Vol. 13 No. 4

09.21.16 - VOL. 13, NO. 04

FREE PUBLICATION

KOPPE BRIDGE BAR & GRILL

CELEBRATING MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF SERVING AGGIELAND THE BEST BIG BURGER IN TOWN

11777 WELLBORN ROAD (979)764-2933 3940 HARVEY ROAD (979)776-2833

WWW.KOPPEBRIDGE.NET

meet the team Publisher

CHRIS SHEPPERD Managing Editor

LUKE MURRAY

Assistant Editor

LINLEY STRINGER Senior Staff Writer

ANNABETH REEB

Street Team Specialist

ALICIA TORRES Interns

ABBY NEWTON DANIELLE ANTHONY DEVIKA SINGH SHELBIE WARR Distribution

KRISTEN COTTRELL LINDSAY COX CLINT HART Maroon Weekly is an independent, publication and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Maroon Weekly receives no student fees or university funding.

Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the editor, publisher or the newspaper staff. Maroon Weekly is not liable for omissions, misprints or typographical errors. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express consent of the publisher. © Copyright 2016 Campus Press LP

maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 3

by Devika Singh This relationship conflict centers around Zeke, who is comfortable in his city, and Mylene, who is set on leaving the Bronx in hopes of being discovered. Zeke is played by Justice Smith, one of the stars in the 2015 film, “Paper Towns.”.

Baz Luhrmann, creator of the show, is known for directing “Moulin Rouge!” and “The Great Gatsby.”

Like those films, he transports viewers to more musical times through this Netflix original.

T

Because the show is also based on the 2013 comic book “Hip Hop Family Tree,” the cast delivers an authentic, convincing performance that draws the viewer into the plot. Influenced by literary works about the history of hip-hop culture, the series is as informative as it is entertaining.

Set in the era of New York when the state was suffering poor economic status and certain music genres were fading, the stories of these young adults are almost inspirational to today’s youth.

“The Get Down” first aired on August 12 and set the scene with a talented but undiscovered young man trying to deal with unreturned love.

Whether you are a hidden legend waiting to be discovered or experienced only in the shower, “The Get Down” will motivate you to display your talent as freely as they did in 1970.

NETFLIX REVIEW: THE GET DOWN

Weekly Media

Shakedown

his August, Netflix premiered its latest musical production, “The Get Down” inspired by films like “Fame” and “Center Stage.” This recent attempt to bring back the concept of prospective performers trying to change the music world in 1900’s has been well received during its first season.

#APPFORTHAT

by Abby Newton

by Annabeth Reeb

O

BITMOJI

Bored of the same old yellow smiley faces? Bitmoji gives users the opportunity to put COST: FREE themselves into any emoji related emotion possible, and send themselves out to whomever they please. Users get to create their very own emoji, with everything from face structure to hairstyle to outfits to make the character look just like themselves (if they were an emoji, of course). Then, all you have to do is add the bitmoji keyboard to your keyboard settings, and you are ready to go!

You can select from all sorts of different emotions, sayings, catch phrases, and more. Snapchat has even added an upgrade where you can put bitmojis in your snaps, because one selfie isn’t enough. People have been known to have entire conversations only using varying Bitmoji phrases.

So, if you’re tired of getting your feelings out the old fashioned way, Bitmoji is for you!

NEW ALBUM RELEASE

ne of Texas’ most well known artists, Cody Johnson, released yet another amazing album that has been highly anticipated by his fans. When the album dropped, 23,000 copies were sold in the first week of the release date.

Cody Johnson Album: Gotta Be Me

Release Date: August 5, 2016

pg 4 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

Cody Johnson has been one of the most beloved Texas Country artists since they released their first album “Black and White Label” in 2006. His music has been popular all over the state, and he is no stranger to College Station. He has performed at Hurricane Harry’s multiple times and he has been the headline act for the Aggie Back to School Bash at Wolf Pen Creek two years in a row. At this year’s back to school bash, Cody played songs from his new album along with his most popular songs from his previous albums. Some have said that the new album shows Johnson “selling out” in order to gain popularity outside Texas, but when it comes to the music, the sound is classic Cody Johnson.

The album has more marketing surrounding it, but when you pick up this album, you can be sure that you will be getting the Cody Johnson that you know and love.

by Annabeth Reeb

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LEAVENWORTH

W

e sat down with singer/songwriter John Krajicek to talk about the upcoming release of his band’s newest album on September 24 at the Grand Stafford.

Krajicek is the main songwriter and vocalist for Leavenworth, a Bryan/College Station indie folk rock band.

When Krajicek decided to form the band in the fall of 2015, he had modest expectations.

“But little did I know,” Krajicek says, “that in very short order I would find three guys who are excellent musicians, kindred musical spirits, and also terrific individuals who’ve become great friends. We’re still blown away by how quickly and perfectly it all came together.”

Those three guys are Ross Hudgins (guitar and vocals), Kyle Littlefield (drums and vocals), and Jye Shafer (bass and vocals).

MW: We know you have a new CD being released in a couple of days, is there anything you can tell us about what to expect?

where: GRAND STAFFORD THEATER

tickets: $5

when: SEPTEMBER 24TH, 8:00PM

info: GRANDSTAFFORDTHEATER.COM

pg 6 • MAROON WEEKLY • April 30, 2014 • maroonweekly.com pg 6 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

JK: Well, expect a really good record?! We are so pleased with how it came out. A lot of variety. Straight ahead alt rock songs. Quieter acoustic numbers (including one with a really sweet violin accompaniment, played by a violinist for the Brazos Symphony Orchestra, Adam Mikeal). A rock song that has an REM feel. And also a longer jam thrown into the mix that features our guitar player, Ross Hudgins, orbiting and running wild around a strong, hypnotic rhythm. We’re very proud of this variety, and we think people will dig it. We definitely have our own sound, but part of that sound is a conscious variety.

We are also very happy to be on the roster at Sinkhole Records, BCS’s only independent record label.

MW: What’s it like being a part of the College Station music scene, opposed to bigger cities like Austin?

JK: [Side note: I actually moved here from Austin.]

The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts

presents

Of course it is much smaller, more tame, more contained. But that creates a unique camaraderie that I think you don’t find in Austin, Dallas, etc. It’s the irony of less is more. By having fewer bands, fewer venues, fewer gigs, both fans and musicians tend to appreciate more what we do have. All the musicians I’ve met in town have been incredibly generous and supportive.

You don’t always find that to be the case in bigger cities.

It’s also cool that we can drive to any venue in town in 20 minutes or less.

MW: We know your band formed pretty recently, in the fall of 2015, what was it that finally got you to make the jump and form a band?

"Smart, sophisticated, downright hilarious" TimeOut Chicago

JK: I’ve played in several bands since I moved here in 1996, including several bluegrassy affairs and a few alt folk country rock bands. And these bands were great and very satisfying, and the guys I played with were (and still are) good friends. But like any relationship, there is always compromise involved, which can sometimes mean you wake up one day and say to yourself “this isn’t exactly what I want to be playing.”

I just felt it was time for me to start a band that is exactly what I want to do. The vibe, the gigs, and songs that felt totally right to me. That felt like coming home. Thus the name Leavenworth. That’s where I was born (Leavenworth, Kansas). This band is a coming home for me. When I decided to do that, I knew it might be a more difficult project to assemble in BCS than in, say, Austin. So I really didn’t have high expectations. But I decided that this time, no compromise. If I couldn’t find the right guys to make this project work, I’d just make it a solo thing (which is how it actually started).

But in relatively short order, I found these three amazing guys. And I’m so grateful for that. It’s been really great musically, and they are now some of my best friends.

MW: When was the moment you knew you wanted to be a musician?

October 6th, 2016 Rudder Theater | 7:00 - 9:00pm

JK: Well, I’m much older than my band mates, and perhaps I’m dating myself a bit here, but for me it was mainly John Lennon and Bob Dylan. I cut my teeth in the late 60s and early 70s, and it was such an incredible time for music.

The entire culture was changing, changing fast, and music was at the center of that change. I was on fire with it and knew I wanted to be a songwriter and performer from a very early age. Since that time, music has never been far from the center of my life.

I also remember the first time I played a live show when the audience was alive and really with it. Really in tune with what we were doing on stage.

And what a magical experience. I walked off that stage saying “I want MORE of THAT!” Continued on page 8

Check them out online!

Website: www.improvisedshakespeare.com Facebook: facebook.com/improvisedshakespeare Twitter: twitter.com/ImprovShakesCo

Get your tickets today! $7 Students, $12 General Admission Available at the MSC Box Office 979-845-1234 boxoffice.tamu.edu

academyarts.tamu.edu | facebook.com/AVPAatTAMU | twitter.com/TAMU_AVPA | avpa@tamu.edu maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 7

Continued from page 7 MW: You wrote a little bit about the provocative tension between what actually happened and how we create memories, can you tell me a little more about that and how it inspires your music?

JK: Absolutely. I never set out to write about this tension. It’s just what happened. I’m fairly obsessed with honesty and avoiding cliché in my writing, and the best way for me to do that is to write about what I know best. Which is my own experience and my own memories.

Y O J N E N T S A E C B OU M THE AS & Y O IN TEX ION R NOW F D T A O K T C O S F RU LLEGE T D FOOAN/CO I BRY E DI N N

R ON

T

ND CH A IL E N B U L O G IN IM S ER V E FT A

CA M AM U

PU S

#C H

E S EM ALL

S T ER

E FT A

/CH

WIN 1 1 20

NER

SIAXRS I STRA

YE

G HT

pg 8 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

But I’m fascinated by the entire process of memory. We’ve all heard stories about how different people who witness the same event all recall it differently. Sometimes very differently. To some extent we clearly construct our memories. And that, to me, is really really fascinating. Is this really what happened? Or is that just the way I remember it? What am I inadvertently leaving out in my memories? I’ve heard it said that when we remember something that happened in the past, our brains are actually remembering the last time we remembered that event, not the event itself. So the more time passes, and the more we recall the past, the more chance there is for us to embellish, forget aspects, etc. Fascinating!

MW: Can you tell us a little about your songwriting process?

JK: I have the experience that I’ve heard a number of other songwriters speak about as well. Which is that when it is going well, there is a sense that the song is writing itself. Your role, as songwriter, is to get out of the way, not be too cerebral, and let it write itself. It sounds almost mystical or something. And I guess it sort of is. I have no idea how to explain it. Nor do I feel the need to explain it. Whatever forces there are behind it, it just is. It’s just how it works. Get out of the way and let the song tell you where it is going. Rarely have I sat down and said “I’ll write a song now” and produced something worthwhile. Rather, I just stay alert and open. I wait for them to come. And then I document them. One of my songs (“Hand it to You”) I actually wrote the majority of in my sleep. I woke up that morning, grabbed a guitar and pen, and simply documented it. Then, of course, I let it develop naturally from there. Again, I realize that sounds a little weird, but that’s just how it is.

Leavenworth’s newest album is releasing at the Grand Stafford Theater on September 24 at 8pm, doors opening at 7pm. You can buy tickets at the door for $5 for a special evening of new music.

by Danielle Anthony

AT THE EDGE @ THE WRIGHT GALLERY L

ocated in our own backyard, the Wright Gallery at Texas A&M will be the home to an art exhibit called “At the Edge,” which spotlights polished linear drawings. The exhibit features five Austin-based female artists, Alyson Fox, Shannon Faseler, Rebecca Rothfus Harrell, Bethany Johnson, and Alexandra Robinson.

Focusing on the importance of line drawings and physical edges, these artists examine spatial relationships, manipulation of scale, and simplification of forms using different media such as graphite, gouache, and ink. Their work pushes the boundaries of linear drawings.

Alyson Fox works with illustration, textile design, photography, and product design. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, UK Vogue, USA Today, and Nylon. Her pieces are for sale on her website, alysonfox.com, and her work is widely renowned.

Shannon Faseler works with a variety of media. Her pieces are based on climate change and the visual effects it has on the planet, focusing on the fragility and instability of our “seemingly certain reality.” Her work deals with the documentation of events while centering on representation and aesthetics.

Examples of her work can be found on her website, shannonfaseler.com.

Rebecca Rothfus Harrell’s work focuses on her interest in landscaping, human interventions with the natural world and their intricacies. Inspired by her travels, particularly to West Texas, her paintings and collages explore form, color, structure, and space. To view her works, visit her website, rebeccarothfusharrell.com.

Bethany Johnson currently teaches drawing, 2-dimensional design, and digital art at The University of Texas at Austin. Her work is represented by Moody Gallery in Houston, and revolves around the study of systems, as well as the visual representation of information. She questions the methods of science, cartography, philosophy, poetry, and visual art, while investigating their different systems of interpreting and recording phenomena. You can find her work on her website, bethanyjo.com.

Alexandra Robinson’s art is based on the connection between knowing and understanding. The ideas of perception, both an internalized mental landscape and outward connection to land, inspire her. She works in various forms and not always in visual art. Her work is available on her website, Alexandrarobinsonart.com.

The exhibit will run from September 13 to October 12. Admission is free and the Wright Gallery is open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. There will be a public reception on September 20, 2016 that will allow viewers to meet with four of the artists: Alexandra Robinson, Shannon Faseler, Rebecca Rothfus Harrell, and Bethany Johnson. The reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:30pm and admission is free.

The Wright Gallery is located in the Langford Architecture Center on the east side of campus. The gallery is dedicated to honoring diversity in all forms and provides a venue for artists of all skill level. The Wright Gallery features work by women and other underrepresented groups. They promote conversations on topics of social and cultural importance while serving as a center for education, enjoyment, and visual arts engagement.

maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 9

KEEPING AN EYE ON OUR NEIGHBORS

F

ootball season is in full swing and once again the SEC West is full of possible title contenders. Some teams’ paths may seem easier or more obvious than others, but the end goal is the same: The College Football Playoff.

THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE The defending national champion Crimson Tide is seemingly continuing right where they left off a year ago, demolishing defenses and dreams of opposing teams. After trailing by as much as 21 points against Ole Miss this weekend, Alabama came back with a vengeance, taking the win from the Rebels and keeping them ranked #1 for another week. Freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts and sophomore receiver Calvin Ridely are shaping up to have big seasons for the Tide as they look to improve to 4-0, taking on Kent State on this Saturday.

THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS Arkansas kicked their season off in style, knocking off former Aggie quarterback Kenny Hill and TCU in a double overtime thriller after barely surviving against

pg 10 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

by Shelbie Warr

Louisiana Tech in week one. Last week, the Razorbacks cruised to victory against Texas State and will look to win their first SEC game of the season against Texas A&M in Dallas on Saturday, which will undoubtedly be another thriller. They clock in at #17 in the latest AP poll.

THE AUBURN TIGERS Auburn opened their season against then #2 ranked Clemson and took a close loss, closing the game at 19-13. Their defense showed up big as the Clemson offense is not weak, but the offense just couldn’t keep up. The Tigers easily took down Arkansas State, but couldn’t maintain the momentum with the Aggies when they came to town on Saturday, dropping their first SEC game of the season 29-16. The LSU Tigers will make a trip to Auburn this week in a game that could decide the fate of Auburn’s season.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY TIGERS LSU opened their season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin.

The game did not go exactly the way they wanted, ending with a loss by a mere two points in an extremely low scoring game. Since then, the Tigers have picked up wins against Jacksonville State and Mississippi State, improving to 2-1 on the season and checking in at #18 in this week’s AP poll.

While the Tigers have a very good running attack in the form of Heisman hopeful Leonard Fournette, their passing game could use some work and will definitely be put to the test against a pretty strong Auburn defense as a Tiger vs. Tiger showdown happens on Saturday.

fact has yet to turn itself into wins. The Rebels opened their season on the road against Florida State, dropping that one in a 45-34 loss. After cruising to victory against Wofford, the Rebels were on the wrong side of the big comeback Alabama put up as their defense once again collapsed in the second half. The Bulldogs of Georgia will head to Oxford this week as Ole Miss looks to turn this season around.

THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS

They say you save the best for last, so here we go. The Maroon and White have started out 3-0 for the third straight season and are currently ranked #10 in the AP poll. The last time the Aggies accomplished that was 1939-1941. The Aggies opened their season with a thrilling OT victory over UCLA, displaying just how loud 100,000+ people can be. They followed that win up with the first shutout at Kyle Field since 2004 with a 67-0 thumping of Prairie View A&M. To open SEC play, the Aggies traveled to Auburn, grabbing a 29-16 win behind a strong performance by the Aggie defense. The Aggies will look to improve to 4-0 as they travel to Dallas to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. With two come-from-behind wins against Arkansas the last two years, we hope to see another exciting but victorious Aggie game.

The Bulldogs are walking around with a huge question mark on the offensive side on the ball with the graduation of senior quarterback Dak Prescott (who pulled out a win with the Cowboys against Washington this weekend). They opened their season with a startling one point loss to South Alabama. After a slightly promising win over South Carolina the following week, the Bulldogs found themselves on the losing end of the stick once again when LSU made a late quarter comeback. After starting the season 1-2, the Bulldogs will look to try to right the ship against the University of Massachusetts.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI “OLE MISS” REBELS Despite starting the season 1-2, The Rebels check in at #23 in the AP poll.

They have likely the most experienced quarterback in the SEC West, but that

THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES

The 2016 SEC season is shaping up to be a quite interesting. Keep an eye on the television because you never know who is going to make a run for the title.

Howdy kids 12 & under! Become a member of the official kids’ club of Texas A&M Athletics today.

Join by Friday, 10/21 to get half-priced tickets for the NMSU football game on Saturday, 10/29.

TEXAS A& M

VOLLEYBALL

vs AUBURN Sunday 9/25 | SEC Home Opener 2 PM | Reed Arena #23

JuniorAggieClub.com

STEPHANIE AIPLE

S/RS

12thMan.com/Tickets maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 11

by Abby Newton

TEXAS REDS: The Music

T

he 10th annual Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival in Downtown Bryan is upon us, and from September 23 to September 25, you can head down and enjoy live music, delicious food, wine, and craft beer, and great entertainment for all ages.

The foundation of the entire festival is the live music, and they definitely do not disappoint. This year there will be a variety of live bands you may either already know or you should know.

A headliner this year and an old festival favorite, Ray Wylie Hubbard, will be returning to play on Saturday night of the festival and it will be a performance you cannot miss. Another headliner and Grammy winner, Rodney Crowell, will be performing Sunday afternoon of the festival. Both of these headliners are favorites in Texas and will be worth the trip to Texas Reds if the wine and food doesn’t wet your palette enough.

On Friday night, the festival will be kicked off with the Texas Twisters who “have been rockin’ Bryan/College Station and surrounding areas for over 27 years”

pg 12 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

according to the Texas Reds Festival website. They have been voted “Best Local Band” by The Eagle in past years, and their fans love their mixture of the best in classic rock, soul, country, disco and their original songs.

They are known to have a cult following locally that loves their upbeat and entertaining performances.

Saturday will be a day full of great live performances from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Some artists you can expect on Saturday include Ian Moore, Kayte Hamlin, John Fullbright, The Vandoliers, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and so many more. Another treat on Saturday will be the local high schools and middle schools performing at the Palace Theatre. There will be orchestras, school bands, theatre programs, and dance teams including the Rudder Rangerettes and the Bryan Shyannes.

Performances on Sunday will start at 11:00am and will end at 5:00pm.

Although entertainment will not last as long as on Saturday, it will be full of can’t-miss performances that many will be looking forward to. Some artists you can expect on Sunday include Bri Bagwell, The Departed, The Nightowls, Rodney Crowell, and more. Also, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be performances at the acoustic café all day, so in between meals and concerts, stop by to enjoy even more live entertainment.

Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival is fun for the whole family and features artists and bands that you love. Maybe you will even discover your new favorite band!

LIVE with MUSIC headliners

TEXAS WINERIES

Rodney CrowelL & Ray Wylie Hubbard

by Joseph Llanes

SATURDAY NIGHT STEAK DINNER ✯ ✯ ✯

TEXAS BREWERIES

SUNDAY BRUNCH ✯ KIDS ZONE STEAK COOKOFF ✯ ARTIST SHOWCASE FOOD VENDORS ✯ AND MORE!

Don't Miss the Thursday night Farm-to-Table dinner at Messina Hof! Presented by

Tickets On Sale Now! www.TexasRedsFestival.com CITY OF B RYAN The Good Life, Texas Style.

TM

maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 13

by Devika Singh

TEXAS REDS: The History Every Texan knows there is nothing more exciting than a weekend of steaks cooked to perfection, exquisite wines, and locally brewed beers. Historic Downtown Bryan annually hosts the Texas Reds: Steak & Grape Festival for three nights of steak cook-offs, wine tasting, and live music, which will be held September 23-25 this year.

More than a dozen wine vendors come each year to showcase their drinks in the sixth largest state in terms of wineries. In hopes that the public might find its next favorite Chardonnay at this festival, representatives from various wineries have been presenting their creations for the last ten years. Whether you are a connoisseur or new to the world of great grapes, they will make sure you stop and smell the rosé.

The festival also offers live music, art exhibitions and amusement areas for children. The Kids Zone includes rides, face painting, crafts and performances

by Bryan ISD groups. The festival has a history of being family-friendly, with snacks for kids and activities presented by local art studios. Sunday will welcome Grammy Award Winner Rodney Crowell for an afternoon of classic country music, as the festival has done every year with a well-known artist.

Furthermore, Texas Reds maintains its history of providing tastes for the eyes, with works of local painters, photographer and sculptors, along with many other forms of creativity.

The City of Bryan began this festival in 2007 and this September will mark its 10th anniversary of celebrating local beef and wine. A festival that was initiated to attract residents to a renewed Downtown Bryan, Texas Reds now gives back funds to non-profit organizations in the community and also contribute to scholarships in the Bryan ISD area.

The festival also needs volunteers and the application can be found online at the Texas Reds website. A free park-and-ride service will be available to guests from Blinn College and key roads will be closed in the center of Downtown Bryan to ensure safety for participants. Whether you have a love of grapes, hops, steak or just casual entertainment, this festival has it all.

Since 2014, the festival has contributed almost $25,000 to such local groups.

This year, the Downtown Bryan Association hopes to surpass last year’s funds for donation.

Ticket packages are available at a wide range of prices and those can be found at the Texas Reds website. But you can also just wander the streets and enjoy the atmosphere. Happy wining and dining!

pg 14 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

Now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

JOIN US FOR PREVIEW WEEK OCTOBER 3RD - 7TH TAKE A TOUR AT ALL OF OUR PROPERTIES FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $500!

Apply online at

AMERICANCAMPUS.COM OFFICIAL STUDENT HOUSING PARTNER OF TEXAS A&M ATHLETICS Dates subject to change. Limited time only. See office for details.

byDevika Singh

TEXAS U

ncork and unwind this weekend at the Texas Reds Festival in Downtown Bryan for three days of wine, steak and a lively atmosphere. More than two dozen wineries will showcase their drinks from September 23-25 during the 10th anniversary of this tasty event.

The Downtown Bryan Association, managers the festival, handpicks wineries and wine tastings, assuring you will find something deliciously grapy at every booth. Vendors include Messina Hof, Bernhardt, Texas Hills, and many more.

Though the festival is free to simply walk around in, tasting booths will be open only to tasting package-holders and during certain times throughout the day.

The festival also offers a wide variety of steaks to accompany the drinks, including food vendors with something for all tastes. Groups from all over Texas will be participating in cook-offs and grill for the champion title. The weekend will begin on Thursday when Messina Hof hosts dinner at the winery and resort, presenting local wines and steaks.

With a VIP package, attendees will watch as six Texas wineries present their creations at the Astin Mansion on Friday in Downtown Bryan followed by a steak dinner catered by J. Cody’s on Saturday. A Sunday brunch will wrap up the weekend with mimosas and breakfast steaks and omelets. Vendors will

pg 16 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

REDS Wines & Dines

be offering steak or wine-based dishes throughout the weekend and different packages cater to different tastings.

Visitors are also encouraged to stop by Downtown Bryan restaurants and enjoy other local cuisines and drinks, including sizzling fajitas and refreshing milkshakes. The historic area presents a vintage atmosphere for the perfect intimate gathering or romantic meal.

Wine tasting hours will be from 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday and attendees need to purchase a tasting package for wine and beer vendors. Festival attendees will also be able to experience craft beer tasting; breweries that attended in 2015 included New Republic, Shiner and Karbach. For hops lovers, there is no better place to sample local brews and they promise to impress.

This festival guarantees to dazzle your taste buds and provide a weekend of lively relaxation, so gather up friends and family and experience new tastes right here in town.

DIY: Wine Cork Repurposing D o you have a collection of wine corks that you are just not sure what to do with? Good news: there are tons of wine cork crafts that add both style and function to your home.

the corks, let it set for a while to dry.

Tip: When gluing the corks, it is best to work from the bottom up to ensure that there is enough room for the all of the corks.

DIY WINE CORK COASTERS:

Once the monogram is completed, they can either stand on their own or hooks can be attached to hang on the wall. These letters make great bulletin boards or decorative pieces!

Source: The Suburban Mom Blog

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • 6 Wine Corks Per Coaster • A Box Cutter • Medium Sand Paper • Hot Glue Gun WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut your wine corks into thirds horizontally using the box cutter.

2. Once all corks are cut, sand the rough edges with the sand paper.

3. Place the cork pieces into the shape you would like, and then hot glue them together.

4. Put your new coasters to use!

by Danielle Anthony

DIY WINE CORK VASES: WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • Cube Shaped Glass Florist Vase • Wine Corks • Craft Glue • Knife or Box Cutter

WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by laying the corks out on one side of the vase. You will Source: Pink When Blog want them to all be relatively similar in size. Depending on the DIY WINE CORK MONOGRAM size of the vase, some corks may have to be trimmed with a knife.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2. Start gluing corks on one side • Flat Wooden Letters of the vase. Put glue on the back • Craft Glue of the cork and hold in place for • Wine Corks a few seconds before moving on to the next cork.

WHAT TO DO: 3. Repeat on all sides and f inish 1. Just lay out a few corks at a by gluing corks vertically on the time on the letter, then glue corners of the vase. them down.

4. Fill with flowers!

2. When you have f inished gluing Source: Design Improvised Blog maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 17

by Alicia Torres

Comedy @ Revs Clear Bag Probs?

L

by Alicia Torres

ast week, we ventured into Downtown Bryan to hang out at Revolution Café for Comedy Open Mic Night. Revolution is well known for Mic Check Poetry, but this was the first time we came for comedy. If you are new to Aggieland, we encourage you to check out the Bryan scene, especially for events that promote local artists and performers. This event is eclectic and offers a different show every week. While we were there, the show progressed very quickly and we were able to see a variety of comedic styles. By the end of our night we were even included in some jokes and participated in a bit.

If you are looking to change up your scenery, then check out an Open Mic night at Revs.

pg 18 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

T

he new rules of our beloved Kyle Field became the hottest topic during the first weeks of the fall semester. Now that the “wood” rule has been revaluated, it’s time to talk about these clear bags. As soon as we heard this new rule was set in stone, we went on the lookout for the perfect clear bag to accompany us to an Aggie game. While scouring through social media we found a few options, but only one stood out. This led us to a local and trendy store in College Station, Sabi Boutique. There we found a perfect clear bag with just enough maroon, self-expression in the form of a monogram, and Kyle Field approved. It’s a smaller cross body purse that will look great with both a dressed up or down gameday outfit. This purse can be found at the boutique monogrammed with a “Howdy” and “WHOOP,” but if you want your initials monogrammed it will take about a week to receive it. Check out Sabi on their Instagram at @SabiBoutique for more game day trends!

byAbby LukeNewton Murray by

Prophets & Outlaws, originally a Texas Country group, has evolved into a more contemporary soul band that has stayed true to their southern roots, referring to their genre as Texas Soul. They have had great success and gained popularity among college students, and College Station is excited to welcome them to The Tap on September 27 for a live performance you won’t want to miss.

Prophets and Outlaws mixes a bluesy feel with Texas country and a mixture of soul. While soulful, you can definitely get hints of the outlaw part of the band name—they’re unafraid to try new sounds to stay true to themselves and be different in the Texas music scene. Hailing from Dallas, Prophets and Outlaws is definitely a band you want on your watch list.

Along with their performance at the Tap, Prophets & Outlaws will be announcing a new partnership they are excited about. The band will be asking sorority houses at Texas A&M to partner with them to raise money for each houses’ individual charities. The sorority houses will be responsible for raising awareness about the event, gathering people to come to the show, and selling merchandise. Whichever sorority brings the most people to the concert will win 20% of the concert’s profits along with a percentage of their merchandise sales for their charity.

CONCERT FOR A

CAUSE Concert for a Cause will be a celebration of the band’s new EP “V” and an effort to raise money for charitable causes. Not only is this a great opportunity to support your sorority or the sorority house of your choice, it is also an opportunity to see a music performance that will be one for the books. The men of Prophets & Outlaws are already in contact with some sorority houses at Texas A&M, and they are looking to talk to others and get their new partnership started. The band will be back later in the year to see which house can bring the most people out to the show.

Come out to support Prophets & Outlaws at the Tap on Tuesday September 27th @ 9:00 pm. Also, be on the look out for an announcement about Concert for a Cause, mark your calendar, and show your support.

maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 19

pg 20 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

by Shelbie Warr

M

essina Hof Winery and Resort has been a staple in the Brazos Valley since opening its doors in 1977. The winery offers public and private tours, shopping, weekend getaways, fine dining, and special events all year long.

Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo re-introduced the concept of wine making to Texas, becoming pioneers of the Texas wine industry. Their family had been in the business in Italy since the 1800s, so wine was not unfamiliar to them. In 1977, they planted their very first vineyard on Texas soil, naming it Messina Hof to commemorate their family heritage in Messina, Sicily and Hof, Germany.

Messina Hof is still a family run business as Paul and Merrill’s son Paul and his wife, Karen, have continued and expanded their legacy. Messina Hof has 350 registered wineries and produces over 130,000 gallons of wine per year.

Messina Hof offers public tours seven days a week in the afternoons. All public tours are $15 and last for about an hour. On Saturday evenings, the winery offers a special tour that includes a tank tasting which is $25 per ticket. It is preferred that reservations are made for tours, especially if the group consists of 10 or more people. But if you’re group is smaller than that,

you can just show up about ten minutes before the tour and buy tickets in the shop.

The Tasting Room at Messina Hof is a popular destination for visitors. The tasting room is open 7 days a week, 10:00am to 7:00pm. Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 8:00pm Friday and Saturday, and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday.

The Wine Bar at Messina Hof offers on-tap wine and appetizers with many weekly specials and a happy hour from 5:30-6:30. The bar is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm and on Sunday from noon to 7:00 pm, which should allow you plenty of time to enjoy some sweet Texas wine.

For a night away, reservations for Messina Hof’s award winning Bed and Breakfast can be made through the Messina Hof website as well.

Once the weather cools down, grab some friends and enjoy some local wine with a relaxed ambiance.

maroonweekly.com • Sept. 21, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 21

Slammed

Across 1 Jacket style named for an Indian prime minister 6 Impala, to a lion 10 Scoring advantage 14 “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” e.g.

15 “Game of Thrones” actress Chaplin 16 Safe contents?

17 “All that over your fireplace--are you trying to put Hummel out of business?”

19 Fails to be 20 Courtroom fig.

21 Beethoven wrote just one 22 Detective’s lead 23 Life sentences?

24 Yiddish interjections 26 Sweet suffix 27 Crumpled into a ball 32 “Hello, I’m ___” (recurring ad line from Justin Long) 34 Sans-serif Windows font 35 Unteach, in a way 39 It immobilizes 40 Rock venue 41 A couple of gossip columns 42 Aim 44 When infomercials start running, sometimes 45 Wavy lines, in a comic strip 46 “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” songwriter 48 Visit Vail, perhaps 50 Talk and talk 52 Machine to watch “RoboCop” on, way back when 53 Didi of “Grease” and “Grease 2” 55 Astronomical flareups 57 Automaker headquartered in Bavaria 61 Make a clickbait list, e.g.

62 “Your hair looks like it was styled by kittens” 64 Brews that may be Scotch or pale 65 Early Nebraskan 66 Lisa, to Patty and Selma 67 Stamp inkers 68 “Cleanup in aisle four” tools 69 To-do list items

Down 1 Zippo 2 Theater sign 3 Much of soc. studies 4 Michele’s “High School Reunion” friend 5 “Pulp Fiction” actress Thurman 6 Mishmash of a “Jeopardy!” category 7 Play thing?

8 First month on a Mexican calendar 9 “And so on” 10 Majestic 11 “You couldn’t even find your own butt on a Waze app” 12 Trivial Pursuit edition 13 Cosmetics mogul Lauder 18 Pizza destroyer of old Domino’s ads 23 “The Fresh Prince of ___-Air” 25 Home of the Mustangs, for short 27 1993 Texas standoff city 28 Speedy breed of steed 29 “Buying your weed wearing a pot leaf T-shirt? Like that’s original” 30 Went out with 31 “Pet” irritation 33 ___ di pepe (tiny pasta variety) 36 Sucks the strength out of 37 Blue-green hue 38 Model with a palindromic name 40 How lottery numbers are chosen 43 Gear tooth 44 Text-interpreting technology, briefly 47 Champagne bucket, e.g.

48 Piece of paper 49 Australian leaf-eater 51 “Otello” librettist 54 Loch ___ Monster 56 Abbr. on a bottle of Courvoisier 57 Where the Himalayas are 58 Partakes of 59 Pack of playing cards 60 Bad time for Caesar 63 “Lord of the Rings” tree creature 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

Answers

pg 22 • MAROON WEEKLY • Sept. 21, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

PLAY

pg 26 26 || maroonweekly.com maroonweekly.com || 01.16.13 pg

WHEN YOU HAVE A SPOT, THERE’S MORE TIME

TO STU DY.

OPEN 24/7 PARK DAY OR NIGHT 3 A.M. - 8 P.M. $1/HR 8 P.M. - 3 A.M. $2/HR

FREE 6 A.M. TO 2 P.M. SUNDAYS * SPECIAL EVENT RATES MAY VARY

SAVE MONEY SIGN A CONTRACT

OR

MONTHLY CONTRACTS DAYTIME $50 24-HOUR $75 SIX-MONTH CONTRACTS DAYTIME $185 24-HOUR $300 ANNUAL CONTRACTS DAYTIME $370 24-HOUR $600

CSTX.GOV/ PARKING