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NEWS The 20th Annual Children’s Festival, Tom-ball takes the top awards at Texas Festival Conference, Donate to Eat for Christmas Fundraiser and an LSC-Montgomery initia-tive named a Star Award finalist.

EVENTSFestivals, Stages, Education, Gaming, Speeches, Education, Learning, Activism and Chamber of Commerce events are all here in our Event Calendar.

ART Art Editor talks us on another art walk, this time a little closer to home as she discovers the hidden gems in the Woodlands. Plus a couple of juicy theater items to put on your calendar!

MUSIC The PN Live Music Guide with maps for the three regions to find great live music, plus an expanded Music News & Notes on some great indie bands.

DINING A spot on FM 2920 between Kuykendahl and Spring Crossings is becoming quiet the International cuisine lover’s destination with the opening of El Mojito’s Cuban Cui-sine. Allow us to make your acquaintance.

FILM Film Editor Glen Ryan Tadych presents the second part of a trilogy of articles on Howl-oween Series – Part II: The Psychological Impact of Horror! Plus all the new films in theaters along with their video trailers.

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16 COVER STORY PUBLIC NEWS takes a photo journey of some of the colorful characters you will come across at this years Texas Renaissance Festival, and these are just the attendees! A follow up piece will come in a few issues sharing how to survive the Ren Fest in just one day. Trust the Public News, you can’t see it all in just one day. So we will give you the tour, but first the personali-ties we met walking the acres at the Ren Fest.

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WHERE’S THAT TEXAS ALCS? YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, SOMETIMES, JUST NOT ALWAYS.

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So, the baseball fans of Texas had a perfect storm brewing in the Major League Baseball playoffs this fall. Both the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers were in the playoffs and

looking forward to facing one another for the right to battle the National League champion, who ever that might have been. Might have been, I repeat, might have been. Two objects stood in the way of an all Texan American League Championship Series. Those were the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Bue Jays. Both Texan teams were

poised to win their third game in each of their respective series, therefore winning their best-of-five division playoff matchup. But before the proverbial fat lady started warming up, fate happened, or just plain old bad luck. In the case of the Astros leadership, it wasn’t bad luck, it was bad management. With the lead in hand and a bid into the ALCS (American League Championship Series, for you new to the sport) almost a certainty, the Astros decided to swap out some of their start-ing players for replacements. Replacements as in second stringers; those who were called up from the Minor League ranks after the Minor League seasons were over. The Kansas City Royals took that cue and rallied for seven runs to win the match 9-6 and push the series to five games. In fact, the Toronto Blue Jays did

the same to the Texas Rangers, also winning to push their series to a fifth and deciding game. Both Texas teams failed to win their respec-tive series. I say all this to make a point. The Rolling Stones (the band, not the magazine) sang “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find that you get what you need.” The Houston Astros made it into the playoffs for the first time as an American League team and the first time since they took a walk into the World Series in 2004. Expectations were low for the Astros but not so much for the Texas Rangers. The Rangers were expected to do great things in the AL West Division. Overtak-ing the Astros for the division crown was not one of those things on the list to the World Se-ries for the Rangers. Perhaps both Texas teams were looking eagerly at that all-Texas American League Championship game, meaning that one of them, a Texas team, would be in the World Series, guaranteed. As history will show, both teams were salivating at the notion of playing their cross-state rival that they overlooked the matter at hand, beating the team they were play-ing at the time.Perhaps next time, both teams will play each game as they come, one at a time. If chance or fate would allow the stars to align once more for an Astros-Rangers Championship Series, maybe they will take their current series with a little more importance. The lesson of sitting at home watching your victors play each other will be a bitter reminder in years and seasons to come for both Texan teams.

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The Woodlands – Families are invited to come out and play as The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground. The 20th Annual Children’s Festival presented by ExxonMobil takes place Nov. 14 & 15, 2015. With performers on multiple stages, characters meet and greets and activities located all around the venue, there’s surely something for everyone to enjoy. Performing on the Pepsi Main Stage is Riff Rockit, a live action children’s entertainer who performs music the entire family can enjoy. Best

described as part of the growing musical genre known as “kindie rock,” Riff Rockit’s songs are both inspirational and educational, set to rockin’ music that is not dumbed down. Also on the Pepsi Main Stage, grab your hardhat and tool belt! It’s time to go to the construction site with Bob the Builder. Both Riff Rockit and Bob the Builder perform on Saturday and Sunday with meet and greets available after their perfor-mances. One of only six certified LEGO® Master Builders in the world, Brandon Griffith will be

in the CB&I SEAD Zone (Science, Engineering, Arts & Design) on Saturday and Sunday with some of his elaborate creations. Griffith will be building two commissioned pieces while on site, including a replica of The Pavilion. He will also have an interactive area where kids can play with LEGO® bricks and learn how to become a master builder. In the Meet & Greet area, kids have the oppor-tunity to meet the Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles and Barbie multiple times per day. For meet and greet times, visit our website at www.woodland-

scenter.org. Kids are encouraged to unleash their inner artist and create their own masterpieces in The Villager’s Arts Alley. They will learn about lines, colors, shapes, patterns, unity, balance and more by using these elements to make imaginative creations. Just around the corner from the Pepsi Main Stage, enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, games, costumed characters and more in the amusing creative zones all around The Pavilion. Experi-ment with science-related activities in the FMC Technologies STEAM Zone (Science Technol-ogy, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) featuring the Houston Children’s Museum and Fidelity Investments, with free balloons, hat making, performances on the Aramark Community Stage and more. Take a walk through the Anadarko Adventure Zone for wild outdoor activities including a petting zoo and fun inflatables. Interact with pro-fessional sports teams like the Houston Texans and Houston Dynamo and test your speed with Bubble Runners. Stop by the Texas Children’s Hospital Healthy KidZone, where kids can learn about health and physical fitness in a fun, inter-active way from a variety of local businesses and organizations. Explore an ambulance and enjoy games and activities like martial arts, gymnastics and more. The Activity Tent is the place to be for train rides, more hands-on activities and games organized by local businesses including brain teasers, a coloring contest, instrument petting zoo and more. At the top of The Pavilion hill, the iFly Zone is filled with excitement. Build and fly your own kite, dig for gold and participate in parachute races. For everything you need to know about Children’s Festival, please visit www.woodland-scenter.org or call 281-364-3010. You don’t want to miss it! Admission is $8 per person in advance or $10 per person at the door. Children age 2 and under are free of charge. All activities and performanc-es are included in the price of admission.

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Riff Rockit, a live action children’s entertainer who performs music the entire family can enjoy, headlines the 20th Annual Children’s Festival at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Nov. 14-15.

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The City of Tomball has scored nine first place awards for its marketing and festivals program from the Texas Festivals & Events Association. The awards, pre-sented during the TFEA’s recent confer-ence held in Houston, ranged from Best Event within an Existing Festival and Best Print Advertising Series, to Best Event Merchandise.

It was a clean sweep in the Best Event Photography and Best Radio categories as the City won first, second and third places. In ad-dition to the nine first place honors, Tomball also took multiple second and third place awards, as well.

Depot Station Agent Ken Walden was post-

humously awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Texas Festivals & Events Association for his years of work at the Depot and the City’s many festivals and special events. Walden’s sister, Karen Perkovich, accepted on his behalf and plans to display the award inside the Depot.

Mike Baxter, marketing director for the City of Tomball, was also honored by the organiza-tion with a Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Texas Festivals & Events Association’s Hall of Honor. Baxter is now serving a second term on the TFEA Board of Directors.

Since joining the TFEA in 2012, the City of Tomball has won a total of 33 first place

awards for its festivals and marketing pro-grams.

Upcoming festivals later this year include the “Tomball Texas Music Festival” on August 29th, “Bugs, Brew and Barbecue” on September 26th, and the “Tomball Bluegrass Festival” on October 24th. Tomball is just 28-miles northwest of downtown Houston at FM 2920 and State Highway 249. For more information, please visit tomballtx.gov or call 281-351-5484. “Like” Tomball on Facebook at “Tomball Texan For Fun” for the latest in-formation on special events, live music, food, shopping and more.

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New Caney - Fish Tales of New Caney, Marshall and Brown Accounting, and Heaven’s Army of Resources are partnering together to initiate the first fundraiser of the year for Operation Giving Heart. Marshall and Brown Accounting of Humble will sponsor the “Eat to Donate” Fundraiser at Fish Tales in New Caney, located at 20126 Loop 494 Friday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am-9:00pm. All sales that will day will benefit the Heaven’s Army of Resources Christmas Program. In 2014, 1300 local East Montgom-ery County children were provided Christmas gifts through community donations, the East Montgomery County Fire Department, “Fill the Hat” donations, and local businesses. “Each year we are able to raise more money through the Fill the Hat Campaign and other community donations to help more families! This year we are hoping to have 1500 children

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that are eligible to receive assistance”, said LaNora Purvis, Founder of Heaven’s Army. Operation Giving Heart began as a small idea in 2010 to help local children from East Montgomery County receive Christmas gifts with a dinner, games, and fireworks at the New Caney Fire Department. Over the last 5 years it has evolved to a wonderful communi-ty endeavor that has moved to Bull Salas Park to accommodate more families, additional volunteers, and many local sponsors. Eligible families attend the event with food, festivities, crafts, entertainment, resources, and the opportunity to select gifts for their children. Parents are escorted into a private room with all the gifts and are able to choose a few age appropriate gifts to take home and wrap for their children. The parents then im-mediately take the items to their vehicles in large garbage sacks. The children remain with

a responsible adult in the arena where there is an abundance of food, entertainment, and festivities for the kids. “LaNora has a heart to help those in need. I share her desire to make a difference where we live in the community”, said Stephen Marshall, of Marshall and Brown Account-ing. “The community has supported me as an independent business owner, and it’s my turn to give back.” Fish Tales of New Caney opened their doors in early 2014 serving a menu of catfish, gum-bo, shrimp, chicken, and even fired tomatoes. Their newest location in Conroe will be their 5th restaurant, with other locations in Atas-cocita, Clevelend, and Dayton. Community involvement is key to their success and ability to grow. Every Fish Tales has décor from the local fire departments, law enforcement, and schools proudly displaying the things that

matter to them. “I grew up with a single mom, and I wit-nessed the challenges she faced. Investing in our community is investing in our future. You only win”, said Scott Harpling, owner of Fish Tales. Remember to visit Fish Tales on Friday, October 23 in New Caney for “Eat to Donate” with proceeds benefitting Heaven’s Army Operation Giving Heart. The children in our community are counting on you! For more information about Operation Giv-ing Heart contact LaNora Purvis at (832) 401-7964, or email [email protected]

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CONROE – An original Lone Star College-Mont-gomery initiative–THE (Teaching Highlighting Engagement)– earned finalist recognition at the Star Awards, sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). “This is a wonderful recognition for our college,” said LSC-Montgomery president, Dr. Rebecca Ri-ley. “This nomination is the result of a collaborative effort from some very caring and innovative faculty members who just want the best for their students.” The award, established by the THECB in 2001, recognizes exceptional contributions toward meet-ing one or more of the goals of Closing the Gaps by 2015, the Texas higher education plan adopted by THECB in October 2000. In addition to a custom-designed award, recipients receive public recognition for their efforts. Up to 12 awards are presented annually. THE Initiatives were bred as a cluster of activi-ties intended to increase participation, success and retention in courses, all geared toward effective stu-dent engagement. Effective student engagement is accomplished through innovation and collaboration in technology, instructional space, furnishings and a shift in teaching philosophy. Student engagement via THE also includes blood drives, canned food drives, scholarship drives and other campus events. “Being a finalist means a great deal to the LSC-Montgomery community,” said Jared Cootz, a professor of sociology at LSC-Montgomery and one of the leaders of THE. “Faculty, staff and ad-ministration have worked together over the course of several years to ensure the success of these initiatives. No doubt the thousands of students that have been impacted by these initiatives over the last four years would agree they have benefitted from the experience.” According to statistics taken from LSC-Mont-gomery studies during the spring of 2015, it is proven that the completion rate of students in THE Initiatives is 3% higher and the success rate of students in THE Initiatives is 10.5% higher than that of students in non-THE Initiatives. Each year, nominations and subsequent ap-plications for the Star Award are accepted by the Coordinating Board from eligible institutions across Texas. After an initial review by a Coordi-nating Board Internal Staff Review Panel, a select group of applicants are named finalists. An External Review Panel, consisting of three Coordinating Board members, three Texas business and commu-nity leaders, and three out-of-state higher education experts, review the applications of all finalists and determine which of these finalists will be honored with the Star Award on the basis of criteria established for the 2015 Star Award. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference in November. Administrative and faculty support from others such as Becky Duncan-Ramirez, Deborah Elling-ton, Deirdre Hayes-Cootz, Anitha Iyer, Rob Kreps, Molly Lasco, Michele Richey, Simone Andrade, David Zimmermann and Ann Bolman also made this project possible, Two LSC-Montgomery initiatives earned Star Award Finalist recognition in 2007 – the Math Learning Outcomes Assessment Lab and the Bio-technology Institute. All programs that have earned Star Award Finalist recognition are models of excellence among community colleges throughout the U.S.

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THIS WEEK & BEYONDSTAGESActor’s Gem Productions presents Celebrity Mystery TheaterSecond Saturday of the month 6:45pmThe Spaghetti Warehouse901 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002Imagine yourself enjoying dinner, socializing with friends, having a few drinks . . . when suddenly a murder is committed. Let the wacky antics of two famous detectives, never seen together before anywhere, amuse you as they solve the crime.Who did it? Was it Fran Drescher, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Rocky Balboa, Bill Clinton, Joan Crawford or was it you?Admission is $55 and includes a three-course meal, dinner show, soft drinks and gratuity. Reservations are required.For more information call 713-305-8117 or visit them on the web at www.celebritymyst-erytheater.com/

TUTS Presents Matilda the MusicalThrough October 18, 2015The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical, is coming to Houston as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2015/16 season. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare

on getting one thing and one thing only for Christmas – the official Red Ryder, carbine ac-tion, two-hundred shot range model air rifle.Along the way, we discover the stuff of pink nightmares (think bunny suit), the power of fishnet-clad lamps (careful, it’s fra-GEE-lay), and the wintry hazards of sticking a warm tongue to a cold metal pole. With its time-less scenes, quirky innocence and nostalgic warmth, this musical trip down memory lane will leave the whole family bright-eyed and buoyant. It’s far and away the most fun you’ll have this holiday season! TUTS’ production of A Christmas Story The Musical is made possible by the generosity of Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. TUTS’ 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. For all shows, air transportation is provided by United Airlines, the official airline of TUTS. Media sponsors include ABC-13 and Houston Chronicle. Season support is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Theater District Association, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Texas Com-mission on the Arts.Tickets start at $30. Check TUTS On-line at www.tuts.com, or phone them at 713.558.TUTS

ARTS “Black Panther Party Power”A new exhibition by Phillip Pyle, IIOn view through November 6, 2015Fresh Arts presents “Black Panther Party Power,” an exhibition by Houston-based artist Phillip Pyle, II., Pyle will present a collection of original images that recast some of the most recognizable and outspoken activists of the Black Panther Party as superheroes.At its inception, the Black Panther Party’s core practice was to arm citizen patrols to monitor the behavior of police officers and challenge police brutality in Oakland, Cali-fornia. In 1969, community social programs became a central activity of party members. The Black Panther Party instituted a variety of community social programs, most extensively the Free Breakfast for Children Programs, and community health clinics. Federal Bureau of Investigation director J. Edgar Hoover called the party “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country,” and he supervised a comprehensive program (COINTELPRO) of surveillance, infiltration, perjury, police harassment and many other tactics designed to undermine Panther leadership and incriminate party members in an effort to discredit, crimi-nalize and drain the organization of resources and manpower.In an attempt to reimagine the history of African-American people in the United States, Pyle will represent these vilified historical figures of the Black Panther movement in their new fantastic roles.The public is invited to a free opening recep-tion beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25,2015, at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free park-ing is available.PUBLIC PROGRAMS:Cultured Cocktails benefiting “Black Panther Party Power”Thursday, September 17, 2015, 5-7 p.m.Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006


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Spend an autumn evening in the botanical gardens during Mercer’s largest fundraiser of the year, Moonlight Over Mercer: Dine, Dance, and Donate Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy savory appetizers, a gourmet cocktail buffet, and complimentary wine and beer under the stars while the DJ Brothers enter-tain. Find unique and extraordinary treasures during the silent and live auctions, and meet this year’s honoree Brenda Beust Smith of the

Lazy Gardener & Friends Newsletter. Proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer. Individual tickets are $75 per person and group tables are available for purchase as well. To purchase tickets or donate auction items and services, contact The Mercer Society at 713-274-7160 or [email protected]. With leadership from Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Mercer Botanic Gardens is a Harris County Precinct 4 Parks facility located one

mile north of FM 1960 at 22306 Aldine West-field Road in Humble, 77338. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone seeking additional information or re-quiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mercer at 713-274-4160 or online at www.hcp4.net/community/parks/mercer.

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Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of Matilda The Musical will be coming to The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts October 6 – 18.The three girls sharing the title role are Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness, and Mabel Tyler. The principal cast also features Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood), Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) and Cassie Silva (Mrs. Wormwood).Winner of 50 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards® including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraor-dinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this production with a book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Austra-lian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with choreog-raphy by Tony Award® winner Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, light-

ing by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.TUTS will offer several special events and add-on packages in conjunction with the show to make for an unforgettable musical experi-ence: Matilda Sundance Film Screening – Mon-day, September 28 at 7 PM Kids Night On Broadway – Wednesday, October 7 OUT@TUTS post-show cast party - Thurs-day, October 8 Matilda Add-On Package – Thursday, Octo-ber 15 performance ONLYFor more event information, visit TUTS.com/events. Tickets start at $30

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) pres-ents A Christmas Story The MusicalDecember 8 - 20, 2015The Hobby Center for Performing Arts Sarofim Hall(800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002) Prepare yourself for a red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas in the holiday show heralded by the Associated Press as “a charming triumph infused with utter joy.” In this clever musical adaptation of the 1983 film comedy, we follow the childhood dreams and schemes of little Ralphie, whose heart is set

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Conroe Art LeagueEvery Monday 9:30am-12:30pmEvery Tuesday 6pm-9pmEvery Wednesday 1pmThe Wonders of Watercolor Classes with Carrie Allbritton!Carrie discounts that old saying that watercolor is the hardest media and unforgiving, believ-ing instead that when you understand the paints and what they do on paper, you will find it fun, rewarding and very forgiving.Ongoing watercolor classes every Monday from 9:30am - 12:30pm AND every Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Conroe Art League Gal-lery. Contact Carrie directly at: [email protected] or 936-444-7303Cost: $25 per class (payable a month in advance)

Conroe Art LeagueEvery Tuesday 1pm-3:30pmOil Painting Classes w/Gary HernandezEach student works at his/her own pace in a cre-ative and pleasant atmosphere. The students will learn the tools and materials of oil painting. New students will be painting a new painting at the first session. You will copy master paintings as a pathway to creating your own style of painting. You will learn....-How to use a grid to quickly layout the painting.-How to select the right palette.-How to select and mix colors.-How to select the right paint brushes-How to apply color theory and use the color wheel.-How to pick the right canvas and how to coat a canvas.-How to varnish a painting.-How to paint in GrisailleThese are only a few of the tips I will teach you to create successful paintings and more importantly have an enjoyable painting experience.Ongoing classes every Tuesday from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery- 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301Contact Gary Hernandez directly to sign up: 713-569-9209 or [email protected]: $35/per class paid in advance monthly.

Conroe Art LeagueFirst Thursday of the month 11am-5pmPhotography Learning Center w/Ed GormanThe Photography Learning Center is back at the Conroe Art Gallery!!If you have questions about photography or how to use your camera, whether it’s a DSLR, SLR, film, cell phone, iPad, etc., then come to the Conroe Art Gallery on the first Thursday of each month from 11am - 5pm. The Conroe Art Gallery is at 127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX 77301.Ed will show you how to work your camera and take better photographs.Contact Ed Gorman: [email protected] or call 936-443-3487 for more information.

Conroe Art LeagueFirst and Third Thursday 1pm-3:30pmFigure Drawing GroupClasses are at the Conroe Art League Gallery 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301Live Model, All Skill Levels Welcome!For more information contact: Darby Kachmar [email protected] 936-228-5126 or Marilyn Lowry [email protected] or 936-447-1579 Fee is $10 per session, no reservation necessary

Conroe Art LeagueEvery Thursday 2pm-4:30pm

Painting with PastelsThis is an ongoing weekly course, beginning Feb-ruary 5, 2015. The class meets every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm in the upstairs classroom at the Conroe Art League Gallery - 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301.Painting in pastels is quick, easy, colorful, beauti-ful, very portable - and FUN! Handled correctly, pastels will last many lifetimes and their pure colors never fade, crack, or peel.No stress and no pressure here to paint a master-piece. You’ll learn how to turn “happy accidents” into a part of your painting, or erase it - pastels are very forgiving. Everyone will hjave a chance to experiment with different techniques and materi-als, and you’ll develop your own unique style over time.For those who are new to art, you’ll learn the basics of drawing and painting. For more experi-enced artists who are new to pastels, you’ll learn the characteristics and techniques that are unique to pastels. At the end of each class, you’ll have a finished or nearly-finished painting to take home, ready for framing.Each student is encouraged to learn at their own pace. You are welcomed to do a class-based painting from reference photos provided by the instructor, or bring in your own reference materi-als to use. We may also paint from life, or go outdoors to paint as the weather permits.During this ongoing course, you will:-Improve your drawing skills, including propor-tions and perspective.-Learn how to see and paint values, types of underpaintings, both wet and dry.-Create different effects using hard vs. soft pastels.-Layer and blend pastels to get exactly the color you want.-Develop and use a portable pastel kit for outdoor painting and travel.-Know how to paint trees, clouds and water.-Learn how to paint and draw from life and en plein air (outdoors).There’s no pressure to develop a masterpiece or “do it right”. This class is all about having fun and discovering the artist in you. You’ll have lots of individual attention from the instructor with helpful feedback so your paintings keep getting better.Your supply list has options to fit a budget, and everyone is welcomed to register and join us any time.Please contact the instructor, Kathy Fediw, at [email protected] or call her business number at 281-687-6966, if you have any ques-tions and for a list of materials. Cost: $30.00 per class, payable at the first of each month or at the beginning of each session.Instructor: Kathy Fediw, LEED AP ID+C, CLP, CLT

EDUCATIONBarbara Bush Branch LibraryOngoing [call for class dates & times]Ongoing Computer ClassesDave Smith, computer instructor, will be teaching seven different computer classes at the Barbara Bush Branch Library in March 2015. The classes are Computer Basics, Introduction to the Internet, Email, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher.He also teaches additional classes which are of-fered at various times throughout the year, includ-ing Digital Photography and Smartphone Tips. Please call for the dates and times of the classes and to register.Each class meets for a single 2-hour session. As class size is limited to 12 people, pre-registration is required for each class. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class.

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More than 5,800 costumed kids and their parents filled Depot Plaza recently for the City of Tomball’s 4th annual “Zomball in Tomball” celebration. Attendance for the pre-Halloween event was doubled last year’s number as fes-tival goers from across the northwest packed the event site for an evening of family-friendly fun.

The main attraction was the giant “trunk-or-treat” on Market Street with two dozen local businesses and organizations passing out candy and other goodies from their decorated cars and trucks. Winners in this year’s Best Decorated Vehicle contest were: 1st place - Burke’s Carpet Cleaning Service, 2nd place – Superior Comfort Air, and 3rd place – Holiday Inn Express - Tomball.

Other activities included the Menacing Maze at the Creepy Caboose, the Gotcha Gazebo, games and activities provided by local orga-nizations, and the movie classic “E.T.” on the giant inflatable movie screen after dark.

The City’s next event is the 4th annual “Tomball Bluegrass Festival” on Saturday, October 24th beginning at 11:30 a.m. There’ll be four bands, festival foods from Mel’s Country Café and others, along with a musi-cian jamming area, vendors, kids zone and more. There’s free admission and parking, too.

ZOMBALL IN TOMBALL KICKS OFF HALLOWEEN SEASON IN SPOOKTACULAR FASHION

Artist reception: Friday, September 25, 2015, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios, B11, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007

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Texian Heritage FestivalSaturday, October 17, 2015Fernland Historical Park780 Clepper • Montgomery, Texas Booming cannons, dramatic Texas Inde-pendence battle reenactments, a Texian Army Tent Encampment and Native American danc-ers are among the highlights planned for the Texian Heritage Festival at Fernland Histori-cal Park in Montgomery, the third weekend in October. Reenactment of cannon fire at Texas Flag park during the 2013 “Raising the Flags” event. Ladies modeling early Texas settlers dress on a porch at Fernland Historical ParkKids line up for the 2014 edition of the Texian Heritage sack race. From everyday Civil War era dresses of Tex-as women to the most elaborate of uniforms and antebellum dresses, and dozens of pioneer activities, the Festival will piece together our native history, explore the daily lives of early settlers on the frontier, and capture a glimpse of the living history and culture of Texas dur-ing the 1800s. These Pioneer-themed events will be fea-tured from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, and admission is only $5. Children Twelve (12) and under are FREE. Fernland is located in the Buffalo Springs development area, at 780 Clepper, across from Montgomery Elementary School. This historical park has four cabins from the 1800s — Hulon House of the Civil War era; Jardine Cabin, one of the oldest log structures in Texas; Crane Cabin, built by Confederal Civil War veteran Nickolas Crane; and Arnold Simonton House, focal point within Fernland, and one of the oldest houses in Montgomery County

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Hocus Pocus Pops Thursday October 23Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Get ready for tricks and treats at The Cyn-thia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops featuring the Houston Symphony Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of H-E-B. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 6 p.m. Lucas Waldin conducts the Houston Sym-phony in a mesmerizing performance of horri-fying horns, bewitching bassoons and chilling cellos. The performance will feature selections from “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jurassic Park,” and Disney favor-ites like “Pocahontas” and “Aladdin.” Everyone is gravely encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume for a chance to walk on stage during the concert. The first 100 boys and “ghouls” to check in at Hocus Pocus Central in the North Plaza, fully costumed, get the chance to march in the Goblin Parade. Wristbands are required to participate in the Goblin Parade. Haunting the plazas before dusk are pre-

concert activities starting when the gates open at 6 p.m. Participate in enchanted events to win spooktacular prizes at BOOths offered by H-E-B, The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Invest-ments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Renewal by Andersen, Woodforest National Bank and Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion. If you dare, hop onto the Great Pumpkin Express and carve out some great (or gruesome) memories on The Pavilion’s haunted grounds. Train rides begin at 5:30 p.m. in The Pavilion’s Gold Lot. Register to win monstrous gift baskets pro-vided by H-E-B at the event. Bring any H-E-B receipt from Oct. 1-23, 2015, to Hocus Pocus Pops. Receipts must be brought to Hocus Pocus Central in the North Plaza prior to the performance (between 6 and 7:15 p.m.) on Oct. 23. The drawing takes place on the Main Stage before the concert.

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Pop The Cork Wine Tasting & Fundraiser Friday November 13, 2015 Conroe Art League 127 Simonton St. in Conroe, TX 77301Montgomery County Performing Arts Society is hosting their annual Pop the Cork wine tasting fundraiser on Friday, November 13th, at the Conroe Art League. VIP’s will start the wine tasting at 6:00 p.m. with everyone else coming in at 6:30 p.m. VIP’s donation level will be $75 and they will be tasting premium wines and receive a commemorative wine glass to take home. The general dona-tion level will be $50. A wine tasting for 20 people, led by local wine guru Ron Saikowski, will be raffled off at the event. Heavy appetiz-ers and live music will enhance the evening as we taste wines from all around the world!Donations to reserve your spot can be made on our website: www.mcpas.org. Any questions, call us at 936-760-2787.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Lunch & Learn Workshop with Bruce May from BizperityThu, Oct. 15 11:30am - 1pmConroe Chamber Of Commerce Office505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301This event is free but registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only

Marketing Lab by BizperityTue, Oct. 20 11:30am - 1pmConroe Chamber Of Commerce Office505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301This event is free but registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only

Membership LuncheonTeacher Appreciation LuncheonThu, Oct. 22 11:30am - 1pmLa Torretta Lake Resort600 La Torretta BlvdMontgomery Cost of this event is $30 single/$300 table of 10 and registration required.Sponsorships are available

Finding yourself or a loved one involved in a criminal charge can be a very stressful and concerning experience. In Texas, most arrests and criminal charges are public record, and

an arrest that happened years ago could con-tinue to haunt you today in the form of difficulty finding a job, apartment, etc. But what happens to your criminal record if you are found “not guilty” or the charges are dismissed? Does it automatically go away or become sealed from the public? The

simple answer is no, but I’ve found this to be a common misconception. I speak to many people who are shocked to learn that an ar-rest, perhaps from many years ago, is still available to the public to see. These records can be damaging. Let’s face it, when most people see that you were arrested, they rarely pay attention to whether you were actually convicted. The damage has already been done in the court of public opinion. So what can be done about this? There are a few legal options in Texas that allow you to erase or seal past criminal arrests, depending on the outcome of the criminal charge, and move on with your life.

The first option is called an Expunction, and is the most ideal outcome for someone looking to clear their name. An Expunction effectively erases any and all record of a past arrest and criminal charge, both to the public and to government agencies. It will appear as if the arrest never happened. If you were arrested for a crime, but found “not guilty” by a jury or judge, you should be entitled to an immedi-ate Expunction of those criminal records. If you were arrested for a crime, but the charge was eventually dropped or dismissed, you should still be entitled to an Expunction, but there may be a waiting period before you are eligible.

The second option is called a Petition for Non-Disclosure, and while not quite as good as an Expunction, it’s the next best option. A Petition for Non-Disclosure seals the record of a past arrest and criminal charge from the public, but law enforcement agencies, hospi-tals, schools, and government agencies would still have access to your arrest record. If you were arrested for a crime and pled guilty, but received and successfully completed a type of probation called Deferred Adjudication, you should be eligible to have that arrest sealed from the public, but depending on the charge, there may be a waiting period before you are eligible.

I would highly encourage anyone who may be eligible for either an Expunction or Peti-tion for Non-Disclosure to consider pursuing it. There may be eligibility exceptions and waiting periods, so it would be best to speak to a lawyer about your potential options. If you have any questions or comments, you can e-mail me at [email protected].

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Please visit the website (www.hcpl.net) or call the library at 281-376-4610 for more information and to register for these classes. The classes are held in the Barbara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.

Baldwin Boettcher LibraryOngoingEnglish As A Second LanguageThe Baldwin Boettcher Library Staff provides ESL classes for folks who want to learn to speak English or improve their English speaking skills. Our beginning classes are scheduled on Mondays, 6-7:30 pm; Fridays 1-3 pm; Our intermediate ESL classes are on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm and Thursdays, 1-3 pm; Our conversational English class is on Tuesdays 10-12 pm; Our advanced English class is on Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Call the li-brary at 281-821-1320 for more information about the ESL classes.

Barbara Bush Branch LibraryEvery Thursday noon-1pmYoga For Stress ReliefCertified yoga instructor, Linda Popinksi, offers this free class every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 in the Earl Elliott Room at the Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Both men and women are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and a beach towel.

Barbara Bush Branch LibraryEvery Friday noon-2pmFrench Classes with MarieCome and learn French with Marie on Fridays from 12:00-2:00. The class is intermediate level and so some knowledge of French is required. No registration is necessary. The class will meet in the Robin Bush Room at the Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.

AREA TOURSBig Thicket DistillingEvery Saturday noon, 2pm, 4pmBig Thicket Distilling ToursBig Thicket Distilling offer tours at 12, 2 and 4pm on Saturdays. $10 per person. Includes a distill-ery tour and tasting of our products.Make your reservation online at BigThicketDis-tilling.comBig Thicket Distillery’s telephone number is 936-666-1341

Conroe Art League By Appointment Conroe Art League 127 Simonton, Conroe TX 77301The Conroe Art League invites all Montgomery County residents and friends to come in and see their award-winning artists and their masterpieces. They are located at 127 Simonton, Conroe 77301. Their gallery exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and much, much more. If you are wondering what to do for fun this summer, contact Kerry Conkling at [email protected] to arrange a guided tour of the 103 year old historic gallery for groups of from 5 – 25 people. Your free tour includes refresh-ments (coffee, afternoon tea or happy hour) and an artist demonstration. This would be great fun for couples or for a group of friends.

Southern Star Brewing Saturdays 2pm Southern Star Brewing Co.1207 N. FM 3083 East Conroe, TX 77303Southern Star Brewing Co invites everyone to come and enjoy a free tour of their brewery on Saturdays starting at around 2pm. The tour includes one free beer and there is no

reservation or sign up required.Oh My Darling! Hot Dogs will be there to serve up some of the best artisan hot dogs around!Children are allowed at the brewery provided they are with a legal guardian. Unruly children will be asked to leaveDue to health code, Dogs are not allowed inside the actual tasting room, but are allowed outsideAbsolutely no outside alcohol is permitted on brewery property Southern Star Tasting Room HoursFridays 5pm - 9pmSaturdays noon - 6pm For more information on the tours or anything else regarding Southern Star Brewing call 936-441-2739 or visit them on the web at www.souothernstarbrewing.com

GAMING Beginner HeroClixSundays at 4:30pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League!Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle?For beginners or casual players

HeroClix Tournament NightMondays at 7pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League!Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle?For more experienced players, and competitive players

Netrunner Meetup NightMondays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Netrunner is an amazing living card game, with an amazing story and amazing game mechanics. Players compete using one of two decks they construct, either the Corporation or the Run-ner. In a Matrix style world, Runners jack into the computer system in order to hack into the Corporation’s systems in order to discover their secret agendas.Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels

X-Wing Meetup NightTuesdays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Star Wars X-Wing is a fun and innovative dogfighting game, in which you must defeat your opponents in space combat! Use ships from the Star Wars universe as you construct your custom squadrons, and fight for either the Empire or the Rebel Alliance!Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels

Pokemon LeagueWednesdays 5pm - 8pmSpace Cadets Collection Collection27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, Free and open to all. Learn to play, trade cards, have fun with friends and make new friends. Earn


CONROE – Lone Star College-Montgomery invites prospective students to Maverick Mondays, the ultimate campus tour experience that includes a “behind the scenes” look many of the same resources offered at a four-year institution, on the LSC-Montgomery campus. “The best way to understand the campus culture is to experience it,” said Laura Cardiel, program coordinator of campus outreach at LSC-Montgomery. “This will give students the chance to see everything our campus has to offer to make them successful.” These tours are a customized experience that will cater to prospective student interests. In addition to seeing the beautiful campus, stu-dents will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, student support services, student life involvement and much more. There are 12 opportunities to attend Mav-erick Monday each semester (fall, spring and summer) with two tours scheduled per day, each allowing only 25 students to register for the tour. Each tour, one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 p.m., will highlight specific programs on campus, giving both current and prospective students the opportunity to sign up to see areas in which they are interested in.

Fall 2015 Maverick Monday dates and aca-demic areas highlighted are: – October 19: English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science,

Business, Accounting, Mapping & Surveying– October 26: General overview– November 9: Nursing, Radiologic Tech-nology, Biochemistry, Physical therapy, Mu-sic, Theater, Live Entertainment Technology– November 16: English, Speech, Psycholo-gy, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Business, Accounting, Mapping & Surveying– November 23: General overview

“This also gives prospective and current stu-dents an opportunity to meet and make con-nections with faculty and staff on our campus that will help them reach their full potential as a student in the respective areas of interest,” Cardiel said. Group tour accommodations are available for parties over 15 people, and parties over 10 people may request a tour any day of the week. Tours are approximately one hour long and include all academic buildings, the library, wellness center, common areas and more. For more information or to register for a tour, visit www.lonesteredu/24438.htm. LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 Col-lege Park Drive, one-half mile west of Inter-state 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.

LSC-Montgomery Invites Prospective Students to Maverick Mondays Starting October 19th

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Over the summer the Conroe Independent School District made a couple of major announcements that have barely made a pro-verbial blip on most resident’s radar The first was that according to Deputy Superintendent Christopher Hines, CISD students across the board performed well above the state aver-

ages on last spring’s STAAR exams. The second was that due to explosive growth, the district will be holding a vote on a nearly $500 million bond referen-dum to build 6 new schools (including a new High School) on Nov 3rd (approx. $9K per student).

Few people realize that while 97% of the district’s juniors passed the History exams required for graduation, only 77% passed the English 1 Freshman level exam. Both were double digits above the state average, but a discrepancy cannot be dismissed as the tests having a difficulty gap. Both exams are designed by the same company (Pearson) to be of equivalent difficulty. To make matters worse, Students are now required to pass a second STAAR exam in English 2 under HB 5-to graduate as Sophomores.

These two announcements were comple-mented by some troubling announcements in the Chronicle last week. The first was that Education Commissioner Michael Williams will move the state off of its 5 year No Child Left Behind exemption status for Level/Phase 1. In plain speak, the passing standards are about to go up. That means failure and drop-outs will go up.

The very next day, TEA released a report showing English Language Learners (ELL’s) were the fastest growing group in Texas pub-lic schools. They have a dropout rate that is double the rate for the average Texas student and a graduation rate of 71.9%. The average graduation rate statewide is 88% at the cur-rent easier passing standards.

It doesn’t take a Doctorate in Education to figure out this is going to be a major chal-lenge in our public schools, even in districts like Conroe. A report this week by the Center for Immigration Studies reported a record high number of US homes do NOT speak English at home. At 20% it is unsurprising that not only do these students make up the lion’s share of both our dropouts and Exam failures, they cost almost 25% more per student to educate.

Unless there is an actual effective action to limit the number of non English-speaking immigrants or some cultural shift where assimilation increases, school districts in the state with a high influx of both legal and illegal immigrants who don’t speak English will force the districts and state to pull money from students who are fluent already. This is not an argument against the benefits of learning a second language. Nor is it an argument against legal immigration of needed populations. It is a clear warning that the hundreds of thousands entering both the US and Texas annually means that if we are going to maintain high standards, or even raise them, it is going to cost us one way or another. As Nobel Prize winning Economist Milton Friedman so eloquently stated, “You can’t have open borders and and an extensive social safety net”. The same is just as true for our public schools.

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free League only Pokemon foil cards by playing 7 games (DS or card). On any given week we have 25-40 players aged from 6-40+ (yes we have moms and dads that play also :)

World War WednesdayWednesdays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444This is a meet up for all our Historical themed miniatures games. Bolt Action, Flames of War, and Saga players rejoice! We have tables as well as beautiful terrain for players to use. It’s a great event for both beginners and veterans alike, and a great way to spend a Wednesday!Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels

Magic Commander NightWednesdays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Test your mettle in one of Magic the Gathering’s most popular multiplayer format! As one of the most fun and casual formats for Magic, Com-mander night is a blast! Players Construct a 100 card deck with no duplicates allowed, and play in a multi-man game leading to some crazy shenani-gans. See you on the battlefield!Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Warmachine and Hordes Meetup NightThursdays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Warmachine and Hordes (commonly known as Warma/Hordes) is an awesome Miniatures game where players assume the role of a general lead-ing their warriors into combat. Control amazing machines called Jacks or harness the wild power of powerful beasts and monsters to destroy your adversaries.Casual meetup night for players of all experi-ence levels

My Little Pony Collectable Card GameThursdays All DaySpace Cadets Collection Collection27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge NorthCome learn how to play the My Little Pony col-lectible card game. Free event each week.

Magic Draft NightThursdays at 7pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Players purchase 3 booster packs from standard (depending on what the group votes to draft), and an additional 2 booster packs of any available expansion to add to the prize pool! Players then construct a 40 card deck from the contents of their draft to compete with, battling for prizes and glory!Fun event for players of all experience levels, and perfect for players to expand their collectionFor more Details go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/340064569532538/

Friday Night MagicFridays at 7pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444Experience one of the most intense and fun Stan-dard Magic tournaments in the area every Friday at Fat Ogre! Players bring a 60 card Standard legal deck to compete in a massive tournament! A fun night for players of all ages and experience levels, Friday Night Magic is your premier Magic event.

Fun event for players of all experience levelsFor more Details go to:https://www.facebook.com/events/510118335795397/

Warhammer Meetup NightFridays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444A fun meetup night for both Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40k players, Fat Ogre has an amazing community for Warhammer. A great night for players of all experience levels, new players can feel free to stop by and learn!Fun event for players of all experience levels

Hero ClixSaturdays 3pm – 5pmSpace Cadets Collection Collection27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385Come on out and learn how to play Hero Clix. We are an official HeroClix tournament site , so come and enjoy the fun. We have added a full line of Hero Clix items.

Marval Dice Masters LeagueSaturdays 5pm – 8pmSpace Cadets Collection Collection27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385Learn how to play this exciting new game, which sold out all over the nation as soon as it was released. It is an inexpensive game to start , at around $15 for a starter and $1.00 for boosters. If you have ever played the dace game Quarriors, this will seem familiar to you, as it is created by the same company. Join us!

Board Game NightSaturdays 5pm – 8pmSpace Cadets Collection Collection27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385Bring your favorite board or card game. Meet up with friends or make new ones while you are here! Please only bring all ages appropriate games. Monopoly anyone? We want everybody to be able to participate.

Magic Modern TournamentSaturdays at 6pmFat Ogre Games & Comics525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444A fun tournament for Magic the Gathering players to test their competitive skill with access to older and more powerful cards. Players bring a Modern legal deck comprised of 60 cards, and compete for prizes and glory! Players may use any Magic the Gathering card printed after 8th edition, with a few specific exceptions.Fun event for players of all experience levelsFor more Details go to:https://www.facebook.com/events/1376049572715159/

SUPPORT GROUPS

Free 2B Support GroupTuesdays, 6:45-8:30pmFaith Bible Church, The WoodlandsFREE 2B is a faith-based codependency support group, where those facing relational difficulties can share their struggles and begin the process of restoring healthy balance in their lives. Free 2B is open to the public for individuals and couples 18 and older and is free to attend. For an information packet, email Scott at [email protected].

Have you voted yet? Yeah, me neither. Early voting actually opened Oct. 19th but if your busy schedule has kept you from it or even being informed of the issues allow me to offer some here.

I have been writing this column for almost 2 years and made several “suggestions” for those interested in the North Houston/Mont-gomery County area including propositions in the 2014 election. I don’t endorse candi-dates, but there are several props coming up on November 3rd.

One of the truly remarkable things about “off year” elections is that most voters see them as “unimportant”. Because of that fact, each voter’s vote is even MORE important. This election will be all about “turnout”

Please consider supporting the CISD bond referendum as I wrote last article (You Can Pay Me Now...). Just remember in 12 months that the costs of educating an increasing amount of non-English speaking students will mean either higher taxes or reduced funds for the children of native born parents. Call me a Nativist, a xenophobe, or whatever you wish, I’ll remain being a realist regard-less. If you vote for any candidate who does NOTHING about the cause of the problem, regardless of their campaign speeches and literature, YOU are now the problem.

Please consider voting for Prop #1 IN HARRIS COUNTY to improve roads and transportation if you live there. Vote “Yes”

for State Prop #1 to provide property tax ceil-ings. Hopefully these props are not unfamiliar to The Public News readers, but if they are, it is understandable since the air has been completely taken up by Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Annise Parker’s Prop 1 for city resi-dents. I expect a large number of uninformed Houstonians to be voting for all three since they are unsure of the “HERO” ordinance which is Prop #1 for the city and studies show the major-

ity of voters either skip propositional votes or don’t read their descriptions when voting.

There is also a state Proposition 7 to fund expanding our state roads and bridges. With Harris County having the biggest total population growth and Montgomery County having the fastest population growth, much of this will be spent in these counties. Grid-lock is one of our most pressing concerns in almost every poll taken. Thankfully, Texans approved the water planning bonds last election and that concern is now greatly diminished. Transportation should be this election’s focus to me.

My final election suggestion is regarding the Spring ISD Board Election. There are only two seats up for reelection (as is the norm) but considering the drop in academic performance I find it hard to endorse elect-ing an incumbent. Increased violence on the campuses and athletic events, scandals in teacher sex cases with students (they just had an SISD POLICE Officer involved in the latest one), graduation requirement “fixing” which resulted in 11 administrative resignations and/or resignations, and misap-propriation of funds are just some of the many reasons as I have detailed in previous columns.

I believe an uninformed vote is worse than no vote at all. I write this as my sincere wish that our Public News readers will make informed, beneficial votes for both our schools, area, and state.

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Cory Morrow Announces New Single “Win-ning Hand” Noted Texas country music singer and songwriter Cory Morrow is releasing a new single, Winning Hand, from his 2015 album The Good Fight this week. Written in collaboration with folk and coun-try musician Owen Temple and composer-producer Brian Keane, Morrow describes Winning Hand as a celebration of realizing that living life in faith means one can “throw all of your cards on the table knowing that you’ve already won. “I asked [Temple and Keane] if we could write a song that was uplifting and also celebratory of a relationship that felt like you’d won the lottery -- one that was a constant winner,” explains Morrow. “For me it reflects the only relationship that always wins and it truly reflects the result of fighting the good fight every day. It also embraces the idea that there’s no shame in the fall. It’s what we learn from it and how we’re able to get back on our feet.” Perhaps best known for his 2002 award-winning album Outside the Lines, which peaked at #28 on Billboard’s Country Album chart, the Houston na-tive shot to #7 among SoundScan’s Country debut artists at age 30. That hard-fought success took a tumble after a brush with the law in 2005, and in subsequent years Morrow focused on his spiritual journey rather than a recording career. That journey, said Morrow, is reflected in The Winning Hand and other singles that make up The Good Fight, which he produced with the help of Lloyd Maines.“There’s always been a thread of spirituality in everything I’ve done,” Morrow says. “But I had always been searching for something more. “That’s what we mean when we walk in a life that inspires us to fight the good fight.” More clips from The Good Fight and Morrow’s tour schedule can be found at www.corymorrow.com.

Rainey Qualley featured on AT&T U-verse “My Opry Debut” AT&T U-verse’s Country Deep channel is shin-ing the spotlight on Cingle Records’ artist Rainey Qualley with the intimate, in-depth feature “My Opry Debut,” giving fans an up-close and personal look into the new artist’s day as she prepares for her momentous first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry® August 28, 2015. In this new installment of “My Opry Debut,” Qualley shows she can bring down the house with her edgy, high-octane performance in true “Man-in Black” style. The feature is packed with interviews

with Rainey and members of her family and her production team and several performances. The film crew captured her be-ing moved to tears the moment she set foot in the Opry House. “The Grand Ole Opry® is synonymous with Country music,” said Rainey in the “My Opry Debut” interview. “It’s such a privilege and an honor to play there. All my musical heroes – Stonewall Jackson, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton have played that stage.” Fans can check out the full

“My Opry Debut” feature and a full performance on the Opry stage here. The up-and-coming new artist is turning heads all over the industry with her powerhouse pipes and stunning looks and is celebrating the recent release of her new EP, Turn Down The Lights, and “Me and Johnny Cash” single. Rainey Qualley made her second Grand Ole Opry® appearance on September 29 and performed two full sets with her band on the plaza of the Opry House to help kick off the celebration of the Opry’s 90th anniversary.

Drowning Pool announce new LP details, Hellelujah due out January 22, 2016Platinum selling metal act Drowning Pool have an-nounced their plans to release an all new LP titled “Hellelujah” on January 22, 2016 via eOne Music. The latest LP will be the first since signing with the label earlier this summer. “We’re excited as hell to announce the release of our new record titled Helle-lujah” says the band. “This is the most metal record from Drowning Pool to date. Be on the lookout for the new single. Can we get a Hellelujah!? Amen!” Hellelujah will be the follow up to Resilience, released in 2013. This time the band tapped re-nowned producer Jason Suecof (August Burns Red, Deicide, Death Angel). Drowning Pool have beaten the darkness and now they celebrate life on life’s terms. The core trio of C.J. Pierce (guitar), Stevie Benton (bass) and Mike Luce (drums) mine hardship, struggle and disap-pointment to emerge victorious each time, crafting empowering hard rock anthems. Drowning Pool songs conjure emotions that deeply connect with those who persevere against the odds and sacrifice to survive, and their music transcends boundaries of race, class and lifestyle as well, resonating with people from all walks of life who look to music to get them through life’s challenges.

Drowning Pool is: C.J. Pierce – Stevie Benton – Mike Luce – Jasen Moreno

Prince Royce visits Nashville headquarters during Music City tour stop Sony Music Latin artist and peermusic writer Prince Royce stopped by peermusic’s Nashville offices for a visit Monday (9/21) before his Tuesday night show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as the special guest on Ariana Grande’s “Honeymoon Tour.” The Latin superstar has been writing songs with fellow peermusic writer Neil Thrasher and is readying his English-language debut following his ascent up the charts and breakthrough as one of the Latin market’s most successful new acts. Royce’s Spanish single “Back It Up,” featuring Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, just received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Song.

Black Label Society announce new winter tour dates, New release due out in 2016 Catacombs of the Black Vatican out now! Dec 26 Phoenix, AZ Marquee TheaterDec 27 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine TheaterDec 28 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey LiveDec 29 Tulsa, OK Brady TheaterDec 30 Houston, TX Warehouse LiveDec 31 Marksville, LA Paragon Casino Resort

Hard rock legends Black Label Society, fronted by guitar icon Zakk Wylde, have announced a batch of winter tour dates for the end of 2015 with special guests Huntress and The Shrine. Tickets are on sale now. Huntress has released their new LP Static today via Napalm Records. The Shrine will have an all new release due out early next year via Century Media Records.

Fresh off an electric performance last weekend at the Food Truck & Rock Carnival in New Jersey, BLS is gearing up to finish the year strong in the U.S. The last time the band performed in The States was during highly successful Unblackened Tour earlier this year. Originally performed as a one night only concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles for a live CD/DVD release two years ago, the show made its way across the U.S featuring intimate ver-sions of some of the band’s most popular songs, as well as songs from Wylde’s best-selling solo album Book of Shadows & his Southern rock band Pride & Glory. Catacombs of the Black Vatican was released on April 8th, 2014 and debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #1 on the Rock and Independent Charts. The chart topping LP was also hailed as one of the “Best Albums of 2014” by Revolver Maga-zine. The new effort has accumulated critical praise with outlets like Loudwire declaring “Wylde’s guitar playing has always been at an extremely high level, but the instrument that’s improved steadily over the years is his voice.” New Jersey’s Aquarian Weekly states, “This is Black Label Society at its finest!”

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Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Storm WarningSat Oct 17 9:30pm J.W.LaneFri Oct 23 9:30pm Sundance HeadSat Oct 24 9:30pm Reggie Jamz and BandFri Oct 30 9:30pm LegacySat Oct 31 9:30pm Scooter Brown Band

Kat Daddy Bar463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-273-9342

www.katdaddysbar.comEvery Sunday 4pm Corey Micheal, Caleb & Friends

Papa’s On The Lake9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500

www.papasonthelake.comSat Oct 17 8pm Rhythm BanditsSat Oct 24 8pm Heated Frenzy

Red Brick Tavern119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000

www.theredbricktavern.comEvery Sunday Gospel Sunday BrunchMondays - Blue Monday with Charlie Parker

MAGNOLIABernhardt Winery9043 County Road 204, Plantersville

www.bernhardtwinery.comAll Shows start one hour prior to sunsetShows are $10 - ages 18 and up

Genuwine Tasting Room6503 FM 1488 #401 Magnolia 832-934-2675

www.mygenuwine.com [no cover unless stated *]Thurs. Oct. 15 Sheri LavoFri. Oct. 16 Brian Pounds 7:30-10:30pmSat. Oct. 17 Texxas Heat 7-11pmSun. Oct. 18 Louis Lamb & the Gentle Lamb Experience 4-8pmWed. Oct. 21 Hannah SmithThurs. Oct. 22 Kevin Black $15 ***cover chargeFri. Oct. 23 Kevin Black $15 ***cover chargeSat. Oct. 24 Kevin Black $15 ***cover chargeWed. Oct. 28 BridjetteThurs. Oct. 29 Bobby MartinFri. Oct. 30 Scott HaskinsSat. Oct. 31 Girl Friday **cover chargeCONROE

Backwoods Saloon230 Lexington Ct., Conroe 936-273-0203

no website Open Mic every Thursday 8pm with Dan Scott & Friends

The Corner Pub302 N. Main St., Conroe 936-788-2390

www.thecornerpubinconroe.comTuesday Open Mic with Jeremy Bankhead Wednesday Hippie Night with The Lankfords Brothers

Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Fri Oct 16 9pm Mike Amabile and Run Over TwiceFri Oct 23 9pm Hunter McKithanSat Oct 24 9pm The Powell Brothers Fri Nov 13 9pm The Matchsellers

Dosey Doe Music Cafe463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171

www.doseydoe.com \ Fri 10/2 - Deryl DoddThur Oct 15 Owen TempleFri 10/16 Samantha FishSat Oct 17 Jon McLaughlin w/Tess HenleyMon Oct 19 Open Mic All Star Competition

Tue Oct 20 Open Mic All Star CompetitionWed Oct 21 Kimmie Rhodes w/Kyle Hutton - Real Life Real MusicThur Oct 22 David Ryan Harris w/Andrew JamesFri Oct 23 Bill Carter Duo w/The GrahamsSat Oct 24 Billy CrockettSun Oct 25 BEKA EP ReleaseMon Oct 26 Wounded Warriors featuring Romi Mayes

Game On Sports Bar 1717 N. Fraiser Conroe 936-788-6209

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NORTH SPRING 19th Hole Grill & Bar202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574

www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows]Thu Oct 15 8pm OFFICIAL Un-Official PRE Buzzfest Party - NO COVER 21+ w/December In Red, Awaiting EliFri Oct 16 8pm Reckless High, Beyond All Deception, Beyond Oblivion, Devils AdversarySat Oct 17 8pm Black Kennedy, Unknown BrothersThu Oct 22 8pm Thursday Night JamFri Oct 23 8pm White Label AnalogSat Oct 24 8pm TroublemakerThu Oct 29 8pm Thursday Night JamFri Oct 30 8pm Another Pearl Harbor, Farewell to SolaceSat Oct 31 8pm HALLOWEEN PARTY! [Details coming]Fri Nov 6 8pm madSonsSat Nov 7 8pm Enchant, Dimension, Color Chemistry, Relayer

Crabby Daddy25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722

www.crabbydaddy.comShows begin at 7pm Sat Oct 17 The One Night Stand (ONS)Sat Oct 24 TBA

Crescent Moon Wine Bar440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463)

www.crescentmoonwinebar.comEvery Thursday is Salsa Music NightFri Oct 16 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas TalentSat Oct 17 8:30pm Johnny & the SpinstersFri Oct 23 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas TalentSat Oct 24 8:30pm Luther and the HealersFri Oct 30 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas TalentSat Oct 31 7pm Halloween PartyFri Nov 6 8:30pm Alter Ego BandSat Nov 7 8pm Fab 5Fri Nov 13 8pm Cool Breeze BandSat Nov 14 8:30pm Elvis Is In The HouseFri Nov 20 TBASat Nov 21 8:30pm Luther and the HealersFri Nov 27 8:30pm Johnny & the SpinstersSat Nov 28 8:30pm Yelba’s Variety Band

Dosey Doe Big Barn25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774

www.doseydoe.com Thur Oct. 15 8:30pm Howard JonesFri Oct. 16 8:30pm Sammy KershawSat Oct. 17 8:30pm Tony Joe WhiteSun Oct. 18 Mercury Orchestra - MomentsWed Oct. 21 8:30pm The ToadiesThur Oct. 22 8:30pm Reckless KellyFri Oct. 23 8:30pm Hal KetchumSat Oct 24 8:30pm Leigh Nash of Sixpense None the Richer

Thur Oct 29 8:30pm Jason Eady and Scott Miller - In The RoundFri Oct 30 8:30pm Ricky Nelson RememberedSat Oct 31 8:30pm The Guess Who - Halloween Night!Wed Nov 4 8:30pm The Traveling Red River Songwriters - Susan Gibson, Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, the Trisha’s Kelly Mickwee and Brandy Zdan, Walt Wilkins

Papa’s Ice House314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140

www.papasicehousetx.comNo music announced

CYPRESS CREEKAcadia3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860

www.acadiabarandgrill.comFri Oct 16 Sounding Angels, In Exile, Memories In Broken Glass, SolomanSat Oct 17 Grindfest 2015 [20 bands, 2 Stages]Fri Oct 23 Puke Box Comedy ShowSat Oct 24 Escape, Winter’s EndFri Oct 30 Troublemaker featuring Kat JamesSat Oct 31 Heallaboo 14, Black 14, Perfect Disease, Sirenicide, Beyond All Deception, Aeon Code

BFE Rock Club11528 Jones Rd. Houston (281) 894-1811

www.bferockclub.comEvery Thursday Open Mic & Artist ShowcaseFri Oct 16 As Above/So BelowSat Oct 17 With No RemorseFri Oct 23 Enduring Fate, Madsons, Citta, Hounds Of JezebelSat Oct 24 Hindsight, To Whom It MayFri Oct 30 TBASat Oct 31 DoyleFri Nov 20 Autograph, Jim Finn, Dirtymind, 72 Down, Dark Energy, Washed UpSat Nov 21 Marzi Montazeri, Tim “Ripper” Owens

The Concert Pub North2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111

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OLD TOWN SPRINGJailhouse Saloon310 Preston, Spring 281-288-0255

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Puffabellys100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376

www.puffabellys.comWednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter ShowcaseThursdays 6pm Open Mic

SPRINGBombshells21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769

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Chicago Joe’s18433 Kuykendahl Rd Spring 281-533-3000

www.chicagojoesspring.comThurs, Fri & Sat Dueling Pianos

Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611

www.maksplacesportsbar.comFri Oct 16 Sundance HeadSat Oct 17 TBAFri Oct 23 Nigel EdisonSat Oct 24 TBA

That One Bar4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942www.thatonebar.com

Fri Oct 2 9pm Beggars UnionFri Jan 1 9pm .07 Blues Band

Two Mules Tavernhttp://www.twomulestavern.com

100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600 no music events reported

THE WOODLANDSCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-210-1105 www.woodlandscenter.org

Fri, Oct. 16 6pm Oddball Comedy Festival w/Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Bridget Everett, TJ Miller, Anthony Jesel-nik, Jeff Ross, Nick Kroll, Nick Thune and Ashley BarnhillSat, Oct. 17 1pm Buzzfest 34 w/Papa Roach, Bring Me the Horizon, Panic! at the Disco, Candlebox, P.O.D., Big Wreck, The Struts, Yelawolf, Atlas Genius, Pvris, Hound-mouth, Wolf Alice, Our Lady Peace and Pop EvilFri, Oct. 23 7:30pm Hocus Pocus Pops w/Houston SymphonySat, Oct. 24 5pm Majic 102.1 Under the Stars with Baby-face, Jaheim, Keith Sweat and Tony! Toni! TonéSat, Nov. 7 7pm Zac Brown BandSat, Nov. 14 10am 20th Annual Children’s FestivalSun, Nov. 15 noon 20th Annual Children’s FestivalThu, Dec. 3 7:30pm Holly Jolly JingleSat, Dec. 5 7pm KSBJ Presents Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith

TOMBALLBrautigams Bar & Grill106 Market St, Tomball 832-698-4461www.brautigamsbarngrill.com

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Cheers916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599

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Main Street Crossing111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431

www.mainstreetcrossing.comWeds Oct 21 8pm Chris KnightThurs Oct 22 8pm Alex MeixnerFri Oct 23 8pm The RiftersSat Oct 24 8pm Hayes CarllMon Oct 26 8pm Todd SniderTues Oct 27 8pm Todd SniderWeds Oct 28 8pm Todd SniderThurs Oct 30 8pm The Damn Quails

The Empty Glass104 Market Street, Tomball 832-698-4722

www.theemptyglass.comThursdays are Open Mic Nights no music reported

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MONTROSERudyards2010 Waugh Dr Houston 713-521-0521

www.rudyardspub.comWeekday shows & Sunday, doors open at 8pmMost Mondays are Open Mic/Comedy Shows, always freeFriday and Saturday, doors open at 9pm [unless otherwise mentioned]First band listed is headliner/or plays last. Music starts at 10pmThurs Oct 15 10pm Computer MagicFri Oct 16 10pm The Dirty Seeds, Serial Hawk, Destroyer Of Light, Project ArmageddonSat. Oct 17 10pm Mike Stinson, Jason JamesSun. Oct 18 2pm Angel Wings and Purry Things benefit with The Blaggards ($20 tickets)Tue. Oct 20 8pm & 10pm Bootown presents: Grown Up Story Time $5 Cover Thur. Oct 22 8pm Pegstar presents: Matt Pond PA, Laura Stevenson ($13adv/$15dos) Fri. Oct 23 10pm Skillit, Bambachica, CarransaSat. Oct 24 10pm Daniel from Redshift Writers: TBASun. Oct 25 10pm Pegstar presents: Bob Moses($12/All ages)Thur. Oct 29 7pm St. Arnold Beer DinnerFri. Oct 30 10pm Funeral Horse, Bellringer, Baron Von Bomblast, Sat. Oct 31 HALLOWEEN!!! TBA

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck2425 Norfolk St Houston (713) 528-5999

www.mcgonigels.comThurs Oct 15 7pm Bob SchneiderThurs Oct 15 9:30pm Bob Schneider Fri Oct 16 7pm Bruce RobisonFri Oct 16 9:30pm Phoebe HuntSat Oct 17 7pm Joe ElySat Oct 17 9:30pm Joe ElyThurs Oct 22 7pm Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty FrizzellThurs Oct 22 9:30pm Sarah PeacockFri Oct 23 7pm Sara HickmanFri Oct 23 9:30pm Corb LundSat Oct 24 7pm White Ghost ShiversSat Oct 24 9:30pm South Austin MoonlightersThurs Oct 29 7pm Ashley MonicalThurs Oct 29 9:30pm If Birds Could FlyFri Oct 30 7pm Guy ForsythFri Oct 30 9:30pm Guy ForsythSat Oct 31 7pm Uncle LuciusSat Oct 31 9:30pm Uncle Lucius

WEST HOUSTONShakespeare Pub14129 Memorial Dr, Houston 281-497-4625

www.shakespearepub.net Every Sunday Sparetime Murray & the Honeymakers Blues JamFri Oct 16 9:30pm Larry Tillery and the Vagabond DreamersSat Oct 17 9:30pm Kathy Murray & the KilowattsFri Oct 23 9:30pm BirdleggSat Oct 24 9:30pm Mighty Orq & the UnusualsFri Oct 30 9:30pm Big Cletus Blues ExperienceSat Oct 31 9:30pm Lucky Losers w/Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz

DOWNTOWN HOUSTONLast Concert Cafe1403 Nance St. Houston (713) 226-8563

www.lastconcert.comFri Oct 16 Eminence EnsembleSat Oct 17 Eminence EnsembleFri Oct 23 Jon Wayne & the PainSat Oct 24 Russian FestivalFri Oct 30 Pigs On The WallFri Nov 6 Turkuaz w/Roxy RopaFri Nov 13 Magic Beans

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ART TALK

There are many lovely spots to have coffee in The Woodlands, and we begin our trek to design a path to see some art we find ourselves at Coffeeshop Company 26817 Interstate 45 North Spring, Texas 77380 an Austrian based company, family run. Everyone waited and waited for this one to open as craftspeople inside were perfecting the interior. Service is cup on doilies, on saucer, on tray. So thoughtful. The wait staff is hospitable. The coffees informed, menu items that are equally crafted with home grown herbs to enrich. Leaving southbound on the I 45 feeder, turning right onto Oak Ridge Drive to a narrow tree lined street into an old section of The Woodlands, affectionately referred to as “The Heights of The Woodlands”.

Frame Craft Lampros Gallery is on the left at 26106 Oak Ridge Drive, with 30th years of doing business in The Woodlands as a gallery and picture framing venue. I walked in and

see a charming bouquet of spray roses given to Vickie and Peter as a thank you for donat-ing frames in support of fundraising for the Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch, a nonprofit horse therapy ranch for youth rehabilitation.

The work of preservation and care for fine art happens at Frame Craft a place of reverie with the finest museum grade materials in a professional shop and craftspeople that love their work in the back. Lampros Gallery is in the front, where you will find different materi-als and media, painting, glass, jewelry, and currently painted chairs, always something in-teresting. The current exhibit, in painting and pastels, is harmonizing landscapes by Chris Burkholder, longtime Woodlands resident and Kahne Smith. Color theory classes could be held looking at these pieces in their sophis-tication of color contrasts, subtly composed. Peter and Vickie are most generous in sharing their knowledge about it all. In the past, I

have fallen in love with jewelry here and with iridescent button pearl necklace clutched in hand for more than many moments, I finally conceded that I couldn’t leave without it, committed to it, and have never regretted that decision for a moment. Watch for openings here they are events not to be missed.

Mossrock Gallery and Studio, 26002 Oak Ridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77380, makes its niche as a clay place that pairs wonderful fine craft with painting. Andy has a clay studio in the back with a high fire kiln and pottery wheels for students. He invites artists to exhib-it their work in regular rotation in the Gallery that he pairs with amazing vessels. Nobody does it better. Invite him, he will transform any space. Andy has an interest in Bonsai and all things Japanese, occasionally an Ikebana (Japanese Flower arranging) specialist will leave thoughtful spatial moments of greenery and stem of flower in a perfect vessel. His in-

terest in clay is his language of creativity. The fluidity of the organic clay with the form that emerges from the wheel, the geometric, then finds itself in the the glaze of the natural ele-ments chemistry including salt or soda and the reduction of oxygen in the kiln. All that and the addition of timed temperature variation creating surfaces that speak to feeling. He is truly a master craftsman from the beginning to the fine finish. The Japanese have a designa-tion of folks like Andy— Cultural Treasures. Walking into his gallery is a sensual affair from an invitation to candy at the door to the offer of coffee when his time allows but for all who enter it is to relax and absorb the vibe. My cupboards team with his tea bowls.

Almost across the street and south a bit is Good Books in The Woods at 25915 Oak Ridge Drive, 77380. Another treasure set

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back amidst the trees, 20,000 volumes of first editions and used and rare books, some bound in leather with gold. The interior space is designed as a maze configuring through room after room, a place to get lost and then found with niches to sit and take in the author of your interest at your own pace. The book first as beautiful object and then as story. For your convenience this store’s inventory is online but the experience of going there is not to be missed. I love to watch people touch things that they love, so tenderly these books are held, opened and pages turned. “yes, this was published in France, yes the French book is a

little different.” Jay tells me as he gently turns one page and then another. I think he knows more, I can see the ink still vibrant from the book with the 1961 publishing date. I must go back and buy that one! Each book has a his-tory by itself that Jay will be glad to share.

Continuing onto Sawdust and then on your left to 25136 Grogans Park Drive, 77380 is the Woodlands Art League. They host workshops and classes, openings of exhibits and auctions and many opportunities to paint in groups and other events. Representational Painting found here, some classical some more contemporary, some of these painters belong to the pres-tigious Oil Painters of America. These are

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artists working hard to become better artists or to garner attention for their substantial skills. Feel free to stop in and visit —-the gallery is open.

As Sawdust turns into Grogans’ Mill head-ing north, or as north as it gets in the curve of the streets of The Woodlands, take a right turn on Lake Robbins and pull over at Six Pines to give a good long look at a sculpture called

Spirit Columns by Jesús Moroles. Moroles was awarded the 2008 Medal for Sculpture. He died this last June. The Policeman’s Memorial Sculpture, of his creation, hosted his own Memorial recently. His legacy is in sculptures that he left all over the United States. We have an amazing example of his time with granite, it was such a short time, we can celebrate his gifts here. Texas born, Texas proud.



Conroe, TX. –Take a step way back to the days when Queen Elizabeth I reigned, feasts included mutton, turkey legs, bread pud-ding, and stew; and exotic drinks were coffee and tea. This is the time when poetry, music and literature were dominated by William Shakespeare. A time of great changes and the Golden Age of the English Renaissance. The Conroe Downtown Area Association (CDAA) is excited to welcome the First Annu-al Shakespeare Festival to Downtown Conroe on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm spanning 3 streets with six stages set up for performances, musicians, impromptu acts, duets, and other surprises. The Sam Houston stage will have a live performance of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors outdoors free to the public and all participants at 11:00am and 4:00pm. In addition to the live performance, the festival will include various monologues, en-sembles, and duet acting on the Sam Houston University stage, musical performances from the Elizabethan Period, and participation by area merchants from the downtown area. Expect to see a Town Crier, roaming vaga-bonds, beggars, and maybe a pauper bantering for your attention alongside the street vendors and theatrical stages placed throughout the downtown district. Musicians will play throughout the day at both the Brownlee Jewelers stage and the Corner Pub stage. Participants will hear monologues and impromptu acts from some

of Shakespeare’s finest plays in front of the Conroe Central Market and the stage adjacent to Lone Star Internet Radio. The public is encouraged to interact on the stage to read Shakespeare’s many sonnets on the Stage in front of the Owen Theatre. William Shakespeare might even make an appearance to sign autographs! The Comedy of Errors, directed by Sean K. Thompson, has a full cast of local talent. Auditions for the performances were held in September with rehearsals ongoing. “I am honored to be directing this talented, fun, funny, and talented cast as they present what is arguably Shakespeare’s most hilari-ous play”, said Sean K. Thompson, director of Comedy of Errors. “Shakespeare invented the use of mistaken identities from twins that has been used from the Patty Duke Show, to Parent Trap, and Get Smart. The cast, crew, producers, and I are attempting to show at-tendees that Shakespeare can be cool.” Mr. Thompson has acted and directed nu-merous plays throughout the Greater Houston area. As a Shakespeare “junkie” his ambition is to bring the Bard (William Shakespeare) to life. He is the Artistic Director at Upstage Theatre and a Board Director for both the Houston Family Arts Center, and the Houston Press Club. Several local schools and performance organizations have partnered together to assist with entertainment for everyone. Participating school students are from Bear Branch Junior

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High in Magnolia, Lynn Lucas Junior High in Willis, Washington Junior High in Conroe, Montgomery High School, and Sam Houston State University. Christian Youth Theatre from Spring and the Crighton Kids will be on stage and “roaming the streets” in period costume. The students will all have the opportunity to develop their skills and share their talents with other artists in a fun atmosphere without fear of being on stage. “All the world’s a stage, and we intend to make Downtown Conroe a stage on Saturday, November 7th to honor the great William Shakespeare,” said Carole Lamont, Coordi-nator for the Conroe Shakespeare Festival. “All of us involved hope that the community will join us and enjoy the talent that will be performing.” Sponsors are essential to present the free festival to the public. The CDAA, the Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Owen Theatre are thankful to Sam Houston State University, The Corner Pub, Brownlee Jewelers, Southern Star Brewing Company, Richard and Janet Kobes, and Quest Engineer-ing for their donations to the Shakespeare Festival. Details may be found at http://www.expe-riencedowntownconroe.com/news.html Ad-ditional information available by contacting Dale Trimble at 936.441.3456, or [email protected]

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Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is pleased to announce the show titles and dates for the 45 Houston-area high schools participating in the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards. Created by TUTS in 2002, the Tommy Tune Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in the production of musical theatre by high school students and their teachers.

“We are very fortunate as this year’s Tommy Tune Awards competitors include a wide variety of schools,” says Bob Lawson, TUTS’ Director of Education. “Our programming is designed to offer this unique opportunity for artists, educators and students to work together, and bring recognition to the next generation of musical theatre. No matter the size of school or the style of show produced, our participants share one common element: the art of musical theatre as a way to connect, collaborate and communicate. We can’t wait to see what they create for 2016.”

During the 2015/16 school year, a team of Houston-based theatre professionals will evaluate the participating high schools’ pro-ductions and announce the winners at a Tony Awards-style ceremony on April 19, 2016 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The event will highlight musical numbers from the nominated shows and celebrate the winning performers, directors, choreogra-phers, orchestras and designers.

Show titles and performance dates for the 45 competing high schools are:

Cypress Christian SchoolSeussicalMarch 4 @ 7pm, March 5 @ 2pm, 7pm, March 6 @ 2pm

Cypress Falls High SchoolAnnieOctober 8, 9, 10, 13 @ 7pm

Cypress Ranch High SchoolChitty Chitty Bang BangNovember 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7pm, November 15 @ 2pm

Cypress Woods High SchoolMeet Me in St. LouisFebruary 4, 5 @ 7pm, February 6 @ 2pm, 7pm

Kingwood High SchoolNice Work If You Can Get ItFebruary 4, 5, 6, 8 @ 7:30pm

Klein Collins High SchoolSeussicalJanuary 28, 29, 30, February 1, 5, 6 @ 7pm, January 30 @ 2pm

Klein Forest High SchoolEvitaJanuary 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 @ 7pm

Klein High SchoolHow To Succeed In Business Without Really TryingJanuary 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, February 1 @ 7pm

Klein Oak High SchoolThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeJanuary 29, 30, February 5, 6, 8 @ 7pm

Nimitz High School

Little Shop of HorrorsJanuary 21, 22, 23 @ 7pm

Porter High SchoolThe Music ManJanuary 21, 22, 23 @ 7pm

The John Cooper SchoolRodgers & Hammerstein’s CinderellaNovember 12, 13 @ 7pm, November 14 @ 2pm, 7pm, November 15 @ 2pm

The Woodlands High SchoolThe Music ManJanuary 21, 22 @ 7pm, January 23 @ 2pm, 7pm

Westfield High SchoolDreamgirlsNovember 5-7 @ 7pm

TUTS’ Tommy Tune Awards are named for Broadway legend, Houston native and Lamar High School alumnus Tommy Tune. A performer, director and choreographer with more than 50 years of stage experience, Tune received nine Tony Awards for his work in the following productions: Seesaw, My One and Only, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Nine, Grand Hotel, and The Will Rogers Follies. He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 by President Bush.

The Tommy Tune Awards ceremony is open to the general public. For information on the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards ceremony, call (713) 558-8804 or visit TUTS.com/Tommy-Tune.

2016 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS SHOW TITLES AND PERFORMANCE DATES ANNOUNCEDHigh Schools Across Houston to Compete for Prestigious Musical Theatre Awards

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When it comes to horror films, what is it that really scares us? Can we even say that we’re actu-ally scared? If one is overcome with fear, instinct might say to retreat. But how often does one actually do this when watching horror movies? Not to say it doesn’t happen with some, but viewers usually don’t leave the theater, or the room, saying, “Nope.”

Fear generally kicks in after the horror experience due to the film’s gener-ally disturbing content or concepts, which is why we can’t get the movie out of our minds. Movies always have the effect of staying with us, but horror films seem to mess with our emotions in the form of psychological torment, which is why they fall into their respected genre.

On the subject of horror’s psychological impact, I want to discuss two films; one I first experienced almost 15 years ago, and another that’s impacted me recently. Be aware though, as the following contains spoilers for both.

The found footage subgenre of horror is one taken for granted, and I say this because found footage films are typically nothing special. They regurgitate the experiences of their predecessors, and for the sake of cheap thrills, refuse to explore new ideas. This is exactly what happened to slasher films throughout the 1980s, and the subgenre virtually died off until the release of Scream in 1996.

Now, I know The Blair Witch Project (1999) wasn’t cinema’s first found footage film, as that

in Maryland, which has since been demolished. What intensifies the eeriness of the camerawork in this sequence is the accompanying and disorientat-ing use of sound. As if the house Mike and Heather explore wasn’t scary enough, the CP-16’s lack of sound emphasizes Heather’s unsettling isolation from Mike as he leaves her behind. It’s a chilling and brilliant, yet simple, effect to use for the film’s climax, and certainly contributes to the shiver run-ning down viewers’ spines as the credits roll.

What we mustn’t forget though, is beyond the artistry of the filmmaking lies a horrifying scenario some viewers perhaps lose sight of today. In imagining the experience of being lost in a foreign environment—freezing and hungry—while being constantly tormented in the night by forces unknown to the point of exhaustion, one can’t hon-estly say they wouldn’t go insane. And then to take that experience a step further with one of your two companions vanishing in the night, how does your sanity return while dreading the thought of who’s next? After all, which is the scarier scenario? Being alone, or suffering a fate only your worst fears can imagine?

Overall, the ambiguity surrounding the film’s events is what makes Blair Witch such a terrifying film. The film plays on your emotions and imagina-tion, causing your worst fears to surface. And the ability to scare viewers isn’t diminished simply be-cause the film is fictional. This realization may have been a disappointment to some in 1999, as Blair Witch was heavily marketed as a true story, but all these years later, the film remains disturbing.

As a viewer, what I find most disturbing about the film is how it’s outlandishly hilarious—regard-ing the characters’ dialogue in the woods—while

concurrently displaying a painful journey of three people losing their minds, losing hope and coping with inevitable death. All paranormal implications aside, the characters’ experiences would be horrify-ing for anyone to endure, and as anyone or anything could have tormented Heather, Josh and Mike in the woods, viewers certainly find themselves psychologically tormented with a heightened fear of the unknown at the film’s conclusion.

Looking back, Blair Witch was the first horror film I saw from start to finish at an age (either 10 or 11) where I was able to comprehend what I was watching and recollect it. And though Blair Witch wasn’t technically my first horror experience, it was certainly my first found footage experience, and that sudden deviation in style definitely makes a lasting impression.

The other film I want to discuss only recently entered my life. Every couple years I wind up see-ing a classic horror film for the first time, and the experience is usually an impactful one. Two years ago, it was John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). This year, it’s Cujo (1983), the Stephen King story of a mother and child terrorized by a rabid St. Bernard, from which the story receives its name, while trapped inside their vehicle.

The funny thing about horror films is they can affect us in odd ways, and at times mess with our emotions to where we’re feeling anything but fear. One example for me is that with Carrie (1976), another King story, I always find myself sad by the end rather than scared. The way I see it, how can anyone not feel for poor Carrie White? As it turns out, Cujo has the same effect.

Though I’ve been familiar with Cujo for some

credit goes to Cannibal Holocaust (1980), but I think it’s fair to say Blair Witch was the first to gain immense popularity and show Hollywood the subgenre’s marketing potential.

Concerning the premise, the film’s opening title card says it all: “In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkitts-ville, Maryland while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.”

When Blair Witch critics pan the film or say it’s overrated because “nothing happens” or it’s “bor-ing,” all I say in the film’s defense is such critics miss the point. And I know that’s a typical response for a fan of any film, but to say nothing happens in Blair Witch is stupid. To me, the film is a fantas-tic work of art depicting the mental breakdown of three individuals in an eerily realistic fashion. However, I wasn’t entirely aware of the creativity behind the film until watching an hour-long panel featuring Heather Donahue, Josh Leonard and Mike Williams recounting their making the film 15 years after its release.

The fact the film is heavily improvised I find impressive enough, but knowing the actors actually spent a week camping and hiking in the woods under extreme conditions—being continuously harassed and deprived of food by the crew—makes one look at the film in an entirely different way.

Artistically, I love the rawness of the footage, and always have. The change in vantage points, from Hi-8 (color footage) to CP-16 (black and white footage), makes the film interesting to watch, particularly as the tension grows. The most hair-standing camerawork in the film is, of course, inside the abandoned house—an existing location

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time, and have even seen excerpts of it in the past, this year marked the first time I saw the film in its entirety, and being a massive dog lover, I wasn’t in the best of moods afterward. And honestly, for any dog lover, I can only suspect Cujo might not be the easiest movie to sit through. Especially if you have a giant bear of a dog at home like I do.

Like with Blair Witch though, the film’s scenario is most certainly terrifying. You’re trapped in your stalled car without food or water, suffering in the sun’s amplified heat as a 200-pound, ill-tempered and fiercely territorial animal tries with every ounce of its strength to break into your car and kill you. Most probably claim they’re noble enough to exit the car and challenge the dog. Suit yourself is all I can say because unless you’re the late Steve Irwin, you’re next on Cujo’s list.

For parents, the one thing that probably strikes them more than the fear of being mauled by a rabid animal is the fear losing their child to exposure and dehydration. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cujo is a difficult film for any parent with a young child to watch, but unfortunately I can’t relate to that. The dog aspect is all I can identify with, and for me that’s enough.

Like Carrie, Cujo presents a titular character who’s more a victim than anyone else in the film. Cujo suffers pain and torment through no fault of his own, and is neglected by his owners, allowing the rabies virus to drive him violently mad to the point he kills his owner and neighbor.

It’s not the dog’s fault his owners didn’t give a damn enough to notice the obvious bite on his nose and seek medical treatment; just as it’s not Carrie’s fault her peers are cruel and unsympathetic to her sheltered life due to a psychotic zealot of a mother. So when Cujo goes mad and kills, I feel an odd

sensation of satisfaction that the dog, in a sense, gets his revenge for being neglected; like Carrie killing her peers at the prom. Of course, there are innocent characters at play here—the mother and her child—and while you know they don’t deserve to be victims of the rabid St. Bernard, you can’t help but feel sympathy for the dog.

It’s a conflicting push-pull of emotions which race through you as you watch, and it’s one of those odd effects some horror films seem to deliver at times. The upside-down manner in which a film like Cujo makes you think and feel can in itself be one of the film’s more horrifying aspects.

The scene when Cujo first attacks the mother and child is without a doubt suspenseful as hell—a snarling, rampant beast clawing away at the windshield, a child screaming in mortal fear while his mother violently honks the horn in an attempt to discourage their attacker. For me, it’s the most memorable moment of the film, and as the tension grows while the film progresses, I’m find myself glad I don’t have to actually watch Cujo get hit with a bat, or receive the fatal gunshot at the end. I label that a smart decision on the filmmakers’ part, as I’d find the film unwatchable if it were the other way around.

And oddly, as I say this, I think about being in this situation, knowing I’d feel differently as I’d be fighting for my life. But see, I don’t want to think about having to kill a dog to survive, and this is the very way in which Cujo drives my mind up the wall.

All in all, horror films affect moviegoers in strange ways psychologically. And whether you’re struck with the nerve-racking fear of camping in the woods, or saddened at the thought of your gentle canine companion becoming another Cujo, your chances of losing sleep are about the same: Highly damn likely.

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MinionsPG 91 min Animation | Comedy | FamilyEvolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.Directors: Kyle Balda | Pierre CoffinStars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin

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Hotel Transylvania 2PG 89 min Animation | Comedy | Family | FantasyNow that Dracula (Adam Sandler) has opened the Hotel Transylvania’s doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, old-school dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit.Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

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Jurassic WorldPG-13 124 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | ThrillerTwenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in or-der to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor’s interest, which backfires horribly.Director: Colin TrevorrowStars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer

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PanPG 111 min Adventure | Family | FantasyLiving a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter (Levi Miller) finds himself whisked away to the fan-tastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook (Garrett Hedlund) and the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara). They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jack-man). Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.Director: Joe WrightStars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara

PixelsPG-13 105 min Action | Comedy | Sci-FiWhen aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players (Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad) and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) to save the planet.Director: Chris ColumbusStars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage

SicarioR 121 min Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | ThrillerAfter rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profes-sion, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss (Bernardo Saracino) to flush out a bigger one (Julio Cesar Cedillo).Director: Denis VilleneuveStars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon

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Steve JobsR 122 min Biography | DramaWith public anticipation running high, Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) and Steve “Woz” Woz-niak get ready to unveil the first Macintosh in 1984. Jobs must also deal with personal issues related to ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their young daughter Lisa. Eventu-ally fired, Jobs launches NeXT Inc. and prepares to release a new computer model in 1988. Ten years later, Jobs is back at Apple Inc. and about to revolutionize the industry once again with the iMacDirector: Danny BoyleStars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels

Straight Outta ComptonR Biography | Drama | MusicIn 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A’s first studio album, “Straight Outta Compton,” stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in South-ern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.Director: F. Gary GrayStars: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr.

The Green InfernoR 100 min Adventure | HorrorNew York college student Justine (Lorenza Izzo), a lawyer’s daughter, meets a student activist named Alejandro (Ariel Levy) when he goes on a hunger strike on behalf of un-derpaid janitors. Smitten, Justine agrees to help Alejandro undertake his next project: to save the Amazon. She soon learns to regret her decision when their plane crashes in the Peruvian jungle and she and the rest of their group are taken captive by a tribe of hungry cannibals.Director: Eli RothStars: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Aaron Burns, Kirby Bliss Blanton

The InternPG-13 121 min ComedyStarting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you’re already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker’s charm, wis-dom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.Director: Nancy MeyersStars: Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, Nat


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The MartianPG-13 141 min Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDuring a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.Director: Ridley ScottStars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara

The Perfect GuyPG-13 100 min ThrillerWith a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) seems to have it all. Things come crashing down when Dave, her long-term boyfriend, questions her future plans for marriage and a family. The resulting breakup leaves Leah heartbroken, until she meets the charming and handsome Carter Duncan (Michael Ealy). Soon, the budding romance turns dangerous as Carter reveals his volatile nature, forcing Leah to turn the tables on the man she thought was Mr. Right.Director: David M. RosenthalStars: Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Rutina Wesley

The VisitPG-13 94 min Comedy | HorrorBecca (Olivia DeJonge) and younger brother Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) say goodbye to their mother as they board a train and head deep into Pennsylvania farm country to meet their maternal grandparents for the first time. Welcomed by Nana (Deanna Dunagan) and Pop Pop (Peter McRobbie), all seems well until the siblings start to notice increasingly strange behavior from the seemingly charming couple.

Once the children discover a shocking secret, they begin to wonder if they’ll ever make it home.Director: M. Night ShyamalanStars: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie

The WalkPG 123 min Adventure | Biography | Drama | ThrillerAs a boy, Philippe Petit dreams of performing daring feats for dazzled crowds. As an adult (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), his life’s ambition comes true when he becomes a high-wire artist who stares death in the face with every step. Under the guidance of mentor Papa Rudy, the French daredevil devises a plan to walk on a tightrope attached to the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. With help from his team and against all odds, Petit attempts the seemingly impossible stunt on Aug. 7, 1974.Director: Robert ZemeckisStars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Guillaume Baillargeon, Émilie Leclerc

War RoomPG DramaFilled with heart, humor, and wit, War Room follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With guidance from Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. As the power of prayer and Elizabeth’s newly energized faith transform her life, will Tony join the fight and become the man he knows he needs to be? Together, their real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.Director: Alex KendrickStars: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Beth Moore

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