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CHARITY MILES
By Juniper LeValley
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HOW IT ENDS
By Justin Walker
MOVIE REVIEW Electricity gone. Communication cut off. Survival of the strongest, both mentally and physically. Could you survive the end of the world?
That’s what viewers are asked in “How It Ends” as things start to fall apart around Will (Theo James) and the rest of the world. After Will and his girlfriend Sam (Kat Graham) discover they are expecting, Will uses his upcoming business trip to Chicago to ask Sam’s parents for her hand in marriage. However, a strained relationship with Sam’s father, Tom (Forest Whitaker), doesn’t go well. The next day, communications and electricity in Chicago crash, forcing Will and Tom to set aside their differences to get back to Seattle and find Sam. “How It Ends” presents a lot of “what if” questions to viewers, as the Netflix original throws many end-of-times scenarios at Will and Tom on their journey out west. The duo is tasked with making very tough decisions at times, prompting life altering consequences in some cases. Basic human decency is put to the test in this film, as theft, murder and other questionable actions become second nature in the fight to survive. Even in the final minutes of the film, characters are forced to revisit fight-or-flight instincts in order to continue living. Overall, “How It Ends” is an exciting and heart-pounding adventure of apocalyptic proportions. It’s definitely worth a watch. Just make sure you don’t have any distractions.
ALBUM REVIEW The King of country music is back! With his newest album, “Honky Tonk Time
Machine,” George Strait continues to make his mark on the country music scene and hold true to his title of ‘The King.’ The album was released March 29 of this year and is now available on any music streaming service. By Elisabeth Cano
After two years of hiatus, Strait produced an album that differed from the ones he’s most known for. Unlike his other albums that often feature the soulful sound of the fiddle, “Honky Tonk Time Machine” is full of steel guitar melodies and upbeat, funky rhythms that call for boots stampin’ on an old hardwood floor.
ARTIST: George Strait ALBUM: Honky Tonk Time Machine
Strait takes his listeners on a journey through the past, present, and future with songs like “Some Nights,” “Two More Wishes,” and the album-titled song, “Honky Tonk Time Machine.” Listeners will be able to experience the pain of past heartbreak, the joy and excitement of a new love, and traveling back to the good ‘ol days of country music with this album. Keeping his romantic reputation in tact, there are a few love songs on the album and with Strait’s deep, Southern and passionate vocals, listeners will surely find all the words they needed for that special someone.
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MUSIC What began as a chili cook-off in a 1991 Bryan grocery store parking lot has transformed into the Chilifest Music Festival- an unprecedented, two-day festival of chili, live music and fun in Snook, Texas. This year’s Chilifest festival will occur on April 5 and 6 at the Starlight Ballroom, and the entertainment is expected to be as hot as the chili itself. The festival will include country and rock live music, vendors, and most importantly, the notorious Chili cook-off on Saturday, April 6. Over 35,000 patrons attend the festival each year to witness some of the biggest country music and rock icons in action. This year’s lineup will include John Hord, Kolby Cooper, Kody West, Shane Smith & The Saints, Pat Green and Koe Wetzel on Friday, April 5. Saturday, April 6 will welcome Kyle Park, Flatland Cavalry, Whiskey Myers, Randy Rogers Band and Cody Jinks. Guests are encouraged to form a team and participate in Saturday’s chili cook-off to showcase their culinary skills in true Texan fashion. Each team’s hand-crafted chili will be anonymously judged on a 50 point scale, according to five categories—color, aroma, consistency, taste and aftertaste, with each category being worth 10 points. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and include—first place ($1,000), second place ($750) and third place ($500). Teams are required to sign up at the venue or online.
HOT CHILI AND EVEN HOTTER ENTERTAINMENT:
2019 CHILIFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL by Justin Walker
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Praised for its contributions to the Brazos Valley, Chilifest has donated over $3,500,000 to local charities since 1999 when Chilifest Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, formed to professionally manage the event. Today, Chilifest’s mission to “offer assistance to thousands of ill, neglected, and less fortunate individuals” is reflected in the community’s long-standing appreciation for the event. On Friday, April 5 gates will open at 12:00 p.m. and will close promptly at 12:00 a.m. For Saturday’s festivities, gates will open at 10 a.m. and will close after the last performer has finished their set. All ages are welcome to attend; however, Chilifest reminds parents that the festival attracts college-aged students and that alcohol will be present on the premises. For more information regarding ticket prices, camping requirements and rules, visit the Chilifest Music Festival website.
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By Justin Walker It’s no debate that the Randy Rogers Band is one of the most well known bands in Texas country. For nearly two decades, the group has travelled and performed across the U.S., growing as a band while consistently putting out great music and gaining fans along the way. Not only has the music been great, there’s been a lot of it too! The Randy Rogers Band is getting ready to drop their eighth studio album, “Hellbent,” later this month, and if history has anything to say about it, it will be a good one. The group’s last four studio albums have all reached the Top 5 in the U.S. Country charts, and two of them cracked the Top 10 in the Billboard 200. The band has also had success with live albums and duet albums, working with Wade Bowen on multiple occasions. “Hellbent,” which releases on April 26, is set to be the next charttopping album for the group. “The record is our band. It’s the same guys that’s played on all the records,” Rogers said. “I think it’s just us. It’s us back to some of the earlier records that we made.” In the first few albums they made, such as “Rollercoaster” and “Just a Matter of Time,” the band was just playing and enjoying themselves, Rogers said. “Hellbent” is a nice return to that.
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“We’re proud of it,” he said. “It’s kind of a back to your roots kinda thing.” The first single from the album emphasizes that “back to your roots” feeling. “Crazy People,” which debuted on Feb. 15, reflects Rogers’ youth, one that he describes as very sheltered. Growing up as the child of a Baptist preacher, Rogers said he was scared of everything. But as soon as he came of age, he did all those things his parents told him not to do. “I think a lot of us grew up that way,” Rogers said. “Usually the things they told us not to do were the things we did the most.” The song describes the people and things he was warned about, serving as a little nod to his parents and his childhood. The Randy Rogers Band started promoting the new album on their “Never Ending Tour” at the end of March and will do so throughout the next few months, including his stop at Chilifest. Playing at the annual festival in Snook is a personal highlight for Rogers. “Dude, Chilifest is awesome! I love it,” he said. “I can’t tell you enough how happy we are to be coming back this year. It’s one of those events we hate to miss. I can’t wait.” The Randy Rogers Band will take the stage at 5:20 on Saturday, April 26. The day’s lineup includes Kyle Park, Flatland Cavalry, Whiskey Myers and Cody Jinks.
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By Madeline Patton
THOUSANDS TO GATHER IN CELEBRATION
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To boldly go where no one has gone before, it makes sense that you’ve got to imagine boundless possibilities and explore the unknown. Learning something new every day is also a great idea, and at the annual Physics and Engineering Festival on Saturday, April 6, you can do all of the above! Gather your family and friends and join the Physics and Astronomy Department at Texas A&M for an event that you won’t want to miss. Since 2003, thousands of people from across the state and nation have attended the festival to learn and take part in hands-on demonstrations and activities. Free and open to anyone aged zero to 99, the festival is just one of the many outreach initiatives of the TAMU Department of Physics and Astronomy that brings science into the community.
those things have to do with beer.” The kick-off will be an evening that you won’t want to miss! At the heart of the festival are the students that collaborate to construct hands-on demonstrations so that guests can experience science and technology up-close, and the students are thrilled to present their experiments to the public. During the school year, undergraduate and graduate students from the DEEP (Discover, Explore and Enjoy Physics and Engineering) Program have created exciting new demonstrations with the help of their dedicated professors and mentors. Graduate student and PhD candidate Dawson Nodurft explains how the festival revitalizes his passion for physics: “When you’re focusing on your studies or your research, you get used to thinking in the world where everybody thinks the same way that you do. Sometimes you lose some of that excitement because everything becomes the same… At the festival you see faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, all working together to present demos that capture some of the exciting things for physics.”
There are over 200 exhibits, including interactive demonstrations, programs tailored to every age group and presentations by famous scientists and astronauts. Throughout the day, guests are encouraged to channel their inner scientist, ride a bike with square wheels, run through a pool of cornstarch and shoot balloons with lasers. Some of the special events include NASA’s “Driven to Explore All activities will be located on the Texas A&M campus, in and Mobile Exhibit,” a virtual tour of a Large Hadron Collider, Keith around the Mitchell Physics and Mitchell Institute Buildings. The Johnson’s Bubble Show, an explosion of color in the sky and more! festival is sponsored by the Texas A&M University System, The The festival will kick off with a special presentation by University College of Science, the Department of Physics & Astronomy, The of California - San Diego professor Jérémie Palacci on Friday, April George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute, Col. Hal Schade 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mitchell Physics Lecture Hall. In his fun-filled ‘67, Charles R. ‘62 and Judith G. Munnerlyn, Susan Sheskey, Michele presentation, “Science in the Brewery,” Dr. Palacci will answer some Mobley ‘87, Ahmed Mahmoud ‘87, The Willard and Anne Levin of life’s most curious questions such as “why Siamese cats have Foundation, Purna C. Murthy ‘88, CC Creations, Schlotzky’s College dark noses or you always spill your coffee when walking and what Station, ExxonMobil and Pepsi.
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CHILIFEST: CO DY J I N KS
By Elisabeth Cano
Spring has sprung and that means Chilifest has once again come around! Always a treat, this year, Cody Jinks will take the headliner stage Saturday, April 6, to end the festival right. Grab your tickets now to catch his sure-to-be unforgettable performance from 7-8:15 p.m.
You may recognize the rough, gruff vocals of Jinks from his most popular songs like “Must Be The Whiskey” or “Desert Wind” that also feature the sorrowful sound of a steel guitar. Unsurprisingly, Jinks’ 2016 album, “I’m Not the Devil,” rose to number four on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
For over a decade now, artist Cody Jinks has been producing music that sure does speak to the soul. After dabbling in the heavy metal world of music, Jinks decided to try his hand and voice at country in 2008. And thank goodness he did! From there this Texan singer and songwriter has built a fandom numbering into the twenties of thousands and continuing to grow!
With his newest album, “Lifers,” released in July 2018, Jinks reaffirms to his fans his commitment to producing music that has purpose and passion in its stirring lyrics and melodies. The album’s songs take on the spirit of solidarity and hard workin’ crowds. Jinks’ lyrics express life from all angles with a gritty truth. Add to that the depth of his voice that creates a mysterious, smokey-like sound, and it’s clear why Jinks draws in so many fans from afar to listen.
Jinks and his sound caters toward fans of the rock-and-roll side of country music, and with his rugged vocals and tousled rhythms, he creates stories through his lyrics that listeners can relate to on all levels. From being a lone wolf to blaming it on the alcohol to leaving, Jinks takes his listeners through all stages and phases of life.
Don’t miss out! Be sure to purchase your Chilifest tickets now to secure your spot! For more information on other performing artists and to purchase tickets, please visit the Chilifest website.
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BVSO PREMIERE MARKET
By Kendall Ward
Local events are the absolute best aren’t they? Spring is rolling in and that means the annual Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Premiere Market is here!
knowing that those dollars count for more by supporting a fantastic non-profit.”
Some prime items that will be sold at the market are kitchen and home accessories, clothing, hats for Derby Day, gourmet foods, jewelry, toys, and hot off the press books like “The River and The Wall” by Ben Masters and so much more. From 4- 6 p.m. on April 5 the market will host the Happiest Hour with live music by Big Apple Trio, drinks for purchase, and a complimentary bread and cheese table. Come Saturday morning for Bacon and Bloody Mary’s to kick off the day from So come down to the Brazos Center in Bryan on April 5 and 10 a.m. to noon as well as breakfast specials whipped up by 6, on Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 Epicures. We’ve also been told the Easter Bunny might hop by a.m. till 5 p.m. A $5 ticket gains you admission on either Friday around 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday. or Saturday. To attend both days, the tickets are $15, and the admission includes a Friday morning special event: Muffins BVSO promises this to be an event not to miss, so as Chair and Mimosas from 9 to 11 a.m. member David Woodcock says, “Come on out for an exciting With over 50 peer-reviewed merchants, this market will have and upbeat atmosphere… there’s something for everyone!” some of the highest quality items for sale. According to Bring the whole family and find the perfect gifts for Easter, Nika Hancock, Director of Communications and Marketing Graduation, Mother’s Day and summer weddings, all while for BVSO, “This event is a great way to make your dollars work overtime and to ‘double good.’ You have access to buy supporting our local symphony. You can find tickets online at awesome gifts, and items for yourself or home, as well as the BVSO Premiere Market website or buy them at the door. Now about to finish up its 37th season, the BVSO has been bringing stellar musical events to our community for a very long time, and it’s time to let them know how much we appreciate them. Premiere Market is not only enjoyable for the family but also supports a number of BVSO events throughout the year, including their annual Children’s Concert, 4th of July Outreach event and the Symphony Goes To School program.
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By Kendall Ward
McFerrin: 3 DAY STARTUP EVENT Do you use the Safe 2 Save app or have you eaten at Participants in 3 Day Startup will gain a number of valuable Freebirds? You may be surprised to hear that these both find skills, tools and experiences. One of the values of this their roots right here in Aggieland! program is that it gives students networking opportunities, If you’ve wondered what it might be like to begin your own both with other Aggies and also with experienced mentors, startup, start planning now for next fall because this is the which can make or break a startup business. And by giving perfect program for you! Here’s how it works. Over three students the opportunity to test out their new ideas while days, this semester Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7, minimizing the risks, the event helps set them up for students will go through the process of testing their ideas success, just in time for graduation. and building a business plan for startups they have been dreaming about with the goal of finding out how viable and The deadline to apply was March 20, but don’t fret if you valuable their ideas really are. missed it! The McFerrin Center hosts a 3 Day Startup event Friday evening will begin by forming teams, thinking up ideas every semester. It’s never too early to begin brainstorming and gaining feedback from the top-notch entrepreneurs startup ideas. You’ve got plenty of time until next fall! and investors who fill a mentorship role throughout the Only Texas A&M students can apply to participate for this weekend. Saturday will involve customer discovery, more competitive program, and it is free of charge thanks to mentorship, practice pitches, in-depth feedback and generation of a business model. The final day will be used generous sponsors. If you’re looking to be a mentor, visit the to continue the execution of the businesses and give final 3 Day Startup website to begin the process. pitches and demonstrations to the panel of mentors and the public. If you have any other questions, visit the 3DS website.
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THEATER ARTS TAKES CENTER STAGE AT BLINN COLLEGE CAMPUSES Blinn College continues its tremendous theatre arts spring season with performances of the award-winning play “I and You” at the Bryan Campus and the 10 Minute Play Festival at the Brenham Campus. “I and You” centers around a blossoming relationship between a bedridden teenage girl, Caroline, and the popular, athletic Anthony, after Mr. Popular delivers school work to his ill classmate. Collaborating on the poetry assignment, the two begin to bond with a much deeper connection than they even knew existed. The two-person play takes place entirely inside Caroline’s bedroom, where the topics of youth, life and love are pondered throughout the script. The play does contain adult language and themes. Theatre Instructor Jean Daniels will direct the play, which won the 2014 American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) New Play Award. “I and You” was also a finalist for the Susan Smith blackburn Prize the same year, which recognizes talented female playwrights on an annual basis. The first show begins on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Blinn-Bryan Student Center Theater. Daniels and the actors will return to the
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stage following the show for “Friday Night Talkbacks” to discuss the production and answer audience questions. Shows on Saturday, April 6, Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, will begin at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday, April 7, performance starts at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on the Blinn College website or by contacting the box office at 979-209-8100. The Brenham campus will be hosting their own theatrical performance as the 10 Minute Play Festival takes place April 4-7. The festival, the last performance of the season on the Brenham campus, will feature 20 original plays created by local high school students brought to life by Blinn theatre arts majors. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7 p.m. in the O’Donnell Center in Brenham. The show on Sunday, April 7, will start at 2 p.m. Tickets for all shows are $10 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens and can be purchased through the box office at 979-830-4024 or by email at boxoffice@blinn.edu.
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STAGECENTER COMMUNITY THEATRE’S
“MURDERED TO DEATH” TO AMUSE AUDIENCES By Juniper LeValley
Have you ever been swept away by an Agatha Christie mystery? If so, you’re in for a treat with this spoof of her work in StageCenter Community Theatre’s latest offering. Praised for its humorous ambiance, the setting of “Murdered to Death” is a 1930’s English manor where all the characters embody “whodunnit” stereotypes typical of the English gentry at the time. Immerse yourself in a world of suspense at the premiere of “Murdered to Death,” with performances available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 20th at 7:30 p.m. Written by Peter Gordon and directed by Evelyn Callaway, “Murdered to Death” tells the tale of Inspector Pratt, a man whose incompetence bests his ability to solve the murder of the house’s owner. As the play progresses, Pratt doesn’t stand a chance. With the murderer still looming “will the miscreant be unmasked before everyone else has meet their doom, or will the audience die laughing first?” Since its establishment in 1964, StageCenter has been hailed as an exciting addition to the Brazos Valley arts community. Jawdropping productions have reflected its five-decade history and make for a perfect outing for all ages. Located in Downtown Bryan, StageCenter Theatre serves as a community hub, where all are encouraged to attend and partake in the fun.
For Thursday performances, admission is $10 for all ages. Tickets purchased for Friday and Saturday showings adhere to the following prices- adults ($15), students with a valid ID ($12) and senior attendees ($12). Tickets can be purchased at the StageCenter Community Theatre box office beginning at 7:00 p.m. on designated show nights. However, patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance on the theatre’s website at https://bit.ly/1I8TRV7. Season ticket holders are asked to contact the theater at least two days prior to the show date to secure a ticket by calling (979)-823-4297 or by emailing StageCenter at info@stagecenter.net. All StageCenter ticket purchases are nonrefundable and non-transferrable. The production will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m., and the doors will open at 7 p.m. Guests are asked to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior the start of the show, and patrons will not be seated after 7:40 p.m. as a courtesy to other attendees. In the event that the production sells out, tickets not claimed by 7:25 p.m. will be resold to those who have been placed on the theatre’s waitlist. In order to be placed on the waitlist, patrons are encouraged to visit the box office on the designated show date prior to 7:25 p.m. StageCenter Community Theatre reminds waitlisted guests that seating accommodation for an entire party is not guaranteed. For more information, visit StageCenter Community Theatre’s website.
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CHILIFEST 2019 LINEUP F R I DAY
By Sharon Roe
S AT U R DAY
John Hord • Performs 4:45 - 5:15 pm
Kyle Park • Performs 12:50 - 1:50 pm
Kolby Cooper • Performs 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Flatland Cavalry • Performs 2:10 - 3:25 pm
If you’re looking for Red Dirt meets Traditional Country with a smidgeon of Rock, this is the band for you. A Texas native, Hord cites his father, Houston singer Jeff Hord, along with Aaron Watson and Cody Johnson as influences. He’s been focusing on his music professionally since 2016. From East Texas, Kolby Cooper describes his work as having a “Texas Music Sound.” Cooper was also influenced by his dad as they drove around listening to country. As a result, he started playing guitar, and the rest is history. Cooper’s inspirations include Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Blink 182 and Chris Cornell.
Kody West • Performs 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Kody West’s sound mixes Texas Country and Bluegrass with strong grooves. From Denton, Texas, West started his musical career in 2014 as an acoustic artist, opening for another band that he was also managing, so he’s experienced the music business from both sides.
Shane Smith and The Saints • Performs 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Shane Smith and The Saints admit they don’t fit easily into a musical category. But you can expect four-part harmonies, intense musicality and a show-stopping performance nonetheless. Calling Austin home, the band tours both the U.S. and internationally.
Pat Green • Performs 8:30 - 9:30 pm
Pat Green has been around the block a few times, but now he’s come home to Texas. Winning a major record label contract catapulted him to the top, where he toured with Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. But Green wanted to get back to his creative roots and the sound his fans have come to know and love—acoustic guitars, fiddles, and lyrics that reach out and grab your heart.
Koe Wetzel • Performs 9:45 - 10:45 pm While many musicians go into detail when writing about their sound, Koe Wetzel and his band clearly keep it about the music itself. Under the “BIO” tab of their website, it says, “Texas Rock and Roll.” And rock it they do. This East Texan band based out of Stephenville can deliver the quieter, thoughtful side, but also does high-energy like nobody’s business, perfect for ending your week!
Park picked up a guitar to get over the loss of his dad and couldn’t put it down. Now more than thirteen years into his musical career, this Leander, Texas, native describes his music as having a “neo-traditional country sound brimming with honkytonk-fueled fiddle, pedal steel and searing guitar riffs.” Based in Lubbock, Flatland Cavalry’s sound is a mix of country, folk, and Americana with thought-provoking lyrics that make you want more. The group cites the Turnpike Troubadours, Wheeler Brothers, and Randy Rogers Band as influences, so don’t miss the chance to hear both bands on the same night!
Whiskey Myers • Performs 3:45 - 5:00 pm
This band can do celebratory with the best of them, but also knows how to make you weep. Like their website says of their style, “Some call it rebel music, but it’s more like everyday soul,” That just about covers the whole spectrum, both in sound and in content. And one thing’s for sure, they’re never boring. From Tyler, Texas, this band’s third album hit #1 on the iTunes Country Chart.
Randy Rogers Band • Performs 5:20 - 6:35 pm
Randy Rogers Band credits their long term relationship of seventeen years and their ability to play to their strengths for their success. While they call San Marcos home, they’ve played to sold out shows all over the country. Their new album, “Hellbent,” has been described as “high-octane,” so this band is sure to ramp up your Saturday and bring Chilifest home.
Cody Jinks • Performs 7:00 - 8:15 pm
When an artist has more than 20,000 fans who have selforganized a fan club, you know the guy’s good. His website describes the album “Lifers,” a #4 hit on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, as “rock-and-roll-steeped country sound.” From Ft. Worth, Texas, this singer/songwriter never lets up, and Jinks’ unyielding baritone delivers songs that portray the struggle of life but ultimately bring the courage to face it. You can find more info about the bands on the Chilifest website.
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CHILIFEST 2019
when: April 5 - 6, 2019 where: Stalight Ballroom in Snook, TX
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PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL
when: April 5 - 6, 2019 where: Brazos Center in Bryan, TX
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“I AND YOU”
“MURDERED TO DEATH”
when: April 5 - 11, 2019 where: Blinn-Bryan Student Center Theater
when: April 18 - 20, 2019 where: StageCenter Community Theater
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“LONG MAY YOU RUN”-PEOPLE KEEP TUNING IN.
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1 Stood
1 2018 documentary about a Supreme Court Justice
9 Short outings
2 ___ de cologne
15 Jazz performance from an upright individual?
3 Online portal launched on the same day as Windows 95
16 Mark somehow over the “n” in “Spinal Tap”
4 Determine
17 Longest-running western (U.S., 1955-1975)
6 Alcove
18 Tattoo tool 19 Cartoonish squeals
7 “Benevolent” fraternal order 8 X member John 9 State capital since 1959
20 Current HUD secretary Carson
10 They’re made when making up
21 Light-feather link
11 Ending for glob or mod
22 Swiss terrain
12 Wimbledon winner Rafael
25 Mario Kart character
13 City on the Arkansas River
26 On the ___ (running away) 27 Longest-running home renovation show (U.S., 1979-present) 32 Upper limit 33 Way less common 34 Bermuda, e.g. (abbr.)
14 Geyser output 20 Impolite 22 Bill-filled dispenser 23 ___ apso (small dog) 24 “Coco” studio 25 What things are “right out of,” when immediate
37 Longest-running variety show (Chile/U.S., 1962-2015)
28 “Anywhere” singer Rita
41 Coach Parseghian of the Fighting Irish
30 Convertible type
42 They may be checkered
29 Scottish kid 31 A, in Austria 35 Throat bug
43 Maze-running rodent
36 Minimal
45 Longest-running news show (U.S., 1947-present)
38 Collision sound
49 Airline based in Stockholm
39 It merged with Bell Atlantic to form Verizon
52 Additive to some soaps
40 “Antony and Cleopatra” killer
53 Not exceeding 54 Popular with the cool kids these days 55 After-dinner add-on
Answers
5 “Woe ___!”
44 General who’s a bit chicken? 46 Place to grab a bite 47 Omits in pronunciation 48 Model’s place
56 Half of a griffin
49 England’s tallest skyscraper, with “The”
59 Gobsmacked
50 Singer/songwriter Mann
61 Longest-running sci-fi comedy (U.K., 1988-1999, 2009, 2012-present)
51 Breed like salmon
65 Upgrade the circuitry
57 “... and ___ it again!”
66 Won over
58 Did too much, in a way
67 Grand Slam Breakfast offerer
60 California wine, familiarly
68 Tire company with a blimp
56 He followed Carson
61 Fed. rule 62 Is multiplied? 63 Davidson’s “The Crying Game” costar 64 Pres. on a dime ©2018 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@ jonesincrosswords.com)
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