center. For more information about this and other events, visit their website at camac. tamu.edu/events.php.
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Rio Frio Fest @ Frio River by Luke Murray
Getting a little more than crazy is the number one rule of spring break, but why do you need sand and passports when there’s an oasis of revelry in your own backyard? Everything is bigger in Texas, including spring break. The ideal, Texan, mid-semester getaway only requires a little red dirt music, tubes on the river, and a few cases of beer. The Frio River, the Lone Star’s number one location to get flip-flop tan lines, is the ultimate location for one of the year’s biggest parties. This year, Rio Frio Fest is packing 25 musical acts into one week-long event, combining two separate festivals into one all-out Texas-size bash. FRIO FESTIVAL – MARCH 11 – 14
Sponsored by Shiner Specialty Beers, the first of the two festivals will headline Texas music favorite Kevin Fowler. Fowler’s current single, “Here’s to Me and You”, is burning up the Texas music charts and claiming real-estate on every red dirt radio station from Texas and beyond. Joining Fowler are some of his red dirt brethren, including Aggie-favorite Roger Creager, Kyle Park, Whiskey Myers, and seven other acts over the first four-days.
SAKE OF THE SONG – MARCH 14 – 17
Without wasting time, round two picks up immediately with Randy Rogers Band headlining the Sake of the Song Festival. Preparing for the April release of their newest album, Trouble, Randy Rogers Band has dropped two singles off the record with both garnering critical acclaim on both Texas and U.S. country charts. Joining Rogers and his bandmates is a stacked lineup including Cody Canada & the Departed, Turnpike Troubadours, Stoney LaRue, Uncle Lucius, and eight more red dirt performers. The Lone Star mega-party will host Texas-style cook-offs, multiple parties within “the party,” washer tournaments, crawfish boils, and other activities involving barbecue, beer, and entertainment. The schedule is packed with free day shows for Frio-floaters and also nightly with concerts by red dirt heavyweights performing at the House Pasture Outdoor Festival Stage. Admission packages can be purchased for each festival separately or for both as a package deal. Tickets are available for concert admission only or purchased with lodging options that include cabins or camping locations directly on the Frio River or at the Concan Golf Course. Shuttle services will be provided from most locations to the festival grounds. For ticket and booking information, visit riofriofest.com.
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where: Frio River, Concan, TX when: March 11 -17 info: riofriofest.com
Texas Ranger Day & Big Star Texas Night in Burton by Luke Murray
Need something to do for spring break but sun and sand isn’t your thing? Maybe you are stuck in the Brazos working your day job during the break? Or maybe you’re just looking for a weekend getaway that’s not too far from BCS? The Burton Heritage Society and Burton Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all day series of events titled Texas Ranger Day and Big Star Texas Night. On March 9 in Downtown Burton, activities kick off at 10am with cotton gin tours followed by a gut-busting lunch, consisting of Lone Star delicacies at the all-you-can-eat Annie Maud Avis Memorial Fajita and Bean Cook-Off. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience live-action gun-slinging reenactments by the Old West Rangers. A fundraising silent auction will begin at 3pm along with folk life demonstrations, a car show hosted by Stray Katz Cruise’n, and live music will be performed throughout the day. Visitors are also welcome to compete in a bean bag toss tournament, tour the historic depot, and try their hand at various arts and crafts. Nightlife festivities will begin at 7pm with dancing in the streets and music courtesy of the Anthony Moreno Band. A genuine live auction follows the dance before the Wooten Marshall Band rounds out the night with some red dirt soul. Tickets for all-you-can-eat fajitas and beans are only $10, and all other daytime activities are free of charge. Tickets for night concerts are $10 at the gate. For a detailed schedule and directions, visit burtontexas.org.
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The Vatican Diaries by John Thavis
You might have your own opinion about Catholicism—that it has a history of violence, corruption, pederasty, and whatnot. The truth is that it is one of most influential denominations, with the most followers and most colorful history in the world. But the rich history and undeniable influence does not make up for the shortcomings that, as an institution run by imperfect humans, the Catholic Church has undergone for centuries. Take, for instance, last week; it was a tumultuous one for the Vatican, as Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy (the first pontiff to resign in 600 years). The Vatican Diaries takes an insider look at one of the world’s most mysterious institutions. Thavis, a retired chief of the Catholic News Service, reports on the inner sanctum of the Catholic church. With extensive exposure to the power, politics, and figures of Vatican City, Thavis writes a detailed account of the modern and rather disunited Catholic institution. His reports are as irreverent as they are revealing, disclosing intimate facts about a Vatican where cardinals fight politicking wars, where scandals threaten papal authority, and where reverence for the past is constantly challenged by modern life (especially evinced when the Pope opened a Twitter account). The Vatican Diaries also covers long-time controversial topics for Catholicism, such as sexual abuse, contraception, and more. Sharp, clever, and bold, The Vatican Diaries will capture the attention of the devoted and the layman who wish to learn more about the modern role of Catholicism in an increasingly secular age.
Love in the Time of Algorithms by Dan Slater
Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman
The Sixth Station by Linda Stasi
The Pretty One by Lucinda Rosenfeld
You might remember the days when online dating was only for the lonely and desperate. In the digital age, more and more people are using online dating services.
We hardly ever think about what’s going on behind the kitchen doors of our favorite restaurants. Indeed, restaurant workers labor under some worst conditions in the U.S.
Most of us are familiar with sister or brother rivalries. While some siblings are closer than others, there’s no doubt we all have had our differences with them.
Love in the Time of Algorithms examines the online dating phenomenon that is changing the way we seek, meet, and leave our other half. The “digital” revolution also brings with it new questions which highlight the positive and negative aspects of online dating. Why, for example, would we commit to just the one person when we have the possibility of finding new and better ones with just one click of the mouse? Online dating also changes courting, as now anyone can look exactly for whom they want to meet (or so the dating companies say). Love in the Time of Algorithms explores issues contemplatively, with fresh insights about digital matchmaking.
Behind the Kitchen Door explores restaurants from big cities and dives into the “political” and moral implications surrounding the people who put the food on our restaurant tables. The book relates stories of exploited servers, bussers, runners, cooks, and dishwashers who have had to endure extenuating, unhealthy, and shockingly exploitative conditions. Behind the Kitchen Door recalls instances where workers with serious infections and diseases have risked their own health and the health of their customers—just so that they could, in turn, earn a wage and feed their families. Jayaraman’s book will provide plenty of food for thought.
It is said that if you want to avoid heated discussions there are two topics you should not discuss: politics and religion. At the very core of human identity, these subjects touch on some of our most dearly held beliefs. But Linda Stasi hasn’t heeded the warning in her most recent novel. The Sixth Station is a controversial story about the conflicts of two predominant world religions and American national security. For some, Demiel ben Yusef is considered the world’s number one terrorist. For others, he is the Son of God. When a cynical reporter, Alessandra Russo, digs too deep into Yusef’s past, she is falsely incriminated in a murder and has to flee the city. Soon she is entangled in a trial for global conspiracy that is connected to Demiel ben Yusef and a story behind the Holy Family, a mysteriously radical religious group.
The Pretty One is a story about familial jealously and competitiveness between the Hellinger sisters: Perri, Pia, and Gus. All three sisters have followed the teachings of a loving but domineering mother. Perri is a strict mother of three who manages Westchester House with a velvet fist. The Hellinger sisters are marked by feelings of loneliness, fantasies about non-existent companions, and sorrow for the loss of loved ones. Then, when an unexpected event puts their mother in the hospital, the jealousy of the three sisters peaks, as they unexpectedly meet someone who settles the battle for sisterhood supremacy once and for all.
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where: when:
725 E. Villa Maria Rd. March 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 7 p.m. March 2, 3, 9, 10 @ 2 p.m.
Set in Hollywood circa 1949, Sunset Boulevard follows the story of Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis, two downon-their-luck individuals struggling to make it in Tinsel Town. Desmond, to be played by Mandy Walker, is a former Hollywood-actress-turned-relic after the movie industry moved away from silent films, leaving her career in shambles. Gillis, to be played by Justin Dollar, is an unsuccessful struggling screenwriter besieged with bills and no way of making ends meet. Fate brings the two together in the form of a dramatic car chase. Gillis attempts to resurrect Desmond’s career, and of course, romance ensues the more they work together. But the promising arc of the story descends into tragedy, as Desmond loses her grip on reality.
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Hooray for Hollywood
@ Rudder Auditorium
where: Rudder Audiorium when: March 1 and 2 7:30 p.m. info: opas.tamu.edu
In the two-night special event, Hooray for Hollywood takes a look back over the past 50 years of cinema history and brings to life over 30 classic songs. Astonishingly, the musical feat is masterfully accomplished by only a team of 14 singers and dancers accompanied by a six-piece band. Additionally, each song will be performed in costume reflecting the movie it’s from, requiring the cast to execute over 300 costume changes! Tickets for the musical journey through movie history are now available online at mscopas.org. Hooray for Hollywood will be performed at 7:30pm on both March 1 and 2 in Rudder Auditorium.
First Friday
@ Downtown Bryan where: Downtown Bryan when: Friday, March 1
This Friday, plan to have dinner in one of the local restaurants, to see a concert in the newly renovated Grand Stafford Theater, or to have a beer in the Village’s alleyway while enjoying live music. All shops and restaurants in Downtown Bryan will be open and trying to lure you in with their wares. Maroon Weekly will also be in attendance, with a fun and free outdoor photobooth set up in front of our Downtown Bryan headquarters (next to the Village Cafe). All photos will be posted on our Facebook page for you to tag yourselves and download. One staple of First Fridays is music. There will be live music playing on almost every street corner to soundtrack your evening’s escapades. Music will be playing at several venues across Downtown Bryan, so before you commit to just one band, have some ice cream and walk around for a bit.
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Cody Johnson Band @ Hurricane Harry’s
where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Friday, March 1 9 p.m. tickets: $10 info: harrys.bcsclubs.com
Upon graduating, Johnson took a job as an inmate supervisor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville. While in Huntsville, he put together a group consisting of himself, drummer Nathan Reedy, and bassist Carl Johnson. The band-mates started touring as “The Cody Johnson Band,” and the release of their first album helped to fund their touring and promotional efforts. After praying for guidance and getting a green-light from his wife, Johnson decided to resign from his position at the prison and pursue his music career. After packing dance-halls and taking plenty of spots on Texas radio, The Cody Johnson Band’s popularity has been skyrocketing. Consistently bringing a high-energy presence to the stage, he takes gratification from playing to any size crowd.
Bri Bagwell
Perpetual Motion
@ The Tap
where: The Tap when: Saturday, March 2 tickets: tapbcs.com
Bri Bagwell started playing in a band with her older brothers while just a teenager growing up in New Mexico. A couple of weeks after turning 18, she moved to Austin, TX to study at UT and began her music career in the live music capital of the world. Late nights, rowdy Texas crowds, and being alone on stage with just a guitar shaped her onstage charm. She learned to gain a crowd’s attention with her beautiful voice, singing songs she wrote herself. She pulled together some outstanding musicians, formed a band, and her first CD, “Banned from Santa Fe”, sold several printings and garnered a devoted fanbase. She was the only female artist on the Texas Music Chart for a few weeks with her single “Banned from Santa Fe” and her song “Whiskey” became her first top 15 hit.
@ TAMU Read Building where: when: admission:
Read Building Room 263 March 1 @ 7 p.m. March 2 @ 3 & 7 p.m. $10 ($6 students)
Texas A&M University opened the fall 2010 semester with a new B.S. program in kinesiology, a dance science degree. Focusing on dance research, anatomy, nutrition and more, students must apply and audition in order to be accepted. The annual Perpetual Motion dance concert, presented by the program, features works by guest artists as well as works by TAMU dance faculty and students. In previous years, the performances, held in an intimate setting in the Read Building, have been interpretive pieces grounded by resonating themes. Solo performances and group performances explore a range of topical themes, and choreographies may include props and innovative costumes to embellish the theme being treated.
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GO EAT Chimy’s Cerveceria
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203 University Dr. 979.703.6106
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Details: Price- $ Cuisine- Tex-Mex Parking- Private Lot Patio- Yes Atmosphere- Mexican Cantina Noise Level- Average Dress Code - Casual
Cost Ratings: $ ($5 - 10)
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$$$ ($15 - 20)
hard-earned cash
$$$$ (Over $20)
mommy and daddy are in town
by Amanda
L. Reynolds
Chimy’s Cerverceria is the new kid on the block in the Northgate district. Opened in late January, complete with a palm covered roof and colored lights at the bar/counter, Corona beer tables, and a full salsa bar, Chimy’s is the Tex-Mex cantina you’ve always hoped for in town. Perhaps the item Chimy’s is best known for is their margaritas. This is made evident as you approach the counter; a giant margarita glass outlined in rope lights with their premium margarita selections eclipses the small font of the adjacent food menu. They offer six different types of premium margaritas, all with various tequilas ranging from El Jimandor to Herruda Reposado. When looking at a drink menu that features margaritas more expensive than a food item, one might balk; but trust us, it’s worth the upgrade from the house margarita. The upgrades are easily tasted in the Cadillac margarita and we quickly understood why there’s a two per person limit. If you’re extremely hungry, we recommend either the Chimychangas or the nachos. The Chimychanga is a gargantuan burrito filled with beans, cheese, and your choice of meat, deep fried (how could this ever be bad?). Served with a side of queso, we guarantee it’ll impress your friends if you can finish it. An order of nachos may seem unassuming, but when a beer tray is covered with a layer of chips, then beans, meat, and shredded cheese, it becomes a meal in itself. Combine that with a trip to the salsa bar to top it off with your choice of pico de gallo, jalapenos, lettuce, or sour cream and you’ll be in Tex-Mex heaven. Unlike most Tex-Mex restaurants, Chimy’s does not offer chips and salsa for free; but don’t diminish your visit; make sure you order an appetizer with chips. Chimy’s sprinkles a salty, red seasoning over their chips reminiscent of the ever-famous Julio’s chips. We begged the staff to know what was in the seasoning, but the only answer we could get was that it was seasoned with “Chimy’s Love.” Not quite the answer we were hoping for, but we can guarantee you that you’ll order the chips with a side of “Chimy’s Mud” on future visits. Ground beef is usually not a highlight of any menu, but Chimy’s has a well-seasoned, juicy but not greasy, ground beef that sits atop a bowl of queso topped with guacamole. Mix that all together and you’ve got Chimy’s mud, a dip you won’t want to share. The beauty of Chimy’s is its unpretentious menu. Chimy’s also has a happy hour every Monday through Friday from 4pm-7pm featuring 99 cent tacos (we recommend the crispy ground beef) and great drink specials. Whether you want to have a margarita on the patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon or are needing some Tex-Mex to help you through your late night, Chimy’s is now open!
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Restaurant Reviews by
Derek Favini
Luigi’s Patio Ristorante
Luigi’s outward appearance possesses no distinguishing characteristics indicative of an Italian restaurant. However, as soon as you enter, you’ll feel like you’ve just been transported to Italy, the entire interior decorated to look like an Italian street scene. Imagine if the imagineers of Epcot Center opened an Italian restaurant in College Station. Dine on the “street” or in a cozy villa setting while enjoying classic Italian cuisine. Take advantage of Luigi’s $5 happy hour menu, featuring specialty cocktails and appetizers every night until 6:30pm. Dine in • 3975 SH-6 S, College Station, TX 77845 -(979) 693-2742 • $-$$
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) 696-7311 • $$-$$$
Kolache Rolf’s
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 • $-$$
Rosa’s Tortilla Factory
Rosa’s continues to turn out outstanding traditional Mexican cuisine just like they turn out their light and fresh tortillas. Be sure not to miss out on their weekly taco trio special every Tuesday consisting of not one, not two, but three tacos accompanied by rice, beans and a side of their freshly, in-house prepared tortillas. Dine in, take out, or drive through • 710 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 691-8501 • $-$$
Sodolak’s Beefmaster Restaurant
Chicken fried bacon! Does anything else need to be said? This is just one of the many southern inspired items you can expect when you dine at Sodolaks. Enjoy one of their sizzling steaks ranging in size from 14 to 64 ounces. From the large family style portions to the experience of drinking sweet tea from a mason jar, Sodolaks sets the blueprint for how country food should be prepared, consumed and enjoyed. Dine in • 3500 Texas 21 Bryan, TX 77808--(979) 778-4999 • $
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 • $$
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The Slovak favorite of a pastry filled with a dollop of fruit has made its way to Texas and adapted to its new surroundings in true Texas style. Kolache Rolf’s meat kolaches make the perfect breakfast indulgence for those looking for an early morning treat without increasing their risk of diabetes. Kolache Rolf’s serves ham, sausage, and bacon wrapped in fluffy warm pastries served with your choice of cheese and/or jalapenos. For those with an early bird’s sweet tooth, Kolache Rolf’s also plays homage to the classic fruit filled kolache, with flavors including strawberry, raspberry, poppy seed and many more. Dine in, drive through, take out • 2307 A Texas Ave. S College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-0099. 3525 Longmire College Station, TX 77845 – (979) 696-5544 • $
The Corner Bar & Grill
Wait? They serve food? That’s right; The Corner Bar & Grill is more than just a three-story bar in Northgate. Serving all the usual bar food suspects, The Corner grills up hardy burgers, dishes out mountains of nachos, and stacks piles of delicious hot wings. The Corner also features daily specials, such as their buffalo ranch chicken taco Tuesdays, cheeseburger basket Thursdays, and fish taco Fridays. Dine in • 401 University Dr. College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 268-1406 • $-$$
Harold’s
Taking the traditional hotdog as a launching point, Harold’s piles on the toppings, twisting the conventional ballpark favorite into a flavor
Rosie Pho’s
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 • $-$$
Fuddruckers
Other burger joints may advertise that you can have your burger just the way you want it, but they only limit your creativity to the toppings of your burger. Fuddruckers on the other hand starts your burger building experience by letting you pick from more than just a boring beef patty. Indulge in healthier options like lean buffalo, elk, salmon, and chicken burgers. Choose your type of cheese and even how well done you’d like your burger to be cooked; then comes the fun part. Rather than having your burger served to you with the toppings prearranged, Fuddruckers gives you a salad bar of options to finish off your burger. Should you make it through your custom burger and still not have your hunger satisfied, Fuddruckers has a bakery of freshly made cookies that are bound to stifle the last of any hunger. Dine in. • 1704 George Bush Dr E, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-7142 • $$
Movie Review: Dark Skies by Brandon Nowalk
I was with Dark Skies until the ending. Even though the pile-up of spooky inexplicable phenomena is so endless the movie feels twice as long as it is, even though it’s shot largely in bland close-ups that get in the way of developing a vivid atmosphere, and even though the horror is all hacky jump scares and weird but harmless behavior, Dark Skies gets the job done more or less. One image made my eyes water and scared the scalp off of my skull. It’s not a great movie with a bad ending, but rather a sturdy story that director Scott Stewart fails to breathe life into.
not, setting us up for an alien invasion. While Stewart doesn’t have nearly the visual panache of Steven Spielberg in War of the Worlds or M. Night Shyamalan in Signs, Russell and Hamilton and their kids keep us invested.
Starring ‘90s indie actor Josh Hamilton and ‘90s TV star Keri Russell, Dark Skies has a certain nostalgic streak. It’d be a kind of timeless American tale if Hamilton didn’t eventually wire his house with cameras to monitor the strange occurrences, such as weird food sculptures and missing photographs. The film opens with an Arthur C. Clarke quote about the equally terrifying options that we are either alone in the universe or
What makes Dark Skies so worthwhile is that it feels like a ‘50s sci-fi classic updated for the Paranormal Activity age. Stewart repeatedly emphasizes close-knit community. He opens at a backyard barbecue that begins the development of all the major relationships in the movie. Every time something weird occurs, some girl happens to be biking by or neighbors come out to see what’s the matter. The climax takes place on the
When Russell asks her youngest what his nightmares are about, you get the sense that she’s asking because it might be related to the home invasions, which is the kind of magical thinking that takes horror heroes entire movies to ponder. This family is worth rooting for.
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Fourth of July and is soundtracked by an intensely unsettling strobe version of “America the Beautiful.” Essentially—until the ending—Dark Skies is the story of an Eisenhower neighborhood turning on itself in response to an invasion, but with modern surveillance and postmodern heroes. In other words, it’s basically a red scare picture, with the ultimate moral a throwback to American traditionalism which calls on neighbors to stick together. Unfortunately, Stewart wastes his timelessness with the ending, a treat for the contemporary appetite for hopelessness that strikes me as wannabe Haneke. Dark Skies starts off with an alien invasion but winds up something much bleaker: a parenting lecture.
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his best movie yet. The Iran hostage crisis has never been so fun. R (120 min.)
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13. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Between the trailer for the gritty Jack and the Beanstalk movie and this straight-faced snoozer, you get the feeling it’s going to be a tough development season. I hope you’re prepared for Michael Bay’s Hickory Dickory Dock. R (88 min.)
14. Life of Pi
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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 good stuff don’t miss it
1. 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.)
2. Snitch
1/2
The Rock goes undercover for the DEA in order to prove his son was framed. Heavy on the dumb action and heavier on the angst, Snitch’ll do. But when are we getting Fast 6? PG-13 (112 min.)
3. Escape from Planet Earth An astronaut responds to a distress signal and finds out—say it with me, Admiral Ackbar—it’s a trap! It’s a kids-only affair, a disappointment after the great animation of 2012, but it’s tolerable. PG (90 min.)
4. Safe Haven
1/2
Nicholas Sparks strikes again! Pretty white people get over their tragedies sympathetically and learn to love again. Fans know what they’re getting. To everyone else: you’ve got to look up the twist. It’s hilarious. PG-13 (115 min.)
5. A Good Day to Die Hard
It took five entries but at last the sturdy Die Hard franchise is just another action series, all clunky explosions and old-man limping. John McClane deserves better. One-liners are supposed to be funny, right? R (97 min.)
6. Dark Skies
1/2
Felicity tries to protect her family from aliens who keep causing nightmares and nosebleeds. Scary stuff, but not nearly as bleak as wasting a classic sci-fi moral on a contemporary parenting lecture. PG-13 (108 min.)
7. 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.)
8. Warm Bodies Cute becomes cutesy and beautiful becomes wellmeaning as this unconventional, homemade zomcom gives way to blockbuster baloney, consigning itself to the friend zone. Who knew Etsy and Hollywood had such aesthetic overlap? PG-13 (97 min.) 1/2
The girl with the depression, uh, tattoo gets embroiled in some dangerous pharmaceuticals in this airport thriller. Steven Soderbergh may be retiring, but he goes out at the top of his game. R (106 min.)
10. Beautiful Creatures 1/2
Young lovers Ethan and Lena discover supernatural secrets about their families and their town. The southern setting might scream True Blood or The Vampire Diaries, but come on: this is Twilight-lite. Team Alden! PG-13 (124 min.)
11. Zero Dark Thirty
Kathryn Bigelow’s cerebral procedural dramatizes the “War on Terror” by following the US on its decade-long manhunt for Osama bin Laden. It’s smart, focused, risky, in a word, adult filmmaking. R (157 min.)
12. Argo
A pan-religious boy crosses the Pacific on a lifeboat with a tiger in this new age light-show that spans the distance from moving triumph to survival guide to thoughtless headache. Is pretty enough? PG (127 min.)
15. Lincoln
Daniel Day-Lewis leads an all-star cast in the passage of the 13th amendment, using expediency, corruption, and lies. It isn’t pretty to watch the democratic sausage get made, but with Spielberg, it sure is tasty. PG-13 (150 min.)
16. Quartet
1/2
9. Side Effects
1/2
1/2
Ben Affleck the actor glowers to show how serious this is while Ben Affleck the director lets loose on
Old British actors everyone loves, such as Helen Mirren and Michael Gambon, crack wise and learn to love life again this year. I guess we have 2013’s Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. PG-13 (98 min.)
17. Mama
1/2
The greatest takeaway from this creepy, jumpy winter horror picture is that Jessica Chastain will do literally any movie she gets offered. Guillermo “Executive Producer” del Toro’s rubber stamp is more selective. PG-13 (100 min.)
18. Django Unchained 1/2
Tarantino’s slavery epic is an ungainly beast, but of course it is. Thing is, Django is also Tarantino’s least complicated revenge drama yet, fighting fire with fire and winning. Christoph Waltz needs a new Oscar. R (165 min.)
19. Amour
A series of strokes turns an elderly French couple into Michael Haneke’s latest portrait of cruelty and humiliation. But it’s not all tragedy and despair. There are also close-ups of paintings! PG-13 (127 min.)
20. Wreck-It Ralph
1/2
John C. Reilly takes a villain on a hero’s journey in this arcade version of Toy Story. More importantly, they made Sarah Silverman a Disney princess, and she tore the establishment down.
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The George Bush Presidential Library Foundation will host Empires Fall, a play by Robert Lawson and Marlin Fitzwater that focuses on the relationship between President George Bush and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. A staged reading of Empires Fall, performed by the Texas A&M University Department of Performance Studies, will begin at 6pm Friday, March 1 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center.
Robert Lawson is a writer, director, composer, screenwriter and visual artist. Lawson’s performance texts have been published in American Writing, Poems & Plays, and The Northern New England Review. Fitzwater is best known as the White House press secretary for President George Bush and President Ronald Reagan. He was honored as a recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1992 after many years of service to the United States government. Fitzwater teamed up with Lawson to write Empires Fall, which is based on the recollections of Marlin’s time serving as President Bush’s former press secretary. The program is a ticketed event. Free tickets are available at The Eagle (1729 Briarcrest Drive), KBTX (4141 East 29th Street), the Bryan/ College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau (715 University Drive East), and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Doors open at 5pm and seating is on a first come/first serve basis. For more information, visit georgebushfoundation.org/EmpiresFall.
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Hooray for Hollywood @ Rudder Auditorium By Derek Favini
Think about it: when was the last time you saw a regular everyday movie and the background music got louder, the main character took in a deep breath, and unexpectedly burst into song? It seems almost comical. Imagine James Bond pinned down in a firefight and singing a song about what he’d endured in the mission thus far. It’s a ridiculous idea by today’s standards; but there was a time when this was not only a common occurrence but was greatly encouraged and appreciated by all moviegoers. What’s even more surprising is that most of the songs from that era of cinema have stood the test of time, still recognizable by the average person of any generation. But for those few who just can’t seem to recall what movie that one Bee Gees song was in, or when Jailhouse Rock was sung on the big screen, MSC Opas Hooray for Hollywood will jog your memory. In the two-night special event, Hooray for Hollywood takes a look back over the past 50 years of cinema history and brings to life over 30 classic songs. Astonishingly, the musical feat is masterfully accomplished by only a team of 14 singers and dancers accompanied by a six-piece band. Additionally, each song will be performed in costume reflecting the movie it’s from, requiring the cast to execute over 300 costume changes! Tickets for the musical journey through movie history are now available online at mscopas.org. Hooray for Hollywood will be performed at 7:30pm on both March 1 and 2 in Rudder Auditorium.
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Sunset Boulevard @ The Theatre Company By Derek Favini
For the first time ever in the Brazos Valley, The Theatre Company is proud to present Don Black’s and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-Award-winning musical, Sunset Boulevard. Set in Hollywood circa 1949, Sunset Boulevard follows the story of Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis, two down-on-their-luck individuals struggling to make it in Tinsel Town. Desmond, to be played by Mandy Walker, is a former Hollywood-actress-turned-relic after the movie industry moved away from silent films, leaving her career in shambles. Gillis, to be played by Justin Dollar, is an unsuccessful struggling screenwriter besieged with bills and no way of making ends meet. Fate brings the two together in the form of a dramatic car chase. Gillis attempts to resurrect Desmond’s career, and of course, romance ensues the more they work together. But the promising arc of the story descends into tragedy, as Desmond loses her grip on reality. One of the greatest big screen dramas in the past century, Black and Webber’s stage adaptation of Sunset Boulevard has been performed since the early ‘90s. The Theatre Company’s production will show for two weeks, with tickets available at theatercompany.com.
where: Theatre Company when: March 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 7 p.m. March 2, 3, 9, 10 @ 2 p.m.
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Runyon Cameo Examples and Paperweights Permanent Exhibit Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm MSC OPAS February 15-April 14 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Absolute Truth, Nothing But Lies January 17-March 3 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Texas Treasures @ Town and Country Center Brazos Valley TROUPE, Aggieland’s Ambassadors of the Arts, is proud to continue the studio portion of its season of family-friendly fare with a celebration of the Lone Star State. Texas Treasures will salute artists who are Texas natives and feature special comedic scenes and poetry written by Texas writers as well as music performed by Texas musicians, such as Betty Buckley, Mary Martin and Jennifer Holiday. The highlight of the production is the first act which celebrates the “Queen of Comedy,” Carol Burnett. All the hilarious scenes--including one of the well-known “As The Stomach Turns”--are directly from the Carol Burnett Show. Additionally, the music from the act will all be songs that Carol, herself, recorded as part of her amazing career as an entertainer. The stellar cast is comprised of TROUPE veterans and newcomers. “If one looks at the cast list,” says BVT Managing-Artistic Director, M. A. Sterling, “there seems to be a running theme – family!” Sterling is “particularly proud and excited [to] have no less than six familial combinations among [their] cast in [the] show—whether it’s mom & daughter, father & son, mother & son or father & daughter.” As part of the TROUPE’s Studio Season, Texas Treasures will only be presented as a one-weekend run at the intimate theatre at 3705 E. 29th St. (Town & Country Center), Bryan, TX. Performances will be at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 28, March 1 & 2. There will also be a matinee on Sunday, March 3. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for BVT Members, and $6 for youth (ages 2-12). Reservations are not required but do guarantee admission and preferred seating. Reservations can be made by emailing bvttix@yahoo.com or by calling 979-846-4903. All reservations must be made by no later than three hours prior to curtain time of the show to be attended.
Hansegger & Delulio: Fate and Friendship January 24-March 13 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Women Call for Peace
March 7-May 26 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Conflict & Development: The Nexus of Animals, Environment, and the Human Condition
Ends March 31 Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm Cost: Adults- $7.00 Seniors-$6.00 TAMU & Blinn Students- Free Other college students with ID- $3.00 Children (6-17)- $3.00 Genome: The Secret of How Life Works Ends July 5 Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm Cost: Adults- $7.00 Seniors-$6.00 TAMU & Blinn Students- Free Other college students with ID- $3.00 Children (6-17)- $3.00
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ì”What Is This?” -- you tell me. by Matt Jones Across
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1 Smoky entree 5 It may be enough 9 Picks a candidate 14 *Phrase once heard before a long beep 16 What “X” may mean 17 *Part of a memorable anti-drug commercial 18 He jumps on turtles frequently 19 Former Texas Governor Richards 20 Karaoke joint, usually 21 Viper relative 23 Unit of resistance 24 Fire, euphemistically 26 *Cliche line from bank robbers 28 Furniture maker ___ Allen 31 Mentalist Geller 32 *Short poem by William Carlos Williams 36 Cyberspace 40 St. Louis attraction 41 Brilliance 43 Up to the task 44 “But you told me that...” retort 46 *1995 hit for Montell Jordan 48 Backtalk 50 Windshield problem 51 *Game show intro 55 Like Boston accents, as it were 59 Fight club? 60 Howard in the director’s chair 61 Number cruncher 63 Snitch 64 Tabriz resident 66 *Dignified (but angry) complaint 69 Kenneth and Ashley 70 *Movie with the line “It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever” 71 Make into law 72 Sea birds 73 Mumford & ___
1 Kingly 2 “___ ear and out the other” 3 Dull 4 Leb. neighbor 5 ___ vez (“again,” in Spanish) 6 Handy 7 Series set in Las Vegas 8 Lab heaters 9 “Twilight” characters 10 ___ Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg’s “Ghost” role) 11 “Dinosaur Hunter” in a Nintendo series 12 Former Secretary of State Root 13 Broadway show with trash can lids 15 Comedian Bud 22 “The Fifth Beatle” Sutcliffe 25 Start seeing a shrink 26 Comparison 27 Military school, with “The” 29 Tilling tool 30 Writer Sholem 32 ___ alai 33 It usually starts with www. 34 Chem., e.g. 35 Small ship 37 “Girls” network 38 Peyton’s brother 39 No longer working: abbr. 42 Airline until 2001 45 Bridget Jones or Samuel Pepys 47 List of mistakes 49 Paid athlete 51 Power 52 Actor Zac 53 Florida city 54 Enzyme that breaks down genetic material 56 One of the Muses 57 “Cosmos” author Carl 58 Front porch attachment 61 Quarter, say 62 Painful plays on words 65 Japanese computer company 67 “This American Life” network 68 “Treasure Island” monogram
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SLINGER OF THE WEEK
Stephen Best Proudest Monkey MW: If you were a drink, what would you be? SB: I would probably be one of our many shots that we make. I would probably be an El Diablo. It has a cool name and it’s pretty strong. MW: What is the craziest thing you’ve seen while working behind this bar? SB: The craziest funny thing I’ve seen is after the Stafford had the Rocky Horror Picture Show and seeing all the people in costume come over, in drag and stuff. It’s a lot of fun. MW: Do you ever experiment with new drink recipes? SB: We actually tend to stick to our drink recipes to make sure that everything is consistent. But, yeah, if someone asks me, I’ll try and make a new drink for them. MW: If you could bar chat with one person—a celebrity, sport star, anyone—who would it be? What would you want to talk with them about? What drink do you think that person would ask for? SB: I am a huge Baltimore Ravens fan and I was before the Super Bowl. I didn’t just jump on the bandwagon! My favorite player is Ed Reed. I don’t know what else there is to talk about besides football with a guy like that. And we do have a shot called Raven’s Choice and I would probably make him that. MW: What is your personal favorite drink? SB: I actually don’t have a favorite drink. My taste changes depending on the mood I’m in. Some days I’ll come in and grab a Dos Equis and there will be days where I get a double of 151 and Red Bull. MW: What is the worst mixing combinations, in your opinion? SB: I don’t like whiskey. That is just not me. And I think the worst shot I’ve ever taken is that Jack, Jim, and Jose one. It’s awful! MW: What is the most disgusting drink people ask you for, in your opinion? SB: Bud Light. No, I’m just joking. I would have to say a Leatherneck. It’s a single shot of 151 and tobacco. People usually get it as a joke, like if their friend just turned 21 or something.
Slinger’s Signature Drink MW: What is your signature drink? SB: The El Diablo
1 oz. o 1 oz. of f 151 wate Pineapp rmelon le Ju Grenadin ice e
MW: Can you give us the recipe for that? SB: I don’t know if I can give that out! MW: How often do you get asked for your signature drink? SB: The El Diablo is actually on special on Mondays, so I get asked for it a lot then. And whenever someone asks for something strong, I like to make them that.
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