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It’s A Changing Of The Guard At The Cock & Bull By Rhonda Meredith The Cock & Bull British Pub, located at 3659 NASA Parkway in Seabrook, is now under new ownership. The recent changing of the guard will transition The Cock & Bull British Pub from an old British decorum to a more modern London appeal, and introduce a progressive vibe with more emphasis on Asian European items on the menu. Expect The Cock & Bull British Pub's name to stay the same, as well as most of the July events such as the James Bond Ball (Saturday, July 25), but look forward to more…More TVs will be placed around the pub. More taps are coming this month to expand the already generous beer selections. There will be more fun to be had at The Cock & Bull British Pub. And more emphasis on seafood items on the menu. The food offerings will include British staples like Shepherd’s Pie and Bangers & Mash, but it will be expanded to BIG JULY EVENTS: include more entrees that would facilitate the melting pot of cultures.

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Of course, the more things change, the more things stay the same. The Cock & Bull British Pub will still focus on guaranteed fresh dishes made with ingredients from local vendors; as well as outstanding customer service and cultivating relationships with their patrons. In fact, that is how the new owners met. It’s fitting is that Jeffrey Choi and Josh Miles struck up a friendship after meeting at The Cock & Bull British Pub. Choi, who lived in London for many years, wants to “make the venue fun.” So, go check out the building with the big British flag on it, and see the new and improved Cock & Bull British Pub.

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On The Bayou: Two Concepts in One Provides Unique Experience By Rhonda Meredith On The Bayou, located at 6028 Heards Lane (exit 61st Street) in Galveston, is an upscale dining and sports-entertainment venue offering two menu concepts: George’s Texas Cuisine and T-Bones Sports Bar. On The Bayou offers visitors and islanders a unique waterfront dining and social experience enhanced with cedar, bamboo and a tropical décor. “We wanted a place where locals and tourists can come in and hang out, and feel equally welcome,” said ‘Gregg O’ Frankfort, Managing Partner of On The Bayou. Guests can choose seating style according to their mood or the occasion: There is the “more formal” dining room with standard tables and booth seating, the game room, bar seating or choose a cocktail table, found throughout the venue. Outside, enjoy the waterfront view on the newly upgraded patio. The George’s menu offers mouthwatering dishes, with a Texas twist, such as grilled steaks and a wide variety of seafood dishes, gumbo and salads, Po-Boys, burgers, and more. “We offer the ‘good stuff’ and the ‘stuff that's good for you,’” said Gregg O. “We've got you covered no matter your preference.” T-Bones Sports Bar, one of the largest sports bars on the island, is 21 and up and offers a laid back, entertainment environment within the On the Bayou complex. Featuring 32 TVs, T-Bones Sports Bar is a great place to root for your favorite team events they subscribe to all the sports packages. The large game room has a pool table, dart board, and shuffleboard. The “pub-style” menu features po-boys, burgers, nachos and wings. Quickly gaining a reputation for their impressive burgers, T-Bones Sports Bar is home to The Cyclops (an 8-ounce patty topped with bacon, grilled pineapple, jalapeños, and a sunny-side-up egg) and the Bison burger. Original items include the Pub Seafood Balls and the Steak Bites (10-ounce rib eye diced, served with chips and queso.) Crawfish is $5 a pound in July, served daily until they run out. The KITCHEN at On The Bayou stays open until 11 p.m. Sunday - Thursday; and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays with later hours if necessary to meet customers’ needs.

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Signature appetizers include the Crab Cake (jumbo lump crab meat lightly breaded and baked served on a red bell pepper sauce); the Tuna Tower (diced yellow fin tuna stacked with avocado and citrus pico de gallo); or the Jack Johnson Salad (chopped romaine and Napa cabbage tossed with Granny Smith apples, bacon, julienne cucumbers, and celery topped with Bleu cheese and served with Jack Johnson dressing). Just a bit of trivia: Jack Johnson was a boxer who grew up in Galveston’s 12th Ward (in the early 20th century). He became the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. Be sure to savor the flavors of one of George’s Texas Cuisine’s main dishes that are sure to please the most discriminating palate. The choices of steak are abundant with the Filet George (8-ounce peppercorn-crusted filet served with a Cognac reduction sauce and seared mushrooms); the Porterhouse; the Bone-In Cowboy Rib eye; and even the Toma-Hawk Rib eye that’s a whopping 30-ounces and billed as a “culinary adventure for two!” - Continued on Page 16 On The Bayou’s hours of operation are Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. T-Bones Sports Pub stays open until 2 a.m. Call On The Bayou at 409-497-4584 for more information.

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TOPWATER GRILL: The Little Marina Down The Street With Unique Signature Food and Drinks By Rhonda Meredith For more than 16 years, Topwater Grill (located at 815 Avenue O) has been a part of the community in sunny San Leon. “We still like to think of ourselves as the little marina down the street where you can have a fresh seafood meal, cool beverage, and enjoyable day of fun for the whole family while taking pleasure in the beautiful views of Galveston Bay,” said owner Ginny Jakubas. Ginny and her husband Robert recently re-created Topwater Grill’s outdoor patio seating area with the addition of 15 roller gliders. “The roller gliders are our version of the traditional picnic table and benches together with its own umbrella fabric sunshade that glide together. It’s a way to enjoy our fabulous food with a cold beverage of your choice in a unique patio setting by the Bay!” said Ginny. Whether seated indoors or out on the patio, Topwater Grill’s menu is sure to please. - Continued on Page 15

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Topwater Grill: Continued from Page 12 Two signature items that you must try are the Smoked Swordfish Paté Dip and the Royal Reds Shrimp. The paté is their version of the Florida Keys’ signature-style smoked fish dip and is made fresh in-house every day.

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“Royal Reds Shrimp,” said Ginny, “is something we have served for over a year and is not even on the menu. Its popularity has sold from the word of mouth only! We get them fresh weekly, and they are hard to keep in stock because they are so delicious. The shrimp are served in a ceramic steamer pot with a touch of Old Bay...They are out of this world!”

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Joe DeFlora COLUMNISTS & WRITERS

Peggy “Domino” Taylor Kelley Dawson

In fact, Robert explained, these Gulf of Mexico shrimp can ONLY be found in very deep waters along the coastline from Texas to Florida. Shrimpers must cast nets 2 miles down to catch them. They only live in the dark cold waters at 50 degrees. These shrimp never see sunlight until they hit your table! And to their knowledge, Topwater Grill is the only restaurant in Texas to offer them daily.

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Royal Reds Shrimp are high in protein and low on carbohydrates. They look similar to a regular Gulf Coast shrimp but are much larger and have a sweeter taste that is similar to the rich, luscious and tender consistency of a lobster.

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Along with signature dishes, Topwater Grill also has adult beverages that have been customer favorites since opening, and their recipes have not changed over the years. Their Classic Frozen Margarita is mix-made fresh daily with Cuervo Gold tequila, and topped with Grand Mariner, and fresh orange juice on a salt-rimed glass...Delicious!

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Another “must-order” drink is the secret-ingredient Bloody Mary. Ginny explained, “Our Bloody Mary, The Barnacle, is Robert’s secret recipe made fresh in-house every day with Absolut vodka, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and olive juice. It is topped with fresh celery, limes, olives, and a Texas cold-boiled shrimp.”

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Topwater Grill is also home to the Topwater Tiki, an open-air tiki located at the peninsula’s point of their property with completely unobstructed views of Galveston Bay and beautiful sunsets. The tiki is available for private parties of any size and style with personalized catering for 50 to 500 people. Call General Manager Myron Johnson at 281-339-1232 for more information.

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But don’t wait for an event to come visit the Topwater Tiki. Start your week with “Sunday Funday at the Tiki.” It’s open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. (provided they are not hosting a private event) and no cover charge. Enjoy live music from 2 to 6 p.m.

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ON THE BAYOU: From Page 10 Known for more than just their steaks, George’s Texas Cuisine serves other favorite entrées as well. Opt for the Stuffed Chicken (sautéed, panseared stacked with Florentine sauce, served with garlic-mash and grilled asparagus); the Double Barrel Pork Chop or the Redfish Matagorda (pan-seared, grilled or blackened served with choice of two sides).

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Baytown’s Pirates Bay Waterpark – Fun for the Family Pirates Bay Water Park, located at the Wayne Gray Sports Complex, 5300 East Road in Baytown, is a Caribbean-themed, 4-acre water park. Operated by the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department, the family-friendly resort-styled park opened the summer of 2010. Pirates Bay features attractions for everyone with 2 Beach style “zero-entry” pools, 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, three large slide towers and a 10,000 square foot wave pool. Slides include fun for both kids and adults alike with innertube slides, body slides, racing slides, drop slides and the new boomerango slide. Beach-style, “zero–entry” pools (gradually sloping from the deck into the water, becoming deeper with each step, in the manner of a natural beach) is ideal for older people or families with young children. The feature attraction is the Flowrider surfing machine. The Flowrider provides an endless moving mountain of water with all the excitement of ocean surfing that challenges all who enter. Surfer boys and girls can ride the waves with an audience, as there is always a crowd watching. A wave pool, two new slides and a concession area were added in 2014. The park also features a climbing wall, crossing challenge, and a small rectangular pool for lap swimming and swim lessons programs. The two concession stands offer hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders and pizza; and covered picnic areas invite visitors to rest between activities. The Crow’s Nest, an air conditioned meeting room, is available year-round for rentals for family reunions and company outings. The park also offers five party tents and two large pavilions available for rentals for birthday parties or family get-togethers. Visitors enjoy free tubes, free parking and are welcome to bring coolers, provided no glass bottles or alcoholic beverages are brought onsite. Pirates Bay 2015 season opened on May 2 for weekends only. Beginning June 6, the park will move to seven day a week operations. The season will end on August 23 as the park will return to weekends only through Labor Day. .The season will end on Sunday, August 24. However, the park will re-open for Labor Day weekend August 30 through September 1. The schedule will be dependent on weather after Labor Day. Pirates Bay is open Mon-Thurs from 11-7 and FriSun 10-7. Admission is $20 for persons taller than 48 inches; $15 for those below 48 inches. Group rates and Season Passes are available for individuals and families as well. Visit www.baytown.org/piratesbay for updates and more information, or call Pirates Bay Waterpark at 281422-1150. Tickets can be purchased online or at the park. SWIM LESSONS: For swim lessons and surf lessons, call 281-422-1150. Take out the $100 per day for week rentals our rental rates are $150 for a party tent, $250 for a party pavilion and $350 for the Crow’s Nest. We no longer offer the $50 an hour during the week for the Crow’s Nest.

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8TH ANNUAL TEXAS OUTLAW CHALLENGE Congratulations to the Texas Outlaw Challenge for another record-breaking event last month. The Texas Outlaw Challenge hosts five high-performance packed days and nights of Texas-style parties, boating events and quick draw contests, all benefitting charity. Once the “extreme boats” and the “super cars arrive,” it creates a buzz. With that buzz, comes huge local economic benefits to our area by bringing participants and spectators together which also brings national attention to our waterfront paradise. The Texas Outlaw Challenge has grown into one of the largest events of its kind nationally. But probably less known is that the event raises a money for local charities including but not limited to the Kemah Lions Club, Shriner's Children's Hospital, The Bridge Women's Shelter, Boys & Girls Harbor, Clear Creek Conservation Foundation, Sentinels of Freedom Gulf Coast, Special Spaces and Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome.

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INTENTIONALLY CR EATIVE

Featured Artist: Mary Ann Matthys

By Kelley Dawson

Mary Ann Matthys creates intentional art turning the ordinary into extraordinary and even hurt into healing with purposeful brush strokes. Matthys explained the intentional creativity movement is a process of healing and transformation through art for all people. She said it begins with actually writing the intention of painting on the canvas and “then let the creativity flow.” She added, “Each person will come to painting with inner wisdom, and it’s allowed to come through. Time and time again, I see people create amazing paintings and stories.” Regarding Matthys’ own works, she said, “I come away with gorgeous images, but what touches me is the content.” She said most everyone’s favorite painting of hers is Soul Fire. “It flowed out of me and was an incredible process of painting her,” revealed Matthys. The painting encompasses the amazing energy of a phoenix and fiery colors. It exhibits metaphors and many symbols as is common with all of Matthys paintings. She said, “Soul fire is meant to reignite passion for life and fire in our soul that time to time goes out.” Matthys’ paintings are quite large and often average 20 layers of paint. According to Matthys, with each layer something is happening. She described her healing process of intentional creativity as placing a wound on the painting and over time covering it with other layers eventually releasing the wound. “Now I’m free of it. It’s a very transformative process,” said Matthys. She shared, her Talisman painting of a powerful medicine woman is filled with possibilities, alchemy and holds her deepest wounds. “I’ve been a creative soul since I can remember and studied art all my life,” explained Matthys. She earned a Masters Degree at University Houston Clear Lake and also studied at the Glassell School of Art through the Houston Museum of Fine Art. Matthys currently teaches art appreciation at Alvin Community College. Most recently, she completed an intense year-long intentional creativity training at the Color of Woman School. The School’s mission statement is “to provide global revolutionary education empowering women to catalyze their lives and the lives of others through Intentional Creativity. To rise up a tribe of teachers who are inspired to live and teach ‘creativity’ as an essential and valued part of human development." Matthys disclosed, “The process ignited something in me. It’s incredible and deeply resonated. It’s not just for artists, it’s for everybody.” She hopes to share the empowerment through her own paintings as well as her intentional art workshops and weekend retreats. Matthys also donates her time and abilities to low-income women who might not otherwise be able to afford such an art experience. “I feel very blessed. Something happens when work is your passion, and it transforms your life. I want to bring this abundance, fun, and healing to everybody,” she said. To view additional Matthys paintings and learn more about intentional creativity, visit www.consecratetheday.com

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ART July 6, 13, 20 & 27: All Ages Art Classes with Olga Crump, call for various times classes forming, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1392 butlerlonghornmuseum.com July 7, 14, 21, & 28: All Media Art Classes with Gay Paratore, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2 class times Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1392 butlerlonghornmuseum.com July 11: 4th Annual Boot Scootin’ Social, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. presented by Butler Longhorn Museum, South Shore Harbour Resort, League City, 281-3321392 butlerlonghornmuseum.com (Refer to Art Column for details)

August 2: An Evening with Patti Labelle, 7:00 p.m.The Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-763-7173, thegrand.com

THEATRE July 10 – August 2: Little Mary Sunshine, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Texas, Dickinson, 281-337SHOW, harbourtheater.com July 11 & 12: The Seven Ravens,Youth Summer Performance, 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Community Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382-335-5228, www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org (Refer to Art Column for details) July 17 & 18: Little Red Riding Hood, Farpoint Theatre Children’s

July 20: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7:00 p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, lakeviewquiltersguild.org

August 1: Bay Area Photo Club, Butler Longhorn Museum, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org

MUSIC July 11 & 25: Free Concerts, 6:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m. Saengerfest Park, Stand District, Galveston, galveston.com July 16: An Evening with Dean & Frank, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com July18: Bay Area Bluegrass Association presents the 2015 Texas State Mandolin Contest, and Cypress Creek, 7:00 p.m., Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W.Walker, League City, baba.com July 23: An Evening with Seth Walker, Rock Guitar, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com

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& Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906, hcpl.net Words & Images Exhibition thru August Helen Hall Library: Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Pre-K Story time on Thursday at 1 p.m.; 100 W. Walker, League City La Porte Library: Tuesday is Story Time with Mr. Mark at 10:15 a.m.; Thursdays are with Mr. D. at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Arts on Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m.; 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net

MUSEUMS 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org Fundraiser Raffle tickets until July 17 noon for Cessna 172C Airplane. Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8 a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431

PHOTOGRAPHY July thru August: Words and Images Still Life Exhibition, by Dion McInnis of Empowered Creativity Institute, Clear Lake City – County Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Still… Life, an ongoing Words and Images series at PoetVision.com

CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR

Drama Camp, 6:30 p.m., 2nd Street Gallery Old Seabrook, 832-693-8569, farpointtheatre.org July 17 – August 15: Urinetown: The Musical, Island ETC, East-End Theatre Company, Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston, 409-762-3356, islandetc.org July 23 – August 2: Hamlet, Shakespeare in the Summer series. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8:00p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Clear Creek Community Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382-335-5228, clearcreekcountrytheatre.org (Refer to Art Column for details)

CHILDREN’S ART Library Story Times

Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, hcpl.net Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Time on Monday, Tuesday

Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com July 11: Fundraiser Event Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, galvestonmuseum.com. League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-5542994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, LSFM.org Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam, Galveston Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com, - Continued on Page 23

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Boot Scootin’ event to benefit Butler Longhorn Museum July might be a real scorcher, but the Clear Lake area art events are pretty cool.

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of champagne. Miss John Wayne at $2,000, which the Miss Ceole package plus two bottles of wine. The top sponsorship, Classic Sponsor for $3,000. Each sponsor receives their name in all media advertising, the program and acknowledgement from the podium, and a table tent with your company name. Smaller packages include the Lady Butler for $600 and a $100 casino sponsorship. Advanced ticket purchases for Boot Scootin’ are $60 through July 6. Afterwards, tickets can be purchased for $75 per person. To purchase tickets or to reserve a space for sponsorship, call the museum at 281332-1392.

The Butler Longhorn Museum is holding its 5th annual fundraiser, the ‘Boot Scootin’ Longhorn Social’, Saturday, July 11 at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center located at 2500 South Shore Boulevard in League City. This event has the look and feel of the Old West with numerous things to do and loads of entertainment. Boot Scootin’ proceeds benefit the non-profit museum and the education center, which is a major hub of various arts in the Clear Lake area . This year’s event will include various entertainment and group activities throughout the evening including a casino night, live and silent auctions, dancing and live music with dinner provided.

Butler Longhorn Museum, is a (501c3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Visit their website at www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com. Grab your boots and go have some good, old-fashioned fun all while donating to this museum and center for the arts. -- Domino Taylor

The fundraising relies also on sponsorship at three levels: Miss Creole at $800, which includes a table for eight and two bottles

Clear Creek Community Theater is Producing A Busy July CCCT's has more for July with "Shakespeare in the Summer," a nationwide tradition and Clear Creek’s Community Theatre is no different. It kicks off Friday, July 23, with The Tragedy of Hamlet - Prince of Denmark, a tragic tale of revenge, murder, and political intrigue. The play seems to have been one of Shakespeare's most popular works during his lifetime, and remains one of his most widely performed works. Performance dates are July 23 to August 2, Check their website for performances times, www.clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com. Clear Creek Community Theatre is located at 18091 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay. -- Domino Taylor

CCCT is having their popular summer youth program in two sessions. Session 1 will produce a classic Grimm Fairytale, The Seven Ravens, and students in the Theatre's Youth Apprentice Program are the cast. Performances are July 8 to July 11 at 11 a.m. and July 11 and July 12 at 2:30 p.m. Session 2 of the Youth Program runs July 6 through August 15 and is geared toward students ages 12 to 18. This session focuses on comedy with students learning about comedic timing and physical comedy. Their work will culminate in public performances of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. Classes meet Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. Tuition is $275. Register online at www.clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com, or call the box office 281-335-5228 for more information.

Art Calendar: Continued From Page 21 San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Daily 9a.m. to 6 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 2242100, spacecenter.org Exhibit - Space: A Journey to our Future, thru September 7. Summer Day Camps ages 4-14 Every Wednesday, How to Train Like An Astronaut, July 4th Rockets Red Glare Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-643-5799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email dominotaylor@yahoo.com

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HOUSTON SPACEPORT plans approved by FAA The Houston Airport System (HAS) has been granted a Launch Site License from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that enables Ellington Airport (EFD) to establish itself as a launch site for Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV), making it the 10th commercial spaceport in the United States. Nearly two years after Houston City Council members gave their overwhelming support for the project, the FAA’s formal approval opens the door for plans that could see Ellington Airport become a focal point for aerospace operations, such as the launching of micro satellites, astronaut training, zero gravity experimentation, spacecraft manufacturing and a host of other potential activities. “Houston will play a lead role in commercial space operations in the 21st century,” said Houston Mayor Annise Parker. “We believe a licensed Spaceport in Houston will not only serve as an economic generator for the city but also enhance Houston’s well-deserved reputation as a leader and key player in the aerospace industry.”

high-tech, next-generation type jobs. Situated near the Gulf of Mexico, and featuring more than 400 acres of land readily available for development, Ellington Airport is tailor-made for the requirements associated with an operating licensed Spaceport. As a whole, Houston offers a booming economy with a strong aerospace industrial base, a well-educated workforce with experience in the high-tech demands of space exploration and plenty of room for growth at a strategically located airport facility. “We look forward to completing our vision to create an aerospace industry cluster at the Houston Spaceport,” said Arturo Machuca, the General Manager at Ellington Airport who has led the efforts to bring the spaceport project to EFD. “Now that we are officially the 10th commercial spaceport in the U.S. we are ready to work with our aerospace industry partners to take advantage of the unique location, infrastructure and human resources that the fourth largest city in the U.S. has to offer.”

After working closely with the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation, HAS now can move forward in establishing the required infrastructure and support facilities needed to accommodate RLVs — which execute horizontal launches, rather than vertical, similar to commercial aircraft. “Houston has been at the forefront of aviation history and innovation for decades,” Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz said. “Not only does this opportunity reinforce an already long-established connection with the aerospace industry, it offers Houston an opportunity to strengthen its reputation as a forward-looking city and leader in creating

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2015 BAY CUP SERIES - A WEEKEND OF SUMMER, SAILING AND FUN! • AUGUST 1 Lakewood Yacht Club and Bay Access are excited to present Bay Cup II, part of the 2015 Bay Cup Series! The 2015 Bay Cup II Regatta will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, on Galveston Bay. This one day event will once again showcase a full spectrum of sailboats competing in distance racing. It is an excellent way to enjoy a beautiful summer day! This will be an amazing experience for both sailors and spectators alike. “Make a weekend of it and bring family and friends and enjoy your evenings at one of the fine hotels in Seabrook,” suggested Bay Cup II Regatta Chairman Dwight Bengtson. Bay Cup II is the second in a series with Bay Cup I having been raced in March. It is open to the public with a $75 registration fee. This includes the Skipper’s Meeting on Fri., July 31st, 7:30 pm in Lakewood’s ballroom, along with a steak dinner and two drink tickets for the Saturday night party which includes live music. Racers can register now online.

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Sailing Calendar

HYC - Summer Series 2 July 19 • Galveston Bay

HYC - Summer Series 3 August 9 • Galveston Bay

HYC - Fall Series 1 Sept. 6 • Galveston Bay

Houston Open One Design Sept. 19-20 • Galveston Bay

HYC - Fall Series 2 Sept. 26 • Galveston Bay

HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255

“Bay Cup II will feature distance racing in Galveston Bay,” explains Bengtson, “with multiple legs for a total of about 15 – 25 nautical miles, depending upon wind conditions. This should be a navigational challenge for racers as well.” Classes include PHRF Spinnaker, PHRF Non-Spinnaker, Cruising Spinnaker, Classic Canvas, Multihull, SOS and others. The Awards Ceremony will be held in Lakewood’s lounge on Saturday night, Aug. 1st, following the dinner. Awards will be presented to Bay Cup II winners, as well as over-all winners of the Bay Cup Series. Skippers will also get to enjoy rum drinks provided by Don Q.

Bay Cup II August 1 • Galveston Bay

J/80 North American Champs October 8-11 • Galveston Bay

J/Fest Southwest October 10-11 • Galveston Bay

Wednesday Night Race Season Continues THE SCENE MAGAZINE SAILING TEAM, captained by veteran sailor Stuart Lindow in “Tropical Aggression,” has started the season with an eye on the team’s third consecutive J/24 title in the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake. The Team has won eight of the first ten races this season including five straight. Sponsoring The SCENE Sailing Team in 2015 is Carefree Boat Club, Galactic Coast Brewing, UK Sailmakers, Bahama Rigging, Bay Area Media Services and Vacuum Truck Rentals. Come out and cheer them on!

October 22-25 • Gulf of Mexico

LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511

Cruzan Rum Race #3 Sat., July 11 • Galveston Bay

Cruzan Rum Race #4 Sat., July 18 • Galveston Bay

GBCA Jr’s Regatta Sat., July 25 • Galveston Bay

Cruzan Rum Race #5 Sat., August 8 • Galveston Bay

Cruzan Rum Race #6

9/16 .Championship Semi 1 9/23 .Championship Semi 2 9/30 . .Championship Finals 10/14 . .Season Awards Party

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50th LUNAR RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL

Golden Jubilee July Events The excitement of the Lunar Rendezvous Festival Golden Jubilee will come to a pinnacle during the month of July. This month is full of events, and there is something for the entire community! All tickets are available for purchase at www.lunar rendezvous.org. You may also contact lrfgoldenjubilee@gmail.com for more details. Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival is a 501c3 organization dedicated to providing community based support including scholarships for higher education, youth development and educational programs, funding for the arts and historical preservation in the Bay Area Houston/NASA area. On Sunday, July 12 the Golden Jubilee Dining Night, “Let’s Say Cheers to 50 Years” will be held at Tommy’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar located at 2555 Bay Area Boulevard. This unique dining event will feature a buffet, cash bar and silent and live auction beginning at 5 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $75. The Golden Jubilee Honeywell Fun Run will be Saturday, July 18 beginning at 7 am. The Fun Run will start at Space Center Houston and winds through the NASA JSC Campus. The run is a 5K that is fun for all ages and abilities. Our Fun Run, led by Jay Lee, is a long standing event for the Lunar Rendezvous Festival. This event has helped generate thousands of dollars over the year for our community. Registration forms are online at www.lunarrendezvous.org or at On the Run in Clear Lake. Entry is $20 a person. They can buy tickets online at the Lunar Rendezvous Website or they can call Jay Lee directly for answers to any questions at 281-414-8268 Thursday, July 16 beginning at 6 pm at Oasis Salon and Medispa located at 1015 Medical Center in Webster, the Lunar Rendezvous Golden Jubilee will host “Spa Gold.” Tickets are limited, and this is expected to be a sold-out event. Classic Treatment tickets begin at $100 and VIP tickets are $300. Only 25 VIP tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased at www.lunarrendezvous.org. On Saturday, July 19 at 6 pm, the Sunset Service will be held at the Clear Creek Community Church Clear Lake Campus located at 16743 Diana Lane (Houston). The King, Jerry Ross, will be the guest speaker for this special event. The Lunar Rendezvous Golden Jubilee Court will also be presenting their service projects. Admission is free and the entire community is welcome. On Tuesday, July 21 beginning at 10:30 am the Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s Fashion Show, “Solid Gold Couture,” will be held at the San Luis Convention Center located at 5600 Seawall Blvd in Galveston. The fabulous Lenny Matuszewski, Jr. will once again be producing the most-anticipated fashion show of the year. Various local boutiques including: Mommie Chic & Me, Clotheshorse, Adelaide’s, Tootsies, Dillard’s and Jill’s Fashions, Lewis Jewelers and Tina’s on the Strand will feature the latest fashions. Tickets begin at $75 and can be purchased at www.lunarrendezvous.org. The Golden Jubilee Coronation Ball will be held Saturday, July 25 beginning at 5 p.m. at the San Luis Convention Center in Galveston, Texas. Tickets begin at $125 and can be purchased at www.lunarrendezvous.org. The Court will be presented, and the new Queen, Queen Alternate and Captain will be crowned.

AT T R A C T I O N S

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 U.S. 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. Discount Tickets: Discount Space Center Houston tickets available at Bay Area Houston Visitors Center. 281-474-9700.

1601 NASA Parkway • 281-244-2100

• www.spacecenter.org

2. MOODY GARDENS

6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS

10. ELLINGTON FIELD

14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY

3. KEMAH BOARDWALK

7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT

15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR

4. SCHLITTERBAHN

8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER

12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER

16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS

5. CLEAR CREEK WINERY

9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK

13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. GULF GREYHOUND PARK

1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673

710 4th Street ..............281-334-9880

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

709 Harris Ave. (Kemah)..281-334-8300

3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431

2002 Terminal Dr. ......409-740-7722

2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437

5300 East Road (Baytown) ..281-422-1150

510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200

One Monument Circle ......281-479-2421

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

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

6310 Avenue T. ............409-925-1401

2500 South Shore Blvd.....281-334-1000

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

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

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18. SYLVAN BEACH PARK on Galveston Bay in La Porte . . . . . . .281-471-5020 19. BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE 1900 South R Street (La Porte) . . . .281-471-4653 20. PINE GULLY PARK 535 Pine Gully Rd. @ Toddville (Seabrook) . . . . .281-474-3286 21. OLD SEABROOK NASA Parkway @ Hwy 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-474-3869 22. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE 806 NASA Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-333-0579 23. BUTLER’S LONGHORN MUSEUM 1220 Coryell (League City) . .281-332-1393 24. RAILEAN DISTILLERY 341 5th Street (San Leon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-545-2742 25. THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE 2100 Caroline St. (Dickinson) . .281-337-2021

26. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-332-0951 27. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-488-4620 28. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 29. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-337-1459 30. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . .281-334-0521

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31. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 32. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 33. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Galveston . . . . . . .713- 629-3700 34. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . .409-765-5930 35. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 36. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 37. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand .409-765-5700 38. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 39. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . .409-766-STAR 40. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . .409-797-5114

41. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 42. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 43. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 44. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . .713-658-8938 45. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 46. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas .713-853-8000 47. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500 48. BBVA COMPASS STADIUM 2200 Texas Avenue . . . .713-276-7500 49. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AQUARIUM 410 Bagby .713-223-3474 50. HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .713-533-6500

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Cafe Adobe

Hugh & Jeff’s

La Poz Cafe

1. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 2. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 3. Blue Palms Bar & Grill ..2320 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 4. Big Shots ..........................................11500 Space Center 5. Bombay Tadka ............................17926 Hwy 3, Suite 101 6. Bombshells - Houston South ............12810 Gulf Freeway 7. Bombshells - Webster..........................803 E NASA Pkwy 8. Boondoggles ....................4106 NASA Parkway (El Lago) 9. Buck Wild ..............1025 West NASA Parkway (Webster) 10. Bullrito’s ....................1820 Nasa Parkway (Nassau Bay) 11. Bullrito’s ..................12617 Underwood Road (La Porte) 12. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 13. Cafe Adobe..............1330 Bay Area Blvd. (Friendswood) 14. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 15. Casper’s Billiards..................137 21st Street (San Leon) 16. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 17. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 18. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 19. Chasin’ Tails ............................2402 Bay Area Boulevard 20. Claudio’s Restaurant & Piano Bar ..3202 Marina Bay Dr 21. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 22. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 23. Cullen’s............................................11500 Space Center 24. D Bar 937......................937 Dixie Farm Road (Houston) 25. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 26. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 27. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 28. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 29. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 30. Don Pico’s - Pearland ..............9811 Broadway (FM518) 31. D’Vine Wine - Galveston ..............................2110 Strand 32. Easy Street Lounge ......112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 33. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 34. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 35. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 36. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 37. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 38. Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 Fm 3436 Rd (Dickinson) 39. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd

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40. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 41. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 42. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 44. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 45. JP’s Upperdeck............................609 Bradford (Kemah) 46. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 47. La Poz Cafe..........................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 48. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 49. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 50. Lazy Lizard Cantina ..............1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 51. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 52. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 53. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 54. Lelia’s ..........................................18119 Egret Bay Blvd 55. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 56. Luna’s Restaurant (Hilton) ............3000 NASA Parkway 57. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 58. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 59. Mainly Drinks ..................223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 60. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 61. Mamacita’s - Pasadena ..............7325 Spencer Highway 62. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 63. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 64. Mario’s Italian • Webster ................618 NASA Parkway 65. Market Seafood............................16580 El Camino Real 66. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 67. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 69. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 71. Merlion on 4th ........................................1301 4th Street 72. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 73. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 74. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 75. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 76. On The Bayou ................6028 Avenue P 1/2 (Galveston) 77. Opus Bistro ........................................1002 Aspen Road 78. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 79. Pier 27 Tavern ................3202 Marina Bay Blvd. Suite F 80. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ........2700 Marina Bay Drive 81. Pomodoro’s Pasta & Pizzeria ..............1303 Nasa Pkwy

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BACLIFF BEAT – We started the evening catching Wood & Wind at Noah’s Ark on the Parrot Deck along with “THREE” birthday parties happening the same time. Talk about crazy fun times by all and Bobbie was definitely in her element. For those of you that haven’t checked out Noah’s yet, this is definitely the season to do so with probably the best view on the water happening on The SCENE today. Down the Wood & Wind & Noah’s Ark road from Noah’s Ark is the best thing happening for the aficionados of live music and that would be at Katie’s where every seat is a good seat, the drinks are the coldest, the A/C is one of the area’s coolest, the service is utmost friendly, and the house sound system is ever so exquisitely dialed in for listening pleasure. In June, we took in the Scott McGill show. Over the years, we’ve known Scott and his band as a “hard driving & gutsy” blues band one naturally expects out of Beaumont and now pleased to add two not often used descriptors, “seasoned” and “character” to the list – The good stuff… Catching up with Scott’s bassist Bob Bridges, during break, I got word that he has joined forces with one of my favorite female vocalist, Tommie Lee Bradley, in a new band that we will hopefully get a chance to catch soon. Also, got word that in Au-

Scott McGill @ Katie’s

gust, guitarist Buddy Whittington (John Mayall) will be coming to Katie’s. I got to sit next to Buddy on a flight to the west coast about 20 years ago and looking forward to catching up. Lot’s always happening on the live music scene at Katie’s - To be continued… FLASHING BACK & IT’S A WRAP – A couple years ago in June, a huge flock of you good people gathered at the Cockeyed Seagull for what was a pivotal and memorable benefit in my life. Your blessings and my gratitude has lingered on since. Thanks!!! Since then, time has since moved on for all of us and along the way, the live music scene in the area keeps getting better and betterer. July is upon us meaning it’s summer and while the days are technically getting shorter, the fun lasts longer – which makes sense – as there’s plenty happening around these parts this time of year. Be it on the water, on the patio, in a cool inside hangout, wherever, grab a couple copies of The SCENE and keep them handy on your coffee table and in your car. You never know when you’ll need to be the hero looking for fun things to do with your friends and family. We’ll catch you out there. See y’a!!!

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player did when no one was looking! It’s an Irish rock show on Friday, July 31 when the Blaggards will paint Tom’s Backyard green.

Also at Jackie’s Brickhouse are the groovy Space Monkeys who are ready to play some music that’s out of this world on Saturday, July 18; and the larger-than-life rock band Velcro Pygmies will blow the roof off on Friday, July 31.

Cabo (2513 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook) On Sunday, June 26, country musician Cole Degges will take the Main Stage from 3 to 7 p.m. for the Patrick Wells benefit. Degges was born and raised in Texas, but moved to Nashville in 1996 to write music. He has had his songs recorded by some of Nashville's biggest artist including Kenny Chesney, Gary Allan, Billy Dean, Tracy Byrd and more.

Robert Greaney will be on the Main Stage at Noah’s Ark on Friday, July 17. Enjoy tunes that cross multiple genres such as blues, rock, jazz, trop-rock, and Texas country. The Vinyl Revival will perform under the Palapa on Saturday, July 25. Check them out! T-Bone Tom’s (707 Highway 146, Kemah) will host a diverse group of musical guests this month within “Tom’s Backyard.” Look forward to local resident Ben Reyna playing “a little of this and a little of that” on Tuesday, July 21. Pull out your finest 80s wear because on Sunday, July 25, The Spicoli’s will be reigniting the MTV generation’s spark, and get to singing, dancing and playing air guitar just like your cassette

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Monkey Bar (605 6th St, Kemah) features some of the awesome acoustic rock and country music genres from singersongwriters such as Mark Hessler, Shaun Michael, and Susan Hickman. Check out the blues, jazz, and rock music over at Katie’s Bar (315 Grand Ave., Bacliff) with The Chad Ware Band on Wednesday, July 8; Vince Converse on Friday, July 10; James Wilhite on Thursday, July 16; and Tommy Dardar on Friday, July, 17.

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WILL PLAY FOR FOOD: Continued From Page 52 There is more local entertainment than ever on the CD with tunes from artists such as Refinery Coast, The Aftervibe, Cassette Tape, Hardy & Co, Black Grass Gospel, In Da Skies, Second Lovers, An Author & A Poet, Gaby Veray, Tydings, To Whom It May, The Flaming Hellcats, Fear The Poet, Grizzly, Trigger Creek, Southbound 45, and Charles Bryant. “Will Play For Food, Vol. IV is important for many reasons,” said Matt Cash of Cassette Tape. His band has been involved since the benefit began. “First and foremost, it generates funds and non-perishables for a good cause. Also, it's about art and unity. Not only does it bring the local music and art community together, but it

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also comes with a compilation CD showcasing the local music scene, regardless of genre. Being involved every year, we have seen the scene grow not only larger but also together to open people's minds and do good for others, and it's working on a much larger scale than I think any of us originally imagined.” We all have experienced the feeling and most of us can stop the temporary experience of hunger. Unfortunately, thousands of individuals EACH WEEK in southeast Texas may not have that choice. The Galveston County

Food Bank along with Feeding America estimate that roughly 53,660 Galveston County residents are in need of emergency food assistance in a single year. That is 1 in 5 of our neighbors in Galveston County. They do not know where dinner will come from today or tomorrow. Most are not homeless. Most are children. The face of hunger could be your neighbor. Let’s see what we can do when we become a part of something bigger than we are. Make plans to attend Will Play For Food, Vol. IV today.

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such as Metallachi, Metal Shoppe, and the Velcro Pygmies which still is not easy to describe so how about you simply check any of these bands when you get the chance and if you don’t have fun, then you weren’t alive during the day. Okay? LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT– It was time to stop into one of our favorite Lighthouse District hangouts, Zone 504 and on the

After all, getting that “just right” shot of an individual performer requires the right angle, the right lights, and perfect timing which either is pretty easy or sometimes impossible. So adding the entire band and audience into the frame would simply be like adding a few more cats and so to Scout Bar we went to go see The Spazmatics along with a full house of all ages. Wow, what a crowd…. Alex Slay (drummer for the Hunger) was working the light board that night and I approached him about the special assignment. In case you didn’t know Alex, he pounds the bejeezus out of his reinforced drum kit with a rage and control which ironically suits him perfectly for assignments controlling the Scout Bar lighting board. As for the quality of the shots, we will continue this endeavor for the while where we can. As for the show? If you’ve never been to a Spazmatics show, I would say they fall into the genre “high-energy, boisterous, hootin’-good-time, frivolous rock” along with other bands

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night we went, so did an entire full house of festive partiers and perhaps one of the best garage cover party bands happening these days in the area, After Party Roxx. These cats are a hoot! Sal Trevenio (Bodaious Tatas) clued me in on this gig as he was sitting in on bass along with Anthony “Blackie” Edge – Lead Vocals, Paul Bland – Guitar & Marcus Reyes – Drums, (plus they all can sing). You can catch this band around the area – No fuss & lots of fun. Book ‘em...

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Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon-Fri • 5-6:30pm What: 4 for $5.99 Fish or Shrimp Tacos; 99¢ Dom Draft; $3 Dom 1/2 Pitchers; $6 Dom Pitchers; $2.49 Vegas Shrimp Cocktail. Excludes holidays. -----------------------Where: 2416 Bay Area Blvd. When: M - Sat Open 9pm; All day Sun. What: $2 Dom drafts, $2.75 select drafts; $3.75 select big beers; $3 house wine; $2.50 wells; $3 Calls. Free buffet Wed-Fri 5-8pm ------------------------

Where: 605 A 6th Street When: M - Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4 Drafts; $4.50 Premium Wells; $4.50 House Wines ------------------------

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Where: 1010 B NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Fri 2-8 pm What: $1.50 Dom Drafts, $4.50 Dom. Pitchers, $1.75 Dom. Bottles; $2.75 Well Drinks ------------------------

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Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When/What: Tues & Wed is $1 Hot Sake starting at 5pm. Thursday is Ladies Night with $1 Lady Cosmos on the Rocks. ------------------------

Where: 315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff) When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: $3.25 Wells; $2.25 Dom.

Longnecks; Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas; Tues: $4.25 Jager Bombs; Wed: $3.25 Amer. Honey; Thurs: $3.25 Fireball; Sun: $2.25 Dom Bottles & $3.25 Wells (12 to 8pm) ------------------------

Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers $2.50.

Where: 1202 Bayport Boulevard (Hwy 146 in Seabrook) When: Mon - Fri 3-6:30 What: $3.50 Wells; $5.99 Domestic pitchers; $7.99 Import pitchers; $2 Domestic draft; $2.50 Import draft; $2.99 15 oz Margaritas ------------------------

Where: 2513 NASA Pkwy on the water in Seabrook. When: Mon-Thurs 4-7pm; Friday AWOL Happy Hour Noon9pm (Live Music) What: Happy Hour pricing $1 off everything in the house. -----------------------Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah What: $2.50 Longnecks; $3.50 Fireballs & $4.50 Premium Wells When: Mon-Fri noon to 7PM ------------------------

Where: NASA Rd @ I-45 What: $1.75 Dom. Draft, $2.75 Ritas, $3 Imports, $2.50 Dom. Bottle, $5 Haciendaritas When: Mon-Fri 11-7 pm -----------------------Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: Mon-Thurs 10a 10p, Wells $2.75 Drafts $1.75;

Sat 7a - 4p & All Day Sunday

Upstairs Palapa Bar MonThurs 36pm Buy One Appetizer - Get One Free, $1.75 Drafts and $2.75 Wells; Always 1/2 Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah's! ------------------------

Where: 515 E. NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs-Sat 11-7pm What: $3.95 Ritas, $1.75 Domestic Draft -----------------------Where: 1051 Marina Bay Drive When: Mon-Fri 11am7pm & Sat-Sun 11am6pm What: $2.50 Pints, $3.50 Wells, $6.50 Pitchers & $13 Buckets -----------------------Where: 650 FM 517 (Dickinson) When: Monday - Friday 3-6pm What: $1.99 Domestic Draft Pints; $2.99 Premium Draft Pints; $2.99 House WIne & Appetizers ------------------------

Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. (Houston/Deer Park) When/What: 3-7pm Monday-Friday and Thursday 3-11pm – Half priced Selected appetizers in the

bar & Half off Signature Cocktails Where: 605 6th Street, Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.25 Wells, $2.25 Domestic Pints, $5 Jager Bombs ------------------------

Where: 609 Bradford. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all mixed drinks; $12 Domestic Buckets; $2.50 Domestic Drafts; $3 Import/Craft. ------------------------

Where: 2402 Bay Area Blvd.. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all beer; $3.50 well drinks; $1 of all wine; $4 beer battered mushrooms, fried zucchini sticks or fried pickles; $5 fried cheese planks, pork boudin link or Guinness beer battered onion rings; $6 fried calamari, 4 beer sliders, fried shrimp or 7 buffalo hot wings. ------------------------

Where: 2320 NASA Parkway When: Monday-Friday 3-7pm What: $1 off domestics, $1 off house wine & $1 off well drinks

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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Featured Bartender KIMBERLY Where: 3659 NASA Pkwy Monday (Trivia Night): $4 British Pints, $5 Martini Madness, Happy Hour Menu ~ All Night Long; Tuesday (Ladies Night): $5 Cosmos, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, $5 House Wines, Happy Hour Menu until 6:32pm; Wednesday (OPEN Mic Night): 1/2 Price Bottle Wine Night, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm; Thursday: $4 British Pints, $5 House Wines, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm

Noah’s Ark Bar & Grill 4438 Boulevard St. Bacliff 281-339-2895 How long have you been a bartender + How long at Noah's Ark: I have been a bartender for 10 years, and at Noah’s Ark for 6 Years. What do you love about working at Noah's Ark? What’s not to love?! We have a great waterfront view; I get to see some awesome sunsets, and, of course, the clientele are all great! Favorite day of the week to

Featured Happy Hour: CAFE ADOBE 1330 Bay Area Blvd • Friendswood work there? Every day is a great day at Noah’s, but I would have to say Tuesdays are my favorite because of our awesome pork roast special. Top 3 items you recommend to customers? The Hot Mermaids are always a must, as is our made-from-scratch gumbo. Our Noah Ritas are awesome as well, especially during hot summer days. Do you have a signature drink? The SWP is one of my greatest creations! Any new drinks you're excited about for Summer? I am amazed at the explosion of new flavored alcohols out there right now! I am always working on creating something new! What do you do when not at work? I love to ride my motorcycle and hang out with friends and family. The most amusing or weird question you have ever been asked by a customer? "Is that a big enough tip?" 5 words that describe you: Creative, Resourceful, Sarcastic, Independent, and Compelling. Best tip you ever got: ...LOL. "Invest in Microsoft." Wish I would have listened to them! What do you love about Bartending? Every day is a new and unique day! Who inspires you? I have a lot of people who inspire me – from great friends all the way to some of my customers. I really can’t pick just one. So many have done something to inspire me. 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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managed to catch them live in 1976 on their Swan Song tour, so it was with that familiarity, that I listened closely that evening. Von Hindenburg’s accuracy in their delivery of melody, accents, rhythm & tempo, and tone was sincerely appreciated by the audience and induced flashbacks throughout the evening. People simply need to hear more live Led Zeppelin and Von Hindenburg can serve you up. Got it? As for future Fab 40 news, the word straight from David is that the next show is planned for September 26 at Discovery Green featuring the rock opera “Tommy.” How’s that for moxie? I can’t wait to see who plays the Pinball Wizard and See Me Feel Me. Mark your calendar!

Mastering on this compilation was very well done blending the wide variety of levels and ambience into a uniform presentation. Although not all the musicians were born in Texas, they share a common passion for their art. “The goal of the exhibition and CD is to educate and inspire people of all ages through photographs and songs that celebrate the diversity of Texas music. Jazz, rock, blues, country, hip-hop, Latin, reggae as well as some innovative fusions of those and other genres are being heard on stages across Texas nightly. There is a deep, significant history and a bright future for music from Texas that I find personally inspiring… (I) have barely scratched the surface” said Tate. Speaking of a common passion. VON HINDENBURG – I was curious what’s been up with one of

IT’S THE CROWD, SILLY – I got an interesting feedback the my favorite groups, the Fab 40 so I set off to catch up with ring leader and bass player, David Blassingame who was playing a 16 song playlist with Von Hindenburg, a Led Zeppelin tribute band (Blassingame, Steve Candelari - drums, Gene Nunn – vocals, and Andrew Cain - guitar) at the Continental Club along with a smaller set of the Fab 40 orchestra pit – Pretty cool, eh? Amongst the most listened-to songs of our era include those from Led Zeppelin and I Von Hindenburg @ Continental Club

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Spazmatics @ Scout Bar

other day mentioning that while they enjoyed the close up shots of Scout Bar musicians, that a few more of the entire band and the audience would be cool. Sounded like an innocent request. - Continued on Page 35

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Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub “There is nothing like first-hand evidence.” Sherlock Holmes (A Study in Scarlet)

“What one man can invent another can discover.” Sherlock Holmes (The Adventure of The Dancing Man) Sherlock Holmes would be quite pleased to see the new drink concoctions making their debut this month at his namesake Sherlock’s Pub. But seriously…

So head on over to Sherlock’s and discover the taste firsthand!

Ruby Fire – She’s a fierce one and calls for an experienced handler. One who can appreciate and savor her flavor. This beautifully hued drink is made with the tart zip and the slight sweetness of Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, coupled with the fiery heat of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer (like ginger ale, but not as sweet and way spicier!) It doesn’t take a detective to figure out why Ruby Fire is on the wanted list. Texas Invasion – If the Yellow Rose of Texas had a flavor, it might be something kind of like this. Start with Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, it’s the newest flavor from Deep Eddy and made its debut this year. Its sweet and sour taste partners up with sweet mango and the spicy Serrano pepper flavor of Monin’s Spicy Mango. This sweet heat combination is a unique blend for sure. Add pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and a splash of soda. 6th Street Shandy – It’s “elementary” to figure out this is an ode to our sister city Austin. It’s a refreshing summertime beverage with the fresh lemonade flavor of Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, simple syrup, fresh lemon and orange, then topped with Illusive Traveler Grapefruit Shandy. Illusive Traveler is a deceptively delicious wheat beer made with real grapefruit. This refreshing take on a Shandy delivers a bright and satisfying citrus aroma and flavor.

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Above L-R: Von Hindenburg @ Continental Club; Eman @ Cock-eyed Seagull; Spazmatics @ Scout Bar

Aside from rehabbing, the family is in transition from Rio de Janeiro, Atlanta, Waxahachie and Houston which demands a nimble ability I suspect comes about from their musical background, training and genre diversity. That night, Kevin Fenton had the band dialed in masterfully in the spacious Seagull cavern. (Heads up, the Fenton Brothers altogether with an Hourglass for the ages, will be rocking for Mark’s big six-oh in July – Always a fun show!!!). In the words of Galen Medlenka, the music must have an integrity for which this night did, through and through. Speaking of Galen….

although he’s very much able to stand on his own two musical feet, sports an assortment of not only six CDs, but also a live concert DVD that’s pretty savvy. In addition to playing across the country, Van Wilks has toured across Europe and America and his song Blues for Dolphins, brings it home on Zach Tate’s Texas Music Selections of Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Cajun, Latin, Reggae, and Country CD. Speaking of which… TEXAS MUSIC Selections – Every couple of years, Zach Tate

VAN WILKS – is a name well regarded in music circles in Austin and a performer I got turned on to by Galen Medlenka (The Navigators) a few months back at TBone Tom’s. We so were impressed by Van’s first night out in the Kemah Lighthouse District, that we had to do a follow up just to be sure. Over the years, I’ve gotten to notice the crowds T-Bone Tom’s crowds typically keeps, and the number of patrons there for that show was noticeable indeed – qualifying the place now as a bona-fide music hall. Van Wilks is often mentioned along with Billy Gibbons Van Wilks @ T-bone Tom’s

takes his gig to Europe, where their appreciation of American music is perhaps as popular as a plate of beef brisket here in the region that produces many great musical talents. This summer, Le K Gallery in San Raphael, France will exhibit 21 of Tate’s large-scale portraits of mostly Houston and Galveston based musicians. A limited edition compilation CD featuring music from many of the artists in the photo exhibition has been produced by Tate and Grammy-nominated Houston producer, Andy Bradley, and given to visitors of the Le K exhibition. My kind of diplomacy! Scanning through the list of performers, readers will recall mention of the likes of Vicente Castaneda, John & Rebecca Stoll, Fear the Poet, Cassette Tape, Sonny Boy Terry, The Mighty Orq, Hamilton Loomis, Ezra Charles, and Van Wilks. - Continued on Page 38

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Above L-R: Spazmatics @ Scout Bar; Van Wilks @ T-bone Tom’s; Von Hindenburg @ Continental Club; Obsolete August @ Sherlock’s

Loose Notes by Andy Eng

Let’s see… Tropical Storm gave us the gentle dirty side, the Astro’s are still on top of the division and having fun at it, you’ll probably have enjoyed the 4th of July by the time you read this, and at least twice last month, you were glad you had a copy of the SCENE handy, right??? Me too… If you were me, you lost a week cuz of Bill, you were three crawfish boils shy of getting your fill, BUT we still got to spend some quality After Party @ Zone 504 time catching up with good friends and family, and taking in some of our crazy good live music happening around down. Sounds close? Let’s trade notes….

EMAN WALKING – Hey good readers… Remember the fundraiser you all supported for Emmanuel Gilligan, the musician raising a family of musicians in Brazil who was shot in the spine during a robbery? The guy paralyzed from the chest down? The guy you good folks helped ante in on to pay for his way back to the USA and into quality rehab? Well, we got to catch him and his family band, Eman and the SunDogs play an evening at the Eman @ Cock-eyed Cock-Eyed Seagull (one of the Seagull coolest places happening this summer) in June that was well into the realm of magical. First through fifth impressions of this family band comes up with a cross between the Swiss Family Robinson and what the “true” Americana Partridge Family had they have been on the FM dial. Listening and watching closely, it would be hard to find another band that enjoys playing together as much as this one. South American influences on their diction stood out as did the entire night in so many ways. - Continued on Page 41

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Galactic Coast Brewing:

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"Mike has improved our cleaning cart a couple of times over the years," Ennis explained. "Mike likes engineering, building and improving things at the brewery as much as he enjoys brewing beer. And he would definitely rather build something than buy it. He taught himself to weld; he set up a tap handle production studio with a drill press and lathe in his garage, and I'm pretty sure we are the only brewery that has built their own LED-enhanced tap handles. He is hands-on and earned the nickname 'Mad Scientist.'"

Space: The Final Frontier As the name suggests, Galactic Coast Brewing is proud of the area's position as the home of human space flight. Even before walking in the brewery's giant roll up door, one notices rockets mounted on the walls and hanging from the ceilings. Those rockets are from Galactic's third team member and long-time Space City Rocket Club president, Andy Eng, the brewery's "Rocket Scientist with Skin in the Game." Eng, who has spent a career working on projects ranging from reconnaissance satellites to lift vehicles and space stations, brings a unique set of skills to the core trio and Ennis credits Eng with helping the team plan and project for the future while also having a wealth of information and experience. “It helps when we are discussing our cold liquor tank upgrade and he is able to reference a submarine project he worked on for Lockheed back in the day to help us rule out one idea in favor of another," Ennis shared. Closer inspection inside the brewery shows space-related artwork on the walls. Because the U.S. Treasury Department-required names on brewery tanks, each one has an obvious space

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theme. The original, smaller fermentation tanks are named Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Skylab. The giant stainless steel conditioning (brite) tanks are named after the various Lunar and Command Modules (Gumdrop, Charlie Brown, Columbia, Spider, Snoopy, Eagle, etc.) during the Apollo program. The recently delivered fermentation tanks, which will increase brewery capacity four-fold, will be named after key figures in aerospace history who have passed including Neil (Armstrong), Alan (Sheppard), Kelly (Johnson) and Robert (Ennis) among others. Ennis mentioned there have been some initial and interesting primary conversations with the Chief Scientist at a local company with payloads on upcoming rocket launches and in the International Space Station about the potential of an experiment attempting the fermentation of beer in space (Zero G). Apparently he is a fan of the Galactic's Rocket Ride. "There is a lot we are excited about, and we have ambitious goals not necessarily tied into being the biggest brewery around," Ennis explained. Although, the immediate goal is increasing production to accommodate venues contacting them to buy kegs. Next up, the long-awaited tap/tour room. "We have been in business for three years and – except for a few media members, some fellow brewers and some sales people – we have not had anyone to the brewery," Ennis explained. "I probably get asked 20 times a week about tours. It will be nice to one day have a better answer than 'We don't currently do tours.' We do look forward to having people come check out the brewery when the time is right. Stay tuned as I predict our fourth year will be the most exciting yet."

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Texas Beer Enthusiast: THE

TX Brewery & Brewpub List

Houston / Galveston / East Texas

Galactic Coast Brewing 1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539

Anheuser-Busch 775 Gellhorn Drive Houston, TX 77029

Texian Brewing 1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406

Brazos Valley Brewing 201 W. First St. Breham, Texas 77833

The Republic 701 University Dr College Station, TX

No Label Brewing 5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493 Texas Beer Refinery 1825 Dickinson Ave Dickinson, TX 77539

8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St,. Houston, TX 77003

Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020

Blackwater Draw Brewing Company 303 Boyett St, College Station, TX 77840 Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355

Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas 77539 Buffalo Bayou Brewing 5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007

Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Rd. Galveston, TX 77554

New Republic Brewing 11405 N. Dowling Rd. Co. Station, TX 77845

Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303

Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092

Huff Brewing Co. 9807 Koehn Rd. Bellville, TX 77418

Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

FireWheel Brewing 2806 Lawing Ln. STE C Rowlett TX, 75088

Zio Carlo Magnolia 1001 W Magnolia Fort Worth, TX 76104

Deep Ellum 2823 St Louis Street Dallas, TX 75226

Martin House Brewing 220 Sylvania Ave. 209 Fort Worth, TX 76111

Rahr & Sons Brewing 701 Galveston Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104

Community Beer 1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas, TX 75207

Cornelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing 13410 Hwy 105 Beaumont, TX 77713

Moontower Inn 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003

Cedar Creek Brewery 244 Cedar Creek Pkwy Seven Points, TX 75143

Four Corners 423 Singleton Blvd Dallas, TX 75212

B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

Beerfoot Beach Bar 2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550

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Franconia Brewing 495 McKinney Parkway McKinney, Tx 75071

Shannon Brewing 818 N. Main Street Keller, TX 76248 Peticolas Brewing Co. 2026 Farrington St. Dallas, TX 75207 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Road Granbury, TX 76049 Lakewood Brewing 2302 Executive Drive Garland, TX 75041

Brews Brothers 2404 Strand Galveston, TX 7755

Fetching Lab Brewery 1578 County Road 423 Alvin TX 77511

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Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363

Texas Big Beer Brewery 400 County Road 3136 Buna, TX 77612

Miller/Coors 7001 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76134

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Lunar Rendezbrew XXII August 1, 2015

untapped Houston Sept. 12, 2015

Bay Area Community Ctr at Clear Lake Park

Discovery Green Houston, TX

The Beer Bash August 8, 2015

Texas Craft Brewers Festival September 19, 2015

Jones Plaza Houston, TX

Fiesta Gardens Austin, TX

Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival Sept. 4-6, 2015

Brownsville Beer Fest October 3, 2015

Moody Gardens Galveston, TX

Dean Porter Park Brownsville, Texas

Kemah Oktoberfest Oct. 9,10 & 11, 2015 Kemah City Parking Lot â&#x20AC;˘ Kemah, TX

2015 San Antonio Beer Festival October 17, 2015 Maverick Park San Antonio, TX

Big Brew Oct. 19-25, 2015 GRB Convention Ctr. Houston, TX

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As the popularity of craft beer explodes and more breweries open locally it only makes sense that Growlers follow. What is a growler? A growler is a container or vessel that is used for the transport of beer. It can also be described as an air-tight jug, typically made out of glass, ceramic or stainless steel that allows you to take draft beer from one place to another without a degradation of quality. Growlers are filled straight from the tap and if they remain air-tight, should remain fresh while transported. Generally once opened and exposed to oxygen, the beer will only remain fresh for a couple days. Just in the last month, two businesses that sell and fill growlers opened in the Clear Lake area. The Oak Barrel Craft Beer Exchange, located at 18019 Upper Bay Drive in Nassau Bay just off of NASA Road 1, sells and fill growlers, hard to find bottles and even has a special Oak Barrel Beer Club with various membership levels. J. Henry's Draught House & Kitchen, located at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd., is a family owned and operated restaurant with an impressive craft beer selection including 51 taps and the first “growler drive-thru” we have ever heard of. Also new on the growler scene, although not new, is the Gordon Street Tavern (114 N Gordon St. in Alvin). Gordon Street recently got its brewpub license and now can legally fill growlers of beer brewered on site.

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Instead of dropping tens of thousands of dollars on stainless steel conical fermentation tanks, they went against the grain investing in FDA-approved food-grade plastic conical fermentation tanks at a fraction of the cost. Through serious testing and experimentation they figured out how to make the plastic tanks work as good as stainless, and it created a complete rethinking of yeast and fermentation processes.

One doesn't spend much time in this brewery without noticing it might be described as “space efficient.”

"At first, we decided not to bring attention to the plastic tanks. It was a deviation from the norm, and we thought there might be a negative bias, just as many people still have a negative bias toward beer cans over bottles, despite the fact that the can is a much better vessel to contain beer," explained Ennis. "But after a while and after receiving such great feedback regarding our beer, we dropped our guard and posted some pictures of our plastic tanks.

"Wheels can help make up for a lack of space," laughed Taylor. “If I could, I’d make guests wear roller skates.” A point of pride is a Frankenstein-esque glycol machine made from an air conditioning unit and a cooler – basically a DIY, mobile cooling unit. "I definitely don't recommend people try that [taking a window A/C unit apart] at home," said Taylor who went on to explain the sharp dangers (blades) found inside these units.

“Next thing we know, brewers are contacting us with questions about the tanks, our process and protocol. Now it has caught on in a many small and mid-sized breweries and is widely accepted. We have to be more careful with plastic than stainless as there is less margin for error, but if there was a problem, like oxygen getting through, boy, would you taste it in the beer."

Luckily we didn't. What we created is faster than the unit we almost bought and without the major expense."

"I've said before that I bet no brewery in America has produced as much beer in as small of a footprint and for less initial investment than we have," Ennis said.

From pumps to cleaning units – if it needs to move, Taylor will screw it to a set of wheels. - Continued on Page 45 AVAILABLE ON DRAFT AT MANY LOCAL VENUES & THE BREWERY

Even keg cleaners were built in-house to test the limits of innovation and to spare the budget. However, cost savings originally meant more work. According to Taylor, processing a keg averaged 25-plus minutes per keg and required moving, lifting and hooking each keg up to equipment three separate times. Always improving, now four kegs are hooked up once and run through the entire process in about 8 minutes. "Cutting down on keg cleaning time was a game changer," Taylor explained. "Sure we saved about $15,000 by not needing to buy a keg cleaner, but cleaning kegs was our least time-efficient task. We almost gave up and bought a single unit cleaner.

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Experimenting with more than Gravity

In his book, "Failure Is Not An Option," Dickinson resident and retired NASA flight director Gene Kranz explains that during the Apollo 13 crisis his team in Mission Control was forced to find a "workaround" – "other ways of doing things, solutions to problems that weren't to be found in manuals and schematics. These three astronauts were beyond our physical reach. But not beyond the reach of human imagination, inventiveness, and a creed that we all lived by, ‘Failure is not an option.’" Not far from where the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kranz lives today, a small Dickinson brewery put a similar creed into action – although admittedly they do so with less rocket fuel and no lives on the line.

processes and protocols not used in other breweries or found in manuals, in similar fashion to Kranz's "workarounds." "We have the mindset of a technology start-up. We began this brewery with an unwillingness to follow the capital-intensive path common in this industry," Ennis explained. He laughed and admitted it is easy to feel that way when one has little capital. The partners decided early on they would not start out with a loan in an effort to force them to make every penny count. They feel that decision has forced them to be disciplined and to embrace the imagination and inventiveness of brewing renegades.

"Originally, the goal was to launch a commercial brewery without going broke or getting divorced," joked Galactic Coast Brewing co-founder John Ennis. "We did that, and our current goal is to catch up to unsolicited demand." It has been roughly five years since Ennis and his brewery partner Mike Taylor formed Galactic Coast Brewing inside an unincorporated Galveston County warehouse. July marks three years since Galactic Coast Brewing delivered its first keg as the then-only business in Galveston County licensed to manufacture beer. The first keg they delivered replaced Bud Light on draft, and they have never looked back. Galactic Coast Brewing, which one Texas Beer Blogger referred to as, "The most popular brewery you have never heard of," currently has four beers (Rocket Ride, Sneaky Blonde, Goblin Hunter and GPA - Galactic Pale Ale) available on draft at venues in nine cities. Since Galactic Coast Brewing went full throttle, many new breweries in Houston and even locally in Galveston County have been licensed and entered the fray. "We are playing a different game," explained Taylor, the head brewer and a third generation electrician who Ennis calls the brewery’s 'mad scientist.’ Taylor is credited with "imagineering," testing and qualifying a long list of equipment,

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Workarounds & Inventiveness Instead of cutting a mid-six-digit check for a complete, automated brew system (brewhouse) installed by a third party, Galactic Coast built their own flameless system. When they outgrew that system, they held off signing for a loan to buy a pre-fab system. They built a second system that produced more than five times the amount their original system – still avoiding an open flame, steam or gas. Taylor pointed out, "There is no one to call if something with the system breaks or fails, but once we get to the point where we are almost forced to buy a huge, automated system, we will know how everything works and will sure appreciate how easy brewing just became." - Continued on Next Page

JULY 2015

THE

SCENE -> Local Music

WILL PLAY FOR FOOD, VOL. IV Saturday, July 25 (6pm) at Scout Bar Benefitting Galveston County Food Bank By Rhonda Meredith Starving artists helping starving people is a simple concept.

Tydings

Sunday, July 5

Based on this principle, more than a dozen of the Bay Area’s singers, songwriters, musicians, and bands are using their talents to help those who fight hunger on Saturday, July 25 at Scout Bar, located at 18307 Egret Bay Boulevard. The proceeds from Will Play For Food, Volume IV will go to the Galveston County Food Bank.

SCOUT BAR

A complimentary copy of this year’s compilation CD featuring the 2015 musical entertainment/contributors will be given out to the first 1,000 people in the door. The limited edition WPFF Official t-shirt will be released to the first 300 people. These items will not be available online or anywhere else! The minimum entry donation is $10 for 18 and older only. The doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy live art demos, vendors, and more.

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Saturday, July 11 JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE

“The Clear Lake area has a truly amazing music scene,” said Roland Belmarez, one of the Will Play For Food, Vol. IV organizers. “This is a chance for all of us in the music scene to give back to the community that makes all this possible. This is such a great cause, and it is going to be an awesome show. It will be bigger and better than last year’s!” Besides the feeling you get when helping others, another reason to participate, donate, and attend the “Will Play For Food, Vol. IV” benefit is the awesome entertainment line-up performing on two stages.

- Continued on Page 34

JULY LIVE MUSIC ROUND UP!

Kings X

Saturday, July 18 SCOUT BAR

Celebrate Life, Liberty & Local Music! By Rhonda Meredith It’s downright American to support the local venues as they promote local, regional, national, and sometimes even international music. Exercise your right to get out of the house and enjoy the live performances from some blue collar singer-songwriters and party bands with the energy of a firework’s finale. Let freedom ring as you hear the vocalist sing and the musicians do their thing… God bless the U.S.A.! Enjoy the Michael Stevens Band at Jackie’s Brickhouse (1053 Marina Bay Dr., Kemah) on Thursday, July 30, and at Noah’s Ark (4438 Boulevard, Bacliff) under the Palapa (acoustic) on Saturday, July 11; and then taking the Main Stage on Friday, July 31. A party forms around the stage in no time when the Michael Stevens Band begins to perform their non-stop covers of the best hit songs!

Sheila Marshall Band Sunday, July 19

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