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SEAD GALLERY Connect with color at SEAD gallery’s newest multi-artist show.

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Easter glows at Wolf Pen Creek’s egg hunt!

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PHOTOGRAPHS

By Steven Jordan

WEEKLY

MEDIA SHAKEDOWN

APP REVIEW

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Many mobile games in today’s market are little more than shallow time sinks that can be enjoyed on the bus or during your lunch break but are ultimately forgettable. “Photographs,” developed by Luca Redwood, is unique in that, despite its veneer as a puzzle game, it is actually a series of short stories.

“Photographs” is a relatively short experience; there are five different scenarios that the player must complete, and each has its own unique narrative and challenges. The charming puzzles start off simple, but there is a steep increase in difficulty near the end of the game. The mood is set through beautifully rendered pixel art and pensive background music, but it’s the stories that really set “Photographs” apart. In one, the player guides an alchemist as he desperately tries to find a cure for his sick granddaughter. In another, the player takes the role of a diver dealing with the moral misgivings of taking performance-enhancing drugs.

If you think these issues sound heavy for a mobile game, you’d be correct! In fact, the only element that connects all five stories is that they are all tragic. While some players might be averse to tragedy in a simple puzzle game, it is this melancholy that actually separates “Photographs” from its peers.

In all, “Photographs” is a contemplative, pretty puzzle game that guides the player through a series of melancholy short stories. If you’re looking to try something new, it’s definitely worth a try!

UNICORN STORE

by Cumah Holt

MOVIE REVIEW If there is one feeling most can relate to, it is the feeling of being lost in the professional world and longing for the simpler times of childhood.

This feeling is the central theme of Brie Larson’s new film, “Unicorn Store.” Her directorial debut, the film is simple but successful in telling a story about that longing for the creative freedom of childhood.

Larson portrays the protagonist, a woman named Kit, who believes she has failed at life. After failing at being an artist, she decides to become a “real adult” by working as a temp for a public relations firm, but finds this to be just as unfulfilling as she expected. However, her outlook changes when she gets a letter form a mysterious shop owner, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who promises that he can get her something she has wanted since she was a child: a unicorn.

While the central themes of “follow your dreams” and “be yourself” are predictable and have been done many times before, the film has so much charm that it’s easy to look past all the other variations. The themes are portrayed in a way that are original, and the story is engaging enough to keep viewers wanting to see what happens next. Reminiscent of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this is a goofy and over the top story that invokes a sort of childlike wonder in its viewers.

Of course, the film isn’t perfect. The dialogue can be quite cheesy sometimes, and doesn’t really bring any groundbreaking new ideas to the world of film, but it’s enough. It’s a cute story that most can relate to, and that’s all it needs to be.

Overall, while not amazing, “Unicorn Store” is a heartwarming story, and an impressive start to Brie Larson’s career as a director.

ALBUM REVIEW After over two decades of performing together, Brooks & Dunn announced

By Elisabeth Cano

their retirement in 2009, performing together at their last concert in 2010. Now the dynamic duo of has come together once again to release their newest album, “Reboot.” These two country artists have been a part of country music for generations now, and fans everywhere are rejoicing at their latest album for bringing back the good ‘ol days of country music!

Released April 5 of this year, the album pays tribute to the band’s most popular singles from their previous albums and features many other popular country music artists, such as Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson and more. “Reboot” is now available for listeners on any music streaming device.

ARTIST: Brooks & Dunn ALBUM: Reboot

“Reboot” features many of the band’s greatest hits from their past albums, such as, “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You,” “Neon Moon,” and the classic two-steppin’ song, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” What makes this album different is the nostalgia the band brings to the songs. With slower beats and softer vocals, these good ‘ol boys put a modern twist on the songs fans everywhere know and love. Brooks & Dunn also decided to bring in some fresh vocals to collaborate on this album.

Listeners can be sure to hear the vocal appearances of Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, and many others throughout the album as they reminisce on their old favorites!

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Bluebonnets are in full bloom across the Brazos Valley, and Chappell Hill invites you to its annual Bluebonnet Festival on April 13-14. Hailed as the official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas, this celebration by the “little town on the hill” with its Texas charm is one not to be missed!

The two-day festival will offer fun for the whole family with musical entertainment, arts and craft vendors, and of course, bluebonnet photo ops. Over 250 vendors encourage guests to shop in the springtime sun.

Find unique items for your home, gardening items, one of a kind pieces of jewelry, clothing and more.

On Saturday, April 13, the festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the musical entertainment lineup is guaranteed to delight crowds from every corner of Texas. The Bank stage will welcome Julia Hatfield from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston taking the stage shortly after, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Justin Cole will take the Poplar Lot stage. Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston will perform again on the Poplar Lot stage from 2:30 to 3 p.m., and Heart String Band will end the day’s festivities from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

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Sunday, April 14th’s festivities will occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the

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For more information, visit the Chappell Hill Historical Society’s website.

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musical guests are as follows- Ryan Elise Fatheree (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Amy Beth Griffin (2:30 to 5 p.m.) on the Poplar Lot stage. The Jeff Jacobs Band will showcase their talent from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Bank stage.

All ages are welcome to attend the festival, as the Chappell Hill Historical Society will be providing many activities for children. Admission is free, and parking is available for $5 per vehicle.

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“LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL” AT S E A D G A L L E R Y

By Cumah Holt

The first words that come to mind when describing the SEAD Gallery’s upcoming exhibit are color and connection. The exhibit, featuring works by artists Charles Wallis, Lauren Dickinson and Ron Clark, captures beautiful scenes of landscapes, portraits, and abstract art all bursting with vibrant color and texture.

make an impression on him. However, he also has pieces that he makes just for fun, which present something unusual and thought provoking. Overall, Wallis believes that the essence of art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure to others.

Lauren Dickinson is a Dallas based artist who graduated from the The works of these three artists will be on display in a new exhibit Fairhaven College Art Program at Western Washington University entitled “Landscapes of the Soul” at the SEAD Gallery and Bookshop in Bellingham, but her creativity did not begin to flourish until in Downtown Bryan, located inside the Historic Federal Building. later. She notes, “Although I tried to pick up the brush again over the years, my wellspring of creativity remained elusive until the Each artist wishes for viewers to have a connection with the pieces, beautifully expressive world of abstract art opened itself to me and to use their individuality to craft their own interpretations. in the summer of 2016.” Since then, Dickinson’s work has been Charles Wallis is a graduate from Baylor University. After graduating from his college’s fine arts program, he opened a graphic design featured in multiple art shows around Dallas, including national studio and began his career as an artist. He believes that his art is and international shows. Dickinson’s love for the abstract comes an expression of his own spirit and the spirit of those he connects from the fact that it is a reflection of every triumph and struggle of with. He states, “I seek to create a memory, a wish, a fantasy or its creator. Dickinson’s art is a tap into her creativity and inspiration, moment of joy or peace in the soul of the viewer.” He loves the which flows through her spirit onto canvas, creating beautiful and abstract, and picks color combinations and images that attract and personal pieces.

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Ron Clark studied journalism and architecture at the University of Oklahoma before turning to graphic design. After moving to New York and working as in design studios, he returned to Texas, where his skill as a visual artist began to flourish. Since then, his work has been featured in multiple gallery exhibits.

Clark believes that art should not exist exclusively in the mind of the artist, but in the mind of the viewer as well, and this connection to the viewer is the most important part of his art.

He states, “To me, this is precisely the condition and degree of viewer connection where the true power of abstraction in fine art resides and where it most profoundly reveals itself.” Clark encourages everyone use their individual experiences to craft their own interpretations of his pieces.

The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on April 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the showcasing will last through May 15. During the reception, wine and hors-d’oeuvres will be provided, as well as an opportunity to meet and converse with the artists themselves.

If you would like to learn more about the respective artists, you can see their biographies and galleries on their websites: Charles Wallis: https://www.charleswallis.com/shop-art Lauren Dickinson: https://soulscapeart.com Ron Clark: http://ronclarkstudio.com

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BRAZOS VALLEY

EARTH DAY

By Elisabeth Cano

Come out and celebrate Mother Nature’s birthday at the Brazos Valley Earth Day Festival! The festival will be held Saturday, April 13, at Wolf Pen Creek from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be educational booths, environmental demonstrations, free snacks and even a kid’s zone full of fun!

For the last 24 years, the Brazos Valley has recognized the national celebration of Earth Day through their festival each April. The Brazos Valley partners with many community groups to help community members celebrate our beautiful Earth! This annual event is hosted by many sponsors, including the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Keep Brazos Beautiful, Texas A&M University - Utilities & Energy Services, Twin Oaks Landfill & Compost Facility, and Brazos Valley The Earth Day celebration is open and free for all, so come join in.

Council of Governments. The festival simply wouldn’t go on without There will be tons of activities for all to enjoy. Through the different the help of many sponsors and volunteers! There will be booths activities and booths set up, community members will be able to set up throughout the festival, so be sure to stop by to grab some learn more about how to take care of the world around them. Don’t goodies and thank a sponsor and volunteer! worry about wrangling the kiddos all day; there will be a place just for them! At the kid’s zone, they will learn about the environment while Come join the celebration to learn more about important playing games and winning prizes. environmental issues and how to take care of Mother Nature!

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By Justin Walker

M E S S I N A H O F : WINE & ROSES FESTIVAL For years, Messina Hof Winery & Resort has been a staple in Returning to the “Wine & Roses Festival” is the popular the Brazos Valley. This weekend, they celebrate 35 years of Texas Artist Wine Label Competition. The 29th edition of the budding vines and blooming roses with the local community. contest will feature art created by 10 Texans hoping to be featured on a Messina Hof wine bottle. Visitors to the festival “The 2019 Wine & Roses Festival” is set for April 12-14 at will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry. Hall Messina Hof estate. More than 3,000 guests are expected to says this year’s theme for the competition is glamour. “We are trying to get a feel for the small things in life that may venture out to enjoy wine tastings and local vendors. make you feel glamorous,” she states.

“It started out as just a festival to bring out the local Of course, no “Wine & Roses Festival” would be complete community and celebrate the budding of the vines, the without wine and roses. Guests who purchase a wine tasting roses that are blooming in the vineyard and springtime,” says ticket package can enjoy a variety of Messina Hof wines Alexandra Hall, Messina Hof marketing assistant. throughout the day, including wine slushies, canned wines and wine on tap. The festival will also include live music. The Friday kicks the weekend off with the winery’s Spring Wine Brookwoods, a doo-wop band from Cresskill, New Jersey, will Release. Saturday is the full-on festival, including grape reunite for yet another performance at the “Wine and Roses stomping, chocolate pairings, and wine label competitions. Festival.” Guests can catch the band Saturday afternoon Sunday wraps up the weekend’s events with the annual starting at 4 p.m. run through the vines as part of the 5K and Half Marathon, Community is very important to Messina Hof, and this beginning at 7 a.m. The grape stomping competition festival is a perfect opportunity for those unfamiliar with the always serves as a highlight for the festival, Hall says. Teams winery and resort to learn more. of two to four members compete against each other in a tournament to produce the most juice. First, second and “We really appreciate the Bryan/College Station community,” third-place teams each take home prizes, while those in the Hall says. “We feel like guests can come out here to escape, relax and learn more about the Texas wine industry.” audience leave with smiles. Stomping begins at 1:30 p.m.

A new feature in this year’s festival is the self-guided wine General Admission to the festival is free, but special package and chocolate experience. After receiving feedback from last tickets will be needed for the wine tasting and chocolate year, Messina Hof made some changes to activities. pairings. These package tickets will not be available for sale at the festival and must be bought in advance via Messina “Guests will have an opportunity to move at their own pace Hof’s website. There are several options for parking at the when it comes to trying chocolate truffles with the wines festival. Guests can park at the estate for $5 or take a shuttle that we select,” Hall says. “They get to learn a little bit more from Rudder High School. about wine and food pairing and what all that entails.” The experience was expanded this year for more people to enjoy To purchase tickets and for more information, visit Messina the pairings, she says.

Hof’s website.

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By Kendall Ward

GLOW IN THE DARK EGG HUNT

AT WOLF PEN CREEK

There are some things that when put together, they just match perfectly. For instance fries and ketchup and peanut butter and jelly. Well, get ready to add one more combination to the list… glow in the dark and egg hunting!

Typically egg hunts are rated G or PG, but this one is only for adults, not the kiddos. The egg hunt will take place at Wolf Pen Festival Site on Friday, April 12. Starting at 7 p.m., there will be a selfie booth, joy jumps, and lawn games amidst music strictly from the 80’s - 2000’s. The egg hunt will kick off at 9 p.m., so don’t forget your basket.

Come hop in on the fun at this free event sponsored by the City of College Station. Let loose a little and get down to some Michael Jackson, Prince or NSYNC. After that, maybe go crush it in corn hole and finish off the night with finding the most eggs!

Attendees must be 18 years or older and are welcome to bring food and drink on site. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol, glass containers and pets are not allowed.

It’s been way too long since the last time you participated in an egg hunt! The child within you is itching to get out! For We all know how hard adulting can be and how tiring life more info on the egg hunt, visit the City of College Station can get after going, going, going. It’s time for a little break! website.

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N O N P R O F I T F E AT U R E : W I E N E R S P I E L

By Marisa Grimes

If the world is our oyster, can a bowl be our canvas? Local Bowls With a Purpose is Wienerspiel’s first large fundraising nonprofit organization, Wienerspiel, is encouraging members event of the calendar year. The organization has sold over of the Bryan-College Station community to find out.

70 bowls to be decorated by members of the community, businesses, amateur and skilled artists and students from Wienerspiel was founded in March of 2018 by Judy LeUnes Kemp Elementary in Bryan. “We’re really excited to have the out of her experience in fundraising, a longtime passion kids involved,” said LeUnes. Everyone has been decorating for animals and her love for her own rescued pets. The their bowls for the past few weeks, and will have them mission of the organization is to “raise funds for nonprofits who help homeless, unwanted and neglected animals as ready for display at the Village Cafe and Art 979 Gallery in well as organizations who support the human/animal bond.” Downtown Bryan from April 15th to May 13th. Humans and Wienerspiel does not fundraise for any one organization, pets (on leashes!) are welcome to visit Village Cafe to admire animal or cause in particular, and instead pools the money the bowls, and can participate in their online auction through raised. Later this year, Wienerspiel will open a process to allow May 12th. other 501c3 organizations to apply for grants, and their first round of donations will be awarded.

For folks interested in participating in their online fundraiser, all information will be posted on the Wienerspiel Facebook Many who are familiar with Wienerspiel are also familiar with page. For folks who are interested in getting involved with the Wiener Dog Races, coming September 27-29. But LeUnes Wienerspiel (they have internships!), or businesses that are wants to assure you that their annual programming will be interested in being vendors at the Wiener Races later this year, far more extensive than that weekend event alone. There’s a you can find contact information on the Wienerspiel website. lot more to come - including a cat walk that will be a fashion show for cats and their owners and concerted efforts to expand Wienerspiel’s work with children, teaching how to Every month, Maroon Weekly will shine a spotlight on a treat animals with empathy through books and talks. While nonprofit organization working in our community. If you’ve those are all in the works, there is also another event that is got one you’d love to see featured, let us know at: marisalbgrimes@gmail.com. just around the corner—Bowls With a Purpose!

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DOWNTOWN STREET AND ART FAIR Downtown Bryan has deep roots in arts, culture, and music, and it’s that time of year when we really show our artistic colors. The 10th Annual Downtown Street and Art Fair is finally here, and this time it is bigger and better than ever! Come take a stroll down W. 26 St between Main St and Parker Ave on Saturday, April 13, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and since it’s parents weekend, this is the perfect place to bring the whole gang!

The streets will be filled with fun festivities revolving around the arts with authentic artisan vendors, both local and regional, selling their handmade treasures. There’s no entrance fee, and you’re welcome to bring food and drinks or just stop on by one of the delicious spots along Main. Steamrolling art is back, and there will be a number of artists presenting their masterpieces in the streets.

By Kendall Ward

And what better time to swing dance in the streets than at this fair? After loading your bag full of craft goodies, there will be plenty of street performers to catch your attention. Live music will flood the air throughout the entire day with a new musician kicking off every hour. Beginning at 10 a.m. will be Keith Kallina and the final hour will be Joey McGee and Nick Holloway. For a complete list of the performers and times, check the Downtown Bryan website.

The final and most extravagant aspect of this event is the mural and chalk art by Anat Ronen. Originally from Israel, this Houstonian is a self-taught chalk and mural artist who began her art career a little over a decade ago. She has since skyrocketed to fame and is a much sought after, full-time mural artist. Her sidewalk chalk art will be sure to engage the whole family.

Who knows? Maybe the artist in you will be inspired, or maybe you’ll find that one of a kind treasure you’ve been longing for.

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Lemonade Day Sat, May 4 All Day

Aggie 100 Applications Open Fri, May 10 Online

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MEDIEVAL LIFE COMES ALIVE AT THE SHERWOOD FOREST FAIRE

By Juniper LeValley

Take a bite out of Medieval England in more ways than one when you experience Sherwood Forest’s food and beverage selection. The 25-acre faire grounds house nearly 20 food booths that specialize in “fine fare for every palate.” Dishes such as beef and lamb wraps, turkey legs, bratwurst and falafel, among other delicacies- boar on a bun, cat in a bag and ogre toe, to name a few- are prepared

by Sherwood chefs for those with a hearty appetite. Guests can pair their cuisine with beer, red/white wine, Thorin’s Viking Mead or Thorin’s Iron Age Cider at one of Sherwood’s three pubs- The 3 Stags, The Lionheart Tavern and the Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub. Other bars include Tilted Tonics, Jolly Roger, Scarlet Vardo, Jacob’s and Pirate Gazebo. All bars provide non-alcoholic beverages Sherwood Forest Faire hosts Robin Hood’s Spring Faire each Well as well, including water, soda, lemonade and energy drinks. Several spring with over 150 live performances consisting of more than 40 soda and water carts are also dispersed throughout the faire different stage acts, which include full-contact jousting, falconry, grounds for guests’ convenience. fire juggling, knife throwing, 20+ live bands, comedy, sword fighting, and a castle siege. Hailed for their “awe-inspiring” talent, Sherwood Forest Faire is open from 10 a.m. to dusk, rain or shine, the stage acts vary in terms of age rating, with weekends being and guests are asked to adhere to the following rules while visiting no pets (except service dogs), no outside food or beverage inside the most ideal time for youngsters to partake in the fun. Stage acts -the village, bladed weapons must be peace-tied and firearms are perform each weekend during Sherwood’s eight-weekend season prohibited. Those who decide to camp on-site are asked to follow unless otherwise specified. The 2019 stage acts lineup can be additional policies, which are outlined on the Sherwood Forest accessed on Sherwood Forest Faire’s website.

Faire’s website.

Don’t the words, “Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men” just strike up a sense of adventure and romance? They might not be actual historic figures, but they’d be pretty thrilled to find out we’re still celebrating life in their times. And the best part? We can have all the fun without any of the inconveniences! Travel back in time and experience medieval-themed entertainment at the Sherwood Forest Faire, weekends through April 21 in McDade, Texas. Praised for its artisan marketplace, theatrics and cuisine, the medieval-style village offers attractions for guests of all ages.

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DESIGNING A BET TER FUTURE: THE REACH PROJECT HOSTS A STUDENT DESIGN CHARRETTE

By Marisa Grimes

When Max Gerall first swiped in at the dining hall on A&M’s campus to grab breakfast five years ago as a college freshman, he would never have imagined that the friendship he would soon develop with staff member Ms. Melissa would change everything. “She is probably one of the sweetest humans I had ever met,” Gerall recalls. “She would ask how my day was, how my tests were…it was sweet to have a ‘mom’ away from home.” After learning more about Ms. Melissa’s housing situation and similar difficulties around affordable housing faced by other campus staff, Gerall, alongside his Kappa Sigma fraternity brother Garrett Littlejohn, began searching for innovative housing solutions.

They are also currently in the process of securing land in College Station near the university for the site of their first innovative residential educational community.

On April 12th through 14th, REACH is hosting a design charrette, where student teams of 3-5 will be challenged to come up with creative solutions to affordable housing design and construction in just 48 hours. The objective is “to spark innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration that inspires the design of multifamily housing units, a community learning center, and a yearround urban garden.” The event offers cash prizes of $6,500 and is held in partnership with Texas A&M’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, and Gensler: a global design Their search led them to launching the nonprofit REACH Project. and architecture firm. Participants will also learn more about the Though REACH Project initially desired to create affordable current challenge of affordable housing in Bryan-College Station housing for Texas A&M employees, Gerall says, “We evolved from guest speakers, including Ms. Melissa – the inspiration for from focusing solely on housing innovations to realizing that we REACH. Joining the charrette as an individual or a team is free. needed to provide an environment that had everything included.”

This would mean facilitating easier access to other services, such Gerall and Littlejohn are working on REACH full-time, and are as GED and naturalization classes, personal finance trainings, and preparing for rapid growth in the coming months. If you are healthcare services. In the interim, Gerall and Littlejohn have interested in supporting or following their efforts, or you’re established a series of high impact service opportunities, such hoping to sign up to participate in the design charrette this as health fairs, for A&M students to apply their studies to serve Parent’s Weekend, you can find more information at: The REACH Project’s Facebook Page. members of the A&M system.

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Upcoming Events

BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL

when: April 13 - 14, 2019 where: Chappell Hill, TX

GLOW IN THE DARK EASTER EGG HUNT

when: April 12, 2019 where: Wolf Pen Creek

GO TO MAROONWEEKLY.COM/EVENTS FOR MORE

SHERWOOD FOREST FAIRE when: Now - April 21, 2019 where: McDade, TX

DOWNTOWN STREET AND ART FAIR when: April 13, 2019 where: Downtown Bryan

“LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL” when: April 18 - May 15, 2019 where: SEAD Gallery and Bookshop

BRAZOS VALLEY EARTH DAY when: April 13, 2019 where: Wolf Pen Creek

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25 Inc., in Australia 26 Back muscle

30 Big scallion

27 Nightmare street of film

31 In actuality 35 “La ___” (Debussy composition)

Answers

7 “Shine” instrument

28 Greens ___ 32 Have a picnic, e.g.

36 NPR host Shapiro

33 Monk’s title

37 Color in a Patriots uniform

34 Mattress filler

40 10,000 square meters

37 Unadjusted stat

44 All-night party

38 Actress Longoria

45 Like a venomous snake

39 “Who ___” (Cincinnati Bengals chant)

48 Room for negotiation

40 Natural vantage point

50 Studs and labrets that are a bargain?

41 Thought transference

54 Pioneer Boone, folksily

43 Director Roth

55 Hand sanitizer additive

44 Passes on a present

56 Actress Lawrence of “The Cool Kids”

45 Fester’s family

59 Bush Supreme Court appointee

47 Pressed sandwiches

61 Completely enemies?

49 Be covetous of

stocked

with

63 Hands, in Spanish

42 Pet you water

46 Mariner’s set of rules

51 Like some D&D characters 52 Awaken

64 Small spot of land

53 Honeycomb components

65 It may have rings and needles

57 On an even ___

66 Dating app motion

58 Piece of mind?

67 Falcons’ home?

60 Sugar suffix

68 “Gone Girl” actress Ward

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