Disclosure Day Rated PG-13 for some bloody images, action/violence and strong languageRotten Tomatoes Score: 85%In Theaters If there was a poster child for movies about aliens from outer space, it would be director Steven Spielberg. It’s hard to imagine a conversation about the genre without mentioning movies like E.T., Close Encounters, War of the Worlds, and…
Misery loves company, so the old saying goes, but with the Alley Theatre’s Summer Chills production, it’s more likely that companies and crowds will love “Misery.” This stage adaptation of Stephen King’s 1987 novel about a car-wrecked novelist in the hands of his number one fan keeps eyeballs glued to the stage as…
Wine has been around for centuries, tracing back to around 6,000 BC. Those early people found by accident that grapes can ferment into a nice beverage and also found it can easily turn bad in the air. That is why olive groves in the Old World were found around wineries. Those early natives found that…
It’s a culinary wrap. Wine & Food Week 2026 proved once again that exceptional wine and food have the power to transport, inspire, and connect as thousands gathered in The Woodlands for the 22nd annual celebration themed “Going Places: Discover Where Wine Can Take You.” The week-long culinary journey culminated June 6 at The Wine…
School is out for the summer. Vacations are being planned. The kids are “sleeping in” while mom and dad are busy with their work. Summer is a great time for transitions. Rotary goes through an annual transition each year in June with the fiscal year of this worldwide non-profit organization end on June 30th, being…
Masters of the Universe Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material, sequences of violence/action and languageRotten Tomatoes Score: 75% at time of writingIn TheatersI grew up with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. At times it gave me inspiration. At others, severe body dysmorphia. Looking back, you can easily see that it was a franchise…
Wine has evolved with foods to be an elegant pairing. While beer and burgers is a common thread, the elegance of wines paired with multi-course meals is one of life’s elevated pleasures. A specialty has evolved in the pairings of wine and foods with those proficient in such pairings through education known as Sommeliers. It…
KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention celebrates its 5th anniversary with an array of notable voice actors, guest authors, cosplay contest, Japanese fashion show and Anime Family Feud on June 6 – 7 at the Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd. in Conroe. Come join the festivities, shop the vendor booths, attend Q&A panels…
Wine and Food Week returns to The Woodlands for its 22nd edition with events Wednesday and through June 6 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center and The Club at Carlton Woods. Here is what to know about this year’s event. SOUTHERN STAR CLOSING: Conroe-based Southern Star Brewing Company to close permanently in June…
The Conroe Noon Lions marked the Wednesday after the Memorial Day Weekend by remembering one of our departed WW II veterans — Lion Pete Brasher. Lion Pete served in the Navy during the war and became a prominent Conroe area businessman. Pete had an uncanny, sharp wit and was amazing with the microphone in his hand…