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Editorial Chairman: Ken Petty Managing Editor: Barbara TryonContributing Writers: Mark Crampton, Roxanne Davis, Susan Love Fitts, Heather Jackson, Tom Liskey, Carl Palmgren, Bart Pearston, Ken Petty, Anna Pinion, Jody Reed, Eric Tryon Photography: Ken Petty, Jimmy RogersGraphics/Layout: Jean Van Horn, Ken PettyDigital Marketing: Jeb Kicker Advertising Sales: Ken PettyDistribution: Ken PettyFake Celebrity Intern: Ringo Starr

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CONTENTS DECEMBER 18 - 24, 2014

MAILBAG 2

LETTER RIP 3

NEWS BRIEFS 4

TO THE REPUBLIC 4

EVENT CALENDAR 5

THEATER 6

COVER STORY 6

FILM 7

MUSIC NEWS 8

RELIC REVIEW 8

GIG GUIDE 9

DINING GUIDE 9

SAUCEPAN 10

ADVICE BY LEZLEE 10

CLASSIFIEDS 11

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Great article on Sun Spa Tanning. I’ve wondered if going there would be worth it as I have been burned by other salons that are there one month and gone the next.Both she and her dad seem to be super nice and down to earth folks. It’s nice to finally know why the other salons go out of businessBarb C.

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Saw your article on Skinny Pig Pizza. Your human interest element in Saucepan re-ally makes one appreciate the risk and effort restaurant owners take on to bring their food to the masses and the back story that got them there. Keep up the excellent work. I’ll be reading.Dave M.

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How can I tell if I subscribed? Ed. - You will get the email on Thursdays with the link to download the paper. If you don’t see it, check your spam box. If it’s not in spam, check to see if the issue has been released on schedule. We’ve been delayed till Friday a few times because certain venues don’t report their music listings as they should. We’re going to have to let readers know that there are no live music events scheduled at those venues. At the latest, you should have the paper by Friday.

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I still love Anna Pinion’s work. She’s still pretty and I NEED to know, is she single?Chico M.Ed. - We asked her and she said she’d get back to us on that.

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Why is it that a big city mayor thinks that she can do what she tried to do with that maneuver against area pastors? Doesn’t she realize that the US Constitution is still in force, even in Texas?Ed. - No, we don’t believe that she even knows why we have a constitution, in the first place.

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I noticed that your digital paper is a pdf. Do you check it for viruses before sending it out?Sean G.Ed. - Absolutely. We use Avast! and Microsoft Defender to check our paper for any viruses

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THE END OF SMOKING?

SPORTS: A Cindertorial

WILL MIDNIGHT STRIKE ON THE BEARKATS FRIDAY NIGHT?Sam Houston State’s Cinderella Story Plays For Just One More Game

Bearkat running back Jalen Overstreet (10) stretches forward for a late game score

It’s about as improbable as it gets. Sam Houston State, with a new head coach and new cast of players, is playing in the Final Four against North Dakota State. It’s the very same program that SHSU faced twice in the last three years, both times for the NCAA FCS Championship, losing both contests. As improbable as it is, the Bearkats are the lone unranked team among the four pro-

grams left fighting for the right to be called National Champions. Now Cinderella must get back to Texas from the cold north at the Fargo Dome with a win notched in her belt. The odds are against her. The luck of the draw no longer in her favor, nor has it ever been during this long four month season. In baseball terms, the Kats are on their final out, just hours from elimination or from punching a ticket to Frisco for the third try for a National Championship. The trifecta is in play here. If Sam Houston can beat North Dako-ta State in their house, then there is no doubt left in believing that Sam

Houston State may have enough chutzpah to carry her all the way to hoisting that coveted National Championship Trophy on January 10th in Frisco, Texas. With star running back Keshawn Hill in-jured, Sam Houston State will have to bring their level of play to a point that even they, themselves, would not recognize. The clock will strike midnight and the Bearkats will take a silent flight back to Huntsville. They would have played their best, but this time their best would not have been good enough. North Dakota State has the greater incen-tive; to reach the FCS Championship for the fourth consecutive year.Prediction: North Dakota State by 14 over Sam Houston State

“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”

- VERBAL KINT (Kevin Spacey) in The Usual Suspects (1995)

PUBLIC NEWS STORY IN 2015

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to start making up all the losses during the last 11 (or now 10) months of the year. Black Friday is the day that most retailers can make up ground and go “out of the red (read: debt) and into the black (read: profit)”. Why is this so? Is it because Christians are the most generous of people or the most gullible of people? I believe it is be-cause of the former. Chris-

tians are genuinely a giving people. But, try to manipulate them, and they will smell that con a mile away. The more retailers try to press them, the more likely they will stay away. Especially true when retailers start devaluing Christmas’ meaning by ignoring its cultural significance and referring to it as just another ‘Holiday’ to profit from. Let’s leave the profiting to other holidays; like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Thanks-giving. Has anyone learned this yet? If you force anyone to conform to your way of thinking, they will rebel. It’s a natural reaction. People love to work together. People like to know that others respect their values. Call Christmas was it is.

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Now, about the term ‘holiday’, do you realize that this simply means ‘holy day’? When some-one wishes you ‘Happy Holidays”, they are most likely combining all those events that occur dur-ing this time of year. By that I mean, Thanksgiv-ing, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years Day. Yeah, yeah, I can hear you... BUT Thanksgiv-ing and New Years Day are NOT “holy days”. You are correct, they are not. But in our educa-tionally deficient environment, our culture tends to lump real religious events with other days like Groundhogs Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day or even the religious sounding St. Patrick’s Day. The bottom line is this, I guess we need to be less thin-skinned and even less offended when people offer up a “Happy Holiday” greeting. Since most strangers do not know what religion you prefer or practice, they’re just playing it safe. Be nice in return and offer them a pleasant greeting back.

ONE AND A HALF MINUTE READING TIME A reader sent me a note regarding my distain for the St. Louis Ram’s football team and their little display of affiliation with the Ferguson riot-ers (also known as ‘looters’). “Ken, the note read, I couldn’t agree with you more. But, instead of ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ those rioters would have best been served with ‘Pants Up, Don’t Loot.’” Sir, your words echoes on my column. Any flames coming my way will be directed to you!

ONE MINUTE LEFT OF READING TIME There have been hundreds of downloads of the Public News over the last few issues. It’s a humbling experience and one that I am not too ashamed to admit. The Public News digitally is catching on exponentially with readers. As we move forward we are going to need some help. The last four issues have gone long by a day and would have best been served by folks who can

do the things needed to make this new medium meet its deadlines. So, with that being said, I’m planning on expanding the number of pages over the next couple of months. For example, next week we are shooting for a 14-page publication, and a 20-page publication by the end of January. I’m going to need folks to take ownership to parts of this paper so I can concentrate on generating the support needed to pay for it, and for them. As much as a joy it is to write, layout and com-pose, it is very exhausting for one man to maintain this standard. If you like what you read in this paper, if you love the look of it or even passed it along to friends, Consider being a part of it as a regular contributor, an artist or as an advertiser.


TO THE REPUBLIC

Bart Pearston

hen the Nov 2014 vote on incorpora-tion of The Woodlands was cancelled, it appeared that the proverbial “third

option” had been discovered. There seems to be general consensus that this is an inevitable necessity to be able to make local laws and

get local tax revenues raised from the area completely spent there. The 43% of estimated Montgomery County taxes raised is frequently disputed as to its return in kind. It is indisput-able that the 1/16th sales tax paid to the City of Houston not to be “King-wooded” since 2007 (or annexed by the smaller city of Conroe) is not

spent there. “Annexation Threat Relief” came at a cost but it wasn’t in the form of gained services and protection. Mayor Bill White’s “compromise” to bring

in much needed revenues for a city budget in deep debt without adding many unhappy and opposite-party affiliated-residents was more to his personal advantage than a mutually beneficial arrangement. There are innumer-able benefits to self government. The positive effect it has on an area’s image for businesses and residents considering moving there is impossible to measure. Potentially detrimental decisions made by NON Woodlands Mont-gomery County residents can be approved un-der the current arrangement. Most Woodlands residents would argue they already have been. Chairman Tough’s example of Bloom-berg’s drink ban in NYC as an example of the negatives of local governance risk holds little concern to most residents. Recent studies with varying tax rate increases do. The Woodlands stands out as one of the few master planned communities which received federal funds to have not only survived, but thrived. The dou-bling of population from 56,000 to 112,000 from 2000 to 2012 validates the success of its governance form in the past. “If it aint broke

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don’t fix it” aside, conditions are changing quickly and “doing it like we’ve always done things” won’t last much longer. Many feel that point has already been reached I applaud the past fiduciary civic wisdom demonstrated by The Township Board of Directors The incorporation tax costs done back in 2012 by Novak Consulting estimated a $28.5 million cost increase to incorporate. There was some disagreement last Fall on the accuracy of those figures from 3 of the 4 candidates running for the 3 Township Direc-tor positions, but it is clear that the benefits of obtaining the power to locally govern will come at a cost much higher than the $700,000 annual buy-off “protection” price paid to Houston. With a sales tax at the state maximum rate, this would have to be born by property taxes. The tax increases will be more than made up in property value increases and equity. In matters of finance and politics, timing is everything. How long should The Wood-lands’ residents continue to wait and pay Houston/Conroe/Montgomery County taxes/extortion that might be better spent the way THEY choose independently? As long as the safety, services, and infrastructure are main-tained and property values and population continue escalate, apparently the answer is: “a while longer”, but not much.

Let’s Play, a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) to get kids and families active, is helped bring play to one lucky Houston school. Early Saturday morning, Let’s Play; its partners KaBOOM! and Good Sports, two organizations dedicated to promoting bal-anced and active play; and a team of 200+ volunteers built a playground from the ground up, and donated more than $50,000 in brand new sports equipment to various Houston-area schools.In the afternoon, Let’s Play hosted a free

event open to the public with games, prizes and fun for kids of all ages, including boun-cy houses, obstacles courses, face painting and snacks. Houston Dynamo player An-thony Arena joined in on the fun and signed autographs and took photos with kids. Let’s Play provides the tools, places and inspiration to make physical activity a daily priority and has committed $26 million to support programs that create inspirational play spaces and provide the resources and equipment children need to engage in active play.

Justin McClung, a distinguished agent in the real estate industry, has joined Keller Williams The Woodlands operation. McClung brings his team in this move including Pat Dody, Tiffany McClung, Melissa Richardson, and Dayna Johnson. “Justin’s team values are a perfect match for Keller Williams the way he cares for his clients and gives back in the community,” says Bruce Kink, Operating Principle and Broker for the Keller Wil-liams The Woodlands office. “His desire to grow his team and business aligns with the mantra of our KW models and systems which believe in helping our agents grow their businesses just like every other successful profes-sional environment that exists.” “We are excited to join Keller Williams Realty in The Woodlands and to be associated with the #1 broker in the country. We provide our clients with the absolute best service and are excited to lever-age some of the great marketing tools that Keller Williams brings to the table,” says McClung. “It is great to be partnered with a company that also believes in giving back to their communities, which is also a big part or our core values!”

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Registrations are underway at the South Montgomery County YMCA for Winter youth sports. The sports to be offered include: Rec-reation soccer for 3 years-7th grade; Baseball for 3 years-5th grade; Basketball the woodlands league for 3 years – 9th grade and NFL flag football the woodlands league

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Winter leagues for the Rayford Road/Spring area includeBasketball rayford road/spring league for k – 9th gradeNfl flag football rayford road/spring league for 1st-7th grade (Age eligibility as of 9-1-14). The registration deadline has been extended to January 5. Practices begin the week of January 12 with the first game scheduled for January 24. At the South Montgomery County YMCA, every child is a winner. The Y is turning sports skills into life skills by offering youth sports programs that combine the YMCA philosophy of fair play, teamwork, and inclusiveness to build healthy spirit, mind and bodies. Y Youth

Sports help young people to become better players by emphasizing skill development not competition. Everyone plays and everyone wins at the YMCA. Each athlete is treated as an equal and plays in every game regardless of skill level. The YMCA is a not-for-profit, volunteer based charitable organization. We strongly encourage parents to be more than specta-tors by getting involved as volunteer coaches, team parents and officials as well as being your child’s biggest fan. All volunteer coaches are required to be certified through the YMCA Rookie Coaches Course. If you are interested in volunteering please call Sports Director, 281-367-9622. To register please stop by any of the 3 YMCA location in The Woodlands: 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way or 6464 Creekside Forest Drive. On line registration is available at www.ymcahouston.org. For more information please call 281-367-9622 or visit www.ymca-houston.org/south-montgomery-county/ The YMCA is available to all and strives to turn no one away for inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify. Everyone is welcome. YMCA Youth Sports programs encourages and promotes healthy and strong kids and is a great start to a lifetime of health and wellness. At the YMCA our values are always in play . . . caring, faith, honesty, respect and responsibil-ity.

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YMCA Holiday Adventure CampDecember 22, 23, 26, 29 and 30; Jan. 2 and 57:00am – 6:30pmHoliday Adventure Camp is held at the Creek-side YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center and Oak Ridge Baptist Church.This camp is designed as a mini day camp program providing fun for school age children during their Holiday Break. Camp hours are

7:00am – 6:30pm for Students, K-6th Grade.Pre-registration is required. Registration is available at www.ymcahouston.orgFor more information call 832.698.1283

YMCA New Year’s Day Resolution WorkoutThursday, January 1, 20159:30 – 11:00am

Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place, The WoodlandsAn annual event featuring a 90 minute Mega Workout (Kick Box,Nightclub Cardio and C.S.I.) and a 90 minute Indoor Cycling “Long Ride”. Refreshments and door prizes. Y Child Watch will be available. Pre-registration required for Long Ride. Limited Space.Community is invited, Y Membership not required.For more information call Levitia Simmons at 281.367.YMCA

YMCA Open New Years Day!Thursday, January 1, 20158am – 1pmShadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place and Branch Crossing YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way in The WoodlandsGet a jump start on your New Year’s Resolu-tion. The YMCA Wellness Center will be open with limited Child Watch hours. All other services will be closed.For more information call 281.367.YMCA

YMCA January Open HouseSaturday, January 10, 201510am – 1pmSouth Montgomery County YMCAs in The WoodlandsFree Family Fitness Fun. Stop by and learn more how the YMCA can help your family make fitness a priority while spending quality time together.Community is invited, Y Membership not required.For more information call 281.367.YMCA

YMCA Annual Polar Bear PlungeSaturday, January 10, 2015Noon – 1pmBranch Crossing YMCA Water Park, 8100 Ashlane Way, The WoodlandsJoin us for this fun, chilly event. There is a special prize, a Polar Plunge T-shirt, for the first 50 plungers who dare take the plunge down the Water Park Slide into the very cold water! Some restrictions apply.Admission is Free and Open to the Commu-nity.Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6730 or [email protected]

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COVER STORY

Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), plays at The Hobby Center February 10-22. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots opened on Broadway April 4, 2013 and continues to play to standing-room-only crowds nightly. The show, which has broken all box office records at the Hirschfeld Theatre, recouped its costs in October 2013, after just 30 weeks on Broadway. Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography (Jerry Mitchell), Best Orchestra-tions (Stephen Oremus) and Best Sound Design (John Shivers). The show also received the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Broadway.com Awards for Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album, along with many other accolades. In Kinky Boots,Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilet-tos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. TUTS will offer several special events and add-on packages in conjunction with the show to make for an unforgettable musical experience: Kinky Boots Sundance Film Screening – Mon-day, Feb. 2 at 7 PM OUT@TUTS post-show cast party - Thursday, Feb. 12 Valentine’s Day Add-On Package – Saturday, Feb. 14 (2 PM & 8 PM performances) “Kinky Kocktails” VIP Event – Thursday, Feb-ruary 19 at 6 PM For more event information, visit tuts.com/events. Tickets (starting at only $30) are available: Online at tuts.com Phone at (713) 558-TUTS (8887), outside the Houston area at (888) 558-3882 In person at the TUTS Box Office, (800 Bagby), Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Saturday - Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM. Special offers are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (713) 558-8888 or via email at [email protected]. TUTS’ production of Kinky Boots is made pos-sible by the generosity of Spectra Energy. TUTS’ 2014-15 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. All 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 Commis-sion on the Arts.

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GETTING THE RAGE OUT

Idea man, entrepreneur 26-year old Greg Olsen the inventor of the Rage Fit is a rather quiet person, but he would never let on that he has more going on in his head than running a small leather goods shop. What stands out inside his shop is a 20-foot long shipping container-like object that sits near the back with a sole door leading in and out of it with a neon ‘Wel-come’ sign hanging above it. This is where the Rage Fit happens. “Rage Fit is for stress relief,” Olsen began, “It’s based on Gestalt therapy and the release of rage, stress and pent up aggression through physical activity with a pleasing feeling of reward. It’s not about invoking dark thoughts of anger by allowing you to trash something that is not yours.” Gestalt therapy is a type of therapy used to

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deepen awareness of person and their feelings in a less intellectual manner than the more traditional forms of therapy. “Gestalt” means the whole; it implies wholeness. In any expe-rience or interaction there are feelings in the foreground and in the background. The idea in Gestalt therapy is that all of us have had to repress or suppress aspects of our-

selves because they were not accepted or supported. It is these aspects of our-selves or our feelings that end up in the background and can become unfinished business.

As for Olsen, Rage Fit is his prime focus. The leather and embroidery business, he feels, is the bread and butter. It takes care of the bills while he builds awareness for his passion which is helping people handle their anger is-sues. All this stems from his history as a youth

dealing with his anger issues. “My therapist said not to go cause problems in society, to go do something, to give myself a sense of accom-plishment. Something that it would be more beneficial for me like ripping a phone-book in half than to go out and smash a bunch of car windows. First, doing so would lead me to getting a police record and I’d have to pay for all those windows, whereas ripping a phone book in half would give me a sense of accomplishment.” Rage Fit was designed to do just that, provide a sonic reward for transferring your anger to a glass object that is hurled at a stone wall. “Here’s how it works,” Olsen continued, “You go into the Rage Fit box, a dark room with strobe lights with yellow trim lights, along with the glass items you purchased. Once inside, you have nothing to worry about except for what’s on your

mind. At this time your anger, your frustration, your aggressions, and its about (dealing with the) chemical reaction in your brain can build up. So the idea is that when you throw some-thing against the wall, the physical action of throwing it and then hearing the glass shatter is (a) very therapeutic (sound). That piece of glass that you are throwing is your anger. It’s coming out of your hand, your head and out of your body. When that piece of glass hits that stone wall and causes the lights in that room to go off and everything, it’s an accomplishment. It’s a piece of anger that just shattered into a bunch broken glass that you can leave behind. We’ll clean it up in the morning!” Prices to take advantage of Rage Fit range from the simple to the complex. You can buy 10 bottles, plates and/or cups to throw inside the box for $25, or just purchase one item to throw. “We also have some crystal for sale, in case you want to throw some of that, but that’s pretty expensive since it’s Italian crystal. Sometimes someone comes in to get their anger out and they feel bad about the target of their anger, so they end up buying crystal as a gift.” While inside the Rage Fit box, you can take your time. There are markers that you can use to write on your item before hurling it toward the stone wall. Because the box was built solid and near sound proof, you can yell at the top of your lungs while throwing your piece of glass item. Rage Fit requires anyone who uses their fa-cility to sign a waiver against injury, but Olsen worked hard to make sure everyone using the box is protected. Leather gloves are provided so as to protect your hand from being cut by the glass, goggles to protect your eyes and a protective counter that you stand behind as you hurl your items. “We also have rules about footwear. We don’t allow sandals or flip-flops inside the box.” Olsen tells the PN. The targeted stone wall itself is angled with the top of the wall pitched forward in such a way that the glass shards are deflected downward so glass pieces don’t come back at people. “It took my mom, my wife and myself, three months to build the Rage Fit box.” Olsen add-ed. “The purpose of Rage Fit, is to help make your anger work for you. not against you” Inside there is a Bluetooth speaker system where participants can listen to any kind of music. “People would like to listen to anything really. I’ve heard Britney Spears, Fallout Boy, Slipknot and Korn.” Olsen adds. The end game for Olsen is to see Rage Fit duplicated across the country. “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. I just never had the funding. I’m hoping that this ad-vertising blitz will get some people’s attention and yeah I’d love to show people, in person, what a great idea this is.”

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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

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 monumen-tal journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.Director: Ridley ScottStars: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Sigourney Weaver

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

Inherent 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

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

Mr. TurnerR 150 min Biography | Drama | HistoryAn exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccen-tric, British painter J.M.W. Turner’s life.Director: Mike LeighStars: Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson, Marion Bailey

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

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies PG-13 144 min Adventure | FantasyHaving reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arken-stone, despite Smaug’s fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die.Director: Peter JacksonStars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armit-age, Cate Blanchett

AnniePG 118 min Comedy | Drama | Family | MusicalQuvenzhané Wallis stars as Annie, a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) - advised by his brilliant VP, Grace (Rose Byrne) and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy (Bobby Cannavale) - makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around.Director: Will GluckStars: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne

Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombPG 97 min Adventure | Comedy | Family | FantasyWhen the exhibits at New York’s Natural History Mu-seum start behaving strangely, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) -- now the director of nighttime operations -- must find out the cause. He learns that the Tablet, which magically brings Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and the other exhibits to life at night, has started to decay. Larry, along with his son and museum friends, must travel to London’s British Museum to learn how to prevent the Tablet’s magic from disappearing.Director: Shawn LevyStars: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke

Goodbye to All That87 min Comedy | DramaPaul Schneider (Parks and Recreation) stars as a newly single dad navigating the good, the bad, and the weird of the 30-something singles scene in this whip-smart comedy. When his wife unexpectedly informs him that she wants a divorce, well-meaning but oblivi-ous husband Otto Wall (Schneider) finds himself thrust back into bachelorhood. Cue a hilarious sequence of romantic encounters-from reconnecting with a former crush to online dating-as Otto searches for the real thing amidst a string of one night standsDirector: Angus MacLachlanStars: Paul Schneider, Melanie Lynskey, Anna Camp, Heather Graham

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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 Everything

PG-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

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

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


DECEMBER 16, 2014Charli XCX - Sucker (Warner)Jaga Jazzist - ‘94-’14 (Ninja Tune)Neil Young - Storytone (Reprise)Subtle Lip Can - Reflective Drime (Drip Audio)

DECEMBER 25, 2014Young Braised - Northern Reflections (1080p)

DECEMBER 26, 2014Nostalgia 77 & The Monster - Measures (Tru Thoughts)

JANUARY 6, 2015Infected Mushroom - Friends On Mush-rooms (Deluxe) (Dim Mak)

JANUARY 12, 2015Dr. Dog - Live at a Flamingo Hotel (Anti)

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Dan Mangan + Blacksmith - Club Meds (Arts & Crafts)Panda Bear - Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper (Domino)Paul McCartney - Hope For the Future (Concord)Pow Wows - Broken Curses (Get Hip)Ty Segall - Mr. Face (Famous Class)

JANUARY 19, 2015Belle and Sebastian - Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance (Matador)

JANUARY 20, 2015Mac DeMarco - Demos Volume 1 (Captured Tracks)Marilyn Manson - The Pale Emperor (Uni-versal)Mikky Ekko - Time (RCA)The Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World (Universal)The Dodos - Individ (Dine Alone)Viet Cong - S/T (Flemish Eye)

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Unsigned Only Music Competition revealed today its high-profile judging panel for the 2015 competition, which is now accepting entries. The renowned panel consists of iconic recording artists and journalists and will determine the winners in eleven categories representing a wide variety of commercial genres of music. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist. Unsigned Only gives away over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including $10,000 in cash and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of re-cord company executives to the overall Grand Prize winner. First and Second Place winners in each category will also be chosen. The deadline to enter is March 18, 2015. Original and cover songs are accepted in all categories except for Screen Shot which accepts original songs only. Artists may enter into any of the following categories: Adult Album Alternative (AAA) Adult Contemporary (AC); Americana; Chris-tian; Country; Folk/Singer-Songwriter; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; Screen Shot; Teen; and Vocal Performance. Screen Shot is a new category that has been added this year, and it is geared toward help-ing artists get their music in film, TV, video games, and advertising. Music execs who are looking to place music in various projects will be judging this category and will also provide advice on music licensing to the winner of the category. Included are: Michelle Bayer (Shelly Bay Music); Michelle Silverman (Modern

Planet); Ani Johnson (Monomyth Media); Evan Stein (Experience Music Group); Velma Barkwell (East End Music Productions); Jen Taunton (Level Two Music); and more to be announced. “Last year Screen Shot was a special promo-tion that we ran for entrants,” says Founders/Directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “The response was huge and was a great suc-cess for many artists who were able to secure licensing deals for their music. This is just another way for Unsigned Only to help its entrants, and we are excited to be able to open these new doors for independent artists.” Judges include: Aimee Mann; Alt-J; Dustin Lynch; Sinead O’Connor; The Killers; Rosanne Cash; David Crowder; Robert Smith (The Cure); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Ray Wylie Hubbard; Aaron Shust; Lucero; Kelly Price; Colt Ford; Frank Foster; Jason Gray; Rapsody; Kool And The Gang; Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Kyle Anderson (Senior Writer, Entertain-ment weekly); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Chris Rich-ards (Pop Music Critic, The Washington Post); Michael Hann (Music Editor, The Guardian); Shirley Halperin (Music Editor, Billboard and Hollywood Reporter); Lucy Jones (Deputy Editor, NME); Hardeep Phull (Music Critic, New York Post); and more to be announced. Unsigned Only is sponsored by: Sony Creative Software, Guitar Center, D’Addario, Disc Makers, Ultimate Ears, Lurssen Master-ing, Master Tour by Eventric, and The Music Business Registry.

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2015 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCEDSinead O’Connor, Alt-J, The Killers, Aimee Mann, Dustin Lynch,Rosanne Cash, and More Sign On As Judges

Many years ago I was talking to some of the choir members at my church, when the subject of music tastes came up. I admitted that I have extremely eclectic tastes, but with a fondness for blues. Now, there are about a zillion kinds of blues music: Delta blues, St. Louis blues, Chicago blues, New Orleans blues, Texas blues, slide guitar blues, electric blues, electric Texas blues, pick your own! But my favorite is still bottleneck slide guitar blues from the 1920’s. Blues with one man playing his guitar, one man playing his fingers off, one man singing his heart and soul! So someone said that I would be out of luck in Heaven, because whatever else kind of music there would be, there for sure wouldn’t be no blues music in Heaven! No blues music at all! I brooded about that for a while, I can tell you. No blues in Heaven? No blues music in Heaven? How could there be no soulful, pow-erful, heart-rending blues music in Heaven? Later, I was search-ing for sheet music for a movie soundtrack song I thought the choir might try (John the Revelator from The Blues Brothers 2000). I discov-ered John the Revelator had been written and originally recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in 1930. I ordered a copy of the CD Dark Was the Night by Blind Willie Johnson, and struck GOLD! (You really need to be specific, because there were several ‘Blind Willies’ and about dozen ‘Johnsons’ singing the blues in the 1920-30’s, but I’ll just use Blind Willie from now on.) Blind Willie’s music style was pure old-time un-amped bottleneck slide guitar blues (although he often used his pocket knife in his palm, along with a bottleneck on his little finger). Most of his songs incorporated or covered older Negro spirituals, with his own interpre-tation, his words, his spirit, his slide guitar all combining to make music that was not just blues, not just Negro spirituals, but pure joy and spiritual salvation! Blind Willie knew about physical pain, he knew about poverty and hunger, he knew about family loss and break-up. He was born around 1900 in central Texas, son of a black share-cropper, and from his earliest days exhibited an exceptional musical talent, building his own cigar box guitar before age five. When he was about 5 years old, his mother died and his father remarried a woman

who hated Willie. A couple of years later, she threw lye in Willie’s face during a fight with his father, blinding him and scarring his vocal cords. Music was one of the few life choices for a blind black man in 1920’s Texas, and despite being blind and having an impaired voice (his normal tone was a raspy, harsh burned baritone), Blind Willie kept growing in talent, developing into a locally-renowned guitar and piano player and gospel blues singer. Blind Willy became a Baptist Preacher, a street-corner evangelist in the towns of Central Texas, bringing the word and worship of God to people through his music. On a trip to Dallas, he met his (possibly first) wife Willie B. Harris, and they married in 1927, although there is no license on file.

She joined him in his street ministries in Waco and Dallas, singing back-up for him at first, eventu-ally singing counterpoint and then even lead while he played guitar and piano. At times Angelina Johnson also joined his street ministries, and she was probably his eventual

second wife (again, there is no license on file). Blind Willie became one of the first black gospel artists (called “Race Artists”) to record commercially. In December 1927 he recorded six songs for Columbia Records, in Dallas: If I had My Way; It’s Nobody’s Fault But Mine; Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed; I know His Blood Can Make Me Whole; Mother’s Chil-dren Have A Hard Time; and of course, Dark Was the Night. All six are on my re-mastered Dark Was the Night CD. No back-up singer was credited, but it was most likely his wife. In December 1928 Blind Willie laid down four more songs for Columbia, in Dallas. Willie B. Harris was credited as the back-up singer. Lord I Just Can’t Keep From Crying and Keep Your Lamp Trimmed, two songs from this session, are also on my re-mastered Dark Was The Night CD. In December 1929 Blind Willie recorded ten more songs for Columbia, in New Orleans. Again, his back-up singer was not credited. Bye and Bye I’m Going to See the King; Let Your Light Shine On Me; God Moves On The Water; and Praise God I’m Satisfied from this session are on my re-mastered Dark Was The Night CD. Blind Willie made his final recording ses-sion in 1930 in Atlanta, again for Columbia,

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wouldn’t be no blues music”


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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 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 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 936-273-0203

Bombshells21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769www.4bombshells.com

Cheers916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599www.cheerstomball.comFri 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 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.comThurs 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 281-907-0711 Weds Dec 31 8pm Charlie Parker [cover charge]

Dosey Doe Big Barn25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774www.doseydoe.comThurs 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.comFri 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 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 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

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NORTH SPRING3 B’s-Bill’s Burgers & Beera 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 a

440 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

PUBLIC NEWS DINING GUIDE 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 26506 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) 362-0774

Hoi 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) 251-9390Los 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) 257-4886Mr. B’s Barbeque4334 FM 2920 (281) 288-0821 Nadia’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) 288-8004Sreenath 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

TOMBALLB J’s Pizza 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) 351-7572

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WHEN THE HOBBY BECOMES A VOCATION Mr. B’s Barbeque on FM 2920 is a testimony to what can happen when a cook excels!

Mr B’s Barbeque’s owner and head grillmeister Glenn Berry with his staff

ADVICE BY LEZLEE

Dear LezLee, I am a 40 years old single female and find myself overly concerned with what my mother thinks and it is really messing up my life... I can’t date anyone without wondering if my mother would like him. I constantly diet knowing my mom thinks I am overweight (I have struggled with this for years). In addition, I find myself crying then becoming really mad whenever she makes one of her disapproving comments. What is wrong with me? Thanks, Sarah Dear Sarah, Sounds like you have mastered the art of “pleasing” which can be a good thing if not taken too far The power your mother appears to have over you probably has roots in the need to be accepted - a normal human requirement. However, when catering to anyone’s desires or wishes interferes with who we are and how we live our life - it’s time for intervention. Realizing that you cannot change your mother, the power lies with you. Only when we begin to accept ourselves and recognize that we are worth loving unconditionally can we free ourselves from what has been called “co-dependent” behavior. There are a lot of good resources on the subject. Check the local bookstore in the self-help section. Good luck! LezLee Dear LezLee, Please help! My usual outgoing 13 -year- old

daughter is going through some kind of total personality change. It seems like overnight she changed from a loving, gentle little girl who liked to hang out in the den and watch TV to a reclusive, secretive and angry child who never comes out of her room! She won’t talk to me and if I try to press the issue she just closes up more. I am scared that something horrible may have happened to her or she may be involved in drugs or something equally as bad. What do I do? Much appreciated,Tina Dear Tina, What you have described can be normal teenage behavior resulting from an increase in the sex hormones around this age; however, it could also be that your “mommy antenna” is correct and she is undergoing some kind of a crisis. Teens this age need a lot of privacy and want your respect. Without pushing, let her know that you are there if she ever needs to talk. It’s important that she not feel judged by you but respected as a person in her own right. If you disapprove of a behavior, tell her - you are her mom - but validate her feelings on the subject as well. All you can provide is solid information as she will ultimately make her own choices. If you notice a drop in grades, eating habits, or extreme moodiness - a trip to the doctor is probably in order. Take advantage of school counselors, physicians & books on the subject & enjoy your quiet den - it may not last for long! LezLee

The Problem Of People Pleasers and The Drastically Moody Teen Scene

There is a relatively new barbeque restaurant that has opened up on the FM 2920 restaurant row halfway between I-45 and Kuykendahl. Mr. B’s Barbeque owner Glenn Berry is striv-ing to be the new standard to which all other barbeque places will be judged. “It’s a passion of mine since I was a kid watching my dad barbeque brisket for the fam-ily. His brisket was really good, so I gave it a go. After a while my brothers and sisters were telling me that mine was better that our dads, but not to tell him that. Later, even my dad agreed with them”, Berry recalls. Berry had been barbequing for 15 years before leaving the corporate life and starting his own restaurant. “I was in a secure nine to five job but I was told to pursue something that would fulfill my passion and be in control of my destiny.” Berry left the corporate world and, at the urging of friends and family, opened up Mr. B’s Barbeque with his 20 year pension. So, what makes his barbeque great? “I’ve never competed in barbeque events. It

seems that everyone’s got something to prove, not me. I’ve got enough stress in my life,” Berry laughed. Berry believes that making barbeque the old fashioned way through slow smoking his meat which brings out the flavor intensity is key. Mr. B’s offers what Berry calls the “four food groups”, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, and sau-sage. Mr. B’s also makes their own barbeque sauce. The reason people love Mr. B’s is for their brisket. “If their preference is for brisket, they will walk away and say that this is the best bar-beque brisket they’ve ever had.” “I’ve eaten as most of the barbeque joints in town. Some barbeque places are known as the standard by which barbeque is measured. I love good barbeque but I’ve walked away disappointed as I know that mine is so much better. Mr. B’s Barbeque is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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Ciudad 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) 559-3696

Jax 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 Cui-sine 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

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El 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

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Cajun 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 Pizza6777 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

Paper Rose Saloon32015 SH 249, Decker Prairie 281-259-8671Sat 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

Red Brick Tavern119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000www.theredbricktavern.comEvery Sunday Gospel Sunday BrunchFri 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 19 9pm Honey Boy Nelson

Fri Dec 26 9pm Silver Shoes

That One Bar4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942www.thatonebar.comFri Dec 19 9:30pm The IrrationalsFri Dec 26 9:30pm Beggars Union

Two Mules Tavern100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600

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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recording ten more songs. Willie B. Harris was again credited as back-up singer, and sang lead on two songs. Church, I’m Fully Saved Today; John the Revelator; Trouble Will Soon Be Over; and The Soul Of The Man from this session are on my Dark Was The Night CD. Blind Willie never recorded again, despite the success of his previous releases, and being one of the best-known “Race Artists” Columbia had, and Columbia then pulled all his recordings from store shelves. Blind Willie never received any money from his recordings. Blind Willie and Angelina moved to Beaumont, Texas in 1930, where they lived in poverty, supporting themselves by singing at the Mount Olive Baptist Church while they also continued their street-corner evangelism at The House of Prayer. After their home burned in 1945 and they continued to live in the ruins, Blind Willie died of pneumonia and exposure on Septem-ber 18, 1945.

Although he’s been gone almost 70 years now, Blind Willie Johnson’s music is still with us, both in his own re-mastered CD and in covers by such artists as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, Peter Paul and Mary, Rev. Gary Davis, The Soul Stirrers, The Staple Singers, Son House, Taj Mahan, Hot Tuna and countless other artists, as well as movie and TV soundtracks. When the two Voyager spacecraft were launched to travel our Universe and the Gal-axy, a copy of Blind Willie singing Dark Was the Night was one of the tracks on the Voyager Golden Record attached to each, selected by Carl Sagan personally, to travel across the Cosmos and all the Heavens! So I know the nay-sayer who told me there was no blues music in Heaven was wrong. I know there will be blues music in Heaven! I know that Blind Willie Johnson will be sitting at the feet of God whom he served all his life, with Angelina singing at his side, playing his slide guitar blues with his pocket knife slide and singing in his haunting, raspy voice, sing-ing about joy and salvation!

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