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Restaurant & Bar on the Bay 4438 Boulevard Bacliff, 77518 281-339-2895

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Live Bands 6 Nights a Week (TUESDAY - SUNDAY) Friday, August 5 ............................Pee Wee Bowen Saturday, August 6 ....................Dennis Davis Band Sunday, August 7 ..................Sheila Marshall Band Tuesday, August 9..............................Frank Gilligan Wednesday, August 10 ............................Sun Dogs Thursday, August 11 ............................Dreamsicles Friday, August 12 ........................................Line Up Saturday, August 13 ............................Still Cruisin' Sunday, August 14 ..................Shane Barnhill Band

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Tuesday, August 16 ..............................Scott McGill Wednesday, August 17 ....Pirates & Poets w/Jerry Diaz Thursday, August 18................................The Slags Friday, August 19....................................Navigators Saturday, August 20 ........................Hannah's Reef Sunday, August 21 ..........................Hannah's Reef Tuesday, August 23 ........................Victorio Menghi Wednesday, August 24 ................Grifters and Shills Thursday, August 25 ..............Luther & the Healers Friday, August 26 ............................Van Wilks Band Saturday, August 27................................Rat Ranch Sunday, August 28 ........................David Joel Band Tuesday, August 30 ................................Rick Lamb Wednesday, August 31 ..........................Rick Lamb Thursday, September 1 ....................Kelly McGuire Friday, September 2 ................................Blaggards Saturday, September 3 ........................The Spicolis Sunday, September 4..............Shane Barnhill Band

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Mediterraneo launches satellite location near Clear Lake High School By Jason Goodrich It was prom season when Mediterraneo Café & Pizza opened on Falcon Pass, just a stone’s throw from Clear Lake High School. But you could call it a homecoming for Magdy and Sonia Kotb, who also run Nassau Bay’s Mediterraneo Market & Cafe. Ever since the couple’s two daughters attended CLHS more than 20 years ago, the couple has supported student activities personally and through group sponsorships via their restaurant. With the new satellite location, the Kotbs are diving back into campus life. And this time, they brought pizza. It’s a savvy move, with thousands of hungry students just up the street, including the University of Houston – Clear Lake. It’s also good news for the other half of town, where many friends and fans of the existing location live. Not only is Mediterraneo’s timetested menu and neighborly vibe available around the corner now, but also their handmade Mediterranean-style pizza is a phone call or click away. What’s the key to Mediterraneo’s 17-year-long success? “We serve what we eat,” said coowner Magdy Kotb. “It’s not a commercial thing. It’s happy, homemade food.”

Mediterraneo Café & Pizza 2409 Falcon Pass Drive, Houston • 281-984-7953

Mediterraneo Market & Café

You could also add “prepared 18033 Upper Bay Rd. with care and a bit of flair.” For Nassau Bay • 281-333-3180 example, in pizzas, you can order a straightforward Margherita with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. On the other end of the spectrum, the Shredded Beef and BBQ pizza satisfies those Texan taste buds. Other Mediterranean staples such as kebabs, spanakopita, dolmas, falafel, hummus and baba ghanoug are rendered expertly and with style whether at lunch or dinner. American-style sandwich standouts include the halfpound hamburger and Tuna Melt Panini. Prices are modest. Choose from appetizers, salads, pasta or Moussaka. Don’t forget dessert! Choose from tiramisu, flaky baklava or Sonia's signature chocolate tart with almond crust.

That warmth and honesty flows from the kitchen, through the dining room and out the front doors at both locations. On Falcon Pass, an ingeniously designed leafy outdoor space makes dining or sipping a beverage a pleasure year-round. Kotb said he hopes to receive their beer and wine license for the new location by Labor Day. - Continued on Page 12

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Featured Chef: Chef Ngai Keong Tham Malay Malay Malaysian Restaurant 2508 Gulf Fwy. S., #102, League City www.malaymalay.com • 281-678-8838 Background: Chef Ngai Keong Tham fell in love with cooking as a youth when he helped out at his aunt’s restaurant. He started as a kitchen helper when he was just 16 years old. He worked his way up in the kitchen. When he realized how much he enjoyed the art of culinary, he decided to pursue a career as a chef. He was only 20. He studied under a famous Malaysian chef for years in New York before branched out and introduced Malaysian cuisine to Houston. He loves cooking and enjoys new innovations and creations from his kitchen. His specialty: Malaysian cuisine. Signature dish: Curry dishes, unlike the Indian curry, Chef Keong adds coconut flavor to the curry to bring out the rich and flavorful curry from each dish. Cooking tip: Listen to your ingredients. Cooking with a smile on your face and love in your heart to make dishes their best.

Introducing Malaysian cuisine to League City! This is a lively and fresh blend of Chinese, Thai & Indian flavors.

• Two live Maine lobsters for $28.99

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• LUNCH SPECIALS on Monday-Friday include soup, egg roll and fried rice. • HAPPY HOUR: Discounts on Draft Beer, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Drinks & Bar Snacks Monday-Thursday 3 to 9PM Friday & Saturday 2 to 6PM

23 LUNCH SPECIALS UNDER $9 Monday - Friday 11am - 2:30pm

• Kids welcome! Indoor play area! • Delivery coming soon! OPEN: Sunday - Thursday 11AM to 10PM Friday & Saturday 11AM to 10:30PM

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Dine Out and Do Good! Houston Restaurant Weeks benefiting the Houston Food Bank has started Houston Restaurant Weeks, the single largest fundraiser in the United States benefiting the largest food bank in America, started August 1st and runs through Labor Day, September 5th. Last year’s event raised a record breaking $1.9 million for the Houston Food Bank. A total of 261 restaurants are participating. Founded in 2003, Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised over $7.6 million for the Houston Food Bank. This has enabled the Food Bank to provide almost 23 million meals for Houstonians who are food insecure. As America’s largest and nationally recognized as Feeding America’s Food Bank of the Year, the Food Bank distributes 59 million nutritious meals through its network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief charities in southeast Texas, feeding 800,000 individuals each year. Houston Restaurant Weeks is run by volunteers and 100 percent of the donations raised from area restaurants go directly to the Food Bank. For 36 days, diners will enjoy specially priced multi-course prix-fixe menus. Since July 15, 2016 the names of participating restaurants have been available at houstonrestaurantweeks.com – with others added up until August 1. From fine dining to casual neighborhood restaurants, patrons are able to sample a wide variety of cuisines during this month. Reservations may be required by some restaurants. Walk-ins may be accepted by others. This information will be noted on the HRW website menu pages. Participating restaurants make donations to the Food Bank based upon their HRW sales.

Local Restaurants Participating: Brasserie 1895 607 S Friendswood Dr #11 Friendswood, TX, 77546

Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen 21 Harborside Drive, #100 Galveston, TX, 77550

Grazia Italian Kitchen - Clear Lake 1001 Pineloch Drive, #1100 Houston, TX, 77062

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille 487 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, Texas, 77058

Grazia Italian Kitchen - Pearland 9415 W Broadway St #103 Pearland, TX, 77584

Sam’s Boat 3101 NASA Road 1 Seabrook, TX, 77586

Kona Grill - Bay Brooke Mall 500 Baybrook Mall Dr Friendswood, TX, 77546

Shearn’s Seafood & Steaks 7 Hope Blvd Galveston, TX , 77554

Maggiano’s - Baybrook 700 Baybrook Mall Dr Friendswood, TX, 77546

The Rouxpour - Baybrook 700 Baybrook Mall H100 Friendswood, TX, 77546

Merlion on 4th 1301 4th Street Seabrook, TX, 77586

Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse 201 W. Bay Area Boulevard Webster, TX, 77598

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Mediterraneo: Continued From Page 9 John

Inside, guests are welcomed with smiles from staff, bold colors on the walls and decorative pillows on bench seats, affirmation that guests are expected to get comfortable and stay a while.

PUBLISHER & ART DIRECTOR

John Ennis (Co-Founder)

On recent visits, Sonia Kotb was on hand to greet guests and direct staff. There is pride and warmth here, carried over from the Nassau Bay original.

EDITOR & OPERATIONS OFFICER

Betsey Ennis (Co-Founder) Betsey

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To Kotb, the original location “isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a gathering place” for the Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake communities. He said he and his wife decided to open 17 years ago after witnessing the boom in international residents and visitors – thanks, in part, to the space program.

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The market inside the Nassau Bay location offers international delights such as fresh olives, cheeses, spices, dried fruits and nuts, olive oil and imported chocolates. There is a lush and spacious outdoor patio and ample seating inside. On Fridays and Saturday nights the indoor stage hosts live musicians such as Mickey Hobbs, Jeff Lopez and Roberto del Torro. Be dazzled by the belly dancers at 7 and 8 p.m. on those nights. On rare and extraordinary occasion, stand by for bands featuring NASA personnel.

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"It can only happen when they (the band members) are all here on Earth (not in space)," Magdy explained the intricacy of the coordination. “And when they are all on Earth, they call me, and they play here."

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Mediterraneo Café & Pizza is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Order online at mediterraneomarket.com for free delivery or pick up at the Falcon Pass location.

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“We were successful from Day One,” Kotb said. “There was nothing else like it around in 1999, and we became a destination for foreigners and locals.”

1/2-PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE All Day Every Monday!

5-Year Anniversary Celebration! Thurs., Aug. 18: Birthday cake to all who dine with us this evening!

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Mondays ............................$1 Off Draft Beer & All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Texas Tuesdays ............$1 off Texas Beers & Half Off Pepperoni Flatbreads Wednesdays ..Specialty Wine Spritzer Cocktails & Paired Tapas Appetizers Thursdays ................Free Wine and Beer Tasting & 10% off Tasting Bottles Friday - Dine w/Sangrias....$1 off Glass of Sangria + Live Music 8-11pm Saturday - Dine w/Sangria....$1 off Glass of Sangria + Live Music 8-11pm

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(Moderately Hot!) Beef Burger, refried beans with crushed Fritos. Dressed with Pace picante sauce, cheddar cheese & onion.

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12. Red Sushi 13. Flying Dutchman 14. Cadillac Bar 15. Bubba Gump 16. Lighthouse Buffet 17. Landry’s Seafood 18. Bayside Grill

21. Alan’s Swamp Shack 22. Opus 23. Sundance II 24. Paradise Reef (SSHR)

BACLIFF & SAN LEON 25. Noah’s Ark 26. 18th Street Pier 28. Bubba’s Shrimp Place 29. Topwater Grill 30. Lazy Lizard

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By Kelley Dawson

The cosplay craze is seemingly everywhere. Cosplay is the short form of costume play. Local artist Annie Kelley Davis believes films based on comic books propelled cosplay’s popularity into the mainstream. For Davis, “Cosplay is another way to express my art and creativity.” She added she saw the inventiveness of cosplay and “can go anywhere with it.”

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As a child, Davis began her art path with pencil and charcoal drawings. Davis’ mother then taught her watercolor. From painting, Davis learned how to sew, quilt, make jewelry, and paint miniatures that require a magnifying glass. Davis told, “I like to go all over the place and get into everything. The natural ability has always been there.” Davis also grew up making her own Halloween costumes. “I love to dress for any occasion, any reason,” she said. Her love of art and dressing up forayed into creating cosplay. Davis declared, “I dress up as a favorite character and bring it to life. It’s the excitement of being someone else for a day.” When designing a costume, Davis explained she first finds items to start with at hobby stores and resale shops. She scours the aisles searching for interesting fabrics such as lace, fur, and leather. Davis admitted, “I’ll buy a shirt just for the cool buttons.” She then alters a piece of clothing by adding to it or taking away from it. Davis thoroughly researches every costume. She emphasized, “It's all in the details. I find out all I can.” Davis informed she creates most details best with paints including fabric, spray, and acrylic paints to “really see the details.” Additionally, she disclosed the incorporation of craft foam to add specific pieces and props to a costume. Davis advised the foam is versatile and light weight to carry around all day. She said, “I make it look like anything even metal weapons. People can't believe the props are made of simple craft foam.” Davis’ cosplay creations are worn at holiday and themedparties, comic cons, board game conventions, and Renaissance fairs. Her finely detailed costumes don’t go unnoticed at any of the events she attends. At conventions, Davis is often pulled aside by professional photographers for free photo sessions. Her clever costumes also make appearances in the local newspapers, TV coverage, and once an onscreen interview for a comic con documentary film. - Continued on Page 23

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Galveston Heritage Festival adds Sacred Places Tour

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Learn more about the early days of immigration through the Port of Galveston at Galveston Historical Foundation’s 2nd Annual Galveston Heritage Festival on August 6. Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and organizations throughout Texas with activities held throughout the day at historic Kempner Park, 27th and Avenue O. This year’s event added a Sacred Places Tour, featuring five area churches. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.galvestonhistory.org/heritagefestival. Combo tickets for both the Heritage Festival and Sacred Places Tour are $20 for adults, $18 for youth ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. The event is from 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m.

The event will be set in historic Kempner Park and the c.1880 Garten Verein pavilion, and feature a Karbach Brewing Company craft beer garden, live entertainment on an outdoor stage as well as lectures and exhibits inside the 1880 Garten Verein. 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. The popular Sacred Places Tour benefits GHF’s ongoing restoration of St. Joseph’s Church, the oldest wooden church in Galveston and the oldest German Catholic church in Texas. A wide range of religious traditions and building styles will be featured, highlighting the island’s rich religious heritage while showcasing the depth and range of Galveston’s sacred architecture.

“The festival is our time to celebrate the thousands of families that came into the Port of Galveston from around the world,” explains Dwayne Jones, GHF Executive Director. “We will recognize the many cultures that made the island an international center in the 19th and 20th centuries.”

“Galveston’s Sacred Places are a significant part of our history. When you tour these great buildings you can learn the story of some of the lives of generations of Galvestonians,” states Jones. “This tour is a glimpse into our past and one that will broaden your idea of what living on the island is really like.” Churches included on this year’s tour are; Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, St. Joseph’s German Catholic Church, Swedish Zion Lutheran Church (Christ Chapel), and St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica.

The Galveston Heritage Festival will highlight the bold vision and contributions these groups have made to Galveston history.

The festival will host numerous lectures and entertainers throughout the day. Lectures include discussions on Galveston’s Immigration Station, German Texas Public Buildings and Painted Churches, Czech and Wendish heritage, genealogy research and more. Live entertainment and special presentations will also be held throughout the day on the festival’s outdoor stage with performances by The TubaMeisters, Revels Houston, Enzian Baum, cultural dance groups, The Auf Gehts, and more and will conclude with a special performance inside the 1880 Garten Verein by noted Czech polka band Mark Halata and Texavia from 6 to 8 p.m. Another new addition to this year’s festival is an opportunity to record their own heritage as part of the StoryCorps.me program. This program was created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience. The finished product will be uploaded to the StoryCorps.me website and to the American Folklife collection in the Library of Congress. Specially selected from Galveston Historical Foundation’s Preservation Resource Center, 10 large format images will be displayed throughout Kempner Park. These photos, many of which have never been publicly viewed, showcase Galveston’s incredible immigration history. - Continued on Page 21

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AIA Sandcastle Competition Rescheduled for August 20 By Domino Taylor For those of you who thought you missed all the great sand art on Galveston beach because of rain, the Sandcastle Competition has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 20. This is the 30th Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition on East Beach in Galveston. Plan on lots of fun and many photos ops for the photographers. It is open to the public at 9:00 a.m. and the Awards Ceremony is at 4:30 p.m., with the sand art staying thru until the next day. The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fund-raising event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue generating events for the City of Galveston. This year over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs, and assigning duties. On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the beach front, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours. The judging of the sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. In addition to the Golden Bucket, awards are given in several categories including Best Traditional Castle, Best Architectural Icon, Kidtastic! - Disney Edition, Best Cinematic, Best Meme and Houston-centric as well as best team t-shirt design, best team signage, best costume, and public favorite. The cost is $10 a car and event goers can bring picnics. East Beach is at 1923 Boddeker in Galveston. The sand art will also be available to view Sunday and maybe even longer. At the end of the day, everyone goes home with memories of a great day at the beach filled with fun, sand, and sun. To register a new team or sponsorship for the event, please contact Rhonda Lowe at rhonda@aiahouston.org or 713-5200155.

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ART Aug. 9 – 31: Art Workshops, All about the Surface, Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Using Reflection Paint, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Drawing & Painting Classes, Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-433-2365, www.starstruckgallery.com Aug. 13: Art Reception and live music with Ben Reyna, 6:00 p.m., Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-433-2365, www.starstruckgallery.com Aug. 20: 30th Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition (this is a rescheduled rain date), 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. awards ceremony, East Beach, 1923 Boddeker, Galveston, 713-520-0155, www.aiahouston.org.

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

THEATRE Aug. 5 – 13: Catch Me If You Can, Fri, & Sat. 8:00 p.m. & Sun. 3:00 p.m., Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston, 409-762-3556, www.islandetc.org Aug. 5 & 6: Jeanne Robertson, OneWoman Show (these are rescheduled dates) 8:00 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera

Aug. 21: Houston Wine Tasters Uncorked Paint Party, 3:00 p.m., Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-4332365, www.starstruckgallery.com

MUSIC Aug. 2 – 16: Free Galveston Beach Band Concerts, Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Sealy Pavilion, 24th & Sealy, Galveston, 409-6213177, www.galveston.com Aug. 6: School of Rock Concert, 10:00 a.m., School of Rock Clear Lake, 1020 W. NASA Parkway #146, Webster, 281-21-U-ROCK, clearlake@schoolofrock.com Aug. 8 – 12: Indie Rock Camp, student can attend one day or all five, contact for the times and fees, School of Rock Clear Lake, 1020 W. NASA Parkway #146, Webster, 28121-U-ROCK, clearlake@schoolofrock.com Aug. 19: Shaun Michael, Singer & Songwriter, Social 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Performance 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Also it is the Food Truck Night,Variety of Food & Vendors and Arts with Live Music, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com Aug. 20: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Show, 6:00 p.m. new time, jam sessions 4:30 p.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, www.baba.org

House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 1-800821-1894, www.thegrand.comGalveston, 800-821-1894, www.thegrand.com Aug. 13: A Night on Broadway Gala, Silver Anniversary Dinner, Auction & Broadway Cabaret, 6:30 p.m., Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3708 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-3377469, www.harbourtheater.com Aug. 16 & 17: Asleep on the Wind & Graceland, Special event, 8:00 p.m., Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-335-5228, www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org Aug. 25 – Sept. 11: The Spitfire Grill, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 3:00 p.m. Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, www.pasadenalittletheatre.org Aug. 30 & 31: Auditions for Haunting of Hill House, 7:00 p.m. Performance to run Oct. 23 – Nov. 8, Clear Creek Community

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Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-335-5228, www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org

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, 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 Helen Hall Library: Toddler Story Time, Monday 10:15 a.m., Preschool Story Time, Tuesday 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., Teen Advisory Board (TAB), 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m., Events for Adults; Antiques Roundtable 1st Monday of the Month 1:00 p.m., Computer Classes Wednesday 10:00 a.m., Book Discussion Club 3rd Monday of the Month 7:00 p.m., Local Authors Hour 2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m.,100 W. Walker, League City, www.hcpl.net La Porte Library: Tuesday Story Time, 10:15 a.m., followed by Baby Time 11:00 a.m., 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281471-4022, www.hcpl.net Rosenberg Library: Story times are offered every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. for children 6 and under and their caregivers, 2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, 409763-8854 ex. 135, www.rosenberg-library.org

MUSEUMS 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6:00 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8:00 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 - Continued on Page 21

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Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre to Celebrate 41st Season Kick-Off Reception at New Residence BAHBT is thrilled to introduce their new season and new rehearsal residence to the Bay Area Community and would like to invite you to their season kick-off reception at the new location on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 7 pm. The address is 2350-D Dickinson Ave. Dickinson, TX 77539. Join us for a glimpse of the 20162017 Season, Variances, which is sure to excite and entertain audiences of all ages, with the classic tale of Dracula in October, the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker in December, and more. As a guest of the kick-off reception, you will meet BAHBT’s professional dancers, choreographers and fellow patrons and preview vignettes from the exciting upcoming season productions. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by emailing office@bahbt.org or calling 281-480-1617. Give your name and number of guests. Adults only, please. For more information about BAHBT, their upcoming season and events, visit www.bahbt.org.

HERITAGE FESTIVAL: From Page 18 One lucky guest to this year’s Heritage Festival will also have a spot reserved onboard the official Tall Ship of Texas during its 2017 day sails. The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind that still actively sails. Each festival guest will receive a passport with information on many of the groups who originally entered through Galveston. Inside the passport is a contest form to be delivered to the GHF retail booth at the festival. Located inside the 1880 Garten Verein, guests will be able to enjoy air-conditioned lectures as well as a specially curated pop-up exhibit. This exhibit features 25 pieces on loan from public submission, including family photographs and objects highlighting local individuals’ connections to Galveston’s immigration movement. Additionally, Karbach Brewing Company and 2-Row Distributing will be presenting special beer tastings throughout the day. Enjoy numerous styles of craft beer in the comfort of a shaded tent, it’s the perfect spot to relax among the sights and sounds of the festival. The festival grounds will also feature numerous vendors, groups and children’s programming. For more information, please contact Will Wright, Director of Communications and Special Events at 409-765-3404, will.wright@galvestonhistory.org.

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ARTS CALENDAR Continued From Page 20 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. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393 www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, www.galvestonmuseum.com. League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281554-2994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org. Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com, 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 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-224-2100, www.spacecenter.org Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-citytx.org/Museumabout.htm Texas Seaport Museum: Summer at the Seaport, Opening of the Trade Routes 1853, Special classes, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Month of August, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org

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Seen by the SCENE: South Side Roller Derby Andy Eng photos

Sept 10 2016 â&#x20AC;¢ Golden Champs vs. Elite Team

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FEATURED ARTIST: Cont. From Page 16

Upcoming Fitness Events Sat.,August 6, 2016 Next Generation Trail Races (10K, 5K & 1M) Jack Brooks Park 5700 FM 2004 Hitchcock, TX 77563

Race One: The American Distance San Jacinto Monument 1 Monument Circle La Porte, TX 77571

Night Moves Trail Races (26.2M, 13.1M, 10K & 5K) Jack Brooks Park 5700 FM 2004 Hitchcock, TX 77563

Sun., Sept 18, 2016 Toughest 10K Kemah Kemah Boardwalk 215 Kipp Ave Kemah, TX 77565

Sandy Shoes Fun Run Stewart Beach (201 Seawall Blvd), Galveston, TX 77550 Sat.,August 13, 2016 Galveston Sand Crab 5/10K/Kid’s Beach Mile East Beach in Apfel Park 1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550 Outriggers 5K On The Bay 101 Bath Avenue Seabrook, TX 77586 Sat., Sept 3, 2016 Beneezy Purple Monkey Fun Run Alvin High School 1465 W Dumble St Alvin, TX 77511 Sat., Sept 10, 2016 Daily News Press Run Galveston County Daily News • 8522 Teichman Rd Galveston, TX 77554 9/11 Heroes Run Ellington Airport 11210 Blume Avenue Houston, TX 77034

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Davis recalled her first comic con which she attended with friends. She replicated the Cat Woman, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, and Joker outfits from the original Batman series and said they didn't even get to attend one panel, because they were stopped so often and asked for a photo. “I felt like a celebrity,” proclaimed Davis. She told the story of an older gentleman that requested a photo opportunity with her as Cat Woman. The gentleman shared his fond recollections of the original Batman. Davis said, “I was excited to bring back memories for someone.” She shared, “I love to watch the reactions of people to all my hard work. Cosplay is something I truly enjoy and so fulfilling when it's appreciated. I’m super excited about it.” For more artist information contact Annie Kelley Davis at al.kelley@hotmail.com or 281.832-8828.

Sat., Sept 24, 2016 Family Matters Fun Run (5K, 10K & 1K) Pearland Town Center Pavilion - 11200 Broadway Pearland, TX 77584 Shrimp Scamper 5K Saengerfest Park 23rd St. & Strand St. Galveston, TX 77550 Sun., Sept 25, 2016 2016 Superhero Fun Run! (9th Annual Event) Pearland Town Center - 11200 Broadway Pearland, TX 77584 Sat., Oct 1, 2016 Miles for the Mainland Fun Run Rainbow Park 800 Bay Street Texas City, TX 77590

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Sat., Oct 15, 2016 Toughest 10K Galveston Galveston Daily News • 8522 Teichman Rd Galveston, TX 77551

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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

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. GALVESTON BAY BEER

9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK

13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY

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

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

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

12900 FM 3436 (Dickinson) 281-339-3210

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

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

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

2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437

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

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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

341 5th Street (San Leon). 713-545-2742

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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. CLEAR CREEK WINERY 709 Harris Ave. (Kemah) . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-334-8300 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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HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS:

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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Lakewood Yacht Club youth celebrated a first-time victory for the United States at the Optimist Team Racing World Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal. The 33rd World Championship challenged 258 sailors from 59 nations. After racing undefeated throughout the event, the US team brought home the championship trophy.

Matias Capizzano photo

Texas Youth Claim Monumental Sailing Win for the United States

Sailing Calendar

Houston Open One Design (HOOD) Regatta Sept 17 & 18 • Galveston Bay

HYC Fall Series 2 Sept 25 • Galveston Bay

HYC Fall Series 3

Team Captain Zane Rogers, 16-year-old youth sailor with Lakewood Yacht Club, led his team to victory only days after finishing in the top 10 at the fleet racing event. Winds were light and shifty on the race course, but the US team held an undePictured left to right: Justin Callahan, Bella Casaretto, feated standing for first-place honors at Team Coach, Zane Rogers, Thomas Hall, & Sam Bruce the podium. Crew member Justin Callahan remarked that, "The wind was pretty light. We're used to a little more wind when we're sailing. But we knew we just had to win off the start and go for speed." Coming in at second place was Argentina, while Italy finished with third. The first-place victory for Team USA was earned after the US squad captured the Nations Cup for best performing country in the individual competition. Situated on the southern coast of Portugal, Vilamoura consists of one of the largest tourist complexes in Europe. Valentim Costa, President of the Vilamoura Marina, was pleased to host the international event. "I'm very proud to welcome the World Championship of 2016. It was a very good experience, and I hope to welcome everybody again at Vilamoura for future events."

Oct 9 • Galveston Bay

HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255

Bay Cup II August 6 • Galveston Bay

Harvest Moon Regatta Oct. 13-15 • Gulf of Mexico

J-Fest Southwest Regatta Oct. 29-30 • Galveston Bay

LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511

Topping out at over 100 sailors, Lakewood's Youth Sailing Program trains athletes who sail in the Opti, Laser, 420, and FJ classes. Directed by Olympic competitor Marek Valasek, the Lakewood sailing team enjoys coaching expertise from international competitors as well as winners of top-ranking national regattas. Program opportunities are available for youth aged six and older. For information about Lakewood's Youth Sailing Program, contact SailingDirector@LakewoodYachtClub.com.

Bay Cup II Draws Racers to Galveston Bay Lakewood Yacht Club will host the annual long-distance Bay Cup II Regatta on August 6. Drawing competitive racers to Trinity Bay and Upper Galveston Bay, the second race in the Bay Cup series tests the limits of navigational skills. The race course challenges sailors with multiple legs that total 15 to 25 nautical miles. Lakewood racer Dwight Bengston appreciates the skill level of the summer regatta. "The Bay Cup II is a distance race around a combination of fixed marks. The idea is to give people multiple points of sail around Galveston and Trinity Bay." Competing vessels will include large keel boats, generally ranging from 30-50 feet. A variety of PHRF, multihull, and one-design classes will be represented. The course begins in Trinity Bay and finishes close to Kemah. Volunteers stand ready on hand to make this year's regatta a oneof-a-kind event. Race Committee Chair Larry Rogers asserts the utmost confidence in Lakewood's members. "We have around 100 volunteers who help out with racing events. From organizing registration to planning entertainment for the awards ceremonies, it's an amazing effort from an amazing group of volunteers." Families and friends of skippers and their crews will enjoy fun social events at the club as well as spending time in the Bay Area, taking in the local sites.

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GBCA Cruzan Rum Races #6 Sat, Aug 13 • Galv. Bay #7 Sat, Aug 27 • Galv. Bay #8 Sat, Sept 10 • Galv. Bay GBCA Singles Regatta Sat, Aug 20 • Galveston Bay

GBCA Mixed Doubles Regatta Sun, Aug 21 • Galveston Bay

GALVESTON BAY CRUISING

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake REMAINING RACES 8/03 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 3 8/10 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 4 8/24 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 1 8/31 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 2 9/07 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 3 9/14 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 4 9/28 . . . . . . . .Awards Party (No Championship Series in 2016)

Villa Capri: 3713 NASA PKWY (Seabrook) *6:15pm 1st Gun AUGUST 2016

Bakkhus Taverna

Mamacita’s

Preamble

Skallywag

Mediterraneo

Scout Bar

Where To EAT & DRINK

Hugh & Jeff’s

1. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 2. Bakfish Brewing Co. ..............1231 Broadway (Pearland) 3. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 4. Bayview Duck ..............................3131 Hwy 146 (Bacliff) 5. Beers Looking At You ..........17074 Highway 3 (Webster) 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. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 12. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 13. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 14. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 15. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 16. Chasin’ Tails ............................2402 Bay Area Boulevard 18. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 19. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 20. Crescent City Sports & Oyster Bar ..16605 El Camino Real 22. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 23. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 24. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 25. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 26. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 27. Duo Winery & Cider Co. ................2006 Dickinson Ave 28. Easy Street Lounge ......112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 29. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 31. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 32. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 33. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 34. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 35. Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 Fm 3436 Rd (Dickinson) 36. Gingers Coastal Eatery & Sports Bar ..2007 E. Bayshore 37. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd 38. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 39. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 40. J. Henry's Draught House ....1105 Clear Lake City Blvd. 41. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 43. JP’s Upperdeck............................609 Bradford (Kemah)

Dickinson BBQ

Stuttgarden Tavern

T-bone Tom’s

Mainly Drinks

Topwater Grill

Kemah’s Sweet Spot

South Belt • Pasadena • Galveston Bay • Galves

44. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 11. Kemah’s Sweet Spot ..................601 5th Street (Kemah) 45. La Poz Cafe..........................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 46. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 48. Lazy Lizard Cantina ..............1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 49. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 50. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 51. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 52. Legends Sports Grill........................6011 W Main Street 53. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 54. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant ......6555 South Shore Blvd. 55. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 56. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 57. Mainly Drinks ..................223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 58. Malay Malay ..........2508 Gulf Fwy S #102 (League City) 59. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 60. Mamacita’s - Pasadena ..............7325 Spencer Highway 61. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 62. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 63. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 64. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 65. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant ..1788 S. Friendswood Dr. 66. Mediterraneo Cafe & Pizza ............2409 Falcon Pass Dr. 67. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 68. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 69. Moody Gardens ........................1 Hope Blvd (Galveston) 70. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 71. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 72. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 73. Opus Bistro ........................................1002 Aspen Road 74. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 75. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ........2700 Marina Bay Drive 76. Pomodoro’s Pasta & Pizzeria ..............1303 Nasa Pkwy 77. Preamble Lounge & Craft House ....20801 Gulf Fwy #12 78. Roger’s Bar & Grill............1271 FM 518 E (League City) .. 79. Rosewater ....................................1606 Clear Lake Blvd. 80. Railean Rum ......................341 5th Street (San Leon) 81. Saloon Door Brewing Co. ..............105A Magellan Circle

Monkey Bar

Dan’s Pizza

Tookie’s

82. Sam’s Boat ................................ 83. San Luis Resort ........................5 84. Scotty’s Pub .............................. 85. Scotty’s Pub On The Bay ........... 86. Scout Bar ................................... 87. Sherlock’s................................... 88. Int. Signature Bistro ....1918 NAS 89. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............ 90. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 20 91. South Shore Harbour Resort..250 92. Star Cinema Grill ........702 Bayb 93. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 2 94. Stuttgarden Tavern On the Stran 95. Stuttgarden Tavern Texas City....10 96. Thai Spice Kitchen ..................30 97. Thai Stellar ......................803 NA 98. The Spot ........................3204 Se 99. The Hop...................................... 100. The Republic House .................. 101. The Tree House ....................... 102. Time Out Sports Bar #1 .........1 103. Time Out Sports Bar #2 .......... 104. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ..........4 105. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Ba 106. Tookie’s ................................... 107. Tookie’s Seafood...................... 108. Topwater Grill ......................81 109. T-bone Tom’s............................ 110.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 111. Union Tavern ............................ 112. Valdo's Seafood House ........... 113. Volcano Room ......................... 114. Yummy’s Stir Fry ....................1 115. Zone 504 ................................. 116.-125. KEMAH BOARDWALK R

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Gio’s Pizza

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Masa Sushi

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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 31 HOMECOMING - It was nearly 10 years ago when I first heard Mark May play, and I’ve been a follower ever since, almost exclusively at Katie’s. Mark is one of the few players capable of plugging themselves into the musical cosmos and channeling nothing less than out-of-this-world guitar playing – You know what I’m talking about! Mark left the area years ago to spend time with his father, kept himself musically busy and would make annual return visits around the winter holiday months. On these holiday jaunts, Mark would often lighten his traveling load by playing on borrowed pedals and amps. I recall Mark often digging through duffle bags of Tube Screamers, pedals, and cables piecing together his sound merely moments before the show would start. Players at Mark May visits would be a throwdown affair, often accompanied with long-time band mates Paul Ramirez and Dan Cooper. This year was very different with Mark skipping his holiday visit and this time bringing down his ENTIRE BAND complete with Soul Satyr horn section for a cross country CD Release tour of “Blues Heaven.” Not quite the same as leaving home and years later bringing your new honey to meet family, but definitely a warm return. It was a blistering hot show and fun time for all. You can tell a band by who is in the audience and that night at Katie’s, the house was simply PACKED with lead guitar frontmen and authorities of the Blues in standing room only audience. As for the album, I believe May has successfully capturing the live show musical energy onto a studio recording. Not a single song is shorter than 4 minutes in length and are of adequate length for honorable solo runs. Mixing levels are proper throughout the project respecting the passages needing reinforcement. Mastering is tastefully applied bringing together a project recorded at multiple locations into a homogenous pleasing compilation, known as an album. “Blues Heaven” - Currently now on my album of the year list. SCOUT BAR - We stopped in to check out the Valeluna CD release party. This is a band with interesting credentials. Within their first six months of existence, Valeluna was able to win the Houston Battle of the Bands over 50 other bands, score a place on the 94.5FM BuzzFest, and in just over two years, has released their second album, Affinity. With a FB following riding at just over 3,400, an enthusiastic street team, tables of merchandise and a sizable following, this seems to be one well-wired band. To celebrate the release of their second “sophomore” CD, I was given a code to download their first CD to review. Well, okay. Nonetheless, I was able to listen to clips from their new CD where I found a very tightly compressed product with about 2.5 db of variance max and seeming constant mixer levels throughout. I’m sure this was due to the host site as the show I heard at Scout Bar sounded great live with Reuben operating the desk that evening. I’ve no doubt there will be other Valeluna shows down the road. We’ll keep watch! IT’S A WRAP - Whew! We’ve survived two weeks of political conventions, and thank goodness, we have the Olympics to enjoy in August. Also on the map ahead, our hometown baseball team is sitting in a good spot. The dog days of summer are here, so keep a friendly eye out for those vulnerable to the heat and if you finding yourself needing to chill, come hang out at any of the many great spots we have on The SCENE. On the live music front, we’ve seen several new musical collaborations coming together along with many established collaborations dabbling in the new – definitely signs for good times ahead! Thanks for taking time sharing your stories and passing along interesting scoops and slants. Looking forward to hearing more when we see you out there on The SCENE!

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Hourglass @ Cock-Eyed Seagull BIRTHDAYS - July was a great birthday month out on the SCENE with the Monster Birthday bash going down at the Cock-Eyed Seagull with Hourglass and at the San Leon Beach Pub with the Zach Tate Band. We’ve been checking out the Hourglass trio with their new addition of Greg Stephens on vocals, keyboards and guitar and July was the first time we heard the New Guy with the entire band. Looking forward hearing more to come! The Zach Tate Band (Zach Tate-guitar and lead vocals, Lynn Ragio-lead guitar, Stan Dupp-bass, Anthony Puskus-drums) like a great marinade, has allowed the necessary time for slide guitar wizard Lynn Raggio to meld into Zach’s original brash rock style and the results have been mighty dazzling. In July, we heard the band come together with a sizzling new sound neither party had before and I’m pretty sure nobody else anywhere has - A sound distinct enough to be called their own. The Zach Tate Band - Party ready…. CHEFAPALOOZA - The community came together in July for (Chef) Brent Evans who has been diagnosed with metastatic Zach Tate Band @ melanoma. According to his people, Brent has already survived a bout San Leon Beach Pub with cancer that left him with an artificial heart valve to repair damage sustained during HAPPY HOUR that treatment. Brent and his MONDAY-FRIDAY wife have school-aged kids NOON-8 PM along with a year-and-a-half LADIES NIGHT old toddler. A good turnout FRIDAY & SATURDAY came to support this fundrais1010B E. NASA PKWY @ EGRET BAY • 281-335-5400 ing effort with brisket plates provided by Rudy’s.The music lineup including Bennie Brasket, The Great Trumpet, Cassette Tape, 35 MP, Gaah(n), Indaskies, Matt Cash, Chuck Miller, No Country, Matt Mejia and the Rearview Mirror Boys. If you weren’t able to make it to the event, you can support Brent online (www.gofundme.com/z4w7a73u).

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Time In A Bottle @ Railean Rum

Southside Roller Derby SOUTHSIDE ROLLER DERBY & SCHOOL OF ROCK This year, a packed house came out of the July heat and enjoyed a well-contested Golden Sk8 Championships at the Pasadena Convention Center. Readers will know of my recent fascination and interest that banked roller derby action provides. This sport has it all: Speed & agility, strength & stamina, finesse & grace, intelligence, tactics & strategy, utmost sportsmanship, all-age / all-gender interest, and even marriage proposals. Pretty cool, yes? Congrats to this year’s champions and to *all* of the contestants and organization for an incredible season. Hey, not only did we catch some great skating action, we caught some very fine live music during breaks courtesy of the Clear Lake School of Rock. We’ve been covering this crop of young talent, some perhaps ready to be gigging out live today. From the upper bleachers, I couldn’t help but notice youth at its best - energetic, technically crisp, sharing a voice that can fool you thinking Robert Plant is in the house, and best of all - having FUN! Viva!!!! RAILEAN RUM - For years, many of you have seen Kelly Railean out on the SCENE providing samples of her various rum products. This summer, nothing has been finer than to make the short drive into San Leon and hang out at the Railean Handmade Texas Rum Tasting Room. This friendly upbeat operation provides a cool setting for guests to drop in,

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unwind, and hang out with an impressive list of over 60 different beverages to choose from. In July, we joined the many Pirates, Parrotheads, and good people of Sunny Jim @ Railean Rum The SCENE and enjoyed fine live music including Sunny Jim stopping in on his cross country Parrothead circuit, Time In A Bottle - A band that has a great following reinforcing the band’s punch and sizzle, and Gene Rutt, whom I’ve been wanting to see for quite some time. Gene is a local musician (Kemah Bums) playing on a trusty Ovation, a local publisher/editorial writer that we’ve enjoyed reading, has a voice of Burl Ives which is a great treat for tired ears, and was the person who connected me with The SCENE nearly 10 years ago – an adventure that keeps getting better each year. - Continued on Page 31

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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 35 In the words of Captain Dave, “Tantrum reminds me of many of the rock bands years ago that filled the area at places like Turtle Club, Cock-eyed Seagull and Maribelle’s.” In my words, I was impressed with how – in a mere 20-minute span – Tantrum was able to cover five decades with a crisp, gritty and clean Tantrum @ Jackie’s Brickhouse crunch. That, and how effortlessly they were able to get people to dance to the likes of Foo Fighters, Hendrix and Skynyrd. This was the first time we saw the Bodacious Tatas at Jackie’s. This gem of a band is amazingly comfortable and at home anywhere they play (so very vital winning over an audience). They always have fans wherever they go and an incredibly crazy ability to take any cover song you’ve heard and make it their own. Five picks up!

EVACUATION ROUTE HANGOUT - At some point, Highway 146 will Above: Bodacious Tatas @ Jackie’s Brickhouse undergo long overdue expansion. In the meantime, we are enjoying driving north on 146 for evenings in LaPorte at Mainly Drinks, ranked No. 4 “Highest Rated” this year among Greater Houston-area restaurants, according to Open Table. Pretty cool and in our backyard, too! I’m wondering if there’s a new chef there as the menu has several new dishes and their sauces have been even more amazing. At the top of my appetizer list: Smothered Lobster Fries with Shrimp and Crawfish, simply mindblowing! In July, we caught Guitar Hero David Hargraves accompanied with Minor Key (a duet of Hollie Hewitt and Garrett Heck) covering Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Taj Mahal, Townes Van David Hargraves @ Mainly Drinks Zandt, Fleetwood Mac, Rickie Lee Jones, Uncle Walt's Band, Eric Clapton, John Hyatt, Bonnie Raitt, Rolling Stones, Marty Robbins, Linda Rondstadt, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Grateful Dead, and more! The next time I need to evacuate, I might be tempted to simply park it at Mainly Drinks and ride it out there. Hope to catch me some Hargraves and Minor Key if that happens. - Continued on Page 32

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“If you watch Roth, he has no interest in standing still. So many bands, they want the crowd to come to them. Not us, we come for you. You have no choice but to participate in the show,” Devlin asserts. Blaggards, also meaning “rogues” or “scoundrels,” is a band name also derived from Devlin’s youth (“Old people called little kids ‘blaggards’ in Dublin growing up, and I just always loved the sound of it,” he laughs). 12 years later, the band plays to adult crowds and little “blaggards” all across the nation and world, everywhere from standard show venues to large-scale festivals. “We just try to keep it interesting for all ages,” he says. “The coolest thing, though, is to watch these little kids lose their minds and start dancing around when we play. [Our songs] are like electric nursery rhymes!” he laughs. However, while they regularly play family-friendly shows in the area at places such as T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah, Devlin highly recommends catching one of their hair-flying, guitar-rocking, fiddle-induced, no-holds barred 21-and-over shows, such as the ones they play around several places in Houston, including Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub – Clear Lake, several times a month. A show, he adds, that will be far from monotonous.

Every year since 2010, Blaggards have had fans actually touring with them all over Ireland; all-inclusive packages with roundtrip airfare, accommodations, transport, meals, and more are included (full details available on www.blaggards.com), as the group sightsees in the day and gather in the pubs at night with performances from the band, travelling through Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galway, Ireland. The package is available to anyone in the country, but Clear Lake, Texas in particular turned out in force in last year’s event. “Last year, we had about 40 people tour with us – and most of the people were from Clear Lake!” he exclaimed. This, for Devlin, is a great part of the inspiration for the music and continuing touring in Texas and beyond.

“We drift so far into different genres of music…for one night, you’re not stuck with ‘just one band,’” he says.

“We’ve been doing this for 12 years, and the best part really is the people that you meet. To hear them say they have heard our music before, and never heard a show like this, and then get to see the show…this is what really pushes me to have a studio album.”

As for the future of the band, Blaggards have already niched their way into national and international success, and made a strong mark in Hollywood while doing so. Their songs “Drunken Sailor” and “Big Strong Man” from their first album titled Standards (an ode to the pub standards they regularly play), were included in the CBS

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series “The Good Wife”; and, most recently, execs from the recent New Line Cinema comedy How To Be Single (2016), starring Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson, contacted the band to feature an original instrumental song in one of the movie’s scenes that (of course) takes place in a pub on St. Patrick’s Day. In addition, with an upcoming album in the works being recorded in their new studio, future plans also include appearances on The Jimmy Fallon Show and Late Night with Stephen Colbert. The immediate future, however, has the band playing touring throughout Ireland from October 28 to November 6 this fall—with their fans.

For more information on Blaggards, their music, and their tours, visit their Facebook page or www.blaggards.com.

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Another addition to the property will be a new LED sign visible from NASA Parkway. “It will be one of the first things guests see as they turn into Cabo,” said Rodriguez. The sign will keep guests upto-date on daily specials, musical guests and special events. Cabo offers flavorful food, a full bar and a focus on quality that keeps guests coming back every week. Besides, there are not too many local venues where one can choose to arrive by land, by sea, and yes, even by air – which has actually happened when a seaplane landed on Clear Lake and docked at Cabo earlier this year. Monday through Thursday, the kitchen stays open late, until midnight. On Friday and Saturday nights, the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. On those nights, Cabo fires up the outdoor grill and serves $3 fajita tacos until 2 a.m. The tacos are so well-liked that some regulars drop in just to grab 8 to 20 tacos to go! As guests discovered how top-notch the food is at Cabo, it became apparent to the management that the wine menu needed to match the cuisine. This increasing demand for wine led Rodriguez and his team to hand pick an entirely new wine list that will be unveiled along with the new menu in August. The building itself has undergone some changes under Rodriguez’s leadership. With fresh enthusiasm and extra manpower, Cabo added a new waitress station and revitalized the interior, including handmade tables and new décor. The outside benefitted from modernized decks, updated stairwells and fresh paint.

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upcoming 10th year might have something special in store?!

Things were on autopilot at T-Bone Tom’s where we checked out Daze of Nite for the first time. Soundwise, these guys nailed it on fidelity (tone and tempo) playing the covers – Perhaps the closest match to Ted Nugent I’ve heard yet! We also caught Andy and The Dreamsicles along with the entire Kick Ass Brass on the Landshark stage. The Dreamsicles and the band’s faithful army are coming up on their 10th year, always adding something new, always performing crisply and always lots of fun. I’m thinking this

A follow up to Aspens was in order. While we missed the Friday night fireworks, we managed to catch two new projects, The Mike Shanks Band along with Two Fifths. The first appears as a reinvention of proven classics while the second

Mike Shanks Band @ Aspens

Andy & The Dreamsicles @ T-bone Tom’s

is a development project for new originals – both warranting follow-ups down the road. Around the corner at Jackie’s Brickhouse, we thought we would check out the Thursday night bookings and were most pleased to catch Tantrum and the Bodacious Tatas. - Continued on Page 33

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Doggie Etiquette:

Continued From Page 41 Per health code law, pets are not permitted to eat or drink out of restaurant dishes. (When you call ahead, find out if you need to bring your own dish.)

- Make sure your pet is on a leash at all times. - Keep the leash tight around your hand, or tie him or her to your own chair. Avoid tying dog leashes to tables because it could result in spilled food, drinks and further chaos. - Prohibit your furry friend from socializing with other guests or employees, unless approached. - Try to keep your dog close to your table or chair so he or she is not in the walking path of humans. - Per health code laws: Dogs are to remain on the floor. They are not allowed on the chairs or tables. - Bring your own doggie bowl or ask the waiter for a disposable bowl if necessary. (Some venues have specially designated dog bowls for pet consumption.)

- Be sensitive to your dog and people around you. If your dog is uneasy or stressed, cut your visit short. If your dog is causing anxiety around you, be conscious of it and either relocate or try to alleviate the problem. (Some people may have allergies; others have fears or anxieties around dogs.) - Many business owners and managers love pets, but remember, there are laws that businesses must abide by, namely health code laws, which prohibit animals into their establishment. Furthermore, some folks have sensitivities and/or allergies to animals.

- Be vigilant of all pet rules/guidelines at each location to make sure the mistake of one, doesn’t result in everyone’s privileges being removed. -----------------------------------Here is a list of a few local establishments with dog friendly patios: Aspens – Clear Lake Shores Cabo – Seabrook (Provides doggy water bowls) Jackie’s Brickhouse – Kemah La Poz - Seabrook Monkey Bar – Kemah Noah’s Ark – Bacliff (Provides water bowls for pets) Stuttgarden Tavern – Galveston Stuttgarden Tavern – Texas City The Republic House – Pasadena Thai Spice – Webster (Will provide water for pets) Please note that pet-friendly restaurant/bar seating is always outdoors only – but not all restaurants/bars with outdoor seating are pet friendly. And since venue policies can change over time,

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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 39 The headlining act, America, these days is the duet of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell while maintaining mention of Don Peek. In their words, this band is “a cornerstone of 1970’s Top 40s and FM radio, providing uplifting music and a positive message, to their loyal legion of first-, secondand third-generation fans.” Sounds about right! What I found delightful was to witness this present-day group up close, after “surviving inter-band conflicts and exhaustive touring and recording schedules, rising to the challenge with changes in producers and managers, and immersing themselves in their craft, infusing a newfound maturity into their rich body of work.” – If they could do this, then why can’t we? Inspiring!

American @ Baytown’s 4th of July Festival

BACK ON THE BEAT - Which would be Roger’s Bar and Grill. I really like what they’re doing: Bringing in strong local big bands and hosting open mic with Kelly Wayne Chambers. In July, we caught The Pee Wee Bowen Band and a packed house dancing the night away. Looking over the crowd, it was clear to me that no matter the tempo, these good people of The SCENE will always seek fun times, and those are here to stay.

Pee Wee Bowen Band @ Roger’s Bar & Grill KEMAH COOL - School’s out for summer and the Lighthouse District is buzzing. We took in a sampling of the live music SCENE. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack had The Classix entertaining their diners, a first time appearance here by my recollection. The other day, while driving along I-10, we spotted Crazy Alan’s second Swamp Shack. I couldn’t help but notice the gigantic size of the place, yet couldn’t stop thinking that diners have a much better view at “our” Kemah Swamp Shack. Think so, too? - Continued on Page 35

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Kiss Alive @ Baytown’s 4th of July Festival

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by Andy Eng

Greetings, good people! Hope things are going well in everybody’s universe, keeping cool and enjoying good times with friends and family as well as taking in some live music along the way. We’ve had ourselves a busy month of July and looking forward to wrapping up summer with a flurry. But before we do, let’s run down a sample of what went down. ONLY IN AMERICA - Lighting the fuse last month was the Baytown Fourth of July Festival which year in and year out, ranks high on the list of favorites for many. What’s neat about this annual humdinger is their line up, letting local performers open for popular national acts. Past shows included Ryan Guidry opening for the Marshall Tucker Band and 4-Barrel Ramblers for Kansas. This year’s festival lineup committee *really* listened to what the community wanted and delivered with a Houston Press Top 10 Tribute Band, Kiss Alike opening for perennial classic-rock favorite, America. One would think this a most dubious lineup, yet it proved crowdpleasingly brilliant. About the home team: I caught the original Kiss in 1976, and I recall vividly aside the bright lights and pyrotechnics, how intensely the audience locked into the moment absorbing every bit of energy the show had to offer. Fast forward to 2016: Watching the audience’s focus on this sunny day in July, it was evident this Houston-based tribute band pulls off an outstanding job capturing the essence of the original band and securing a place on my “Good Anytime” list. - Continued on Page 37

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By Tanisha Hicks Tucked behind the busy traffic and businesses alongside NASA Parkway, sits Cabo, a two-story waterfront entertainment venue with a view, food, drinks and music. Their unique location at 2513 E. NASA Parkway has a completely unobstructed view of Clear Lake. Boaters are welcome to dock, dine, sip on some refreshing adult beverages and stay a while. Recreation, relaxation, live music, great drink specials and a new and improved menu are all part of the experience that is Cabo. Either deck is a great place to watch the sun set and relax before the venue transforms into an electric nightlife hotspot. Upstairs, find a pool table and ping-pong table indoors, and a giant Jenga set on the patio. True ping-pong enthusiasts and amateurs alike will appreciate the serious ping-pong tournaments that take place on Monday evenings. The downstairs deck is complete with docking capabilities, full bar, cornhole sets, plenty of seating, plus waterfront views and a stage for live music and DJs on weekends.

Sundays, featuring lighter fare such as build-your-own salads, deviled eggs and other comfort foods. Rodriguez said Sunday’s menu will debut Cabo’s version of Poutine (pulled pork over tater tots and Southwest coleslaw, brown gravy and chipotle cream drizzled over the top). Cabo has something fun happening every night of the week. Monday night enjoy 50-cent wings. Tuesday is Taco Tuesday with $2 and $3 tacos. Wednesday bring out your inner nerd for Geeks who Drink Trivia Night and $5 Cabo Burgers. Thursday night is Steak Night, which brings in enthusiasts by boat and car. Touted for a good reason, steaks and fresh produce are delivered to Cabo on Thursday mornings, and the steaks are hand cut on the premises.

Live entertainment adds to the atmosphere at Cabo. Club favorite “Obsolete August” (a two-piece acoustic duo) plays Thursday nights. Saturday nights feature a rotation of live bands with resident DJ, DJ Khaos, spinning upstairs between sets and SBMT downstairs. On the first Monday of the month, Chris Because of health department laws, Hardy hosts open mic night, bringing tomany establishments are not allowed gether some talented musicians in the to welcome pets at all, specifically inarea. General Manager Danny Rodriguez, doors. Some venues have the ability to arrived on the scene at Cabo with a great make exceptions on their patio. Some deal of enthusiasm to lead some changes venues CANNOT. Health code laws that the team had been wanting to make must be followed carefully by all busifor quite some time. Guests will soon nonesses at all times, please know that tice a menu transformation featuring old eateries and bars put the law and favorites with a new twist. safety in priority.

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Doggy Etiquette & Tips for going out on the SCENE with your furry friends

The Cabo kitchen will continue creating customer favorites extremely well, but will add menu upgrades that will please foodies and those who like to personalize their meals. For example, instead of multiple burger specialties, the menu will feature the Cabo Burger with the option for guests to make it their own. No longer confined to just what’s on the menu, burger fans can have fun coming up with their own signature burger by adding mushrooms, avocados, pico, any number of cheeses and other add-ons. A mid-day menu will be introduced on

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Here’s a checklist list of suggestions and tips for you and your fur-ever friend to have a great experience out in public. - Call the establishment ahead of time and make sure the venue allows dogs in their outdoor area. - Be sure your canine is well-behaved around other people (strangers) – especially children – loud noises and even strong smells (food, smoke, perfumes). - Continued on Page 36

Cabo hosted a pet adoption event in conjunction with the League City animal shelter last month. AUGUST 2016

Local Producers of Spirits & Wine

HAPPY HOUR: 4-8PM MONDAY - SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC: WEDNESDAY

Duo Winery & Cider Co. 11

2150-A Dickinson Ave., Dickinson, TX 77539

WINERY

OPEN MON. - SAT. 4PM-2AM

Hours: Wednesday 5 to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday Noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. (Monday & Tuesday: Private Events)

We the people,

deserve quality Cocktails!

Opened: July 2016 What to expect: Enjoy wines with tastings, by the glass glass, bottle or case. Enjoy ciders by the pint, can, growler or by the case. Specialties: Cider & wine Facility Description: Cozy, laid back atmosphere. Environment is inviting with an industrial rustic feel

craft cocktails, craft beer & spirits

Seating: Bar seating, tables, sofas What sets you apart: “Great, friendly atmosphere. Customers regulary interact with one another and stay a while. You don't have to be a wine guru to enjoy Duo. We carry a sophisticated line of products without the stuffy presentation.”

20801 GULF FREEWAY WEBSTER • 832-905-2927 www.preamblelounge.com @preamblelounge #cocktailrevolution

Other: Family-owned by locals • Nonsmoking • Offering “exciting opening prices” • Live Music some weekends SCENE SPECIAL!! Mention you saw Duo’s ad in the scene for a SCENE READER discount. (Ask for details.)

Railean Distillers 12

341 5th Street San Leon, TX 77539

DISTILLERY

Clear Creek Winery 709 Harris Ave, Kemah, TX 77565

WINERY

Haak Vineyards

Dionisio Winery

6310 Avenue T Santa Fe, TX 77510

2635 Miller Ranch Rd #103 15 Pearland, TX 77584

WINERY

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Local Producers of Brew

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Galactic Coast Brewing 1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539 Licensed October 2011

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Beerfoot Beach Bar 2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 Opened August 2012

BREWPUB

Texas Beer Refinery

Brews Brothers 2404 Strand Galveston, TX 77550 Licensed May 2013

BREWPUB

1825 Dickinson Ave Dickinson, TX 77539 Licensed September 2014*

Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas 77539 Licensed August 2014

Gordon Street Tavern 114 N Gordon St Alvin, Texas Licensed 2015

BREWPUB

BREWERY

* TBR opened earlier in 2014 as a brewery before changing their license to a Brewpub

BREWPUB

Galveston Island Brewing

Fetching Lab Brewery

Bakfish Brewing

Saloon Door Brewing

8423 Stewart Rd. Galveston, TX 77554 Licensed March 2014

1578 County Rd 423 Suite B Alvin, Texas Licensed 2015

1231 E Broadway St Pearland, Texas Licensed 2016

105 Magellan Cir Webster, Texas Licensed 2016

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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Where: 1300 E. Broadway St., Pearland (This location only) What: $2.50 Dom. Bottles, $4.50 Croc-a-Ritas, $4 House Wines, $4 Bloody Marys, $3.50 Wells, Select $5 Appetizers -------------------------

Brewmaster’s Festival

Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: Mon.-Thurs. All Day $2.75 Wells, $1.75 Drafts,

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Sat 7a-4p & Sun All Day $2.75 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers

Mon.-Thurs.:1/2-Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah's! Where: 817 Clear Lake Road, Clear Lake Shores When: Mon.-Fri. 2-7pm What: $2.50 Longnecks & 16 oz. Drafts, $3.50 Wines & House Ritas + Daily Bucket Specials (2-7pm) $15 Dom, $16.50 Mixed, $18 Premium -------------------------

Where: 1053 Marina Bay Dr., Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm What: Drink Specials -------------------------

Parrots Nest Happy Hour: Mon.Thurs. 3-6 p.m. 2 for 1 Appetizers. ------------------------

Where: 605A 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4 Premium Wells $4 Wine By The Glass $4 All Drafts (13 taps) ------------------------

Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon-Fri, Noon to 7pm What: $4.75 Premium Wells, $2.75 Longnecks, $3.75 Fireballs -----------------------Where: 3435 Hwy 146 • Bacliff When: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm What: $3 House ’Ritas; $4 Flavored House ’Ritas; $2.75 Dom Bottle Beer; $3.25 Import/Premium Bottle Beer; $3.50 Well Drinks (single liquor); $4 Wine, Free Chips & Salsa Upon Request!

Where: 6555 South Shore Blvd. When: Mon.-Fri. 11am - 7pm & Sat. 11am - 6 pm What: Drink Specials

Prices/specials in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide are subject to change.

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“Our vision has always been to produce the best quality craft beer festival in the state by providing beer lovers with the widest selection of craft beers available Local Brewery at any Texas festival, along with brew Map - Page 43 education as well as introducing new brews that are available for the first time at BrewMasters,” remarked McDerby. The three-day festival is packed full with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events and new spirits tastings happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, September 2 kicks off at 7 p.m. with a spicy NEW event. Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event will satisfy every tequila-taste bud with plenty of salt and nachos for all. Frivolity abounds at the popular BrewMasters Friday Night Pub Crawl at 8 p.m. where guests can climb aboard a festive party bus and tour some of Galveston’s coolest bars, meeting featured Brew Brains and their craft selections along the way. Saturday, September 3 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries who make it happen. Being that Texas ranks 6th in the amount of craft beer produced each year, visitors won’t want to miss the Texas Brewery Tasting Tour. This tour provides a rare opportunity to meet some of the most successful and emerging breweries in the state. Guests will enjoy featured selections with each brewery offering a “Taste it First” selection in a small group and intimate environment with some of the most passionate and skilled brewers in the industry from 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. On Saturday afternoon, the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world, over 400 of them to be exact. Don’t miss any of the “Taste it First” selections which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-seen craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with live music, finger-licking food, and premium sampling. The Auchentoschan Scotch VIP Zone opens at 2 p.m. with the Grand Tasting at 3 p.m. BrewMasters goes out with a bang on Saturday and Sunday night with Beach, Brews, and Bands at Moody Garden’s Palm Beach with a live concert each night at Palm Beach. To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the NEW Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 4 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties by local Pitmaster extraordinaire Patrick Feges, live music and, of course, plenty of brews. Make it a destination weekend. Set in Galveston’s exotic and serene Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, with special events at various venues around the island, BrewMasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. Tickets range from $25-$85. For more info on the festivities, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com.

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Featured Bartender: STEPHANIE @ Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill Where: 605 6th St., Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Dom. Pints --------------------------

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 --------------------------

How long have you been a bartender + How long at Hugh & Jeff's? I've been bartending for 7 years, 8 months at Hugh & Jeff's What do you love about working at Hugh & Jeff's? I love everyone I work with and all our regulars if it wasn't for them this place would be boring!! YOUR favorite day of the week to work? I can't choose between Friday or Saturday because those are our bikini days! Top 3 drinks you

Where: 315 Grand Ave., Bacliff When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: Drink specials + Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas, Tues: $3.50 Crown Apple, Wed: $3.50 American Honey --------------------------

about? We have a new shot called Tiffany's Titties. It's delicious, and got it’s name from the color. What do you do when not at work? I love to cook, work out and play with my dog. I also do modeling on the side.

Houston Location

Where: 10943 Scarsdale Blvd. When: Everyday 4-8pm What: $2.50 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials.

South Shore Location

Where: 10943 Scarsdale Blvd. When: Everyday 4-8pm What: $2.50 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials.

recommend to customers at Hugh & Jeff’s: Tropical Breeze, Lesbian Encounters, Cactus Coolers Do you have a signature drink? I'm the proudest of the Cactus Cooler. I introduced this shot to Hugh and Jeff's. Are there any new drinks you're excited

5 words that describe you: Ambitious, strong, hardworking, loving, caring. Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Living close to the water. What do you love about bartending? I love the flexibility and my weekends are on unconventional days.

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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Texas Beer Enthusiast 7th Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival flows into Galveston Island September 2-4 Area is home to Texas’ Largest Craft Beer Festival

BEER LOVERS

TEXAS : Best Breweries, Brewpubs & Bars BY

MIKE CORTEZ

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Toast to the end of summer at the seventh annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny Galveston Island, Texas. Named as USA Today’s “Best Destination Event” and ranked as the “Best International Event” by Thrillist, BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend that lets visitors tap into the world of craft beer on island time. On September 2-4, visitors will flock to BrewMasters in the pursuit of hoppiness to have a craft beer experience unlike any other. Discover over 400 craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, brew-licous cuisine, and endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.

The craft revolution is brewing, and BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is the perfect place to sip, savor, and learn the true meaning behind the phrase “Drink Local.” Craft breweries now represent over 12 percent market share of the entire beer industry, and the Brewers Association sees no signs of it slowing. What started out as beer evolution, has now become a beer revolution. At BrewMasters, visitors can get the scoop on everything new in the Cylinder Solution Services industry, and experience what true passion for craft tastes like. We are the solution for all your CYLINDER needs! We can REfill, REvalve & REtest your Oxygen, Helium, Acetylene, Nitrogen, Argon & CO2 tanks. Call CARLOS at

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Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for inspiration, or just a beginner looking to taste your way to hoppiness, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Fine Time Productions, Inc. is proud to introduce new breweries and crafty innovation at BrewMasters. - Continued on Page 44

Houston Craft Beer Radio

DRINK OF AGES 9pm Fridays ESPN 97.5FM 8pm Sun Badlands Radio Host: Jon Denman

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WHAT’S ON TAP KPRC 950AM 3 p.m. Sundays Hosts: James Simpson & Chris Spradley

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UPCOMING TEXAS CRAFT BEER FESTIVALS

Hub City On Tap August 27, 2016 South Plains Fair Coliseum • Lubbock, TX

Woodlands Craft Beer & Music Festival September 2, 2016 Town Green Park The Woodlands, TX

Central Texas Food, Wine & Brew Festival September 10, 2016 Harker Height Park 1501 East FM 2410 Harker Heights, TX

Texas Craft Brewers September 24, 2016 Fiesta Gardens • Austin, TX

Observer BrewFest September 10, 2016 Dallas Farmers Market Dallas, TX

Abilene Beer Summit September 24, 2016 Frontier Texas Museum Abilene, TX

Brewmasters Festival September 2-4, 2016 Moody Gardens • Gal., TX

Arts & Drafts Houston Sept 17, 2016 The Silo Houston, TX

Beer Mile - Houston September 3, 2016 Minute Maid Park Houston, TX

Untapped San Antonio Sept 17, 2016 The Lone Star Brewery San Antonio, TX

Untapped Houston October 22, 2016 Discovery Green Star Houston, TX

Untapped Dallas November 12, 2016 Fair Park • Dallas, TX

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Direct from Dublin: A Piece of Ireland continues to Rock CLEAR LAKE By Sarah Piña Long hair is flying, guitars are wailing, fiddle strings are on fire. An unmistakable voice from Ireland then erupts into a pub classic:

Austin John Winkler (Formerly of Hinder)

Sat., August 13

What shall we do with a drunken sailor?

SCOUT BAR

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? Early in the morning! With these electric folk rock sounds from the Emerald Isle reverberating in the room, one could close their eyes and easily imagine themselves in a typical Irish pub, dancing and clinking pints late into the night. And that is exactly the dynamic experience the self-touted “stout Irish rock” band Blaggards brings to Clear Lake, Texas and beyond several times a week.

Infinity’s Twin Thurs., August 18

The band—currently, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Patrick Devlin, bassist/vocalist Chad Smalley, drummer Michael McAloon, and a rotating cast of fiddlers—was established in 2004 in Houston, Texas by Devlin. I recently caught up with Devlin to talk about the unique brand of music they serve up to Clear Lake several times a month— where it all began, what sets them apart in the music industry, and the future of this must-see group. After moving to Houston from Ireland in his 20s and working as a bartender around town, helping to open now-staples for music such as the Continental Club, Devlin was impressed by the music scene and witnessed numerous incredible bands in the area. “The talent level is just so good. I’ve lived all over, but the music scene is amazing here and people don’t give the city enough credit for that,” he said.

UPCOMING LOCAL BLAGGARDS SHOWS Sherlock’s Pub Clear Lake Thursday, August 18 • 10pm

East Beach Pavilion Galveston Sunday, August 21 • 3pm

T-Bone Tom’s Steakhouse Friday, Sept. 2 • 7pm THE SCENE

JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE

Navigators Fri., August 19 T-BONE TOM’S

However, it was through these experiences that Devlin envisioned something different he could bring to the circuit. Blaggards, then, were formed and are the result of a long-standing cultural diffusion and his greatest musical influences. “I haven’t seen anything close to this in the area,” he says. A native of Dublin, Ireland, he grew up heavily influenced by the traditional Irish folk sounds of his homeland, as well as the likes of Freddy Mercury, Elvis Presley, and David Lee Roth, to name a few. - Continued on Page 34

Madigan Fri., August 26 HUGH & JEFF’S

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HALF-PRICE NIGHT!

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Applies to all Food & Drinks!

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(6pm-12am)

U P C O M I N G E N T E R TA I N M E N T Friday, Aug. 5.....................Sugarball Express Saturday, Aug. 6...................................TBD Friday, Aug. 12..Southbound 45 (Doc’s Birthday Bash) Saturday, Aug. 13 ...........Black Water Mountain

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Friday, Aug. 19.........................Roxx Kravenn Saturday, Aug. 20 ............................UFC 202

Friday, Aug. 26..Hugh's Annual Birthday Bash with MADIGAN Live in Concert!!! Saturday, Aug. 27 ..............The Band Hennessy Friday, Sept. 2..............................Two Fifths Saturday, Sept. 3 ........The Bare Necessity Band

1232 W. FM 646 LEAGUE CITY • 281-614-1812

www.carwashandgrill.com

NEW MENU COMING SOON!

WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 10pm: DJ Khoas Upstairs & SBMT Downstairs

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC Acoustic Downstairs Stage 3-7pm Live Music Upstairs @ 10pm Sat., August 8....................TREY ROSE 3-7pm THE MOCKINGBIRDS 10pm Sat., August 13 ....RYAN PINNICK DUO 3-7pm BEGGARS INC. 10pm Sat., August 20 ..................SHINOLAH 3-7pm SBMT Takeover 10pm Sat., August 27 .......... TRAVIS LANCE 3-7pm FAL SKYE 10pm

SUNDAYS: CHRIS HARDY & RAF 3-7pm Downstairs Stage (Weather Permitting)

Happy Hour: Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm): $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Domestic Pints

Nightly Specials (7pm-midnight)

Monkey Monday $3.50 Wells • $2.50 Dom Pints

Texas Tuesday $1 off Texas Craft Pints $1 off Texas Liquors

Whiskey Wednesday

Palapa Bar Hours: Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 a.m.

$1 OFF: Crown Royal, Jameson & Import Bottles

Club Open: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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

Live Bands on Patio *Weekends, Weather Permitting

Line-up

FRI., AUG. 5 Shaun Michael SAT., AUG. 6 J.R. Ancira

FRI., AUG. 12 Mark Hessler SAT., AUG. 13 Bryan Shayne

FRI., AUG. 19 Susan Hickman SAT., AUG. 20 Tony on Fire

FRI., AUG. 26 Snafu SAT., AUG. 27 Mark Hessler

FRI., SEPT. 2 Susan Hickman SAT., SEPT. 3 J.R. Ancira FRI., SEPT. 9 Snafu SAT., SEPT. 10 Shaun Michael

FRI., SEPT. 16 Tony on Fire

605 6TH STREET • KEMAH

PARROTS NEST PALAPA BAR AT NOAH’S ARK • BACLIFF

Your Island Paradise Just Minutes from Home!

THE LARGEST PALAPA BAR ON THE BAY! Upstairs Bar with Panoramic Bay View • 21 & Up Parrots Nest Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 3pm-Late • Fri.-Sun. 10am-Late Parrots Nest Happy Hour: Mon.-Thurs. 3-6pm • 2-for-1 Appetizers

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY: Ladies Night: Food & Drink Specials with Zach Tate live • Palapa Bar, 7-11PM FRIDAY: Karaoke with Jerry • Palapa Bar, 8PM-12AM SATURDAY: Karaoke with Chris • Main Stage, 9PM-1AM Fri ....8/5.....Main Stage, 8-12 .......................Jeff Lopez Sat....8/6.....Palapa Bar, 8-12.................Kings of Mojo Sun ...8/7.....Palapa Bar, 1-5 .......4 Barrel Ramblers Duo Fri.....8/12 ...Main Stage, 8-12 ......Rick Lee & the Night Owls Sat....8/13 ...Palapa Bar, 8-12..................Dennis Davis Sun ...8/14 ...Palapa Bar, 1-5 .................Shaun Michael Fri ....8/19 ...Main Stage, 9-1 ...............Wood N Wind Duo Sat....8/20 ...Palapa Bar, 8-12 .............Michael Stevens Sun ...8/21 ...Palapa Bar, 1-5 ..................Shaun Michael Fri ....8/26 ...Main Stage, 8-12 .................Hour Glass Trio Sat....8/27 ...Palapa Bar, 8-12.................Fuzzy Side Up Sun ...8/28 ...Palapa Bar, 1-5 .............Wood N Wind Trio Sat....9/3.....Palapa Bar, 8-12....................The Classix Sun ...9/4.....Palapa Bar, 3-7......David Joel

DUO is a family owned winery & tasting room bar. Our spacious 2,700 square foot room offers a variety of traditional European wines produced from our families northern vineyard. Our Rodeo Star ciders are served ice cold on tap, can and growlers to go. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or work event with music in our comfortable lounge area.

2150-A Dickinson Avenue Dickinson, TX 77539 • 832-738-1325 M & TU: Closed Private Events | WED: 5-10pm THURS-SAT: 12-10pm SUN: 12-6pm www.duowinery.com

4438 Boulevard, Bacliff

281-339-2895 www.NoahsArkBarAndGrill.com