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BAHM Columnist Kelly Groce

The New Look of Bay Area Houston Ma g in 2020

Bay Area Ho uston Magazine is excited to announce the expansion of our magazine in the upcoming year. Every other month we will include a maritime section about this tremendous market that includes the Port of Houston, international trade and economic development. It’s our duty to make sure that the community is up to date on such an important market. This maritime section will also include recreational fishing, boating and yachting.

You’ve told us what you want to see in the magazine and we listened. With that being said, we are introducing some new and exciting sections to the magazine. Rick at Night will cover local entertainment and nightlife with our President & CEO, Rick Clapp. Our editor, Alisa Star, will Wine & Dine you each issue with delicious food pairings. Marsha Davenport’s gossip column, As The Lake Churns, will keep you up to date on all the latest talk around town. Design Vibe by our graphic designer, Kelly Groce, will keep you inspired with current home interior trends and styles.

Clear Lake ALBA Gala Feb. 8. The Assistance League will hold its annual gala – this year with a Mama Mia, the Party theme – Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Lakewood Yacht Club. For reservations, visit the website, assistanceleague/ bayarea.org

Art classes start Feb. 8. UHCL’s Art School for Children and Young Adults is the university’s longest running community outreach program will start classes Feb. 8. Register now for Artworks of Northwest Coast Native Americans and Inuits, open to students grades 1-4. Classes are Saturday, Feb. 8, 15, 22, and 29, and March 21, 28 and April 4 at 10 a.m. at UHCL’s Arbor Central building, Room 1315.03. Cost per student is $100. All supplies are included. To register, visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ ECommerce/Schedule/ Search/AS?query=spring

‘The Tempest’ Feb. 13. Five talented actors from Shakespeare’s Globe Theater will present “The Tempest” at University of HoustonClear Lake’s Bayou Theater with three shows, ThursdaySaturday Feb. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. For tickets or for more information, visit https:// events.uhcl.edu/index. php?eID=2507.

DEER PARK Chamber banquet Feb. 20. The Deer Park Chamber will host its annual banquet Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, 1 Sylvan Beach Drive, La Porte. New officers will be installed and the Citizen of the Year named. For tickets, call the chamber, 281-479-1559 or email Melissa Peters at Melissa@ deerparkchamber.org

State of City Feb. 27. The Deer Park Chamber will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, with Mayor Jerry Mouton delivering the keynote address at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center, 500 W. 13th St. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For reservations, call the chamber, 281-338- 7339.

DICKINSON Street Car Named Desire. The Tennessee Williams favorite, A Streetcar Named Desire, is now playing in the downstairs Main Deck Theatre of the Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Highway 3, through Feb. 16, with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For tickets, which are $17 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, call 281-337- 7469 or email bareahp@ comcast.net

FRIENDSWOOD Boots and Bling Feb. 1. The Friendswood Chamber will host its gala celebration, Boots and Bling, Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 11 p.m. at South Shore Harbour Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd. in League City with the Citizen of the Year among several awards to be presented. For reservations, call the chamber, 281- 482-3329 or visit info@ friendswoodchamber.com

Chamber luncheon Feb. 6. The Friendswood Chamber will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Green Event Center, 200 W. Parkwood, FM 528, #200. For reservations, call the chamber, 281-482-3329.

State of the City March 3. Mayor Mike Foreman will deliver the keynote address at the Friendswood Chamber’s State of the City Luncheon Tuesday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Church, 108 W. Edgewood Drive (FM 2351). For reservations, contact the chamber.

GALVESTON Mardi Gras Feb. 14. Eleven days of fun ahead as Galveston celebrates Mardi Gras Galveston with parades, parties and dances. For information, visit mardigrasgalveston.com

KEMAH Yachty Gras Parade Feb.15. America’s largest Mardi Gras Boat Parade, the Yachty Gras Boat Parade sets sale Saturday, Feb. 15. For information on it and other events, visit the website, Yachtygras@ aol.com or call 713-882-4040.

LEAGUE CITY Valentine Dance Feb. 1. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a Valentine’s party on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Parkway, from 7 to 9:45 p.m. and the door fee is $8. The sponsor is Let’s Dance, a 501(c)(3) not for profit, coordinated by Bill and Neva Schroder.

Chamber luncheon Feb. 12. State Sen. Larry Taylor will discuss “The Future of Education” at the League City Regional Chamber luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Civic Center on Walker Street. For reservations, call the chamber, 281-338-7339.

Go Red luncheon Feb. 21. The annual Go Red for Women luncheon, benefitting the American Heart Association, will be held Friday, Feb. 21 in South Shore Harbour Resort’s Crystal Ballroom. The public is invited. For tickets, visit BayAreaGoRed.Heart.org

NASSAU BAY HSLBA meets Feb. 12. The Houston Symphony League Bay Area will feature Ferenc Illenyi, first violinist with the Houston Symphony who will present a program of Hungarian music, accompanied by guitar, at its 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, Feb.12 at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, 18300 Upper Bay Road. For information, visit marthadigges@yahoo.com

PASADENA State of City Luncheon Feb. 20. Mayor Jeff Wagner will deliver the keynote address at the Pasadena Chamber’s annual State of the City Luncheon, and the 2020 Business of the Year will be announced Thursday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway. For reservations, visit PasadenaChamber.com or call the chamber, 281-487- 7871.

PEARLAND State of City Luncheon Feb. 20. Mayor Tom Reid will deliver his State of the City Address to the Pearland Chamber, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Church of Pearland, 1850 Broadway. Tickets are $30 each and may be reserved by calling 281-485- 3634 or by visiting www. PearlandTexasChamber.us

SEABROOK ALBA Gala Feb. 8. The Assistance League will hold its annual gala – this year with a Mama Mia, the Party theme – Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Lakewood Yacht Club. For reservations, visit the website, assistanceleague/ bayarea.org

Men who Cook Feb. 11. The 26th annual Men Who Cook benefitting the Seabrook Rotary Foundation and the Seabrook Police Officers Charities, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11, starting at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Yacht Club. Tickets are $50.

WEBSTER Museum Society to meet. The Bay Area Museum Historical Society will hold its first 2020 general meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 E. NASA Pkwy. Members of the Historical Society and interested people are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. For reservations, visit bamhistoricalsociety@ gmail.com