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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Fri 11/4........Hour Glass Trio Fri 11/11 ..............Jeff Lopez
Fri 11/18 ......Zach Tate Band Fri 11/25 ........Wood n Wind
THURSDAY: Ladies Night: Food & Drink Specials w/ Zach Tate or Michael Stevens live • Palapa Bar, 7-11PM
FRIDAY: Karaoke with Jerry • Palapa Bar, 8PM-12AM SATURDAY: Karaoke with Chris • Main Stage, 9PM-1AM
Mon., Thurs. & Sun. Night Football Specials! 50¢ Wings! • $2 Drafts • $3 Wells $11 Pitchers Offered from kick-off ’til the kitchen closes.
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Book Your Holiday Party Now! Call now to reserve the best spot for your gathering! We can create the perfect menu for your event! 21 & up party space available in our heated upstairs Palapa Bar! Come where the party animals party!
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OPUS OCEAN GRILLE casts wider net for Lakefront Diners By Jason Goodrich The team that brought popular Opus Bistro to Clear Lake Shores is doubling down on upscale waterfront dining. The seafood-centric Opus Ocean Grille opens its doors this month just a short paddle from its Bistro brother. The new Opus promises to follow the same winning formula of upscale setting and service. What’s different, according to co-owner Charlie Felts, is that this new work encompasses the water in every way, starting with the stunning setting and the freshest catches. Tucked away in the resort-like grounds of the Watergate Yachting Club, Opus Ocean Grille feels upscale inside and out. The harbor and its sailboats gently bob just feet beyond the two main patios. Palms and live oaks surround the perimeter, creating a private getaway vibe. Inside, a glassed-in atrium welcomes guests with views of the timber loft dining room with an onyx bar and the water beyond. The broad spiral staircase gives way to a blown-glass chandelier straight out of 20,000 Leagues and the second-floor dining room. Cream leather and linens on dark wood create a timeless, rich feel. Panoramic windows offer 180 degrees of waterfront bliss. The scene appropriately set, the table is next. Felts said there will be five to six fresh fish on the menu every day. A sneak peek at the menu showed intriguing choices like Golden Tile, Cobia and Grouper in addition to more familiar (but no-less-tasty) names like Red Snapper, Swordfish and Flounder. Dishes will range from $12 to $32, quite reasonable for the area and the polish that Ocean Grille shows. The shellfish selection is just as impressive. Oysters from the Gulf are joined by cousins from the other coasts. Crabs come in every variety from blue to Dungeness and Alaskan King. Fresh Maine lobsters are on hand, too. No need to go so far afield for shrimp, of course, which show up everywhere on the menu – always a good thing in my book. - Continued on Page 10
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Opus Ocean Grille: Cont. From Page 9 Besides seafood, the Opus Ocean Grille team goes deep on two other things near and dear: wine and sauce. According to Felts, the wine list will be under-the-radar values like at his Bistro and, surprisingly, majority red. He debunks the white-with-fish rule with his observation that “people tend to drink what they like, no matter what’s on the menu.” Fair enough. The final list isn’t complete yet, but should feel and be priced similar to the Bistro list. Another item guests tend to like a lot at his restaurants: martinis. They are prominently featured on the drinks program. Full bars on both levels serve up beer, wine and mixed drinks to both dining rooms and the three patios. As for other elixirs at the table, sauces play a prominent role. “Both Chris (Simons, executive chef) and I love sauce,” said Felts. He’s speaking of the generous pools of fresh-made sauces on appetizers, entrees and desserts. So when’s Ocean Grille going to open officially? “We’ll practice until I see the staff looks confident,” Felts said. “Once they know, I’ll walk in and say ‘We’re open today.’” At first, Ocean Grille will keep dinner and weekend brunch hours. Early diners will get a chance to sample and give feedback on dishes. “We love feedback, too.” Even when you happen to eat somewhere else, you will want to consider stopping in to finish off your meal with dessert. The candidate list is extensive, delicious and all made in-house. “The white chocolate bread pudding will blow your head off,” said Felts proudly. And don’t forget – lots of sauce.
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Holiday Party & Catering Guide Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta (650 FM 517 Road W., Dickinson • 281-337-0107): Off-site catering: Yes, for any function that would require our servers to serve food buffet style. Gio’s has a separate catering menu that’s perfect for large gatherings off-site, such as birthdays, weddings, business functions, church and school events. For those wanting to just pick up large trays of food for an event and feed a minimum of 10 people for not a lot of money, Gio’s Party Tray Menu is perfect for drop off caterings. Gio's will drop off and set up food, but not stay and serve. Also, they are happy to provide everything: plates, cutlery, serving utensils, beverages, ice, cups, and everything else you will need. Gio’s also has a “Pizza Party Menu” and offers deferred pricing on any order of 10 large pizzas or more. They have some great deals! If you can’t pick it up, Gio’s will deliver. Why us: Gio’s is a preferred vendor for Clear Creek ISD, Dickinson ISD, Santa Fe ISD, and Alvin ISD as well as University of Houston-Clear Lake. Co-owner Diana Gunnett handles all full-service catering requests from start to finish and even serves at most of them. She would be glad to quote any event from 10 people to 600 people. Call or email Diana@GiosFlyingPizza.com. View the catering and party tray menu at www.giosflyingpizza.com. Mainly Drinks (223 West Main Street, La Porte • 281-867-1700): On-site catering: Yes, we host private events on-site at “The Loft at Mainly Drinks.” “The Loft” is the second floor of our restaurant with a cozy living room feel. It is a great spot for a holiday get-together. Our historic building lends a distinctive charm to your special event! Stop by to take a look! Off-site catering: Yes, our specialties range from boxed lunches, appetizer buffets, and elaborate entrees. Please contact us to cater your next event! Why us: We proudly feature an outstanding distinctive menu consistently crafted by our Executive Chef. Our beverages range from gourmet coffees and teas to a dizzying selection of craft beers and boutique wines. If you are looking for that personal touch and feel, Mainly Drinks is for you! Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar (341 5th Street {off Bayshore Dr.}, San Leon • 713-5452742): On-site: Have your event at a working distillery! Your guests can hang out at the pirate-themed Railean Buccaneer Bar and experience a tour of the distillery, enjoy a sampling of Railean Rum, Vodka, Blue Agave, and Whiskey. We serve 170+ premium cocktails and have friendly and knowledgeable staff. Rent the entire facility, or just the tasting room, which can accommodate up to
25 people. We can host private events at our facility for up to 100 people. Drink packages are also available. We do not serve food. You can bring your own food; choose your own caterer; we can cater your event for you; or we can put you in touch with local food trucks. We have a unique venue for happy hour parties, holiday celebrations, group meetings, team building activities, parties, club meetings and get-togethers, and family events. Visit www.railean.com or email Kelly Railean at krailean@railean.com for more information. Boardwalk FantaSea Yacht Charters (#8 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah • 281-538-9600): With a gorgeous interior, ample dining space and a host of menu options, the Boardwalk FantaSea yacht offers the ideal setting for your holiday event: full-service bar on both levels; accommodates up to 128 guests; dance floor with indoor and outdoor dancing; the Gulf Coast’s largest charter yacht. Midnite Slice (1605 2nd St., Seabrook • 281292-7498): On-site: We can host private events and can service about 50. Midnite is a laid back spot with unique pizzas. With our casual patio, this is a great place to host your event. We are kid-friendly. Guests are invited to BYOB. Remember, we can deliver our delicious menu items to your party! Topwater Grill (815 Ave O, San Leon • 281-3391232): On-site catering: We can accommodate 75 to 300+ people outside at our Topwater Tiki Bar. Topwater Tiki Bar has a beautiful and unobstructed panoramic view of the sunset over Galveston Bay. Our tiki bar is ideal for large company functions as well as smaller and more intimate personal gatherings. Our private banquet room upstairs will accommodate a minimum of 30 and up to 60 people comfortably. It’s a great room with a nice view of Galveston’s Back Bay. Off-site catering: Yes. We have a mobile kitchen, tables and chairs. We also have a music system. We can serve anywhere from 50 to 500 people. We can make your party and your vision come to life at any budget. Fresh local seafood enjoyed at a fun local waterfront setting. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant & Catering (6555 South Shore Blvd., League City • 281-3340300): On-Site: We have one private room at the League City location that can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our private room is perfect for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate meetings or any type of event. We provide full service, open menu or buffet-style, open bar or cash bar and a HDMI connection to a 55-inch TV. Off Site: We cater all types of cuisines from breakfast, Tex-Mex, Authentic, American and Italian. We can customize menus to fit every budget from hamburgers and enchiladas to filet mignon and shrimp. Luna’s Catering has catered for 10 people to 1,500 people in and around Houston and surrounding areas. We can provide on-site cooking, lunch boxes, turnarounds, delivery, and buffet style just to name a few services. Why Us: We have earned a long and proud reputation since 1986 for delicious food, huge portions,
moderate prices and great service. In addition to our thriving daily dine-in trade, the restaurant enjoys substantial outside catering. Call Luna’s corporate at 281421-2826 for all your catering needs! La Poz (4622 NASA Parkway, Seabrook • 832864-3675): We cater, and we can host private parties, but do not have private rooms yet. Please call us to discuss pricing and availability. Tookie’s Seafood (1106 Bayport, Seabrook • Catering@tookiesseafood.com): On-site: Yes, we can accommodate up to 100 guests in our Tree House for private events, plated or buffet style. Please email for specific information and pricing. Off-site: Yes, big or small we can do it all! Why Us: Check out our new beautiful restaurant with fresh gulf seafood, grilled oysters and customized menus to accommodate your needs! T-bones Tom’s (707 Hwy. 146, Kemah • Catering@tbonetoms.com): On-site: Yes, we can accommodate up to 100 guests for plated or buffet-style events. (Limited times available.) Off-site: Yes, full-service, offsite catering, boxed meals delivered and BBQ family packs for pick up. Why us: A local staple for over 40 years serving home cooking and Certified Angus Beef! Tookie's Hamburgers (1202 Bayport Blvd., Seabrook • Catering@tookiesburgers.com): Onsite: We cannot accept large parties on-site. Off-site: Yes, we can provide full-service cooking onside burgers, drop off buffets or boxed meals delivered. Why us: We are a landmark in Seabrook. Great food great service check us out! Kemah’s Sweet Spot (601 5th Street, Kemah * 281-334-6226): On-site, we can host private MORNING events (like networking, sales meetings, etc.) for up to 25 people. You can request American breakfast or continental breakfast as well as healthy options. We can also host birthday parties and theme parties for up to 25 people. Want a piñata? Hammock Hang-Out? Golf cart rides? We have those, too! We can cater off-site, for example, flavored popcorn bar, ice cream bar – for up to 50 people. We can also provide catering drop-off or catering pick-up services (meaning we deliver the food at the requested time, or we have the food ready for pick-up at the requested time). We are locally owned and operated and strive to bring a quality, unique experience to the Bay Area! We will customize according to your needs and budget – and we go above and beyond for our customers.
Preamble Lounge and Craft House (20801 Gulf Fwy., Webster • 832-905-2927): On-Site: Yes, 20 to 150. Rates depend on type of event and day of the week. Special cocktail pricing for large events. All catering options available from our on-call chef to your personal preference of caterer. Guests can enjoy a lounge atmosphere with couches or gather around cocktail tables. We have a projector and stage to accommodate presentations and meetings. We are located directly in between Galveston and Houston, off of I-45. Off-site? Yes we can provide specialized cocktails for events and festivals. Why you? We stand out with our level of skill and execution. Our environment is warm and inviting with an alluring atmosphere that makes you want to stay around. We can accommodate any event from wedding shower to corporate presentations and meetings. Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant (515 E. NASA Pkwy., Webster • 281-332-5362): On-site catering: Yes. We have two rooms at our Webster location – in the enclosed patio and the other in our banquet room (upstairs), where we can accommodate up to 70 guests. Our banquet room is newly renovated, perfect for birthdays, corporate meetings, rehearsals, showers or any type of event. We provide our signature fajita buffet menu option, or if you would like to upgrade to a more formal experience, no problem! Just ask our managers for your ideal meal. Cakes and decorations are accepted at no additional charge, or deposit is $200 and can be utilized with the total bill. Our patio area is also set up buffet or parrillada style. We can create it just as personal as the banquet room. Off-site catering: We do cater off-site and deliver. We can handle any quantity, but ask that you call one week in advance if your party is larger than 100. Why us: Our restaurant has been family owned and operated in the Bay Area for more than 20 years. Just try our signature fajitas and margaritas – Supremely Mamacita’s!
Roger’s Bar and Grill (1271 Deke Slayton Hwy., League City • 281-334-1110): It’s that time of year to start planning your holiday cheer! We can accommodate 75 to 300+ people inside and outside at our location. Our facility has three rooms, a private full-service sound proof banquet room (upstairs), a hall room with a stage and sound (downstairs), and patio with an outside stage. All areas are flexible to accommodate small and large group events. Book your personal and/or professional holiday events with us, and make it an event to remember at Roger’s Bar and Grill, your fine dining and social destination. At Roger’s, we offer total event solutions including: Working one-on-one with our private event management expert to create a truly customized affair and entertainment event and professional staff, which includes waiters and bartenders. We can handle your business meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, graduations, holiday parties, corporate parties, and all sporting events. Roger’s can work with you to customize food and bar menus to best suit your budget and catering needs. Offsite catering: We can provide off-site catering and deliver. We ask that you call one week in advance for off-site catering for an event larger than 50. Why us: At Roger’s we can make your event and/or party eventful on any budget. Relax and let Rogers’ Bar and Grill cater to you with our on-site & off-site catering services. Cabo (2513 NASA Parkway, Seabrook • 281-5322691): On-site catering: We can accommodate a small company get together or a large corporate party up to 100 people. You can reserve any section of Cabo for your Christmas party: Inside next to our fireplace, on our patio overlooking Clear Lake, or downstairs at the BEACH BAR (heaters included). Our chef specializes in rustic Italian and Southwestern cuisine. Off-site catering: 75 to 100 people. You can choose from our list of finger foods or you can consult with our chef, and he can create a special menu for you and your party. Why us: We offer a one-ofa-kind venue and experience like no other in the Clear Lake area. We specialize in great service, great music, great food and great times! Mediterraneo Market & Café (18033 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay • 281-333-3180): On-site catering: Yes, up to 60. We have plenty of room for private parties, but there is no private area. Off-site catering: Yes, up to 200. Why us: Because of the uniqueness of our food and flavor! Celebrities such as The Who, Paul McCartney, Cher and Jessica Simpson have chosen us for catering over the years and you should, too! Bakkhus Taverna (515 E. 605 6th St., Kemah • 281-538-1800): On-site catering: Up to 150. Facilities: We do not offer a private room, but can accommodate large groups inside or on our 900 sq. ft patio. Off-site catering: Yes up to 150, and can also be delivered through www.lets-eat.com delivery service. Why us: Authentic Greek-American menu offered with many items you won’t find anywhere else in Houston. We are open for lunch, dinner and late night seven days a week and have a
great staff to serve you. Jackie’s Brickhouse (1053 Marina Bay Drive, Kemah • 832-864-2459): On-site catering: Yes, we have a private room for 100 people with access to shuffle board, dart boards, pool table and video games. Why us: Jackie’s Brickhouse provides a diverse venue for any occasion. Our staff has 30-plus years experience in providing unique catering events. We can host wedding receptions for 50 people to poker runs with more than 1000 motorcycles. No event is too small or too large! We can even bring the party to your door. Off-site catering: We can cater off-site for up to 100 guests. Noah’s Ark Restaurant (4438 Boulevard Street, Bacliff • 281-339-2895): On-site catering: Yes, the entire restaurant will hold 200+ people. We have both inside and outside seating areas available for parties. Our Lions Den inside can be closed to the public and will hold up to 35 people. Our new upstairs palapa bar will hold 100+ people and has a large dance floor and stage with a full liquor bar. Why us: We are located on the water with a beautiful view of Galveston Bay and have an extensive menu with reasonable prices. Our chef can customize a menu for your party and the use of our facilities is FREE with the purchase of food or beverages. We offer great food, friendly service and a fun atmosphere. Noah's Ark is the place where the party animals come to party! Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack (310 Texas Ave., Kemah • Main: 281-334-5000): On-site catering: We are a full service restaurant that can handle up to 100 people. Our upstairs is enclosed and air-conditioned, and downstairs has an open patio area. During the crawfish months of February to June, we are limited to service onsite. Off-site catering: We can handle ANY SIZE party offsite. We have a 30-foot mobile kitchen trailer that can cook up to 10,000 pounds of crawfish an hour. We offer full-service catering from “Boudreaux to Black Tie” with Cajun, seafood, steaks, fajitas, Italian, Mexican, crawfish and Texas home-style cooking. We can provide the food, service, supply the bar and bartenders, stage and dance floor, tents, tables, chairs, band and DJ, and more. You tell us what you need, and we will take care of the rest. Why us: Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack is a unique venue with great Cajun flavor. We are the crawfish headquarters in Clear Lake. We have cooked 60,000 pounds in three days for an event before. We are fully staffed and have an impeccable reputation for great food and fun. Our catering staff is professional and prompt. Call us for further information or visit theswampshack.com.
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Enjoy the holiday season with the beautiful traditions of the 26th annual Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy in November and 41st season of The Nutcracker in December. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre invites you to start your holidays with an unforgettable and enchanting morning including the Sugar Plum Fairy and her kingdom of sweets court on Saturday, November 19 at South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Festivities include a delicious brunch, Nutcracker ballet vignette, an opportunity to have your child photographed with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Boutique shopping and more. For information and tickets call 281480-1617 or email office@bahbt.org. In December, you don’t want to miss the magic of the The Nutcracker. It is a wonderful experience for audiences of all ages. Performances are December 2-4 & 9-11, 2016, at UHCL Bayou Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.bahbt.org.
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Nov. 6: Galveston Art League ArtWalk, Noon – 6p.m., 2117 Postoffice St., Galveston, 409-763-8854, galveston.com
Nov. 12: Artist Reception for Seabrook’s Jesse W. Jones, Live Music by Ben Reyna, 7p.m. Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-4332365, starstruckgallery.com Nov. 1- 29: Painting with Ink & Metallic Classes, Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 p.m., No class the week of Thanksgiving Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-433-2365, starstruckgallery.com Nov. 2 – 30: The Art of Collage Painting, Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m., No class the week of Thanksgiving, Star Struck Gallery, 822 Clear Lake Dr., Clear Lake Shores, 281-433-2365, starstruckgallery.com
Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, galveston.com Nov.19: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Show, 6 p.m., Jam sessions 4:30 p.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, baba.org
Nov. 27: The Priests in Concert, Trio of priests, 7 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409763-2481, galveston.com
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Nov. 8: Bay Area Photo Club, 7 p.m., Honors Night, Surreal Composite, Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El
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Nov. 18: Slumber Party with Clara, 6 – 8 p.m. South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City, 281-480-1617, BAHBT.org Nov. 19: Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy, South Shore Harbour Hotel & Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City., 281480-1617, BAHBT.org
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Nov. 10: School of Rock Concert, Robinson Elementary, 11 a.m. 451 Kirby Blvd, Seabrook, presented by the School of Rock Clear Lake, 1020 W. NASA Parkway #146, Webster, 281-21-U-ROCK, clearlake@schoolofrock.com
Nov. 18: Food Truck Friday Night & Music. 6 - 10 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Nov. 19: Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer, the Musical, 2 p.m. & 5 p.m., The Grand 1894
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Nov. 15: Hot Shotz Improv Show, 7 p.m. doors open 6:30 p.m., Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant, 1101 NASA Pkwy. Nassau Bay, 281-488-2207, francasrealitalian.com (See feature in arts section).
Nov. 18 – Dec.10: Marvelous Wonderettes, Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Nov. 20 only Sunday 2:30 p.m. No Thanksgiving performance, Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston, 409-762-3556, islandetc.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, 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, hcpl.net
Nov. 26: ArtWalk at Tyler Studio, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., National Society of Artists, 1201 Postoffice St. Galveston.
Nov. 26: ArtWalk at Tremont House, 6 – 9 p.m., 2300 Mechanic St., Galveston, galveston.com
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Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org
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Nov. 4 – 20: Wait Until Dark, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3708 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-3377469, harbourtheater.com Nov. 4- 6: Veronica’s Room, Clear Creek Community Theatre, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281335-5228, clearcreekcountrytheatre.org
Nov. 4 -13: Putting it Together, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. – Holiday raffle starts, Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, pasadenalittletheatre.org
Nov. 13: The Elf, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, galveston.com Nov. 13 & 14: Auditions for Agatha Christie’s Appointment with Death, 7 p.m.,
Helen Hall Library: Toddler Story Time, Monday 10:15 a.m., Preschool Story Time, Tuesday 10:15 a.m. & 11 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 p.m., Computer Classes Wednesday 10 a.m., Book Discussion Club 3rd Monday of the Month 7 p.m., Local Authors Hour 2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m.,100 W. Walker, League City, hcpl.net
La Porte Library: Tuesday Story Time, 10:15 a.m., followed by Baby Time 11 a.m., 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, 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, rosenberg-library.org - Continued on Page 19
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Introducing Hot Shotz Your Local Improv Troupe By Domino Taylor An area group of actors have joined together and formed an entertaining improv troupe called the Hot Shotz. Under the production of Charlotte Jackson of Santa Fe, this group will take the stage at Franca’s Italian Restaurant on 1101 E. NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay on November 15 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $5 cash cover for the show.
NEXT SHOW: November 15 • 7pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm) Franca’s Italian Restaurant at 1101 E. NASA Parkway
This group is made up of actors from all the area community theatres, from Houston to Galveston, who auditioned to have a position in the spotlight with this hilarious team called Hot Shotz. The group performs improvisations on stage with subjects, scenarios and accents and more from the audience and their suggestions. The actors perform numerous games similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the famous British television show that was originally a radio show and then in the States, a long running and current comedy television series. Each performance has a host and a panel of four to six performers who tackle spontaneous improvised skits with random, and sometimes off-the-wall, ideas from the dining audience. With very little information and a whole lot of imagination, the Hot Shotz depict a variety of characters and accents in scenes and songs. After one game is over the next begins and anything can happen, all with audience participation. The Hot Shotz are Angela Case, Clear Lake; Bill Krause, Houston; Dianne Foussac, Seabrook; Domino Taylor, Seabrook; Chad Greenough, Bayou Vista; Jada August, Clear Lake; Judy Alhorn, Seabrook; Matt Schell, Seabrook; Steve Forgus, La Marque; Teri Muse, Friendswood; Vicki Barosh, Brazoria County and under the direction of Bev Forgus from La Marque with League City’s Andrew Mentzel as theatre tech and Jeremiah Maddix as media coordinator. The founding charter members are Charlotte Jackson, Teri Muse and Steve and Bev Forgus. All of the Hot Shotz are experienced actors and have acted many years in theatre productions and succeed with hilarity acting out the theatre sports type games in a game show format, which is part of the comedy also. The cozy and romantic Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant offers menu specials and appetizers and desserts, along with a great wine list and friendly staff. For more information, log on to their website, francasrealitalian.com or call 281-488-2207. Make a date night of good dining and wine with plenty of laughs watching the Hot Shotz perform improv.
Arts Calendar: From Page 18 MUSEUMS:
1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org
Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8 a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, abnc.org
Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281479-2431, 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, lunarrendevous.org.
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Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11a.m. to 2p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, galvestonmuseum.com.
League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281554-2994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, oneroomschoolhouse.org
Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9a.m. to 5p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, LSFM.org.
Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, moodygardens.com,
Ocean Star: Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center, Open Daily 10a.m. – 5p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, OceanStarOEC.com San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org
Space Center Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-224-2100, spacecenter.org New Fall Exhibit, Oct. 1 – Jan. 16: Astronaut: Space Center Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N.,Texas City, 409-6435799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm
Texas Seaport Museum: Summer at the Seaport, Opening of the Trade Routes 1853, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, galvestonhistory.org
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Seabrook artist, David Camp believes in an art concept he calls the “holistic ideal.” He defined, “Paint does what it wants. It has its own mind.” His theory is as interesting and mystical as his works. Yet, Camp’s sense of paint potential which other people may not initially have seen help create his completely quintessential art. Camp’s transformations of paint-can lids to art are great examples. Growing up, Camp admitted he never took art seriously. He said, “I would just doodle on the back of my homework.” A friend noticed the doodle art and told Camp he should save each drawing. Fortunately for Camp, his friend’s advice paid off when he needed a fine art credit while attending the College of the Mainland. Camp told, “My design class loved what I had.” With only a few community art classes and mostly self-taught abilities, Camp declared he “took it from there.” He has since participated in Galveston art walks and was a featured artist for a Heights area art show. “My apartment is full of art,” shared Camp. He said he tries to put stuff up for sale as he pushes it out. Camp explained he creates with anything he can get his hands on. The majority of his materials are donated such as old house paints and even dry wall mud. Camp likes to work with other found items such a plastic planters. The recycled, repurposed items along with Camp’s artistic guidance generate intriguing pieces rich with texture and color. Camp stated, “I also like working really big.” He paints large 8x10foot mural pieces. Camp disclosed his preference to working with what he’s found or been given. Camp often buys canvas paintings at resale locations. “I do better with old canvas than blank. It has previous life to it; a history behind it,” he said. Camp enjoys giving his pieces as gifts. He explained that the gift of art is everlasting and more appreciated. He confessed, It is hard to let go of a part of yourself, but it makes more room to grow and make more art.” To view additional art works by David Camp contact Drcartwork@aol.com or www.facebook.com/DavidRyanCamp or Instagram: Drcartwork. Currently his works are on display at Art of Coffee.
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More than 130 boats participate in 30th HARVEST MOON REGATTA More than 140 boats took off from Pleasure Pier in Galveston on a beautiful, clear Thursday afternoon and raced down the coast to Port Aransas to complete the 30th Annual Harvest Moon Regatta®. Saturday, October 15 was a busy day as the sailors were treated to a barbecue dinner and awards banquet followed by the Welcome Sailors Rum Party. Lakewood Yacht Club was well represented among the race winners. John Barnett seized the coveted Bacardi Cup; Ted Greak earned the Cameron Cannon; Charles Herpich won the Commodore/John Broderick Memorial, and Jim Demarest took home the PHRF Spin Overall. Other Lakewood members who achieved top finishes in their divisions include: First Place winners Kevin Tyrrell, Ash Walker, Uzi Ozeri, Bob Giles, and Randy Pike; Second Place winners Carl Drechsel, J.D. Hill, Jay Zittrer, Cran Frasier, Taylor Smith, Gerhard Wittich and Richard Fawcett; Third Place winners Al Goethe, J.D. Bednar, O.J. Young, and Fred Pounds, and Fourth Place winners Robert Crosby and Gregory Way. Visit www.harvestmoomregatta.com for all the results. This annual race is organized by Bay Access, a charitable organization supporting amateur racing. It is hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club, the City of Port Aransas and Port Aransas & Mustang Island. “As usual, we could not continue to host this hugely successful event without the support of these enthusiastic sponsors, and this year’s no different,” says Harvest Moon Regatta® Chairman Rex Bettis. “Our sponsors make this an exciting first-class event for our racers, spectators and guests.”
Upcoming Events
HYC Turkey Day Regatta Nov. 19-20 • Galveston Bay
HYC Double Hand Regatta Dec. 3 • Galveston Bay
HYC Commodore's Ball Jan. 21 • at HYC
HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255
LYC Commodore's Ball Jan. 28 • at LYC
Bay Cup I March. 4 • Galveston Bay
LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511
Race organizers would like to congratulate all the race winners and thank the numerous volunteers who helped make this a great event. Any one with questions about the race or have an interest in sponsoring next year’s regatta, visit www.harvestmoonregatta.com.
55th Annual CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE Sat., Dec.10 from 6 to 9 p.m • Clear Lake / Kemah Channel The 55th Anniversary Christmas Boat Lane Parade Presented by League City
will be Saturday, December 10 from 6 to 9 p.m on Clear Lake and through the Kemah Channel. Ring in the holidays with this Clear Lake tradition. More than 100,000 people traditionally enjoy this event from land and from hundreds of boats anchored throughout the Lake. The parade features more than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.
To participate in the parade: Early entry is only $60 per boat and includes a Skipper's Bag filled with fun donations from area merchants and two tickets to the Awards Brunch on Sunday, December 11. A great way to get involved is by participating as a sponsor. There are many sponsorships available, from he individual awards: $150, $250, or $350 and up. This is a great way to advertise your business while spreading a little Christmas cheer. This memorable event is produced by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and is a success because of the very dedicated committee. To participate or for more details visit clearlakearea.com or contact Shari Sweeney at 281-488-7676.
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GBCA Fall "Chili Chase" Sat, Nov. 5 • Galveston Bay
GBCA Icicle Series #1: Sat, Jan. 7 • Galv. Bay #2: Sat, Jan. 14 • Galv. Bay #3: Sat, Jan. 21 • Galv. Bay #4: Sat, Jan. 28 • Galv. Bay #5: Sat, Feb. 4 • Galv. Bay GALVESTON BAY CRUISING ASSOCIATION (GBCA)
Boat Decorating Contest Dec. 9 • Waterford H. Marina
WATERFORD YACHT CLUB 281-334-4400
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City of Kemah & Krewe du Lac present 281-334-1884 Info & Tickets
Upcoming Krewe Du Lac Season Dec. 9, 2016 ....Pub Crawl/Toy Drive @ T-Bone Tom’s Jan. 6, 2017 ..........Kickoff Party @ Bakkus Taverna Jan. 8, 2017........King’s Cake Party @ T-Bone Tom’s Feb. 5, 2017 ................Kemah Mardi Gras Parade Feb.18, 2017 ......Royal Ball @ Aquarium Restaurant Feb. 25 & 28, 2017......................Galveston Parades
12th Annual Christmas Toy Drive & Kemah Pub Crawl Friday, Dec. 9 • 6:30 to 10 pm Starts @ T-Bone Tom’s. Registration: 6:30 • Departs @ 7:30 pm Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Kemah Police Officer’s Association’s Christmas Project. (Cash & checks are also accepted.)
For more info call 281-334-1884
Door prizes & tons of fun!
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43rd Annual DICKENS ON THE STRAND Festival December 2, 3 & 4 on Galveston Island Make history at Galveston’s world-famous Victorian holiday festival, Dickens on The Strand! Held December 2, 3 & 4, the 43rd annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, including newly created events specifically for youth. This year’s festival begins Friday, December 2 with free admission to Fezziwig’s Beer Hall from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues with ticketed admission Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, from 12 to 6 p.m. Tickets purchased before DeNEW AT DICKENS IN 2016 cember 2 are $13 for A Grand Strand Soiree: Featuring specialty acts, adults and $7 for award winning performers and a carefully curated children ages 7- 12. food and drink menu, this new kickoff to the annual Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Disfestival is not to be missed! Held in Hendley Green counted tickets for GHF members are available for $10 in advance or $12 on Friday evening, December 2, attendees will at the gate. Tickets are available online at www.dickensonthestrand.org, by enjoy live music by Houston’s Two Star Symphony, calling, 409-765-7834 or at all area Randall’s stores beginning November 6. a special aerial acrobatic performance by Cirque La Attendees in Victorian costume are admitted for $8. Vie, and appearances by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, “Each year Dickens on The Strand brings a festive spirit to the beginnings James Beard award winning author Robb Walsh of our holidays,” states GHF Executive Director, Dwayne Jones. “Now for and noted cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce. more than forty years, Dickens enlivens the streets and introduces thouBreakfast with Dickens:The great-great-grand- sands of visitors to the ambiance of the Victorian era. Children and adults daughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just alike can retreat back to the day of Charles Dickens and coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and the early decades of historic Galveston. It remains one share her heritage, she’s also there to cook a tradi- of the magical experiences in our area and in Texas.” tional English breakfast! Join Jane and Chef Mary The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-cenBass, Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen runner up, tury Victorian London, features parades, non-stop enat the beautiful 1859 Ashton Villa on Saturday, De- tertainment on seven stages, strolling carolers, roving cember 3 or Sunday, December 4. musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other enComplimentary Book and Dickens Writing Workshop: Dickens descendant Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will lead a special writing workshop, “What It Was Like to be a Child in Dickens’ Time”, each day of the festival for youth ages 8 and up. Also, through a special grant by the Alice Taylor Gray Foundation, the first 3,000 youth that enter the festival grounds will receive a special print edition of Charles Dickens’ 1838 “Oliver Twist”.
tertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. Two descendants of Charles Dickens will once again grace the festival as GHF welcomes Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great-great-great-granddaughter of Dickens, and Jane Dickens Monk, great-great- granddaughter. Both women will be at numerous events throughout the weekend.
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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 selfguided 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
1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673
3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431
510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200
6310 Avenue T. ............409-925-1401
3. KEMAH BOARDWALK
7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
710 4th Street ..............281-334-9880
2002 Terminal Dr. ......409-740-7722
One Monument Circle ......281-479-2421
2500 South Shore Blvd.....281-334-1000
4. SCHLITTERBAHN
8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER
12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER
16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283
2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437
Texas 35 and Mustang ....281-388-1134
1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400
5.THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE
9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK
13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY
2100 Caroline St. ........281-337-2021
5300 East Road (Baytown) ..281-422-1150
8500 Bay Area Blvd.........281-474-2551
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26. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-332-0951 27. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-488-4620 28. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 29. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-337-1459 30. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . .281-334-0521
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31. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 32. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 33. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Galveston . . . . . . .713- 629-3700 34. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . .409-765-5930 35. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 36. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 37. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand .409-765-5700 38. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 39. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . .409-766-STAR 40. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . .409-797-5114
41. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 42. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 43. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 44. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . .713-658-8938 45. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 46. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas .713-853-8000 47. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500 48. BBVA COMPASS STADIUM 2200 Texas Avenue . . . .713-276-7500 49. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AQUARIUM 410 Bagby .713-223-3474 50. HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .713-533-6500
Bakkhus Taverna
Mamacita’s
Preamble
Skallywag
Scout Bar
Mediterraneo
Where To EAT & DRINK
Hugh & Jeff’s
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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. Opus Ocean Grille1510 Marina Bay Drive #124 (Watergate) 75. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 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
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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 NA 89. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............ 90. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 20 91. South Shore Harbour Resort 250 92. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 93. Stuttgarden Tavern - Kemah ..609 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 ......... 103. Time Out Sports Bar #2 .......... 104. Time Out Sports Bar #3 .......... 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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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 31 TOE JAM BALL - When word that classical dance instructor, Deanne Luprete, had fallen to neurological problems with the feet, the fantastic folks at the Cock-eyed Seagull rallied to the call. Family and friends came out to support this ever-smiling sunny personality with an over-the-top banquet table and perfect autumn weather. The crowd that day enjoyed live music from Hourglass, Cisco & Angie, Greg Stephens, Tod Marsella and a blistering series from Lynn Raggio playing along with Cisco, Myrna Sanders, Mark Fenton & C.J. Philpot. The live music typically is exceptionally magical at benefits and today was no exception. Thanks to the great staff at the Cock-eyed Seagull, the fantastic cooks, volunteers and to all those who came out to support. Cheers! Our hometown baseball team didn’t get to play in the final game of the season and our hometown football team shows us what it is to dig in and not give up. The elections have arrived, the world did not end, and it’s time to come together again. Holiday season is around the corner, a time to take stock of matters, a time to be spent with family and friends. Several have left the area and moved on. New friends are arriving whom we’ve yet to meet and need to get to it. We’ve got a dandy gig here in a place we call the SCENE. Be sure and keep the latest issue on your coffee table, in your car and at work, so when visitors come calling, you can be the one
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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 33 Live from Cozumel is a type of project I believe more musicians need to do: Live music recordings (including quality bootleg tapes) capture the viSouthbound @ brancy of the live Railean Rum show that is often not obtainable in the studio. Booking managers can tell lots from well-produced live show recordings and not every live show needs to be produced on the level of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center. With the duo of Steve and Jimmy
half a country apart, I sense we will see more of these cats at venues across the country spreading to others great music and fun times we enjoyed locally for so many years. SOMETHING NEW - In case you haven’t noticed, The SCENE has changed to an all-color, glossy. Thanks to all of you readers for supporting our advertisers in making this possible. Now it’s time to step up our game on the color photography-front and with that in mind, a stop in to Jackie’s Brickhouse to catch Madigan was in order. I was curious if my setup was up for handling whatever lightman, Eric Wolfe, could serve up in the visual light spectrum. What a workout! On the audio end, soundman Dale Lance had the sound dialed in beyond Madigan @ Jackie’s Brickhouse simply sounding good and into the realm of “feeling good” –- a total body experience that music lovers crave. Those of you who are new to the area and haven’t caught a Madigan show, this is your band if you are into the likes of Van Halen, Ozzy, Rush, Journey & Satriani. When your friends come in for the holidays, take them to a Madigan show. They’ll think you’re genius. SOMETHING NEW PART 2 - Switching to the new full glossy magazine has meant changes to production schedules and unfortunately last month, I accidently left out some great action of at the South Side Roller Derby as the Golden Sk8 Champions took on the Elite Team. I’m not sure who won the games that evening, despite lots of competitive skating, bumping, crashing and spills. I recall vividly both teams being happy and laughing at the end. These ladies are classy. I’m looking forward to catching more of this action in the months ahead! - Continued on Page 30
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December’s Pirate Guild Night will be a great time to join in on some seasonal pirate fun, too! “December’s Guild Night theme is Bad Pirate Santa! The Bilge Pumps, a band from the Dallas area, have a pirate-themed Christmas album, hence the Bad Pirate Santa theme,” Railean added, though the Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar is a great place to visit, as a wide variety of live music and parties (think island-inspired: Jimmy Buffet, steel bands, and more) are showcased year-round. Railean is also a great place to bring out-of-town family and friends this holiday season – or any time – for tours of their distillery and sampling their wide variety of spirits, including their two newest rums, Railean Lime Rum and Railean Grand Cuvee Rum. The gift shop also includes a variety of great holiday gifts, including many pirate-themed items. Railean has a private room available for parties, happy hours, meetings, private tours, and their patio is pet-friendly for leashed dogs (with up-to-date vaccinations). For more information on tours, the Pirate Guild, live music, events and more, visit www.railean.com and Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar’s Facebook page. You must be 21 years or older with valid ID to enter the Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar.
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the place opens up into a cavernous walled beer hall with awesome natural acoustics – a performing-musician’s dream. We caught The Curtis King Blues Band playing an evening of classic blues, the style described by Mick Jagger as a musical construct, when adhered to, allows players from anywhere over the world to come together and create live music on The Curtis Curtis King King the spot. The origin for The Blues Band Band @ @ Blues many of the specialized Stuttgarden Tavern Tavern genres we have today. It Stuttgarden on the the Strand Strand on was refreshing to hear clas-
PATIO SEASON - With the heat wave broken, we joined up with the patio wine and diners at La Poz. For those of you who haven’t heard, word is spreading of the great food at La Poz specializing in French cuisine and the award winning newcomer smash at this year’s Epicurean Evening. Ryan On the Seabrook-EuGuidry @ ropean style patio was La Poz Ryan Guidry performing the entire set of British Invasion hits along with an occasional ’60s acoustic hippie hits filling the air with an enjoyable acoustic sound. TALENT - I spent an evening with a great music alongside appreciative audience at Katie’s in October, taking in enjoyable evening with Luther and the Healers. Ever notice the way good music makes you feel good? Luther Rada was in great form as his Luther and the Healers @ Katie’s hometown Chicago Cubs made it into the World Series and the atmosphere that evening at Katie’s was sweeter than ever – Tasty on the ears and from watching the dance floor, perfect for moving and grooving. I was going over the November calendar with Bob Emmons – they’ve got a great lineup in store. Over the years, I’ve made mention that if you and your guests are in need of some of the best live music in the area, you can’t go wrong at Katie’s. According to Bob, they work hard at consistently booking good talent –something that one is not only born with, but a trait that is continually developed over time. And there you have it! With the holiday season ahead, talent is what you are sure to get at Katie’s! NEW STOP ON THE BEAT - Which would be Stuttgarden Tavern on the Strand, an establishment that has withstood the test of time. Walking by the place outside its cozy patio front is deceiving as
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sic blues again from Curtis and the boys - a style that will never go away. ‘Tis patio season and Stuttgarden Tavern on The Strand places easily as a designated headquarters location. To be continued… HOMECOMING AND SNOW CONES - ‘Tis pigskin season and while not all teams get to sit on a Top-10 ranking, homecoming weekend is always a special weekend indeed. In October, partiers celebrated the return of Southbound on the Railean’s Buccaneer Bar stage. According to the band, it’s been over six months since the two have played together and yet after hoisting up the traditional toast, it was as if the magic never left - Neat when that happens! We had out-of-town guests and took them to The Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar for an evening of bar-hopping fun. Smart move! Railean is a wonderful place to make a great first impression. My mom scored copies of Southbound’s two albums “Hammock On The Keys” and “Live from Cozumel” and has been playing them a lot. Not everybody in the United States has heard tropical rock and her first impression of the music was “it’s bright, happy, musiSouthbound @ cal, and fun!!” Railean Rum
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L TO R: Southbound 45, Hennessy, KISS Alive and Victim all at the Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally
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The School of Rock entertained School of Rock @ Texas Classic Rockin’ and impressed even the brazened Food Truck Rally musical veterans in the audience waiting for their turn later in the day. The Band Hennessey blew things apart and won over new listeners with the dual vocal attack from Ashley & Heather. Southbound 45 won me over successfully bringing together Country and Metal into a genre they call “Gruntry.” I won the “late-comer-to-the-party” award catching for the first time, Victim – a Houston classic rock cover band that plays the classic cover songs nobody else plays, yet what listeners know and enjoy. Formed in 1991, members include John Schoolcraft (Vocals), Don LaFon (Guitar), Van Eric Turner (drums), Adam Rawlings (Keyboards) and John Samples
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(bass guitar). The evening lineup included ESC4P3, KISS Alive, and Back In Black (tribute bands honoring Journey, Kiss & AC/DC) reigniting fond memories of glory days employing not only high-fidelity audio to that of the original numbers, but also a compelling visual and persona presBack In Black @ Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally entation of the original band, in total, driving the audience into “frenzy” levels – an impressive accomplishment indeed! - Continued on Page 33
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written by Rebecca and John Stoll covering vocals and no less than a dozen instruments, featuring Max Dyer (cello) and Kevin Hardin (fiddle), produced by Brad Sayles and recorded at The Farmhouse (Vanderpool, Texas) and the Outhouse (Houston). This first-class production includes a full-color booklet with lyrics and anecdotes – the way CDs used to be. Listening to the music, reading the lyrics, I felt crystal clear intelligence throughout on the level unfelt since the days of Carole King’s Tapestry - “Watershed” is now on my benchmark album list for independent artists.
How cool is that? I have a soft spot for benefit volunteers, venue staff, and especially instructors, so whenever they get a chance to show off their chops, it’s always worth checking out. No wonder the students at School of Rock are so good! Grifters and Shills @ T-bone Tom’s
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AMERICAN ROOTS WITH A SPLASH OF AC/DC - The bands at the Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally was still ringing in my ears when I dropped into T-Bone Tom’s. On the stage was Grifters and Shills – This is the first time I have seen them exclusively play a show in several years. This is what I would call a perfect act for the patio season if a night of pleasant intelligent conversation and thoughtful entertainment is what you are seeking. With school back in session and the heat wave broken, the audience under the palapa were entirely locals starting the evening grabbing a bite for dinner, yet ended up staying to enjoy an entire evening of Rebecca and John Stoll. Andy Upchurch told me once to “always pay attention to the two piece groups”. Between the two of them included two microphones, two Fishman amplifiers, and at least a dozen instruments playing what several of us in the audience described amongst ourselves as Americana Folk with a generous splash of AC/DC. We were close… A much more accurate description comes from their website griftersand shills.com: “His was hard rock and heavy metal. Hers was the classic sound of the East Texas piney woods. Theirs was a fiery collision, bearing forth a sound that was at once novel and instantly familiar--nodding to roots seated deep in high lonesome harmonies and back porch blues, while peering out at a scorched path bound by modern assertions and contemporary commentary. This two-person, dozen-instrument act provides a show full of sound a fury, punctuated with raw, quiet vulnerability.“ Bingo!! When I listened to their CD , “Watershed,” my blood pressure suddenly goes into relaxed mode and my mind enters a peaceful space I don’t visit often enough. This all-original compilation was
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TEXAS CLASSIC FOOD TRUCK RALLY - I was fretting the decline of local outdoor music festivals in the area and BOOM!!! Along comes the Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally and smashes it out of the park. The weather was picture perfect with cool breezes and sunny skies. The number of food trucks were Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally
plentiful with $10,000 prize money at stake keeping the honorary food judges busy and the serving lines casually comfortable. Logistics and operations were well-thought out and impeccably smooth. Beverage servers were utmost outstanding and crisp handling hours and hours and hours of thirsty customers. The live music operation included a smartly run stage that provided a superb audio and visual presentation. The band lineup was a perfect roster of local hometown groups to regional/national touring bands.
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Loose Notes by Andy Eng
Wow! October was one fun month! Much like the Blue Angels at the Wings Over Houston Air Show, the month flew by entirely too fast. It was good crossing paths with many of you, hearing your stories all while taking in outstanding live music shows. We enjoyed quite a few new acts in October. Let’s run down some of what all went on.
ALMOST FAMOUS - Over the past several months, I’ve been enjoying following the musicians develop at the School of Rock as they put their talent out for show on local stages – their poise, skills, street team effort and fan base are impressive. This month, I thought I would make mention something a bit different about this bunch, their instructors…. At Scout Bar in October, I arrived late to the Punk Star Full Throttle show as the young musicians were winding up, packing up and getting ready for school the next day. On stage was a lineup setting up that I didn’t recognize and hung around to catch Almost Famous, a fun musical Almost Famous @ Scout Bar group of the school’s instructors and staff getting a chance to play a gig. - Continued on Page 35
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Hennessy @ Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally (TCRFTR) Luther & The Healers @ Katie’s Madigan @ Hugh & Jeff’s KISS Alive @ TCRFTR School of Rock @ TCRFTR Madigan @ Hugh & Jeff’s KISS Alive @ TCRFTR Ryan Guidry @ La Poz Back in Black @ TCRFTR Victim @ TCRFTR Almost Famous @ Scout Bar Southbound 45 @ TCRFTR
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Texas TNT: Continued From Page 48 Ramona previously played in the successful all-female band Cowboy’s Nightmare for ten years, a country rock band which toured the US and even Europe. “We had so much fun. The response we got was amazing. Cowboy’s Nightmare songs are still available on iTunes,” she said. As far as the formation of Texas TNT, though, it took some shifting to get it “right,” something many bands often experience. “We had tried some other combinations awhile before,” Ramona said, “but it really did not gel until the three of us played together. In addition to guitar and drums, Ronnie and Ian add variety and depth with their lead vocals and vocal harmonies, giving the band the ability to cover a very wide range of musical styles. For the first five years we played cover songs. In the past few years, we have been writing, playing and recording our own songs in addition to playing covers.” Texas TNT’s covers—with Ramona’s powerful voice bursting through on each song, at once unique yet reminiscent of many female rock greats – of Led Zeppelin, Ted Nugent, Janis Joplin, Black Sabbath—and of course, AC/DC (“TNT”) – are their favorites to play, and the songs people really love hearing. “When we play the cover shows, we play the classic hit songs the audience remembers, and introduce them to our favorite classic hits, occasionally introducing one of our original songs,” said Ramona. However, shows featuring their all-original songs have been met with resounding popularity as well. “We played at Scout Bar in August and got such a great response for our original show that we were recently asked back,” she said, so more original shows are in the works in the area.
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Texas TNT can be found playing all over the Houston area several times a week, with some stops in Clear Lake and Galveston every month as well. “We love playing all over town. We just played an interesting place in Dickinson called Hugh and Jeff’s Car Wash, where they actually do wash cars [as people enjoy the music]. We have fun playing at Outrigger’s Seafood, and sometimes play the Rum Shack in Galveston. Texas TNT will also have more shows coming up at Blue Collar Bar in Pasadena,” Ramona said. Whether it’s a show of covers or their new all-original songs, the audience is guaranteed an explosive fun night of rock at every Texas TNT show.
www.texastnt.com or Texas TNT’s Facebook page. The band can also be followed on Twitter at @TexasTNTrocks.
Plus Seldom and Astoryia. With Six Gun Sound, Indaskies, Ganesha & Andy Cortez on the Outdoor Acoustic Stage!
“TNT means dynamite, and we are like that AC/DC song! We want to give everyone a high energy rock and roll show and for them to have a good time,” Ramona said. Texas TNT will soon be blowing up several dates throughout November in Houston. In the local area, make sure to catch them Sunday, November 20 at Outrigger’s from 3 to 7 p.m., November 23 at Jackie’s Brickhouse in Kemah from 7 to 11 p.m. and November 26 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Saloon in San Leon. To keep in the loop on Texas TNT shows, visit
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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 -------------------------
Masa Sushi Friendswood (3)
Where: 1788 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: Mon.-Thurs. All Day $3 Wells, $2 Drafts,
When & What: Thursday 3:30 p.m. - close; $2 House wine & appetizer specials
Sat 7a-4p & Sun All Day $3 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers
Masa Sake Bar (2)
Where: 1804 W. FM 646 #R, Dickinson, TX 77539
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 -------------------------
When & What: Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30 p.m. – close: $1 Sake; Thursday: Ladies Night with $1 Sake Bomb & $1 Margaritas
Parrots Nest Happy Hour: Mon.Thurs. 3-6 p.m. 2 for 1 Appetizers. ------------------------
Masa Sushi Fusion (1)
Where: 977 Nasa Parkway, Houston
What & When: Tuesday $5 Appetizers & $3 Sake Cocktail; Thursday Ladies Night: Ladies get 1 glass of wine on the house.
Where: 20801 Gulf Frwy, Webster When & What: 4-8 p.m. Monday – Saturday and when it rains. Select craft cocktails for $5 & $7 including Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Bees Knees, Ramos Gin Fizz, Dark N Stormy, Champagne Cocktail, Tippling Mule, French 75, Mint Julep & many more. -------------------------
Where: 4650 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
When & What: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 pm & All Day Wednesday; All “Seductive 7” Cocktails $5, Dom. Bottles $2.50, Import Bottles $3.50 (Except Ballast Point), Under the Volcano Shots $4 + Select food discounts
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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FEATURED BARTENDER:
Samra 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 --------------------------
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 --------------------------
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: 3202 Marina Bay Dr F When: Everyday 4-8pm What: $2.50 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials.
How long have you been a bartender + How long at Jackie's Brickhouse: 17 years. With Jackie’s for 5 years this coming February. What do you love about working at JBH? I love that it's a single-owner business, where all your hard work and efforts are always recognized. Jackie aka "Mama" treats us all like her own children and so does our GM John Barrera. My long-time regulars have also all become life-long friends, and I appreciate their loyalty. YOUR favorite day of the week to work at JBH & why? Oddly enough it’s Monday. It’s a fresh start to my 5-day week. Plus it doesn’t hurt that it’s also happy hour all day with $3 fireball shots. Top 3 drinks you recommend to customers at JBH? 1: Blackberry Mojito. Made with only fresh fruit and mint; 2: Jackie’s Rita; 3: Bloody Marys
Jackie’s Brickhouse 1053 Marina Bay Dr. • Kemah
Do you have a signature drink you do best above all or are most proud of? Any of my martinis. A classic Dirty Martini with vodka of your choice is best. My husband would disagree and say it's my Bloody Marys since that's why we got together 8 years ago. (He kept coming back for them, but I think it was just to flirt with me!) It worked! Are there any new drinks you’re excited about? More and more guests are requesting older traditional drinks such as Old Fashions. I love making the classics, and I love that they are making a comeback . The most rewarding part of your job? Seeing guests come back again and again just because they enjoyed their time with me. Hearing stories from so many different guests is always an interesting plus. What do you do when not at work? (Hobbies?) I'm mostly mom to my 2-year-old son Troy III. Other than that, I do enjoy riding
on the back of my husband’s Harleys through all the tiny towns in Texas. "Stoop parties" with my best friend Megan Ross are also a great escape when there isn't enough time for a trip. 5 words that describe you: Sarcastic; Honest (sometimes too much); Funny; Witty & Easy-going Favorite thing about the Bay Area? The Bay itself and the overall calm it gives people. Best tip you ever got: Don't take any wooden nickels What do you love about Bartending? That it's something different everyday. You can't get bored with everyday being a total mystery as to what might take place. Never a dull moment. Who inspires you? -- or -- What motivates you? My family is my biggest motivator and what inspires me to make everyday the best I can make it.
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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Vibrant Island Bar & Lounge
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Join the Eruption: Monday - Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 a.m.
MONDAYS: $3 u-call-its after 9pm. Snowman poker is hosting two free games at 7 & 9:30pm.
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TEXAS TUNESDAYS: $3 Shiner & Lonestar, $4 Texas Liquors after 9pm. Live music from local artists from 8 to 11pm.
Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. & All Day Wednesday
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS: Half off most whiskeys in the house after 9 pm. Free Pool. THURSDAY: $3 Three Olives Vodka & all of their crazy flavors start at 9pm. Join us for our trivia night, Geeks Who Drink. Free quiz, live host, team based, prizes, fun & free beer. 8pm start.
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“Seductive 7” Cocktails $5 Under the Volcano Shots $4 Dom. Bottles $2.50 Import Bottles $3.50 + Select food discounts
TUESDAYS: Live Music 8-11PM
FRIDAY: D.J. Swift spinning the hottest new videos & partying all night long. $4 Ancho Reyes after 9pm.
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SATURDAY: Happy hour until 9pm. All of your favorite songs & videos on our big screens. A party that you don’t want to miss!
FREE HOT DOGS Great drink specials & games on the big screens SUNDAY FUNDAY: Industry Night $2 wells, $4 Scotty’s fafor Football Sunday mous Bloody Mary, $4 Palomas , $7 domestic pitchers To Book A Party and Free Hot Dogs for Football scottyspubonthebay@gmail.com
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Railean Lime Rum FRIDAY, NOV. 18 Moses Bayou Boys: 6-9p.m. No cover.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Pirate Guild Night
half off Select Tiki drinks on Tuesdays!
Bad Pirate Santa Party featuring The Bilge Pumps. Prizes, discounts & drink specials. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
NEW EXTENDED Hours:
SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Cane Crushing!
NEW!! TIKI TUESDAYS! Tuesday - Friday: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 9 p.m. TOURS: Fri. at 6 p.m. + Sat. at 1, 3, & 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving. OPEN Fri., Nov. 25 Noon-6 pm with tours at 2 & 4pm
Come see an antique sugarcane press in action. We’ll be crushing the sugarcane we grow on & off all day, noon-6 p.m. No cover.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16 Charlie Imes 6-9p.m. No cover. Must be 21 & up to be on premises.
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Hot & New at Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar
’Tis the Season to Aaargh, Matey! By Sarah Piña Pirates, parrots, parties, and rum punch abound at The Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar, as do handcrafted rum of course – along with vodka, whiskey and blue agave spirits December 1: Railean Pirate Guild Night, down by the water in Bad Pirate Santa with The Bilge Pumps San Leon, Texas. Al(Pirate-Christmas music!) 6:30 to 10 p.m. though many in the area may be familiar with the fun pirate-island atmosphere and quality spirits Kelly Railean provides at Railean Distillery for nearly 10 years now, a variety of seasonal pirate-induced fun events await guests in November and December! The Buccaneer Bar and Tasting Room, in service for a little over two years now because of changed liquor laws (thank you, Texas!), is now open with extended hours (Tuesday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.) and serving even more of their delicious concoctions. Craft cocktail specialist James Bradshaw is a new addition as well, ready to serve up the latest of their now over 170 custom cocktails. The newest options include a “Tiki List,” which will be featured during The Railean Buccaneer Bar’s new Tiki Tuesdays. “We’re going to have specials on all of our tiki drinks and discounts starting in November,” Railean added. Both new and old Pirate Guild members can surely benefit from the cocktail list expansion. But what’s the Pirate Guild, one may ask? Those who join, receive a stainless steel mug for use on each visit, a personalized badge and pirate name and even a “pirate personality.” Since it’s inception in 2015, the popular “club” has acquired more than 1,300 members, who all enjoy special perks at the Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar. “We have a big event the first Thursday of every month called Pirate Guild Night. Anyone can join in the fun! You don’t have to be a member to attend Pirate Guild Night, but if other members see you haven’t joined, you more than likely will be talked into it,” Railean said with a giggle. “We have a special greeting, live music, contests, and advance notice of upcoming events. It’s so much fun!” she said. Members can also receive an “award of achievement” of sorts.
November 18: Chris Connerty & Moses Bayou Boys (rock & roll) will be rocking the house 6 to 9 p.m. December 10: Sugarcane Crush! Railean’s own sugarcane will be crushed with their antique cane press, on and off all day from noon to 6 p.m. December 16: Charlie Imes will be entertaining us 6 to 9 p.m. (trop-rock music) Don’t forget to buy your stainless steel mug and join in the fun with the Railean Pirate Guild! Leashed dogs with up to date vaccinations are allowed on the outdoor patio! *Must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter the Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar
“Once you complete the drink list (60 cocktails), you get a pirate eye patch with your name on it hung up at the bar. After the other 40 tiki drinks, you get a tiki mug. And August is the anniversary of the guild, so we always throw a big party during that month,” Railean said. - Continued on Page 32
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Stuttgarden Tavern:
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Stuttgarden Tavern Kemah is located at 609 Bradford on the second floor of Toucan Alley. The kitchen is open late serving tasty eats, daily until 1 a.m. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., 7 days a week. For more information on the Galveston and Texas City locations, visit www.stuttgardentavern.com or their Facebook pages.
This is apparent as both of their newest locations are ever-expanding and truly offer something for everyone. “Our Kemah location is our biggest, with 52 taps. Some of them are reserved for our regular German beers, while many others showcase the craft breweries in the area, like Texas Beer Refinery, Galveston Island, Karbach and Saint Arnold. Everything rotates based on what’s seasonal,” Groenewold said.
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For those wanting to explore a little taste of it all, Stuttgarden offers beer flights of four 4 oz. pours. In the liquor department, one of their top drinks is a Cherry Limeade, which Mortensen notes “tastes just like a Sonic Drive-In cherry limeade,” though they have a variety of other popular specialty cocktails as well. And the food? With Chef Steven Navarro, a graduate of Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles overseeing the menus, hungry guests are in for some incredible dishes. “Everything is fresh. We make pretty
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much everything from scratch in our kitchen including our bratwurst, pickles, mustard, fries and potato chips,” Mortensen said. The bratwurst made inhouse includes the ever-popular stuffed smoked gouda, while the Irish nachos, stroganoff, and schnitzel always get praise from guests, Mortensen added. In addition to the German staples, the diverse menu includes American fare, too – burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings – and a several other international offerings. Guests can also look forward to fun events and specials at the Stuttgarden Tavern-Kemah! Trivia night, live music and steak night are all on the menu— as well as football on several flat-screen televisions
Concert For A Cause: Continued From Page 48 Advanced tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at scoutbar.com Scouts Bar is located at 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. in Houston. Galveston County Food Bank is a non-profit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger throughout Galveston county for 12 Andy Cortez years.
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Wed. & Thurs. 4pm - 12am
We Take All Major Credit Cards
Fri. & Sat. 4pm - 2am
DINNER SPECIALS:
Fri., Nov. 4......Andy & The Dreamsicles + Tejano on Patio: DJ Matt Da Brat Sat., Nov. 5 ............Prime Time Band
Sun. 2pm - 12am WEDNESDAY: All-U-Can Eat Spaghetti...$9.95
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THURSDAY: Chicken Fried Steak..$9.95
Fri., Nov. 11 ..............Grupo Obsesion & DJ Roland Martinez Sat., Nov. 12 ......Yelba’s Variety Band Fri., Nov. 18 ................Studio 1 Band + Tejano on Patio: DJ Roland Martinez Sat., Nov. 19 ..................JP Y Sueno & DJ Roland Martinez Fri., Nov. 25............Mambo Jazz Kings Sat., Nov. 26 .. Andy & The Dreamsicles + Tejano on Patio: DJ Roland Martinez
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Andy & Dreamsicles Nov. 4 & 26 GREAT DRINK SPECIALS DURING ALL LIVE MUSIC
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Prost! Stuttgarden Tavern Opens Kemah Location By Sarah Piña Kemah has long been known for a variety of fun events, restaurants, bars, nightlife, and water recreation. Stuttgarden Tavern, a full-service bar and restaurant serving food, beer, wine, and liquor, is the latest addition for Kemah visitors and its surrounding residents. Stuttgarden Tavern opened its first location on The Strand in Galveston in 2014. Following their recipe of success serving fresh food made inhouse and a rotation of the area’s latest and seasonal craft beers on the island, partners John Mortensen and Derek Groenewold teamed up again to open a Stuttgarden Tavern at Mall of the Mainland in Texas City this past April. Currently, the popular hangout offers both indoor and outdoor seating including two outdoor televisions. The Texas City space is in the process of expanding into a 6,000square-foot facility as an indoor, air-conditioned beer garden. Stay tuned to the SCENE for expansion details. Kemah is the latest location to join their roster. Their doors opened the final week of October. Looking for a fun German-inspired name, Mortensen and Groenewold decided on, Stuttgarden Tavern. The name encapsulates what they offer: a laid-back atmosphere (“not fancy, but not a dive bar, a great place to chill” Mortensen notes) and American and European-influenced food and drinks. The name, Groenewold explained, is derived from a town northwest of Münich. “I love visiting cities all over Germany, but I love the town of Stuttgart, he said. “There they hold HarvestFest every year, similar to Oktoberfest,” adding that they were careful to not use the traditional German spelling for a beer garden (“garten”) – because although they do have a wide variety of beer on tap, they indeed serve so much more. - Continued on Page 46
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ON THE STRAND 2110 Strand Street, Galveston
TEXAS CITY 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City (Mall of Mainland)
KEMAH 609 Bradford Ave, Kemah
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TEXAS TNT, DYNAMITE! Female-Fronted Rock Band Blows Up Local Scene By Sarah Piña The lights are swirling, a familiar rock anthem blows from the speakers, and a gritty, soulful voice projects from behind swinging long, strawberry blonde hair. Those familiar with the local rock scene know this must be no other than Texas TNT, the self-described “Texas heavy metal blues rock” band which exploded onto the Houston music circuit in April 2009.
The Band Hennessy Sat., November 12 WATERS EDGE WINE & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Seven years ago, Ramona Pace (bass guitar/vocals), Ronnie Pace (lead guitar/vocals), and Ian Carroll (drums/vocals) came together to form what would become Texas TNT, a now staple of the Clear Lake music circuit. And the rest, as they say, is history. Though all three have always been musicians, and continue to work in other businesses, as many musicians often do (Ronnie has his own guitar business, Pace Guitar Repair; Ramona teaches fitness classes, and helps with the guitar business; Ian works in construction), Ramona has set herself apart and has broken through in the music industry as a successful female rocker in her own right, something of a challenge in a predominantly-male field.
Mon Laferte Sun., November 13 SCOUT BAR
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CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
Sat., November 19 JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE
Fundraiser Benefiting Galveston Food Bank Saturday, November 19 @ Scout Bar (8pm Doors) Throughout Galveston county more than 53,000 residents struggle each day to provide enough food for their families and remains a serious problem. Scout Bar, along with local musicians, will host a "Concert for a Cause" on Saturday, November 19 with all ticket sales benefiting the Galveston County Food Bank. Ten bands are scheduled to perform on two stages including headlining act, Lies of an Alibi, along with special guests Pulse Rate Zero, Anova Skyway, Seldom, Astoryia, Six Gun Sound (Outdoor acoustic stage), Indaskies (Outdoor acoustic stage), Ganesha (Outdoor acoustic stage), Andy Cortez (Outdoor acoustic stage) and more. Doors will open at 8 p.m. for ages 18 and older. - Continued on Page 46
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • 3 TO 7PM Buy Your Tickets Today $45 Pre-Sale & $55 At Door Tickets Include: Heavy Hors D'oeuvres, Live Music, Craft Beer & California Wine Tastings
WATERS EDGE: 3901 Nasa Parkway, El Lago TX 77586 • 281-291-9900 • www.watersedge.events
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DON’T MISS OUR GRAND OPENING PARTY: NOV. 19!
LIVE MUSIC Fri., Nov. 4 Mike Shanks
Saturday, Nov. 12 Jeremy Kilgore Friday, Nov. 18 Chris Hardy (Grand Opening Pre-Party)
Saturday, Nov. 19 Tati Rains, Mike Shanks & Wood n' Wind (Grand Opening) Friday, Nov. 25 Tati Rains
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Friday, Dec. 2 Mike Shanks
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Saturday, Dec. 3 Chris Hardy Friday, Dec. 9 The Rob Saint Review
MONDAY: $1.75 wells ALL DAY Monday Night Football (Hat Drawing Each Quarter for Prizes)
Saturday, Dec.10 Tati Rains Friday, Dec. 16 Wood n' Wind
Singer Song Writer Competition During Open Mic Tuesdays
TUESDAY: Angie Emerson's Open Mic: Sign up for our Singer Songwriter competition! Happy Hour for Musicians!
STARTS NOVEMBER 15TH (November 15th - December 27th)
WEDNESDAY: Happy Hour for First Responders & Teachers
Saturday, Dec. 17 Chris Hardy
THURSDAY: Ladies Night! And $5 Dollar Bombs all day! (Happy Hour for Single Ladies! 7pm-2am)
Friday, Dec. 23 Mickey Satterwhite
1st: Alvarez Electric Acoustic 2nd : $150 • 3rd: $50 Sign up starts Nov 1st thru Nov 15th 6 weeks total, 4 slots each week; winner each week will get a $20 bar tab & be entered in the final round on 7th week. 3 guest judges will use set criteria to decide winners. The time slots will be from 9:30 to 11pm in between open mic jammers. Sign up will be with Angie Emerson & Rick Recckio. There will be an in-house sign up sheet and online Facebook group.
SATURDAY: Live Music 9pm to 1am SUNDAY: Party on the Patio $3 Bloody Marys 11am-7pm
PLENTY OF SEATING!
Multiple HDTVs For Sports & Entertainment!
Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party! w/Mike Shanks
HAPPY HOUR: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. • $2.75 Wells • $2.25 Dom. Beer
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 11a.m. - 2a.m.
YOUR FOOTBALL HEADQUARTERS! * Bucket Specials * (During Sunday NFL Games)
NEW MENU COMING SOON!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
November 7 & December 5 (First Monday of the Month)
$17 Filet $14 Rib-Eye $14 Ahi Tuna Steak $4 Absolut $4 Crown $4 Rebecca Creek
WEEKEND BANDS:
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 10pm: DJ Khaos Upstairs & SBMT Downstairs
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC SAT., NOV. 5 ................BEGGARS INC. @9PM SAT., NOV. 12 ....................THE SLAGS @9PM SAT., NOV. 19..................SUPER NOVA @9PM SAT., NOV. 26........................FAL SKYE @9PM SAT., DEC. 3 ..................ADRENALINE @9PM
SUNDAYS: CHRIS HARDY & RAF
3-7PM: Downstairs Stage (Weather Permitting)
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Happy Thanksgiving!! We will be open Thanksgiving evening.
Nightly Specials Happy Hour (7pm-midnight)
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Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm):
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Whiskey Wednesday $1 OFF: Crown Royal, Jameson & Import Bottles
Thirsty Thursday $1 off Big Ass Beers $4.50 Fireball • $4.50 Jager
WACKY WEEKENDS $16 Domestic Buckets $5 Vegas Blasters
Sunday Fun-day (ALL DAY!) $5 Bloody Marys • $4 Micheladas $2.75 Lonestar • $4.50 Mind Erasers • $4.50 Zipperheads
FRI., NOV. 4 Susan Hickman SAT., NOV. 5 Mark Hessler
FRI., NOV. 11 Josh Wager SAT., NOV. 12 Shaun Michael
FRI., NOV. 18 Bryan Shayne SAT., NOV. 19 Tony on Fire FRI., NOV. 25 Snafu SAT., NOV. 26 Mark Hessler
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BLACK FRIDAY Wine & Tasting Specials 5 to 10pm (Nov. 25) GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE!
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 live music in our comfortable lounge area.
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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