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Clear Creek Education Foundation hosts “Dine Out to Donate” 31 Restaurants to donate portion of proceeds of September 21 revenue 2015 Participating Restaurants: Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta 400 W. Bay Area Blvd, Suite A | Webster The Aquarium ............................#8 Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery ....515 W Bay Area Blvd. | Webster Brewingz ..............................1850 Nasa Parkway | Nassau Bay Bubba’s Shrimp Palace ....................113 6th Street | San Leon Cadillac Bar ..............................#7 Kemah Waterfront | Kemah Café Adobe....................1330 W. Bay Area Blvd | Friendswood Carrabba’s Italian Grill ............502 W Bay Area Blvd | Webster Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ............301 Texas Avenue | Kemah Double Dave’s PizzaWorks2500 Marina Bay Drive | League City Gio’s Flying Pizza ............................650 FM 517 W | Dickinson Ichibon Japanese Steakhouse........18206 Egret Bay | Webster Jinya Ramen Bar ............................18299 Egret Bay | Webster Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen......1108 Marina Bay Drive | Kemah La Brisa on the Creek ..........501 N Wesley Drive | League City Lighthouse Buffet..................................#3 Waterfront | Kemah Luna’s Mexican........6555 S. Shore Blvd, Suite B | League City Neptune Subs ................................1917 Highway 146 | Seabrook Noodles and Company 19325 Gulf Freeway, Suite 110 | Webster Panera Bread ............2630 Gulf Freeway, Suite A | League City Panera Bread ............................19305 Gulf Freeway | Webster Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana 2700 Marina Bay Dr | League City Red River BBQ & Grill ..........1911 E Main Street | League City Skipper’s ......................................1026 Marina Bay Dr | Kemah San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant 2441 FM 646 W #D | Dickinson San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant3202 Marina Bay Dr | League City South Shore Grille................2800 Marina Bay Dr | League City Tommy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar2555 Bay Area Blvd | Houston Tuscany Bistro ....2951 Marina Bay Dr, Suite 220 | League City Yummy’s..........................................1415 Hwy 146 #C | Kemah Zoe’s Kitchen..........................1501-C Bay Area Blvd | Webster

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Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) announced it will host its second annual “Dine Out to Donate” event on Monday, Sept. 21 and is excited to have 31 local restaurants participating. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their Sept. 21 revenue to CCEF to benefit the students and teachers of Clear Creek Independent School District. “This year, the response to the Clear Creek Education Foundation’s Dine Out to Donate has been tremendous,” said Kaci Hanson, CCEF Executive Director. “The community continues to demonstrate its strong support of the Clear Creek Independent School District, and we thank all of the participating restaurants for their commitment.” CCEF encourages citizens to dine out for a good cause on Monday, Sept. 21. The process is simple – patrons enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant, and restaurant proprietors donate a portion of the proceeds to CCEF to support its many programs, including Teacher Innovative Grants, National Board Teacher Certification, Clear Horizons Early College High School and Technology Education Labs. - Continued on Page 12

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3rd Annual OKTOBERFEST Returns The Tastes Of Germany To Kemah October 9, 10 & 11 City Parking Lot The third annual Oktoberfest in Kemah is bringing in hand-crafted beers from all over the world! There will be a 9,000-square-foot beer tent for all to enjoy. The highly anticipated Oktoberfest in Kemah has become a huge, muchanticipated event and will be held on Saturday, October 4 from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, October 5 from noon to 6 p.m. Oktoberfest in Kemah will be held in the heart of Kemah at the City Parking Lot at 604 Bradford Street, adjacent to the Kemah Boardwalk and inside the Lighthouse District. Traditionally, the world famous Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich, Bavaria (Germany), running from late September to the first weekend in October. It's one of Germany’s most famous cultural events to enjoy beer, traditional polka music and German food such as sausage, kraut, and pretzels to name a few tempting tastes. But there is no reason to plan a trip to Germany for the official Oktoberfest, since Gulf Coast Festivals plans to bring Germany to you, right here in Kemah. Send your taste buds on a memorable adventure to Europe and experience the best handcrafted “Old World” beers available, including those from Germany, Holland, Austria and many more.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP: EDDY RAVEN (The Hitmaker): Born Edward Garvin Futch, it's no wonder that his name was changed by a record executive to Eddy Raven on his very first single, released on tiny Cosmos Records in the late '60s. Raven has charted more than thirty-five singles in his career, including the Number One hits "I Got Mexico," "Shine, Shine, Shine," "I'm Gonna Get You," "Joe Knows How to Live," "In a Letter to You" and "Bayou Boys," as well as several more Top Ten hits, including seventeen consecutive Top Tens between 1984 and 1990. Numerous influences have made his music almost indescribable: the Cajun sounds of his native Louisiana, the blues influence from working with Johnny Winter, the rock & roll of his idol (Elvis Presley), and the pure country of the Grand Ole Opry. Raven will take the stage on Saturday, October 10 (7 to 10pm) Performing at 2015 Kemah Oktoberfest on Friday, October 9, is Das Ist Lustig (3-6:30pm) and Jarrod Sterrett (710pm). On Saturday, October 10, Enzian Buam (Noon-3pm) and Breelan Angel (3:30-6:30pm) will take the stage before headliner Eddy Raven (7-10pm). Das Ist Lustig (Noon-5:30pm) will preform on Sunday, October 11.

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GULF COAST FESTIVALS PRESENTS

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Clear Creek Education Foundation’s Dine Out To Donate: CCEF board member and South Shore Grille owner Mickey Wooten developed the concept for “Dine Out to Donate” last year and has led the effort for CCEF again this year. “As restaurant owners, this is an opportunity for us to give back to the community,” said Wooten. “Clear Creek Independent School District is very important to the area. Demonstrating our support of the district by donating a portion of proceeds on one day during dinner (only) or lunch and dinner is a great way to support educational excellence.”

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ucation Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization located in League City, Texas. Comprised of volunteers with a passion for excellence, the Foundation raises funds to enrich academic achievement within Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD). While the Foundation operates independently of the school district, it is aligned and collaborates closely with CCISD to promote excellence in education.

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Air Force THUNDERBIRDS and Breitling Jet Team to Lead 31st Annual WINGS OVER HOUSTON Airshow Oct. 17-18 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Breitling Jet Team headline this year’s Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 31st Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, at Ellington Airport. The Thunderbirds, performing as a team of six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, return to Houston following their last Wings Over Houston performance in 2010. The Breitling Jet Team from Europe, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team that performs in seven L-39C Albatros jet aircraft, will end their first U.S. tour with this first-time performance at Wings Over Houston. “We’re excited to present two very high-caliber jet demonstration teams this year, which is why we strongly recommend you purchase tickets now to get reserved seating,” said Bill Roach, airshow director. “We had record attendance last year and expect to draw even more people who haven’t seen the Thunderbirds here in five years, and they also want to see the Breitling Jet Team on its first U.S. tour. We’re still putting the final touches on the show and will update our website as we finalize performances and special events.”

The show also features civilian acrobatic performances and reenactments by vintage CAF military aircraft; the performance list and show is being finalized and updates are posted on the show’s website, www.wingsoverhouston.com. Other highlights of the show include static displays of vintage and modern military aircraft as well as numerous exhibits and activities including: Heroes & Legends Tent featuring distinguished veterans signing autographs and memorabilia, NASA Driven to Explore Exhibit, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar 57, Experimental Aircraft Association, National USA Forces Museum, The 6th Cavalry Historical Association, Kid’s Carnival, motion simulator rides and more. Visit the airshow’s website, www.wingsoverhouston.com, for show updates and to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 888-4-FLYSHOW. Purchase early for best pricing as ticket prices go up as event nears and to secure reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on show days, but premium reserved seats sell out early. General admission tickets will also be available at area Kroger stores by midSeptember. About Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston: The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community event produced by a volunteer effort of the Gulf Coast Wing, Houston Wing, and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the Commemorative Air Force, with support from the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston, Texas Legends Flying Museum, Vietnam War Flight Museum, Lewis Air Legends and Collings Foundation West. The Airshow is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft, along with the thrills of modern aviation. One of the top air shows in the United States in its category, the CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow attracts more than 90,000 festival goers throughout Houston as well as from around the globe. The 2015 Airshow benefits the CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program, Aviation Career Education Academy, Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Westchase Rotary Club and the Commemorative Air Force aircraft restoration and flying historical programs, in addition to numerous other non-profit participating organizations.

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Clear Lake Business Leaders “Do a Little Time” at MDA Lock-Up Business and community leaders from the Clear Lake area did “a little time and a lot of good” to help save and improve the lives of people fighting muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up fundraising event. Twenty-four business executives and owners (including The SCENE Magazine’s editor Betsey Ennis) vol- To donate specifically toward “bail” under Jailbird Betsey Ennis go to www2.mda.org/goto/be_scene before unteered to be “Jailbirds” and “go September 26 and donate $5 or $100 to this worthy organization. behind bars” as part of MDA’s LockUp and met the jailbirds who worked hard tact Fundraising Coordinator Stephanie Up event on August 26 at BJ’s Restaurant to raise money for them. Funds raised Wilson at 713-522-1426 or and Brewhouse at 515 Bay Area Blvd. in through the Lock-Up help MDA create a swilson@mdausa.org, or visit Webster. Together, these 24 jailbirds raised world free from the harmful effects of mus- mda.org/LockUp. more than $15,000 to help support MDA’s cle diseases that often take away people’s About MDA: The Muscular Dyslife-enhancing programs such as state-ofability to walk, move, talk, smile and even trophy Association is the world’s leading the-art support groups and clinics, includbreathe. nonprofit health agency dedicated to saving the MDA Clinic at Texas Children’s The website will be available until Seping and improving the lives of people with Hospital in Houston, Texas. They also tember 26 to raise even more money for muscle disease, including muscular dystromake MDA summer camp possible so kids these families in the Clear Lake and Housphy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and with muscle disease can enjoy “the best ton areas (www.mdalockup.org/clearother neuromuscular diseases. It does so week of the year” at Camp For All in Burlakelu2015). Donations can also be sent to by funding worldwide research to find ton, Texas and nearly 80 other locations the Houston MDA office at 2900 Weslayan treatments and cures; by providing comnationwide. The top “bail-raisers” were prehensive health care services and supErin Groce of Groce Law Office, Inc., Chief Street, Suite #375, Houston, TX 77027. port to MDA families nationwide; and by Joey Cashiola of the Nassau Bay Police DeThe MDA wishes to thank all the Jailpartment, Misty Bacon of Tarl Anderson birds for their hard work and dedication to rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engageProperties, and Tonya Shedd of Street the organization! ment. Graphics. To learn more about the MDA Lock-Up Local MDA families attended the Lockprogram and how to get involved, con-

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation hosts Starry Night Houston 8.5K WHAT: Join us at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night Houston 8.5K, an evening walk/run followed by food, entertainment, games and fun for the whole family. The course will include a shorter distance for

walkers. Anyone can do it! Each one of the 28,000 steps in this 8.5K honors one of our Stars, the 28,000 children in the U.S. living with a brain tumor. After the walk/run, you and your fellow supporters will light the nighttime sky with lanterns to symbolize hope for a cure for one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The evening also features a kids’ 50yard dash, family activities and other entertainment. Plus, we’ll highlight the stories of local Stars. Starry Night 8.5K events raise funds for research to combat more than 100 types of childhood brain tumors. They also support services for families at a local hospital or community organization. WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015. Registration starts at 4 p.m. and closes

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at 5 p.m. The 8.5K starts at approximately 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Sesquicentennial Park, 400 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002 For more information, visit mystarrynight.org, or call the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at 800-253-6530.

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Featured Artist: Jenifer Sundrla

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Local Artist Jenifer Sundrla mastered the melding of realistic and abstract art. Though seemingly contradictory; her paintings integrate two very different styles seamlessly. “It’s literal with a twist of abstract,” said Sundrla. The abstract portion of the painting typically remains in the background with the more realistic subject in the foreground. Sundrla shared, “I always start with the background and then the subject. I envision how it should be and go to the canvas and make it happen.” Most of Sundrla’s art contains drips in the background which she explained first started by accident “and just went from there.” The signature drips enhance the unique character of Sundrla’s works. Her mixture of methods and shading techniques depict such depth and texture making the subject literally leap from the abstract backdrop. Acrylic is Sundrla’s medium of choice. She said, “I like to paint big.” Her large-scale pieces include a variety of subjects “from crosses and trees, to sea life, animals and most recently sporting art.” Sundrla also told she loves all coastal creatures, and they are her current niche for selling at this point in time. Sundrla said she has always done art since she was a child. She studied art at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and then taught art at Friendswood High School for 13 years. - Continued on Page 24

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ART September 12: Jimmy Phillips & Kelly Halbach Art Show/Reception, Island Furniture, 4104 NASA Parkway, El Lago, 281-532-3075 September 26: Art Tells A Story, numerous artists with a unique show, 4-8p.m. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com September 8, 15, 22, 29: Adult Art Lessons with Gay Paratore, 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com September 21: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, www.lakeviewquiltersguild.org

Thurs., Fri, & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa, Pasadena, 713-540-9489 September 4 – September 13: Exit Laughing, Fri. & Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-337-SHOW, harbourtheater.com September 11-27: Legally Blonde the Musical, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Community Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382-3355228, clearcreekcountrytheatre.org

CHILDREN’S ART

Library Story Times

Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K): 10:30a.m., 2400 N. Meyer,

September 26: Clear Lake Baskets Weavers Guild, Beginner Workshop, Contact Gale Brom, 281-557-7572

PHOTOGRAPHY October 1: Bay Area Photo Club, Butler Longhorn Museum, 6-9p.m. 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org

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Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431, www.tpwd.texas.gov Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11a.m. to 2p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, www.galvestonmuseum.com. League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, oneroomschoolhouse.org

FILM September 11 & 12: 17th Annual Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival, Film Screenings at Courtyard Marriot Nassau Bay & Awards Gala at Sundance, Kemah, www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com (See Art Column for full details)

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Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net

Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9a.m. to 5p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, LSFM.org Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, moodygardens.com,

September 19: School of Rock End of Season Show, 11a.m. - 6p.m., Cabo Clear Lake, 2513 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 832-465-3512

Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Time on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906, www.hcpl.net Words & Images Exhibition thru August

Ocean Star: Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center, Open Daily 10a.m. – 5p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, OceanStarOEC.com

September 19: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Monthly Show, 7p.m., Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W.Walker, League City, www.baba.com

Helen Hall Library: Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10a.m.; Pre-K Story time on Thursday at 1 p.m.; 100 W. Walker, League City

San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. La Porte, 281479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org

September 24: Cindy Thomas in Concert, 6:30-9:30p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com

La Porte Library: Tuesday is Story Time with Mr. Mark at 10:15 a.m.; Thursdays are with Mr. D. at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Arts on Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m.; 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net

Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Pkwy, Nassau Bay, 224-2100, spacecenter.org Exhibit - Space: A Journey to our Future, thru Sept. 7. Summer Day Camps ages 4-14 Every Wednesday, How to Train Like An Astronaut.

MUSIC

September 26: School of Rock Concert, 11a.m. – 6p.m. Quaker Steak & Lube, 2502 Gulf Freeway, League City,

THEATRE September 4 – 13: Man of La Mancha,

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MUSEUMS 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open

Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-6435799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email dominotaylor@yahoo.com.

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17th Gulf Coast Film Festival to Honor LEW TEMPLE By Peggy “Domino” Taylor The 17th Annual Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival will be presenting actor Lew Temple the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cascade Award Gala on September 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Sundance Grill, 800 Mariners Dr. in Kemah. Master of Ceremony for the evening will be PBS Channel 8 TV host Ernie Manouse. Manouse also produces and hosts the syndicated series InnerViews. The film festival will be held September 11 and 12. Many actors and directors will be scheduled to appear along with Lew Temple, including actor Brandon Smith, actress Michelle Simmons and Broadway dancer Claudia Cox. Lew Temple is an American film actor, perhaps best known for his roles as Axel on "The Walking Dead," the character of Ned Oldham in the action adventure thriller, "Unstoppable" which also starred Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson; directed by Tony Scott, and Cal the diner manager in the comedy-drama “Waitress." Born and raised in the Bayou Country of Louisiana, Temple is an extraordinarily diverse actor who often is compared to a chameleon: He has the unique ability to take any character and make it his own.

Other film credits include the ranger, Hollis in the summer, 2013 Disney blockbuster "The Lone Ranger," alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer; Locus Fender in the action film "Domino," starring Kiera Knightley and Mickey Rourke, directed by Tony Scott and Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects" with Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, William Forsythe and Sherri Moon Zombie. Temple began his acting career on the stage of the prestigious Alley Theatre in Houston, working alongside artists such as Vanessa Redgrave in "Julius Caesar" and "Anthony & Cleopatra," as well as acclaimed writer/directors Michael Wilson, Terrance McNally and Edward Albee. He next landed numerous television roles, as well as roles in independent and mainstream studio films, such as "On the Borderline," "The Newton Boys, and “Angels in the Outfield." - Continued on Page 24

Past Gulf Coast Film Festival Honorees

Brad Leland 2014

Robert Patrick 2013

Brandon Smith 2012

Marsha Mason 2011

Cheryl Tiegs 2010

Jon Lovitz 2009

Erin Gray 2008

Jasmine Guy 2007

Robert Wuhl 2006

Armand Assante 2005

Janine Turner 2004

Barry Corbin 2003

Melissa Gilbert 2002

Loretta Swit 2001

Walter Coblenz 2000

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Locally Made Films are Finalists at Gulf Coast Film Festival Films are submitted across the nation as well as several countries to the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival. This year the film fest has two local filmmakers to make the finalists and screenings. Chris Kuhlman of CK Productions in Seabrook is the producer of the finalist film Midnight Abyss. Stephen Wolfe is the screenwriter and director. This film was made in Seabrook and Galveston. This is a psychological horror film and can be seen Friday, September 11 at 10 p.m. Through the City is the other local film. Autumn Grounds is the screenwriter, director and producer. Knight Vision Productions with Robin Holk submitted the finalist film that was partially shot at a production at Clear Falls High School. Local actor Tyler Perez, a 2015 Clear Falls High School graduate is the driving force in this music video. Tyler has appeared in the MTV series Scream and has just signed on to a three-year contract as a cast member in Nickelodeon’s new series, Wits Academy. September 11 at 6 p.m. is the screening of this new talent.

Another Texas addition is producer Michael S. Wayne and director Chip Hale’s finalist film, Sweethearts of the Gridiron. This documentary follows the qualifying standards of a group of young women competing for a place on the famous Texas Kilgore College Rangerettes. Nine Rangerettes will be at the Kilgore Rangerettes to appear at 2015 Gulf Coast Film screening in full uniform for autographs and photos. The film will begin Satur- Festival in support of “Sweethearts of the Gridiron” day, September 12 at 9 a.m. Local (Deer Park) product and Actor Adam Mayfield will be attending the Gulf Coast Film Festival September 11 and 12 held at the Nassau Bay Courtyard Marriott. Mayfield, who has the lead in the dark comedy entry “What if my Wife died in Yoga Class?” attended Houston’s High School for the Performing & Visual Arts and graduated with a B.A. in theatre from DePaul University in Chicago. Adam’s TV Adam and film cred- Mayfield its include: NBC’s Days of our Lives, ABC’s All My Children, Hallmark and Lifetime movies, appearances on several sitcoms, stage plays and countless TV commercials. In 2013, he accepted the award for Best Feature Film at the St. Tropez International Film Festival in France for the film, The Preacher’s Daughter, in which he had the lead. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress/producer, Virginia Novello. All films will be shown at Marriot Courtyard Nassau Bay. For additional information and screening times log onto www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com. ~Domino Taylor

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GULF COAST FILM FESTIVAL • FINALIST FILM SCHEDULE

Friday, September 11th Screenings 6:00 P.M. Through The City ......................Genre: Music Video, Director: Autumn Grounds 6:05 P.M. The Blimp Trap.......................................Genre: Drama, Director: Shawn Welling 6:10 P.M. Village Folksinger..........................Genre: Documentary, Director: David Francis 7:00 P.M. Circadian Rhythm .....................................Genre: Drama, Director: Lea M. Jones 7:15 P.M. Mr. Chucklebones ..........................Genre: Horror, Director: James H. Longmore 7:47 P.M. Fractured Diamond.....................................Genre: Trailer, Director: Kristen Perry 7:50 P.M. Isle of Doom...............................................Genre: Horror, Director: Frank Shank 9:15 P.M. Peace and Rain.............................Genre: Music Video, Director: John Browning 9:25 P.M. What if My Wife Died In Yoga Class?........... Genre: Comedy, Director: Jeffrey Williams 9:45 P.M. Introspection ................Genre: Drama/Art/Experimental, Director: Quinton Lowe 9:55 P.M. The Taking of Ezra Bodine .................Genre: Drama, Director: Lance R. Marshall 10:10 P.M. Midnight Abyss.....................................Genre: Horror, Director: Stephen Wolfe Saturday September 12th Screenings 8:00 A.M. If I Could Talk ....................................... Genre: Drama, Director: Shawn Welling 8:15 A.M. The Kid................................................Genre: Silent, Director: David Scott Heck 9:10 A.M. Sweethearts of the Gridiron .................Genre: Documentary, Director: Chip Hale 9:45 A.M. Introspection............Genre: Drama/Art/Experimental, Director: Tarik Belhouchet 9:55 A.M. Beta Centauri...........................Genre: Documentary, Director: Daniel R Poulson 10:30 A.M. Primary Ignition of Secondary .... Genre: Documentary, Director: Randel Smith 10:35 A.M. First Impressions .........................Genre: Horror, Director: James H. Longmore 10:50 A.M. This is My Monologue: Part 1... Genre: Art/Experimental, Director: Sam W. Kratzel 10:55 A.M. Beyond The Yellow Brick Road....... Genre: Documentary, Director: Shawn Welling 11:10 A.M. 7 Minutes of Mayhem .............................Genre: Comedy, Director: Joey Cantu 11:30 A.M. Bitch is Ready for Tea.........................Genre: Music Video, Director: Kapil Nair 11:35 P.M. Charlie .................................................... Genre: Drama, Director: Shawn Ryan 12:00 P.M. FROG.........................Genre: Drama/Coming of Age, Director: Tyler A. Wallach 12:20 P.M. The Phone In The Attic..................... Genre: Drama/Thriller, Director: Jim Long 2:00 P.M. The Beheading...........................................Genre: Action, Director: Gary Chason 2:20 P.M. Third Base ...............................................Genre: Drama, Director: Katt Gilgrease 3:05 P.M. Moving Day...............................................Genre: Drama, Director: Louis Hunter

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Gulf Coast Film Festival Continued From Page 22 Prior to acting, Temple had a Minor League Baseball career with the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros. He worked his way through the Astros system to become Assistant Director of Minor Leagues and scouting. The finalists’ indie films will be showing Friday, September 11 and and 12. These screenings are scheduled at the Courtyard Marriot Nassau Bay at 18100 Saturn. The movies will start Friday night at 6 to 11 p.m. The second group of finalists will screen Saturday morning starting at 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are affordable to each movie for $5 and one-day passes are $15. The best deal is two-day passes for $20. Tickets to screenings can be purchased at the door and online.

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The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival executive production team will provide a weekend of celebrating the international indie filmmaking with Texas hospitality. Visit their website and follow the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival on Facebook for weekly updates. A silent auction will take place the night of the Gala and a portion of the proceeds will go to a local animal charity. To contribute to this non-profit art event, visit their new indiegogo.com/project. Various ticket packages are available for all films and social events and all are open to the public. Tickets can also be purchased online at the film fest website. No tickets are available at the door of the Award Gala and Dinner. The Gulf Coast Film Festival was established in 1998 by founder Hal Wixon and attracts independent filmmakers from around the globe. The films are judged by a panel of judges consisting of seasoned producers, directors, cinematographers and

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actors. Each year the festival awards numerous entries in film and screenplay entries in various genres. Selection is competitive and awards are given by merit. The Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival is a 501(c) (3) organization. For more information on tickets, screenings and sponsorship log on to www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com. That’s a wrap!

Featured Artist: Continued From Page 20 Sundrla revealed she left teaching to start her own business, JenSun Art. She creates murals, portraits, illustrations, and paintings. According to Sundrla, her custom art and mural work have been featured in television episodes of Extreme Home Makeover and children’s books have published her illustrations. Most recently, Sundrla with the assistance of her family started her own art reproduction business called Redbird Collective. The Texas-based company reproduces and sells wholesale giclees or gallery wrapped canvas reproductions to several art retailers around the United States. Sundrla said the company wants to expand to include other artists. She added, the company offers printing service as well as the potential to represent artists at wholesale markets. “I would love to open doors for other artists and create reproductions of their works,” said Sundrla. While her new endeavor evolves, Sundrla continues to paint for herself and by commission. Sundrla stated, “My desire is to provide art that inspires the viewer and evokes joy and comfort in any home.” To view more of Sundrla’s paintings visit www.jensunart.com and reproductions info at www.redbirdcollective.com. Her works are displayed locally at The Eagle’s Nest and Friendswood Frame & Gallery.

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John Ennis photo

Weekends on the Water

Ready, Set… Go Fish! Seabrook Saltwater Derby Is Back • Friday September 25 Galveston Bay will be alive with anglers trying their luck and skill at catching the “big one” in this multi-species tournament. The Seabrook Saltwater Derby is back for its 6th year, and is scheduled to launch Friday, September 25th, 2015, This year Cabo Bar & Grill located at 2513 NASA Road 1 in Seabrook, Texas will host this popular event. The Derby kicks off with a Captain’s Meeting starting at 7pm on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Cabo Bar & Grill. A Calcutta will follow the meeting and is open to the public. The tournament starts at 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning and continues until the official weigh-in time at 3:00p.m. According to the rules, anglers can legally fish

from public waters either by boat, wade fishing, piers or banks. Boundaries are from Rollover Pass to San Luis Pass including the beachfront. All waters fished must be accessible to the public and connected to the Galveston Bay estuary system. Fish categories include speckled trout and redfish divisions with a generous flounder pot and a new Texas Team Slam Pot for an extra fee. Award categories include Heaviest Individual Red Fish, Heaviest Individual Speckled Trout, Heaviest Team Stringer of Redfish (3 Reds), Heaviest Team Stringer of Trout (4 Trout). Each entrant can weigh in their best 4 speckled trout and 3 redfish separately. Weigh-in takes place at 3 p.m., and all anglers must be in line with fish in hand to qualify.

The early entry fee is $90.00 per person and ends on Monday, September 14, 2015. The late entry fee is $100.00 per person: All entry fees and registration forms must be submitted NO LATER THAN Thursday, September 24, 2015 at noon. There will be no entrants accepted after this DEADLINE.

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Featured Attractions

1. Space Center Houston

Visit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Applaud the accomplishments of NASA and the U.S. manned space flight program at Space Center Houston. You will relive the past achievements of the space program and witness today's history in the making. Everything you see in the facility is realistic. Space Center Houston's creators kept in close contact with NASA to ensure the most accurate experience. Each attraction is self-guided so you can spend as much time, or as little time, in each areas as desired. Most guests spend four to six hours in the Center. Discount Tickets: Discount Space Center Houston tickets available at Bay Area Houston Visitors Center. 281-474-9700.

1601 NASA Parkway • 281-244-2100

• www.spacecenter.org

2. MOODY GARDENS

6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS

10. ELLINGTON FIELD

14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY

3. KEMAH BOARDWALK

7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT

15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR

4. SCHLITTERBAHN

8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER

12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER

16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS

5. CLEAR CREEK WINERY

9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK

13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. GULF GREYHOUND PARK

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2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283

709 Harris Ave. (Kemah)..281-334-8300

3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431

2002 Terminal Dr. ......409-740-7722

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510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200

One Monument Circle ......281-479-2421

Texas 35 and Mustang ....281-388-1134

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18. SYLVAN BEACH PARK on Galveston Bay in La Porte . . . . . . .281-471-5020 19. BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE 1900 South R Street (La Porte) . . . .281-471-4653 20. PINE GULLY PARK 535 Pine Gully Rd. @ Toddville (Seabrook) . . . . .281-474-3286 21. OLD SEABROOK NASA Parkway @ Hwy 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-474-3869 22. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE 806 NASA Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-333-0579 23. BUTLER’S LONGHORN MUSEUM 1220 Coryell (League City) . .281-332-1393 24. RAILEAN DISTILLERY 341 5th Street (San Leon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-545-2742 25. THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE 2100 Caroline St. (Dickinson) . .281-337-2021

26. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-332-0951 27. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-488-4620 28. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 29. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-337-1459 30. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . .281-334-0521

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31. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 32. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 33. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Galveston . . . . . . .713- 629-3700 34. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . .409-765-5930 35. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 36. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 37. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand .409-765-5700 38. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 39. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . .409-766-STAR 40. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . .409-797-5114

41. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 42. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 43. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 44. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . .713-658-8938 45. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 46. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas .713-853-8000 47. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500 48. BBVA COMPASS STADIUM 2200 Texas Avenue . . . .713-276-7500 49. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AQUARIUM 410 Bagby .713-223-3474 50. HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .713-533-6500

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1. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 2. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 3. Blue Palms Bar & Grill ..2320 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 4. Big Shots ..........................................11500 Space Center 5. Bombay Tadka ............................17926 Hwy 3, Suite 101 6. Bombshells - Houston South ............12810 Gulf Freeway 7. Bombshells - Webster..........................803 E NASA Pkwy 8. Boondoggles ....................4106 NASA Parkway (El Lago) 9. Buck Wild ..............1025 West NASA Parkway (Webster) 10. Bullrito’s ....................1820 Nasa Parkway (Nassau Bay) 11. Bullrito’s ..................12617 Underwood Road (La Porte) 12. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 13. Cafe Adobe..............1330 Bay Area Blvd. (Friendswood) 14. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 15. Casper’s Billiards..................137 21st Street (San Leon) 16. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 17. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 18. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 19. Chasin’ Tails ............................2402 Bay Area Boulevard 20. Claudio’s Restaurant & Piano Bar ..3202 Marina Bay Dr 21. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 22. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 23. Cullen’s............................................11500 Space Center 24. D Bar 937......................937 Dixie Farm Road (Houston) 25. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 26. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 27. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 28. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 29. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 30. Don Pico’s - Pearland ..............9811 Broadway (FM518) 31. D’Vine Wine - Galveston ..............................2110 Strand 32. Easy Street Lounge ......112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 33. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 34. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 35. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 36. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 37. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 38. Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 Fm 3436 Rd (Dickinson) 39. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd

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40. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 41. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 42. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 44. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 45. JP’s Upperdeck............................609 Bradford (Kemah) 46. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 47. La Poz Cafe..........................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 48. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 49. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 50. Lazy Lizard Cantina ..............1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 51. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 52. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 53. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 54. Lelia’s ..........................................18119 Egret Bay Blvd 55. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 56. Luna’s Restaurant (Hilton) ............3000 NASA Parkway 57. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 58. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 59. Mainly Drinks ..................223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 60. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 61. Mamacita’s - Pasadena ..............7325 Spencer Highway 62. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 63. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 64. Mario’s Italian • Webster ................618 NASA Parkway 65. Market Seafood............................16580 El Camino Real 66. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 67. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 69. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 70. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 71. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 72. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 73. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 74. Oak Barrel Exchange18019 Upper Bay Dr. (Nassau Bay) 76. On The Bayou ................6028 Avenue P 1/2 (Galveston) 77. Opus Bistro ........................................1002 Aspen Road 78. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 79. Pier 27 Tavern ................3202 Marina Bay Blvd. Suite F 80. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ........2700 Marina Bay Drive 81. Pomodoro’s Pasta & Pizzeria ..............1303 Nasa Pkwy

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82. R&R Sports Bar ................3338 83. Railean Rum ......................34 84. Quaker Steak & Lube ..2502 S. 85. Sam’s Boat .............................. 86. San Luis Resort ....................... 87. Scotty’s Pub ............................. 88. Scout Bar ................................. 89. Sherlock’s................................. 90. Int. Signature Bistro ....1918 NA 91. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ........... 92. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 2 93. South Shore Harbour Resort..25 94. Star Cinema Grill ..................10 95. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 96. Thai Stellar ......................803 N 97. The Cock & Bull ........3659 NAS 98. The Spot ........................3204 S 99. The Davenport ......................12 100. The Hop.................................. 101. The Paint Pub ............1840 NA 102. The Tree House ...................... 103. The Score Board .................... 104. Time Out Sports Bar #1 ........ 105. Time Out Sports Bar #2 ......... 106. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ......... 107. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster B 108. Tookie’s .................................. 109. Topwater Grill ......................8 110. T-bone Tom’s.......................... 111.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 112. Union Tavern .......................... 113. Wolfies Clear Lake ................. 114. Yummy’s Stir Fry ................... 115. Zone 504 ............................... 116.-125. KEMAH BOARDWALK R

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Railean Distillery Continued From Page 43 The tour will definitely open guests’ eyes to the work, tender loving care, and countless hours that are put into literally handcrafting each bottle. It’s very informative and highly recommended. You can sample the RAILEAN spirits and keep a souvenir shot glass to put in your treasure chest. Tours are $5 per person and take approximately an hour. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID to enter the distillery. To make a tour appointment, contact Kelly at (713) 545-2742 or send an email to info@Railean.com. Remember, you do have a choice between consuming imported, mass-produced rum or RAILEAN® Handcrafted American Rum™ that is distilled, bottled,

and labeled on a local street by a local resident and can be purchased in local stores, restaurants and at the distillery. The distillery is closed to the public Sunday through Tuesday, but group tours and private events are available. Tastings and retail sales are available (and tours by appointment only) on Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Weekend hours are Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. for retail sales and a 6 p.m.

Untapped Festival

November 21 in San Antonio.

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For tickets to Untapped Fest Houston and more information visit the Untapped Festival Website.

Untapped Festival is now in its fourth year and Houston marks the tenth edition. Having already hosted a combined 12,000 attendees at its spring events in Austin and Fort Worth, the remaining 2015 Untapped events include September 12 in Houston, November 7 in Dallas, and

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About Untapped: Now in its fourth year, Untapped Festival is produced by CrowdSource and was founded in Dallas in 2012 by Corey Pond of The Common

tour, and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. for retail sales, and tours start at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. See the RAILEAN ad in this issue for the current events and musical entertainment schedule, or visit www.railean.com for more information. Aye aye! Table & Matthew Harber, Lance Yocom and Annette Marin of Spune Productions. Untapped 2015 takes place in five Texas cities with the addition of Austin and Fort Worth this past spring. The goal of Untapped is to bring thoughtfully paired music to seasoned beer drinkers and to introduce new and exciting craft beers to discerning music fans.

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formed at Scout Bar would consider the notion – the action and the energy the night of Fear Factory was Scout Bar Signature. Looking at the calendar ahead, we’ve got a great Tour Stop Clear Lake ahead of us in the coming month. Grab a copy of the SCENE and keep it handy,

However, digging further, it became apparent as the band grew older that the original members would be unable to keep up a touring schedule of typically 85 shows a year better suited for a younger cadre of musicians held together by elder statesman Wayne Nelson at the helm. And with this formula, despite absent original members, fans have the means of partaking and enjoying the spirit of the music perhaps a few clicks above that of cover and tribute level shows. Using this type of formula would probably be too late for the likes of the Beatles or Rolling Stones; however, it does seem viable for many other popular music acts in recent decades. Worked for me…

you’ll be glad you did! IT’S A WRAP – The Dog Days of Summer are winding down – meaning it’s safe to come out to the patio. Labor Day weekend is upon us which means 2015 is heading into the easy strokes. Be sure and root for your hometown teams as baseball is winding up and football kicking off. Also, also, also – Do your soul a favor, and go catch a live music gig or a few out there. We have lots of great live music happening in the area including the Fab 40’s presentation of Tommy at Discovery Green on September 26. A quality fund-raising event is also lined up for the Emmanuel Gilligan at 18th St. Pier on October 3. Scheduled to headline this benefit will be Hollywood Steve Rangel’s Second Wind band – A group I haven’t heard in quite some time which should be a dandy. Also, while you’re at it, grab yourself an extra copy of the SCENE, and keep it handy for when your special someone is needing to be in the know of all the cool things happening now and happening here. Got it? They’ll think you’re cool... ;-) Take care, and we’ll see you out there on the SCENE!

TOUR STOP CLEAR LAKE – And this month, we stopped in to see The Fear Factory – a crazy powerful metal/industrial band from Los Angeles. In between his clean and shouted vocals with death growls, lead singer and Houston-born Burton C. Bell reconnected with his hometown fanbase giving them an incredible show that evening – and the fans gave back, complete with some good, old-fashioned mosh pit action. Totally absent from the equation that evening were the Folks and Ambient music genres reported as interests on Burton’s website which was fine by us. Maybe some other time, but not tonight. I’m going to guess that national and international acts who have never per-

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Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon-Fri • 5-6:30pm What: 4 for $5.99 Fish or Shrimp Tacos; 99¢ Dom Draft; $3 Dom 1/2 Pitchers; $6 Dom Pitchers; $2.49 Vegas Shrimp Cocktail. Excludes holidays. -----------------------Where: 2416 Bay Area Blvd. When: M - Sat Open 9pm; All day Sun. What: $2 Dom drafts, $2.75 select drafts; $3.75 select big beers; $3 house wine; $2.50 wells; $3 Calls. Free buffet Wed-Fri 5-8pm ------------------------

Where: 605 A 6th Street When: M - Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4 Drafts; $4.50 Premium Wells; $4.50 House Wines ------------------------

Cock-Eyed SEAGULL

Where: 1010 B NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Fri 2-8 pm What: $1.50 Dom Drafts, $4.50 Dom. Pitchers, $1.75 Dom. Bottles; $2.75 Well Drinks ------------------------

JAPANESE SAKE BAR

Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When/What: Tues & Wed is $1 Hot Sake starting at 5pm. Thursday is Ladies Night with $1 Lady Cosmos on the Rocks. ------------------------

Where: 315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff) When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: $3.25 Wells; $2.25 Dom.

Longnecks; Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas; Tues: $4.25 Jager Bombs; Wed: $3.25 Amer. Honey; Thurs: $3.25 Fireball; Sun: $2.25 Dom Bottles & $3.25 Wells (12 to 8pm) ------------------------

Where: 1202 Bayport Boulevard (Hwy 146 in Seabrook) When: Mon - Fri 3-6:30 What: $3.50 Wells; $5.99 Domestic pitchers; $7.99 Import pitchers; $2 Domestic draft; $2.50 Import draft; $2.99 15 oz Margaritas ------------------------

Where: 2513 NASA Pkwy on the water in Seabrook. When: Mon-Thurs 4-7pm; Friday AWOL Happy Hour Noon9pm (Live Music) What: Happy Hour pricing $1 off everything in the house. -----------------------Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah What: $2.50 Longnecks; $3.50 Fireballs & $4.50 Premium Wells When: Mon-Fri noon to 7PM ------------------------

Where: NASA Rd @ I-45 What: $1.75 Dom. Draft, $2.75 Ritas, $3 Imports, $2.50 Dom. Bottle, $5 Haciendaritas When: Mon-Fri 11-7 pm -----------------------Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: All Day Monday - Thursday $2.75 Wells & $1.75 Drafts! Upstairs Palapa Bar Monday-Thursday 3PM - 6PM

Buy One Appetizer - Get one Free Saturday 7Am-4PM and All Day Sunday $2.75 Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Mimosas! 1/2 Prize Well Drinks While Its Raining at Noah's Monday-Thursday! ------------------------

Where: 515 E. NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs-Sat 11-7pm What: $3.95 Ritas, $1.75 Domestic Draft -----------------------Where: 1051 Marina Bay Drive When: Mon-Fri 11am7pm & Sat-Sun 11am6pm What: $2.50 Pints, $3.50 Wells, $6.50 Pitchers & $13 Buckets -----------------------Where: 650 FM 517 (Dickinson) When: Monday - Friday 3-6pm What: $1.99 Domestic Draft Pints; $2.99 Premium Draft Pints; $2.99 House WIne & Appetizers ------------------------

Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. (Houston/Deer Park) When/What: 3-7pm Monday-Friday and Thursday 3-11pm – Half priced Selected appetizers in the

bar & Half off Signature Cocktails Where: 605 6th Street, Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.25 Wells, $2.25 Domestic Pints, $5 Jager Bombs ------------------------

Where: 609 Bradford. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all mixed drinks; $12 Domestic Buckets; $2.50 Domestic Drafts; $3 Import/Craft. ------------------------

Where: 2402 Bay Area Blvd.. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all beer; $3.50 well drinks; $1 of all wine; $4 beer battered mushrooms, fried zucchini sticks or fried pickles; $5 fried cheese planks, pork boudin link or Guinness beer battered onion rings; $6 fried calamari, 4 beer sliders, fried shrimp or 7 buffalo hot wings. ------------------------

Where: 2320 NASA Parkway When: Monday-Friday 3-7pm What: $1 off domestics, $1 off house wine & $1 off well drinks

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Featured Bartender MIKEY Where: 3659 NASA Pkwy Monday (Trivia Night): $4 British Pints, $5 Martini Madness, Happy Hour Menu ~ All Night Long; Tuesday (Ladies Night): $5 Cosmos, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, $5 House Wines, Happy Hour Menu until 6:32pm; Wednesday (OPEN Mic Night): 1/2 Price Bottle Wine Night, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm; Thursday: $4 British Pints, $5 House Wines, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm

Jackie’s Brickhouse 1053 Marina Bay Dr. Kemah, TX 77565 832-864-2459 How long have you been a bartender? 13 years with 3 of those being at Jackie’s Brickhouse. What do you love about working at JBH? My coworkers. We are all treated like one big happy dysfunctional family. From Owner Jackie Powell to General Manager John Barrera and all the way down to our bussers. Without

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their support and help, I would just be some guy standing behind a bar. Your favorite days to work at JBH? Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays! It’s one big party from start to finish, and we have some of the best regulars in town! Top 3 items you recommend to customers? Jackie’s stuffed shrimp coupled with Karbach’s Weisse Versa and topped off with a 151 peach kamakazi. Do you have a Signature drink? 151 peach kamakazi. 151 is twice as fun with two shots in one! List 3 criteria that make a GREAT bartender: Patience, showmanship and knowing that bartenders are here for the patrons, not the other way around. What do you love about bartending? It’s fast-paced giddy-up and go. I get to have a great time at work, and I get paid for it! Best tip you ever got: $1000 tip from Mr. Petty just after we found out we were having a baby! Who motivates you? My family and pretty much everyone who walks through our doors. I want everyone to be spoiled (responsibly) and make Jackie’s Brickhouse their home like I have.

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Dawgs, who was opening for the Little River Band at the Ft. Bend’s Women’s Shelter fundraiser held in the Stafford Performing Arts Center. We need a place like that on this side of town. Tommie’s band features a strong lineup with Steve Hitt on lead, Handsome Bob Bridges on Bass, Jerry Chambers on drums, and a totally surprise of a find, Cliff Jackson on acoustic guitar & vocals. The headline act, Little River Band was an interesting show to take in. As one of my favorite bands back in the day, I found it necessary to do some research to fill in what all has happened over the decades which includes 31 former band members and none of the original members, seemingly a bad omen.

It’s a fitting tribute that T-Bone Tom’s has been recognized by this national organization beyond what we locals already know the place for – great food, attentive service, lots of local live music, cheap wings and beer! BTW – I’m designating T-Bone Tom’s as one of my designated watch areas should our Astros make it into the playoffs. Consider it, too...

ON PLAYING ON – Like normal people, musicians have a life to live that usually includes family and related interests and with that, Tommie Lee Bradley is no different than many of you, taking time and making time for what’s important. But when this Houston Force of Nature is back behind the mic, hang on! I arrived onto the SCENE a bit later than many, and it wasn’t until postHurricane Ike and during the stretch of GBAMA benefits before Ms. Lee and I crossed paths. I was fortunate to catch her in August and was included in Tommie’s entourage with her new band, Big

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Live Music: The Hourglass Band

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Live Music Duo: Michael Shanks & Tati Raines

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 9/11: Lisa Wilhelm 9/25: Bob Jamison

WEEKLY SPECIALS & EVENTS! Sunday ..................................Cliff’s Karaoke Jenna’s Irish Coffees + $12 Buckets Monday........Industry Night! + Jenna’s Irish Coffees Tuesday .......... Free Hot Dogs + $1.50 Wells All Day Wednesday ................................ Cliff’s Karaoke + $12 Buckets Thursday .................................. Open Mic Night (Musicians get happy hour pricing) Friday ..............................Ladies Night 8pm-2am $2 Wines for the Single Ladies Saturday ..Open Jukebox + Chris’s Bloody Hell Marys Single Ladies (8pm-2am): $2 Wines

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This year’s presentation was held at Aspen’s in the heart of the new Clear Lake Shores Cultural District. No Parrot Head gathering is complete without fun tropical live music, this time with Dennis Davis and JR on the Aspen’s stage. Aside from having fun, an underlying theme relevant to all Parrot Heads, present day and future members is a rebellious streak with origins to those seeking an escape from the rat race to the serenity found on the sea and sands. If the rat race is starting to find its way into your cellar, wise up before it’s too late and join with the Galveston Bay Parrot Heads Club (www.gbphc.com). On a side note, we were able to catch up with Southbound USA’s Steve Johnson, on the mend under strict doctor’s orders after getting his Achilles reattached and along with you all out there, I am wishing Steve the best of recoveries ahead.

of regulars at the Brickhouse right up there with Madigan, Mambo Jazz Kings, Hamilton Loomis, and the Velcro Pygmies. Musically, these guys technically nail it, but moreover, they provide a persona and projection of fun happy times for all, which arguably goes further. Cheers! ASSORTED AFTER-DINNER LED ZEPPELIN DANCE TUNES

– Which is what we found at T-Bone Tom’s in August with OGRE (Old Guys Rock Excessively) on stage. And in true Smucker’s fashion, with a name like OGRE, you’ve gotta be good. Aside from the endless stream of Led Zeppelin and other feisty dance songs, this band brings along a seasoned fan club, regularly places in the upper rankings at Houston’s Battle of the Bands (not too shabby), and practices a rare stage technique of getting folks to listen closer by simply playing quieter – People want to listen... They’re that good.

MUSIC APPRECIATION – We were at the Fab 5’s first show at Jackie’s Brickhouse and thought a follow up was in order. I remember at their first show there, the audience wasn’t sure whether to sit and be appreciative of the well-done Beatles presentation, or to have fun as if there wouldn’t be another tomorrow. Eventually, they wised up and did both – which is what audiences have been doing ever since. One cool thing I’ve noticed about this gig is how the Fab 5 has developed a following

Yo! While on the subject of T-Bone Tom’s, if you are a member of TropRock.org, be sure to vote for T-Bone’s in the Live Music Venue of the year category. Also, be sure to vote for Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef, nominated in several categories across the ballot. - Cont. on Page 36

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L-R: Tati Raines @ Seagull; Abbey Road @ Jackie’s Brickhouse; Fear Factory @ Scout; Dig Dawgs & Little River Band @ Shelter Benefit

Loose Notes by Andy Eng

Let’s see, where do we begin… School has returned, cooler weather is on its way, our Astros are still having fun winning – which will catch on with the Texans – patio season is back, and ah, yes, live music! Michael Shanks @ Cock-eyed Seagull Greetings good people! Hope everybody has had a fantastic bass, vocalist for more bands than I can count) for years and know summer! We enjoyed a very quality month with many of you out he is capable of the same. So, when I heard these two would be and about on the live music SCENE. Like, you, we mostly cheated together on stage at the Cock-eyed Seagull, I knew I had to check the heat and kept it inside at several of our great cool hang-outs it out. The Seagull is one of the area’s best-kept secrets with one of in the area. Smart move... The month blew by fast, so let’s run the best air conditioning systems happening, and it was the perthrough what all went down.... fect place to take in the duo. Along with Michael and Danny that THROW DOWN – evening was Fred Linton (Funksion) on sax, Shabarekh (Loud Love) Michael Shanks (foron the kit and new-comer Tati Raines from Brazil. Since arriving, mer frontman for the Ms. Raines has been appearing on the Clear Lake area music Misfit Toys) is the kind SCENE. She carries a solid set of pipes and has a stage poise I’m of musician to put tosure many of you will be catching soon down the road. I plan to gether a band to play bring you good folks a review of her demo CD in the near fulive some evening with ture… performers who have PARTY WITH A PURPOSE – In ever-classy Parrot Head tradition, never played together this flock of friendly frolickers wrapped up their Annual Riddles in and get it to work. the Sand with a doozie of a check presentation celebration. I’ve followed Danny D What I like about this bunch is how they have fun raising money (former lead, rhythm, with a major emphasis on HAVING FUN. It’s just another way of saying they Party with a Purpose! Parrot Heads @ Aspens Sharing this year’s generous pot were the Wounded Warrior Project and the Lighthouse Charity Team – two extremely noble and deserving causes with proceeds staying within in our area and not to some farfetched expensive national headquarters building outside the Texas border. - Continued on Page 39

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Ahoy Landlubbers!

RAILEAN DISTILLERY keeps ye Pirates intrigued with upcoming launches & celebrations By Rhonda Meredith All landlubbers are welcome to attend the International Talk Like a Pirate Day celebration on Saturday, September 19 at the Buccaneer Bar nestled within the Eagle Point Distillery located at 341 5th Street (just 4 blocks south of the intersection of FM 646 & FM 517) in sunny San Leon. The distillery will open at noon on this special day and offer a single tour at 1 p.m. only. They will close to prepare for their widely anticipated event, and then re-open at 5 p.m. The International Talk Like a Pirate Day Party will be in full force Avast! Enjoy a pirate’s life not just one from 5 to 10:30 day, but throughout the year, too, when p.m. The Bilge you join the Railean Pirate Guild! For a Pumps will be mere $20 memproviding live mubership fee, sical entertainyour inner piment beginning rate will receive at 6:30 p.m. It’s a lifetime of going to be one benefits includheck of a pirate ing a 14-ounce party with prizes S.S. pirate mug, for the Best a membership Dressed Pirate badge with a unique pirate name, access and the Best Pito exclusive events such as barrel samples rate Talker cateand new product launches, and 5% off all gories. Guests purchases at the Railean Distillery gift shop must be 21 years and Railean Buccaneer Bar. In the spirit of of age or older camaraderie, the Railean Pirate Guild meets with valid ID to monthly at the Railean Buccaneer Bar on enter the distillery. the first Thursday. Contact the distillery for

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Since 2005, Eagle Point Distillery is the home to RAILEAN® Handcrafted American Rum™, the first and only rum certified “MADE in USA.” The distillery produces RAILEAN White Rum, RAILEAN Reserve XO, RAILEAN Small Cask, RAILEAN Spiced Rum, RAILEAN “El Perico” 100% Blue Agave Sil-

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ver, and RAILEAN “El Perico” 100% Blue Agave Reposado, 100% Blue Agave Anejo, RAILEAN Vodka, and the new RAILEAN Coconut Rum. The highly anticipated Railean Light Whiskey should be available for the holidays. The International Talk Like a Pirate Day “parrrty” also coincides with the one-year anniversary of the expansion of their facility. To meet growing demand for its liquor, a 3600-squarefoot building was constructed next to their original space and half of the space is home to a visitor’s center, a gift shop, and the Buccaneer Bar. It’s all top shelf RAILEAN liquor and premium grogs (cocktails) served at the Buccaneer Bar. And the price is more than right at $4 and $5 a glass. Enjoy creative drinks such as a “Talk Like a Pirate Rum Punch,” the “Scurvy Dog Margarita,” a “Bloody Pirate,” and the “Dark & Stormy.” The other half of the new building is for barrel storage and the relocation and expansion of the bottling line. Railean’s original distillery building is used for the manufacturing of products and the operating of stills and fermenting equipment. The visitor area offers cool air conditioning for the hot months and roll-up garage doors to be opened when the weather is gorgeous out and not quite as hot. It is a great place for private events such as happy hour get-togethers, bus tours, book clubs, Harley clubs, and bachelor/bachelorette parties, and the like. It is also the home-base for tours given by Kelly Railean, a master distiller and the company’s founder and namesake. The enthusiastic Railean explains how she got into the distilling business, and discusses fermentation, distillation theory and operation of the still, dark versus white rum, spirits distilled from agave, barrel aging, and the bottling process.

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival September 19, 2015 Fiesta Gardens Austin, TX

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Untapped Festival energetically encapsulates the eclectic culture of craft beer while highlighting both emerging bands and established music acts. Over 275 BY MIKE CORTEZ unique craft beers from more than 70 breweries will be Available at Barnes & Noble featured at Untapped Festival Houston. The selection of Stores (Webster location). brews will reflect the high quality and special selections Also on Amazon.com Untapped Festival party1st Anniversary Party: Sat., Sept 19, 10am to 5pm goers have come to expect.

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“This is the third time Houston will host the Untapped Festival and we are thrilled to be returning to Discovery Green this September,” said, festival cofounder Matthew Harber of Spune Productions. “Work- VIP EVENT ..................2:30 - 3:30pm ing hand-in-hand BEER & CONCERT ..........3:30 - 10pm with city locals is a GENERAL ADMISSION ....3:30 - 10pm hallmark of Untapped Festival. We are fortunate to have developed so many great relationships in Houston over the past three years which includes local music tastemaker Mark Austin. This has helped us develop both a unique understanding and love of each city and an ongoing local presence.” - Continued on Page 31

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Sixty Awesome Episodes. One Awesome Show. Yo! Sunday, Sept 13 SCOUT BAR

It all started with a video of a homeless man curbside doing at impressions of characters from the hit TV show Breaking Bad for food that went viral on YouTube. Who cares that the man wasn't homeless, but a struggling comedian from the midwest who chased his dreams to Hollywood. Miles Allen was just having fun in a private joke among friends that ended up online, instantly changing his life. Billed as "One Man Breaking Bad: 60 Episodes in 60 Minutes," Allen’s hit show uses impersonations to break all six seasons down into one and as performed to sell-out runs at comedy festivals abroad. The 34-show American tour launches on Tuesday, September 8 in Tucson, AZ. The sixth stop of the tour will be at Scout Bar on Sunday, September 13. The two other Texas shows are in Lubbock (Sept. 11) and San Antonio (Sept. 12). A 26-show United Kingdom Tour starts three days after the last US show in St. Louis, MO (Oct. 24). Allen is reported to “smack the senses with his supercharged, crazily accurate renditions of all the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring.”

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“Weirdest Band In The World” coming to town!!! Mac Sabbath @ SCOUT BAR • Sunday, Sept 26 The SCENE is excited to report California’s top-rated McDonald's-Inspired Black Sabbath Tribute Band is coming to town on Sunday, Sept 26 for a gig at Scout Bar.

Blaggards Thursday, September 24 T-BONE TOM’S

Fronted by Ronald Osborne, Mac Sabbath is at the forefront of the next obvious heavy metal subgenre following death metal, black metal, speed metal, power metal and doom metal, which is drive-thru metal. The rest of the band includes Slayer Mac Cheeze (Mayor McCheese), Grimalice (Grimace) and Cat Burglar (Hamburglar). But forget the obvious cheese, because word is, this group is actually really good. Sure the band’s cover of “Iron Man” is rechristened “Frying Pan,” but it is apparently spot-on musically. Considering the chances of another Black Sabbath tour is pretty slim, this may be the closest you are likely to get as the group is credited with mastering the metal giant’s trademark meaty riffing and biting vocals.

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Buckcherry Wed., September 30 SCOUT BAR

SEPTEMBER 2015

FEATURED GALACTIC COAST OUTPOSTS All Taps @ GalacticCoastBrewing.com

More GALACTIC COAST BREWING Outposts to be added this month!

Waterfront Venue!

Bakkhus Taverna 605 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565

Skallywag

600 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565

Chelsea

4106 NASA Road 1 El Lago, TX 77586

Waterfront Venue!

Bayview Duck 3131 Texas 146 Bacliff, TX 77518

T-bone Tom’s 707 Texas 146, Kemah, TX 77565

Noah’s Ark

4438 Boulevard St, Bacliff, TX 77518

Waterfront Venue!

Cabo

2513 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586

Cock & Bull

3659 NASA Road 1 Seabrook, TX 77586

Hugh & Jeff’s

1232 FM 646 Rd W League City, TX 77573

Go Get a Growler of GALACTIC @ Oak Barrel 18019 Upper Bay Dr. Nassau Bay, TX 77058

Beer Exchange

Dickinson BBQ 2111 Fm 517 Rd E Dickinson, TX 77539

(next to Mediterraneo Market and Cafe)

as seen on the

A new wave of rich, hand-crafted brews full of flavor, personality & creativity

GPa (Galactic Pale ale) Pale ale • 5.8% aBV

rocKet riDe Brown ale • 7.6% aBV

Visit Galactic Coast Brewing at the Brewmaster’s Festival Galveston County’s oldest craft brewery is proud to participate in the top craft beer event in the county – and possibly even the state – according to Thrillist and other media outlets. The 2015 Brewmasters Festival is Sept. 4-6, 2015 coming to Moody Gardens, Moody Gardens and Galactic Coast BrewGalveston Island ing will have displays at both the Galveston Brew Bash on Friday and at the giant BrewHaHa Grand Tasting on Saturday.

Embracing the Independent Spirit of

TEXAS

“Awesome, good flavorful drinkable beer.” (Goblin Hunter @ Skallywag)

sneaKY BlonDe Big Blond • 7.1% aBV

What is being said about Galactic coast BrewinG

“Best blonde ale I've had.” (Sneaky Blonde @ Bayview Duck) “Still as awesome as I remember.” (Rocket Ride @ Chelsea)

BREWED WITH PRIDE IN GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS | GALACTICCOASTBREWING.COM

GoBlin Hunter Year-round Halloween seasonal • 6.6% aBV

Palapa Bar Hours: Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 a.m. Club Open: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Happy Hour: Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm): $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Domestic Pints

Nightly Specials (7pm-midnight)

Monkey Monday $3.50 Wells • $2.50 Dom Pints

Texas Tuesday $1 off Texas Craft Pints $1 off Texas Liquors

Whiskey Wednesday $1 OFF: Crown Royal, Jameson & Import Bottles

Thirsty Thursday $1 off Big Ass Beers • $4.50 Fireball • $4.50 Jager

WACKY WEEKENDS $16 Domestic Buckets $5 Vegas Blasters

Sunday Fun-day (ALL DAY!) $5 Bloody Marys • $4 Micheladas $2.75 Lonestar • $4.50 Mind Erasers • $4.50 Zipperheads

Live Music FRI., SEPT. 4:

J.R. Ancira

SAT., SEPT. 5:

TBA

FRI., SEPT. 11:

Mark Hessler SAT., SEPT. 12:

TBA

FRI., SEPT. 18:

Susan Hickman

SAT., SEPT. 19:

Snafu

FRI., SEPT. 25:

Shaun Michael SAT., SEPT. 26:

Tony On Fire FRI., OCT. 2:

J.R. Ancira

SAT., OCT. 3:

Mark Hessler FRI., OCT. 9:

Shaun Michael SAT., OCT. 10:

Snafu

605 6TH STREET • KEMAH