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7 Days of Doc’s I. Sunday:......75

cent Sundays!

II. Monday: ........OPEN FOR FOOTBALL III. Tuesday: $4.50 Dom Pitchers & $4 Bombs IV. Wednesday: ....................50 cent drinks V. Thursday: ..............CLIFFS KARAOKE BRIGADE VI. Friday: ..CROWN IS KING! Crown, Crown Black &

Crown Reserve starting @ $3.75 & $5 Steaks VII. Saturday: ........$2.75 DOM. BOTTLES & WELL DRINKS Shark Attack & Bee Room On Tuesdays

Are You Ready For Football? WE WILL HAVE ALL OF THE NFL PRESEASON ACTION!

DOC’S FIGHT CARD Cliff’s Karaoke Brigade On Thursdays

8/07/10 ......UFC 117 PENN VS FLORIAN

8/28/10 ......UFC 118 EDGAR VS PENN 2

$5 Steak Dinners On Fridays

9/25/10 ......UFC 119 MIR VS. NOGUEIRA 2 PIZZA & PITCHER SPECIALS WITH RESERVATION

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THURSDAYS - “Bike Night” 1) Blues 2) BBQ: $8.95 3) Bikes: $100 Best In Show 4) Babes: Go-Go Dancers 5) Brew: $2 Bottles, $2 Wells

MONDAYS - “Ladies Night” 1/2 PRICE Drinks & Appetizers 6pm-close Men: We can't forget you! $5 Dom Pitchers & 35¢ Wings!

TUESDAYS “Crabby Tuesdays” $8.99 King Crab & $6.99 Snow Crab HAPPY HOUR Drink Prices open to close!

WEDNESDAYS “Crazy Mamma Cass Night!” $2 Fish Tacos, $2 Ritas On The Rocks, $2 24-Oz Tacate

The Best Tail in Town! Fri........8/06......................................Echoz Tues ....8/10 ......................Jeremy Bradshaw Thurs ....8/12 ............................Spiny Norman Fri........8/13 ............Ray Parsee & The AllStars Sat ......8/14 ..............................KAOS Band Sun ......8/15 ..........................Wood and Wind Tue ......8/17 ......................Jeremy Bradshaw Thurs ....8/19 ................................Spin Cycle Fri........8/20 ........................Next Level Band Sat ......8/21 ................Michael Stevens (2pm) Sat ......8/21 ..................................Madigan Tue ......8/24 ......................Jeremy Bradshaw Thurs ....8/26 ................................Zack Tate Fri........8/27 ......................Mambo Jazz Kings Sat ......8/28 ......................Mambo Jazz Kings Tue ......8/31 ......................Jeremy Bradshaw Thurs ....9/02 ......................4 Barrel Ramblers

FRIDAYS - “Anything Goes” Free Bar-Top Shots!

SATURDAYS - “Game Day!” $5 Domestic Pitchers, 35¢ Wings, $12.95 King Crab $8.95 Snow Crab til 6pm

SUNDAYS - “Super NFL Specials” $4.50 Pitchers, 35¢ Wings, Football Squares, & Free Football Merchandise Give Aways!

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LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE 8/6 ..........................................Down to Earth 8/7 ..........................................DJ Redd-Wave 8/13 ............................................The Line-Up 8/14.............................................. Rock Radio 8/20 ............................Park One Production 8/21 ....Smooth Melodies featuring LadyT 8/27 ..........................................Fidelity Maxx 8/28 ..............................................After Party

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sundays ................Funday w/Biker Specials Mondays ..............S.ervice I.ndustry N.ight Tuesdays ..............Gong Karaoke @ 8 p.m. (cash prize 4thTuesday of the month) Wednesdays ..............Big Ass Beer N’ Buns Thursdays ..............Live DJ & Ladies’ Night Fridays ..........................................Live Music Saturdays ......................................Live Music

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Be waited on hand & foot by The Men of Pier 27!

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PIER 27 ANNIVERSARY PARTY! SALivT,e Mu9sic/1, 8 Give-Aways, Specials, & Food!

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$1 DRAFT BEER ALL DAY EVERYDAY

AUGUST 21

$5 PITCHERS ALL DAY EVERY DAY

Green Parrot’s Music Festival IT’S GONNA BE HUGE!

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8/6 ..........................NIOCITY 8/7..........ZIGGY MOONSHINE 8/13................SLIDE EFFECT 8/14 ..........CROWDED MINDS 8/20 ........CRYING OUT LOUD 8/21 ....THE MUSIC FESTIVAL 8/27 ..........TRIP TO CASCITY 8/28................SLIDE EFFECT

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Kitchen Opening Soon!! MUSIC LINE-UP Fri August 6..........7pm ......Andy & the Dreamsicles Sat August 7..........9pm ................Bodacious TaTa's Fri August 13........9pm ..........................DJ Adrian Sat August 14........9pm ..........................Loud Love Fri August 20........9pm ..........................DJ Adrian Sat August 21........9pm ..........................Inside Out Fri August 27........9pm................Less Than Serious Sat August 28........9pm ..........................DJ Adrian Fri September 3 ....7pm ......Andy & the Dreamsicles Sat September 4 ....9pm ..............Something Unique

Sunday, September 5: Labor Day Ba sh w/SHARK ATTACK

MONDAY KAROAKE w/Mama Cass

TUESDAY Dart Tournaments

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Mark Your Calendar Island Star Live 2010 Concert Season continues:

Night Ranger & Great White live in concert Saturday, September 4 • Moody Gardens Expo Arena Get ready to rock this Labor Day Weekend! Island Star Performances presents the pioneering rock band Night Ranger live in concert with special guest Great White Saturday, September 4 at the Moody Gardens Expo Arena. Tickets are $75 for Premium – Reserved Seating, $35 for Reserved Seating and $15 for General Admission. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster retail locations, or via the Island Star Live Box Office located in the lobby of the Moody Gardens Hotel. The box office will be open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. General questions should be directed to the box office phone at 409-683-4186. Gates to the event will open at 7 p.m. Great White will open the show at 7:30p.m. with Night Ranger taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. Since their debut album Dawn Patrol in 1982 that sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, Night Ranger has left an indelible mark on the music world. The band’s popularity has been fueled by an impressive string of instantly recognizable hit singles and signature album tracks, including “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock In

Bodacious Tatas Saturday, August 7 Night Ranger

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America,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” “Sentimental Street,” “Goodbye” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.” Harnessing the frenetic drive of heavy metal to hook-laden rock songs and throwing in a stunning twin lead guitar team with melodious, radiofriendly power ballads, Night Ranger inspired new descriptive phrases such as “melodic metal” and “metal power pop.” According to bassist/vocalist Jack Blades, music is constantly evolving and that is one of the reason’s he is so proud of Night Ranger and why the band will continue to evolve. - Continued on Page 52

Tantric & Adema Saturday, August 14

Pauline Reese Band to headline PLUGGED IN MUSIC FEST

SCOUT BAR

Saturday, August 28 at 7pm, in Friendswood‘s Centennial Park Event to Feature Texas Rising Stars in Pop, Rap, Funk, Alternative and Country AMOCO Federal Credit Union has announced the talent line-up for the much-anticipated Plugged In Twenty Ten Music Fest that will feature some of the best rising stars from Texas in pop, rap, alternative and country music, with country rocker Pauline Reese and her band headlining.

Drive in Friendswood. Music kicks off at 7 p.m. and entry is free.

The family fun festival will take place Saturday, August 28, at the Evelyn B. Newman Amphitheater at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood

At 9:45 p.m., Pauline Reese, recently named Entertainer of the Year at the Texas Music Awards, will bring her top-tier vocals, original songs and magnetic stage presence to close the evening of music. For more information, visit www.paulinereese.com. Other Pauline Reese artists on the bill include some of Houston’s best performers: JV2Fresh (www.jv2fresh.com) TIB, Lauren Ashley, and VerseCity (www.versecity.com). - Continued on Page 52

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Featured Event:

PARTY LIKE A GREEK! BAKKHUS TAVERNA 2nd Anniversary Party 7pm • Wednesday, August 25 LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, PROMOS, GIVE-AWAYS PART OF THE SCENE MAGAZINE’S 100TH ISSUE CELEBRATION SERIES

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Great Staff • Games • Pool • Outdoor Area • Live Music

Coming Soon from THE PHILLY BOYS Nick and MoMo

A Neighborhood Bar, Nick and MoMo

Union Tavern Nothing too fancy. Just a

typical tavern that fills the neighborhoods of Philly, but now coming to Webster/Clear Lake.

Check out www.uniontavernhouston.com for our latest news

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SCENE AWARDS: Once every 100 issues we hand out some hardware | Issues 1-100

Best Concept Involving Adult Beverages Winner: Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill "Want a wax with your wash? How about a bloody Mary or a Texas craft beer?" Well, it doesn't go exactly like that when you pull up to the coolest carwash I've ever seen when greeted by an attendant at your car – but it’s pretty close. I first ended up at Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill last year when it was the only local venue showing an International UFC Pay Per View from England live in the afternoon instead waiting and showing the replay that night, which they did also. I'm not a car wash guy. At least I wasn't. But that all changed that day. Something about sitting back in a leather recliner and watching a UFC PPV with an adult beverage while an elite team of car wash professionals with lambs wool mitts restored AWARD my ride to a condition that surpassed the day I drove it off of the lot. But it doesn’t stop with the UFC, as Hugh & Jeff’s has all kinds of attractions to keep you busy including pool, darts and video games. There are plasma screens at every angle and a 300” HD screen for special sporting events.

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Based in a huge two story building, the car wash has undergone a number of upgrades and reconfigurations in the last year including the addition of a stage for live music and, more recently, the addition of a huge bar and a draft beer system. Promotions are many and always changing. In August, “Power Hour” is every day from 6 to 7pm. Double Down Karaoke is on Thursday evenings and bands performing at the car wash include Organized Chaos (Fri., 8/6), After Party (Fri., 8/13), Daze Past (Fri., 8/20) and Johnny Falstaff (Sat., 9/21). The facility is available for private parties, and gift certificates and VIP Car Wash Packages make great gifts. - John Ennis

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The SCENE Awards are coming in September: But here is a little taste. THE SCENE

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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: 11am-7pm EVERYDAY! 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. Masa Sushi

Masa Sushi Sake Bar

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Club Pure

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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Featured Bartender

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CALLIE

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

FLOYDS

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: 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.

How long have you worked there? Three Years.

area? Definitely the WATER.

Signature drink: Panty Dropper.

Hobbies: Traveling.

Best Tip: No Regrets...Peace of Mind.

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In five words or less, how would your friends describe you? The life of the party. Where: 3138 NASA Road 1 When: Normal Happy Hour Mon to Fri 4 - 7pm, Lunch $1 Ritas (11 to 2)

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)

What I love about bartending: Never feels as if you are at work. Favorite thing about the

Other than your own, what other profession would you like to attempt? I would love to be a pilot. What other profession would you NOT like to attempt? TEACHING. Who inspires you? My grandmother....oh so amazing!.

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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Clear Lake’s Hottest Dance Club!

6 a Week!

Jam Session w/ The Amigos 8pm-12am, musicians welcome, $2 Vodka Well Drinks (12-7pm) Mon: Open Mic w/Lynn & Cisco • $2 Ritas Thurs: Benny Brasket Band Sun:

FRI 8/6 ..........................................JJ DYNOMITE SAT 8/7 ..........................THE HOUSE ROCKERS WED 8/11 ..................................GROOVE KINGS FRI 8/13................................TONY VEGA BAND SAT 8/14 ............................................MARK MAY WED 8/18 ........................JAMES REESE BAND FRI 8/20..........................................MIGHTY ORQ SAT 8/21 ....................LUTHER & THE HEALERS WED 8/25 ..................................GROOVE KINGS FRI 8/27 ..........................BRAD ABSHER BAND SAT 8/28..............................................FUNKSION WED 9/1 ......................................SLIDE EFFECT FRI 9/3 ..............................JAMES REESE BAND SAT 9/4..................SNIT'S DOG & PONY SHOW

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Tues ....$1.25 Wells, $1.50 Ritas & Kazis ............$2.50 Long Island Ice Tea Thurs..$1.50 Wells, Ritas & Kazis ............$2.50 Long Island Ice Tea

Mon-Fri 11-7 $2.75 Wells $2 Dom. Longnecks $2 Dom. Draft

NO COVER FOR LADIES TUES & THURS

Nightly Food Specials! NASA Rd. 1 & Hwy. 3 • 281-332-6702

Mon - Wed $2 Rita Sun. $2 Well Vodka Drinks (12 to 7pm)

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Spiny Norman at La Brisa

Nothing More @ Pinches

Loose Notes by Andy Eng July was sizzling on the live music scene. The music was most excellent and we enjoyed mingling with all of you out there.

Dempsey's fired on all burners bringing in SCENE Kemah Jam @ T-bone Tom’s over-the-topper Tarantula where they took command pulling off the Immigrant Song in their first Crossroads @ T-Bone Tom’s set. Think of the last time you heard that song live... Get it? Pinche's said "Not here!" to the rain during their Summer Bash. Pandemic, Carmechi, and Nothing More poured torrents of multi-spectrum rock ranging from "mezzopiano" to "blastissimo" and "Adagio" to "Vivo" -- Most impressive, Wood & Wind @ Heads -N- Tails most powerful. We rerooted with the Bay Area Bluegrass Association's summer jam at the Johnny Arolfo Civic Center-. It looked like every seat was taken at this cool gig. Continuing last month's search for places to enjoy music with casual conversation, I added Don Julio's new listening room to the list with Signature Bistro and Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack. Westbound had a full room and it was very similar to Kelley McGuire's setup at La Brisa on I-45. Speaking of La Brisa, we dropped in at one of our favorite outdoor patio music SCENEs for COLD margaritas, fish tacos and Spiny Norman. Tony Vega @ Katie’s - Continued on Page 57 Tarantula at Dempsey’s

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LOOSE NOTES Cont. From Page 58 This was our first time to hear them and they easily landed a spot on our most danceable band list. Crisp and clean, these cats don't play a song that can't be danced to. Spiny Norman's also been spotted at Pier 27, where Shun continues to bring in quality acts. This month, we caught the HOU band. I only met my Texas TNT @ Zone 504 predecessor, the late Jim Shortt, twice. I’ve heard about the many types of music he loved, and I’ve got a hunch he'd like Pier 27. A favorite hangout of Jim's was the Cockeyed Seagull where this month, the crowd gathered for Mark Fenton's birthday celebration with music from Hourglass with guest performances from Katrina, Tom Rogers, Cisco, John Honda, Scooter & Terry, and Bobbie & Steve Revak. Happy Birthday, Mark! Hey, mark your calendars and check out the Green Parrot Music Festival August 21. It should be a blast! Check it out!

Lost2gether @ Operation FInally Home new line-up adding a grittier new dimension to their musical pallet since the last time we caught them at Mother's. Hector Santos was showing off his new group, Hex, anchoring down the side stage with what hopefully will be more to come. Five local bands, five thumbs up.

------------------------------------------------GOOD KARMA MENTION: OPERATION FINALLY HOME: The afternoon plans started off to check on several bands opening for Ted Nugent. Last time I saw Ted was with the Amboy Dukes opening for Blue Oyster Cult a way long time ago. We were curious if he still had chops... The karma was in the air everywhere for the cause and the music was exceptionally inspired. We got to check out the new Ted Nugent @ Operation looks and were pleased. A.J. FInally Home Ramos was presenting his many styles of music with WRAC and Organized Chaos, and we were able to confirm Shawn Pritchard amongst the most energetic regional frontman happening, Lost2gether making a surprise appearance sporting a full band and their new CD of originals. We've enjoyed Danny Painter and Meggie Wiggins as an acoustic duet last year. I wondered where they went, and got blown away with their new full stage. More please! Overdrive showed off a

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Hey, remember Chad Lucas from Magnolia at the League City Texas Music Festival? He blew away the crowds. Well he did it AGAIN opening up on the main stage making the kind of music not often heard from an Chad Lucas @ Operation FInally Home acoustic guitar. We thought Chad's band was crazy good then, and now we know so for sure. Catch these guys for a set or three if you get the chance. Nitty gritty time... Headliner Ted Nugent had no trouble stirring up the crowd with his message and is ever the guitar-playing monster we remember from the Fang Tooth and Claw album tour. Simply put, the day rocked for Operation Finally Home. This band of volunteers led by Dan Wallrath and Daniel Vargas, is based out of League City, gaining nationwide recognition on their deeds and totally got it right. Check them out (www. babasupport.org) and be a part. Organized Chaos @ Operation FInally Home

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T-Bone’s with Crossroads on stage and the happy hoppers got in their workout at the Monkey Bar (a great crowd) with Sign of the Scorpio. It was the first time for us to catch both of these bands and we certify them as “SCENE ready-toSign of the Scorpio at Monkey Bar party bands.”

TOUR STOP CLEARLAKE: Here's the skinny... Scout Bar persevered landing the Sick Puppies show after a few hiccups earlier last spring. Not many Virgin/EMI artists play in this area and we had to check it out along with what was described as one of the quickest sell-out crowds. Emma Anzai poured out colossal energy amongst the best we've experienced. The down-toearth "get-to-knowyou" intercourse between the audience and Shimon Moore in prime Aussie form had us flashing back to Paul Hogan (Crocodile Dundee) – a good thing. In "Unison" describes the night and Sick Puppies at Scout Bar with the intimate close up settings and arena-volume energy. Roll all of the above together, and you have what could very well have been the best show of the year, and the year's just only half way through.... Whew!!! CTRL-ALT-DEL! I failed last month to properly credit Kandy Lawson and Danny D for their contributions to the Clyde Dempsey write-up last month. My bad! A beautiful turnout of family, friends, and musicians came out for Clyde's Memorial. All good.

Over at Zone 504, Texas TNT was cranking away helping us celebrate Lydia Lorthrop, a long-time friend of the SCENE, who is heading off to pursue her new beginnings. We wish her the best. Down in Bacliff at Katie's, we finally got our chance to see Tony Vega from the Heights and enjoyed a pleasant evening of great music from the tight threepiece group. One cool thing they do is play pretty much without a set list, transition along as Tony feels what best suits the moment, on the fly and oh-so seamlessly. Count the bands you know who gig out like this, and you get an idea now of the caliber of the Tony Vega band. Slick! So there you have it folks, 100 issues of live music news about the places, bands, and events we've enjoyed with you out there Crossroads at T-Bone’s on the SCENE. The best part is looking forward to what's ahead and 94.5 Buzz gave us a good start bringing back local favorite Brian Carrion with The Crisis and CB Kings for a kick-butt reunion gathering of friends, family & fans. Thanks, A.D.!!! We've enjoyed meeting the many of you out there and being a small part of the ever so many benefits, events, venues and gigs this magical area has to offer. Where the winds, the water, and paths converge, play on! Myrna Sanders at Palapa’s

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Drummer/vocalist Kelly Keagy echoes those sentiments. “I love when people Great White tell me that they used to drive around in the summertime with the windows down and crank Night Ranger, and they love reliving that with our music now. Those fans continue to come and see us, but now we’ve also got a whole new audience coming, younger fans who are just discovering the band.”

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The Southern California blues-rock band Great White first took a bite out of the rock scene in 1984 and has never let go. The band’s soulful, blues-based signature sound went against the Glam-Rock grain of the 1980s and helped turn the songs “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” “Face the Day,” “Rock Me” and “Save Your Love” into international hits. In addition to their unique sound, the band also set themselves apart from the ’80s music scene lyrically. Vocalist Jack Russell sums it up simply. “I’m not trying to be some innovative lyricist. The songs that have always been memorable to me were the ones that were simple and basic, that remind me of a situation in my life.”

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The concert is being held in conjunction with the first annual 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 Ballroom – plus a homebrewers competition, charity golf tournament, live music, beer and food pairing seminars featuring renowned chefs, and educational events and expert speakers. The Night Ranger concert event is part of the Island Star Live 2010 Concert Season, a collaborative effort between Moody Gardens and Island Star Performances to bring nationally acclaimed artists and an exciting array of special events to Galveston Island. The 2010 concert season is made possible through the generous support of our corporate sponsors Coca-Cola, Alex Rodriguez Mercedes Benz- Sprinter, AT&T, Dos Equis and Patron.

---------------------------------------Plugged In Music Festival – Cont. from Page 64 Information about the event, including parking, sponsors and performers can be found at www.amocofcu.org; follow AMOCO on Facebook or Twitter for event updates. Proceeds raised at the event through food concessions and event T-shirts will be donated to the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation to support community-wide services and youth programs. AMOCO Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial organization with a mission to serve and satisfy its members, and it has done just that over the past 70 years.

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Beer Lovers To Cross Causeway

SOS (Save Our Shore)

Spec’s Signs on as Title Sponsor of the Brewmasters International Beer Festival

from Abita now available! Last month we featured a new nationwide fundraising effort launched by Abita Brewing Company to assist those impacted by the oil spill disaster. 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. According to Jack Law of Faust Distributing, the 22-ounce bottles are now available for purchase. So get out and enjoy this special release while helping clean-up efforts along the Gulf Coast. "We feel compelled as one of Louisiana's most cherished brands to help our coastal families as they struggle to survive," said David Blossman, President of Abita Beer. "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 largest craft brewer in the southeast and the 17th largest craft brewer in the nation.

Spec’s Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods has joined the Brewmasters International Beer Festival as the title sponsor. The participation of Spec’s highlights the festival’s appeal as the largest scale beer event of its kind in the state of Texas. Festival promoters and Spec’s management are excited about the partnership and expect Brewmasters to become a “must-attend” event for beer connoisseurs from all over the country. According to Food and Vine Production’s Constance McDerby, a co-producer of the festival, Spec’s will be a vital partner in the four-day event. “We’re delighted to have Spec’s come aboard and lend their name to our event as a title sponsor. Forging a partnership with a company of their caliber that is wellknown and respected in the community is very exciting. The combination of Spec’s and Brewmaster’s is a natural fit and we are looking forward to a great beer festival.” The first annual Brewmasters International Beer Festival will be held Labor Day weekend Sept. 3-6 at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island. 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 Ballroom – plus homebrewers demonstrations, a charity golf tournament, live music, beer and food pairing seminars featuring renowned chefs, and educational events and expert speakers. Festivities begin Friday, Sept. 3 with the 3 p.m. opening of the BrewTopia Beer Garden. BrewTopia will feature great live music, food and of course beer! Vendors from all over Texas and beyond will help transform the Poolside Terrace at the Moody Gardens Hotel into a genuine old-country beer garden. And the best part of all is that entry to BrewTopia is free, although the donation of canned goods or spare change is encouraged with contributions going to benefit the Galveston County Food Bank. BrewTopia will be open from 3-8 p.m. Sept. 3; 12-6 p.m. Sept. 4; 12-8 p.m. Sept. 5; and 12-4 p.m. Sept. 6. On Saturday, Sept. 4, the festival will be highlighted by the Brew Ha-Ha Grand Tasting in the Moody Gardens Expo Arena. Featuring over 300 international, domestic and local Texas brews, the Brew Ha-Ha Grand Tasting is your chance to sample some of the best beer in the world.

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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. The February meeting will be at the Holiday Inn on Bay Area Blvd. in Webster. New Location!

Brewmasters • Cont. from Pg 51 Admission to Brew Ha-Ha is $35 and includes your very own tasting cup, which will be your passport to sample beer hailing from around the world or just right around the corner. For a special treat, a $65 VIP pass grants holders admission to the event a half-hour early as well as access to a private area with seating for food and beer sampling. The Brew Ha-Ha event will run from 3:00-6:30 pm. Saturday also will feature a live concert with the iconic band Night Ranger that helped define an entire era in American music. The concert will be held in the Moody Gardens Expo Arena with concert doors opening at 7:00pm and Night Ranger scheduled to take the stage at 8:30pm. Tickets to the concert start at just $15 for General Admission. On Sunday, Sep. 5, the Brewmasters International Beer Festival will host BrewLicious in the Ballroom. Featuring live demonstrations from more than 15 renowned chefs, BrewLicious in the Ballroom will showcase unique food and beer pairings - and you’ll get to sample each one! BrewLicious in the Ballroom will run from 3-6:30pm and tickets to the event are $75. Attendees can upgrade

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able throughout the festival to help boost donations to the Galveston County Food Bank. The Brewmasters International Beer Festival would like to encourage responsible drinking. A designated driver program and shuttle service will be made available. Moody Gardens Hotel is offering special room rates for the Brewmasters International Beer Festival starting at $209 per night. To make reservations, visit www.moodygardeshotel.com or call 888388-8484.

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Two parties are better than one! The SCENE was on hand at Cullen’s Live for the grand opening of the new 2,800 square foot, canopied patio and courtyard. And we returned the following week for the encore grand opening event. Mother Nature did her best to ruin the fun on both nights, but she couldn’t stop an active and attractive crowd of fun seekers who came out for the christening of the new patio and the crowning of the new Cullen’s Live house band, Citizen X. Citizen X won the “Stand by Your Band” contest which took place every Thursday night in May and June and featured many of the area’s top cover bands. Check out Citizen X on Thursday nights at Cullen’s Live. Join The SCENE e-mail list to stay ‘in the know’ about upcoming events & promotions! • Visit www.thescenemagazine.com and sign up

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Ladies can still make a fashion statement in a tiny dress as long as it has a little sparkle. Everyone there wears jewelry which can dress up any look. Blanc du Nil is one of my favorite clothing stores, selling pure white linen pants, dresses and dress shirts. This type of clothing is amazingly comfortable in the hot, sometimes humid environment. The French side has a couple of spots that are clothing optional, if you prefer no tan line!

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The nightlife on the Dutch Side of St. Maarten is non-paralleled. Bliss Bar hosts world class DJs and spills out onto the sand. You can relax in the neon pool and dance until 6 a.m. You can watch airplanes land just a few hundred feet away at the famous Sunset Beach Bar that turns into a club late at night. You can attend a Fireball party on Kim Sha Beach and a Full Moon Party on Friar’s Bay (French side). Tantra is a state-of-the-art dance club where you can dance the night away, or you can go to movie screenings on the beach by Bamboo Bernie’s if you’re in a mellow mood. High-end piano bars like Soprano’s and The Red Piano serve amazing 25-yearold scotches and mind-numbing cocktails. The French side has many laid back lounge and pub-style venues. My personal favorite being Calmos Cafe where the sunsets will give you chills. You can have dinner and drinks on the beach while the water rolls across your feet. They carry an amazing selection of homemade rooftop rum that will leave you in an island haze. And don’t forget, Saba, Anguilla and St. Barth’s (playground for the rich and famous) are just a short boat ride away. Some of the most expensive yachts in the world can be seen in Simpson Bay Marina where you can hob nob with the passengers and maybe get lucky enough to get taken for a spin. St. Maarten is a shopper’s paradise and a diner’s haven. It’s the ultimate in vacation style and luxury. November through April is prime time with Regattas and many other events to play at. Many beautiful resorts and condos are available. So next time you are in the mood for a vacation get-a-way, consider this remarkable island to lower that blood pressure and totally rejuvenate!

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Film Column • Continued From Page 28 It's now 12:30 a.m. and call time is six-and-a-half hours later. The house is silent, save for me, clicking away on my computer. Tomorrow we begin a brand new endeavor and my exhaustion is overcome by my anxiousness. I'm certain most of the crew is feeling the same way, having also just worked on Liford's film. I'll say it again: We're nuts; utterly nuts. Thankfully, we've got an amazingly talented group of individuals taking on this task. I'm once again partnered with my right hand man, Daniel Laabs – my production coordinator and friend. My wrap present to him after WUSS was a crumpled up one sheet for the film, TRASH HUMPERS, I found in the garbage at the Texas Theatre. While this seems odd to most of you, I'm sure – it meant a great deal to Daniel. Although I'm super happy with this serendipitous find (Seriously, watch the movie, and you might begin to understand why it's so great!), this time I might need to spring for a bottle of Jim Beam. As silly as this will sound, I'm uncertain about where this film is going to go; although I'm quite certain it will be something great. Having a smaller cast and crew and a shorter shooting schedule in an intimate location will surely create an entirely different vibe. But that's what movie making is all about. If it's the same old thing every day, we wouldn't be so driven to do it. This raw intensity is my passion and what fuels me – I can never stop making movies.

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Vacation destination: St. Maarten/St. Martin St. Maarten is a beautiful 37-square-mile island in the Netherland Antilles/French West Indies that is blessed with 37 sparkling beaches. The island is rich with culture as it is the only island that is ruled and governed by two separate governments. The flavor is definitely different in language, money, food and style and gives you the feeling you have traveled the world while remaining on one tiny Caribbean isle. This quaint island boasts some of the most amazing, awardwinning international cuisine in the world. It covers just a small amount of earth, yet is home to over 420 restaurants. Whatever your palate, you will find it in St. Maarten. My favorite aspect of St. Maarten is the shopping. Everything on the island from champagne to caviar, from jewelry to electronics is fully tax- and duty-free. A shopper’s haven, Front Street near the cruise terminal offers fun beach clothing all the way to upscale boutiques. You will find great deals on cameras, watches and precious gems as well as handbags and liquor. The delectable selection of rums created here will leave you wanting to ship home bottles for everyone! Guavaberry being the most famous, this rum emporium offers seven different types of rums of various flavors that you can sample or purchase. Throughout the island you will find rums infused with just about everything: Pineapple, banana, vanilla, ginger, mango and even centipede! In Marigot on the French side, you will find the latest Parisian fashions and beachwear intertwined with Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Hermes. If you do want to splurge on a Hermes bag or scarf – tax-free is the way to go.

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The style here is casual but fashionable. Nearly every restaurant is open air, so dressy, stuffy clothes are never an option. The temperature stays warm and mild throughout the year, but it gets hotter in the summer months, so the less clothing, the better!

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- Continued on Page 45 The SCENE Style Columnist Heaven Padgett is owner of The Hairem Salon, founder of Heavenly Cosmetics and a member of TEAMQUEST, as an International Guest Artist for Aquage. Heaven has been a stylist and make up artists for almost 20 years and works with celebrity stylists and clients all over the country for photoshoots, fashion shows, hair shows, DVD shoots, and Academy Trainings. She was born to work in the industry, and has the experience and industry savvy to be our certified SCENE fashionista!

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Fundraiser for the

Wounded Warrior Kemah Project Friday, August 13, 7 to 10 pm Landry’s Restaurant – Kemah Boardwalk A Silent & Live Auction with a Style Show Pre-sold tickets $75.00 each or $125.00 couple (Food & Drinks included). Tickets at the Door $100.00 (first come first serve, due to limited seating) Call for ticket locations at 281-334-3181 or

www.woundedwarrior-kemahtx.org Tickets available at the Kemah Visitor Center • 604 Bradford

All proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Appreciation Celebration, November 11-14, 2010. Wounded soldiers in military hospitals will travel to Kemah for Fun in the Sun & Southern Hospitality!

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AUGUST 2010

Seen by The SCENE: 100th Issue Pub Crawl

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AUGUST 2010

6th Annual Redfish Raft Up set for Labor Day Weekend The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts, and Wiredin.cc are happy to announce that the Sixth Annual Redfish Raft Up will be hosted on Sunday, September 5 of Labor Day weekend. The raft up event takes place at Redfish Island in Galveston Bay and benefits GBF. Entertainment will be provided by Kelly McGuire on the Star Gazer from 12:30 - 2 pm and DJ Michael Robertson with Musical Cheers and Andy and the Dreamsicles will entertain boaters from the deck of the Star Spirit from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and then again from 2 – 4 pm. We invite you to bring your boat out to Redfish Island and raft up for a fun day of live entertainment on the water all benefitting GBF. Visit www.galvbay.org to purchase your GBF membership and t-shirt or tank top combination packages, and purchase raffle tickets. Raffle items include a four-night stay in Costa Rica at the Lost Laguna Resort, dinner for two aboard the Star Gazer, and a wine and cheese tasting for 20 at the South Shore Harbor Resort. There are many other prizes, so purchase your tickets today. T-shirts, tank tops, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event.

If you don’t have a boat, tickets may be purchased to cruise out to Redfish Island on the Star Gazer. Ticket price includes beer, wine, soft drinks and water, and a BBQ buffet. Visit www.starfleet yachts.com to purchase your tickets and be front row for the Kelly McGuire concert. This year’s Redfish Raft Up is in celebration of the life of Tom Lober who passed away last November. Tom was the owner of Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts and it was Tom’s idea to put together what has become the annual Redfish Raft Up event. Tom was actively involved in the promotion and development of the Clear Lake Area and was always kind to the Galveston Bay Foundation. “GBF is very thankful to Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts, Kelly McGuire, and Wirein.cc, and we’re looking forward to a fun day on the water,” said GBF President Bob Stokes when interviewed by Wiredin.cc. About Galveston Bay Foundation: The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity. The Foundation was incorporated in 1987, and is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

GBF is located at 17330 Highway 3 in Webster. For further information, contact GBF at 281-332-3381 or visit the website at www.galvbay.org. About Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts: Star Fleet owns and operates a fleet of five entertainment yachts on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay that are used for corporate events, weddings and celebrations in the Houston area for up to 375 guests. They also offer public cruises where individuals may purchase tickets on weekends and for special events. The company has its own private Kemah marina, employs 50 crew members and staff, and has been in business since 1993. For further information contact Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts at 281-334-4692 or visit the website at www.starfleetyachts.com. About Kelly McGuire: Long-time resident of the Clear Lake area, Kelly McGuire is known for his original ‘gulf coast flavored’ songs ranging from country to calypso/tropical, folk and rock. His CD “Redfish Island” was released in 2000 and contains a collection of songs he wrote inspired by his sailing experiences in the Bahamas, Florida Keys, Mexico and on the Texas Gulf coast. His songs have won awards from organizations such as Austin Songwriters Group, Fort Bend Songwriters Assoc. and The Nashville Network (TNN).

The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), Kelly McGuire, Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts, and Wiredin.cc are happy to announce that the 6th annual Redfish Raft Up will be hosted on Sunday, September 5th of Labor Day weekend. The raft up event takes place at Redfish Island in Galveston Bay and benefits GBF. Entertainment will be provided by Kelly McGuire on the Star Gazer from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and DJ Michael Robertson with Musical Cheers and Andy and the Dreamsicles will entertain boaters from the deck of the Star Spirit from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then again from 2 to 4 p.m. Please visit www.galvbay.org for more information and to purchase GBF membership and t-shirt/tank top combos, raffle tickets and Star Gazer tickets. We hope you’ll join us for a fun day of entertainment on the water!

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AUGUST 2010

On the Water HYC sailor crowned U.S. Singlehanded Champion The weather held up for great racing on Pensacola Bay for the finale of the 2010 U.S. Singlehanded Championships, hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club. The men’s and women’s divisions completed two more races, which proved to be just enough for Houston Yacht Club sailor Leonie Schuurmans to complete her comefrom-behind win in the women’s Radial fleet. Schuurmans dominated most of the racing on the weekend. She won four of the seven races and posted second and third place finishes to overtake Sarah Stubbs (Rye, N.Y.) in the standings. Despite controlling most of the action, Schuurmans had to battle her way back into the lead

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BOAT Club Poker Run Awards and Bikini Contest August 7 (Info: 832-275-7663) following a 12th place finish in race three on Friday. "I couldn't make any more mistakes after race three," explained Schuurmans. "I worked as hard as I could to catch up, and kept an eye on Sarah at all times." Schuurmans mentioned she is looking forward to competing in this event next year. This year marked the first time a women’s division was included in the USSC. Stubbs posted a pair of fifth place finishes. Annie Rossi (Oxnard, Calif.) finished third after finishing third and first. She was 11 points off the pace.

HYC Fall Series Sept. 9 on Galveston Bay Houston Yacht Club 281.471.1255

Bay Cup Race II August 7 on Galveston Bay Lakewood Yacht Club, 281-474-2511.

Harvest Moon Regatta October 21-24 in Gulf of Mexico

HYC SAILOR QUALIFIES TO REPRESENT USA Houston Yacht Club sailor Parker Hughes qualified at USODA Team Trials, an event recently hosted by TCYC, to represent the USA in Belgium at the Topsport Vlaanderen Nieuwpoortweek 2010. Parker and his teammates had tough competition that week against the strongest of European sailors. After two days of sailing, the kids were grouped into 2 fleets, gold and silver. Parker went into the silver fleet as his aggressive starts earned him three OCS’. He got 2 bullets on the last day of racing and finished an impressive 4th in the silver fleet. He also managed to soak up some of the local Belgian culture, by visiting Bruges. Parker returned from Belgium and competed in both Texas Youth Race Week where he ended up 5th in blue fleet for the week and the USODA National Championship in Deltaville, VA, earning a 6th in Silver Fleet. He flew out the night Nationals ended to London and made his way to Weymouth where British Nationals began the next morning.

Lakewood Yacht Club, 281-474-2511

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake Info: 281.334.4252 August 11 . . .Series 5, Race 3 August 18 . . .Series 5, Race 4 August 25 . . .Series 6, Race 1 Sept. 1 . . . . .Series 6, Race 2 Sept 8 . . . . . .Series 6, Race 3 Sept 15 . . . . .Series 6, Race 4

Bakkhus Taverna

Hugh & Jeff’s

Heads -N- Tails

Signature Bistro

Scout Bar

Where To EAT & DRINK Southbelt • Pasadena • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galves

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29. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill................4449 NASA Rd. 1 30. Green Parrot ......22323 Bayshore Dr. (San Leon) 31. Heads -N- Tails......................1053 Marina Bay Drive 32. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ......1232 W. FM 646 33. Jackie B’s Sports.Spirits............352 N. Gulf Freeway 34. Judges ..................................113 6th St. (San Leon) 35. Katie’s ................................................315 Grand Ave. 36. La Brisa - Bacliff..................................4001 Hwy 146 37. La Brisa - League City ....501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 38. Las Haciendas • NASA ................1020 NASA Rd. 1 39. Las Haciendas • I-45 ................12933 Gulf Freeway 40. Leila’s Mexican Restaurant ............18119 Egret Bay 41. Luna’s Restaurant (Hilton) ......3000 NASA Parkway 42. Main 101 Grill & Bar........101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 43. Mackey’s ....................................20801 Gulf Frwy (I-45) 44. Mamacita’s ..................................515 E. NASA Rd. 1 45. Maribelle’s ..................................3136-C NASA Road 1 46. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook....1304 Bayport (HWY146) 47. Mario’s Italian • Webster ..........618 NASA Parkway 48. Masa Sushi Fusion ........................977 Nasa Road 1 49. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ......................1804 W. FM 646 50. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ....18033 Upper Bay Rd. 51. Mely’s - Seabrook ............................3659 NASA Pkwy 52. Mely’s - League City..2951 Marina Bay Dr. (FM 2094) 53. Merlion Thia Restaurant & Lounge..........1301 4th Street 54. Michiru Sushi & Asian Bar ..20911 Gulf Freeway, Suite A 55. Monkey Bar......................................605 6th Street C 56. Mother’s Speakeasy ....................................3505 Hwy 146

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Doc’s Upper Deck

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1. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill..101 18th Street (San Leon) 2. 888 Bistro ................................16744 El Camino Real 3. Amadeus Italian Restaurant ..700 Kipp Ave. (Kemah) 4. Bakkhus Taverna Greek ........605 6th Street (Kemah) 5. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina......19431 Gatebrook Dr. 6. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina ..2660 Marina Bay Drive 7. Boondoggles ..............................4106 NASA Parkway 8. Buck’s Pizza ..........................................907 El Dorado 9. Cafe Under The Oaks ......615 E Main Street (FM 518) 10. Central Park USA Hot Dogs ..608 Bradford (Kemah) 11. Chelsea Wine Bar ....................4106 NASA Parkway 12. Classic Cafe • Seabrook ................2511 NASA Rd 1. 13. Club Classic ....2513 NASA Parkway (on The Water) 14. Club Pure ....................229 E NASA Rd. 1 (Webster) 15. Cock-Eyed Seagull ................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 16. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ................309 4th Street 17. Cullen’s Upscale Am. Grille ......11500 Space Center 18. Cullen’s Live ..............................11500 Space Center 19. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ............3612 W. Main Street 20. Doc’s Upper Deck ................18301A Egret Bay Blvd. 21. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse....2111 FM 517 22. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ............2110 Bay Area Blvd. 23. Don Pico’s - Pearland........9811 Broadway (FM518) 24. D’Vine Wine - Kemah................................709 Harris 25. D’Vine Wine - Galveston ......2301 Strand, Suite 101 26. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ........20760 Gulf Frwy 27. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..........1300 Broadway 28. Fox and Hound ..........................12802 Gulf Freeway

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18. OLD SEABROOK NASA Parkway @ Hwy 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-474-3869 19. SYLVAN BEACH PARK on Galveston Bay in La Porte . . . . . .281-471-5020 20. HISTORIC LEAGUE CITY Main Street (FM 518). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-338-7339 21. HELEN’S GARDEN Main St. (FM518) in Historic League City . . . . .281-338-7339

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22. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-332-0951 23. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-488-4620 24. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 25. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-337-1459 26. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . . .281-334-0521

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.

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

7. ART ALLIANCE CENTER

11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT

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

4. SCHLITTERBAHN

8. GULF GREYHOUND PARK

12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER

16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS

2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283

1000 FM 2004..............409-986-9500

Texas 35 and Mustang ....281-388-1134

1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400

5. CLEAR LAKE REC. AREAS

9. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE

13. ARMANDBAYOUNATURECTR.

17. GALVESTON TROLLEY

Multiple locations around Clear Lake

806 NASA Parkway ......281-333-0579

8500 Bay Area Blvd.........281-474-2551

25th & Seawall ............409-797-3900

Weekends on the Water

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. FEATURED ATTRACTION:

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.

PIRATES BAY WATERPARK

Pirates Bay features attractions for everyone with zero beach entry, a large active and colorful Pirate themed water play center complete with a large dumping bucket and an awesome array of spray nozzles, tot slides, and water guns, a 671 foot long lazy river and two large slide towers. Tower activities include fun for both the little ones and daredevils with everything from run-out slides to racing tubes. The feature attraction is the Flowrider surfing machine which provides an endless moving mountain of water to emulate ocean surfing. The park also features a climbing wall, crossing challenge, and a small rectangular pool for lap swimming and programs such as swim lessons, and water volleyball. 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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AUGUST 2010

AUGUST CRUISE SCHEDULE

FantaSea Cruises August 2010 All Inclusive FantaSea Dinner Cruises $69.95* per Adult, $39.95* per Child

Want it all? FantaSea all-inclusive cruises offer everything you need for a good time! Includes Dual-Entree Meal with unlimited Beer, Wine, Champagne and Soda. Great entertainment with dancing on the FantaSea Dance Floor!

R & B Dance Cruises

‘80’s Flashback Cruises

Friday, August 6th Boarding 8:00pm Cruising 8:30-11:000pm

Friday, August 13th Boarding 7:30pm Cruising 8-10:30pm

Friday, August 20th Boarding 7:30pm Cruising 8-10:30pm

Saturday, August 28th Boarding 7:00pm Cruising 7:30pm-10:00pm

New Fantasea Party Cruises 2.5-Hour Cruises which include a Single Entree Meal with two drink tickets included for Beer, Wine, Champagne or Soda. Cash bar to follow, great Entertainment with dancing on the FantaSea Dance Floor. Only $59.95 Adult* Saturday Afternoon, August 7th Boarding 12:30pm, Cruising 1:00-3:30pm

Join us on Twitter or find us on Facebook to follow the FUN! *Prices vary and are subject to 8% sales tax.

www.TheBigWhiteBoat.com • 281-538-9600 THE SCENE

AUGUST 2010

9- Hole L ight ed Par 3 Golf Cour se

Green Caye

The Links at Green Caye – located at 2100 Caroline Street, Dickinson – recently added two event rooms to their facility to accommodate groups for birthday parties, tournaments, corporate events, or meetings. Each room can be privately rented for $100 for three hours plus the cost of food and beverages.

Open til 10pm!

MON-FRI: 9-Hole w/Cart $11 +tax

The party room is well equipped with a private bar, four beers on tap, two 50” plasma televisions and one complimentary dartboard. The room seats 28, with generous standing room. The banquet room seats 35 (but does not have a bar). It features four large tables with ample seating. Poker tables are available for either room upon request.

SAT-SUN: 9-Hole w/Cart $13.50 +tax

$1.50 DOM 16OZ DRAFT NOW SERVING PIZZA! $2 PREMIUM 16OZ DRAFT

Each room rental includes your own personal “concierge” to provide your party with service of drinks, food and photography. All events will be photographed, and the pictures will be posted on the Green Caye’s Facebook page (www.facebook.greencaye.com). Partygoers can then tag themselves to their Facebook page. The rental fee also includes access to the Green Olive Pizzeria and Pub and a game room with a pool table and 18 holes of Golden Tee for $1.

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Rental fees only include the room and private services of an employee. Renters are responsible for paying for any food or drinks, which can be provided by the Pizzeria. A wide selection of food and drinks are available, including eight beers on tap and frozen mixed drinks upon request. For more information, contact Manny Torres at events@greencaye.com or call 281-337-2021.

2100 Caroline St • Dickinson • 281-337-2021

www.greencayegolfcourse.com

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At this very moment, I'm surrounded by a comforting, slow-rolling breeze amidst the quiet air of the small historic town of Jefferson, TX. The birds are singing, and I'm overlooking an overgrown backyard garden upon a second floor balcony at the Alley-McKay House Bed & Breakfast Inn. Attempting to clear my head, I'm mentally preparing myself for a chaotic nine-day shoot for Eric Steele's first featurelength film, UNCERTAIN, TX. That much more intense, given we just wrapped on Clay Liford's WUSS (previously MINOR IN POSSESSION) only a few days ago. To be shot entirely on location in Jefferson, Marshall, and Uncertain, TX, news of the film shoot has already spread like wildfire in this small, tight-knit community. While much of pre-production such as casting, preliminary crew hires and location securement, was initiated prior to principle photography on WUSS, logistics regarding photography, lodging, scheduling and general production were all tackled over the course of two 15 hour days. In other words: We're nuts! But even in this brief, peaceful moment, I can't help but reflect upon the absolute insanity that was WUSS. By and large the shoot went smoothly, albeit with ultra long hours. The actors really nailed it take after take and the entire crew was on point. Like all productions, however, the set of WUSS was not without its problems, culminating on the very last shooting day. Utilizing a “poor man's” process trailer (i.e., a Uhaul trailer) we were filming all of the driving scenes. Down to the very last scene with two shots left, our trailer carrying the picture car carrying our actors was pulled over by Dallas PD. Fumbling to find something illegal with what we were doing, the stop ended up merely being an inconvenient delay – no tickets were issued and every-

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Lights ... Camera ... Action! body went home. Even more interesting and relevant, considering I recently joined the Kemah Volunteer Fire Department, was a small fire on set from the extremely hot exhaust of a generator. The fire started on the grass just behind the generator and ended up catching a furniture pad covering the generator to muffle the sound. Naturally, the location we were on did not have an accessible fire extinguisher; so we had to grab one out of the grip truck, parked in front. The fire department was called as I put out the fire. Apparently, it was more amusing than shocking, given the fire was so small compared to the intense blast of the dry chemical in the extinguisher. All of this was caught on tape, but then recorded over with footage of Tony Hale – probably a good idea. Speaking of which, for those of you who are “Arrested Development” fans, Tony Hale is an absolute riot and a constant performer. There wasn't a straight face behind the scenes during his time on set. Luckily, no one busted a take! Endearing, sweet and genuinely happy to participate, Hale was a welcomed addition to our cast. Ultimately, even with some minor setbacks, a multitude of locations and complicated scenes with a lot of actors, we managed to pull off a great shoot. The wrap party took place at the historic Texas Theatre, where we showed a blooper reel

and a rough edited assembly of about ten minutes to the cast and crew. All that behind us, we're taking a break from WUSS in order to shoot UNCERTAIN, TX, where the small town vibe has created an interesting juxtaposition to hectic city life of Dallas. - Continued on Page 45

August 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 9:00 p.m., lasting about an hour. www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays Houston Film Industry Meetup: Every second Tuesday of the month at 7 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 SWAMP’s Music & Sound for Film Workshop: August 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Rice University Media Center. Join instructors Joel Irwin and Scott Szabo and a crash course in choosing music and sound for your film—a vital part of the storytelling process, often overlooked by filmmakers. This course is designed to teach filmmakers how to choose sound and music to fit their individual stories. Cost is $50 to the general public and $40 for SWAMP members or students. 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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By Peggy “Domino” Taylor Lights! Camera! Action! - The Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival will be September 17, 18, 19. The festival will have events all around Clear Lake, including Kemah, Nassau Bay, Seabrook and League City. This film festival was established 10 years ago and has gained international recognition in the Independent Film Community. Every year the festival has celebrities in the film and video industries and a celebrity Lifetime Achievement Award recipient who participates in the weekend activities. The Master of Ceremonies for the Cascade Award Banquet on Saturday, September 18, will be Ernie Manouse from Channel 8 – PBS and host of “InnerVIEWS.” Other celebrities that will be present are Nellie Gonzalez from Channel 11 – KHOU and Emmy winner Robin Craig from Channel 26 – Fox, and more. This 3-day event kicks off Friday evening, September 17 at Villa Capri Restaurant in Seabrook with the Celebrity Meet & Greet Buffer Mixer from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Film Screenings will be

all day Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 at the new Kemah Holiday Inn in Kemah. The Cascade Award Banquet will be Saturday, September 18 at the NASA Hilton Ballroom in Nassau Bay from 6 to 11 p.m. A new addition this year is the film screenings for the 2009 Film Finalists on Sunday, September 19 at the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City.

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courage the works of independent filmmakers and promote the concept of film as art and offering awards as means of educational outreach and expand the awareness of independent film.”

During the events, there will be opportunities for the festival attendees to meet and mingle with actors, producers and directors in the film and television industry. The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival is the creation of Founding Director, Hal Wixon, an actor himself and his wife Karen have been in the film industry for many years. Wixon’s mission was to encourage the work of the independent filmmakers and to promote the art and put budding filmmakers in the spotlight.

Filmmakers from all over the world submit their films and it is known internationally as a juried film festival. The festival also showcases Houston and the Bay Area Houston as a location for future films while promoting tourism. The festival is supported by several sponsors and the City of Kemah, City of Nassau Bay and the City of Seabrook.

“This festival was created to showcase the discovery of new and emerging artists,” said Wixon. “The goals for this fun and educational event are to en-

Tickets are available for all three days and individual film screenings and the social events. Packages are detailed on the website.

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Sponsor tables for the Cascade Awards Banquet are still available. Tickets will not be available at the door for the Awards Banquet. Discounts for the movie passes are available for the military, students and AARP members, just show your ID or card. For ticket prices and additional sponsor information, log on to www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com. For tickets or information call 281-333-5804 or email at whiteriverrock@web.tv.

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August 7: Summer “Wrap” Art Exhibit – Exhibition of Summer Camp and Reception. 1 - 3 pm,TAACCL, 2000 Nasa Prky, Nassau Bay, 2781-3357777, www.taaccl.org

August 26: “High Fiber & Raw Materials:An Invitational & Juried Exhibition of Works in Fiber, Clay,Wood, and other Natural Materials – runs until 10/7 Opening night Aug 26 reception: 5:30 – 6:30pm – Gallery Talks: 6:30 – 8:30pm 1 - 3pm,TAACCL, 2000 Nasa Prky, Nassau Bay, 2781-335-7777, www.taaccl.org

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 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

August 5,6,7,8: Midsummer’s’ Night Dream, Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18901 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, www.clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org, 281-335-5228

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August 12 & 26: Bay Area Writers League, Meeting and Critique at Barnes & Nobles, Bay Area Blvd & Gulf Freeway, 7:30 no charge, 2009 BAWL Conference Contest, www.bawl.org August 14 & 28: C.L.A.W. (Clear Lake Area Writers) 10a – noon,TAACCL, 2000 NASA Prky, 281-335-7777 www.taaccl.org. August 21: The Word Factory, Poetry Workshop 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – TAACCL 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, back2word@aol.com

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August 7: ‘Summer Wrap’ Summer Camp Exhibit, 2000 NASA Parkway, TAACCL 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,

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August 19: Flick Night at TAACCL, Movie Night “Vertigo”, 6:30pm, 2000 NASA Parkway, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org August 21: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Show – Johnny Arolfo Civic Center , League City, www.baba.org

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August 18 : 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

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Wednesdays - 1 p.m. PreK Story time on Thursday, 100 W.Walker, League City, 281338-4860

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

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August 1-31: Gulf Coast Film Festival Tickets go on sale for the September 1719 event, 281-333-5804, www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com

August 5: Sweet Root,August 12- Ezra Charles,August 19- The Pictures,August 26 – Rat Ranch; Rock the Dock Concert Series on Kemah Boardwalk,www.kemahboardwalk.com

August 18: Silver Screen Matinee, Butler Longhorn Museum, 12200 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com August 18: Saltwater Party with Serious Fun & Food,The Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston, www.thegrand.com,

Battleship Texas, State Historic Site, 3255 Highway 134 La Porte, 281479-2431

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 for details of event. Daily 9a.m. – 6 p.m. La Porte, 281479-2421, 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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State of the Lake: Webster Continued From Page 19 In March, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center and The Heart & Vascular Hospital earned the prestigious full Cycle III accreditation for their Chest Pain Center, and they are embarking on a 50,000 sq. ft. expansion to be completed in early 2011. “Webster features the only hospital south of Houston’s medical center to receive this accreditation,” says Giusto, “and we are cognizant of the fact that we currently accommodate a medical service area population that exceeds 1,500,000 annually.” Clear Lake Regional Medical Center also has stellar neonatal and pediatric specialists and facilities.

The Heart & Vascular Hospital at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center “Medical is such a growth sector,” adds Giusto, “and Webster has the ingredients here that make our medical center so desirable—the physicians, the specialties, the facilities, the navigability, and the convenience. As Webster’s medical center continues to expand, it serves as a catalyst for more retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, etc. One helps grow the other.” As far as the impending NASA layoff situation goes, Giusto says she is optimistic. “Certainly we’ve seen many different movements in our day, and this is another stage that has not been solidified,” she says. “We have an extension for the space shuttle program, and the fate of Constellation has not been cemented.” “Space is very important,” reflects Giusto, “and I believe that Americans want to continue to maintain that stronghold, so I don’t see it being diminished to the degree that some think. Again, I’m optimistic and contend that space exploration holds significant ramifications for improving life on this planet.”

MACKEY’S – Cont. from Page 10 While his mother was the source for the peach cobbler and grandmother inspired his blackberry cobbler, Mackey turns bread pudding on its ear by serving it with a Grand Marnier sauce, instead of the usual rum sauce. His resume boasts stops as senior kitchen manager for Landry’s Inc. in Austin, The Old San Francisco Steakhouse in San Antonio and sous chef at The Excalibur in Las Vegas. He’s served athletes such as Michael Jordan and elected officials such as Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Still, it’s the classic American dishes where he gets the most satisfaction in serving. Oh, and the way he elevates it makes Webster a better place to go eat. “We’re not experimenting, and we know what we’re doing,” said Mackey. “Here we’re bringing back a taste of the country to Clear Lake.” And what a beautiful country it is.

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Best Utilization of a Parking Lot Winner: Floyd’s Cajun Seafood & Texas Steakhouse Over the span of 100 issues, The SCENE has promoted and covered more than a few parking lot parties, fundraisers and charity events. Earlier this year, the parking lot at Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash and Grill was over-filling with friends, family and supporters at a benefit for John Elam. But if we are forced to give an award to one venue for filling a parking lot with people having a great time, crawfish, drinks and live music, it has to be Floyd’s Annual Parking Lot Crawfish Party. This year’s edition was the fourth and possibly the biggest yet. Congratulations Floyd’s!

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The new Edgewater Development and marina, pictured above in renderings will eventually add more than 2600 new residents to Webster.

Webster: Continued from previous page:

Webster Mayor: Floyd Myers; Webster Economic Development Corporation President: Donna Rogers; City Manager: Wayne Sabo; Economic Development Dir.: Dr. Betsy Giusto

Being midway between downtown Houston and Galveston doesn’t hurt Webster’s high profile presence. “We’re perfectly positioned in the nucleus,” says Giusto, “so you can’t miss us. We may be just 6.7 square miles, but we accommodate 24 cities in our trade area, so we may be small in terms of square miles, but we are mighty in terms of commercial vibrancy.”

Incorporated: 1958 • Square Miles: 6.7 Population (within city limits): 9,000 Population (within trade area): 3,200,000

While an older residential area of Webster is known as Webdale, the newest residential area is the spectacular Edgewater Development, a 574-acre master-planned community featuring upscale homes and villas, plus a marina that can accommodate powerboats up to 50 ft. This new community will eventually add over 2,600 new residents to Webster. Thus far, Coventry and Newmark are the homebuilders. There are many opportunities for commercial development in Edgewater as well.

City Motto: Linked to the Future Points of interest: Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Baybrook Mall, WebsterTown Center, 17 hotels, 100 plus restaurants, plus hundreds of retail and entertainment venues What’s New or Forthcoming: Twin Peaks, Chuy’s, Edgewater Development, The Heart & Vascular Hospital’s 50,000 sq. ft. expansion

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Low Taxes: Webster has one of the lowest property tax rates in Harris County What you may not know: Webster has its very own magazine (Gateway) that comes out quarterly; 250,000 vehicles traverse I-45 daily—right through Webster, and (drum roll) the La Madeleine at Bay Area Blvd. and I-45 is the number one revenue-generating La Madeleine in the USA—that’s right, the USA!

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Webster: It’s the Real Thing! “State of the Lake” presents its second part of a multi-part series that introduces you to Clear Lake area communities that are growing and prospering. This month, see what’s happening in Webster – a town primarily known for its commercial flavor without having lost its residential appeal. By Sue Mayfield Geiger

Betsy Giusto, Economic Development Director.

You may think that Coke is Webster’s Dining & Entertainment Guide is chock-full the real thing, but Webster of over 100 restaurants, entertainment venues and lists disagrees. Actually it’s Pepsi, 17 hotels, leaving no doubt that this city is truly a place because a million Pepsi cans where visitors can never run out of things to do. are promoting the City of Called Websterville when it was founded in 1879 by Webster and Space Center James W. Webster, the town was known simply as Houston in an ongoing seaWebster by 1892. Children rode to school on horsesonal campaign to promote back to Friendswood until Webster had a school of its tourism for both entities. own. By 1903, a Japanese settlement of rice farmers Those Pepsi cans carry perks began in Webster and Mitsutaro Kobayashi eventually and Webster’s toll-free inforjoined the growing colony. A street bearing his name mation line and tourism web(Kobayashi) still stands today. site. Not only that, Webster’s Currently, the City of Webster is a hubbub of expandmessage is prominently dising commercial and residential development. Its continplayed at the entrance to ued growth in the aerospace, medical, hospitality, Space Center Houston, along retail, office, and entertainment sectors makes Webster with the city’s unique Dining Michael and Chi Zhou selected Webster to an exemplary community. & Entertainment Guide. Webopen their restaurant, Masa Sushi Fusion. ster and Space Center Hous“We have some top-ranking performers here,” says ton have been carrying on an Giusto, “and that speaks volumes about our super-reaward-winning exclusive partnership for the past ten years. gional market. For example, we have the number one ranking La Madeleine in the nation.” With Twin Peaks and Chuy’s set to Although just 6.7 square miles, Webster’s retail population open soon, it will be interesting to see how those two dynumbers a mind-boggling 3,200,000 within a 30-mile radius. namos will fit into the game, especially with so many UT alums Touted as the “Retail Capital of Bay Area Houston,” “Aerospace popping in regularly to order those famous cheese enchiladas Capital of the Southwest,” “Medical Center of the South,” and at Chuy’s. “Dining & Entertainment Capital of Bay Area Houston,” Web- Continued on Next Page ster has a lot to live up to. “And we do that very well,” says Dr.

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The Scene’s Great Chefs An On-Going Series Chef Bradley Hamil Signature Bistro 1918 NASA Parkway, Seabrook • 281-474-4455 Experience: I have been in the hospitality industry for 15 years starting out as a busboy and advancing to every station in a restaurant kitchen. I went to the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu – where I graduated top of my class – and came back home to work at what was the number one restaurant in Houston, Brennan’s. I have worked in all types of restaurants in various positions from line cook at the Embassy Suites to Sous Chef at Avery Ranch Country Club in Austin. I’m finally getting the chance to show my talents and skills as the executive chef of Signature Bistro. Specialty: My specialty is great food. I don’t limit myself to one specific thing. Signature Dish: Those would have to be my turtle soup or my potato crusted crab cakes with a spicy beurre blanc. Please share one special cooking tip or technique with our readers: Don’t over cook food, be it vegetables, fish, meat or poultry. Everything has a fine line of when it is cooked and when it is overcooked the challenge is walking that line. The only way to learn is to do it. It’s not something you can read about. PREVIOUSLY FEATURED

Chef Todd Mackey

Chef Paul Lewis

Chef Jorge Galvan

Chef Sixto Lopez

Chef Carlos Alvarado

Chef Chad Landry

Mackey’s

Cullen’s Upscale Am. Grille

The Flying Dutchman

The Sundance Grill

Matt’s Restaurant

Hilton Nasa | The Luna Rest.

Chef Oscar Salazar

Chef Roland Kyburz

Chef Daniel Green

Chef Michael Zhou

ChefBruce Trathen Jr.

Chef Ben Chen

Babin’s Seafood House

South Shore Harbour Resort

Three Oaks Fine Wines

Masa Sushi Fusion

Cullen’s Upscale Am. Grille

888 Bistro

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News Flash: Dempsey’s TKO Burger goes down! 15-year-old victorious after 15 grown men hit the canvas Move over Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi as the next rising star on the competitive eating SCENE may be from the Bay Area. Denay Luna, who will be a junior at Clear Creek High School in the fall, read last month’s SCENE article about the 5-pound TKO Burger Challenge at Dempsey’s Sports Pub and the 15 men who had failed to finish the burger and decided to give it a try just days before turning 16. “I've always been kind of a bottomless pit and am always hungry,” explained Luna, who throws the shot put for the Creek track team. Much to the surprise of a Dempsey’s staff who have seen large, grown men come to near tears in failed attempts to finish the burger, Luna cleared her plate of burger, bacon, bun and fixings in an hour and 15 minutes. She became the first to complete the TKO challenge, a challenge many thought impossible if not dangerous. According to Luna, she “didn't eat the night before or the morning of and was absolutely starving” when she started. “I gobbled the first half of the burger down in 15 minutes, but after that, things got a little tricky,” Luna said. This was Luna’s first attempt at a competitive eating challenge, but “ if I see any other competitions I'm sure I'll give them a whirl.” The SCENE will keep you posted. - John Ennis

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Kemah Boardwalk

11. Flying Dutchman 12. Cadillac Bar 13. Joe’s Crab Shack 14. The Chart House 15. Landry’s Seafood 16. Babin’s 17. Saltgrass Steakhouse

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

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9. The Aquarium 10. Red Sushi

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

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Food News Dine Out to Help Fight Hunger in Houston Houston Restaurant Week 2010 is August 1-21, benefitting Houston Food Bank If you are reading this magazine, you probably don’t need a good reason to explore the Houston fine dining SCENE. But we have one for you anyway. Houston Restaurant Week is currently on-going and runs through August 21. Last year was a huge success for the promotion, and this year, it is both bigger, with more than 115 participating restaurants, and longer, stretching three weeks. As part of the Houston Restaurant Week promotion, restaurants located around the city of Houston have designed special menus showcasing their most popular dishes at set prices for lunch and dinner. For $20 a person for lunch and $35 a person for dinner, patrons can experience the highest

quality full course meals at discounted prices. The prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity. The restaurants will donate $5 from each of these dinners, and $3 per lunch, to the Houston Food Bank. So you are not only benefitting a worthwhile local charity, but enjoying some of Houston’s best restaurants at a great price. For a full list of restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Week and their designated menus, please visit Houston Restaurant Week's website at www.houstonrestaurantweek.com.

- John Ennis

Cullen’s (above), Merlion, Perry’s Italian Grille and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille are Clear Lake-area restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Week.

Junior League of Galveston County launches Forks & Corks Cookbook More than 200 people turned out for the Junior League of Galveston County's Forks & Corks cookbook launch party. Guests were treated to delicious sampling of delectable bites prepared by Yaga’s Cafe, the M&M Restaurant & Bar, Rudy & Paco’s, and the Galveston Restaurant Group chefs. Dry Creek Vineyards wine flowed through out the evening as patrons mingled, sampled, and danced in Downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park. “Culinary Classics from Beachside to Boardwalk” is the Junior League of Galveston County's second book. Their first book, Rare Collections published in 1985, sold over 55,000 copies. With the success of the Forks & Corks launch party under their belt, the League is on the right track to repeat their previous success.

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“Culinary Classics from Beachside to Boardwalk” features simple, but sophisticated cuisine and honors the League’s 85 years of service to the greater Galveston County area. Showcasing scrumptious Southern Gulf Coast recipes from breakfast to desserts, the book combines the region’s rich history and unique culinary flair. Through exquisite colored photographs and detailed sidebars highlighting local restaurants, historical markers, and events this cookbook illustrates why Galveston County is so distinctive and alluring. Missed the party, but still want to purchase the cookbook? Just visit the League’s website: www.jlgalveston.org. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook support the mission of the Junior League of Galveston County.

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STATE OF THE SCENE

100 ISSUES CELEBRATION SERIES UPDATE Party #2: Wednesday, Aug. 25 • 7pm

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SCENE 100 Issues Celebration Series: A cause too cool for single party (or month): Party #1, our Kemah Pub Crawl, was a huge success. Our biggest crowd yet, great venues, tons of give-aways, stories never to be forgotten and even some media coverage (other than The SCENE). Thanks to all who came out, and special thanks to our hosts: T-bone Tom’s, D’Vine Wine, Monkey Bar, Zone 504, Bakkhus Taverna and Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack.

SCENE Editor elected to Clear Lake Chamber Board of Directors SCENE Magazine Editor and Bay Area Media Services co-founder Betsey Ennis was recently elected to serve on the Clear Lake Area Chamber Board of Directors. Ennis was appointed to the Board in 2009 and now continues on the Board following the recent elections by the membership. “I am proud to have been previously appointed and now elected to serve on the board for the next three years,” Ennis said. “I have had the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the chamber on various events over the years dating back to before we launched our own company in 1998 and ever since. Learn more about the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at www.clearlakearea.com.

JML MARKETING becomes SCENE authorized sales affiliate The SCENE magazine recently announced that JML Marketing, owned by Joe and Melissa Deflora, have become SCENE sales affiliates. “I’ve been a fan of Joe’s designs and Melissa’s community involvement and networking skills for a while,” explained Publisher John Ennis. “So when they contacted us and explained they have clients who could benefit from The SCENE, we talked and the rest is history. Melissa has already displayed a first-class sales motor and Joe’s eye for design fits in The SCENE nicely.”

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Mackey’s Bar & Grill elevates comfort food with upscale touch By Mark Evangelista Just like many restaurateurs, Todd Mackey gets ingredients for his upscale comfort food from the usual purveyors, but that’s where Mackey departs from the herd. Creating 90 percent of its menu items from scratch, the appropriately named Mackey’s Bar & Grill offers three salad dressings crafted inhouse as well as all of their sauces including the popular Bubba-Q barbecue sauce that’s sold by the bottle. After more than 40 years in the restaurant business, this executive chef and owner merges the inspiration from his family with aspirations for his grandchildren into a dining destination for the Bay Area. “Everything here is full-flavored and seasoned to perfection,” said Mackey in his signature low and raspy voice. “I get my supplies from the same as the chain restaurants do, but I order premium baby back ribs and 100 percent certified Angus steaks and hamburger meat. Straining all that grease from regular hamburger is not worth it. I’d rather pay for a quality product.” Continuing a legacy from his mother, Mackey sees the establishment of his namesake restaurant as way to provide opportunities for his two grandchildren. Avery’s Bayside Cafe, his previous restaurant on Galveston’s West End, was named for his granddaughter, but since a grandson was added five months ago, he knew he couldn’t get away with favoritism. “We’re all Mackey’s now,” Mackey said with pride. “What I do is for my grandchildren now. I don’t want them to struggle as I’ve done in the past. This restaurant is ready to go and is waiting for them.” Some of the favorites from the Galveston cafe have migrated to the Clear Lake location as the Blue Plate lunch specials. A lunch portion of the chicken-fried steak starts off as a half-pound of Angus beef cutlet, breaded and fried and served

with a vegetable and “smashed potatoes” with gravy. While the sign on the front of the building on the northbound side of I-45 and just south of NASA Parkway reads “Mackey’s,” the simplicity of the name doesn’t do his food justice. This is not an outpost of pub grub but a back-to-basics restaurant serving food everyone knows that is focused on flavor. On the flip side, this is not a bastion of nouvelle cuisine where entrees are meant to be framed art or photographed and not enjoyed. The feast for the eyes here at Mackey’s fills the soul and the stomach as well. “Some people go to a restaurant to eat and leave unsatisfied,” said Mackey. “In 30 minutes, they’re hungry again. With us, when you get hungry again, we already gave you enough for another meal. We regularly give large portions, so there are lots of doggie bags.” The flavors perform like beautiful dancers on the palate. A sampling of the Bubba-Q Baby Back Ribs found them firm, smoky, peppery, tangy and sweet. While fall-off-the-bone delicious, the meat still maintained its firm, mouth-watering texture after that first glorious bite. The Bay Onion Strings take a red onion, which is normally sharp when raw, and turns it into a crisp, lighted dusted and perfectly fried onion that sweetens after cooking. A basket of these is more than enough to share. - Continued on Page 22

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August 2010 .............South Belt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston 10......................Cover Feature: Mackey’s Bar & Grill 14 & 15 ................................................Food News 15 ..........................Waterfront Dining Quick Guide 16..............................Featured Chef: Bradley Hamil 18-19 ..................State of the Lake: City of Webster 20 ..............................SCENE Awards (Restaurants) 25 ........................SBS: League City Men Who Cook 26......................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Calendar 27........................Arts: SCENE Cultural Arts Column 28 ........Arts: Lights...Camera...Action: Film Column 30 ..............................SCENE Spotlight: Green Caye 33-38 ........Weekends on the Water (6-Page Guide) 34-35 ............................................Area Attractions 36-37 ............................Map: Where to Eat & Drink 38 ..................................On The Water: HYC news

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