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CallMeGilligan's List of Pumpkin Patches for 2019

Blessington Farms Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival, 510 Chisolm Trail, Wallis, TX.

Lots to do at this enormous pumpkin patch from hay rides to a brand new Rope Maze. Visit the Quaker Parrot aviary, run the Rat Race, and say hi to Carl and John-Boy, the resident camels. General admission is $20 (extra $3 for flower picking) and includes all activities except fishing, children 24 months and under, free. The pumpkin patch and fall festival are open every Friday 9a-2p, Saturday & Sunday, 10a-5p, thru Nov.9. All law enforcement officers are free with ID, and immediate families half off.

ArBOOretum!, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX

Saturday, October 19 from 10am–4 pm, the Houston Arboretum is holding a one-day pumpkin patch and event, rain or shine. Last entry is 3:15pm, so be there early. Events include a Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail, Train Rides, Live Reptiles, Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Pumpkin Decorating and LOTS more. New additions this year: Halloween Market, featuring activities and wares from local vendors; Pumpkin Patch with $5 pumpkins, unlimited photo opportunities; Spooky Science Show full of Halloween-themed science experiments; and a Blood Drive – all donors (ages 16+) get into ArBOOretum FREE (see web site to sign up.) The Arboretum grounds will be closed to parking for ArBOOretum. Limited free offsite parking with shuttle buses will be available the day of the event at: 1001 West Loop South Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/srWCJ8o466F2 (look for the Xerox parking garage) Tickets include all activities, $15 online presale thru 10/17, $20 at the door. Children under 3, FREE.

Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch, 3203 FM 1960 East, Humble, TX

For the month of October, pick out a pumpkin at Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch, in addition to all the regular activities like train rides, petting zoo, pony rides, etc. The Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Admission is $12 +tax, all activities included, under 18 mos free.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt, Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire, TX

Don't miss the Great Pumpkin Hunt on Thursday, Thursday, October 24, 2019, for children ages 0-10. The pumpkin hunt will begin at 4:30 PM in the Bellaire Town Square Event Lawn, as kids 10 and under enjoy candy, prizes, and hunting for pumpkins. The hunt will begin at 4:30 PM sharp, so please don't be late! Come enjoy face painting, live music by The Lost Boys, popsicles by Popston, and a moonwalk. This a FREE event you don't want to miss!

Froberg's Farm Pumpkin Patch, 3601 W. Hwy 6, Alvin, TX

Froberg's good sized Pumpkin Patch, open from 9a-5p daily, offers Hay Rides to their U-pick flower fields, a Plastic Duck Race, Tunnel of Fun, a Corn Maze, Mining Sluices, be aware that most rides and activities cost tokens, from $1-$4 each, $10 admission ages 3 and up. Special admission Saturday evenings in October include a Night time Corn Maze, Corn Cannon, Friendly Fire, Lighted Hay Ride, Fire Pits. Last tickets sold at 9pm, $10 admission, evening hours are 7pm-10:00pm The Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch run thru Nov. 3.

Good Shepherd Kingwood Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival, 2929 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, TX

The Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 9am-7pm, Oct. 17-31st. Pumpkins priced according to size. The Fall Festival will be held Sat., October 26, 10a-4pm, and features, live music, obstacle courses, moonwalks, face painting, a bake sale, games, a trackless train, petting zoo, lots of pumpkins, model train display, vendors with wonderful crafts and merchandise and Food Trucks. Admission is FREE.

P-6 Farms Pumpkin Fest, 9963 Poole's Road, Montgomery, TX

Join the Poole family at P-6 Farms, the largest u-pick pumpkin patch in the area. Lots of rides and activities for the kids, including pig races, apple cannons, wheelbarrow races, hay rides, and much more, including hot pumpkin donuts, BBQ, and kettle corn made on site. Open Saturdays and Sundays thru Nov. 9, General Admission tickets, online: $15.95 gate: $18.95.

Dewberry Farms Pumpkin Patch, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX

Find the perfect candidate for a Jack O'Lantern on over 8-acres of pumpkins. Kids will enjoy more than 50 different attractions, including hay wagon rides, corn mazes, face painting, pony rides, all sorts of playground activities, rubber duck races, train rides, a singing chicken show, pig racing, and much more, while the adults might enjoy a glass of wine or beer at the Biergarden. Special nights bring fireworks displays. General admission to Dewberry Farm is $29.95 +tax per person ages 3+ - check the website for discounts. The Farm is open on weekends only from Sept. 28-Nov. 10. Hours: 10a-6p Saturdays, 11a-6p Sundays.

First Christian Church of Katy Pumpkin Patch, 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX

FCC Katy invites you to their annual front yard Pumpkin Patch, open daily until dark or when the pumpkins run out. Take photos, buy the perfect size pumpkin for your family, hear stories from local storytellers, and more. Funds from the Pumpkin Patch are used for the annual Giving Tree holiday project. Admission is Free, pumpkin prices vary. Groups are welcome, call to arrange in advance, $1-$5 per person includes a photo keepsake, craft, story and a pumpkin. Or visit Trunk or Treat on 10/26 with bounce houses, food trucks, and candy for the kids.

Texas Oil Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Festival, 23501 Macedonia Rd., Hockley, TX

A 56-acre amusement park and ranch, the Oil Ranch gives kids and adults hands-on opportunities to interact with farm animals, milk dairy cattle, throw a lasso, take hay rides and train rides. Make a game out of finding the 85 unique scarecrows on the property, and the kids can choose from thousands of pumpkins at the patch. Admission is $15.95 +tax weekdays, $19.95 +tax weekends; Kids under age 2, free. Hours vary, see website for info.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch, 5653 W. Riverpark Dr., Sugar Land, TX

Holy Cross Episcopal Church has between 40,000-50,000 pounds of pumpkin for your pickin', and FREE admission. Pumpkin prices range between $1-$40 for the largest size, with hay rides, face painting, a children's maze ranging from $1-$3. Concessions and baked good available, live music and dance activities daily. Open Fri, Sat & Sunday the month of October.

Old Time Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch, 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX

$7 General Admission, Under 2 Free. Bring your little red wagon and the family dog, and pick out your fall pumpkins, among rides, farm animals, concessions and more, available for $3 activity tickets. Pumpkin prices run from $5 for a small to $11 for extra-large pumpkins, several varieties available. The pumpkin patch is open Fridays 4-7pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10a-7pm, thru October.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX

Support St. Luke's Pure Sound youth choir at their 17th annual Pumpkin Patch. Open Mon-Sat, 10a-6pm, and Sun, 9a-6p, sales of thousands of pumpkins at St. Luke's helps to pay for the youth choir's concert travel fund. Admission and taking photos are free, pumpkins priced according to size. Open daily thru Oct. 31st, or until supplies run out.

Clear Lake United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 16335 El Camino Real, Houston, TX

Pick out the perfect pumpkin from thousands, or just take photos, at this annual Clear Lake UMC event. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit both the church and other community programs. The patch is open daily starting October 12-31. Free admission, pumpkin prices vary according to size. Open daily, Mon-Sat, 9:30a to 7:30p, and Sundays 12:30p to 7:30p. Closed during worship services.

Zoo Boo Pumpkin Patch, Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX

Enjoy the cooler weather and take advantage of the photo ops at the Whataburger Pumpkin Patch. In addition to the regular zoo exhibits, kids can Meet the Keeper, pick up stickers at the Candy Corn Maze stations, and more at this annual event. Held every Fri from 9a-1p, Sat & Sun 9a-3p, in October. Children are encouraged to come in costume, no weapons, gory costumes, or inflatables. Adults may come in costume, but must have their faces clearly visible; those with heavy makeup or full masks will not be admitted to the zoo. Adult/child over age 12 admission, $19.95, children age 2-11, $15.95.

Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival, Russ Pitman Park, 7112 Newcastle, City of Bellaire, TX

Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, from 11a-4p both days, rain or shine. Choose your fall pumpkins, play festival games, ride the horse drawn wagons, bounce house, obstacle course, and grab some sno balls and concessions while you are there. Shop local craft vendors, or take your fall family photo at this annual event. Admission is free, pumpkins, some food and drink, and rides are available for tickets purchased on site.

Cypress United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 13403 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress, TX Join Cypress UMC's annual pumpkin patch festivities, as you take photos, picnic, take advantage of the church bake sale, or just purchase your fall pumpkin. Sunday, Oct. 13th brings live remote radio broadcast from 93Q radio from 2p-7pm, Movie Night at the Patch on 10/26, Trick or Treating in the Patch at 4pm on 10/28. Free admission, open daily 10a-7p, pumpkin prices vary according to size.

Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Chunk'in Festival, 12005 County Rd 59, Pearland, Tx

Pearland area pumpkin patch open daily, and free to visit, with a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds for sale. Photo ops and train rides on weekends. Mon-Thurs, 10a-6p, Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10a-7p, Sundays 12p-6pm. The 2019 Pumpkin Chunk'in Festival will be held Sat., Oct. 19th, 10a-4pm. Bring the entire family for fun and entertainment for everyone, including a pumpkin patch, music, food, inflatable games, pony rides, face painting, carnival games, train rides and hurl a pumpkin on our trebuchet!!

Deer Park UMC Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival, 1300 E. 13th St., Deer Park, TX

Pumpkin Patch open Sun-Thurs 12p-7pm, Fri & Sat. 9a-7pm. Prices vary according to size. Fall Festival with Pumpkin Patch, Vendor Booths, Cookie Walk, Face Painting, Finger Printing, Moon Walk, Book Fair, and Flu Shots booth (get your flu shot while at the fair!), Saturday, Oct. 19th, 10a-3pm. Admission is FREE, Trick or Treating will be held in the West parking lot, Oct. 31st, 6p-8pm.

Asbury United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 5354 Space Center Blvd., Pasadena, TX Admission is free, pumpkin prices vary according to size.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland, TX

Pumpkin Patch sales hours 10a-8p daily, free admission. Photo backgrounds for pics, thousands of pumpkins in different colors and varieties available, along with gourds, carving kits, and more. Free Trick-or-Treat in the Patch, Sunday, Oct. 27th, 6pm.

Sinclair Elementary STEM and Communications Magnet School Pumpkin Patch 6410 Grovewood Lane Houston, TX

Sinclair circle drive off Grovewood Drive*, Free admission, Mon-Fri, 3p-6pm (closed Friday, Oct. 18th), Sat, 9a-1p, Spooky Saturdays will include Coffee & Donuts provided by The Roastery at HEB. Closed Sundays. Open now through October 26th. Come out for lots of fun and your fall family photos, and don't forget to include your furry friends, too!

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Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night selection and Benjamin Kasulke’s BANANA SPLIT is the Closing Night choice

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Special screening events include “Hollywood & Vines” presentations and two top titles from Sundance: Adam Carter Rehmeier’s DINNER IN AMERICA and Sam Feder’s DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN

San Luis Obispo, CA (February 18, 2020) – The 26th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival presented by Hotel San Luis Obispo (March 17-22) today announced this year’s gala selections and special event screenings. Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night selection, and Benjamin Kasulke’s BANANA SPLIT is the Closing Night selection. Special events include the “Hollywood & Vines” screening events celebrating the intersection of food, wine, and film. The Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase titles were also announced.

Wendy Eidson, San Luis Obispo Film Festival Director

“We have set ourselves up for a very musical start, which will lead into a number of special film events that set us apart from a lot of other film festivals: joining our love of food, wine and great cinema into one combined evening” said San Luis Obispo Film Festival Director Wendy Eidson. “When you then add on two very popular films to come out of Sundance this year, 64 George Sidney Independent Film selections, and our growing Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase, we will be rolling out one our most impressive lineups of films and events yet.”

Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER will open the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on Tuesday, March 17 at the Fremont Theatre (1035 Monterey Street). The film documents songwriters’ struggles, from paying their dues to working through the creative process. Drawing from more than 100 hours of footage, the film includes more than 80 interviews with well-known and lesser-known music industry figures and songwriters, such as Garth Brooks, Ben Folds, John Hiatt, Brett James, Alison Mosshart, Kacey Musgraves and Keb’ Mo.’ Attending are Jardine, Executive Producer Kathryn Montgomery, John Godsey, as well as singer-songwriter with local roots, Jude Johnstone and Jade Jackson, who will also perform following the screening. The Opening Night celebration will include an Opening Night Pre-Screening Party at Luna Red (1023 Chorro Street), featuring a performance by popular SLO County band Mother Corn Shuckers.

The Closing Night selection will be Kasulke’s teen comedy, BANANA SPLIT. Screening on Sunday, March 22 at the Fremont Theatre, the film marks the return of one of the SLO Film Fest’s favorite filmmakers, Hannah Marks, who stars alongside Dylan Sprouse, Liana Liberato and Luke Spencer Roberts in a film where two high school senior girls have to figure out how to maintain their friendship while one of them dates the other’s ex-boyfriend. Marks, who also wrote and produced the film returns after premiering her feature film directorial debut AFTER EVERYTHING at the film festival last year.

DINNER IN AMERICA

DISCLOSURE, TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN

Two hot titles were picked up out of the recently concluded Sundance Film Festival for SLO Film Fest fans to catch: Adam Carter Rehmeier’s audacious crowd-pleasing comedy stars Kyle Gallner as an on-the-lam punk rocker who connects with a young woman (Emily Skeggs) obsessed with his band. They go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest. The film features a cast of favorites including Pat Healy, Hannah Marks, Jennifer Prediger, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Lea Thompson. Sam Feder’s documentary, DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN looks at how Hollywood has deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves. Both screenings are expected to have the filmmakers and special guests attending.

Special events this year are highlighted by something that the SLO Film fest is famous for (next to its previously announced Surf Nite): the intersection and celebration of Food, Wine, and Film on the Central Coast. Described as “Hollywood & Vines” events, the carefully curated and produced events include East Meets West, a double feature of Peter Schroeder III’s FULL BOAR, about Gary Eberle, the godfather of the Paso Robles wine industry, and Tim Clott and Libbie Agran’s 91 HARVESTS, which tells the story of the Dusi Vineyards and their wines. Naturally, wine and appetizers will be served in the lobby of the historic Fremont Theatre in between the screenings on Wednesday, March 18.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM

The Octagon Barn Movie Night features John Chester’s hit documentary THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM about the filmmaker and his wife’s experience leaving the city for farm life, along with a special sneak preview of PBS’s WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE, which takes us on a journey through the newly opened Pismo Preserve. The evening will include a delicious BBQ dinner with wine, to go along with the films in the historic and recently renovated barn in San Luis Obispo.

Other films in the “Hollywood & Vines” presentations include Beth Elise Hawk’s BREAKING BREAD, about the A-sham Arabic Food festival in Haifa, Israel; Abby Ainsworth’s STAGE: THE CULINARY INTERNSHIP about the apprenticeship experience at one of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in the world – Mugaritz; NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY, about Mexican cuisine cookbook author and environmental activist; and the Tastes and Flavors of Japan afternoon event featuring Hironori Sakurai’s THE STORY BEYOND A CUP OF SAKE and Sky Bergman’s MOCHITSUKI.

The Coastal Awakening this year will sponsor a special sidebar of films celebrating the life and art of renowned composer and pianist Philip Glass with presentations of Scott Hick’s documentary, GLASS: A PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IN TWELVE PARTS (2007), and two films that feature Academy Award-winning original scores by Glass: Godfrey Reggio’s KOYAANISQATSI (1982), and Martin Scorsese’s KUNDUN (1997).

Passes are now on sale and information on the film festival can be found at https://slofilmfest.org.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION FILMS

HOLLYWOOD AND VINES PRESENTATIONS

91 HARVESTS Directors: Tim Clott and Libbie Agran Country: USA, Running Time: 45 min The story of the Dusi Vineyard began in the early 1920s, when Sylvester and Caterina Dusi emigrated from Northern Italy and settled in Paso Robles. The Dusi Vineyard introduced some of the first Zinfandels to California’s Central Coast; vineyards were rare in Old California in the early 1900’s. Sylvester and Caterina were highly enterprising, and working together with their three sons – Guido, Dante and Benito, eventually bought an additional property on the west side of Highway 101 in 1945 and planted Zinfandel. Three generations after Janell Dusi’s great-grandparents first planted the land to Zinfandel, she is continuing the legacy of one of the area’s most well-loved vineyards, and taking ten percent of the production off the Dante Dusi Vineyard to create J Dusi Wines.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM Director: John Chester Country: USA, Running Time: 91 min This beautiful, multi-award winning documentary chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. By doggedly persevering and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, the couple unlocks a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons and our wildest imagination. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, this film provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.

BREAKING BREAD Director: Beth Elise Hawk Country: USA, Running Time: 86 min A visually beautiful film that offers a recipe for tolerance – and hope. Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef television competition, is on a quest to effect social change. So she starts the A-sham Arabic Food Festival in Haifa, Israel, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on mouthwatering local dishes – and become friends. Set in a region beset with conflict, Breaking Bread sends a clear message: Strip away politics and religion and you’ll find that people are people. And what better way to do that than over a great meal?

FULL BOAR Director: Peter Schroeder III Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min In this insightful documentary about Gary Eberle, you’ll get a sense of the man called the godfather of the Paso Robles wine industry – his astute winemaking skills, warmth, self-deprecating humor, genuine compassion and determination in overcoming a hostile corporate takeover. Now celebrating his namesake winery’s 40th year, the man once destined for medical research credits legendary football coach Joe Paterno and famed winemaker Robert Mondavi for teaching him key lessons along the way.

NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY Director: Elizabeth Carroll Countries: USA/Mexico, Running Time: 82 min Cookbook author and environmental activist Diana Kennedy reflects on an unconventional life spent mastering Mexican cuisine. It’s a candid, comprehensive whirlwind tour through the life and work of this 96-year-old uncompromising chef who’s been called an “adorable narcissist.” “If her enthusiasm were not beautiful, it would border on mania,” says influential New York Times food editor Craig Claiborne in a quote that opens the film.

STAGE: THE CULINARY INTERNSHIP Director: Abby Ainsworth County: Spain, Running Time: 78 min A group of interns work together during a nine-month apprenticeship at one of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, Mugaritz. They’re unpaid, away from home, speaking a different language and working brutally long hours. While the restaurant’s notorious avant-garde cuisine and creative working environment elevate those young hopefuls to think outside the confines of a kitchen, the extremely high standards prove to be mentally and physically challenging.

THE STORY BEYOND A CUP OF SAKE Director: Hironori Sakurai Country: Japan, Running Time: 62 min A wonderfully intimate and special look at the delicate care and production of a local sake brewery in Japan through the eyes of a married couple who create the sake and oversee the brewery. We also meet many individuals who work in and care for the gorgeous rice fields and distribute the finished sake, drawing interesting parallels to the wine industry in California. Screening with

MOCHITSUKI Director: Sky Bergman Country: USA, Running Time: 5 min The ancient tradition of preparing Mochi to celebrate the Japanese New Year goes back centuries. Join one close-knit intergenerational community in San Luis Obispo County who revels in the ceremonial pounding of the cooked rice, the forming of the warm Mochi cakes, and of course eating the yummy results! Elders and kids alike reflect on what Mochi means to them, leaving not a cheek untouched by rice flour.

WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE Director: Cameron Mitchell Country: USA, Running Time: 27 min WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE is about getting out of the office and off the couch and exploring all the diversity this incredible state has to offer. Join host Steve Weldon as he and Land Conservancy staff take a hike on the newly opened Pismo Preserve, located just north of Pismo Beach. As we meet a variety of Central Coast residents along the way, this episode highlights the natural beauty of the area and the important work the Land Conservancy is doing in our community.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PRESENTATION FILMS

ALMOST FAMOUS Director: Ben Proudfoot Country: USA, Running Time: 51 min Pop stars who never were. Household names who remain unknown. Astronauts who never entered space. Rock stars whonever had their day. The lives of these fascinating and incredibly talented individuals are chronicled in this collection of four wonderful short films, produced by the New York Times Op-Docs series and directed by SLO Film Fest alum Ben Proudfoot (RWANDA AND JULIET, 2016), KIM I AM, THE LOST ASTRONAUT, THE OTHER FAB FOUR, and THE KING OF FISH & CHIPS are all memorable stories that will amaze, inspire, and most importantly, entertain.

THE BIG PARADE (1925) Director: King Vidor Country: USA, Running Time: 151 min Wealthy young idler Jim Apperson (John Gilbert) enlists during the early days of World War I, to the worry of his mother (Claire McDowell) and the pride of his father (Hobart Bosworth). Sent to the front lines in the French countryside, Jim bonds with his working-class bunkmates and falls in love with young French farm girl Melisande despite having a girlfriend back home. But the romance of war is soon shattered for good. This 1925 silent film features a wonderful score by Carl Davis.

DINNER IN AMERICA Director: Adam Carter Rehmeier Country: USA, Running Time: 106 min An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.

DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN Director: Sam Feder Country: USA, Running Time: 100 min An investigation of how Hollywood’s fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.

ENAMORADA (1946) Director: Emilio Fernández Country: Mexico, Running Time: 96 min This 1946 Mexican drama was shot on location in Puebla. The revolutionary José Juan Reyes (Pedro Armendáriz, a Cal Poly graduate!) takes the town of Cholula, Puebla and demands contributions from its wealthiest citizens for the Mexican Revolution. However, his plans are disrupted when he falls in love with the Señorita Beatriz Peñafiel (María Félix), the tempestuous daughter of the town’s richest man. The film was fully restored by UCLA in 2018. Film will be introduced by Latino Film expert Maria Elena de las Carreras.

GLASS: A PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IN TWELVE PARTS (2007) Director: Scott Hicks Country: USA, Running Time: 119 min An eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western classical composer Philip Glass as he interacts with a number of friends and collaborators, who include Chuck Close, Ravi Shankar, and Martin Scorsese.

HEARTS OF GLASS: A VERTICAL FARM TAKES ROOTS IN WYOMING Director: Jennifer Tennican Country: USA, Running Time: 68 min Vertical Harvest (VH) is a highly innovative but risky experiment in growing crops and providing meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Built on 1/10 of an acre at an elevation of 6,237 feet, the high tech hydroponic greenhouse is located in Jackson, Wyoming, a mountain town with extreme seasonal fluctuations in weather, population and demand for goods and services. Business drama is interwoven with the personal journeys of individuals who are part of an underemployed and underestimated group, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Plants and people grow together in this intimate portrait of one community’s attempt to address timely and pressing issues around local food production, inclusion and opportunity.

KOYAANISQATSI (1982) Director: Godfrey Reggio Country: USA, Running Time: 86 min A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on nature, humanity, and the relationship between them.

KUNDUN (1997) Director: Martin Scorsese Country: USA, Running Time: 134 min From childhood to adulthood, Tibet’s fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

CENTRAL COAST FILMMAKER SHOWCASE

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY 91 HARVESTS (see above)

BETTER TOGETHER Director: Isaac Hernandez Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min Community makes the difference. The response to a horrendous oil blowout fifty years ago in Santa Barbara sparked the modern environment, creating a culture that continues to inspire local solutions to global problems. The legacy of the oil spill continues to inform this community, which keeps coming together, providing local solutions to global environmental problems; such as when over 3,000 volunteers jointed the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade to dig the mud from homes after the deadly 2018 debris flow.

BY HAND Director: Kellen Keene Country: USA, Running Time: 67 min In an attempt to escape comfort, reconnect to the natural world and set a new bar for ocean adventure, SLO County residents and twin brothers Casey and Ryan Higginbotham made a decision that would reshape their loives. On March 18, 2016, they embarked on a 2200-mile paddle from Alaska to Mexico with 18-foot paddle boards. SPOONS: A SANTA BARBARA STORY Director: Wyatt Daily Country: USA, Running Time: 58 min Dusty archives have been re-discovered remastered to bring a new perspective to one of the most crucial periods in surfing’s evolution. This is a film compiled of never-before-seen footage from surfing’s Golden Age, with outtakes and extras from some of surfing’s most well-known filmmakers to tell a history that has never been told before. A story of craftsmanship, work ethic, renegades and tradition; a film that goes beyond the time spent in the ocean to define how one spends a lifetime.

NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS THE ADVENTURES OF COWMAN AND LAMBOY Director: Dominic Hure Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

BLUE NOISE Director: Jonah Moshammer Country: USA, Running Time: 12 min

CAL POLY SHORTS Directors: Cal Poly Liberal Arts students Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min

CRIMSON CUFFS Director: Madeline Vail Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Director: Dale Griffiths Stamos Country: USA, Running Time: 13 min

THE INCIDENT Director: Johannes S. Beals Country: USA, Running Time: 5 min

LOCKDOWN Director: Jorrit Van Der Kooi Country: USA, Running Time: 8 min

MOVING PAINS Director: Michael Gould Country: USA, Running Time: 14 min

NICKEL IN THE SAND Director: Mike Winger Country: USA, Running Time: 3 min

ODD BIRD Director: Katy Dore Country: USA, Running Time: 9 min

ROSIE Director: Shanti Herzog Country: USA, Running Time: 17 min

DOCUMENTARY SHORT 93: LETTERS FROM MARGE Director: Heather Hudson Country: USA, Running Time: 30 min

BIRDS OF LOS BANOS Director: Gail Osherenko Country: USA, Running Time: 14 min

CARRIZO PLAIN: A SENSE OF PLACE Director: Jeff McLoughlin Country: USA, Running Time: 32 min

THE EDGE OF PURPOSE Director: Winslow Perry Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

FARM TO FLOAT: THE MAKING OF THE CALIFORNIA GROWN ROSE PARADE ENTRIES Director: Alex Raban Country: USA, Running Time: 17 min

FOREVER VOTERS Director: Sky Bergman Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

KUT TO BE THE BEST: THE LAST BLACK BARBERSHOP IN SAN LUIS OBISPO Director/Writer: Justice Whitaker Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

LIFESAVER: THE SLO NOOR FOUNDATION STORY Director: Bob Williams Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

MARGARET SINGER: SEEKING LIGHT Director: Louise Palanker Country: USA, Running Time: 20 min

MOCHITSUKI (see above)

ORANGEBURG: A TOWN, A TEAM, AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY Director: Jim Fabio Country: USA, Running Time: 20 min

PASO ROBLES: A GOODBYE STORY Director: Brandt Goodman Country: USA, Running Time: 4 min

REFORGING A LEGACY Director: Bryan McLain Country: USA, Running Time: 8 min

ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo’s laid-back vibe and serene natural beauty is the perfect setting for this highly regarded annual film celebration. Filmmakers rave about the warmth and attentiveness that is so much a part of the SLO Film fest experience, as does the swelling tide of industry pros and film critics who are fast discovering the film festival’s thoughtful audiences and unique programming sensibility. At the SLO Film Fest, “Movies Matter!”

*Featured photo: HollywoodGlee at the SLO Film Fest Festival Tent (Photo by Kevin O’Connor, in memoriam)

(Source: Press release provided by John Wildman, Wildman PR)

The 2020 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (@SloFilmFest) presented by Hotel San Luis Obispo #SLOHotel announces galas & special event screenings (March 17-22) #SLOFilmFest #SLOIFF2020 Posted by Larry Gleeson Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night…

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[John K. Ross] Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Bridge malefactors, mandatory blank reports, and a leaky judge.

Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature from the Institute for Justice.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court considered Timbs v. Indiana, its first Excessive Fines Clause case in two decades. During oral argument, Indiana's solicitor general admitted that if the Clause didn't apply to state civil forfeitures, then the government could forfeit Bugattis caught speeding. Reporting from One First Street for Forbes.com, IJ's Nick Sibilla has more.

High schooler wins 2016 congressional art competition; his painting is displayed in Congress alongside winners from other districts. But police unions object; the painting shows a pig in police uniform pointing a gun at a Ferguson, Mo. protester. It's taken down. A First Amendment violation? D.C. Circuit: All the winning art from 2016 has been taken down. The case is moot.

Remember "Bridgegate"? The Third Circuit does, and it affirms the conviction of two former New Jersey officials for wire fraud, based on emails they sent to jumble the traffic patterns on the George Washington Bridge (thereby defrauding the Port Authority of the use of its toll booths and employee labor). The malefactors were wrongly convicted, however, on additional counts of conspiring to violate commuters' constitutional right to intrastate travel. The right to intrastate travel is a bit murky, says Third Circuit, so we can't say the officials violated any "clearly established" constitutional rights.

Pro-tip for the attorneys: Don't neglect your continuing legal education requirements. Even if you fall just one credit short, you might get administratively suspended, fired by a client for failing to proactively inform them of your suspension, admonished for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, and lose out on your 35 percent contingency fee, as the Third Circuit illustrates.

Two photographers file similar copyright suits against same company, both in the Third Circuit. Trial Judge #1 holds one case must instead go to a different circuit; Trial Judge #2 holds the other does not. Third Circuit: Trial Judge #1 was wrong, and Trial Judge #2 was right. But since this is here on mandamus—a special expedited appeal for addressing extraordinary circumstances—the one case will proceed elsewhere. Judge Roth (partially dissenting): Let's not be slave to technicalities. We shouldn't permit "opposite results in two consolidated cases with the same legal issues and the same factual background."

Developer spends years, many millions of dollars to acquire 540 acres and the rights to develop it. Yikes! Montgomery County, Md. officials rezone the land and impose a series of requirements that, according to the developer, reduce the land available for development to just 93 acres. The developer sues in state court; the county removes the case to federal court. Fourth Circuit: "Resolving the routine land-use disputes that inevitably and constantly arise among developers, local residents, and municipal officials is simply not the business of the federal courts." If you want a case to stay in state court, don't raise federal claims.

Houston police receive 911 call about black man breaking into a Toyota Corolla. Officers stop, handcuff (black?) man cleaning the window of his Mercedes-Benz. They search his wallet, run a warrant search, and use his keys to open the car and search it. They release him after about 20 minutes. Did they unlawfully detain or search him? Maybe to both, says the Fifth Circuit. The cops knew shortly after cuffing him that he owned the car and should have released him then. The man's (pro se) suit can proceed.

Count the twists. Defendant shanks prosecutor in court during trial. Michigan state judge leaks the security footage to the press. And then the sheriff investigates the judge for the leak. And then the press reports on the investigation. So then the judge sues the sheriff for investigating her. Certainly a mess—but does the judge have a First Amendment retaliation claim? Sixth Circuit: She does not. Leaking the footage might be speech about courtroom security, and that's a matter of public concern. But there's no evidence the sheriff was retaliating for the leak; he was investigating what he thought might be obstruction of justice.

Ohio bloggers: We're worried that state harassment laws prohibit us from using "invective" and "ridicule" to make political points. Sixth Circuit: Come on. No one's going to prosecute you for political speech. So you don't have standing to challenge the laws as overbroad.

In 1988, Wisconsin man makes $800 in fraudulent credit card charges. He spends the next 25 years on probation or imprisoned for probation violations. Yikes! Turns out his sentence legally ended in 1995. Seventh Circuit: The man can absolutely sue about that. Because he couldn't sue for damages while he was under supervision, his claims are timely now. And a jury could find that some of the defendants were deliberately indifferent to his illegal sentence.

Woodbury, Minn. hotel room party becomes hostage situation when a guest whips out a gun. A teen flees the room; police shoot him dead. District court: Qualified immunity. Eighth Circuit: Reversed. There's a factual dispute about whether the victim failed to comply with the officers' commands—giving rise to a reasonable belief that he posed a threat—or whether (as one officer suggested immediately afterward) he was shot while lying on the ground and complying fully with the officers' orders. We need a trial to sort that out.

Missouri man starts a one-person nonprofit, on behalf of which he meets with legislators to talk about policy issues. He receives no payment and makes no expenditures but is still required to register as a lobbyist and file disclosure reports. A First Amendment violation? Eighth Circuit: Not at all; besides, the disclosures will be easy since he has nothing to report. Dissent: What possible interest could the government have in forcing this guy to file blank reports?

Arkansas state trooper activates his lights; woman driving with her daughter (a minor) declines to pull over in the dark, unlit area but does slow down to 35 (in a 55). After less than a minute, the trooper rams the woman's car; she crashes into a cement culvert. Excessive force? The Eighth Circuit says no; there's no case on point clearly establishing that an officer can't run someone off the road in these circumstances, so the trooper is entitled to qualified immunity.

Wisconsin resident makes $100 contribution to his brother-in-law, who was running for the Alaska state House in 2015. Uh oh: In 2006, Alaska adopted a $3,000 limit on contributions a candidate may receive from non-Alaska residents, and this candidate had already hit that limit, so he has to return the check. Ninth Circuit: Limiting contributions from non-state residents violates the First Amendment. Dissent: In Bluman v. FEC, then-Judge Kavanaugh upheld a prohibition on non-U.S. citizens making contributions in federal elections; this is no different. (N.B.: IJ submitted an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn Bluman.)

Allegation: 15-year-old water polo goalie is struck in face by ball, continues playing in tournament throughout the day despite demonstrating concussion symptoms, taking more shots to the head. Yikes! She's diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, has to withdraw from school. Was the national water polo governing body negligent in failing to implement concussion protocols? Ninth Circuit: Might could be.

Last year, a Wisconsin judge struck down a state law banning the sale of home-baked goods, making the world a little freer for the three home bakers represented by IJ. But what about other similarly situated people? Did the ruling benefit them? Thanks to the wonders of social media, we were able to survey 79 Wisconsinites who operate home-baking businesses. Ready to Roll: Nine Lessons from Ending Wisconsin's Home-Baking Ban tells how bakers' newfound income helps them pay their bills, buy lessons for their kids, and even afford health insurance. These results demonstrate the near-immediate impacts of positive legal and policy reforms. Click here to read the report.

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Bellamy Brothers Join Blake Shelton's Friends & Heroes 2019 Tour

The Star-Studded Tour Comes to Tampa March 8, 2019

From his team members on The Voice to veteran country artists, Blake Shelton has a history of demonstrating his support for the people in whom he believes; when he realized that fans across the country needed to hear music from his friends and heroes, he decided to bring them out on the road. “Friends & Heroes 2019” will kick off on February 14 in Oklahoma City, Okla. and will span 18 dates across the country (full list below). Very special guest Lauren Alaina joins Shelton for the run along with special appearances by country icons the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace Adkins. “I’m really excited about my tour because it’s taking where I came from and the music I listened to growing up, and actually introducing it to a whole new audience,” Shelton said. “I feel like a lot of people might know the Bellamy Brothers’ and John Anderson’s music, but maybe they’re not familiar with who they are as artists. I think that this is going to be a great opportunity for the country music fan base to be re-introduced to these guys and, selfishly, I’m just excited to share the stage with them! It’ll be great to have Trace back out on the road with us, and I can’t wait for one of my newer friends and heroes, Lauren Alaina, to blow these crowds away.”

Tickets & VIP Experiences Available Now

VIP experiences will be available throughout the 2019 tour with premium perks ranging from a great seat on the floor to exclusive merchandise. The BS'ers VIP Lounge will also return, including the opportunity to pose in Shelton’s chair from The Voice, plus he will play a private acoustic set in select cities. Blake Shelton VIP Experience details are available HERE. The Bellamy Brothers' No. 1 rated reality show, "Honky Tonk Ranch," which "chronicles their unusual lives, blending music stardom, vigorous road tours and cattle ranching” (Tampa Bay Times), will return for a second season following the worldwide success of the first 13 episodes. David and Howard Bellamy's famous friends, including Tanya Tucker and Mickey Gilley, also dropped by their Florida homestead during the first season. (Stay tuned for the second season premiere episode's date and time.) In addition to “Honky Tonk Ranch,” the Bellamy Brothers recently released their autobiography “Let Your Love Flow: The Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers.” Autographed copies of their book are available EXCLUSIVELY at honkytonkranchtv.com and Lori Anne's in Dade City (if they're not sold out). Special bundle prices are also available when purchasing their book and 40th Anniversary 2-Disc CD set.

BLAKE SHELTON’S “FRIENDS & HEROES 2019” DATES

Feb. 14 Chesapeake Energy Arena - OKC, Okla. Feb. 15 Sprint Center - Kansas City, Mo. Feb. 16 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center - Sioux Falls, S.D. Feb. 21 Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 22 KeyBank Center - Buffalo, N.Y. Feb. 23 PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, Penn. Feb. 28 Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, Ill. Mar. 1 KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, Ky. Mar. 2 Ford Center - Evansville, Ind. laura Mar. 7 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, Fla. Mar. 8 Amalie Arena - Tampa, Fla. Mar. 9 BB&T Center - Sunrise, Fla. Mar. 14 Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, Iowa Mar. 15 Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, Minn. Mar. 16 Resch Center - Green Bay, Wis. Mar. 21 Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Conn. Mar. 22 Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Conn. Mar. 23 Times Union Center - Albany, N.Y.

About the Bellamy Brothers

Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating more than 40 years of success. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich and The Judds. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of 14 No. 1 singles in the U.S. alone. They’re the only U.S. country music act who've toured in India, Sri Lanka, New Caledonia and Qatar. The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous Grammy nods have also been directed toward the brothers. Now, the Bellamys are opening up their lives to television audiences with their new reality show, “Honky Tonk Ranch.” Each episode of “Honky Tonk Ranch” captivates viewers by the unpredictable misadventures the Bellamys face while balancing their globe-trotting touring schedule while running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida. “Honky Tonk Ranch” is executive produced by David Bellamy and directed, shot and edited by Derrek Kupish, CEO/founder of dkupish productions. “Honky Tonk Ranch” airs Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT on The Cowboy Channel. To keep up with this on-the-move-duo, you can follow the Bellamy Brothers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or visit BellamyBrothers.com. For the full program schedule and more information about The Cowboy Channel, visit TheCowboyChannel.com. To read about their history on the Nature Coast, click here.

About Blake Shelton

Recording artist Blake Shelton performs during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games opening ceremonies at Soldier Field in Chicago July 1, 2017. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event allowing wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to compete in Paralympic-style sports. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. His most recent album Texoma Shore became his sixth record to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and marked his 11th all-genre Top 10. Texoma Shore features tracks including “I Lived It” and “I’ll Name The Dogs,” a romantic tune that boasts more than 115 million streams and marked his 25th No. 1 song. Blake's current hit, “Turnin’ Me On,” is the project’s third single. In the week following album launch, Shelton became the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs chart simultaneously! Texoma Shore follows 2016’s Gold-certified If I’m Honest, the best-selling country album release of the year, which spawned three chart-topping songs and earned him a No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the all-genre Top Album Sales charts. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has earned a host of honors throughout his career including 20 ACM nominations and both the male and overall Video of the Year trophies at the 2018 CMT Awards. As a coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton is a six-time champion, most recently with his contestant Chloe Kohanski. Off stage, Shelton has teamed up with Ryman Hospitality to open a string of Ole Red entertainment restaurant venues, a nod to his 2001 hit of the same name. The first location in his hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma opened in September 2017, while the space on Nashville’s lower Broadway hosted a week-long grand opening in June of 2018. Locations in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Orlando, Florida are due to follow.

About Laura Alaina

Lauren Alaina, courtesy of Universal Music Group, Nashville. Georgia native Lauren Alaina captured America’s hearts when she competed on Season 10 of American Idol. In 2017, Lauren followed up her No. 1 debuting first album, Wildflower, with the release of the critically-acclaimed Road Less Traveled. The album landed on multiple end-of-year “Best Of” lists including Billboard, Rolling Stone and Amazon, and it became the top-streamed female country album release of the year. Praised as “full of life lessons and uplift” (PEOPLE), the collection of 12 songs all written by the young star includes Lauren’s first No. 1 hit, title track “Road Less Traveled.” The “sassy Southerner with killer pipes” (PARADE) has shared the stage with superstars including Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Martina McBride. Lauren recently joined Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch on the Reason to Drink Another Tour. Lauren is this year’s ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year and performed on the Apr. 15 broadcast live from Las Vegas. She was also nominated for ACM Vocal Event of the Year for “What Ifs,” the double-platinum-selling No. 1 collaboration with her childhood friend, Kane Brown. Lauren is one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and she received her first CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year with her No. 1 smash “Road Less Traveled.” This year she received her second CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year, with Kane Brown. In addition to performing on the 51st Annual CMA Awards, 2017 saw Lauren earning nominations for CMA New Artist of the Year, several Teen Choice Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards. In 2018, Lauren is again nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year, and is the reigning Breakout Artist of the Year for the Nashville Business Journal. Her current single, “Ladies of the ‘90s” is at country radio now.

About John Anderson

John Anderson at the Pike County Fair, Missouri. eagle102.net , via Wikimedia Commons The story of John Anderson is the true-to-life, yet larger-than-life, saga of one of the most dramatic career turn-arounds of the 1990's.It's the story of just reward for a singer who originally took country music by storm and helped keep it true to its roots back in the early '80's. His memorable hits from that musical era included “Wild and Blue,” “I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal,” “1959,” “I Just Came Home To Count The Memories,” “Black Sheep” and “Swingin'.” “Straight Tequila Night,” the lead-off single from 1992’s Seminole Wind went to number one across the board on every country chart, and spawned another run of hits in the decade to follow such as “Money In The Bank,” “I’ve Got It Made,” “I Wish I Could Have Been There,” “Let Go Of The Stone,” “Bend It ‘Til It Breaks,” “Mississippi Moon” and “Somebody Slap Me.” John Anderson… an influence to many of today’s country artists, a colorful character and truly a country music treasure!

About Trace Adkins

021127-N-1969N-021 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Nov. 27, 2002 -- Country musician Trace Adkins entertains Sailors aboard Abraham Lincoln during a USO-sponsored concert held in the ship's hangar bay. Sailors took advantage of the opportunity to meet Mr. Adkins "up close and personal," for photo opportunities and personalized autographs. USS Abraham Lincoln is deployed on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen Neel. (RELEASED) Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. The Louisiana native recently released his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records. A three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Adkins has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for “Hillbilly Bone” in 2010. The Grand Ole Opry member is also an author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and The American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed for our service members across 12 USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, Adkins recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with personal demons. Adkins has also acted in multiple films and television shows, playing a tough-as-nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), a desperate father in Deepwater Horizon (starring Mark Wahlberg) and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family-friendly film Moms' Night Out (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew). His most recent role was that of MercyMe’s real-life manager, Brickell, in the box office smash “I Can Only Imagine.” The film was the third biggest selling movie on its opening weekend in America. For tour dates and more information, visit www.traceadkins.com or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @TraceAdkins. Read the full article

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