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More National Acts coming to Clear Lake Sick Puppies, Filter, 12 Stones, Nonpoint and hed p.e. all making tour stops at Scout Bar More major recording artists and national acts will hit Clear Lake in July as Scout Bar has put together another great line-up for live music lovers. Highlighting the month of music at Scout is the Friday, July 23 show headlined by the alternative rock group Filter. Founded in 1993 by Richard Patrick, Filter has released four studio albums and is about to release their fifth, The Trouble with Angels next month. Most SCENE readers are likely to be familiar with Filter’s first single “Hey Man, Nice Shot” which was used on the Cable Guy soundtrack and still gets significant airplay 15 years later. Although many believe the controversial song was inspired by the suicide of Kurt Cobain. It actually was influenced by the public suicide of Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rober “Budd” Dwyer who

Richard Patrick of Filter

shot himself in the mouth during a televised press conference in the state capital in 1987. Catching that song live and in person is reason enough to catch the show. Australian alternative rock band Sick Puppies will take to the Scout Bar stage on Wednesday, July Emma Anzai of the Sick Puppies. 21. Although a hit “down under” since releasing their first studio album Welcome to the Real World in 2001, it took a while before the band would gain traction in America. But after appearing in the documentary ROCK PROPHECIES and writing songs used in the Free Hugs campaign video, the WWE and advertising and promotion for the Street Fighter video game, the group landed a US record deal with RMR/Virgin/EMI.

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Other acts of note performing at Scout in upcoming days include hed p.e. (7/12), 12 Stones (7/24) and Nonpoint (8/4).

SCENE’s 100th Issue Kemah Pub Crawl = Fun!

12 Stones Saturday, July 24 SCOUT BAR

Everyone is invited! Starts 6pm Friday, July 23 at T-bone Tom’s We love Pub Crawls! And since our first Halloween (shuttle bus) Pub Crawl in 2002, we have thrown more than a few. What better reason to have another pub crawl than to kickoff our three month celebration series for 100 SCENE issues?! Friday, July 23 at 6 p.m., meet at T-bone Tom’s to check in and then walk with us from one establishment to the next. Additional host desti-

nations include Bakkhus Taverna, Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack, D’Vine Wine and Zone 504. Please register in advance for your VIP badge which entitles you to special privileges during the crawl. Email us at party@theSCENEmagazine.com with ”VIP Pub Crawl” as the subject.

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Introducing Club Pure: Clear Lake’s Hottest Night Club By Adam Donaghey Clear Lake’s newest hot spot opened its doors in June. Club Pure is located at the corner of NASA Road 1 and Highway 3 at 229 E. NASA Road 1. Providing complete VIP treatment without the VIP price tags, the 5,000-square-foot ultra lounge is the ultimate place to lounge, drink and, most of all, dance. With its state-of-the-art light and laser show, surrounded by an eclectic mix of live DJ spun dance remixes, rock, hip hop and house music, Club Pure offers a nightlife experience and high energy dancing without the long commute downtown – ensuring more dancing and less driving! Formerly Breaker’s Pool Hall, the space has been completely revamped to cater to Clear Lake’s hottest nightlife crowd. Upon entering the club, guests are surrounded by white walls and low lights. A red chandelier accents the space and carefully placed artwork adorns the walls. Turn the corner and the room opens up to a full-service bar, surrounded by more chandeliers and an enormous mirror framed in gold, giving the space a luxurious ambiance. Flat screens are located throughout the club, mixing music videos to coincide with the music. Turn another corner and you’re in the middle of all the action. Go-go dancers entertain the crowds, patrons dance to the reverberating beat, and others lounge around. With lush, red booths and tables surrounding the dance stage, it's easy to get caught up in the mix. And for more private occasions, reserve one of the numerous VIP areas, set off from the general public, where patrons receive premium bottle service and the assistance of a VIP hostess. Complete the VIP experience with limo service to and from the club – perfect for bachelor or bachelorette parties and birthdays. Club Pure is open from 9 to 2 a.m., four nights a week, with a different theme every night. Industry Mondays with DJ Trey

encourage patrons to “come as they are.” Relaxed and casual, industry night is the perfect mix of dancing and casual mingling. 2-4-1 Throwback Thursdays with DJ Playboy encourage patrons to dress sexy casual as they enjoy the best music of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Dress to impress with DJ Playboy on Famous Fridays and DJ MPulse on Seductive Saturdays and enjoy the hottest dance remixes. With no cover (excluding special events), ladies night is every night. “We have the craziest drink power hour in all of Clear Lake,” Club Pure Promoter Jaime Gonzalez said. Come early and enjoy $1.25 domestics and wells from 9 to 11 p.m. and $2 Club Pure shots all night. With plenty of parking available and optional valet service, Club Pure is convenient and hassle free. Club Pure provides a smoke free environment, but smokers can enjoy the outdoor patio. Mark your calendars: On Friday, July 16, Club Pure will host 94.5 The Buzz Rod Ryan Hottie Posse Annual Party. To reserve your own party or VIP table, call 832378-4417. Find out more at www.pureclearlake.com and become a fan on Facebook for the scoop on all the parties and specials.

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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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$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

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

------------------Where: 2416 Bay Area Blvd. When: M-F 3-9pm; Sat & Sun 7-9pm; What: $2 Dom drafts & wells, $2.25 select draft & select calls, $7 pitchers

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Where: 315 Grand Ave. When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: $2 Dom Draft, $2 Dom Longnecks, $2.75 Wells. (On Mon. & Wed.: $2 Ritas; On Sun.: $2 Well Vodka Drinks (noon to 7pm)

$3 House Wine

(Ask about details and stipulations.)

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($3 Mimosas & Bloody Marys Sunday)

Where: 2555 Bay Area Blvd. When: M-F, 4 to 6:30pm What: House Martini $5, Dom Beer $2.75, Shiner Bock $3.25; House Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, White Zinfandel $4; Well Cocktails $4

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

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What: Singles Night & $1 Hot Sake

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.

-------------------Where: 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. When/What: Scout has fresh, changing promotions. Visit ScoutBar.com to learn more.

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Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. When: Monday-Friday, 11 am 8 pm; Thursdays, 11 am - 2 am What: Call for details. - - - Thursdays in June!! - - “Band-to-Band Combart Thursday Nights with no cover all night and Half price drinks until 11pm.”

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Skippers Where 1026 FM 2094 (in Clear Lake Shores) When: All Day, Every Day What: $2.75 Domestics $3.50 Imports

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Matt’s Restaurant & Lounge

-------------------Where: 504 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) What/When: Mon: $3 wells all night (+ Karaoke), Tues: $2 and $3 pints; Wed: $2 & $3 bottles; Thurs: $3 UCall-Its; Fri. & Sat. $3 shot specials. Sunday $2 Bloody Marys, Mimosas and $2 pints.

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 3202 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094 in South Shore) When: All Day, Every Day What: $4 House Wine; $2 Draft

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Where: 3202 Marina Bay Dr. When: M-F: 3pm -7pm What: $2 16oz Dom Drafts, $2 Dom. Bottles, $2 Wells,

JAPANESE SAKE BAR Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When: Tues & Wed, after 4:30pm

Where 20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) When: 3-7pm M-F What: $1.25 Dom & $2.50 Import Drafts; $3 Wells; $3.50 House Wine; $3 Mini Marys & $3 Mini Margaritas

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------------------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. Boondoggles

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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Featured Bartender

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JAMISON

Where: 20235 Gulf Frwy/I-45 (Webster) When: Monday thru Friday What: 11am-4pm: $1 Drafts 4pm -7pm: $3.50 Wells, $4 Lava Lamps, $2 Draft, $2.25 Bottles and Weekly Food Specials!

FROM

DOC’S UPPER DECK

Where: 4001 Hwy. 146 - Bacliff When: Daily 11am-7pm What: $2 Classic Ritas, $2.50 Domestics Plus $1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas on Sat & Sun (‘till 1pm)

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-------------------Where: 4449 NASA Road 1 When: M- F 11 am - 7pm, & all day Sat. What: $2.99 House Margaritas

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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: 3138 NASA Road 1 When: Normal Happy Hour Mon to Fri 4 - 7pm, Lunch $1 Ritas (11 to 2)

Where: 1232 W. FM 646 When: M-F 2 to 7pm & all Sun. What: Too much to list!

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

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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 (Wed)

How long have you worked there? Two and a half interesting years.

Favorite thing about the area? The weather, I love being surprised.

Signature drink: Party at the Moon Tower. But nothing beats a straight shot of whiskey.

Hobbies: Music, art and gynecology.

Best Tip: You’ll never die if you never grow old.

Other than your own, what other profession would you like to attempt? Quality control at the Jack Daniels Distillery.

In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? Whiskey bent and hell bound.

What other profession would you NOT like to attempt? And profession that involves a cubical.

What I love about bartending: Making people laugh and women blush.

Who inspires you? My amazing and beautiful daughter Iris Lynn.

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.

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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 Kelly McGuire at Shoreline Properties’ Benefit Bash

Shark Attack at Zone 504

Kevin Fenton at Signature Bistro

Loose Notes by Andy Eng June was a busy music month. Let’s dive in. People ask us where can they have a touch of music with their conversational dining. Two new spots on the beat come to mind, Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack and Magazine at Cullen’s Live Signature Bistro. The food at both places is well regarded. David Schwope at Swamp Shack The Swamp Shack this month had nonstop David Schwope on stage with ample gentle sea breezes in the air qualifying this spot as special hangout. Over at Signature Bistro, easy listening live music from Kevin Fenton's endless play list was on the Sunday brunch fare. Both places are recommended. Organzied Chaos at On and about the rest of the beat, we hooked onto the return Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash of Balinese Ballroom house reggae band, Shark Attack. Whoa! These guys are back, and they're attacking everywhere on the Space Monkeys at > SCENE (H&J, Pier 27 and Zone 504) and across the region. SumHugh & Jeff’s Car Wash mer's made for reggae - Go get attacked... Cullen's battle for the Taproot at Hectic at house band is continuing Scout Bar Scout strong every Thursday (Time In Bar A Bottle and Magazine put forth good shows and are still in the running). If you haven't been a part of this yet, you *REALLY* need to check it out! - Continued on Page 53

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LOOSE NOTES Cont. From Page 54 Hugh & Jeff's continues bringing new bands onto the SCENE circuit. This month, Organized Chaos and Space Monkeys stormed through with perhaps the single most energetic show of the month with Frontman The Hectic @ Scout Bar Shawn Pritchard slamming down the over-the-top-high-energy honors. The Space Monkey's came down from the inner loop and scored the best sounding LOUD Cover Band Since Grand Funk Railroad... Speaking of high energy, Scout Bar came through with a nice shot in the arm when Taproot tour-stopped Clear Lake and unleashed one of the finest indoor arena band shows, complete with moshpit action for the fittest of fit – something the area's been craving. The Sunday night BuzzFest continues to cook with out-of-town acts Red Pyramid and The Hectic's CDrelease party rolling through. Come December, Taproot @ Scout Bar it'll be time again to pick a winner. For now, the heat is on! ---------------------INTO THE MUSIC: Wendy Colonna, who kicked off the TEXAS SONGWRITER SERIES, was back at Chelsea's touring out her new album, "We Are One." This award winning songwriter is crazy good. We were seriously taken with her "savory gumbo of soul, poetry and groove. With her sultry, Red Pyramid @ Scout Bar south Louisiana voice and masterful lyricism, she stirs up an eclectic mix of stylistic ingredients, creating a delicious musical experience for listeners" (http://wendycolonna.com). Wendy reminds us of Janet Z, and speaking of... Janet's Fresh Air Circuit kicked off the Old

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Wendy Colonna at Chelsea’s Texas Songwriter Series Seabrook Music Series on the Gazebo on Second Street with Earle Foote. Janet's a community favorite and the community got an evening of energizing Galveston Bay weather and Janet Z and Earle Foote at the great music. Janet's Old Seabrook Music Series working on a new album, so we'll be keeping pulse on this. Speaking of new albums... Hamilton Loomis and his fans rocked out a packed Heads & Tails the other evening and we picked up Hamilton's new live album Live in England. Hamilton Loomis at Heads-N-Tails We're fanatics for good live recordings and energy wise, this album captures the band cleanly. Ambiance wise, we're not sure if the mastering studio might have been better off using the larger hall setting. While on larger reverb, this month's magical musical moment happened at the 6 String Roc bar's open mic with Jeremy Bradshaw. - Continued on Next Page

Jeremy Bradshaw at 6 Strings

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LOOSE NOTES Continued From Previous Page Summer solstice's long days had most of the crowd still out playing so Jeremy goes into a trance with an early Snit’s Dog and Pony Show at Katie’s model looper from Cisco. Whoa!!! With music spanning Europe to the Pacific Northwest, Winwood and ELP to Pearl Jam, the audience and staff got an acoustic trip the way acoustic trips were meant to be. Sweet!!! Hey, need a favor. People from outside the area keep asking ‘Where's good blues on the SCENE?’ I tell them Katie’s. We took in Snit's Dog and Pony Show, Luther and the Healers, and a waaaaaay over the top medley from Beaumont's Scott McGill and Old Dog Mac. We hear "Wow!" a lot at Katies.

More supporters at the Jeschke benefit at Dempsey’s Thanks to all who came out and supported this worthy cause and be sure to check out Clinton's Open Mic at Dempsey's. Over on the lake and on a big worthy note, Kelly McGuire's band serenaded the Boys & Girls Harbor Benefit (www.boysandgirlsharbor.org) over at Shoreline Properties. It makes sense Kelly and company would support this cause. We looked over their Mission Statement and totally admire how these folks take aim at one of societies most pivotal inflection points. Check them out! On the go-forward-boldly front, the Fab 40 did exactly that. This diverse Kelly McGuire at collection of Houston area volunteer Shoreline Properties musicians has fundraiser gifted the community with popular concerts from Beatles albums requiring FULL band and orchestras -- Not too shabby... ;-) Having most of the Beatles albums under their belt, the group ventured to the influences leading to many of those popular Beatles albums, the Beach Boy's "Pet Sounds." Many of you say "huh?" Listen up! According to The Beatles' producer George Martin, "Without Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper wouldn't have happened... Fab Four at Pepper was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds." Discover Green (and we all know where the Beatles influence lead). From our vantage point, this show was one of the most complex musical arrangements we've ever seen. Hats off musicians from around Houston (and our own backyard) for taking on and pulling off this project, and to Discovery Green for hosting the event -- T'was gutsy and bold.

A crowd of supporters for the Lung Transplant Fund benefitting Joel Jeschke at Dempsey’s GOOD VIBRATIONS: Dempsey's was the location benefitting the NTAF South Central Lung Transplant Fund in Honor of Joel Jeschke. A great turn-out of family and friends enjoyed the day with plenty of yummy food, auctions and entertainment. Music was organized by Clinton Ashley and we caught super acoustic action from Jeremy Bradshaw, Brad Johnson, and Mike Taylor.

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R.I.P.: Clyde "Butch" Dempsey has gone on to jam with those proceeding him. Member of Cold Feet, The NADs, Luther & The Healers, Miss Molly & The Whip, the Mark May Band, and the SUMC Praise Band, Clyde's ride included European tours with The Damned, and Lodestone Kick. Ever the gracious, ever friendly, the fun father of two, "A great drummer and old friend gone to soon." - All Text & Photos by Andy Eng

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You Could Win A Bike! New Belgium Brewing Company is probably best known as the maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers. The brewery began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991 and today is the third largest craft brewer in the U.S. This marks the first summer since New Belgium added Ranger IPA to the portfolio of yearround beers. With Simcoe, Cascade and Chinook hops, this 7% ABV beer has a pretty solid hop profile at 60 IBUs (International Bittering Units). Apparently the beer is named after the New Belgium “Beer Rangers” or sales staff that have long wanted an IPA – something with a lot of hops. The New Belgium’s Summer Seasonal, Skinny Dip, is making a splash again this year. Available through September, Skinny Dip is 108 calories in each 12-ounce bottle and a great alternative to traditional “light” beers, with a unique and satisfying flavor. Skinny Dip is a bright blend of kaffir lime and sterling hops that makes the beer a full-bodied, figure-friendly choice for the flavor-minded. - Continued on Page 45 Did you know New Belgium’s Ranger IPA is available on draft at Chelsea’s in El Lago?

Introducing Abita SOS Abita Brewing Company recently announced the launch of a nation-wide fundraising effort to assist those impacted by the oil spill disaster. 'SOS – A Charitable Fund' will assist with the rescue and restoration of the environment, industry and individuals fighting to survive the oil spill. The centerpiece of the fundraising effort is a new charitable beer called SOS – A Charitable Pilsner. 75 cents from every bottle sold will go to charity. Related retail merchandise (hat, tee shirt, lapel pin, decal and car magnet) will be sold and 100% of net proceeds will benefit the SOS Fund. "Abita SOS is a message in a bottle. It is a distress signal sent out all across the 41 states where Abita is sold. It will raise awareness and money," stated David Blossman, President of Abita Beer. "We feel compelled as one of Louisiana's most cherished brands to help our coastal families as they struggle to survive," continued Blossman. "We're committing our time, talent and resources to help our fellow citizens through this disaster." Abita pledged that 100% of money raised would go to charity. Abita Beer is the oldest and

The first sips of Abita SOS were recently enjoy straight from the brite tank. The special 22oz bottles will be available locally courtesy of Faust Distributing in late July or early August. largest craft brewer in the southeast and the 17th largest craft brewer in the nation. The 22-ounce brew bears hand drawn images of what makes the Gulf of Mexico so unique. Illustrations like those of pelicans, fish, shrimp and fishing boats are arranged in the pattern of the timeless distress symbol: S-O-S. Marsh grass and a symbolic pair of white "shrimp boots" also are highlighted in the beautiful design. - Continued on Page 45

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American craft beer sales grow abroad, again In what is becoming a true success story, American craft beer exports again grew in 2009. The Brewers Association (BA) reports estimated international sales by independent craft brewers up 9 percent by volume for 2009, with some regions seeing export increases of more than 25 percent. The Brewers Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently-concluded annual export survey revealed that for the seventh consecutive year (representing all years for which data has been collected), U.S. craft beer exports increased substantially. In 2009, BA Export Development Program (EDP) subscribers exported more than 1.4 million gallons of beer, rep-

resenting a 9 percent increase over total export volumes in 2008. The increase in international sales is substantial in light of the lingering global economic recession. Despite decreasing purchasing power, consumer demand for American craft beers has remained strong and importers have continued to expand their portfolios of American craft beer brands.

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Beer lovers rejoice! This Labor Day weekend Sept. 3-6 Moody Gardens will host the inaugural Brewmasters International Beer Festival – an event that promises to become one of the best and largest beer festivals in the nation. The four-day celebration will showcase over 300 international, domestic and local Texas brews with three signature events - the BrewTopia Beer Garden, the Brew Ha-Ha Grand Tasting and BrewLicious in the BallBay Area Community Center at Clear Lake Park, 5002 NASA Road 1 room – plus a homebrewers competition, charity golf tournament, live music, beer beer garden. On Saturday, Sept. 4, the festival will be highlighted and food pairing seminars featuring renowned chefs, and educaby the Brew Ha-Ha Grand Tasting in the Moody Gardens Expo tional events and expert speakers. Arena. Featuring over 300 international, domestic and local Texas Festivities begin Friday, Sept. 3 with the 3 pm opening of the brews, the Brew Ha-Ha Grand Tasting is your chance to sample BrewTopia Beer Garden. BrewTopia will feature great live music, some of the best beer in the world. Check back next month for a food and beer. Vendors from all over Texas and beyond will help more detailed preview of this one-of-a-kind Texas Beer event. transform the outdoor Oleander Bowl into a genuine old-country

Abita SOS • From Page 49 Abita began brewing SOS weeks ago, and now it ages in holding tanks and finishes the brewing process. According to Jack Law of Faust Distributing, which distributes Abita beer in the Houston region including Clear Lake, Webster and Seabrook, the first SOS shipments will be available locally in late July or early August. The beer is an unfiltered Weizen

Pils made with Pilsner and Wheat malts. It is hopped and dry hopped with Sterling and German Perle hops. It has a brilliant gold color, sweet malt flavor and pleasant bitterness and aroma. The brew is 7% ABV. Abita SOS merchandise is available for purchase immediately at a special website created for the fund, SOS.abita.com. Online donations can also be made directly to the fund. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Abita Beer launched Restoration Pale Ale and a related line of merchandise raising over half a million dollars for hurricane relief. -----------------------------------

New Belgium • From Page 49 If enjoying a Fat Tire, Skinny Dip or Ranger IPA for the “craft-brew awesomeness” alone is not enough, New Belgium

This New Belgiun Cruiser could be yours! has raised the stakes and has already begun giving away a new customized New Belgium Cruisers (bikes) every day of the summer. Between display promos, traveling events like the Tour De Fat traveling bike parade and online giveaways, 2,500 lucky winners will pedal away on the coveted cruiser. So keep an eye out for special displays at your favorite retail outlets and enjoy a New Belgium brew -- or two.

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Signature Bistro: Cont. From Page 10 Reserve your spot now for the July 28 Wine Social – a great way to meet and greet other wine aficionados, sample hors d'oeuvres, and talk about the various wines. In addition to fine dining, guests enjoy a wide range of romantic soft-rock classics and blues with David Schwope and his 12-string

guitar on Fridays and a variety of musicians on Saturdays. Several outdoor patio tables and seating in the bar area provide a comfortable environment for the casual diner. Come be a part of the family at Signature Bistro, located at 1918 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Tuesday through Friday and 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, with the bar open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call 281-474-4455 or visit the website for a full menu at www.signaturebistro.com and become their fan on Facebook. -----------------------

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Film Column: From Page 28 Lucky for me, I've already bonded with his dog, Jimmy―I'm hoping that's some sort of omen. Along with general producing, I'll be acting as unit production manager (UPM); meaning, I'll be the primary producer on set. In short, I will be living, eating and breathing MIP. It's really hard for me to comprehend the fact that it's actually been over a year since I've been on set for a feature (and other than NEAL, the set of a short, for that matter). Although, between film festivals, small dealings with distribution matters, and preparing for future projects, I've somehow stayed fully engrossed in filmmaking. That being said, immediately following MIP, we go into pre-production for a measly five days before shooting our next project (also on the Canon 5D), co-written and to be directed by my future and temporary housemate. The film, titled UNCERTAIN, TX, is named for the small Texas town, with a population of approximately 150, on the west side of Caddo Lake; and will touch on it's rich history and eerie superstitions. Although our principle location is a bed and breakfast located in the neighboring city of Marshall, there will be plenty of footage filmed on location. Much like LOVERS OF HATE, which was conceived during a stay at the principle location, the script for UNCERTAIN, TX was largely written because of the already existing bed and breakfast. The film takes place on the banks of Caddo Lake and follows two drifting con-artists who deceive the

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aged, blind lot guys―my night proprietors of is ruined!” a cozy bed MIP and UNCERand breakfast TAIN, TX are just and their semitwo of many films retarded son on the horizon. In by posing as early September I two guests plan to work once who have again with my old made reservafriend David Lowtions for the ery, writer/director following Hunter Wood as "Luis" at UNCERTAIN, TX location of ST. NICK, on his week. They all scout PHOTO BY ERIC STEELE short, PIONEER; sing songs and but can't give dedance around tails on that just yet. Later that month, I'll be and fish and garden and everything is quite producing Michelle Mower's THE comfortable and nice. And then... Wham! PREACHER'S DAUGHTER right here in HousSteele is interested in the reality of sudton―with locations in Alvin and other surden changing moments. Heightened and rounding areas. PD follows the estranged stylized in the script, these moments can be daughter of a small town minister who is very real and truly horrifying. Most of us forced to return to the strict, religious home have been in situations in life that suddenly, of her youth and face the demons she left for whatever reason, everything seems to behind four years before. A small break in change. Without warning, the good times October to produce the Houston Film Race are over and our gut tightens up. What if and then it's back to Dallas in November we could pin point these moments and for John Wildman's STRIPPED, a film followprolong them in cinematic time for an audi- ing the events of a birthday outing that ence? A thriller, of sorts, I read UNCERTAIN, turns into a horrific fight for survival when TX in under an hour on my iPhone on my two brothers and a friend become trapped way to Chicago for three screenings of AU- in a house with a “family” of malevolent DREY THE TRAINWRECK. Upon landing I women. immediately emailed Steele (and co-writer, More details on those films and others Hunter Wood) the following: “This is incredcurrently in development as they come. In ible! I'm overcome with a sense of dread the meantime, I'll be reporting next month after completing the script! I read it in like from high school and the following knee an hour―couldn't stop. I'm super excited deep in Caddo Lake. about this and totally creeped out! Thanks a

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Red Room Studio to host Josiah Grant & workshops In June, Red Room Studio welcomed their 500th client since opening in December 2009. But it is only getting better, Owner and Instructor Kara Davis announced. Red Room has several special upcoming events on tap: SATURDAY, JULY 10 (5 TO 7 P.M.): Vixen Workshop – Learn the sexy video dance to Beyonce’s "SINGLE LADIES" with instructors DePaul Norwood and Kerry Jackson. In the coming months, Red Room Studio will be hosting some of the biggest names in Pole Fitness: Zoraya Judd is coming in September; and Josiah Grant is coming in August 6 through13. The Red Room Studio was created for all people to try a challenging fitness workout

program with a twist and with privacy. Every adult is welcome no matter age, size or gender. Their clients include teachers, police, nurses, at-home moms, grandmas, students, everyday women who want a fun challenging workout without breaking the bank. RRS offer several types of pole, chair and other dance classes that will give students strength, courage, endurance and self-confidence on any dance floor – especially at home! Classes are structured, but not demanding. Students choose their days and

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Come fall, watch for new Rockstar gear including backpacks and polos. They are also working with a top-notch jeweler in Florida to design a few more exclusive Entourage products.

2. Cutting your hair on a full moon makes it grow faster. After a slight chuckle- I will admit I am no astrologer but it doesn’t take an astrologer to figure out that if you trim your hair every four weeks it will remain healthy- and healthier hair appears to grow faster since it doesn’t split and break off. If you are trying to grow your hair long, trim every 6-8 weeks. You don’t want long hair that is stringy and dry, so get regular trims!

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Sometimes, we still can't believe we started out with the idea of making a couple shirts, and now we have a full line!” Amber said. “But that’s how Anita and I are, we never do anything half way. We can't help but go above and beyond.”

Amber continued, “We feel we know what moms, aunts, grandmas, friends and family are looking for in a onsie, t-

1. Rinse with cold water to make your hair shiny. TRUE! Cold water lays down the cuticle of the hair. Since shine is simply a reflection of light, a smooth cuticle will allow the hair to shine to its full natural potential. But you could lose that shine if you don’t blow dry properly, so always use a shine-enhancing styling product and blow dry the hair using a directional nozzle.

The Red Room is the only studio in the State of Texas who is a member of THE USPDF (United States Pole Dance Federation). They are also certified members the PFA (Pole Fitness Association).

Currently their designs are available exclusively online at www.rockstar-law.com. The twins are easily accessible and approachable through their Facebook page for questions or a access to announcements about upcoming events.

The Entourage line currently includes jewelry and tops for the fashion-conscious mamas.

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“You dance the way you want to dance. We simply give you some new moves,” Davis said. “Once you build your strength, making the moves sexy will come natural...We want you to feel your best!”

shirt or princess petticoat, but it doesn't stop there! We have hats, diaper bags, bibs, tanks, shirts and jewelry for any mom, grandma, aunt or friend who is in their rockstar's entourage!”

Anita chimed in, “What we love the most is how simple yet edgystylish and comfortable it is.”

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wouldn't have been the same.”

Twenty-something twin sisters Amber Burdge and Anita Wingate have gone rogue. They are rebelling against the teddy bears, cartoon animals and goofy slogans found on most baby clothes.

The quality of Rockstar Law’s products and the service they provide is of the utmost importance.

In 2009, when Anita began shopping for her unborn child, the twins found it difficult to find infant clothes that fit their style, so they did what seemed to be a no-brainer for them: They started their own clothing line, Rockstar LAW.

First-time mom Anita explained that she and her son have personally experimented and discovered what works and what doesn’t and which styles are more comfortable and more convenient.

The sisters describe their original infant, toddler and youth design collection as “extremely unique – edgy, yet upscale.” “No farm animals or cheesy quotes here!” Anita said, “If we wouldn't wear it, then we don't want our little loved ones in it!”

Amber said, “Not only do we have first-hand experience with Anita being an outstanding rockstar mom and myself being the coolest rockstar aunt, but friends and family tell us what they look for in a product.”

Amber explained, “Like most girls, we have always had an eye for fashion and have always been very creative.”

“Our line has been a huge hit at birthdays and baby showers” Amber said. “When everyone else shows up with traditional gifts from large corporate chain stores, our clients steal the show with our Rockstar clothes and accessories.”

Anita added, “The timing seemed perfect because so many of our friends have kids, and the need for classy, yet edgy, rock-inspired clothes is in demand.”

The twins said Rockstar Law will be continually adding new products to their line. This month, be sure to check out the addition of five new products to their Entourage line.

Amber explained how Anita’s not-yet-one-year-old son is their biggest muse.

What is an Entourage line, you ask? “One law of being a great Rockstar is you gotta have a great Entourage!” Amber explained. “Our line lets you splurge on your little Rockstar and treat yourself, family and friends as well.”

“He inspires us and all of our line,” she said. “He has this natural rocker edge about him. We feel like if we would have started the line any sooner, it

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45th Annual

Lunar Rendezvous Festival LUNAR RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL 2010 - LUNAR IN RHAPSODY General Chair Wendy Shaw General Vice Chair Domineque Westall Treasurer Christy Lovoi Publicity Ellen King Programs Chair Sheri Hayman Sponsor Coordinator Wendy Nifong Royals Chair Jill Smitherman Royals Co-Chair Elizabeth Byrd Olin Court Chair Terri Dieste Court Co-Chair Belinda Scheurich

2010 Calendar of Events Event

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Contact

Kick-Off Party

Already Happened

Bailey's American Grille

Jennifer Ruszkowski

Tennis Tournament

Already Happened

The Fitness Center

Kevin and Ruth Duke

Golf Tournament

Already Happened

Bay Oaks Country Club

Lisa Schuessler Mary Callier

Boat Parade

Already Happened

Kemah Channel

Mike Taylor Debi Taylor

Family Fun Night

Thursday, July 8

Main Event Webster

Terri Dodd Erin Teichman

Perry's Italian Dining Event

Sunday, July 11

Perry's Italian Kitchen

Robyn Fitzpatrick Kristy Woods

Honeywell Fun Run

Saturday, July 17

Space Center Houston

Jay Lee Jennifer Mason

Sunset Service

Sunday, July 18

Gateway Com- Victoria Stratton munity Church Kristy Tankersley

Fashion Show

Tuesday, July 20

San Luis Ballroom (Galv.)

Carrie Peters Betsy Salbilla

Coronation Ball

Saturday, July 24

San Luis Ballroom (Galv.)

Kelli McCorkle Byrd Jenny McCorkle

Sponsor Appreciation

Thursday, July 16

Club Classic

Elizabeth C-Nelson Kimberley Weathers

Wrap Up Party

Thursday, July 29

Advantage BMW

Kimberly Weathers Tisa Foster

Karen Weber

Lunar Rendezvous Festival is a 501 (c) non-profit organization benefiting Bay Area Museum, college scholarships, area libraries, cultural arts groups, Bay Area Turning Point, Interfaith Caring Ministries and other non-profit groups.Information is available at Bay Area Museum 281-326-5950. Web page address: www.lunarrendezvous.org.

Lunar Rendezvous Festival has busy July planned HOP, BOP, AND BOWL: The Lunar Rendezvous Festival has something interesting for everyone in the Bay Area, and the Family Fun Night is definitely one of those. Hop, Bop, and Bowl is slated for July 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. A ‘50s theme will be the order of the evening at the Main Event in Webster. Chairman Terri Dodd and her Vice Chairman Erin Teichman are looking forward to an evening of fun. While not required, they are encouraging attendees to come dressed in their best ‘50s attire. All of the music will be right out of that era. For the cost of the $20 ticket there will be bowling, Laser Tag, Glow Golf, a $10 gift card for use with video games, 2 slices of pizza, and a drink! A Silent Auction will also be featured. In addition, bowling lanes can be sponsored for $50. For tickets and/or sponsorship, call contact Terri Dodd at tmtdodd@yahoo.com or call 832 423-8250. For further information, go to the website at www.lunarrendezvous.org.

Honeywell 5K Rendezvous Run Vice Chairman Jennifer Mason & Chairman Jay Lee

A TASTE OF RHYTHM: Lunar in Rhapsody continues as the Lunar Rendezvous Festival holds an evening of great food and entertainment. The Taste of Rhythm dining event will be held on Sunday, July 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Perry’s Italian Grille on Pineloch and El Camino Real. Amid Live and Silent Auctions, entertainment is being provided by Mickey Hobbs and there will be a cash bar to go along with the dinner buffet and open seating for $50. Reserved tables will also be available: $400 for a table for four, $800 for an eight seating table, and $1200 for a table for 12. The reserved tables will include table service, one bottle of wine per four people, one appetizer, dinner, and a dessert. General Chairman Wendy Shaw, A Taste of Rhythm Event Chairman Robyn Fitzpatrick and Co-Chairman Kristy Woods look forward to a great evening and encourage everyone to join them. Seating is limited; be sure to make your reservations early. Reservations can be made by calling Robyn at 713 248-6585 or e-mail robyn@jackscarpet.com. People can also go to the website at www.lunarrendezvous.org to view the invitation and make reservations. READY, SET, GO!: The Honeywell 5K Run feature of the Lunar Rendezvous Festival is set for Saturday, July 17 with an early morning start. Chairman Jay Lee and Vice Chairman Jennifer Mason have announced that the event will have an Online registration and entry form. Go to www.lunarrendezvous.org to sign up. Ticket prices are $18 prior to the event, $20 the week out, and $25 on race day. The 5K run/walk leaves from Space Center Houston and goes onto the grounds of JSC. This event is now in its 32nd year. Chairman Jay Lee has worked with the Lunar Rendezvous Run for more than 10 years. Last year there were 600 participants. Prizes and awards are given to runners in all age groups.

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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

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. 281-474-9700.

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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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES Every Wednesday from April to September professional and amateur sailors get together for a friendly sailboat race on the waters of Clear Lake. These races were created with the public in mind, and the course has been set where the race can be enjoyed by spectators from some of the restaurants and bars around the lake. The races start promptly at 6:15 PM and finish before sunset. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and relaxation. There's always some commentary on the action, and if you wish to participate, you're welcome to sign up on a crew list and join the fun. 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.

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Lights ... Camera ... Action!

Back on Set with MINOR IN POSSESSION and UNCERTAIN, TX July Film Events This month, we begin principle photography on a feature dark comedy, tentatively titled MINOR IN POSSESSION. Written and to be directed by Clay Liford, the film is somewhat of a follow-up to the Sundance short, MY MOM SMOKES WEED. Alicia Anthony "Maddie" & Nate Rubin "Mitch" from MINOR Nate Rubin loosely IN POSSESSION location scout. PHOTO BY ERIC STEELE reprises his role as “Mitch,” an awkward short film NEAL, which Liford shot, about a late twenty-something individual with litpoolside escapade that turns deadly for tle direction in life. A high school English two lovers unaware of what lurks beneath teacher, Mitch finds himself incapable of the crystal clear water. Adding into the mix relating to his students, his peers or his some heavy underwater footage, I was refamily. Barely managing to get through ally impressed with what this camera can life as it is, things turn from ugly to worse accomplish with the proper gadgetry―in when he's beaten up by a group of his this case, underwater housing specifically own students. Too embarrassed to tell his designed to keep the camera water tight. fellow teachers and having no where else Although the most rewarding experience to turn, Mitch teams up with Maddie, a on this particular shoot was spraying coyoung girl feared school-wide because of lead Dallas based actor Ryan Harper Gray a dark family reputation. Bonded in batwith a water cannon filled with fake blood. tle, the student and teacher form a friendship that stretches the use of the word inappropriate. The Film, to be shot in Dallas and surrounding areas, features a hodgepodge of local talent and well-known faces, such as Tony Hale from “Arrested Development” fame and Alex Karpovsky, who starred in Sundance favorite LOVERS OF HATE. Set to be shot in HD on the Canon 5D Mark II with all sorts of fancy lenses, rigs and adaptors, MIP will continue a recent trend in independent (and some studio) productions of utilizing low cost camera solutions to produce quality, high definition video.

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 9:00 p.m., lasting about an hour. www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays Houston Film Industry Meetup: Every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., 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/ Last Tuesday's SWAMP Salons: Every last Tuesday of the month, SWAMP meets and hosts a salon on specific subjects regarding film in Houston. Mix & mingle at 6:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Location varies. www.swamp.org WIFT-Houston's Fifteenth Birthday Celebration: July 8, 5 to 10p.m., Boheme's (307 Fariview). Mix & mingle with WIFT-Houston members and friends and celebrate fifteen strong years of women in filmmaking. www.wift-houston.org SWAMP's 2-Day Intensive Grip Workshop: July 24 & 25, Houston Community College, Spring Branch. Join instructor Billy MacTavish for a two-day workshop that will give you a working knowledge of what the Grip Department does on a film set. Come get the hands on training and knowledge about the equipment and tools that are used everyday on a set to create the mood and feel of Hollywood films. Cost is $95 to the general public and $75 for SWAMP members or students. www.swamp.org

SWAMP's Teen Moviemaking Camp: August 2-6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Houston ComClay Liford w/ Canon 5D / underwater munity College, Northwest Campus (Town & housing on set of NEAL Country). Lights! Camera! Action! We plan to shoot MIP in fifteen days―a Moviemaking Camp is a week-long course designed to teach teenagers (ages 13-17) very small window of time, relatively how to use a camera to tell a story. Each speaking. During that time, I'll be staying I got my first student will get hands-on instruction in digidose of the Canon with one of my producing partners, Eric tal camera operation, lighting, sound and Steele, whom I stayed with during the 5D the last weekediting while working as a team in the production of a short film. Cost is $250 and end in June while production of NEAL. producing the - Continued on Page 43 space is limited. www.swamp.org.

The SCENE Film & Food Columnist, Adam Donaghey, is an award-winning film producer from Texas. His work has been seen at festivals and special screenings all over the world. Adam resides in Kemah. Find out about Adam's films at www.adamdonaghey.com and what he's eating at www.facebook.com/adamdonaghey.

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The admission is free, but a small donation is always welcome for the non-profit art center. Film begins at 6:30 p.m. on July 8 and concessions will be sold at TAACCL.

By Peggy “Domino” Taylor A well known director in Hollywood is a neighbor to all of us in the Clear Lake Community, Vince Privitera, has a new film that will have a special premier at The Arts Alliance at Clear Lake on July 8. “The Empty Chair” is his newest film that he wrote and directed.

TAACCL is located at 2000 NASA Parkway in Nassau Bay. For more information call 281-335-7777 or www.taaccl.org

Vince Privitera studied acting and directing at the Dramatic Workshop in the New York City.

On a personal note, I have spent time with Vince Privitera yearly at the annual Gulf Coast Film Festival and TAACCL events, and since then I have had the opportunity to be under his direction making a small film and I learned more in one day from his direction and teaching than years from any teacher or director in the art of acting.

He has written and directed several plays and movies including “Witchfire”, starring Shelly Winters, which he both wrote and directed. He has a Masters Degree in film studies from the University of Houston. He is presently is in pre-production of his new film, “The Disappointed Sister”. Mirror Production presents the VJP Film, “The Empty Chair” and features several local actors. Featured actors are Bob Lemmon, Frances Berndt, Sara Wycoff, Brian David, Joe Grassifi, Neal Gave and Angela Dautreuil. The music score is by David Darling. The audience will be treated to suspense as the film features a group therapy meeting that turns into a murder mystery. This ‘who done it’ will have the audience more than just entertained.

It is a real honor to know this longtime director. Additionally, my dear friend and longtime Farpoint Theatre actress and stage manger Frances Berndt is in this film. I have worked years with her on and off stage and I know this feature will be a real treat. Break a leg!

ARTIST KELLY HALBACH ESTABLISHES MEMORIAL FUND which benefit the Clear Lake community. The non-profit center will continue to present Visual, Literary, Educational and Performing Arts.

By Peggy “Domino” Taylor Artist Kelly Halbach and longtime area resident has recently established a memorial fund in the name of her late husband Joe Halbach, who recently passed away.

Donations can also be made to TAACCL in the name of Joe Halbach. For further information on the Halbach Memorial Fund contact Carol Wicklander at 281-335-7777 or www.taaccl.org

Joe Halbach, a Nassau Bay resident, was a strong supporter of the Arts and TAACCL. The memorial fund has been established to help support the on going programs at TAACCL

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Featured Upcoming Events:

July 3 - 4: The 4th of July in Kemah Independence Day Parade in Kemah at 10am. Children’s Parade at 9:30am. Kemah Visitor Center & The Lighthouse District.

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For information or to sign up call 281-3341311.After Party and Awards at T Bone Toms. July 3:American Boat Sprit Boat Parade at noon along the Kemah Boardwalk July 4: Fireworks on The Kemah Boardwalk

July 8: “The Empty Chair” Movie (Locals featured) 6:30 pm,TAACCL, 2000 Nasa

Parkway, Nassau Bay, www.taaccl.org 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, e-mail Domino Taylor at dominotaylor@yahoo.com. JULY 2010

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July 26: “Summer Paint In” Presented by NSA , 7 pm Amergy Bank, 2401 Termini St. at FM 517, Dickinson, www. www.nsartists.org Aug 7: Summer “Wrap” Art Exhibit – Exhibition of Summer Camp and Reception. 1 - 3 pm,TAACCL, 2000 Nasa Prky, Nassau Bay, 2781-335-7777, www.taaccl.org

THEATRE

July 5 - 16: The Wingless Fairy- The Youth Production, Tues. – Sat. 10:30 am– Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18901 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org, 281-335-5228

July 15 - 25: Snow White – Children’s Production, Farpoint Theatre, 7pm & Sunday matinee 2 pm. Seabrook Community House, www.farpointtheatre.org

LITERATURE

July 8 & 22: Bay Area Writers League, Meeting and Critique at Barnes & Nobles, Bay Area Blvd & Gulf Freeway, 7:30 no charge, 2009 BAWL Conference Contest, Deadline: May 5, check website for rules www.bawl.org

July 17: The Word Factory, Poetry Workshop 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, back2word@aol.com

CHILDREN’S ART

July 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30: Summer Arts Camp,Ages 4- 16,The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 Nasa Prky, Nassau Bay, For schedules and fees contact www.taaccl.org. 281-335-7777

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 Wednesday morning 1210 Anders, Seabrook, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net. Call to confirm. Freeman Memorial Library: 10:15 a.m. Book Babies on Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday - 11:15 a.m.Toddler Time on

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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, 281-4881906. www.hcpl.net. Call for Summer Reading Program.

Helen Hall Library: 10 a.m.Toddlers on Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m. Pre-K Story time on Thursday, 100 W.Walker, League City, 281-338-4860

La Porte Library: 10:15 a.m. - Tuesdays, Story Time with Mr. Mark,

1894 Opera House, Galveston, www.thegrand.com, 800-821-1894 July 17: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Show – Johnny Arolfo Civic Center , League City, www.baba.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

July 21: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:30 p.m., call to confirm time,TAACCL, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org

MUSEUMS

1940 Air Terminal Museum, Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, www.1940airterminal.org.

Armand Bayou Nature Center - Open Tuesday - Saturday, Saturday morning Breakfast on the Bayou 8:00 a.m. -9:30 am Saturday Evening Sunset Cruise on the Bayou 6:00 p.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, www.abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site, 3255 Highway 134 La Porte, 281-479-2431

10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. with Mr. D. on Thursday - 3:15 p.m.Arts on Wednesday, 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net.

MUSIC & FILM

July 1: Rat Ranch, July 8: The Slags, July 15: The Reds, July 22: 11th Hour, July 29: Klocks. Rock the Dock Concert Series on Kemah Boardwalk, www.kemahboardwalk.com

July 4: Shake Russell 4-9 pm July 16: Spain Colored Orange Plaza By the Bay Summer Concert Series at Five Points Plaza, 101 S Broadway, La Porte, 281-470-5017

July 8 & 15: Movie Night At the Art Alliance – TAACCL, 6:30 pm 2000 Nasa Pkwy. Vote on Facebook for the movie to on July 15. Free. 281-335-7777

July 14: Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival – Committee and new member meeting. For upcoming Sept. festival, meeting location TBA, 281-333-5804, www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com

July16: Evening by the Shore– The Grand

Butler Longhorn Museum – League City, 281-332-1393.

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.

League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum - Open Monday - Friday. Call for group reservations, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, 281-554-2994, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum - Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org Warbird Rides available call for info.

San Jacinto Monument & Museum – April 24- San Jacinto Day with Re-enactment at Monument and Museum, Call or log on for details of event. Daily 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, 409-6435799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm

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THE 48 HOUR HEIST: Continued From Previous Page Shooting ends that evening, but the work has just begun as the crew heads back to start editing which will take them into the night and all of the next day. There are mega audio problems, but no time to fix. Sunday, 7:15 p.m. Juan Lopez is driving like a mad man to meet the 7:30 deadline delivery on West Gray in Houston. They make it. Screening takes place the following Tuesday and Clemons’ hopes for a win are crushed by the audio snafu. “It’s like catching lightening in a bottle,” he says. “We just didn’t have enough time to fix the problems and meet the deadline.” Stating how their 2008 entry, Rushin’, won best film and six other awards, Clemons’ says that was the crowning jewel they will always strive to match. “There was a lot of synergy going on during that shoot,” he recalls. “The magic just happened.” Next on the horizon for SBJ is a short film and perhaps a documentary. A full-length film is on the drawing board and making films as a full-time profession is also in the cards. Would he give up his day job? “Yeah, if I make enough money,” he laughs.

A Closer Look: 48 Hour Film Project genres for 2010 included: Buddy Film, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Film de Femme, Film Noir, Horror, Mockumentary, Musical or Western, Road Movie, Romance, Sci Fi, Silent Film, and Thriller/Suspense. Wildcards included: Adventure Serial, Dark Comedy, Foreign Film, Heist, Historical Fiction/Period Piece, Mystery, Surprise Ending, Time Travel Movie or Doppelganger Movie. SBJ Films drew: “Musical or Western” but they opted out by drawing a “Wildcard” and drew “Heist.” Character: Sherman or Sharon Brown, recently unemployed; Prop, a book; Line of Dialogue: “There’s a $2 service charge.” Plot by SBJ Films: Comic book buff, Sherman Brown, wants to make a memorable entrance to an upcoming comic book convention so practices flying in with a propelled backpack which unfortunately explodes and kills him. His friends, wanting to grant his last wish, steal his body, take him to the convention and propel him in anyway. Equipment used: Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Canon 5D Mark 2. SBJ Films crew: Jason Clemons, Michael Darling, Caroline Parker, Juan Lopez, Robyn Drake, Jason Fennelly, Kent Ohler, Mitch Youts and countless volunteers. SBJ Films titles: The Final Flight of Sherman Brown, Eternal Peace, BetMan, Love Struck, Rushin’, Knightfall, Him, Dirty Laundry. Winner of 2008 Houston 48 Hour Film Project: Rushin’ by SBJ Films. (They also took home Best Directing, Best Writing, Best Acting, Best Use of Character, Best Choreography, and Audience Favorite.) Clemons’ day job: Video Production for ARES Corporation.

2010 AWARDS: Best Ensemble Acting and Honorable Mention for Special Effects and Writing.

Factoid: Adam Mayfield (who starred in Rushin’ and Love Struck) landed the role of Scott Chandler on ABC’s All My Children shortly after the second film wrapped. More info: www.sbjfilms.com and www.48hourfilm.com.

Photos: Heather Leigh Jackson, pdlstudios.net

The 48 Hour Heist By Sue Mayfield Geiger Jason Clemons’ house in Southeast Houston has been the scene of many bizarre happenings over the last several years. For instance, a bloody body was found on his kitchen floor; a kidnapped man was tied up and tortured in his garage; and another man in yellow tights and black cape leapt in front of a moving truck on the street where he lives. Today (Saturday, June 5), there is a dead body in a coffin in Clemons’ living room. (Clemons is on the left in top left photo.)

About 20 people are in various positions – standing, kneeling, squatting and raising their arms. Lights, camera equipment, a boom and clipboards are also present. Nothing out of the ordinary for this moviemaker/NASA subcontractor employee/artist and film buff who heads up and directs the team of Sweet Baby Jesus (SBJ) Films. They are shooting their seventh movie as a team and their fifth for the 48 Hour Film Project – a film that has to be made in – well, 48 hours. But, consider the upfront challenge: They don’t know the genre, plot, or characters, and don’t even have a script. This theatrical madness has been going on across the globe for almost 10 years (five in Houston). Teams must register in advance (a limited number are accepted), show up on a Friday evening at 7 p.m., draw a genre (out of 14 possibilities); then given a line of dialogue, prop, and character’s name that must be used by all filmmakers. And oh, yes, the film (four to seven minutes in length) has to be completed, edited and ready to submit by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Got it? 48 hours! The SBJ team consists of many dedicated friends and volunteers who have been working together for over a decade. The team’s producer, Michael Darling, says he gets a rush out of having to work on such a

tight timeline. “I like the madness of what we are doing now, whereas Jason gets more excited about the end product,” he says. The genre they drew is “heist.” By 5 a.m., a draft of the script is complete. At 8 a.m., shooting starts at a nearby bar (Fox & Hound), but rudely interrupted by a biker rally (at 8 a.m.? Go figure.) Back at Clemons’ house, it is 1 p.m. and the crew is filming a scene that involves a waiter (Juan Lopez) in a sombrero holding an enormous bowl of guacamole next to the coffin at the wake when a drunken woman (Caroline Parker) wanders up wanting more dip. It is about take number 15, the guacamole is melting under the hot lights and Clemons finally says, “That’s a good one.” Everyone relaxes during a five minute break. Focused and serious, Clemons takes the crew outside to get some day shots before heading downtown for a police car chase. Now the dead body (Evan King) is inside a convertible with only his feet sticking out, headed for the George R. Brown Convention Center with actor Kyle Jones as the getaway driver. - Cont. on Next Page

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JULY CRUISE SCHEDULE

Dickinson Bar~B~Que’s Classic American Bacon Cheeseburger: It all starts with 1/3 pound Angus Beef, melted American cheese and two thick cut slices of hickory smoked bacon. Top it all off with fresh thick slices of ripe tomato, sliced yellow onion and crisp iceberg lettuce on a fresh baked bun with hot crispy salted shoestring French fries!

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SWAMP SHACK’S SASQUATCH BURGER so large, it fills the entire plate. French fries are served in a bowl on the side. It will literally inspire “oohs” and “ahhs” when being served. Chef Mackey says, “Come on by and let us cook one up for you!” The Grille at Cullen’s THE TEXAS BURGER: All Cullen's burgers are halfpound Angus beef, grilled to order and served on homemade buns with fresh cut French fries. The house favorite is The Texas Burger. Priced at $7.95 every day, this burger is a chicken fried Angus beef patty, slathered in Dijon mustard mayonnaise and seasoned with black pepper. On Wednesdays, all burgers are only $7.95 until 6 p.m. Signature Bistro's KOBE BURGER: Texas Kobe beef with farm fresh tomato, heart of romaine lettuce and sweet red onion with side of aoli (mayonnaise), Creole mustard and ketchup. - Continued on Page 20

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The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series Chef Hayashi Lin Yan Sushi 548 W. Nasa Parkway (Webster) • 281-332-9756 Experience: Started cooking at age 13. Traveled to Taipei, Taiwan at age 18 to study even more and ended up employed in the kitchen at the Grand Hotel in Taipei. Then traveled to Japan where he spend four years learning traditional Japanese cuisine. Traveled to New York 30 years ago and worked at the Shogun Japanese Restaurant in New York City. Also spent time working in New Jersey before settling down along the southern coast of Texas. Specialty: Traditional Japanese Cuisine and modernizing it. Signature Dish: Flaming Lobster Gingami Batayaki. It is a lobster dish wrapped in aluminum foil then set on fire. Customer has option to blow flame out or have it served with no flame. Seasoned with spices. When customer opens the aluminum foil, a cooked lobster will be waiting to be enjoyed. Please share one special cooking tip or technique with our readers: If you want something special added to a simple piece of sushi, then grill sushi rice to have a charred flavor combined with the fish flavor. PREVIOUSLY FEATURED

Chef Todd Mackey

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Chef Jorge Galvan

Chef Sixto Lopez

Chef Carlos Alvarado

Chef Chad Landry

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League City Men Who Cook: Thursday July 29 Don your bobbie socks and penny loafers and join the League City Chamber of Commerce as a room full of fabulous chefs show off their culinary talents at League City Chamber’s 8th Annual “At The Hop” with Men Who Cook on July 29 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. It will be an impressive line-up of one-of-a-kind recipes and the public is welcomed out to find out who makes the best appetizer, entree or dessert? Call the League City Chamber at 281-3387339 or go online to www.leaguecitychamber.com for details and register to have your recipe judged by one of our Master Chefs. But hurry, there’s limited chef stations! In addition to taking pleasure in the culinary talents of these Men Who Cook, guests will enjoy the ‘50s decor, rockin’ to the beat of the Southbound band and a bachelor auction. Place your bids during the live auction for an exciting evening on the town with one of three featured bachelors. And, for the first time ever, you will have the chance to vote for your favorite chef as the People’s Choice. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door (50’s – 60’s suggested attire). Reserve your sponsorship, table or tickets by calling the League City Chamber at 281-338-7339 or by going online to www.leaguecitychamber.com.

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Clear Lake’s South Shore 18. Opus 19. Sundance II 20. Paradise Reef (SSHR)

22 20th St.

1. Luna Rest. (Hilton) 2. Valdo’s 3. Chelsea’s Wine Bar 4. Boondoggles Pub 5. Villa Capri 6. Club Classic 7. Outriggers 8. Pier 18

9 - 17

9. The Aquarium 10. Red Sushi

Clear Lake’s North Shore

12th St.

Bacliff & San Leon 21. Noah’s Ark 22. Clifton’s Seaside 23. Judge’s 24. Topwater Grill

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The Dining Guide CULLEN’S LIVE INTRODUCES ALFRESCO ADDITION

Club’s new patio area lets guests sip under the stars Cullen’s owners Kevin and Sandra Munz recently christened the newest addition to their lavish hospitality and entertainment facility on July 1 with the opening of The Terrace, a 2,800 square foot, canopied patio and courtyard adjacent to Cullen’s Live. Positioned immediately behind the club’s west wall and accessible through a newly created doorway, The Terrace offers lovers of live music and creative libations a chance to enjoy a respite from the venue’s high energy atmosphere. This dramatic enhancement features informal seating and jumbo flatscreen television. “This will be the perfect place for people to enjoy a breezy summer night”, observes Kevin Munz, “and my staff is already working on a fabulous

array of cocktails to complement this new outdoor setting. The Terrace is going to add a whole new dimension to Bay Area Inside Cullen’s Live nightlife because there is simply nothing like it for miles around!” Cullen’s Live, a part of the complex that includes The Grille at Cullen’s and the award-winning Cullen’s restaurant, features a permanent stage and dance floor and offers live bands on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. - Continued on Page 43

Skippers to host more Greek cooking classes Learn to prepare original Greek dishes such as Keftedakia, Spanakopita, Mousaka, Pastitsio and many others. Skipper’s owner Terry Psarovarkas teaches Greek culinary classes once a month. July 22, she will be teaching the art of Greek food preparation in the traditional way. “Greek food is healthy and nutritious with emphasis placed on HEALTHY,” Terry said. She will also include to art of Greek pastries like those on the menu at Skipper’s Cafe. Those interested in learning to prepare authentic Greek dishes in the traditional way, contact Terry to RSVP or leave a message for her at 281-334-4787.

Pappadeux to rebuild The SCENE has learned the City of Seabrook is moving forward with plans to renovate “The Point” and that Pappadeux plans to rebuild.

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ABPW check out new Berryhill Baja Grill Berryhill Baja Grill in South Shore recently played host to the Association of Business and Professional Women (ABPW). Their monthly social was held in the upstairs lounge. The private area is available for private parties, socials or meetings and includes a view of the golf course, is away from the hustle and bustle of the restaurant and includes a couple of flat screen TVs. {The Association of Business and Professional Women (ABPW) was founded in the Bay Area in 1981. The organization is dedicated to helping women business owners and operators grow. The organization continues to thrive with more than 50 members with significant economic, educational and civic impact on the community.}

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Wine & Dine or just Fall in Love

at Signature Bistro

By Adam Donaghey Under new ownership since November, Signature Bistro has been completely renovated inside and out. With a fresh new look and an updated menu, the cozy, converted house is the perfect place to wine and dine. With live music on the weekends and low lights in the evenings, the Bistro provides a truly intimate experience. Top it all off with extraordinary chef-prepared dishes and a sophisticated selection of fine wines, and you've got yourself a fine dining destination – without the long drive. The time, effort and service put in by the staff at Signature Bistro is inspiring. Sisters, Elizabeth Grella and Melissa Baccus own the restaurant; but are often seen bar-tending and serving food. Executive Chef Bradley Hamil greets guests whenever possible, garnering feedback on his signature dishes. Patrons feel more like family than customers and there's a welcoming spirit unparalleled with most establishments due to the quaint, homelike layout and small scale of the restaurant. Family-owned and operated restaurants are simply tradition for these two sisters. Their great-grandparents, Sam and Jean Grella, owned the famous Scampi Miramar located both in Boynton Beach, Florida, and Port Washington, Long Island, where high society and famous celebrities would dine in the 1940s and ’50s. As the name implies, the restaurant was responsible for creating and popularizing shrimp scampi. The sisters’ father (also named Sam) and mother, Jan, owned a restaurant in Houston coincidentally called The Bistro, and later played a prominent role in bringing live Maine lobsters to Houston by building the largest live holding system in the Southwest United States. Currently, he is a producer and importer of fresh and frozen seafood which helps in sourcing product for Signature Bistro!

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The sisters continue the inventive tradition by creating unique and savory dishes with the help of Chef Hamil. Graduating at the top of his class at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin and previously working at Brennan’s of Houston, Hamil specializes in fresh, quality cuisine with a modern focus on presentation and design. Ingredients are of the highest quality and sourced locally whenever possible, ensuring less travel time from farm to plate. The Bistro specializes in seafood, with dinner entrees such as lobster ravioli and linguine pescatore, and farm-raised fish, such as Texas striped bass and salmon. Seasonal specials include lobster stuffed with a delectable crab stuffing on Fridays and Saturdays (while supplies last) and a new featured fish each week. Past featured fish include amberjack, black drum, snapper and red fish. In addition to fresh seafood, the restaurant also features fine dining regular dishes such as stuffed quail, lamb chops, pork chop and filet mignon. Quality appetizers, soups and salads are provided to accompany entrees – I, personally, recommend the Turtle Soup – along with a variety of spectacular desserts. Lunch at The Bistro consists of lighter versions of the dinner menu, along with a variety of pastas and the mouthwatering Texas Kobe burger. Look out for the Reuben, Cuban, muffuletta and club sandwiches starting this month! The Bistro, now open Sundays, welcomes guests for brunch with delicacies such as stuffed French toast topped with Cointreau berry compote and Signature Breakfast (poached eggs atop potato crusted crab cakes, topped with a spicy beurre blanc sauce). Happy hour crowds will be especially pleased with the bar menu. Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Signature Bistro’s full bar features tapas such as Texas Kobe beef sliders and tournedos topped with herb goat cheese and wild mushrooms – all under $5! With a sophisticated variety of fine wine grapes ranging from Cabernets, Pinots and Merlots, but also including Carmeneres, Malbecs, and Muscadelles, Signature Bistro is fit for business meetings and wine tastings as well. - Continued on Page 43

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July 2010..................South Belt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston 10 ..........................Cover Feature: Signature Bistro 14 & 15................The Dining Guide: News & Notes 16 ........................Featured Chef: Chef Hayashi Lin 18 ..................................................Burger Bonanza 23 ..................SCENE Style: Beauty Urban Legends 24 & 25 ........................Feature: The 48 Hour Heist 26......................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Calendar 27........................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Column 28 ........Arts: Lights...Camera...Action: Film Column 31-38 ........Weekends on the Water (8 Page Guide) 32 & 33..........................................Area Attractions 34 & 35 ........................Map: where to Eat & Drink 36 & 37 ..........Lunar Rendezvous Festival Calendar 39 ..........................................Feature: Rockstar LAW

41 ........................................Red Room Studios News 42....................Seen by The SCENE: Salute To Heroes - - - - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE - - - FLIP SIDE- - - - - 44 ..................Seen by The SCENE: Kidney Pallooza 45 ......Texas Beer Enthusiast: Brewmaster’s Festival 46....Texas Beer Enthusiast: Texas Craft Brewers List 49 ..Texas Beer Enthusiast: Abita SOS, New Belgium 51 ..................Martini Madness: Mackey’s Bar & Grill 52, 53, 54 ............The SCENE’s Live Music Coverage 56 ............................................Featured Bartender 56 & 57......................................Happy Hour Guide 59....................................Cover Story: Green Parrot 60 ......Upcoming Events: National Acts @ Scout Bar

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La Brisa Mexican Grill

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Happy Hour! DAILY 11AM-7PM

Located on Hwy. 146, 3 Miles South of Kemah

$2 Classic Ritas • $2.50 Domestics Sat & Sun (’til 1pm) also: $1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

(1/2 Mile North of Hwy. 646)

281-559-2415

*Happy Hour prices valid at Bacliff location only

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WED & THURS

Mon: Tacos Campechanos Wed: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Fri: The Aruba

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BREAKFAST BUFFET SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8AM TO NOON

Father’s Day Luau Party:

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20% OFF YOUR TUESDAY MEAL When you eat breakfast at La Brisa Bacliff (Sat or Sun). Discount is valid after 4 pm. Excludes happy hour drinks.

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501 WESLEY DRIVE • LEAGUE CITY • 281-554-4000 www.LaBrisa.net

OUR LATEST ADDITIONS... WOW!!

WEEKEND BREAKFAST BUFFET • 8AM - 1PM Watch our Chefs prepare YOUR Omelettes, French Toast, Pancakes, Waffles & Mexican Delights

BREAKFAST HAPPY HOUR!

$1 BLOODY MARYS • $1 MIMOSAS • $1 BLOODY MARIAS *Happy Hour prices & promotions valid at League City location only

Since 1974

Steakhouse Restaurant

LIVE MUSIC 7/2 ........................Navigators 7/3 ..........................Magazine 7/4 ....................Gulf Coasters 7/6 ........................Kemah Jam 7/7 ..............4 Barrel Ramblers 7/8 ................Grateful Geezers 7/9 ..................Pee Wee Bowen 7/10........................Navigators 7/11 ..................Cheap Whiskey 7/13 ......................Kemah Jam 7/14 ......................Blues Kats 7/15 ................Grateful Geezers 7/16 ....................Ezra Charles 7/17 ......................What is Hip 7/18 ....................Gulf Coasters 7/20 ......................Kemah Jam 7/21 ......................Blues Kats 7/22................Grateful Geezers 7/23 ......................Crossroads 7/24 ....................What is Hip 7/25 ..........Shane Barnhill Band 7/27 ......................Kemah Jam 7/28....................Gulf Coasters 7/29................Grateful Geezers 7/30 ............4 Barrel Ramblers 7/31........................Crossroads 8/1 ............Shane Barnhill Band 8/3 ........................Kemah Jam 8/4 ........................Blues Kats 8/5 ................Grateful Geezers 8/6......................Hanna’s Reef 8/7 ........................Navigators

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TOM’S BACKYARD:

LIVE MUSIC 6 DAYS A WEEK! Our NEW Palapa is

theLargestinTEXAS!! HAPPY HOUR: M-F, 5-7PM $1.50 Dom Draft, $2.50 Dom. Bottle Excluding holidays

BACKYARD-ONLY SPECIALS: HAPPY HOUR $1.99 Shrimp Cocktail 35¢ Wings outside on Monday Evenings T-BONE TOM’S IS ON FACEBOOK!

OPEN 7 DAYS ’TIL 2AM! BECOME A FAN! 707 HWY. 146 IN KEMAH • 281-334-2133 (SOUTH

KEMAH/SEABROOK BRIDGE) • www.tbonetoms.com

“Celebrate our GRAND OPENING all July!” Live Music: Fri & Sat Night 6-10 pm • Sun Afternoon 5-9 pm

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GRAND RAND O OPENING PENING P PARTY ARTY G SWAMP SNACKS Coon Balls Swamp Pickles Alligator Eggs Bull Frog Legs Swamp Clams Gator Bites Swamp Water (Gumbo) Red Beans & Rice FROM THE BOILER Crawfish Shrimp Blue Crab Snow Crab Dungeness Crab King Crab Lobster MAIN KOURSE Jumbo Fried Shrimp Swamp Cow Alligator Gar Buzzard Breast Diner Swamp King Surf & Turf

LUNCH SPECIALS!

THURS, JULY JULY 8 8 THURS,

BURGERS Nutria Burger Water Moccasin Swamp Hog Possum Muddbug Sasquatch Buzzard Burgers DESSERT Mud Pie Lilly Pad Pie

BRING THE KIDS! TOY W/PURCHASE!

PLAY AREA COMING SOON!

VIEW FROM THE UPSTAIRS DECK

EVERY MON & WED

FIRE & ICE NIGHT IS BACK 6-9PM $1.99/LB CRAWFISH

$1.99 MUDDBUGG SPECIALS Mon & Wed • 6-9 pm

Crawfish $2.99/LB! ALL DAY EVERY DAY (Subject to no major change in market price)

310 Texas Ave Kemah, TX. 77565 • 281-334-5000 • www.theswampshack.com Right Next To Alan’s Seafood Market At The Base Of The Kemah Bridge

JAPANESE RESTAURANT @ FUSION on THURSDAYS FREE PROMO FOR THE LADIES*

@ SAKE BAR on THURS: $1 WELL RITA FOR LADIES ONLY*

@ SAKE BAR on SUN & MON: $2 SURPRISE MIXED DRINK* * Promotions begin at 4:30 p.m. on specified days. Ask about details & stipulations

We serve FRESH FISH flown in from California daily! Every Tues & Thurs: Special fish flown in from Honolulu Come Try MASA HOT ROCK BEEF Available only at El Camino Location

MASA SEAFOOD KONRO

Signature

BISTRO NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Indoor and Outdoor Casual Fine Dining

“Where the Locals Go” Now Open for

Sunday Brunch 11am - 3pm

www.SignatureBistro.com Browse through our full menu at

EVERY DAY @ BOTH LOCATIONS! FREE APPETIZER (OUR CHOICE) AFTER 4PM* * 1 PER TABLE. EXCLUDES THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS. Ask about details and stipulations

Lunch Specials Every Day! 11am to 3:30pm

FUSION

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977 NASA ROAD 1

1804 W. FM 646

(EL CAMINO REAL, NEAR OFFICE DEPOT)

(SUITE R, NEAR HEB IN DICKINSON)

281-486-9888

281-337-1288

Live Music on Weekends

LUNCH......................Tuesday-Friday (11am-2pm) DINNER ..............Tuesday-Saturday (5pm-10pm) BRUNCH ..................................Sunday (11am-3pm)

Full Bar Open ’til midnight Friday & Saturday

H APPY H OUR ...... T UESDAY-F RIDAY (11 AM -7 PM )

1918 NASA Parkway • Seabrook 281-474-4455

Kemah’s Very Own Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar

Daily Specials • Full Bar • Outdoor Patio

SUNDAY BRUNCH, 10AM-3PM MONDAY STEAK NIGHT, 5-10PM $11.95 12 oz. Rib Eye & Prime Rib or $22.95 10oz Filet Mignon WEDNESDAY Hot Boiled Shrimp & Snow Crab

THURSDAYS Greek Night Thursdays are Back! Bottomless Pasta Dinner Special

NE W!

Don’t forget, our entire menu is available for delivery at

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1/2 Price Bottled Wine Tuesdays. Featured Bottles. Ask for Details.

2nd Annual

Win A Trip To Greece! Come in and eat at Bakkhus Taverna through the end of 2010, and you will get one entry into the 2nd Annual BAKKHUS GREECE VACATION GIVEAWAY for every $75 you spend. The grand drawing will be held on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2010).

605 A 6TH ST • KEMAH • 281-538-1800 There will be 1 winner. Restrictions apply. Come by to learn more.

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