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MOVIE REVIEW: The Space Between Us by Celeste Tamez
When the opportunity to visit Earth arises, Gardner does everything in his power to finally meet the teenage girl he’s been communicating with. The two engage in earthly adventures, exchanging their perspectives of howcasing a young love that is totally out of this world, “The Space not only their respective planets but also the inhabitants they endure. Between Us” revisits the idea of star-crossed lovers with a modern However, once the Martian learns of his body’s inability to remain healthy twist. The film tells the classic tale of when boy meets girl, except they’re on earth, the twosome realize the reality of their relationship. only a couple of million miles away. Taking the old saying “men are from Mars” quite literally, the film embodies Based in a not-so-distant future, the environmental effects of climate a coming of age feeling while capturing a new perspective on forbidden change and mass agricultural production take a heavy toll on earth. As a love, relating to the young adults of this generation. Tackling on William result, a completely high-tech space program launches the first ever human Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and challenging it with intergalactic colony in the Milky Way. Gardner, played by actor Asa Butterfield, is the first forces’ intervenience of love, “The Space Between Us” is this generation’s human to be born on Mars due to an astronaut parent. sappy love story.
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In search of meaningful human contact, the teenage boy, like many in this age of social media, takes to the internet. In an age where online romances are all the rage, Gardner discovers Tulsa, a teenager living in Colorado. Played by actress Britt Robertson, Tulsa and Gardner develop a friendship and flirtationship through the power of modern technology.
ALBUM: I Decided ARTIST: Big Sean Released: February 3 by Emily Paige Taylor
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eleased on February 3, “I Decided.” is making its way to the top of the charts. Big Sean’s fourth studio album features quite a few familiar names from the legendary Eminem to a newer and fresher face Migos. This new album isn’t something rap fans will want to miss. This album followed behind the single “Bounce Back” that quickly went gold and became a favorite among many. Big Sean is no stranger to the speakers and is the first result when his music is searched on Spotify. However, even the greats are continuously changing and sometimes could use a fresh outlook. “I Decided.” does just that for the twenty-eight year old rapper. This album provides a new look to his fans, yet also welcomes them into his life as he continues to evolve into the rap star he has envisioned. If you are not a seasoned Big Sean fan, but find yourself listening to artists like Drake, J. Cole, or Kendrick Lamar, don’t be shy to give his newest album a listen. At fourteen tracks, this album falls into the average amount of music that the three prior have provided, yet the quality is nothing but average. With it’s pop feels and rap backbone, “I Decided.” stays upbeat and pulses positive sounds through the speakers from the first track to the last.
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-minus two days until Aggie Baseball is back in action. On February 17, the Texas A&M Baseball team will take on Bowling Green at Blue Bell Park in their opening game of the season. The boys in maroon and white will compete in the Southeastern Conference for the fifth year. The Texas A&M Baseball team started off strong in last year’s season, winning consecutive tournaments against competitive conference teams such as Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, and Florida. In a history making game against Vanderbilt, Kyle Simonds was the 11 Aggie pitcher in history to throw a no-hitter earning a win for the team. The Aggies earned their first ever SEC baseball tournament title since joining the conference in 2012, when the team took on defending champions, the Florida Gators, last May. Homeruns were hit, errors occurred, and history was made. As a result, Texas A&M earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Collegiate World Series. In the super tournament the university hosted, the Aggies faced off against the TCU Horned Frogs. Infielder Boomer White was actually a transfer student from TCU, and the third basemen sat out the 2015 season in College
Station in order to play for the Aggies. Ending their inspiring season with a 4-1 loss against the Horned Frogs, the Texas A&M baseball players saw light at the end of the tunnel. Eight Aggies were selected during the 2016 MLB First Year Draft. Teams such as the Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Angels picked the athletes on the second day of the draft. The Aggies continued to earn recognition for their hard work during the 2016 season. Junior outfielder, Nick Banks, earned the MVP of SEC of the Tournament and AllSEC Tournament First Team. Boomer White also collected many accolades such as the prestigious SEC Player of the Year, First Team All-American by Baseball America, First Team All-SEC, a Dick Howser Trophy finalist, and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. With the loss of several starting pitchers and key players, the young Texas A&M team has their goals set to meet and exceed the accomplishments of the 2016 season, but not without the help of the Fighin’ Texas Aggie 12th Man. So bring out those bubble machines, it’s time for some good ole Olsen Magic.
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JOSH ABBOTT BAND
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t’ll be a “Good Night for Dancing” on February 17 when Hurricane Harry’s hosts the Josh Abbott Band with special guest Sunny Sweeney for a night of country music to polish off the week. The Josh Abbott Band was established in 2004 when lead singer Josh Abbott began writing and performing songs with members of his fraternity while attending Texas Tech University. After one of the group’s first songs “Taste” hit the airwaves, Abbott ditched the books, made a few changes to the band’s lineup, and released his debut album “Scapegoat.” In 2010, Josh Abbott Band not only released their second album “She’s Like Texas” which rose to 28 on the Country Albums chart, but sold out Billy Bob’s Texas, “the world’s largest honky tonk” in Fort Worth for the first time. The band continued to climb up the charts in 2012, when their third album, “Small Town Family Dream” made it to the fifth spot on the Country Albums
chart and hit 14 on the Top 200 Albums for the year. In the last two years, Josh Abbott Band released their fourth album, “Front Row Seat” including hit singles, “Wasn’t that Drunk” and “Amnesia,” which debuted on the Top Country Albums chart at Number 9. Houston native, Sunny Sweeney, best known for her first single, “From a Table Away,” released in 2010, made it’s way into the Top 10 U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs in March 2011. Sweeny has released two albums since then that have both made it on the U.S Country Billboard charts. Tickets are priced at $15 and can be purchased online, at Cavenders’ Boot City, and Aggieland Outfitters on University Drive. Doors open at 9pm, so be sure to get there early, grab a drink and a spot, and enjoy the Josh Abbott Band and Sunny Sweeney for the first time this new year at Hurricane Harry’s.
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A Taste of Aggieland
o some degree, we’re all food fanatics. Even if the cooking process isn’t your thing, you can definitely admit to having a favorite dish or restaurant that is your go-to. A Taste of Aggieland is geared towards all food-lovers and puts local Brazos Valley restaurants and their delectable creations on display. This event allows you to enjoy all your favorite local spots in one location, which could be both a dream and a disaster if your eyes are bigger than your stomach. A Taste of Aggieland is self-described as “An Epicurean Extravaganza” with more than thirty-five local Bryan/College Station restaurants expected to attend. The event is to be held on February 21 from 5pm to 8pm at the Brazos Valley Expo in Bryan. While the restaurants in attendance are there to showcase their items and hopefully gain some new customers, there are also winnings to be had. This is a delicious way to include everybody, attendees and competitors, in the festivities. There are winners for the following categories: overall favorite, best appetizer/side/ salad, best entrée, best dessert. Locals like Napa Flats and Newk’s Eatery were among the winners during A Taste of Aggieland
in 2016. Also, during the festivities, the Brazos Valley Culinary Competition is also held. Last year’s winnings went to needs at Franklin High School. For guests, general admission runs at $30 per person. Along with regular admission, there is a new option of Prime Dining! For $100, guests will have reserved seating for dinner that will be served at 5:45pm. Dinner includes a three-course meal from local specialty restaurants, wine to pair with the foods served, and other samples from restaurants attending the event. For local BCS restaurants wishing to partake in the fun with a booth, you can visit the BCS Chamber of Commerce website, www. bcschamber.org, for registration information. There are rules and guidelines, but a restaurant can showcase as many items on their menus as they’d like to show off what you have and what you can make A great for a fun twist on what could be a drab dinner, or a fun new date night for those that are interested in the Prime Dining option, A Taste of Aggieland is something for you to take part in.
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exas A&M’s HardChord DynaMix, a mixed a cappella group, presents its ninth Acappellooza. Held at Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&M, Acappellooza is a singing competition between nine different collegiate a cappella groups. HardChord DynaMix’ goal is to contribute the finest a cappella to the surrounding community, and that is exactly what Acappellooza does for Texas A&M and surrounding universities.
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exas A&M MSC OPAS presents the 2006 Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award Winning Best Musical, “Jersey Boys!”. The musical tells the story of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The show presents the group’s story in documentary fashion. The musical is divided into “four seasons” as each season is narrated by a different member of the band. Each member shares the group’s story from his own perspective and gives the audience an inside look into their their rise to fame. Viewers can expect to hear some of The Four Season’s most popular songs and see some of their famous moves. Songs include: “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night),” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Stay,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Working My Way Back to You” and “Rag Doll.” The creative team behind the traveling musical includes two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and excellent choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The musical has multiple Showtimes are listed below: • Wed Feb 22, 2017 | 7:30PM • Thu Feb 23, 2017 | 7:30PM • Fri Feb 24, 2017 | 7:30PM
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With six showtimes, there is no excuse to miss this highenergy musical. Ticket prices range from $20-$105 depending on the night and seats. Purchase your tickets online at the MSC OPAS website or at The MSC Box Office located on the bottom floor of Rudder Tower. In true “Jersey fashion,” the show contains some profanity and is recommended for viewers age 12 and older. The 2 hour 35 minute musical will take audiences on a chronological journey through the group’s turbulent path to success. The engaging plot is filled with wit and, of course, thoughtful interruptions of groovy songs. The incredibly talented cast will leave you singing as you exit the theater. Don’t miss out on your chance to groove with “Jersey Boys” this weekend!
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Many people are familiar with the popular movies, “Pitch Perfect” and “Pitch Perfect 2,” which are about collegiate a cappella singers who compete with each other and bring their talent and the art of a cappella to light. This is exactly what these highly talented a cappella groups are doing for universities in Texas.
The lineup for the competition will include the Rice Philharmonics, SMU’s Southern Gentlemen, Texas State The Echoes A Cappella, Texas A&M’s Apotheosis, Texas A&M’s Femmatas, Texas by Abby Newton A&M’s HardChord DynaMix, Texas A&M’s Swaram A Cappella, UT’s One Note Stand A Cappella, and the University of Houston’s Men of Moores. Here at Texas A&M, our a cappella groups have brought home awards for their exceptional performances, and all of these groups will bring their best performances. Students and residents in the area will enjoy an evening out unlike any other in College Station. Texas A&M and HardChord DynaMix are proud of the previous years turnouts. These groups have been preparing for the main event, and everyone should be excited to see what they bring to Aggieland this year. Acappellooza will take place in Rudder Auditorium on February 18 at 7pm. Tickets for the event can be purchased from the MSC box office, online, or at the door for $10 each. The art of a cappella will be in full force at Acappellooza, so don’t miss out! Clear your schedule and head out to enjoy the show just like you’re in “Pitch Perfect.”
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ew Orleans-native Andrew Duhon has released three albums, the most recent of which, “The Moorings,” was nominated for a Grammy. We had the opportunity for an exclusive interview to talk about his influences, new music, and upcoming performances, one of which is here in College Station. On February 19, Andrew Duhon will be performing at The Hay Rack Concert House, from 4:30-6:30pm. The suggested donation for the event is $10-$15, and kids can attend for free. MW: How did you know that music was what you wanted to create? AD: I’m not sure I’ll ever know what I want. A less exacting answer: The desire to write a song showed up one day like any other desire. The difference is the desire to write never left. It’s always there. It’s an affliction. It haunts me as much as it is therapeutic. We all have our ways. Why songwriting for me? I’m not sure. I was set along the path in high school thanks in large part to delta blues, Dylan, Prine Croce, and an
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English teacher, Mr. Roso. His assignments were American literature and poetry, and his magic was coaxing me to dig deeper, beyond my own skepticism about what “art” really was and my impatience for nuance, and “read between the lines” as he said. Fast forward to solo tours in the UK, and being blown away by the modern art at the Tate Modern in London. Had I never been taught to be patient with art, let it speak, I would not have appreciated the Tate Modern, and I may not have become a songwriter. So, shout out to Mr. Roso. Speaking of writing, I still need to write that guy a letter. MW: How would you define your musical style? AD: The style of music I bend toward has a folk or roots lean. It’s the sensibilities I heard in the songs I loved when I picked up a guitar, nurturing my own ear to find a musical voice is an ongoing thing. I see “Singer/Songwriter” used to describe a musical style sometimes, but that doesn’t describe a musical style, does it? That’s like describing what a fruit tastes like as “Grower/Seed bearer.” But if I had to use that description, I like the order “Songwriter/Singer” better. MW: Who did you listen to growing up that influenced your sound? AD: Whoever they played on the country station in New Orleans that my father played through his ‘87 Dodge Caravan car stereo. I guess it wasn’t “who.” It was the songs. Country songs used to be really beautifully written. After that it was early blues stuff like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt that hit me in high school. Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” had a jazz/lyrical performance element that was eye opening, The Band was everything I thought American music should be, and as I gravitated more and more to lyrics, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits.
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MW: Your latest release, “The Moorings,” was nominated for a Grammy in 2014. Did you anticipate its success? AD: It’s frighteningly easy to make an “album” these
days. It doesn’t take much conviction or even a budget to just create a CD, so I think any leg up in proving to people that there is creative conviction inside a particular album is a nice thing. I think the Grammy nomination was a nice bit of promo. Trina Shoemaker produced/engineered the record, and [she] was the reason it was nominated. MW: How has your sound changed throughout the years? AD: I think I’m a better guitar player. Touring with the trio has pushed my musicianship. Maxwell Zemanovic (drums) and Myles Weeks (bass) are the best musicians I’ve ever played with, and it’s a lucky thing to be focused on telling a personal story while being musically inspired by my two riding podnuh’s. MW: When do you anticipate releasing new music with The Andrew Duhon Trio? AD: We’ll be recording in Nashville in April with producer Eric Masse (Rayland Baxter, Miranda Lambert, Andrew Combs) and I hope to release in August/September. Jano Rix of the Wood Brothers will also be joining us on keys. MW: Are there any upcoming tours that we can look forward to? AD: The full list is at Andrewduhon.com, but being in Bryan/College Station, there’s the show 2/19 at the Hay Rack solo, then I’ll be back with the trio May 13th for the Rockaway CF Benefit Fest. I’ve played that event the past few years. I met the creator of the event, Zack Varner and his wife, Jessica at a gig in Houston back when. Zack and Jess have a son with cystic fibrosis and took it upon themselves to create and spearhead the whole thing to raise money for the CF cause. To compound the stress of all it takes to put on an event like that, it rained all day for the Rockaway event two years in a row. I’d be pretty destroyed if I put all that work in, but Zack and Jess had a smile on both times. Great folks. Great event. Great cause. Here’s hoping for sunshine May 13th!
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f you’re looking for a night of entertainment, look no further than The Theatre Company of Bryan, located right here in the Brazos Valley. Beginning February 18, the Theatre will be performing “Fiddler on the Roof,” a classic musical set in twentieth century Imperial Russia. “Fiddler on the Roof,” based on a series of tales known as “Tevye and His Daughters,” centers around a man named Tevye who wishes to retain the predominant Jewish culture in his household while raising five daughters. It is a constant battle, as the three oldest daughters wish to marry for love, and each suitor widens the chasm between Tevye and his customs of faith. Although the show debuted on Broadway in 1964, it remains a timeless masterpiece performed in playhouses throughout the nation.
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A community theatre, The Bryan Theatre Company is dedicated to providing affordable, high quality productions for the local family audience. The theatre has been providing the Bryan/College Station area
with its illustrious shows since 1987, when the company (only nine adults at the time) first performed. Also setting it apart from the playhouse crowd, The Theatre Company of Bryan, a renovated movie theater, is the only theatre in the state of Texas to have two permanent revolving platforms in the stage itself. “Fiddler on the Roof” is the third performance in line with their current season, “Something for Everyone,” following “Disney’s the Little Mermaid” and “Sweeney Todd.” With the help of the votes of the actors and subscribers of the season, The Theatre Company of Bryan is thankful to have secured the rights to the recently revived Broadway artwork. “Fiddler on the Roof” runs for through the weekends of February 17 through March 5. Their ticket prices vary from $7 for children 12 and under to a $20 general admission ticket. Tickets can be bought in advance online and exchanged if needed. If the show has not sold out, tickets can also be bought at the door.
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or years, Texas has remained the birthplace of great talent. In Houston in the mid-1990s, an alternative rock band emerged that would soon rise to fame known as Blue October. Vocalist, guitarist, and writer Justin Furstenfeld formed the group with his brother, Jeremy, when he began penning angst-riddled songs inspired by the present grunge movement. This weekend, Furstenfeld lands in the Brazos Valley February 17 to perform at the Grand Stafford Theatre in Downtown Bryan to a crowd eager to hear his stories and share his music. Blue October released their debut album “The Answers” in 1998, but their breakthrough album “Foiled” wasn’t released until 2006. The following year, it went platinum with two hit singles “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean.” One of their most well-known albums, “Any Man in America,” is known for its cathartic, emotional energy as it was written during a personally difficult time for Furstenfeld. It’s been said that the album was inspired primarily by his daughter, Blue, and her mother.
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meet the SOURCE
BILLY LIUCCI
MW: How did you get started at TexAgs?
BL: I was coming out of A&M, about to graduate. I wasn’t real excited about just jumping into the workforce. All of my roommates at the time were playing football at A&M and still had a year or two left before they were going to graduate. I had been writing one article a week for a magazine called Aggies Illustrated. Doug Walker, who is now an Associate Athletics Director for Communications at Alabama, was running the Maroon and White Report. A group of people came and asked me if I wanted to take it over for Doug because he was leaving A&M. I liked the idea because it was a reason to stay in town. I didn’t really think there was a career in it for me, but I loved football and writing and I wanted to stay in sports.
I quickly realized there was nothing in the market like it at the time. I noticed the desire that A&M fans had for any piece of credible information that they could get on Aggie football. I did that from my bedroom for about a year, and then the group that owned it was ready to sell. Hunter Goodwin and I got together and purchased the business. About a year later we joined with a fledgling website that was gaining popularity, but they didn’t have content or a revenue stream. That was TexAgs.com and the rest is history. MW: Did you imagine you would be doing
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OF TEXAGS.COM
If you are familiar with Aggie Athletics, chances are you have heard of TexAgs.com. One of the main personalities behind the web based empire is Billy Liucci. We sat down with Billy to find out how he got started with TexAgs, why people love to hate on him, and much much more.
this when you were in school? BL: I always enjoyed writing. I was hired by the late, great Homer Jacobs to write for Aggies Illustrated. When I would write stories I would think it was cool. But you don’t think there is a career in it. Then you just wake up one day and realize you are a writer. MW: So, you are affectionately referred to as “The Source.” How do you feel about that? How did you get that nickname? BL: I really don’t know how I got that nickname. It probably had something to do with Gabe Bock. He probably joked about it at some point. But then Aggieland Outfitters put it on a shirt. It kind of took off from there. I know Johnny Manziel liked it a lot. In fact, I remember being on the sidelines of the Chick-Fil-A bowl game against Duke. Johnny leads the Aggies in a big comeback. I saw him on the sidelines and congratulated him after the game. He told me, “I told you we could do it. You aren’t The Source, I am the source.” So it has been fun. There was a stretch where people would mess with me and call me that.
MW: So, with a reputation like that, let’s be honest. Do you have any social media stalkers? You know, the people that always have something to say when you put something out there? BL: You know what, it is mainly twitter and they are usually Longhorns. There are some Aggie haters. I always joke that there are a couple of A&M fan sites that exist like an island of people that have been kicked off of TexAgs and as a result, hate either TexAgs and/or me. Of course everyone that gets kicked off of TexAgs wants to say it is censorship. Maybe it is just because you are being a jerk. But I get those people on Twitter a lot. I know that no matter what I say, inflammatory or not, there will be people that come out guns blazing. I actually became a GIF after the Texas game in 2010 when Ryan Tannehill got late hit out of bounds right in front of me. I am yelling at the ref. It is one of those moments where I look back and think, I am on the sideline, I should be more professional, but whatever, stuff happens. So I yelled, “COME ON!” and someone made a GIF of it. So now anytime I say something people don’t like, that GIF will no doubt make it’s way
into the conversation. But what those people don’t realize, I think that is hilarious. I am laughing with them, they aren’t laughing at me. MW: Where are you taking in the game if you aren’t on the sideline that week? BL: I usually look at the schedule and pick one road game to sit out. Sometimes that turns in to two, depending on how the season goes. Here is where I like to watch the game; with no people around me at all. I cannot watch an A&M sporting event with people, even good friends. I will get as critical as anybody. I like to be by myself. I literally will stand in front of my TV and if things are going good for the Aggies I won’t even change my foot placement. God forbid I need to take a bathroom break. That could change the momentum of the game. MW: So when you take some time off, or you aren’t covering A&M athletics, what are you doing? BL: I enjoy getting out of town. I love living in College Station for lots of reasons. It is centralized to everything. I love going up to Dallas or home to Houston. I love to just take a drive BILLY LIUCCI continued on page 16
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even if it is just to meet friends for dinner. You can also find me at sporting events all over. I get to use the connections I have made with this job, with Aggies and beyond. I think it is so relaxing and fun to go to games I don’t have to cover. During the off-season I like to travel. I was a little late to the travel game. I was always the guy that would stay in Texas and drive everywhere. But in the last few years I have had the chance to see a lot of North America. I love the beach: California, Mexico. But I still need to branch out more because I haven’t travelled overseas. MW: Ok, so of all the trips you have taken outside of Texas, what is one of your favorite destinations? BL: I had a really cool trip to Toronto a few years ago. But honestly, I love what southern California has to offer. I love going down there and doing a couple of days in LA and a couple of days in San Diego. Cabo is another great place. It was my first place to go in Mexico and I basically go every year now. MW: Billy, inquiring minds want to know, are you seeing anybody? What is the relationship status? BL: That is always a big mystery. I think I am way too picky with girls. It is not in a way that I think I am better, because most times I actually think the opposite. I think I am too old and set in my ways. But hey, if Maroon Weekly wants to set me up, I am always available. The problem is most girls in this town leave when they are 23. That doesn’t work for me anymore. Maybe I just need to travel more to Houston, Austin, LA, maybe I will actually find a date. That has helped lately as I have branched out of College Station. MW: Your goatee is pretty famous. It has even been put on tshirts. So, shave your head or shave your face? BL: I think I would have to lose the goatee. This is a nice head of hair. I basically keep the goatee out of spite at this point because so many people tell me to shave it. I think I am just raging against the rest of society by keeping it. MW: What are “Liucci Nuggets” all about? Where did that come from? BL: I guess posters on TexAgs were saying that I drop late night nuggets of information. I am a night owl. I work better at night. So people started to say if they stay up late they get some nuggets. Now it has morphed into this thing where every time I post something there are responses with pictures of chicken nuggets and stuff. It is just another funny thing the TexAgs community came up with and they take it and run with it. MW: Ok, to wrap it up, what is next for you and TexAgs in 2017? Got any Liucci Nuggets for us? BL: I can say this, I have a plan that is going to be great for the TexAgs community and Aggies in general. Not because of me, but the people I would be doing it with. I want to use the friendships I have developed to really bring something to the Aggie fan base and maybe even branch out past A&M. Just something fun and light, but also something that would be really interesting. So we are looking at doing some things this spring and during the off-season. I think not only will it be good for subscribers, it will be something new and fresh for me to do. Hopefully it will energize the film crew and me and it will be something fun.
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exas A&M displays various art forms throughout the year in different parts of campus, and encourages a more educational and colorful perspective. And this time, students can feel home away from home with the Anonymous Women exhibit by artist and photographer Patty Carroll. The exhibit will be displayed from January 24 to March 16 in the Wright Gallery, located in the College of Architecture’s Langford Architecture Center. The theme of the exhibit is to see home with an artistic and tranquil perspective. Additionally, it is to denounce, satirize, and analyze the perception of a woman’s place only in the kitchen. To see through that woman’s lens will unveil a unique outlook that debunks the old-time myth. Much of the art is based on the photographer’s experiences in life, and lessons learned. Patty Carroll has been teaching photography since 1972, and is a certified instructor in Photoshop. She has held various exhibits worldwide, including Beijing and London, each with a greater message than just the images on display. This particular project is inspired by her experiences growing up in a suburb of Chicago. On her website, she breaks down the Anonymous Women collection into five categories: “Demise,� “Reconstructed,� “Draped,� “Heads,� and “Videos,� and each depicts different ways in which females are perceived in the household. Furthermore, she strives to display how women see themselves in assorted situations and settings. The by Devika Singh College of Architecture exhibits the photos in three series, each of which features three types of females in their homes that are meant to provoke three kinds of emotions for the viewer. Carroll represents women through a literal lens, like creating the figure of a female with household objects and kitchen objects. Using this method, she illustrates a home as a place of solace and calls the idea of a woman’s place in the kitchen as “claustrophobic perfection.�
Anonymous Women Exhibit
Carroll’s work will be displayed through March 16 on the second floor of the Langford Architecture Building. Visit an exhibit that changes your view of a household and a female’s role within it.
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et’s face it: when we are hosting, more often than not, the to-dos don’t typically stop until right before our guests arrive. I’ve had a great deal of experience in the hosting arena, and one tidbit of advice I often share is to do as much preparation in advance as humanly possible. This alleviates a great deal of stress and also creates a much more relaxed environment. The more we can get done ahead of time, the better off we’ll be. The planning element applies to all aspects of the party, including the drinks. Sangria is a great party drink because it is typically made in large batches, can be made a whole day in advance and is also pretty darn delicious. Another added bonus for this sangria in particular is that it’s perfect for warm-weather entertaining, and with spring just around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to put this recipe to practice. It features light and crisp white wine, along with tropical and refreshing flavors like mango and lime. Sweeten it up
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with a bit of cherry liqueur and I’d say we’ve got ourselves a show-stopping, stress free cocktail. Happy hosting. For more recipes geared toward entertaining, go to TheAnthonyKitchen.com and click the “Entertaining” or “Cocktails” category. • • • • • • • • • •
3 1/2 cups mango nectar 3 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio 1 cup white rum 1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup Heering Cherry Liqueur 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, with juice 2 ounces grenadine Juice of a lime 3 limes, thinly sliced Flesh of two mangos, diced
Add all of the ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Pour over ice and enjoy. Makes 14-16 Servings
Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
Presents
Emotive Dance, Music, & Art
A Theatrical Performance:
The Clothesline Muse March 1, 2017 Rudder Auditorium | 7pm
Student Admission: $7 General Admission: $12
To purchase tickets, call the MSC Box Office at 979-845-1234, or go to their website at boxoffice.tamu.edu
Photo Courtesty to Chris Charles
“before we were online, there was the clothesline...” The Clothesline Muse is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation Fund Project co-commissioned by Painted Bride Art Center...
...in partnership with St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc./Hayti Heritage Center and NPN. For more information: www.npnweb.org.
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