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JUNE 23-JULY 6, 2014
Editor’s Note
Found a good, high res ‘Chain Saw’ image
It’s strange to think that “Texas Chain Saw Massacre” turns 40 this year. It made the world never look at a chainsaw the same way again. I could have filled the entire issue with TCSM stuff because the movie resonates so much with me. The filming style, the actors, the music. It had such an impact on the way people make horror movies (myself included) that everyone’s been trying to replicate it with varied results. And being from Texas, I wholeheartedly stand behind this film as one of the great things Texas has produced over its long, storied history. TCSM also reminds me of my childhood. Being a small kid living in Texas by the woods, I was sure Leatherface would burst through my trailer door and cut me to ribbons. And no matter where I’m at, if I hear a chainsaw revving up my first instinct is to run the opposite direction. And it reminds me of running around barefoot during the hot Texas summers playing ‘Chain Saw’ with my cousins down the road. It’s hard to imagine my childhood without TCSM. So for that, I thank you, Leatherface. -Paul Gonzales editor: Paul Gonzales email: Paul@stxscene.com phone: (361) 358-2550 website: stxscene.com twitter: @stxscene facebook: facebook.com/stxscene Published bi-weekly by Beeville Publishing Co.
contributors Lesley Estes
illustrated cover by Paul Gonzales
Digitally traced the darkest lines
When I turned off the background it looked like a graphic novel Added all the colors and 4 hours later it was done! It was made with Adobe Illustrator
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lifestyles
S
ure, I’ve always wanted to learn to surf. Who doesn’t want to paddle out in to the deep ocean and catch some killer waves? It’s easy right? I’ve seen it in the movies a million times, so I’m sure I can pick it up with a fair amount of simplicity. Well, I attended one of the Padre Island Surf Camps and realized that’s probably not the case at all. Getting an up close and personal look at the art of surfing made me think twice about jumping on a board without first attending one of these camps. But the kids at these camps? Those kids can
shred, man.
CJ Bradshaw was one of There were kids rang- the instructors on hand ing from about six to to help teach the kiddos a about 14 years of age, thing or two about riding the waves. and they were all on their “It looks really easy, boards surfing the waves but then they get out on Padre Island. there and realize it’s Accomplished surfer not as easy as it looks,” Bradshaw said.
“They asked me to come out and help with these guys and give them some pointers and get them up on these waves. And keep ’em happy and having fun, right?” Bradshaw asked the class, who all responded with a resounding ‘Yeah!’ The Padre Island Surf Camp also offers private lessons, stand-up paddle and kayak lessons and can host your next birthday party as well. All the kids attending the camp were having a great time out in the water, and it all seemed like a great way to get off the couch and spend a summer learning something new and exciting. It did look like a ton of fun, so I might have to sign up here pretty soon. And you can, too if you go to www.padreislandsurfcamp.com.
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“But it’s a good time, and it takes a lot of dedication and hard work to get out there and get up on these waves.”
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And the camp has grown exponentially since its inception nearly eight years ago. And Bradshaw believes it’s because kids just love “being on the beach, getting in the water, learning something new and the difficulty of surfing.”
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JUNE 23-JULY 6, 2014
local film
interview and art by Paul Gonzales
or eight years now, professional and amateur filmmakers and actors from all over the Coastal Bend have converged on Corpus Christi for their chance at fame and fortune. Well, maybe not fame and fortune, per se, but at least they leave with a short film in hand. The Corpus Christi 7 Day Film Project is an annual event where filmmakers and actors, firsttimers or working professionals, come together and write, produce, edit and score a short film in seven days. Sounds tough? It is. But it’s also a blast. We had the chance to chat with the event organizers, Heidi Hovda and Omar Becerra about this year’s CC7D. : How has the film project evolved over the years? : At its inception, CC7D was designed simply to do two things: help to build a film community in the Corpus Christi area and also be a consistent and annual film event for that film community. Eight years later, CC7D has evolved to include five major events. A cast and crew call, a workshop with tips and tricks to making a film in seven days given by previous CC7D award recipients, the Kickoff and Wrap Party events, the all-day screening and the super cool awards ceremony. We have developed relationships with indus-
try professionals to have a dynamic jury pool. We have been able to develop significant relationships with community leaders and businesses to help us pool our resources to create a stellar event for the community. In short, between the great work and commitment of the film community and the dedication of the CC7D Steering Committee, CC7D has evolved into a fantastic event for our area. : I’m sure the competition has grown over the years, so how big are you expecting to be this year? : Year after year, we see a stark improvement in the quality of films that are turned in over the previous year. Also, the event is gaining awareness in the outer film markets, and we anticipate more filmmakers from out of town participating in CC7D. We think that this is a good sign for the growth of CC7D, which is an opportunity for Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas to be featured as a premier filming destination. With all that the Coastal Bend area has to offer, CC7D creates an opportunity for location scouts to get a look at all the advantages of filming in the our area. : What’s new about this year’s competition? : We have a few surprises in store for the
film community and CC7D participants. We like to announce them at our events...so no scoop today, but we do think some cool and exciting things are in store for our filmmakers. : Seeing as though this is one of the main filmmaking events in Corpus Christi, what’s the main goal of CC7D? : As stated previously, CC7D was initially designed to build a film community and provide a consistent, quality event that local filmmakers could count on year after year. While that is always part of the focus, the Steering Committee— and the organizing group that CC7D is a part of, the Corpus Christi Film Alliance—also believes that the film and emerging media industries are a huge, untapped economic generator for Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas. CC7D is an opportu-
Here’s your chance to get on a filmmaker team. If you’re a filmmaker or an actor don’t forget your resume and headshots and network amongst the largest filmmaking group in South Texas. Here’s the details:
Wednesday, June 25 The House of Rock 511 Starr St. Corpus Christi 6:30 p.m.
nity to showcase the Coastal Bend as a filming destination. It is also an intense education course for filmmakers that want to beef up their chops and become better filmmakers—on a tight deadline. As CC7D—and other film events like it— encourage our local talent to make films, we develop a workforce for film projects (commercials, television programs, short films, feature films, etc.) to have on hand when they come to Corpus Christi. : What are some of the highlights of CC7D? : There are so many wonderful moments surrounding CC7D. The camaraderie and buzz of the Cast & Crew Call is infectious. Seeing the excitement of a new or burgeoning filmmaker learn a technique or trick at the Workshop is fantastic. The Kickoff, where people sign up for the competition, is always filled with nerves and anticipation. Revealing the elements at the Kickoff is just a thrill for everyone. The Wrap Party is tense. You always have some filmmakers that have it under control and get the film in early and sit back and enjoy a beer at the House of Rock and watch the other filmmakers frantically running in, praying that everything has worked out. The countdown to the deadline is just crazy!
But I think that nothing compares to the Screening Day and Awards Ceremony. It is truly just a celebration of the accomplishment of making a movie in seven days. And it is so great to see our local filmmakers talking to each other and congratulating each other for their work. It’s fun and inspiring, and it makes the entire Steering Committee grateful for each and every person that made it worthwhile. : What are the prizes for this year? : We are currently in fundraising mode, so the prizes are not determined as of yet. Past prizes have ranged from $1,000 for grand jury on down. We also give cash prizes for Young Filmmaker, Best Actor, Actress and Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress. : Why should new wannabe filmmakers show up and participate? : We have had a few sayings on the CC7D Steering Committee over the past eight years. But one of the ones that has stuck (that) and we really believe in is this: Everyone has a movie inside them. CC7D is the opportunity to make the movie that is living inside you. With the amazing advances in technology, it’s becoming easier and easier to make a film.
CC7D is a great way to try it out. It’s not about making the best movie or the winning movie to a lot of our filmmakers. It’s about the experience of doing it. Like running a marathon or climbing a mountain. The fun is in the challenge. If the filmmakers adhere to the rules of CC7D (which can be found at www.corpuschristifilmalliance.com), their film will show at the Screening with all the other films that have qualified as a CC7D film. For most, just the thrill to sit in a darkened theater and listen and see and feel the audience experience something you created, well, it’s been addictive for more filmmakers. And it’s what has kept them coming back year after year. : What can we look forward to in the future? : A dynamic and fun film event that will continue to thrill and excite our audience. A film event that will grow and be the premier film vacation destination across the state of Texas. Those are our goals and plans. We encourage everyone to be a part of it. You can get more info at facebook.com/CC7Day.
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movie review
review by Paul Gonzales
ell, it turns out Nicolas Cage can still act if he wants to. “Joe” is a movie based on a novel by Larry Brown and directed by David Gordon Green of “Pineapple Express” fame. Now it may seem odd that the director of such a raucous comedy as “Express” would helm such a deeply dramatic morose film, but it’s actually the opposite. He’s an award-winning indie director with such heavy dramatic pictures under his belt such as “George Washington” and “All the Real Girls.” And he was perhaps the best candidate to adapt the novel because h i s subtle use o f
sound and atmosphere lends itself perfectly to the film. “Joe” is about an ex-con named Joe, played with quiet veracity by Cage, who just wants to be left alone. He lives in a small, rural American town where there’s not much to do but work and
drink, which Joe does very well. When a violent drunk father drags his family into town, Joe meets the young son who soon asks for a job. Joe obliges him, and soon the two form a sort of father-son bond, drinking beer and driving around town. Joe is in no way the perfect role model, but they are exactly what each other needs. Soon, tensions overflow between the father, son, Joe and some other worthless locals that makes Joe unleash his inner demons, for the first time t o help
instead of hurt. Cage is great in this film. It’s been a while, but it’s a real (and welcomed) return to form for the ol’ chap. He’s quiet and closeted, but just don’t make him angry. You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry. The other surprising actor in this film is the drunken father, Wade, a.k.a. G-Daawg, played by first-timer Gary Poulter. Director Green found him on the streets of Austin where he was living. Green encouraged the homeless man to come and audition for the role, and he eventually won the part. Poulter is a natural. He has only a few tender moments in the movie, but he takes it to where it needs to be. Sadly, Poulter passed away just a few weeks after the film wrapped and never got to see his big screen debut. “Joe” is a haunting, honest look at one man’s life as he just tries to be. His past never leaves his side, no matter how many drinks he pours down his throat, but he’s not a bad guy for it. He’s just a misunderstood, loving brute with fire in his fists that he hates to call upon but won’t hesitate to if need be. Welcome back, Nicolas Cage. You’ve been missed. “Joe” is available at your local Redbox kiosk.
Oh boy...
Once upon a time, creating movie posters was an art form. Think of all the awesome posters you’d see in the lobby of your local cineplex promising action and adventure or galaxies far, far away. Needless to say, that era is pretty much gone. Once in a while you’ll see some great poster art but it’s pretty rare. What you mostly get now are really bad Photoshop images of peoples heads on other peoples bodies with fire or an explosion behind. Case in point: the “Left Behind” Hollywood remake starring our very own Nic Cage. He looks confused as to why this poster is so awful. Kind of makes you wonder how bad the movie will be.
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JUNE 23-JULY 6, 2014
cover story
40 years after scaring millions of fans all over the world, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre returns to theaters to celebrate its birthday and slay an all new generation of victims.
n Oct. 1, 1974, the horror film landscape would change forever. That fateful day in Austin, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” was released upon the masses claiming during the opening narration: ‘The film which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of five youths, in particular Sally Hardesty and her invalid brother, Franklin. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had they lived very, very long lives, they could not have expected nor would they have wished to see as much of the mad and macabre as they were to see that day. For them an idyllic summer afternoon drive became a nightmare. The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre
traced to two real life killers: Ed Gein and Elmer Wayne Henley. Producer and co-writer Kim Henkel once said in an interview, “I definitely studied Gein ... but I also noticed a murder case in Houston at the time, a serial murderer you probably remember named Elmer Wayne Henley. “He was a young man who recruited victims for an older homosexual man. I saw some news report where Elmer Wayne ... crimes in the annals I was a sneaky little devil said, ‘I did these crimes, of American history, back then and waited and I’m gonna stand up The Texas Chain Saw until they left the house. and take it like a man.’ Massacre.’ Needless to say, it “Well, that struck me And with that, the lega- scared the beejesus out as interesting, that he cy of the film was cement- of me. had this conventional ed forever in cinema hisThe origin of the can- morality at that point. tory. nibalistic family can be He wanted it known The film is, in that, now that he was fact, not based on caught, he would do a “true story” but the right thing. So this still having to point kind of moral schizoout this fact after all phrenia is something I these years just goes tried to build into the to show how the film characters.” impacted the audiEd Gein from ences at the time, Wisconsin was also a and still does to this main influence. He, day. of course, made headIt was also a reallines in 1950s when ly great selling point police officials raided for the film. his house and found lamp shades and suits We owned a copy made of human skin of “Chain Saw” on and furniture made of Video Disc, which human bones. was a huge flat plastic box you would So to that degree, insert into a bulkreality was stranger ing player, made by than fiction. RCA, I believe. The film used I must have been unknown actors around seven or at the time to play the teenagers who eight years old at would later become the time of my first viewing, but don’t CAN’T KILL A CLASSIC The original the notorious chain saw-wielding murblame my parents. 1986 VHS box cover art.
derer Leatherface’s victims. That and the gritty, unsteady camera work made the film look more like a documentary than a feature film, which elevated the horror elements to a near heart-stopping level of terror. Director and co-writer Tobe Hooper also kept the bloodletting to a minimum (seriously, go back and watch it, and you’ll notice there’s very little blood in the film), trying to receive a ‘PG’ rating to help out its theatrical run financially, but due to the level of implied violence and torture, it received an ‘X’ rating. After a few cuts were made, it would later get released as a ‘R’ rated picture but still remained banned in other parts of the world until the late 1990s.
It spawned three sequels, a remake, a prequel to the remake and a direct 3D sequel to the 1974 film in 2013 that disregards any film following the original. The legacy of “Chain Saw” is also still very apparent, as can be seen in TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and films like “Halloween” and Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses.” And on its 40th anniversary, it’s great to see a newer generations discovering the original film which is still as terrifying now as it was upon its initial release. You can still believe it’s based on a true story. After all, when the legend is better than the truth, believe the legend.
Want to check out the original ‘Massacre’ on the big screen? THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE is hosting screenings of a restored 4K version of the horror classic throughout July. JULY 4 • Richardson, TX JULY 11 • Houston, TX JULY 18 • Austin, TX (Slaughter Lane) JULY 25 • Lubbock, TX, New Braunfels, TX San Antonio, TX (Westlakes)
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cover story
Art of the Kill
Though it was banned in numerous countries around the world, it still managed to hit a few foreign territories. Here’s a few posters from around the world.
The place Leatherface called home, now affectionately known as the ‘Chainsaw House’, still stands to this day though in a different location. In 1998, the house was cut into six pieces in order to be moved, then reassembled and restored to its original condition. It is now located in Kingsland, Texas on the grounds of The Antlers Hotel.
When Jason met Leatherface
Excerpt from the tell-all book: Telling the “true” that’s fine, but I hapChain Saw story is a pen to know the truth.” bit like being a char... And when we acter in Kurosawa’s remember something, Rashomon—each play- we really don’t rememer has his or her own ber the event itself... take on what happened You can see how and what it means. And each of us has an that hall of mirrors leads to a kind of emotional interest in remembering the story infinitely regressing a certain way. A Chain truth, never quite visSaw crew member once ible but somewhere in told a writer, “I happen the background of that mirror—or is it this to know the truth— whatever anybody says, mirror?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Gunnar Hansen
Bill Johnson
The original and still considered the best, Hansen still acts occasionally and has gone on to publish books including the story of making “TCSM.” (see above)
A personal friend of mine, Johnson got to go berserk as “TCSM 2” was chock full of blood and gore. Not to mention he got to work next to the late, great screen icon Dennis Hopper.
In 1995, Jason Voorhees and Leatherface crossed paths, albeit in the pages of a three issue miniseries by Topps Comics. You see, what happened was, Crystal Lake got so polluted that Jason decided to hop a train bound for Texas. The train derails near it’s destination. He meets up with Leatherface, and they fight a bit. Then they become friends. Leatherface takes him home, and he meets the family. But soon after, while Leatherface is getting beat by a family member, Jason decides to step in and help his new buddy. Soon after, Jason decides to kill the entire family because they’re really mean to Leatherface, but Leatherface won’t allow it, and they fight again. Grandpa (of all people) hits Jason in the head with a hammer, knocking him unconscious. They decide to dump Jason in the river. He wakes up, sad and alone, and decides to just go back home to Crystal Lake. I swear I didn’t make any of that up. -Paul Gonzales
Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
R. A. Mihailoff
Robert Jacks
Mihailoff continues to act and spends his free time ghost hunting with the Hollywood Ghost Hunters, founded by Kane Hodder, known for Jason in the Friday, the 13th films.
Jacks starred in a few films including indie cult classic “Slacker” and recorded with Blondie’s Deborah Harry before his death, one day short of his 42nd birthday in Austin in 2001.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
Andrew Bryniarski The only actor to wear the mask twice, he’s most recognized as juiced-up Steve Lattimer from “The Program” or the horrendous “Street Fighter” movie as Zangief.
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
Dan Yeager Poor guy. He has the distinction amongst fans as being the worst Leatherface in the worst “TCSM” movie made... so far. We’ll just pretend this one doesn’t exist, shall we?
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JUNE 23-JULY 6, 2014
lifestyles
story by Paul Gonzales
Schroeder Hall in Goliad is Texas’ second oldest dance hall behind Gruene Hall. The massive 13,500 square foot space has hosted numerous legends and local musicians over the years and was up for sale for quite some time with an asking price of $560,000.
one came in and took it off “I think there are big shoes to fill there. They the market. have been booking it, Doug Guller, founder predominantly, just and CEO of ATX Brands, Saturday nights. We of Austin scooped up the think we can also add a dance hall and has a few few more nights consisnew ideas for the venue. tently and perhaps, bring “Jack and Sharon have a festival down there. A Texas Country Festival.” owned it for a lot of years The huge dance hall is and done an awesome job also located on 5-acres, so Well, looks like some- with it,” Guller said. the idea of a music festival certainly seems like a possibility. “We also own three other live music venues in Austin,” Guller added. “It allows us to potentially have one talent buyer booking at three different places (instead of) just one.” ATX Brands also owns and operates 13 restaurants, live music venues and bars throughout Texas, once of which
DANCE ACROSS TEXAS Schroeder Hall is located at 12516 FM 622 in Goliad. It may seem to be out in the middle of nowhere, but that’s because it sort of is. But that also makes it easier to find. is called Guller Hall in The first change most the best country musiBikinis located between dance hall crashers will cians, and with Guller Fredericksburg and notice is that, starting in taking over the helm, Luckenbach. July, you can no longer there is a potential for it Now, as awesome as the bring in your own liquor. to get even better. name sounds, it’s actuInstead, the bar will Now, we must all wait ally Guller Hall located in be fully stocked, and you Bikinis, Texas. can get your mixed drinks to see what else he has in store for the hall. Who knew there was there. For more info visit a place in Texas called Schroeder Dance Hall Bikinis? I believe a fur- has always been a pretty www.schroederdancehall. ther inspection of said great place to check out com town is in order. For journalistic reasons, of course. But anyway, I digress.
Built in 1876, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running hall in the state of Texas. The village of Gruene is located on the outskirts of New Braunfels. During the day it’s a great place to stop in and cool your heels with a cold beer. There is music nightly, with weekend shows being considerably more packed than the rest. If you prefer something more wholesome, then Gospel music on Sundays may be your best bet. George Strait, Willie Nelson, Chris Isaak and a slew of other notable musicians have walked across its stage. If you’re planning on attending on a weekend night, it’s best to buy tickets ahead of time through their site. Often times it’s standing room only. Get more info at www.gruenehall.com.
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fitness
story by Lesley Estes
W
here your physical journey begins doesn’t really matter. People come in all shapes, sizes, colors and mind sets. A little over a year ago, I hit the BIG 3-0, and some things began to change. It wasn’t just that I had a growing family or responsibilities, it was a major life change for my body. I realized for the first time when the doctor looked intently at me and began a list of things that I needed to be tested for because of “My Age” I thought to myself, “What in the world? How old does she think I am? That wrinkle cream IS NOT working!!! I’m sending Oil of Olay a nasty email when I get out of this office.” After my short mental freak-out, I returned to reality and began to hear her out. She was saying words like cholesterol, LDL, HDL, high blood pressure, diabetes, even cancer. I left that day with a fried brain and a terrified spirit. I Googled everything that I could remember she said and what the causes and effects were on the body. More importantly, I wanted to know how to keep from getting
these things now and later. The two things all health issues came back to was diet and the oh-sodreaded-word...exercise. This was not my usual language; in fact, I couldn’t process what that meant for me. I am a very busy person. I run around all the time between work, church, kids and a husband. I just couldn’t seem to find the time that it would take to actually get my sweat on. I mean, what working mom can?
Human nature wants excitement, whether it’s a change in routine, food, exercise or underwear. We need times of change from our usual. So, we compromise on fast food about three times a week and try to make good choices while we are there.
In fact, my youngest daughter is already in the habit of ordering salads at every place in town. (I’m so proud.) But So, I do what this gen- a burger every once in eration does best, and I a while never actually killed anyone. Googled. Again.
I started working out every day at 5:30 a.m. Come on, if I can do it, so can you! – pause for hesitation – yes, you can!
I joined the gym. I bought chicken. I force fed everyone in my house until we could take no I started with weights more. They would sneak out behind my back to get and going with a friend. fast food. I could smell the Workout buddies are the best. Find one. Invest in french fries on them. I started to see that one. They rock. It gave me motivation they would not be happy with just plain chicken every day knowing someone was waiting on me to and veggies every day.
Here’s a quick start to get you going now. If you don’t know what these things are, Google them.
10 Burpees
10 Squats
20 Push-ups
30 Sec. Planks
get there. I’m not going to lie, this sucks at first, but I stayed at it. I remembered how sick I could be if I didn’t do it. Pretty soon it was my routine. It was my release. After about a year of gym time, I needed a change so I invested in a workout video that’s pretty popular. You may know Shaun T from Beach Body; well, I started with T25 and worked my way through that with my workout buddies who showed up at my house every day at 5:15 a.m. Every Saturday we weighed and measured and saw amazing progress. Weight loss and inches gone as well as definition and growth. When T25 came to an end, we started running at the park every morning. Let me interject here so you remember—a year ago I was in a doctors office talking about major health issues that could be and were plaguing my body. I was not a runner; I hated to run. Now, I am running every morning. My husband and I have taken on a whole new perspective on life, and we now work out with a group of about 20 people at the
park every after work.
afternoon tell you about my experiences and what you Life is not a sprint; it have to look forward to. I truly is a marathon. We assure you I am no guru have a long way to go and in this area, I am just a a lot of life to live. If you person that lives and eats are like me, and you know and is trying to do more it’s something you should than survive this life, like do but aren’t sure how to you. get started, I encourage you to get off the couch, up from the computer, or wherever you are and just start.
I have determined inside myself that there are things not just worth living for but things I want to do. Big things!
Over the next several months, I am going to walk you through all kinds of classes, from Yoga to CrossFit. I will
It all starts with my health and my will to believe I can go bigger and be better than I am right now.
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JUNE 23-JULY 6, 2014
local flavor
Sonic Drive-In 805 Nueces St. (361) 449-2614
GOLIAD
Eat
BEEVILLE
Beeville Diner 2503 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 362-9724 Burger Depot 515 E. Houston St. (361) 362-2400 Chili’s Grill & Bar 400 E. FM 351 (361) 354-5600 Church’s Chicken 611 N. Washington St. (361) 358-9256 Domino’s Pizza 414 N. Washington St. (361) 358-6871 El Charro Restaurant 601 E. Houston St. (361) 542-4572 El Jardin Restaurant 806 W. Corpus Christi St. (361) 358-2922 Gasthaus Berliner Bear 2510 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5444 Golden Chick 2305 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-5525 Gumbo Seafood Restaurant 2017 N St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5201. Hong Kong Palace 301 S. FM 351 (361) 358-2861 Jalisco Mexico Taqueria
1401 W. Corpus Christi St. (361) 362-0841 KFC 200 E. Houston St. (361) 358-7222 Little Caesars Pizza 420 E. FM 351 (361) 358-9555 The Lodge at Shorty’s Place 702 S. Washington St. (361) 358-7302 McDonald’s (Walmart) 502 E. FM 351 (361) 358-9255 2301 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5215 New China Super Buffet 2003 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-8889 Pantry Stores 3803 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-4965 911 S. Washington St. (361) 358-8477 1720 E. Houston St. (361) 358-8602 Pizza Hut 1103 N. Washington St. (361) 358-2970 Sammy’s Burgers & Brew 2144 Ellis Road (361) 358-1067 Scores Sports Bar & Grill 1502 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-5055 Stars Restaurant 2403 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-0020 Stone Creek Grill 4402 N. St. Mary’s St.
(361) 354-5189 Subway 710 E. Houston St. (361) 358-6200 1700 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-6000 Taqueria Chapala 1805 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5945 Taqueria Guadalajara 622 W. Corpus Christi St. (361) 358-1971 Taqueria Jalisco 2020 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5803 Taqueria Vallarta 1611 S. Washington St. (361) 358-5948 Whataburger 1710 N. Washington St. (361) 358-1971
GEORGE WEST
Agave Jalisco Restaurant 403 Nueces St. (361) 449-8899 Burger King 4059 W. Hwy 59 (361) 449-3014 Church’s Chicken Highway 281 at Burleson (361) 449-1864 Dairy Queen 1350 U.S. 281 (361) 449-1822 Nueces Street Grill 206 Nueces St. (361) 449-2030 Pizzarriffic 407 Nueces St. (361) 449-1900
Blue Quail Deli 224 S. Commercial St. (361) 645-1600 Dairy Queen 243 E. Pearl St. (361) 645-3274 Empresario Restaurant 141 S. Courthouse Sq. (361) 645-2347 Hanging Tree Restaurant 144 N. Courthouse Sq. (361) 645-8955 La Bahia Restaurant 1877 US 183 (361) 645-3900 Subway 420 E. Pearl St. (361) 645-3709 Whataburger 348 E. Pearl (361) 645-8800
KARNES CITY
Becky’s Cafe 201 W Calvert Ave. (830) 780-4339 Big Daddy’s Tarbender’s 426 CR 298 (830) 780-3202 Dairy Queen Texas 80 (830) 780-2712 El Mariachi Jalisco Restaurant 118 Texas 123 (830) 780-3350 The Market Sat. & Sun. only 208 E. Calvert Ave. (830) 780-3841 Partner’s BBQ 204 S. Hwy. 123 (830) 780-5121 Polak’s Sawsage Farm Restaurant 2835 U.S. 181 (830) 583-2113 Taqueria Vallarta 202 Texas 123 (830) 780-2465
KENEDY
The Backyard Grill 496 N. Sunset Strip St.
(830) 583-0438 Barth’s Restaurant 445 N. Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-2468 Church’s Chicken 110 N Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-9030 Drillers Bar & Restaurant 820 Escondido St. (830) 583-0371 Jerry B’s 4531 U.S. 181 (830) 583-2500 Lucita’s Mexican Restaurant 500 W. Main St. (830) 583-9455 Pizza Hut 106 N Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-9864 R J’s Hamburgers 420 W Main St. (830) 583-2344 Red Dog Icehouse 130 Boardwalk (830) 583-2277 Rodriquez’s Tacos 205 Texas 72 (830) 583-9800
THREE RIVERS
Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 400 S Harborth Ave. (361) 786-2020 Bar @ 3 Rivers Bar & Grill 201 N. Harborth Ave. (361) 786-2020 Beckett’s Dugout 800 N Harborth Ave. (361) 786-3600 Brush Country BBQ U.S. 281 (361) 786-4335 El Tapatio 405 N. Harborth Ave. (361) 786-3949 Pepe Boudreaux’s 3145 Texas 72 (361) 786-4938 Ranch House 100 S Harborth Ave. (361) 786-2196 Sowell’s BBQ 114 W Thornton St. (361) 786-3333 Staghorn Restaurant 1019 N Harborth Ave. (361) 786-3545
Subway S Harborth Ave. (361) 786-3308 Church’s Chicken 110 N. Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-9030 Jerry B’s 4531 U.S. 181 (830) 583-2500 Lucita’s Mexican Restaurant 500 W. Main St. (830) 583-9455 Pizza Hut 106 N. Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-9864 R J’s Hamburgers 420 W. Main St. (830) 583-2344 Rodriguez’s Tacos 205 Texas 72 (830) 583-9800
Drink BEEVILLE
19th Hole Patio Cantina 3601 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-2837 B.O.B.W.E. 1308 S. St. Mary’s St. (361) 542-4551 Chili’s Grill & Bar 400 E. FM 351 (361) 354-5600 The Grand Dancehall 2461 U.S. Hwy 59 (361) 358-1185 Papi’s Place 1517 W. Corpus Christi St. (361) 358-7160 The Riverbend Sports Bar 1603 N. St Marys St. (361) 362-0471 Roadside Tavern 2503 S. Washington St. (361) 362-1720 Scores Sports Bar & Grill 1502 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 358-5055 Stone Creek Grill 4402 N. St. Mary’s St. (361) 354-5189 T’s Honky Tonk 209 N. Washington St. (361) 358-1411
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Tues. June 24
ing a Fourth of July bash beginning at 9 p.m. The venue is on top of Bob Hall Pier, so you’re bound to get a great view of the fireworks. Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi.
• Goo Goo Dolls at Concrete Street: Want to relive the ’90s? The Goo Goo Dolls will be performing with Daughtry and the Plain White T’s. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. 700 Concrete St. in Corpus Christi.
Sat. July 5
Wed. June 25 • CC7D at House of Rock: Once again the 7 Day Film Project will kick off its cast and crew call. Anyone looking for a film team to join will have an opportunity to meet filmmaking teams stationed around several tables. There will be raffles, and it’s all free. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi.
Thurs. June 26
Restaurant
Fri. June 27
This is definitely one show you don’t want to miss. Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) comes to Corpus with his new folk rock band Twin Forks. Seryn and Hope and Hostility will be opening up the show starting at 7 p.m. 511 Starr St. in Corpus Christi.
• Twin Forks at the The House of Rock:
• CC Ride-In Theater at the Watergarden:
and bar guide continued
GOLIAD
Schroeder Dancehall 12516 FM 622 (361) 573-7002
KARNES CITY
Bar Tonik 102 N. Market St. (830) 780-5255
KENEDY
Coyotes Sports Bar 116 W. Main St. (830) 583-9243 Desperado Saloon 312 S. Sunset Strip St. (830) 583-0371 Drillers Bar & Restaurant 820 Escondido St. (830) 583-0371 Jerry B’s 4531 U.S. 181 (830) 583-2500 Red Dog Icehouse 130 Boardwalk (830) 583-2277
PAPALOTE
• Brandon Rhyder at Brewster Street Icehouse: Brandon Rhyder and Rich O’Toole will be having a double CD release party. It’s just $15 at the door, and the doors open at 8 p.m. 1724 N. Tancahua St. in Corpus Christi.
Chasers Bar & Grill 10620 CR 535 Hwy. 181 (361) 287-3340
SKIDMORE
Al’s Friendly Bar 517 County Road 619 (361) 287-3326 The Lucky Horshoe Saloon HWY 181
THREE RIVERS
Bar @ 3 Rivers Bar & Grill 201 N. Harborth Ave (361) 786-2020
Beckett’s Dugout 800 N. Harborth Ave. (361) 786-3600 Pepe Boudreaux’s 3145 Texas 72 (361) 786-4938
TULETA
7 Brothers Saloon 7961 Hwy, 181 N. (361) 318-5250
Oh buddy! Want to see “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” under the stars? Who doesn’t. It’s a free event for the entire family. 1900 N. Chaparral St. in Corpus Christi. • Dos Vatos Book Tour at 1321: Christopher Carmona (I Have Always Been Here) and Isaac Chavarría (Poxo) are launching their book tour for their newest collections of poetry. It’s a free event with the books going for only $10. Come out and support the authors. 1321 Ayers in Corpus Christi.
Sat. June 28 • Zane Williams at the Schroeder Hall: Zane returns to the sec-
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Thurs. July 3 • Bill Creager at Brewster Street Icehouse: Bill Creager will be having his 80th Birthday Bash with Kevin Fowler and Max Stalling. Tickets are just $25, and the doors open at 8 p.m. 1724 N. Tancahua St. in Corpus Christi.
Fri. July 4 • Sun Salutation at Mikel May’s: Sun Salutation will be host-
• H.A.R.D. Girls at American Bank Center: The Hurricane Alley Roller Derby girls are at it again. Deemed the ‘Freedom Bout’ the hardcore ladies will be jamming each other up for the Fourth of July. Get your tickets and VIP passes at www.hurricanealleyrd.com 1901 N. Shoerline Blvd. in Corpus Christi.
Sat. July 12 • Casey Donahew Band at Schroeder Hall: The Casey Donahew Band returns to the hall. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 pre-sale. The doors open at 8 p.m., and the music starts at 9 p.m. 12516 FM 622. in Goliad.
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