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THAT CAPTAIN’S “Miles and Smiles” EP Release Tour is Hitting Home! By Lizzy Parker
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Local musician, singer-songwriter, captain, and author, Marc Borde and his band, That Captain, are all smiles. The Coastal Texas four-piece has toured across the nation and are happy to be making a hometown stop to play four shows in our area this month as part of their “Miles and Smiles” EP Release Tour.
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That Captain consists of Captain Marc Borde (Vocals and Guitar), Matthew Beard (Vocals, Drums/Percussion), Brent Wideman (Bass Guitar and Vocals) and Blake Plsek (Percussion and Banjo). That Captain’s sound combines the styles of reggae and folk music into one up-tempo collaboration with an emphasis on tropical island vibes. The band’s unique style with their captivating folk harmonies has caught the attention of audiences all over the country. After an extended stay in California at a music commune called the Music Pharm, That Captain will be back in our area for a very short time. The band plays in Kemah at Zone 504 on March 4; in Bacliff at Mothers Speakeasy on March 5; in Galveston at the Drunken Monkeyz on March 12; and at Stuttgarden Tavern on March 13. Be sure to catch them while they are home because the band is booked solid and won’t be back in our area for several months once they’re gone. - Continued on Page 34
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Cocktail Revolution Reaches Clear Lake By Lizzy Parker Preamble Lounge and Craft House is the beginning of something never before seen in Clear Lake. By definition, preamble means “a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.” This new speakeasy-inspired lounge will introduce our area to Signature Craft Cocktails in an intimate setting. Long ago, the concept of the American Dream sprang to life inside drinking establishments. Preamble embodies this thought-out concept. Owner and designer of Preamble, Joshua Jones, has brought this prohibition-style, post-modern cocktail bar to life bringing about a “cocktail revolution.” Jones declared Preamble’s motto to be “We the people, have a right to superior cocktails,” and that is exactly what Preamble is out to accomplish. Preamble will showcase the Artistry of the Craft Cocktail, where creating fresh and delicious beverages becomes a spectacle to be viewed as performance art from the first pour.
any attire is welcome), and delight in more than just the exquisite decor and mysterious vibe. The bar staff has been expertly trained to entertain guests with their drink-making theatrics. Preamble Signature Cocktails will do more than quench thirst; they will also entertain from start to finish. A few of their Signature Craft Cocktails include several variations of the classic “Old Fashioned” such as their Smoked or Italian Old Fashioned, the New Orleans style “Ramos Gin Fizz,” and also the “Avocado Margarita.” Preamble only uses the highest quality ingredients. This progressive cocktail bar does not use any store-bought mixers; everything is made in house. All of Preamble’s cocktails are made with real fruit or real fruit puree and are free of artificial sugars.
Preamble’s head bartender, Carlo Biddle – often referred to as the “Tippling Chemist” – would like to “create a safe haven” where it’s possible to “forget the outside world.” Preamble would like to take patrons back to Colonial America where communal drinking and “toasting to health and good fortune” was not only a tradition but the norm. Preamble’s vision is to spark a cocktail revolution in the Clear Lake area.
At Preamble, there’s a specialty cocktail for everyone in the crowd. With a wide selection of high-end spirits, infusions, barrel-aged beverages, cocktails on tap and an intriguing happy hour, there is something for every patron and every budget. Happy hour is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and includes 13 Classic Cocktails ranging from $5 to $7. When it rains at Preamble, they will honor their happy hour prices. Allday happy hour pricing on Mondays makes Preamble the ideal after-work hangout. Happy hour classic cocktails include the Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Ramos Gin Fizz, French 75, Champagne cocktail and more.
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Whiskey drinkers rejoice! Two-and-a-half-inch whiskey spheres will be served daily in whiskey cocktails after happy hour. These ice spheres incredibly reduce the amount of water dilution caused by melted ice and are a great addition to any variation of Old Fashioned on the menu. - Continued on Page 34
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Hamilton Loomis, Jackie’s Brickhouse
Loose Notes Greetings! Tis the season for spring fever, and I trust you are catching yours. Around the horn, our hometown Rockets are still in the mix, everybody’s looking forward to a good year at Astros spring training, crawfish are reported to be very large this year, Super Tuesday is behind us; and we’ve Epicurean Evening @ got tickets to see mutton bustin’ and Kid Rock Space Center Houston at the Rodeo. Like many of you, I was able to get enough of spring cleaning chores done, enjoyed affordable gasoline and took in great samples of what went down around town.
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Cerebelus @ League City’s Easy Street
EPICUREAN EVENING - A perfect turnout enjoyed this year’s annual event where the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Space Center Houston pulled off another flawless evening. These people are good! Newcomers this year included Thai Spice and La Poz with great rookie year showings joining many of the fine established eateries in The SCENE. Live music was provided courtesy of Jackie’s Brickhouse and Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack with the duet of Greg Tillman & Doc Saenz and some hot zydeco sounds filling the air. A great time was had by many at this annual signature event! Flickball Championship @ T-bone Tom’s
SUPERBOWL - So the good news is our beloved hometown gets to host Superbowl LI. Frankly, it’d be nicer getting our team into the final game of the year but this works too. Speaking of what’s been working, the annual Flickball Championship went down at T-Bone Tom’s, and was a dandy this year. First place went to Chuck Grassau for nailing a perfect 5 of 5 from what would scale up to be about 80 yards away. A shoot-out for 2nd place between John Beatty and Barry Terrell was in the making before Kemah’s Big Jefe took the high course to share the loot. The prize pot this year was impressive qualifying, this annual event a spot on our yearly calendar. Put it on yours, too! AROUND TOWN - We took in some really good local live music shows during the month of February by performers with a unique sound all of their own and only available in the greater Clear Lake area. - Continued on Page 39
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pinned down… and inspired by a wide range of artists and genres, stretching from ’60s rock to Talking Heads to Blue Grass to Brian Eno”. Chatting with Rachel, the Cerebelus schedule is filling out nicely with some really good shows this year with their full band at Kemah’s Rock the Dock and Galveston Pleasure Pier. One thing I enjoy with this band is how at-ease they are collaborating with other artistic eclectic musicians in the region (not the straightforward jammable stuff). This month, we got to hear them with international performing artist Hank Wolfe, whom I suspect is one of this area’s best kept musical secrets. For the past several years, we’ve caught Wolfe playing at some of the smaller area clubs and pondering when he will be rolling out further onto the SCENE. Cerebelus and Hank Wolfe…. Book ‘em…. Book ‘em all… And catch them at Easy Street Lounge...
ON TUESDAYS - Got my signals crossed and had to miss the Queensryche show in February (my bad), but was able to enjoy the evening at Cock-eyed Seagull with Me and Julio, and at
Easy Street Lounge we caught Cerebelus. Me and Julio is a small incarnation of the Michael Stevens Band with Stevens and Pete Me and Julio @ Sanchez on the kit. Cock-eyed Seagull They play like the entire band, an endless unwritten playlist of one song right into another. Stevens is one of those musicians not only in song, but in getting more tones out of his Gibson and Fender without any pedals than anybody I’ve ever heard; and Sanchez smoothly handles whatever transitions are thrown his way – Two master talents! Cerebelus is the eclectic musical duet of Rachel Naomi Walker and Armando Vazquez and this special evening, included Hank Wolfe on the kit. In their own Cerebelus @ words, "Cerebelus League City’s writes and perEasy Street forms soulful R&Boriented songs with a rock/pop edge. From bluesy ballads to punchy aggressive tunes and even some country-western leanings, their sound just can't be
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WEDNESDAY - This month we followed up what is likely the hottest thing happening on Wednesday nights, the Punkstar Full Throttle Live Broadcast at Scout Bar. Folks, this is for real... With their recent alliance with Reach Down Radio, the coverage these two local live music promoters have been growing geometrically, which qualifies this as “investment grade.” Got it? In February, we were with a local live audience (along with listeners from around the world) taking in a super cool evening with guest Lisa VonLovelace and musical guests Black Water Mountain and Para Bellum. Both of these band passed the audition in my books not only by displaying passionate energy reflective of immersing oneself into the art of music channeling, but doing so as a tight interwoven collective (aka the entire band) with a “polished” presentation -- a characteristic perhaps too rare in today’s live music. - Continued on Page 37
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ways dialed in perfect, and where there’s never a downtown cover. Once again, joining Randy Wall was Bob Emmons - lead guitar, Brian
I’m pretty sure my predecessor, the late Jim Shortt, limited his participation at Scout Bar, but I’m pretty sure if he heard the music that evening, he would given it a “Bravo” performance. Pretty cool for a Wednesday night, yes? Remember bands, not everybody gets a chance to open for national touring groups, and if such a gig is on your list, Scout Bar and the Punkstar Full Throttle Radio show would be one of your possible stepping stones. Which got us to catching up with…. THURSDAY, Part I - We stopped by to see the 4-Barrel Ramblers (Mark Moss, Robert Renton, Shane Gormly) at T-Bone Tom’s in February. The last time we covered this band, they were opening 4-Barrel Ramblers for Kansas who @ T-bone Tom’s was headlining things up the road in Baytown – never a bad thing to have on the resume. Mark Moss is looking great these days on what he calls his Slim Jim diet – and one I
Rooney - bass Waltones and Chris Perry @ Katie’s drums (and they all sang!) Randy has been busy at it these days, I’ve no idea just how he does it, and had just driven in for the show after recording sessions in Austin earlier in the day for Tony Vega’s upcoming album project. Quite a mouthful to try saying and exhausting simply thinking about the drive… My thoughts? Awesome quality music, cool settings at Katie’s, and on a Thursday of all things.
suspect could be a national top-seller. The 4-Barrel Ramblers was one of the first bands I covered on The SCENE and over the years, they have consistently been a fun and great-sounding band that has been easy and enjoyable to listen to. That, and they always have the knack for getting people to get up and dance which qualifies as Waltones Scene - “Party Ready!!!” @ Katie’s
THURSDAY, Part III - For about the past year, to see a Hamilton Loomis on The SCENE, you would have to catch him at Jackie’s Brickhouse on Thursday nights, which I finally was able to make happen in February. Turns out many of you have been out there, too! Holy, moly! What a crowd!! It had been years since I last took in a Hamilton Loomis show and delighted Hamilton Loomis @ Jackie’s Brickhouse
THURSDAY, Part II - A couple months ago, we covered the Walltones at Katie’s which we enjoyed enjoy to warrant a double take. And so we ventured to the cozy listening room in downtown Bacliff, Katie’s, where the drinks are always cold, the service ever crisp, the music al-
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Hamilton Loomis @ Jackie’s Brickhouse
LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 37 with his addition of a horn player, Fabian Hernandez all the way from Austin. If you’re one of the few that has yet to enjoy a Hamilton Loomis show, do yourself a favor and take one in It’ll delight. Hey, heads up! Jackie’s Brickhouse will be hosting a Texas Equusearch fundraiser in the days ahead. These are *always* over the top events so be sure to keep your eye out for this one and be a part. Got it? Hamilton Loomis @ Jackie’s Brickhouse
Park -- Whoa! Wait a sec’... Instead, we cancelled all our plans, wiped our schedule clean and enjoyed the return of Southbound for a special evening at Outriggers. WOW, that was a fun party with the entire first level crammed full with Southbound fans. I first covered this vibrant dynamic duo of Jimmy Johns and Steve Johnson at the post Ike Clifton Music Festival and at practically every one of the many stops on The SCENE since then, which is quite an impressive tour and one thing’s positive – They made memories with many! Cheers! - Cont. on Page 32
RAISE YOUR GLASSES - The Rodeo BBQ cookoffs were underway and twas time to put on the boots and head to NRG
Southbound @ Outriggers
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THAT CAPTAIN: Cont. from Page 48 That Captain released “Miles and Smiles” on March 1. The three-song EP can be found on iTunes, Spotify and on their website for digital download. Surfing, traveling across the country, living in California, touring by sailboat, writing a book, working hard, romances, and partying have influenced members of That Captain to create this original collection of songs for “Miles and Smiles.” The first track on the EP is called “The Blessing.” This track was written in and about Houston. The band decided to shoot their new music video in the city the song is about. In the video, watch Marc and the guys explore and skateboard around Houston. The video touches on relationship issues and features the group playing an outdoor set with very colorful Houston street art as the backdrop. Check out Mad Label Media’s YouTube Channel or That Captain’s website at thatcaptain.com to view “The Blessing” music video. The second track is titled “Vamos.” This psychedelic song is
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about surfing and has a feel-good, beach vibe. The final track, “Miles and Smiles,” was written in California. This song is about That Captain’s extensive adventures touring the country. The band has wild stories about their travels such as sleeping in ditches, hopping trains and living at the Music Pharm. Support these local musicians by purchasing “Miles and Smiles” on iTunes for only $2.97. Pick up the EP on iTunes, hit one of their March shows and transform an evening into a Caribbean Beach getaway. As That Captain would say on tour, “another day, another night...” the “trail of paradise” leads them home. Don’t miss their local shows or a chance to hear That Captain’s tour stories before they’re gone again. ------------------------------------------------------
PREAMBLE: Cont. from Page 43 Preamble features an impeccable sound system for your listening pleasure. When it’s time to chill, choose from numerous couches to lounge on, catch up with your friends or relax and meet new ones. March 11 through March 16, Preamble is open to the public for their soft opening. Starting Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, Preamble is throwing a St. Patrick’s Party all weekend long. April 1 Preamble will host its Grand Opening Black Tie Party. Break out that suit and tie or gorgeous dress for a night of effervescent, fancy, fun and creative cocktail concoctions. Clear Lake, it’s time to toast to the end of mediocre cocktails. Suit up! Cheers!
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Everyone’s Irish For A Day! • St. Patty's Party Guide It’s that time of year again where we all feel the “Luck of the Irish.” This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t forget to dress in your favorite green attire or you might get pinched! Celebrate like an Irishman and follow the rainbow to find your pot of gold and at one of our local area bars and restaurants.
SHERLOCK'S • CLEAR LAKE: Opens at Noon on St. Patrick's day. Serving Green Beer, Lucky Charms 'N Guinness. Live music by Safty Patrol and DJ Synergy starting at 5 p.m. You'll have so much fun, you'll leave saying, "Irish I was at Sherlock's!"
TOPWATER GRILL • SAN LEON: SUNDAY, March 13 at noon everyone's invited to get Irish a little early at the 3rd Annual St. Patty's at the Palapa at Topwater Grill. Enjoy boiled crawfish and lots of food and drink specials with live music from Double Tap. Show up dressed to impress and compete in the costume contest for prizes. $5 to enter. Fun for the whole family! T-BONE TOM'S • KEMAH: Kick off the Irish celebration on Tuesday (March 15) at T-Bone Tom's with the Blaggards taking the stage! On St. Patrick's Day (Thursday, Marc 17), enjoy green beer and specials on Guinness and Jameson. Live music by Phin Addicts. Come hungry and order T-Bone Tom's Irish plate (sliced brisket, cabbage, grilled potatoes, cornbread and a cup of Irish beef stew) or T-Bone Tom's-style Bangers and Mash (grilled sausage and mashed potatoes smothered in brown gravy, cabbage, cornbread and a cup of Irish beef stew.) JACKIE'S BRICKHOUSE • KEMAH: St. Patrick's Day Blowout: Green Beer, $4.99-a-pound crawfish, Pot-of-Gold Give-away, tons of FREE stuff! Jackie's is teaming up with Bud Light and giving away a "Night out Package" that includes limo service, hotel, dinner and a party at Jackie's Brickhouse! Live music with Tarantula (first time to play at Jackie's Brickhouse).
NOAH'S ARK • BACLIFF: St. Patrick's Day Celebration! Noah's is giving away a FREE gift for any MAN wearing a KILT! Enjoy Corn Beef & Cabbage for $8.99; $5 Shamrock-Ritas, $3 Irish Flag Shots and $3.50 Shamrock Shooters. Live Irish jam with Mark Lum in The Parrots Nest 7 to 10 p.m. RAILEAN DISTILLERY • SAN LEON: The folks at Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Head over to the Buccaneer Bar for great specials on green drinks; discounts on select merchandise; be sure to wear something green! Doors open at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Must be 21 and up to enter. PREAMBLE • WEBSTER: Starting on (Thursday) March 17 through (Sunday) March 20, Preamble is throwing a St. Patrick’s Party all weekend long. Happy hour is from 4 to 8 p.m. Dress to impress when visiting Preamble (casual to dressy, any attire is welcome), and delight in more than just the exquisite decor and mysterious vibe. The bar staff has been expertly trained to entertain guests with their drink-making theatrics. MONKEY BAR • KEMAH: Get on the wild side, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Monkey Bar! Serving green beer, plus Thirsty Thursday specials including $1 off Big Ass Beers, $4.50 Fireball & $4.50 Jager. COCK-EYED SEAGULL • WEBSTER: Serving green beer and specials on Irish car bombs!
LA POZ • SEABROOK: St. Patrick's Night Dinner Special. Discount on beer. The wine and beer bar will be open. (Call for more information: 832-864-3675.)
TOOKIE'S • SEABROOK: Serving green beer on St. Patrick's Day! Cabo • Seabrook: Serving green beer; enjoy drink specials and live music with Obsolete August.
GINGER'S • SAN LEON: Serving Irish Stew and Irish-related cocktails and shots with special prices.
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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 35 TOUR STOP CLEAR LAKE - Perhaps one of the most diverse cross cutting representation of humanity showed up in reverence on a Friday in February for an evening with rock legend, Ace Frehley and his Space Invader band. The meet and greet line for this real life guitar hero was exceptionally long this evening and in a good way with vinyl albums and guitars galore waiting to be autographed. The stage that night was very crisp and tidy for the frenzy to happy yet crammed pack with the most Marshall amps I’ve “ever” seen at Scout Bar. The first three songs (Toys, Gimme a Feeling, & Rocket Ride) of the evening were frenzied out of this world performances for the camera and the entire 18-song show complete with smoking guitar was a treat for all. It seemed to me that the followers of Bronx native Frehley find it easy to appreciate this former roadie for Jimi Hendrix much the same way as the fans of Willie Nelson do, which I found interesting and comforting. Tour Stop Clear Lake - Up front, personal, in your face and only at Scout Bar... - Continued on Page 30
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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 32 OVER THE TOP - Describes the Joe Palermo Benefit at Fatty’s in February. Musicians are notorious donors of their time at charity fundraiser events. When the call is to support a stricken musical Good Guy, the event stands a strong possibility of elevating into a special class called “magical”. And magical it was, from all of you who answered Chris Loper’s rally call, the gathering with people coming in from across the country, to all the auction donors and outrageously generous bidders, the bands (Overdrive, Mechanix, Alpha Dog, Rock Republic, and Six Gun Sound) for playing one inspired set after another on a stage provided by Mike Colby and Sound Sound LLC, the Prime Cookers for preparing delicious BBQ plates for the masses, and for Fatty’s for hosting and no doubt writing out their largest drink donation ever. In short, we ate the food clean, drank the house dry, bought all the merch, bidded over and above, and rocked the house to the bone… Not bad people!!! Now it’s Clear Lake Regional Medical Center turn where Joe continues his fight against Stage 4 Cancer. A victory for Joe by the home team would be incredibly huge. Cheers to all who were a part! IT’S A WRAP - I read in a recent article that news writing in the future stands a good chance of being replaced by a piece of software code that merely links together the 5 W’s and the H. Being one that writes software code, I suppose that would be another ironic way of being displaced, so in the meantime until that happens, spring is upon us, patio season calls, March Madness beckons, St.Patty’s day lies ahead, and it’s time to enjoy the place we call The SCENE. Time is ticking and thanks to those who reached out, sharing your time and stories making the month of February of 2016 a good one for the books. Be well, and we will catch up with you more out there on The SCENE!
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1. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 2. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 3. Bombay Tadka ............................17926 Hwy 3, Suite 101 4. Bombshells - Houston South ............12810 Gulf Freeway 5. Bombshells - Webster..........................803 E NASA Pkwy 6. Boondoggles ....................4106 NASA Parkway (El Lago) 7. Buck Wild ..............1025 West NASA Parkway (Webster) 8. Bullrito’s ......................1820 Nasa Parkway (Nassau Bay) 9. Bullrito’s ....................12617 Underwood Road (La Porte) 10. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 11. Cafe Adobe..............1330 Bay Area Blvd. (Friendswood) 12. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 13. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 14. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 15. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 16. Chasin’ Tails ............................2402 Bay Area Boulevard 17. Claudio’s Restaurant & Piano Bar ..3202 Marina Bay Dr 18. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 19. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 20. Crescent City Sports & Oyster Bar ..16605 El Camino Real 21. Cullen’s............................................11500 Space Center 22. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 23. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 24. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 25. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 26. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 27. Don Pico’s - Pearland ..............9811 Broadway (FM518) 28. Easy Street Lounge ......112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 29. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 30. eVolve Restaurant ..........2234 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook 31. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 32. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 33. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 34. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 35. Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 Fm 3436 Rd (Dickinson) 36. Gingers Coastal Eatery & Sports Bar ..2007 E. Bayshore 37. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd 38. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 39. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646
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40. J. Henry's Draught House ....1105 Clear Lake City Blvd. 41. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 43. JP’s Upperdeck............................609 Bradford (Kemah) 44. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 45. La Poz Cafe..........................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 46. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 48. Lazy Lizard Cantina ..............1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 49. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 50. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 51. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 52. Lelia’s ..........................................18119 Egret Bay Blvd 53. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 54. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant ......6555 South Shore Blvd. 55. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 56. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 57. Mainly Drinks ..................223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 58. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 59. Mamacita’s - Pasadena ..............7325 Spencer Highway 60. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 61. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 62. Market Seafood............................16580 El Camino Real 63. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 64. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 65. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant ..1788 S. Friendswood Dr. 66. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 67. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 68. Moody Gardens ........................1 Hope Blvd (Galveston) 69. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 70. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 71. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 72. Oak Barrel Exchange18019 Upper Bay Dr. (Nassau Bay) 73. On The Bayou ................6028 Avenue P 1/2 (Galveston) 74. Opus Bistro ........................................1002 Aspen Road 75. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 76. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ........2700 Marina Bay Drive 77. Pomodoro’s Pasta & Pizzeria ..............1303 Nasa Pkwy 78. Preamble Lounge & Craft House ....20801 Gulf Fwy #12
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Dan’s Pizza
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79. Roger’s Bar & Grill............1271 80. Railean Rum ......................341 81. Quaker Steak & Lube ..2502 S. 82. Sam’s Boat ................................ 83. San Luis Resort ........................5 84. Scotty’s Pub .............................. 85. Scout Bar ................................... 86. Sherlock’s................................... 87. Int. Signature Bistro ....1918 NAS 88. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............ 89. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 20 90. South Shore Harbour Resort..250 91. Star Cinema Grill ..................102 92. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 2 93. Stuttgarden Tavern On the Stran 94. Thai Spice Kitchen ..................30 95. Thai Stellar ......................803 NA 96. The Cock & Bull ........3659 NAS 97. The Spot ........................3204 Se 98. The Hop...................................... 99. The Paint Pub ..............1840 NAS 100. The Tree House ....................... 101. Time Out Sports Bar #1 .........1 102. Time Out Sports Bar #2 .......... 103. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ..........4 104. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Ba 105. Tookie’s ................................... 106. Topwater Grill ......................81 107. T-bone Tom’s............................ 108.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 109. Union Tavern ............................ 110. Valdo's Seafood House ........... 111. Yummy’s Stir Fry ....................1 112. Zone 504 ................................. 113.-122. KEMAH BOARDWALK R
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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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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
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6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS
10. ELLINGTON FIELD
14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
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11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
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12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER
16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
5. GALVESTON BAY BEER
9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK
13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY
1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673
710 4th Street ..............281-334-9880
2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283
12900 FM 3436 (Dickinson) 281-339-3210
3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431
510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200
2002 Terminal Dr. ......409-740-7722
2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437
5300 East Road (Baytown) ..281-422-1150
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1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400
341 5th Street (San Leon). 713-545-2742
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LYC YOUTH SAILING: Continued from Page 22 One of the key advantages to learning to sail within a club environment is the continued momentum of the sailing way of life. Valasek adds that, "Sailing also introduces kids to a lifestyle within a strong yachting community that they'll enjoy on into the future." Without the solid framework of successful club routines, many sailors don't continue to practice and spend time on the water. The Youth Sailing Program at Lakewood offers tactical and strategic skills to build top-notch success at the fleet and team racing levels.
2nd Annual Fundraiser “Lost is Not Alone”
Saturday, April 2 Noon to 8 PM JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE
Back on shore to grab a quick slice of pizza, most of the kids head straight for their cell phones. Break time’s almost up and there won’t be any texting for at least a few more hours. But then again, who’s got texting on their mind in a 40-milean-hour wind? When you're out on the water and get to go really, really fast, it’s already been a totally awesome day.
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Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil
Live Music by Hamilton Loomis
Topping out at over 100 sailors, Lakewood's Youth Sailing Program trains athletes who sail in opti class, laser class, and even the Olympic-grade 470 class. Directed by Olympic competitor Marek Valasek, the Lakewood sailing team enjoys coaching expertise from international competitors as well as winners of top-ranking national regattas. Program opportunities are available for youth aged six and older. For information about Lakewood's Youth Sailing Program, email Marek Valasek at sailingdirector@lakewoodyachtclub.com.
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Spring Camp Gets Lakewood Youth Out of the Digital World and Into the Sailing World! In an age where digital devices constantly compete for our attention, youth sailors prove themselves a rare breed. Spring training is gearing up at Lakewood, and kids throughout Clear Lake are ditching their cell phones for wetsuits and sailboats. Move over seafarers. Sailing's not just your father's sport anymore. Boys and girls as young as first graders are ready to unplug and set sail. For many youth sailors, racing has raised a bright and shiny bar that refuses to go away. Even less competitive kids are consumed by the thrill of the open waves. From age six, every newcomer to the world of sailing aspires to two things -- keeping the boat upright and winning a race. Earning a spot on a racing team is an investment that Lakewood's youth sailors are willing to pay. A typical weekend of spring training looks like breakfast on the go without even hitting the snooze button. Waking before sunrise, sailors gearup and head to the club for a full day of practice on the water. One of the biggest challenges facing a first-time racer is finding the stamina to just get out and compete. Not only do racers need coaching on strategy and technique. Motivation is one of the key components of getting any racer to plunge in at full-throttle. Lakewood's Sailing Director, Marek Valasek, knows a thing or two about motivating others to personal mastery. After winning the National Championship for his home country Slovakia a total of seven times, Valasek decided to up-anchor and move to the United States. His one burning goal? To compete in the Finn class sailing events at the summer Olympics. Overcoming the tremendous odds of adapting to an entirely new environment, Valasek settled in the southeast and began training for the Olympics. On the day of the event in 1996, Valasek's life was forever changed. Competing with Olympic-caliber sailors in Atlanta tested Valasek. It challenged his skills and raised his standards for personal mastery in sailing -- a level of excellence that's he's eager to pass on to everyone he trains. Valasek remarks that, "Kids who sail tend to learn how to solve problems on their own, oper-
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Elissa Regatta
March 9-10 • Galveston Bay
HYC - Worldfest Regatta April 17 • Galveston Bay
HYC Offshore Regatta
May 6 & 7 • Gulf of Mexico
Leukemia Cup
June 25 & 26 • Galveston Bay ate more independently, and be accountable for their actions."
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Even in heavy winds and biting temperatures, Lakewood's youth sailors tend to be all-in. Not even gusts up to 40mph interfere with practice. Training goes on. For these kids, it's just another awesome day out on the water. I got to catch up with a few racers in the opti class on a particularly blustery day in November. I asked them if they were freezing, and they said no.
Sat., March 5 • Galveston Bay
"We've been out in the freezing cold before. Today we were sailing in gusty waves. The wind out there is high. But we get to go really, really fast!"
May 14-15 • Galveston Bay
And the reward for training under droll weather conditions? Mastering your racing skills, and finally -- winning a race. Nothing spurs a youth sailor to victory like the taste of their first win. One of the junior racers shared what it's like to actually win a competition. "Last year, I won a race in the Cold Front Series. I didn't say anything about it at school. But I called my Grandma. She was pretty impressed. She took me out to Kenny & Ziggy's for a corned beef sandwich." As the stakes get higher, Lakewood's high school sailors fix their sights on slightly more prestigious prizes. Competing in the 2016 Orange Bowl Regatta, Lakewood's youth team brought home the highly-coveted first-place trophies in both laser and 420 classes. Winning big only gives rising sailors a taste for a boating lifestyle they can't get enough of. - Continued on Page 23
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Conundrum
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GBCA Rum Races #1 Sat, June 4 • Galv. Bay #2 Sat, June 18 • Galv. Bay #3 Sat, July 16 • Galv. Bay #4 Sat, July 23 • Galv. Bay #5 Sat, July 30 • Galv. Bay #6 Sat, Aug 13 • Galv. Bay #7 Sat, Aug 27 • Galv. Bay #8 Sat, Sept 10 • Galv. Bay GBCA Women’s Regatta Sat, July 8 • Galveston Bay
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First Annual Texas Music Fest Offers In honor Texas Independence, Friendswood is putting their inaugural Texas Music Fest on Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will have live music, art exhibits, crafts, vendors and food trucks for all to enjoy. The Texas Music Fest celebration is presented by the Friends of the Downtown Friendswood Association, a new all-volunteer community organization providing economic vitality to the downtown district. Texas awardwinning artist and headliner Zane Williams will entertain the crowds. Additionally, Bri Bagwell, Saints Eleven, Neil Austin Imber and Bruce Courtney will perform. General admission is free and includes live music, vendors, and dedicated parking. VIP passes are available for $125 and include all the same plus VIP parking and a private tent to relax in, catered BBQ with beer and wine. The festival is at 150 S. Friendswood Drive (FM 518 and FM 2351) in Friendswood. This will be a fun community event to celebrate Texas Independence. For more information, go to texasfest.org or Facebook.com/texasfest. - Domino Taylor
SANDRA WILLIAMS Continued From Page 19 Williams shared that she learned about egg art shows and guilds around the world with several located in Texas including San Antonio and Houston. When she later moved to the Houston area, she became a member of their guild. Williams even presided as president during three different terms. She said she also belonged to the Texas Egg Art Guild and International Egg Art Guild and participated in many shows. Williams’ International Best in Show piece is on display at her shop. Though she creates remarkable egg art in many stunning styles, Williams informed that she is well known for her particular technique of cutting egg shells. She referred to her style as “airy.” Williams revealed, “The more I take away from an egg while still leaving it in tact the more I like it.” She said she is most often asked, “How do you cut those eggs?” Williams disclosed
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that she uses a dental drill “because a Dremel drill can’t cut through most egg shells.” Cutting takes time and patience affirmed Williams. “One wrong cut and it will break apart,” she admitted. Williams said she free-hands all her designs even the extremely detailed filigree. “It typically takes one week to mark and one week to cut,” stated Williams. She also told about the many different eggs used such as ostrich, goose, rhea, duck, guinea, and the dark green emu egg. Williams explained ostrich eggs are as hard as teeth and must be scored three times to make the final cut. She said they are heavy and feel like glass. “The sheen usually is pretty enough that paint is not necessary,” she added. When working with egg shells, Williams advised the dust is toxic and could cause salmonella. She executes the elaborate hand cutting in an enclosed box to protect herself from the dust. Williams creates exceptional special orders for all occasions from engagement ring
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Continued From Page 20 Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-5824673, moodygardens.com, Ocean Star: Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, www.OceanStarOEC.com San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 224-2100, Spring Space Day Camp, March 14 -18, www.spacecenter.org Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm
boxes to one-of-a-kind collector pieces containing moving parts and lights. She designs egg art for kings, queens, presidents, governors, and people all over the world. Williams said the cost depends on time, material, size, mechanical movement, music, and lighting. “Prices range from $35 to $5,000 depending on how ornate,” she stated. Williams is currently working on a Cinderella coach which could sell for as much as $10,000. “You become quite attached, and it makes it hard to price,” Williams confessed. She said she usually lets an egg sit in her shop for a few weeks or even a few months to get the proper perspective in order to put a price on it. Williams did acknowledge some projects she just can’t let go of. You can view Williams’ favorite egg art pieces and more of her collection at Egquisite Egg Shells 505 Bradford, Ste. C in Kemah or visit boardwalkfudge.com/sandrawilliams.html
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March 8 – 31: March Mixed Media Classes – 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30, 7:30p.m. -8:30 p.m. Kids Art Lessons Grade K-5, 10, 24, 31, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-433-2365, debistar.com March 8-29: Adult Art Lessons with Gay Paratore, Every Tuesday 2 sessions between 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Children’s art lessons available, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com March 10: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Paint & Wine Party, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com
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March 4-6: Houston Symphony League Bay Area 15th Annual Home Tour, 5 home tours, For information 713-725-4691 or 281-4887614, www.hsbla.org (see story) March 5: Vocalosity in Concert, various genres 8:00 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 1-800821-1894, thegrand.com March 11: An Evening with Susan Gibson, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com March 18: Peter & Paul, of Peter, Paul & Mary, 8:00 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 1-800821-1894, thegrand.com
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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
March 18: An Evening with “Elvis” – Vince King, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Helen Hall Library: Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Pre-K Story time on Thursday at 1 p.m. 100 W. Walker, League City, hcpl.net
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March 6: Capital Steps, a political comedy troupe, 7:00 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 1-800-8211894,
Rosenberg Library: Story times are offered every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. for children 6 and under and their caregivers, 2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, 409-763-8854 ex. 135, rosenberg-library.org
March 4- April 2: Who’s Tommy, The Musical, Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun., 2:30 p.m. Island ETC Theatre, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston, 409-762-3556, islandetc.org
March 12: Art Tells a Story at the Museum, 10 Artists featured at BLM will tell their stories behind their art, 4: p.m. – 8: p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com March 21: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7:00 p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, www.lakeviewquiltersguild.org
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1940 Air Terminal Museum: 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8 a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281474-2551, www.abnc.org
thegrand.com March 11-27: The Exact Center of the Universe, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m., Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa, Pasadena, 713941-1758, pasadenalittletheatre.org March 13: Rob Landes Trio, Broadway Is My Best, 4 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 1800-821-1894, thegrand.com March 18-20: Witness for the Prosecution, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-337-SHOW, www.harbourtheater.com
CHILDREN’S ART Library Story Times
Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at
Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431, .tpwd.texas.gov Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.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, 281554-2994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org - Continued on Page 21
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Sandra Williams discovered the art of egg shells by accident; an unfortunate accident leaving both her ankles broken and her wheelchair-bound during recovery. At the time, Williams had owned a beauty salon in San Antonio for 25 years and told she was used to being very busy. Williams’ husband took her to an art convention where she saw some beautifully decorated egg shells made by a local artist. “I thought, I can do that,” said Williams. She took classes from the same artist to learn the basics. It did not take long for Williams to excel at egg shells. She professed, “I took the art form to a higher level.” Indeed, her intricate egg art is extraordinary and her Eg-quisite Egg Shells shop has been open now for over 25 years. - Continued on Page 21
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!! Juried Art Show & Exhibition Open to all artists, 18 years or older
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN Drop off art on Saturday-April 2, 2016, between 9am & 4pm at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center: 2010 5th Ave. N Texas City, TX 77590
RECEPTION AND AWARDS Saturday, April 9, 2016 | Juried Show Awards | 6:30-9pm Best of Show - $500 First Place - $400 Second Place - $300 Third Place - $200 Honorable Mention - $25
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the rhythms of zydeco, adding elements of soul music and Southern rock. He Continued from Page 9 calls the revved-up result “zydecaThese mudbugs are “spiced right and jun,” and his electrifying priced right.” And you better bet they will group, “a Cajun fusion taste fresh, too, since they are trucked in daily band with a rock ‘n’ roll from farms in Louisiana. In addition to the attitude.” He has more crawfish, the festival will offer other Cajun than a dozen records dishes and festival cuisine. Wash it down with a cold Featuring the “World’s and has toured in more Budweiser – the official beer of the Kemah Crawfish Largest Crawfish Cooker ^ than 20 countries. You do Festival. not want to miss the electrifying performance of Wayne Toups. “We are all about eating and music,” said Davenport. He recounted that in the years past, the event became one big The action Sunday, April 3 kicks off at noon with Jerome dance floor. The live musical entertainment kicks off early at Batiste & The Zydeko Players entertaining until 2:30pm. At 1pm Friday, April 1 with Keyun & the Zydeco Masters, who will 3pm. Curtis Poullard & The Creole Zydeco Band takes the stage play until 5:30pm. Popular party-rock band Rat Ranch will from 3 to 5:30pm. quickly follow at 6pm as the Friday headliner. On Saturday, If you have not been to the Kemah Crawfish Festival before, April 2, Bon-ton Mickey & The Zydeco Hot Steppers start the Davenport offers this advice, “The earlier you get there, the betparty from noon to 2:45 p.m. Afterward, enjoy T-Broussard & ter.” General admission is $8. Kids 12 and under are free. Those The Zydeco Steppers 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. Headlining the stage ready to start the weekend early on Friday get in free from that night from 7 to 10 noon until 3pm (Friday only). The event hours are Friday from p.m. is Louisiana’s high-ennoon to 10 pm, Saturday from 11am to 10 pm, and Sunday ergy showman, and from noon to 7 pm. Purchase your ticket at the gate or online Grammy award winner at www.gulfcoastfestivals.com. For sponsorship or other inforWayne Toups, who has mation, email gulfcoastfestivals@aol.com. long been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen.” Toups GO RED: Continued from Page 15 mixes Cajun sounds with Guests got the chance to bid on various auction pieces including, a dining experience for 10 at Opus Bistro, a four-day trip to Florida with a cozy stay in a luxurious condo fit for six people, a chance to visit the Hill Country and stay in style at the JW Marriott, a 5-star hotel that features a golf course, an adultonly infinity pool, Lantana Spa and a 6acre water park with a lazy river.
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Go Red For Women luncheon raises more than $160,000 for the American Heart Association A sea of red took over the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center on Friday, February 19 as over 450 survivors, volunteers, advocates, and business leaders, dressed in their red dresses and red ties, for the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Bay Area Go Red for Women ® Luncheon. The annual event, sponsored by Bay Area Regional Medical Center, and chaired by Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center’s Darcy Whatley and Tama Brantley, brought in over $160,000 to fund the lifesaving research necessary to fight the No.1 and No.5 killers of women – heart disease and stroke. Ross Elementary Red Dress Social: Teachers repre- Continued on senting all grade levels raised money for American Heart Page 18 Association at Opus Bistro in Clear Lake Shores.
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4622 NASA PKWY. @ KIRBY 832-864-3675 • NEXT TO ARLAN’S • www.lapozcafe.com
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Restaurant Report Luna’s Mexican Restaurant 6555 South Shore Blvd., Suite B, League City Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11a.m .- 10:30 p.m. Opened in League City: May 2012 Specialties: Margaritas, fajitas, and a large variety of seafood and vegetarian dishes Menu examples: Changitos, Ceviche and Shrimp Cocktail, Parrillada for 4, Cabrito (Goat), our homemade flan and tres leches Facility Description: Casual Mexican Restaurant Full Bar / Happy Hour: Yes, full bar. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 11am - 6 p.m.
281-334-0300
What sets you apart: Luna's Mexican Restaurant and Catering has been serving Houston and the surrounding communities since 1986! We are known for our award winning margaritas and fajitas. Our catering includes American, Italian, barbecue dishes and many more! Luna's is involved with multiple chambers of commerce throughout the Houston area. We are a proud supporter of our surrounding school districts and countless charity events.
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CRAWFISH SEASON
6th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival APRIL 1, 2 & 3
2pm Saturday
MARCH 12
Back Under the Kemah Bridge Make plans to attend the sixth annual Kemah Crawfish Festival on April 1, 2 and 3. Experience the sights of the water, the thrill of a big party with like-minded individuals, the sounds of the best zydeco, country and Texas party rock music, and the taste of ice cold beer as it comENTERTAINMENT bines with the seasoning on hot, scrumptious crawfish.
Friday, April 1 1-5:30pm KEYUN & THE ZYDECO MASTERS 6-10pm RAT RANCH
Saturday, April 2 Noon-2:45pm BON-TON MICKEY & THE ZYDECO HOT STEPPERS 3:15-6:15pm T-BROUSSARD & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS 7-10pm WAYNE TOUPS
Come Meet
EARL CAMPBELL
Whether you plan “to keep calm and peel on,” or “go get your peel on,” partying and having a great time is on the top of the list of things to do.
$75 per autograph $75 photo w/Mr. Campbell
This crawfish celebration is returning back under the Kemah bridge on Third Street where it started. The waterside location provides a better ambience.
3pm Saturday
MARCH 26
“We will be cooking crawfish out of our brand new cooking units that will be able to produce 6,000 pounds of delicious boiled crawfish per hour!” said Doug Davenport of Gulf Coast Festivals. - Continued on Page 18
Come Meet
LAWRENCE TAYLOR
Sunday, April 3 Noon-2:30pm JEROME BATISTE & THE ZYDEKO PLAYERS 3-5:30pm CURTIS POULLARD & CREOLE ZYDECO BAND
Autographs: $95 flat items • $125 other items $99 photo w/Mr. Taylor
unsigned merchandise will be on sale
Across from Forever 21 & ZARA
FITERMAN SPORTS MEMORABILIA STORE AT THE BAYBROOK MALL OUTDOOR EXPANSION
WWW.FITERMANSPORTS.COM 700 BAYBROOK MALL, A103 FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546 THE SCENE
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Present The 6th Annual
Fri., April 1 ....Noon to 10pm (Free Admission from Noon to 3pm)
Sat., April 2 ..11am to 10pm Sun., April 3......Noon to 7pm
ALSO FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Rat Ranch,
T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers, Keyun & The Zydeco Masters, Jerome Batiste & The Zydeko Players, Curtis Poullard & The Creole Zydeco Band and Bon-Ton Mickey & The Zydeco Hot Steppers
Fresh Crawfish, Live Music, Festival Food, Beverages, Fun and Lots Of Sun!
Kemah’s Very Own Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar
BEST B EST BUGS! B UGS!
BEST PRICE! BEST PRICE! Y Y R R E V E !! Y DA
• Craft Beer • Signature Cocktails • Greek/American Eats
! Get Us Delivered
HAPPY HOUR • MON-FRI • 11-7
$4 PREMIUM WELLS • $4 WINE BY GLASS $4 ALL DRAFTS (13 TAPS)
Sunday Brunch • 10am - 2pm Crawfish • Delicious menu items! • $5 All-U-Can-Eat pancakes ARE BACK!! Tues. & Wed.
• $3 Mimosas ~ Bloody Marys ~ Screwdrivers
@5PM
Thursday • BOTTOMLESS PASTA • 11 $
includes All-You-Can-Eat salad and garlic bread
Wednesday • BOIL’EM UP! Hot Boiled Shrimp or Snow Crab $899/lb
Tuesday • 50% OFF WINE LIST Valid ALL DAY on every bottle. More than 50 selections!
WEDNESDAYS: Shrimp & Crab $899/lb
Monday • STEAK NIGHT • 5-10p 15: Ribeye, Center Cut Sirloin, Prime Rib or Chicken Fried Ribeye
$
Includes bottomless salad, loaded potato & $2 bottomless French onion soup
OPEN DAILY: 11AM-11PM
3435 Hwy 146 • Bacliff • 832-864-3788 (Corner of 146 & Reppert)
605 A 6TH ST • KEMAH • 281-538-1800 WWW.BAKKHUSTAVERNA.COM
JAPANESE SAKE BAR
50% OFF 9 Year Anniversary!
ENTIRE BILL
MARCH 18 • 4-11 P.M. at Masa Sushi Sake Bar * Includes alcohol. Dine-in only, at Sake Bar. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
MASA SUSHI SAKE BAR
1804 W. FM 646
(SUITE R, NEAR HEB IN DICKINSON)
281-337-1288
NOW OPEN in LEAGUE CITY!
OUR N I O J COMEM TODAY! TEA
• Lunch Specials • Great Patio • Happy Hour • Party/Meeting Room Available
6555 South Shore Blvd.
LEAGUE CITY
@ Hwy. 96 in Kroger Shopping Center
281-334-0300
Catering, To-Go and Party Trays Available www.LunasMexicanRestaurants.com Or call 281-421-2826
Serving You Since 1986 Other locations in
Baytown • Texas City • Houston • Friendswood