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December 2008.........South Belt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston 10................Holiday Season: Dickens on the Strand 10 ................Holiday Season: BAHB&T's Nutcracker 11 ..............Holiday Season: Christmas Boat Parade 11 ......................Holiday Season: Festival of Lights 15 ......................................Cover Story: Masa Sushi 16 ....................................The SCENE’s Great Chefs 18 ....................T-bone Tom’s: Survivor from the Storm 21 ..................Seen by The SCENE: Taste of the Town 23 ............Kemah Update: Boardwalk Bouncing Back 24................................SCENE Cultural Arts Column 25......................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Calendar 26 ..............................................More Cultural Arts 28 & 29 ............SCENE Style: Cutting Edge Fashion

30 & 31........................Where to Eat and Drink (Map) 33 ..........Seen by the SCENE: Gulf Coast Film Festival - - - - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE- - - - - 35 ............................................Your Own Beer Fest 36 & 37 .................................. Live Music Coverage 38......................Seen By the SCENE: Baja Party Bar 40 ............................IKEFEST (Live Music Coverage) 43 ..............................The SCENE’s Martini Madness 45 & 38........................ New Year’s Eve Party Guide 47 ........................Mamacita’s at the Latin Grammys 48 ............................................Featured Bartender 48, 49 ........................................Happy Hour Guide 52 ..................Ikefest II and other Featured Events

Front Cover: MASA SUSHI • Back Cover: DOC’S UPPER DECK

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Holiday Season Guide

35th ANNUAL DICKENS ON THE STRAND

Galveston Festival to Raise Money for Post-Ike Reto help the island recover If you'd like covery from Hurricane Ike, just mark your calendar. The weekend of Dec. 6 and 7, the 35th annual Dickens on The Strand Victorian holiday festival will be the first major event to be held in Galveston's historic downtown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Galveston has one of the largest collections of restored 19th-century iron-front commercial buildings in the country. The downtown Strand National Historic Landmark District and the residential East End Historic Landmark District comprise the largest federally recognized historic landmark district area in the state of Texas. DurWHAT: ..Galvestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dickens on the Strand WHEN: ....10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 WHERE: ....Historic downtown Galveston TICKETS: ....www.dickensonthestrand.org

ing Hurricane Ike, this area was severely affected, with some downtown buildings flooding by as much as 12 feet. Galveston Historical Foundation is now working with business owners, homeowners, city leaders, national foundations and federal agencies to rebuild historic Galveston once again. Dickens on The Strand is the principal annual fund-raising event of Galveston Historical Foundation, which administers

numerous historic properties on the island and provides an array of services to residents. - Continued on Page 32

BAHB&T presents THE NUTKick off your holiday season with beau- after receiving the gift, Clara sneaks down CRACKER tiful dancing and costumes, dazzling perto the Christmas tree to check on the doll formances and well loved classic holiday music; this performance is sure to please children of all ages! The Bay Area's own professional ballet company, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre, under the Volunteer Artistic Direction of Ms. Lynette Mason Gregg, will present The Nutcracker December 5th-7th and December 12th-14th.

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BAHBT is celebrating their 32nd Anniversary season, with over 27 productions of The Nutcracker in their history.

and falls asleep with it in her arms. As the clock strikes midnight, strange things start to happen and the Nutcracker doll becomes a Prince fighting off rats and the Rat King to protect Clara. The Prince then takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow where they are greeted by dancing Snow Flakes and the Snow Queen and then on to the Land of the Sweets - the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. In the Land of the Sweets Clara and her Prince are entertained with a celebration of dances!

The Nutcracker tells the beloved holiTickets to see BAHB&T's production of day tale of Clara and The Nutcracker range from her dream journey WHAT: ..The Nutcracker, BAHB&T $25-$35 and can be purwith her most treasWHEN: ......December 5-7, 12-14 chased by calling 281-480ured Christmas gift, the 1617 at www.bahbt.org. WHERE: ..UHCL's Bayou Theatre Nutcracker. The night TICKETS: ............www.bahbt.org

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47th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE

Although Hurricane Ike relocated many boats throughout the Bay Area, Texas’ 47th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade will stay on schedule this year.

boats will be decorated traditionally and others will look very unique.

Bright lights and boats of all kinds will meet December 13, 2008 at 6 p.m. for Texas’ 47th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake, hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade will line up in the Nassau Bay Lagoon and South Shore Harbour, travel the channel past Seabrook and the Kemah Boardwalk out into the bay and return.

The morning following the parade, awards will be given out at the traditional awards brunch by South Shore Harbour Resort.

These beautifully decorated sail and power boats will dazzle and entertain thousands of spectators with their brightly colored lights, music and designs. Some

Bay and return.

For parade spectators, kicking off the holiday season should be a fun time of year to relax, spending time with loved ones and enjoying these brightly decorated vessels. If you need additional information about the parade or want an entry form for the parade, please call 281-488-7676 or e-mail the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at chamber@clearlakearea.com.

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The parade starts at 6 p.m. with the City of Nassau Bay’s fireworks display. The boats travel past spectators in League City, Clear Lake Shores, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, the Kemah Boardwalk, out into Galveston

Moody Gardens sheds light on holidays with Festival of

In the spirit of togetherness and tradition, Moody Gardens announces the seventh annual Festival of Lights in Galveston as the first large scale event since Hurricane Ike. Scheduled for November 22ndDecember 31st, this event features dozens of twinkling light displays reflecting off beautiful Galveston Bay. Moody Gardens is inviting the community to come enjoy what has become a holiday tradition for many. Santa Claus will kick off the celebration opening night by parachuting in to switch on the winding trail

of glittering lights, with themed music and live entertainment nightly. Festival of Lights is celebrated from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday November 22nd - December 18, and nightly from December 18 - 31. Moody Gardens will feature the holiday-themed film, The Light Before Christmas, during the Festival of Lights in the IMAX Theater. At the Ridefilm Theater, guests can buckle up their seatbelts and experience the thrills of Santa’s Late and Glacier Run. The holiday favorite, Polar Express 4D will be returning to the 4D Special FX Theater, where exciting special effects like snow, wind and the smell of hot chocolate will engage all the viewers’ senses as they sit in rumbling seats that mimic a real train ride. The Garden Restaurant will feature

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a delectable holiday buffet, offered from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. As a new holiday tradition guests can enjoy another new holiday event this year at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. December 18 - 28 Island Star Performances presents The Gift of Christmas - Live, a spectacular Christmas dinner and show. - Continued on Page 32

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Reel in a Great New Year at Masa Sushi By Betsey Ennis Fishing for a delicious way to send off 2008? On New Year's Eve, Masa Sushi Fusion Restaurant, located at 977 NASA Road 1, will be drawing names once every hour for a $100 gift certificate from 4 p.m. to close. Japanese-trained owner and head sushi chef Michael Zhou swears by his food. "We have fresh fish flown in daily from California," he detailed. "The Blue Fin Tuna is flown in from my cousin's company in Hawaii." Masa Sushi offers a vast array of Japanese dishes. Whether one is in the mood for Sushi, Hibachi, Tempura, California Rolls, Udon (soup) or Sashimi, Masa delivers flavors that appease any palate. For those searching for traditional Japanese dishes, their menu offers Masa Hot Rock Beef, Masa Seafood Konro, Shabu Shabu and Yaose Nabe – all of which embrace the allure of table cooking. "These dishes are great winter dishes, especially Masa Hot Rock," said Michael. Shabu Shabu – one of the menu's newest additions – is a traditional Japanese hot pot. It's brought to your table in

a hot bowl (or pot) and you cook it over a small fire in the specified sauce. This particular beef dish serves two. Yaose Nabe is the same concept as Shabu Shabu but with seafood. Other options include Amabei, Oyster, Snapper, Squid and Kani. The menu also boasts several new appetizer dishes and unique rolls. Another new menu item is the Tuna Burger. These two petite Seared Tuna are served on a crispy rice bun and served with green ketchup and Japanese pickles. Masa Sushi offers an impressive and reasonably priced lunch selection seven days a week. The Daily Special is always a winner with the chef's choice of various sushi and roll offerings. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Michael wants to remind clients about giving gift certificates or using their services for catering. They can cater off site for 100 guests. Onsite they have room for 30 on the patio or 120 if a group rents out the entire restaurant. The patio is equipped with special lighting and a heater for those chilly nights. The main dining room is set up

Masa Sushi Sake Bar, located at 1804 W FM 646, Suite R, in Dickinson is a trendier concept than the original location. This Japanese restaurant has a 110-person capacity. The lower level (main dinning room) is divided into two areas for either big parties or smaller parties if clients prefer more privacy. Second floor lounge is complete with sofas and coffee tables for a more intimate and laid-back experience. This restaurant offers a more extensive menu

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with bar seats, cozy booths and long tables throughout. "We are known for our warm atmosphere, trendy and spacious decor, delicious food and outstanding service," Michael said. "Customers have come to anticipate our yearly anniversary celebration when we offer 50 percent off all food and drinks every October 18. We always have a packed house." Sake lovers: Pay attention! Ty-Ku Sake (imported from Japan) is available for a limited time during the winter months. Masa Sushi is selling Ty-Ku gift sets complete with sake bomb instructions. Purchase as a gift or to imbibe on the spot. To find out more about Masa Sushi or to schedule a catered party, please call 281-4869888; and be sure to tell them The SCENE sent you.

than the first with unique dishes not available at the fusion restaurant. Must-have dishes include the Masa Tower, the International Sashimi and – of course – the Yummy Must Try. Another difference worth mentioning is the full bar. Try one of their many Sake temptations – their flavored Sake Martinis are especially tasty. New Year's Eve Masa Sushi Sake Bar (like Masa Fusion) will hold drawings each hour from 4pm to close for $100 gift certificates.

DECEMBER 2008

The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series CHEF DANIEL GREEN THREE OAKS - FINE WINES & EXQUISITE FOODS 601 East Main (Historic League City) • 281-557-8466 What’s your Background/Experience: My family, since immigrating to this country several generations ago, has been restaurateurs, so the business is truly in my blood. I grew up watching my father cook, trying to absorb as much as I could. While he was not a professional cook himself, he provided me a base knowledge of quality ingredients and how to prepare them. As I grew up I traveled across the country several times and to several countries in Europe and Australia, spending months at a time, traveling, learning and most of all, eating. After considering several careers I looked at what I really had a passion for and what made me the happiest, and cooking had always made me happy, so naturally I looked into culinary school and decided that it was where I was supposed to be. While attending The Art Institute of Houston I worked in several kitchens, honing my skills and talents. Since graduating I have continued to follow my passion and working with my good friend John, here at Three Oak, I get the opportunity to work with the best ingre-

dients in a perfect setting for the kind of food that I love to make. Your Specialty: I am particularly fond of Rustic Northern Italian food. I strongly believe that true, authentic Italian food is about the utilization of simple ingredients at the peak of their freshness, presented in a way that encourages the actual flavors of each ingredient to be present in every bite. Italian cuisine, in my opinion, is not about covering up the dish with a lot of sauce(s) or cheese. A little bit of olive oil and fresh herbs are often the bases for the best sauces. Signature Dishes: Fresh green and white striped ravioli filled with spinach, ricotta and a duck egg, in a sage and brown butter sauce. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity, very few ingredients that all play a role in the final dish. The ricotta, spinach and egg all combine with the browned butter to make a delightfully light and subtle sauce for the fresh pasta.

Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? No one as of yet, however the sailor in the classic photo taken in Time Square after WWII will be visiting us in the very near future and it will be an honor to cook for him. Please share 1 special cooking tip or technique for our readers: Never be afraid to try something new. Go to the grocery store and buy things that you have never used before and try them out. The greatest dishes are results of experimentation and having fun with new things. Granted, they don’t always work out, but Thomas Edison didn’t invent the light bulb on the first try!

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Chef Paul Lewis

Chef Jorge Galvan

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The Flying Dutchman

Babin’s Seafood House

Masa Sushi Sake Bar

Valentino’s Seafood

Chef Devin Corbett

Chef Roland Kyburz

Chef Alfredo Benitez

Chef Michael Zhou

ChefJordanS.Tubig

Chef Robert Hicks

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South Shore Harbour Resort

Papadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen

Masa Sushi Fusion

Clifton’s Seaside Diner

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T-Bone Tom’s: Survivor from the Storm By Kelly Byerley Among the devastation Hurricane Ike left scattered throughout our neighborhoods, there is evidence that, slowly but surely, Clear Lake is on the road to recovery. Although it may take years to reach the end of that road, certain milestones along the way are proving that our community will bounce back better than ever. One such milestone is the reopening of the T-Bone Tom’s Restaurant. The day before Ike bore down on the Texas Gulf T-bone Tom’s opened back up for business for the first time since Coast, T-Bone Tom’s Hurricane Ike on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. On that day owner Barry Terrell Astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 152 days in space last planned to remain open year aboard the International Space Station (ISS), made a special to serve any die-hard cuspresentation to T-bone Tom’s owners Barry and Melissa Terrell. Ttomers who decided to bone Tom’s hosted a party last year celebrating Anderson‘s rebrave the storm. Instead, turn to earth and Anderson was happy to return the favor by authorities issued a presenting T-bone Tom’s with memorabilia from his flight. mandatory evacuation for Kemah, so Terrell could graphs from inside the restaurant. “We had a do little except post “Open Sunday” on the lot of important people up there,” said Gensign outside and leave. When he came back, eral Manager Anna Hardin, speaking of the his restaurant sat in over five feet of water, old photos, “such as pictures of the Fitzmorand the sign had to be changed to “Open ris’, the original owners of T-Bone Tom’s; and Someday.” former Kemah mayor Ben Blackledge with After the waters receded, Terrell sprung to Gerald Ford and Ronald Regan.” Although action by bringing a trailer to T-Bone Tom’s this type of history can never be replaced, parking lot and living there for weeks to prolocal artist S.J. Stout filled the void by creating tect the restaurant and its belongings. Terrell a scenic painting that depicts a 1950s view of and a group of dedicated employees – some the Kemah-Seabrook drawbridge. Next to of whom had faced their own personal losses the side entrance to the dining room, Stout – have worked day and night to get the also memorialized the Ike flooding by paintrestaurant up and running. ing an image that details the watermark line The first step was cleaning up the trash near the side door entrance. that washed in with the floodwaters. One Surprisingly, many of the decorations that unique item from the debris was a large contribute to T-Bone Tom’s country-store amChristmas Nutcracker. “It was from Councilbiance were spared from the storm. The man Matt Wiggin’s house, the John Kipp hand-painted chairs that feature advertising House, which is no longer there,” Terrell said. for local businesses have been salvaged, and Donated to the restaurant by Wiggins, “Ike” the caricatures of local personalities, as well now stands guard in the backyard bar area as as many of the antiques, hang safely on the a tribute to the storm. walls. T-Bone Tom’s also lost its share of special - Continued on Page 23 mementos, most notably the wall of photo-

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KEMAH UPDATE

Kemah Boardwalk is bouncing back from Ike All but two Boardwalk restaurants now open The SCENE is happy to report that much of Kemah, including the Kemah Boardwalk, is bouncing back from the pounding suffered from Hurricane Ike. Just prior to the Thanksgiving weekend Landry’s Restaurants opened the Aquarium and Red Sushi restaurants joining Chart House, Babin’s Seafood House, Saltgrass Steak House, Cadillac Bar and the original Joe’s Crab Shack as boardwalk restaurants open for business. Only the Flying Dutchman and Landry’s Seafood House are yet to open as of press time. Many attractions and games including the Boardwalk Bullet Rollercoaster and C. P. Huntington Train are also operational and The Boardwalk Inn is accepting guests. Palapa’s, Monkey Bar, Molly’s Pub, Burger House and Bakkhus Taverna re-opened soon after the storm in either late September or early October.

T-BONE TOM’S IS BACK • Cont. From Page 18 Perhaps the biggest “silver-lining” to the storm was the impact that it had on the kitchen. Although it did not receive as much flooding as the dining room, the storm damage did create the opportunity to revamp the cooking area. New coolers and additional prep space enabled T-Bone Tom’s to have a more efficient, organized kitchen, while also making room for a new counter dining area where customers can watch as cooks grind meat and press hamburgers.

The reopenings of The Terrace and D-Vine Wine were delayed because of issues with electricity at Toucan Alley. They both opened in midOctober.

Red Sushi is now open at the Kemah Boardwalk

T-bone Tom’s re-opened just before Thanksgiving and The SCENE has learned that Zone 504 Sports Bar may also return. The Kemah Historical Society Landmark that housed the popular sports bar suffered severe damage from the storm surge and it was thought it would need to be torn down. But it appears that may not be the case and the owners are working on a plan to repair the building and possibly have it open before the end of the first quarter of 2009.

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It has taken T-Bone Tom’s over two months to recover from its brush with Ike. The “Now Open” sign outside that finally went up proves, that with hard work and determination, our community, much like this Kemah landmark, will weather the storm. When it does, it will be better than ever.

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AN AFTERNOON WITH ACTRESS ERIN GRAY E

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the 25th Century; did you have a favorite of these memorable characters?

By Peggy “Domino” Taylor The Gulf Coast Film Festival was fortunate to be rescheduled after hurricane Ike with all participants making new schedules and anticipating the event November 15 & 16, including special guest and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Erin Gray. The Friday night Welcome Reception at Villa Capri was a night of first time introductions of celebrity guests, television hosts, many filmmakers, elected officials and Texas actors. The evening was definitely “This is Our Hollywood” as the out of state guests wanted to learn more about and hear first hand stories of the hurricane. We all know and lived the stories, but so many of the L.A/ group wanted to hear our stories, when we were there to hear about their lives and work. As the guest mingled around the lake, they saw destruction and at the same time rebuilding and a beautiful rebirth of spirit. As the fun filled evening was coming to a close, we said our good byes until tomorrow at the press conference at the Hilton and talked about arrival times for the big wrap up

event, the 9th Annual Cascade Awards Banquet at Bailey’s Event Room. During the filming of the press conference, I was asked to conduct the conference, with film and television journalists as well as students covering the event for University of Houston and San Jacinto College. The students were eager and came fully prepared, loaded with questions for Erin Gray, about her life personally and professionally and her next projects. Erin was casual, poised and ready to entertain. After the conference I had lunch with Erin and film festival director, Hal Wixon, and this is when I had my time to get to know personally this multitalented and ageless woman. Below are excerpts from our conversation. Taylor: The public knows of your fame that became a household word from the characters Kate in Silver Spoons and Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers in

Gray: I loved both of these characters, but little did I realize going in to the Buck Rogers series, that I would be a role model for women and men. I had no idea, but through the years I have met so many young people that said they were inspired by my character to pursue their dream and a career in aviation and space. My dream role became inspiration for more than I ever would imagine and that is rewarding. Taylor: Sitting here in the NASA community, you know where most of our interests lie and doing the pre-publicity on this event, the biggest comments were about the picture of you as Colonel Wilma in the space suit. Of all the photos from your modeling days to film, that was the picture everyone wanted! Gray: (Laughing) You know, after being a model since teenage years, and the original “I’m Worth It” woman for L’Oreal and promoting beauty products for years, the space costume is the one that young boys and men would tell me that is when they knew they were straight!! Taylor: How did you transform from television to live theatre?

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December 4- January 8 (New dates): Open Door Series – Winter ’08 Juried Exhibition All classes have resumed their regular schedule at TAACCL. The Celebrity Chef Series has been postponed until further notice. The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org December 1 – January 5: “Along the River Grande; A New World Becoming” (Featured in November Scene)

December 1 – January 15: “Oldrich Kulhanek” Graphic Artist from Prague, Czech Republic. His art collection in the Library of Congress. His exhibit will include his paintings that have been in numerous art collections around the world University of Houston/Clear Lake,The Art Gallery,Atrium 1, First Level, Bayou Building, Monday – Thursday 9 am – 6 pm, Friday 9am – Noon. Call 281-283-3311 for more details or assistance for accommodations for a disability. December 6: Holiday Art Festival, Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse, 10am – 5 pm, 8 Area Artists with paintings, ceramics and ornaments and more. Corner of Clear Lake Road & Birch. For more information 281-334-3673.

LITERATURE

December 20: “The Word Factory” The Clear Lake poetry reading group of Houston International Poets Inc.Workshop -10:00 a.m.-12 noon – TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, contact Caroline Ross at 281-486-4480 or Lisa Grable at 281-5381697 Hitus@sbcalobal.net

CHILDREN’S ART

December 13 – Imagination Station – Featuring Marcel Duchamp & Accidental Art. Free art program for children, 10am 11am,TAACCL call for reservations, 281335-7777, www.taaccl.org

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Library Story Times: Note: Several library schedules are currently changing, please call your local library for up to date scheduling. Library Story Times: Tuesday

La Porte Branch – 10:15am 526 San Jacinto, La Porte, 281-471-4022 Evelyn Meador Branch – (Pre-K) 10:30am 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook, 281-4749142 Seabrook Storytime Returns (temporarily)

Helen Hall Public Library – (Pre-K) 1:00pm 100 W.Walker, League City, 281-338-4860

La Porte Branch – (Toddlers) 10:00am & 11:00am 600 S. Broadway, La Porte. 837471-4022 Library Story Times: Fridays Friendswood Public Library – (Toddlers) 10:10am (Pre-K) 10:45am 416 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, 281-482-7135

PHOTOGRAPHY

December 16: Bay Area Photo Club Members Meeting – 7:30 pm –Now meeting at TAACCL, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org.

MUSIC

December 5 & 6: Annual ‘Pops’ Christmas Symphony -7:30 pm – Clear Lake Symphony, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. For more information log on, www.clearlakesymphony.

December 7: Bay Area Chorus Holiday Glow Concert – 7:00 pm – Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. For more information call 713-684-6030.

Seabrook Community House, 1210 Anders, Seabrook. Mrs. Pearson returns to for storytime for preschoolers at 10:30 am every Thursday.

Freeman Memorial Library – 10:15am 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906

Friendswood Public Library – (Toddlers) 10:10am. (Pre-K) 10:45am 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, 281-4827135 La Porte Branch – (Pre-K) 10:15am 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 827-471-7135

Library Story Times: Wednesdays Friendswood Public Library – (Toddlers) 10:10am (Pre-K) 10:45am 416 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, 281-482-7135 Galena Park Branch – 11:00am 1500 Keene, Galena Park, 713-450-0982

Helen Hall Public Library – (Toddlers) 10:00am 100 W.Walker, League City, 281338-4860 Library Story Times: Thursdays

December 11: Open Mic Jazz; December 18:

Blues & Rock at TAACCL January 8: Open Mic Jazz Clear Lake Infiniti Music SeriesTAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org January 17: Orrin Star featured during the 3 day event in Harris County, Bay Area Bluegrass Association, will bring Orrin to the Monthly Stage Show 6:30 p.m Arolfo Center, 300Walker, League City, 281-636-9419, www.bayareabluegrass.org.

DANCE

December 5: “SweetTreats” – Kennedy DanceTheatre, 4:00pm, Grace Community Church. For more information, 281-480-4881, www.kennedydance.com

December 5,6,7 & 12, 13, 14: The Nutcracker, BayArea Houston Ballet &Theatre, University of Houston Clear Lake,Bayou Building. For more info and tickets,www.bahbt.org

December 5, 6, 7: The Nutcracker – League City Ballet – ClearView High Auditorium. For more info, visit www.leaguecitybal- Continued on Next Page

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ARTS

ART CALENDAR Continued from page 25

FILM

See featured article and photos in art column of the Gulf Coast Film Festival.

THEATRE

December 5 – 21: “The Little Princess” Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, Hwy 3, Dickinson, www.harbourplayhouse, 281-337-7469

Pictures from the 2008 Gulf Coast Film Festival. See more pictures from the event on page 33. Continued From Page 24 Gray: Doing Silver Spoons, I was triplechallenged with the sitcom, comedy, television and live audiences, then I honed in my skills in California Suite and Six Room River Views, Social Security and La Moure N.D 58458. Taylor: The La Moure was an award winning play in 1997; is that when you got the call for the Movies of the Week? Gray: Yes, I worked with Jason Robards in Breaking Home Ties and then on to Avenging Ace and Addicted to This Love. Taylor: Talk about a range, do you enjoy the “evil” roles as much as your others? Gray: I enjoy the variety from playing a psychotic killer to an evil duchess. In Jason Goes to Hell, that was an intense role and I had the same intensity in the Menendez Trial film, Honor thy Father and Mother. (Ms. Gray played the role of the prosecutor in that controversial film.) Taylor: Can you tell me of all you have worked with, who has been your favorite director and actor? Gray: I would have to say, director John Wilder and for actor, Robert Ulrich, he was such a big ol’ teddy bear! Taylor: I know you completed filming 15 independent feature films, and have current projects on board now, many women want to know your secret on how you juggle career, husband and children? Gray: I have a wonderful husband, Richard Hissong, who is a Director of Photography and we raised two beautiful children. My husband is currently producing a

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series of videos on my favorite subject, Chi Kung and Tai Chi. I learned how to handle stress and extreme schedules with Tai Chi. I modeled and danced for decades, but nothing has ever been so rewarding as Tai Chi, I haven’t been sick in over 15 years, because of my practice of Tai Chi. I love to talk about it. I learned about acupuncture from James Garner, doing Rockford Files. He was seeing an acupuncturist for all his stunt work and it would heal his back and would help with any other pain or problems. I started going and loved it, but I when wasn’t available to have my acupuncture my mentor said I could receive the same benefits from Tai Chi. I learned and still study and teach. I have had students for 6 years that I teach while I still study and the experience keeps me going and in healthy shape. I want everyone to know about the benefits of Tai Chi and how it can change your outlook and health. Taylor: For someone to never get sick or run down, this amazes me, where do you study and teach? Gray: In L.A., I teach 3 days a week Tai Chi and Tai Chi Knife at the Encino Acupuncture Clinic. I also teach Chi Kung exercises. To further this passion I have on this subject, I am a contributing columnist for a new online magazine VIVmg where I write stories sharing the Taoist philosophy. Do you remember when Nixon went to China in the 70’s and all the worldwide publicity was buzzing about his press secretary who came down with appendicitis, and the emergency surgery was performed without any anesthesia? Well, that is what they used, the teachings of Tai Chi. Isn’t that amazing? - Continued on Page 33

December 5-21: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Clear Creek CountyTheatre, clearcreekcountrytheatre.org,281-333-5228.

FarpointTheater of Seabrook’s new Bay Area ComedyTroupe at Aurora’s postponed the opening of the current show. Aurora’s in Old Seabrook was heavily damaged during the hurricane and their future productions are unknown at this time.TheTheatre of Seabrook also lost all inventory.TheTheatre will perform in the future and the curtain will rise again. Keep reading the Scene for updates on the theatre as they rebuild and seek a place to play again. For donations or information on this 501-c 3 non-profit theatre call 832-693-8569.

MUSEUMS

League City Historical SocietyWest Bay Common School Museum - Open Mon.-Fri. Call for times and group reservations 210 N. Kansas Ave., League City, 281-554-2994, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org. Bay Area Museum – Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia – OpenTues.- Sun. Clear Lake Park 5000 NASA Rd.1, Seabrook 281-326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org. Space Center Houston – Open every day – 1001 NASA Rd.1- 281-244-2100, www.spacecenter.org. Texas City Museum – OpenTues. – Sun., 409 6th Street N.,Texas City 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm.

Armand Bayou Nature Center – OpenTues.Sat., 8500 BayArea Blvd.281-474-2551,abnc.org December 7 – Yuletide at Armand Bayou Nature Center 1– 4 pm – Decorate the old 1900 Farmhouse in Christmas Decorations of years ago, including popcorn string, pine cone ornaments with apple cider and other treats. FREE for 4 and under, adults $3, children $1. Check out the website for more fun. Lone Star Flight Museum – Open Daily 9 -5 – 2002Terminal Dr., Galveston – 409-740-7722 www.LSFM.org The Lone Star Flight Museum and some aircraft were heavily damaged during the hurricane.The future Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet will be rescheduled.The museum is rebuilding and working on full restoration to the aircraft.

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CUTTING EDGE FASHION If you haven’t been hanging out in a cave, then surely you haven seen an Ed Hardy T-Shirt or two draped around a friend or acquaintance! I am often asked- Who is Ed Hardy? Well, the actual man Don Ed Hardy is the Godfather of Tattooing. Born in 1945 in Southern California he has tattooed most of his life. He and his wife Franscesca lived in Japan while he mastered his craft and have also written over 25 books on alternative art. In 2004 Christian Audigier licensed the rights to produce the high end Ed Hardy line which is based on Hardy’s work. Frenchman Audigier as a designer worked his way through the trenches at the likes of Diesel, Bisou Bisou and Levi and started his meteoric rise at Von Dutch. This label catapulted the truck hat onto the heads of college kids and celebs alike, making it a household name. He left in 2004 to create his own empire. Under the Audigier umbrella falls Ed Hardy, Smet, Crystal Rock, CBAR-A, Paco Chicano and CA. He has become a marketing genius whose name also finds itself shockingly on jewelry, skateboards, wine, water, vodka and even, WOW, a nightclub inside Vegas’s Treasure Island.

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Adam Saaks is a designer at Audigier and is most know for his custom couture one of a kind T-Shirts. He travels the country working shows and events to showcase his cut shirts. He has provided shirts for the likes of Mariah Carey, Eva Longoria, Justin Timberlake, Carmen Electra and many many more world famous celebrities. He loves to perform live and give each person an Ed Hardy shirt designed to show off individual assets. I got to experience the thrill of getting my own custom couture shirt and getting up close and personal with Adam Scissorhands himself! His proudest moments are watching people walk away in his shirts, which retail between $700-1000, with couture dresses going into the thousands of dollars. Here is an excerpt from our interview: Q: When did you first discover that cutting up shirts this way was your niche? A: In 2001, the very first cut into the very first shirt is when I knew I was on to something. It drew a huge crowd of people around me, they were wondering what I was doing and when I finished that first shirt, the applause hit me like an atomic bomb! I was hooked..

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Q: Who or what has been your greatest inspiration? A: Metallica. I love their whole attitude and their grass roots success story. it reminds me of my experience I’m going through now.

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A: The fun-nest thing about my job is looking at my finished creation on the subject and seeing it walk away into the world to become a part of our culture. That’s a pretty cool feeling.

A: This is the best advice I can share with aspiring designers. DO WHAT YOU LOVE!!

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Q: What is your wildest "on the job” story?

A: The coolest? Hard to say, I’ve cut over 7000 custom pieces over the past 7 years and to be honest, not one sticks out to me. I think anyone who gets a shirt by me is cool. It’s a cool experience for everyone, the customer, the audience, and of course myself. It’s just cool!

A: There are a lot of them but unfortunately I never cut and tell. hehe Q: In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? A: Some people have A-D-D, my friends say I have A-D-A-M!

Q: How long have you been involved in fashion? Was it a childhood dream or did you fall into it? A: I’ve been in fashion for 17 years now, whoa, did I say 17? Its unbelievable to think its been that long and I’m still loving it. I never had a childhood dream, I’ve just always believed in loving whatever I chose to do. That’s really most important.. Q: Where do you see yourself in five years? A: The five year plan? That’s a funny question. I’m a very in the moment type person and don’t believe in 5 year goals because what you see yourself doing five years from now can sneak up on you in a week. Life is funny like that. Q: What is your best advice for as-

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* = Damaged and not yet open following Hurricane Ike 1. Bakkhus Taverna Greek..........605 6th Street • Kemah 2. Baja Party Bar ..............................1055 Bay Area Blvd. 3. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina......19431 Gatebrook Dr. 4. Bikini Beach..................1025 W NASA Rd. 1 (@ I-45) 5. Burger House, The ................600 6th Street (Kemah) 6. Cactus Grill ..............................16580 El Camino Real 7. Classic Cafe • Seabrook ..................2511 NASA Rd 1. 8. Clifton by the Sea ............................10 Grand Avenue *9. Club 21 ....................2102 Postoffice St. (Galveston) 10. Club Classic ....2513 NASA Parkway (on The Water) 11. Cock-Eyed Seagull ................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 12. Cork Wine Bar ..................19325 Gulf Freeway Ste 7 13. Cullen’s American Grille ....11500 Space Center Blvd. 14. Cullen’s Live ......................11500 Space Center Blvd. 15. Doc’s Upper Deck ................18301A Egret Bay Blvd. 16. Don Julio’s Seabrook ................2900 E. NASA Pkwy 17. Don Julio’s................................1804 FM646, Suite F 18. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ............2110 Bay Area Blvd. 19. Don Pico’s - Pearland........9811 Broadway (FM518) 20. D’Vine Wine ................609 Bradford Street (Kemah) 21. Esteban’s Cafe and Cantina ........402 W. Main Street 22. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ........20760 Gulf Frwy 23. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill................4449 NASA Rd. 1 24. Green Parrot ......22323 Bayshore Dr. (San Leon) * 25. Ginger’s Coastal Eatery....2007 East Bayshore

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EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN NEEDED!

Dickens on The Strand • Cont. from page 10 For example, GHF has just distributed truckloads of drywall to low- and moderate-income island residents to help them repair their hurricane-damaged homes. So, your ticket purchase buys much more than a chance to enjoy this venerable Victorian holiday festival. The decision to go forward with the event in light of the downtown devastation wrought by Ike might seem surprising, but the foundation didn't hesitate.

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"We decided that the community needed it, and that GHF needed it," said Clay Wade, the foundation's director of events. "All of us at GHF felt the strong need to continue with the tradition that is the grand holiday event for Galveston." "We're going to hold Dickens 2008 in the daylight, so that people can see what's going on, and that Galveston is going to come back," Wade said.

TO HELP A CHILDLESS COUPLE THROUGH EGG DONATION.

Selected candidates will receive up to $5000 compensation for time & travel.

"As in the beginning with Dickens, the whole point of this was to bring attention to the architecture of downtown. It became a backdrop for the festival, which is what it will be again this year."

Please contact Elva at 713-684-6144 We’ve Moved! 1015 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 2100

Even as new visitors have joined the revelers at Dickens during each of its 35 years, many people have returned year after year, making the festival an indispensable part of their holiday observances. "We're depending upon them to do the same thing this year," Wade said. "Everybody's in it together." Tickets and complete information about Dickens on The Strand are available at www.dickensonthestrand.org. Tickets are also available at 110 Houston/Galveston area Kroger food stores.

Festival of Lights - Continued From Page 11 Enjoy exciting performances from Texas’ brightest young talents and a traditional three-course Christmas dinner prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Urs Schmid. Admission into the Festival of Lights is $3.95. Tickets to additional attractions including the holiday IMAX® film, the Aquarium Pyramid®, holiday Ridefilm and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat can be purchased for only $5 each with a Festival of Lights ticket. A special Evening Pass will be sold beginning at 4:45 p.m. which includes admission to the Festival of Lights and all of the Moody Gardens® attractions for just $19. For more information, please call Moody Gardens® at 800582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

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Photos by J. Pamela & Domino Taylor

Erin Gray • Cont. From Page 26 Taylor: Definitely. Well, you surely don’t look it, but I hear you are about to become a grandmother, any comments on this wonderful new role? Gray: Just before I got on the airplane to come to Houston and this film festival, I got to hear the baby’s heartbeat during the sonogram, what an amazing sound… I am so excited! Taylor: Tell me about your current projects? Gray: I established a company, Heroes for Hire, which books celebrities at personal and speaking engagements and a production company with my husband, Wu Wei Entertainment. Also, I am a spokesperson for my charity, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a board member for the Haven House, the oldest battered women’s shelter in the U.S. Taylor: I know that you have written and produced many PSAs with Women in Film, how long have been involved with this program? Gray: Over a decade, I am also hosting programs on The Lifetime network, “Drug & Alcohol Intervention Program.” Taylor: I know you have received many awards, the YWCA Women of Achievement

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Award, the Women’s Peace Award, 9 Community Service Awards, Television and Stage Awards and the 2002 Woman of the Year Award by the Commission for Women. What did you think when you heard you were going to be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, that you will receive tonight? Gray: I told Hal, ‘Lifetime, I am not done yet! I haven’t got started! I am just getting my legs!’, but I am honored to receive this award and honored to be in this line of work. Taylor: Besides reading your book, you co-wrote with Mara Purl, “Act Right,” an award winning professional guide for actors, which many film students and actors have studied, what advice would you give actors and film makers that are just starting out in their craft? Gray: I tell everyone this, study everything in your field, start at community theatre, learn all areas of production, and go to auditions, local theatre is such a great training ground. I went from modeling to acting, and wanted to learn it all. The first time I was a on a movie set, I didn’t know all the ‘terms’ and what each crew member did, I learned it so I wouldn’t waste production time and knew I needed to work with the crew, it wasn’t all just lines and block-

ing. Study voices and accents, try to break in on voice–overs, that is great experience. Be extras on movie sets, get involved, be on time, keep your resume current with headshots and just always seek to learn more. Taylor: Some of your latest Indy films have been The Last Producer with Burt Reynolds, and Caught in the Headlights with Stacy Keach. Tell me what you have coming out in the future and when we will be able to view it. Gray: My new movies that I completed are, Loaded with Jessie Metcaffe, Dreams Awake to open soon, and I am the voice of the robot on the new Sci-Fi movie, Hunter Prey. Taylor: Well Erin, this has been just a delight, last night, this morning and today’s lunch, I am looking forward to tonight and want you to have a wonderful evening. Gray: Thank you Domino, it has been a real pleasure and many thanks to Hal Wixon, the film committee, and sponsors in this wonderful community for being so warm and friendly and with such high spirits after such devastation in the area. I admire all of you and many thanks again for a wonderful weekend and the treasured award. See you tonight!

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The Space Rockers @ Scout Bar Wow -- What an out-of-this-world evening of space aged rock! The Space Rockers were set to make their Clear Lake debut back in September but that night, Ike came through instead. We caught them this month on the planet Earth and enjoyed their quest to save humans with a barrage of crisp & witty titles from the ‘80s, ‘90s & beyond. They'll be back in December at Scout Bar -- Be ready!

The Hunger’s Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Show @ Scout Bar

Saturate @ Scout Bar

The Spazmatics @ Scout Bar

The Muzic Cooks @ Scout Bar Photos by Andy Eng THE SCENE

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Cullen’s Live

Ugly Dawg I caught a Billy Bourbon show at the CockEyed Seagull and scored a copy of their CD, "Trained Professional." If you don't have a copy of this fine album, start writing your letters to Santa now! The list of supporting musicians is a who's who of local players that would be impossible and unfair to try squeezing into this space. With fifteen listed originals PLUS two hidden tracks, this collection is a must-have for your collection if you are a fan of area music, super song writing, and well done arrangements. From the very first track "Gas Money" on, each and every track grabs ya the way only the good stuff can. Five picks up! The Billy Bourbin band will be playing at IkeFest II at Katies on December 14th.

Sherlock’s Pub

Heads -n- Tails

It was Thanksgiving week and before checking out the setups for The Hunger at the Scout Bar, I stopped in to meet up with friends at the Raggio-hosted electric jam at Heads & Tails -- I'm glad I did. Many were taking the week off and things were cooking with over a dozen of area musicians and audience in attendance. As the San Leon-based guest band Cymblem was taking stage, the story of this young group (oldest member of this gigging band turned 22 that night), who lost essentially all of their music gear from Hurricane Ike, transcended the evening. Cymblem (Kevin Kershner - Percussion, Chad Kershner - Guitar/Vocals, Mason Sterling - Bass, Chris Garza - Guitar/Vocals) displayed not only their high level of musical spirit on mostly borrowed instruments but moreover, you realize that this young band possesses the true South Texas spirit. In the words of Papa Blues, these guys are "young, they're excellent musicians, and good people at heart" and right there on the spot he donated his Line 6 Spider to the band who were otherwise playing on borrowed gear. Good for Papa Blues. Catch them playing at IkeFest II at Katies.

Photos by Andy Eng THE SCENE

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New Years Eve Party Guide - Continued Continued From Page 45 ------------------------------------

FEATURED PROMOTION: MASA SUSHI

VITO’S DECK HOUSE

Both Locations

20237 Gulf Frwy • 281-338-4888

FUSION: 977 NASA Road 1 281-486-9888

The tradition of New Year’s Eve at Vito’s Deck House continues. Call 281-3384888 for details.

SAKE BAR: 1804 W. FM 646 281-337-1288

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Masa Sushi will be open for its normal business hours with its ongoing Sake Bomb promotion and $100 Gift Certificate drawings every hour (4 to 10pm at Fusion and 4 to 11pm at Sake Bar).

SHERLOCK’S PUB 2416 Bay Area Blvd. • 281-461-4702 Sherlock’s will have live music from local favorite Madigan. Purchase your New Year’s Eve pre-sale tickets today! ------------------------------------

CLUB CLASSIC 2513 NASA Rd. 1 • 281-532-2691 The Club Classic New Year’s Bash will feature a live performance from Cold Shot, champagne toast, balloon drop and breakfast buffet. $25 per person. ------------------------------------

CULLEN’S LIVE 11500 Space Center Boulevard 281-991-2000 Cullen’s Live will feature a special performance from the hardest working band in Texas, Luther and the Healers. Call 281-991-2000 to reserve your place today. Limited seating available. ------------------------------------

CORK WINE BAR 19325 Gulf Freeway • 281-554-WINE

will be the Taildraggers. Drink specials and more. Call for details.

The Cork Wine Bar New Year’s Eve party includes a fixed menu and great champagne prices. Call for more details.

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Joel’s Ugly Dawg’s first New Year’s Eve Party features Hurricane Dylan. Call 281332-9400 for more details.

THE TREE HOUSE 901 NASA Rd. 1 • 281-286-8956 The New Year’s party at The Tree House is $20 per person and includes food, party favors, champagne toast and live music with Johnny Felder. ------------------------------------

COCK-EYED SEAGULL 31010B NASA Road 1 @ Egret Bay 281-335-5400 Cock-eyed Seagull will bring in the new year with Karaoke. Ride home packages available. ------------------------------------

KATIE’S 315 Grand Ave. • 281-559-3773 Performing at Katie’s on New Year’s Eve

UGLY DAWG 3612 W. Main • 281-332-9400

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BAKKHUS TAVERNA 605 A 6th Street • 281-538-1800 Bakkhus Taverna will be serving its full menu with drink specials and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. NO COVER CHARGE ------------------------------------

GREEN PARROT 2233 E. Bayshore Drive 281-339-1392 Ring in the New Year at Green Parrot “with the girls.” Live music and Karaoke. Party from 9pm to 1am.

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See more photos from this event and the Turkey Jam at Doc’s Upper Deck @ myspace.com/thescenemag THE SCENE

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WE’RE OPEN! COME SEE US! OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY

Tues-Thurs 11am-11pm • Fri 11am-2am Sat Noon-2am • Sun. Noon-9pm

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

LIVE BANDS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS Dec 20 ....*Full Throttle Dec 26 ..Abraham’s Tree Dec 27 ..............TBA Jan 2 ................TBA Jan 3 ................TBA

Dec 5........Mama Cass Dec 6 ........Slide Effect Dec 12 ........Zach Tate Dec 13 ........Outlaw X Dec 19 ......Lawst Dogz

Good Food!! Great Bands!! Come Join the Fun!!

*DEC. 20 - CHRISTMAS PARTY!*

Come join the fun and win great prizes!! with live music by Full Throttle DOOR PRIZES & DRINK SPECIALS Party is from 8:30 p.m. til 2a.m.

*NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY*

Come Ring in the New Year with the Girls

Live Band/ Karaoke (TBA) From 9pm-1a.m.

The Green Parrot wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year To All

LOCATED ON THE SAN LEON PENINSULA

2233. E. BAYSHORE DRIVE • SAN LEON FOR TAKE-OUT, CALL 281-339-1392

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IKE FEST benefitting Bay Area Musicians

Publisher’s Note: Special thanks to all the volunteers and bands that donated their time to make IKEFEST a success. IKEFEST II is scheduled for December 14 at Katie’s in Bacliff. See page 52 for more info.

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HOURS: 11am-2am 7 days a week

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Closed on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

Jam Session w/ The Amigos 7-11pm, musicians welcome, Vodka Well Drinks $2 (12-7pm) Mon: Acoustic Jam w/Lynn Raggio LIVE MUSIC Tues: Scott McGill • $2 Ritas all day 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Wed: Live Music & Drink Specials COVER! NO Thurs: Benny Brasket Band Sun:

NOW HIRING! BARTENDERS (BEER & WINE ONLY), WAITRESSES, COOKS (SHORT ORDER) & ENTERTAINMENT

Fri 12/5 .......... Albert Storo & The Soul Hustlers HAPPY Sat 12/6 ................................Luther & The Healers Wed 12/10..........................................Groove Kings HOUR Fri 12/12 ................................................ Undesided Mon-Fri 11-7 Sat 12/13 ..................................................Mark May $2.50 Wells Wed 12/17..............................................Slide Effect $1.75 Dom. Fri 12/19 ..............................................JJ Dynomite Sat 12/20 ......Donnie Siimmons & House Rockers Longnecks Wed 12/24..................................The Groove Kings $1.25 Dom. Draft Fri 12/26 ..............................................James Reese Sat 12/27 ..................Scott McGill & Old Dog Mac Tues. $2 Rita Wed 12/31..........New Year’s: The Tail Draggers Sat 1/3..............David Brake & That Damn Band Sun. $2 Well Vodka Wed 1/7 ......................................James Reese Trio Drinks (12 to 7pm)

Only serious, long term people, please. Apply 2-4pm daily.

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KARAOKE

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$1 Domestic Draft

Lunch Special: Mon-Fri 11-4

315 Grand Ave. Bacliff • 281-559-3773

TIL 5PM

We survived “Ike” NOW Re-Opened for Business!

Every Thurs & Fri

New Lunch Baskets w/ our juicy 1/2 lb burgers & homemade French fries or chips $6.50

609 Bradford St. Kemah 281-334-8300 • dvinewinekemah.com • 26 Handcrafted Wines • Personalized Wine Labels • Gift Baskets (Shipping Available) • Unique Gift Items • Event Rooms Available

Merry Christmas! Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Book Your Holiday Party Now!!

God Bless the Man who robbed us at gunpoint last month.

Egret Bay @ Nasa Rd 1 • 281-333-1235

Call Mechell now for more info!

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Located in Toucan Alley 2 blocks from the Kemah Boardwalk 41

DECEMBER 2008

R’S NEW YEARAOKE. EVE W/BKOAUT OUR ASK A -HOME RIDE GE. PACKA OPEN DAILY 2PM-2AM

LIVE MUSIC

The Newest Pub & Restaurant on the Block

281-335-5400

SUN & MON: NFL TICKET EVERY GAME TUES: COMEDY & ROCK BAND WED: TEXAS HOLD’EM - 6:30 ’TIL CLOSE THURS: KARAOKE

FRI 12/5 ..........CRUISE CONTROL SAT 12/6..........ABRAHAM'S TREE FRI 12/12 ...........SLIDE EFFECTS SAT 12/13.............THE FOSSILS FRI 12/19 .......LUSCIOUS COLLIDE SAT 12/20 ......TAILDRAGGERS FRI 12/26................MAGAZINE SAT 12/27.......BODACIOUS TATA'S FRI 1/ 2 ..............CONVERTIBLES SAT 1/ 3 ..BACK SEAT DRIVER BAND

Live Music: Fri & Sat, 9pm-1am 12/13 Brad Boyer 12/20 Michael Stevens Band 12/31 New Year’s Eve party w/ Hurricane Dylan 1/3 HAMILTON LOOMIS 1/10 Luscious Collide

MONDAYS: INDUSTRY NITE $1.50 WELL DRINKS $1.75 DOM BOTTLES $2 JAGERS $3 MINI BLASTERS

WE HAVE DARTS NOW!!

Sun. Dec 7 – Benefit for Kendall Cauthen Sun. Dec 21 – Christmas Party

Sunday Brunch at 10 am

Pool tables, shuffle board, & more! 15 viewing TVs & projector!

Best Pannini Club Sandwiches Jumbo Wings • Hot Dogs• Pizzas Fresh Hamburgers

Come chetchke out

DAWG HOUSE!

Leather couches, 42-inch HDTV 1st come, 1st serve.

Mon-Wed 2pm-1am | Thur & Fri 2pm-2am Sat 11am-2am | Sun 10 am-Midnight

3612 W. MAIN, LEAGUE CITY 281-332-9400

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the scene’s martini madness PARADISE MARTINI: Malibu, Midori, Pineapple juice and Cherry garnish. ------------------------------------------------------------PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN MARTINI: Stoli Vodka, Disaronno Amarretto, Pineapple juice and real cherry juice. ---------------------------------------------------------------ULTIMATE DIRTY MARTINI: Gray Goose, Real olive juice and 2 olives for garnish. --------------These Martinis were prepared at

VALENTINO’S SEAFOOD 1503 W. Bay Area Blvd. (New Location) Across from Baybrook Mall

281-332-2921 Photo by Shannon Alexander

SMOKING ALLOWED

Come Catch the Games!

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

HOOPS + NFL & COLLEGE FOOTBALL

WITH JOHNNY FELDER

Come enjoy the game on our

6 Plasma & Big Screen TVs

CHRISTMAS PARTY Sat, Dec. 20

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10am-1pm ($9.95)

WITH DRIVE TRAIN

$2 Mimosas, Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers

HOMEMADE LUNCH SPECIALS $ 4.95 DAILY 11AM-2PM WEDNESDAY – $8.00 5-OZ. FILET W/BAKED POTATO

HAPPY HOUR: DAILY 11AM-7PM

SAT, DEC. 13 Benefit for

MARIBELLE’S Noon-???

901 NASA Rd. 1 • Webster • 281-286-8956 THE SCENE

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601 E. Main St. in Historic League City, 77573 Next door to Bauble’s and Beads. After 6 p.m. the Bauble's and Beads parking lot is available for our use as well.

DECEMBER 6 - LEAGUE CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE Reserve your seat! This is a prime location to view the Christmas parade! Drink & eat specials! RSVP today!

MON-FRI: 4PM - 12AM SATURDAY: 2PM - 1AM SUN: 11:30AM - 10PM

SUN BRUNCH 11:30AM-2PM 281-557-VINO(8466)

"From the Three Oaks family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!"

WEEKLY SPECIALS

NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

WED: $1.50 Well Drinks $2: Jager / Dom Bottles

$25/person Live Music by

THURS: $1.50 Drafts $2: Well Drinks / Dom Bottles

COLD SHOT

FRI: Happy Hour til 10pm 50% Appetizers til 9pm SUN FOOTBALL: $5 pitchers $2: Longnecks / Bloody Marys $3 Mimosas 50% Appetizers

Champagne Toast Balloon Drop Breakfast Buffet

See our Website for Bands! myspace.com/seabrookclubclassic

281-532-2691 • Hours: 4pm to 2am Daily

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New Years Eve Party Guide FEATURED PARTY: DOC’S UPPER DECK 18301A Egret Bay Blvd. 281-333-DOCS Doc’s Upper Deck is hosting a T.N.T. (Togas, Nighties & Tails) New Year’s Bash featuring music by Hobson’s Choice. Cash balloon drop and midnight and additional door prizes as we ring in the New Year around the country. Free breakfast buffet and champagne toast. Reserve now at 281-333-3627. ------------------------------------

BAJA PARTY BAR 1055 Bay Area Blvd. 281-461-1400

Wow! 2009 is just around the corner! If you don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet, we’re here to help... The SCENE staff has compiled a list of some of the best places in the Bay Area to ring in the New Year. So grab a glass of champagne, find your midnight smooch and get ready for the 3-2-1, because we here at The SCENE are ready to have some fun! ------------------------------------

SCOUT BAR 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. 281-335-0002 New Years Eve Party featuring the Hunger with special guests Melovine, Another Day and The Southern Kill. Plus DJ Keith Walker in the Green Room. Cash and prizes, balloon drops in both rooms and free champagne toast. Pick up your FREE INVITATION at the club starting December 5. (Price is $20 without invite.) ---------------------------------

PALAPA’S 608 6th St. • 281-334-3746 Palapa’s is ringing the New Year in right with a big bash with party favors and capped off with a free champagne toast at midnight. NO COVER!

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Baja Party Bar is celebrating the New Year with a Toga Party and balloon drop featuring $1000 in cash and prizes.

T-BONE TOM’S 707 Hwy 146 • 281-334-2133 The New Year’s Eve at T-bone Tom’s means no cover, party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop. ------------------------------------

MOTHER’S SPEAKEASY

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3505 HWY 146 • 281-559-2040

MONKEY BAR 605 6th Street • 281-334-7800

The crew at Mother’s will rock in the new year with JJ Dynomite. Party starts at 8pm.

New Year’s Eve at Monkey Bar means Masquerade Party with drinks specials, midnight party favors and catering by Mediterraneo.

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LA DOLCE VINO 3202 Marina Bay Drive 281-724-9703 Come ring in the New Year with La Dolce Vino. The New Year package is $125 per couple and includes a 4course dinner with paired wines each course, live music, part favors and champagne toast at midnight. Limited seating available. Must RSVP by calling 713-416-5873 (to reserve). -------------------------

HEADS -N- TAILS 1053 Marina Bay Drive 281-456-4641 Heads -n- Tails New Year’s party includes live music (Echoz) and a free bottle of Champagne for each group in attendance. Don Perignon and Cristal will also be on hand for purchase.

DECEMBER 2008

KREWE DU LAC THE OFFICIAL MARDI GRAS KREWE OF KEMAH UPCOMING SCHEDULE

It’s Mardi Gras Time!!

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008: 4th Annual Toy Drive & Kemah Pub Crawl

Bring an unwrapped toy to TBone Tom's at 6:30 p.m. Invite your friends and put on your walking shoes. RSVP: Akruch@aol.com

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009: King's Cake Party

At Palapaʼs in Kemah from 2 to 6 p.m. Free & open to the public.

Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 Yachty Gras/Royal Ball

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 Kemah Parade Krewe du Lac is registered with the state of Texas as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to promote the cultural, educational and traditional customs of Mardi Gras. Krewe participants are dedicated to creating a “hometown” Mardi Gras celebration in Kemah which is appealing to families.

www.krewedulac.org

Check out next month’s ad for more details on upcoming events including trips to Galveston. Our Motto: There’s no such thing as strangers – only friends you haven’t met yet. Theme: Perpetual Pirate theme. Add us to your friends: www.myspace.com/krewedulac Get on our email list! It’s FREE!! Email: Akruch@aol.com

For more info call 832-771-7661

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Latin Grammys hit Houston

Looking for some fun and different libations to serve for your holiday gatherings? Why not try

RAILEAN

HANDMADE TEXAS RUM RAILEAN Rum is family owned & operated, and made locally in San Leon, Texas.

RAILEAN Reserve XO Dark Rum ~ and ~

RAILEAN White Rum

make great Holiday and Hostess gifts

You can find RAILEAN Rum at most spirits retail stores throughout Houston, Galveston, and the Bay Area

The Gonzalez family, owners of Mamacitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Mexican Food, recently enjoyed the Latin Grammy Awards held in Houston. In addition to the family attending the event as VIPs, their restaurant catered the after-party at Bar Rio serving their recipes to various celebrities.

KELLY RAILEAN (CO-FOUNDER & OWNER) WILL BE SIGNING BOTTLES OF RAILEAN RUM AT VARIOUS RETAILERS THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Call 713-545-2742 for more information. Visit us at www.railean.com

HOT SPICED & SPIKED CIDER 1 cup RAILEAN Reserve XO Dark Rum 3 cups Apple Cider 12 Whole Cloves 3 Whole Cinnamon Sticks 8 Whole All Spice Berries 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

Heat all ingredients in saucepan, use a strainer or slotted spoon to remove cloves, berries and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy hot in mugs!

Serving fresh homemade, 1/2-pound, stuffed burgers.

TEXAS RUM PUNCH

Now Open Late Until 3am on Friday and Saturday Nights

1/3 RAILEAN White Rum 1/3 Pineapple/Orange Juice 1/3 Ginger Ale 1 twist of lime (optional) Splash Grenadine Splash Angostura Bitters

6 00 6TH S TR E ET KE MA H , T X 7 7 5 6 5 281-3 34-16 00

Mix all ingredients and pour in high ball glasses with cracked ice. This recipe also works great in a punch bowl for holiday gatherings!

THE SCENE

DECEMBER 2008

SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Featured Bartender BREE FROM BAKKHUS TAVERNA Where: 515 E. NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon. to Thurs. 11 - 10 Friday 11am - 7pm What: $3.75 Ritas $1.75 Draft

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Where: 3505 Hwy 146 (Bacliff) When: Mon. thru Fri. 11am-6pm What: $2 Domestics, $2 Wells plus daily specials (see ad), $2 Bloody Marys on Sunday

------------------Where: 901 NASA Rd. 1 When: Daily Happy Hour 11am to 7pm. Call for details.

Where: 4449 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri. 11 am - 7pm Also all day Saturday What: $2.99 House Margaritas

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Where: 18301A Egret Bay Blvd. (Above Scout Bar) When: Daily 3pm to 8pm What: Daily Drink Specials

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Where: 3138 NASA Road 1 When: Normal Happy Hour Mon.to Fri. 4 - 7pm Lunch $1 Ritas 11 am to 2pm

Where: 608 6th Street Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. 3 to 7pm Sat. & Sun Noon to 4pm What: $2 Dom Beer; $2 Wells; $3 Imports; $3 Jager $1 Bloody Marys on Sunday

How Long have you worked there: Since August 11th 2008... Opening day.

Favorite thing about the Bay Area? There's always something going on

Signature drink: Double Fudge Martini...yum!

Hobbies: Hanging out and having drinks and offroading with friends

Best Tip: $300 no lie... Thanks Mark!!!

Cactus Grill

In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? Greek by Association

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What I love about bartending: I love it enough to get a martini glass tattooed on my wrist

Where: 16580 El Camino Real When: Daily, 4 to 8pm What: $1.75 Domestic Beer $2.25 Import Beer

Other than your own, what other profession would you like to attempt? A foot model What profession would you NOT like to attempt? A fluffer Who inspires you? I am self inspired

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Where: 4001 Hwy. 146 When: Daily 11am-7pm What: $2 House Margaritas, Flavor of the Day: $3 All Day

Where: 20760 Gulf Frwy (Webster) (in Garden Ridge parking lot) What: Martini Day Monday “Keep the Shaker” $2 Tuesdays: All Domestics & Imports Plus $3 Wells & $3 Margaritas Hurricane Humpday (Wednesdays)

Where: 2513 NASA Rd. 1 When: Monday thru Friday, starts 2 hours before sunset What: $2 domestic, $2 draft, $3 wells, $3.50 Bull Blaster, $2 ritas

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Where: 463 Bay Area Blvd. When: Monday thru Friday 2pm to 6pm What: $2.99 Regular Paparitas, $3.99 Large Paparitas, $2 Wells, $3 Calls, $1 Draft Beer

All information in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide is believed to be true and accurate as of press time. But prices and specials are subject to change. THE SCENE

DECEMBER 2008

SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Where: 101 E. Main Street, La Porte When: Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6pm What: Various Specials

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Where: 2416 Bay Area Blvd. When: Mon-Fri 3-9pm What: $1.75 Selected Draft Pints, $2.25 Call Drinks, $6.00 Selected Pitchers, $2.00 House Wines, $1.75 Wells

Where: 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. When/What: Scout has fresh, changing promotions. Visit ScoutBar.com for details. One favorite is Wednesday College Night Original Music Showcase $1 Domestic Draft, $2 Import Draft, and $2 Kazis All Night!

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Where: 1804 FM 646 281-614-5100 When: Mon.- Fri. 12 - 6pm What: Domestic & Imports $3 $1.25 Ritas • 48 Types of Tequila

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------------------Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon. thru Fri. 5 - 7 pm What: Call for details. Reopens in November.

JAPANESE SAKE BAR

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Where: 3612 W. Main (FM 518) What: Daily from 3 to 7 pm What: $2 domestic $1.50 draft $3 wells + daily specials

Where: 2900 NASA Pkwy. When: Mon. - Fri. 11am-6pm What: $2.50 Margaritas Draft Specials Sunday Brunch 12-3: $2.50 Bloody Mary’s

Where: 605 6th St. C, Kemah When: Monday-Saturday Noon to 7pm What: $5 Bull Blasters $2 Domestic Pints $2 Wells

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Where: 605 A 6th Street When: Monday - Saturday 11am to 7pm What: $2 Domestic Pints, $ Wells $3 Wine by the glass $4 Ouzo shots

Where: 315 Grand Ave. When: Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, What: $1.25 Domestic Draft; $1.75 Domestic Beer $2.50 Wells Drinks

Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When: Sun-Thurs, ask about times What: All Domestic Beers and some Japanese Beers Drafts 12oz $1.95, 16oz $2.50 Sake Bombs $3.50 Large Sake $3.95 Small Sake $1.95

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Where: 18113 Egret Bay When: Mon to Fri 11am - 5pm What: $1.75 Dom.Longnecks All Day Sat & Sun: $1 dom draft and $2 mimosa's

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($3 Mimosas & Bloody Marys Sunday)

------------------Mexican Restaurant

Cock-Eyed SEAGULL

La Dolce Vino -------------------

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

Where: 1055 Bay Area Blvd. When: Everyday, until 7pm What: $2 Domestics $2.25 Wells $3.25 Calls $5 Domestic pitchers all day, every day!

Where: 2110 Bay Area Blvd. When: Mon.- Fri. 11am - 7pm What: $1.25 Margaritas ($.99 Margaritas All Day Sat.) ($.99 Draft Beer Every Day)

Where: 1020 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri. 11am - 7pm What: $2 Margaritas, $3.50 Haciendaritas, $1.50 Tap Beer, $2 Domestic/Imports

Pearland Location:

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A CASUAL WINE BAR

Where: 3202 Marina Bay Drive Suite M in Kemah When: Monday thru friday 4p -7pm What: $3.50 22oz Drafts $3.50 Ladolceritas & Daily Wine Specials

All information in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide is believed to be true and accurate as of press time. But prices and specials are subject to change. THE SCENE

DECEMBER 2008

THE SCENE

DECEMBER 2008

3505 HWY. 146 • BACLIFF, TX ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP (HWY 146 & REPPERT ST, 2 MILES SOUTH OF KEMAH) TUESDAY: ISIS KARAOKE 7-11PM THURS: KARAOKE W/ CLIFF’S 9-1AM

281-559-2040 • www.mothers-speakeasy.com MONDAY - FRIDAY

$2 DOMS, $2 WELLS

LIVE MUSIC: FRI 9PM-1AM SAT & SUN 3-7PM

DRINK SPECIALS NIGHTLY 6PM - CLOSE

12/5........................The Posse 12/6 ..............Curtis King Band 12/7..............Mean Gene Kelton 12/12 ....................Lawst Dogz 12/13......................The Sharks 12/14 ..........................OGRE 12/19 ..................Full Throttle 12/20 ......................Magazine 12/21 ..Guppies from Outer Space 12/26 ................LT & the Mob 12/27 ..............Abraham’s Tree 12/28 ..............Bourbon Street 12/31 ........N.Y.E.!! JJ Dynomite 1/2 ......................AJ Company 1/3 ........................Jerk Water 1/4 ..........................Rick Lee

MON. $3.50 Jager Bombs $10 Dom. Buckets of Beer TUES. $2 Jose Tequila Shots $2 Kamikazes WED. $3.50 Tuaca Bombs THURS. $2.50 Margaritas $2.50 Jack Daniels FRI. $4 Bald Mother Fuddpucker SUN. $2 Bloody Marys (all day)

OPEN 7 DAYS

MON-SAT: 11AM - 2 AM SUNDAY: NOON -MIDNIGHT THE SCENE

DECEMBER 2008

SCENE EVENTS

Featured Event:

The Galveston Bay Area Musicians Alliance (GBAMA) present IkeFest II December 14 at Katie’s in Bacliff Last month a group of volunteers and area musicians pulled together for the Ike Fest, a benefit held at Big Texas Dancehall to raise money for local musicians hit hardest by Hurricane Ike.

The Space Rockers Friday, December 12 SCOUT BAR

The cause continues in December with IkeFest II. IkeFest II will be held at Katie’s and will feature performances by Dave Nevling & the Blues Kats, Benny Brasket, Andy & the Dreamsicles, Abrahams Tree, Slide Effect, Cymblem, Thrill Hill and the Real Deal, End Game, Snake Charmers, Kyle Kenney Band and KILTs John Prince as MC.

Vito’s Appreciation Party Tuesday, December 16 VITO’S DECK HOUSE

This event is hosted by the Galveston Bay Area Musicians Alliance (GBAMA) in partnership with the Musicians Benevolent Society of Houston. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple for

WIN DINNER FOR 2 just for becoming our friend at myspace.com/thescenemag

hours of great live music. The SCENE will see you there.

4th Annual Krewe du Lac Christmas Kemah Pub Crawl Friday, Dec. 19 (6:30pm start at T-bone Tom’s) Description: The Krewe du Lac is the official Mardi Gras Krewe of Kemah, Texas. Every year the krewe gets an early start to the upcoming Mardi Gras season with a pub crawl and toy drive in Kemah.

Krewe Du Lac’s Annual Christmas Pub Crawl Friday, December 19

Bring an unwrapped toy to T-Bone Tom’s on Friday, December 19th. Other establishments participating include Monkey Bar, Palapa’s, Bakkhus Taverna and The Terrace. See the advertisement in this issue to learn more about the Krewe du Lac and the upcoming season.

Kemah Entertainment DIstrict THE SCENE

94.5 THE BUZZ Texas Music Awards Sunday, December 21 SCOUT BAR

DECEMBER 2008

king o o B w o N es! i t r a P y a Holid

“Best Raw & Smoked Oysters Anywhere!”

25 Plasma TVs to watch your favorite game!

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! A free bottle of Champagne for Each Group Dom Perignon & Cristal on hand for purchase EVERY SUNDAY ’TIL 7PM $2 Bloody Marys & Mimosas

Sexy Santa Contest! Saturday, December 20 $350 for 1st place / $150 for 2nd / $50 Bar Tab for 3rd

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP Fri 12/5..................................Echoz Sat 12/6 ..............Mambo Jazz Kings Tues 12/9 ................Open Mic Night Wed 12/10 ..........................Karaoke Thurs 12/11 ....................Revolators Fri 12/12 ..............American Boogie Sat 12/13 ........................Live Music Tues 12/16 ..............Open Mic Night Wed 12/17 ..........................Karaoke Thurs 12/18 ..................Slide Effect Fri 12/19................................Echoz Sat 12/20 ..............American Boogie Tues 12/23 ..............Open Mic Night Wed 12/24 ..........................Karaoke Fri 12/26............................CC Rider Sat 12/27 ........................Revolators Wed 12/31 ..New Year’s Eve! - Echoz HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Sun Noon-7 pm

7 $3 Wells 7 $3 Shots 7 $3 Wine 7 $2.25 Dom Longnecks

W W W. H E A D S N TA I L S B A R A N D G R I L L . C O M • www.myspace.com/419384902

1053 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) in Kemah • 281-456-4641 Hours: 11am - 2am 7 days a week

La Dolce Vino A CASUAL WINE BAR

3202 MARINA BAY DR. KEMAH TX 77565

COME RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH US! New Year package: $125 per couple

281-724-9703

(Price includes a 4-course dinner with paired wines per each course, live music, party favors and champagne toast at midnight.)

www.ladolcevino.net

Limited seating available. Must RSVP

Call 713-416-5873 to reserve

DAILY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS (TUESDAY - SATURDAY)

Call & reserve your holiday work or family gathering with us! We offer a variety of packages to meet your needs.

Now offering wine lockers with special VIP benefits. Join our Wine Club for Special Insider Events and Specials

FREE Trip To Vegas Every Friday

Book Your New Year’s Eve Party with BAJA PARTY BAR

Sunday

Monday

10 Ladies Night

17 Ladies Night

Ladies Night 30

Tuesday

31 TOGA Party!

Wednesday

Thursday

5 Trip to Vegas

12 Trip to Vegas

19 Trip to Vegas

26 Trip to Vegas

2 Trip to Vegas

Friday

Homemade BIKINI contest

Happy Hour w/ 20 foot buffet

3 Ladies Night

Thursdays > > >

Free Steak Night

$2 Tuesdays

JAGER DAZE 75 cent drafts

December 2008 6

Featuring the $1000 Balloon Drop Call 281-461-1400 for details Party with THE BUZZ Saturdays only at BAJA PARTY BAR

Saturday

Finals on 12/13

Join Rod on Saturdays UPCOMING UFC ACTION: UFC 92 ............THE ULTIMATE 2008 ........12/27/08

UFC 93 ........FRANKLIN VS. HENDERSON ....1/17/09 UFC 94..............ST-PIERRE VS. PENN 2 ..........1/31/09 New Yearʼs Eve

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Text “Baja” to 281-435-3543 to get on our VIP List

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

from the Palapa Family to yours!

UFC! We have all the Fights!

WE HAVE TH E HEATED PAL ONLY IN THE BAY APA AREA!

UFC 92 - Dec. 27

New Year’s Eve Blowout! No Cover! Free Champagne Toast at Midnight! & Party Favors

Texas Trophy Hunters Association Wives Club Meets Here Every Weekend During Hunting Season. (Girls Play While the Boys Are Away!!)

608 6th Street • Kemah • 281-334-3746

T.N.T. New Year’s Bash

Togas, Nighties & (Black) Ties

• Featuring music by Hobson’s Choice

Hobson’s Choice

• Cash Balloon Drop at MIDNIGHT • Door & Cash Prizes as we ring in the New Year around the country! • Free Breakfast Buffet & Champagne Toast

THE SEVEN DAYS OF DOC’S

Reserve now @ 281.333.3627

$1 $2

I. SUNDAY: .................................................................................. DRINKS! Ribeye Dinner Pints II. MONDAZE:......GUITAR HERO & ROCK BAND JAM:

III TUESDAY:

PITCHER SPECIAL

$4.00

SELECT PITCHERS

IV. WEDNESDAY: ........................................................................ DRINKS! V. THURSDAY: ......................................MORNING FIELD & BIG ASS BEER / $2 WELLS CROWN DRINKS + Ribeye Dinner VI. FRIDAY: ......................CROWN IS KING VII. SATURDAY: DOM. BOTTLES & WELL DRINKS

Book Your Party Now!

plus Sunday NFL Ticket

STRIPPERS LIE

Super Bowl Headquarters

TUESDAY NIGHTS

$2.50

Book Your Holiday Party Now Call 281-333-DOCS

DOC’s has all the FIGHTS! UFC 92....THE ULTIMATE 2008 ....12/27/08 UFC 93 FRANKLIN VS HENDERSON ..1/17/09 AFFLICTION: FEDOR vs ARLOVSKI..1/24/09 UFC 94 .. ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2 ....1/31/09

- PIZZA & PITCHER SPECIALS WITH RESERVATION -

MARINA GATE CENTER 18301A EGRET BAY BLVD. ( ABOVE SCOUT BAR ) 281-333-DOCS