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GRAND STAFFORD THEATER Jump start your semester at the Grand Stafford’s Semester Kick-Off concert!

SEAD GALLERY Two photographers illuminate B/CS with their work and aid victims of domestic violence.

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DONEGOOD

By Sharon Roe

WEEKLY

MEDIA SHAKEDOWN

APP REVIEW

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We talk a lot these days about doing good with the dollars we spend. We admire companies who make an effort to contribute to their communities, protect the environment, and aid the underprivileged in getting an education. Done Good is an app that was built on one man’s desire to do just that: Do Good.

This relatively recent app by creator Cullen Schwarz is designed with the idea that big business shouldn’t get to determine how we buy and sell. That by collectively using our purchasing power, we are casting our vote on what matters, thus completely altering the way business is done.

The app’s tagline says it all: “Make the world better with every purchase.” To do that, the app first asks you to choose issues that are important to you. Like eco-friendly, cruelty free, made in the US, local, or owned by women or minorities. Once you choose those, you then search for whatever it is you want to shop for. And you won’t struggle to find what you want.

Over 300 brands participate, and as the website says, there’s everything “from jeans to toothbrushes.” And yes, there are sales! Plus discount codes!

So kudos to Schwarz and his team for giving us a way to change the world. His point is a good one: we have to buy stuff anyway, we might as well make it count. But “Done Good” does have a few items to work on. The biggest one is that the app is not available on Android devices. Secondly, it could use some streamlining. It’s a little slow, and scrolling can be glitchy. But with an average 3.8 rating out of 5 stars, it’s obvious that there are more of us who are willing to deal with minor inconveniences in order to make worldwide changes.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

By Sharon Roe

MOVIE REVIEW At some point in childhood, Dr. Seuss was everyone’s favorite author. The prolific author had multiple classic children’s tales from “Cat in the Hat” to “Green Eggs and Ham” to “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Perhaps the most relevant of his books at the moment (and every holiday season) is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The 2000 live-action film seemingly plays in loop on network television every December. 18 years later, Universal Pictures has released another Grinch film, this one in animation.

The plot of this film follows the same sequence as the children’s book and previous Grinch films which we’re acquainted with. In the land of Whoville, a green and fury creature named The Grinch (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) lives with his only friend, a dog named Max, in an isolated cave. He encounters a young girl named Cindy Lou Who (Cameron Seely), whom he tells to speak to Santa in person about her mother’s hectic work schedule. The Grinch, who was raised an orphan, spitefully decides to “steal Christmas” from the residents of Whoville.

This film might be terrific to the young generation of kiddos who’ve yet to become exposed to Jim Carey’s iconic Grinch character. To older audiences, “The Grinch” doesn’t offer anything more appealing than the last Grinch film.

Nevertheless, it’s a solid holiday film perfect for the whole family.

ALBUM REVIEW This album was more of a project than a simple album for Sean Feucht and his team.

By Kendall Ward

He traveled to over fifty countries in the last five years, not leaving any place out. Visits were made to the poorest of poor slums, growing cities and suburbs, dangerous war-zones and the most isolated of nations. Sean and his faithful team say, “We have been marked by the nations, cultures, families and the passionate sound we have heard rising.”

Twelve songs are featured on the album, each one intricately crafted for a specific nation. Some of the nations include Iraq, Germany, North Korea and the US. A different sound is heard on each individual track with a multitude of instruments being used, some from the countries the team visited. Faucht says they recorded all the songs live because he could feel God showing up and therefore feels he has something to give to listeners: an encounter with the presence of the living God.

ARTIST: Sean Feucht ALBUM: Song for Nations

Brandon Hampton, Kristene DiMarco, Stephen Roach, Luke Skaggs and Nathan Prior are also featured on the album. DiMarco, featured in many of the songs says, “The songs are like God’s hope and God’s vision for the nations.” The team spent many hours praying over these nations and this album before it was released in 2012. Overall, the album is a beautiful collision of nations, humanity and hope.

This may be something very different than you’re used to jamming out to, but it’s well worth a listen. It might just grip your heart.

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ON COMMUNITY

What comes to mind when you think of community? Your group of friends, perhaps? A small group at church? Maybe the neighborhood or town you live in? All of that makes sense to me too, but I’m wondering if we can zoom out a bit and think about community in a slightly larger context. Bryan-College Station, for example. That’s the community we all share as residents of the twin cities and the surrounding counties. You may live in Bryan or in College Station, on campus, out in the countryside or in a neighboring town, but this place–often called Aggieland or the Brazos Valley–this is our community. It’s a place for shared experiences, fellowship, collaboration; for doing life…together.

This idea of community is important. Experiences shared “in communion” are powerful. They provide the opportunity to build strong bonds, make memories, establish traditions and weave together a unique place and people. With each new communion, relationships are formed and bonds are strengthened, making for a stronger, more resilient community. And that’s the kind of community we all want, right? The kind that comes together in a crisis, but also the kind that celebrates achievements together, serves together, or simply gathers together to enjoy one of our beautiful, sunny winter days.

Our community is great at all of those things. The generosity we, as a community, exhibit in service of our neighbors is overwhelming. Rarely a week passes without a gathering of like minds around a cause in need of financial and volunteer support. And the tables are always full. And, when it comes to celebrating together, we’re pretty good at that, too. I recall the crowds at the airport waiting to greet our winning sports teams, and

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the admirers who lined the streets for miles to celebrate the life of a great woman and then a great man who adopted our community as their own.

When George and Barbara Bush passed away and their family brought them here for their final rest, we all felt a kinship didn’t we? Isn’t that beautiful? The Bushs’ saw something special in Aggieland; something worth being a part of and worth preserving.

One of the best and most enjoyable ways to ensure our community remains one of best places to live, play, and work is simply to join in on all the great things happening here. And there is a lot happening…all the time! From the opening of new restaurants, food trucks and boutiques, to live music, outdoor events, markets, tech talks, meetups, First Fridays, art exhibits, live theater, and annual galas, there is much to do and celebrate here. I’ve joined the editorial board for Maroon Weekly to provide a venue for sharing the events organizers want to promote and one source to learn what’s happening. Maybe we don’t all bleed maroon, but that rich hue suits our community’s rich history and looks pretty nice as a backdrop for our bright future. Maroon Weekly…it’s a publication for all of us—students, residents, and visitors, of course! We hope you’ll join us in building up the online calendar at maroonweekly.com to spread the word about coming events, and follow Maroon Weekly on Facebook and Instagram, too, so you can know what’s coming up. Then, put the phone down, step away from the computer and join in all the good that’s happening here. We are community and we are going to have a great year.

Cheers!

Joan

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MUSIC The holidays are over and it’s time to get back to studying. But before the semester truly kicks into gear, head on out to Downtown Bryan for a evening of music and entertainment at the historic Grand Stafford Theater.

The Stafford Semester Kick-Off will take place on Saturday, Jan. 19, starting at 7 p.m. The night will see four groups take the stage in what will be an exciting night of music.

The event will include performances by Calliope Musicals, Highdive, The Manic Raze and Brother Sports.

Calliope Musicals has a very interesting sound, which combines elements of the 80s with modern components. Songs such as “Cosmic Poison Arrow” give off a fun and youthful energy, while the music video has a psychedelic vibe to it. It’s hard not to enjoy the beats of Calliope Musicals’ songs, as they provoke movement even in the tiniest of forms.

Highdive provides a pretty modern feel in their music, often featuring slow and entertaining pieces. “Remember When We Left Texas” perfectly depicts this as Highdive takes listeners through an emotional journey of love, with soothing instrumentals and vocals, but a very engaging message.

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The Manic Raze, a Bryan-College Station based band, will surely rock the crowd when they take the stage. The rock and roll group mixes their edgy sounds with interesting lyrics to attract their audience.

The Manic Raze is diverse in their music, with classic rock and roll sounds in “Thanks Tushar” to the slow, peaceful track of “Eyes Closed, Never Asleep.”

Brother Sports also features a unique and interesting sound. Like Calliope Musicals, there are aspects of previous decades mixed into their music, with the vocals sometimes having that distant and modified texture commonly used by The Killers. “Oh Baby” is a perfect example of the distinctive art this group is capable of producing.

Don’t miss out on this special, once in a lifetime show. While the music is sure to be fantastic, the Grand Stafford Theater is also one of the best venues in the Brazos Valley. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the music beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10, so be sure to get there fast!

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FL ATL AND CAVALRY: HOMELAND INSECURITY

By Justin Walker

It’s been a long time coming for Flatland Cavalry fans, but the lyric, telling a story that is sure to resonate with a wide range of wait is almost over. The band’s sophomore album, “Homeland audiences.

Insecurity,” is set to release on Friday, Jan. 18.

While it make take writers a long time to perfectly shape a song And for those who waited patiently for some new music from into a great piece of art, that’s not always the case. It only took 20 the group, it will be well worth it. minutes for Cordero to write the final track of the album, “Years From Now,” which he called a gift.

The new album is an evolution for Flatland Cavalry, showing growth both musically and lyrically. Inspiration for the album “My buddy, Josh Abbott, started a weekly writing group,” he said. came from an extended period on the road, bandleader and “We take a phrase each week and just write a song about it. The chief lyricist Cleto Cordero said. phrase for that week ended up being ‘Years From Now.’” “It’s all pretty much just road stories from being gone for three years,” Cordero said. “A lot of stuff happened, and we experienced As Cordero sat down to write, the words came instantly. Before he knew it, he had a song. a lot of things that helped form these songs.”

The continuous occurrence of shootings over the past few years inspired the song “Other Side of Lonesome,” he said. In fact, each song is in some regards influenced by a somber experience the group has had recently. What Flatland Cavalry really succeeded at with this album is capturing the human emotion in each

“I realized that whenever I’m a lot older, I’m not going to remember the hard times about my youth,” he said. “I’m just going to enjoy it, or try to at least. That’s where this song came from. We will just look back on all the good stuff and not so much the bad.”

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And there’s been plenty of good to look back on for the group.

“It might be a little bit of a change, but essentially it’s the same sound,” he said.

Flatland Cavalry was formed back in 2012 when Cordero was still in college. The group didn’t spend a lot of time on the road Going forward, the focus is on promoting the new album, with then, resorting to playing shows closer to home. They would stops all across Texas to do so. perform shows in Lubbock, Midland and Amarillo, whenever and wherever they could.

Flatland Cavalry will debut the album at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, before hitting up Hurricane Harry’s on Sunday, Jan. 20, Somewhere along the way, they got their chance. The group for a CD release party. released their debut EP, “Come May,” in May, 2015, and followed that up with their first full-length album, “Humble Folks,” on After that, the group will head across the U.S. to share their April 1, 2016. That record housed hit songs such as “A Life Where music with their fans.

We Work Out” and “Goodbye Kiss.”

“In the past few years, we have been on the road constantly,” “We want to get our music to as many people as we can,” Cordero said.

Cordero said.

Their success has taken them all over the country, including The new album is an exciting step forward for Cordero and the Seattle, Atlanta and New York City. It’s been an amazing rest of Flatland Cavalry. He knows it has been a wait for some, experience to see all of those places and to interact with their but he believes it was needed to deliver a solid second album. fans, he said.

“I know it’s been a few years since the last record came out, The band has seen other changes, beyond just a busier tour and people have been asking for a new one,” he said. “It took a schedule. In July 2018, fiddle player Laura Jane Houle announced little bit longer just because we really care about making good her departure from the group. Wesley Hall was soon announced music.” as her replacement.

While the change did make a lot of headlines, Cordero said the only thing that changed was the public’s perception.

Don’t miss Flatland Cavalry’s new album, “Homeland Insecurity,” when it releases Friday.

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CONCERTS ON CARTER CREEK HOST

FA N D A N G O !

The First Presbyterian Church of Bryan has brought together professional musicians from around the world since establishing Concerts on Carter Creek in 1983. This month, Concerts on Carter Creek will host the multi-awardwinning FANDANGO! Jan. 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan.

FANDANGO! is a group whose mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds has gained popularity in Chicago. A foursome from Spain, former Yugoslavia, the UK, and the USA, FANDANGO! has played all over the world, and are hailed as a refreshing ensemble with exciting arrangements.

By Juniper LeValley

Serving as an outreach music ministry for the community, Concerts on Carter Creek offers free concerts in its sanctuary.

Community members are invited to attend and learn more about the church and its ministries. The First Presbyterian Church will also offer free childcare during the concert to accommodate those with children.

“Childcare will be provided in the church’s nursery near the sanctuary,” says Page. The church’s Sunday service nursery caretaker will be providing the childcare, and parents who take advantage of this free childcare service will be given a buzzer to monitor their child during the concert, she added.

Concert attendees can park at the First Presbyterian Church at no charge.“We have three lots available at the church for guests to park, in addition to street parking,” says Page.

“The 90-minute concert will have an intermission, and a reception will follow,” says Cheryl Page, Concerts on Carter Creek Coordinator. “Concert attendees will be able to meet For more information, visit: the members of FANDANGO! during the reception.” https://fpcbryan.org/concerts-on-carter-creek.

ART

JON WOLFE WITH AARON COPELAND AT H U R R I C A N E H A R RY ’S School is back in session, and with it comes yet another year of quality music in the Brazos Valley. While 2018 was full of big names visiting Bryan/College Station, 2019 looks to be an even bigger year!

By Justin Walker

Wolfe has that deep, strong voice you’d expect from a country boy, and his songs reflect that. His music has a small town feel that is the perfect representation for rural America and the country way of life. However, his lyrics and the stories they tell can be felt by all, which is not an easy feat for a singer/songwriter.

Hurricane Harry’s will once again be the place to be come Friday, Jan. 18, as Jon Wolfe takes the stage to help kick off the spring Joining Wolfe on stage for the evening will be guest star semester in style.

Aaron Copeland. Copeland, a Texas-born-and-raised singer from If you’re wanting to unwind from the week to the sounds of pure Corsiciana, is an up-and-coming star in the country music country music, look no further than Wolfe’s show. The native industry. He’s spent time touring with the Casey Donahew Band Oklahoman is as country as they come in the genre. Wolfe grew and Sam Riggs and the Night People, fine tuning his craft and up singing at church, and after short stint in classic pop music, preparing to forge his own path in country music. was introduced to country by his uncle.

After transferring to Texas for work, Wolfe decided to pursue a career in music, moving to Austin and becoming a regular in the area. His debut album released in 2004, and Wolfe has yet to look back.

Of course, there’s no better venue to house these two acts than Hurricane Harry’s. From the dance hall to the fully-stocked bar, Harry’s has everything you’ll need to enjoy both Jon Wolfe and Aaron Copeland. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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ART

By Jasmin Medrano

CONVERSATIONS WITH LIGHT : A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS What’s not remarkable about a Prada boutique in the middle of a barren desert? Or a Cadillac ranch that resembles a garden with half-buried automobiles growing out toward the sky? Now those are just the sort of visionary ideas that will be at the SEAD Gallery in Downtown Bryan which will soon display the illuminating photography of local artists, Dr. Conrad Earnest & Will Walker in “Conversations with Light.”

him to College Station, where he is a Ph.D research scientist

Earnest, originally from Woodstock, New York, captures a variety of enthralling landscapes and natural or man-made features from around the globe, across the states, and even from the Bryan and College Station area. Science brought

With the breathtaking width and scope of Earnest’s photos,

at Texas A&M University in the field of exercise, physiology, and health science. Simply inspired by what he sees at both the local level and the farflung, Earnest presents his unique vision to the world without an agenda. He says, “I have no mystic, sensual, artistic, altruistic or philosophic reason for my photography….I just like it..”

it’s clear that while his work is often ambiguous and left to the audience to interpret, a picture really is worth a thousand words.

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Walker is originally from Shallowater, Texas, and is now a local of College Station. Every one of his photos represents a new adventure, culled from a diverse array of locations. He’s an expert at portraits, landscapes and fascinating close ups alike. Walker is also a world traveler and works wonders in videography.

For the past few years, Walker has been building Tall View Productions, a design company which produces videos and movies, photography, and web design.

Not to be missed are his travel photos, which incite a sense of wanderlust in all of us. A talent to behold, Walker demonstrates something fresh and exciting.

Together, Conrad & Will have put together an artistic compilation of iconic photos that highlight some of the beauties of our community as a tribute and way of giving back to the area. The event is sponsored and made possible by Sterling Auto Group and Neighbors Health, and a portion of the proceeds from the showcase will be donated to Phoebe’s Home, a domestic violence services program of Twin City Mission in Bryan, Texas.

The opening reception will also have a raffle of the photo prints to help benefit the shelter.

Located inside the Historic Federal Building, the opening reception will be held on January 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the showcasing will last through March 20. During the reception wine and hors-d’oeuvres will be provided, as well as an opportunity to meet and converse with the artists themselves.

Come out and support our local artists and see if you can recognize any of the landmarks. Don’t be shy. Bring your friends and enjoy the show.

Check out Earnest’s photography through his website: www. conradearnest.com as well as on Instagram and SnugMug. Walker’s work is featured at willwalker.darkroom.tech as well as on Instagram and YouTube. To learn more about Tall View Productions, visit: https://www.tallviewpro.com

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BO R D E R S T O R I E S T O L D T H R O U G H COMIC ART

By Jasmin Medrano

With all of the negative drama at the border spiraling, one artist turns the tables, making it a positive platform for a public servant vigilante. The MSC Visual Arts Committee is proud to present artwork by comic artist Hector Rodriguez that will feature a Latino comic book superhero series known as “El Peso Hero” who shows the struggles of both sides.

The cartoon style makes it more accessible to kids. Not only is the hero relatable, but the series also shares the border struggles in a different light. Latinos are not typically featured in comic books, much less featured on the covers, and it became a goal of Rodriguez’s to give his students a role model.

Based on a rogue hero battling border issues such as Mexican cartels, human trafficking, and border corruption, the popular series has gained wide international media attention, including coverage

by CNN, UNIVISION, and TELEMUNDO. And even though his comics are captioned in Spanish, his audience remains large and open to all.

While the comics do not take a political stance, Rodriguez does try to counter the negative rhetoric he feels is incited by 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. Rodriguez even created a special Donald Trump cover that shows the main protagonist, “El Peso Hero” knocking his fist into President Trump’s face.

Rodriguez himself is not superhuman but a bilingual educator who works with low-income students who come from the same unfortunate background as the refugees in his comics. The hero is said to defend Mexican refugees that cross the border to evade violence and government corruption, and is highly skilled in handto-hand combat with strength and immunity just like Superman.

With the comic series being a unique and tasteful blend of history, art, and current events, it is a powerful demonstration of art with a message. The showcasing will take place Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. in the MSC Reynolds Gallery.

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LOCAL

CENTURY SQUARE:

ON THE GREEN

The New Year is finally here and so are loads of events at the new hot spot hangout, Century Square. This premier community destination has got it all, great food, wonderful ambiance, live music, delightful shops, and endless events for the whole family.

If you’re ready to kick back and listen to some tunes, Either Grooves on the Green or Sunday Night Live is the place to be. Grooves on the Green occurs Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come here to find a wide variety of genres. The offerings could be country, could be rock, could be jazz, you never know what you might get. The lineup for the rest of this month is London Lawhon (Jan. 18), Austin English (Jan. 19), Brandon Jackson (Jan. 25) and Joey McGee (Jan. 26).

If you’re looking for something a bit more consistent and laid back, come out to Sunday Night Live, happening Sundays from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., and you can expect more worship style music to conclude your week.

By Kendall Ward

Thursday of the month from 10 a..m. to 11 a.m., the Brazos Valley Children’s Museum hosts a morning of fun. The munchkins will love the games, songs and crafts while also learning some new social and practical skills!

Are you a car enthusiast? Do you like free coffee? Thanks to Texas A&M Sports Car Club, you can come out to the Coffee and Cars event the third Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m and meander through some of your dream cars like a Maserati GranTurismo, or maybe catch your eye on a blast from the past like a 67’ Mustang Fastback. Each event will have different cars.

Whether you’re into classics or exotics, there ought to be something for you. To top it off, parking at Century Square on Sunday is free!

Being a mother is a tough and honorable job title. As a mama, it’s easy to put your own needs on the back burner.

Fit4Mom wants to serve our very own BCS mamas on the last Tuesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a free Stroller Strides Class, which will involve a 60 minute workout with strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs and activities. This will be followed by lunch at a local eatery, so be sure to bring some extra cash to join the other mamas. If you’re unfamiliar with Fit4Mom, you can get more info from their website.

We all know a majority of us have “work out more” as one of our New Year’s Resolutions, so why not jump right into a weekly free Yoga session led by none other than Lululemon Yoga Instructors? Yoga on the Green happens Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The session is open to the public, welcomes all ages and skill levels and will be beginner friendly. Just be sure to bring a mat and some water to stay hydrated.

All events are recurring weekly and/or monthly, are dependent on weather permitting and are free to attend.

Do you have little tots who need to burn off some energy? Check out the Century Square FB page for dates and Bring them out to Discovery on the Green. Every third weather info.

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LEARN THE WAYS OF THE WINE WORLD

AT MESSINA HOF

Looking to expand your knowledge of Texas wine? There’s no better place to do that than down the road at the Messina Hof Winery and Resort, at their upcoming VINclusive Weekend on Jan. 18-19 and their next installment of Cooking Party with the Chef: “New Beginnings” on Jan. 20.

Messina Hof has served as “the forefront of the Texas wine industry” for 40 years, and at VINclusive Weekend, guests will get to work right alongside Messina Hof’s wine professionals.

Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, the VINclusive Weekend encourages and inspires you to experience wine more fully. “The Texas wine industry is steadily growing,” says Sarah Fite, Messina Hof designer event coordinator. “We want to make sure everyone feels comfortable when purchasing wine at their grocery or liquor store.”

Living in the information age as we do, picking up wine tips here and there is relatively easy, but this special event at Messina Hof does so much more than simply help you find a new wine you like. The weekend strives to bring wine and viticulture to life by putting guests in the vineyard.

“VINclusive Weekend is unique because it is very hands-on. All Messina Hof staff are readily available to you while you work hand in hand with an eighth generation winemaker,” says Fite.

For example, take part in the pruning workshop in the Messina Hof Estate Vineyard, then test your palate in the blind tasting and aroma challenge workshop. All while enjoying two gourmet champagne breakfasts as well as a Winemaker’s Lunch and a custom four-course dinner, prepared exclusively for VINclusive guests. At the end of the weekend, each guest will be provided with a take-home plant to practice newly acquired skills and to start his or her own vineyard.

By Juniper LeValley

In addition to VINclusive Weekend, Messina Hof will be hosting its Cooking Party with the Chef: “New Beginnings” on January 20 from 1-3 p.m. at The Vintage House Restaurant. Every month, Messina Hof’s in-house chef hosts a cooking party, featuring Messina Hof wine in the dishes. January’s theme is “new beginnings for the new year.”

“This month’s cooking party focuses on a clean slate by transforming traditional dishes into something new,” says Fite. “Our chef has put a spin on the first course that will be featured on the cooking party’s menu, Sugar Snap Pea Salad,” she adds. Messina Hof cooking parties welcome all skill levels. The chef performs cooking techniques at the front of the room, and all guests are able to observe and ask questions throughout, says Fite.

Guests can also register to win culinary door prizes and will receive a recipe booklet to take home. “One ticket is $69.95, plus tax and gratuity,” says Fite. “We have a seating arrangement for the cooking party, and groups can be formed upon special request for those who wish to be put together.”

The Full VINclusive Package consists of a two night stay at The Villa Bed and Breakfast for $990 per couple. This price includes tax and gratuity.

Those who wish to attend VINclusive Weekend without lodging at The Villa Bed and Breakfast can take advantage of the Daytime Package. This package allows guests to enjoy the pruning workshop, the blind tasting and aroma workshop, and lunch in The Vintage House Restaurant on Jan. 19 for $100 per person. This price includes tax and gratuity.

Tickets for all events are available for purchase on the Messina Hof website.

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By Kendall Ward

COLD NIGHTS, HOT DANCING:

SA L SA AT T H E V I L L AG E

Have you had the pleasure of visiting Salsa the night away at The Village The Village Cafe in the heart of Bryan? every Saturday from 10 p.m. till 2 a.m.

This cafe is always finding ways to No matter your background, Salsa bring the community closer, and Night is for all who desire to move for the past decade, it has been a their hips a bit. The night kicks off with fierce promoter for “All Things Local,” some simple lessons from 10 p.m. especially people. And what’s a better

until 10:30 p.m., and then the floor

place to gather people than on a

is open for a full night of dancing.

dance floor?

During the lesson, basic steps are taught in a light, upbeat atmosphere

The Village is well known for their local

with an energetic instructor who

roots, and is even referred to as the makes everyone feel like a pro. living room of Bryan by some. They’ve got it all, locally sourced coffee, beer Whether you’re single, have a partner brewed down the street, foods grown

or want to bring a group of friends,

in Bryan dirt and art crafted by some put on your best dancing shoes and of our own. Just when you think they be prepared to get your groove on. can’t do more, they do. The Village There is a small $5 entry fee, but it is

by Destiny Turner

Salsa Night was voted Best Night of

inclusive of the lesson as well as the

Dancing for three years in a row. Now

open dance floor.

that sounds like something we’ve got to see for ourselves.

Most of us are familiar with Harry’s, but why not try a new dance spot this

According to one of The Village’s staff

year and a new dance? Let’s step out

members, “The atmosphere is great

of our comfort zone together and get

for a hot night of dancing, and there’s

our salsa on!

no partner or experience necessary!

Be ready to sweat a little, even in the

For more info, check out The Village’s

winter.”

website.

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“HEY NINETEEN”--WELCOMING IN THE NEW YEAR.

Across

Down

1 Gymnastics equipment

1 Hasbro commands

5 Pointillism detail

2 Division of a geologic period

8 It’s called “orange” but is really black

3 “Glee” character Abrams

with

voice

13 “Grand Ole” venue

4 One of four singers on the “Lady Marmalade” remake

14 Salve plant

5 Coca-Cola bottled water brand

16 Collect little by little 17 Element #19, whose chemical symbol derives from the word “alkali” 19 “No Hard Feelings” band The ___ Brothers 20 Here, at the Louvre 21 Italian city where “Rigoletto” is set

6 “The Reader” actress Lena 7 Publicize 8 Links gp.

9 Language spoken in “The Lord of the Rings” 10 Souvenirs 11 They may be steel-cut 12 Prefix meaning “inside”

23 ___ facto

15 National bird of Australia

24 British tabloid since 1964

18 Character pursued by Gargamel

26 Not so much

22 Aquarium accumulation

28 Card game holding where it’s impossible to score 19 points

25 Aberdeen resident

34 Number on a liquor bottle

29 “___ Yellow” (Cardi B song)

37 Instrument with stops

30 Spiner of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”

38 Actor Keegan-Michael 39 Julia Roberts, to Emma Roberts 40 Singer with the hit 2008 debut album “19” 41 Lima, for one 42 Belarus, once (abbr.)

43 Afghani neighbor 44 Spend thoughtlessly 45 Stephen King series that makes many references to the number 19

Answers

game

27 End of the end of October?

31 Spaghetti ___ e olio (garlicky pasta dish) 32 “That’s swell!”

33 Physical force unit 34 Realm of one “Christmas Carol” ghost 35 “Tom Sawyer” band 36 Like popular library books 40 It’ll show you the way 41 Insulting comment

48 Yokozuna’s activity

43 “___ not kidding”

49 “The Stranger” author Camus

44 Language for Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

53 Hare crossing your path, e.g.

46 ___ Donuts

55 Eucharist disks

47 Quavering, like a voice

59 “See-saw, Margery ___”

50 Draw out

60 Cold-weather coat

51 Wailers fan, maybe

62 Golf course hangout known as the “19th hole”

52 Presidential pronouncement, probably

64 Simon’s brother

53 Birthstone of some Scorpios

65 Chuck

54 Burkina Faso neighbor

66 Comédie segment

56 “Oh,” overseas

67 Charges on personal property

57 Mess up, as lines

68 “Karma Chameleon” singer ___ George

58 Prefix with vision or Disney

69 Achievement

policy

61 Part of Q&A, for short 63 Lummox ©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords (jonesincrosswords@gmail.com)

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