HOME MADE FOOD
WE DELIVER!! Call for details 281-326-2600
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
DAILY LUNCH LUNCH SPECIALS SPECIALS DAILY $6.95 (includes salad & bread) Lasagna • Cannelloni • Italian Sandwiches • Pizza
FULL DINNER DINNER MENU MENU FULL Nightly Dinner Specials with Salad & Fresh Bread
COME & ENJOY THE FUN
FULL FULL BAR BAR
HAPPY HOUR
DELIVERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE! AVAILABLE!
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
LIVE MUSIC
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT
THE PATIO IS OPEN!
DAILY HAPPY HAPPY HOUR! HOUR! (3-7PM) (3-7PM) DAILY $1.75 Long Necks • $1.50 Dom Drafts $9 Pitcher of Guinness • $4.50 House Wine Hourly shot specials! • $4 Patron Shots KARAOKE NIGHTLY NIGHTLY 9PM-2AM 9PM-2AM KARAOKE BIG SCREEN SCREEN TVS TVS BIG
The weather is great!
S IN K YOUR TEETH IN TO O U R J U I C Y R I B EY ES ! 6- OZ LU N CH PORT IO N OR 12 - OZ DIN N ER PORT IO N
281-326-2600 2900 E. NASA PKWY • SEABROOK (Across from Wachovia Bank)
SUN -THURS 11AM-9:30PM; FRI & SAT 11AM-11AM
LET US US CATER CATER LET YOUR NEXT NEXT EVENT! EVENT! YOUR Restaurant Open: Daily 11am-12am Bar Open: 11am - 2am Bar food available after Midnight 1.4 MILES W EST OF 17420 FIFE LN. BAYMBARLOLOK @ BAY AREA BLVD.
281-482-8100 www.alcaponespizzapub.com
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
CINCO DE MAYO! MEXICAN FLAG FROZEN RITAS 1/3 strawberry rita 1/3 house rita 1/3 melon rita
MEXICAN FLAG SHOOTERS $6.25
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL Free T-shirt for all mother’s all day on May 10th ALSO: Spend $50 on May 10, get a $10 Gift Certificate. Spend $100, get a $20 Gift Certificate. *For use on another visit.
$4.95
1 shot tequila, 1 shot Viuda de Sanchez + 1/2 shot of lime juice
All Month: Free small appetizer w/ purchase
*
Sat. & Sun. (All Day) + Mon-Thurs. (4:30 to Close)! * ask about details and stipulations
We serve FRESH FISH flown in from California daily! Every Tues & Thurs: Special fish flown in from Honolulu Come Try MASA HOT ROCK BEEF Available only at El Camino Location
MASA SEAFOOD KONRO
Flavored Mojitos: mango, strawberry, coconut, melon, apple, watermelon, raspberry & pomegranate. Served in 10-oz glass • $4.95
Tecate & Corona: 12-oz bottle or can • $2.95 Bucket of Coronitas: six 7-oz bottle • $6.95 Cuervo Silver Margarita • $6.25 Top shelf Margarita made w/ Cuervo Silver Tequila, Grand Manier, House Sweet & Sour and fresh lime juice
Lunch Specials Every Day! FUSION
SAKE BAR
11am to 3:30pm
CINCO DE MAYO SPECIALS ALL DAY!! DJ music 6 to 9pm • Specials are Nasa location only!
BRING YOUR QUEEN TO MAMACITA’S
FOR HER SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY FEAST
MAMACITA’S LOCATIONS:
977 NASA ROAD 1
1804 W. FM 646
(EL CAMINO REAL @ EL CAMINO VILLAGE)
(SUITE R, NEAR HEB IN DICKINSON)
281-486-9888
281-337-1288
515 E. NASA RD. 1 • 281-332-5362 15335 I-45 NORTH • 281-876-3663 7325 SPENCER HWY • 281-476-9545
EL JARDIN: 7849 HARRISBURG • 713-921-3633
la brisa mexican bar & grill &
Look For Our Neon Palm Trees! Located on Hwy. 146, 3 Miles South of Kemah
(1/2 Mile North of Hwy. 646)
www.labrisa.net
COMING SOON!!
La Brisa is enlarging its family
Off-Site Catering Available!
Happy Hour! ***
Every day • 11am-7pm • $2 ritas Sat 8am-1pm & Sun 10am-1pm
$1: bloody marys & mimosas $2: mojitos, banpiritos, berry mojito, mango sunrise, cosmic driver
On Wesley Drive in League City (near the corner of I-45 and 518)
Cold Ritas • Sizzling Fajitas • Hot Señoritas
Open for Saturdays Brunch: &S 10am to 2undays pm Bloody Mar y& Mimosas $ 2.50
PABLO’S PUB FAVORITES:
Beer Basted Pub Fajitas Surf & Turf Tacos Chicken Fried Steak & Enchilada Combo Diablo Shrimp Tacos Fish Tacos The Big Pub Burrito The Pub Burger
Thursdays night P, B, & J (Palamos, Beer, Jager) Cheap Cheap Special with DJ. Call for details.
LIVE BANDS FRIDAY NIGHTS FROM 10PM TO 2AM (visit www.PablosPub.com for schedule)
Come check out Pablo's Back Yard Bar featuring over 35 draft and bottled beers, over 40 different tequilas, Pablo's Signature Ritas and tons of Speciality drinks!
Ask how we do Tequila Shots "Pablo Style!" Monday: 11am to midnight Tuesday - Friday: 11am to 2am Saturday - Sunday: 10am to 2am (In Loweʼs & Best Buyʼs Shopping Center @ Bay Area Blvd. & I-45)
19325 Gulf Frwy #5 281.954.3070
Since 1974
Steakhouse Restaurant
LIVE MUSIC THE CRAWFISH 5/1 ......................Gulf Coasters 5/2......................Cruise Control 5/3 ..........................Crossroads 5/5..........................Kemah Jam 5/6 ................4 Barrel Ramblers 5/7 ..........................Blues Kats 5/8..........Little Late for Nashville 5/9 ..........................Navigators 5/10 ......................Dreamsicles 5/12 ........................Kemah Jam 5/13 ............Al Casey & the BBs 5/14 ..................Two Way Street 5/15 ..............4 Barrel Ramblers 5/16 ......................Ezra Charles 5/17..................Grateful Geezers 5/19 ........................Kemah Jam 5/20 ..............4 Barrel Ramblers 5/21................Dave Kelldorf Trio 5/22 ..................Pee Wee Bowen 5/23 ......................What is Hip 5/24 ....................Gulf Coasters 5/26........................Kemah Jam 5/27 ........................Blues Kats 5/28 ..................Two Way Street 5/29 ........................Navigators 5/30..........................O.G.R.E. 5/31 ............Al Casey & the BB’s
ARE BACK! COME GET YOURS!
MEET US AT TOM’S BACKYARD!
LIVE MUSIC 6 DAYS A WEEK! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
HAPPY HOUR: M-F, 5-7PM $1.25 Drafts, $2.25 Longnecks Excluding holidays
BACKYARD SPECIAL:
HAPPY HOUR $1.99 Shrimp Cocktail
NEW OPEN 7 DAYS ’TIL 2AM! RESTROOMS 707 HWY. 146 IN KEMAH • 281-334-2133
(SOUTH
OF
KEMAH/SEABROOK BRIDGE) • www.tbonetoms.com
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May 2009..................South Belt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston 10................................................Out On The Patio 14 ................................Cover Story: Las Haciendas 19 ....................................The SCENE’s Great Chefs 21 ..........Seen by The SCENE: 15th Men Who Cook 22................................SCENE Cultural Arts Column 23......................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Calendar 24 ..................SCENE Style: America’s Beauty Show 26 ....................................Hope Village Style Show 30 ....Seen by The SCENE: Monkey Bar Golf Tourney 31....................Lunar Rendezvous Festival Calendar - - - - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE- - - - - 32 ..................................MMA: SCENE’s Top 10 List
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Front Cover: LAS HACIENDAS • Back Cover: AL CAPONE’S BAR & GRILL
$1.25 Margaritas HAPPY HAPPY HOUR HOUR
Monday–Friday, Monday–Friday, 11-7 11-7
$5 OFF
Let us cater your special event (Banquet Facility 100 Capacity)
99¢ MPPPaYYrHHOOUURR garit A Allll D Daayy S Saattuurrddaayas
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All Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Only
Lunch specials from $3.50
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Monday & Thursday only
www.donpicos.com Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri 11am-10pm • Sat Noon-10pm Pearland open Sun. only 11am-8pm
DON PICO’S
your total food bill MUST PURCHASE $20 OR MORE
Not Valid with fajitas for 2. Dine-in only. One coupon per table. Valid only Mon-Thurs. Not good for lunch or with any other discounts or specials. Expires 6/20/09.
2110 Bay Area Blvd. (Behind Ashley’s Donuts) • 281-280-8081 | 9811 Broadway • Pearland • 713-436-6175
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La Brisa 4001 Hwy. 146 in Bacliff
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Clifton’s Seaside Diner
Cork Wine Bar 19325 Gulf Freeway in Webster
10 Grand Ave. in Bacliff
Don Julio’s < 2900 E. NASA Pkwy. in Seabrook By CARMEN BATES It’s spring time again, Clear Lake! Grab your sunglasses and put on your shorts and flip-flops. The weather is just perfect: Sunny, but not yet scorching. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of eating (and drinking) outdoors. The SCENE has compiled a list of the coolest spots around Clear Lake to catch a bite while you catch some rays, or sip on some cold concoctions while finding refuge under the shady patio. Sit back, relax and don’t forget to tell them The SCENE sent you. More on Opposite Page
Berryhill 19431 Gatebrook Drive in Webster
Heads -N- Tails 1053 Marina Bay Drive in Kemah
< Masa Sushi 977 NASA Rd. 1 in Webster
The Spot > 3204 Seawall Blvd., Galveston
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Sundance Grill II 800 Mariner Drive in Waterford Harbor
Bakkhus Taverna 605 A 6th Street in Kemah
Vito’s Deckhouse 20237 Gulf Frwy. in Webster
T-Bone Tom’s 707 Hwy. 146 in Kemah | More on Page 20 |
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The SCENE’s 1st Spring Pub Crawl Friday, May 29 • 6:15 p.m. start
ARE YOU READY TO CRAWL?
We’ve done a Halloween Pub Crawl, a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, multiple Summer Pub Crawls, many, many Christmas Pub Crawls and even a Post-Hurricane Ike Pub Crawl. But we just figured out we have never hosted a Spring Pub Crawl. That changes immediately! Join us at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, May 29 in Tom’s Backyard at T-bone Tom’s for The SCENE Magazine’s 1st Spring Pub Crawl. RSVP at events@thescenemagazine.com.
This is a FREE Event! Everyone Is Invited!
MARIO’S
(Giveaways, Door Prizes, Drink Specials & More.) Participating Venues include:T-bone Tom’s, Monkey Bar, Bakkhus Taverna, and Zone 504 Sports Bar
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
FLYING PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
SEABROOK 281-474-5103
1304 Bayport Blvd.
$1
PRIVATE R OM AVAILABO LE
AS LUNCH ORIT 2PM 11AM T
WEBSTER
281-332-2202
618 W. NASA Pkwy.
SEABROOK LOCATION NOW OPEN!! NEW LOOK!
NEW MENU, WI-FI FLAT SCREENS!
NEW FABULOUS WINE LIST!
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET
5pm-close. 10 yrs & younger.
$9.99 • 9AM-2PM
Monday nights.
Same Friendly Faces & Same Great Service
BOTH LOCATIONS:
LUNCH SPECIALS
Full Delivery of All Menu – All Day, Every Day!
HAPPY HOUR
11-3 / starting @ $4.95 Chicken Soup, Caldo de Res
WEBSTER LOCATION:
2 banquet rooms available
MON-FRI 2-7PM
TUESDAY: ALL FROZENS $1.99
Come Try Our
Cinco De Mayo & Mothers Day
GRADUATIONS! REUNIONS! CORPORATE GATHERINGS! BIRTHDAY PARTIES! – BOOK YOUR SPECIAL EVENT NOW!
Food & Drink Specials
Seating up to 125: Corp events or special occasions
WED NIGHT (5-9PM) $5 PITCHERS COORS & MILLER $7 PITCHERS DOS XX
3138 NASA Rd. 1 • Seabrook
GRAND FINALE CATERING
281-326-3999
Let us cater your next special event! 281-334-5800 • grandfinalecatering@comcast.net THE SCENE
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www.tequilabooms.com
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Sun-Thurs 7am-10pm Fri & Sat 7am-11pm
COVER STORY
Party Fiesta-Style with Las Haciendas By CARMEN BATES
plate offers the same sides, but includes fajita nachos, a cheese enchilada, a fajita taco, and a pork tamale, both for under $10. Other must-try items include the carne guisada, codornices (grilled quail), and Pollo a la Playa. If you are looking for some seafood variety, try the Plato del Mar which has grilled fish and an order of savory shrimp on a kabob, juicy grilled veggies and rice. Lunch specials are also available Monday through Friday starting at $4.99, and you have more than 30 different options to choose from. Your kids will love Las Haciendas too, especially because they can have a free ice cream cone for dessert.
I recently visited the "original" Las Haciendas location on their seventh anniversary, and boy, do they know how to celebrate! Surrounded by the sound of the mariachis playing, the smell of fajitas, and a margarita in my hand, it felt like I was sitting in "old Mexico." With their tasty food and fun fiesta atmosphere on the weekends, it is no wonder they have been so successful in keeping this restaurant going strong. Hesitant of the NASA/ I-45 construction, I was still able to get to the restaurant by turning on Kobayashi and coming in the back entrance of the parking lot with no traffic headache whatsoever! Located at 1020 W. NASA Parkway in Webster, this location is one of three in the Houston area, including one in Stafford and the other just inside the Beltway at I-45 and Fuqua. "Many of our customers are regulars, and they have favorites that they order every time they come in,” says co-owner Santos Escobar. He and his brother, “Chon” Escobar, want diners to feel like they are experiencing an authentic Tex-Mex feel when they come to Las Haciendas. "We have great service and friendly staff, and much more to offer," added Santos. The Escobar family takes pride in their combination platters, which are unique because they let you try some of everything. For example, the Haciendas Plato comes with two cheese enchiladas, one crispy beef taco, and one fajita taco served with rice, charro beans, sour cream and guacamole. The Stafford
Las Haciendas 7th Anniversary Party
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Of course there is plenty to offer the adults, too! Las Haciendas has more than 50 different margarita flavors and combinations to choose from such as guava, sangria, mango, strawberry, pina colada, peach, banana and raspberry. Yum! The Haciendarita is always a good bang for your buck, too, especially during their 4 to 7 pm Happy Hour on Monday through Friday, when you can also enjoy a free mini-buffet along with your ritas or beer. Looking for something different to do on the weekends? Slip on your dancing shoes and head over on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. til 2 a.m. to party fiestastyle! "Musica Latina" can be heard all night, and you can dance with your friends or your sweetie. The restaurant transforms into a nightclub-feel, and the dance floor is always packed. "We really want people to come out and have a good time," said Santos. - Continued on Page 16
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Come Experience Clear Lake’s Best Food & Margaritas!
RESERVE NOW FOR MOTHER’S DAY: SUN 5/10 Enjoy Happy Hour Prices & Plate Specials ALL DAY MARIACHIS LIVE DJ 6:30-8:30pm
Live Dance Music!
8:30pm-12am
Check out our new site: www.lashaciendasgrill.com
Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-2am
Par ty rooms at all 3 locations!
CINCO DE MAYO
Live International Salsa, Merengue Music & Dance Floor
Tuesday, May 5
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm Free Mini Buffet: 4-7pm Plus Drink Specials on: Haciendaritas, Ritas, Dom/Import & Beer on Tap
Free Ice Cream! Homemade Tortillas We cater all events!
Separate Party Room Can Host 120
FOOD SPECIALS, including Fajitas for 2 $16.99
ALL MEXICAN BEER $2.50 • ALL DAY MARIACHIS LIVE DJ 6:30-8:30pm
(at NASA location)
8:30pm-12am
Visit us at our other locations! FUQUA: 12933 Gulf Frwy. • 281-484-6888
1020 NASA Road 1 (at NASA Road 1 & I-45) • 281-557-3500 Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-2am
arket to M o e n a er rr Medite- proud caterney, Cher, & Cafe, Paul McCarta Simpson, ic o The WhLennox, JessThe Eagles &n Annieria Estefan, heir Housto Glo rs during t nces othe performa
Upper Bay Rd.
I-45
NASA Rd. 1
MARKET Fresh Olives ~ Cheeses ~ Spices Pita Bread ~ Dried Fruits & Nuts Olive Oil & Imported Chocolates
CAFE Gyros ~ Falafel ~ Hummus ~ Paella Kabobs ~ Moussaka ~ Grape Leaves Pastas (Shrimp, Pesto, Primavera) Segafredo Coffees ~ Baklava ~ Tiramisu
Flavors of the Mediterranean www.mediterraneomarket.com
281-333-3180
Space Center Drive
FREE Wi Fi! Johnson Space Center
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm • LIVE LATIN MUSIC THURS. 8pm-12am STAFFORD: 12821 Southwest Frwy. • 281-240-3060
Mon.-Thurs. 9 am-9 pm • Fri & Sat 9 am-10 pm Closed Sundays Hilton
X MEDITERRANEO Market & Cafe
18033 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay
WE CATER PRIVATE PARTIES. CALL NOW TO BOOK!
Best EVENING SPECIALS ( 5-CLOSE ) View of $8 Lunch specials (m-f 11-3) Happy hour (3-7) MON. $9/lb. Spicy Boiled Galveston Shrimp w/corn & potatoes Bay Patio Bar Open Weekends
Saturday: Drink Specials All Day
TUE. Industry Night Drink specials all night $4.50/doz. Oysters and $12/lb. Snow Crab WED. $13 Prime Rib Dinner
THURS. Crawfish: $3 lb crawfish w/corn & potatoes All Day!
YS CRAWFISH THURSDA
FRI. $16 All-U-Can Eat Fried Catfish BRING YOUR MOM FOR MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH, LUNCH OR DINNER
SUN. 11 to 3 - Great Brunch Menu on the Bay • $1 Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers
281-339-(FISH) 3474 | ON GALVESTON BAY, BACLIFF THE SCENE
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Mediterraneo
Las Haciendas
18033 Upper Bay Rd. in Nassau Bay
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Mamacita’s 515 E. NASA Rd. 1 in Webster
Pablo’s Pub 19325 Gulf Frwy #5 in Webster
Green Parrot 2233 E. Bayshore Drive in San Leon
Floyd’s Cajun Seafood
Gabacho’s
20760 Gulf Freeway
4449 NASA Rd. 1 in El Lago
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Las Haciendas is also a great choice to host or cater a party. There are party rooms available at all three locations, and can serve anywhere from 25 to 120 people in their banquet rooms. If you want to hire them to bring food to your party at a different location, they can provide catering for up to 1,500 people. Visit their website at www.lashaciendasgrill.com to find out even more about Las Haciendas. Their hours are from Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the Webster location, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Stafford & Fuqua location. If you are looking to celebrate big during May, don't forget to stop by Las Haciendas and eat with your family and friends for Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and Mother's Day (May 10) this year, and tell them The SCENE sent you!
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Happy Hour Specials Monday-Friday, 2-7 $2 Tuesday w/Dom & Imp. $3 Wells / $3 Margaritas
Award Winnin Crawfi g sh!
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• Jumbo Crabs • Gumbo of the Day • Cajun Ceviche
• Seafood • Angus Steaks • Salads • Decadent Desserts
20760 Gulf Frwy. • Webster NEW!
(Garden Ridge parking lot near Hooters • 281-332-7474)
LIVE BAND: MICHEAL STEVENS
1300 Broadway • Pearland
Waterford Harbour 800 Mariner Drive Kemah, TX 77565 281-535-5350
(FM 518 where Fwood & Pland meet • 281-993-8385)
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SUNDANCE ON SUNDAYS
Come lounge by the pool and enjoy food and drinks at Sundance on Sundays.
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• Unique Menu that is Inviting for All • Full Bar with Professional Bartenders • 2 private rooms available for big or small parties, events & special occasions.
Romantic Dining
MAY 2009
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series Chefs Luigi Ferre & Chris Pierce Al Capone’s Bar & Grill 17420 Fife Lane (W. Bay Area Blvd.) • 281-482-8100 What’s your Background/Experience: Luigi is one of the finest classical Italian chefs anywhere and has made Luigi’s in Galveston into a national landmark in 12 short years. He has graciously imparted his unlimited skills and wisdom to the staff at Al Capone’s while his restaurant is being rebuilt following Hurricane Ike. Christopher, the great grandson of depression-era Presto Cafe owner Demitri Boozilas, has just recently returned to Texas from his travels abroad where he eagerly worked, learned and absorbed the knowledge and style of several master chefs. Your Specialty: Our specialties include classical Italian dishes and homemade hand-tossed pizza. But, with our unlimited flexibility and creativity, we are a neighborhood pub with intercontinental aspirations.
Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? From astronauts to archbishops, rocks stars or sports heroes to local celebrities, we have and will continue to serve them all with the same love and care we give our regular guests, neighbors and family. Please share 1 special cooking tip or technique for our readers: Cooking for others or even just yourself should always be a labor of love. Take pleasure in it.
Signature Dishes: Cannelloni Ai Formaggio is hand made, four cheese rolled pasta smothered in Bechamel. Our Lasagna Bolgnese is three layers of a classic meat sauce complimented by three cheeses and handmade pasta. Our fresh bread is made daily and cannot be beat.
PREVIOUSLY FEATURED
Chefs Jesus Lozoya & Franca Pignataro
Chefs Javier Carrillo & Zack Damon
Franca’s
Vegas Grill
Chef Jose Figueroa
Chef Paul Lewis
Chef Jorge Galvan
Chef Sixto Lopez
Chef Vincent Lopez
Chef Devin Corbett
Bakkhus Taverna
Cullen’s Upscale Am. Grille
The Flying Dutchman
Sundance Grill
Masa Sushi Sake Bar
Valentino’s Seafood
Chef Oscar Salazar
Chef Roland Kyburz
Chef Daniel Green
Chef Michael Zhou
Chef Jordan S. Tubig
Chef Robert Hicks
Babin’s Seafood House
South Shore Harbour Resort
Three Oaks Fine Wines
Masa Sushi Fusion
Clifton’s Seaside Diner
Space Center Houston
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Midtown feel. World-class flavor.
You’ll think you’re lost...
Just minutes north of Seabrook in downtown La Porte
CONTEMPORARY GRILL
Elegant Fun
101 E. Main | La Porte | 281-470-8484 | www.main101.com “The Franco’s Tradition continues” - Since 1971
Franca’s
LUNCH $4.99
STARTING AT
Real Italian Restaurant
Weekly Specials MONDAY: Chicken Fajita for 2: $14.99 TUESDAY: Combo Fajitas for 2: $17.99 SATURDAY: Salmon Veracruz: $12.99
Come enjoy our delicious
LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS
9 AM - 1 PM SPECIALS START AT $2.99 $1.99 MIMOSAS & BLOODY MARYS ALL DAY SUN.
11-7 M-F & ALL DAY SAT
All Served with House Salad and Homemade Garlic Bread
$2.99 HOUSE RITAS
F ULL S ERVICE BAR • CATERING ~ AND ~ • BANQUETS G REAT WINE LIST • WEDDINGS Open: Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
JOIN US FOR CINCO DE MAYO & MOTHERS DAY
WE CATER ANY EVENT!
(MAY 10) CALL FOR SPECIALS.
4449 NASA RD. 1
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HAPPY HOUR
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Photos by Betsey Ennis & Shannon Alexander
15th Annual
Men Who Cook Benefitting the Seabrook Police Association charities Congratulations to members of the Seabrook Police Officers Association and all the volunteers and chefs who recently participated in the 15th Annual Men Who Cook at the Lakewood Yacht Club. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was memorable and unique in many ways. First, many of the talented Seabrook-area residents who have volunteered their time to help run the event in recent years were unable to help out this year due to the devastation left by Hurricane Ike which continues to affect the lives
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of many Seabrook residents today, many months later. But members of the Seabrook Police Officers Association, which the event benefits, and new volunteers stepped in and decided the show must go on! Not even the loss of power at the yacht club and much of Seabrook during the event could dampen spirits as Police Chief Nona F. Holomon was honored for her 30 years of service to the City of Seabrook. Congratulations to Chief Holomon and all who participated.
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By Peggy “Domino” Taylor On the heels of Earth Day, one group deems spotlighting because of their eco blend of art and adventure. Discover the wonders of Galveston Bay and enrich the artistic side with Artist Boat, a non-profit group that combines Eco-Art with Eco-Tours that result in kayak adventures. Whether shooting a prize-winning photo, sketching a flock of birds or painting a coastline picture, all are a common goal to the nature-loving participant.
grass beds, oyster reefs, rookery islands, and cypress sloughs. The “water road” of the Galveston Bay watershed hosts a myriad of bird and fish species that change with the seasons, the tides and time of the day. This additionally allows an opportunity for a spectacular piece of art.
Artist Boat provides guided interpretive tours to places of natural significance on Galveston Bay and on Galveston Island via kayak. Their mission is integrating the arts and sciences for exploration and appreciation of coastal habitants. Artist Boat’s staff of certified kayak instructors lead the tours to great places, identify and show native species, teach water coloring techniques, assist one another with kayak paddling skills, and interpret natural processes. Since Galveston Bay and Galveston Island are rich in historical and natural history, it makes a perfect “day vacation” for families. It’s also an exploration of natural wonders for groups or an adventure for the water sport enthusiasts. The tours offer nine paddling destina-
tions within a 10 to 90 minute drive from Galveston. Destinations include Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve, Clear Creek, Cypress Swamps, Smith Point, Drum Bay, Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve, Galveston, Galveston Island State Park, and East Beach Lagoon. Galveston Bay sustained Jean Lafitte’s men, Karankawa Indians and now many Texans with the fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters. The premier access allows the group to explore the estuary’s waters, where the rivers and bayous of southeast Texas meet the sea. Artist Boat has a calendar of events for spring, summer and fall. The explorations are scenic among the marshes, sea-
Programs are available for private and publics schools as well as universities and non-profit groups. Private trips are also available. No experience is necessary, so beginners have no reason to be shy. The Artist Boat is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts. Formed in 2003 the organization is an all volunteer staff and board. The public program is sponsored by the City of Galveston and the Galveston Bay Estuary Program. Tickets for the eco-tours start at $20. Reservations are required, call or refer to their website. For more information and to reserve your spot in this creative fun, log on to www.artistboat.org or call 409-7700722.
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CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR
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May 1 – May 28: The ‘Mentor Show” – Works by Arena Art Instructors & Their Students. The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, (TAACCL), 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-3357777, www.taaccl.org. May 1 – June 30: “Metamorphoses of Print” Bedrich Kockman Exhibit from University of West Bohemia, Pizen, Czech Republic, at University of Houston- Clear Lake, 2nd Floor, Bayou Bldg. 2700 Bay Area Blvd., 281283-3446, www.uhcl.edu
Freeman Memorial Library - 10:15 a.m. Book Babies on Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday 11:15 a.m.Toddler Time on Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday - 1:15 p.m. Pre-School Time on Monday & Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.- Children’s Chess Club on Monday. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906. www.hcpl.net.
Helen Hall Library - 10:00 a.m.Toddlers on Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m. Pre-K Story time on Thursday, 100 W.Walker, League City, 281-3384860
May 1 – June 11: UHCL Senior Art Exhibition, Atrium I, University of Houston- Clear Lake, 281-283-3311, www.uhcl.edu/hsh
May 1 – May 9: “On the Bay” Art Exhibit Works by Richard Kelver -Opening Reception April 25, 4-6:30 p.m. Upper Bay Frame & Gallery, 18069 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-333-9199
May 15: Collection of Original Paintings by Kelly Halbach, Harbour Club Restaurant & Wine Bar, 2500 South Shore, League City. Paintings on view through June 30., www.harbourclubrestaurent.com
LITERATURE
La Porte Library 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Story Time with Mr. Mark, 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. with Mr. D. on Thursday - 3:15 p.m. After School Arts on Wednesday, 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net. May 5 & 26: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:30 p.m., TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281335-7777, www.taaccl.org
May 9: Imagination Station - Children’s Art Program.”Edvard Munch Expression in Clay” - Free event.TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org.
May 9: Chubby Checker concert,The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894, www.thegrand.com
Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K) - 10:30 a.m., 2400 N .Meyer, Seabrook - Temporary in Seabrook Community House with storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Thursday, 1210 Anders, Seabrook, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net.
May 2 & 9: Auditions for Singing in the Rain - Creek Country Theater, 18091 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-333-5228 www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org
Library Story Times for Children
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MUSEUMS
Opening May 24: “Developing Houston” Photographic Treasures from the Cecil Thomas Collection at San Jacinto Monument and Museum, D • Daily 9a.m .– 6 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org.
Armand Bayou Nature Center - Open Tuesday - Saturday, Saturday morning Breakfast on the Bayou 8:00 a.m. -9:30 am Saturday Evening Sunset Cruise on the Bayou 6:00 p.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, www.abnc.org Bay Area Museum -Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia. Open Tuesday Sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org.
May 16: The Word Factory, 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, www.taaccl.org.
CHILDREN’S ART
point Theatre of Seabrook, email theatreofseabrook@yahoo.com , 832-693-8569 www.farpointtheatre.org (Refer to art feature for additional information)
PHOTOGRAPHY MUSIC
THEATRE
May 1- June 8: Registration for Dramatist Academy, Children’s Summer Acting Camp, Midsummer’s Night Dream - Far-
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League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum - Open Monday - Friday. Call for group reservations, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, 281-554-2994, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum – NOW OPEN Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org .
Texas City Museum - Open Tuesday - Sunday - 409 6th St. N.,Texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm.
Dive into Browning Elementary’s Ocean Literacy Radio Station 1670 THE DEEP Hear news, reports, poems and songs, short stories and more about the world’s oceans. Tune in at www.artistboat.org/thedeep.html. Listen - Learn - Enjoy! See you on The ART SCENE!
To appear on The SCENE’s Bay Area Cultural Arts Calendar or to update new schedules of art events and meetings e-mail Domino Taylor at dominotaylor@yahoo.com.
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• Dramatic Evening Styles • Dry Cutting • Killer Color • Luxury Treatments • Make-up by...
HEAVEN PADGETT
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AMERICA’S BEAUTY SHOW IN CHICAGO By Heaven Padgett
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America’s Premiere Beauty Show “ABS” made its way to Chicago on March 28 - 30 this year to exhibit thousands of new beauty products, new techniques, styles and trends in the beauty industry. As any type of beauty professional, this is the event not to be missed! Every hair and beauty vendor in the nation has a booth at this event so it draws about 60-70,000 beauty professionals each year. Stylists can expect glitz, glam and pizzazz while they shop, frequent workshops and attend posh V.I.P. events.
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One of the big draws to attending the extravaganza is meeting celebrities in the hair industry and learning their techniques. This year’s big-wigs included Nick Arrojo from What Not to Wear, Kim Vo (celebrity stylist and regular on Shear Genius), Kim Kimble (stylist to Beyonce), John Paul DeJoria, Angus Mitchell and Robert Cromeans of Paul Mitchell Systems, Luis Alvarez (noted photographer and co-founder of Aquage hair care products) and many, many more with extensive resumes in fashion, movies, TV and video. Many of the reality stars from Shear Genius were on board to draw in crowds and available for photo opportunities. The casting agents of Shear Genius were in McCormick Place auditioning hundreds of hopefuls for the third season of the reality hit. Stylists stood in line to film a 10-minute video doing a hair cut and showing off their personality. Chicago was all a-buzz with wired and inspired industry professionals!
- Continued on Page 26 The SCENE Style Columnist HEAVEN PADGETT is owner of The Hairem Salon, founder of Heavenly Cosmetics and a member of the Aquage Elite Design team. Heaven has been a stylist and make up artist for more than 17 years and was trained at the world renowned Jacques Dessange school in both Paris and New York. She has received nationwide acclaim working as a platform artist for such companies as KMS, Artec, Matrix and Alterna. From being born to work in the industry to working with celebrities across the country, Heaven has the experience and industry savvy to be our SCENE fashionista! Email questions to Heaven@thehairemsalon.com.
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The Bling Bling Shop
HERBERT’S
1320 Fifth St. • Old Seabrook
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Herbert’s Fun Shop is proud to have Did You Know? worked with numerous Hollywood studios and productions. You have seen Herbert’s merchandise used on TV shows like “My Name Is Earl,” “CSI,” and “90210” and movies including “Accepted,” & “She’s The Man” among others.
1717 SECOND STREET • SEABROOK 281-291-7630 • www.freeurfeet.com
Herbert’s Fun Shop is your Headquarters for: Summer Parties 4th of July Halloween Mardi Gras Christmas St. Patty’s
B&S BREWERS GUILD, INC. 3560 NASA PARKWAY SEABROOK, TX 77586 832-225-1314 Home Brewing • Winemaking • Homemade Sodas
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BEAUTY SHOW From Page 24 The V.I.P evening consisted of a huge eventboasting about 2,000 attendees in the beautiful ball room at The Palmer House. The evening hosted performances from the major hair care companies of today including Joico, Aquage, and TIGI who had amaz-
ing models sporting the latest in trends as well as avant garde hair work. My favorite – and the most unique – was Ann Bray’s collection with Aquage. Models paraded her finely woven hair work that looked like giant headresses made of spider webs. The collection was months in the making and really made a bang at this event. Trends of 2009 varied widely from company to company, but some of the common threads were braiding, discon-
nected haircuts and bangs. Braids woven throughout the surface of the hair and soft piecey texture were popular at Aquage while TIGI rocked the spikey, rocker multi color dos. Make-up is BACK. Color was seen everywhere and included really wild applications reminiscent of the ’80s glamrock style. Geometric hairstyles are coming back into season, matched with short bangs and curling iron texture. Dust off those curling irons and hot rollers and get ready for summer with flowing, organic texture!
HOPE VILLAGE HOSTS STYLE SHOW ON MAY 7 On Thursday, May 7 join the fun by attending the Hope Village “Zen of Fashion” Luncheon and Fashion Show benefiting the Hope Foundation. The festivities start at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m, and the Hope Village Fashion Show will be from 12:15 – 1 p.m. Runway seating is $50 and general admission is $40. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the fun, fashions, and a great luncheon provided by the Village Tea Room. Local area models will stroll down the runway wearing the latest fashions and revealing the trends for the upcoming seasons. The guests will also be able to pur-
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chase unique fashion jewelry, designer handbags, and more from Houston area merchants before and after the Style Show. The style show last year was an outstanding success and the tables were sold out early. So call to get your tickets today. To reserve tickets, please call 281-400-2011 or e-mail heather@hope-village.com. Tickets are also on sale in the Village Tea Room, or visit www.hope-village.com. If you are interested in supporting Hope Village and the style show, sponsorships are still available. Sponsor tables can be purchased for $500 for runway seating and $375 for general admission and will feature your company name. Larger sponsorships are also available; please contact Heather at 281-400-2011 or heather@hope-village.com for more information. The Hope Foundation is a non-profit foundation which operates Hope Village
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in Friendswood. It is the mission of Hope Village to provide superior yet affordable care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Hope Village has served the Friendswood and greater Houston communities for over forty years. Hope Village is located at 15403 Hope Village Road in Friendswood, across from Clear Brook High School. For directions and maps, please visit www.hopevillage.com.
MAY 2009
PRISCILLA ENNIS RE/MAX SPACE CENTER
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281-488-1212, Ext. 1001
1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Ste. 100 • Houston, Texas 77062
Direct: 281-204-1001
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4 BR, 3 bath home with room for pool. Island kitchen with granite counters. Spacious den with fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms. Master suite includes whirlpool tub & sep shower. Other amenities: gameroom up, tile, one bedroom down. ML#1753887 - $209,500
4 BR, 3.5 bath w/many upgrades. Island kitch has granite counters. Den incl plantation shutters, builtins & FP. Formal rms have wood floors. Gamerm up has own A/C unit. Master w/ample closet space & remodeled bath. Other amenities: study, fully fenced. ML#59748465, $259,900
3 BR, 2.5 bath home on corner lot w/rm for pool. Kitch has tile backsplash & granite counters, open to den. Spacious den incl FP. Master suite includes dual sinks, whirlpool tub & sep shwr. Other amenities: formal living & dining, brkfst room, tile, hardwood flrs. ML#14418PR, $167,900
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4 BR, 2.5 bath has great island kitch w/lrg pantry. Den includes FP & travertine floors. Both formals. 2 lrg gamerms. Mstr suite incl walk-in closet, dual sinks, whrlpl tub & sep shwr. Other amenities: dual staircases, custom front dr, 2-story entry, large utility room. ML#65059313, $249,500
2 BR, 2 bath + study, 1 story patio home has limestone flrs throughout living area. Island kitch has granite counters, dbl oven, brkfst bar. High ceilings throughout. Den with large windows, frplc. Mstr has whirlpool tub, sep shwr, dual sinks. Yard maint incl. ML#54727628, $299,900
5 BR, 3.5 bath has 2 master suites. Island kitchen. Den w/FP & French drs. Master suite down has wood flrs, large closet, dual sinks, whrlpl tub & sep shower. Other amenities: tile, berber carpet, gamerm up, Techline shelving in 1 bdrm, oversized garage. ML#54422579, $249,500
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Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 bath energy efficient home w/ large pool & spa. Kitch has granite counters, pantry & planning desk. Master w/pergo, dual closets & private bath. Den has built-ins, gas log frplc & large windows. Other amenities: wet bar, tile, covered porch. ML#14370836, $189,900
Wonderful Emerald 4 bedroom w/ high ceilings & rounded corners. Island kitchen opens to 2story den. Tile floors in kitchen, utility room, breakfast room & game room upstairs. Screened in back porch & 3 car garage. Great floor plan. ML#4681354 - $235,000
See these and more of my listings online @ www.priscillaennis.com THE SCENE
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Bakkhus Taverna
Hugh & Jeff’s
Heads -N- Tails
Mamacita’s
Scout Bar
Where To EAT & DRINK Southbelt • Pasadena • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galves
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Baja Party Bar
Cullen’s
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76.- 85. KEMAH BOARDWALK RES 76. Aquarium; 77. The Pizza Oven; *79. ............The Galveston 80. ...................... 81. ........................ Island 82. ........The Ch 83. ........Landry 84. Babin’s Seafo 85. Saltgrass St
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27. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ......1232 W. FM 646 28. Johnny Tamale ..............................803 Nasa Road 1 29. Katie’s ................................................315 Grand Ave. 30. La Brisa - Bacliff..................................4001 Hwy 146 31. La Brisa - League City (Opening Soon) 32. La Dolce Vino........................3202 Marina Bay Drive 33. Las Haciendas • NASA ................1020 NASA Rd. 1 34. Las Haciendas • I-45 ................12933 Gulf Freeway 35. Main 101 Grill & Bar........101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 36. Mamacita’s ..................................515 E. NASA Rd. 1 37. Mamacita’s Ballroom ..................7325 Spencer Hwy 38. Marrio’s Italian • Seabrook ..1304 Bayport (HWY146) 39. Marrio’s Italian • Webster ........618 NASA Parkway 40. Masa Sushi Fusion ........................977 Nasa Road 1 41. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ......................1804 W. FM 646 42. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ....18033 Upper Bay Rd. 43. Mely’s - League City ................2951 Marina Bay Drive 44. Monkey Bar......................................605 6th Street C 45. Mother’s Speakeasy ............3505 Hwy 146 Ste 300 46. Outriggers ........101 Bath Ave. (Under Seabrook Bridge). 47. The Outpost ........NASA Parkway @ Egret Bay Blvd. 48. Pablo’s Pub ................................19325 Gulf Frwy #5 49. Palapa’s ..............................608 6th Street in Kemah 50. Papa Fajitas..................................463 Bay Area Blvd. 51. Press Box......................2401 Postoffice (Galveston) 52. San Luis Resort ..................5222 Seawall Boulevard
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1. Al Capone’s Bar & Grill ....17420 Fife Lane (Webster) 2. Bakkhus Taverna Greek..........605 6th Street • Kemah 3. Baja Party Bar ..............................1055 Bay Area Blvd. 4. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina......19431 Gatebrook Dr. 5. Cactus Grill ..............................16580 El Camino Real 6. Classic Cafe • Seabrook ..................2511 NASA Rd 1. 7. Clifton’s Seaside Diner ....................10 Grand Avenue 8. Club Classic ......2513 NASA Parkway (on The Water) 9. Cock-Eyed Seagull ..................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 10. Cork Wine Bar ..................19325 Gulf Freeway Ste 7 11. Cullen’s American Grille ....11500 Space Center Blvd. 12. Doc’s Upper Deck ................18301A Egret Bay Blvd. 13. Don Julio’s Seabrook ................2900 E. NASA Pkwy 14. Don Julio’s................................1804 FM646, Suite F 15. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ............2110 Bay Area Blvd. 16. Don Pico’s - Pearland........9811 Broadway (FM518) 17. D’Vine Wine ..709 Harris (Kemah) NEW ADDRESS! 18. EJ’S Sports Bar ..................................435 El Dorado 19. Firehouse Wings......243 FM 2094 Suite M (Kemah) 20. Franca’s Real Italian ..................1101 E. NASA Rd. 1 21. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ........20760 Gulf Frwy 22. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..........1300 Broadway 23. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill................4449 NASA Rd. 1 24. Green Parrot ......22323 Bayshore Dr. (San Leon) 25. Harbour Club ........2500 South Shore Harbour Blvd. 26. Heads -N- Tails......................1053 Marina Bay Drive
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44th Annual
Lunar Rendezvous Festival LUNAR RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL 2009 - JEWELS IN THE HEAVENS
2009 Calendar of Events
Pictured are Lunar Rendezvous Festival Golf Tournament Co-Chairs Ronda Cook, Tami Franklin and Renee Ditta. The Tournament takes place on Monday, May 4th.
Event
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Contact
Kick-Off Party
Already Happened
Bailey's American Grille
Christina Williams Tisa Foster
Golf Tournament
Monday, May 4th
Bay Oaks Country Club
Ronda Cook Tami Franklin
Tennis Tournament
Fri-Sun. May, 8th, 9th & 10th
South Shore Harbour
Kevin and Ruth Duke
Family Fun Night
Wednesday, July 1st
Main Event Webster
Julia Golla Georgette Curran
Perry's Italian Dining Event
Sunday, July 12th
Perry's Italian Kitchen
SuzanneZerecheck Terri Doddr
Honeywell Fun Run
Saturday, July 18th
Space Center Houston
Jay Lee
Sunset Service
Sunday, July 19th
Gateway Community Church
Victoria Stratton Sonya Moore
Fashion Show
Tuesday, July 21st
San Luis Ballroom (Galv.)
Jennifer Annello April Ledger
Coronation Ball
Saturday, July 25th
San Luis Ballroom (Galv.)
Kelli McCorkle Byrd Brandy Clariday - Culp
Sponsor Appreciation
Thursday, July 16th
Club Classic
Elizabeth C-Nelson Kimberley Weathers
Wrap Up Party
Thursday, July 30th
Advantage BMW
Dinah Matthews Kathy Arnold
2009 FESTIVAL COURT Judge Louie Ditta ..........................2009 King LeighAnna Hutchinson ..............2009 Queen
Katelyn Norman ..................Alternate Queen Trey Miller ..........................................Captain
Lunar Rendezvous Festival is a 501 (c) non-profit organization benefiting Bay Area Museum, college scholarships, area libraries, cultural arts groups, Bay Area Turning Point, Interfaith Caring Ministries and other non-profit groups.Information is available at Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 281-488-7676. Web page address: www.lunarrendezvous.org. THE SCENE
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MMA
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: THE FASTEST-GROWING SPORT IN AMERICA
THE SCENE’s MMA Top 10 Pound-For-Pound List COUNTRY
WEIGHT
ORGANIZATION
UFC 98 PROMOTION May 23 @ Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash Come out to Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill on Saturday, May 23 for the Rashard Evans vs. Lyoto Machida fight! Everyone sporting Furia Fight Wear gear will be entered in the raffle for a free evening utilizing the new Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash corporate limousine. Restrictions apply.
- John Ennis
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Anderson Silva
1. Georges St. Pierre ......Canada .. 170 ..........UFC 2. Anderson Silva ..............Brazil ....185 ..........UFC 3. Fedor Emelianenko ......Russia....235 ......Affliction 4. Miguel Torres ..................USA......135..........WEC 5. Rashad Evans ................USA......205 ..........UFC 6. Lyoto Machida ..............Brazil ....205 ..........UFC 7. B.J. Penn ........................USA......170 ..........UFC 8. Mike Brown ....................USA......140..........WEC 9. Urijah Faber ..................USA......140..........WEC 10. Frank Mir ......................USA......250 ..........UFC FIGHTER
Georges St. Pierre
In a sign of protest of the less than exciting victories Anderson SIlva has racked up in his last two fights where he was almost unwilling to engage and push the action, we have flip-flopped Silva and Georges St. Pierre, making the French Canadian our new top pound-for-pound fighter. We still love Silva, so consider this our contribution to the hype surrounding rumors of an eventual catch-weight fight between the two fighters. Recent rumors also have Silva requesting a fight with Fedor Emelianenko, if the UFC can ever get him under contract. Expect more movement to the list in upcoming months as we soon will be treated to two fights with pound-for-pound fighters matching up against each other. First, light heavyweights Rashard Evans (#5) and Lyoto Machida (#6) match up this month (May 23) in a title fight at UFC 98. Early next month, Urijah Faber (#9) gets a rematch and chance to win back his title against Mike Brown (#8) at WEC 41.
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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: THE FASTEST-GROWING SPORT IN AMERICA
THE URBAN RUMBLE IV Saturday, May 23 • Pasadena Convention Center Cage Fighting returns to Pasadena this month as the Urban Rumble Championships (URC) is set for it’s fourth promotion and second since dropping boxing from the card and trading the ring for a cage.
against a highly regarded Kamal Shalorus last month at the King of Kombat in Austin.
The Urban Rumble IV has a lot to live up to as Urban Rumble III was full of non-stop action and demonstrated that the skill set of Houston-area mixed martial artists is not to be taken lightly. Urban Rumble IV will feature 10 bouts including a Cruiser Weight Championship fight pitting Mike Bronzoulis (8-1-1) against Cleburn Walker (6-1). Bronzoulis is coming off a tough fight Local/Regional Events
The fight was to be for the 170-pound title. But Bronzoulis, who took the fight on little notice, was unable to make weight, weighing in at 171.5 pounds. The fight, which was described as the fight of the night if not the year, went back a forth and ended in a majority draw (28-28, 29-27 Bronzoulis, and 28-28) much to the displeasure of everyone including Bronzoulis who admitted in a post fight interview that he knows better than to let the judges determine the winner. Come out on May 23 and see a fired up Bronzoulis go after a URC Belt after letting a King of Kombat belt get away.
Upcoming MMA Calendar
5/02 ....Shark Fight 4 ........................................Citibank Coliseum • Lubbock, Texas 5/02 ....Texas Fight Fest 11 ..............Cowboys Dance Hall - SA • San Antonio, Texas 5/17 ....Respect is Earned: Sun City Fight Night 1 ..El Paso Conv. Ctr, El Paso, Texas 5/23 ....Texas Fight Fest 12 ........Cowboys Dance Hall - Arlington • Arlington, Texas 5/23 ....Supreme Warrior Champs 6: Shock and Awe ....Frisco Conv. Ctr., Frisco, TX 5/23 ....Urban Rumble IV ............................................ Pasadena Convention Center 6/20 ....Bike - N - Brawl 2 ................Cowboys Dance Hall - SA • San Antonio, Texas 6/20 ....Supreme Warrior Champs 7: The Insurrection ..Frisco Conv. Ctr., Frisco, TX National Events
5/01........Bellator Week 5 (ESPN Deportes) 5/02............Sengoku Eighth Battle (HDNet) 5/08........Bellator Week 6 (ESPN Deportes) 5/15........Bellator Week 7 (ESPN Deportes) 5/22........Bellator Week 8 (ESPN Deportes) 5/23 ......UFC 98 Evans vs. Machida (PPV)
5/26 ................................Dream.9 (HDNet) 5/29........Bellator Week 9 (ESPN Deportes) 6/06 Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields (Showtime) 6/07 ...... WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber II (VS) 6/13 ..........UFC 99 Franklin vs. Silva (PPV) 6/20 ..............................TUF Finale (Spike) 7/11 ........UFC 100 Lesnar vs. Mir II (PPV)
Where do you watch the UFC? Let us suggest a few places we like: Doc’s Upper Deck (18301A Egret Bay Blvd.), Joel’s Ugly Dawg (3612 W. Main, League City), Baja Party Bar (1055 Bay Area Blvd.), EJ’s Sports Bar (435 El Dorado), Pablo’s Pub (19325 Gulf Frwy #5) and Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill (1232 w. FM 646 in League City)
The girls at EJ’s Sports Bar love the UFC!
Much to the displeasure of their wives, The SCENE’s Mixed Martial Arts section is edited by John Ennis, shown at left defending a submission attempt, and Mike Taylor, pictured at right demonstrating a solid chin. Although both are quick to admit they prefer co-ed grappling over exchanging strikes with guys in their weight class, they are committed to providing the Texas coast with the best coverage of both local and international Mixed Martial Arts.
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The Amigos’ Jam at Katie’s
Gary William at Heads -N- Tails
Andy and the Dreamsicles at La Brisa
Hanna’s Reef T-bone Tom’s Zak Perry Band at Palapa’s Strutter at Scout Bar
Abraham's Tree at Mother’s
Spazmatics at Scout Bar
Cymblem at Mother’s
Kemah Jam at T-bone Tom’s
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Randy Meadows at Singer Songwriter's Night
LOOSE NOTES Cont. From Page 42 We took in two notable shows under the new Heads and Tails palapa patio this past month -- The Sunday Singer Songwriter's Night where host Tom Rogers invited up local recording artists Randy Meadows, Gary Williams, Merry Agape, and Tonya Courey. The other show of mention was the Robin Kirby gig where Robin was able to arrange for national touring artist Jessi Lynn (www.jessilynn.com) to stop in for the night. Good
Jessi Lynn
Gadget White pany, Journey, Styx, Foreigner, and REO Speedwagon to name a few and hold their own well. Gadget's gritty originals are complemented with a thoughtful assortment of covers. Joining Gadget is Billy Baxter/drums, Dana Starr/guitar & John Stuart/bass. This band sits next to She Craves (who will be appearing at Scout Bar in May) and Vallejo on my list of feel good sizzling rock category. Catch 'em!!!
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weather, good food, good music, good company... Life in April was good! ---------------------------------------------------SIZZLER OF THE MONTH - We happened into the Monkey Bar one evening and came upon the multi-award winning Gadget White Band (www.gadgetwhiteband.com). Wow!!! Folks, this band fills up your tank nicely and you must see them next time they swing through. They've opened for Bad Com-
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Early in the month, we enjoyed a very special evening of entertainment with Chuck Pyle and the story behind the songs at Kelly McGuire's Up Close and Personal show (www.redfishisland.com). Chuck is known in the circles as the “Zen Songwriter” and his songs have been recorded by the likes of John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Suzy Bogguss, and Jerry Jeff Walker. Kelly's shows remind Up Close and me of the early Personal Austin City Limits sessions but with a nicer touch of class. Seating is kept at a limit so keep up if you want in!
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SMOKE ON THE BAYOU • Cont. From Page 39 Raggio continued, “We also want to extend a special thanks to Erik Miller and the outstanding staff at Heads-n-Tails for hosting ‘Smoke On the Bayou.’” In April, Heads-N-Tails debuted their new palapa patio and game room. They provided a fantastic live music venue complete with an outside stage and a new inside stage. Hunger was satisfied with boiled crawfish on the patio and an 18 wheeler semi truck cooker serving barbecue. The kids enjoyed moon walks, balloons and face painting. The success of any fundraiser heavily depends on the volunteer work force. Fortunately for GBAMA, the volunteers came out in force and supported this event to ensure its success. Raggio applauded the hard work and commitment of Pat Beadles, Papa Blu3z, Kim and Mike Brennan, Heather Brown, Rob Carroll, Andy Eng, Karen & Paula Nelson • Cont. From Page 39 As Andy took pictures, I interviewed this petite, blonde bombshell. She answered with the sweetest demeanor. Toree: Paula, do you have anything you would like to say about your new CD? Paula: Well, I have a new guitarist, Landis Armstrong; he is phenomenal, putting a new twist to my new songs. Also, I am wiser now about my music. Mark Epstein is my bass player, and Kevin Remme is my drummer. They are so great together. Toree: What knowledge and wisdom has your dad taught you about the industry? Paula: He told me to watch everything I do, but do the exact opposite! He would give you the shirt off his back. Toree: Is this Willie’s original bus? Paula: Yes. The woodwork is 25 years old. Toree: Do you accept material from other songwriters? Paula: I write my own songs! Toree: Where do you usually record? Paula: Ray Benson’s and Bruce Robison’s studios.
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Joe Hamilton, Niesje Humphrey, Layla Howard, Chad & Kevin Kershner, Karen Raggio, Cisco Ruiz, Gracie Rodriguez, Susan Stuart, Jim Tacl and Kim and Keeley Wiess. Sponsors for this event included Bay Area Moon Walks, Dimensions In Design, HeadsN-Tails Bar & Grill, kemahcitylimits.com, KILTFM, Music News Magazine, Nitelife Entertainment, Performance Sound & Light and The SCENE Magazine. Raggio said, “Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees for your commitment and support of the Galveston Bay Area music scene.” Mark your calendars for the next IkeFest to be held Sunday September 13, on the anniversary of Hurricane Ike. The next event will also be held at Heads-N-Tails and will feature bands from Galveston and neighboring communities. Stay tuned to the SCENE for details!
Toree: What is your sign? Paula: Scorpio. October 27
Paula: Yes. I like to stay home and be with my three dogs, two cats and my turtle “Lil Bit.”
Toree: What would you like to say to fellow singer/songwriters to get ahead in the industry?
Toree: Do you exercise? Do you like to walk?
Paula: You have got to have a sense of humor and learn to laugh at yourself!
Paula: The band calls me a Pistol on the bus. Come let me show you my punching ball! This keeps me sane! Also I am a black belt.
She then told us a story about singing the National Anthem at a wrestling match. It was one of the most difficult challenges she’d ever had to overcome. She managed to start the song in too-high of a key and, well, it just did not go well. She recalled, “Someone in the stadium yelled out, ‘Paula, you suck!’ But I just kept on going, then I heard people booing, and I thought I really sounded bad. But then I realized the people were booing at the guy who said I sucked... I just got through it!” Toree: Do you like golf? Paula: I like golf carts. My dad would always have his friends over on his course, and I loved driving around in the carts. (Laughing.) Toree: What is your pet peeve? Paula: People who are condescending and rude to others. Toree: Are you a homebody when you are not on the road?
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Andy and I looked at each other in amazement. Wow! Then she led us to her bedroom, and there it was: a punching ball. With a big smile on her face, she proceeded to punch away. We laughed, cut up and high-fived then went back to our chat while Andy continued checking out the rest of the infamous tour bus. Toree: What have you learned by touring in the music business? Paula: Pack less! Toree: What is your ideal vacation? Paula: Being home. Toree: Are you single or married? Paula: I have a love interest. Toree: As a female musician, what is the most important advice you can give to your fellow female artists? Paula: Don’t take any crap from anyone! It was such a delightful experience, but as the say, the show must go on, and it was time for Paula and the band to do just that. What a night!
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Zone 504 Grand Opening Celebration
We’re Back! New! Outdoor Bar, Patio Furniture, Games & Pool Table LIVE MUSIC THIS MONTH: ur o H y p Hap 5/1 Andy & Dreamsicles (7-11) uring Prices d s & 5/2 After Party (9-1) all Astro mes a g s t DECK PARTY EVERY FRI & SAT Rocke 5/8 Zach Perry Band 5/9 Zach Perry Band Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Beer specials! 5/15 Andy & Dreamsicles (7-11) *HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS* MON ....................$3 WELLS ALL NIGHT 5/16 Inside Out (7-11) TUES..............................$2 & $3 PINTS 5/22 Austin Homegrown (7-11) WED ..........................$2 & $3 BOTTLES THURS............................BIG ASS BEER: 5/23 Austin Homegrown (7-11) $2 DOM / $3 IMPORT 5/30 Bodacious Ta Tas (9-1) FRI & SAT ................$3 SHOT SPECIALS SUN ......................................$2 PINTS + $2 MIMOSAS & BLOODY MARYS
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SMOKE ON THE BAYOU A SUCCESS! In April, the Galveston Bay Area Musicians Alliance (GBAMA) in partnership with the Musicians Benevolent Society of Houston (MBS) and Heads-N-Tails Bar & Grill hosted a Spring Music Festival and fundraiser to assist musicians who lost their equipment in Hurricane Ike. The all-day family event entitled “Smoke On the Bayou” featured entertainers who donated their performance time to give back to the music community. Organizer Lynn Raggio said, “We want to say thank you to the following entertainers: Abraham’s Tree, Benny Brasket, Big Slick, Billy Bourbon, Cap’n Rick, Cymblem, Dade Tweed, David Schwopes & Co., Greg Wappler, Groove Kings, Kozmic Pearl, Hank Wolfe & Abel Salazar, Luscious Collide, Raw Energy, Robin Kirby, Sid Maxwell, Slide Effect, 10 String Stro-Kings, The House Cats, Think Tank, Thrill Hill & the Real Deal, Tom Rodgers, Undesided, Wood ’n Wind and DJ John Prince, our emcee.” - Continued on Page 36
An Interview with Paula Nelson Interview by Toree Montgomery; Photos by Andy Eng The crowd watched as the oh-so-well-known tour bus of Willie Nelson pulled up in the parking lot of Heads N Tails. The lot was filled with booths, clowns, moonwalks, BBQ, crawfish and a live entertainment stage featuring local artists performing at the third Ikefest –this event was dubbed “Smoke on the Bayou.” SCENE live music photographer Andy Eng and I waited around the outside of the tour bus to interview Miss Paula Nelson, daughter of famed Willie. GBAMA started their pursuit of Paula back when they asked if she would consider playing at the first Ikefest. Perseverance of the GBAMA organizers prevailed for this event. Finally, her road manager Logan opened the door, smiled and asked us, “Are you ready?” “You bettcha,” we said and into the bus we went. Paula welcomed us with and a hug while Logan served us beverages and Paula a hot tea. - Continued on Page 36
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Loose Notes by Andy Eng The March live music scene was so much fun, we decided to do even more in April spending most of our time at outdoor music venues. Judging by the turnouts everywhere we went, so were many of you. Don't worry, we did manage to stop in a few of the indoor places but heck, the weather was (mostly) great this month, right? The SCENE outdoor music corridor runs primarily north to south along state highway 146. Starting in the Kemah Lighthouse District is the cluster of Zone 504, the Monkey Bar, Palapas and bell weather talent hangout, T-Bone Tom's, all offering a plethora of outdoor music throughout the entire week, and all within comfortable walking distances from each other. Take a short trip on 2094 to Heads -N- Tails and enjoy their brand new palapa patio where we caught the twoday Smoke on the Bayou music festival and their Sunday dinner hour Singer Songwriters night hosted by Tom Rogers. Further south, we enjoyed several music sets on sunny afternoons with the Sunday weekend riders at Mother’s Speakeasy, then we got hungry and stopped in for Mexican food and outdoor music La Brisa. The outdoor music corridor takes a jog over toward nirvana and Clifton's Seaside Diner, where they've lined up a full seasonal music line-up to go along with their great food on Galveston Bay. Head south down Lakeshore Drive and you can catch outdoor music acts throughout the week at the Green Parrot. Patience will be a virtue for music lovers while the folks at Top Water Grill are The Snake Charmers at Clifton’s Seaside Diner well into
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Tuesday Open Mic Night at Joel’s Ugly Dawg their reconstruction. New event alert! The perennial Jim Shortt favorite hangout, Cockeyed Seagull, is taking music outdoors to the patio on Sundays starting at 3 p.m. for all of you with early Monday morning jobs. This event will be hosted by the ever-entertaining Kevin Fenton and already is marked on my calendar as a stop for the months ahead. April was a great outdoor music month! ‘Tis time to linger longer! ---------------------------------------------------
One thing you often hear visiting with the bands is that many of them buy gear at Danny's Guitar Hacienda in League City. So it was no surprise when we stopped in for their 27th Anniversary parking lot party, we saw so MANY of the area guitar players hanging out and entertaining with Danny's own band, Cold Feet. Originating in and playing around the area for over 30 years, these gentlemen (Danny on bass, Donny McCorquodale and David Hargrove on guitars, and Jack Horn on drums) still play a mean lick. Rock on! - Continued on Page 35
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Featured Bartender DENISE FROM BERRYHILL 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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Flavor of the Day: $3 All Day 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 Where: 4449 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri. 11 am - 7pm Also all day Saturday What: $2.99 House Margaritas
When: Daily Happy Hour 11am to 7pm. Call for details.
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Where: 18301A Egret Bay Blvd. (Above Scout Bar) When: Daily 3pm to 8pm What: $1.50 wells, $1.50 wines, $2.25 domestic pints & $1lb crawfish on Thursdays & Fridays
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)
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Signature drink: A Cream Soda, it’s the first drink my friend Mandy taught me how to make. Don't forget the Berryhill Margarita. They're AWESOME! Best Tip: $125. In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? Miss Hollywood! What I love about bartending: The people I meet. The friends I make.
Where: 3138 NASA Road 1 When: Normal Happy Hour Mon.to Fri. 4 - 7pm Lunch $1 Ritas 11 am to 2pm
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Where: 4001 Hwy. 146 When: Daily 11am-7pm What: $2 House Margaritas,
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
Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Its in the middle of Houston and Galveston. You get the city life and get to be
near the water. Hobbies: Writing songs, singing, dancing, hanging out with friends,making fun of Riley...... Other than your own, what other profession would you like to attempt? I'm a singer, dancer and actor. There is nothing else I would rather do. I'm in two movies coming out this year "Mardi Gras" and "Spirit Camp" and my first single comes out this summer. Check them out! What profession would you NOT like to attempt? Bikini Waxer ...that explains itself. Who inspires you? Jem, cuz she's truly OUTRAGEOUS!
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Where: 1053 Marina Bar Drive When: Mon.-Sun. noon to 7pm $1 Drafts, $3 Wells, $2 Bottle Domestics, $2 Bloody Mary (Sun.) $2 Mimosa (Sunday) $3 House Wine
Where: 435 El Dorado When: Mon.to Fri. 2 - 7pm $2 Dom Draft, $2.50 Import Drafts Plus awesome daily specials
Where: 19325 Gulf Frwy #5 When: Mon.- Fri.; 3pm -7pm What: $1 ritas; $2 well and domestic beer; $3 calls and import & specialty beers
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Where: 101 E. Main Street, La Porte When: Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6pm What: Various Specials
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Japanese Beers Drafts 12oz $1.95, 16oz $2.50 Sake Bombs $3.50 Large Sake $3.95 Small Sake $1.95
------------------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.
-------------------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!
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Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon. thru Fri. 5 - 7 pm What: Call for details.
Where: 20931 Gulf Freeway When: Mon.-Fri. Open to 7pm Sun.-Thurs. 10 to 11pm What: $1 off Shake-Shake-Shake Margaritas & Well Drinks $2 off all 22oz. Draft Beers $3 Regular Vegas Fries $3 off all other Appetizers
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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
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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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Cock-Eyed SEAGULL
Where: 315 Grand Ave. When: Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, What: $1.25 Domestic Draft; $1.75 Domestic Beer $2.50 Wells Drinks
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Where: 17420 Fife Ln. (@ Bay Area) When: Daily: 3pm -7pm What: $1.75 Long Necks $1.50 Dom Drafts $9 Guinness pitchers $4.50 House Wine $4 Patron Shots
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Where: 2110 Bay Area Blvd. When: Mon.- Fri. 11am - 7pm What: $1.25 Margaritas ($.99 Margaritas All Day Sat.) ($.99 Draft Beer Every Day)
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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: 803 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri.; 2pm -7pm What: $4 House Rita $1.25 Dom Drafts $1.75 import drafts
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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: 1232 W. FM 646 When: Mon to Fri 2 to 7pm & All Day Sunday
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JAPANESE SAKE BAR Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When: Sun-Thurs, ask about times What: All Domestic Beers and some
Where: 504 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) What/When: Mon: $3 wells all night, Tues: $2 and $3 pints; Wed: $2 and $3 bottles; Thurs: Big Ass Beer $2 Domestic & $ Import; Fri. & Sat. $3 shot specials. Sunday $2 Bloody Mary's and $2 pints. Rockets & Astros games...happy hour prices.
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COVER STORY
Pizza and beer has never tasted so good By CARMEN BATES
lasagna and chicken Alfredo, all made from scratch. If you come to Al Capone’s for one thing, though, it is definitely the pizza. You can order a 12- or 16-inch “pie” and prices range from as low as $14 for a Hawaiian pizza to $24 for their Secret Vault Pizza. This creative pizza is impressive! Made with pepperoni, salami, onions, peppers, olives, tomatoes, pineapple, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, jalapenos, garlic, and Greek peppers (also known as peppercinis), it’s sure to make an impression.
If you haven’t been into Al Capone’s recently, you are missing out on all their new changes! Located at the corner of West Bay Area Blvd. and Fife Lane, you’ll find an enormous slice of pizza welcoming you in to Al Capone’s Pizza Pub. New owner Rena Head took over two months ago, and has incorporated many changes to make it her own, including a full bar, a totally new menu and plenty of events as well.
There is always something new being created in the kitchen, just ask your server or the chef what off-menu items are available that day. Rena has many plans for continued growth and expansion including adding a bakery which will offer homemade breads, Italian desserts, and more.
Al Capone’s offers a full bar for patrons to enjoy, including a Jagermeister machine which keeps the Jager cold and “on tap.” Bar manager Stephen Blackmon suggested that all beer enthusiasts come by and try their beer selection, including Birra-morreti, an Italian beer offered at Al Capone’s. “Our drink prices are always reasonable,” Stephen said, “especially during our happy hours which we have during all Astros and Rockets games.” There are five TVs in the bar area, and of course, pitchers of beer are available to enjoy with your pizza or hot wings. If you are craving a sweet “girly” drink, ask the bartenders to serve you their specialty, and they will create a unique drink or shot. The staff told me when the dinner crowd winds down around 9 p.m., there is an atmosphere change and the customers relax and just have fun. If you love listening to the saxaphone, Capone’s has a player who comes in several nights a week to play for the bar crowd. There is karaoke almost every night, and – the staff swears – it is almost always pleasant to listen to.
Al Capone’s is ready and willing to deliver. Anytime the restaurant is open (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day) you can get their full menu delivered straight to your office or home within a five-mile radius. Check out their new menu online at www.alcaponespizzapub.com before you come by or call in your order. If you are not sure if you are within five miles, just call and ask. Big events are Al Capone’s specialty. Call Al Capone’s to cater your event. “We can cater any event off-site no matter how big or small,” said Chef Christopher. On-site, they can host an event of up to 120 people on-site. On Saturday, May 9, make sure to join the crew at Al Capone’s for a Crawfish Boil and Parking Lot Party. They will have a drink station set up outside and plenty of hot and spicy crawfish on hand. Festivities start at noon and last all day, with more events to come this summer and fall (stayed tuned to The SCENE for details.)
If your tummy is growling, check out Al Capone’s total menu make-over! Legendary Galveston Chef Luigi Ferre (of Luigi’s fame) was brought in as the menu consultant as he awaits the re-opening of his own restaurant post-Ike. Although Al Capone’s does offer an after-hours bar food menu, Head Chef Christopher Pierce said he is very proud of the many authentic Italian dishes offered on their extensive restaurant menu.
Make sure you stop by this month to toast their new beginnings and try their fantastic new menu, and don’t forget to tell them The SCENE sent you!
“We make everything fresh daily – the bread, the delicious sauces, and the desserts like Tiramisu.” Some of their signature menu items include cannelloni,
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MORE EVENTS
Featured Upcoming Event:
Tracii Guns to play Heads -N- Tails Former Guns N’ Roses & L.A. Guns guitarist to hit Kemah for Special Event on May 28 Tracii Guns, one of the most popular hard rock guitarists of the 1980s and 1990s, is coming to town this month for a “special event” at Heads -N- Tails in Kemah. Guns, whose real name is Tracii Ulrich, is best known for playing with some of the most popular rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s including Guns N’ Roses, Brides of Destruction, L.A. Guns, Killing Machine and a one-jam session run with Quiet Riot.
Mean Gene Kelton Sunday, May 10 MOTHER’S SPEAKEASY
In 1985, Guns formed Guns N’ Roses with Axle Rose, but left the group after a short run to form L.A. Guns. Since then, Guns teamed up with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue to form Brides of Destruction and quit Quiet Riot after one jam session to start the Tracii Guns Band which eventually changed the name to L.A. Guns, despite the fact there was another lineup of musicians using the same name. According to published reports, Guns recently hired reality show Rockstar: INXS product Marty Casey, and together they are rumored to release a new album by the end of the year.
Rev Theory
Multi-band Party @ Baja Party Bar
Thursday, May 21
Sunday, May 17 • All Day Event!
SCOUT BAR
Head out to Baja Party Bar on Sunday, May 17 to celebrate Strippers Lie front-man Seven’s birthday. Many of the area’s most popular bands will play including Strippers Lie, The Crisis, Pirate Radio, Arrival and Rat Ranch among others. And plenty of crawfish will be available for $1.95 per pound.
YOU COULD WIN DINNER FOR 2 just for becoming our friend at myspace.com/thescenemag
The following Sunday will be Baja’s Memorial Day Blast with Pirate Radio.
Kemah Pub Crawl: Friday, May 29 • See page 13 for details
More Live Music @ Doc’s Upper Deck Infinity’s Twin every Thursday, starting 5/21 Strippers Lie @ Doc’s: A Tuesday tradition The music lineup at Doc’s Upper Deck in Webster continues to grow with the addition of popular Houston band Infinity’s Twin. Starting Thursday, May 21, Infinity’s Twin will play Doc’s every Thursday evening. The band, which was formed by lead singer and electric violinist Bino from Austin, now calls Houston home and is one of the most unique alternative rock bands around. Check them out.
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Hamilton Loomis Saturday, May 30 JOEL’S UGLY DAWG MAY 2009
CLEAR LAKEʼS NEWEST BAR
12 Big Screen TVs and Projection Screens to watch NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, UFC and … Great Prices • Pool • Golden-Tee • Shuffle Board Darts • A Private V.I.P. Room and a Hot Staff
WE’VE GOT IT ALL!!!
BUZZ TIME Trivia / Poker / Texas Hold’em
Daily Specials 2pm – 7pm $3.50 You-Call-It (excludes top shelf & select)
Monday – Open Mic/Jam Session
60 oz. Pitchers $6 Domestic & $8 Imports
Tuesday – Pitcher Night
$2 Domestic / $2.50 Import Drafts
May 15th ........................The Relics May 22th ..........Mambo Jazz Kings May 29th ..................Cruise Control June 5th..........................The Relics
Thursday – Ladies Night
plus Live Music & UFC (as scheduled) May 2 ................................Madigan May 16 ..........................Modern Art May 23 ........................UFC 98 PPV May 30............................After Party June 6 ................................Madigan
May 1st ......................Electric Bite May 8th ..Seth Candan (NO COVER)
Bikes, Beers and Babes Buckets of Beer $10 Domestic, $12 Imports & Karaoke & In-The-Biz 9pm- CL
Wednesday – Big Ass Beer and Beer Pong Night 25 oz. Mugs $3 Domestic & $4 Imports
$3 Long Islands & Margaritas
Fridays – Live Music Night
Saturdays - DJ DJ Nickyz
Sunday – Bike Day
LIVE MUS I C 7 DAYS A WE
F O F S O Y S A Y D A 7 Sunday Fundays 25¢ Wings $5 Dom Pitchers
EK! NEVER A COVER!
The Best Tail in Town!
Monday Madness $5.99 Steak & Salad $5 Dom Pitchers $10.95 Surf & Turf
$1.99/lb Crawfish (potatoes & corn extra)
$2.25 Dom Longnecks $2.50 House Wine $2.50 Wells
Wednesday Humpday!
$2 Fish Tacos • $2 Frozen Ritas $2 Dos XX Pints
Texas Thursdays
$2 Shiner Pints • $3 Titos Drinks
My Day Fridays
All-U-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp: $9.95 All-U-Can-Eat boiled Shrimp: $14.95 6 to 9pm
Saturdays (well, just Saturday!) 25¢ Wings $5 Pitchers 50¢ Smoked Oysters (til 6pm)
$2.99/lb
Hours: 11am - 2am 7 days a week
CRAWFISH EVERY DAY THAT ENDS IN “Y”
Nobody does it better!
MAY LIVE MUSIC Fri 5/1 ....................Mambo Jazz Kings Sat 5/2 ..............................Fidelity Max Sun 5/3 ........Singer-Songwriter Night Tue 5/5 ..............Open Mic:Slide Effect Thu 5/7 ................ZACH TATE BAND Fri 5/8 ............................Fuzzy side up Sat 5/9....................Mambo Jazz Kings Sun 5/10 ......Singer-Songwriter Night Tue 5/12 ..........Open Mic: Slide Effect Wed 5/13............................Think Tank Thu 5/14............................Slide Effect Fri 5/15 ............................Prime Time Sat 5/16 ................................Revaltors Sun 5/17 ......Singer-Songwriter Night Tue 5/19 ..........Open Mic: Slide Effect Wed 5/20 ................Toree Montgomery Thu 5/21 ................................Airwaves Fri 5/22 ................................Funksion Sat 5/23................(9pm – 1am) Echoz Sun 5/24 ......Singer-Songwriter Night Tue 5/26 ..........Open Mic: Slide Effect Wed 5/27 ..............................2nd Wind Thu 5/28 ..Special Event TRACII GUNS of L.A. Guns • Open band Slide Effect Fri 5/29............................Spiffingtons Sat 5/30..............................11th Hour Sun 5/31 ......Singer-Songwriter Night
WWW.H EADSNTAIL SB ARANDGRIL L. C OM • www.myspace.com/419384902
1053 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) in Kemah • 281-456-4641
Beautiful HDTVs & Plasma Screens
Grill Opening Soon Stay Tuned!
(All sports programming including NFL, MLB & UFC)
UFC 98 Party Saturday, May 23
-------------Full Service Hand Car Wash (no tunnels, just pros using lambs wool mitts)
-------------Comfortable WI/FI Enabled Lounge -------------Full Service Bar
(with many promotions, drink specials and a happy hour)
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Tuesday is Ladies Night! Drink Specials 5 to midnight!
Thursday: Tour of Texas
Full Service Hand Car Wash Full Service Bar
1232 W. FM 646 in League City • 281-614-1812 www.hughandjeffs.com | www.myspace.com/hughandjeffs
featuring specials on Texas made or themed drinks!
Karaoke every Sunday
-------------Visit our myspace page for live music lineup from 8 to midnight!!
Our Staff to Serveis Ready You! 605 6th Street • Kemah
OPEN EVERY DAY @ NOON
281-334-7800
www.myspace.com/monkey_bar
COME HANG OUT ON OUR HUGE PATIO DECK!
It's the Month of...
MAY hem a state of disorder, chaos, havoc May 2009
Mark Your Calendars
TUESDAY, MAY 5TH: CINCO DE MAYO 1ST ANNUAL BLADDER BUST
Saturday May 9TH: LAST CHANCE for
FREE BUZZ FEST TICKETS, live with ROD RYAN
THURSDAY, MAY 14TH SCHOOLS OUT MAYHEM PARTY with PIRATE RADIO LIVE and BIG ASS BEER
Every Sunday in May
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH THE FIRST FITNESS 614 BEST BODY CONTEST, $$ & PRIZES (FINALS on 7/4)
SUNDAY MAY 17th: MULTIBAND Birthday Party for "SEVEN" (of Stripper’s Lie)
TUESDAY MAY 19TH: ESPN 97.5 THE TICKET • Live Broadcast IN THE CAGE WITH ADAM VILLAREAL, featuring interviews with Fighters & URC Rumble Girls
and ARRIVAL + more!
Sunday ........ May 3 Sunday........May 10 Sunday........May 17 Sunday........May 24 Sunday........May 31
PIRATE RADIO
Sunday, May 24th: Memorial Day Blast, Baja Party Bar Style
UFC 98................EVANS VS MACHIDA ............5/23/09
UFC 99................FRANKLIN VS SILVIA ............6/13/09
CRAWFISH are back!
Fridays
Everyday $3.95 per lb
Wednesdays
Friday & Sunday $1.95 per lb
Baja Party Bar | 1055 Bay Area Blvd. | 281-461-1400
FOR FREE CRAWFISH text the word "Baja" to 38714
GRILL NOW OPEN
EVERY DAY IS MOTHER’S DAY!
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
TUES: ISIS KARAOKE 7-11PM • THURS: CLIFF’S KARAOKE 7:30-11:30 LIVE MUSIC 5/15 ..............The Posse FRI & SAT 8-12AM • SUN 3-7PM 5/16 ................Magazine OPEN 7 DAYS 5/1 ......Kurtis King Band 5/17 ......Abraham’s Tree MON-SAT 11AM - 1:30AM • SUN 12PM - 12AM 5/2 ................Blow Torch 5/22 ........Satisfied Drive 5/3 ......Fuzz Box Junkies 5/23 ..............Think Tank 3505 HWY. 146 • BACLIFF, TX 5/8........Michael Stevens 5/24 ............Opus Chaus (HWY 146 & REPPERT ST, 2 MILES SOUTH OF KEMAH) 5/9 ..........................TBD 5/29 ............Full Throttle 281-559-2040 • www.mothers-speakeasy.com 5/10.... Mean Gene Kelton 5/30 ............Lawst Dogz Parts • Apparel • Full Service Center • Accessories • Unique Gift Items • Leather READY TO RIDE? Royal Oil Service $159.90 Belray-Vtwin Oil $129.99 Harley Davidson Certified SERVICE INCLUDES: Engine, Primary, Transmission, K&N Oil Filster Call 281-339-0108 for an appointment.
www.XtremeTexasChoppers.com
3505 Hwy 146, Bacliff, Texas | 281-339-0108
$1/lb
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Crawfish on Thursdays and Fridays
$1
I. SUNDAY: .................................................................... DRINKS! II. MONDAZE:.................................................. Ribeye Dinner Pints
III TUESDAY:
STRIPPERS LIE AND
$5
$4.00
$2
SELECT PITCHERS
$1.25
$1
IV. WEDNESDAY: ............................ DOMESTIC LONGNECKS DRINKS! V. THURSDAY: ..$1.75 Big Ass Beer • $4 Dom $5 Import & $6 Specialty Pitchers • $1/LB Crawfish VI. FRIDAY:...................... Ribeyes, $1/LB Crawfish and CROWN DRINKS VII. SATURDAY: DOM. BOTTLES & WELL DRINKS
$2.75
$1
$3.50
Doc’s Stimulus Menu:
MONDAY: $5 Ribeye Dinners $2 Pints
THURSDAY: $1 Crawfish! (Per LB.)
Strippers Lie Every Tuesday 5/5 Cinco De Mayo Party
FRIDAY: Infinity's Twin Thursdays Starting 5/21
$1 Ribeye Dinner & $1 Crawfish! (Per LB.)
DOC’s has all the FIGHTS! UFC 98 .. EVANS VS MACHIDA ....5/23/09 UFC 99 .. FRANKLIN VS SILVIA ....6/13/09 UFC ...... TUF FINALE US vs UK ....6/20/09 UFC 100 .... LESNAR VS MIR ........7/11/09 Happy Hours w/ Christina
- PIZZA & PITCHER SPECIALS WITH RESERVATION -
MARINA GATE CENTER 18301A EGRET BAY BLVD. ( ABOVE SCOUT BAR ) 281-333-DOCS (3627)