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OH DISHIES!! We had this gorgeous book in our offices last week and couldn't put it down! Chicks with Guns, by Lindsay McCrum officially hits bookstore shelves in October but you can preview it and meet the author TONIGHT!

Fifteen of the women featured in the book are from Texas ten from Houston and five from San Antonio! Author Lindsay is launching the book to the public this evening... River Oaks Bookstore for a meet + greet and booksigning on Monday, September 26 from 5-7pm, 3270 Westheimer, Houston, TX, 77098, phone: (713) 520-0061.

Here is the background: Iternationally renowned portrait photographer Lindsay McCrum latest creation is an amazing coffee table book entitled Chicks with Guns. It's a gorgeous exploration of the powerful connection between women and their firearms. It offers a cultural portrait of women gun owners in America through photographs that are both beautiful and unexpected. Each portrait is accompanied by a personal statement in the subject’s own words that describe her relationship to firearms and the role they’ve played in her life.

Because gun ownership and shooting cut across class, age, occupation, background and geography in America, guns are resolutely democratic. The women depicted in Chicks with Guns represent this variety. They reside in all regions of the country, come from all levels of society, and participate seriously in diverse shooting activities. From policewomen to hunters, ranchers to competition shooters, the collection of portraits in Chicks with Guns defies stereotypes often associated with aspects of the popular culture of both guns and women. Of the 86 women featured in the book included are some well known Texas names: Lynn Wyatt, Alexandra Knight as well as Karol and Kelly Barnhart and Heather Kraft.

A little about the Author: Lindsay McCrum is a fine art photographer residing in New York City and California. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Masters of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute. Trained as a painter in oils, Ms. McCrum switched exclusively to portrait photography in 2003. Her photographic projects include 25/50, an exploration of aging in the faces of men; Superheroes and Commandos, a study of boys, costumes and popular culture; and Dress Up, an examination of young girls and the shaping of contemporary notions of fashion and beauty. These series and other work have been exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and Europe.

DISH highly suggests you take the opportunity this evening to stop by River Oaks Bookstore this evening to meet Lindsay and pick up a few copies of this amazing work of art for yourself and for a holiday gift. Word is, The arthor is as charming, strong and engaging as this book and Lynn Wyatt is due to be on hand as well!

BY DISH CONTRIBUTOR SCOTT ARTHUR:

A true to life David and Goliath story performed on the real Houston stage – what could be better? PUNCTURE isn’t pretty but the true tale told is appealing. Think “Erin Brockovich” meets “Silk”

Chris Evans (still apologizing for the Captain America thing) turns in an electric performance as Mike Weiss, a local, passionate, talented yet functioning drug addicted lawyer who meets his biggest enemy in the mirror each morning.  He and his partner Paul Danziger (Mark Kassen) stumble upon a personal injury case involving a suffering Houston ER nurse pricked by a contaminated needle. This encounter quickly evolves into a huge legal battle to expose corrupt companies refusing to even consider distribution of newly patented safer needles that could save countless lives.

Many scenes are seedy and will make your skin crawl – and those are just the ones with the lawyers. It’s a movie that will make you think – and make you glad you took the time. Look for lots of local scenery in this independent film depicting 1998 Houston . PUNCTURE is showing at the Landmark River Oaks Theater.

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer

BY DISH CONTRIBUTOR SCOTT ARTHUR:

Some things never get old – they just get better. Such is the case of the new original production of Guys and Dolls at the Hobby Center running through October 7. This musical is all TUTS – and the quality shows.

As a plot review – here is the story in a nutshell: When chronic gambler, Nathan Detroit, finds himself in need of funds to support his floating craps game, Save-a-Soul Missions ultimate good girl Sgt. Sarah Brown, becomes the center of a wager between gamblers Nathan and Sky Masterson. Saddled with an additional distraction, Nathan must keep his long-time show-girl fiancé, Adelaide, from finding out about his continued gambling while dodging a trip down the aisle and the police. Throw in a pack of dancing gamblers and all bets are off with this golden age swing-era musical comedy and winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Musical Revival

1981 beauty queen (Former Miss America) Susan Powell plays Sarah and is no stranger to the TUTS stage.

“I love working in Houston – and I love to eat Tex Mex,” she said. The Oklahoma native lives in New York and is excited about the cast. “98% of them are from New York.”

This Damon Runyon classic is her favorite musical. Powell has played the role several times in her 30 year career and loves the extremes of the character.

“In the beginning she is so righteous and then she gets drunk and becomes just the opposite. I love this role – and I play a great drunk!” she laughed.

Indeed, she fits into the cast like a well tailored glove, entertainingly sliding from “good girl” to “good time girl” with little effort.

Chasing after Brown’s affection is Sky Masterson, performed by Joseph Mahowald.  Audiences will remember Mahowald most recently from 2010’s 9 to 5 as Franklin Hart, Jr.  He has also appeared in Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde and Les Misérables.

Acting in the role of loveable chronic gambler Nathan Detroit is Matt Merchant whose regional credits include the title role in Bye Bye Birdie as well as Beauty and the Beast and Carousel.  Starring opposite Merchant is longtime Broadway professional Jen Cody as Miss Adelaide, Detroit’s fiancée for 14 years and lead entertainer at the Hot Box.  Cody last appeared at TUTS as Bonnie Latour in Anything Goes and lists Cats and Beauty and the Beast among her Broadway credits.

Guys and Dolls officially starts Sept 27 CLICK HERE for tickets!

DISH'S partnership with Alex Rodriguez Mercedes is giving us the opportunity to preview Houston's Best Fest this evening but the REAL fun is this weekend!

The line up is AMAZING!

Cake, The Toadies, Carolyn Wonderland, The Tontons, Slim Thug, Bun B, Chamillionaire PLUS every great local restaurant you can dream of!

It's not sold out so get your tickets NOW!

How DELISH!!! With the new cooler weather and the breeze blowing across the lawn there isn't a better way to spend a Sunday morning/afternoon than this! At least not one that DISH can think of! We just might be there every Sunday!

It says it's only THIS Sunday September 25, but DISH is convinced that it will be such a success it will be a regular event! At least we hope so!

The best part..it's ONLY $27! WOW!