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On the Rocks By Jay Gardner I can’t believe that by this time next week that we will have a new President of the United States. Well, or at least they will be counting votes and make accusations about rigging the polls. In any event, the world will likely be a much scarier place, and I’m not sure what to think about it all. At least the local elections will also be downrange, and I actually am looking forward to seeing how those shake out. Speaking of scared and surprised, I got fairly surprised the other night. It was kind of late, and I walked out to check the mail. The streetlight has burnt out recently, and it was really dark. I saw something moving around by my mailbox as I approached, and a startled coyote jumped up and ran off, as I did an about-
cognizant of your surroundings and try not to get surprised. I’m not really sure what’s going on with the tides lately, but it’s reminding me of last year. Last year’s fall bull tides lasted into December, and we seem to be on the same pace this year. And this is with a new moon, which typically causes good enough swings to pull some of the water down. This next full moon here in a couple of weeks should be really interesting. I keep waiting on the red mangrove seeds to show up on the beach. Actually, there’s not much of anything on the beach at this time, including a road to drive on. The tides continue to go to the base of the dunes at night, making planning trips down south kind of a silly idea. There were some pics on social media the other day showing a black chevy about to get swallowed by the sand south of Bob Haul. I’m sure it’s been pulled out by now. But back to the red mangrove seeds. They float out of the Rio Corona and Soto la Marina rivers down in Mexico, and then are brought up by the late fall southeast winds and currents to our beaches about this time of year. However, I haven’t seen any this year to speak of, which is kind of weird. The black mangroves are all starting to drop their tear-dropped seeds all over the place right now. Either one of these trees can be grown in your own yard in a bucket filled with dirt, then water from the hose. You don’t need salt water for these. I have a few from Florida that are living in my pond, but I was looking forward to getting some local representatives in there and letting them do the Pepsi-challenge to see who can grow bigger over a season. Yes, I’m still experimenting, which our buddy Dean Thomas is also doing out in Aransas Pass. The fishing out in the laguna is still hit or miss for most of us. We should be hearing stories of redfish schools in the hundreds, but it just hasn’t happened yet. One of these days, we’ll get a cold front and things will start to change. But then again, be careful what you wish for. This weekend is daylight savings time, and it will be dark before we get home from work. Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night. Hope I’m not late for jury duty first thing Monday morning. Next week is just FULL of civic duty, let me tell you.
face and quickly decided that I could wait until the next day to collect my bills anyway from the box. While coyotes are pretty much a part of our life here on the sandbar, I hadn’t had one sit there until I had gotten that close to it in recent memory. There have also been lots of stories about “day-walkers” that are brazenly wandering around the neighborhood (nothing really new, actually). Seems they come and go in cycles. The idea is, make sure you’re
I’ve had the pleasure to rekindle with a few folks lately. Shane Lafferty came down from middle Texas and we did some fishing and hanging out. Billy Bernsen also surprised us and jumped on the skiff for an evening drift. I’d also like to wish Christie Irps a happy belated birthday; hope you had/have a good one during your “birthday week.” Y’all drop me a line at tarponchaser@mail.com and I’ll see you loyal readers on the rocks.
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VOTERS GUIDE If the turnout for this Presidential cycle is similar to previous years there will be about 100,000 votes cast across Nueces County. There are currently 7332 registered voters on Padre and Mustang islands inside the Corpus Christi City Limits. The two largest Island precincts contain most of those voters with a few voters who live on Mustang Island included in Precinct 19 in Port Aransas but vote in Corpus Christi city elections. Island precincts 40 and 81 traditionally have the highest turnout of any precincts in Nueces County. In the last Presidential cycle the turnout approached 90%! If that holds for this election Island voters could cast more than 6% of the total votes in Nueces County. Early voting continues at Schlitterbahn until Friday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. Important dates October 24 First day of Early Voting October 28 Last day to apply for mail-in ballot (Received not postmarked) November 8 Election Day
New Voter Identification Rules On August 10, 2016, a federal district court entered an changing the voter identification requirements for all elections held in Texas after August 10, 2016 until further notice. Here is an advisory on the new rules from the Texas Secretary of State
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form of identification of the voter and execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, noting the voter’s reasonable impediment to obtaining an acceptable form of photo identification, stating that the voter is the same person who personally appeared at the polling place, and stating that the voter is casting a ballot while voting in-person.
These are the 7 forms of supporting ID: 1. Valid voter registration certificate
Voters who possess an acceptable form of photo ID for voting are still required to present it in order to vote in person in all Texas elections. However, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired up to four years. (Please remember some IDs, including U.S. citizenship certificates, do not expire.)
2. Certified birth certificate (must be an original) 3. Copy of or original current utility bill 4. Copy of or original bank statement 5. Copy of or original government check 6. Copy of or original paycheck
These are the 7 forms of acceptable photo ID 1. Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 2. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS 3. Texas personal identification card issued by DPS 4. Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS 5. United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph 6. United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph 7. United States passport Further, voters who do not possess one of the forms of acceptable photo ID, and cannot reasonably obtain one, may present a supporting
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Proposition No. 1
Adopt Type B Sales Tax To Replace Expiring Portion Of Type A Sales Tax
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Proposition No. 9
Amend Waiting Periods For City Leases Designation Of Mayor Pro Tern
Replacing the portion of the Type A sales tax that expires in 2018 with the adoption of a one-eighth of one percent sales and use tax (maintaining the current level of sales and use tax) to be administered by a Type B Corporation under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code, to be effective for 20 years, with the use of the proceeds for: 1) 50% for economic development, specifically the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises to the full extent allowed by Texas law; (2) Up to $500,000 annually on affordable housing; and (3) Balance of proceeds to be used for construction, maintenance and repair of arterial and collector streets and roads.
Amending the City Charter to provide that in the event of disability of the Mayor for more than 30 days, the Council Member elected at large who received the highest number of votes shall become the Mayor Pro Tern and act as the Mayor during the period of disability.
Update Legal References And Clarify General Powers
Increase Term For Procurement Of Auditor Contracts
Amending the City Charter to update legal references in the General Powers section and clarify the General Powers.
Amending the City Charter to allow for procurement of contracts for independent auditor with terms up to five years.
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Proposition No. 2 Continuation Of Crime Control District Whether the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for ten years and the crime control and prevention district sales tax should be continued for ten years.
Proposition No. 3
Residential Street Reconstruction Tax Amending the City Charter to establish a dedicated fund to be used solely for residential street reconstruction and authorizing the City Council to levy, assess and collect a property tax not to exceed six cents per one hundred dollars of assessed value for the purpose of residential street reconstruction, to be gradually implemented at a rate of not more than two cents per one hundred dollars of assessed value per year.
Amending the City Charter to provide authority to issue bonds in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
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Clarify Purchasing Procedures To Comply With State Law Amending the City Charter to clarify the procedures regarding purchases and contracts in conformity with State law.
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Linda Walsh This year our Christmas Tree Auction will be December 1 at Doc’s Seafood and Steaks, lower level, ”Under the J.F.K. Bridge”. We want to thank Roberta and Fred Soward, owners of Doc’s, for being our program sponsor for the third year and donating the food and venue for the evening. The doors and bar open at 5:00, you can check out all the beautiful trees and start bidding on the silent auction items. The live auction will begin at 6:00. Local, Wade Grassedonia is our Auctioneer this year. The ticket price is $25.00 and includes 2 drink tickets for beer or wine and hors-d-oeuvres. This is such a beautiful evening, as you enter into the Enchanted Forest of lighted and decorated trees. If you haven’t been before, it is a must for early shopping for your trees and other gifts. This year we are adding Centerpieces and other stylishly, homemade Christmas items to the Auction. We already have over 15 trees, 5 wreaths and other items. We are still looking for more decorated, lighted, Christmas trees, and other items you would like to donate. We will have an “Appreciation Wine & Cheese Party” for all donors, the evening before the auction, Wednesday, November 30 from 6 to 7 pm. We did this last year and it was truly a wonderful evening thanking all of our donors. For tickets and applications to donate a decorated tree, wreath or centerpiece contact lawalshva@yahoo.com or call me at 361-4457999. You can also purchase tickets online at www. timonsministries.com and call Kae or Cindy at 361-937-6196. Tickets will be available at the door. Checks, cash or credit cards will be accepted for entrance and purchases. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year at The Islands first Joyous Christmas Event of the Season! All proceeds go to Timon’s Ministries a 501c3 Charity.
The Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Virtuoso Changlu Wu The Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra (CCSO) continues its search for a new Maestro with finalist Robert Franz conducting at the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, Saturday, Nov. 12th at 7:30pm.
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Franz is bringing with him renowned Pipa Virtuoso Changlu Wu who will be playing Han’s Qilian Rhapsody. The program titled, A Magical Musical Journey, will also feature selections from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish,” and a special collaborative presentation with the Art Museum of South Texas. CCSO President and former State Representative Gene Seaman, a long time supporter of the Corpus Christi Asian Community, commented, “We are excited to welcome Changlu Wu to the stage Nov. 12th. I am hoping all of my friends in the Corpus Christi Asian community join us for this unique concert where we will celebrate a mix of Western and Asian culture.” Changlu Wu has won numerous awards including notoriety in Isaac Stern’s Oscar winning film From Mao to Mozart. She has played for dignitaries all over the world including President George Bush. Wu currently resides in Houston where she founded the North American Youth Chinese Orchestra in 2012.
Each year, November is designated as National Diabetes Month. This annual initiative is spearheaded by the American Diabetes Association in order to raise awareness about a disease affecting millions of individuals across the country, including many living in the Coastal Bend. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a life-threatening disease that affects 29 million – or one out of every 11 - people living in the United States. In addition, 86 million individuals have prediabetes, a condition in which glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be considered diabetes. In our area, there are approximately 86,000 people living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. In addition, research has shown that if current health trends continue, one-third of all Americans could have diabetes by the year 2050. Given these staggering statistics, I would like to share some of the facts relating to diabetes in this week’s article in hopes that through increased awareness, we can work to reverse this trend and support a healthier community. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Both types of diabetes can lead to health complications such as heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. A third type of diabetes, known as Gestational diabetes, can develop in a small percentage of pregnant women. When properly managed, women who develop gestational diabetes can have a healthy pregnancy, although it does potentially lead to an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in both the mother and child later in life. Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, represents only 5% of all diabetes cases and is commonly diagnosed in children and young adults. Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when the body does not produce insulin. While the exact cause of Type 1 diabetes is unknown, it is generally thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and an immune system disorder that affects insulinproducing cells in the pancreas. Individuals with Type 1 diabetes are generally required to monitor their blood sugar levels closely and take insulin daily to survive. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, develops over time and occurs when the body becomes insulin resistant, meaning it is unable to process insulin properly. While age, ethnicity and family history all play an important role in determining one’s risk level for Type 2 diabetes, research has shown that lifestyle choices such as tobacco use, diet and physical activity level can greatly impact whether or not a person will develop the disease.
most important steps a person can take to reduce high glucose levels and prevent diabetes. There are several local resources in addition to the available to help families impacted by diabetes or pre-diabetes. The Corpus Christi chapter of the American Diabetes Association offers a number of outreach programs to help families and individuals impacted by diabetes. To learn more about the different resources available, please visit the American Diabetes Association’s website here: http://www. diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/ corpus-christi-texas/ . The Food Bank of Corpus Christi offers a free, eight-week course designed to help educate those living with diabetes on the facts about the disease, the importance of exercise and ways to eat healthy on a budget. More information about the Food Bank of Corpus Christi’s Diabetes Hands-On Learning Course can be found here: http://www.foodbankcc.com/diabetes-handson-program/ . Texas A&M – Corpus Christi’s Diabetes Education Program serves to help those diagnosed with diabetes to learn how to manage the disease and live a healthier lifestyle through its diabetes management classes. Accredited by the American Diabetes Association, these classes offer support and information on a variety of diabetes-related topics such preventing diabetes complications and family management plans. More information about this program can be found here: https://cbhec. tamhsc.edu/diabetes-education/index.html . Finally, the Corpus Christi -Nueces County Public Health District offers a number of services for those with diabetes. These services include financial support for treatments and transportation to medical appointments, information on self-management of the disease and childhood obesity prevention programs. To learn more about the resources available to those needing assistance managing their diabetes, please call 361-826-7254. If you would like to review more about the legislature, please visit the Texas Legislature online at www.capitol.state.tx.us/ . If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office; 361-949-4603).
While there is no currently cure for the disease, Type 2 diabetes can be manageable and in some instances, is even preventable. According to the American Diabetes Association, Type 2 diabetes can be managed by taking certain steps to ensure blood sugar levels are kept within a healthy range. These steps include taking prescription medicines, following a healthy eating plan, reducing tobacco use and participating in regular physical activity. Likewise, individuals with pre-diabetes or who are at a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can delay or even prevent the onset of the disease by making changes towards living a healthier lifestyle. According to the Department of Health Services, weight loss is one of the
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ANNUAL PADRE ISLAND ART WALK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 NOON TO 5:00 PM BILLISH PARK ON GYPSY STREET The Padre Island Property Association is hosting the Annual Padre Island Art Walk. This is a FREE event open to all of Corpus Christi. This event is designed to improve all aspects of the Art Community. All works are created by these arts. No commercial items or resale items permitted. The event will foster community unity and provide an opportunity for the public to meet our local Artists and Craftsmen. Come out and be a part of the biggest Art Walk on the Island. Any Artist or Craftsmen who would like to participate at no charge please call JoAnn Smith for more information. Directions: SPID to Padre Island, go over JFK Causeway, to Park Road 22 go to second traffic light and turn right (Whitecap), go to Gypsy Street turn left continue for less than half a mile and Don & Sandy Billish Park will be on your right.
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Bouys played a hopping set of classic rock at Giggity’s. All great stuff.
By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com
DO NOT MISS LIST Shooting from the hip… Halloween was a gas, gas, gas. Since it fell on a Monday this year, we got a whole weekend of it, but the big blowout was definitely at Giggity’s on “Halloween proper”, Monday the 31st with Austin Music Hall of Fame band, Greezy Wheels. They had a full house, in spite of the
So what now? The reggae and island beat masters, Chanklas, will play Giggity’s on Friday
Ulrich and Sabine Ellison played Giggty’s on Friday Ty Dietz with a full band, featuring Duke E. Brown front man, Steve Santos on lead guitar.
The Chanklas will play Giggity’s on Friday.
John Cortez played Shorty’s on Saturday play the Gaff’s first “Fall Bluegrass Festival”. It was beautiful setting on the stage in back of The Gaff and we had a lot of fun singing all the old timey gospel songs that we love so much. I think the crowd enjoyed it too. There was a lot
Austin Hall of Fame Band Greezy Wheels played Giggity’s on Halloween fact it was a school night. It was all locals and was a hoot and a half. I came unequipped but my pal Andria Shaw came to my recue with a blue wig and a top hat that the late local artist, Tiddle Caylor , owned. The band was just marvelous and kept the house rocking all night. There was a ton of sexy girly costumes and a variety of everything else. I was kind of surprised I didn’t see any Donald or Hillary stuff in the mix, being the hotbed of political spice that it is right now. MC Jackie Lynn did an outstanding job of running the costume contest. And, to put it in a nutshell, the night was hilarious and drama free. I absolutely adore Halloween. It’s right there on my fave list with Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve. So Halloween is done. Now it will soon be Thanksgiving (and the Turkey Bowl), Christmas, New Years and then mine and Rockin’ Dale Rankin’s birthday. Has this year flown by or what? The Winter Texans have been slowly sliding into town and shortly we’ll see a barrage. I heard it from a good source that Frost Bite Betty was on her way down for a little visit. I can’t wait to see that incredible person. I sure hope she brings Bert with her. John and Karen Boeckler from Wisconsin are already here and John has been sitting in with the Free Beer Band at Gigg’s on Thursday and will soon join the PA Rockers when they start up their Wednesday residency at Bernie’s at the first of the year. There is so much to love about the winter down here, including the beautiful cool weather and the infiltration of our northern friends. I absolutely love these next coming months the most. And I appreciate how much the Winter Texans love the Island Moon…you know, the free paper.
Brother, they were rocking. Take my advice and go out of your way to catch Mr. Dietz. He is world class. I also caught the outstanding boys from Louisiana, Charlie Hage and the Captain Legendary Band at the Back Porch on Friday, at they had their swamp pop groove on tight. On
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Saturday I got the day rocking when my little hillbilly gospel band, The Sandy Bottom Boys,
I got the week rolling with a great gig by Ulrich Ellison and Tribe (Austin, TX by way of Vienna, Austria). Ulrich and his band are one of the most driven bands I’ve ever observed. They never stop. I’ve been especially worried about Ulrich’s wife and bass player, Sabine who was hospitalized in Europe when they were on tour a few months ago. But she was with the band looked and sounded great last weekend. Ulrich informed me that they were up for GRAMMY consideration in three categories this year. No one deserves it more. They’ll be back at the end of December and that’s a show you don’t want to miss. I also wandered into the Wild Horse last Friday and caught a set of
♫ ♪ And that’s the truth ♫ ♪ Ty Dietz played the Wild Horse on Friday
Charlie Hager and the Captain Legendary Band played the Back Porch on Friday
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The Sandy Bottom Boys played the Gaff’s bluegrass fest on Saturday
Free Beer Band Chanklas Beau Walker Antone & the All Stars
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of sing along action, anyway. Also on Saturday, the John Cortez Band had their powerhouse blues thing jumping at Shorty’s and the Bad
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Friday, November 4 Jim Stanley @ Gaff Johnny Kiser @ Shorty’s Eric Magnussen @ Back Porch Chanklas @ Giggity’s Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Saturday, November 5 Russell Edge @ Gaff John Boyd @ Boat House John Cortez @ Shorty’s Ruben Limas @ Back Porch Beau Walker @ Giggity’s Another Level @ Rockit’s Joanathan Mitchell @ South Texas Ice House Los Lonely Boys, Clarissa Serna @ Brewster Street
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The Bad Bouys played Giggity’s on Saturday
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and Eric Magnussen will bring his variety show to the Back Porch. Also, the adorable Clarissa Serna will play Rockit’s in Corpus. On Saturday, local celebrity cheeseball, Russell Edge, will play the Gaff, Ruben Limas will be a the Back Porch, country artist Beau Walker will play Giggity’s and the most excellent John Boyd (San Antonio, TX) will be at the Boat House on Padre. Plus, the big show will be in town at Brewster Street with Los Lonely Boys. Don’t even think about forgetting to vote next Tuesday. This is an important election and you vote absolutely counts. Lots more to come. See you next week. Be safe out there.
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Sunday, November 6 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Monday, November 7 Open Jam w/ Ray Summy & Friends @ Giggity’s GO VOTE TODAY, Nov. 8 Paul Taylor @ Giggity’s
Eli Young Band @ Concrete Street Friday, November 18 Billy Snipes @ Gaff Stevie Start @ Shorty’s Eric Magnussen @ Back Porch Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Electrotypes @ Rockit’s Tom Petty Tribute @ Brewster Street David Martinez @ South Texas Ice House
Eric Magnussen Nov. 4 Ruben Limas Nov. 5 Stevie Start Nov. 11 TBA Nov. 12 Eric Magnussen Nov. 18 Buddy Trevino Nov. 19
Saturday, November 19 Billy Snipes @ Gaff Michael Martin @ Shorty’s TBA @ Back Porch Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Giggity’s Splendiferous @ Rockit’s Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Dalton Domino @ South Texas Ice House
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Sunday, November 20 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Monday, November 21 Open Jam w/ Ray Summy & Friends @ Back Porch
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Tuesday, November 22 Paul Taylor @ Back Porch
Wednesday, November 9 Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Thursday, November 10 Dream Theater @ American Bank Center Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Bandora @ Rockit’s Stoney LaRue @ Brewster Street Friday, November 11 Russell Edge @ Gaff Red Giant @ Shorty’s Stevie Start @ Back Porch James Little Band @ Giggity’s Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Hard at Play @ South Texas Ice House
Wednesday, November 23 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s
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Thursday, November 24 Roger Creager @ Brewster Street Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Friday, November 25 Chili con Curtis @ Giggity’s Selfie @ Shorty’s Cruise Control @ Back Porch Russell Edge @ Gaff APEX @ Rockit’s Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Saturday, November 26 BELT SANDER RACES w/ Leslie Willey @ Gaff Mike Stinson @ Giggity’s Laid Back Texas @ Back Porch Billy Snipes & Rasta Cowboys @ Shorty’s Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Hip Hop Hooray @ Brewster Street Asking Alexandria @ Concrete Street Mark McKinney @ South Texas Ice House
Saturday, November 12 BELT SANDER RACES w/ Leslie Willey @ Gaff Flatbroke @ Giggity’s TBA @ Back Porch Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s The Groove @ Rockit’s Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street Ryan Chrys @ South Texas Ice House Sunday, November 13 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Monday, November 14 Open Jam w/ Ray Summy & Friends @ Giggity’s
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Sunday, November 27 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s TURKEY BOWL @ Back Porch
Tuesday, November 15 Paul Taylor @ Giggity’s
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Thursday, November 17 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Turkey Bowl @ Brewster Street
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