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by Danielle Anthony

Set in Chicago, the show examines the ins and outs of love, relationships, and adulthood in general. With a new story every episode, the show remains fresh and interesting from episode one to eight. “Easy” touches on relationships of all ages, from seasoned married couples, new parents, first dates, and everything in between. “Easy” also includes an incredibly diverse cast, both in age and demographics. Although Chicago is popular in film and the media, the casting of “Easy” captures the essence of diversity and the blue-collar aesthetics of the Windy City.

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WORKFLOW

Every college student yearns to learn how to multitask, to finish various undertakings with just one COST: FREE click. However, many of us have realized that multitasking is not for everybody. This is where the app, Workflow, comes into use. With a user-friendly interface, Workflow allows even the busiest of us to complete multiple tasks with just a single touch.

NETFLIX REVIEW: EASY

f you are looking for a new show to binge without wasting your entire weekend, “Easy” is the show for you! Written, edited, produced, and directed by Joe Swanberg, the Netflix original consists of eight half hour episodes. This comedy-drama anthology stars Orlando Bloom, Dave Franco, Jane Adams, Jake Johnson, Emily Ratajkowski and many others.

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This app takes the concept of IFTT (if this, then that) to allow users to create chains of commands on their phones. Users can drag and drop commands to create a final action, like “share song on Facebook” or “gather all e-mails from Suzie.” It integrates apps like Mail, Venmo and Dropbox to create requests that seem to one-up Siri. Applying shortcuts to your home screen has never been simpler and though the process looks tech savvy, the easy-to-follow instructions guide users through the app. If you are looking for a way to text your mom and your boss simultaneously, you can trust Workflow to send the right message to the right person. So install the app that has even Siri confused and never miss a task again.

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The show overall has a very indie vibe combined with the basic idea of “Love Actually.” The characters all have their own episodes with their own storylines, while still participating in the occasional crossover to connect the episodes. Swanberg is famous for having improv driven works, and “Easy” is no different. The dialogue is natural and the scenes feel authentic. Viewers can feel the emotion of the characters from tension to passion, making it easy to get engulfed in this anthology.

by Abby Newton

hawn Mendes, an artist and songwriter who could be considered the combination of John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, recently released his brand new album, “Illuminate.” It is the classic sound of guitar mixed with beautiful lyrics, and the excitement couldn’t be any more present. There is something about young men strumming a love song that people can’t seem to get enough of, and Mendes satisfies that niche.

Shawn Mendes Album: Illuminate

Release Date: September 23, 2016

“Illuminate” is a unique album but songs such as “Ruin,” “No Promises,” and “Like This” have a strong resemblance to John Mayer’s album “Continuum.” On the other hand, songs like “Treat You Better” and “Honest” have a slightly more upbeat sound like Ed Sheeran or Gavin DeGraw. As a whole, this album is fantastic. It has received positive responses and we expect it to be one of the most popular albums of the year. “Illuminate” can be downloaded on Apple Music and is also available on Spotify.

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BEN RECTOR @ RUDDER

by Danielle Anthony

en Rector will be performing with Jacob Whitesides in Rudder Auditorium on October 9. No stranger to the Rudder stage, Ben Rector makes College Station a stop on his tour every year and never disappoints his growing population of fans. Since beginning his music career in 2006, when he was a student at the University of Arkansas, Ben Rector has grown tremendously as an artist. Starting off by playing locally and touring during school breaks, Rector won various awards in college, including the Grand Prize in the pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006. He also earned the NAMA award for best male singer-songwriter in Northwest Arkansas. After college, he moved to Nashville to pursue his music career. Ben Rector has come a long way since the days of playing shows in his college town. He is most known for his cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” as well as original hits such as “The Beat,” “When a Heart Breaks,” and “Brand New.” Although Rector is a huge success now, his first album, “Twenty Tomorrow,” released in 2007, did not make any of the US Billboards. But his latest album, “Brand New,” released in August 2015, has peaked at #9 on the US Billboards, #2 on US Rock Billboards, #2 on US Indie Billboards, and #1 on US Folk Billboards, proving to be a massive hit. He has sold over 250,000 albums and over 2,000,000 downloads, which have led him to sold out shows across the nation. Songs from “Brand New” can be heard playing on radio stations throughout the country. His latest tour, “The Biggest Tour I Have Done So Far,” kicked off on August 24, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio and will run until 2017, making stops in various cities, including Atlanta, Tulsa, New Orleans, Dallas and College Station. Due to his loyal fan base in College Station and the success of his latest album, “Brand New,” Ben Rector will be playing a sold out show in Rudder.

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by Devika Singh

SAFE2SAVE: SAVE MONEY, SAVE A LIFE

very day, we drive to campus and back, to meet friends, and take that spontaneous weekend road trip. Every day, we are also constantly on our phones¬–texting, talking, looking up directions–that we’ve become numb to the impact phone usage can have when we’re behind the wheel. To change this dilemma, Marci Corry, a College Station mom, decided to make a change and encourage drivers to set aside their phones when on the road. Safe2Save is an app designed to reward drivers for not using their phones in the car. It adds points each trip the phone is locked and stays locked until the car is at a complete stop. “There is always a sense of false pride when we tell others not to text and drive but still do it ourselves,” Corry said. “That’s how the idea of the app came alive; it’s a way to make a difference in people’s lives.” The app lists local restaurants and stores at which reward points can be used as coupons. Users can also upload a photo of a loved one to remind them that accidents caused by using a phone while driving impacts their families and friends. As the app grows, more restaurants and stores may be added to encourage people to visit places they have not tried before. Right now, the app features discounts from places like Mad Taco and Grub. Showing coupons from the app itself will also help developers know which establishments drive more traffic. “Most people are not aware that texting while driving is equivalent to drinking four beers,” said Corry. “So we encourage drivers to ‘control the controllables.” In case you missed it, the City of College Station passed a local law that will prohibit the use of cell phones when driving, effective November 9. You can still use hands-free devices to talk on the phone.

Corry also mentioned that voice texting is as unsafe as regular texting and the real danger is in the perception that it is safer. And we still read over the spoken text before sending it. “We all share the same roads, and restaurants can motivate people,” said Corry. “We plan to expand to larger cities and this way we can learn from people’s feedback on which place they like and visit more often.” The app launched Tuesday, October 4, and will increase visibility within the next few weeks around the Bryan/College Station area. They intend to grow grassroots within the community first rather than implement an elaborate marketing strategy. “The College Station Police Department is a huge proponent of this idea,” Corry said. “The Chief of Police said the city’s goal is to change behavior and not just give out tickets. They like that businesses are linking arms and making a difference for the community’s safety.” On October 18, Bahama Buck’s will be hosting a launch party for Safe2Save where people can try all Fall flavors for free by installing the app on their phones. The time will be posted soon on the website, www. safe2save.org. Developers plan to reach out to social media and advertise at local restaurants, along with requesting users to spread the work to friends and family. Users are asked to email suggestions directly to marci@safe2save.org about areas of improvement in the app and watch out for Facebook and Instagram for #Safe2Save posts. Get into the habit now of not using your phone while you drive because the benefits are many and the consequences are not worth risking it for.

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by Annabeth Reeb

e all know life gets busy (and expensive), so we put together a daily guide to gulping down your stress while not emptying your pockets. Enjoy! MONDAY: With the beginning of the week comes a desperate need for tequila. Sip away your Monday blues at Ozona with a $2 House Margarita, or if you’re feeling especially Monday-ish, then a $4 Frozen Ozona Margarita. Either one will get the job done. TUESDAY: Everyone knows about Taco Tuesday. If you aren’t eating a taco on Tuesday, you’re wrong. While you’re at it, throw in a margarita or a domestic beer. Mad Taco has happy hour Monday through Thursday from 5 - 8pm, with great deals like $3 tacos, $3.50 margaritas, and $2.50 domestic beers. There’s one catch though: you have to download the hooked app to seal the deals. Easy enough! WEDNESDAY: Halfway through the week but not quite there yet. Wash down some of the stress with a half price 32 ounce pint at the Corner Bar and Grill. A big glass of beer goes great with sunshine and fried pickles on the Corner’s rooftop bar. THURSDAY: Thursday nights deserve to be a little special, so head to Napa Flatts for their killer happy hour from 3 6:30pm. Monday - Friday from 3pm - 6:30pm. They’ll hook you up with $3 Craft Draft Beers, $5 Tap Wines, $4 Red or White Sangria, $4 Bloody Marys, $4 House Margaritas, $4 Peach Bellinis, and of course, $3 Mimosas. FRIDAY: Friday is the perfect day to head to Bryan and soak up some of the cities culture. While you’re there, head to the Proudest Monkey between 3 - 7pm for a dollar off all Texas craft beers, and $2 off ice cream martinis and mixology cocktails. SATURDAY: You’ll need the luck of the Irish to recover from Friday, so O’Bannon’s is the place to be. Their happy hour is Monday through Saturday from 2 - 8pm, and features $2.00 wells and $1.00 off all draft beers. SUNDAY: You can’t spell Sunday without Bloody Mary. Well, you can, but you shouldn’t. Café Eccell is well known for their Bloody Revolution Bloody Mary Bar, rightfully so. If you aren’t a fan of Bloody Marys, no worries, you can also grab a mimosa.

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by Abby Newton

@ REVOLUTION

owntown Bryan’s Revolution Café and Bar will be welcoming Birthday Club, a pop rock band with an Indie twist, on October 7. The band has recently released a new EP with the title track “Lighten Up,” an upbeat track about life not being as hard as we make it out to be. Birthday Club has played at multiple music festivals, such as SXSW and the X-Games Austin, that are quite an honor to be asked to perform at. Also, the band has toured nationally and found great success all over the country with their unique sound and positive vibes. The Revolution Café and Bar is mostly outdoors, giving it a laid back atmosphere. They feature many Indie bands, and Birthday Club’s Indie sound makes them a perfect match for the venue. If you have ever enjoyed a show at Revolution, this will not disappoint you. Many bands they have welcomed in the past have a similar sound to Birthday Club. This event will be the band’s last performance in Texas until November, and they are not stopping in Bryan/College Station again any time soon, so if you’re looking to expand your musical pallet, this is the night to do so. Catch them at First Friday to enjoy unique music, a relaxed environment, and an overall extraordinary experience. The doors for the show will open at 8pm with free admission, so while you are out in Downtown Bryan enjoying everything First Friday has to offer, stop by Revolution, and you won’t regret it. Maybe you’ll even find your next favorite band.

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by Linley Stringer

n the very fabric of our name, we embody the culture and passion of this little Brazos town. Our hearts beat far and wide with the Spirit of the 12th Man. Most of us have dreamed about our days at Texas A&M since before we even understood what it meant to “Gig ‘Em.” And we relish in those Kyle Field afternoons, with 100,000 of our closest friends. There’s just something powerful about being unified for a common purpose; the deep-seeded yell that pushes our beloved Aggies to victory (hopefully). However, it remains no mystery that our Farmers have been lacking in the Fight department in recent years. Defensive inconsistency has plagued our boys on the field and curdled our stomachs time and time again. Please don’t misunderstand: we don’t take lightly to speaking negatively about our Ags, truthfully it feels a lot like heresy. That being said, we have to face the facts: until this season, our offense

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5-0, BUT A WAYS TO GO was stunning, and our defense needed some work. Under new defensive coordinator Chief Chavis, we have seen strong and consistent goal-line stands that were few and far between since the early 1990’s. We may have even shed a tear (or two) as we watched our Texas A&M defense methodically shut down the Arkansas offense over and over. We are becoming a force to be reckoned with, no doubt. But Wrecking Crew? Not yet. The Wrecking Crew of the late 80’s and early 90’s was something so impossibly unique that it could never be emulated. It was led by legendary head coach R.C. Slocum, a true powerhouse of defensive finesse. The Wrecking Crew led the team in four statistical categories in the Southwest Conference/ Big 12 in the years 1991-1993. During that time, Texas A&M won four conference championships, never had a losing season, and lost 12 times in 14 years at Kyle Field. We were, without a doubt, the strongest college defense in the nation for an impressive amount of time.

We’ve had some remarkable “Wrecking Crew” moments this season (see: Armani Watts stripping the ball at the goal line), but until we are consistently stopping passes from being caught under double coverage, until we are constantly causing and recovering turnovers, until we are persistently displaying a level of play we haven’t shown on a regular basis since before much of this town was even born, we cannot totally reclaim the title held so loftily by our forbearers. All of that being said, it may be a better opportunity to let legends be just that. The modern Texas Aggies can write a new story. We can be our own brand of Wrecking Crew to couple our own legend of offensive destruction. Isn’t that exactly what the Aggie spirit is all about? Taking the traditions of our past and practicing them in our present in a way that molds to the university we love, yet still makes us different. Same traditions, different faces – Remembering Dat Nguyen and Sam Adams while cheering on Myles Garret and Daeshon Hall. No, we don’t think our current defense quite warrants the WRECK-ING CREW, WRECK-ING CREW yells we’ve been hearing. But we aren’t crying “impossible.” Now let’s BTHO Tennessee.

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by Devika Singh

CENTURY TREE ENDOWMENT: THE LEGACY OF ACORNS

n 1891, an acorn of a live oak grew into the lush creation we now call the Century Tree. As one of the only types of trees to not only survive, but thrive in the College Station weather, the Century Tree has been a staple on A&M’s campus, standing as a symbol of tradition and longevity. Over 100 years later, a good Ag began a new tradition now known as the Century Tree Endowment. Andy Duffie, class of 1978, began gathering acorns from the Century Tree in 2009 to harvest as smaller live oak trees. “The idea came to me during my class’s 30-year reunion when I saw the tree was laden with acorns,” Duffie said about his collecting and growing process. “I went again in 2010 and 530 acorns sprouted out of the 3,000 harvested.”

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The proceeds collected from selling the seedlings who were about a year old is what Duffie funds the President’s Endowed Scholarship. Nearly $107,000 was donated toward the last scholarship awarded and Duffie plans to fund others, including study abroad scholarships, in the future. He also makes it a priority to get to know the scholarship recipients to build friendships along with professional relationships. These trees are bought as gifts for engagements, birthdays, graduations, and even memorials. “The Aggie word of mouth has been most effective,” said Duffie. “These trees are now in 14 states and fellow Aggies come back to tell the most interesting stories. We’re even conducting an experiment in the panhandle to test trees in cooler climates.”

Duffie says this project is a win-win for all parties, along with being a gratifying horticultural experience. Besides resenting taking the campus squirrels’ food supply, he enjoys the gratification everyone receives partaking in the venture. He carries out this one-man operation as a backyard gig that results in a satisfying experience all around. “In 2012, a family bought a tree from me and they had also recently adopted a Siberian husky puppy. The pup chewed the tree and the family called me, devastated, for another tree. Instead, I told them they could cut the stem and replant it; the tree is now 10 feet tall with two branches rather than just one,” said Duffie. Duffie also encourages Aggies to invest in the trees to help spread the Century Tree traditions and take home a memory from campus. He said the custom to walk underneath the tree with a significant other is one of the many sweet sentiments, along with proposals. However, he believes there is no truth behind the story that says whoever walks underneath the tree alone, will remain alone. A Century Tree seedling is $100 and can be purchased at www. aggiecenturytreeproject Bring home or gift to a loved one as part of campus and watch for posts and photos on the Aggie Century Tree Facebook page.

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BCS SPECIAL OLYMPICS by Alicia Torres

he weekend of October 13-15 Veterans Park will hold the Special Olympics Fall Classic. There will be 1,752 athletes competing in aquatics, bocce, golf and softball. These athletes have been training for 12 weeks to compete! There are thousands of volunteers and a lot of them will be from the Aggie Special Olympics of Texas Volunteers. Heather Plant, a senior Agricultural Communications and Journalism major, currently holds the position as president of the chapter and the Unified Chair. She has been involved with Special Olympics for 12 years after her sister, who has downs syndrome, discovered it. She is now a certified coach and a partner for the soccer unified team. Heather remains involved because of her passion for events such as the Fall Classic and the athletes. You can volunteer at www.sotx.org! maroonweekly.com • Oct. 05, 2016 • MAROON WEEKLY • pg 15

inally, fall has arrived, even though the Texas weather may say otherwise. With the warm temperatures slowly on their way out, it may be hard to get in the fall spirit. But with these three pumpkin recipes, you will feel like its autumn, no matter the temperature! CROCK POT PUMPKIN SPICE WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE WHAT YOU NEED: • A crock pot • ½ cup of International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer • 1 cup of whipped cream and cinnamon • 1 ½ cups of white chocolate chips • 3 cups of whole milk WHAT TO DO: 1. Add the whole milk and white chocolate chips to the crock pot and put the heat on low for 2-3 hours 2. Once the chocolate is fully melted, stir in the creamer. 3. Scoop out mug fulls of the mixture 4. Serve topped with whipped cream and cinnamon 5. Enjoy your fall treat! Via A Night Owl Blog SKINNY PUMPKIN FRAPPUCCINO WHAT YOU NEED: • ¼ cup of pumpkin puree • 1 ¼ cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk • 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •4 teaspoons of ground cloves • 4 teaspoons of ground nutmeg • 1 cup of light whipped cream • 1 ½ cups of cold coffee pg 16 • MAROON WEEKLY • Oct. 05, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

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• A strong blender • Ice tray WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by mixing the almond milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and spices in a mixing bowl. 2. Pour this into the ice tray and freeze 3. Once the ice cubes are frozen, blend ice cubes and cold coffee in the blender 4. Top with whipped cream and enjoy! Via Sally’s Baking Addiction

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t is going to be an Austin-tatious weekend at New Republic with two different Austin artists, Rudy Dice and Clint Manning, performing at the brewery. Rudy Dice will be preforming on Friday, October 7 from 5-10pm. Dice is a soulful rock band with epic guitar riffs and strong vocals. Amanda Darnell and Calloway Rich will also be preforming acoustic at New Republic Friday night, bringing sounds that are sure to make for a relaxing and engaging evening.

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After college he returned to his hometown and got back together with former “Not Enough” bassist Andy Reardon to form the band Speak Easy Three. Manning released his first two albums while in Speak Easy Three, “Would it Matter” (2010) and “Make it Happen” (2012). Manning relocated to Austin 2012, forming yet another band, All Over Everything, and released one self titled album with his band mates. Three years later, he finally dropped his pseudonyms and released his first single under his name, “Enough.” Manning expects to release a full album this fall.

On Saturday, Clint Manning will be preforming from 2-10pm, so whether you’re looking for a place to spend your day or your evening, he’ll be there! Manning is a talented singer/songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist. He fell in love with music at a young age, making multi-track recordings in his bedroom since elementary school. He formed his first band “Not Enough” as a sophomore in high school in his hometown of Buffalo, NY. From there, he went on to continue his study of music at college in Oneonta, NY. Manning continued writing and releasing music under various pseudonyms, including “Neverknown.”

Great music is best accompanied by great beer. New Republic is expecting the return of their sweet potato porter, Windlass, this fall so be on the lookout. Until then, they still have their amazing year-round beers like Dammit Jim, Skylight, and Kadigan. So head over to New Republic this weekend and enjoy a taste of Austin. There will be food trucks and plenty of beer to go around.

ON THE RIGHT FOOT by Alicia Torres

ately, we have been looking for ways to fill time gaps in our game days. Of course, the day is spent focused on Aggie football, but that often includes a lot of waiting. We decided to take the route to better health and looked into morning community workouts. Why not begin the game day with other Aggies in a positive environment? We found that at MPower Fitness. This gym is focused on small group training and with an emphasis on functional fitness. Every Saturday at 10:00AM, MPower offers a free community boot camp that focuses on functional movements in a fun way. Most Saturday boot camps feature partner workouts, so bring a friend! The MPower schedule reaches all levels of fitness with classes like cycling, rowing, and low impact training. After a workout like this you won’t want to start your morning any other way. pg 18 • MAROON WEEKLY • Oct. 05, 2016 • maroonweekly.com

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FIRST FRIDAY @ GRAND STAFFORD THEATER

ick October off right with another installment of the First Friday Concert Series at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan. Scheduled for October 7, the concert will include the Landon Evans Band, The New Offenders, and The Cover Letter.

The Landon Evans Band will headline the event, having just performed at KBTX Free Music Friday in Bryan on September 30. The five-man band was formed right here in College Station in 2014, and all five either were or are students at Texas A&M University. The Landon Evans Band prides themselves on having found a style that they call traditional honky-tonk with their own level of flare. They are inspired by well-known names such as George Strait, Merle Haggard, and the Cody Johnson Band. The group released their debut album, titled “Landon Evans Band,” in October of 2015. A second is album to be released sometime this month. The New Offenders are a southern rock Houston-based group founded in

August of 2014. Their first album, titled “Stones to Throw” was released in December of 2014 and was widely successful. With influences spanning from guitar greats such as Warren Haynes and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers to songwriters among the likes of Ryan Adams and Jack White, this album is sure to be popular among listeners. The Cover Letter, a more indie rock style group, hails from Austin, forming in 2013. The group is well known in Austin for their multi-instrumentation, constant movement, and love of performing. The groups first EP was released in February of 2015 and they are working on their second, set to be released in early 2017. This sets up to be a pretty excellent night of music, so head on out to the Grand Stafford on October 7. The doors will open at 7pm and music will begin at 8. Ticketing to the concert has many levels, but general admission is free. For more information on the other levels, check out the Grand Stafford website.

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by Shelbie Warr

yle Park will make a stop at Hurricane Harry’s on October 7 while on his newest tour through the south. Opening for Kyle Park will be Mike and the Moonpies and it will definitely be an evening of country music any fan will want to be part of. Kyle Park began his career playing country venues at the age of fifteen. Since then, he and his music have done some growing. His singles regularly find themselves in the Top 10 of the country music charts and he has opened for many legendary country artists such as George Strait, Gary Allan, and Clint Black. The Austin native, hailing from Lake Travis, has been a well-known Texas Country name for awhile now, releasing his first full length album titled “Big Time” in November of 2005. His most recent album, “The Blue Roof Sessions” released in October of last year and was a different take on the artist’s classic sound. Park says on his website that as he has grown, he has become more confortable with who he is as a musician and that is what allows him to begin to push the envelope more as he begins to write more and more music.

KYLE PARK @ HARRY’S Joining Kyle Park will be Mike and the Moonpies. The group is also composed of Austin natives, calling themselves the modern face of the outlaw country music movement. The genre is famous for independence and originality within the broad country umbrella. Following that, Mike and the Moonpies manage themselves and produce their own albums as well as writing all of their own music. After releasing their first EP in March of 2012, the group hasn’t slowed down a bit, adding three full-length albums to their ledger. The most recent of these albums is titled “Mockingbird,” released October of 2015. The album contains 10 brand-new original songs all written by front man Mike Harmeier and gives life to the band’s unique sound. It’s sure to be an Austin-filled, Texas Country night at Harry’s on October 7, so come out and join the party. Tickets for the show can be purchased online through the Harry’s website, at Cavenders, Aggieland Outfitters on University, or at the Southern Jewlz Boutique on Harvey. General Admission tickets are $10. Doors will open for the event at 9 pm.

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Across 1 IRS Form 1040 figure 4 Imperial follower? 7 Baltic, e.g. 10 Bunny bounce 13 Vietnamese soup 14 It’s chalked before a shot 15 Efficient movements 17 Share, sometimes 19 Influential filmmakers 20 Cut cards with your stomach muscles? 22 Barrett once in Pink Floyd 23 Barcelona bulls 24 “Electric” fish 26 Dead even 29 ___-of-the-moment 30 Agcy. concerned with fraud 32 When, in Spanish 34 Right-angled pipes used for gay parade floats? 37 Broadway star Hagen 38 Feedbag bit 39 Nose, bottom of your foot, that spot you can’t reach on your back, e.g.? 46 Out like a light 47 DeLuise in Burt Reynolds outtakes 48 Prefix for space 51 Scratch up like a cougar 52 ___-Therese, Quebec 54 Donates 55 Apr. season 57 Sleeveless garment it’s OK to spill food on? 60 Home-cooked offering 63 Heir, in legal terminology 64 Zappa with the given name Ian 65 Expected to come in 66 Miles ___ gallon 67 Sun. discourse 68 Paid promos 69 Cat consumer of ‘80s TV 70 Docs

Down 1 Mother Goose dieters 2 1984 Cyndi Lauper song 3 “That’s a lie!” 4 Slurpee competitors 5 Sought damages from 6 Give (out) 7 “Thus ___ Zarathustra” 8 Perfumery word 9 Crafts’ counterparts 10 Famed escapologist 11 “___ American Cousin” 12 Letters near 7, on some phones 16 Synth instrument with a shoulder strap 18 Fingerprint pattern 21 “___ n’est pas une pipe”: Magritte 25 “Fiddler on the Roof” toast 27 Former “Tonight Show” announcer Hall 28 Jane in a court case 30 Aperture settings 31 “___ the night before Christmas ...” 33 Not more than 35 Rapper ___ Fiasco 36 Band who felt the rains down in Africa 39 Eminem’s “The Way ___” 40 Letters seen in airports 41 Cereal bunch 42 “S.O.S.!” 43 Germ for an invention 44 Inexperienced 45 Dinner hour 49 Do a crop rotation chore 50 Some blenders 53 Poker players look for them 54 Sorrow 56 Playwright Yasmina 58 “Look what I’ve done!” 59 Hebrew month before Tishrei 60 Most TVs, these days 61 Have a payment due 62 Helping hand 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

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