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HOW DO
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A BROKEN
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CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 13 - 26, 2014 | PUBLIC NEWS | VOL 1, ED 2
NEWS:
3 NEWS BRIEFS
5 EVENT CALENDAR
7 COVER STORY
HOW CAN YOU MEND A
BROKEN HEART?
HOW GUYS CAN BE
DOGHOUSE FREE
COLUMNS:
3 LETTER RIP
6 TO THE REPUBLIC
10 OUTSIDE THE BOX
ENTERTAINMENT:
8 THE ARTS
8 PUBLIC NOISE
10 MUSIC REVIEW
THE BEATLES 50th
11 DINING GUIDE
12 DINNER & A MOVIE
13 SAUCEPAN
Y.O.L.O. TANDOORY TACO
& MORE
14 BIZARRE NEWS
14 THE CARL EFFECT
15 BECAUSE WE’RE GUYS
ROOM FOR NOTES:
NOMINATIONS FOR THE BALLOT BEGIN
FEBRUARY 22nd
PUBLIC NEWS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO GROWING WITH YOU, MONTGOMERY COUNTY!
LETTER RIP
NEWS BRIEFS
Football Naming Rights and
Remembering David
I know that the sport is about as close to
a Texas tradition that you can get, but I am
so glad that football is finished for the year.
I mean, come on, football in February is
nonsense. It’s one reason I prefer the college
game over the pros. The college game is pretty
much done by Thanksgiving, or at the least the
first week of December, not counting the bowl
games. Even that endearing quality to the college version is in danger of a playoff. If teams
want to have a playoff,
they should quit playing in the Football Bowl
Subdivision and join those
playing in the already
existing Football Championship Subdivision. I for
one would work hard to
preserve the tradition and
integrity of the college
football bowls.
Naming rights to
Ken Petty college bowls have gone
overboard as well. The
Pillsbury Doughboy Dunkin’ Donuts ProFlowers FedEx Bowl is coming soon. I can feel it!
I’m thinking that if naming rights are so important, the companies should align themselves
with existing bowls that make sense. ProFlowers Rose Bowl, Imperial Sugar Bowl, Wrangler
Jeans Cotton Bowl, Pappadeaux’s Gator Bowl
and perhaps Doritos Fiesta Bowl would all be a
natural fit to their naming rights sponsor.
THEN THERE IS THE SUPER BOWL
The untouched and sadly appropriate
venue for naming rights would be professional
football’s Super Bowl. But with 30 second
commercials running up to $4 million dollars
a piece, the only possible Super Bowl naming
rights candidates would most likely be between
Sir Richard Branson, Warren Buffet or the US
Treasury as backed by the People’s Republic of
China. Somehow the Virgin Super Bowl doesn’t
quite fit the tough-character romance of the
event. Sorry Richard.
REMEMBERING DAVID
It’s been thirty years since we lost David,
also famously known as “The Bubble Boy.”
David Wetter lived his life inside a sterile
plastic bubble because he was a prominent
sufferer of severe combined immunodeficiency
(SCID), a hereditary disease which dramatically
weakens the immune system. David would have
been 43 years old this year.
OVER 600 LOCATIONS SERVED
The week that the Public News was printed,
I spent taking copies to almost every center of
business I could think of in Conroe, Woodlands, Shenandoah, as well as Spring and North
Spring. Over 600 places of employment got
New Memories Created at the Mitchell Pavilion’s
Prom Night “Feels Like the First Time” Gala
copies for everyone. Major foot traffic areas
got a small stack to pass to their patrons. The
response to the paper was overwhelmingly
positive.
The website stats showed that 2,234 copies
of the digital version of the Public News were
downloaded. That’s really good for a paper that
only had a three month running start. I have
to give credit to all the folks on Facebook and
in my inner circle, who took the news to their
inner circle and so on and so on. Thank you. It
was because of your belief in this project, that
inspired me to work as hard as I did to make it
happen. On we go.
SOME WILL, SOME WON’T, SO WHAT
Here is a little mantra of mine. I can’t
remember where I came across it as it wasn’t
original. But when it comes to businesses that
I approach about working together with the
Public News to help build up commerce in the
“Land Of Sam”, some just don’t get it. Some
really do and want to jump on board right away.
I don’t let it bother me. The reason is simple.
I know that my readers will let me know they
like the paper, and let my advertisers know that
they will support them because they support us.
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Prom Night attendees got the chance to relive or redo their prom at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Prom Night Gala held
Feb. 8, 2014. Money raised from the event benefits The Pavilion’s performing arts events, educational outreach programs and
Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarships. (Pictured left to right, front row are Suzie Shipley, Nicole Murphy, Jana Graham, Alison
Henderson and Missy Herndon. Pictured left to right, back row are: Jeff Shipley, Will Murphy, Jeff Graham, Rich Henderson and
Wayne Herndon).
THE WOODLANDS, TX — Guests had
The gala also featured many extraordinary
the chance to relive or redo their prom at The
live auction items. More than $208,000 was
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Prom Night raised from the auction that included a concert
“Feels Like the First Time” gala held Feb. 8,
backstage experience, autographed guitars,
2014, at Competitive Edge Sports. The event
a one-of-a-kind dinner and wine package,
raised more than $425,000 making this the
exclusive sports package, meet & greet with
most successful gala ever. These funds benefit
Foreigner and more.
The Pavilion’s performing arts events, educaOne of the highlights of the evening was a
tional outreach programs and for the first time
drawing to determine the winner of a 1.5 carat
ever The Pavilion
diamond and custom
Partners Fine Arts
design, Foreigner
Scholarship Fund.
guitar
More Than $425,000 was raised autographed
Guests were
and Meet & Greet and
encouraged to dress
for The Pavilion’s Performing L’Auberge Casino Refrom their favorite
packages. Steve
Arts, Educational Outreach and sort
prom era or wear
Nance, Pavilion board
their dream prom
member won the
Fine Arts Scholarships
attire. The Pavilion
diamond and Patricia
honored, George
Brown with Woodforand Dianne Lindahl III, at the gala as the “King est National Bank won the Foreigner Meet &
and Queen” of the prom. George is a former
Greet.
board member having served on the board
Prom Night gala featured the legendary
for six years and has given to The Pavilion in
British-American rock band, Foreigner. With
numerous ways. He was the first to purchase a
ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30
$100,000 “Juke Box Hero” table.
hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of
“Prom Night was one of the best events we
the most popular rock acts in the world with
have ever had and one of the most successful
a formidable musical arsenal that continues
galas raising money for our arts and education
to propel sold-out tours and album sales.
events as well as our fine arts scholarships,”
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most
said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of
enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,”
The Pavilion. “This event solidifies the longev- “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head
ity of our fine arts and scholarship funding for
Games,” “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” and the
many years into the future. This success makes worldwide No. 1 hit, “I Want To Know What
a strong statement about the support the arts
Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the charts
have in our community.”
more than 30 years into the game.
NEWS BRIEFS
12th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show Set
For The Woodlands, March 8th & 9th
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THE WOODLANDS, TX
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If you’ve attended the
and fall. Come to the show to learn
Spring Home & Garden
more about this amazing plant.
Shows previously, you’ll be
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excited to know what’s new
Also new to the Spring Home &
at the 2014 event, set for
Garden Show this year is Cyclers
Saturday and Sunday, March
Brewing Craft Beer. Clay Wicker
8 and 9 at The Woodlands
has created craft beers distributed
Waterway Marriott at 1601
through Houston’s Silver Eagle
Lake Robbins Drive in The
Distributors and brewed just north of
Woodlands.
Montgomery. Although the brewery
Exciting new vendors
is not open to the public, Spring
in 2014 include Wimberley
Home & Garden Show attendees
Glassworks, Stewart Land
can enjoy samples of some local
Designs, Buddy Lee “Encore Tim deJong, owner of Wimberley Glassworks, is shown here at work in his
favorites from noon to 4 p.m. on
Azalea”,Cyclers Brewing
both days.
studio in the Texas Hill Country
Craft Beer Tasting Tent and
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Wimberley Glassworks has been creating
patio selections designed and finished to client
Outdoor living spaces offer many options
hand-blown glass lighting and art pieces in San
specifications, will make their Spring Home &
for entertaining family and friends, or growing Garden Show debut this year. Its furniture, acMarcos, Texas, for over 20 years. They will
business relations. Stewart Land Designs offers cessories and cushions are “made for life” and
be a featured exhibitor showcasing many of
a turnkey service from initial consultation and
the hand-blown interior and exterior lighting,
can be customized by choice of fabric color for
design to implementation and development
which will help homeowners “to see things in
cushions or material -- teak, cast aluminum,
a different light.” Owner Tim deJong relocated with the help of a professional staff of degreed wicker, or wrought iron. Whether your taste
horticulturists and landscape designers. This
to the Hill Country from Canada in 1991 and
leans toward traditional, contemporary, casual,
team of talented professionals can create
has grown Wimberley Glassworks into the
or rustic -- there is something for you at Patio1.
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ral environment to create aesthetic appeal. At
Grogan’s Mill Farmers Market will be back
by popular demand. All Market vendors are local and offer sustainably and organically grown
grass-fed beef, farm-fresh eggs, locally roasted
coffee, local honey, breads and pastries,
prepared tamales, Indian cuisine and Mediterranean food, bath products, orchids, olives, jellies, sauces and sweets. With plenty of variety,
there will be something for everyone!
Not to be missed at the show, is the everpopular The Dining Diva Molly Fowler! Live
on the Whirlpool Cooking Stage, The Dining
Diva will demonstrate fun and unique recipes
using the latest products and designs by Whirlpool Corp. Families will be wowed with easy
and entertaining recipes such as West Texas
Chili, Mediterranean Rice Salad Go Texan
and Blue Magnolia Bread Pudding Mix. To
preview The Dining Diva, visit thediningdiva.
com.
Hours for the 12th Annual Home & Garden
Show in The Woodlands are Saturday 9:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. Tickets are priced at $9 for adults and $8
for seniors. Children 12 and under are free.
Free covered parking is available in the
parking garage behind the convention center
next to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
on Six Pines and Lake Robbins. After parking,
take the pedestrian skywalk connector to the
4th floor of the garage that will lead you to the
hotel/convention center. Follow the signs that
will direct you to take the escalator down to
the lobby and the show entrance.
For more information about the show, a
downloadable show-admission discount coupon and special exhibitor offers, call 832-2743944 or visit WoodlandsShows.com.
LSC-Montgomery Drama Department Showcases
Student Talent in Student-Produced Workshop
Texas Christian Film Festival Opens This Week
CONROE, TX – The Lone Star CollegeMontgomery drama department and Delta
Psi Omega, National Theatre Honor Society,
are kick-starting the spring semester with the
Actors Workshop, playing February 20-22 at
7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre (D204) in
Building D. The Actors Workshop will feature
a variety of scenes and monologues that are
student produced, and two short plays from All
in the Timing, which is a collection of plays
by American playwright David Ives. The two
plays will be Sure Thing and The Philadelphia.
The production will also feature four
students who are featured Irene Ryan Acting
Award finalists competing in the upcoming
Kennedy Center American College Theater
Region VI Festival in Shreveport,

LA. Those
field questions of how their faith impacted the
HOUSTON,TX – Houston’s Bethany
Christian Church hosts the second annual Texas production.
The Schedule for the Free Films
Christian Film Festival February 13th through
Thursday February 13, 2014
16th, 2014.
6:30 pm “It’s Not About Me.”
“We are pleasantly surprised at the numbers
7:30 pm “Linsanity” the Jeremy
of registrations for our films this year,” says
Lin Story
co-chair of the event, Ken Bailey. One of the
Friday Valentine’s Day February 14
films that was a special late entry agreed upon
6:00 pm “The Book of Daniel”
by the festival committee is “Pilgrim’s Prog8:00 pm “I’m in Love with a
ress 2”. This work of talented, dedicated young
Church Girl”
filmmakers from The Woodlands still has seats
Saturday February 15
available for our Saturday February 15th show11:00 am “Pilgrim’s Progress 2”
ing at 11am.”
1:00 pm “Family Blockbuster
For many of the films scheduled below the
Film” (title cannot be
filmmakers will be in attendance to talk about
revealed)
the challenges and victories in getting their
4:00 pm “Adrift”
film made. Many will also briefly discuss and
featured theatre students are Sarah Saflin
(sophomore), Mackenzie Haffey (sophomore),
Kat Newman (sophomore), and Alex Allen
(sophomore).
“This workshop is a place where the audience is invited to see our students showcase
their work,” said Tim Campbell, associate
professor of drama. “The short plays are
performed by students who are relatively new
to our program and the scene work is what
the Irene Ryan finalists will use asscholarship
audition pieces.”
The short play, Sure Thing, takes place in
a café where two strangers meet for the first
time. Through a series of exchanges back and
see WORKSHOP on page 6
FreeTickets for Most Films are approaching “Sold Out”
EVENT CALENDAR
LIVE THEATER
FRI & SAT, FEBRUARY 14 & 15
Nunsense II - The Second Coming (Musical)
8 p.m. Showtimes
The Owen Theatre
225 Metcalf Street
Conroe, TX 77301
The show takes place six weeks after the sisters have staged their first benefit. The sisters
are back presenting a “thank-you” show for
all the people who supported them in the past.
But now, they’re a bit slicker, having been
“bitten by the theater bug.” Things get to off
to a rousing start as the sisters sing Nunsense,
the Magic Word, but before long. chaos erupts.
Two Franciscans come to claim Sister Mary
Amnesia (who has won the Publishers? Clearing House Sweepstakes) as one of their own.
At the same time the nuns hear that a talent
scout is in the audience to see them strut their
stuff. From the riotous bingo game run by
Sister Amnesia to the hilarious duet, What
Would Elvis Do?, to the rousing finale, There’s
Only One Way to End Your Prayers and That’s
to Say Amen!, this show will have you rolling
in the aisles!
Tickets range from $10-20
936-539-4090
http://owentheatre.com
Joe Viser
The Players Theatre Company
SUN, FEBRUARY 23
FRI & SAT, FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1
SUN, MARCH 2
Anything Goes
8 pm (Sunday 2pm)
Crighton Theatre
234 N. Main St.
Conroe, TX 77301
Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S.
S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist
Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to
England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed
away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but
the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy
#13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-
crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good
old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join
forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s
heart. Anything Goes is a shining example of
classic musical theater, complete with amazing
tap numbers, campy jokes, unlikely happy
endings and eminently hummable songs like
“De-Lovely,” “I Get a Kick Out Of You” and
“Anything Goes,” courtesy of the unforgettable
score by Cole Porter.
Tickets Range $15-20
936-441-7469
[email protected]
http://www.stage-right.org
http://www.conroeartleague.com
OTHER EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Boogie on the Blacktop and Chili Cook-off
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
101 S. Main Street
Conroe, TX 77301
Street dance and chili cook off with live music
entertainment - Roger Creager plus the .07
Blues Band
SAT & SUN, FEBRUARY 15 & 16
Gypsy Wagon Market
Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Lone Star Convention Center
9055 Airport Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303
Arts & crafts market
713-865-6768
[email protected]
http://www.gypsywagonmarket.com
Pressler, Inc.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Southwest Wedding Show
11 am - 5 pm
9055 Airport Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303
With many exhibitors, it’s sure to be the one
stop shop for all of your wedding needs!
713-253-2863
[email protected]
http://www.southwestweddingshow.com
19782 Interstate 45, Spring, Texas 77373
(across from Spring High School)
(281) 355-6314
2121 FM 2920 SPRING, TX 77388
888-515-2525
GoldWiser.com
Faith Bible Church hosts Valentine’s Eve Event
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Valentines Eve Dessert & A Movie
Faith Bible Church
5505 Research Forest Dr,
Spring, TX 77381
7pm - 9:30pm
First Love, produced by Reflective Life
Ministries, is a modern day story based on
the life of Peter. Joe is a natural leader who
is impulsive and passionate, but he needs
a heart transformation in order to follow
a higher calling. As he struggles to decide
between ambition and humility, his marriage
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Go Texan Parade
1:00 PM
Go Texan Parade heralds the start of rodeo
season and celebrates the spirit of Texas
936-756-6644
[email protected]
SAT & SUN, FEBRUARY 22 - 23
Lone Star Throwdown 2014
8 am - 5 pm
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds
9333 Airport Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303
Custom Car, Truck & Bike Show
http://www.lonestarthrowdown.com
Lone Star Throwdown, LLC
to Catherine and his career hang in the balance. Catherine must come to grips with the
reality of her past to find healing for present
relationships. Teenagers, Michael and Emily,
are working through their faith and a budding
friendship, while Emily’s sister, Sarah, covers
them all with faithful prayer. Throughout the
film, Anthony Vero and his Aunt Rosa guide
and instruct with God’s truth, hoping eternal
work will be accomplished as Joe returns to
his first love.
There is no cost to attend this event.
(936) 321-5505
SAT & SUN, FEBRUARY 22 - 23
Gun Show
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm; Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
9055 Airport Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303
Bring your gun and trade for the gun you’ve always wanted, and see the hundreds of displays
of New and Old Guns, Ammo, Gun Parts,
Books, Knives, Knife Sharpening, Coins, Camouflage and Related Items at Discount Prices.
Adults: $8.00, Children 12 & under: Free
281-331-5969
http://www.texasgunshows.com
HC Gun & Knife Shows, Inc.
See EVENTS on page 6
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Tanning, Nutrition, Health & Beauty
Actor Ulises Laramonde, performs the lead role of Joe in the award-winning film ‘First Love’
TO THE REPUBLIC
“All politics are local”
Thomas “Tip” O’Neill Former Speaker of the House 1982
A quote that seemed a paradox to me originally since in all my schooling seemed to only
focus on national politics. Even nationally,
90% of Americans didn’t watch the State Of
The Union (SOTU) address last month (less
than 1/3rd of the Super Bowl XLVIII viewers)
Our federal laws do affect us and warrant
attention, in our Constitutional Republic, but
we must ask ourselves,
“Where is the attention to local politics?”
Is there a more central
component to “providing
for the general welfare”
than our safety locally?
I have come to dread
the end of January as I
receive W-2’s and property appraisals which
notify me of double digit
Bart Pearston tax increases the last 4
years straight.
Imagine Harris County threatening the
Appraisal Districts for being too lenient with
protests to appraisals! I know we need more
funds to provide the enormous social services
agencies we have, but what happened to our
priorities regarding safety?
Now, maybe it’s just me, but when Harris
and Montgomery Counties record double
digit population and revenue increases from
inflation spurred sales and property taxes,
wouldn’t you expect that the money to correlate to expanded services? I ask myself this
and think, “Is it just me, or is this what others
think?”
Some of you
may recognize
my picture as the
guy who was going door-to-door
recently surveying
residents in my
subdivision, Old
Town Spring, Market Square, and
The Woodlands.
The majority of those I surveyed expressed
dissatisfaction with slow and dangerous
construction in The Woodlands and lack of
sufficient police protection in Spring. Maybe
I will print the actual figures in a future article, but this hits home for me personal since
I have had three harrowing (life threatening)
experiences the past two months.
After a “party” two houses behind me got
so out of control after a Spring H.S. dance
that 8 to 10 shots were fired. I had my wife
call the Harris County Sherriff’s office and
went down to see if anyone was hurt, only be
threatened by underage students who had been
drinking and smoking drugs. No arrests were
ever made (or even tickets for underage curfew
violations) and (Gomer Pyle voice) Surprise,
Surprise, Surprise, there were three fatal
“party” shootings the
following Saturday
in other parts of the
county. Perpetrators went uncaught
in most of them.
Southern Montgomery County residents
have their own tales
to tell from watching
the local news but I
am just recounting
my own experiences.
The day after Christmas, one of the numerous multi-car accidents on I-45 Southbound @
the county line, caused the traffic lights to be
out @ the FM2920 underpass. I was T-boned
by a speeding SUV. Neither of us could see the
unlit LED green lights and cars were blocking
the view because of the backups. There were
no red flashing lights, no police controlling an
obviously dangerous situation and I ended up
in an ambulance going to Northwest Memorial
from WORKSHOP
from EVENTS
forth, during which a bell sounds whenever
the wrong thing is said, the love story begins
to develop between the two strangers. The cast
includes Sam Daigle and Bridgette Mendoza.
In The Philadelphia, a man is informed by
his friend that his frustratingly unlucky day is
the result of his ensnarement in an anomalous
pocket of reality called a “Philadelphia,” in
which he will only be fulfilled by asking for the
opposite of what he wants. The cast includes
Saxon Rhoad, R.J. Dennis, and Amy Granbery.
“While students receive some faculty
guidance in this process, much of the work is
generated by the students themselves,” said
Campbell. “It’s an opportunity for them to
stretch their artistic legs and mount some material on their own. Some of our department’s
most interesting work comes out of the Actors
Workshop.”
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Ducks Unlt.’d. San Jacinto River Banquet
6 pm - 10 pm
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds
9333 Airport Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303
Come enjoy great food, good times with
friends, and support the greatest conservation
organization there is, Ducks Unlimited.
936-537-1561
http://www.ducks.org
SEND YOUR
EVENT LISTINGS
TO
[email protected]
AND YOUR PRESS RELEASES
TO
[email protected]
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
CAL Spring Judged Show
2:00pm - 6:00pm
1st Baptist Church of Conroe
600 N. Main St.
Conroe, TX 77301
CAL’s LSAG judged Spring show date has
changed to March 1st, same venue 1st Baptist
Church of Conroe. All entries will be made
online. This worked well at the Fall show and
we can hope for an even smoother registration
and show.
MON-FRI, MARCH 3 - 7
Gina Strumpf Workshop
8:30am - 4:00pm
Conroe Art Gallery
127 Simonton
Conroe, TX 77301
Hospital. Even with auto and health insurance,
this cost me thousands of dollars. As I recovered from my injuries (broken bone in left leg,
head injuries, and missed work), I decided to
limp around and see if this is a shared perception of deficient services in the area. I am still
awaiting the police report I requested a month
ago.
It’s no secret that this area is trying to keep
up with explosive growth, but one must wonder if there has been adequate proactive steps
taken by our local governmental agencies. I
could go on and on about living in Spring ISD
and the continued drop in security and achievement here, but until more residents become
involved locally, I fear that our common belief
in lowered services while being charged spiraling taxes will only exacerbate. Quality of life
shouldn’t be decreasing when government
revenues are increasing locally. We are still a
republic (which means we have elected representatives who make these decisions).
With primaries coming up soon, candidates
for these positions (especially incumbents)
should be addressing these concerns. It is
up to us, you know “The People”, to sound
the clarion bell if it is to change. As we say
in the schools, “If you SEE something, SAY
something”, it’s what a functioning republic
requires.
We are so excited Gina Strumpf is taking time
from her busy life as a world class artist with
the Cunard cruise company to visit and teach at
our Gallery in Conroe.
Cost: $360. This class will fill very quickly and
space is limited!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7
The Space Ball
8pm - 11pm
Silver Street Studios
1904 Decatur St
Houston, TX 77007
Fresh Arts presents its annual gala “The Space
Ball”, a stellar space-themed soiree to honor
and celebrate Fresh Art’s impact on Houston’s
Art Community. There will be notoriously
elaborate costumes, an artsy silent auction,
libations, light fare, and dancing until E.T. goes
home! The Space Ball is sure to be one of the
most fun galas of the year. Space jamming music provided by the multi-talented drag artiste
extraordinaire, DJ Lady Bunny. Also featuring
the intergalactic stellar spinning dance crew
HaviKoro, so trill you’ll tell Darth Vader, you
got served! Be sure to keep on the look out for
a light speed fast bouncy surprise for the fearless thrill-seeking partygoer.
COVER STORY
LOVE IS IN THE AIR... BUT THE LONELY HEARTS ASK...
HOW CAN YOU MEND
A BROKEN HEART?
1. It’s normal to want to have some cave
time and lick your wounds. Most animals
will retreat when injured. Set a time limit daily
to feel bad. Let loved ones know you need to
be alone for a set amount of time. Begin to
get outside, even if alone. Sunshine will help
tremendously. A daily walk will give time for
reflection.
2. Look to the future, but remember to stay
present. See your life as a timeline. When you
notice yourself drifting to “yesterday,” try to
gently bring yourself back to “today.” Pay
attention to your feelings, which are valid.
Check into your emotions daily; you will see
progress.
3. Journal about your feelings. Instead of
writing in a beautiful journal, with a fountain
pen and with your best handwriting, consider
using journaling techniques to heal. Take a
scrap of paper and the nearest pen or pencil,
time yourself 10 minutes and write whatever
comes to the mind.The idea is to release the
swirling thoughts and put them outside of your
mind, clear your mind, and then destroy the
paper. You can burn it, shred it, flush it, bury it,
but most important is to see it gone from your
mind, at least temporarily. When the negative
thoughts come back, repeat.
4. If you are having symptoms described
earlier in the article, and your heart is healthy,
then practice some deep belly breathing.
Pretend there is a balloon deep inside your
stomach and very slowly fill it up, hold it a few
seconds before releasing even more slowly.
The slower the better. This technique can also
help you fall asleep if you concentrate on the
breath. Breath-work can help re-regulate the
body to its normal state.
5. Taking care of yourself is priority. It’s
tempting to want to care for other’s feelings
during a time of heartbreak. Think of the
instructions from the flight attendant- “put your
mask on first before helping others.” Remember that your heart needs time to mend.
6. Don’t make it worse! Examples include
using food, alcohol, drugs (even over the
counter medications), to self-medicate. Other
maladaptive ways to cope include excessive
shopping, promiscuous sexual encounters,
workaholism, and using children as friends.
If you are doing any activity to “check out”
and avoid being present, pay attention to the
consequences of this behavior.
7. Let others help you, especially positive
and uplifting friends. Stay clear of people
who keep you mired in your negative
feelings. If you are having difficulty, seek
professional help, or join a support group. If
you are grieving a death, the Grief Resource
Center, in the Woodlands, is a good place to
start.
February will come and go. This too shall
pass, in the same way that dark and stormy
clouds pass over. Instead of avoiding the
month, treat yourself the way you wish to be
treated. Take yourself out for a nice dinner
or cook a special meal for yourself. Buy
yourself some flowers to admire. Plant some
flowers or a new fruit tree. Go see the movie
you have been waiting to see. Stop waiting
for others to make yourself feel better. You
can do this. You will heal, and you will begin
to feel alive again.
Melany Morrison, LMFT, LPC, CGP is a Marriage and
Family Therapist with a private practice in Spring, Texas.
She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families
to improve communication, reduce stress, develop coping
strategies for managing depression and anxiety, and
dealing with loss. She is an active Toastmaster and gives
entertaining presentations on the same topics.
GUYS: HOW TO KEEP OUT
OF THE DOG HOUSE
Ok, guys. It’s Valentines Day and the pressure is on. You want to please your girl and
you definitely don’t want to mess it up. There
are tools and books available to help us guys
be better men to our significant other.
Melissa Nordstrom of Once Read, Twice
Sold Books in Spring helped with offering a
little advice to us clueless men what to do to
woo our ladies.
“Relationship book title’s you asked for a
while back. Not necessarily new titles, but
have withstood the test of time for good sellers,” Melissa began to list the big four.
1) The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
2) Now Your Speaking My Language by
Gary Chapman
3) Men are from Mars, Women are from
Venus by John Gray
4) Cracking the Communication Code by Dr.
Emerson Eggerichs
Using the information found in reading
these books will equip you to love your mate
in the way they feel loved the most.
Ladies, these books also do wonders in
loving your men too.
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For many people, February is the month
of Valentines, hearts, candy, and romance.
For others, Valentine’s Day could be renamed, “Singles-Awareness Day.” February
is a month full of reminders of loss, too.
Many breakups happen just after the fall
holidays and then, just when you think you
can’t hurt anymore, here comes Valentine’s
Day. The good news is that there is help for
those who suffer.
What is a broken heart? After a painful
breakup, divorce, or loss of a spouse, one
may feel as if “My heart is breaking!” Symptoms can include a pain sensation in the
heart, extra pounding, a stabbing feeling, for
example. Other areas can be affected such
as a hollow feeling in the chest or stomach,
throbbing in the neck, back or arms. All of
these are physical sensations that are clues to
what is going on emotionally.
It is imperative if a person is experiencing these types of symptoms with frequency,
they should seek medical advice, and
perhaps get a checkup with a cardiologist as
soon as
possible. Be sure to talk to your doctor about
recent changes in relationships.
Stress of any kind can cause a release
of hormones into the body. This can lead to
something known as Broken Heart Syndrome, which mimics a heart attack and in
extreme cases, could contribute to lowered
immune systems. This is why long term
couples sometimes die within the same year.
The Mayo Clinic describes Broken Heart
Syndrome as “a temporary heart condition
brought on by stressful situations, such as
the death of a loved one. People with broken
heart syndrome may have sudden chest
pain or think they’re having a heart attack.
Broken Heart Syndrome symptoms may be
brought on
by the heart’s reaction to a surge of stress
hormones. In Broken Heart Syndrome, a
part of your heart temporarily enlarges and
doesn’t pump well, while the remainder of
the heart functions normally or with even
more forceful contractions.”
The Bee Gees became popular in the 70s
with their famous hit, “How Can You Mend
a Broken Heart?” What does mend mean
exactly? When going through a loss, it may
feel as if you will never feel better again.
Mending requires some action steps. Below
are seven suggestions to begin feeling better.
THE ARTS
PUBLIC NOISE
ALWAYS PLUS ONE DAY
Featuring new work by Melinda Laszczynski
February 28, 2014 - April 11, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, February 28th, 6-8p.m.
Fresh Arts presents “Always Plus One Day”
a multimedia exhibition by Houston based
artist Melinda Laszczynski. An MFA candidate
in Painting and Drawing at the University of
Houston, Laszczynski describes her collage
and sculpture as being inventive and poetic.
Using a wide-range of both traditional and
non-traditional materials including house
paint, tape, and spray paint, photographs
and discarded construction material that are
combined with paint skins, wax, and glitter
to create fragile or precarious assemblages,
Laszczynski creates dynamic visuals based
on elaborate personal narratives inspired by
everyday encounters. The public is invited to
a free opening reception with the artist at 6
p.m., February 28th at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter
Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free
parking is available.
“I collect things that have a history and
things that have a transitory quality”, says
Melinda Laszczynski. “Always Plus One Day”
embraces the melancholy of a longing for old
things by using memorabilia and discarded
items to create three dimensional collages that
are further accentuated by subtle, imaginative
nuances. The work is inventive and filled with
visual surprises and hidden configurationswhich Laszczynski hopes will instill a need in
viewers to revisit the work again and again.
“Always Plus One Day” is a poignant
tribute to a departing from safety, comfort,
and attachment in search of new environments
and experiences that are filled with promise
and healing. “The name of the exhibition is
inspired by a friend whose mother passed and
in her passing, he promised to ‘love her always
plus one day’. I was inspired by the idea of
remembering something that you love but not
dwelling in it”, says Laszczynski. Like the
disjointed shrouds of memory, “Always Plus
One Day” gives new meaning and purpose to
once abandoned and forgotten material.
Fiddle player Corey Coleman and Guitarist/Vocalist James Sloan of Vintage Sound headline this
weekend’s 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival at The Gaff in Port Aransas, Texas.
The Gaff Hosts 4th Bluegrass Music Event
Local group Vintage Sounds Headlines Festival
PORT ARANSAS, TX - The Gaff will hold
its 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival on Saturday,
February 15th, and music by Vintage Sounds
(from The Woodlands), Moonshine Martini
(from Corpus Christi), and Earl Wang, of the
band Blackgrass Gospel (from Alvin, TX), will
just be the beginning of the family-friendly
entertainment. Beltsander racing demonstrations, auctions, a pirate costume contest, pirate
games, food, vendors, and more will be a part
of the festivities as well, just as in past years.
Vintage Sounds is: Kenny Snow on
mandolin (Tennessee state champ 1987, and
Texas State champion 2013), James Sloan on
rhythm guitar, Bobby Nichols on lead guitar,
Jordan Kishbaugh on banjo, and Ben Sims
upright bass. They play the traditional style
of Bluegrass that the crowds at these festivals
really enjoy.
Moonshine Martini’s Steve Goldstein
on guitar and mandolin, and Sam Crawford
Brown on upright bass have participated in this
festival every year. They are also in “The Free
Beer Band” and were part of the now-defunct
“Get Off The Lawn” bluegrass band, which
performed at this same festival the past 3 years.
Sam Crawford Brown says, “We’ve been a duo
act for almost a year now, and still do quite a
bit of bluegrass in our act.”
This event is made possible by support
from local businesses such Chilla’s Storage
and Gift Shop, Mark Grosse Real Estate, the
Port Aransas Inn, Bron’s Beach Carts, La Playa
restaurant, and more. Potential sponsors, vendors, and other interested parties should email
[email protected].
2014 Unsigned Only Music Competition
Announces Judging Panel and Mentors
at #9 on the Canadian Country Billboard
Chart). The mentoring sessions were great, and
Unsigned Only has been a phenomenal experience and one I feel very lucky to have had.”
Judges include: Neon Trees; John Oates
(Hall & Oates); Of Monsters and Men; 3 Doors
Down; Dustin Lynch; Black Francis (The
Pixies); Rosanne Cash; Delbert McClinton;
David Crowder; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith
(The Cure); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC);
Aaron Shust; G. Love; Jason Gray; Rapsody;
Alt-J; The Mountain Goats; Anthony DeCurtis
(Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Josh
Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief,
Paste Magazine); Chris Richards (Pop Music
Critic, The Washington Post); and more to be
announced.
Mentors include: Monte Lipman (Chairman
and CEO, Republic Records); Jeff Castelaz
(President, Elektra Records); Seymour Stein
(Chairman, SIRE Records and VP of Warner
Bros Records); Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/
Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); Mike Elizondo (Sr. VP of A&R, Warner Bros. Records);
Josh Bailey (Sr. VP of A&R, Word Label
Group); Tony Kiewel (VP of A&R, Sub Pop
Records, Hardly Art, Sub Pop Publishing );
Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Lenny
Santiago (VP of A&R, Roc Nation); Dino
Paredes (GM, American Recordings); and
more to be announced.
Unsigned Only is sponsored by Sony
Creative Software, Guitar Center, D’Addario,
Casio, Disc Makers, Intellitouch Tuner, Topspin Media, David Bean Photography, Mrs.
Fields Cookies, The Music Business Registry,
and Celebrity Access.
LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS
CYNTHIA WOODS
MITCHELL PAVILION
Fri., Feb.14
Johnny and the Spinsations
Sat., Feb. 15 Spare Parts Band
Tues., Feb. 18 Danny Ray
Thurs., Feb. 20
Salsa Night with Yelba The Moons
Fri., Feb. 21 Yelba’s Band
Tues, Feb. 25 Billy Pope
Wed., Feb. 26 Phil Marquez
Thurs., Feb. 27
Salsa Night with Angelucho
DOSEY DOE’S MUSIC CAFE
Thur 2/13 - Eric Myers Band
Fri 2/14 - Terri Hendrix Band with
Lloyd Maines
Sat 2/15 - Cody Canada Solo, Bleu
Edmondson opens
Thur 2/20 - Jarrod Sterrett and the
Hired Guns
Fri 2/21 - Billy Joe Shaver
Sat 2/22 - Ben Campbell CD Release @ 2:00 PM
Sat 2/22 - 8 Seconds
Sun 2/23 - The Filling Station
Featuring Kyle Hutton and Scott
Brown
Wed 2/26 - Grace Pettis and Kyle
Hutton “In The Round”
Thur 2/27 - 2 Bit Palamino
Fri 2/28 - Jamie Richards Band
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Wed. Davin James & Guest
Thurs. Open Mic Night
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Wed, April 9 Arcade Fire
Thu, April 10 Kings of Leon
Sat, April 26 Casting Crowns
with Laura Story and Surprise
Guest
Sun, April 27 Il Divo
Tue, May 6 Bruce Springsteen &
the E Street Band
Fri, May 16 Dave Matthews
Band
Sun, May 18 Styx with Foreigner
with Don Felder
Fri, May 23 Journey and Steve
Miller Band with Tower of Power
Thu, May 29 Jimmy Buffett & the
Coral Reefer Band
Sat, June 14 James Taylor
Fri, Aug. 1 Fall Out Boy and
Paramore
Fri, Aug. 22 One Republic
Sat, Oct. 11 Mötley Crüe with
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Unsigned Only Music Competition today
announced its judging panel and mentors for
the 2014 competition, which is now accepting entries. Judges consist of iconic recording
artists and journalists, each bringing unique
expertise in a wide variety of contemporary
music genres. Mentors include the top echelon
of record company executives, ranging from
label Presidents to A&R reps.
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. The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded
$10,000 in cash (plus additional prizes) and
one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of
record company executives. First and Second
Place winners in each of ten categories of contemporary music will also be chosen. Original
and cover songs are accepted. Winners will be
announced in August, 2014.
“We are honored that so many high-profile,
influential artists and music journalists have
signed on to be judges,” says Founders/
Directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan.
“Additionally, the mentors this year are
equally impressive, coming from labels such as
Republic Records, Capitol, Sire, Warner Bros.,
Atlantic, Elektra, RocNation, Word, and more.
We are thrilled that they want to participate,
and we know that the Grand Prize winner will
benefit greatly from the opportunity to network
with them.”
Last year’s Grand Prize winner was country
artist Wes Mack for his song “Duet.” Wes
commented, “Winning Unsigned Only proved
exceptionally beneficial, and it actually helped
us push the song higher in the charts (it peaked
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Dustin Lynch, Darryl McDaniels And More Sign On As Judges
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
A Message to Singles
on Valentine’s Day
(l to r) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr wave after arriving in New York
It Was 50 Years Ago This Month
The British Invasion came to America with the arrival of The Beatles
by Scott Mandeville
I
don’t know your age or how you relate
to The Beatles, but they provided the
soundtrack of my youth, along with The
Monkees, Buffalo Springfield, and The Byrds.
My life-long connection to The Beatles began
at 8 PM, February 9,
1964, at age 6, when my
family, like 73 million
other Americans warmed
up their TV to watch Ed
Sullivan.
The Beatles are a part
of every memory I have
from ages 6-12 (19641970). The second album
Scott Mandeville I ever bought was Magical Mystery Tour, which I
thought was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club
Band due to its colorful cover. In 1969, I was
in London with the family and we passed
Apple Corps several times, as we traversed the
city.
In December, 1980, my sister and I attended a Beatles tribute band concert at the old
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Coliseum in Houston. Later that night, as we
exited the show, we heard that John had been
murdered.
This morning in an effort to come down
from this past Sundays night’s tribute, which
left me tearfully nostalgic, I read a couple
reviews.
One of the reviewers was talking about The
Beatles Ed Sullivan show playlist, making the
comment about their second selection, “Till
There Was You.” This reviewer commented
on how it served as a palate-cleanser, between
“All My Loving” and “She Loves You.” Interesting comment, but I think that choice was
much more profound, when I think of the context in which that historic show was viewed.
That evening in living rooms across America, two, if not three, generations sat together.
After The Beatles unleashed their opening
number, speaking to the new generation, they
reached back to the older one with “Till There
Was You”, as if to subtly convey that there was
room for all in this new adventure that they
were taking us on.
And what an adventure it has been!
I want to make it clear that I’m not a
relationship expert. I’m not the female version
of Dr. Phil, spilling out a bi-weekly dose of
self-help advice that dictates how the greater
Houston population (and surrounding counties)
should live, or love. But I am an eternal optimist, and I believe that with the right timing
and after some tough lessons about love are
learned, the right one does in fact, come along.
So how do you deal if Valentine’s Day
shows up, but that ‘special someone’ hasn’t
yet?
February 14th is right
around the corner and
there’s no doubt in my
mind that most people
(even those of you that
are in a happy and
healthy relationship) have
mixed emotions about it.
Whether you love it or
hate it, there’s a commonality among all of
us, no matter what your
Heather Jackson relationship status may
be: Valentine’s Day puts
pressure on everyone to go “all out” if you’re
in a relationship. Or, if you’re single, it can
cause you to cope in one of three ways: land a
date, hide under the covers, or act like you’re
“above” this quasi-holiday altogether.
I’ve been there. Let’s face it, sometimes I
still feel like I am there.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I feel the
pressure of “it,” like many others do—to buy
cards for loved ones, to make romantic plans
at a restaurant with dim lighting, to receive
flowers from a secret admirer. The pressure
surrounding this holiday are irritating, it’s true;
however, there’s a part of me that still wants to
belong to its ‘club’—the Valentine’s Day club,
the ‘I’m-part-of-an-amazing-relationship-andI-have-plans-on-Valentine’s-Day-club.
In honor of all you singles out there, this
one’s for you: Let’s stop dwelling on the
“What if’s” and “When will I,” and “Where is
he/she?”
Let’s stop feeling like we’re missing out on
something or that we’re lacking or “incomplete” without a special someone. This Valentine’s Day, let’s bring that sense of belonging
and feeling of love to us, simply by enjoying
the skin we’re in.
Forget the pressure this day typically puts
on you. Ignore the Hallmark ads. Give up
wondering where that perfect soul mate of
yours is and when he/she’ll show up. Instead,
remind yourself of the many ways you’re so
ridiculously loveable! Focus on what you do
have, no what you don’t.
Make this Valentine’s Day the day you love
every inch of yourself—physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and mentally. What
makes you unique and beautiful—inside and
out? Take a hike, get a massage, or grab a drink
with good friends. By doing things that will
guarantee a “feel good” reaction, you’ll find
that you can really feel complete and loved—
with or without a partner by your side.
To those of you who are single, and those of
you in a relationship: Happy Valentine’s Day,
and may love follow you wherever you go.
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Doerr recently re-felted a pool table to mirror his NFL Bronco colors.
But it’s the food that is the drawing card.
Doerr recently changed his menu, introducing a Mile High Burger of Angus Chuck Beef,
cooked with fried tomatoes, grilled mushrooms
and featuring a Mile High sauce that is a creation of one of his chefs. Topping that
burger is fresh mozzarella cheese.
“Of course, the Chili Cheese Fries
are something I always recommend.
Those and the Green Chili Burger,”
Doerr added.
Nevertheless, 3Bs is growing and
expanding, soon adding four draft
beers to their coolers stocked with the
best bottled brews around the nation
and Mexico.
Doerr’s aspirations for football
remain hopeful, as he trusts his staff
to do well if he gets the call, but in
the meantime Ryan is bringing his
A-game to the families that visit his
burger bar place on Rayford.
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Katy native has made some long range
planning that led him to buy 3B’s Burgers
& Beer five months ago.
Starting out as a high school football
star, led Ryan Doerr to Kansas State where
he played for the Wildcats as a kicker,
graduating early and then being picked up
by the Denver Broncos before getting hurt
in the preseason.
But all that pales in comparison to what
he really loves, running a bar/restaurant.
“Yeah, in Manhattan I got into the
restaurant business and it was then that I
knew that when all this (football) was done
I’d get back to this.” Doerr explained.
Doerr has done just that. With his passion and love for what he does, he has slowly
built a great place to grab a beer, a gourmet
burger and watch a game. Any game.
“We have more than just football playing,
with ten television sets playing, there’s a lot for
everyone,” Doerr continued.
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Attendees to Texas Christian Film
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Free Film Festival Filmmakers Answer Audience Questions
Houston, TX, – Houston’s Bethany Christian Church will again host the annual Texas
Christian Film Festival February 13th through
16th, 2014.
“We are very excited that many of the
filmmakers of films selected for the festival
will be with us and available for a Question
and Answer session following the screening
of their film,” says co-chair of the event, Ken
Bailey.
Doc Benson, producer and director of
“Seven Deadly Words” will speak following
the 6pm Saturday screening of his film.
Virginia Jacoby, Bailey’s co-chair, offers,
“Our four-night, one-day event kicks off
Thursday February 13 with the wonderfully
inspiring short “It’s Not About Me,” produced
and directed by Sondra Martin-Hicks. Sondra
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Baytown Seafood Restaurant
1400 N Frazier St
(936) 494-2246
Bruno’s BBQ & Grill
1101 W Dallas St
(936) 788-7384
Burger Boy
217 E Davis St
and her film “Faith Under Fire” was an audience
favorite at last year’s festival. I am sure this
funny, outspoken filmmaker will engage this
year’s audience as she did last.”
More exciting news is that filmmakers and
talent from “Pilgrim’s Progress 2” will follow
the 11am screening on Saturday morning February 15 of their film. Barbara Sundstrom, founder
of Cross Wind Productions, will be on hand to
discuss her powerful, teenage produced offering,
“Adrift” – the story of a hurricane in Houston
and the storm that blows in at a shelter.
Also attending and speaking will be the
Producer/Director of our World Premier event,
“An Indefinite Period of Time”, James Logan.
His film closes the festival on Sunday evening
February 16, starting at 6:30pm.
(936) 756-3440
Burger Fresh
804 Gladstell Rd # 110
(936) 756-4414
Canada’s Hole In The Wall Grll
1202 N Frazier St
(936) 494-3663
Carmelita’s Restaurant
109 W Davis St
(936) 539-3323
Chelsea’s Tea Room
202 N Main St
(936) 539-2993
Chicago Express Hot Dogs
1616 N Frazier St
(936) 539-3988
Chili’s Grill & Bar
2241 Stoneside Rd
(936) 494-2535
Chiller Bee Frozen Yogurt
2820 Interstate 45 N
(936) 756-2337
China Buffet
226 S Loop 336 W
(936) 788-2888
China Delight
PUBLIC NEWS
RECOMMENDED
RESTAURANTS
1108 N Loop 336 W # A
(936) 756-8686
China Delight Rstrnt-Conroe
1108 N Loop 336 W # A
(936) 756-8690
Clint’s Kuntry Katfish Ctrng
5855 W Davis St
(936) 760-2737
Corner Pub
302 N Main St
(936) 788-2390
Culver’s
1426 N Loop 336 W
(936) 788-5959
East Buffet
2104 N Frazier St # 160
(936) 760-1007
El Bosque
1420 N Loop 336 W # A
(936) 539-3823
El Kiosko Taqueira
116 S Frazier St
(936) 539-6794
El Oro
225 S Main St
(936) 756-4315
El Rincon
705 Everett St
(936) 756-5522
El Tucan Refresqueria
516 Mill Ave
(936) 539-6492
Frutilandia
525 S Frazier St
(936) 441-3045
Gallery Off The Square
202 N Main St
(936) 539-2993
Garden Cafe
1406 N Loop 336 W # A
(936) 539-9663
George’s Bar & Grill
2031 Plantation Dr
(936) 788-8222
Greek Tony’s Pizza
4900 W Davis St
(936) 539-6600
Hibacha Grill & Super Buffet
(936) 788-9999
Honey Bee Ham & Deli
1418 N Loop 336 W # I
(936) 760-3354
Hunan Village Restaurant
1402 N Loop 336 W # A
(936) 539-6811
I Love Sweets
1 Devonshire Dr
(936) 539-4742
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
201 N Frazier St
(936) 756-2344
Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
1604 N Frazier St
(936) 760-9002
February 21
Pompeii
Welcome To Yesterday
Holy Ghost People
Black Out
The Wind Rises
In Secret
Barefoot Omar
February 28
The Son of God
Non-Stop
Stalingrad
The Wind Rises
The Lunchbox
Repentance
Hairbrained
March 7
300: Rise of An Empire
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
In Fear
Journey to the West
Haunt
LA Mariposa
1111 W Dallas St
(936) 756-1222
LA Mexicana Restaurant
221 Mill Ave
(936) 539-6791
LA Palapa
402 E Davis St
(936) 756-8408
LA Palma Taco
309 W Avenue G
(936) 539-6792
Los Altos De Jalisco
1108 N Loop 336 W
(936) 756-2233
Los Carnales Taqueria
1121 N 1st St
(936) 718-0874
Main Street Cafe
330 N Main St
(936) 756-8885
Mama Juanita’s Mexican
1118 League Line Rd
(936) 856-9012
Margarita & Peppers
2259 N Loop 336 W
(936) 788-1408
Margarita’s Mexican
1027 N Loop 336 W
(936) 647-3880
Maverick Saloon
2017 N Frazier St # E2
(936) 539-9300
Mckenzie’s Bbq & Burgers
1501 N Frazier St
(936) 756-3131
Meztizos Restaurant & Bar
721 W Davis St
(936) 760-3220
Mollys Pub Conroe
901 N Loop 336 W
(936) 441-6167
My Office
917 Houston St
(936) 539-5283
New Conroe Japanese House
2107 W Davis St
(936) 756-6866
Ostioneria Caminos
400 S Frazier St
(936) 760-3803
Pie In The Sky Pie Co
3600 N Loop 336 W
(936) 760-3301
Pincho Rico Grill
2017 N Frazier St
(936) 756-3077
Pit Stop
4203 Old Highway 105 W
(936) 539-9274
Red Brick Tavern
119 Simonton St
(936) 539-2000
River Plantation Grille
550 Country Club Dr
(936) 271-1083
Shogun Japanese Grill &
Sushi
2107 W Davis St # A
(936) 756-6886
Smokey Mo’s
(936) 441-2323
Star Cinema Grill
(936) 539-6088
Taqueria & Panaderia San Luis
402 E Davis St
TACOS - KEBABS - NAAN BREAD - CURRY
SAUCEPAN
Y.O.L.O. Tandoory Taco Shows How
The North Spring eatery is a one-of-a-kind experience
It’s common knowledge that some restaurants are just not that exciting. McDonalds,
Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and the list
can go one forever. Boring, dull, lifeless; that
is until you step outside the confines of what
you are programmed to eat and try something
so crazy new, you’d wonder why it took you
so long to try it.
Enter an interesting twist on the taco theme,
Tandoory Taco and their motto, YOLO; You
Only Life Once. Why is this? How can tacos
be so exciting to draw such a title?
The North Spring eatery, just west of I-45
in the Sawdust plaza, is not like any taco place
you have ever been. Throw out anything you
thought a taco place should be, because Tandoory Taco will shatter those thoughts with the
most delicious food that bears the name taco.
Try this. There is a taco called the Texan.
The Texan taco is steak marinated in fresh
spices, served with cilantra and Himalayan
sauce. That taco was this reviewers first taco at
Tandoory.
My second taco was the Patriot, chicken
marinated in yougurt and spices cooked in
their clay oven, served with sauteed onions,
peppers with their Agro Tikka Sauce. The taste
of this taco was rich and flavorful with just a
hint of curry.
That is just two of the ten ‘named’ tacos
that Tandoory serves. The others; The Emperor
(lamb), The Convict (yeah, I blinked twice on
this one but it’s alright, it’s a shrimp taco),
The Woodlands, TX 77380
www.tandoorytaco.com
WE CATER!
The Surfer (fish), The Hippie (mushroom), The
Spitfire (chicken), The Brit (chicken tikka),
The Chola (cheese tikka) and The YOLO
(chicken kebab)
Tandoory is not just tacos. They also serve
a variety of kebab sizzlers, biryani seasoned
rice, Indian curry, Tandoory bread (aka Naan)
along with Tandoory’s four soon-to-be-famous
sauces.
North Spring is the launching pad for this
local restaurant which looks to expand soon
into the Frisco (Dallas) market.
“This location is not really a pilot location, we are just the first,” restaurant manager
Shawn Johnson explained.
With plans to introduce live music in the
near future, this is the taco place to beat all
taco places. Tandoory, remember that name.
Check out their fine lineup of tacos and other
food!
Rating 9.2/10
(936) 760-3386
Vero Italian Kitchen
1301 W Davis St (936) 441-0411
Villa Italia
603 N Thompson St
(936) 539-5599
Weng’s Wok
1140 N Fm 3083 Rd W
(936) 756-8888
Whistle Stop Cafe
11133 Interstate 45 S # 250
(936) 828-4652
Wild Ginger
3061 Interstate 45 N # 100
(936) 788-9988
NORTH SPRING
3 B’s-Bill’s Burgers & Beer
(281) 419-3553
Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant
3126 Sawdust Rd
(281) 298-8032
Amerigo’s Grill
25250 Grogans Park Dr
(281) 362-0808
Asia Buffet Inc
355 Sawdust Rd
(832) 585-0688
Beijing Chinese Restaurant
409 Sawdust Rd
(281) 363-2308
Cactus Jacks
343 Sawdust Rd (281) 4193644
Casa Imperial Mexican
387 Sawdust Rd # C
(281) 298-8195
Crescent Moon Wine Bar
440 Rayford Rd #115A
(281) 364-9463
Greek Tony’s Pizza & Sub
Shop
432 Sawdust Rd
(281) 292-4313
KOBE Japanese Grill & Sushi
433 Sawdust Rd
(281) 298-2000
Mario’s Mexican Restaurant
(281) 367-9336
Mooyah Burgers Fries &
Shakes
2115 Rayford Rd
(832) 585-0300
Pallotta’s Mexican Grill
(281) 362-1114
Pit Master BBQ
842 Rayford Rd
(281) 362-1111
Sitar Cuisine Of India
25701 Interstate 45 # 12
(281) 364-0200
Spring Asian Cuisine
(281) 298-7798
Steel City Pizzeria
501 Sawdust Rd # E
(281) 298-9338
Sweet Bellas
202 Sawdust Rd
(832) 585-0066
Viva Itacate
544 Sawdust Rd
(281) 298-7377
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PUBLIC NEWS...
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(281) 419-3553
FAMILY FRIENDLY
NEW EXPANDED MENU ITEMS
SPORTS BAR
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Open 11am daily, 12 noon Sundays
HUNTSVILLE
KLEIN
SHENANDOAH
Aldo’s Cucina Italiana
18450 I 45 S (936) 447-9623
Alonti Cafe & Catering
(832) 585-0694
Another Broken Egg Cafe
19075 Interstate 45 S(936) 2732011
Babin’s Seafood House
19529 Interstate 45 S
(281) 296-8829
BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse
(936) 273-7100
Boutte Deli
19267 Main St
(281) 298-5498
Buca Di Beppo
(936) 321-6262
Compadre’s Texas Cafe
26797 Hanna Rd
(281) 292-0333
Fieldings Wood Grill
1699 Research Forest Dr
(832) 616-3275
SPRING
Alicia’s Mexican Grille
20920 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 350-8383
Alma Latina Taqueria
25222 Aldine Westfield Rd
(281) 288-1767
Antojitos Quiche
25190 Interstate 45 # 2h
(281) 651-5391
Arturo’s Taqueria
1402 1/2 Spring Cypress Rd
(281) 350-6808
Black Sheep Bistro
326 Main St
(832) 616-3034
Brother’s Pizza Express
163 Cypresswood Dr
(281) 288-1300
Budegon Del Sur
26506 Oak Ridge Dr
(832) 813-8334
C J’s Hot Dogs
4660 Louetta Rd
(832) 299-6079
Capri Pasta Pizza & More
25602 Interstate 45
(281) 298-0055
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
25665 Interstate 45
(281) 367-9423
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
21001 Interstate 45
(281) 528-7629
Chef Chan’s Restaurant
17833 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 370-3884
Chinese Wok
1607 Spring Cypress Rd
(281) 355-8752
Corkscrew Bbq
24930 Budde Rd
(832) 592-1184
Country Time BBQ & Fixins
25330 Richards Rd
(281) 298-7455
Cru Wine Bar
9595 Six Pines Dr # 650
(281) 465-9463
Daniel’s Italian Restuarant
19790 Interstate 45
(281) 528-9662
Datpho Vietnamese Noodle
House
523 Louetta Rd
(281) 528-8989
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
10700 Kuykendahl Rd # A
(281) 298-8422
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
1614 Louetta Rd
(281) 907-6000
El Palenque Mexican
(281) 353-4055
Fiesta Acapulco
25770 Interstate 45
(281) 419-8666
Firehouse Subs
257 Cypresswood Dr
(281) 288-3488
Fukuda Sushi & Robata
25701 Interstate 45
(281) 419-8980
Golden China
25024 Interstate 45
(281) 363-2412
Golden Jade Chinese
(281) 350-5363
Gozzetti’s Pizzeria
8000 Mcbeth Way
(832) 592-7750
Gratzi Italian Restaurant
6334 Fm 2920 Rd # 110
(281) 376-4800
Guadalajara Mexican Grille
27885 Interstate 45
(281) 362-0774
Hoi Yin Chinese Restaurant
200 Cypresswood Dr
(281) 355-6800
Hong Kong Chinese
4334 Fm 2920 Rd # 10
(281) 528-9288
Hunan Garden Z
3930 Louetta Rd # I
(281) 288-6288
Italian Cafe
19620 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 528-2919
see DINING on page 14
(936) 788-1199
Taqueria Guerrero
129 S Frazier St
(936) 242-8176
Taqueria Jalisco
1108 N Loop 336 W # L
(936) 756-2233
Taqueria Mexicana
2017 N Frazier St
(936) 756-3150
Taqueria Sol De Mexico
820 N Loop 336 W
(936) 756-9316
Tejas Mexican Restaurant
105 N 6th St
(936) 756-6559
Thirsty’s
192 Fm 3083 Rd
(936) 441-1050
Toasted Yolk Cafe
2129 W Davis St
(936) 828-3944
Tortilleria LA Buena Bida
1103 W Dallas St
(936) 756-2133
Tortilleria LA Unica
808 N 1st St
(936) 441-4477
Tri Mexican Restaurant
129 S Frazier St
(936) 756-0626
Van Thong Chinese/Vietnamese
2114 W Davis St
(936) 756-8762
Vernon’s Kuntry Bar-B-Que
5000 W Davis St
(936) 539-3000
Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish
5901 Highway 105 W
281-203-5020
407 Sawdust Rd
IF THIS WAS THE PROFIT
MADE ON YOUR LAST
PRINT AD BUY...
BIZARRE NEWS OF THE WEIRD
I’ve Got My Eyes On You & Other Idiotic Antics
I GOT MY EYES ON YOU
Yet another reason to wear glasses. After a
drinking binge, a Pennsylvania man decided to
remove his contact lenses to go to sleep.
After several unsuccessful and painful tries, he
decided to go to the ER. He lumbered in, complaining of severe pain while trying to take out
his contacts. They must have been pretty
busy, because a nurse tried to help to no avail.
Finally a doctor came in and discovered that
the man was not wearing any contacts. He
had been trying to rip out the membrane of his
cornea.
Man slips, falls 23 stories to his death. A
man cleaning a bird feeder on his balcony of
his condominium apartment in this Toronto
suburb slipped and fell 23 stories to his death,
police said Monday. Stefan Macko, 55, was
standing on a wheelchair Sunday when the accident occurred, said Inspector D’Arcy Honer
of the Peel regional police.”It appears the chair
moved and he went over the balcony,” Honer
said.”It’s one of those freak accidents. No
foul play is suspected.”
A terrible diet and room with no ventilation
are being blamed for the death of a man who
was killed by his own gas.
There was no mark on his body but autopsy
showed large amounts of methane gas in his
system. His diet had consisted primarily of
beans and cabbage (and a couple of other
things). It was just the right combination of
foods.
It appears that the man died in his sleep
from breathing from the poisonous cloud that
was hanging over his bed. Had he been outside
or had his windows been opened, it wouldn’t
have been fatal. But the man was shut up in his
near airtight bedroom. He was a big man with
a huge capacity for creating [this deadly gas].”
Three of the rescuers got sick and one was
hospitalized.
Paul Stiller, 47, was hospitalized in Andover Township, NJ, in September, and his wife
Bonnie was also injured, by a quarter-stick
of dynamite that blew up in their car. While
around at 2 AM, the bored couple lit the dynamite and tried to toss it out the window to see
what would happen, but they apparently failed
to notice that the window was closed.
A thief who sneaked into a hospital was
scarred for life when he tried to get a suntan.
After evading security staff at Odstock Hospital in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and helping himself
to doctor’s paging devices, the thief spotted
a vertical sunbed. He walked into the unit
and removed his clothes for a 45-minute tan.
However, the high-voltage UV machine at the
hospital, which is renowned for its treatment of
burns victims, has a maximum dosage of
10 seconds. After lying on the bed for almost
300 times the recommended maximum time,
the man was covered in blisters. Hours later,
when the pain of the burns became unbearable,
he went to Southampton General Hospital, 20
miles away, in Hampshire. Staff became
suspicious because he was wearing doctor’s
coat. After tending his wounds they called the
police. Southampton police said: “This man
broke into Odstock and decided he fancied a
quick suntan. Doctors say he is going to be
scarred for life
DINING from page 13
Jack Pot Pizza
6450 Louetta Rd
(281) 257-0762
Jersey Mike’s Subs
2150 Fm 2920 Rd
(281) 528-0953
Juan & Lefty’s Mexican
1440 Louetta Rd
(281) 288-1270
Juanita’s Mexican Grill
18525 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 379-3199
Kim Leng Chinese Restaurant
18430 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 355-0434
LA Cabana Mexican
4702 Louetta Rd
(281) 907-7007
Las Cascadas Mexican
250 Cypresswood Dr # B
(281) 528-9921
Las Delicias Taqueria
5010 Louetta Rd
(281) 374-0303
Los Generales Mexican
5407 Louetta Rd # F
(281) 251-9390
Los Tres Ranchitos
19620 Kuykendahl Rd # 220
(281) 288-4304
Luly’s Mexican Kitchen
3307 Spring Stuebner Rd
(281) 907-0012
Main Moon Asian Bistro
2129 Fm 2920 Rd # 170
(281) 288-8868
Mama Juanita’s Mexican
3930 Louetta Rd
(281) 288-3800
Mama Mia Italianas
30420 Fm 2978
(281) 419-7662
Mikey’s Pizza
6114 Root Rd
(281) 251-5551
Ming Cafe
6052 Fm 2920 Rd
(281) 257-4886
Nadia’s Mediterranean Grill
5921 Fm 2920 Rd # B
(281) 907-7070
Nielsen’s Deli & Bakery
26830 Interstate 45 # B
(281) 363-3354
Orient Express
4660 Louetta Rd # 180
(281) 288-5290
Pavarotti Italian Restaurant
4660 Louetta Rd # 130
(281) 350-9749
Pizza Tonight
27190 Glen Loch Dr
(281) 465-4774
Pizza Zone
17711 Kuykendahl Rd # E
(281) 257-3100
Pollos Asados El Regio
25602 Interstate 45
(281) 292-4377
Shogun
5941 Fm 2920 Rd # H
(281) 288-0996
Sicily Pizza & Pasta
4890 Louetta Rd
(281) 288-8004
Sreenath Murph’s Deli
(281) 296-5303
Tabasco’s Mexican Grill
4334 Fm 2920 Rd
(281) 288-0125
Taco Maker 2616 Fm 2920 Rd
(281) 288-5376
Taipei China Bistro
25807 Interstate 45
(281) 363-9188
Taqueria Arandas 36 Inc
25598 Interstate 45 # A
(281) 419-3582
Taqueria Los Petates
25602 Interstate 45 # 102
(281) 362-9333
Taqueria Rodeo De Jalisco
19411 Kuykendahl
(281) 251-3186
Taquma Japanese Grill
5200 Louetta Rd
(281) 251-6338
Thomas Bar B-Q
THE CARL EFFECT
Moving In Together & The
Long Distance Runaround
Carl,
My boyfriend and I have been dating for
seven months and we are moving in together
soon. Everyday I feel more and more uncomfortable about living with him. I’m only
nineteen years old so I feel like I shouldn’t be
worrying about this yet, but my mom really
wants us to get married and I don’t want to let
her down. I’m not sure if I
love him or if I just wanna
move out because of my
mom.
-Brianna
Brianna,
You wrote this as if it
were a complex situation
with many problems, however if you look closely it
Carl Palmgren
boils down to just one major problem that spawns
all of the rest. Here, I’ll give you a hint. It’s not
your age, moving in with your boyfriend, or
getting married. Have you gotten it yet? Well,
the truth is that if you don’t love your boyfriend
then none of the other things matter at all!
Deep down you know that if you loved him, you
wouldn’t mind moving in or your mom’s eagerness for the two of you to get married. Let your
boyfriend know that you need more time before
making a big decision like moving in together.
Any reasonable man will respect your wishes
and wait until you are comfortable with taking
the next big step.
-Carl
Hi Carl,
I’m in a long distance relationship and
I’m having major trust issues. My girlfriend
lives with her aunt in a different state and she
usually goes shopping for her once a week.
Recently she has been getting groceries more
25312 Interstate 45
(281) 364-1177
Tommy Wok
18363 Kuykendahl
(281) 251-9190
Trico
25227 Borough Park Dr
(281) 466-4908
Wacky Mongolian Grill
21212 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 288-3232
Wunsche Brothers Cafe
103 Midway St
(281) 350-1902
TOMBALL
WATERWAY
Goose’s Acre
than once a week because she forgot something
and she stays out for a long time, especially for
getting just a couple of items. Even though we
talk on the phone every night, the whole thing
still seems sketchy. I’ve tried to just let it go,
and I almost did until one night I heard a guy
say her name in the background while she was
“driving to get groceries.” I pretended to not
notice, but I no longer have 100% trust in her
anymore. I promised her that I would always
be there for her and I don’t want to break that.
Anyways, what can I do? Should I pester her
about it or just ignore it?
-Raymond
Raymond,
It’s quite kind that you still want to be there
for her, but to overlook whether or not she is
there for you would be a complete disservice
to yourself. Just because you promised to be
there for her doesn’t entitle her to free trust,
immunity from questioning, or irrevocable
loyalty. Why? Because if you trust someone
without letting them earn it first, you skipping the elimination process that weeds out
all of the people that will end up betraying
you. Giving someone immunity from questioning renders you blind to the inner depths of
their character. Are you scared that she will
blow up on you if you confront her? She’ll just
pull the “insecurity” card? Even if you were
completely insecure, that still doesn’t warrant
disregard for your emotions. In short, you must
confront her. Her reaction to your questioning
will say more about her than her words will
ever say. Just remember, liars hate earning and
maintaining trust.
-Carl
Email Carl your relationship questions and let him
help. His email is [email protected].
Check out The Carl Effect on YouTube.
21 Waterway Ave # 140
(281) 466-1502
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
20 Waterway Ct
(281) 465-3500
Hubbell & Hudson
(281) 203-5600 (281) 203-5641
LA Lupita Mexican Cuisine
29 Waterway Ave
(832) 510-2111
Luca & Leonardo
20 Waterway Ave
(832) 510-2110
Refuge Bar & Bistro
(713) 389-5674
Towncenter Burger
20 Waterway Ave
(281) 292-6385
Tsukiji Sushi
(281) 298-1888
Yucatan Taco Stand & Tequila
24 Water Way # 110
(281) 419-6300/1144
WILLIS
Borco Enterprises Inc
707 W Montgomery St
(936) 856-3465
El Buen Taco
606 S Danville St
(936) 856-3597
El Tapatio
509 Highway 75 N
(936) 856-6202
Leroy’s Bar-B-Q & Burgers
707 W Montgomery St
(936) 856-5232
Los Molcajetes Tex Mex
106 N Danville St
(936) 856-9977
Olde Towne Willis Cafe
BECAUSE WE’RE GUYS
REVISITING THE RULES FOR WOMEN
EIGHTEEN YEARS LATER
Eighteen years ago a viral email made its
way around cyberspace as a knee jerk male
reaction to a book written by a pair of women
for women called “The Rules”
“The Rules”, written in 1996, argued
that modern women had to relearn the art of
playing hard to get. Some enterprising man
returned the favor with “Rules FOR Women
BY Men”
Let’s visit a handful.
The writer begins his list of rules for
women by admitting that, “the accuracy on
these is uncanny... We always hear “the rules”
from the feminine side. Ok - we now hear the
guys’ side. These are our rules!
Please note ... these are all numbered “1” ON
PURPOSE!”
Ok, so we are about to embark of a treaty
of over 25 ‘rules’ that were designed to return
some resembence of balance in the rules each
gender posed for the other. Please note that
these rules are not designed to keep you out of
the doghouse, but to led a man to a long comfortable tenure on the sofa. Here we go:
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big
girl. If it’s up, put it down.
1. Sometimes, we are not thinking about you.
Live with it.
1. Do not ask us what we are thinking about
unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation, and
NASCAR.
1. Sunday = sports. It’s like the full moon or
the changing of the tides. Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are
never going to think of it way.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely
anything you wear is fine. Really.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on
this one: Subtle hints do work. Strong hints do
not work. Obvious hints do not work. Just say
it!
1. We don’t remember dates. Mark birthdays
(936) 890-8855
Zach’s Bbq
200 E Powell St
(936) 890-6969
THE WOODLANDS
Ace Chinese Restaurant
4775 W Panther Creek Dr # 490
(281) 363-3993
Alameda Juice
(281) 681-1167
Benihana
1720 Lake Woodlands Dr
(281) 292-0061
Berryhill Baja Grill
(281) 298-8226
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
(281) 367-7143
Black Walnut Cafe
2520 Research Forest Dr # 150
(281) 362-1678
BRIO Tuscan Grille
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr # 303
(281) 465-8993
Brothers Pizza
2260 Buckthorne Pl # 173
(281) 298-9299
Brothers Pizza Express
6700 Woodlands Pkwy # 100
(281) 419-8550
Burger Fi
1501 Lake Robbins Dr
(713) 389-5823
Cajun Grill
(832) 585-0883
Charley’s Grilled Subs
(281) 465-4333
Chef Chan’s Restaurant
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7 Switchbud Pl # 190
(281) 363-0037
China Bridge
(281) 419-9888
China Springs
(281) 419-9961
Chipotle Mexican Grill
(281) 296-2772
Counter Custom Built Burgers
(281) 231-2147
Crust Pizza Co
(281) 298-8844
Crust Pizza Co
(832) 585-0999
Dimassi’s Mediterranean
Buffet
1640 Lake Woodlands Dr # A
(281) 363-0200
Famous Cajun Grill
(832) 585-0888
Firehouse Subs
1640 Lake Woodlands Dr # C1
(832) 616-3002
Freebirds World Burrito
(281) 419-8011
Frullati Cafe
(281) 296-6657
Genghis Grill
9300 Six Pines Dr # 100a
(281) 363-4745
Great Wraps
(281) 298-0223
Green’s International
(281) 419-7787
Grotto Ristorante
(281) 419-4252
Honey-B-Ham & Deli
(281) 364-9200
Jamba Juice 9595 Six Pines Dr
# 910 (281) 681-1167
Jasper’s Woodlands
(281) 298-6600
LA Trattoria Tuscano
(281) 419-2252
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe
(281) 296-2303
Mama J’s BBQ & Grill
26710 Oak Ridge Dr I-45
(936) 273-9444
Mariachi’s Mexican Bar & Grill
6777 Woodlands Pkwy
(281) 292-2222
Masa’s Sushi & Robata Bar
(281) 298-5688
Mi Cocina
(281) 298-6426
Pit Master BBQ
343 Sawdust Rd
(281) 419-3644
Pizza By Marco
(281) 298-8794
Potbelly Sandwich Works
9595 Six Pines Dr
(281) 292-6652
Ristorante Tuscany
1601 Lake Robbins Dr
(281) 367-9797
Rico’s Grill
(281) 367-7382
Rico’s Mexican Restaurant
(281) 465-4820
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
(281) 367-3773
Sakekawa Japanese
6777 Woodlands Pkwy
(281) 419-5988
Shanghai Bistro
(281) 298-9998
Sakekawa Japanese
(281) 298-9188
Santaplus
(281) 292-0868
Shanghai Bistro
38 Highland Cir
(281) 298-9998
Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill
(281) 364-1094
Taco USA
7 Switchbud Pl
(281) 292-8226
UNI Sushi
(281) 298-7177
Via Emilia Italian Restaurant
10700 Kuykendahl Rd
(281) 465-9555
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
(281) 419-5060
Zoes Kitchen
(281) 419-5985
Zoes Kitchen
(832) 585-0433
509 Highway 75 N
(936) 890-0609
Original Super Burger
201 N Danville St
(936) 856-8098
Pizza Shack
115 W Montgomery St
(936) 856-9780
Rico’s Mexican Grill
12501 Canyon Falls Blvd
(936) 856-6200
Smokey Mo’s
507 S Danville St
(936) 856-5581
Sweatpeas Cooking
506 Highway 75 N
(936) 333-3439
Taqueria Las Moras
106 W Montgomery St
(936) 890-4148
Yummy Yummy Mongolian
Grill
and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us
frequently beforehand.
1. Most guys own three pairs of shoes - tops.
What makes you think we’d be any good at
choosing which pair, out of thirty, would look
good with your dress?
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers
to almost every question.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a
problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments
become null and void after 7 days.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two
ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or
angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or
tell us how you want it done - not both. If
you already know best how to do it, just do it
yourself.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions, and neither do we.
1. The relationship is never going to be like it
was the first two months we were going out.
Get over it. And quit whining to your girlfriends.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows
original default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color.
Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what
mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. We are not mind readers and we never will
be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not
proof of how little we care about you.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing’s wrong. We
know you are lying, but it is just not worth the
hassle.
1. I’m in shape. - ROUND is a shape.
I admit that I edited the list, so as to save
face for at least a few of us guys. The bottom
line is this, communicate with the one you love
and you won’t spend much time on the couch.
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