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A Taste Of Space 2010 EPICUREAN EVENING AT SPACE CENTER HOUSTON Thursday, February 4 • 6:30-9 p.m. It’s that time of year again! A Clear Lake favorite is almost upon us again when diners can sample more than 40 restaurants, sip on their choice of various adult beverages, enjoy live entertainment and get entry into Space Center Houston all on one ticket. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Epicurean Evening will be held on Thursday, February 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The popular event features food, spirits, a silent auction and live music in a family-friendly environment. This is the eighth year Epicurean will be held at Space Center Houston where there’s something for everyone to do while sampling bites from as many of the 40-plus restaurant booths as one can visit. Adult tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Children’s tickets ages 4 to12 years are $10, and children 3 and under are free. - Continued on Page 17
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Make A Difference Bay Area
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition comes to town By Domino Taylor The highly popular TV series, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has come to Houston’s Bay Area and one well deserving family will get the ultimate surprise of their life by Ty Pennington and his team on January 7. The worthy recipient of this dream home has local builder, Blu Shields Construction, a Division of Energy Solutions Homes, Coastal Building Specialists, at the helm of this mighty project. Blu Shields Construction is reaching out to the community, businesses, organizations and corporate offices for monetary donations for this worthy cause. Patrick Henderson, CEO of Blu Shields Construction stated, “When ABC came to us to build a home for this family, we were honored. We are not into the glamour or fame, we just want to pull the community together to make what would normally take 8 to 15 months to build, complete in seven days. “In one week we will go from demolition, ground breaking and concrete slab to the heroic family sleeping in their new beds.”
Patrick Henderson, CEO of Blue Shields Construction (L) and Blu Shields, President of Blue Shields Construction (R) are seeking donations for a Bay Area Houston family for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Photo courtesy of Wiredin.cc
the building. The reveal will be January 14, when the famous slogan “Move That Bus!” is shouted to the heavens and the completed home is viewed for the first time and the family enters their new home. Now this might be the day to have extra tissues on hand after the tears of joy shed for a job well done by talented and generous people.
Being a fan of the show, Henderson, his grandfather Blu Shields and grandmother Pat Shields have family pride on always giving back to the community and helping those in need. Henderson stated, “Our company shares the same philosophy as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (EM:HE) good people helping good people.” Blu Shields Construction and Energy Solutions Homes have worked diligently putting people back in their homes after the devastating hurricane Ike. Besides the Good Samaritan deeds that this construction company delivers, EM: HE knew that they shared another vision with Blu Shields Construction, to change custom homebuilding.
To make a monetary donation, please visit the special account set up with PayPal at http://www.blushieldsextreme.com/donations. If anyone can help with the design needs contact the Design Team at Design@wiredin.cc. Construction materials and supplies donations need to contact the Construction Team at Construction@wiredin.cc. For sponsorships, contact Sponsorship Coordinator at Sponsorships@wiredin.cc. Check frequently on these websites, as they are updated daily and will continue with updates after the family is revealed.
“Our homes are built within 30 to 45 days,” said Blu Shields, President of Blu Shields Construction, “and they are built below the average construction costs all while building energy-efficient homes.” Henderson added, “We will have approximately 300 construction workers working 24/7, including concrete workers, framers, siding, woodworkers, lumber, roofing, plumbing, electrical, flooring and A/C professionals. Our website has a list of items needed, but at this time our most urgent need is monetary donations, and for that we have set up a PayPal account so anyone can contribute. $5 goes a long way and $5,000 goes even further.”
This project is bringing all builders together, while uniting the community with skilled and non-skilled volunteers. They need your help. This event will always be remembered in Houston’s Bay Area. Be a part of this historical project and help a deserving family. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is in its 7th season. The Emmy Award winning reality program airs Sundays at 7 p.m. CT on ABC, local affiliate Channel 13.
The build schedule starts January 4 with the Pep Rally, for the volunteers and sponsors; January 7 is the “Door Knock” when Pennington and his team notify the family with the “Braveheart Walk.” The famous walk is the masses of “blue shirt & white hard hat” clad volunteers that walk in a ceremonial rank and file procession to the site that officially kicks off
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Make A Difference Bay Area Wine & Wishes at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Dreams will come true on January 21 at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at the event that changes children’s lives, “Star Light, Star Bright.” The Bay Area Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter will host their fourth annual Wine & Wishes which benefits Make-A-Wish® Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Over the past 3 years, the event has gener-
Services of Houston, Inc., Kevin and Ann Brady and Ginny Brady, Chi Omega/Rhodes College, Material Services & R.T. Masonry, Medsafe Burk and Wendy Shaw, Michael Landolt and Ann Wismer-Landolt, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, Ronald and Carole Krist, Texas Emergency Care Specialists and Visiting Angles, Living Assistance Services. ---------------------------------------------------Keep Kids in School Golf Tournament: Planning is under way for the Keep Kids in School Golf Tournament which will be held Monday, April 12, at Bay Oaks Country Club. The golf tournament will benefit Communities In Schools-Bay Area, a dropout prevention program serving 15 campuses in Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts.
Planning committee stops for a photo after a meeting for the Wine & Wishes event at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. ated more than $111,000 – granting 20 children’s dreams. This year’s event will grant wishes for Ana (5 years old), Hannah (5 years old), Noah (5 years old) and Hunter (4 years old). The evening will consist of a five-course wine dinner, The Megatons (a five piece blues band), a raffle, big board auction and a live auction. Tickets to this worthy event are $100, including gratuity. For tickets, call Natalie Jones at 281-480-3337.
Companies and individuals interested in sponsorships or registering teams can call 281-4866698 or visit the program's website at www.cisba.org.
A big thank you to all of the Wine & Wishes sponsors for helping make these children’s dreams come true. Sponsorships are still available and donations can be made toward granting a wish. Please call Wendy Shaw 281-705-9996 or e-mail wendyandburk@comcast.net with any questions.
Ready to tee off for the Keep Kids in School GolfTournament are (from left) Mike Divine, Teams Committee Chair; Rick Gornto, Tournament Chair and Becky Reitz, Sponsorship Committee Chair.
Sponsors are Bob and Lena Perry, Dr. Terry and Mary Williams, Edmonds & Nolte, P.C., Jack’s Carpet, Sysco Food
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Make A Difference Bay Area Makeover: Home Edition has almost daily updates and postings. We also keep our followers, fans and friends posted on Facebook, MySpace and are working toward improving our Tweetings.
It‘s been on my mind for a while... As a highly respected media source, so often we are inundated with media releases and information of upcoming fundraisers and worthy causes needing community attention. As an answer to this on-going dilemma, we decided to start a blog in part because we are an advertiser-supported magazine, and there is only so much free editorial we can run. I learned at a very young age, that even one person has the ability to make a difference in one life, or in many. We each leave finger prints or ripples of our presence in all we meet... sometimes it's noticeable, sometimes it's hard to see... but we all matter, and we all Make a Difference. Visit http://makeadifferencebayarea.blogspot.com/ from time to time for updates and releases – some of which did not make the magazine and some, like the Extreme
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I hope you will find useful information on my blog on how you can reach out and touch someone's life in a positive way: Maybe by volunteering time; maybe by donating gifts (monetary or item donations); or just by spreading the word about a fundraiser or benefit... You CAN make a difference.... Pass it on! – Betsey Ennis, Editor
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The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series Chef Bruce Trathen Jr. Cullen’s Upscale American Grille 11500 Space Center Blvd. • 281-991-2000 Your Specialty: Two years as Executive Sous Chef. Previously with Four Seasons Hotels and owner/chef at Stoneway Cafe in Seattle, Washington. Your Specialty: Chanterie / Sausage. Signature Dish: Toad in the hole. Why is it so great you ask? Because it reminds me of my childhood and I get to make them for my kids like my mom did for me. And who doesn’t love eggs and toast? Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? While working for the Four Seasons Hotels, we would always have at least one celebrity in house. While in Seattle, I had the good fortune of cooking for Julia Child, Elvis Costello, Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet), Dave Mathews, members of Pearl Jam and Sound Garden, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Bill Gates and many others. Does this make me famous by association? At Cullen’s, we’ve had the pleasure of cooking for Andy Pettitte, Brandon Backe, Rudy Tomjanovich and on occasion Houston’s own Booker T. makes an appearance. My job is so cool! Please share one special cooking tip or technique with our readers: A pound of butter makes everything better! A pound of bacon doesn’t hurt either. Chef Andy Zhuo
Chef Manny Viveros
Michiru Asian Sushi Bar
Tommy’s Oyster Bar
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The Flying Dutchman
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Franca’s Italian
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Chef Michael Zhou
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South Shore Harbour Resort
Three Oaks Fine Wines
Masa Sushi Fusion
Clifton’s Seaside Diner
Al Capone’s Pizza Pub
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Taste of Space • Continued From Page 10
Media Services co-founder John Ennis. It’s fun to see how creative and competitive the restaurants get in regards to booth presentation and design.”
Presale tickets can be purchased from the Chamber office at 1201 NASA Parkway. Group discounts available. Sponsors already on board as of late December include Five Star Sponsor JSC Federal Credit Union, Wine Booth Sponsor Opus & FantaSea Yacht Charters, Beverage and Award Sponsor: Silver Eagle Distributors, Beverage Booth Sponsor HEB, Auction Sponsors Berkeley Eye Associates and QStaff Hospice. Media sponsor Bay Area Media Services (BAMS), publisher of The SCENE magazine is returning for their 8th year of sponsorship and booth participation.
Restaurants are judged on Presentation of Food, Creativity of Booth and Overall Showmanship. First, second and third prizes are given in each category. The booth scoring the highest is awarded the coveted “Out of this World” trophy.
“This is one of my favorite annual events and our staff looks forward to it every year,” explained Bay Area
This event is open to the public, and each year, brings more than 2,500 attendees. All food establishments are invited to participate (CLACC membership is not required). Sponsorships packages are still available for any business that would like to participate. Silent auction items are also appreciated.
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Floyd’s Cajun Seafood
SPECIALIZING IN LARGE PORTIONS AND AUTHENTIC CAJUN CRAWFISH By Carmen Bates Crawfish season is here early! There is no better place to find authentic Cajun crawfish, than Floyd’s Cajun Seafood. Located at 20760 Gulf Frwy. in Webster, it is hard not to notice this unique building with a large oyster boat attached to the restaurant. What most people don’t know, however, is that Floyd’s was started by the “infamous” brother of the Landry’s family, Floyd Landry. Also known as “Dawg,” he and business partner Bret Floyd are “a great combination, and work well off each other, especially in the kitchen,” said General Manager Kevin Benoit. Bret Floyd also has deep roots in the Houston area since the 1960s, when his father, Don Floyd (#75) was All-Pro each year for the Houston Oilers. Although, there are two other Floyd’s restaurant locations (Pearland and Beaumont), this particular store has been open for five years, and you will find several of the original servers still working there. “Most restaurants usually have a high turn-over,” said Benoit, “but not here.” One of those familiar faces is Smiley, the long-time cook who can always be seen smiling back at you through the galley of the boat. Floyd's management is proud of their staff and their service, which Benoit sited as one of the many
reasons why their reputation has carried them through the recession. “We have a full bar at lunch, and it never empties out until we close” said Benoit. They pride themselves on their family atmosphere and respectful clientele. Floyd’s is all about large portions – and that includes the kids’ menu as well. According to Benoit, it’s almost impossible to leave without a to-go box. “You really get a great value for your money,” he added. Floyd’s has its own blue crab factory in Mexico, which means they get fresh crab in their doors within two days of catching. Some must-try items include “Floyd’s Original” (crabmeat-stuffed grilled mush-
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rooms or fried jalapeños) and creamy, rich crab bisque. They are also well-known for their freshshucked oysters prepared behind the boat-shaped bar by Manuel – who has been working for “Dawg” for 31 years. “Oysters Floyd” takes 30 minutes to prepare, but is a favorite among the regulars: a dozen freshshucked oysters with jumbo shrimp, topped with fresh blue crab meat, smothered in house white cream sauce, cheddar cheese, and baked until golden. Their popular lunch menu has meals ranging from $7.50 to $10.99, with variety that includes “something for everyone.” For dessert, order some of Bret's Mom’s recipe of homemade bread pudding. - Continued on Page 20
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FLOYDS • Continued From Page 18 Call in your to-go orders (281-332-7474) after checking out Floyd’s newly remodeled website with twitter feed at floydsseafood.com/menu. “Floyd’s has Cajun catering at its best. Don’t forget to start booking your crawfish parties now,” said Benoit. “Crawfish is THE reason we are here,” he added. Their mudbugs come straight from Louisiana, with a secret-recipe for granule seasoning that is authentic to Floyd’s – You won’t find the same crawfish taste anywhere else. Most people would say it is a little early for crawfish, but not once they get a look at what Floyd’s is serving! Make sure you stop by for their everyday special, 5 pounds of crawfish for just $20.
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Enjoy $12 buckets during the NFL playoffs. There are two new 32-inch HD TVs in the bar area, with a view of the game from every seat. Tuesday’s specials include $2 longnecks. Happy Hour (Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m.), get $2.50 longnecks. Also make sure to check out their newest location at 1300 E. Broadway in Pearland. There is no boat outside, but this stand-alone building is “gorgeous,” said Benoit. Newly remodeled, they have added an outdoor patio with a stage, so there will be live music coming soon. For more information, call 281-993-8385.
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ANITA’S CUT ABOVE has relocated to South Shore ANITA’S CUT ABOVE has been in business for 25 years, and is now in a new location in South Shore Harbour. Located at 2660 Marina Bay Drive in League City, Owner Anita Jones and her stylists specialize in designer cuts, color and “five-star customer service.”
Opening February 2010 You will not find a Boutique like this outside of Houston’s 610 Loop!!!
“Come check out the salon and meet our top notch stylists,” Jones said. “My staff and I have been attending advanced classes in color and cutting technique.” She said they strive to stay ahead of the game so that they can better serve their clients. Jones explained, “We will stay fresh in our approach so that when you look great, we look good.”
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A Bikini Boutique with Swimwear For Men, Women & Kidd-Os
Jones said the salon uses reputable color products, such as Redken and Farouk. Additionally, they hope to offer an FDA approved color line for expectant Mothers soon. Tuesdays, men’s cuts are on special. Jones said to keep an eye out for many other upcoming specials.
Including specialty sizes for women (from A to DDD, E & F)
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This stylish, new salon is open seven days a week in the shopping center next to Smoothie King. Their motto is "Experts in Bringing Out Your Best." Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated by calling 281-334-3000.
Meet the experts in bringing out your best! Sabrina Keels (Stylist), Liz Oseguera (Master Stylist), Anita Jones (Owner/Master Stylist), Laran Fontenot (Stylist), Ashley Kirkland (Stylist) & Lisa Vogel (Stylist). (League City Chamber Members)
Come visit our NEW salon and Top Notch Stylists specializing in designer cuts, color & customer service. Mizani system and relaxers • Redken color for women Redken camo for men • All our equipment is made in the USA
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When my clients come in considering a drastic change with their hair, it’s so easy for me to stand behind the chair and convince them to go for it. I am not always there to see the consequences of big changes: how they feel during the process and how it changes their outlook on themselves. New haircuts and colors can have a powerful impact on you, and the way you feel about yourself. I often forget about this poignant part of the process – Well… until I did it myself.
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I don’t know what happened to me. I arrived at work one day and simply asked my co-worker to color my hair brown. I picked his chin up off the floor and tried to dissuade his disbelief by smiling largely. I told him to leave me some highlights and make the rest a rich dark brown. I was numb to it. As he placed the color on each section of hair, I felt nothing. I didn’t know what was to come. When it came time to rinse everyone stood around the bowl and poked and prodded my hair. As I was blow-drying, I thought, “Well this is what you wanted, and it’s going to be grand.” Afterwards my co-workers stood staring at me in shock and horror. I had dark brown – almost black – hair. My first thought was, “Hmmm.” My second was “holy S*&%!” It was done, and I just stared. I did not recognize myself and almost thought maybe it would be gone tomorrow. I caught glimpses of myself in the salon mirrors and was fascinated. I peeked around corners, shook my hair and wondered what everyone would say. As I went to bed that night I forgot about the day’s events and drifted off to sleep. The next morning I popped out of bed only to nearly scream when I saw myself in the mirror! I had a panic rise in my stomach, and I almost shed tears. What have I done?! It was still there. I analyzed it, wished I had done something different: maybe a different shade or rinsed it sooner. The blond was all gone. - Continued on Page 37
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CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR ART
January 4: “12 Contemporary Artists from Korea” – Museum of Fine Arts, Free Thursdays, 1011 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-639-7300, www.mfh.org January 5 - January 7: Winter 2009 Juried Exhibition: Open Doors Series, no admission fee.The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, (TAACCL), 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-3357777,www.taaccl.org January 23: “Galveston Art Walk” w/ Bay Area artists featured, Market and 25th Street, Galveston, 409-7632403, www.galvestonartscenter.org
Wednesday - 1:15 p.m. Pre-SchoolTime 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, 100W.Walker, League City, 281338-4860
La Porte Library - 10:15 a.m. -Tuesdays, StoryTime with Mr. Mark, 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. with Mr. D. on Thursday 3:15
January 20:Goodnight Moon &The Runaway Bunny,The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice,Galveston,800-821-1894,www.thegrand.com
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January 14: Bay Area Writers League, Meeting at Barnes & Nobles, Bay Area Blvd & Gulf Freeway, 7:30 no charge, www.bawl.org www.taaccl.org
CHILDREN’S ART
January 9: Imagination Station, Free Children’sWorkshop, 10 – 11 am,TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, or tdavis@taaccl.org. 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 everyThursday, 1210 Anders, Seabrook, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net.
Freeman Memorial Library - 10:15 a.m. Book Babies on Monday,Tuesday &Wednesday 11:15 a.m.ToddlerTime on Monday,Tuesday &
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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., 281474-2551, www.abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site, La Porte, 281-479-2431 January 16: Hard Hat Tour, reservations required
Bay Area Museum -Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia. Open Tuesday Sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org.
THEATRE
January 15 - February 7: The Hollow,Clear Creek CountryTheatre, 18091 NASA Parkway,Nassau Bay,281-3335228,www.clearcountrytheatre.org
MUSEUMS
1940 Air Terminal Museum, January 16, “Wings & Wheels” Vintage Aircraft and Automobiles, Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, www.1940airterminal.org.
p.m. After School Arts on Wednesday, 600 S. `Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net.
DANCE
February 5 - 7: “Cinderella”,BayArea Houston Ballet &Theatre at University of Houston-Clear Lake BayouTheatre,(buy tickets early) 281-4801617,www.bahbt.org
PHOTOGRAPHY
January 19: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:30 p.m.,TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281335-7777, www.taaccl.org
MUSIC & FILM
January 9: “Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone,” The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 800-831-1894, www.thegrand.com January 23 & 24: “The Oak Ridge Boys”, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 800-831-1894, www.thegrand.com
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League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum - Open Monday - Friday. Call for group reservations, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, 281-5542994, 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, 281-4792421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org.
Texas City Museum - Open Tuesday - Sunday - 409 6th St. N.,Texas City, 409-6435799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm ---------------------------
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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By Peggy “Domino” Taylor An interesting chance meeting with author Cindy Price at a charity function began with small talk of our similar interest over appetizers that continued as we all settled in after posing for photos documenting our daunting dinner. I knew my recent acquaintance to be fun from the very get-go, because she was a new guest at the annual Nassau Bay Witches Halloween Luncheon, a zany charity event for rescue animals, that appearing as a witch is not just a must, but required (for entertainment purposes only). Sharing the original commonality: we love to help animals and possess a sense of fun, hence the full witch’s garb and all the inconveniences it entails to make it appear effortless at the strike of noon. By the time our entrees were served, I didn’t know if my silliness and tear-dripping laughter with Cindy was due to a slight giddiness resulting from pressure applied to my brain from my 5-pound ornate witch hat or that we just tickled ourselves going down memory lane that resembled an impromptu version of ‘The Top 10 List of Rock Star Anecdotes’. It was both. Possessing a mutual joy of recalling past events and experiences with laughter, we understood our own odd mix of aviation and rock music background. Our shared path of journalism took me down the road of reliving my past in rock radio and aviation and it took Cindy to entertaining me with her Rock-N-Roll fantasies and her aviation career and work with NASA. Being a regular columnist, Cindy has taken her writing to another level covering many topics including her fantasy to be a rock star in her first published book, In My Humble Opinion. Not wanting to miss a word of her story among a vivacious crowd, I leaned into the
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center of the table with even more interest, I felt as though I had just met a ‘kindred spirit’, all while wiping fluorescent orange cupcake icing off my costumed elbow. Wanting to be a rock star since near the beginning of rock music, she reflects in her musings that there is something about writers and rock music. Pointing out that horror novelist, Stephen King played in a band, as did humorist David Berry. “Years ago I wrote in my humor column about creating my own virtual band and being a lead singer. I named the band, ‘Hydrazine’, a type of rocket fuel and I titled the imaginary CD ‘Rock-It-Fool’. I printed out a sign up sheet and actually got a lot of folks to join.” After writing her book about this imaginary band, they never got to play together, much less practice. Cindy then heard about the Rock-N-Roll Fantasy Camp that gives ordinary folk a chance to record and to live like a rock star for a brief period. Even pretending to be a rock star is costly, the camp is not cheap. She contacted one of the local radio stations to sponsor her as a writer going to rock camp, but it never materialized. Cindy Price would not give up this fantasy obsession. After a modest windfall, she decided to ditch the idea of responsible financial planning in hard times or fixing her shower and her needed home repair, and ‘blew’ it all on Rock-N-Roll Fantasy Camp. “You only live once, so I went to rock camp!” Embarking on a unique venture she will never forget, Cindy and her husband went to LA, staying at the Andaz boutique hotel on LA’s Sunset Strip. Immedi-
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ately she loved her room overlooking the Hollywood Hills and was pampered like a rock star. “I can’t carry a tune to save my life,” Cindy admitted. It didn’t stop her and she went on to have the chance of a lifetime, to sing with noted musician/producer Todd Rundgren and recorded an original song at Capital Records. Her desired band name, Hydrazine, never happened. Cindy laughingly says, “My counselor, Elliot Easton from The Cars, thought it sounded like something that you put on a cold sore. By democratic vote the band’s name became Lincoln’s Beard, suggested by the drummer, which coincidentally was the only one with a beard. Go figure.” Her rock treatment included hanging with Duff McKagan of Guns N Roses, Rudy Sarza of Quiet Riot, Rami Jaffe of Foo Fighters and dozens more. Her highlight of the camp that turned a dream into a reality, was singing with rock legend Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. “He was so amazing,” said Cindy. “He told the rock campers that it wasn’t about hitting all the notes – it was about feeling and passion and getting that across to people. I took his words to heart and gave it all when we finally went on stage.” Cindy’s newly named band, Lincoln’s Beard, was one of the camp’s bands to perform live at a sold-out audience at the famous rock venue, Whiskey A Go Go. “I think we were probably the third best, my husband said second best, but then he was probably a little biased.” It didn’t matter to her. “It was such a rush performing on stage to an enthusiastic audience, I really was a rock star!’’ - Continued on Page 37
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Let’s Go Exploring! Two years ago I wrote a blog entry using the title above. We were on the brink of shooting ST. NICK (my first feature film) and, in addition to the conventional impetus during the transition from December to January, I was feeling particularly inspired, partly because director David Lowery and I had just finished scouting the ranch location where, “along with prospecting the land for great shots, we made friends with the cows, the buffalo, and the horses – particularly an overzealous glass-eyed horse with a propensity for biting.” My response to our visit to the ranch had little to do with moviemaking and more to do with childlike experiences. A renewed spirit had overcome me and this playful mentality seemed to course through the veins of everyone involved with ST. NICK from start to finish. Now, as we enter the second decade of the 21st century, that stimulating sentiment has returned, and I'll set my sights toward newer projects on the horizon. ST. NICK
The year is looking promising already. In late January, I’ll find myself surrounded by snow in Park City, Utah, at the Sundance Film Festival. Founded, in part, by Robert Redford, Sundance has long been the most prestigious independent film festival in the country. When I was in high school, making short films in lieu of doing homework, I dreamed of one day premiering a film at Sundance. This year I've got two films playing there: LOVERS OF HATE (written and directed by Independent Spirit nominee Bryan Poyser) will be making its world premiere in the U.S. Dra-
matic Competition section and Clay Liford’s previously rejected short, MY MOM SMOKES WEED, will be screening in a shorts block program. A dark comedy, surrounding two adult brothers in love with the same woman, LOH relies on deepseated sibling rivalry to LOVERS present HATE OF a convincing tale of deceit. Rudy Lucas is a complete and utter failure at everything. Recently separated from but still in love with his wife Diana, Rudy lives in his car, barely holding on to his job as a door-to-door fact collector for the U.S. Census Bureau. He showers at the car wash or at the homes of unsuspecting home dwellers, constantly bugs his soon-to-be ex-wife, and is all-too-obviously jealous of the success of his older brother Paul. A children's author of fantasy tales in the spirit of the Harry Potter ilk, Paul dedicates every one of his best selling novels to his older brother – his inspiration for the lead character and childhood co-collaborator. Oddly enough, upon watching the film you’ll get a few second’s glance at me playing the only “grownup Paul Lucas fan,” as the author reads a selection from his latest novel. An opportunity arises and Diana decides to visit Paul at a mammoth ski lodge, incidentally located in Park City, while he’s writing a new book. Soon after, Rudy takes a road trip of his own, and, as the intimate moments between Paul and Diana play out, the unexpected visitor silently follows their every move, as he hides in closets and peeks around staircases. Upon discovering the sneaky housemate, tension rises and unexpected events unfold in a climatic, despairing finale. - Continued on Page 37
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January Film Events First Thursdays at Dean's Credit Clothing (316 Main Street): Every first Thursday of the month, the Houston Film Commission presents award-winning, Texas-made short films. Presentation is free and starts around 9PM, lasting about an hour. www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays Houston Film Industry Meetup: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7PM, mix & mingle with local area actors, producers, editors and other film industry people at Sherlock's River Oaks (1952-A West Gray). www.filmind.meetup.com/254 Upstart Indie Production Workshop: Every Tuesday and Thursday, from January 5 through February 25, Upstart Filmworks will hold a workshop covering the entire process – from development and pre-production, including scripting and casting, through production, post-production and distribution – of making an independent film. The culmination of the workshop will feature students creating and screening their own short films. http://www.upstartfilmworks.net Getting into the Movies Workshop: January 9, 9:30AM to 5PM. Since 1996, Dominion Films has been holding this Production Assistant Workshop. Instructed by Abiiba Howell, this workshop is geared toward those individuals wanting to learn more about getting behind the scenes in filmmaking. http://www.dominionfilms.com SWAMP’s Introduction to RED ONE: Saturday, January 23, 10AM – 4:30PM, Rice Media Center. One day technical workshop on the revolutionary RED ONE 4K Digital Camera System, will provide a thorough run-through of the RED ONE's capabilities, operations and menus, as well as an overview of the RED all-digital post-production workflow. Free for current SWAMP members. www.swamp.org “Drink and Donate: A Night of Film, Drinks and Giving Fundraiser” presented by the Houston Palestine Film Festival – Thursday, January 28 at Mongo's Cafe (403 Westheimer), 8PM. Free screening of Nicole Ballivian's “Driving to ZigZigland” with a portion of bar sales going towards HPFF.
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A Special Guide To CLEAR LAKE & GALVESTON About the Clear Lake/Bay Area: Located midway between the skyscrapers of Houston and the beaches of Galveston, the NASA, Clear Lake/Bay Area is a unique area featuring the home of manned space flight and the third largest boating market in the nation. Although big city excitement and island beaches are each just minutes away, the Clear Lake/Bay Area has been described as the “Jewel of Houston” and is full of attractions of its own. Boating activities and water recreation provide hours of fun and relaxation in the presence of the water's natural beauty.
Surrounded by water, the land is fertile and offers lush foliage including many evergreen trees and plants. In addition to the area’s natural beauty, technology and history are woven together at the Johnson Space Center, where our nation's astronauts are trained and each manned space flight is monitored. The facility offers an official visitors center, better known as Space Center Houston. This area is also home to a surprisingly high number of quality restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs – including many overlooking the water and accessible via boat. Clear Lake is also a live music lover’s paradise with more than 40 venues offering live performances on a regular basis. The Clear Lake/Bay Area is also geared toward families with a number of amusement parks, game facilities and family festivals.
ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER One of the largest urban wildlife and wilderness preserves in the U.S., Armand Bayou is home to bison, raptors, and reptiles. The Center offers a boardwalk through a woodland-pond area, a bird blind, walking trails, a late 1800s farm site, pontoon boat tours and canoe trips. Three ecosystems with over 2,500 acres of bayou, forest and prairie are refuge for more than 360 species of animals and birds. Reservations required for boat tours and canoe trips. Hours of operation Tue. through Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. Noon to 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30; gates lock at 5 p.m.) Closed Mondays. The SCENE is the official guide to the Clear Lake, Bay Area and Galveston Entertainment Districts. Look for our special Convention & Visitors Bureau racks in hotels and visitors centers.
Featured Attractions 1. Space Center Houston Visit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Applaud the accomplishments of NASA and the American manned space flight program at Space Center Houston. You will relive the past achievements of the space program and witness today's history in the making. Everything you see in the facility is realistic. Space Center Houston's creators kept in close contact with NASA to ensure the most accurate experience. Each attraction is self-guided so you can spend as much time, or as little time, in each areas as desired. Most guests spend four to six hours in the Center. Winter Operating Hours: 10am-5pm (Weekdays); 10am-6pm (Weekends) Discount Tickets: Discount Space Center Houston tickets available at Bay Area Houston Visitors Center. 281-338-0333.
1601 NASA Parkway • 281-244-2100
• www.spacecenterhouston.com
2. MOODY GARDENS
6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS
10. ELLINGTON FIELD
14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673
3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431
510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200
6310 Avenue T. ............409-925-1401
Photo by Linda Lapointe
3. KEMAH BOARDWALK
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15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
710 4th Street ..............281-334-9880
2000 NASA Parkway ....281-335-7777
One Monument Circle ......281-479-2421
2500 South Shore Blvd.....281-334-1000
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8. GULF GREYHOUND PARK
12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER
16. 1859 ASHTON VILLA
2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283
1000 FM 2004..............409-986-9500
Texas 35 and Mustang ....281-388-1134
2328 Broadway ............409-762-3933
5. CLEAR LAKE REC. AREAS
9. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE
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17. GALVESTON TROLLEY
Multiple locations around Clear Lake
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GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS: 27. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 28. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 29. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Galveston713- 629-3700 30. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . .409-765-5930 31. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 32. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 33. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand .409-765-5700 34. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 35. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . .409-766-STAR 36. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . .409-797-5114
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HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS: 39. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 40. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 41. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 42. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . .713-658-8938 43. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 44. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas .713-853-8000 45. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500
Bakkhus Taverna
Hugh & Jeff’s
Heads -N- Tails
Mamacita’s
Scout Bar
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27. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ......1232 W. FM 646 28. Judges ..................................113 6th St. (San Leon) 29. Katie’s ................................................315 Grand Ave. 30. La Brisa - Bacliff..................................4001 Hwy 146 31. La Brisa - League City ....501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 32. Las Haciendas • NASA ................1020 NASA Rd. 1 33. Las Haciendas • I-45 ................12933 Gulf Freeway 34. Leila’s Mexican Restaurant....18119 Egret Bay Blvd. 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. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook....1304 Bayport (HWY146) 39. Mario’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. Maribelle’s ..................................3136-C NASA Road 1 44. Monkey Bar......................................605 6th Street C 45. Michiru Sushi & Asian Bar..20911 Gulf Freeway, Suite A 71. Mother’s Speakeasy ....................................3505 Hwy 146 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. Pier 27 Tavern ..........3202 Marina Bay Blvd. Suite F 51. Press Box......................2401 Postoffice (Galveston)
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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. Central Park Hot Dogs..........609 Bradford (@ 7th st.) 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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Mardi Gras Guide
ITS MARDI GRAS TIME!
Mardi Gras • Galveston Island The legendary revelry of Mardi Gras Galveston returns February 5-16, 2010 for its 99th celebration. The island comes alive with 10 extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment, and the best Gulf Coast cuisine. Island favorites, the Philadelphia Mummers, will also be returning to perform at various Mardi Gras functions and parades. As one of the most popular annual events to take place in Texas, Mardi Gras welcomes more than 200,000 people to
Galveston Island to partake in laughter, celebration and people watching. Mardi Gras Galveston offers something for everyone including a beachfront carnival, day and night parades, shopping, and nightly entertainment in the Historic Downtown. “Mardi Gras Galveston is a fun event for the whole family,” said Lou Muller, executive director for the Galveston Island Park Board. “With a variety of activities taking place all across the Island people can be a part of free parades and bead catching or splurge on a luxury gala.” As part of the family entertainment, there are a number of beachfront and Strand parades ranging from the lavish Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, Krewe of Gambrinus and Krewe of Aquarius parades; Fire truck Parade, Krewe of Barkus and Meoux (pets and their owners), Children’s Parade (kid size floats with small fry bead throwers), Bicycle Parade
Mardi Gras • Kemah/Clear Lake KREWES INTO KEMAH WEEKEND Krewe du Lac celebrates Pirates of the Far East in 2010. This Krewe is open to the public and hosts several family friendly events. Below is a list of their upcoming events. Sunday, Jan. 10 – King’s Cake party and Krewe Event Registration. Coronation of the royal court. 2 to 5 p.m. at Heads -N- Tails. This event is free and open to the public. Friday, Feb. 5 – Krewes Into Kemah Kickoff Party. 6 to 9 p.m. at Bakkhus Taverna in Kemah. This event is free and open to the public. Saturday, Feb. 6 – Galloway Gallop Fun Run. 7 to 11 a.m. at Kemah Boardwalk Arch. Register online at
and Truck Parade. Galas include the Annual Treasure Ball Pageant, benefiting Galveston Catholic Schools; Special Peoples Ball, benefiting people with special needs; and Royal Krewe of Barkus & Meoux, benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society. In addition, there is the renowned San Luis Costume Contest and a whole host of black tie galas at the San Luis Hotel and Resort and the Tremont House. - Continued on Page 36
www.thegallowayschool.org. Saturday, Feb. 6 – Krewe du Lac Truck Parade 10 a.m.: Line up behind Tbone Tom’s. This event is free and open to the public. Noon: Parade begins. Bring the kids. This event is free and open to the public. 1 to 6 p.m.: World Famous Mardi Party at T-Bone Tom’s. Enjoy Live music, costume contest, arts and crafts vendors and lots of family fun! Bring the kids. This event is free and open to the public.
YACHTY GRAS BOAT PARADE If you love Mardi Gras season, but are looking for non traditional festivities, then bring the family and celebrate by enjoying the beads and boats that make up the Bay Area floating Yachty Gras parade. February 13 – the Saturday night before Fat Tuesday – The Grand Night Boat Parade begins at 7 p.m.
Local boaters and Mardi Gras Krewes cruise the Clear Creek Channel in lavishly decorated boats and toss beads to revelers along the channel at the Kemah Boardwalk and nearby waterfront restaurants. Sit outside on the deck for the best views of the passing boats and sunset over the water. Local luxury yachts also offer special bay cruises for this event. The Clear Lake Recreational Area is also known as the Boating Capital of Texas. It has the greatest concentration of boats of any region in Texas and claims the third largest fleet of recreational boats in all of the US.
TEMPTATION OF THE SEA AT OUTRIGGERS Yachty Gras 2010 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Judging of the Boats Headquarters at Outriggers DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT WEEKENDS: Great Live Music in the Open-Air Hula Bar
CRAWFISH ARE HERE!!! 400 ft. floating dock space 300 ft. of fixed dock for boats
Utilizing our new dock/walkbridge, additional parking is now available under the bridge!
101 Bath Ave. • Seabrook • 281-474-3474
Your Headquarters For
• Beads • Throws • Masks • Boas • Wigs • Hats • Make-Up www.fun-shop.com
2114 Seabrook Circle • 281-291-0707 (In Seabrook, right off Hwy. 146 behind the Waffle House)
Mardi Gras Guide Mardi Gras Galveston • Continued One of the most popular participants of Galveston Island’s annual celebration, the Philadelphia Mummers, will return in full regalia to the pre-Lenten festivities. Dressed in brilliant ornate costumes, the forty-five member group of strings, banjos and horns, will lead off the Mardi Gras festivities and perform during various events. A spectacle not to be missed, their performance is an Island tradition. According to Galveston history, Mardi Gras began in 1867, however following a sabbatical imposed in 1941 by war and challenging times, Mardi Gras! Galveston was revived in 1984. The
largest celebration of its kind in Texas, the event has grown in cultural creativity and imagination, showcasing lavish parades, galas worthy of royalty, original artwork, children’s activities and delicious Gulf Coast cuisine. Still led by prominent Galvestonians and their respective krewes, the grandeur is evident in the dueling parades that range from whimsical daytime processionals to elaborate night parades offering dramatic flair. The streets come to life with parade viewers screaming for beads, lively tunes heard by the colorful marching bands, and the infectious merriment that dominates the Island for two full weeks.
Featured Krewe:
Z Krewe
The Z Krewe Zanies was founded in 1994, when 10 fun seekers gathered to design a uniquely different Mardi Gras - Galveston organization. Following many hours of brain storming and drafting of bylaws, Z Krewe was born. Z was founded with the concept that any member could be the King or Queen; or elected president; that committees would make approved decisions; and that Z Krewe would be rich in Mardi Gras traditions. Since 1994 Z Krewe has grown and is recognized as the Zaniest Mardi Gras Krewe in Galveston, Texas. Z has earned the respect and support of other non-profit organizations such as: Gulf Coast Big Brothers/ Big Sisters and Clean Galveston. The Z Krewe celebrates Mardi Gras by a procession through the Mardi Gras entertainment district. The Zanies parade include horse and mule drawn carriages and wagons in Zanie revelry and music. Z Krewe is joined by the Bay Area Parrotheads. Catch Z best beads in Mardi Gras, specially minted doubloons and trinkets.
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Fashion Show with a Mardi Gras Flair featured gowns from Jill’s Fashions and Bridal will be worn by local Mardi Gras Queens. The event was hosted by www.Wiredin.cc benefited the Jeanette Williams Foundation.
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This fashion show is professionally produced by Lenny Matuszewski. Known for his creative choreography and high style productions; everything from beachwear to formal wear; from animal prints to Western wear will be sashayed down the catwalk. Immediately following the fashion show, is the fun filled casino party. With gaming tables, a silent auction and entertainment by Musical Cheers and a little lady named Julianne McBride. The merriment will continue
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On Friday, January 15 at 11a.m. to 5p.m., the Gilruth Center at the Johnson Space Center will be filled with exotic animal prints and high fashion designs as The NASA, Clear Creek, Friendswood Houston Metro Go Texan Subcommittee of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™ host their annual fashion show, entitled “A Safari of Fashion – Rodeo Gone Wild”.
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The NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Go Texan Subcommittee extends appreciation to their 2009/2010 Trail Bosses and Ranch Hands. Contributions made by our Ranch Hands greatly help in the awarding of the Metro Scholarships in the Bay Area. If you are interested in becoming a Trail Boss or Ranch Hand, please contact Gene Hollier at 281-483-3143. The NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Houston Metro Go Texan Subcommittee is always looking for new additions to our hard-working volunteers. For more information about joining this committee, call Anita Fogtman at 281-488-4640. - Chiquita Taylor
2009 Go Texan Fashion Show photo by Eddie Harper of www.Wiredin.cc
I look forward to Cindy Price’s next venture, but meanwhile, In My Humble Opinion is her humorous look at love and everyday life with ups and down with a dose of space travel. It is available at publishamerica.com and most online booksellers. As a public service announcement for those that share this local author’s fantasy, the next Rock-N-Roll Fantasy Camp, www.rockcamp.com is February 23-28 in Los Angeles with Sammy Haggar, Lita Ford and many other rock musicians. It is not your average Girl Scout camp. Pack your studded leather and don’t leave home without the platinum credit card. As Cindy can tell you, it was absolutely worth it and when her camp ended she acquired a well-earned “Rock-NRoll merit badge.” Way to go my fellow ‘witch’ friend, you rock…literally. --------------------------------------Film Column • From Pg. 26 Last year Sundance rejected MMSW; however, it got the attention of critics and film programmers as it made its way on the festival circuit via some of the smaller, hip festivals. Sundance caught wind of this and remarkably invited the film to screen in
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Closing in on our amusing luncheon, I felt like this chance encounter of merriment that produced a new friend simultaneously turned into an unplanned interview with Cindy. “I am sure I will be writing about that rock camp experience in my next book.”
2010. While obviously the film centers two around marijuana, the story is thematically other concerned with the unsettling relationship of films set a mildly resentful, uptight son and his loose, to preseptuagenarian mother. Tension mounts miere at later festivals and one other film curfrom the very beginning as a disappointed rently on the circuit; although, dear readers, son enters his mother’s smoke-filled room. Alyou'll have to wait for another column or though happy to see him, check my blog his aging mother has diffifor news. The culty rising up to hug her title “Let’s Go Exvisiting son. As if it were a ploring!” comes chore, he uneasily helps her from Calvin’s up. The mood sets in and final words to the audience is bombarded his stuffed tiger, with awkwardly, uncomfortHobbes, as able situations throughout they embark the film. Apparently, mom on their final MY MOM SMOKES WEED has set up a drug deal and documented her son is to provide transportation. Overly journey in Bill Watterson’s final Calvin and against the whole deal, he reluctantly Hobbes strip, published December 31, agrees to drive, though mother and son 1995. The inseparable duo enter the strip, argue about how to get there the entire sled in hand, after a hard snow the night beway. Upon arrival at the drug dealers’ apartfore. Hobbes remarks, “Everything familiar ment, the son is filled with anxiety as the pot has disappeared! The world looks brandheads sample the product, and steps outnew!” to which Calvin responds, “A new side for some air. Paranoid and distraught, year... A fresh, clean start!” making it quite his only recourse is to spill the beans about clear that despite the retiring of the comic he and his mother’s relationship, while one strip, the journey will continue off the newsof the druggies listens. A moment of satisfacpaper pages. As I type this, the year hasn't tion turns completely topsy turvy as the situaquite ended and amidst feelings of complete tion culminates with consternation and the satisfaction at where this year has taken me, son finds himself in a most compromising I've got a childlike anxiety about entering the predicament. new year. It certainly is a fresh, clean start; and I'm ready to explore. In addition to screening these two films, I
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Catch the Game @ Berryhill Baybrook
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 12 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 Mashtronauts 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.
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Southern Star releases Buried Hatchet Stout in cans Just hours before this issue went to press I found myself texting back and forth with my contact at Omni International Beverages. Omni, as loyal readers of the Texas Beer Enthusiast know, is responsible for the distribution of the Conroe-based Craft Brewery Southern Star in the Clear Lake/Bay Area. Lucky for me, my buddy was on the way to Clear Lake and I was about to get my hands on some cans of Southern Star’s Buried Hatchet Stout before it officially reaches market this month (January). The Stout, which has been available on draft in a very limited number of bars including the Flying Saucer in Houston, is among my favorite beers and becomes the third offering from Southern Star (after the Pine Belt Pale and Bombshell Blonde) to be both available year round and launched in cans. This development means a much wider distribution for the strong (ABV: 8.25%) American Stout and I’ve already received word that Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill will be among the first in the area to serve it. - John Ennis
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Texas is the best state for new breweries with a 418% sales growth between 2002 and 2008. The 34% sales Despite the most severe recession of growth in 2008 tripled the our generation, small and independent national average, and last American craft brewers are still growing year I reported on the expanwith a “dollar growth" increase of 9% sion of many of the state’s during the first half of 2009 according to largest independent brewthe Brewers Association. The Association eries including Conroe’s also reports that there are now 1,525 Southern Star Brewing The staff at Rahr and Sons triggered expansion American breweries, the highest number Co., Fort Worth’ s Rahr and in 2009 to keep up with demand. in more than 100 years. Sons Brewing Co. and The craft brew movement in Texas is brewers won in 2009. Houston’s Saint Arnold Brewing Co. still very young compared to states like as huge, expensive stainless steel ferBut even with all the growth and exColorado, Washington and California be- mentation tanks were being shipped pansion, current Texas breweries are uncause it was only 15 years ago the state into the state from all directions. able to keep up with the demand, and legislature passed laws to allow microthere is a growing list of brewers looking Saint Arnold Brewing Co. saw an inbreweries and brewto turn professional. creased production of pubs to even exist. 23% over the first half of No Label Brewing Co. recently And there is more 2009 and has basically leased space in Katy and is at work renowork to be done at been brewing around vating the facility to bring it up to city the state legislature in the clock at full capacity code. The Flix Brewhouse is a new 2010 including the ever since. The oldest brewpub with a movie-tavern model in passage of the “Small craft brewers in Texas just Round Rock that is scheduled to open Brewery Bill” which moved into a new facility this summer. The Black Star Co-op Pub failed in 2009 (HB at a price tag of $7.5 mil- & Brewery will become the world's first 2094). The bill would lion and will expand the cooperatively owned and operated help small brewers by company's capacity fourbrewpub when it opens in Austin at the letting them sell a fold. And that is great Midtown Commons at Crestview Station. small amount of beer news for beer lovers all Other future Texas breweries in various on premises, directly over the state as Saint stages of development and fundraising to consumers. Such Arnold’ s Divine Reserve include Barbed Wire Brewing Co., activity is common #9, an Imperial Ale PumpCircle Brewing Co., Dancing Bear place in most states. kin Stout, was voted the Pub, HakenBrew, Jester King Craft But even with less Best American Craft Beer Brewery, Pecan Street Brewing Co. favorable laws to over- Southern Star enjoyed a great of 2009 on www.theamong others. come, the Texas craft 2009 which included investing FullPint.com – just one of It should be an interesting year full of beer market is growing in new fermentation tanks to many awards Texas craft boost capacity. great Texas craft brew. at a remarkable rate. - John Ennis
Good Beer & Austin Music @ Chelsea Wine Bar I had a chance to meet some friends on the night after Christmas at Chelsea Wine Bar in El Lago. The Wine Bar, which is much more than a wine bar, just started a new live music series and is bringing in popular Austin-area musicians to perform, usually as solo acts. On this night the highly regarded Amy Atchley was scheduled to perform. But as a special treat, Atchley brought her entire band with her for the gig. The music was outstanding. I was equally impressed with the beer selection at this “wine bar.” The place has a tap wall that would stand up to almost any in the area. (It should be noted that Chelsea is located next door to Boondoggles Pub and sports a mutual owner.) The tap wall features a number of imports and craft beers and there are many more options in bottles. I started with a Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Then I met Chelsea owner John Devereux who bought me a Baltika #9, a tasty Russian beer that an astronaut who patronizes the bar and spent time working in Russia with the Russian Space Agency introduced to Devereux. Many thanks to Mr. Devereux for introducing it to me. – John Ennis
Amy Atchley (center) and her band
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2009 Texas Buzz Music Awards @ Scout Bar
Best Alternative Rock: Last Place You Look
Thomas Wilson, Scout Bar owner and The Hunger member, is honored with the first ever Texas Buzz Lifetime Achievement Award.
Best Live Performance: The Hunger
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Best Rock Band: From Guts to Glory
On the first Sunday after Christmas we found Clear Lake’s Scout Bar packed with music lovers for the 2009 Texas Buzz Music Awards. According to 94.5 FM DJ A.D., "voting was extremely close and all of the winners this year have worked hard through the entire year.” Drum roll please... Best Vocalist: Stormy Pina of Adelaine; Best Alternative Rock Band: Last Place You Look; Best Metal Band: Metalvenge; Best Rock Band: From Guts To Glory; Band of the Year: Saturate and Best Live Performance: The Hunger.
Best Metal Band: Metalvenge
"One of the bigger surprises this year was Chris (Navasatis of Erase the Virus) not winning the Best VoDirty Wormz calist Award this year,” A.D. explained. “But Erase the Virus was nominated for so many awards that it might have spread things out a bit much." The first ever Life Time Achievement award was presented to Thomas Wilson for his over-the-top support of live music. "Very few have made a contribution like Thomas,” A.D. explained. “The man works his butt off to support live Texas rock and doesn't have to." Congrats to Thomas and all the winners from The SCENE Magazine.
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the scene’s martini madness Jefetini: Kettle One, Dry Italian Vermouth, splash of Olive Juice, shaken at least 36 times, garnish with 3 olives. Cajun Martini: Our specialty vodka mix, Dry Vermouth, Olive Juice, Tobasco Sauce, garnish with jalapeño stuffed olives. Wild Ozone: Ciroc, Blue Curacao, squeezed lemon wedge, garnish with twist. The Flirt Martini: Kettle One, Cointreau, Andre Champagne, cranberry juice, orange garnish, orange twist & a cherry. Enjoy $5 Martini Madness on Mondays from 7 p.m. to close. Choose from a list of 20 diverse martinis all made with premium vodkas and gin.
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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 51 The local live music SCENE covers so many genres and styles that there's something for everybody – be it rock, folk, new age, country, blues, fusion, surf, soul, bluegrass, alternative, tejano, funk, calypso, jazz, classical, salsa and all the new stuff, too. Happy New Year! -------------------------------------------------------------
ALWAYS GOOD: Three SCENE live music events scored December's good karma kudos: The annual Krewe du Lac Toys for Tots Pub Crawl (bigger and better each year), the Bayview Music Festival Hope for Honduras Fundraiser, and the Benefit for Big Mike. In just these three events alone, we were entertained by the likes of Clinton Ashley, Winter Road, Low Frequency, Michael Shanks, John & Holly Boyle, Wood & Wind, Madigan, Rich & Available, Woodworks, Night Wave, Tom Rogers, the Myrna Sanders band, Robin Kirby and Friends, Andrew Bateman, David Schwope, Scooter Tyra and On Time Airline. The past year, it was difficult to not find a benefit where the music, atmosphere, and causes were top quality. Make it your New Year’s resolution to support these win-win-win events.
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RANDOM SHUFFLE: Few things are finer than an enjoyable evening out with friends on the SCENE's live music beat. This month we caught a rare type of gig lead by frontman David Schwope and his Random Shuffle lineup of Danny D (lead & vocals), Mike Bastida Random Shuffle @ T-bone Tom’s (bass), and Peter Sanchez (drums). These strong local scene musicians never played together and never rehearsed yet rocked the house and filled the dance floor so well that the audience never knew. Now is that cool, or what?
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GO WEST: Many of you out there know Dr. Dave Gates, local live music supporter and avid percussionist. Our good friend has moved out to the west coast and we will miss his friendly company. Before leaving, we caught his last gig playing with Bobby & Steve in the Wood, Wind & Whiskers band at TBone Toms. All the Wood & Wind & Whiskers @ T-bone Tom’s best, Dave!!! THE SCENE
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On Time Airline @ Bayview Music Festival
Loose Notes by Andy Eng December was busy so let's just get to the nitty gritty, okay? The live music SCENE in 2009 was an excellent year, yes? With all the rebuilding and recovery going on, we witnessed live music providing so many of you readers the entertainment and mojo to press on -- We saw you out there... Thanks to all the club and restaurant venues for hosting live music. We appreciate your friendly settings, your staff's kind hospitality, your yummy munchies, and giving us a place to get away. Props to the organizers and volunteers at the benefits throughout the year, you know who you are. It's no secret that we at The SCENE have a soft spot for benefit shows, where helping others is prime, the musicians play with inspiration, where people support. If you haven't been to a benefit show yet, do try to check out a couple this coming year. It's good medicine. The festivals throughout the year were a blast. From small and friendly neighborhood gatherings on the bay to the large regional gatherings in the park, we were with you enjoying the sights and sounds featuring many of our local musicians along with top national acts too. The open mic gigs around the area are another favorite where we get to hear area musicians test out new ideas, collaborate, form new bands and often before you know it, are out gigging on Madigan @ the beat. Bayview Music Festival
Cecil Shaw @ Pier 27 Tavern All Photos by Andy Eng
John Arthur Martinez @ La Brisa On The Creek
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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: 901 NASA Rd. 1 When: Daily Happy Hour 11am to 7pm. Call for details.
-------------------Where: 18301A Egret Bay Blvd. When: Daily 3pm to 8pm What: $1.50 wells, $1.50 wines, $2.25 dom pints
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Where: 1232 W. FM 646 When: M-F 2 to 7pm & all Sun. What: Too much to list!
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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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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
Signature drink: Mikegeliti Martini.
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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE Where: 101 E. Main Street, La Porte When: M - F 3 to 6pm What: Various Specials
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What: All Domestic Beers and many Japanese Beers Drafts12oz $1.95, 16oz $2.50, Sake Bombs $3.50, Lg Sake $3.95, Sm Sake $1.95
$2 Dom. Pints Where: 605 A 6th Street When: M - Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $2 Dom Pints, $3 Wells, $4 Wine by glass, $4 Ouzo shots
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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 Dom Drafts, $4.50 Dom. Pitchers, $1.75 Dom. Bottles; $2.75 Well Drinks
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Where: 1020 NASA Road 1 When: Mon.- Fri. 11am - 7pm What: Specials on Tap Beer, Margaritas (including Haciendaritas), Domestic/Imports Bottles and more. Check it out!
------------------Where: 2233 E. Bayshore Drive When: Mon.- Fri.; 4pm -7pm What: 1$ Draft, $3.50 Wells, $2 Dom Longneck, $2.50 Frozen Marg.
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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)
Where: 504 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) What/When: Mon: $3 wells all night (+ Karaoke), Tues: $2 and $3 pints; Wed: $2 & $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.
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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
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JAPANESE SAKE BAR Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When: Sun-Thurs, ask about times
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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New Club & Pub Report Introducing THE DAVENPORT Houston bar opens location in Clear Lake By Carmen Bates Attention Clear Lake: There is a new chill-spot in town, unlike anything we have ever seen in this area. The Davenport opened its doors in mid-November, and is tucked away at 1235 Clear Lake City Blvd., just between Highway 3 and El Camino Real. If the name sounds familiar, that's because they also have a location in upscale Houston. The original is located on Shepherd and Richmond, where owners Duane Bradley and Andy Mitchell have been welcoming customers for 12 years now. This classy martini and scotch bar is all about quality lounging, and they want to invite patrons to indulge in their soothing '50s-feel atmosphere. With cozy couches, trendy decor and even soft candlelight, the hip colors give you a laid-back vibe where you can sip your drink and mingle.
around." Although their main feature is scotch and martini, they offer a selection of bottled beers as well. Their specialties include the Chocolate Martini Tilt a Whirl, which is 3 Olives Chocolate Vodka, Godiva Dark & White Chocolate liqueurs, and a chocolate garnish stick. This impressive concoction won first place for People's Choice Best Martini at the 2000 Texas Restaurant Association Awards. You won't find a smokey sports-bar environment here. This "quality lounge" is the perfect location to bring a date for a romantic evening and have conversation over the light music playing in the background. Or, after work, it's a great destination for gathering with friends and co-workers to relax and enjoy good company. Laptop users: This place has Wi-Fi and easy-access power outlets along the walls and under the bar.
The Davenport offers a full bar. Manager Felipe Pulido elaborated, "We have one of the largest liquor selections
The Davenport is open seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Meet up with friends on Tuesdays for Industry Night, where all industry workers get $1 off everything. Make sure to stop by this month and congratulate them on their new location! For more information on The Davenport, call 281-461-3283. --------------------------------
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Benefit bringing out some MUSIC! Ziggy Moonshine, Midnight River Choir & JOHN EVANS BAND to play John Elam Benefit on Sun., Jan.17 at Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill Hugh Lazenberry, owner of Hugh & Jeff’s Carwash and Grill, and award-winning Houston musician John Evans have joined forces to put together a benefit for a former classmate at J. Frank Dobie High School. John Elam is battling an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer and the entire Bay Area community is invited for a family-fun event benefiting a family in need.
Tony Vega Saturday, January 16 KATIE’S
The benefit will take place on Sunday, January 17 at the Carwash and will feature live musical performance by Ziggy Moonshine, The Midnight River Choir and The John Evans Band. (Generously donated by John Evans.) The carwash will be donating 100% of the revenue from the event. Not the profit, but 100% of the actual gross sales will go to the Elam family. This includes the cover charge, every beer, every BBQ plate, every cocktail, every auction Item and every car wash. There will be an auction featuring donated items including unlimited car washes for life, an autographed Elam #57 A&M Football Jersey, round-trip airfare for two to Las Vegas, Nevada including two nights at the MGM Grand hotel and two tickets to a show and various autographed sports memorabilia among other items.
FEATURED VENUE:
Pilots In Play Friday, January 22 EJ’S SPORTS BAR
Cullen’s Live
Located inside the award-winning Cullen’s Upscale American Grille is one of the area’s premier live music venues, Cullen's Live. Housed in an elegant, breath-taking space that allows guests to experience live entertainment from two floors, the venue offers a wide variety of artists performing live Thursday through Saturday. Starting in January, Cullen’s Live will be hosting Stage Dive Thursdays featuring no cover and half price drinks with Less Than Serious on January 7, Full Release on January 14, Shinola on January 21 and Adrenalin on January 28. Publisher’s Note: The Full Release show on January 14 has been declared a “SCENE Event” as our staff plans to come out to support Full Release drummer and former SCENE Magazine account executive Eric Gomez. See you there!
Southern Backtones Friday, January 22 HUGH & JEFF’S CARWASH
TourStopClearLake.com Launching January 2010 is a new site and blog dedicated to the coverage of the local Clear Lake/Bay Area music scene. The site is set up as the perfect compliment to The SCENE Magazine, but with more content found in print including album reviews, music clips, videos and more photos than we have space for in the magazine each month. THE SCENE
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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 Join us every Monday for MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $5.50 pitcher special! 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!
Wednesday, Jan. 13th Live ESPN Radio Broadcast of the Calvin Murphy Show! $3 Long Islands & Margaritas
Thursday – Ladies Night
1/8 ....................Mambo Jazz Kings 1/15 ..............................Electric Bite 1/22 ............................Pilots in Play 1/29..............................Pirate Radio
Fridays – Live Music Night
plus Live Music & UFC (as scheduled)
Saturdays - DJ Nickyz
Sunday - Bikes, Beers and Babes
Beer Buckets: $10 Dom & $12 Imports
Good Food • Great Bands • Come Join the Fun! Entertainment Schedule
1/2 ................LAWST DOGZ
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WE HAVE ALL THE SPORTS Watch sports on HDTVs and Plasma Screens including our 300" HD screen. We have all the Sports Programming you want including all the NFL Playoff Games and Rockets Basketball. Join Furia Fight Wear for every UFC Pay Per View: UFC 108 on Jan. 02 UFC 109 on Feb. 06
LIVE MUSIC See our other ad in this issue for our complete live music schedule. MAMA TRIED • FRIDAY, 1/8
Upcoming Featured PIRATE RADIO • 1/15
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Acts
SOUTHERN BACKTONES • 1/22
Monday: MARTINI MADNESS 20 top shelf Martinis, $5 each (7-close.) Tuesday: LADIES NIGHT Drink specials (5 to 11pm) Wednesday: OCD NIGHT “Our Cheap Drink night” $12 buckets, $1.50 wells & $2 select domestics Thursday: TOUR OF TEXAS Specials on Texas made & themed drinks all day Friday: ALWAYS CHANGING & REARRANGING: Different specials for different occasions. Happy Hour M-F, 2-7pm & All Day Sunday. $3 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas all weekend long! JOHN ELAM BENEFIT 2 to 10pm, Saturday, January 17
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Food, Auction & The John Evans Band
FULL SERVICE HAND CAR WASH OPEN UNTIL 10PM (MON-SAT) No tunnels. Just pros using lambs wool mitts. Ask about our special VIP Program.
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Where’s the Love? Valentine’s Party Sat., Feb. 14
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Cliff’s Karaoke Brigade
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7 Days of Doc’s I. SUNDAY: ..........NFL Sunday Ticket • II. MONDAZE: ................................
Sundays:
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$1.50 DRINKS!
$5 Ribeye Dinner • $2.50 Pints
$4.50 Domestic Pitchers & $4 Bombs w/Strippers Lie
IV. WEDNESDAY:..................................
50¢ DRINKS!
V. THURSDAY: ................................................................
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$3 Ribeyes • $3.50 CROWN
VII. SATURDAY:..........................
$2.75 DOM. BOTTLES & WELL DRINKS
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