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LETTER RIP 2MAIL BAG 3 NEWS BRIEFS 4 EVENT CALENDAR 5
COVER STORY 6MUSIC NEWS 7 FILM 7PUBLIC NOISE 8
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LETTER RIP
I grew up in the suburbs of north St. Louis County not too far from a place called Fergu-son. In fact, that is where most of us had to travel in order to take our driving test. Ferguson was an old town, historic and quiet. From the looks of it today, especially in the eyes of the main stream media, it has become a hell hole of sorts, where the rules of the old west still apply. Or does it? I guess I am a hopeful romantic when it comes to civic pride and duty. Heck, I even ran in Missouri as Libertarian for a spot in the General Assembly. I guess I’m a freedom and
responsibility guy. Which brings me to the point at hand. If you rush a police officer, you are asking to be shot. Not in the head mind you, but a couple of bullets to the legs will render your attack mute and you’ll stay alive to enjoy a little jail time. I guess I should also admit that I was on the Neighborhood Watch Commission for the city
of Hazelwood in Missouri for a couple of years as well. Good times, good times. Now, being a member of either the Neighbor-hood Watch or the police force slightly tips the public favor away, thanks Trayvon and Mike. This should not be the case. I have friends who serve on the police forces for the Woodlands, Shenandoah, as well as in Spring respectively. These are good men and women who want to serve the public, and not have to deal with nutjobs high on pot thinking they are invincible. So. if you want to get stoned (a euphemism for getting high) then stay home. Don’t go out and steal munchies (a stoned person’s vernacu-lar for snack food) or a box of cigars. Ferguson did not have to happen the way it did. Those who felt Mike Brown was a victim did not want justice, they wanted revenge regardless of the outcome for Officer Wilson. Other folks joined along because they felt that the shooting gave them the pretense for
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looting. Granted, what happened in Ferguson is a long shot away from happening in Houston. But why wait? Public perception of law enforce-ment is at a low. Forfeiture Laws are a bane to everyone and the police are the ones holding the ill gotten merchandise benefitting from an maladministered law meant to deter serious crimes such as human trafficking and the like. I suggest we should start there and then work our way back to the era of good feelings.
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I met your street team in Galveston during Dickens on the Strand. We’d love to have an edition of the Public News in and covering things going on in Galveston. We’re pretty much on our own with the local media and the weak coverage. Wishing you continued good luck with the Public News. I’m looking forward to the cov-erage of things happening here on the Strand as well as other places on the island.Andy F.
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I love Anna Pinion’s work. She’s pretty and has a sharp tongue. Is she single? Chico M.Ed. - No, not to our knowledge, but then again, what do we know?
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I’m saddened that Bart Pearston’s “To The Republic” is gone. His column was a good read and always had a local bent. Will you have another to take his place?Bruce R.Ed. - No, Bart is still a part of the Public News and the next installment of his column hits next week.
Is the Public News going to start covering the scene in Montrose and on Westheimer, or are you going to continue to cover just the north area of Houston?Mike M.Ed. - Our wings are not bound to any one part of Houston anymore, but we do intend to be a voice to the voiceless. And so far, the north metro area seems to be the most under served and silenced of them all.
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Great review of JPs Grill in issue #3. I’ve always wanted to check them out but don’t really know anything about them. That is until I read your review. The burgers take a bit longer to make. Considering that this is the case, I would caution anyone on a time schedule to wait until they have time to sit down and enjoy their food. I’m love checking out new places. Are you planning on reviewing Skinny Pig, Puffabellys or any of the other eateries in Old Town Spring?Jim E.Ed. - Yes, in fact Skinny Pig is reviewed in this issue. The others will come soon enough.
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What ever happened to Heather Jackson, Carl Palmgren and Bart Pearston. I enjoyed their columns. I noticed their columns are no longer in the paper now that you have done digital-only. They are still listed as contrib-uting writers for the Public News, are they coming back?Robert L.Ed. - Yes, Bart is coming back (see letter above) and we hope to have both Heather Jackson and Carl Palmgren writing with us again soon.
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Andy Singer is a great toonist (is that a word?) and I enjoy his wit and humor. I’m looking forward to each Public News just to see this. It’s almost as good as going to his website!Gina P.Ed. - We’re happy Andy is part of the Public News family too!
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The Woodlands – Every year the South Montgomery County YMCA recognizes an outstanding volunteer for his/her generosity of spirit, hard work and compassion for others. This year we are pleased to announce that a very deserving organization and community partner has been named this year’s YMCA Volunteer of the Year – Faith Bible Church. Ethan Collins, representing Faith Bible Church, was presented with the award at the YMCA of Greater Houston’s Annual Celebra-tion on Tuesday, November 18 at the Hilton Americas hotel. He joined 32 others, each representing an individual YMCA center. “It has been a blessing to our Church family to participate in this small way,” explains Ethan. “To see the generous support from our community, local service organizations and the Y staff and volunteers, is heartwarming. As our church continues to look for ways to have an impact in our Community, the YMCA has given us an absolutely fantastic platform to serve through. We praise God for his faithful-ness and for the partner He has provided our Church family in the local YMCA”. The YMCA and Faith Bible Church have collaborated on several different programs for the last couple of years, to meet the basic needs of hundreds of children and their fami-lies. These programs include “Good News” Clubs created in local YMCA Caring Commu-nity Centers and in after school programs here in the Woodlands and surrounding communi-ties. These groups spread Christian values and Faith based teaching to children enrolled in these programs. Children were given op-portunities to attend Faith Based events such as Summer Splash at local pools, field trips to Camp Gospel Lakes, and seasonal carnivals at the Caring Community Center’s apartment complexes. In addition, Faith Bible Church hosted the YMCA outreach summer camps providing a safe and fun place to pray and
play! The summer camps offered an opportu-nity for fellowship for both children and teens working with staff from both the YMCA and Faith Bible Church and included daily devo-tions and ministry. One of our largest joint ef-forts includes the seasonal outreach programs we host at Faith Bible Church. Operation Backpack provides backpacks and school supplies to 400 outreach children annually. At Christmas, the annual Angel Tree program provides gifts to families in need serving 500 children, teens and adults. The church generously provides their facilities, resources, volunteers, supplies and support in every way needed. “Faith Bible Church positively influenced the community through their giving spirit,” said Landrum Turner, Executive Director of the Shadowbend YMCA. “We are so proud that this organization gives so much of their time and resources to support the local YMCA and impact the lives of individuals and fami-lies. Their dedication makes the YMCA and the community a better place for everyone. The YMCA has been blessed with the op-portunity to establish a community partnership with Faith Bible Church. Looking towards the future we are proud to continue to work together striving to meet the needs of our out-reach programs and strengthening families in our community in spirit, mind and body. God works miracles and bring people and programs together to serve His purpose.” Throughout the year, the YMCA relies on volunteers to assist in different capacities. Volunteers come from different walks of life, but all have one trait in common - a desire to help others. Together, volunteers empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the YMCA, visit www.ymca-houston.org.
SOUTH MONTGOMERY COUNTY YMCA AWARDS LOCAL CHURCH HIGHEST VOLUNTEER HONORFaith Bible Church honored for their commitment to helping the community succeed.
Pictured (from left to right) Landrum Turner, Center Executive Director Shadowbend YMCA, Ethan Collins, Missions and Outreach Pastor, Faith Bible Church, and Mandy Stelzer, Center Executive Director, Branch Crossing YMCA
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YMCA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER CELEBRATES NEW LOOK AND LEGACY
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The South Montgomery County YMCA Early Childhood Development Center, which opened in 1986, has been refurbished. The center celebrated with a reception and reunion earlier in the month to show off their “New Look”. Guests included current and former staff, volunteers, parents and students. Many of the children currently enrolled are 2nd gen-eration. The child care staff is experienced and constant with staff tenure ranging from 8 – 25 years. Many of the children currently enrolled are 2nd generation. In addition to the wide open spaces, bright colors, new paint, flooring, furniture, special themed areas for the kids to read, etc . . . the Center is offering additional enrichment opportunities including Spanish classes, provided by Learning Spark, and Y Swim safety/recreational swim and P.E Classes with Y Staff, twice a week. The new enrichment classes, for ages 3 and older, are added value and is included in the monthly fee. The YMCA Early Childhood Development Center program provides enriching experienc-es which facilitate a child’s cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. We strive to meet the developmental needs and tempera-ment of each individual child by working in partnership with families. YMCA Early Child-hood Development programs, licensed by the State of Texas, provide curriculum focused on education, leadership and character develop-ment. With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y vales of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. The Y is so much more than a “Place to Stay”. It is a Place to Play. It is a Place for All Children to Learn, Grow and Thrive. In addition to the high level of YMCA standards and state licensing requirements, the South Montgomery County YMCA Pre-K program has been recognized as Texas School Ready. TSR has helped thousands of children across the state of Texas be more prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond.
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John Stevens in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Theatre Southwest
Theatre Southwest presents John Stevens in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens loved the theater. He couldn’t get enough of the stage. This love of the theatre was most fulfilled when he toured the country performing readings of his work. His most popular reading was always “his ghostly little book”, A Christmas Carol In this tradition John Stevens has adapted and stars at Theatre Southwest in his own one-man version of Dickens’s most beloved tale.
Performances:Dec. 19, 20 (8pm) Dec 21 (3pm), Dec. 23 24 (8pm) All tickets are $12. Reservations: email [email protected] or call (713) 661 9505.Theatre Southwest is located at 8944A Clark-crest, 77063.
Green Thumb Gardening SeriesJanuary 8, 2015 6:30-8:30 pmThe Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb gardening series of lectures at the Barbara Bush Branch Library. Come and learn on January 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm. These lectures are free and space is limited so please call 281-855-5600 to register. This series will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.The topic for the January 8 lecture is “Com-post – Why and How.” Come and learn how to be a more successful gardener. The topic for February is “Spring Vegetables - Harvesting Know How.”
Yoga for Stress ReliefThursdays at the LibraryCertified yoga instructor, Linda Popinksi, of-fers this free class every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 in the Earl Elliott Room. Both men and women are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and a beach towel.
Kindle E-Book Demo at the LibraryTuesday, January 13 2015 at 11am Did you purchase a Kindle recently? If you have a Kindle, Kindle Fire, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch or Kindle Paperwhite you can download e-books from the Harris County Public Library’s Digital Media Catalog. Come to the session January 13th at 11:00 to learn how to download E-Books to your device. The Kindle demo will be held in the 2nd floor Bar-bara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab.Bring your device, cables, your Amazon password & user name if you have an Amazon account. You need an Amazon account to borrow a book. You will need a library card to borrow a book from the Digital Catalog.This class is now offered on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. Registration is re-quired. Call 281-376-4610. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class.
Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month1:00pm-3:00pmThe Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars have returned to the library. Come in and learn how to improve your resume and cover letter through highlighting your skills. Tips for interviewing and networking will also be shared. No registration required. Just drop in.Thursday, January 15 @ 1:00: Creating re-sumes, Completing Applications and Writing Cover Letters.Thursday, January 29 @ 1:00: Evaluating Your Skills.
Introduction to Book Binding: Part 2: Coptic Bound BooksSaturday, January 17 – 10:30-12:30Are you crafty? Do you want to learn how books are made? Come to a free Bookbinding class at the Barbara Bush Branch Library on Saturday, January 17 from 10:30-12:30. We will make Coptic Bound Books which are hard-cover books with exposed stitiching. Come and check out this new library activity. Please register so we can have enough materials on hand. Call 281-376-4610 to register.
Classic Movie Morning Friday, January 2 and Friday, January 16 at10am Come and watch a movie from the “good old days”. January 2 – Film from 1955 starring Steve Al-len and Donna ReedJanuary 16 – Film from 1948 starring Vivian Leigh and Ralph RichardsonDue to licensing restrictions we are not able to promote the title of the movies. Call 281-376-4610 for the title. Bring a friend and enjoy a classic film. Senior Classic Movies are held twice a month, in the Earl Elliott Room, on the first and third Fridays.
Special Computer Class: Digital PhotographyBarbara Bush Branch LibraryTuesday January 6, 2015 2:00pmStand-alone class: Digital Photography Bring your digital camera and attend this beginner class on digital cameras. Learn the basics of exposure and key features to look for when purchasing one. You will also learn how to insert images into a Word document or into email. The class will be on Tuesday, January 6 at 2:00 pm in the Barbara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab.Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class. Call 281-376-4610 to register. Class limited to 12 students.
Journaling at the LibraryJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:30 pmNeed motivation to write your life story? Join this beginner’s group. Monday, January ? @ 3:30 pm—WCR conference room. Please call the library (281-376-4610). The coordinator would like to send you a welcoming e-mail and tell what to expect. She will also provide you with the prompts that are being used this month.
French Classes with MarieFridays at 12 noonCome 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.
Ongoing Computer ClassesDave Smith, computer instructor, will be teaching seven different computer classes at the Barbara Bush Branch Library in January 2015. The classes are Computer Basics, Intro-duction to the Internet, Email, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher.He also teaches three additional classes which are offered at various times throughout the year. These are Social Media, the Kindle, and Digital Photography. 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-registra-tion is required for each class. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class.Please visit the website or call the library for more information and to register for these classes.
Genealogy Database DemoTuesday, January 22 at 11amWould you like to check out your heritage? Need to consult the U.S. Census? Come and learn how to use HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com at our Genealogical Research Database Demo on Tuesday, January 22 @ 11:00 AM in the Barbara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab.These classes are popular so registration is required. Please visit the website or call the library for more information and to register for this class. We are now offering Genea-logical Research monthly on the 4th Tuesday. Registration for each class opens 30 days prior to the class.
Knitting/Crocheting Group Fridays at 12:30pmCome and knit or crochet with friends at the Barbara Bush Branch Library on Fridays from 12:30-2:30. We make lap blankets for Vets at the V.A. and Chemo Caps for patients at M.D. Anderson. You can also work on your own project and make new friends. The Barbara Bush Branch Library’s address is 6817 Cypress-wood Drive in Spring.
Book ClubsJanuary 13 @ 7:00 PM The Evening Book Club’s January selection is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simpsion. All are welcome, bring a friend. The February selection is The House Girl by Tara Conklin.January 22/23 @ 1:30/2:30 PM The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Dinner by Herman Koch on Thursday, January 22 at 1:30 PM. This program will be repeated on Friday, January 23 at 2:30 PM. Please feel free to attend either session. The February selection is Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl.January 12 @ 7:00 PM Great Books Discus-sion Group will meet in the WCR Conference Room located on second floor of the Barbara Bush Branch Library at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Title for January is King Lear by Shakespeare. Great Books meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:00-8:45 PM. Contact Ed Boran for more information - 281-353-1450.
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Tanning Salons have earned a solid repu-tation for being a dangerous, fly-by-night operation. With tanning salons popping up one month and disappearing a few months later, eager tanners look for a salon that is safe, stable and reasonably priced. Enter William and Michelle Edwards, the father-daughter tandem that are the backbone and face of Sun Spa Tanning in Spring, just west of I-45 on Cypresswood Road. Michelle Edwards, the 32-year old blonde who is the face of the salon, sat down with the Public News to discuss the business of tanning and the flightiness of her competitors. “When I got my Mass Communications degree at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State), I had also gotten my real estate license and that helped me get into the oil and gas field.” Edwards explained her background. Even though her job paid well, she hated it and it began to show in her attitude. “I don’t do well when people tell me what to do. I’ve been fired from almost every single job I have ever had.” After six months of unemployment, she along with her sister and father started talking about what they could do, or what business they could buy. All three came to the same conclusion that a tanning salon would be the best business to invest. “My sister and I loved to tan, so it seemed like a natural business to get into. So, my dad basically bought the business for my sister and I to share” The sequence of events that led to the busi-ness purchase as eerily timed. The Edwards had searched through an entity called Certi-fied Business Brokers. Coincidence may have it that as soon as they decided to look at tanning businesses to buy, Sun Spa was put on the market. “It was at the right price and it was to be sold right now, so everything fell into place,”
Edwards recalled. In 2009 the Edwards trio bought Sun Spa Tanning, a 3-year old established business at the time. A few years later, Michelle’s sister parted ways with the pair and the business they had invested. Michelle along her father William (Bill) has run the business since the split. “I actually run the place. Dad was always there in the background and was always there if we needed him” And when Michelle and her sister parted ways, her dad was called on to help. “Dad was usually the guy behind the scenes handling finances and crunching numbers. He came down (from East Texas) to be a little more hands-on. We work well as a team together”
Since 2011, Michelle handles the customer service, marketing, sales and advertising aspect of the business while Bill handles all the finances and the number crunch-ing “The customers adore my dad” “Even though we work
well together, don’t get me wrong, we fight all the time” “But it has been great working with him and getting to spend time with him” She and her father have been always really close Was she ready to run a tanning salon busi-ness? Not really but yet was eager to try and learn. Michelle had no prior experience in the tanning business, nor was she trained by the previous owners. Her history in tanning was that of a customer. “It was pretty natural; the only thing I had to learn was how to air brush. Let’s say that my first few guinea pigs were not pretty” Those ‘guinea pigs’ were people that allowed Michelle to practice the air brush tanning technology. It was not practiced on customers.
Technology aside, her strength lies in her strong sense of customer service as it has always been in her blood.“I also applied the knowledge that I learned in college for sales and marketing. I’ve always been a natural sales person. Plus, my dad was in car sales his whole life. I always enjoy interact-ing with customers and I take pride in the fact that we offer month to month tanning. We don’t force anyone into a contract. We’re reasonably priced, especially our airbrush tanning. I sleep better at night knowing that I’m not ripping people off.” There have been four or five competitors locally but they have all but one closed down. The lone competitive survivor is the one just down the street across from Spring High School and even they look like their days
may be numbered. “There’s not a whole lot of competition left, so that’s pretty good!” What sets Sun Spa Tanning apart from the ones who have failed?The reason that they have done well and main-tained their high ratings on Yelp, Google and others is simple according to Edwards.---They are there when they’re supposed to be.“We keep our posted hours.”---They do whatever they need to do to keep their customers happy. Other than the tanning beds, what other services do they provide? “We do airbrush tanning and of course tanning beds. We used to do body wraps, but we quit doing them.” The product mix is 50% tanning, and the other half is air-brush tanning and product such as lotions and goggles. How does tanning work? A customer fills out a new member form on which they indicate what type of skin pig-ment that have. Once that is determined, either Edwards or one of her staff along with the customer work out a plan to create their perfect tan. “We start out generally slow so that our customers don’t burn.” In addition, some people get addicted to tanning, as UVA (Ultraviolet Rays) release feel good hormones and can be-come quite addicting. Edwards suggests two to three times a week is necessary to build a base tan, which nor-mally takes about five sessions. Afterwards, plan on a once per week routine for tan mainte-
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nance.. “I also suggest using a tan extending lotion. That really helps, plus keeps you safe from too much UV exposure” One would think that a tanning business generally attracts women almost exclusively, but this is not true. “Oh no, we get a lot of guys in here. I’d say that about forty percent of our clients are men” A prospective tanner must be 16 and a half to tan with parental consent. A recent Texas law increased the age for tanning without parental consent to 18. “A lot of my customers are from the local high schools, but the ages range all over the place. My oldest customer is well into their 70’s” A tanning salon must have their share of odd ball experiences, and Sun Spa Tanning is not immune. “We have some people who seem to like peeing in the trash cans, and it’s generally the females that are doing that! You know who you are, so quit it!” Edwards rebukes. “I’ve had a few creepy dudes ask me to put lotion on their backs. That’s not a service we offer here,” Edwards laughs. “Women don’t usually ask for that to be done for them.” How about sharing the worst experience? “A new customer, a lady, came in to get an air brush tan and we had run out of solution. So, this lady cussed me out. One of my best customers followed her out to her car and told her not to talk to me like that ever again. Expanding the business to additional loca-tions was mentioned, but only recently have the Edwards opened up a second Sun Spa Tanning location. “Before the expansion, I thought about doing a mobile air brush tanning service since our gun is mobile. We’ve gone to weddings, strip clubs and if someone had a spray tanning party. My dad didn’t want me to. If you plan on getting that tan, get one before springtime. Springtime is when wait times are highest for Sun Spa Tanning.
“we have some people who seem to like peeing in the trash cans, and it’s generally the females that are doing that!”
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IN THEATERS:Beyond the LightsPG-13 116 min DramaThe pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.Director: Gina Prince-BythewoodStars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Danny Glover
Big Hero 6PG 102 min Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-FiThe special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.Directors: Don Hall | Chris WilliamsStars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller
BirdmanR 119 min Comedy | DramaA washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.Director: Alejandro González IñárrituStars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough
Dumb and Dumber ToPG-13 109 min Comedy20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry’s newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.Directors: Bobby Farrelly | Peter FarrellyStars: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle, Laurie Holden
FuryR 134 min Action | Drama | WarApril, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.Director: David AyerStars: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña
Gone GirlR 149 min Drama | Mystery | ThrillerWith his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent.Director: David FincherStars: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry
Horrible Bosses 2R 108 min ComedyDale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don’t go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.Director: Sean AndersStars: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston
InterstellarPG-13 169 min Adventure | Sci-FiA team of explorers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to find a potentially habitable planet that will sustain humanity.Director: Christopher NolanStars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chas-tain, Mackenzie Foy
Penguins of MadagascarPG 92 min Animation | Adventure | Comedy | FamilySkipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.Directors: Eric Darnell | Simon J. SmithStars: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, Conrad Vernon
St. VincentPG-13 102 min Comedy | DramaA young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door.Director: Theodore MelfiStars: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1PG-13 123 min Adventure | Sci-FiWhen Katniss destroys the games, she goes to District 13 after District 12 is destroyed. She meets President Coin who convinces her to be the symbol of rebellion, while trying to save Peeta from the Capitol.Director: Francis LawrenceStars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson
The PyramidR 89 min HorrorA team of U.S. archaeologists unearths an ancient pyramid and gets hopelessly lost in its catacombs. Searching for a way out, they become desperate to seek daylight again. They come to realize they aren’t just trapped, they are being hunted.Director: Grégory LevasseurStars: Ashley Hinshaw, James Buckley, Denis O’Hare, Christa Nicola
The Theory of EverythingPG-13 123 min - Biography | Drama | RomanceA look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife.Director: James MarshStars: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior, Sophie Perry
WildR 115 min Biography | DramaA chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.Director: Jean-Marc ValléeStars: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann, Michiel Huisman
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Exodus: Gods and KingsPG-13 150 min Action | Adventure | DramaThe defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monu-mental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.Director: Ridley ScottStars: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Sigourney Weaver
Top FiveR 101 min ComedyA comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.Director: Chris RockStars: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart
ALSO NEW THIS WEEKInherent ViceR 148 min Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | RomanceIn 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.Director: Paul Thomas AndersonStars: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston
YES, 45 YEARS & BEYOND SQUIRE, HOWE & COMPANY STILL DELIVER THE CLASSICS
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YES are currently preparing to release their first live effort to feature current lead vocalist Jon Davison. Comprised of selections from the rock group’s celebrated studio releases from 1970s, ‘Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome’ will offer dedicated progressive rock followers who weren’t able to catch the current incarna-tion of Yes on tour earlier this year a profes-sionally captured glimpse into how the band performs in the absence of founding frontman Jon Anderson and with the assistance of cur-rent lead vocalist Jon Davison. The effort will be made available on two-CD/DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats starting December 9 via Frontiers Records, and shows the current lineup of Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, bassist Chris Squire and percussionist Alan White largely running through selections from 1971’s ‘The Yes Album’ and 1977’s ‘Going For the One.’ Included in the feature’s track listing are such numbers as “Perpetual Change,” “Won-
derous Stories” and “Starship Trooper.” “These are two bodies of music that many of the most devout Yes fans wanted to hear in their entirety,” Downes said in a press state-ment announcing the live effort. “I believe our performance at the Bristol Hippodrome was among the most compelling of the entire tour.” Perhaps the only odd quality found on ‘Like It Is’ is that there are no selections from Yes’ latest studio album ‘Heaven & Earth,’ which served as Davison’s studio debut with the band. Pioneers of progressive rock, YES have achieved worldwide success with a history spanning 45 years and 20 studio albums. YES alumni are Jon Anderson, Rick Wake-man, Bill Bruford, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood, Tony Kaye, Peter Banks, Patrick Moraz, Benoit David, Oliver Wake-man, Igor Khoroshev and Tom Brislin. The band is known for its expansive songs, esoteric lyrics, elaborate album art and live stage sets.
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GIG GUIDE19th Hole Grill & Bar202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows]Thu Dec 11 8pm Open Mic Blues Jam with TreynWrekFri Dec 12 8pm The Minds Eye/Leroy The Prophet/Un-known BrothersSat Dec 13 8pm Oscar Ornelas/TreynWrekThu Dec 18 8pm Open Mic Blues Jam with Texas SoulFri Dec 19 8pm Burning Winter/MetanoiaSat Dec 20 8pm “Slam The Mic” Poet and Songwriter Show/Cassette Tape/Iterra/ApothicaMon Dec 22 8pm Channing & Cowling AcousticFri Dec 26 8pm An evening with Mandi PowellSat Dec 27 8pm Can’t Live Like ThisMon Dec 29 8pm Fal Skye DuoWed Dec 31 8pm Alternative Matter
Acadia3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860www.acadiabarandgrill.comThur Dec 11 8pm Vagrant Sons, Bag Of Tricks, City Of UrchinsFri Dec 12 8pm Nancy Silva Project, Rear Naked Choke, Straight Jacket Theory, CarranzaSat Dec 13 8pm Free Show (w/Ticket) Twelve Years Driven, Madsons, Leroy The Prophet, Theory of ThievesThur Dec 18 8pm Vanilla Whale,Black Market Tragedy,MezzanianFri Dec 19 8pm Epic Death,Desecrate The Faith,Suicide Pandemic,Castles Of ColossusSat Dec 20 8pm The Level One BandSun Dec 21 8pm Destroyers Of The Sky,Suffer The Gallows
Backwoods Saloon230 Lexington Court, Conroe 936-273-0203Fri Dec 12 Wade Turner w/Matt Walls
Bombshells21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769www.4bombshells.comFri Dec 12 9pm Louis Adams BandSat Dec 13 9pm Funk Monkeys
Cheers916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599www.cheerstomball.comSat Dec 13 9pm Tyler Lenius Fri Dec 19 9pm Satisfied Drive Wed Dec 31 9pm Tin Cadillac [$8 adv./$12 door]
The Concert Pub North2470 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-583-8111www.theconcertpub.comNo Music Listed
The Corner Pub302 N. Main St., Conroe 936-788-2390www.thecornerpubinconroe.comTuesday Open Mic with Jeremy Bankhead Wednesday Hippie Night with The Lankfords Brothers Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Fri Dec 12 9pm Chad WareSat Dec 13 9pm Little OutfitFri Dec 26 9pm Ragtop Reunion
Crabby Daddy25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722www.crabbydaddy.comFri Dec 12 7pm The GoodsSat Dec 13 7pm Tommy Rogers
Crescent Moon Wine Bar440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463)www.crescentmoonwinebar.comTues Dec 16 7pm New Talent NightWeds Dec 17 7pm Tin UmbrellaThurs Dec 18 8pm Salsa Night w/Yelba’s Latin Fire BandFri Dec 19 8:30pm Johnny and the SpinsationsSat Dec 20 8:30pm Cool Breeze Band
Cross Track Ice House200 Magnolia St., Old Town Spring 281-907-0711Sat Dec 13 8pm Rod Brothers Weds Dec 31 8pm Charlie Parker [cover charge]
Dosey Doe Big Barn25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774www.doseydoe.comFri Dec 12 8:30pm Mark Chesnutt [$128]
Sat Dec 13 8:30pm Mark Chesnutt [$128]Sun Dec 14 6pm Real Life Music [$10]Tues Dec 16 8pm Darden Smith [$18]Thurs Dec 18 8:30pm Carolyn Wonderland [$24]Fri Dec 19 8:30pm Jason Allen & Tim Nichols “Christmas” [$20]Sat Dec 20 8:30pm Gary Kyle & Band DVD Recording Party [$20]Fri Dec 26 8:30pm Rodney Foster[$108]Sat Dec 27 8:30pm Hank Ketchum [$98]
Dosey Doe Music Cafe463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171www.doseydoe.comSat Dec 13 8:30pm Andrew James & James Corona [$12]Sun Dec 14 9:30am Joe BurlisonMon Dec 15 7pm Open Mic All Star CompetitonTues Dec 16 7pm Open Mic All Star CompetitonWeds Dec 17 8pm Cody Canada [$24]Fri Dec 19 8:30pm Anita Cochran [$28]Sat Dec 20 8:30pm The Damn Quails [$15]Sun Dec 21 10am Tony BaldwinMon Dec 22 7pm Open Mic All Star CompetitonTues Dec 23 7pm Open Mic All Star CompetitonFri Dec 26 8:30pmWill Makar & the Red Line [$12]
Fajita Jack’s15256 Highway 150 W., Montgomery 936-588-3340www.fajitajacks.comNo Live Music in December
The Fountainhead17021 Ella Blvd,, Houston 281-444-1375www.thefountainheadbar.com No Live Music in December
Kat Daddy Bar463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-273-9342www.katdaddysbar.comNo Live Music in December
Main Street Crossing111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431www.mainstreetcrossing.comThurs Dec 11 Brandon RhyderFri Dec 12 Hamilton LoomisWeds Dec 17 Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist of The Band of HeathensThurs Dec 18 Songtelling w/Terri Hendrix and Lloyd MainesFri Dec 19 7:30pm Cool Freddie E & The Crew w/ Darbi ShaunMon Dec 22 8pm Two Tons Of SteelFri Dec 26 8pm Adam Carroll w/Owen Temple, Zach AaronMon Dec 29 8pm John Evans BandTues Dec 30 8pm Shellee Coley w/Mason Lankford, Matt Davis
Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611www.maksplacesportsbar.comFri Dec 12 10pm R.L. Bell BandFri Dec 19 10pm Brian Lofton Band Sat Dec 20 10pm Nigel Edison BandFri Dec 26 10pm Space MonkeySat Dec 27 10pm The .07 Blues Band
Papa’s Ice House314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140www.papasicehousetx.comLive Music will resume in January 2015
Papa’s On The Lake9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500www.papasonthelake.comLive Music resumes in the Spring
Paper Rose Saloon32015 SH 249, Decker Prairie 281-259-8671Fri Dec 12 9pm Blue SkySat Dec 20 9pm Susan HickmanSat Dec 27 9pm Brian Sacco
Parrot Pub5010 A-B Louetta Rd., Spring 281-370-8868
Puffabellys100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376www.puffabellys.comWednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter ShowcaseThursdays 6pm Open Mic
HOT SHOW OF THE WEEK TIN UMBRELLA WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2014 @ 7pm CRESCENT MOON WINE BAR in North Spring
Crescent Moon Wine BarCrescent Moon Wine Bar& Restaurant
Upscale Casual Dining Live Music & Dancing Extensive Wine List & more
440 Rayford Rd Ste 115, Spring TX(281) 364-9463www.crescentmoonwinebar.com
5 Seconds of Summer LIVESOS Angels & Airwaves The Dream WalkerBand Practice Make NiceMarco Beltrami The Homesman OSTBlut Aus Nord Memoria Vestusa III: Saturnian PoetryCanopies Maximize Your Faith Cave People Older EP Cracker Berkeley to Bakersfield 2xCDCult of Fire Čtvrtá Symfonie OhněEx Cops DaggersBen Frost V A R I A N T EP Ghostface Killah 36 SeasonsJohnny Gill Game ChangerGithead Waiting for a Sign Gov’t Mule Dark Side of the Mule 3xCD+DVDJMSN JMSN The Kinks The Anthology 1964-1971 5xCD Los Campesinos! A Los Campesinos! Christmas EP Lynch Mob Sun Red SunManic Street Preachers The Holy Bible 20 4xCD+LPThe Pass High Road EP
PRhyme PRhyme R.E.M. 7IN - 83-88 Box setHoward Shore The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies OST Howard Shore Rosewater OSTAlan Silvestri Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb OST Frank Sinatra London 3xCD+DVDTaake Stridens HusTake That IIITegan and Sara So Jealous X 2xCD+DVD Carrie Underwood Greatest Hits: Decade #1 2xCDVarious Inherent Vice OST Various Into the Woods OST Various Laggies OSTVarious The Last Ship Original Broadway Cast Recording Various The Music of Grand Theft Auto V 3xCDYG Blame It on the Streets OST Gary Yershon Mr. Turner OSTYes Like It Is - YES At The Bristol Hippo-drome 2xCD+DVD
NEW MUSIC OUT THIS WEEK
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TIN UMBRELLA TEAMS UP WITH CRESCENT MOON WINE BAR AND CHILDREN’S SAFE HARBOR FOR BENEFIT PERFORMANCE What’s a Christmas celebration without children? Well that is exactly the goal at the Crescent Moon Win Bar this Wednesday as Tin Umbrella, a premiere Texas Country band teams up along with Children’s Safe Harbor and Crescent Moon to perform a show benefit-ing children. Admission to the event is an unwrapped gift for a child. Children’s Safe Harbor’s mission is to protect and enhance the life of every child who has the courage to battle sexual and physical abuse.
There are more than 3000 reports per year of children who have been harmed in this man-ner throughout Montgomery, San Jacinto and Walker counties combined. Please make a difference. Support the Chil-dren’s Safe Harbor and join with Tin Umbrella and Crescent Moon Wine Bar on December 17th as they celebrate Christmas and remember these children. The show begins at 7pm. Crescent Moon Wine Bar is located at 440 Rayford Road in North Spring, a short distance east of I-45.
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PUBLIC NEWS DINING GUIDECONROE105 Cafe 3010 W Davis St (936) 539-3447Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant 1208 S Frazier St (936) 441-9110Antojitos Las Americas 909 Houston St (936) 756-7699Asian Bbq & Grill 604 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-3995Asian Fusion Noodle Bowl 3301 W Davis St (936) 828-3469Baytown Seafood Restauranta 1400 N Frazier St (936) 494-2246Bruno’s BBQ & Grill 1101 W Dallas St (936) 788-7384Burger Boy 217 E Davis St (936) 756-3440Burger Fresh 804 Gladstell Rd # 110 (936) 756-4414Carmelita’s Restaurant 109 W Davis St (936) 539-3323Chelsea’s Tea Room 202 N Main St (936) 539-2993Chicago Express Hot Dogs 1616 N Frazier St (936) 539-3988Chili’s Grill & Bar
2241 Stoneside Rd (936) 494-2535Chiller Bee Frozen Yogurt 2820 Interstate 45 N (936) 756-2337China Buffet 226 S Loop 336 W (936) 788-2888China Delight 1108 N Loop 336 W # A (936) 756-8686China Delight Rstrnt-Conroe 1108 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-8690Clint’s Kuntry Katfish Ctrng 5855 W Davis St (936) 760-2737Corner Pub Delia302 N Main St (936) 788-2390Culver’s 1426 N Loop 336 W (936) 788-5959East Buffet 2104 N Frazier St (936) 760-1007El Bosque 1420 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-3823El Kiosko Taqueira 116 S Frazier St (936) 539-6794El Oro 225 S Main St (936) 756-4315El Rincon 705 Everett St (936) 756-5522El Tucan Refresqueria 516 Mill Ave (936) 539-6492Frutilandia
525 S Frazier St (936) 441-3045Gallery Off The Square 202 N Main St (936) 539-2993Garden Cafe 1406 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-9663George’s Bar & Grill 2031 Plantation Dr (936) 788-8222Hibacha Grill & Super Buffet 2020 Interstate 45 N (936) 788-9999Honey Bee Ham & Deli 1418 N Loop 336 W # I (936) 760-3354Hunan Village Restaurant 1402 N Loop 336 W # A (936) 539-6811I Love Sweets 1 Devonshire Dr (936) 539-4742Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 201 N Frazier St (936) 756-2344Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 1604 N Frazier St (936) 760-9002LA Mariposa 1111 W Dallas St (936) 756-1222LA Mexicana Restaurant 221 Mill Ave (936) 539-6791LA Palapa 402 E Davis St (936) 756-8408LA Palma Taco 309 W Avenue G (936) 539-6792
Los Altos De Jalisco 1108 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-2233Los Carnales Taqueria 1121 N 1st St (936) 718-0874Main Street Cafe a 330 N Main St (936) 756-8885Mama Juanita’s Mexican 1118 League Line Rd (936) 856-9012Margarita & Peppers 2259 N Loop 336 W (936) 788-1408Margarita’s Mexican 1027 N Loop 336 W (936) 647-3880Maverick Saloon 2017 N Frazier St # E2 (936) 539-9300Mckenzie’s Bbq & Burgers 1501 N Frazier St (936) 756-3131Meztizos Restaurant & Bar 721 W Davis St (936) 760-3220Mollys Pub Conroe 901 N Loop 336 W (936) 441-6167New Conroe Japanese House 2107 W Davis St (936) 756-6866Ostioneria Caminos 400 S Frazier St (936) 760-3803Pie In The Sky Pie Co 3600 N Loop 336 W (936) 760-3301Pincho Rico Grill 2017 N Frazier St (936) 756-3077
Pit Stop 4203 Old Highway 105 (936) 539-9274Red Brick Tavern 119 Simonton St (936) 539-2000River Plantation Grille 550 Country Club Dr (936) 271-1083Shogun Japanese Grill & Sushi 2107 W Davis St # A (936) 756-6886Smokey Mo’s 2960 Interstate 45 N (936) 441-2323Star Cinema Grill 2000 Interstate 45 N (936) 539-6088Taqueria & Panaderia San Luis 402 E Davis St (936) 788-1199Taqueria Guerrero 129 S Frazier St (936) 242-8176Taqueria Jalisco 1108 N Loop 336 W # L (936) 756-2233Taqueria Mexicana 2017 N Frazier St (936) 756-3150Taqueria Sol De Mexico 820 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-9316Tejas Mexican Restaurant 105 N 6th St (936) 756-6559Thirsty’s 192 Fm 3083 Rd (936) 441-1050Toasted Yolk Cafe 2129 W Davis St (936) 828-3944
Tortilleria LA Buena Bida 1103 W Dallas St (936) 756-2133Tortilleria LA Unica 808 N 1st St (936) 441-4477Tri Mexican Restaurant 129 S Frazier St (936) 756-0626Van Thong Chinese/Vietnamese 2114 W Davis St (936) 756-8762Vernon’s Kuntry Bar-B-Que 5000 W Davis St (936) 539-3000Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish 5901 Highway 105 W (936) 760-3386Vero Italian Kitchen 1301 W Davis St (936) 441-0411Villa Italia 603 N Thompson St (936) 539-5599Weng’s Wok 1140 N Fm 3083 Rd W (936) 756-8888Whistle Stop Cafe 11133 Interstate 45 S (936) 828-4652Wild Ginger3061 Interstate 45 N (936) 788-9988
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Owner and head chef April McMahon shares that Skinny Pig Pizza Shack is a concept seven-teen years in the making. The concept’s genesis can be traced back when she had to deal with her own health issues, so she had to change her diet and experienced a 180 degree turn around from where she was. McMa-hon removed all sugar, gluten (flour) including pastas from her diet and experienced a remark-able change. From that her passion for food grew, more than just enjoying the food but for what food can do for your body. How food feeds your body and helps your body repair itself “I catered for many years, worked for athletes and others who have been on the other side of the spectrum like wheelchair-bound folks because of weight issues. I found how food affected those with weight issues, diabetes and celiac.” While McMahon provided private catering, on the side she was thinking about ways to bring this style of food to the public “I began working on recipes for junk food that you can pig out on yet still lose weight and enjoy high nutrition values; no additives, no MSG, no fillers.” McMahon shared. “We grind our own cheese here. We make all our homemade crusts and sauces. In addition, we list all our ingredients on our menu because we feel it’s extremely important that you know what you are taking in to your body and that it’s real nutritious food” Diners comment on how full they get by eating
the food at Skinny Pig Pizza. “I think that it’s because the body takes it all in and pulls the nutrients from real food and you fill up.” Skinny Pig Pizza’s quality offering are high in fiber, high in protein, low in sugar and low in carbohydrates. Everything on their menu is 100% gluten-free. Skinny Pig offerings have no cross contamination which is important for folks who need to eat gluten-free. “There are people who have such a high yeast allergy and intolerance that they can’t eat any gluten-free item simply because of the environ-ment in which it may have been prepared. We prepared all of our food in a strict gluten-free environment.” McMahon is also community-minded, donat-ing certain percentages of her proceeds to organizations that she believes in. Of the nine specialty pizzas offered, the Southern Comfort pizza was preferred by this reviewer. But don’t discount other diner favorites such as the Spicy Pig and the Barbeque Porky. “Our barbeque sauce is sweet with a cookout feel without any of the sugar.” McMahon added. The restaurant’s biggest struggle is awareness. McMahon has been working hard to let people know that they are behind the Doll Hospital in Old Town Spring Plan a visit to them soon. The Public News highly endorses the Skinny Pig Pizza Shack. Their website is www.skinnypigpizza.com.
Skinny Pig Pizza Shack’s owner and head chef, April McMahon with her son
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466 Rayford Rd # 107 (281) 419-3553Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant 3126 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-8032Amerigo’s Grill 25250 Grogans Park Dr (281) 362-0808 Asia Buffet Inc 355 Sawdust Rd (832) 585-0688Beijing Chinese Restaurant 409 Sawdust Rd (281) 363-2308Cactus Jacks 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644Casa Imperial Mexican a387 Sawdust Rd # C (281) 298-8195 Crescent Moon Wine Bar a440 Rayford Rd #115A (281) 364-9463Cru Wine Bar 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 465-9463Greek Tony’s Pizza & Sub Shop a 432 Sawdust Rd (281) 292-4313 KOBE Japanese Grill & Sushi 433 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-2000 Mario’s Mexican Restaurant610 Rayford Rd # 650 (281) 367-9336Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes 2115 Rayford Rd (832) 585-0300 Pallotta’s Mexican Grill 2211 Rayford Rd # 119 (281) 362-1114
Pit Master BBQ 842 Rayford Rd (281) 362-1111 Sitar Cuisine Of India a 25701 Interstate 45 # 12 (281) 364-0200 Spring Asian Cuisine 2907 Rayford Rd # 106 (281) 298-7798501 Sawdust Rd # E (281) 298-9338Sweet Bellasa202 Sawdust Rd (832) 585-0066Viva Itacate
544 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-7377 SHENANDOAHAldo’s Cucina Italiana 18450 I 45 S (936) 447-9623Alonti Cafe & Catering 27868 Interstate 45 N (832) 585-0694Another Broken Egg Cafe 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-2011Babin’s Seafood House 19529 Interstate 45 S (281) 296-8829BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse
19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-7100Boutte Deli 19267 Main St (281) 298-5498Buca Di Beppo 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 321-6262Compadre’s Texas Cafe 26797 Hanna Rd (281) 292-0333Fieldings Wood Grill 1699 Research Forest (832) 616-3275
SPRINGAlicia’s Mexican Grille20920 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 350-8383Alma Latina Taqueria 25222 Aldine Westfield (281) 288-1767Antojitos Quiche 25190 Interstate 45 (281) 651-5391Arturo’s Taqueria1402 1/2 Spring Cypress (281) 350-6808 Bombshells 21005 I-45 N. (281) 288-2769Brother’s Pizza Express 163 Cypresswood Dr (281) 288-1300Budegon Del Sur
PUBLIC NEWS DINING GUIDE26506 Oak Ridge Dr (832) 813-8334C J’s Hot Dogs 4660 Louetta Rd (832) 299-6079Capri Pasta Pizza & More 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 298-0055Carrabba’s Italian Grill 25665 Interstate 45 (281) 367-9423Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 21001 Interstate 45 (281) 528-7629Chef Chan’s Restaurant 17833 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 370-3884Chinese Wok 1607 Spring Cypress (281) 355-8752Corkscrew Bbq 24930 Budde Rd (832) 592-1184Country Time BBQ & Fixins 25330 Richards Rd (281) 298-7455 Datpho Vietnamese Noodle House523 Louetta Rd (281) 528-8989El Palenque Mexican 1485 Spring Cypress Rd (281) 353-4055Fiesta Acapulco 25770 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8666Firehouse Subs257 Cypresswood Dr (281) 288-3488Fukuda Sushi & Robata 25701 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8980Golden China 25024 Interstate 45 (281) 363-2412Golden Jade Chinese1419 Spring Cypress (281) 350-5363Gozzetti’s Pizzeria
8000 Mcbeth Way (832) 592-7750Gratzi Italian Restaurant 6334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 376-4800Guadalajara Mexican Grille 27885 Interstate 45 (281) 362-0774Hoi Yin Chinese Restaurant 200 Cypresswood Dr (281) 355-6800Hong Kong Chinese4334 Fm 2920 Rd # 10 (281) 528-9288Hunan Garden Z 3930 Louetta Rd # I (281) 288-6288I-45 Diner19790 Interstate 45 (713) 389-5627Italian Cafe19620 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 528-2919Jack Pot Pizza 6450 Louetta Rd (281) 257-0762Jersey Mike’s Subs 2150 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 528-0953Juan & Lefty’s Mexican 1440 Louetta Rd (281) 288-1270Juanita’s Mexican Grill 18525 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 379-3199Kim Leng Chinese Restaurant 18430 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 355-0434LA Cabana Mexican4702 Louetta Rd (281) 907-7007Las Cascadas Mexican 250 Cypresswood Dr # B (281) 528-9921Las Delicias Taqueria5010 Louetta Rd (281) 374-0303Los Generales Mexican5407 Louetta Rd # F (281) 251-9390
Los Tres Ranchitos Restaurant 19620 Kuykendahl (281) 288-4304Luly’s Mexican Kitchen3307 Spring Stuebner (281) 907-0012Main Moon Asian Bistro2129 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-8868Mama Juanita’s Mexican3930 Louetta Rd (281) 288-3800Mama Mia Italianas 30420 Fm 2978 (281) 419-7662Mikey’s Pizza 6114 Root Rd (281) 251-5551Ming Cafe 6052 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 257-4886Nadia’s Mediterranean Grill 5921 Fm 2920 Rd # B (281) 907-7070Nielsen’s Deli & Bakery 26830 Interstate 45 # B (281) 363-3354Orient Express 4660 Louetta Rd # 180 (281) 288-5290Pavarotti Italian Restaurant 4660 Louetta Rd # 130 (281) 350-9749Pizza Tonight 27190 Glen Loch Dr (281) 465-4774Pizza Zone 17711 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 257-3100Pollos Asados El Regio 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 292-4377Shogun 5941 Fm 2920 Rd # H (281) 288-0996Sicily Pizza & Pasta 4890 Louetta Rd (281) 288-8004
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Dear Anna, Maybe you might be able to help me with a situation I find myself in with the local kids.You see, I’m probably the oldest man in the neighborhood at 61. My wife died a few years back and we had no kids of out own. But these kids, a group of about five of them, walk through my yard, tearing
up my late wife’s flower garden, throwing beer bottles in the yard. I yell at them, and their parents when they walk by, but they just laugh me off. What should I do, I don’t want to move. This was the house I lived with my wife before her passing.- Peeved PeteDear Pete:If you have a local military outlet store, you should go there, buy a dozen or so dud land mines, and start planting them in the front yard. I suggest doing this over a Saturday afternoon when those kids and their parents might be walking by. Say nothing, just whistle
while you dig and laugh a little to yourself. That’ll put the fear of God in them.
Dear Anna, I know you’re not Google, but I bet you have a great answer for this one. Who man-ages ex-Beatle Paul McCartney’s career? - Stones fanDear Stones:I would guess that either his wife or the ghost of John Lennon dictates what he does in his career choices.
Dear Anna, I am a 17 year old being raised by a single mom who is never here. Instead, she’s out partying and clubbing every night and I rarely get see her. My dad left us when I was little so going to live with him is probably not going to happen. I really want to have a relationship with my mom. I graduate high school next May and don’t want to miss getting to really know her. What should I do? - Desperate in Montrose. Dear Montrose:You don’t need a relationship. What you need is a fake ID.
KIDS IN THE YARD, MISSING MOM AND BEING MCCARTNEY
Red Brick Tavern119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000www.theredbricktavern.comEvery Sunday Gospel Sunday BrunchFri Dec 12 9:30pm Cascadian Mass Sat Dec 13 9:30pm Mike Amabile & Run Over TwiceFri Dec 19 9:30pm Susan Gibson’s Christmas Acoustic [$15]Sat Dec 20 9:30pm Cody Dillan
Swanny’s Bar & Grill6224 Theall Rd., Houston 281-440-1308Fri Dec 12 9pm Motley RockersFri Dec 19 9pm Honey Boy NelsonFri Dec 26 9pm Silver Shoes
That One Bar4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942www.thatonebar.comFri Dec 12 9:30pm Wyskey TangoFri Dec 19 9:30pm The IrrationalsFri Dec 26 9:30pm Beggars Union
Two Mules Tavern100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600Sat Dec 13 9pm VCR
Wolfies Lake Conroe14954 SH 105 W., Montgomery 936-588-8200http://www.wolfiesusa.com/locations/lake-conroe.html
Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway, Spring 281-350-1902http://www.wunschebroscafe.com
The Public News regrets that some venues have not reported their live music offerings in the area. We suggest to our readers to patronize those that have taken the effort to let you know who is playing where, when and for how much.
The Public News supports the Arts, especially good music.
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HOUSTON – Homeowners want to downsize for several reasons – to lower electricity bills, provide easier maintenance, or they may simply no longer need the extra square footage. While the space may be smaller, members of the Greater Houston Builders Association’s Custom Builders Council say expectations are still big – there is still a high demand for luxury, regardless of size. Adam Sprouse of Sprouse House Custom Homes said a few recent projects demonstrate exactly how a small room can really shine. In one example, a powder bathroom became a jewel case for a giant amethyst geode imported from South America. The gem was transformed into a sink in a concrete countertop and backlit with LED lights. Another challenge Sprouse faced was when a client wanted to create a statement with about a 10-foot by 10-foot area of space. “They wanted a space-efficient way to provide extensive wine storage that would also be beautiful and stunning,” he said. The builder excavated 12 feet underground, pouring a deep concrete cellar and installing a unique fixture imported from the U.K. The circular underground wine cellar is accessed through a glass hydraulic door in the floor of the house, lit by LEDs that reflect in three large gothic mirrors hanging on the back wall. “The whole thing just glows,” he said. The walls in the space are covered in a river stone pebble finish, and a large piece of salvaged wood serves as a corking ledge. Reclaimed wood and iron doors were sandblasted and stained to offer an even more dramatic entrance. “The conventional use of space is changing, because at the end of the day people want different things,” Sprouse said. Clients who want to downsize still want big style, he said. And thanks to DIY television shows and resource-laden HOUZZ and Pinterest, they tend to be very savvy about exciting new designs and
finishes. “There are a lot of cool products available now,” Sprouse said. “It can be overwhelming to have so many options.” James Cook, custom sales manager at Bison, a Stock Building Supply Company, said builders can serve as a trusted guide in a world of choices for high-end finishes. “Small spaces are becoming very high-end and luxurious,” he said. “People are putting in finer furnishings, fancy cabinets and high-end hardware.
It really makes those spaces pop.” Homeowners may consider implementing barrel ceilings or high-end paint finishes to set a small space apart, he said, adding that builders also are using available square footage wisely. For example, there are a number of products that can take ad-vantage of wasted closet space – whether it’s extra cabinets or pull-down bars for seasonal wardrobes. Stephen Hann, owner of Hann Custom Homes, agrees that closets are one area that tends to stay large – even if a house is small. “Women are creat-ing private space inside a closet. It’s a little retreat,” he said. “The same features of large homes are popular in small spaces,” Hann said, “including tall ceilings, fine moldings, high-end finishes and open spaces. It gives you all the same feeling – but with a smaller product.” In some cases, homeowners may get rid of the dining room in favor of more seating in the kitchen, or forgo a formal living room in favor of a larger den, Hann said, but they still want a wine cellar – just on a smaller scale. “Wine cellars have not gone away,” he said. “But they might be more intimate. It isn’t about having room for thousands of bottles, but instead just having a small cool space with a bistro table where people can sit and enjoy a glass.” Homeowners have to consider their lifestyle and figure out their priorities for the space they have, Hann said. “It’s very possible to downsize and not miss the space,” he said. “You also won’t miss the taxes or the upkeep.” The Greater Houston Builders Association’s Custom Builders Council is a unique resource of-fering professionals who are not only familiar with the latest trends, but can offer guidance for any type of custom home. The Council serves as a ready resource for individuals who are considering buy-ing, building, or remodeling and offers a valuable referral network of reputable custom builders who uphold the highest standards in the field.
BUILDING LUXURY INTO SMALL SPACESMembers of GHBA’s Custom Builders Council share ways to make a big impression with a small area
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FAKE ASTROLOGY
Aires-(Mar. 21- April 20)- Aires, it is recommended that you stay in doors this week, your dare devil antics have a likely hood of ending you up in jail, or worse as road kill somewhere on Highway I-45.
Taurus-(Apr. 21- May 21)- Taurus be careful this week, your incredible greed will tempt you to steal from the petty cash, which could lead to time behind bars, or being labeled as a thief.
Gemini-(May 22-June 21)- Quit biting your nails Gemini, it only makes you look guilty, and your vanity is sure to land you in some sticky situations.
Cancer-(June 22-July 22)- Whine, whine, whine. That’s all your ever do Cancer. You have found sanctuary in this new “EMO” movement, and can surround yourself with like minded moody brats. You sit around and cry about everything, and your new friends love you for it. Unfortunately the rest of the world hates you.
Leo-(July 23-Aug 22)- If you aren’t careful Leo, your self righteous, bossy, loud mouth nature might find you with a sock stuffed in your mouth and tied to a chair in the supply closet at work. You are only assistant manager of your local fast food Mecca, but you think you are the V.I.P of the world.
Virgo-(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)- Your O.C.D is on overdrive this week Virgo. You take spring cleaning to a whole new level. I would tell you not to leave the house, but it would be wasted effort, you wont leave until everything is just right, so chances are you’ll carve tracks into the floor of your home re arranging everything.
Libra-(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)- You are in desperate need of an infusion of common sense and a backbone Libra. You will believe anything you are told, and even if you don’t agree you’ll go along with it anyways just because you are so easily influenced. This kind of behavior could find you in
a black ski mask pointing a gun at a hapless bank teller.
Scorpio-(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)- Before you do anything rash Scorpio, you might want to dig a little bit deeper and find out who that person is your significant other is hanging out with. You never know, it may be their cousin and not their under cover lover. Your compulsive nature will clash fiercely with your jealousy, and before you know it you’ll be on trial for a double murder of your lover and their cousin.
Sagittarius- (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)- Dear, dear Sagittarius, if you aren’t careful your blind optimism will find you homeless and clueless as to why you didn’t win the lottery, even though you never bought a ticket. It is not a good idea to bank on the lotto, and spend all your rent money on new clothes to feed your narcissism.
Capricorn-(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)- You are the crazy guy on the street corner that everyone goes out of their way to avoid Capricorn. You know the one with the big cardboard sign that says “THE END IS NEAR”. You haven’t showered in what looks like months, and you hate anyone who refuses to receive the message of the alien ship coming to take you to salvation.
Aquarius-(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)- Your perverse nature will find you in the midst of odd company Aquarius. Even though you like strange things, farm animals isn’t your cup of tea. So be careful, or you may find yourself the subject of interrogation by PETA.
Pisces-(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)- If all your friends were jumping off the Transco Tower Pisces, you would be sure to follow. You are easily led and weak willed. You thrive on secrecy and you are a true escapist. If you aren’t already, chances are you’ll end up in a cult that believes a race of Lizard people are running the government via Trans dimensional travel.
IT’S NOT REALLY A GOOD WEEK FOR ANYONE by Chrisine Alvarez
11DECEMBER 11 - 17, 2014PUBLIC NEWS
Sreenath Murph’s Deli 20400 Interstate 45 N (281) 296-5303Tabasco’s Mexican Grill 4334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-0125Taco Makera2616 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-5376Taipei China Bistro 25807 Interstate 45 (281) 363-9188Taqueria Arandas 36 Inc 25598 Interstate 45 # A (281) 419-3582Taqueria Los Petates 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 362-9333Taqueria Rodeo De Jalisco 19411 Kuykendahl (281) 251-3186Taquma Japanese Grill 5200 Louetta Rd (281) 251-6338Thomas Bar B-Q 25312 Interstate 45 (281) 364-1177Tommy Wok 18363 Kuykendahl (281) 251-9190Trico 25227 Borough Park Dr (281) 466-4908Wacky Mongolian Grill 21212 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 288-3232Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway St (281) 350-1902
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24419 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 516-1770Casa Amas Mexican 30522 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-8684CC’s Cafe 1231 Alma St (281) 357-8025Chang Gourmet Chinese28575 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-9818Chick N Fish House Of Tenders 32350 State Hiway 249 (281) 789-4193Chinese Wok1017 Louetta Rd (832) 717-7400Ciscos Salsa Co209 Commerce St (281) 351-7572Ciudad Latina Grill & Market 32360 State Hiway249 (832) 521-3898Cobi Ice Cream 11246 Timber Tech Ave (281) 516-1311Cornerstone TX 990 Village Square (832) 422-1370Country Bumpkins 18929 Telge Rd (281) 290-6512Country Gardens36102 Fm 149 Rd (281) 252-4443Da Vinci’s Gallery & Expresso 315 W Main St (281) 516-9595Deshazer Ranch 19600 Stone Lake Dr (281) 290-9585Dragon Inn Restaurant 30006 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-9178Dumas’s Taco Co 25435 Fm 2978 Rd (281) 255-9444Egg & I 14051 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 516-9100El Charro Grill
24914 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 516-2134El Taco Madres 16918 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-8226Ella’s Garden 1415 Ulrich Rd (281) 290-0998Fang’s Cafe 24914 Kuykendahl (281) 516-0850Fina’s Taco Factory 22526 Hufsmith Kohrville (832) 698-2395Frey’s Backyard Cafe14441 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 255-8282Gianna Italian Kitchen 28301 State Highway 249 (281) 290-6676Golden Pagoda Chinese Rstrnt 908 W Main St (281) 351-8130Goodson’s Cafe 27931 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-1749Gumbeaux’s 9111 Hufsmith Kuykendahl(281) 323-8494Harris County Smokehouse 14239 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-4060Hugo’s Italian Grill & Pzzr 23110 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 257-9720Hunan Inn Asian Bistro 11407 Spring Cypress (281) 251-8388Israel Tinda Y Panaderla 17719 Kuykendahl (832) 559-3696Jax B F S Tomball 32350 State Hiway 249 (281) 259-6569Julio’s
19235 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 255-8818LA Tranquila Ranch 9418 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 576-8882LNT Family Dining Cafe 18535 Fm 1488 (281) 252-8357Longhorn Builders 21931 Kobs Rd (281) 357-1465Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant 28048 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-9677Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant 1231 Alma St # A (281) 255-2636Los Toros Mexican Grill 701 E Main St # 140 (281) 255-2526Los Tres Ranchitos Mexican 16143 N Eldridge Pkwy (281) 826-0333Luie’s Smokehouse 17323 Pikes Peek Ct (832) 868-3643Macayo’s Mexican Restaurant 24814 Kuykendahl (281) 516-3015Marco’s Pizza 16949 N Eldridge (281) 251-3334Mel’s Country Cafe 24814 Stanolind Rd (281) 255-6357Mexican Kitchen 16949 N Eldridge Pkwy (281) 251-5115My Pizza 32360 State Highway 249 (281) 259-2458Nate’s Place 22526 Hufsmith Kohrville (832) 843-7977Natural Brands 17413 Fm 2920 (832) 559-8347Nona’s Italian Grill 1025 Alma St # E (281) 255-6088Nonnie’s Soda Fountain 102 Market St (281) 516-1942Nook Restaurant1218 W Main St (281) 255-8406Original Rib Tickler 28930 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-8119Submarina 11022 Spring Cypress (281) 257-4432Surf Shack 28109 State Hiway 249 (832) 559-7446Susie’s Tearoom309 Market St # A (281) 516-4521Tail Gate Grill 22008 Main Blvd (281) 255-9353Taqeria Acapulco32015 State Hiway 249 (281) 356-5885Taste Of Asia 27910 State Hiway 249 (281) 516-0838Texas Pit Masters Grill31903 State Hiway 249 (281) 356-2168Texas Roadhouse 24530 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-9191Tomball Bar-B-Q Co 30042 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-0929Tomball Taqueria Restaurant 27941 State Hiway 249 (281) 516-7366Whistle Stop 107 Commerce St (281) 255-2455Whistle Stop Tea Room 104 N Elm St (832) 843-7437Wings Pizza N Things 14080 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-9464
WATERWAY Burger Fi 1501 Lake Robbins Dr (713) 389-5823 Goose’s Acrea21 Waterway Ave (281) 466-1502 Grimaldi’s Pizzeriaa20 Waterway Ct (281) 465-3500Hubbell & Hudson 24 Waterway Ave # 125 (281) 203-5641LA Lupita Mexican Cuisine
29 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2111Luca & Leonardoa 20 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2110Refuge Bar & Bistro 24 Waterway Ave (713) 389-5674Towncenter Burger 20 Waterway Ave (281) 292-6385Yucatan Taco Stand & Tequila 24 Water Way (281) 419-6300/1144
WILLISEl Buen Taco 606 S Danville St (936) 856-3597El Tapatio 509 Highway 75 N (936) 856-6202Leroy’s Bar-B-Q & Burgers 707 W Montgomery (936) 856-5232Los Molcajetes Tex Mex 106 N Danville St (936) 856-9977Olde Towne Willis Cafe 509 Highway 75 N (936) 890-0609Original Super Burger 201 N Danville St (936) 856-8098Pizza Shack 115 W Montgomery (936) 856-9780Rico’s Mexican Grill 12501 Canyon Falls Blvd (936) 856-6200Smokey Mo’s 507 S Danville St (936) 856-5581Sweatpeas Cooking 506 Highway 75 N (936) 333-3439Taqueria Las Moras 106 W Montgomery (936) 890-4148Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill 12709 Interstate 45 N (936) 890-8855Zach’s Bbq 200 E Powell St (936) 890-6969
THE WOODLANDS Alameda Juice9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 681-1167 Benihana 1720 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0061 Berryhill Baja Grill 9595 Six Pines Dr # 250 (281) 298-8226 Black Eyed Pea Restaurant 1330 Lake Woodlands (281) 367-7143Black Walnut Cafe 2520 Research Forest (281) 362-1678BRIO Tuscan Grille 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-8993Brothers Pizza 2260 Buckthorne Pl (281) 298-9299Brothers Pizza Express 6700 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-8550Cajun Grilla1201 Lake Woodlands (832) 585-0883Charley’s Grilled Subs 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-4333Chef Chan’s Restaurant 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 363-0037China Bridge 7901 Research Forest (281) 419-9888 China Springs 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-9961 Chipotle Mexican Grill 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 296-2772 Counter Custom Built Burgers 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 231-2147 Crust Pizza Co 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-8844Crust Pizza Co 8000 Research Forest (832) 585-0999Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet 1640 Lake Woodlands (281) 363-0200Double Dave’s Pizza
6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-3282 Famous Cajun Grill 1201 Lake Woodlands (832) 585-0888 Firehouse Subs 1640 Lake Woodlands (832) 616-3002Freebirds World Burrito 1640 Lake Woodlands (281) 419-8011Frullati Cafe 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 296-6657Genghis Grill 9300 Six Pines Dr (281) 363-4745Great Wraps 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-0223Green’s International 8000 Research Forest (281) 419-7787Grotto Ristorante9595 Six Pines Dr # 100 (281) 419-4252Honey-B-Ham & Deli 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-9200 Jamba Juice 9595 Six Pines (281) 681-1167 Jasper’s Woodlands 9595 Six Pines (281) 298-6600 LA Trattoria Tuscano4223 Research Forest (281) 419-2252 Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 296-2303Mama J’s BBQ & Grill 26710 Oak Ridge Dr I-45 (936) 273-9444Mariachi’s Mexican Bar & Grill6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 292-2222 Masa’s Sushi & Robata Bar 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-5688Mi Cocina 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-6426Pit Master BBQ 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644Pizza By Marco 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 298-8794 Potbelly Sandwich Works 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 292-6652Ristorante Tuscany 1601 Lake Robbins (281) 367-9797 Rico’s Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 367-7382Rico’s Mexican Restaurant 8000 Research Forest (281) 465-4820Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1155 Lake Woodlands (281) 367-3773Sakekawa Japanese Restaurant 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-5988Shanghai Bistro 4223 Research Forest (281) 298-9998 Sakekawa Japanese Sushi-Steak 4221 Research Forest (281) 298-9188 Santaplus 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0868Shanghai Bistro 38 Highland Cir (281) 298-9998Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-1094Taco USA 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 292-8226Tsukiji Sushi 24 Waterway Ave # 100 (281) 298-1888 UNI Sushi 9595 Six Pines Dr # 860 (281) 298-7177 Via Emilia Italian Restaurant 10700 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 465-9555Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 419-5060Zoes Kitchen 6700 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-5985Zoes Kitchen 9595 Six Pines Dr (832) 585-04339595 Six Pines Dr (281) 681-1167
Texas law allows a sales tax exemption on the purchase of equipment necessary for the production of master recordings for sale or distribution. Purchases of new sound reinforcement equipment, or upgrades to existing equipment, are eligible if the venue makes master record-ings during each show, then makes copies that are sold or offered for ultimate sale to the public. Recordings can be made from the mixing board very inexpensively - usually with a laptop, or even an iPad or iPhone. The recordings would be offered for sale via the venue’s website, Facebook or YouTube page, or ideally to the artist free of charge with an unlimited license to sale. While it benefits the venue to have high quality recordings for promotion or licensing,
a low quality master from which copies repro-duced and sold would still be in compliance with the rules for exemption. A live music venue that does not record a master of every performance and sell the re-production of the performance would be liable for divergent use of the qualifying equipment purchased tax free. “Divergent use” means the use of property in a manner or for a purpose other than the purpose that qualified the sale of the items for exemption. Sales tax is due on the value of the item for any period the item is used in the divergent manner (i.e., creating master recordings that will be sold). The value of a qualifying exempt item is the fair market rental value of the exempt item, which would be the amount the purchaser would pay on the open market to rent or lease the item for his use.
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