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CHICKEN BRAVO Cafe Adobe - Baybrook 1330 W. Bay Area • Friendswood Cafe Adobe “House Favorite” Chicken Bravo is a marinated chicken breast stuffed with jalapenõs and monterey jack cheese, wrapped in bacon and coated with a sweet teriyaki glaze. This customer pleaser is served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. As an added bonus, dine in on Tuesdays and have the delight of hearing the Slags playing live from 6 to 10:30 p.m. with extended drink specials. ----------------------------------------------------
SAUTÉED DUCK BREAST Bakkhus Taverna 605 6th Street Suite A • Kemah Bakkhus Taverna is located in the heart of Kemah in the Lighthouse District. Their very diverse Greek-American menu offers options such as the Sautéed Duck Breast. This divine dish is topped with a fig jam and served with lemon roasted potatoes and grilled zucchini and squash. Be sure to wash it down with a craft beer from one of their 13 taps. Those drinks might taste even better weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (during happy hour)!
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Cover Story Satisfy your Seafood Cravings at CRAZY ALAN’S SWAMP SHACK By Rhonda Meredith For more than five years, those crazy Cajun cousins Boudreaux and Thibodeaux at Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack have been offering mouth-watering dishes fresh from the swamp. Order in from their extensive menu and stay awhile; or enjoy the convenience of their new drive-through and pick-up window. The Swamp Shack, as it’s affectionately known, is located in Kemah at 310 Texas Avenue at the base of the Kemah Bridge. It has a laid back and casual atmosphere. The vibe is festive, fun and family friendly. Anywhere is a good seat in the house. There is even a rooftop deck with a killer view. Say “yum-mee” to the “All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp and Catfish Dinner” offered Monday through Thursday for $16.95; and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $19.95. The dinner is served with hush puppies and fries. Channel your inner Cajun and savor the delectable flavors along with a cold beverage. Or opt for a “Swamp Snack” at the Swamp Shack and taste some of Crazy Alan’s favorite starters such as the “Swamp Shack Sampler.” The “Smoked Oyster Swamp Shack” is a favorite among customers, too. It’s hard to resist these flavors: smoked Parmesan, smoked Ponchatrain, smoked mango salsa, smoked Mexican jalapeño, and
smoked pico. Anytime is the right time for a bowl of gumbo, Crab Corn Bisque, or Homemade Swamp Chili. The Louisiana Swamp Gumbo comes in either sausage and chicken, or shrimp and crab. Both are filled with swamp veggies and secret spices in a dark brown roux. The restaurant’s boiling pot has runneth over as well as shrimp, lobsters, and “swamp spiders ” – that’s “crabs” for you non-Cajuns.) The Swamp Shack’s reasonably priced “Da’ Main Korse” dinner menu features many great options that are made fresh in the kitchen: jambalaya with “anduuwee” sausage, shrimp, chicken, catfish, rib eye steak, alligator, and more. - Continued on Page 12
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Bridge honors Women of Distinction The Bridge Over Troubled waters recently held their 17th Annual Women of Distinction Award Luncheon in July and honored five women who went above and beyond for the local shelter. The 2015 recipients were Indrani Goradia, Pam Guthrie, Sherri Kendall, Karen Sabban and Linda Wischnewsky. For more information on The Bridge: www.tbotw.org
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CRAZY ALAN’S: From Page 10 John
The Trout Medallion (two trout filets blackened and wrapped around Cajun stuffing, topped with six blackened shrimp and Ponchatrain sauce) will hook you at the first bite. Can’t decide on just one entrée? No problem. The Swamp Shack offers Cajun platters and the Swamp King Surf & Turf. Hamburgers are homemade, out-of-the-ordinary with patties mixed with alligator or crawfish tail meat, if so desired. The triple meat (1-pound patty each) SASQUATCH burger is downright a legend in these parts.
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Take a seat at the bar next to the alligator and order a mythical “Swamp Juice” drink. Appreciate live music daily on the outside stage (as long as the weather permits) from 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
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The staff offers wonderful customer service and owners Paul Latour and Alan Franks want to make sure your experience is an enjoyable one. “We sure do appreciate our customers,” said Franks. “Without them, Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack wouldn’t be where it is today. Thank you.”
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The Swamp Shack can cater any event, as well as (their specialty) crawfish boils. Let the pros handle your needs! Call 281-3345000 for additional information about the restaurant or catering. You can find the menu online at www.theswampshack.com.
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The Swamp Shack has a second location in East Houston on I-10 at Federal Road. They are crazy for crawfish there, too! Stop in and enjoy the same outstanding Cajun food and customer service found at the base of the Kemah Bridge!
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“Dine Out to Donate” The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) announced that it will host its second annual “Dine Out to Donate” event on Monday, Sept. 21. Already, 28 area restaurants signed up to participate, with the number increasing each day. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their Sept. 21 revenue to CCEF to benefit the students and teachers of Clear Creek Independent School District. Interested restaurant owners still have time be included in this year’s event. “This year, the response to the Clear Creek Education Foundation’s Dine Out to Donate has been tremendous,” said Kaci Hanson, CCEF Executive Director. “The community continues to demonstrate its strong support of the Clear Creek Independent School District, and we thank all of the participating restaurants for their commitment.” CCEF encourages citizens to dine out for a good cause on Monday, Sept. 21. The process is simple – patrons enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant, and restaurant proprietors donate a portion of the proceeds to CCEF to support its many programs, including Teacher Innovative Grants, National Board Teacher Certification, Clear Horizons Early College High School and Technology Education Labs. CCEF board member and South Shore Grille owner Mickey Wooten developed the concept for “Dine Out to Donate” last year and has led the effort for CCEF again this year. “As restaurant owners, this is an opportunity for us to give back to the community,” said Wooten. - Continued on Page 23
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Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta.. 400 W. Bay Area Blvd, Suite A | Webster The Aquarium ..............................#8 Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery ......515 W Bay Area Blvd. | Webster Brewingz ................................1850 Nasa Parkway | Nassau Bay Bubba’s Shrimp Palace ......................113 6th Street | San Leon Cadillac Bar ................................#7 Kemah Waterfront | Kemah Café Adobe ......................1330 W. Bay Area Blvd | Friendswood Carrabba’s Italian Grill ..............502 W Bay Area Blvd | Webster Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ..............301 Texas Avenue | Kemah Double Dave’s PizzaWorks..2500 Marina Bay Drive | League City Gio’s Flying Pizza ..............................650 FM 517 W | Dickinson Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen........1108 Marina Bay Drive | Kemah La Brisa on the Creek ............501 N Wesley Drive | League City Lighthouse Buffet....................................#3 Waterfront | Kemah Luna’s Mexican..........6555 S. Shore Blvd, Suite B | League City Noodles and Company ..19325 Gulf Freeway, Suite 110 | Webster Panera Bread ..............2630 Gulf Freeway, Suite A | League City Panera Bread ..............................19305 Gulf Freeway | Webster Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ..2700 Marina Bay Dr | League City Red River BBQ & Grill ............1911 E Main Street | League City Skipper’s ........................................1026 Marina Bay Dr | Kemah San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant ..2441 FM 646 W #D | Dickinson San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant ..3202 Marina Bay Dr | League City South Shore Grille..................2800 Marina Bay Dr | League City Tommy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar2555 Bay Area Blvd | Houston Tuscany Bistro ......2951 Marina Bay Dr, Suite 220 | League City Yummy’s............................................1415 Hwy 146 #C | Kemah Zoe’s Kitchen............................1501-C Bay Area Blvd | Webster
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WILL PLAY FOR FOOD Andy Andy Eng Eng photos photos
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Will Play for Food IV raised enough money to provide 7,200 meals for the Galveston County Food Bank. Congratulations to Founder and Musical Director Chris Hardy for developing such an awesome, on-going charity event. Special thanks to all the local artists, volunteers, supporters and sponsors who pulled together for this "starving artists helping starving neighbors" production. We, The SCENE Magazine, believe Will Play For Food and the people involved are the perfect example of why our area is a great place to work, live and play!
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CLEAR LAKE - NORTH 1. Luna Restaurant (Hilton) 2. Valdo’s 3. Chelsea Wine Bar 4. Boondoggles 5. Villa Capri 6. Sam’s Boat 7. Turtle Club 8. Cabo 9. Pier Eight Seafood 10. Outriggers
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s f e h C t a e r G s ’ e n e c S e Th Chef Adam Scott Galveston Bay Beer Company 12900 Fm 3436 Rd. Dickinson, TX 77539 and
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eVolve Restaurant 2234 Nasa Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 What’s your Background/Experience: I grew up in the South and cooking was a major part of family and social events... this led me to working in everything from fast casual chains and finding my way into fine dining. When the chance to move into exclusive, private clubs came along I knew this was the route for me. Working with such diverse clientele afforded me a chance to learn so many techniques, skills and cuisines - old world sausage/curing meats all the way to molecular gastronomy. It also taught me the importance of making every dish the best, even a grilled cheese sandwich needs to be the best grilled cheese you can make. What is your specialty? My personal specialty is Updated Southern Cuisine with heavy world influences. Remaking and updating some of the dishes I grew up with is such an exciting challenge... making sure of course to stay true to the history and heritage that inspired the dish to begin with. The way I have structured eVolve is a way to compliment my specialty. Bringing in chefs from around the world with their own cultural and historical culinary backgrounds gives us the chance to influence and challenge each other daily.
Dine Out to Donate: Continued From Page 13 “Clear Creek Independent School District is very important to the area. Demonstrating our support of the district by donating a portion of proceeds for one day is a great way to support educational excellence.” For more information or for restau-
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Signature Dish: I have made my career staying away from a “Signature Dish.” I prefer to challenge myself and my staff daily to create new and unique ways to present all the amazing local products available to us. Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? Working in the private club segment of the industry, I have had the chance to cook and meet numerous famous and/or infamous people. I do still however still respect the private nature of those great institutions. Please share 1 special cooking tip or technique for our readers: My cooking mantra.... “Start with great ingredients, and don't mess them up.” All this means is buy local, fresh products from trustworthy farmers or markets. There is no need to get fancy with every meal you eat. Sometimes, a great grilled snapper with lemon is the perfect meal.
rants interested in participating in “Dine Out to Donate,” contact Kaci Hanson at kahanson@clearcreekeducationfoundation.org or 281-284-0031. About CCEF: Established in 1992, the Clear Creek Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization located in League City, Texas. Comprised of volunteers with a passion for excellence, the
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Artist Robin Parker’s studio name defines not only herself, but also her unique painting style. “Guess you could say it’s slightly off center,” joked Parker. She didn’t grow up painting. According to Parker, her sister is an incredible artist and has been since she was four years old. Parker said her sister “had [art] covered for the family.” Then, about nine years ago, Parker shared she attempted painting. “I wanted to try it and see what I could do,” she said. Parker painted a portrait of Marilyn Monroe. She admitted, “It was good and others thought it was good.” Parker continued to hone her own painting style though she confessed she sometimes calls her sister for advice. With no formal art training, Parker’s frame of mind transfers to the canvas in an imaginative combination of bold, bright colors and intriguing textures. “Must have lots of color,” she said and she likes to add dimension too. “I add jewelry, stones, paper mache, and more. Nuggets here and there to make my vision complete,” Parker told. She especially adorns her portraits of women with jewelry pieces she often finds at garage sales. Parker stated, “I do not restrict myself to reality in color or texture choices. Sometimes the trees need to be purple with shredded US currency for leaves.” - Continued on Page 23
GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
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ART August 1- 31: Art Gallery Exhibit of paintings by Carl. F. Noone,Thurs. – Sun., Noon – 6:00 p.m., Galveston Art League Gallery, 2117 (A) Postoffice St., Galveston, 409-621-1008, www.galvestonartleague.com August 17: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7:00 p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, www.lakeviewquiltersguild.org August 22: Artwalk in Galveston, Galveston Art Center and other galleries on Market St., Galveston, www.contemporaryartgalveston.org
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August 8: Free Concert with Reggae Band Cassette Tape, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 2302 Strand, Saengerfest Park, Stand District, Galveston, www.galveston.com August 8: Pat Green Benefit concert for Big Brothers & Big Sisters, 7:30 p.m.The Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-763-7173, www.thegrand.com
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August 23: The Tale of Three Trees, presented by children grades 2 – 8, 11:00 a.m. Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St. Galveston, 409-744-4526, www.moody.org
August 13: Alvin Live Concert Series, Pee Wee Bowen, ACC fundraiser, 7:00 p.m., 281756-3600, www.alvincollege.edu. August 15: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Monthly Show, 7:00 p.m., Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, www.baba.com
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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, www.hcpl.net Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.;Toddler Time on Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906, www.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
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August 7 & 8: Bands on the Beach, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Moody Gardens Palm Beach, 1Hope Blvd., Galveston, www.moodygardens.com
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September 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, www.bayareaphotoclub.org
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August 11: Summer Pop Concert with Galveston Island Beach Band, 7:30 p.m. Sealy Gazebo, 24th St. & Ave. I, Galveston, www.galvestonbeachband.org
August 1 – September 11: Tickets go on sale for the Film Screenings at Courtyard Marriot & Awards Gala at Sundance II for the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival, September 11 & 12, www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com
August 1 – August 31: 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 www.PoetVision.com
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August 27: Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, University of Houston Clear Lake Mercury performance, UHCL, Bay Area Blvd. 281-283-2560, www.uhcl.edu.
THEATRE August 1 - 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, www.islandetc.org August 7,8, & 9: The Wizard of Oz, Kids Backporch Productions, Fri. & Sat. 7:00 p.m. Sun. 3:30 p.m., Nelson Auditorium, Pearland, 281-412—5350, www.kidsbackporchproductions.org August 21 – September 13: Exit Laughing, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-337-SHOW, www.harbourtheater.com August 30 & 31: Auditions for Haunting of Hill House (Oct.) 7:00 p.m. Clear Creek
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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, 281471-4022, www.hcpl.net
MUSEUMS 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, www. 1940airterminal.org 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, www.abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431, www.tpwd.texas.gov 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.
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Bay Area Harbour Playhouse Has Hot New Comedy The funny new comedy “Exit Laughing” opens August 21 and runs through September 13 at Bay Area Harbour Playhouse in Dickinson. This comedy is written by Paul Elliot and directed by Mike Fabian. The historical community theatre will have the audience laughing hysterically at this comedy. The story line includes some serious card players, then when one of their long-time foursome dies, the three remaining Southern ladies, “borrow” her ashes for one last card game. The production starts at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are sold at the door. Adults tickets are $17; students and senior citizens pay $12 and children 12 and under are $6. Groups of 10 or more get a $2 discount per ticket. Call 281-337-SHOW (7469) for tickets and information.
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Bay Area Harbour Playhouse & Theater 3803 Highway 3 Dickinson, TX 77539 Phone: 281-337-7469
If you want to be a part of the next Harbour Playhouse production following “Exit Laughing,” a casting call is August 10 and 11. AuArt Calendar: Continued From Page 21 ditions will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the theatre for the upcoming, “Guards! Guards!” It was written by acclaimed auButler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com thor Sir Terry Pratchett. It will be directed by Dr. Frederic B. Pearl and will open September 25 and runs through October Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. 18. This is a medieval comedy about the underpaid and unto 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, www.galvestonmudervalued Night Watch who defends the city when it is threatseum.com. ened by a 60-foot fire-breathing dragon. There are 17 roles League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: for men and women. No experience is needed to audition. Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, The non-profit theatre is hosting its 24th Annual Gala on 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org August 15 at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage. The theme for this Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2002 Teryear’s fundraiser is Classic Hollywood. The tax deductible tickminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org ets are $30. Bay Area Harbour Playhouse is located at 3803 Highway 3 in Dickinson. For more information, call 281-337Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com, SHOW. Visit the website www.harbourtheater.com. -- Domino Taylor
Ocean Star: Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, www.OceanStarOEC.com San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 2242100, www.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. Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email dominotaylor@yahoo.com
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Featured Artist: Continued From Page 20 Curiosity drove Parker’s first endeavor with texture. She said, “I wonder if I can do this and see if I can create three dimensional art.” Her experimentation worked and her paintings “pop off the canvas.” Most of Parker’s paintings start from an idea which she explained usually comes right before her sleep at night. She added, “I mull it over to form a solid idea.” After the passing of her mother, Parker disclosed she gets inspiration from thinking about her mom and painting something she enjoyed. Other times, Parker revealed, “If I get frustrated, I just throw paint and see what happens.” Parker’s choice medium of acrylic is not limited to canvas. “I will paint on rocks, steel, walls, doors, anything,” she declared. Parker said, “I paint what I enjoy. No one can tell me you can’t do it that way.” Parker lives and paints in La Porte. Her commission work includes people and pet portraits in her own non-photo-realistic style. Many of her paintings are currently on display at Mainly Drinks in La Porte. To view more artist works, visit www.facebook.com/AHalfABubbleOff or email parkerchrisrobin@sbcglobal.net
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Sailing Calendar
HARVEST MOON REGATTA TO FEATURE SAIL-A-THON For the fourth year, a Sail-a-thon to raise ovarian cancer awareness will partner with Lakewood Yacht Club’s Harvest Moon Regatta which will race from Galveston to Port Aransas October 22 – 25.
HYC - Summer Series 3 August 9 • Galveston Bay
There are three ways to participate in the Sail-a-thon this year: register your boat and raise funds; donate to the cause and support a boat; create a virtual boat. For more information, please visit saila-thon.org.
HYC - Fall Series 1 Sept. 6 • Galveston Bay
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The beneficiary of the Sail-a-thon proceeds will be Judy’s Mission Ovarian Cancer Foundation. The foundation was created in 2010 to honor Judy Robinson, a long-time member of Lakewood Yacht Club and participant in the Harvest Moon Regatta. The Judy’s Mission trophy honoring Robinson will be presented to the skipper who raises the most donation money for the event. This will take place during the Harvest Moon Regatta Awards Ceremony to be held the evening of Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Port “A” City Pavilion. There will be an “Early Bird Drawing” for early registrants held on Sept. 26.
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Robinson was an avid sailor, boat owner and racing participant. She was a member of the Harvest Moon Regatta Committee for years and was a great supporter of the event. Despite a healthy lifestyle, Robinson was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer in 2009 and died within a year. While battling ovarian cancer, she was determined to do something to raise awareness about the vague signs and symptoms and ineffective screening tools for victims of ovarian cancer. She and her friends then created the JLR Foundation. To participate in the Sail-a-thon, please visit the website www.harvestmoonregatta.com and click on Sail-A-Thon.
Sept. 19-20 • Galveston Bay
HYC - Fall Series 2 Sept. 27 • Galveston Bay
J-22 N. American Champs Sept. 30-Oct 4 • Galveston Bay
HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255
J/80 North American Champs October 8-11 • Galveston Bay
J/Fest Southwest October 10-11 • Galveston Bay
Harvest Moon Regatta October 22-25 • Gulf of Mexico
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 16 of the first 18 races this season including 13 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!
Cruzan Rum Race #5 Sat., August 8 • Galveston Bay
GBCA Single-Handed Regatta Sat., August 15 • Galveston Bay
GBCA Mixed Doubles Regatta Sun., August 16 • Galveston Bay
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Cruzan Rum Race #7 Sat., August 29 • Galveston Bay
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Weekends on the Water GALVESTON HERITAGE FESTIVAL
to debut August 15 in Historic Kempner Park Book your passage now for Galveston Historical Foundation’s newest event, the Galveston Heritage Festival! Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and organizations from throughout Texas while learning more about the early days of immigration through the Port of Galveston. Held in Kempner Park at 27th and Avenue O, the event opens its gates at 10 am and concludes at 8 pm on Saturday, August 15. Tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org and are $10 for adults, $8 for GHF members, $5 for youth 6-12 year’s old and free for children 5 and under. “GHF will celebrate the island’s rich heritage by recognizing the people and cultures that came to Galveston in the 19th and 20th centuries,” explains Dwayne Jones, GHF Executive Director. “This inaugural event kicks off a concerted effort by GHF to capture individual and family stories for almost 200 years. We see this as the first of many annual events to recognize local cultural entities and welcome back families from across the state and the West with ties to Galveston Island.” The event will be set in historic Kempner Park and the c.1880 Garten Verein pavilion, and feature a craft beer garden, live entertainment on outdoor stages as well as lectures and hands-on workshops. Additionally, descendants of immigrants who came through the Port of Galveston from the early 1800s to the mid20th century will be on hand throughout the park, sharing their cultural heritage through vendor tents, exhibits and more.
Also making its debut this year is a pop-up exhibit with contributions from the public. The Galveston Heritage Festival is seeking 50 objects that represent what Galveston’s immigration history means to you. Have something that belongs in a museum? Does your family history include a unique artifact that you want to put on display? It could be one of 50 items that will be selected from the public for this temporary exhibit set up at the Garten Verein. Submit images and a description of your artifact online, at www.galvestonhistory.org, for consideration. Submissions will be accepted through July 31st and, if your artifact is selected, complimentary admission to the festival for two will be included as the festival’s way of saying thanks. Known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” Galveston’s port was a primary point of entry for thousands of immigrants settling across Texas and the western United States. These immigrant groups would establish communities throughout the southern United States, and beyond. The Galveston Heritage Festival will celebrate the bold vision and contributions these groups made to our history. For more information, please contact Will Wright, Director of Marketing & Special Events at 409-765- 3404, will.wright@galvestonhistory.org or visit www.galvestonhistory.org.
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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
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11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
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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
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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
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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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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. 70. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 71. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 72. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 73. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 74. Oak Barrel Exchange18019 Upper Bay Dr. (Nassau Bay) 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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82. R&R Sports Bar ................3338 83. Railean Rum ......................34 84. Quaker Steak & Lube ..2502 S. 85. Sam’s Boat .............................. 86. San Luis Resort ....................... 87. Scotty’s Pub ............................. 88. Scout Bar ................................. 89. Sherlock’s................................. 90. Int. Signature Bistro ....1918 NA 91. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ........... 92. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 2 93. South Shore Harbour Resort..25 94. Star Cinema Grill ..................10 95. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 96. Thai Stellar ......................803 N 97. The Cock & Bull ........3659 NAS 98. The Spot ........................3204 S 99. The Davenport ......................12 100. The Hop.................................. 101. The Paint Pub ............1840 NA 102. The Tree House ...................... 103. The Score Board .................... 104. Time Out Sports Bar #1 ........ 105. Time Out Sports Bar #2 ......... 106. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ......... 107. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster B 108. Tookie’s .................................. 109. Topwater Grill ......................8 110. T-bone Tom’s.......................... 111.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 112. Union Tavern .......................... 113. Wolfies Clear Lake ................. 114. Yummy’s Stir Fry ................... 115. Zone 504 ............................... 116.-125. KEMAH BOARDWALK R
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League City's Easy Street Keeping Life Simply Easier By Rhonda Meredith Most people would like to be on Easy Street. It’s a great place where life is simply easier. This way of thinking is celebrated at League City's Easy Street. Located at 112 Highway 3 North -- situated in a stand-alone building between Starbuck’s and Guitar Hacienda -- Easy Street has been a part of the local community for more than 30 years. Owner Mike Brenneman, who was a patron, took over ownership in March. “League City's Easy Street is a small place where you will get to know everyone on your first visit,” said Manager Rick Reckkio. “And on the second visit people will remember your name. It’s a neighborhood bar where everyone is welcome and a great place to unwind.” One of the biggest changes has been bringing live music to the venue. Entertainers performing on Fridays in August are some area favorites: Chris J. Hardy, Wood & Wind, Big Tip Todd (acoustic),
The 007s, and Cisco Nonother. “We definitely support local professional musicians and musical artists,” said Recckio. In addition to music, Easy Street has a jukebox, pool table, and Golden Tee and Corn Hole games. Of course, regulars may have noticed the pool table was moved. That’s for two reasons: It allows for more room to dance, and now it is closer to the bar! See, Easy Street Lounge is all about life being easier!
clude Sunday Funday with Amanda’s Bloody Marys until 7 p.m.; $1.50 wells on Monday; $5 bombs on Thursday; and $3 import beers on Friday. Make note for “Hero Night!” Every Wednesday it’s happy hour all night for military, teachers, police, nurses, and EMT professionals. On Tuesday nights, have some fun singing your favorite tunes karaoke-style with DJ Micah Matthews. Easy Street has food vendors on a rotating schedule. “Like” their Facebook page to see when Ring of Fire barbecue and others will be stopping in, and “get it until it runs out.” “Check in and check back often,” said Recckio. “We are adding more live music and TVs, plus some interior upgrades.”
League City's Easy Street likes to keep Sitting at the ample bar area, you will be things simple, so all you have to rememwell-taken care of by one of their attentive ber is they are open seven days a week bartenders. The extended happy hour is from noon to 2 a.m. all day on Sunday, and Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and feaSCOUT BAR: Continued From Page 48 tures $2.25 domestic beers and $3 He noticed the lights, the energy between the crowd and wells. Additional artist, the stage diving, the music was flowing, and everyone was drink specials inhaving a good time. It reaffirmed everything that Wilson had wanted to do and he thought to himself, "This is why I do this!" Scout Bar, a multi-venue entertainment destination located at 18307 Egret Bay Boulevard, has rocked the Bay Area for the past 11 years. Its stage has hosted a wide variety of local, regional, national and international musical artists and touring acts. Concert-goers enjoy an energy-fueled concert powered by more than 20,000 watts of audio, accompanied with a state-of-theart lighting system. Scout Bar’s unique interior design has personal touches everywhere. The autographed guitars and tour posters are pieces of visual history interwoven between the cool pieces of art that adorn the walls. Wilson’s direct involvement in the changes has kept the venue’s personality intimate. One of Scout Bar’s biggest changes was in the Green Room. The “pub within a club” has a classic red, black, and white décor, and numerous flat screen and projection TVs. It also boasts an exciting assortment of craft beer choices. Wilson likes to keep the inventory interesting, so if you are looking for a rare or cutting-edge craft beer, then you can probably find it at Scout Bar. As for future projects, Wilson has a lot of strong ideas including recreating the look of the back patio. Tear out the wood and add fire pits and new furniture and maybe even an acoustic stage. You never know. But what you can be assured of is that Scout Bar will always be the place to go to create future memories.
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The interesting thing about this young, two-year-old band (Blake Jackson-Guitar/Vocals Chris DupontKeys/Vocals Jarrell Campbell-Drums/Vocals Jared KingBass) is their light and breezy approach to the alternative genre folding in smatterings of fusion and jazz into their recipe, which stirs up into a light and refreshing sound for the ears. I’m going to mark this band onto my watch list and suspect over the years as they accumulate more PA and stage gear. It could be a band we’ll see more of in the area out and about. Just a hunch. You may want to put them on your watch list too…
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local live music, and I promise that you’ll think of something and come back stronger than ever. Lilly told me that, and she was right… For the rest of us, the month of August will be an important one for our Astros and with school gearing up, it’s time for you to live like this will be your last month. (It’s not really your last month, but it never hurts living like it is sometimes!) There are plenty of great places on the SCENE with great food and drinks, and better yet, awesome air conditioning!!! So do yourself a favor, turn your thermostat up and take it out and about. Better yet, bring along a friend or two – the more, the merrier. They’ll be happy you saved them money on their electric bill and with the extra wad of cash, go make their world turn. Okay? See ya out there!
IT’S A WRAP – The last few months, we’ve chatted with several of you from the oil and gas industries who’ve wondered what in the world just hit them. If you’re one of those who got whammied lately, remember you’re not alone. Take yourself out for a good dose of
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The troubadour pair of Steve and Jimmy along with Greg Tillman on the drum machine were hanging in strong having just wrapped up the Galveston Bay Parrot Head Club’s annual Riddles in the Sand fundraiser (always a humdinger). What’s really cool about this band is how effortlessly they flow from song to song slipping in on-the-fly bites letting you know while you’re with them that they’re with you – tight, in a friendly fun sort of way… While chatting with the boys, I was able to discover how Steve will be kicking back and resting his kicker after a career of kicking around. It should only take a couple months at most, and he is already looking forward to coming back. As for Jimmy, he is shopping for a metal detector and will be hunting for Southbound gold where a fleet of fully loaded @ Outriggers Spanish galleons reportedly sank – and with some good luck, we may have a hard time getting him back. Go figure…. Cheers!
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playing by seeKen Cordray ing who is in the audience, and the night when Ken Cordray (local music instructor at Danny’s and career studio musician) along with Kirk McKim (La Porte guitarist with the Pat Travers Band) was up on the Grand Blvd marquee, I lost count of all the talented lead guitar players who were in the room that night. These guys run the most interesting of oldfashioned sound checks by simply vamping on chords, mix in a few sizzling licks, drum rolls, bass thumps and shouts into the mic as loud as possible all at the same time and leaving it to the sound guy to sort things out – *That’s* rock & roll people… Aside from the nifty lift-off was how the two masters effortlessly and endlessly, passed the lead back and forth while smoothly quilting in cover melodies, where the fit was right, the entire evening long – Genius….
THE MUSIC ROOM – Which you all know by now is Katie’s over in Bacliff where we stopped in for another full-house night of great friendly service, cold libations, cozy comfortable seating and perfectly dialed-in music. You can tell a lot about the band
ZONE 504 – Time ran short this month to cover the Kemah
Ken Cordray & Kirk McKim @ Katie’s
Aftervibe @ Zone 504
lighthouse district, but we were able to catch Aftervibe, a band that caught our attention at the Will Play For Food IV earlier in the month at Scout Bar. - Continued on Page 31
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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) ------------------------
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: All Day Monday - Thursday $2.75 Wells & $1.75 Drafts! Upstairs Palapa Bar Monday-Thursday 3PM - 6PM
Buy One Appetizer - Get one Free Saturday 7Am-4PM and All Day Sunday $2.75 Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Mimosas! 1/2 Prize Well Drinks While Its Raining at Noah's Monday-Thursday! ------------------------
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
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Featured Bartender AARON 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
Cabo Bar and Grill 2513 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX 77586 281-532-2691 How long have you been a bartender + How long at Cabo: Nine years total with a year and a half at Cabo. What do you love about working at Cabo? I was a patron of Cabo for years before I ever worked here. I've always loved this bar. It's got a great atmosphere.
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Your favorite day of the week to work at Cabo? Sunday Funday! Top 3 items you recommend to customers? The Texas Cheesesteak, Blackened Mahi Tacos, and JalapeĂąo Peanut Butter Burger are my favorite things! And if you're like me you'll wash it down with an ice cold Shiner Bock. Do you have a Signature drink? I do have a signature drink...and you'll just have to come in and ask me to find out what it is ;) Hobbies? When not at work, I'm usually spending time with my family, golfing, or gaming. 5 words that describe you: "I love you." "I know." Favorite thing about the Bay Area? It's the perfect place to live! We've got everything down here! Best tip you ever got: 12 or 13 hundred dollars. Can't remember exactly, it all blurs together after a while. What do you love about Bartending? It's an occupation that fits my personality exceptionally well. And it's just plain fun! Who motivates you? My two kick-ass sons and gorgeous, goofy wife. 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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We arrived in time to catch Slide Effect, Chris Elliot & Friends including 12year-old Matthew Grant. Chatting with his parents, Matthew showed a knack for playing guitar at the age of 3. When I first spotted Matthew, I thought he was simply a good lad helping out musicians loading in. But his fascination watching Chris Elliot replacing strings on his 12 string caught my attention – more so did seeing the young lad playing on the stage holding down a pretty good SRV & ZZ Top rhythm playing on stage along with the big boys through a Fender tube amp that probably weighed as much as he did. Keep an eye out for this fellow, okay? It was a great day for the music – to kick back and to catch up with friends – Papa be smiling…. WILL PLAY FOR FOOD IV – Each year, this fundraiser for the Galveston County Food Bank put on by the local alternative music community simply keeps getting better and better-er. To beat the heat, this dandy summer music festival is held both indoors and outdoors at Scout Bar with 17 bands on two stages joining up with Hardy & Company, a growing list of sponsors, plus live streaming by PunkStar Full Throttle Industries. Pretty cool, eh?
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This year’s complimentary CD mixed by Roland Belmarez came out very good and evident of the steps taken by upcoming local indie musicians to provide quality mixes to the masses. Grab yourself a copy if you can. The music this year reached more genre corners than ever making it a “something for everybody” type of Will Play For Food @ Scout Bar festival which along with cause, qualifies this annual gig for summertime good karma events. Check elsewhere in the SCENE for a photo spread of some of the Who’s Who that were there which may include you! ’TIL WE MEET AGAIN – I got word that the band Southbound will be taking a Southbound @ Outriggers break from their busy gigging schedule, so we cleared the calendar and headed to Outriggers for their last show for awhile.
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Above L-R: Mark’s B-Day Party @ Cock-eyed; Ken Corday @ Katie’s; Space Monkey and Velcro Pygmies at Jackie’s Brickhouse
Music this cool evening was headlined by Hourglass (one of my favorites when it comes to classic flashback music), along with guest appearances from Theresa Pabin, Scooter Tyra, Ralinda Fenton, Aaron Dunlap, Joey Wainright, Jenna Hope and Christopher Smith representing the live music, open mic and karaoke circles in a single gathering which in itself is a pretty cool musical convergence. Do the math yourself, and with all this coolness happening at a single place in time, you end up with an Over-The-Top event in my books – Very well played!!! PARTY HEARTY – Which describes the good people at Jackie’s Brickhouse where there’s plenty of room to frolic. Last month, we checked out Space Monkeys out of north Houston for the first time and give them a thumbs-up for cover music. We returned to the Brickhouse a second time in July to confirm what we suspected of the Velcro Pygmies, that these guys are simply “outrageous” – a term I don’t think I’ve ever used in my years of writing. Checking out their load-in area in the back of the Brickhouse, I don’t think there are many places large enough to host the Pygmies – whose fans happily refer to themselves as Pigheads. Another thing I witnessed like never before was the crazy amounts of shots sold which apparently is a Pygmy show trademark. See-
Space Monkey’s @ Jackie’s Brickhouse
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ing the good time everybody was having makes me believe the entire world could use a couple Velcro Pygmy shows – Catch them at Jackie’s Brickhouse… PAPA BLUEZ MEMORIAL – A while back, we covered the first memorial celebration for Papa Bluez, an all-around good guy on the live music scene and selfless benefactor to fellow musicians the days after Ike came through. That celebration was very well attended and a follow-up seemed fitting, so in July, it was to the Neon Moon we went – the musicians backyard oasis, up the road in La Porte.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Back-to-School Bash with Michael Shanks & the Misfit Toys. Happy Hour Prices All Night for Teachers.
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HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri (12-8pm) $2 Domestics
Live Music: Wood n Wind
WEEKLY SPECIALS & EVENTS! Sunday ..................................Cliff’s Karaoke Jenna’s Irish Coffees + $12 Buckets Monday........Industry Night! + Jenna’s Irish Coffees Tuesday .............................. $1.50 Wells All Day Wednesday ................................ Cliff’s Karaoke + $12 Buckets Thursday .................................. Open Mic Night (Musicians get happy hour pricing) Friday ..............................Ladies Night 8pm-2am $2 Wines for the Single Ladies Saturday ..Open Jukebox + Chris’s Bloody Hell Marys Single Ladies (8pm-2am): $2 Wines
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the likes of Hargraves & Douglass with Moondog Duet) when it comes to classic-folk-Americana-rock-acoustic covers spanning over a century (that includes Guthrie, Grateful Dead, and everything in between). If this range isn’t enough, both Steve & Starr dish out serving after serving of ever-inventive and tricky lead licks complementing their quality vocals all rolled together leaving me thinking this is perhaps one of the best undiscovered acoustic duets happening in the area – the perfect combination for any dining establishment.
Loose Notes by Andy Eng
July was a sizzler – in more ways than one. My month’s end, our Astros were still in the thick of things; we’ve been spared the hurricane so far; and the local live music harvest has been like no other! The patio season is at full swing and life on the water has been what many have been waiting for. We simply ran out of days by the end of the month, but had a great time out and about with many of you. Let’s run down some of what all went down.
COCK & BULL REOPENING – A FULL house turned out for the reopening of the Cock & Bull in July. Their menu lists many of the crowd’s favorites going back to the original opening days and the spirits were flowing abundantly that fine evening. Wood & Wind were on stage for the dinner crowd, setting an enjoyable tone and tenor that night. Customers were graced with the presence of the finest of British royalty available in the Clear Lake area. Pretty cool, eh? Speaking of cool…
OVER THE TOP – And right out of the gate was the evening folks spent enjoying the throw-down duet of Steve Shannon and Starr Jernigan sharing the Seabrook Beach Club stage at Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack. These two – in my opinion – are amongst the area’s top talent (along with
ON BEING COOL – Which on most days would be turning 60, and that’s exactly what happened in the scorching month of July at the CockEyed Seagull (a place that’s on our list of top places with great air conditioning). There was a full house of patrons and friends gathered for Mark Fenton’s Big Six-Oh Birthday Celebration. - Cont. on Page 39
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By Rhonda Meredith If you haven’t visited The Cock & Bull British Pub recently, it’s time to stop in and check out the updates. The neighborhood venue, located at 3659 NASA Parkway in Seabrook, is under new ownership. Patrons can look forward to more beer and an expanded menu with new seafood dishes. The exterior still sports a big Great Britain flag on it, but The Cock & Bull British Pub’s old British interior decorum is transitioning to have a more modern London appeal. The progressive vibe even has more emphasis on beer! More beer taps have expanded the beer selection to 27 brands on tap and a bigger bottle selection. The key word here is “more” because in addition to more beer, The Cock & Bull British Pub has placed more TVs around the pub. This means more spots to sit and watch local and major sporting events. There is definitely more fun to be had at The Cock & Bull British Pub. For instance, experience the fun of a “Tap Takeover” event this month with St. Arnold’s Brewery on Thursday, August 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Also coming up this month are “Beer & Bites” and “Wine & Dine” events. Visit The Cock & Bull British Pub on Facebook to keep up with their schedule. You do not want to miss “Comedy Night” or any upcoming theme parties! Week night happenings offer additional entertainment and an extended Happy Hour which runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday night from 8 to 9:30 p.m. is “Trivia Night” complete with a grand prize, beer specials, and a special late night menu until 9 p.m. Wednesday nights showcase new local talent at the “Open Mic,” and it’s “Ladies Night” from 5 to 10 p.m. Thirsty Thursday honors real life heroes by providing a food discount to medical professionals, and first responders (with the proper I.D.) Friday and Saturday nights feature live music and/or themed parties such as “Disco Night.” And when it’s time to begin the week all over again, start the week right with a customer favorite and delight in the Sunday Brunch!
Chef Lauren Well’s passion and hardworking ethic – along with her creativity in the kitchen – is bringing a contemporary flare to the menu as well the fabulous Sunday brunch featuring bottomless mimosas served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New additions to the brunch are English favorites such as Eggs Florentine and Eggs Benedict for example. The real “Brit breakfast” is being redefined! As is the value lunch menu with British fare and American entrées and a drink for just $8. Choices include Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips, burgers, soup and sandwiches, and other options. Seafood aficionados will want to take note: live lobsters will be available starting this month. All items are guaranteed fresh and made with ingredients from local vendors. The dinner menu has also been expanded to facilitate a melting pot of cultures. Owners Jeffrey Choi and Josh Miles want your experience to be a fun one. They have worked hard to train their staff to provide outstanding customer service and to cultivate relationships with their patrons. If you have not been to The Cock & Bull British Pub lately, it’s time to stop back in and see what the buzz is all about.
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Palapa Bar Hours: Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 a.m. Club Open: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm): $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Domestic Pints
Live Music
THUR., AUGUST 6:
Shaun Michael FRI., AUGUST 7:
Nightly Specials Susan Hickman (7pm-midnight)
Monkey Monday $3.50 Wells • $2.50 Dom Pints
Texas Tuesday $1 off Texas Craft Pints $1 off Texas Liquors
Whiskey Wednesday $1 OFF: Crown Royal, Jameson & Import Bottles
Thirsty Thursday $1 off Big Ass Beers • $4.50 Fireball • $4.50 Jager
WACKY WEEKENDS $16 Domestic Buckets $5 Vegas Blasters
Sunday Fun-day (ALL DAY!) $5 Bloody Marys • $4 Micheladas $2.75 Lonestar • $4.50 Mind Erasers • $4.50 Zipperheads
SAT., AUGUST 8:
Snafu
FRI., AUGUST 14:
Mark Hessler
SAT., AUGUST 15:
Tony On Fire
SAT., AUGUST 22:
Shaun Michael FRI., AUGUST 28:
J.R. Ancira
SAT., AUGUST 29:
J.R. Ancira
FRI., SEPT. 5:
J.R. Ancira
FRI., SEPT. 11:
Mark Hessler SAT., SEPT. 12:
Shaun Michael
605 6TH STREET • KEMAH