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Listen 6 - John Mayer is back.
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- Chandler Hodo -
As the carefree days of summer dwindle, the sunsets come earlier and they spread across the horizon like brilliant works of art. Even though it’s sad that summer’s passing, there’s still a palpable, positive energy in the air lately. It’s that back-to-school energy; that intoxicating cocktail of firstday jitters mixed with anticipatory excitement about meeting new people, getting good grades, and making touchdowns. Businesses are just as excited as you are, and that’s why they’re throwing parties all over town for the next couple of weeks. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy back to school bashes below, but also check out the calendar section (page 16-17) for a comprehensive selection of tons of fun stuff happening this weekend. Every entertainment venue in town is geared up for a bustling weekend of partying Ags and locals. Harry’s just had a huge back to school party with Roger Creager last week, but they’re throwing another event this weekend to keep the party going. On Friday, August 30, they’ll be hosting a Back To School Bash featuring Randy Rogers Band and guests The Cadillac Three. Doors open at 9pm and tickets can be purchased at harrys.bcsclubs.com. Schotzi’s is the location for an upcoming Back 2 School Bash hosted by Shawn Noize which is headlining Paul Wall on Thursday, September 5. The event will also feature Roosh Williams and DJ Get Low at 205 University Drive, College Station. Doors open at 9pm and tickets can be purchased at silverplatterent.com. You must be 18 years or older to attend.
Randy Rogers
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Grand Stafford Theater is putting on a week-long concert series from August 27-31. The event kicks off on Tuesday, August 27 with Pop Evil featuring Atomic Shift, Signal Rising and Wellborn Road and then picks back up on Thursday, August 29 with a performance by The Eastern Sea with Buxton and The Caldwell. The headliners for Friday’s show are The Rocketboys with Driver Friendly and The Lonely Hunter, and the concert series wraps up on Saturday with Black Pistol Fire featuring Leopold and His Fiction and The Docs. Enjoy live music for all ages starting at 8pm each evening and purchase your tickets at grandstaffordtheater.com.
The Rocketboys
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John Mayer Album: “Paradise Valley”
Release Date: August 16, 2013
Rating: Sounds Like: Matt Nathanson Matt Wertz Counting Crows
Recommended Tracks Wildfire On the Way Home I Will Be Found
One of the most impressive guitar pickers and powerful lyricists in the business, John Mayer has released one of—if not the most—well-rounded albums of his career. Combining essences of folk, rock, blues, and even jazz into this release, Mayer produces melodies that add extensive depth to his lyrics and make his tracks more than easy to listen to.
Track Listing: Wildfire Dear Marie Waiting on the Day Paper Doll Call Me the Breeze Who You Love (feat. Katy Perry) I Will Be Found Wildfire (feat. Frank Ocean) You’re No One Badge and Gun On the Way Home
He’s meticulously placed eleven tracks on this his sixth studio record, each with a charm all its own in typical Mayer fashion. Bringing in the voices of Katy Perry and Frank Ocean, he adds even more character to each song, each with its own unmistakable identity. Mayer has never had to try to be a crowd-pleaser or a radio slave; he simply makes his own music. His insight as a musician and performer give him the ability to produce music people flock to, and Paradise Valley is just the newest volume added to his library of fan-winning hits.
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Luke Bryan
“Crash My Party”
Release Date: Aug. 13, 2013 Arguably one of the most popular country crooners in Nashville today, Luke Bryan released his fourth full-length album. Crash My Party—the album’s title track has already been tearing up the country and American music charts all summer—gives us glimpses into an artist on the brink of evolution. Sure, the record consists of partytracks and melodies that get stuck in your head as they always have. However, as an artist, Bryan is showing more depth in his music with the mature lyrics and soul that he’s beginning to weave into them. Before long, we won’t be associating the Georgianative with beach parties and continuously flowing beer in pickup headlights (yes, there’s still quite a bit of that on this record, but it’s inching toward new directions). Recommended Tracks: We Run This Town, Dirt Road Diary
Aubrey O’Day
“Between Two Evils”
Release Date: Aug. 13, 2013 Part-time fashion designer, actress, singer-songwriter, the multi-dimensional pop diva has taken the jaded new-age electronica craze and made it worth listening to. In a time when the radio is dominated by the readymade Rhianna-Gaga type tracks, it’s refreshing to hear something that was not simply given a different coat of makeup. Laying out nine fresh tracks, each with an electronic base, O’Day has developed a list of catchy songs that she’s poured a substantial amount of soul and emotion into. Four years in the making, following her stint with Danity Kane—and only giving glimpses into her studio career as a solo artist thus far—Aubrey has delivered a record to win over new fans while giving her established followers more than they bargained for. Recommended Tracks: Hurt So Good, Second Call
Ben Rector
“The Walking In Between”
Release Date: Aug. 20, 2013 When we sat down with Ben back in March, he told us he was planning a late summer release for the album he was working on. After a few more months of consistent touring to promote the release, Ben delivered, already racking in hundreds of five-star reviews on iTunes. On his fourth major album, consisting of twelve solid tracks—and even a bonus acoustic version of his hit “Forever Like That”—Rector has rekindled his Michael Bublé style but with a spark all his own. “With this one, I wanted to find my unique voice as an artist and try to really go after that,” Rector said. “The songs within themselves are pretty consistent. It is a little bit of a departure from the older stuff, but it’s not crazy.” Recommended Tracks: Beautiful, Thank God for the Summertime 08.28.13 | maroonweekly.com | pg 7
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THE EASTERN SEA W/ BUXTON & THE CALDWELL (8/29) Started in 2010 and based out of Austin, The Eastern Sea has garnered success and praise with their prose-pop touring efforts, including performances at SXSW and Summerfest. Their twelve-track debut LP, The Plague, is now available on iTunes and has done very well. They'll be at the Stafford August 29 with Buxton and The Caldwell, a pair of indie-Americana bands from Houston. THE ROCKETBOYS W/ DRIVER FRIENDLY & THE LONELY HUNTER (8/30)
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After three of the initial six-member went their separate ways, The Rocketboys hit a fork in the road that almost led to their demise. Refusing to let the music die, the three remaining members (front-man Brandon Kinder, keyboardist Justin Wiseman, and bassist Josh Campbell) took the hurdle in stride with a newfound inspiration to produce soulcharming music. Leading up to the rocket men is Driver Friendly, a high-energy indie group with a fondness for brass—not bass—and synthesizers. They will be preceded by The Lonely Hunter, a local rock band from the Brazos.
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BLACK PISTOL FIRE W/ LEOPOLD AND HIS FICTON & THE DOCS (8/31) Think you have a long commute? Black Pistol Fire splits their working time between Austin and Toronto. Originally from Canada, their style comes across as Skynyrd southern rock fused with 90’s garage punk. With such a sound that spans multiple eras and genres, they’ve found fans from all walks of life. They'll be joined by Leopold and His Fiction, a raw, high-adrenaline group who's taken influences from the garage rock of Detroit and San Francisco to the blues of Austin. Kicking off the show is one of Aggieland’s resident rock bands, The Docs, with enough talent and soul to headline a show on their own.
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- By Cheyenne Mueller and Chandler Hodo Sea Creatures: A Novel - by Susanna Daniel After a string of unfortunate events, Graham Quillian loses his chance for tenure at his university. He’s also diagnosed with parasomnia, a rare sleeping disorder in which most nights he suffers from insomnia; on the nights he’s able to find refuge in sleep, he’s plagued with often-dangerous sleepwalking – such as potentially jumping through a window kind-of-dangerous. Consequently, Graham, Georgia (his wife), and their three yearold mute son, Frankie, move from Chicago to Miami to start anew. Georgia fears for both her family’s safety and her marriage, and finds an unlikely ally in the form of a local “hermit;” an artist that has run from his own demons into isolation. He lives in a stilt house in Biscayne Bay, affectionately referred to as “Stiltsville.” The duo form an alliance that traipses blurred lines as they help one another overcome their unique struggles. Daniel tells the story from Georgia’s first-person perspective, and alternates between present and past, disclosing Quillian’s deepest fears and worst nightmares.
Son of a Gun: A Memoir - by Justin St. Germain On October 26, 1881, the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” occurred in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. Widely regarded as the most famous shootout of the Wild West era, Tombstone’s gun-slinging reputation becomes the epicenter of Justin St. Germain’s family turmoil. One hundred twenty years later, and just a few short days after 9/11, St. Germain’s personal life is leveled when he receives word that his mother has been murdered – shot in the back – by her fifth husband. In his memoir, Son of a Gun, St. Germain goes back to his roots after fleeing to California to find out what really happened to his mother. This creative nonfiction piece takes the reader on a pursuit to find the truth, and nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts On the Go - by Diana Rodgers The “caveman diet” is the new diet fad with the catchphrase, “If a caveman couldn’t eat it, neither can you!” More commonly known as the Paleo Diet, its approved food groups include fruits, vegetables, seafood, lean meats, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. Nutritional therapist Diana Rodgers provides a plethora of innovative ideas on how to successfully avoid the biggest Paleo villain: bread. The draconian rules of this diet include limiting coffee intake to no more than one cup per day, changing all the fats in your pantry and refrigerator to healthy ones, and growing your own veggies. Paleo Lunches includes over 100 quick-andeasy recipes and meals that are easily packable and portable to help you stay on the diet wherever you may go.
The Kids Got It Right: How the Texas All-Stars Kicked Down Racial Walls - by Jim Dent It’s the Big 33 high school all-star game in 1965 at the height of the civil rights movement, and racial barriers are still intact in Texas football. A year earlier, Texas lost the game to Pennsylvania, leading their angry coach Bobby Layne to ask the Governor of Texas for permission to recruit black team members--especially because Pennsylvania had them. Layne was given the green light with the stipulation that they must win the Big 33 game that year. Prior to the game, Bill, a white teammate, agreed to room with one of the three black teammates, Jerry, when no one else would. The two became the strongest teammates as the story revolves around their very unpopular yet solid friendship, and together they lead the team confidently into the Big 33 game determined for victory as they squash racism in the process. pg 10 | maroonweekly.com | 08.28.13
The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts 2013-2014 SeaSon
All Performances at 8 p.m. in the Rudder Theatre Complex by
Katie Lea
FINDING THE CURE FOR DEAFNESS IS FISHY BUSINESS Trying to picture a fish with ears like ours may bring a funny image to mind, but in reality, our hearing mechanisms are not so different from one another. Texas A&M biologist Bruce Riley is taking advantage of this fact by studying the inner-ear development of zebrafish in hopes of one day finding a cure for deafness in humans. Zebrafish have this awesome ability that allows them to regenerate the hair cells that control hearing. If Riley can discover exactly how genes control the fish’s useful skill, he may have luck encouraging similar regrowth in human cells. He believes it’s definitely “going to happen in our lifetime,” and it could mean a cure for deafness.
Jeremy Kittel Band September 19, 2013
Armitage Gone! Dance October 10, 2013
New York Neo-Futurists November 21, 2013
Te Amo, Argentina January 21, 2014
Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre February 12, 2014
Actors from the London Stage March 5 & 7, 2014
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March: TBA for Free Exhibits Now, at this point, you may be asking yourself, “Why fish? Can they even hear?” While fish cannot hear in the same sense that we hear using external ears, they do have an astonishing protective “hearing” instinct that helps them to avoid predators. Zebrafish are also popular test subjects in laboratories across the world; they make for great lab “rats” because they have an amazingly fast maturity rate and transparent embryos, which means an embryo will mature into a developed fish in a single day and can be ready for examination under the microscope. But zebrafish appeal to Riley for even more specific reasons: they belong to a class of fish considered to be “hearing specialists.” (Who would’ve thought we’d be taking notes from a household pet?) Believe it or not, we actually possess the same gene that provides these fish with their amazing ability to regenerate hair cells within the inner ear. Though they share the same gene, mammals (humans included) all seem to have lost this regenerative quality somewhere down the line. While zebrafishs’ hearing cells can restore themselves within 12-24 hours after damage, human cells cannot. Once the damage is done, it’s done--forever. Hopefully, Riley’s research here at A&M will uncover a way to entice this long-lost ability back into existence for humans; but in the meantime, you might wanna turn down your iPod earbuds.
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J. Cody’s 3610 S. College Ave. 979.846.2639
Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 9 PM Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday 11 AM - 3 PM
Price - $$ Cuisine - BBQ Parking - Private Lot Patio - No Atmosphere - Rustic Noise Level - Average
$ ($5 - 10) ramen noodle budget $$ ($10-15) part-time job $$$ ($15-20) hard-earned cash $$$$ (Over $20) mommy and daddy are in town
J. Cody’s is BBQ and More Texans love BBQ. For many, it’s the first food they’re fed as children. Forget milk in the bottle—it might as well be BBQ sauce. This is why we Texans have such strong and varied opinions on our ‘cue; sauce or no sauce, fatty or lean—the choices and points of contention are endless. Regardless of your BBQ preferences, J. Cody’s on South College in Bryan is a solid option for all BBQ lovers. When you enter J. Cody’s, it’s hard to decide what catches your eyes the most: the extensive collection of taxidermied animals nestled in between A&M memorabilia on the walls or the huge grill with it’s flames fed by their trademark mesquite wood. A close second is their refrigerated glass case, packed full of handcut ribeyes and chicken breasts (either you can pick the most appetizing ribeye or an employee will also be happy to select one for you). Sitting next to their steaks on their grill, you might also find one of their cooked-toorder hamburgers as well as...wait for it...fajitas. J. Cody’s offers the standard barbequed meats: brisket, sausage and ribs. But they also have a few not-sostandard offerings to the barbeque world, which include turkey, ham, and boneless chicken thighs. When we went, the turkey was so popular that it had sold out by 12:30 during their lunchtime. All of their meats are smoked over mesquite wood, which can be seen piled up in cords around the back of the building. There’s nothing exotic about J.Cody’s flavors; the ribs are coated in a basic dry rub of salt, pepper and garlic; their sausage is a stock Polish, juicy inside with crisp casing. But the beauty of J. Cody’s is in fact its simplicity. You’re not wading through espresso-flavored rub or a fancy bourbon laced sauces or
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whatever the current trend may be. A little bit of mesquite smoke and the right amount of seasoning allows the true flavor of their quality meat to shine through. One of the customer favorites at J. Cody’s isn’t any of their main dishes but their veggie buffet. With any barbeque plate order, you get an unlimited offering of their home-style veggies. Imagine a Sunday afternoon family lunch at your grandma’s house and this is what you will find on their veggie line: okra and tomatoes, cabbage, pinto beans with sausage bits, green beans, potatoes and onions (in lots of butter), and the best thing to hit your plate--their creamed corn. We would be doing you a disservice if we didn’t encourage you to try this corn. A far cry from creamed corn in a can, this stuff has a substantial thick cream base to it (we suspect it’s cream cheese and not just heavy cream) with hints of jalapenos sprinkled throughout. The cream tames the heat from the jalapenos while still adding flavor to the corn. Pair the creamed corn with a slice of the homemade jalapeno cornbread and, honestly, we could eat just those two as a meal. For those who travel in groups, J. Cody’s offers a variety of foods that would please any craving. For the calorie counters, they offer salads with a heaping serving of greens topped with grilled chicken. They also offer grilled fish, stuffed baked potatoes, and barbeque sandwiches for those with smaller appetites. For those not watching their waistlines, they offer different fruit cobblers, with or without ice cream, because what barbeque restaurant worth their salt wouldn’t serve cobbler?
Layne’s
Cheap Eats Easy to Make and Easy on Your Green - By Cheyenne Mueller -
Tuesday Meal Deals in BCS It’s that time of the year again – college students are moving back to C-Stat. For those of you that are new to the region, or for those who like to stretch their dollar, here’s a few places that’ll help you get the biggest bang for your buck. Double Dave’s Tuesdays at Double Dave’s are all about pizza rolls. For just $0.75 a roll, you can eat till your heart and wallet are content. You get to choose between Double Dave’s signature pepperoni rolls (pepperoni and smoked provolone cheese wrapped in hand-tossed crust served with your choice of homemade red sauce or Ranch) and their Cheese Rolls (four different kinds of cheeses--smoked provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan & Romano--wrapped in their hand-tossed crust and also served with homemade red sauce or Ranch). Located at 1410 Texas Avenue in College Station. Fazoli’s Fazoli’s lives up to their slogan, “Fast. Fresh. Italian.” They’ve got good Italian food without breaking the bank; and if you’ve really got to dine and dash, they have a drive-thru window for your convenience. What’s even better is their Tuesday deal - the Trio Platter. It includes spaghetti with meat sauce, Fettuccini Alfredo, a slice of pizza and unlimited bread sticks for the whopping price of $2.99. Just in case you missed Fazoli’s on Tuesday, don’t fret – they have their Trio Platter special on Thursdays, too. Located at 400 Harvey Road in College Station. Rosa’s Café and Tortilla Factory A festive establishment inside reveals a huge dining room, great for large parties with a small budget. If you want your Mexican food to go, Rosa’s also has a drive-thru for those who need their taco fix on the run. Their Tuesday special is originally titled “Taco Tuesday” and it’s composed of their #2 Taco Plate, including 3 soft or crispy tacos with your choice of chicken or beef, and a side of rice and beans. What’s really great about this deal is that you can mix and match your tacos any way you want! Want two soft and one crispy taco? No problem. With a price between $3.69 – $3.99 with tax, you can dine happy and still have money left over for some sopapillas. Located at 710 University Dr. East in College Station. Gumby’s Pizza On Tuesday at Gumby’s you can get some of their peperoni rolls made with their signature dough rolled around pepperoni, mozzarella and brushed with pokey butter and a dash of Parmesan cheese for $0.60 a roll! They come in quantities of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24. Dipping sauces aren’t included in the deal, but they have a variety to choose from and all are under a buck! They’ve got ranch, pizza sauce, bleu cheese, garlic butter, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, nacho cheese, and jalapeno ranch. Buy a little or buy a lot and freeze ‘em for later. Located at 107 Dominik Drive in College Station behind Whataburger. Ninfa’s Last, but certainly not least, Ninfa’s offers Two for Tuesdays – so bring a friend! You get a huge variety of food and drinks to choose from. The entrees available are fajitas for 2, enchiladas for 2 (beef, chicken, cheese or spinach), piscas for 2, fajitas ala barry for 2, pechugas alfonsos for 2, and alfonsos for 2. The meals listed all include drinks for two – up to $3.00 value each – including their famous Ninifaritas. The prices vary amongst entrees, and are a little higher than Fazoli’s and Rosa’s, but for a dine-in establishment, you really can’t beat their deals. Located at 1700 Earl Rudder Fwy. in College Station.
Chicken fingers are a staple of the Aggie diet, and Layne’s is not only a favorite fry house but an Aggie institution. With two locations (one directly across campus), Layne’s is cheap, fast, and friendly. Dine in or take out - 106 Walton Drive, College Station – 979-976-7633 - 1301 Wellborn Road, College Station – 979-696-6933 - $
Naked Fish
The newly-remodeled sushi restaurant specializes in, well, naked fish. Their portions are generous, from signature rolls such as the Aggie Roll to a wide selection of cooked entrees. Fans of sashimi, order the salmon. Dine in or take out - 1808 Texas Ave, College Station – 979-485-8888 - $-$$
Cenare Italian Restaurant
Family-owned and operated, this Italian restaurant is College Station’s version of Downtown Bryan’s Caffe Capri (and that’s because they’re owned by the same family). Classic dishes such as pollo Parmigiana and veal picatta are favorites, while their pasta dishes are just the right size and very reasonably priced. Good luck getting a table during parents’ weekend or graduation weekend. Dine in - 404 University Drive East, College Station – 979- 696-7311 - $-$$
The Village Café
The Village Cafe is adamant about making sure your food is locally sourced from farms, vendors, and even breweries. Most menu items— from sandwiches, wraps, eggs, milk to chicken and wines—are sourced within the Texas border. Equally parts Texas pride and food conscious, the Village serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and localroasted coffee drinks. Dine in or take out - 210 West 26th Street, Bryan – 979-703-8514 - $-$$
Antonio’s
A great place to grab a slice of pizza before, during, or after the Northgate bar crawl. Antonio’s dough is the closest thing to a NY-style pie in the region, with a thin, crispy crust, tangy sauce, and a balanced blend of cheeses. They also offer some intriguing topping combinations, with many pizzaby-the-slice concoctions on display tempting your taste buds. Dine in, take out, and delivery - 104 College Main, College Station – 979-260-3535 - $
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THE BACKYARD PUTS A NEW FACE ON FITZWILLY’S BY CHANDLER HODO
Y’all remember that cheesy-yet-charming mural depicting a cowgirl gazing longingly at a cowboy on his horse on the University Drive side of Fitz’s? Well...that’s gone. It’s been painted over. Fitzwilly’s shuttered its doors on May 11 when the lease on the building wasn’t renewed. However, the structure recently was renamed and revamped as The Backyard, a bar and grill that’s similar to Fitzwilly’s...except with a little needed embellishment here and there. Think of it as Fitz’s 2.0. The two-story structure was originally built in 1930 as an apartment building and was later transformed for restaurant occupancy in 1980. For years, Fitzwilly’s had been an integral part of the College Station nightlife scene, serving hamburgers, wings, and of course, alcohol. EccellGroup bought the building that was once home to Fitz’s and they are responsible for the recent transformation. The restaurant group, lead by CEO and chef Costa Dallis, also owns two other popular spots in Northgate, Café Eccell and La Bodega. The exterior has been given a fresh coat of tan paint that covers the infamous mural but also enhances the building’s unique, rustic architecture. The place has had a facelift of sorts, with most of the remodeling focused on the building’s exterior-specifically on the back patio, which has been expanded considerably. It now boasts plenty of outdoor seating with an awning covering the entire area for those who wish to dine outside in the C-Stat heat. You can sit outside and keep track of the game on one their many TVs, too, and there’s a complete outdoor bar only steps away. The interior still looks and feels very Fitzwilly’s. In fact, if you hadn’t seen the exterior makeover and the new sign first, you might think Fitz’s still lived. Although the venue had a soft opening last week, they are sill hiring to bolster their dining staff. So head over and grab an application if you’re on the job hunt this fall.
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Thursday, August 29th
Friday, August 30th
The Eastern Sea at Grand Stafford Theater Three Texan natives share their unique sounds with Bryan/College Station. The Eastern Sea, Buxton and The Caldwell will be at Grand Stafford Theater on Thursday night. 106 S Main St, Bryan August 29, 2013 8:00 PM $8
The Rocketboys at Grand Stafford Theater Mother Teresa once said, “What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight: build anyway.” The Rocketboys were so inspired by that quote that they pushed through a turbulent time to produce their latest album, Build Anyway. Performing on stage earlier are Driver Friendly and College Station-based rock group The Lonely Hunter. 106 S Main St, Bryan August 23, 2013 9:00 PM $7
Saturday, August 31st
Salsa Saturdays at Village Café Voted Best Night of Dancing 2011 & 2012, Salsa Saturdays starts with a fun “30-Minute Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm followed by a hot night of dancing. Come prepared to sweat and to meet new people at this Aggie hot spot! Visit www.mambosentertainment.com/ salsasaturdays.html for more details. 210 W. 26th St, Bryan August 31, 2013 8:00 PM $5
Randy Rogers at Hurricane Harry’s Say farewell to summer and embrace the Fall with a Back to School bash hosted by Hurricane Harry’s. Texas Country music band Randy Rogers Band will be teaming up with The Cadillac Three to kick off the school year! Doors open at 9PM and you can Karaoke at Scotzi’s purchase tickets online and at Cavender’s Alcohol plus karaoke always makes for good and Aggieland Outfitters. 313 College Ave, time. Sing your heart out or watch others College Station, August 30, 2013 9:00 PM Black Pistol Fire at Grand Stafford Theater Black Pistol Fire is a Canadian rock ‘n’ roll duo belt out their favorites in and out of key. 205 $12 that splits time between Toronto, Ontario and University Dr. College Station, August 29, Austin, Texas. Their sound has been described 2013 9:30 PM FREE as a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk, earning comparisons to early Kings Singer/Songwriter Night at Village Café of Leon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Singer/Songwriter night offers aspiring Black Keys, and Clutch. The band is opened musicians a chance to show off their talent. by rockers Leopold and His Fiction and the Come out each week to listen to some original southern music-inspired progressive rockers music while enjoying your favorite Texas The Docs. 106 S Main St, Bryan August 24, wine or beer. 210 W. 26th St, Bryan August 2013 9:00 PM $8 29, 2013 8:00 PM FREE Westbound 21 at Church St. BBQ Westbound 21 is a Texas country band of multitalented musicians. They’ve been compared to Casey Donahew Band, Eli Young Band, Stoney LaRue, and even Roger Creager.100 Church St. College Station, August 29, 2013 10:00 PM FREE
Joe Crew at Schotzi’s Give your vocal chords a rest from karaoke and let someone else take the stage over at Shotzi’s. Musical guests Joe Crew and Wyatt Gilley will be performing on Friday August 30th. 205 University Dr. E. College Station, August 30, 2013
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Johnny Falstaff at The Beer Joint Performing Texas Country live at The Beer Joint, Falstaff has a similar musical style to that of Chris Isaak/Dwight Yoakam-style. Looks like there’s two Johnny’s in town! 12550 St HWY 30, College Station August 31, 2013 8:00 PM - $5/$7
Crain Coffey at Schotzi’s Hailing from West Texas, Crain Coffey credits his passion for music his desire to find something to do. A current Texas A&M student, his blend of Texas County and Alternative style of genre channels the likes of Ryan Bingham, Lucero, Mike McClure, Mumford & Sons, and Joe Pug. The day following the A&M v. Rice game, you can catch Coffey playing at Schotiz’s on August 31st. 205 University Dr. College Station, August 31, 2013 9:30 PM
up to the rooftop for a dance party featuring provided by 98.3 KORA. Who knows–you might DJ C-Nell. 401 University Dr. College Station, even dance! 520 Harvey Road , College Sept. 1, 2013 10:00 PM FREE Station Sept. 3, 2013 7:00 PM Breakaway at Texas A&M Non-denominational Breakaway Ministries’ events have already set a record for attendance, and Tuesday’s assembly of Open Mic Night at Schotzi’s Show off your talent at Schotzi’s open mic worship, inspiration and entertainment will night. It’s your chance to be the star of the surely set yet another one. For more details show or just simply watch from the audience. check Breakaway Ministries Facebook @ http:// 205 University Dr. College Station, Sept. 2, www.facebook.com/breakawayministries Sept. 3, 2013 9:00 PM FREE 2013 9:30 PM FREE
Monday, September 2nd
Trivia Night at Revolution Monday nights are pretty boring; it’s too early in the week to party and too early in the week to study. So, you’re kind of left with nothing to do but Facebooking, channel surfing, or Netflixing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you could spend a Monday night with a drink in your hand and “study” at the same time without feeling like you’re partying or doing your homework? Well, you can do just that. Every Monday night, Revolution Cafe hosts Trivia Night from 9pm till just before Sunday Funday Karaoke at Schotzi’s midnight–ending just in time to sleep 8 hours Finish off your weekend with some karaoke. before class on Tuesday. 211B S Main St, Salsa Wednesdays at Village Café It’s Sunday in Aggieland, and considering Bryan Sept. 2, 2013 9:00 PM Salsa Wednesdays at the Village Cafe offer most people are sleeping or studying, you can an hour and a half professional dance test out your voice before a smaller, intimate lesson(8pm) followed by a night of dancing audience. $2 Wells, $2 Domestics and $3 from 9:30-12am. A great night to learn new Shot of the Night. 205 University Dr. College moves or to just let loose on the dance floor! Station, Sept. 1, 2013 10:30 PM FREE Craft Cocktails at Grand Stafford Theater Visit http://www.mambosentertainment.com/ Mixing beings at 4:30pm each Tuesday and grouplessons.html for more details. 210 W. Pub Quiz at O’bannon’s continues throughout the evening. Cocktails 26th St, Bryan Sept. 4, 2013 8:00 PM $5 Test your knowledge and don’t worry about being are expertly crafted by resident mixologist graded. Instead, sit back with a pint or a cocktail Cody Schilling. His handmade mixers, fresh Comedy Night at Schotzi’s and either play or be a spectator. 103 Boyett Dr. ingredients, and premium liquors make falling Bring your sense of humor and maybe a few College Station, Sept. 1, 2013 9:00 PM FREE off your bar stool delicious. 106 S Main St, jokes, if you decide to take the stage and Bryan Sept. 3, 2013 8:00 PM $8 tickle funny bones. Shotzi’s Comedy Night Sin Party Sundays at The Corner Bar is like the open mic night of comedy. 205 Start your week off right with Sin Party Texas Country Tuesday at Ozona University Dr. College Station, August 28, Sundays at The Corner Bar and Grill. Head Drink and menu specials and live entertainment 2013 9:30 PM FREE
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at J. Wayne Stark Galleries By Cheyenne Mueller
Texas A&M will be hosting Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Works on Paper by the Artist & His Circle at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries August 29 through December 15. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the private collection of original artwork by classical impressionist Edgar Degas. This is the only venue in Texas and the last in the U.S. where you can see these original pieces before the collection goes to Europe.
in the nude; his few landscapes were reproduced from memory or stemmed from his imagination. It was not unusual for him to repeat a subject many times, varying the composition or treatment.
The Stark Galleries are located on the first floor of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M Campus, and gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am until 8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday noon until 6:00pm. The Degas is most often identified as an museum is closed on Mondays and University Impressionist artist, but technically, Degas Holidays. The gallery is free of charge. differs from the classic Impressionists in certain ways. Art historian Frederick Hartt says Degas “never adopted the Impressionist color fleck”and he spoke openly against the practice of painting en plein air, a French expression which means “in the open air” used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Nonetheless, his artwork is more accurately described as an Impressionist than as a member of any other movement. The figure rather than the landscape remained his primary subject, and he’s most notable for his paintings of ballerinas and women
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n e y e h By C For all of you Ryan Sheckler hopefuls out there, the Army National Guard and the city of College Station have teamed up to host their second annual skateboarding competition, Come and Skate It. If your coordination is poor, watching might be more your speed. And don’t worry; there’s going to be a ton of cool things for you to do, too. DJ Get Low will be spinning at the park all day, not to mention there’s going to be a ton of vendors. Mugwalls will be present with their “bean machine,” Clockworks Games will be set up inside the Community Center, the National Guard will have a booth with inflatable toys, and C-MENT will be selling skateboarding gear. Expect some great barbeque and some airbrush tattoos for those who prefer the more temporary type of ink. The competition will have four divisions and three different competitions. The divisions are 13 and under, 14-17 year olds, 18 and up, and a girls only segment. Girls are welcome to enter in their age division if they choose to participate. The competitions are best trick on rail/stairs, best all-around run, and best-inbowl. Cash prizes will be awarded for each category, thanks to the guys over at C-MENT Skate Shop. The entry fee is $20 and that includes all events, so whether you compete in one or three, you’re still paying the same flat entry fee. Not only does your twenty bucks get you in, but you also receive snacks (and who doesn’t love snacks), a t-shirt, some fun giveaways, and a wristband. All competitors MUST wear a helmet. The folks over at the National Guard and
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the city of College Station don’t doubt your skill, but they want all competitors to keep their brains in their brain buckets at all times. If you’ve ever played Mario Kart, you know that it’s always the little things that get ya (dang banana peels). The competition is on August 31 and begins at 11am until 5pm at the G. Hysmith skate park on Rock Prairie Road in College Station. For those who want to participate, you can register online at their website, cstx.gov/skatepark, until August 30. If there’s a last-minute entry, don’t worry – you can still register at the park on the day of the event from 8am until 11am. If you have any other questions or for more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 979.764.3486 or parks@cstx.gov.
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Lafayette, Louisiana is settled along the Vermillion River in southwestern Cajun country and plays host to a hatful of great bites, tourist attractions, and a ridiculously large accordion. With enough to keep the little ones, college-age rowdies, and the mature crowd busy; this ‘little big town’ 4.5 hours away makes for a perfect weekend getaway. A quick stop at 1541 Pastries and Coffee on Brothers Avenue in College Station will start your morning off right before hitting the road. Need a way to get your backseat driver to hush? About the time your traveling companions start to complain about heavy bladders, you’ve reached Lake Charles, Louisiana, home of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. Besides boasting one of the most lavish collections of costumes ever, visitors can also climb aboard a Mardi Gras float and act as if they’re truly cruisin’ down the streets of Bourbon! “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!” (That means “let the good times roll,” if you don’t speak French.) Seventy four miles later lands you just where you need to be. Check into the Blue Moon Guest House and Saloon, an adorable place to lay your head down for the night, or check out any of the sweet shows at one of America’s best venues for root music. Take a tour of Parish Brewing Company, check out the Children’s Art Museum, or enjoy a Cajun food tour. The rest of the evening’s activities are limitless; the nightlife in this place is unreal. Saturday morning may be the sweetest part. Enjoy breakfast at Café Des Amis (early, if not you’ll be waiting for a while) and then head to Avery Island, the beautiful home of the makers of Tabasco. The McIlhenny Family has kept this fiery red sauce close to their hearts, close enough that each batch is quality tested by the family themselves before being bottled. Enjoy the warm tranquility of the island and the heat of whatever you just doused in hot sauce. Spend the next few hours just as the Cajuns do: with great food, dang good people, and a thick, Creole accent. Check out a swamp, do some Cajun dancing, eat way too much, and realize how much traffic and football madness you’re avoiding in College Station. For more information on how to plan a spicy weekend to Lafayette, visit louisianatravel.com.
msc open house - by Dani Wilkins If Lewis and Clark were freshmen at Texas A&M, their first expedition would be MSC Open House. Their primary objective: to ferret out over 900 student organizations of the Aggie persuasion; and second, to collect as much free food and brightly colored flyers as humanly possible. Freshmen and new transfer students, let us warn you: this is going to be an overwhelming trek. Unfortunately, Sacagawea isn’t going to be there to guide you. Instead, a bounty of smiling Aggie faces and helping hands will help you find your place. Over 10,000 students visit Open House each year, and having a game plan will minimize stress. Resources such as the MSC Open House website (namely the list of participants) and an extensive map of organizations and their locations will be of utmost assistance to you. Be sure to check out the website and peruse the 14 different “types” of organizations while you’re at it. Don’t be scared; the astounding thing about organizations at A&M is the sheer number of them. But you’ll find your place, we promise. Whether you have an insane passion for shaking what your mama gave you in a coin belt (TAMU Belly Dance Association), serving PB&J’s to Aggies in order to raise funds for impoverished Kenyan schoolchildren (The PB&J Project), or being a keeper of the spirit (Aggie Muster, Maroon Coats, Traditions Council, Class Councils, to name a few), you will find a group of people and an organization that you feel at home with. Aggieland is one of those magical places that’s truly defined by the things that you take part in. Now, get out their scout. You have some exploring to do.
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The World’s End COMEDY (R)
The World’s End begins innocuously enough for such an ominous title. A sharp voice-over and stylish flashback montage introduce us to a gang of UK students who have just graduated from high school in their sleepy hometown of Newton Haven, 1991. Twentysome-odd years later, Simon Pegg’s Peter-Pan screw-up reunites the gang (brilliant character actors Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan, and Paddy Considine) despite their bad blood so they can complete the Golden Mile, a Newton Haven pub crawl requiring a pint at 12 different bars. But, of course, things turn out to be not what they seem. The film is the final entry in England’s so-called Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy after zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead and buddy cop flick Hot Fuzz. Each of the films is directed by Edgar Wright, written by Pegg and Wright, and star Pegg and Frost. So it’s no wonder The World’s End feels like a tuned-up mash-up of its predecessors. It’s full of small-town secrets and apocalyptic sci-fi and, of course, barfights; the Pegg-Frost bromance is one of its main engines; the script is full of shout-outs to geek totems like The Invasion of the Body Snatchers and “The Trouble with Tribbles.” In a way, if you’ve seen one, you know exactly what kind of pop culture riffing to expect from The World’s End. Then again, maybe you don’t--because Pegg and Wright have learned a lot over the years. In particular, Wright has become one of our best action directors. As in Scott Pilgrim, fights are clear, fluid, and marvelously athletic. The script wraps up every stray thread (until the whoa-worthy ending). Best of all, The World’s End is a true drinking movie, and not just for focusing on the Starbucks-ification of local bars. It’s full of drunk behavior like sentimental confessions and sudden aggression. The plot hinges on members of the party dropping out as the night wears on. And the story gets more and more preposterous as the characters get more and more drunk. The outright commentary isn’t always persuasive, but the underlying warmth make this high-stakes coming-of-age one of the best movies all summer.
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The best horror film since Rob Zombie’s Halloween II is You’re Next, a visceral thriller about a group of people in animal masks picking off people at a fancy dinner party. The horror starts with a killer prologue testing out the title by scrawling “You’re Next” in blood on some guy’s window. Then comes a brief introduction to the characters, including the disappointing middle son’s tough-as-nails girlfriend, followed promptly by the relentless assault. Satirical touches turn this into the basest version of the American aristocracy, like Arrested Development pulled to its logical conclusion. An entitled killer begs his victim to die. “Can’t you see how hard this is for me?” Meanwhile the girlfriend (Sharni Vinson) turns out to be the smartest Last Girl in ages, someone who just might get out of this mess alive. Thanks to Vinson, You’re Next isn’t just a bloodbat; it’s balanced by satire, and, more importantly, it’s hope.
Blue Jasmine DRAMA (PG-13)
Woody Allen’s late period has been a mixed bag (the price of making a new movie every year for over three decades), but since he left New York with Match Point, he’s had some interesting highs. Blue Jasmine is the fourth such curiosity (after Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Midnight in Paris), a jam-packed drama about motormouthed real housewife Cate Blanchett moving in with her working-class adoptive sister Sally Hawkins in San Francisco after her shady Wall Street husband Alec Baldwin gets busted. It’s a high-contrast movie about the two sisters’ life choices, but this is Blanchett’s show. She’s a total wreck, and the movie is bookended with her monologuing like her life depends on it (and it kind of does). Allen skewers willful ignorance, sociopathic greed, and more in this recession-era satire, which is hilarious until it becomes devastating. No golden parachutes here; that’s what makes it essential.
1. The Butler
Forest Whitaker serves as White House butler for eight different presidents (Robin Williams, John Cusack, James Marsden, the list goes on) while his son explores the rise of the Black Panthers. PG-13 (132 min.)
2. We’re the Millers
A road trip comedy about a bunch of outcasts playing an all-American family (Jason Sudeikis as dealer dad, Jennifer Aniston as stripper mom) to sneak into Mexico and retrieve a marijuana package for a quick buck. R (110 min.)
3. The Mortal Instruments
Lily Collins discovers she can see demons and teams up with other warriors to protect Earth from their darkness. Based on the young adult fantasy bestsellers. Also starring Lena Headey and CCH Pounder. PG-13 (130 min.)
4. The World’s End
The follow-up to Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz casts Simon Pegg as a world-class screw-up who reunites his high school buddies to complete their hometown’s pub crawl where they discover a freaky secret. R (109 min.)
5. Planes
Disney goes Pixar with a Cars-style take on a world of sentient planes. Dane Cook as a cropduster dreams of competing in a race around the world.. Brad Garret, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cleese co-star. PG (91 min.)
6. Elysium
Grungy class-war sci-fi in which Matt Damon character has five days left to live while the off-planet Paradise of Elysium has free health care for all. Jodie Foster stars as Damon’s nemesis. R (109 min.)
7. You’re Next
An upper-crust New England anniversary party is cut short by three masked killers. People start dropping like flies as the horror gives
way to dark satire until the middle son’s girlfriend fights back. R (94 min.)
8. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson and his friends must hunt down the Golden Fleece to defeat the rising tide of monsters and restore their sanctuary in this freewheeling Greek mythology/coming-ofage mash-up. PG (106 min.)
9. Blue Jasmine
Cate Blanchett’s real housewife of New York has to move in with her working class adoptive sister Sally Hawkins when her Wall Street ex gets caught by the feds as Woody Allen tours San Francisco. PG-13 (98 min.)
10. Kick-Ass 2
The antics of Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s vigilante Kick-Ass have inspired a wave of citizens looking to fight crime, but his arch-enemy McLovin’ plots revenge on his loved ones, including Hit Girl. R (103 min.)
11. 2 Guns
In the wake of a botched bank robbery, Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg play undercover feds on the run from a drug cartel and their respective agencies in this explosive actioner. R (109 min.)
12. Jobs
Ashton Kutcher plays irascible Apple visionary Steve Jobs in this Pirates of Silicon Valley biopic. Featuring a packed cast of Dermot Mulroney, Lukas Haas, Matthew Modine, JK Simmons, and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak. PG-13 (122 min.)
13. The Smurfs 2
Gargamel (Hank Azaria) has kidnapped Smurfette (Katy Perry) to enact his evil scheme to transform his Naughties into Smurfs, so the funny blue heroes must team up to stop him. PG (105 min.)
14. Despicable Me 2
The heroic Anti-Villain League hires Steve Carell as a grumbling supervillain
turned adoptive father to help fight a new supervillain. Featuring the voices of Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, and Russell Brand. PG (98 min.)
15. The Wolverine
After the de-powering events of X-Men 3: The Last Stand, Wolverine retreats to Japan for some meditative soul-searching, but he quickly gets embroiled in a classic samurai tale featuring Mariko and Silver Samurai. PG-13 (126 min.)
16. The Conjuring
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson play professional ghost hunters trying to exorcise the demons from a haunted farmhouse owned by Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor in this muddled atmospheric horror thriller. R (112 min.)
17. Paranoia
In the latest version of The Firm/ The Devil’s Advocate/insert-‘90scorporate-moral-tale-here, Liam Hemsworth gets his dream job only to discover how shady it is opposite Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. PG-13 (106 min.)
18. Grown Ups 2
Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade are back in this hangout comedy about protagonist Lenny moving his family back home and discovering the wonders and follies of regression. PG-13 (101 min.)
19. The Spectacular Now
Miles Teller as a high school senior meets Shailene Woodley as an unpopular dreamer in this rustic Atlanta coming-of-age. Brie Larson rounds out the eye-opening youth cast, and Kyle Chandler gives a spectacular supporting performance. R (95 min.)
20. Turbo
In another animated race movie, this one from Dreamworks (Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda), a freak accident gives Turbo the snail the power of super-speed, all the better for him to compete in the Indy 500. PG (96 min.)
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- By Dani Wilkins July 26, 1990 marked an important day in American history as President George Bush signed into effect the Americans with Disabilities Act. The declaration of equality for all people was the world’s first of its kind and offered a much-needed sense of independence and recognition for men, women and children with disabilities. To honor the Act, the George Bush Presidential Library is currently home to an exhibit aptly titled “access/ABILITY.” The unique and sensitive disability awareness exhibit celebrates the life and accomplishments of children and adults who face various impairments. When we visited the exhibit, the Texas A&M University Disability Services Department browsed the exhibit with staff and friends. They commented on the fact of how well access/ABILITY was put together to showcase the accommodations of those affected with disabilities. Visitors will notice kiosks among the many interactive stations which share stories from individuals living with disabilities. Withing the exhibit, there is also a a resource center which allows visitors a place to sit down and learn more about disabilities with countless books and computer resources. Access/ABILITY was created by the Boston Children’s Museum for the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative and brought to us by the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. The exhibit, which opened on July 15, will run until September 30 and is sponsored by MetLife. More information can be found at bushlibrary.tamu.edu.
Art for All People: American Illustrators at Texas A&M August 2-October 13, 2013 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm FREE George Woodall and the Art of English Cameo Glass August 2-December 15, 2013 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm FREE Runyon Cameo Examples and paperweights Permanent Exhibit Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM access/ABILITY July 15, 2013-September 30,2013 Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm Cost: Adults- $9.00 Seniors-$7.00 TAMU & Blinn Students- Free Other college students with ID- $3.00 Youth (6-17)- $3.00 Children (5 and under)- Free
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Minna Citron: The Uncharted Course from Realism to Abstraction Through August 29,2013 Tuesday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday- Sunday 12pm-6pm
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Leroy Church St. BBQ MW: If you were a drink, what would you be? L: Texas Martini: Patron, sweet and sour, and lime juice. MW: What is the craziest thing you’ve seen while working behind this bar? L: Body Shots. MW: What is your signature drink? L: Papa Smurf: 151, Blue Sea, drop of grenadine, topped with Sprite. MW: If you could bar chat with one person—a celebrity, sport star, anyone—who would it be? What would you want to talk with them about? What drink do you think that person would ask for? L: Coach Sumlin. We would talk about football, having the team focus on mental concentration, their team goals, not having a headstrong team. I am pretty sure he would order a Johnny Walker Black on the rocks. MW: What is your personal favorite drink? L: Cape Cod: vodka and cranberry. MW: What is the worst mixing combination, in your opinion? L: Anything with 151 in it! MW: If you could only make one drink for the rest of your life, which would you make? L: Cosmo Martini MW: What is the most disgusting drink people ask you for? L: Pickle Shot
Join the Texas RenFest Team! The 2013 Job Faire will take place on September 14 & 15. 9:00 AM - Sharp @ Main Gate Entry TRF Gate: 21778 FM 1774 Todd Mission, Texas 77363 Dress to be outside. Bring your Resume, ID, TBAC card (if you have one), and any other information you would need for any type of job.
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