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Editor’s Note
2015 is going to be huge As 2014 rolls to an end, it’s nice to reflect on the films that have been released over the past months. But it’s really hard to do that when the 2015 film release schedule is packed with so much awesomeness! We’re getting some long awaited sequels like “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and the latest Bond film “Spectre.” We’re getting another Terminator film as well, “Terminator: Genisys,” which is supposed to kick of a new set of films. And yes, Arnold is back in at least the first one as an ‘older’ Terminator model who has been protecting Sarah Conner basically her whole life. We will also travel back to Jurassic Park with “Jurassic World” where the theme park is officially open for business, and that can’t be a good thing. Mad Max is also making his tri-
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umphant return to the big screen with “Mad Max: Fury Road” but instead of Max we grew up with over the years, Mel Gibson has been replaced with Tom Hardy and will more than likely be a very excellent replacement. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” will be released (though I don’t really care for the franchise) as well as what might be the final installment of the highly popular “Fast & Furious” film series “Fast 7.” A few more notable releases are Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” “Mission Impossible 5,” “Ted 2,” “Tomorrowland,” “The Peanuts Movie” and the reboot of “Fantastic 4.”
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has been on every fan boys radar even before it was ever officially announced. I mean, they’ve brought the main cast from the original three films back, 30 years later, to continue their adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With only a teaser released so far, which shattered Youtube viewing records, fans and non-fans alike will more than likely watch the film because it’s a new “Star Wars” film which makes it more than a film. It becomes an event.
– Paul Gonzales Editor
While mostly all these movies are sure to make tons of dough throughout the year, there’s one film that, for me, is outshining them all.
PAUL GONZALES
DAPHNE GARCIA
Paul does things and then writes about them. That’s pretty much it. Now, sometimes, he gets to do really fun stuff and still manage to have a job when he returns to his office. Maybe they’re just not on to me yet?
Daphne has been playing video games since her mother bought her an Atari when she was 4 years old. When not killing zombies or raiding caves, Daphne can be found creating weapons and clothing for her Steampunk character.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens editor Paul Gonzales email Paul@stxscene.com phone (361) 343-5207 website stxscene.com twitter @stxscene facebook facebook.com/stxscene Published bi-weekly by Beeville Publishing Co.
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film
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n Monday, Dec. 8, the cast and crew of the 24th James Bond film head to Pinewood Studios in London to begin filming the latest installment of the hit franchise. And in less than a year it will be hitting screens around the world. “Spectre” is the title for the film, which is also the fictional global terrorist organization featured in Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. SPECTRE stands for SPecial Executive for Counter-
intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion and is run by Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who was previously played in the films by Donald Pleasence, Telly Savalas, Charles Gray and Max von Sydow among others. He’s also the basis of the character Dr.
helmed the highest grossing Bond film so far, “Skyfall,” has returned to the director’s chair to give us another thrill and hopefully another great Bond film.
And this Bond will be cruising in a Aston Martin DB10 which was created specifically for Evil from the “Austin the film. Powers” films. Sam Mendez, who “Spectre” marks the fourth time Daniel Craig will don Bond’s tuxedo, but in the last film, “Skyfall,” which dealt with the aging secret agent, will it be his final film? Craig is the oldest looking Bond on screen that’s for sure, but he’s still got a lot left in the tank if they choose to keep him as the titular hero. In the movie, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. David Bautista, fresh off his hit “Guardians of the Galaxy,” will play Mr. Hinx and be joined by Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra, Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann and two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser. Along with the filming in London, the production will also travel to Mexico City, Rome, Tangier and Erfoud, Morocco, Sölden, for ad sizes and specials Obertilliach and Lake call (361) 358-2550
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DECEMBER 8-21, 2014
comic books
Plissken Readies for The Wyld Stallyns Ride Again Yet Another ‘Escape’ B
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he 1981 cult classic “Escape From New York” is making a comeback, albeit, in comic book form. John Carpenter’s film features Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken and is set in 1997, which is the future, and New York has been completely written off by the government and turned into a giant prison. Plissken gets caught and tricked into saving the President after his plane goes down over Manhattan. There was a sequel to the film in 1996 called “Escape From L.A.” which wasn’t as awesome but still managed to be fun. The comic book, from BOOM! Studios, takes place right after the final frame of the first film, disregarding it’s West Coast sequel entirely. “We’re starting right at the end of “Escape from New York” and following Snake from the moment he walks off screen,” the comic book writer Christopher Sebela said during a recent interview. “Everything is so wide open at the end of the movie that there’s about a billion directions we can go, and we’re going to try to go as many of them as possible.” This isn’t the first time the film or it’s protaganist has been visited in comics. There was a Marvel one-shot called “The Adventures of Snake Plissken” and
by Paul Gonzales
HERE COMES THE BOOM! BOOM! Studios’ ‘Escape From New York’ comic book sequel to the John Carpenter’s cult hit film is out now for a mere $2.99 and can be picked up online or at your local comic book retailer.
a four-issue CrossGen miniseries titled “John Carpenter’s Snake Plissken Chronicles.” But what makes this new take on the character interesting is that it’s planned as an ongoing series, so who knows where Snake will end up? “The best part of having a springboard like this is if America is in such dire straits that the crime rate has risen 400%, and they turned
New York City into a walled prison, how warped are the other 49 states of the union?” Sebela said. “Snake is gonna find out exactly just how messed up the rest of America has truly gotten.” The first issue of “Escape From New York” is available online and at your local comic shop. You can find the nearest retailer at Comicshoplocator.com.
OOM! Studios is also breathing new life into another cult classic, this time something a little more humorous. Bill and Ted finally make their most excellent return next year with “Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return,” and although it’s not the way most fans wanted to see them, at least we’re getting something. Following the timetraveling historic epic of Excellent Adventure and the turbulent life and death of the duo in Bogus Journey, Bill and Ted must now fulfill their destiny as the inspiration for galactic harmony. And how can someone hate the Wyld Stallyns as much as the evil Chuck De Nomolos? With the power of time travel, Bill and Ted set their sights on turning a young 27th-century Nomolos’ non-non-heinous attitude into something most outstanding and metal. That’s right, the band’s back together, and this time they’re a little heavier. There’s been talks over the past few years about Bill and Ted’s return to the big screen with Keanu Reeves being the most vocal about their immanent next adventure. “It didn’t help that the first script that they brought in was probably budgeted at $150 million dollars,” Reeves said during a press junket interview earlier this year. “I don’t know if Bill & Ted carry that much
MOST EXCELLENT ‘Bill & Ted’s Triumphant Return’ drops March 2015 and will be a six issue mini-series.
weight. Part of the argument is that it’s not that popular internationally, that’s where so much of the funding for movies comes from these days. “They’ve worked on the script and the budget, just trying to get the right script and then get the business side wrapped up, financiers and rights, all the show business stuff.”
With the film looking further and further on the horizon, BOOM! Studios decided to treat us with this six issue mini-series that launches in March 2015. Each issue of the series will be 32 pages and in full color. Mark your calendars for their most triumphant return indeed. Until then, be excellent to each other.
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local music
Corpus Christi musician Jimmy Willden makes his return to music with a brand new EP and his eyes set on the horizon interview by Paul Gonzales
orpus Christi’s Jimmy Willden has been prominent in the art scene for quite some time now. The awardwinning writer, filmmaker and songwriter returns to the music world with his first solo work in six years. “Melodies of the Aftermath” is his newest four track EP and will be released on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the House of Rock, 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi. Willden started his musical career at the age of 14, releasing his debut album “Beginnings.”
Since then, he has released four solo albums, two EPs, toured the western half of U.S. and attracted the attention of MTV, with one of his songs making it onto the soundtrack of the popular dating show, “Next.” We had the chance to chat with Willden about the songwriting process, his new EP and his upcoming touring plans with the Jimmy Willden Band. STXscene: When did you get in to playing guitar and what inspires you to write songs?
Jimmy Willdon: I got into guitar playing when I joined my first band with three of my cousins back when I was 12. I wanted to be able to write my own stuff, so I had my cousin Nathan teach me a couple chords (C and G, which became the basis for all of my songs for a couple years...) and the rest is history. For me, everything is susceptible to becoming inspiration for a song. Of course, heartbreak and pain lead to some of the best stuff, but so does the quest for a brief understanding of life, people, God, and the world around us. Sometimes, I can look at a f***ing tree, and be reminded of some random childhood memory...and then bam, a new song is written. BY LOOKING AT A F***ING TREE! But I digress: usually it depends on if I’ve had my coffee. STX: What are some of the stories behind the tracks on the EP? JW: The theme for the new EP “Melodies of the Aftermath,” and the full album (which will drop next spring) seems to come from wading through the haze of a tumultuous chapter in my life. “Some Savior,” the opening track of the EP, depicts my thoughts and trepidation of getting back into a relationship with someone I know I shouldn’t be in one with, but I’m going to do it anyway. “Stuck in Love” is pretty self-explanatory. For “Smoke,” I call that track my “gift song” because I can spend three months laboring over trying to write a crappy song, let alone a good one.
And that one was written one night in five minutes while I was waiting to go to dinner with my Dad. I don’t know where that song came from...in fact, I was probably staring at a tree. A F***ING TREE! STX: How’s the new single doing? JW: “Stuck in Love” is doing great so far. We’ve been on the radio around Texas and in the UK, and we’ve been added to several Internet radio stations worldwide. This month, we’ll also be going into production on the music video, which should drop soon! STX: I knew you first as the filmmaker and now the musician. Do the two mediums complement one another? JW: I’ve been playing music ever since I can remember, and I’ve also been “playing movies” ever since I can remember. I do think they complement each other because, first and foremost, I consider myself a storyteller, and a story can be told in countless mediums, be it a poem, a photograph, a painting, a movie, or a song, right? Art is relative, or something; and the stories are the only thing that binds it all together. But simply, there’s nothing greater than the marriage of film and music. Watching a movie that has the perfect song behind those moving images...flawless. STX: I know you’ve done a little traveling with your band so what’s the best show you’ve played? JW: Recently, I’ve only done some solo shows around Texas. One of my favorite recent outof-town shows was at
the Red Shed Tavern in Austin for the Texas Indie Fest that was held in October. That group really supports artists and songwriters.
wind, working on a Texas tour as the start of 2015, expanding nationally as we get into springtime, and then ultimately, I want to go overseas by STX: What comes the end of next year. after you release the It’s been six years since EP? I’ve released any new JW: Once the EP drops music of my own, and on the 18th of this month, I’m excited to share these the band and I will be div- new songs with anyone ing headfirst into a whirl- who’s willing to listen!
DO THE MATH The new EP ‘Melodies of the Aftermath’ will be released Dec. 18 at the House of Rock, 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi, with doors opening at 9 p.m.
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DECEMBER 8-21, 2014
gift guide
STXscene’s
for your
Wall Mounted T-Rex Head
HOME Burrito Scented Candle
Already tired of that glorious smell of pumpkin spice and turkey? Well bring back that fresh Taco Bell scent with this burrito scented candle. Don’t feel like Mexican? Try Popcorn, Pizza, Beer and Vomit scents as well.
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Chewbacca Rug Poor Chewie. He’s no longer a walking rug. BUT that’s great because now you can use him to add some much needed Wookie charm around your place. Two sizes available: 6’ x 3’ or
8’ x 4’ $99.99 – $149.99
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Marshall Amp Mini Fridge
for your
GIRL
Chillsner Beer Chilling System In-laws making you drink too much? Your beer can’t get cold fast enough? Simply take one of the Chillsner beer chillers out of the freezer and insert it into your favorite beer and BAM! Instant cold refreshment. Each pack comes with two spikes that require chilling before use.
$48.00
$9.99
for your
GUY
This T-Rex 3D resin wall art is sure to inspire many a conversation. It comes with a metal keyhole to mount it flush to the wall and is 14(H) x 14(D) inches which is said to be big enough to eat a small child.
This Marshall fridge looks just like an amp and can keep your favorite beverages cold during jam sessions. It comes in at 24.2 x 33.9 inches and weighs 55 lbs.
$369.99 Amazon.com
$21.00 Amazon.com
Star Wars Accordion Sunshade Turn some heads in the parking lot and protect your ride at the same time. This sunshade is universal in size and style and is an officially licensed Star Wars product.
$14.99 Amazon.com
RAD Emergency Bra This brasserie converts to a face mask with a radiation sensor incorporated into the bra. The sensor strip can test radiation in RAD units. Each, umm, cup can be converted in to a wearable face mask so if you give this to a loved one she might just pay you back by saving your life. It could happen.
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Crazy, Stupid, Lovely Tee Yes, this is T-shirt with pictures of Ryan Gosling all over it. The front and back feature the heartthrob from some of his most handsome poses through the years.
$54.99 Modcloth.com
The Best of David Hasselhoff Hasselhoff? More like Hasselhon! This ‘Best of’ collection from the ‘Baywatch’ crooner features the overseas hits ‘Michael Knight,’ ‘Freedom From the World’ written by Paul Anka and two previously unreleased tracks ‘Fallin’ In Love’ and ‘Do You Believe in Love.’ Perfect.
$9.00 Amazon.com
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gift guide Social Media Shower Curtain
for your
GEEK
Level-Up Pipe Mug Perfect for your late night gamer this mug has saved Mario too many times to count and holds 15 oz. and is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Now you can update your profile pic in real life! This social media shower curtain is perfect for your friends who can’t get enough social media. It measures 70 x 70 in. and is, of course, water resistant.
HIGH
ROLLER LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon
Roswell Soil Sample
This is a soil sample collected from the 1947 UFO crash site reported in New Mexico. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity so if you know an alien enthusiast, give them a piece of UFO history. Amazon.com
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MOVIE This is TCSM in all it’s BluRay glory! You get a poster, a bloody apron and five discs (BluRay, DVD and special features) as well as a replica case of the 18-wheeler from the end of the film. It also features an all new digital transfer from the 16mm film.
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This is the ultimate Millennium Falcon model containing 5,195 pieces and measuring in at 33.1(L) x 22.2(H) and includes five LEGO Star Wars characters.
for your
BABY
CTA Digital iPotty
$4,638.95 Amazon.com
The Official Baby Mop
The perfect gift for children who are just learning to iPee or iPoop. There’s a nifty little stand to hold 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation iPads and features a clear toughscreen protector which guards against smudges and messy hands.
Why should you be left to clean up the holiday mess all by yourself? Put your little crawler to work by putting them in this awesome outfit. Teaches them a good work ethic and saves you time and money on cleaning.
$40.00
BUFF
(Black Maria Special Edition)
$200,000
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$12.95
Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Accurate, officially licensed and road worthy replica of Adam West’s Batman TV show Batmobile. This thing has everything; the batphone, afterburner and rearview camera system.
$16.00
$12.99 Thinkgeek.com
Authentic 1966 Batmobile Replica
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Betterthanpants.com
$24.00
Back to the Future II Hoverboard Replica
Elves (VHS) Quite possibly the best holiday movie ever made. Dan
Haggerty stars as an ex-cop battling an elf demon created by the Nazis. It’s rated PG-13 but there is a few scenes of the elf getting a little frisky so be warned. It’s only on VHS so enjoy. $28.00 Amazon.com
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for your
ENEMY Well it’s almost 2015 and while we’re still waiting for real hoverboards to hit the market (look for them late next year) this replica from the ‘Back to the Future’ films will have to do. It’s 31 x 4.8
x 10 in. and comes with a smaller 6 in. replica, too. $380.00 Amazon.com
Poop Has someone been making your life a living hell all year? Well, look no further as you have found the perfect gift for them. You can send a quart or gallon of Cow, Gorilla and even Elephant poop completely anonymous. Or splurge and get the three poop combo.
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DECEMBER 8-21, 2014
gift guide
for your
for your
Hard
Anker 14W Dual-Port Solar Charger
NERD
PARTIER The Gift of Nothing
Nintendo Bluetooth Control
You’ve probably spent way too much bailing them out of jail anyway but it is the holidays so this might do just fine. Don’t forget to attach a note with the amount of money they owe you.
Now you can play games wireless on your PC, Mac, iPhone or Android device with this nifty throwback NES controller. It also features upgradable Firmware and programmable keys so get your game on.
$8.99
Do you know someone who always has to be connected, even when they’re on vacation or camping out in the middle of the woods? Sure, we all do. Now they can keep all their devices charged and it folds up easily to fit in your backpack next to your pick ax or first aid kit.
$59.99 Amazon.com
$35.50
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BACtrack Vio Smartphone Keychain Breathalyzer for Smartphones Do you have a tendency to party a little too hard during the Holidays? Well now you can tell if you over did it with this device which connects via bluetooth to most smartphones and will let you know when your BAC will return to 0.00%
$52.00 Amazon.com
Big Mouth Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass When you give this gift remember, you’re not enabling your friends’ drinking. You’re just making sure they stay seated instead of walking to the kitchen to fill their wine glass and possibly falling and hurting themselves. It holds a 750ml of wine and takes standard corks and bottle stoppers.
$13.00 Amazon.com
LG Pocket Photo Printer USB Typewriter Kit Easily convert almost any vintage typewriter into a USB computer keyboard. You can use it with any Mac, PC or even iPads. You’ll only need a screwdriver, sandpaper and a hot glue gun! After the conversion you can still use the manual typewriter to type on paper.
$94.00
Print your favorite pics straight from your phone on the go! You can connect via Bluetooth, NFC or USB. Now, this is an Android only device so I can’t fully endorse it, but it’s still pretty rad and if you do use an Android phone it’s a must have for gatherings.
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video games
lowing year. So for the last 7-8 years these were the systems that defined a generation of gamers. It was during this time that they were introduced to “Dead Rising,” “Gears of War,” “Assassin Creed,” “Infamous,” “Uncharted,” “Bioshock,” “Dragon Age” and “Mass Effect.” Honestly, the list could go on and on. Many of these games are genre defining, and it’s for that reason I personally find it hard to believe their reign is over as the new generation of The old generation consoles begin to hit their strides. of consoles consisted of the titans Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 (PS3) as well as family-friendly Nintendo Wii. These three consoles made up the seventh generation of home entertainment systems. ’Tis the season to be jolly and a little melancholy. This holiday season is offering great “newgen” bundles of the Xbox One and PS4. With a year under the belt, each system has an impressive library of video games that will guarantee joy this holiday season. And as many gamers look forward to the high definition thrills that the new generation of consoles has to offer, I can’t help but stop and feel somewhat sad I am leaving my old systems behind.
The Xbox 360 was released in 2005 and would remain unopposed until the PS3 and Wii were released the fol-
For the past year “newgen” and “old-gen” have been co-existing in somewhat peaceful harmony, with the exception of console exclusives, most games for the year have been released on both generations of system. But the signs of change are upon us. On Oct. 28 of this year, video game developer Techland announced that their highly-anticipated game, “Dying Light,” was cancelling their PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. As I read the article comments I noticed that fellow gamers were falling
into two categories; those who were finally switching over and those who were glad that the older generation version were being dropped. No one was upset or outraged due to the “old gen” cancellation. For non-early adapters it was just the push most of them needed to make the leap to the new gen. This all just seemed odd in my opinion. Gamers have the tendency to get up in arms when their games are cancelled or messed with in any way. “Mass Effect 3”’s original ending was rewritten and released free
because the gaming com- can’t help the bittersweet munity was unhappy goodbye I now must say with the original ending. to my older systems. But this wasn’t the I know their days are case with “Dying Light”. numbered. Everyone was just acceptI no longer buy games ing of the whole situation. for them, and soon my Another sign of changing times is the remakes and enhanced releases of old gen games. Most recently “The Last of Us Remastered” and “Grand Theft Auto V” were released on the new consoles with the later introducing a first-person view that breathed fresh air on an already high octane game.
friends will also have converted over to the new systems, so game night will now consist of the latest new gen games. So goodbye, sweet system, I will remember you fondly.
Let’s just hope your younger brother can live up to your impressive legacy.
Now, go forth and While I am excited for the future of gaming, I game on.
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video games
A (not
so)Brief
History of the Home Gaming Console Nintendo Color TV Game 6
Magnavox Odyssey
1958
Mattel Intellivision ColecoVision
1972
1968
1976
1977
1980
1982
Fairchild Channel F
Brown Box
Tennis for Two
Atari 2600
Nintendo Entertainment System Sega SG-1000
Neo Geo AES 1985
1983
Playstation
1986
Sega Master System
Xbox
Playstation 3
2005
Playstation 2 Nintendo Gamecube
Xbox One
1998
Xbox 360 2001
1991 Super NES
Sega Dreamcast
NEC PC-FX
2013
Sega Genesis
Nintendo 64 1996
2000
1990
Neo Geo CD
1994
Sega Saturn
1988
2006 Nintendo Wii
3DO
1993
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Thurs. Dec. 11
Eve with Scott Taylor and his band. The show’s bound to be a big one. Doors open at 8 p.m. and goes on until 2 a.m. It’s just $20 to attend. 12516 FM Rd. 622 in Goliad.
• Voodoo Glow Skulls at The House of Rock: No Questions Asked and Noah and The Beyonders will open up for the return of the Voodoo Glow Skulls. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are just $13 at the door. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi. • Adam Carroll at Schroeder Hall: Owen Temple will be joining Adam Carroll for a FREE show in the beer garden. The music kicks off at 7 p.m. and once again, it’s free. 12516 FM Rd. 622 in Goliad. • JB and The Moonshine Band at Brewster Street Ice House: Mike Ryan will be opening up for JB and the Moonshine Band during the 94.7 Texas Throwdown Thursday. Tickets are just $15 and the doors open at 8 p.m. 1724 N. Tancahua St. in Corpus Christi.
Fri. Dec. 12 • Inner Demons Screening at Art Museum of South Texas: Director Seth Grossman will be in attendance at the screening. The film follows an intervention style reality crew as they encounter a 16-year-old girl who may or may not be possessed. 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Corpus Christi.
Dec. 12 & 13 • Todd Bridges at Chuckles Comedy Club: Todd Bridges, an
actor best known for playing Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes” in the 1970s and 1980s, performs standup comedy at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are just $18 at the door with VIP tickets also available. 617 Mesquite St. in Corpus Christi.
Sat. Dec. 13 • Masters of Metal Tribute at Zeros Hard Rock Club: No Remorse from S.A. (SLAYER Tribute), Hostile (PANTERA Tribute), Xodia (Metallica tribute) and Wrath will be rocking all night long during this awesome tribute to heavy metal. Doors open at 7 p.m. 6327 McArdle Rd. in Corpus Christi. • Emmure at the House of Rock: The Acacia Strain, Fit For A King, KUBLAI KAHN and Sylar will be supporting Emmure for a full night of rock. The doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are just just $22. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi. •
The
Nutcracker
Ballet at American Bank Center: The Corpus Christi Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ and will kick-off Saturday Dec. 13 and run Dec. 14, 20 and 21.Tickets will run from $16.50 to $31.50 for the Gala performances. For more info visit Americanbankcenter. com. 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Corpus Christi.
Thurs. Dec. 18 • Jimmy Willden CD Release Party at the House of Rock: Jimmy will be releasing his first EP in six years. Lady Katherine and Steven James will be sharing the stage with the Jimmy Willden Band and it’s just $5 to get in. The doors open at 9 p.m. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi.
Fri. Dec. 19 • Andrew W.K. at the House of Rock: Yip Deceiver, IAYD and Sebris will join the party king Andrew W.K. The doors open at 8 p.m. and it’s just $25 for a night of hard partying. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi.
• Josh Abbott Band at Schroeder Hall: With their new single burning up the country charts, it’s about time to catch Josh Abbott if you haven’t yet. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 the night of the show. 12516 FM Rd. 622 in Goliad.
Sat. Dec. 27 • Cody Johnson at
Schroeder Hall: Cody Johnson returns to Schroeder Hall with his band and the doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 the night of the show. 12516 FM Rd. 622 in Goliad.
Thurs. Dec. 31 • The Scott Taylor Band at Schroeder Hall: Spend New Year’s
• 361 Photographers Meet-up Submission Contest: Submissions are being accepted for the possability to be featured in STEAM Magazine. They’re for everyone from novice to pros with an emphasis on creativity. You can get more info by searching ‘361 Photographers network’ on Facebook.
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“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” – John Lennon 1940 - 1980