MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
DOCTOBERFEST III SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 W/ CIVA, ROCKERBOX & HOBSONS CHOICE
DOC’S FIGHT CARD 9/19/09 ......UFC 103 FRANKLIN VS BELFORT
10/24/09 ....UFC 104
FREE BUFFET EVERY SUNDAY!
MACHIDA VS SHOGUN
11/14/09 ....UFC 105 PENN VS SANCHEZ PIZZA & PITCHER SPECIALS WITH RESERVATION
7 Days of Doc’s I. SUNDAY:..............NFL Sunday Ticket •
Every Tuesday
$1 DRINKS!
$5 Ribeye Dinner • $2 Pints III. TUESDAY:.................................... Strippers Lie • $4 Select Pitcher II. MONDAZE:......................................
IV. WEDNESDAY: ..............................
Strippers Lie
50¢ DRINKS!
$2 Ribeye Dinners On Fridays
$4.50 Dom & Import Pitchers • $2.50 Well Drinks
V. THURSDAY:..........
VI. FRIDAY: ..
$2 Ribeyes • $3.50 CROWN DRINKS
VII. SATURDAY: ............................
$2.75 DOM. BOTTLES & WELL DRINKS
SUNDAY: Cliff’s Karaoke Brigade
DRINK RESPONSIBLY! USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER! 18301A EGRET BAY BLVD. • 281-333-DOCS
Entertainment Schedule
9/4 ................A.J. & COMPANY 9/5 ............................MAMA CASS 9/11............FULL THROTTLE 9/12..................SLIDE EFFECT 9/18..........CROWDED MINDS 9/19 ......................LAWST DOGZ 9/25 ................SLIDE EFFECT 9/26 ........................MAMA CASS 10/2..........CROWDED MINDS 10/3 ..........................MAMA CASS
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JOHN EVANS BAND Friday, October 9
Update: We Now Wash Cars till 1am, 7 Days a week!! SEPT. BAR SPECIALS CD Release Party
Monday: MARTINI MADNESS 20 top shelf Martinis, $5 each (7pm to close.) Tuesday: L ADI ES N IG H T Drink specials (5 to 11pm) Wednesday: OCD NIGHT “Our Cheap Drink night” $12 buckets, $1.50 wells & $2 select domestics
UFC 103
Thursday: TOUR OF TEXAS Specials on Texas made & themed drinks all day
Friday: ALWAYS CHANGING & REARRANGING: Different specials FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: for different occasions. Come by Sept. 4..............Eminent Hero and check it out!! Sept. 11 ..............David Grace SATURDAY THROWDOWN: Sept. 18 ..............Pirate Radio Sept. 25..............Shark Attack Sept. 19 ..................UFC 103 Oct. 9 ........John Evans Band Oct. 24 ....................UFC 104 Sat., Sept 19
1232 W. FM 646 in League City • 281-614-1812
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Opening Soon Stay Tuned!
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-------------Comfortable WI/FI Enabled Lounge -------------Full Service Bar
(with many promotions, drink specials and a happy hour)
-------------HAPPY HOUR M-F 2-7pm & All Day Sun. -------------$3 BLOODY MARYʼS & MIMOSAS all weekend long!
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
“Not Your Ordinary Ice House” Sunday
$2 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas
Monday
$3 Jagars & Tuacas
Tuesday
$2 Frozen Ritas
Wednesday $3 Crowns
Thursday $2 Wells
Friday
$2 Big Ass Beers
UFC FIGHTS FREE!
$6 BUCK ETS SELECT B EERS EVERYDA Y!
12 Plasma Screens to watch all your favorite games Pool, Golden Tee 09, 8 Liners and More!
725 Grand Ave. (FM 646) Bacliff, Texas WWW.FISHBONZICEHOUSE.COM
CLEAR LAKEʼS NEWEST BAR
12 Big Screen TVs and Projection Screens to watch MLB, 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
$2 Domestic / $2.50 Import Drafts
Monday Night Football: Pre-Game Party Every Monday Mondays starting Sept 14th • Live Broadcast! 97.5 The Ticket ESPN Radio with the CALVIN MURPHY SHOW (5-8 pm) Featuring Texans tight end Owen Daniels, Monday Night Football Pre-Game Party & $1 Draft Beer!
60 oz. Pitchers $6 Domestic & $8 Imports
Tuesday – Pitcher Night
25 oz. Mugs $3 Domestic & $4 Imports
Wednesday – Big Ass Beer STRIPPERS LIE Wednesday Nights @ EJʼs No Cover!
$3 Long Islands & Margaritas
Thursday – Ladies Night
Sept. 7............................Modern Art Sept. 11 ........................Rock Radio Sept. 18 ........................Electric Bite Sept. 25 ..................Sacred Ground
Fridays – Live Music Night
plus Live Music & UFC (as scheduled) Sept. 19 ............................UFC 103
Saturdays - DJ Nickyz
Bikes, Beers and Babes Beer Buckets: $10 Dom & $12 Imports
Sunday – Bike Day
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Featured Upcoming Event:
The Galveston Bay Area Muscians Alliance (GBAMA) proudly present IKEFEST III Saturday, September 12 at Texas Saloon Sunday, September 13 at Fishbonz Ikefest III is the third fundraiser organized by the Galveston Bay Area Musicians Alliance (GBAMA) to raise funds for local musicians who lost the most from Hurricane Ike.
Hobson’s Choice Wednesday, Sept. 26 ZONE 504 SPORTS BAR
For two days this month musicians will be helping Members of the GBAMA at Ike Fest I last November. musicians as they donate their talents and put on two great shows. The musical extravaganza will take place at noon on Sept. 12 at Texas Saloon, 7337 Spencer Hwy. in Pasadena, and at noon on Sept. 13, at Fishbonz, 725 Grand Ave. in Bacliff. In addition to the involvement of GBAMA, the event is sponsored by Musicians Benevolent Society of Houston.
12 STONES w/ Saturate, Wake the Light & TBA
According to Steve Sucher, co-founder secretary of the Musicians Benevolent Society, the “two-day extravaganza falls on the anniversary date of Hurricane Ike, an event that left a lot of people in a lurch, musicians, too.”
Wednesday, Sept. 30 SCOUT BAR
YOU COULD WIN DINNER FOR 2 just for becoming our friend at myspace.com/thescenemag
Ike Fest organizers Rob Carroll, Lynn Raggio, and Jim Tacl have raised $10,000 to date from Ike Fest I and II which has already been distributed. Ike Fest III will most likely be the farewell event for this fundraising effort, so come out and have a great time while enjoying great music for a great cause.
Southern Backtones Friday, October 2 HUGH & JEFF’S CAR WASH THE SCENE
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COVER STORY
Club Classic: A Tradition in the Making By CARMEN BATES
draw. Club Classic continues to be a sponsor, so you can be sure to catch the best views from the Club’s patio, particularly because the boats finish in front of the club.
A sister to The Classic Cafe, Club Classic opened its doors in 2008 and has been rockin' ever since. Located on the water at 2513 Nasa Parkway in Seabrook, their "midJOHN town feel" gives Bay Area residents ENNIS an upscale getaway right in their photos own backyard. This "new" tradition is sure to be a hit for many years to come.
Coming soon, patrons can also enjoy live jazz and blues on Wednesdays from 7 to 11 p.m. Starting in October, expect a
more expansive food menu which is currently in the works. It will offer the same great taste as the Classic Cafe’s menu, but with an upscale flavor. The menu will elude a true American bistro appeal, Wev explained, with an addition of upscale desserts to follow soon after.
From comfy couches to trendy decor, this cool lounge environment is enough to "wow" and welcome patrons of all drinking ages. Even nicer is the smoke-free environment inside, with the chance to escape outdoors to a waterfront balcony deck if you need a change of scenery. In the next few months, Club Classic will be transforming the exterior to match the inside of this venue: laid back and modern. The Club’s deck is the largest in the Bay Area, and has a panoramic view of Clear Lake. The patio will soon feature the Waterfront Winebar, the only one of its kind in the area. "Wines from around the world will be available, with prices that beat out other area winebars, with bottles starting at $20. You can also save money by the glass, with prices starting at $6 (most places start at $9 or $10)," said Manager of Operations Matt Wev.
Club Classic is open on Wednesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from noon to 2 a.m. Happy hour is Wednesday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Specials include $3 wells, $3 import drafts and $4 for a glass of wine. This trendy venue is available for private parties and catering, including wedding receptions. Interested parties can rent out the entire place on the weekends, or have them cater offsite for up to 175 people. For more information, contact Matt Wev at 713-319-7156.
For those special or extra fun occasions, Club Classic offers bottle service starting around $150. Friday and Saturday nights will soon see a slight change: Club Classic will host live bands from 7 to 11 p.m. and a live DJ from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Their entertainment line-up and more can be found on www.myspace.com/seabrookclubclassic.
Whether you are out celebrating or just relaxing, make sure you party the night away and start a new tradition with your friends at Club Classic this month.
Starting September 10, Club Classic will host stand-up comedy Thursday nights from 9 to 11 p.m. featuring some of Houston's funniest comics.
Don't forget to tell them, The SCENE sent you!
Wednesday night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake are always a
Read about the CLASSIC THE SCENE
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Wednesday Nights: Live Jazz / Blues NEW!
Comedy Night
Every Thursday: LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY
featuring Houston’s funniest comedians (starting Sept. 10)
Friday & Saturday Nights: Live Bands (7-11 pm) Live DJ (11pm-2am)
HAPPY HOUR: WED. - FRI. 4-8PM
Coming in October!
Waterfront Wine Bar and
New Food Menu! 2513 NASA RD 1 • SEABROOK 281-532-2691
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY THE SCENE
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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE ScoutBar.com to learn more.
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Where: 101 E. Main Street, La Porte When: Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6pm What: Various Specials
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Mexican Restaurant 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: 605 6th St. C, Kemah When: Monday-Saturday Noon to 7pm What: $5 Bull Blasters $2 Domestic Pints $2 Wells
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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JAPANESE SAKE BAR Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon. thru Fri. 5 - 7 pm What: Call for details.
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Cock-Eyed SEAGULL 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: 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
Where: 605 A 6th Street When: Monday - Saturday 11am to 7pm What: $2 Domestic Pints, $ Wells $3 Wine by the glass $4 Ouzo shots
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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: 1020 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri. 11am - 7pm What: Specials on Tap Beer, Margaritas (including Haciendaritas), Domestic/Imports Bottles and more. Check it out!
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Where: 3136-C NASA Road 1 When: Daily 11am - 7pm What: $2.75 Domestic bottles, $2 Drafts, $3 Wells
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Where: 2233 E. Bayshore Drive When: Mon.- Fri.; 4pm -7pm What: 1$ Draft, $3.50 Well $2 Dom Longneck $2.50 Frozen Marg.
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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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($3 Mimosas & Bloody Marys Sunday)
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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: 504 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) What/When: Mon: $3 wells all night (+ Karaoke), Tues: $2 and $3 pints; Wed: $2 and $3 bottles; Thurs: Big Ass Beer $2 Domestic & $3 Import; Fri. & Sat. $3 shot specials. Sunday $2 Bloody Mary's, Mimosas and $2 pints. NCAA & NFL Pitcher Specials all day Sat. & Mon.
Where: 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. When/What: Scout has fresh, changing promotions including $2.50 Wells, $2 Big Ass Beer and no cover on Thursday and $5 pitchers and $2.50 Jager shots all night Sunday. Visit
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Where: 17420 Fife Ln. (@ Bay Area)
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Where: 16744 El Camino Real When: 12 to 6 pm Mon.-Fri. What: Various Specials. All-day Saturday: $.99 Domestic and $1.99 Import Beers
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
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Waterfront Bar & Grill featuring Drink Specials &
Live Music including Hot National Music Acts The Only Fishing Pier in Galveston MON - THURS $1 Fish Tacos 6pm to Close
FEATURED SHOWS:
County! BOAT DOCK & PIER OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY Pier Fees: $6 Adults
9/5 ..Faceplant / The Crisis / Downfall 2012 / Stillframe
WE SELL BAIT!
, $5 Kids, $4 Seniors (65+ )
Cover: $5 (21+yrs); $10 (18yrs)
TUESDAY $8.99 catfish baskets w/fries & hushpuppies
WEDNESDAY Steak Night $10.99 includes 1 side
THURSDAY Shrimp Poboys $7.99 $12 Dom. Buckets / $15 Imports Buckets
9/30 David Allen Coe
9/6 ..............Wood & Wind 9/12 ........ Cody Rosier Band 9/13 ............Clinton Ashley 9/20 ............Clinton Ashley 9/19 ............Crowded Mind 9/26 ............Kevin Black * 9/30 ........David Allan Coe*
($20-25)
WI-FI HOT SPOT
11/1: Faster Pussy Cat ($10) • 11/17: LA Guns ($10) TBA: Warrant, Johnny Lee and More!
New Menu Items: Y FRIDAY NIGHT; ER EV E OK RA KA SS Friday: MAMA CArday: Live Music 9pm-1am; Satu 9pm wdrivers & Live Music 5re Sc & y ar M dy oo Bl !! nday: $2
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Loose Notes by Andy Eng
niversary to the day things got wacky. The best is yet to come. ---------------------------------------------------
We took in lots of music this month starting with a venture to the Heights White Linen Event where League City's own Myrna Sanders led a contingent of Ladies' of the Lakers (Gail Bixler, Cisco, Marie Angel, and Robin Kirby) to entertain the eclectic district. New to the beat this month was the acoustic version of Mike and Linda Lambert's Spart Parts Band joining up with Celeste Terrell on the Clifton's stage. We've never caught a Spart Parts act before and hopefully, this won't be the last time. Had they brought their entire band, these cats could very well have fit in at the Jim Shortt Memorial Celebration. We were privileged to catch Slide Effect on stage at the Heads & Tails electric jam before that gig takes a well deserved rest. We also got to double check what we earlier thought were some good acts and happy to say we got those down right. The big event of the month and perhaps the year was the Jim Shortt Memorial Celebration. Photos from that event are available (jimshorttmemorial.shutterfly.com) with proceeds
The Last Waltz: We dropped in on what was the final electric open mic session at Heads & Tails for awhile. With crawfish season over and school back in session, the post-Ike outpost, Lynn, Pat & Cisco will be taking a well deserved break from the Tuesday night gig that's been running steady since the start of the year. Cheers to a job well done! With Papa Bluez and the regulars on hand, we took in the last inspired song and dance for awhile -- the kind you know when you feel it... All the best!
going to help offset medical expenses. Next on the horizon is IkeFest III, to be held on September 12 & 13, the one year an-
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Featured Bartender MANDY FROM OUTRIGGERS 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: 1232 W. FM 646 When: Mon to Fri 2 to 7pm & All Day 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) What: Martini Day Monday “Keep the Shaker� $2 Tuesdays: All Domestics & Imports Plus $3 Wells & $3 Margaritas Hurricane Humpday (Wednesdays)
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Outriggers Where: 3138 NASA Road 1 When: Normal Happy Hour Mon.to Fri. 4 - 7pm Lunch $1 Ritas (11 to 2)
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Where: 4001 Hwy. 146 When: Daily 11am-7pm What: $2 House Margaritas, Flavor of the Day: $3 All Day
Where: 101 Bath Ave. (Seabrook) When: Mon thru Thur 4- 9pm What: $2.50 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Wells, $3.75 Margaritas $4.00 Wine by the glass
How long have you worked there? Since June 6, 2008
Favorite thing about the Bay Area? The Water.
Signature drink: Sex with a Bartender
Hobbies: Painting, the river (hence the camping gear) and reading.
Best Tip: Camping Gear In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? Fun, outgoing, entertaining, lively, free spirited. What I love about bartending: The fun, drink-slingin, face-paced, you never know whats coming next atmosphere!
Other than your own, what other profession would you like to attempt? Astronaut. What other profession would you NOT like to attempt? Dentist Who inspires you? My younger sister Kathleen
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Plus awesome daily specials 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
Where: 19325 Gulf Frwy #5 When: Mon.- Fri.; 3pm -7pm What: $1 ritas; $2 well and domestic beer; $3 calls and import & specialty beers
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
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Texas Beer Enthusiast
6 1 w re b z e d n e R r a n u L r fo ake L r a le C n o e rg e v n o c rs e ebrew Party v o om L H t es rg la Beer s ’ on st ou H st ho Bay Area Mashtronauts
Clear Lake Park was ground zero for beer enthusiasts from all over the state and region last month when the Bay Area Mashtronauts hosted the sixteenth installment of the Lunar Rendezbrew. Billed as Houston’s Largest Homebrew party, the Lunar Rendezbrew is an American Homebrewers Association (AHA) approved homebrew competition and arguably the most prestigious annual event on the Lonestar Circuit, a collection of Texas-based homebrew competitions. Over the years, the awards ceremony has involved into a family-friendly celebration offering great beer, live music and good food. And more good beer! A great time was enjoyed by all and the staff at The SCENE is already looking forward to Lunar Rendezbrew 17. - John Ennis
The Texas Beer Enthusiast | Enjoying, Brewing & Selling Beer in the Lone Star State THE SCENE
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Texas Beer Enthusiast
SCENE Brewery Tour • Part 3
Rahr & Sons Brewery in Fort Worth Opened in 2004, Rahr & Sons Brewery will celebrate their 5 year anniversary this fall. Located at 701 Galveston Avenue, in the business and warehouse district of Fort Worth, it is owned by Fritz and Erin Rahr. During the first year total sales were 800 bottles of beer. By 2010, it is projected that sales will be 12,000 barrels (almost 4 million bottles). Fritz Rahr is a fifth-generation brewer. His great-grandfather opened the family’s first brewery in Wisconsin in 1837, making their business the oldest held by the same family. After a fire completely destroyed the original building, the town came together to help rebuild in 1860. During the years of Prohibition, the company began to mill cereal malts, flour, wheat, and grains. Rahr & Sons Brewery employs five to six full-time brewers, many part-time bottlers, and countless volunteers that help with tours. The brewery is open every Saturday for a tour of the facility.
The tour runs from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $5, and a pint glass is included for sampling the beer. Live music can be heard, and Arisan Bakery brings in baked goods made from the spent grains. On Wednesday nights, tours run from 5 p. m. to 7 p.m. These tours feature Brew Masters Selections. These are specialty beers created by the brew masters as a way to give back the love to beer enthusiasts. Due to the smaller batches in the 150 gallon systems, customers are treated to a different beer every week. Rahr beer can also be found in restaurants around the Fort Worth area, such as Fork & Cork, Flying Saucer, and Brick House. Smaller craft shops, as well as Spec’s carry a variety of Rahr beer products. - Continued on Page 35
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the scene’s martini madness Mandy’s Candy: Strawberry Rum, Bananna Liqueur, Grenadine, Pineapple, and mint lemonade. Melissa’s Choco-covered Cherry Special: Three olives, cherry, Godiva Light, Godiva Dark. Blue Baltini: Stoli Blueberry, Blue Curacao, Splash of OJ, Pineapple.
These martinis were prepared at:
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Texans Football is Back!
LIVE MUSIC
TUES: 7-11PM FRI & S AT: 9PM-1AM
Come enjoy the game on our
6 Plasma & Big Screen TVs
Sunday Brunch Buffet
NEW K $2 Mimosas, Bloody HOURS: MITCHEN ON-F 11 10am-1pm ($7.95)
Marys & Screwdrivers
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1010B E. NASA Parkway @ Egret Bay Blvd. SUNDAY NIGHTS: $10 BUCKETS
HAPPY HOUR $1.75 DOMESTICS NOON TO 8PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
SUN. SEPT 20: Courtney celebrates 2 years with Cockeyed!! MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!! $10 Dom & $15 Import Buckets + $3 Jagers
SAT. SEPT 26:
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
’80s Party with Amanda 1st Prize wins: $25 Bar Tab
$1.50 Wells!!! All Night Long starting at 7 pm
EVERY WED & SUN NIGHT
SUN. SEPT 27:
Karaoke with Guido & Don
Boys Bust Out The Boxers Cause Best Boxer Contest 1st Prize wins: $25 Bar Tab
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Open Mic Night With Kevin (Happy Hour Pricing for Musicians)
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Are You Ready For Some Football? The staff at Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina is!
HOUSTON TEXANS SCHEDULE September Sunday 13 ..............JETS ........12:00 PM Sunday 20 ........@ Titans ........12:00 PM Sunday 27 ......JAGUARS ........12:00 PM
October Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
4 ..........RAIDERS 11....@ Cardinals 18......@ Bengals 25............49ERS
........12:00 PM ..........3:15 PM ........12:00 PM ........12:00 PM
November Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Sunday
1 ..............@ Bills ........12:00 PM 8 ............@ Colts ........12:00 PM 15 ..............BYE ..................BYE 23 ..........TITANS ..........7:30 PM 29............COLTS ........12:00 PM
December Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
6 ........@ Jaquars 13 ....SEAHAWKS 20 ........@ Rams 27 ....@ Dolphins
........12:00 PM ........12:00 PM ........12:00 PM ........12:00 PM
January Playoffs for the 1st Time in Texans History? THE SCENE
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FROZEN CONCOCTIONS • PART II As summer turns into the warm Texas Fall, what better way to cool off than to order a frozen treat from one of your favorite local hangouts. Here are just a few to try this month. Previously Featured:
CONGA @ Tequila Boom's; BLACKBERRY MERLOT WINE-A-RITA @ D'Vine Wine; MANGO MARGARITA @ Gabacho’s Mexican Grill; SUNSET CRUSH @ Clifton's Seaside Diner
KEY WEST: Tequila, Triple Sec, Malibu Rum, and a few other special ingredients.
DISTINGUIDO MARGARITA: Distinguido Tequila, lime and Triple Sec.
FROZEN RUM PUNCH: Bacardi, 151, and a blend of fruit juices.
Floyd's
Don Julio's
La Brisa on the Creek
20760 Gulf Fwy. 281-332-7474
2900 E. Nasa Pkwy 281-326-2600
501 Wesley Dr, League City 281-554-4000
SAT, SEPT 12
WE’RE BACK!
IKE ANNIVERSARY PARTY & FUNDRAISER BENEFITING: BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT MUSIC (DAY & NIGHT), FOOD & PRIZES
Open Daily 11am-2am
HAPPY HOUR
SAT, SEPT 19
Daily 11am-7pm
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! FUN & PRIZES (BEST COSTUME, BEST PIRATE TALK)
THURSDAYS
Jam Session w/ The Amigos 8pm-12am, musicians welcome, Vodka Well Drinks $2 (12-7pm) Mon: Acoustic Jam w/L. Raggio & Cisco • $2 Ritas • Football Specials Tues: Mighty Orq or Danglers • $2 Ritas all day LIVE MUSIC 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Wed: Live Music & Drink Specials • $2 Ritas NO COVER! Thurs: Benny Brasket Band FRI 9/4 ..........DAVID BRAKE & THAT DAMN BAND Sun:
Karaoke w/ Mama Cass
FRIDAY NIGHTS Bike Night: $15 Buckets & Food Specials
SATURDAYS
Shuffleboard Tourneys
SAT 9/5 ..............................THE TAILDRAGGERS HAPPY WED 9/9............................THE GROOVE KINGS HOUR FRI 9/11....................................DARREN MCGILL Mon-Fri 11-7 SAT 9/12 ......FUNDRAISER FOR BACLIFF VFD $2.50 Wells + MARK MAY @ 9:30 PM $1.75 Dom. WED 9/16 ..................................THIRD DEGREE FRI 9/18 ....................LUTHER & THE HEALERS Longnecks SAT 9/19 ....................TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY $ + DONNIE SIMMONS & THE HOUSE ROCKERS 1.25 Dom. Draft WED 9/23..........................THE GROOVE KINGS FRI 9/25 ................SNIT’S DOG & PONY SHOW Tues. $2 Rita SAT 9/26 ......................................SCOTT MCGILL Sun. $2 Well Vodka FRI 10/2 ............................JAMES REESE BAND SAT 10/3 ................................TOMMY DARDAR Drinks (12 to 7pm)
LAST CALL CAFE Come Hungry!
OCT. 3: DIABETES BENEFIT
OCT. 10: MS. WHARFRAT (FESTIVITIES START @3PM) POWER HOUR FRI & SAT 10-11PM: $2 DOMESTICS, $2 WELLS & CALLS, $3 PREMIUMS, $4 SUPER PREMIUMS
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SCENE Fantasy Football Challenge Who will win the Trophy? Follow the ups and downs this NFL season of 12 of the greatest Fantasy Football Players to call the Bay Area home. Or at least 12 locals who all agree a Fantasy Football Draft is best enjoyed under the influence. Tune in next month for a report on the first month of the season for participants in The SCENE Magazine’s Fantasy Football Challenge and check out the trophy, pictured at left, on display at Zone 504 Sports Bar in Kemah.
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John Gadd Silly Pants Jackson
Mike Castaldo Taints
Kevin Padgett Drinks Are Free
Wayne Simmons I Know the Owners
Toby Burt Seven Eighty Eight
Jason Mosher I Paid My Tab
Chris Johnson 5-0 Noel
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THE SCENE: LOCAL LIVE MUSIC GUIDE THE SCENE MAGAZINE • PROVIDING THE BEST COVERAGE OF THE CLEAR LAKE/BAY AREA LIVE MUSIC SCENE Following Vallejo at Scout Bar Up: This past month, we double checked a few of our previously mentioned over-the-top encounters to be sure. We swung by Domino Taylor's listing of the Bay Area Bluegrass Association (www.bayareabluegrass.com) and walked into not only a building full of music-loving picking and grinning but also the Texas State Mandolin championships. Holy Cow! Check it out, you and the family can't go wrong. We swung by Amadeus checking out Claudio's Monday night open mic and were treated to the ohso-sweet Lilly St. George. We think Jim would've loved this place at that moment. The Mother's Speakeasy electric open mic was going strong. With nice supKalakaua at T-Bone Tom's port from area musicians out sharpening their chops and a crowd dancing, this isn't a bad little hangout for a Monday night. We had assignments to find the best pizza and cold beer in the area and so we visited owner Rena at Al Capone's and enjoyed a wonderful supreme pizza stuffed full of all the Open Mic hearty stuff while enjoyat ing the Mother’s acoustic version of Jeremy Bradshow. We can't wait to try the rib eye panini and Tiramisu. Kalakaua, the band from the Cleer Creek Class of 2009 continues to show their chops at T-Bone Tom's and rolled out some of their originals this month. These guys could be like Vallejo and are slated to be the opening act at the Clifton Fall Music
Texas State Mandolin Championships Festival October 10, looking forward to that. Rock solid was Vallejo (www.vallejomusic.com) headlining at Scout Bar. OrigiJeremy Bradshaw nally from El Campo and now ever-popular in Austin (with over at Al Capone's 295,000 myspace hits to prove it), they're always a treat whenever they pass through. Next month, we'll check out some new stuff but just before the anniversary of the hurricane, we wanted to be sure.
ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Live Music with Claudio Claudio 6 days a week + special guest Mac Hayes on Fri.
Mondays: Open Mic & Rib Eye - $12 Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & chef’s choice of vegetables w/your choice of house salad or soup. Open Mic Nite.
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Jim Shortt Memorial Celebration A who’s who of musicians & bands took to the stage to honor the late Jim Shortt
FROM THE SOUL: Hundreds gathered paying tribute to the legendary Jim Shortt and if it were possible, hundreds more would have come if they could. The event was smoothly spearheaded by the Blues Hound, James Nagel. Assisting was Texas Hall of Famer Tommie Lee Bradley, Mark & Lisa at the Cockeyed Seagull, the cast of volunteers, musicians, friends, family, Mark Fryslie's Seagull staff. Beforehand, Carolyn Wonderland predicted "man, that's gonna be a burner! I bet he'll get a kick out of it from upstairs." She got it... The music cooked all day long and on the menu was a full slate of music from the soul. Powerful soul, bluesy soul, funky soul, some sassy soul, steamy sensuous soul, summertime soul, smooth soul, swinging soul, Blues Brothers soul, smashing soul, grinding soul, sweet sweet soul. Couldn't have been ordered up any better... The heat in the packed kitchen couldn't keep away the faithful and the afternoon sun pouring onto the Cockeyed Seagull stage was purely serene. The place sounded better than ever with Rob Car-
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roll on the board and turnarounds were all so smooth with Lynn Raggio and Pat Beadles getting bands set. Putting forth the day of inspired performances were Slide Effect, Ronnie Hall and the Green Onions, The Delta Flyers, Dave Neveling Band, The Revelators, The Grateful Geezers, Trudy Lynn, Annette Motoyer, George T Brown and The Pee Wee Bowen Band. Jim could have written pages on each from that day. Colleen, Lolly and Marcus pulled off the auctions with highest bids going for a guitar donated by Danny D's, a Jim Shortt photo compiled by J.J. & Andy, and tables of other silent auction goodies. T-shirt donations from CHS Launch Services kept the rafflers busy. Baked goods and food were just right with Joley Zajor and Big Country pulling incredible grill duty. The coveted Radar O'Rielly volunteer award goes to the ever plunking John Honda. With a preponderance of musicians, club owners and patrons of other music venues in attendance, the day was truly about the music. - Andy Eng
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THE SCENE: LOCAL LIVE MUSIC GUIDE THE SCENE MAGAZINE • PROVIDING THE BEST COVERAGE OF THE CLEAR LAKE/BAY AREA LIVE MUSIC SCENE "Jim's not really gone, he's just on a bigger photo shoot." The Blues Hound "Jim was a great friend to me and great supporter of live music and musicians in our area. I don't believe he's gone. I just feel like he's really, really, REALLY late." Tommie Lee Bradley "One of the fondest memories I have of Jim is when I was a young girl, my dad and I spent the evening at his house playing a card game called Barbados. I learned a lot that night." Brandi Allen Raggio "Jim was a very special friend. Played lots of bridge with my wife." Pee Wee & Jerry Bowen "I first met Jim at Cockeyed Seagull several years ago. I sat in with Phil Johnson & sang two songs. Jim started calling me "The Creole Bomb Shell." He was a wonderful man & will truly be missed. Jim I love you and your family will stay in my prayers." Annette Metoyer "Jim introduced me to a pretty lady. He told me she would be perfect. Now she's my wife." Lanis Neugent "One of Jim's outstanding attributes was his total commitment to unpunctuality he'd call and tell me - 'Be sure and do that song I was to hear!' By the time he finally showed up, we'd already played it, so we did it again! Love to Jim Shortt." JB (John Bockelman) "Jim once got Lightning Hopkins to drive him around and play and sing for him all night for a bottle of whiskey. "Once Jim & I were at the Sportsman's Club to hear Trudy Lynne and stayed 'til 7:30 a.m., but Jim got mad at me for leaving so early. "Once Jim & I were so late to a social function that everyone was gone when we arrived." Mike Davis "Jim was the cornerstone of the Galveston Bay area music scene. His legacy lives on through his photos, commentary and the numerous fundraisers he coordinated. Jim's passion for helping others was inspirational and unsurpassed. He is probably organizing a fundraiser at this moment...we just haven't gotten the flyers yet. God bless Jim Shortt!" Lynn Raggio
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Texas Beer Enthusiast
(512) Brewing Co. ........................Austin, TX Franconia Brewing Co. ..........McKinney, TX Independence Brewing Co ..........Austin, TX Live Oak Brewing Company ........Austin, TX Rahr and Sons Brewing Co. ..Fort Worth,TX Real Ale Brewing Co. ..................Blanco, TX Saint Arnold Brewing Co...........Houston, TX Southern Star Brewing Co. ........Conroe, TX
Support Texas Craft Brew!
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 8 6:30 pm @ The Outpost Tavern If you are interested in trying homebrewing, there are far worse places to live than the Bay Area, home to the Mashtronauts. The Mashronauts is not only a friendly club dedicated to the art and enjoyment of fermented beverages and associated with the Homebrewers of America, but it is the reigning Lone Star Circuit champion. That means it has bragging rights within the state of Texas. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Outpost Tavern.
REAL ALE BREWING COMPANY 231 San Saba Ct Blanco, TX 78606
RAHR & SONS BREWERY
Blue Star Brewing ..............San Antonio, TX Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse..Grapevine, TX The Covey ................................Fort Worth, TX Dancing Bear Pub............................Waco, TX The Dodging Duck Brewhaus ......Boerne, TX The Draught House Pub & Brewery..Austin, TX Eola School and Lodge......................Eola, TX Humperdink's ..................................Dallas, TX Fredericksburg Brewing....Fredericksburg, TX Jaxon's ..............................El Paso, TX North by Northwest ..............Austin, TX Two Rows Classic Grill..Multiple Locations
Texas Brew Pubs:
The staff at Rahr & Sons Brewery
Continued From Page 44 Rahr & Sons Brewery boasts several nationally awarded beers, including 2009 Best of the Rockies Winner- Summertime Wheat, 2009 Atlanta Gold Medal WinnerBlind Salamander, and the 2008 National Grand Champion at the United States Beer Tasting Championship - Iron Thistle Scotch Ale. The brewery produces twelve different beers. A few brews to keep in mind are the Blonde Lager which is a light, crisp summer beer that is a great transitional beer. Buffalo Butt has more of a roasty flavor, while remaining a light tasting beer, while Bucking Bock is a crisp Helles bock. Ugly Pug is a black lager that is surprising. It is a dark beer, but isn’t a heavy one, with a 2.5 gravity, it is a beer that you will be able to have several of without feeling full. Storm Cloud IPA is leap frog hoppy. It is smooth, but has just enough bite to stay on the back of the tongue. Owner Fritz Rahr’s goal is “something to cool you down, not fill you up. It needs to be light and refreshing.”
seasonals that will be on tap soon are the Oktoberfest and Winter Warmer. The Oktoberfest is on the mark of Munich, Prosit! Late in the year Winter Warmer will be out. This is aged three months in wooden bourbon barrels. With a hint of mace, this is the perfect winter-time beer. Rahr only brews 20-30 barrels, so be on the lookout for this rare treat soon. For beer enthusiasts who are looking for a new beer to try, check out Rahr beer. Other upcoming events and details can be found on their website, www.rahrbrewing.com. In the words of J.D. Flowers, head brew master, “Sure, there is stress, sure there are production problems, but at the end of the day - we’re brewing beer, and that’s a damn fine job!” We raise our glass to you, Rahr & Sons, Salute!
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HURRICANE IKE Continued From Page 23 Zone is having an “Ike-iversary Party” on September 12. The Bodacious Ta-Tas will be the featured band. Buckets of beer are $15 and there will be shot specials. -----------------------------------
18th Street Pier Bar & Grill
On September 12, the Cody Rosier Band will be on deck to contribute to the celebration. Drink specials include 99-cent domestic drafts. -----------------------------------
Linda’s Maribelle’s 3136-C Nasa Rd. 1, Seabrook The landmark “pink building” was a
101 18th Street, San Leon Like most of the San Leon area, 18th Street Pier was completely wiped out by Hurricane Ike. The 1,300 foot pier was completely swept away along with the building. There were only large chunks of concrete where the building stood. Yet by New Year’s Eve, 18th Street Pier was back and better than ever. This catastrophe allowed 18th Street to renovate and expand from 3,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet. The old pier was replaced with a new one and is currently the only pier open in Galveston County. The boat dock is completely rebuilt and operational. The building isn’t the only thing that has been upgraded. The bar and grill also boasts a new and improved menu.
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The only evidence of the original Maribelle’s that remains today is on display at the new location. mainstay in Seabrook for more than 30 years. Patrons included politicians, astronauts and area business owners. All of
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that changed last year when Hurricane Ike came to shore. When Linda Chiappetta received word that Maribelle’s was gone, she was devastated. “I always knew we would be back, I just wasn’t sure when,” Linda recalled. After months of searching, the Maribelle’s family found a new home. With the generosity of several business owners as well as Joe Chiapetta, talk of Maribelle’s return was making its way through the community. In June, Maribelle’s opened its doors again. This time a little further inland, tucked in a shopping strip on Nasa Rd. 1. To celebrate their revival, Maribelle’s is hosting a Hurricane Party on September 12 with $3 "Ike Water" shots and $1 Jello Shots. Power hour runs from 10 to 11 p.m. with drink specials such as $2 domestics, $3 wells, call and premium drinks and $4 super premium drinks. Hobson’s Choice will return to the stage to help celebrate in true Maribelle’s style.
SEPTEMBER 2009
KEMAH CLASSIC CAR SHOW & COASTAL STARVING ARTIST FESTIVAL Saturday, October 3, 2009 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Kemah Visitors Center Parking Lot
(located at the corner of 6th & Bradford Streets)
Fine arts & crafts people display their pieces for sale at reasonable prices. All items presented are hand made. No resale or imports. This event is about quality creations. The Coastal Beverage Garden offers soft drinks, beer, wine & musical entertainment.
ARTIST BOOTH FEE: Early registration $25 - 10x10 space (before 9/23/09) Additional Info: danajns@yahoo.com or call 832-866-2119
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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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1. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill..101 18th Street (San Leon) 2. Amadeus Italian Restaurant ..700 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) 3. Bakkhus Taverna Greek ........605 6th Street (Kemah) 4. Baja Party Bar ..............................1055 Bay Area Blvd. 5. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina......19431 Gatebrook Dr. 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) 18. EJ’S Sports Bar ..................................435 El Dorado 19. 888 Bistro ..............................16744 El Camino Real 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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2009-2010 FASHION TREND REPORT Continued From Page 26 Cinching in the waist also streamlines the look. You can also mimic the feel of over the knee boots by wearing chunky knee topping socks with regular boots layered over dark tights. The high-waisted cigarette pants are great for the illusion of height and length but avoid the super flare-legged version this winter. To finish your sleek looks remember to keep the retro-aesthethic
flowing. For those not wishing to belt everything say hello to the Boyfriend Blazer. Roll the sleeves up and pair with leggings for a smart take on an old classic. For men in 2010 look for double breasted suits to come back in midnight to black to grey and blue hues. With tailored looks becoming a little tired, designers such as Armani and Burberry are deconstructing jackets and pants making them a little looser fitting and softer looking. Plaids and argyles are the patterns to have and look great layered and with chunky fabrics.
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September/October Cruise Schedule
All-Inclusive Cruises: $69.95 per Adult, $39.95 per child**
September 11, 12, 19, 26 Each cruise that FANTASEA offers includes a GREAT meal, FANTASTIC entertainment and UNLIMITED house wine, champagne and domestic beer.
R & B Cruise
1980s Dance Cruise
Friday, September 11 Boarding 7:30pm, Cruising 8-10:30pm
Saturday, September 12 Boarding 7:00pm, Cruising 7:30-10pm
Disco Dance Party Cruise
R & B Cruise
Saturday, September 19 Boarding 7pm, Cruising 7:30-10pm
Saturday, September 26 Boarding 7pm, Cruising 7:30-10pm
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Thursday, October 15 Boarding 7:00pm, Cruising 7:30-10pm $100 per person A tax free charitable event
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As designers release their 20092010 collections, this promises to be a very exciting year in fashion. Experts predict that we are emerging from the global financial crises and I believe we can expect to see a new standard of fashion materialize. New collections are almost always classically inspired but paired with exciting new pieces or made to be more edgy. Gucci was classically futuristic in shiny, shimmering fabrics and belted tunics with leggings. Prada, Chloe and TopShop are doing their part to make the thigh high boot a mainstream stay for winter.
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Items to put in your closet for this winter and early part of next year consist of the chunky accessory and anything shiny or sparkling. We are seeing a resurgence of the defined shoulder- ala 1980s but today’s silouhette is very form fitting and sleek but with a firm shoulder poking out. In the 80’s shoulder pads depicted power and stature but now we want our power to remain sexy and feminine. Massive necklaces add dimension to plain tops and dresses while belts are still wrapping the waist in every shape. Skinny belts that wrap around the body multiple times OR one wide thick belt can adorn tunics and dresses. We first started to notice the ripped tights trend on the runway of Alexander Wang in Fall of ‘08, but many designers are following in line as the ‘80s era looks are peaking and waning. Ninety’s are next which, were clearly grunge so for the next few seasons we will be sure to see grunge wear creeping back in the mainstream style. Also, tights that are studded and bejeweled are gracing the seasons must-have list.
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My favorite trend of the fall is going to be the thigh high boot. Thankfully society’s hang ups about women in knee-high boots have been long since vanished. So boots in 2010 will be anything but conservative. Of course the long lean models look fabulous in these boots, but how do you wear them if you are 5’5? The trick to keeping yourself appearing long and lean is to avoid “visual breaks.” Match your tights to the boots or tuck in skinny pants that compliment the color of the boots.
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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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September 1 - October 8: “Flotsam & Jetsam: Juried Exhibition Artist Response to Hurricane Ike. No admission fee. The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, (TAACCL), 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777 www.taaccl.org. (See feature in Art Column) September 8 – October 29: Houston Community College Southwest Faculty Art Exhibition at University of Houston-Clear Lake, Free – 2700 Bay Area Blvd.,281-2833311, www.uhcl.edu.
CHILDREN’S ART
Library Story Times for Children 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.
Freeman Memorial Library - 10:15 a.m. Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday -
THEATRE
September 1 13: Everybody Loves Opal, Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy 3, Dickinson, 281-337-7468, www.bayareaharbourplayhouse.com
September 25 – October 18: Two Into One, Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy 3, Dickinson, 281-337-7468, www.bayareaharbourplayhouse.com
September 6 & 8: Auditions for The 7 Keys, Clear Creek Country Theatre, 18091 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-3335228, www.clearcountrytheatre.org
September 18 – October 4: You Can’t Take It With You Clear Creek Country Theatre, 18091 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-3335228, www.clearcountrytheatre.org
LITERATURE
September 3: Bay Area Writers League, Meeting at Barnes & Nobles, Bay Area Blvd & Gulf Freeway, 7:30 no charge, www.bawl.org
September 12 & 26: Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW ). Free admission 10 am noon. For more information call TAACCL at 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org
September 19: 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.
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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, 281338-4860
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.
PHOTOGRAPHY
September 1 & 15: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:30 p.m., TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org
MUSIC & FILM
September 4: Clear Lake Symphony’s Opening Night, 7:30 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran
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September 19: Bluegrass Night in League City presented by Bay Area Bluegrass Association, 7 pm - Free event at Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 Walker, League City, www.bayareabluegrass.com Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival has been postponed. www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com
MUSEUMS
Armand Bayou Nature Center - Open Tuesday - Saturday, Saturday morning Breakfast on the Bayou 8-9:30 a.m., 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. Check website and SCENE advertising for festival happenings.
League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum - Open Monday - Friday. Call for group reservations, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, 281-5542994, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum - Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org . Lone Star is now offering Warbird Rides, call for details.
San Jacinto Monument & Museum “Developing Houston” Photographic Treasures from the Cecil Thomas Collection at San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Dailey 9a.m. – 6 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org. Texas City Museum - Open Tuesday - Sunday - 409 6th St. N.,Texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm.
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By Peggy “Domino” Taylor Lights! Camera! Action! Upon the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ike this month, there is much reflection. There are memorials and there are rebirth celebrations. There are even parties echoing themes of ‘is that all you got!’ and ‘we are strong and have recovered.’ Some people have moved on with new surroundings, some have rebuilt to bigger and better, and still so many are still in the process of repairing or rebuilding all the damages to their homes, due to unfavorable decisions by FEMA or the disputes with the insurance companies (which I seem to be a card-carrying member of this group). We have smelt the mildew at work during the day to only return home in the evening to smell the same; then we have traded those odors in for Lysol and bleach. We have had a few bouts of anxiety if we see a bad storm on the water that produces a rough chop or a rising sea level. We have maneuvered around contractor’s vehicles, supplies, plywood, destroyed boats and much more. We have moved and packed and repacked
this show together from Hurricane Ike’s devastation.
Submerged, by Peter Janecke what is left of our belongings a hundred times if we moved them once. We have cried with and for our neighbors, but one thing is for sure, we are all blessed to have survived this hurricane and to be able to tell the stories of what nature dealt us last September. An art exhibit that proves we can once more, ‘make lemonade out of the lemons life gives you’ is the Flotsam and Jetsam Exhibit at The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake (TAACCL). Although I am still working on my own piece of Ike Art, I commend and admire the creative artists that put
This juried and invitational event is an all media exhibition, made up exclusively of debris left from this storm’s wake, literally and figuratively. Flotsam is debris found floating or washed ashore, and Jetsam is cargo cast overboard to lighten the load. This must see art exhibit has pushed the imagination and creative interpretation of Ike’s aftermath. All the art is made from material used from the actual storm debris and offers up fresh life out of the devastation to the point of admired beauty. There are many anniversary celebrations this month around the Clear Lake - Bay Area and Galveston, but check this one out for one more feel-good experience. The Flotsam and Jetsam Exhibit will run through October 8. For more information on this and TAACCL, log on to www.taaccl.org . The admission is free, but if you have a little spare change in your pocket or purse, drop some in their donation box by the door, TAACCL received a hard blow also to its non-profit art gallery. TAACCL is located at 2000 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay. Gallery hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TAACCL’s motto is “Bringing the Arts Together” but this month I do believe that they can state, ‘Bringing Ike Survivors Together’ through the gift of art!
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Hurricane Ike • Continued From Page 20 In a mere six weeks, on November 24, T-Bone Tom’s reopened with several improvements. The most immediately recognizable is the large palapa in the Backyard. Inside the restaurant a T-bone Tom’s opened back up for business on the few changes Tuesday before Thanksgiving last year. On that day, Astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 152 were made as well. The days in space last year aboard the International Space Station (ISS), made a special presentation meat cases to T-bone Tom’s owners Barry and Melissa Terrell were reof memorabilia from his flight to replace all the placed with a memorablila lost due to Hurricane Ike. bar to accommodate seven single seats, while the kitchen was slightly remodeled to optimize space for prepping the food.
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This historical landmark not only took in four feet of water, but had damage to the bar, the roof, and all of the equipment inside. The porch was completely missing. “We found some items from T-Bone Tom’s, as well as some of Palapa’s chairs. Everything was jumbled into a big pile,” recalls new part-owner Heaven Padgett. Although the bar was closed from September to March, the biggest surprise to the owners was the undying community support to get the bar back up and running as quickly as possible.
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This dedicated sports bar made plans to come back bigger and better. With a few adjustments in the floor plan, Zone was able to maximize space for the customers and upgrade the overall look and feel of the bar. With a new covered deck and ceiling fans outside, it has also provided a cooler outdoor atmosphere.
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Hurricane Ike Update:
A Community Working Together By Shannon Miller No one will soon forget how the Clear Lake area was ravaged by Hurricane Ike last year. Through the generosity and undying support of the community, many beloved hang-outs are back on their feet and have avoided a permanent last call. Be sure to be “SCENE” at a local watering hole and help celebrate Although it took a while, Outriggers bounced back from Ike stronger than ever with many improvements and upgrades for easier access including 700 linear feet of new the comeback of the community. dock space and a new walkbridge connecting the waterfront restaurant to additional parking under the Kemah/Seabrook bridge.
OUTRIGGERS 101 Bath Ave., Seabrook Due to its location, Outriggers not only sustained a large amount of damage from Hurricane Ike but the storm surge as well. Because of the high water levels, the restaurant and downstairs bar had to be completely renovated from top to bottom. However, in the midst of adversity, the crew at Outriggers took this opportunity to make improvements for easier access. Upgrades include 700 linear feet of dock space, with more room for boats to tie-off. Parking is now more convenient with the
addition of the walkbridge. The open-air Hula Bar is the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy live music. Outriggers is hosting a photo contest on September 12. Customers are asked to bring their pictures from Hurricane Ike. The best photographs will be permanently displayed on the walls of the Hula Bar downstairs. ----------------------------------
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rant has been a local favorite. Due to the elevation of the restaurant, T-Bone Tom’s had five feet of water inside, as well as three inches of silt. Just about everything in the restaurant was ruined. Amazingly, the only thing to survive was approximately 350 pounds of vacuumpacked sausage. As a way to help their community, T-Bone’s gave away grilled sausage on a stick with an iced-down beer to local residents.
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WEEKENDS: Enjoy Great Live Music in the Open-Air Hula Bar
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The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series
Chef Ben Chen 888 Bistro 16744 El Camino Real • 281-990-8888 What’s your Background/Experience: Before relocated to Houston, I gained extensive experience in restaurants in China and New York. Your Specialty: Szechuan Style. Signature Dish: Whole Red Snapper in Hot Bean Paste. Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? Jackie Chan, Bill and Hilary Clinton and may other celebrities in New York City. Please share 1 special cooking tip or technique for our readers: Use fresh local ingredients like fresh fruit.
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BAKKHUS TAVERNA ANNIVERSARY PARTY Congratulations to Bakkhus Taverna owner Demetrios Kouloumoundras, the entire Kouloumoundras family and all the staff at the popular Greek restaurant and bar for a successful first year in business. Located at 605 Sixth Street in Kemah (just blocks away from the boardwalk), this eatery and bar planned to have a Grand Opening celebration last year in September when Hurricane Ike uprooted their plans. “We decided to roll our anniversary and grand opening celebra-
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tion into one big bash,� Kouloumoundras said. A big bash it was last month, as patrons packed the house to celebrate and enjoy the festivities which included a one-of-a-kind ice bar sponsored by Stoli Vodka and a great performance on the patio by Austin band J.T. Coldfire. Check out the ad on the opposite page as Bakkhus is also having an appreciation promotion running through December that will result in a lucky patron and a guest being treated to a Greek Vacation in 2010.
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Classic Cafe: n o i t i d a r T e k a L r a e l C f o s r a e y 5 Celebrating 2
to 11:30 a.m., where diners can enjoy specialty dishes as well as traditional meals. Some of The Classic’s unique menu options include Eggs Sardo (two eggs poached on an English muffin, topped with creamed spinach and Hollandaise) and Eggs Monique (two eggs poached atop two lump crab cakes, covered in Hollandaise.) Sip on a delicious drink options such as a mimosa, bloody Mary or their "infamous" Frozen Screwdriver.
By CARMEN BATES Grab your party hats! The Classic Cafe is celebrating 25 years serving Clear Lake! This family establishment opened in 1985 and has been home to traditional Americana-themed dishes and service since Day One. Family generations have eaten here and continue to dine as time passes and families grow. "We have people come in and tell us they ate here as kids with their folks, and are now all grown up and bring their own kids to eat here as well," said Manager of Operations Matt Wev.
Locals are well aware of the The Classic tradition of “The Back Door” – the full bar located in the rear of the building. This place is well-known for the strongestpoured drinks in the area, mentioned Wev. This local hangout has long been a Bay Area tradition, where everyone knows your name. "The staff at The Classic has been around for a long time, some even started here as teens and have grown with the restaurant."
The Classic Cafe offers wide variety of "down home" food with reasonable prices, which means you get a great value for your dollar. Among their menu selections are prime rib, meatloaf, and Friday nights feature snapper. A must-try appetizer would have to be the Sea Hogs, which are baconwrapped oysters and shrimp. If you're looking for some homemade comfort food, try their "Love" pies, which come in a wide variety of flavors like peach, coconut creme, Tollhouse, lemon meringue and more. This "company-insidethe-company" has been making pies "just like mom's" for 20 years and JOHN are known throughout the ENNIS community for their tasty photos reputation. If you're hosting an event in the near future, "Bring The Classic home" by using their catering services, with off-site catering from their menu for up to 175 people. For more information, call Matt Wev at 713-319-7156.
Happy Hour is from 2 to 8 p.m. daily and offers $2 domestic pints, 50 cents off all liquor and $3.50 glasses of wine. Mark your calendars for the 25th Anniversary Celebration on September 20. Owner Brad Emel and the staff at The Classic want to invite you to the largest tailgate party in the Bay Area. Catch all the action between the Texans vs. the Titans at The Classic Cafe starting with the pre-party at 11 a.m. and game time at noon. Make sure to bring your family and friends to the big tent and enjoy the televised game, food, fun, games and even a rockwall. There will be live music from 2 to 6 p.m., and the first annual Miss Classic Pomm-Pomm Girl contest will be held as well. There will be prizes awarded to the one who shows the most "Classic Spirit." This will be an event you can't miss. So grab all your favorite people and head down to The Classic Cafe this month, and don't forget to tell them, The SCENE sent you!
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Meet new members of THE SCENE TEAM Your favorite magazine adds new talent as it expands content and moves into new mediums The SCENE Magazine is proud to introduce the newest and youngest SCENE Team member, Grace Elizabeth Ennis. Gracie, as she prefers to be called, officially joined The SCENE staff at 10:34 p.m. Friday, August 14 as Director of Growth and Development. "Although her position is an unpaid internship, New SCENE Director of Growth & Development Grace Elizabeth Ennis is pictured (on left) we are looking forward to visiting with SCENE Publisher John Ennis and Editor Betsey Ennis. Grace is pictured netgetting to know Gracie working with Gina Kuper of Mamacita’s (center) and Amanda Wilson of La Brisa (on right). better and incorporate her a week in Paris, France where she was Kuper of Mamacita's. into our small, but talented team," exable to sample and research French "Gracie is a great addition to the plained SCENE Publisher John Ennis. cuisine and culture. team," SCENE Editor Betsey Ennis said. Gracie has had nine months in-utero "She has a positive disposition, loves to She is looking forward to having a training at The SCENE helping publish eat and loves music. She already fits more hands-on and face-to-face posithe December 2008 through August right in as she's a night owl like the rest tion in the company. Within a week of 2009 issues. She's participated in variof us. We are excited about our future taking her new position, she'd already ous photo shoots, including cover met with many SCENE clients including expansion as we continue to grow shoots during this time and even spent and move forward." Amanda Wilson of La Brisa and Gina
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port as part of The SCENE’s ongoing commitment to Craft Beer. Also joining The SCENE this month is J.J. Peckinpaugh, Music Columnist and Danielle Feigle, Director of Video Development. Peckinpaugh is no stranger to the Bay Area music SCENE and will be generating content for both the magazine and The SCENE’s various online vehicles. Feigle will be involved in sales and marketing as well as some upcoming SCENE endeavors currently under development.
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dent: In this issue is the first contribution of new SCENE Beer Correspondent Rene Coppick who went on assignment to Fort Worth to report on the award-winning Rahr & Sons Brewery. The German born Coppick is a proud member of the Two Liter Club and returns to the Germany almost every year for Oktoberfest. Stay tuned for Coppick’s next rePeckinpaugh
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Adam Donaghey, Film Columnist: Starting next month, hip indie film producer and accomplished actor Adam “Drama” Donaghey will join The SCENE as our first ever film columnist. This move signals The SCENE’s renewed dedication to studio and independent film. Donaghey, a master in the art of nunchuck fighting, various hip-hop dancing moves, nude ice skating, is able to muster accents of various dialects and languages. Last month, he produced the successful Houston Film Race before hopping on a plane the next day for the New York City screening of his film ST. NICK.
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