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MOVIE REVIEW: GET OUT by Devika Singh
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his spring, another movie has taken the theaters and swept the box office. Director and writer Jordan Peele released horror/mystery film “Get Out” last month and it has been receiving quite a lot of attention. For the two weeks it has been in theaters, audiences have been stunned, mystified and amazed by a different and riddling movie. Female lead Rose (Allison Williams) takes boyfriend Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) to meet her parents at a middle-of-nowhere bungalow upstate. He soon understands he is not safe amongst them and attempts to escape when the girl he thought he knew so well turns against him. Peele has combined racial issues with an illustrious plot to yield a movie that is both satirical and chilling. Composer Michael Abels has placed the typical horror movie music in specific scenes to foreshadow the twist with an eerie feel. However, no amount of foreshadowing can prepare for one shocking revelation after another. Williams and Kaluuya execute their lines to perfectly embody a nervous boyfriend and a sweet girlfriend turned wicked. Their acting also helps to satirize the theme of racial discrimination and veer the story to that about a plotting and strange family. The mix of a compelling plot with cinematography makes for a unique addition to the horror genre. Take a night off to watch the story audiences have been raving about, and scaring boyfriends around the country. Grab a partner to hold on to and pay a visit to an upstate suburban household. Though don’t worry, the theater exits are always open.
Album: VAQUERO Artist: AARON WATSON Released: February 24 by Emily Taylor
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ans asked and Aaron Watson delivered. Yet again, he’s knocked it out of the park with his country twang that echoes through the speakers. Fifteen years after his debut album, “Shut Up and Dance,” Watson has released “Vaquero” and his sound has yet to stray from the original melodies we have all fallen in love with. Starting his career in little bars around the state as the Honkey Tonk Kid and now headlining at Rodeo Houston, Watson is becoming more and more of a household name. Even those that may not be a country fan, it’s hard to ignore the core values that are radiating from not only himself, but his family of five also. With devotions to his wife and their love, to his baby girl, Jolee Kate, and even to the old west and the vaqueros that made western heritage what it is today, Watson is sure to steal your heart as you play this newest set of sixteen songs over and over again.
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Rev music Festival If you’re searching for the ultimate spring concert but don’t want to leave the Brazos County, look no further! Prime Social Group and iGroup Events are coming to College Station. The concert promotion company originally based in Columbus, Ohio specializes in bringing the biggest names in EDM, hip-hop, and country music to cities all over the nation. This year, the Bryan/College Station area will host the 2017 REV Music Festival. The oneday music event will be held at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater on April 29 from 3-11pm. Known for songs like “679” and “Again” as well as collaborations with famous artists like Nicki Minaj and Monty, breakthrough rapper Fetty Wap will be headlining the music festival. The Trap&B artist rose to fame in 2014 after the single “Trap Queen” exploded on national music charts. Other artists including Ugly God, Mike Stud, Elephante, Quinn XCII and more that have yet to be announced, will also be performing at the festival.
by Celeste Tamez Check out the event’s Twitter page, @revfestAM, for all the latest updates on ticket sales, promotion events prior to the festival and even a chance to win free tickets! Looking for the perfect songs to start listening to before the concert? The direct link to REV Fest’s official Spotify playlist is available on Twitter to refresh your memory of every artist’s’ most popular hits and get you ready for the festival. Available to all ages, this spring festival will be one for the books. Tickets went on sale on February 23 and can be purchased at revfestam. com for $25. In order to be admitted to the festival, tickets will be emailed and must be printed out. Additionally, don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID along with you. So clear your schedule and mark your calendars for April 29 because Fetty Wap is coming to town.
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rab your blankets and chairs, and head on out to Wolf Pen Creek on March 10 to celebrate the start of College Station’s Movies in the Park Series. Movies in the Park is the perfect family-friendly event that welcomes visitors of all ages for a laidback evening enjoying your favorite movies and your favorite people. “Secret Life of Pets” will be shown on a 32-foot inflatable, high definition screen for all to enjoy. The gates to the event open at 6pm and the movie will start at 7. There will be a lot of fun activities to participate in so get there early to reserve your spot! Local vendors and organizations will be showcasing their services at the park. Come meet adoptable animals from The Long Way Home Pit Bull Rescue & City of Bryan Animal Center. Enjoy some free lemonade and popcorn courtesy of the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Texas Popcorn Company. There will also be bounce houses for the kids as well as Kona Ice Snow Cones for sale. Admission to the event is completely free and pets are welcome too! You can bring in blankets, chairs and coolers but coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller, and be aware that alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. The Movies at the Park series is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful spring evenings with friends and family. Don’t worry, if you can’t make it out on March 10 there are other opportunities to attend as well! Check out the list below of the upcoming movies at the park. Friday, March 24 - “Pagemaster” Gates open at 7:15pm and the movie starts at 8:15. Friday, April 14 - “Hop” Gates open at 7:15pm and the movie starts at 8:15 Friday, May 5 - “Zootopia” Gates open at 7pm and the movie starts at 8:30. Friday, May 26 - “Star Wars Rogue One” Gates open at 7pm and the movie starts at 8:45.
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Starting this summer Aggieland will be home to a new franchise. The Brazos Valley Cavalry FC will call Nutrabolt Stadium home. We caught up with Cavalry Co-Founder Chris Clark to talk more about this new venture, the renovation project at the stadium, and what fans can expect from both the Bombers and the Cavalry this summer.
MW: Who is Chris Clark? How did you end up in BCS?
CC: After I graduated high school, I applied to several colleges, including some in the northeast. But ultimately I decided to not go off to college. The plan was to stay close to home, work while getting my associates degree, and then transfer somewhere to finish up school. After two years at San Jacinto college in Houston I decided I wanted to attend A&M. So, I moved up to BCS to find a job and save a little money in hopes of applying to go to school here. Soon after I arrived I started a company and never looked back.
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The Brazos Valley has a known affinity for championships. Winning runs through the streets. So it is no surprise that the Brazos Valley Bombers have become a staple in this community. Coming off of four straight TCL Championship seasons, Owners Uri Geva and Chris Clark are branching out. This time the focus is on a different sport entirely. Soccer.
MW: Tell us a little bit of history about the bombers. CC: The team was started by my partner Uri Geva. When he started the team there wasn’t much to do for residents of Bryan/College Station. The hope was that [the Bombers] could help fill that void. The thought behind Bombers baseball has always been affordable family fun. And nine innings of baseball just happens to be the avenue to do that. MW: How did you get started with the Bombers organization? CC: I did an internship with the Houston Astros early in college and knew that working in sports would be phenomenal but never thought I would have the opportunity to do it. Then I met Uri at a business event. That was the first time I heard we even had a baseball team in BCS. I didn’t know they existed. He was looking for someone locally that could help him grow the brand. I remember sitting down and hearing the vision for what the Bombers could be. That was in January of 2009, heading into the team’s third season. I have now been with the team going
on eight years. We were an Aggie 100 recipient last year. The team has been ranked in the Top 5 nationally the last four years. We have also been Top 15 nationally in attendance. That is really the best way to measure what we do. Both inside the white lines and outside the white lines. MW: You mentioned that working sports was pretty much a dream job. What made working for the Bombers the right fit for you? CC: It was a complete leap of faith. I had a background in big box retail but also an entrepreneurial spirit. And I was coming off selling a business. So, when Uri and I met there were a lot of different options on the table for my future. But I spent a lot of time praying about it and felt like this was the right direction for me. Uri was very clear with the vision for the Bombers. The team hadn’t really caught on in the community yet, but he knew exactly why the team existed and what their place in the community was. He painted a picture and I could see it. MW: You are in the process of adding more teams to your ownership group in multiple
markets. What has that looked like for you? CC: We sat down and set the goal that we want 10 teams in 10 years. This summer we are adding number two and three. And we are already actively looking for our fourth franchise for 2018. The Bombers play in the TCL (Texas Collegiate League). So we are looking to add a few franchises to the TCL. Texas A&M Texarkana was very open as we approached them about a starting a TCL franchise in Texarkana. We looked at that market, strong Chamber, strong community, in many ways it is very similar to Bryan/College Station. Market size is close to the same, the availability of things to do is about the same. Obviously Texas A&M Texarkana is not the same as Texas A&M. So the community isn’t as student driven. But the same need exists for something to do in the summer. So we are excited to launch the Texarkana Twins this summer as our second TCL franchise. MW: You branched out from baseball for your third franchise. Can you tell us how that transpired? CHRIS CLARK continued on page 10
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CC: The PDL (Premiere Development League) approached us about creating a soccer team here in Bryan/College Station. The timing wasn’t the best because we are launching the Twins. But Uri has always wanted to have a soccer franchise. So the Brazos Valley Cavalry was born. Uri is very much the visionary. I am the integrator. I am a ones and zeros guy. He is the dreamer. It is important to have the dreamer because he is constantly pushing us as a team and coming up with new ideas. He really wanted a soccer team. We agreed the timing wasn’t the best. But we decided if we could find a way for the team to be affiliated with an MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise, we would go for it. We knew we would be one of very few franchises from the PDL to have that affiliation with MLS and that was important to us. Things just fell into place with the Dynamo. They saw it as a great opportunity. So many people in this market haven’t been exposed to MLS. So, it became a great opportunity for the Dynamo to market to this community. MW: What does the affiliation mean for you and the local team? It makes perfect sense for the
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Dynamo. But what is the tradeoff for the Cavalry? CC: Having a brand like the Dynamo behind our local team does a lot of things for our community. We will have a higher caliber of player. All of the players for the Cavalry will be a part of the Dynamo soccer academy. Also, in a market this size, we don’t qualify to be affiliated with other professional sports like baseball. So, when you are looking at the opportunity to bring a true minor league franchise to Bryan/College Station, soccer is the best option. We think it is a great chance to see the stars of the future. Historically people have gone to minor league baseball games for that same reason. The guys playing for the Round Rock Express are the guys that will be playing for the Rangers. The same will be true for the Cavalry. You will get a chance to see the next generation of players that will work their way onto the Dynamo roster. MW: What is your role with the Bombers and Cavalry? CC: With the Bombers, I am the Managing Partner.
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Uri is the majority owner but brought me on as a partner. With these new franchises, the Twins and Cavalry, I am Co-Founder. With all of the franchises, I am very active in the day to day. One of our biggest hurdles has been figuring out how we continue to push the envelope with the Bombers while launching two new teams. I have been putting a lot of time and effort into scaling our team. We have almost tripled our staff in the last 365 days. We have a great intern program. More than 100 of our former interns are now working in professional sports. MW: There is a big renovation project underway on the home of the Bombers, Nutrabolt Stadium. Was that a result of you launching the Cavalry? CC: Actually, back last summer we approached the City of Bryan with a list of core amenities we felt like the facility needed. Over the last several years there have been close to 10 organizations that have used the field on and off for home games and events. There are over 300 events that take place on that field each year. From practices to games, it gets a lot of use. The facility was built in 1947. So, we are talking about a 70 year old facility. The grandstand
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infrastructure is in good shape. But we wanted to upgrade to aluminum, the fences need work, the field needs a lot of work. We have scraped the playing surface and replaced it multiple times over the years. But it needed to be completely redone.
CC: $1.8 million. The scope of the project increased a little with the addition of soccer. They need their own scoreboard. The field will now be able to accommodate three sports, soccer, baseball and lacrosse. The field alone will be $1.1 million. That was the primary increase in the budget.
The initial scope of the project was around $500,000. We agreed to put in around 20%. The original project included a completely new grass playing surface, new outfield fence, new irrigation and drainage, new scoreboard, we were also going to retrofit the lights to be LED, and upgrading the grandstands from wood to aluminum. The Council unanimously approved the project, which was exciting for us.
MW: People have grown accustomed to the entertainment the Bombers offer. Can you give us a sneak peek for this upcoming season? Can fans expect more of the same from the Cavalry?
When the opportunity came around for soccer we started looking at the schedule and what it would take to maintain a grass field and concluded that is just couldn’t work. In June alone there will be at least 26 events at Nutrabolt Stadium. The grass field just wouldn’t hold up to that. So we went back to City Council and began a conversation on what it would look like to put in artificial turf. So, we got several bids and AstroTurf won the bid. We are looking forward to partnering with them on this project.
CC: We are bringing in several exciting entertainment acts this summer. Cannonball Dave is one of those. He travels all over the place. It is truly a spectacle. So, that will be great. Our entertainment budget will triple this year. We will have more firework shows this summer. That is always a fan favorite. You can still expect the Bombers to be nine innings of fun that happens to have baseball in between. For soccer, obviously, there are no innings. So, you are limited in when you can do things. It is a completely different type of atmosphere. But I can tell you this, if you thought the Bombers games were a show, this will be a whole different level. And it will be very affordable. Tickets for the Cavalry will start at $5.
MW: What does the revised project look like once you decided to go to a turf field?
MW: How important is the success of the team to the success of the franchise?
CC: We have asked ourselves that question a lot. We have had some great coaches that understood the importance of coaching the team up so they were better people when they left. We won some games, lost some games. We always wanted to make sure fans had a good experience whether we won or not. But I can tell you, in this town, everybody likes to win. So for us, winning wasn’t the end all be all, but it definitely helps. For the last five years, we have had Curt Dixon as our head coach. He was an up and comer and took our team to the next level. It was a little nerve racking because we had over 100 people apply for the job in 30 days and this was my first head coach hire. He was referred to as my guy, and I was nervous because that meant I would be judged on his performance on the field. Turns out, best decision I ever made inside the white lines. His first year we made it to the playoffs and got knocked out in the first round. Since then, we have won four straight TCL Championships. We want to continue that tradition. This year we actually have a new coaching staff. Dixon took a job at a D1 school which requires more time from a recruiting standpoint. We are excited to bring in one of our former players, Trey Porras as the new head coach. He is currently an Assistant Coach at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and coached the Hoptown Hoppers in the Ohio Valley League to a regular season championship last summer.
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Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts presents
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Painting Workshop
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t can be difficult to find family-fun oriented activities during the week of spring break. Luckily, the Bryan/College Station area is host to a number of friendly, creative events available to everyone. One of these events, a painting workshop, will be held in Downtown Bryan during the week of Spring Break. Organized by the Purple Turtle Art Studio, this workshop will run for three days from March 13 to March 15. The class is three hours long from 9:00am to 12:00pm and children can sign up for one day or all three. All supplies are included, plus a snack, but space is limited and spots can be reserved for $35. Operated by Le Hale, the Purple Turtle Art Studio has been open in Bryan for 17 years. Hale’s passion for children and art has driven her to volunteer at a number of children’s art camps and programs, including the Brazos Valley Art’s Council and the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Brazos Valley. Hale also has experience teaching at Art’s for Everyone, a non-profit organization and even served on its board of directors. In addition to their spring break painting workshop, the Purple Turtle Art Studio offers children’s classes that extend throughout the entire semester, as well as adult art classes and events for those seeking to hone their creative skill. They also offer art parties, whether you’re looking for somewhere to host a birthday party for little ones or a team building workshop with fellow colleagues. This Spring Break, painting workshop will provide children with a fun, creative way to pass the time, express themselves through fun colors and mediums, and release their imagination. This family friendly environment is sure to be the perfect way to kick off Spring Break. To reserve your spot today, head over to their website, purpleturtlestudio.com/childrens-classes.
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Midnight Express @ GRAND STAFFORD
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ome check out Classic Rock at its best at the Grand Stafford Theater on March 11! Midnight Express is a local band based out of Bryan-College Station. The group specializes in classic rock tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and even some of today’s hits, and their groovy sound and high energy will make you think you are listening to the original artists. Midnight Express consists of 9 professional musicians including a 4-piece horn section and an awesome sound/ light engineer. The band prides themselves on giving their 100% on every performance and paying homage to the song’s original artists. Midnight Express was formed in 2002 and has many years of experience under their belt between all the musicians that make up the band. The group has performed with popular artists including Cowboy Mouth, Brave Comb, Foghat, and Grammy award winner Joe Nichols. Midnight Express truly embraces different decades and a variety of genres with their repertoire of cover songs including, “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, and “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles, along with countless other rocking tunes. Whether you are a senior in college, or perhaps you qualify for the senior citizen discount at the movie theater, Midnight Express has the right jams for you. Don’t miss your chance to groove with this local rock band at The Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan on March 11. Doors open at 7pm and music begins at 8. You can purchase your tickets in advance for $8 at The Grand Stafford Theater website or tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.
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Jeff Becker New Republic Weekend Lineup
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ne of Aggieland’s favorite breweries, New Republic Brewery is located in College Station off of Dowling Road, will host Brazos Valley talent Jeff Becker on March 10 and the Dave Martinez Band on March 11 in the Taproom. Jeff Becker is a born and raised Bryan local residing in Austin. In 2016, Becker released his acoustic EP, “Somewhere Free” which features songs “Up, Up And Away” and “Strong Spirit.” This Indie-Folk singer started writing songs in the Fall of 2013, and his journey has taken him farther than he ever would have thought. Head over to the New Republic Brewery Taproom at 5pm when doors open for Happy Hour and $1 off pints before Becker hits the stage at 6pm. Dave Martinez, born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, released got
his solo start in late October 2011. After releasing his first album “Two Wolves,” Martinez is back in the studio recording his second album, “Panhandle Confessional,” which he hopes reaches new heights with his new direction of creativity. Start sipping on those local beers early when doors open at 2pm on Saturday before Martinez takes the stage at 6pm. In addition to locally brewed beer and soulful folk talent, there will be tasty food from local food truck Blake’s Steaks on Friday and Napa Flats on Saturday. Pair your brew with some Texas red meat or a pizza and your evening can’t go wrong. Whether you are a fan of their Complicated Blonde, Dammit Jim!, or Roggen Noggin, get there early and stay late to support these local artist at the New Republic Brewing Company in College Station on March 10 and March 11. Parking is free and doors are open to well behaved children, furry friends, family and strangers, so don’t miss out.
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he MSC Visual Arts Committee, a student-led organization, is hosting the annual ArtFest 2017 in the James R. Reynolds Student Art Gallery. The exhibition and competition started March 1 and will run through April 8. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9am to 8pm and SaturdaySunday, noon to 6pm. This year’s top three winners were announced and awarded during the opening reception on March 2. The MSC Visual Arts Committee was created in 1953 and has since provided students the opportunities to exhibit their works and participate in competitions. They welcome effort from students of all majors and fields in the university and allow them to display their talents on a university-wide platform. In addition to exhibitions and competitions, the Committee also hosts lectures, workshops, guest artists and other creative programs. Students are allowed to submit works on various media and use their own ideas for a basis of their work. “Some have used past course assignments; mostly we see artists that are inspired by family, memory, or mental wellness,” said Mary Casillas, VAC Chair.
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The Committee has added a new film and animation category this year, in addition to painting, drawing, photography, digitally generated, mixed media and sculpture. A student and faculty committee judges the artworks based on originality and creativity. Last year’s exhibition displayed 24 pieces, and each demonstrated a unique style and texture.
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“ArtFest is fantastic about reaching all sorts of majors and classifications on campus,” Casillas said. “We received pieces from computer science, animal science, engineering, visualization and mathematics to name a few. We usually see an even spread between freshmen and graduate/ PhD students.” Not all artists have an art or visualization background, which makes for a diverse and successful event. Every year, the jury hopes for even more unique and innovative ideas, including different textures and techniques. “Our wonderful advisor and gallery executives worked hard to get all of the pieces displayed; it is quite a sight!” Casillas said. “Come see the diversity, creativity and talent our campus holds.” Visit the second floor of the MSC to experience art of assorted styles and unique textures, created by fellow Aggies. Admission is free and parking is available in Koldus/University Center and Cain Garages.
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ighly acclaimed artist, Jennifer Chenoweth, announced that the next phase of her groundbreaking public art project, XYZ Atlas, will be taking place in Bryan/College Station in 2017. XYZ Atlas is a unique art exhibition with the goal of expressing the attachment and belonging people feel towards different places. Chenoweth teamed up with geographer David O’Donnell in 2013 to create a beautiful map of Austin. The map is a collection of emotional highs and lows that locals connect to the places they visit in Austin, and now they are setting their sights on Aggieland.
Station more inclusive, healthy and valuable to those who live there.”
According to an XYZ Atlas press release, “With unprecedented support for community stakeholders and organizations in Bryan and College Station, I’m excited to map and record the diverse perspective of the local population,” Chenoweth said, “Few studies have this kind of insight into where and how people experience emotional highs and lows.”
Chenoweth will offer a free exhibition of her original artwork portraying the culture of Bryan and College Station this May. The project is being led by Chenoweth herself, but the team is made up of Texas A&M student volunteers and interns.
Chenoweth has a passion for people, and XYZ Atlas is completely devoted to displaying the beauty behind the culture of Bryan and College Station. Chenoweth also said, “My hope is that the information, stories and data that are uncovered through the project will help make Bryan and College
In November 2015, Chenoweth visited Texas A&M for GIS Day to begin her work on the project, and the project returned for Open Data Build Day last spring. The Texas A&M quad was transformed into a giant map of the entire BCS area. Surveys and questionnaires helped jumpstart the project, and now the survey is available online if anyone wishes to contribute their stories and experiences in the BCS area to the unique project.
Aggieland is honored to have the opportunity to add to the artistic nature and cultural diversity of our favorite places through XYZ Atlas. The exhibition will not only give you a closer look into the daily lives of BCS residents but will broaden the understanding of the people of BCS and what makes them unique.
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ince 1987, the city of Austin produces the collaborative and diverse South by Southwest, a mixture of conferences, festivals, and exhibitions that highlight the film and music industries. The event strives to facilitate face-to-face connections with a multifacet of people and provide an abundance of networking opportunities. During March 10-19, SXSW 2017 is in full effect, and, for the first time, Texas A&M University will be there.
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Representing the maroon and white, Aggies from the College of Architecture will attend to display the inventive research conducted at the university’s tier one research institution. Throughout “Interactive Week� (March 10-15), attendees will have the chance to interact with to Professor Tim McLaughlin at the “Collision of Art and Technology� and experience visualization sceneries with Texas A&M’s famous “Viz Lab.� Additionally, the university will place the signature brand on the Aggie-owned, 4-star Hotel Van Zandt and call it “Texas A&M House.� From the 360° virtual tour of the Panama Canal, to a look inside ESPN studios, to diving into the exquisite coral reefs, Texas A&M cannot wait to share the latest and greatest visual advances made at the university. Though they look to the future, Texas A&M upholds the importance of a tradition: the virtual tour can transport you to College Station and test out “Midnight Yell Practice.� At the intersection of art and technology, Texas A&M will represent and display the impact Aggie innovation can make every day all over the world.
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One of my favorite ways to serve the cheese course was actually inspired by a good friend of mine. She hosted a girl’s wine night years ago, and set out a starter that had us all coming back for more. It consisted of melty, savory brie, covered with an apricot jam and sprinkled with crunchy almonds. The surprising thing? When I asked her for the recipe, she laughed at me, and responded, “What recipe?” This elegant and lovely appetizer is so simple to make, you could likely pull this one off at home just from memory alone. I made a couple of upgrades to the recipe, but still, you’ll find it takes few ingredients and an even smaller portion of effort. If you plan on entertaining with this beauty, try serving it alongside a light Pinot Noir or nice, buttery Chardonnay and enjoy.
Baked
brie
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love cheese. It’s just so versatile, pairs with so many wonderful things, and can be prepared in countless ways, and the cheese course is quite possibly my favorite of them all. I thinking that guests of mine would likely find it difficult to think back to any occasion in which I have entertained and not had some form of a cheese platter present.
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For more cheesy starter ideas, go to TheAnthonyKitchen.com/appetizers. INGREDIENTS: • 16 ounces of Brie • 4 tablespoons apricot fruit spread • 3 tablespoons chopped (whole) almonds • 1 tablespoon honey • Pinch of Kosher salt METHOD: Place brie in the freezer for 20 minutes. This will make it easier to remove the rind. Preheat oven to 400° and have ready a greased, small baking dish with 2-3 cup capacity. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind of the brie and cut into 1/2” cubes. Transfer to baking dish. Spoon apricot spread across the brie and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle chopped almonds evenly across the top, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes, or until bubbly. Allow to cool slightly, serve and enjoy. Enjoy with toast points, water or stoneground crackers, strawberries or sliced apples.
Kelly Anthony is a home chef, blogger and creator of TheAnthonyKitchen . com, where she shares recipes and specializes in refined comfort food .
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