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The 71’s Prepare to Christen Stage @ Grand Stafford Theater

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Folk Family Revival @ The Tap

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Austin English @ Church Street

by Sarah Classen (Defacto Productions)

With killer guitar riffs and an electrifying rhythm, The 71’s take you on an adrenaline rush. Their raw energy persists in every song that never leaves for a dull moment. The song “Angel Eyes” instantly grabs your attention with piercing guitar chords and bold, sexy vocals. The 71’s exemplify pure rock ‘n’ roll—their songs embody classic rock intertwined with a modern rock sound. The band’s music blends insightful and relatable songs as well as songs that push to live life on the edge.

100 Church Street, College Station. Live music performance by Austin English at Church Street: Texas Blues and BBQ! Austin English is a Country artist from Fort Worth who has opened for big names including Pat Green, Rick Trevino, Stoney LaRue, and several others. FREE.

The four band members share a love and passion for music that has led them to success after releasing their first album, We Are Locomotive in 2009 and their first EP, Rock and Roll Reaction Vol. 1, in 2010.

Stephen Sweeten Band @ Zapatos

That same year, The 71’s were named “Best New Band In Houston” by Houston’s rock radio station, 94.5 The Buzz. Since then, songs by the band have been featured on MTV television series such as the Real World and they’ve performed alongside famous rock bands; including American Idol winner Kris Allen, Sister Hazel, and Green River Ordinance. The band released their second EP, Rock and Roll Reaction Vol. 2, in July of 2012. Their new release will further fuel a craving for their seductive rock ‘n’ roll style.

815 Harvey Road, College Station. The Tap is featuring a live music performance by Folk Family Revival! Folk Family Revival is a band that originated in Magnolia, TX with a sound that is described as Americana-folk-country. They have opened for artists such as Charlie Robison, Robert Ellis, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Rodney Atkins. Folk Family Revival has a full length album titled Unfolding.

211 University Drive, College Station. The Stephen Sweeten Band will have a live performance at Zapatos! With influences like Hank Sr., Ray Price, Jake Hooker and Jason Boland, the band from Conroe puts on a show with various covers and original Texas Country songs.

8.25 - SATURDAY

Puente Lunch Music @ The Village

8.26 - SUNDAY

Comedy Night @ Schotzi’s

210 West 26th Street, Bryan. The Village Cafe is hosting Puente Lunch Music starting at 12pm! Puente is a local duet that plays folk music. FREE. 205 University Dr., College Station. It’s Comedy Night at Schotzi’s! Bring your sense of humor. FREE.

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GOBI Brings Energy and Style to Grand Stafford Stage

by Allison Wilburn (Defacto Productions)

Emerging as one of the most talented musical acts coming out of Texas, GOBI is quickly becoming a name to remember in the world of the Austin electronic music scene. Blowing the roof off dancehalls and concert venues in the Austin area since 2008, they’ve taken their explosive vibe--unique to electronic music fans--beyond the Texas border. Their approach, consisting of sleekly stylized synths accompanied by bass-filled electronic ambiance, adds colorful dimensions to their live performances. Their style is quite versatile, contributing many different ingredients into their delicious tracks. Their first EP, Poltergeist Arcade, is layered with instrumentals like “Strobe Light”, which has an electronic-singing element. For more dance floor oriented enthusiasts, the song “Dirty Dancin’” is geared towards making fans move their feet.

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B2S First Annual Back-to-School @ Zapatos by Eszter Trufan

What happens when you get multiple party invitations on a Saturday? You choose the one that offers the most, of course! On the last Saturday before school starts, Zapatos Cantina is extending an invitation that will be difficult-if not impossible--to refuse. For their Back-to-School bash, they will woo you with numerous offerings, tempting you to indulge in some of your guilty pleasures: fried food, cool drinks, a raffle with great prizes, and various genres of live music. With so many options, this night should be a hit. So much so that the 8-10pm portion of the action will be broadcast live on KORA 98.3.

tickets available for purchase. There will be two types of raffles: “basic” and “large item”, both of which have something you might want. The Basic Raffle prizes include gift certificates from local businesses, like Zapatos, Grand Station, Aggieland Outfitters, Tradition’s Bookstore, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, and more. Raffle tickets cost $2 and the winners will be announced at 7, 9 and 11pm. The Large Item raffle tickets are $6, and with these, you could take home a couple of Astros tickets, an Aaron Watson autographed Texas guitar, and a semester’s worth of free pizza from Hungry Howie’s. Are you feeling lucky?

Doors open at 4pm on Saturday, August 26 with raffle

From 5pm, the patio will start dishing out their famous fried

fish. Bring your appetite and some money ($7 for a dinner plate or $5 with your student ID) and enjoy the meal and the ambiance. Grab a drink or more (half price for students until 9pm) and chill to some live music. The evening will be packed with entertainment: At 5:30, Colby Keeling takes the stage, then after the first round of raffles, it’s the indie/folk/pop band Blue Bear’s turn. About halfway into the Blue Bear concert, the live broadcast begins. After another round of raffles comes the Wesley Brooks Band, a 5-piece Texas country band. The closing act of the night is Zak Kyle, a Texas native who currently lives in Nashville. The night should end on a sweet and mellow note.

Back-to-School Music Extravaganza @ Village Café by Eszter Trufan

Are you looking for a really chill night with some friends? Wanna see some local talent playing jams to start the school year off right? Then look no further than the Back-to-School Musical Extravaganza Part II at the Village Cafe. With artists such as Matt & Kait (religious deep folk), Andrew Frimpong (more soulful folk), Zachary Vacek (acoustic indie), and Trey Lyon (folk), you’ll unwind before the semester wraps you up.

“It’ll be a great time to come out and reunite over some coffee or beer with friends that have been apart all summer. The Village Café is such a special venue for local artists and its attendees,” Trey Lyon said. “[The Village Café] appeals to everyone. The stage is set back in the corner, so you can be near the music or hang out in the front and chat with your friends. It’s just a great place to hang out and catch some local talent.”

This is a great opportunity to start the year off in a laid back local setting. So check out some local talent and really see what makes Downtown Bryan and the Village Café so special. If you haven’t had a chance to really see what local venues in the area have to offer, then this event is a great starting point.

Hurricane Harry’s Back-to-School Bash with Parker Heights and Backseat Molly by Eszter Trufan

The Bryan/College Station region comes alive this week. After a dormant summer season, every venue in town dusts off and steps out in a big way to draw in the returning student population. Hurricane Harry’s is no exception. The venue is already popular with country fans, who strap on their boots for a good ole’ time on the large, yet always crowded, dance floor. This Friday, August 24, it offers at least two more reasons to giddy-up and head that way: Parker

Heights and Backseat Molly are scheduled to perform.

Parker Heights is made up of 5 young, talented, and very likable musicians, each of them bringing their own personal style and sense of creativity to their music. Dustin, the lead vocalist, has a southern-rock-inspired sound and is constantly experimenting with various instruments. His latest choice: The harmonica. Colby is the lead guitar

player, who also writes and sings some of their original material, like their 2008 hit “Dream Big.” Jessie has a sweet and soulful—yet powerful—voice that draws you in and an undeniable talent for playing the mandolin. Corey and Seth have an affinity for alternative sounds that permeates their drum and bass-arrangements.

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Piano Bar @ The Tap by Jon Gomez

When he first started–some nine or ten years ago, he can’t remember–Russell Boyd never thought he’d still be doing this all these years later. What he also didn’t know was that he was starting another tradition that Aggieland has grown to cherish. The actual “show” tends to start around 11pm every Wednesday night at the Tap. Unlike dueling pianos, Piano Bar is more of a living jukebox with comedy. While transforming songs from George Strait to Nicki Minaj into piano renditions, he cracks jokes and embarrasses people–people he’s never met–like any friend would. People of all ages stand around tables singing along to classics such as The Proclaimer’s “500 Miles,” Sublime’s “Santeria,” and many of today’s hits. “It’s more like an act than a band,” Russell says. “That’s what I love about it; the personal aspect. We’ve made friends through it. I don’t act the same on stage as I do when I’m eating dinner with my mom, but the interactive atmosphere gives us the chance to be ourselves when we’re out there.” Originally just a side project, Boyd never saw Piano Bar as a permanent gig let alone making a living from it.

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Shooter Jennings "The Long Road Ahead" It’s got a groove and great vocals that make just make me wanna grab a beer and listen along.

“We enjoy it now more than we ever have. Back when it started, I was a young musician with stars in my eyes. I wanted to go straight to the top. I thought [Piano Bar] was something I would do on the side. But the older I’ve gotten, the more I appreciate it.” The biggest misconception of Russell–and his usual drummer Mike–is that they are a cover band. Unlike a cover band, there is no band practice or even a set list. They leave that up to the audience–for a price. Audience members get their songs played by bringing money and scribbled requests on napkins up to the Piano Man. Afraid he won’t know your song? When asked just how many songs they knew, Russell didn’t know. “We tried making a list once. We stopped counting after we hit a thousand.” That doesn’t stop them from trying new stuff.

JB and the Moonshine Band "No Better Than This" Favorite song ever from these guys. A song about how great it is just to sit back and relax with no worries in your life.

Randy Rogers Band "One More Sad Song" A little slicker than anything else they've put out, but it has the same soul that made the band who they are.

Taylor Swift "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" Not a horrible pop song, but it's just not country enough for me.

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“We’re still learning songs all the time. Sometimes we’ll play a song we don’t even know. If it crashes and burns, everyone laughs and we jump to another song. Who cares? It’s all part of the fun.” What he likes perhaps most out of the gig is the randomness of it. “We’ve had people request things like little random TV shows I’ve never heard of or a commercial on the radio. We’ve even had people request the “Real Men of Genius” Bud Light commercials. Sometimes, we’ll even slip in our own requests to liven up the crowd, making sure everyone’s having fun.”

Quickly emerging among the Texas music scene, Houston’s own Featherface is a triple threat of psych rock, garage, and indie pop. Formed in late 2009, this four man band has already released two EPs gaining critical acclaim in the Texas music blogosphere in which most will agree: Featherface is full of textured and “lush, varied sound.” –Free Press Houston.

Featherface @ Grand Stafford Theater

Both EPs, “The EP” and “It Comes Electric”, are very versatile in their aim and sound yet still familiar to the artists. Both were written, recorded, and produced completely by the band. With Incubus-like vocals, their style is reminiscent of The Black Heart Procession in their subtle sound and composition. “Keep it for Yourself” from their first EP is a very relaxed late night melodic remedy while “Foxing”, off their second EP, is emotional in its groovy feel. Featherface is planning to release their first full length album September 1, 2012, and it promises to be a sensuously pleasing mix of their first two albums while still showing growth within their sound.

by Molly Strehl (DeFacto Productions)

“Actual Magic”, their first full length album, calmly starts off with “All it Took was Actual Magic” utilizing heavy keys then surprises you with bluesy riffs about two minutes in. The album picks up with the second song “Reverse, Divide” which is reminiscent of modern the Death Cab for Cutie sound in Narrow Stairs. These bluesy riffs reappear in “Arrangement” and “Gypsy Vanner” while still maintaining their rock pop resonance. Featherface connects not-so-common elements in both their sound and cinematography. Their song “I Saw You Dancing” released on their site with its respective video as a sneak peak to their album is a perfect representation of their melodically dark style. The music video for this song combines the beauty of a dancer with the beastliness of a zombie. It is similar to their music in that “against all odds (they) make it work amazingly, awesomely well,” according to Space City Rock. Musicality in this particular song is strong, as they continue to carry the pop sound in “White Light Calls” and “Never Meant to Fall in Love.” They successfully draw the album together in the last song of the album in “Withdraw” as each song has consecutively blended into the next throughout “Actual Magic.” Featherface has toured all over the south with nationally touring bands and will continue to perform in Bryan’s own Grand Stafford Theater in their opening show of the fall on September 6th along with Ishi, the 71’s, and GOBI. Tickets can be purchased on the Grand Stafford Theater’s website under its respective special event for $10, or $12 at the door. Be sure to listen to Featherface’s full length album due to be released September 1st, as they will likely pop up on your musical radar more than just once this fall.

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Veritas Wine and Bistro Sets High Standard by Christina Vetter

Whether you’re trying to impress a date, celebrate a special occasion, or—like me— simply wanting to treat yourself, Veritas sets a high standard for atmosphere, its wine selection, and its creative menu.

When I first walked into Veritas, the hostess greeted me with a smile and a friendly welcome. The jazz sounds of a live piano and upright bass filled the room, setting a romantic and elegant atmosphere. The tables were dressed with black linens under red candle light, and the ceiling was sprinkled with delicate crystal chandeliers to ensure a memorable backdrop to an enchanted evening. As I sat down at the black marble bar, I looked through the abundant wine selection. Veritas is known for their wide selection of wines, which has earned them Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. The menu featured wines by the glass ranging in price from $9 to $34 as well as over 200 bottles ranging from $22 to $950. As I was looking over the many choices, I was instantly acknowledged by the bartender, who recommended an exquisite glass of German Riesling ($11 per glass).

Veritas’ chef Tai Lee is a Texas A&M graduate and a self-taught culinary artist who fuses French, Asian, and American cuisines. The delectable fusions have earned Veritas an opentable.com Diners’ Choice award for 2009 through 2011. In addition to the dinner menu offered nightly, chef Lee offers a special weekly menu as well as a prix fixe menu that highlights other dishes served each week. On the standard menu, there were many different appetizers to choose from, such as a soup du jour, a variety of salads, calamari, and sushi rolls. I decided to begin with a baby spinach salad ($7), which had red onions, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, and a watermelon dressing. Although I wished for a little more tang in the dressing, the rest of the components were delightful. The smokiness of the walnuts married well with the pop of the tomatoes and crunch of the onions. It was an appropriate portion, as well.

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For entrees, the menu offers a range of fare, such as Gulf Coast crab cakes, pork tenderloin, and filet mignon all prepared with an inventive twists. However, after I expressed my deep love for seafood, my server recommended the pan seared scallops with a maple miso sauce ($24) from the weekly specials menu. In a timely manner, my entrée was delivered to me in a beautiful ocean blue bowl that made the dish aesthetically pleasing. However, the fact that it was served in a bowl made it a little difficult to taste each element; yet the tangy-sweet miso sauce and the meatiness of the scallops were savory. The flavors and textures of each element added to the overall balanced taste of the dish, but separately they seemed to be missing the other ingredients’ signatures. As with many scallop dishes, the portion size seemed small at first; but by the time I finished my plate, I was sated.

Ignoring my full stomach, I decided to go ahead and give in to their desert menu. The restaurant offers a variety of cheese plates and French press coffees, as well as sweets such as cheesecake beignet, Spanish almond Basque cake, and an assortment of gelatos and sorbets. Pistachio gelato ($6) jumped off the menu, and I eagerly awaited its arrival. Served in a miniature wine glass, two large scoops of creamy gelato mounds rounded out my meal. The remainder of my dining experience was spent with another glass of wine, thoroughly enjoying the beautiful music. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone wanting a romantic eveningz. Also, whether you’re trying to impress a date, celebrate a special occasion, or—like me—simply wanting to treat yourself, Veritas sets a high standard for atmosphere, its wine selection, and its creative menu.

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Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern interior finishes evoke an urban feel and make you think, for a second, that you’re big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at Grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, kindly explain the menu, and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re still in Aggieland. I arrived just before closing time and there were still quite a few customers in the dining room, a good sign that I was in for a treat, since only the more popular restaurants in College Station seem to stay busy after dinner rush hours. Despite the crowd and a crew busy with closing chores, the place was immaculately clean and the service was warm and friendly. The menu features 9 hamburgers, as well as three additional sandwich options: turkey, portabella mushroom, and fish. Burger toppings range from traditional lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard on the Front Porch Burger ($5.50) to the Voodoo Burger ($6.95) topped with absinthe sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and Tabasco mayonnaise. They also offer salads and “loaded” sides like chili cheese fries. I went with the recommendation of a friendly Grub staffer and ordered the Lockhart Legend Burger ($7.95), which comes stacked with fried onions, applewood smoked bacon, smoked cheddar, sliced dill pickles and Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce. The burger arrived at my table within a few minutes of ordering and stood four or five

inches tall on my plate. Grub bakes buns and grinds premium beef for patties on a daily basis, and I could taste the freshness and quality. The sweet, tangy Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce and the crispy, batter-fried onions were the perfect complement to a melt-in-your-mouth bacon cheeseburger. It did not last 2 minutes on my plate.

Painting with a Twist is the answer! The “twist” is that you can bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage** to enjoy during the class. At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a newfound talent you might want to explore. This is not your average art class; this is art entertainment. $35. Painting with a Twist - 1643 Texas Avenue South, College Station.

$5 Domestic Pitchers @ Daisy Dukes

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Shrimp Boil @ The Tap

8.24 - FRIDAY

The Tap is hosting their mighty Shrimp Boil: Peel and Eat Shrimp every Friday! The Tap - 815 Harvey Road, College Station.

GIG EM’ Week Social @ Coke Bldg

GIG EM’ Week Snow Cones and Popcorn Social at the Coke building on A&M campus. FREE. TAMU - 401 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station.

Sunset Tour @ Messina Hof

Toast the sunset with a glass of Messina Hof sparkling wine! Stroll around the Bryan-estate with spectacular views of the lake and vineyards. After the tour, delight in a flight of Messina Hof wines paired with delectable tapas at the Wine Bar. $10. Messina Hof - 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan.

When you do your taste buds a favor and head over to Grub, you’ll be doing the local economy a favor, too. While Grub has the look and feel of a successful gourmet burger chain, it is a locally owned and operated business with only one location...so far.

Celebrating Brewology @ Fox & Hound

The entire month of August, Fox and Hound is Celebrating Brewology: The Science of Beer! Only one more weekend left! Fox & Hound - 505 University Dr, College Station.

8.25 - SATURDAY

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Joe Barrientos performing live acoustic guitar at the Benjamin Knox Gallery and Wine Depot. Joe is from Austin and has a Country/alternative/indie sound.Wine Depot - 715 University Drive East, College Station.

Wine and Paint @ Painting with a Twist

On the side, I got sweet potato fries ($2.25), fresh cut and seasoned with sea salt and rosemary. I must admit I love ketchup on my fries(or “fries with my ketchup,” as some say), but the seasoning and flavor of the sweet potatoes compelled me to eat quite a few of Grub’s perfectly prepared fries “naked” before dipping them in ketchup. To wash down all the deliciousness, I ordered one of their ice cream shakes ($4), offered in 7 flavors, including the standards as well as unique ones like Nutella and Twinkie. In addition to shakes and the standard soda fountain options, Grub also has shakes “spiked” with liquor and specialty martinis. My choice was the salted caramel shake. The sweet, salty flavor was a real treat. I am glad I have no idea how to make a shake that awesome at home, as they could become addictive.

Joe Barrientos @ Wine Depot

Tour @ New Republic Brewing Co.

Tour the New Republic Brewing Company every other Saturday! The New Republic Brewing Company is a local Aggie-owned-and-operated small production brewery. $6 New Republic Brewing Co. - 11405 North Dowling Road, College Station.

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Brazos Valley Farmers Market Offers Local Flavor

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Since doctors and Congress disagree about whether or not you should get your daily nutritional serving of veggies from pizza, why not skip the uncertainty and support the BCS community by buying your produce locally? Brazos Valley Farmers Market makes it easy for

8.26 - SUNDAY

the everyday consumer to enjoy the fruits of our region’s labor. Held every Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm on the corner of Texas Ave and Bryan Pkwy and each Wednesday afternoon from 4pm

Wine Appreciation Class @ Messina Hof

Messina Hof Winery and Resort is hosting a Wine Appreciation Class: An International Port Tasting. Wine Appreciation Classes are designed to help you decipher the wonderful world of wine. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about wine varietals, wine pairings and wine tools as well as taste awardwinning Messina Hof wines. Every class is taught so that everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur can follow along. $20. Messina Hof - 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan.

8.27 - MONDAY

Margarita Monday’s @ Ozona’s

8.28 - TUESDAY

Happy Hour @ The Dixie Chicken

Dollar margaritas all day at Ozona’s every Monday! $1. Ozona’s - 520 Harvey Road, College Station. The 4-hour happy hour at The Dixie Chicken is every Tuesday night! They should call it the happy hours.

Wednesdays @ The Corner 8.29 - WEDNESDAY Whiskey Every Wednesday is Whiskey Wednesday at The Corner with special whiskey drinks served all night long. The Corner - 401 University Drive, College Station.

Ladies Night @ Daisy Dukes

Daisy Dukes is hosting Ladies Night with 50-cent drinks all night! Also, one lucky lady wins $50 every hour! Daisy Dukes - 217 University Drive, College Station.

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to 7pm in the Village Foods Shopping Center parking lot, Brazos Valley Farmers Market creates opportunities for local shoppers and vendors to interact with one another and to share the abundance reaped from the local land. The Brazos Valley Farmers Market has grown substantially ever since it was moved to its two current locations in 1997; but the goal of the organization has always remained the same: To support the region’s farms by connecting consumers directly with local food producers, thereby strengthening community bonds and educating BCS residents on the benefits of eating home-grown food. What originally started as a small Saturday market with only a handful of vendors has flourished into a year-long schedule of two weekly markets, boasting over forty different local distributors that contribute to the wide spread of products available. Is rabbit food not your thing? Are you allergic to all foods deemed healthy? If it’s not coated in chocolate, it’s not going in your mouth? Not to worry: Brazos Valley Farmers Market offers its customers far more than just produce. Apart from the freshest greens around, BCS residents are also invited to select from goods like coffee, honey, homemade olive oil, jams, jellies, preservatives, and even seasonal foods grown by Texas A&M Horticulture students. In addition, you’ll find handmade bath and body products, scented wax melts and room fragrances, wooden crafts and jewelry, and hand-thrown pottery all in a vibrant environment where friends can meet to browse and shop. Brazos Valley Farmers Market also provides resources for learning about food, agriculture, nutrition, and the community benefits of buying homegrown and local produce. The organization is governed entirely by an all-volunteer board and receives no city, state or federal funding, which means that the salt of the BCS earth is brought to consumers solely through vendors fees and countless hours of volunteer time.

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New Late-Nite Food Cart Rollin’ into Town

by Chris Zebo

For a town with nearly 50,000 college students, there can never be enough cheap eats. We’ve got tacos, burgers, and sandwich shops around every corner. But what’s better than cheap food at a restaurant? Cheap food on wheels! And you would think that for a town that crams most of its partying into one little district that it would have a fleet of food trucks lining the streets of Northgate. But...nope. The city of College Station has some pretty tough rules for opening a food business that hops from lot to lot. Yet, even with our limited food truck options, one of our very own food truck vendors, Chef Tai’s Mobile Gourmet, was recently voted America’s Favorite Food Truck on Food Network’s the Great Food Truck Race. Hopefully, the tide will turn and we’ll see more eats on the streets. But until then, one guy in town is leading his own little revolution to bring cheap drunk food to drunk crowds in Northgate. His name is Tyler Riddle, and his new food cart, the Rollin’ Joint, is scheduled to roll into town August 23. We caught up with Tyler and talked grease and gas.

Talk a little bit about your culinary background. MW:

Southern

You have some culinary expertise in a variety of cuisines, but for the food truck you’re specializing in “Southern drunk food.” What is Southern drunk food, and what are some of the items you’ll be offering on the menu? MW:

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Tyler: First, I want to clarify that the Rollin’ Joint is not actually a truck; it’s a cart. Trucks are super expensive, and I will be the first to tell you that we will serve the same (if not better) quality food of a truck or any restaurant. That is our promise Southern drunk food is a cluster of every insatiable flavor you crave when you’re about 4-7 drinks in. We will have mac n’ cheese with pork belly, bacon, or parma ham—depending on what’s on the market; venison frito pie with cojita cheese served in the Frito bags, like only true Texans do it; fried chicken-fried rice with fortune cookies; and on dessert nights, we will have white chocolate bread pudding with Yoo-Hoo, just to name a few!

At the time, I was still a corporate chef in Dallas for a large franchise chain. Now, I’m a current student, and it couldn’t have worked out any better. Northgaters are extremely limited as to where they can walk and eat after late night debauchery. In most cases, they are forced to get behind the wheel in search of a mediocre drive-thru. Not anymore. At the Rollin’ Joint, our menu changes nightly, the price never changes, and the best part—no DUIs!

the safest thing you can put in your mouth...

Tyler: Well, without stepping on too many toes in print, I will just say this: the Rollin’ Joint may have been up against a wall at times, but we are chefs. And chefs are stubborn and passionate about the food they serve and the guests they feed. It is going to take a Mack truck to stop us from serving the town we love!

Tyler: My culinary background is unconventional and was purely based on fear and disappointment. The fear and disappointment was from my mother and grandmother. In high school, I was in a band and spent most of my senior year writing and touring with some big acts. Long story short, my mom did not accept putting “I Rock Out” on my W2, and culinary school was the only place that would adopt a brand new 18-year-old. So, after realizing my love for food and cutting 125 pounds of onions and garlic, I graduated. Being a chef has taken me to France, Barbados, New York, and Colorado. I have done everything from polishing silverware to working with Food Network. I was fortunate enough to design and cater an in-flight service for Pope Benedict, and last year I cooked for Nicole Schwarzinger from the Pussy Cat Dolls. She is really short!

Drunk

...after midnight

There was some trouble getting approved for your permit to have a food cart in town. Talk a little bit about the hoops you had to jump through to make this happen. MW:

MW: Where We will only serve one thing a night, which ensures our guests that everything is always fresh and we can serve them a quick as possible. All entrees come with a bottle of water, or, for a small up-charge, your choice of non-alcoholic drink.

Where did the inspiration come from for both the cart and the kind of food you’ll be serving? MW:

Tyler: The Rollin’ Joint concept was conceived after a long night in Dallas. My business partner and I briskly stumble upon this pizza place off McKinney Ave. After waiting 45 minutes in line among a mosh pit of fellow drunkards, we enjoyed our $4 slice of cheese pizza. My first thought was, “Wow! This place is making a killing on flour, tomatoes, and cheese!”

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will the cart be parked regularly and what are the days and hours of service? Tyler: As of now we will be in the Northgate paid lot behind the Dixie Chicken. We will serve Thursday-Saturday night from 10pm-2:30am. Our Grand Opening will be August 23rd and we could not be more happy to feed the masses. We will be handing out koozies, coupons, and samples that night, as well. The best way to find us is on our Twitter @TheRollinJoint or on facebook.com/therollinjoint

Where did the name for the truck come from? And how many people have told you it sounds like a marijuana dispensary on wheels? MW:

Tyler: Well, the name came from a dear friend of ours; I cannot take any credit for its genius. I won’t divulge the details of how the name came about, but I will tell you that the Rollin’ Joint does not sell marijuana—only tasty treats!

Gig ‘Em Week Full of Fish Festivities by Eszter Trufan

Dear freshman: you have chosen to be a part of the Class of 2016 at Texas A&M University and you may be wondering,

“What have I gotten myself into?”

Gig ‘Em Week is a crazy compact preview of what’s to come, a small and concentrated taste of the many experiences that will be available to you at this great (and Texas-sized) university. The series of events started on Monday, so many of you are already familiar with the scenery and are already engaged in the experience. But the festivities have only just begun, and there is more to come in the next couple of days. So get your Class of 2016 t-shirt (Cain Hall Room C202, 8am -5pm) and enjoy your last few days as a tourist before classes start and homework’s due. Wednesday, August 22 This day is dedicated to fun and games. After a serious and very informative morning lecture about budget-conscious eating habits from 10am to 11am at Harrington 110, this day becomes

indulgent in all the right ways. At Simpson Drill Field, a delicious surprise awaits you: free ice cream. There are also games for those who are worried about their calories or just have difficulty restraining their inner child. TAMU Libraries Open House begins at 1pm at Evans Library. It may be the last time you go there by choice, so walk around and have some pizza for lunch while you’re there. It may put you in the mood for some more “intellectual” stimulation. If so, before it wears off, walk over to the Visual Arts Gallery in MSC 2421 and participate in the “Are You Smarter than a Curator?” Art Trivia and Reception. The event caters to the more artistically inclined, but you can still enjoy some refreshments and maybe even nab a prize. Like any date, this too would not be complete without dinner and a movie. Welcome to Hillel provides fun and food from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at 800 George Bush Drive, and the Rudder

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Auditorium hosts a free screening of “Men in Black 3” from 8pm to 10:30pm. Thursday, August 23 Today is a celebration of food and inspiration. The day starts at 10am with an hour-long lecture on “Money Management for College Students.” You won’t be tested on it, because today you won’t need money to get by. For lunch, you have two options to choose from. At Simpson Drill Field between 11am and 1pm you can indulge your inner foodie and be a judge of a pizza taste-off. Local restaurants will compete to win not only the competition but also your future business, so expect to be wowed. From 12pm to 3pm the Chabad Jewish Student Group will host a BBQ at the Rudder Fountain. Tough choice, but certainly delicious. Follow your meal with a mingle at one of the afternoon’s several social events: MSC OPAS Gig ‘EM Week

Social (MSC 2405, 1-4pm), Department of Students Activities Open House (Koldus 125, 1:30-5pm) and the Department of Multicultural Services Welcome Social (MSC 2406, 2-3:30pm). The evening should be inspirational. At 7pm in Koldus 110/111 you are invited to salsa. The dancers from Salsa Fusion will start with a lesson and will keep the party going until 11pm. If you’re looking for a more divine inspiration, attend the Pie Party at A&M’s Methodist Student Center (201 Tauber St, 6-8pm), the United Campus Ministry Welcome event (Spence Park, 6-7:30pm, free burgers) or the A&M Christian Fellowship Freshmen Welcome (All Faith’s Chapel, 7:30-9pm) for worship and snacks. If you’re still not exhausted, then the party continues with Party at the Plaza from 9pm at Rudder Plaza. Food, music and performances from Aggie groups will keep you going until midnight.

Friday, August 24

Saturday, August 25

The motto for today: “Sample and Support.” The day starts with sampling opportunities at Aggieland Market at Academic Plaza, from 11am until 2pm. Vendors from around town will showcase their wares, so indulge in free giveaways and food. Continue sampling snow-cones and popcorn at the Liberal Arts – Let’s Get Social social(Coke Building, 2 – 3pm).

Another great day for cheer and laughter. Two more sporting events await Aggie fans: from 12:30pm to 2pm at Reed Arena the Aggie Volleyball team will try to best North Dakota, and at Aggie Soccer Stadium you can cheer on your team against UTSA at 6pm. You can also cheer on the students and parents who will attempt to climb the wall at the Indoor Climbing Facility at the Student Rec Center, where everyone can get one free climb between 1pm and 5pm. There may be some laughter in addition to cheering, too.

The afternoon will be something that few people have experienced. The only artificial ski mountain in Texas will open for Sledding at Mt. Aggie between 3pm and 5pm. What follows is another real treat: from 5pm at Simpson Drill Field the Aggie Quidditch Exhibition Games begins. The team is looking for new members, so if you think you would look good on a flying broomstick, apply. Applications are not limited to witches and wizards. For fans of Volleyball there are two chances to support the Aggie team: from 12pm to 2pm it will be Aggies vs. Texas State, and from 7pm to 8:30pm Aggies vs. USC. Come and show your support!

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The evening’s entertainment is courtesy of the Freudian Slip, Texas A&M’s only source of improv comedy (Rudder Forum, 7pm – 9pm). Those who like to sing might enjoy Choral Activities Karaoke Night (Studio 12, Commons, 8pm – 10pm). Sunday, August 26

Party on the Patio @ Ozona’s

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College Station has few landmarks more notable than Hurricane Harry’s. Jump right into the swing of things as Harry’s hosts their Back-to-School Bash with Parker Heights and Backseat Molly. This night is sure to be filled with high energy, boot-stomping music. Hurricane Harry’s - 313 College Ave, College Station. College $5 (21+) $7 (minors).

It’s the last day and the biggest festivity: Freshman Convocation at Reed Arena from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Welcome Class of 2016; the journey begins!

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Musical Extravaganza @ Village Café

To mourn the end of a great summer, and the celebrate the beginning of another semester, we thought it would be fun to get together with some great people, listen to some great music, and have a great time! Village Café - 210 W 26th St, Bryan.

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Back-to-School Bash @ Zapatos

Live Entertainment featuring Blue Bear, Zak Kyle, Wesley Westbrook Band & more! 98.3 KORA will be broadcasting live. Raffle drawings for great prizes from local businesses will take place throughout the night and a fish fry on the patio starts at 5! Zapatos - 211 University Drive, College Station. FREE

Salsa Saturdays @ Village Café

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! Village Café - 210 W 26th St, Bryan. $5.

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Salsa Dancing @ Village Café

What if you could take a trip to the Caribbean only 10 minutes away from campus? Ever wanted to travel to Latin America but didn’t have a passport or dinero? Well, don’t pack your bags, forget about travel visas, immunizations, and your English-toSpanish dictionaries. 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 every Wednesday and Saturday night.

8.26 - SUNDAY

Karaoke @ La Bodega

It’s the only venue in town that has karaoke on a Saturday night. La Bodega offers you a night of delicious food and drinks with an entertaining show to go along with your dinner. La Bodega - 102 Church Ave, College Station.

Pub Quiz @ O’Bannon’s

Bring your power team of 4 know-it-alls and come feed your brain. 7 rounds of trivia, not for the dumb-witted, every Sunday at 9pm. O’Bannon’s - 103 Boyett St., College Station.

Sin Party Sundays @ The Corner

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Open Mic @ Schotzi’s

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Karaoke @ O’bannon’s

Schotzi’s Skyy Bar is hosting your very own open mic night! Schotzi’s - 205 University Dr., College Station. FREE. Every Tuesday, O’Bannon’s teams up with Absolute Karaoke to bring you the best and worst of what College Station has to offer. Karaoke begins at 10pm and there are $2.50 teas all night long! O’Bannon’s - 103 Boyett St., College Station. FREE.

Party @ Hurricane Harry’s 8.29 - WEDNESDAY Rosehill Hurricane Harry’s is celebrating the Rosehill CD release! Hurricane Harry’s - 313 College Ave, College Station.

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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. Starting at 8pm, the award-winning lessons teach you new material every week, always beginning with a refresher of the basics before moving into new material. Saturday night begins with a fun (and often hilarious) 30-minute “Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm. In a half hour, you learn enough to get down on the dance floor. No partner is necessary for lessons at the Village; girls are rotated counterclockwise every five minutes in the lesson

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circle—so you meet a ton of people to dance with throughout the night. After the lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the dance floor opens up to social dancing. If you just want to come out for the dancing, then arrive after the lessons(9:30pm on Wednesdays, 10:30pm on Saturdays) and dance to salsa, merengue, and bachata. If you’re over 21, bring your ID for sangria, margaritas, wine and beer specials each week. No ID? Not to worry: Salsa at the Village is all ages. Salsa dancing is addictive and the Village knows this, which is why they give you a frequent dancer’s card at the door (get 5 stamps and your 6th night of lessons/dancing is free). One thing to think about before you go: Dress lightly. We weren’t kidding when we said it’s like taking a trip to Latin America. It gets VERY hot inside—even in the winter. Salsa lessons on Wednesday costs $8 while Saturday’s cost $5--both include dancing following the lessons. For those wanting to skip the lesson, admission is just $5 on each night. For more info, visit mambosentertainment.com or visit their Facebook page for weekly updates at facebook. com/mambosentertainment.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint your very own Starry Night instead of buying it at the poster store in the mall? Ever wanted to pretend you’re a famous painter like van Gogh or Picasso for an evening, with admiring fans breathlessly awaiting your next masterpiece? Or maybe you’ve wanted to dabble in painting world-class forgeries, preparing art for a dangerous art dealer on the black market. Or maybe you just think that colors and messes are the best part of life. Or...maybe you just do things better with a glass of wine or two? If you can relate to any of that, then Painting with a Twist can bring your imagination to life. Painting with a Twist is a new kind of artistic playground for all ages with a motto that many will surely find attractive: “It’s a little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of FUN!” The art studio provides the inspiration (a painting selected from their vast collection of over 2,000 works), a canvas, paint and brushes, along with a knowledgeable local artist who will offer step-

by-step instructions on how to complete your masterpiece—which will be yours to keep. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite intoxicating indulgences—wine, beer or any other beverage of choice—to the party. By the end of the session, you might be convinced that you’re a great painter. And even if you’re really not a great painter by then, you’ll at least be buzzed.

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There are events offered at Painting with a Twist almost every day, but Thirsty Thursday featuring Audrey is a real treat(the selected painting is reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn). Additional wine will be provided to put you into a relaxed and artistic frame of mind. The two-hour event starts Thursday, August 23 at 7pm at the 1643 Texas Avenue South, College Station location. Seating is limited, so make your reservation early ($35 per person). For more details, visit paintingwithatwist.com or follow them on Facebook by searching for “Painting with a Twist.”

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As Pixar hydroplanes into a barricade of cultish sequels, Laika takes the lead in children’s entertainment. ParaNorman is the studio’s second feature after Henry Selick’s moody powerhouse Coraline, but Chris Butler and Sam Fell bolster Laika’s reputation with another stop-motion marvel, combining Seussian stylistic expressionism and a witty, complex view of society. With evocative loneliness, meaningful compassion, and a narrative that defuses the vengeful climax, ParaNorman plays like a rebuke to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is what real moral courage looks like. That impressionistic teaser set to Donovan’s “Season of the Witch” promises an eerie adventure where daily life slowly warps into a horror flick, cultivating a weirdness that a mainstream kid’s movie couldn’t possibly live up to. The coup is that ParaNorman mostly does. The “nobody’s perfect” character design accentuate physical peculiarities like Norman’s dad’s beer belly and his sister’s hips. The architecture of Blithe Hollow is impossible, drafted by arthritic scrawling

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and constructed for maximum spookiness. The plot eventually settles into its new baseline—weird is the new normal—but the film starts undercutting expectations with a series of reversals and a beautiful showdown that shows Batman and the Avengers what’s really heroic. In short, ParaNorman soars when it follows its own advice, embracing its quirks. Voiced by Hollywood’s most sympathetic moppet, Kodi SmitMcPhee (The Road, Let Me In), Norman is a broom-headed kid turned outcast by his ability to talk to ghosts, but his superpower is about to come in handy on the cursed anniversary of a witch’s hanging. The season is crawling with horror-inflected cartoons from Hotel Transylvania to Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and ParaNorman is a stalwart leader. It opens inside a gloriously trashy pan-and-scan ‘70s zombie flick and is bursting with moments of actual, pint-sized scares. The witch’s storm is breathtaking, and the ghosts have double-exposure sequences that recall The Ring. ParaNorman traverses four genres and too many microplots to earn everything, but it’s a raw, powerful experience.

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What really sets ParaNorman apart, though, is its moral complexity. Children’s entertainment loves a good moral, but even Pixar makes it easy for you with clear villains and an explosion at the end of all that mounting aggression. But in ParaNorman, the movie teaches us that we’re all capable of good and evil, and we’re all capable of compassion and redemption. Hilariously, in one delirious, commentary-laden montage, the zombies are afraid of us. Although it’s heavy on the anti-obesity PSA—pun intended—the film’s bouts of bold social commentary (as when a cop shouts, “What are you doing, firing at civilians? That is for the police to do!”) go hand-in-hand with its critique of force. You can’t overstate the importance of a late punch-line revelation. Aesop would be proud.

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1 The Expendables 2

Miami projects. Their Radiohead-scored Occupy protest puts Gotham to shame.

All those muscles and manly man poses are clear: It takes a real man to stand still and squeeze a trigger on an automatic weapon. I wonder how much they paid the plastic surgeon.

15 Brave

Another magical Pixar fable about a rebellious girl and her worried mother set in the mysterious Scottish highlands. I’d say to wake me when Pixar stumbles, but Cars 2 was just last year.

2 The Bourne Legacy

You have to give them some credit: Instead of a Spiderman-style reboot with the same old origin story, Bourne spun off Jeremy Renner into a new franchise. It’s hectic absurdity, but it could be worse.

16 The Amazing Spiderman

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: There’s this orphan who gets bitten by this radioactive spider—no, this one’s totally different. It has Gwen Stacy. But seriously, Emma Stone is always good.

3 ParaNorman

A little boy sees dead people in this spectacular, spooky, over-stuffed gem, paving the way for more horror-comedy cartoons. Weird is the new normal, gray is the new black, and Laika is the new Pixar.

4 The Campaign

It’s like a scripted Christopher Guest mockumentary of a post-Citizens United political campaign that flies off the rails into schtick. Not even Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis can make that funny.

5 Sparkle

Since it’s physically impossible to make a melodrama about a ‘60s Motown girl group without casting an American Idol, Jordin Sparks centers this Dreamgirls re-invention. Not even Whitney’s final performance distinguishes this parade of cliches.

6 The Dark Knight Rises

1/2

Nolan’s not a director. He’s a tinker: Mascot characterizations, Rube Goldberg emotions, lifeless cityscapes, conveyor-belt music, bumper sticker politics, and guillotine editing welded into a steel hunk. I’ve never rooted harder for the bad guys.

1/2

7 The Odd Life of Timothy Green

It was only a matter of time before cinema invented the manic pixie dream kid. This one’s a wood nymph, but it’s still just Tuck Everlasting meets Marley and Me. It doesn’t deserve your tears.

8 Hope Springs

1/2

Someone finally adapted the flashing scene from Something’s Gotta Give into a good movie! Leave it to Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, and Steve Carell to turn schmaltz into truth.

9 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

1/2

For the third year in a row—seriously, this kid is like a younger-skewing, really boring Harry Potter—The Wimpy Kid returns to battle the doldrums of childhood. Now with more gay panic!

10 Total Recall

Apparently, what the original Total Recall needed was less humor. Sans Mars, sans Kuato, the remake is still wacky. It just takes itself really seriously. It’s the online

fanboy’s worst tendencies adapted into a movie.

11 Ice Age:Continental Drift

The prehistoric mammals and rodents are back for another, completely new adventure in the world of sitcom jokes for little kids. No, really: This one has a musical number with pirates.

12 Ted

You’re never gonna believe this, but the creator of Family Guy made a movie about a man-child and a talking animal. What’s really crazy: It’s actually not bad! Who knew vulgarity could be so sweet?

13 2016 Obama’s America

If we don’t act now, the president will transform America into a radical, unexceptional nation of socialist drones! If nothing else, pundit/ director Dinesh D’Souza gets points for creativity. And for balancing Michael Moore.

14 Step Up Revolution

The ab-happy dance series brings street art and re-mixing to a hip-hop flash mob in the

17 Beasts of the Southern Wild

1/2

Gorgeous and lyrical in that slick, BP commercial way, Beasts brings Katrina down to the imaginative playground of a little girl in a community that’s getting by on its own. Yes, they can. I guess.

18 Moonrise Kingdom The best picture of the year so far is Wes Anderson’s dazzling coming-of-age about a boy scout running away with a local girl. Pierrot Le Fou for kids. Doubly so for adults.

19 The Watch

Aliens invade a neighborhood protected by four nitwits and a Stand Your Ground law. If only it were satire. On the bright side, Richard Ayoade gets his biggest spotlight yet in the States.

20 Intouchables

When a rich white Frenchman becomes a quadriplegic, he hires a black boy from the projects to be his assistant. Like the world’s most cynical clockwork, feel-good buddy comedy ensues. Here’s looking at Oscar buzz!

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