The SCENE Magazine - July 2017 - Back to Front by The SCENE Magazine

NEW OWNERSHIP NEW STAFF

NEW BANDS EXPANDED HOURS Waterview from 2 Decks

2ND STORY DECK! Fireworks Fridays in July!

BBQ & STREET TACOS by Josh Bush's Southern Spice

FRI., JULY 7.......... RISKY BUSINESS MONDAY SAT., JULY8.................. SOL FLAIR Tres Page Mic & THURS. JULY 13 SCOTT EASTERWOOD Open Karaoke FRI., JULY 14............ DOUBLE TAP $3 U-Call-Its SAT., JULY 15................KGBGEES TUESDAYS THURS., JULY 20..CHRISTIAN WEIGAND $ 2 Wells FRI., JULY 21 .............. DJ QWEST WEDNESDAY SAT., JULY 22.......... KOJAK JONES $1.50 Wells SUNDAY THURS., JULY 27.......... THE SLAGS (Funday) DJ FRI., JULY 28 ............ DAVID JOEL SAT., JULY 29................ IN ALTUM THURS., AUGUST 3......BIG RICHARD FRI., AUGUST 4......JEREMY KITCHEN LIVE! Thursday, July 27 THURS., AUGUST 10......RAT RANCH FRI., AUGUST 11........KOJAK JONES FRI., AUGUST 18 ..........JAKE BUSH SAT., AUGUST 19............KGBGEES LIVE! Thursday, August 10 THURS., AUG. 24..CHRISTIAN WEIGAND 504 KIPP AVE. 281-334-1221

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Noah’s Ark

600 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565

Skallywag

18313 Egret Bay Blvd Houston, TX 77058

Pub Level

Waterfront Venue!

Bakkhus Taverna

605 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565

4106 NASA Road 1 El Lago, TX 77586

Chelsea

2015 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539

Bayview Duck

3131 Texas 146 Bacliff, TX 77518

T-bone Tom’s

707 Texas 146 Kemah, TX 77565

504 Kipp Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

10000 Emmett F Lowry Expy

Stuttgarden TC

Dan’s Pizza

Texas City, TX 77591

15148 Hwy 3 Webster, TX 77598

Dickinson BBQ

Stuttgarden Kemah

Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta

Tookie’s Seafood

609 Bradford Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

650 FM 517 West Dickinson, TX 77539

Marais

Zone 504

2111 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539

1106 Bayport Blvd. Seabrook, TX 77058

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WEDNESDAYS

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EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC

Judgment Day

with (A tribute to Whitesnake)

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SCENE -> Local Music:

Let it Rock! A Tribute to Bon Jovi By Sarah Piña Last October, George Mangos wanted to build a guitar just like famed Bon Jovi guitarist Ritchie Sambora’s. Today, Let it Rock! A Tribute to Bon Jovi, is now a full-fledged homage to the great ’80s band playing venues all over Houston and the Clear Lake area.

KGBGees Sat., July 15 ZONE 504

“I wanted to build a guitar like Richie Sambora had, with the star inlays, and it got me wondering if there was a tribute band for Bon Jovi in the Houston area. I then saw there was a need, and I wanted to fill that need,” Mangos said.

UPCOMING SHOWS

After their first big show at House of Blues last fall and a couple of tweaks to the band lineup, the band lineup is now Mangos (guitar), along with Kevin Cody (vocals), Jarod Frank (drums), Jason Ward (bass), and Deanna Haughey (keyboards).

Saturday, July 15 Hugh & Jeff’s Carwash

Saturday, July 8 House of Blues

with Judgement Day

(Tribute To Whitesnake) “We began this tribute not only for the music, but the look and the experience of watching a live Bon Jovi show. We really wanted to strive for that,” Mangos said, who also manages the band. “We all believe that any musician around town can learn the music, but we want to bring the experience. We want you to sit there and think ‘I’m watching Bon Jovi, I’m hearing Bon Jovi.’”

Navigators Fri., July 21 T-BONE TOMS

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Galactic Empire to visit the Land of Manned Space Flight Some of the most infamous and feared villains in the galaxy will be landing locally this month when Galactic Empire headlines a special show at Scout Bar on Monday, July 24. The relatively new Star Wars cosplay band went viral last year when they released a music video of their twist on classic pieces from the iconic John Williams Star Wars soundtrack. Earlier this year, the band released their debut self-titled album through Rise Records featuring metal tributes to favorite Star Wars songs such as "Duel of the Fates" and "The Imperial March." Now they have headed out on a summer tour that's bound to be one of the coolest tours this side of the galaxy with a stop this month at Scout Bar.

Monday, July 24 @ Scout Bar

The Slags Sat., July 29 CABO

GALACTIC EMPIRE (l to r): Red Guard (guitar), Boba Sett (drums), Dark Vader (lead guitar), Bass Commander (bass) & Shadow Ranger (guitar)

The Alarm Sun., July 30 SCOUT BAR

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What time is it? It’s 504! Step in the New Zone! 504 in Kemah Under New Ownership By Sarah Piña Since the end of April, Zone 504 in Kemah has been under new ownership – and signs of exciting, fun changes are already showing! This is apparent both inside and out of the well-known bar, a Kemah Historical Society Landmark which first served as a summer home built in 1926 (and now also holds the title of oldest house in Kemah!) Heather Smith, a veteran of the industry with more than 20 years of experience, recently acquired Zone 504 with Jim Thompson, silent partner of Zone 504 and a friend for over 30 years. The shift in the space has been immediate, from the cosmetic and structural changes to the staff and even expanded hours “We’ve brought in a whole new team and are starting over fresh,” Smith said. “We are truly family here. People say you can’t work and live together, but we basically do. We have a big-family mentality, and each one of us specializes in their own unique field. To add to the family hospitality, Zone 504 also boasts the lowest drink prices in the Kemah area and has expanded on their selection of craft beers as well as their selection of premium liquors, making possible drinks created especially by Smith such as the Tasty AF Bomb, the Apple Pie Mule, and a refreshing Ginger Margarita. Specials run throughout the week, with $2 wells on Tuesdays and $1.50 wells on Wednesdays. Zone 504 has also already started to bring in new live music acts who have never frequented 504 – or Houston, ever! Local favorites Rat Ranch and The Slags will now make regular appearances; however, the venue will also host several celebrity EDM DJs in the coming months, with some already making surprise appearances over the wildly successful Texas Outlaw Weekend. With the new shift in live music, plans are now in the works to expand upon current spaces for drinks and tunes in the two-story bar. “The upper deck will be complete with a bar used during special occasions in the coming months,” said Alan Kendrick, Zone 504’s bar manager (who many area locals know from Lance’s Turtle Club since the mid-’80s). “And besides updating the décor and colors inside and out, we are also taking part of the parking lot and turning it into a patio area, while the garage in the back will be turned into an outdoor stage,” he added. Changes in food are also in the works, with catering by Joshua’s Southern Spice forthcoming. In the end, though, it’s all about a new great experience for guests of Zone 504. “We make a great team that synergizes well together and encompasses everything, and most importantly, we always put customer service first,” said Smith.

Enjoy the view from the upper deck THE SCENE

Located at 504 Kipp Ave., Zone 504 is open daily from noon to 2 a.m. Head down to the Zone for the newest drinks, eats, and an updated live music atmosphere. Heather Smith and her expert staff are ready to offer guests one of the most unique experiences in Kemah!

JULY 2017

BUCCANEER B AR Craft Cocktail Bar TIKI TUESDAYS!

FRIDAY, JULY 14*

half off Select Tiki drinks

It’s a Parrot Head Friday! Trop/ rock music w/singer/songwriter Sam Rainwater. 6-9PM

MARTINI MADNESS! $4 Martinis Every Wed.! SUNDAY, JULY 16 Family Fun Day at The Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar.

Bloody Mary Bar for the adults, and non-alcoholic “mock-tails” for the kids. Open 12-5PM, tour at 6PM The 3rd Sunday of every month, kids accompanied by a parent are allowed at the Railean facilities for Family Day.

SATURDAY, JULY 29* Singer/Songwriter Robert Frith Texas-style rock, country, blues. 6-9PM

THURSDAY, AUG. 3* Railean Pirate Guild Night 2nd Anniversary of Railean Pirate Guild! Featuring local duo Wolffe & Darrell. Party like a pirate! 6-10PM

SATURDAY, AUG. 5* Singer/Songwriters Grifters & Shills: Fritty, blues, rock-a-billy, country. 6-9PM

341 5th Street San Leon 713-545-2742

*Must be 21 & older to be onsite.

www. railean.com

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Dickinson’s “One-Stop Pub Crawl!” Marais, a full-service, upscale restaurant in Dickinson on the Benson Bayou has enjoyed overwhelming crowd response since its inception this past April. Part of its success, however, is the fact that although it is a perfect spot for an elegant lunch or dinner, it features multiple bars with different themes and specialties throughout the property – making it truly a “one-stop pub crawl” of sorts. From casual to more sophisticated, there is an experience for everyone at Marais’ several eclectic spaces for delicious eats and unique drinks. Here’s a helpful guide for planning, from outside to inside! The Plank Bar: One of the more casual hangouts “below deck” at Marais includes The Plank Bar. A Jean-Lafitte/pirateinspired sports bar on the lower level which melds with the restaurant’s New Orleans vibe, The Plank Bar offers drink specials throughout the week, as well as a variety of craft beers and food, from sandwiches to appetizers, in a very casual atmosphere which includes a couple repurposed, rustic-style doors as the bar tables. It’s a must to be there at dusk, too, as bats emerge at sunset from Pine Drive Bridge, and enjoy a $5 Bat-Tini or a $2 Bat Outta Helles lager! Make sure to visit Pepe the Plank Parrot, too! Dickinbach Biergarten: Just around the corner from The Plank Bar is what has been dubbed “Dickinbach,” an outdoor area which overlooks the water and has been created in a traditional German biergarten style. Owners Keith and Holly Lilley aim for authenticity throughout Marais, which is no different in Dickinbach – even the tables were sourced from an Oktoberfest in Wilke, Germany. The more family-friendly area is also adorned with Oktoberfest-inspired artwork, and includes fun games such as Jumbo Jenga, Connect Four, and corn hole. Benson Bar: Moving into the restaurant, then, guests are greeted by custom-made swings in the Benson Bar, a space which was inspired by the old industrial vibe of the Warehouse District of New Orleans. “A lot of people hang out here on these swings and really enjoy sitting and chatting for hours,” Lilley said. It seems easy to see why, as time can pass quickly while swinging, enjoying a premium whisky, scotch, or one of the many custom-made cocktails by expert bartenders, and taking in the beautiful bayou view.

The Terrace: Elevated above both The Plank Bar and Dickinbach, The Terrace offers a more of a cozy, warm outdoor atmosphere. Adorned with sparkling chandeliers, eclectic hanging swings, and zero-gravity swings around a 120-year-old oak tree, The Terrace has a beautiful panoramic waterfront view which pairs perfectly with a great bottle of wine and some of Marais’ New Orleans-inspired appetizers. “The sunsets are amazing out here, especially with our lighting,” Lilley added, making it an ideal date-night spot.

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Bar Marais: Exploring further into the dining room area adorned with a variety of chandeliers and authentic New Orleans gas lamps, guests may enjoy a truly unique drink experience at a stylish 40s era-inspired bar in custom-designed barstools. Apart from premium scotch and whisky, Bar Marais is the only spot in Houston which offers traditional New Orleans absinthe service. “It is an herbal liquor famous around the world, made with anise seed and wormwood, with a licorice flavor,” Lilley said, noting that because it also contains trace amounts of the chemical compound thujone, it was often portrayed as a hallucinogen which caused its prohibition in different countries at various times in history. Absinthe service includes a dilution of the distilled spirit (anywhere from 90 to 148 proof) using three to four ounces of ice water and a sugar cube to sweeten and release the flavor of it. The process includes slowly dripping the water from authentic glass absinthe fountain dispensers over the sugar cube that has been placed on a perforated spoon – also especially for absinthe service – which has been set on the glass containing about an ounce of absinthe. “One can pick you up, but two would put you on the floor!” Lilley said. Bar Marais, with its Statuary marble lined bars, is also a great place to enjoy an expertly made martini or crafted cocktail by its expert bartenders. Bar 36: Last but not least, don’t forget to cross the parking lot from Marais to Bar 36! Located inside Dickinson BBQ, Bar 36 offers an impressive selection of hyperlocal Texas craft beers, many brewed just miles from the venue. The saddle-topped stools and cowboy/western décor add to the fun. Also owned by the Lilleys, both Bar 36 and Marais have various exciting pint night events and changing drink and food specials most nights of the week. So no matter your poison, Marais has you covered – both inside, and out, from casual to specialized ’40s-era elegance! Located at 2015 FM 517 Road East in Dickinson, Marais’ happy hour in general runs from Monday through Friday, offering $3 off their Social Starters, as well as drink specials which include $2 domestic drafts, $4 craft beers, and $5 margaritas, to name just a few. Be sure to stop by often (or call ahead) to check out the latest food and drink specials and events. This venue is an exceptional destination where one can truly have a one-stop pub crawl!

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JULY 2017

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Controversial Texas “TAPROOM BILL” (HB 3287) filed into law, impact TBD

The actual impact of Texas House Bill 3287 which became law last month when Governor Greg Abbott failed to veto it depends on who you talk to.

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Proponents of the bill, including the Beer Alliance of Texas and Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas groups, argue the bill prevents large multinational breweries from “gobbling up” Texas’ small craft breweries and having access to multiple taprooms across the state. Opponents of the bill, including the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, suggest the bill is an "extortion fee" benefiting distributors and will put a ceiling on the success for the 200+ craft breweries operating in Texas and will slow the future growth of what has become an important burgeoning manufacturing industry in Texas.

Texas Craft Brewers Guide on HB 3287 This is absurd over-regulation that will slow the growth of the craft beer industry in Texas and drive capital investment in breweries to other states. Put simply, this law is an embarrassment to the State of Texas. Craft beer is not a fad. The jobs, tourism, culture, and economic impact that Texas craft brewers create and support are real and important. One day soon, with your continued help, a majority of policymakers will awaken to these facts. Please stay tuned and stay engaged. We will need your continued support to change the status quo.

What is known is that any breweries producing 225,000 barrels of beer per year (a calculation that includes the amount of barrels from any affiliate brewery with a 25 percent or more stake in the company) will have to pay a distributor to deliver that beer — even if they're delivering it to on-site taprooms just yards away from where it's produced. Houston’s Karbach Brewing (AnheuserBusch), Grandbury’s Revolver Brewing (Miller-Coors) and Austin’s Independence Brewing (Heineken) were recently purchased by mega-breweries but will be grandfathered in allowing them to avoid paying distributors to deliver beer to their own tap rooms. Possibly more damaging for small breweries is a new limit that self-distributing breweries can only self-distribute a total of 40,000 barrels across all locations; anything above that has to be sold through a distributor. This will limit expansion for many Texas breweries if they want to keep their independence from the wholesale tier.

TEXAS BREWERY & BREWPUB MAP

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UPCOMING TEXAS CRAFT BEER FESTIVALS Merica BrewFest July 8, 2017 Indoor Beer Garden @ Stuttgarden Tavern (Mall of The Mainland) Texas City, Texas --------------------

Beer Tastings (22+ Breweries) Wiener Dog Races Hot Dog Eating Contest, Cornhole Tournament, Live Music & more!

Alamo Brewing Austin Eastcider Backpew Brewing Bells Brewing Brooklyn Brewing Clown Shoes Brewing Coop Ale Works Community Brewing Duo Cider Galveston Island Brewing Goliad Brewing

Hub City On Tap August 26, 2017 South Plains Fairgrounds Coliseum Lubbock, TX

Craft Beer Fest September 23, 2017 Kemah Boardwalk Kemah, TX

Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival Sept 1-3, 2017 Moody Gardens, TX

Texas Craft Brewers Fest. September 30, 2017 Fiesta Gardens Austin, TX

Karbach Brewing Pedernales Brewing Revolver Brewing Running Walker Brewing Saint Arnold's Brewing Saloon Door Brewing Southern Star Brewing Sweetwater Brewing Spindletap Brewing Texas Beer Refinery Town in the City Brewery

San Ant. Beer Fest. October 21, 2017 Maverick Park San Antonio, TX

Index Fest - Dallas November 11, 2017 Fair Park â&#x20AC;¢ Dallas, TX

THE LIST: Local Producers of Brew, Spirits & Wine Visit online @ www.theSCENEmagazine.com 11

9 14

1 7

Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar

Galactic Coast Brewing 1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539

341 5th Street San Leon, Texas

DISTILLERY

BREWERY

3 2 4

Beerfoot Beach Bar

2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550

BREWPUB

Haak Vineyards 6310 Avenue T Santa Fe, TX 77510 13

WINERY

Bakfish Brewing Brews Brothers

2404 Strand Galveston, TX 77550

BREWPUB

Galveston Bay Beer Co.

1231 E Broadway St Pearland, Texas

12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas 77539

BREWPUB

BREWERY

Clear Creek Winery Texas Beer Refinery

Saloon Door Brewing

2709 Dickinson Ave (Tap Room) Galveston Island Brewing 1825 Dickinson Ave (Brewery) 8423 Stewart Rd. Dickinson, TX 77539 Galveston, TX 77554 7

BREWPUB

BREWPUB NEW

Gordon Street Tavern

1578 County Rd 423 Suite B Alvin, Texas

114 N Gordon St Alvin, Texas

BREWERY

WINERY

105 Magellan Cir Webster, Texas

BREWPUB

Fetching Lab Brewery

709 Harris Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

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NEW

Vallensons Brewing 4081 Rice Drier Rd Pearland, TX 77581

BREWPUB 41

Duo Winery & Cider Company

BREWPUB

2150-A Dickinson Ave., Dickinson, TX 77539

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WINERY

THE LIST: Houston Area Breweries

Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092 Buffalo Bayou Brewing 5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007

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

Texian Brewing 1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406

Copperhead Brewery 822 N Frazier St Conroe, TX 77304

City Acre Brewing 3418 Topping St Houston, TX 77093 Running Walker Beer 3421 FM 359 Richmond, Texas

Phoenix on Westheimer 1915 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77098

Moontower Inn 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003

Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

Brash Brewing 10 W Crosstimbers Rd, Houston, TX 77018

NEW Sigma Brewing Co. 3118 Harrisburg Blvd Houston, TX 77003

Whole Foods Market Brewing 1700 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77056

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

No Label Brewing 5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493

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

SpindleTap Brewery 10622 Hirsch Rd Houston, TX 77016

NEW Under The Radar Brewery 1506 Truxillo St. Houston, TX 77004

Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020

Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355

Town in City Brewing 1125 West Cavalcade Houston, TX 77009

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

Back Pew Brewing 26452 Sorters-McLellan Rd Porter, TX Holler Brewing Company NEW 2206 Edwards St. Houston, TX 77007

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

Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303

Blackwater Draw Brewing Company

NEW Platypus Brewing 1992 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

Eureka Heights Brewing NEW 941 W 18th Street Houston, TX 77008

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11 Below Brewing 6820 Bourgeois Rd Houston, TX

B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

Brewpub: 303 Boyett St, College Station, TX 77840

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Taproom: 701 N Main St Bryan, TX

SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Where: 4650 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook

When & What: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 pm & All Day Wednesday; All â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seductive 7â&#x20AC;? Cocktails $5, Dom. Bottles $2.50, Import Bottles $3.50 (Except Ballast Point), Under the Volcano Shots $4 + Select food discounts -------------------------

FEATURED BARTENDER:

KENDAL 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: 2660 Marina Bay Dr. When/What: Monday through Friday 2 to 6pm $1.off frozen drinks, $1 off draft beer, $5 select nachos special ground beef, shredded chicken and spicy pork. Margarita Mondays see ad. Thursdays karaoke 8 to 11 PM

Vollie Ray's Circus: 937 FM 1959 (Dixie Farm Road), Houston How long have you been a bartender + How long at Vollie Ray's: I have been a bartender for 6 years, and have been at Vollies since we opened in January. I followed over from the previous bar and ownership. What do you love about working at Vollie Ray's? I love the fact that the bar is so laid back, all of our customers are amazing. My coworkers rock! Everyone has become one big family. YOUR favorite day of the week to work at Vollie Ray's & why? I love my Fridays at Vollie's because I love my crowd! We also have live music, which is a lot of fun. $3 Cuervo along with happy hour until 7! Top 3 drinks you recommend to customers at Vollie Ray's? Any of our Jolly Rancher-infused Absolut, our Shaquille O'Peel shot which is made with Blue Chair Bay Banana Cream, or our Blues Berry Soda. Do you have a Signature drink? Our Blues Berry Soda, with subtle flavors of blueberry and orange. It's a perfect summertime soda. Balanced and refreshing.

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Are there any new drinks you're excited about? We are excited about all of our infusions What do you do when not at work? (Hobbies?) When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family as well as taking road trips, spending time outside, and listening to live music. The most rewarding part of your job (emotionally)? I love the appreciation that comes along with customer satisfaction, it gives me a sense of pride. 5 words that describe you: Compassionate, generous, intelligent, creative, & kind hearted Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Everything is so easily accessible. What do you love about Bartending? I love bartending because it is fun. I have met so many amazing people from customers to musicians. Who inspires you? My friends and family both motive and inspire me in every way. JULY 2017

SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Where: 1300 E. Broadway St., Pearland (This location only) What: $2.75 Dom. Bottles, $5 Croc-a-Ritas, $4 House Wines, $4.50 Bloody Marys, $3.75 Wells, Select; $5 Appetizers -------------------------

Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: 9am-7 pm Mon.Thurs.: $3 Wells, $2 Drafts,

Sat. 7am-4pm & Sun All Day: $3 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers

Mon.-Thurs.:1/2-Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah’s!

Houston Location

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

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

South Shore Location

Where: 3202 Marina Bay Dr. F When: Every day 4-8pm What: $2.75 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials. --------------------------

Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon-Fri, Noon to 7pm What: $5 Premium Wells, $3 Longnecks, $4 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: 605A 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $5 Premium Wells $5 House Wine By The Glass $4.50 All Crafts (13 taps) ------------------------

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

Where: 2511 NASA Parkway Seabrook. When: Weekdays 4 to 9pm; Weekends 3 to 7pm What: Discounts on domestics, imports, craft beers, select specialty drinks and appetizers

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Where: 20801 Gulf Frwy, Webster

Where: 1330 W Bay Area Blvd Friendswood (in front of Baybrook Mall)

When/What: All day Monday & Tuesday: House margaritas regular $1.99 or large $4 (frozen or rocks), add ﬂavor for a $1 Gold margaritas; regular $3 or large $7 add ﬂavor for a $1. Draft beer domestic regular $1.99, large $3.50, imported regular $2.50, large $3.50.

Wednesday to Friday 4 to 6pm: house margaritas regular $3.99, large $7, add ﬂavor $1; draft beer domestic regular $2.99, large $4.50; imported regular $3.50, large $4.99. Gold margaritas: regular $5, large $9, add ﬂavor for $1; house wine $3.99. ------------------------

Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon-Fri, Noon to 7pm What: $5 Premium Wells, $3 Longnecks, $4 Fireballs -----------------------Where: 2800 Marina Bay Drive When: Daily, 11am to 8pm What: $3 Wine & $3 Draft Beer ------------------------

Where: 20801 Gulf Freeway, Webster When: Everyday, 4 pm to 2am What: See ad for specials. Kitchen open daily 6 PM - midnight.

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: 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, $3.50 Fireballs ------------------------

Where: 3505 Highway 146, Bacliff When: All Day Monday; Tues. - Fri. noon til 7 pm. What: $14 Dom Buckets, $3 Wine, $3.50 Well Drinks, $4 Fireball ------------------------

Where: 4624 Nasa Rd 1 Seabrook, Texas When: 11am to 7pm, Everyday What: Margarita and Draft Beer Specials

JULY 2017

ABOVE L TO R: Wood N Wind @ T-bone Tom’s • Bad House @ Scout Bar • Zepparella @ Scout Bar • Texas Flood @ Scout Bar

Loose Notes by Andy Eng

SOMETHING NEW - For the past several years, we have enjoyed the presence of Miss Kemah USA at various functions while out and about on the SCENE. Two weeks before this year’s event, yours truly was asked to provide photography services at this year’s pageant Not their studio glam work, rather their action shots. Watching how this event is pulled off was intriguing with an interesting tempo, flow and motivation. Congrats to the 2017 Miss Kemah USA, Stephanie Ludwig and to the 2017 Miss Kemah Teen USA Bryn Carden and to all the contestants across the Houston metroplex for being a part.

Miss Kemah USA Pageant

TRIBUTE BANDS - During the month of June, we covered three really good tribute bands: Escape Houston - A Journey Tribute, Texas Flood - A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Zepparella - A Led Zeppelin Tribute. This is the second time we’ve seen an Escape show This time at the Rock the Dock on a rare cool and dry breezy evening where this local act continued off from where we last saw them last year, doing what they do best, and that’s keeping the audience swooning. In my recollection, I believe this was the largest crowd I’ve ever seen at a Rock the Dock show, thus setting a new benchmark reference. I’m keeping an eye out on Escape. I suspect there will be lots more comEscape Houston @ ing from this group of Kemah Boardwalk musicians in the months ahead.

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SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1, 2017

Inaugural three-day event featuring songwriters from across Texas & the US, including hit writers David Lee Murphy and Radney Foster. Multiple locations across the Kemah/Seabrook area. Most shows will be free to the public and will feature a trio of songwriters performing "In The Round." The festival will be capped by a pair of "Headliner" shows in the Kemah City Parking Lot. Visit galvestonbaysongwriters.com to learn more..

Tuesday, July 18

Vinyl Draught 21 will be held at Preamble Lounge and Craft House (20801 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598) on Tuesday, July 18 from 7-9pm. Vinyl Draught is an upscale business networking event, without the pressure of selling or being sold to. Come out and enjoy some great Music and Draught Beer. Hope to see you there, Bertrand McHenry and Doug Meisinger

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ABOVE L TO R: Zepparella @ Scout Bar • Escape @ Kemah Boardwalk • John Del Toro Richardson @ Katie’s • Zepparella @ Scout Bar

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Texas Flood @ Scout Scout Bar was the location where we caught both Texas Flood and Zepparella. Chatting with the fans at the Texas Flood show, it was quick to reckon that these were true SRV fans and Texas Flood was their show. According to their website, “Texas Flood has become the premier Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute act in the nation. With guitarist Tommy Katona leading the way, they bring the raw high energy of music and stage presence that Stevie Ray himself had. They have had the privilege of traveling all over the country with their tribute act. It is not only a show, but a recreated experience of one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. This is their loving tribute to the life and music of Stevie Ray Vaughan.” My thoughts? I had the blessings to have lived in Austin in the late ‘70s through mid ‘90s serving me as reference and was “very” impressed with how well Texas Flood totally scratched not only my SRV itch, but also provided the entire Double Trouble experience with the rolls of drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon handled convincingly well. One comment the drummer shared was how stifling the humidity was the night before at their Rock The Dock show. Their comment makes sense as they make Dallas their home. His second comment was despite having played over a thousand shows, that his drums never sounded better. Makes sense also knowing Scout Bar’s Sound Meister, Reuben Foster, was running the mix. Special shout out goes to Bad House who opened that night. It’s been less than a year since we first happened upon this local band from Bad House Houston’s Indus@ Scout trial Belt and they continue to answer the bell abely and with gusto when called upon to open for touring acts passing through the area. - Cont. on Page 33

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Let It Rock: Cont. From Page 48 The band makes a meticulous effort to ensure they have all of the clothes as Bon Jovi-thentic as possible, from the necklaces and cowboy hats, down to the gold coat with fringe that Ritchie Sambora used to wear. And being Bon Jovi, Mangos said, is really one of the best parts of the act. “You get to dress up as your musical heroes! But it’s also learning the particular style of a musician, learning his style and understanding his style… just to understand that is one of the best things about performing a tribute to Bon Jovi. It’s asking yourself, ‘How do I bring this to life?’ You have to take yourself out of your shell, and make yourself think what that person was thinking when they were playing this guitar part, or this other aspect of the show.

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You have to be dedicated to the tribute itself,” Mangos said, who even builds his own guitars just for the show. “I love it, I just love it!” For those who grew up with Bon Jovi, Let it Rock! A Tribute to Bon Jovi is not to be missed; the nostalgia is guaranteed. “We want audiences to have the memories when they first heard these songs. That’s what we’re really driving for. To remember dancing to these songs at prom, to having their first beer, or their first kiss. We want you to walk out of there and remember those good times. We want you to be singing out loud, hands up in the air, and really

enjoy the show,” he said. Let it Rock! A Tribute to Bon Jovi will play the House of Blues Houston at 7 p.m. on July 8. They will perform at Hugh and Jeff’s Car Wash and Sports Bar & Grill in League City on July 15 at 8 p.m. along with Judgement Day…A Tribute to Whitesnake. For more information and other upcoming shows, visit BonJoviTributeTX.com or their Facebook page (Let It Rock Band). Head out and rock to your favorite ‘80s memories, Clear Lake…You’re half way there!

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Zepparella @ Scout The show I was least prepared for, yet enjoyed most was Zepparella, a four piece collection of all female talent from the San Francisco. These ladies did a fantastic job bringing back the Led Zeppelin experience. The last time and only time I saw a Led Zeppelin live show was back in 1974 where I got a floor stage view of the original band’s musical mastery. Scout Bar lets fans get “close,” and there was simply no faking it – Zepparella had it. Music Emeritus and guidance and navigation specialist, Isaac Stoddard, pointed out that these ladies were accomplished musicians in their own right – A quick surf of their bios confirms this quickly. One nice thing I like about this band are the bio pages each member maintains -– A great idea and worth checking into if you are a musician interested in getting noticed. Start off with their Facebook page and surf from there. The audience was not your typical metal crowd, rather more along the lines of critical music listeners of classic rock that were deafeningly quiet as the band first took the stage. This would change throughout the night as the band lit the night off with The Immigrant's Song. Reuben and Alex had the sound and lights dialed in perfectly, a treat to the ears and to the camera. Along with a their musical barrage on critical ears was a genuine stage presence winning over the audience throughout the night. Their Facebook page reports regulars notching 40, 50 over 100 shows, even traveling between states to see the shows. Based on a sample size of one show, I can clearly see why! COOL HANGOUTS - Summer’s officially here, and it’s time to run down my favorite spots on the SCENE with great air conditioning. You think? New on the beat this year is not a music venue but one of my favorite diners, the Classic Cafe in Seabrook where they serve the essential seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and good old fashioned comfort food. During brunch hour on hot balmy weekends, we enjoy eating in the bar and sharing the table with other like-minded diners, much like the way meal tables are shared amongst strangers in Europe, and catching a friendly “howdy” from the proprietor. Another fine place on the SCENE I enjoy when I’m in need to chill is Bakkhus Taverna - Especially on Mondays with their Steak Night specials. Bar Captain, Lance Cumpian, mixes up some of the finest drinks in the area which are sure to have you forgetting your day at the office and their food is always a treat. - Continued on Page 31

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Local Music Spotlight:

Andrew Bateman

By Sarah Piña

For more than 15 years, solo artist Andrew Bateman has been playing his melodic mix of folk, contemporary, rock, blues, jazz – and even flamenco – in a style all his own. “I picked up the guitar in middle school, but it wasn’t until college that I really started playing the style I do now. I had a teacher that was a traditional Spanish flamenco player, so I took that and applied it to other songs from genres I grew up with, including country and metal,” Bateman said. “Now I’ll play everything from Metallica to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ for fun, but in that style.” This style also includes a performance technique known as looping, where he builds each song and serves as the percussion, bass, rhythm, and of course, lead guitar, giving him the title of the “one-man band for the modern stage.” His experience – from opening for metal bands to playing hundreds of weddings and other special events – demonstrates his range of music and ability. “My music is what I would describe as upscale, but not uptight,” Bateman added. “My performances are personal and intimate, while it’s music that is easy to socialize in, but also nice to zero-in on and enjoy.” Originally from West Texas, Bateman now has two albums and is an established guitar instructor and studio contractor as well, part of his goal to constantly be involved in the surrounding community through doing what he loves. “I was such a bad student that it made me want to be an even better teacher,” said Bateman. “I love seeing that the students are learning and not even realizing it, because they are having so much fun.” Bateman performs at local restaurants including every first Friday at the Lighthouse Bar and Bistro at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center (see page 9 for more info on SSHR). For information on guitar lessons, call 832-457-5645 or visit www.andrewbateman.com.

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Hourglass @ Cock-eyed Seagull

LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 33 I celebrated summer solstice by stopping into the Cock-eyed Seagull, where they have what I believe is one of the best air conditioners and easy going style in the area. The Hourglass Trio were on stage that evening and were simply nailing it on projects they’ve been working on. It was an evening I wish my predecessor, the late Jim Shortt, was there to enjoy. The evening’s lineup of Kevin and Mark Fenton, Claudia Hammond, and Greg Stephens has been putting in time on their vocal blend. I enjoyed more than several songs hearing not a “single” voice carrying the melody, but a combination of voices coming together for a voice much larger. This is an interesting group to watch as they’re often changing their instrument assignments and pairings throughout the evening. The band would play no more than two or three songs before rotating parts making for a considerable range of songs they can cover, broader than many cover bands are capable of offering. “Catchy” comes to mind when both Kevin and Greg play electric guitars on the same song – intertwining much reminiscent of Felder and Walsh. Heads up: In July will be Mark Fenton’s (aka “Coach”) 64th birthday party. Keep an eye out for this party, it should be a doozie.

John Del Toro Richardson @ Katie’s

SURE BET - I’m always interested in testing my theory that any time I catch a show at Katie’s in Bacliff, it is bound to be a good one. In June, I got to check out my theory again catching, for the first time for me, John Del Toro Richardson. Holy moly! What a show! Chatting with Bob Emmons about Del Toro, “You’ve got to Google this guy. He’s very popular in Europe, recently won several Houston music awards, he’s the real McCoy, and may be soon ready to be too big for us.” That alone was reason to pick up of Del Toro’s CD, Tengo Blues during set break, and enjoy a brief congenial chat with the musician who clearly doesn’t shy from busting a sweat to get his musical point across. The stage volume was perfect with simply a Blues Junior serving as the volume reference point for the entire band and the music was a masterful blend of classic R&B, with a dash of C&W, along and a splash of Latin laced through the licks. My theory still holds: Pick any night Katie’s has a live music happening, let Desiree and Brandy serve you up a refreshing cool drink and better yet, double up and bring an out-of-town guest. You’ll be very apt to catch one fine evening at Katie’s. Your guest will think you’re a genius, and remember, there’s never a cover.

HISTORY, RUM AND LIVE MUSIC - Newcomers to the area sometimes have trouble understanding why so many people in these parts enjoy running around as pirates. Well once upon a time, Jean Lafitte, a French pirate and privateer in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century made this area his stomping grounds. You can still drive by one of his homes he had down in Galveston. Many of his band went on to leave descendants that like to come out of the woodwork every now and then which exactly is what we did in June at Railean Rum where they hosted a “pirate good time” with the one and only Bilge Pumps! The turnout for this event was incredible! Lafitte’s people are truly everywhere! The Bilge Pumps performed a full evening of classic pirate sea songs, shanties, and celtic music while the great staff at Railean Distillery’s Buccaneer Bar served up crazy pirate drink specials all night long. This month, I got to enjoy their refreshing Blue Parrot, their Texas Scorched Margarita (an eye-opening zinger), and their top-shelf, El Perico Anejo. Railean’s Buccaneer Bar places itself at the top of my Friendliest Places list. Check them out and put them on your list, too! - Continued on Page 30

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Havana Nights @ Volcano Room

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Salsa Sundays @ Kemah Boardwalk

FOUND THE SALSA - I had enjoyed watching this form of dance in the Clear Lake area at Las Haciendas - a form of Latin dance that’s hot, sultry, rhythmically stylistic and carries on in popularity. I’ve been able to find two places to catch this cool form of dance for those interested. At the Volcano Room, their Wednesday Havana Nights and on Salsa Sundays at the main stage on the Kemah Boardwalk. Houston is about as far north of the equator as Rio de Janeiro is south. Seems like a large Salsa following is another shared trait. PATIO SEASON - Reading last month’s issue of The SCENE, Sarah Piña’s feature had me missing what was the weekly Kemah Jam – Wood and Wind’s Wednesday evening show at T-Bone Tom’s came just in the nick of time. We arrived in time to catch their Allman Brothers set, a fitting tribute to the recent passing of Gregg Allman only days earlier. Bobbie and Steve Revack were joined by John Clemons on bass and Steve Sticks on the kit. Guest performances that evening included Angie Emerson and a drop-in from the Kemah Jam days of old. The big trees covering the patio are gone, replaced with a giant palapa. Yet the good times with great food and live music carry on still...

IT’S A WRAP: Summer is here! Unfortunately, our professional basketball team went out before making it into the final round; while our baseball team has been something to watch! It’s amazing how well a team can do when the chemistry is clicking. I enjoyed sharing time with many of you this past month, catching up on your stories. It’s been somewhat of a crazy world out there, glad hearing how you’ve overcome the rash of the doozies, and tis time to aim our sights up high. With the heat on, it’s time to take the fun out to the water and if you’re inland, we’ve plenty of great places with a cool A/C, great cold drinks, and of course, great live music. Looking for something to do? Do what I do, and grab yourself a copy of The SCENE! See you out on The SCENE!

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Weekends on the Water

Dolphin Watching on the BayWatch Tour Boat Is the Deal of Summer By Domino Taylor

A hidden treasure on Galveston Bay is the BayWatch Dolphin Tours. They offer an up-close look at the intelligent mammals. The boat brings you up close to view the playful gentle creatures in their natural habitat. BayWatch takes pride that they are able to keep their prices affordable for everyone while still providing 45 minutes of dolphin watching and informative fun for the young and old alike. The dolphins like to follow the boat with the excited people on board taking pictures and videos and some come right up to the boat. The boat has a covered interior and is the only dolphin safe tour boat in Galveston. It is a jet drive boat and there are no propellers. The BayWatch I is powered by an economical 300 H.P. John Deer Marine Diesel engine. It is 34 feet long and is U.S. Coast Guard certified for 36 passengers BayWatch Dolphin Tours of Galveston is open 7 days a week year round rain or shine. The hours of the tours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the boat departs every hour on the hour. It is subject to seasonal and weather conditions. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children and infants and pets, yes pets, ride free. BayWatch Dolphin Tour has coupons for free and half price cruises on their Facebook page. If it is your birthday, you get a free birthday cruise, just show your ID. The ticket booth is located directly in front of Harbor House Hotel at 21st Street and Harborside near Historic Downtown Galveston. Experience the Galveston Harbor on a 3 mile boat ride and spot the friendly Atlantic Bottle Dolphins, which can reach up to 1400 pounds and can go 40 m.p.h. as they

frolic Galveston Harbour, Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. The boat captain will also tell the interesting history of the Galveston Ship Channel while seeing 10 to 20 dolphins and water fowl each trip. Barbara Garnett, manager of the BayWatch Dolphin Tours has created a private cruise on the BayWatch I with you and 35 of your friends, family and co-workers. This tour is also great for birthdays, weddings, family reunions, team building or for any occasion. You can bring your own food, drinks and adult beverages. The tour boat can also be chartered for burials at sea. BayWatch Dolphin Tours is family owned and operated business by the Michael Caldwell family. They have been serving the Galveston and Houston area since 2005. For more information on this family fun and affordable excursion, contact them at 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, Texas 77550, 832-859-4557, or visit their website at www.galvestonbaywatch.com and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your camera for memorable photos of the lively marine life.

Lakewood Yacht Club Gearing Up for Texas Youth Race Week Lakewood Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting this year's Texas Youth Race Week July 11-16, 2017. TYRW is a Team Trials Qualifying (TTQ) event for the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) and a US Sailing (USSA) Junior Olympic event.

Jr. Women’s Champs July 6-11 • Galv. Bay

Leukemia Cup June 24-25 • Galv. Bay

HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255

The event is open to international Optimist dinghies, Lasers, i420s and Fevas. All competitors must be US Sailing members. You can sign up at www.ussailing.org. Each year, Texas Youth Race Week is a collaborative event between Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Houston Yacht Club, and Lakewood Yacht Club. Registration is July 11. A sports nutritionist will educate the competitors over breakfast July 12 followed by starting clinics for all fleets. That evening, LYC will host a kickoff dinner that includes guest speaker US Sailing Senior Olympic Coach Luther Carpenter. Parents of the competing youth sailors won't be left out as they will enjoy an opportunity to socialize, as well. The four days of races for the various fleets will be held on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay July 13-16. Visit www.texasyouthraceweek.com to register or to review other race-related information. Texas Youth Race Week began in 1991 from the Galveston Bay Tri-Club Regatta, but it traces its origins back to the first invitational Ragnot Regatta of 1961.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake Villa Capri: 3713 NASA PKWY (Seabrook) *6:15pm 1st Gun 2017 REMAINING RACES 7/05 . . . . Series 3, Race 4 7/12 . . . . . . . . . Bye Week 7/19 . . . . Series 4, Race 1 7/26 . . . . Series 4, Race 2 8/02 . . . . Series 4, Race 3 8/09 . . . . Series 4, Race 4 8/16 . . . . . . . . . Bye Week 8/23 . . . . Series 5, Race 1 8/30 . . . . Series 5, Race 2 9/06 . . . . Series 5, Race 3 9/13 . . . . Series 5, Race 4 9/20 . . . . . . . . . Bye Week 9/27 . . . . . . Awards Party

The SCENE sailing team returned for the 2017 season of the Wednesday Night Races last month and is currently competing in the crowded, 20-boat J22 fleet series. Fresh off of multiple-class champion seasons, the team is once again captained by veteran sailor Stuart Lindow. Sponsoring The SCENE Sailing Team in 2017 is Carefree Boat Club, Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack and Bay Area Media Services. The team is powered by Galactic Coast Brewing. Head out and cheer them on!

Harvest Moon Regatta Oct. 5-8 • Gulf Of Mexico

J/Fest Southwest Oct. 21 & 22 • Galveston Bay

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GBCA Rum Races #4 Sat, July 8 • Galv. Bay #5 Sat, July 22 • Galv. Bay #6 Sat, Aug. 12 • Galv. Bay #7 Sat, Aug. 26 • Galv. Bay #8 Sat, Sept. 10 • Galv. Bay Single Handed Regatta August 19 • Galveston Bay

Mixed Doubles Regatta August 20 • Galveston Bay

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Lakewood Brother-Sister Team Earn Chance to Compete at National Sailing Championships Lakewood Yacht Club youth sailors Paul and Celia Houston earned the opportunity to compete for the coveted Bemis Trophy. The sailors traveled to Rush Creek Yacht Club last month to race in the Chocopalooza Regatta, which was the Bemis Area F Qualifier. “After two days of very light winds in Dallas, Celia and Paul earned a second place at the Area F Qualifier for the Bemis Trophy,” explained Lakewood Sailing Director Watt Duffy. This trophy is a US Sailing National Championship for youth sailors in a double-handed boat. Sailors from all over the country pursue this trophy through regional qualifiers. This year non-LYC members Yumi Yoshiyasu and Kara Scully from Houston Yacht Club and Texas Corinthian Yacht Club finished first and LYC’s Celia and Paul Houston finished second. Both teams qualified to move on to the final round in New Jersey later this summer. Coach MacKenzie McGuckin coached five LYC teams at the eliminations and reported light oscillating winds that challenged the competitors consistency and resolve. “The competition is the highest honor for double-handed teams awarded by US Sailing and with it comes great recogni-

tion, added Duffy. “Many Olympic sailors begin their strive for gold competing for the Bemis Trophy.” Visit www.ussailing.org/racing/championships/youth/juniorchamps to follow along or learn more about the championship that will take place August 9-11. Best wishes to these fantastic sailors. Visit the LYC website at www.lakewoodyachtclub.com to learn more about the LYC Sailing Program or upcoming camps and sailing classes.

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Skallywag

Scout Bar

Mediterraneo

Where To EAT & DRINK T-bone Tom’s

Mainly Drinks

Topwater Grill

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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. BARge 295.............. 2613 1/2 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 5. Beers Looking At You.......... 17074 Highway 3 (Webster) 7. Classic Cafe...................... 2511 NASA Road 1 (Sebrook) 8. Boondoggles.................... 4106 NASA Parkway (El Lago) 9. Buck Wild.............. 1025 West NASA Parkway (Webster) 10. Cabo............................ 2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 11. Caps and Corks.......... 500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 12. Casa Anita’s.................. 4624 E NASA Pkwy (Seabrook) 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. ............2150-A Dickinson Ave. 28. Easy Street Lounge...... 112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 29. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 30. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 31. Fuzzy’s Tacos - League City.......... 2660 Marina Bay Blvd. 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)

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42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 44. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 45. Kemah’s Sweet Spot..................601 5th Street (Kemah) 46. La Brisa - Bacliff...................................... 4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City.......... 501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 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. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe............ 1330 W Bay Area Blvd. 55. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant...... 6555 South Shore Blvd. 56. Main 101 Grill & Bar.............. 101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 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. Marais (NEW!).................................. 2015 Fm 517 Rd E 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. Okies YardHouse.. 1010 Marina Bay Dr. (Clear Lake Shores) 43. Ol’ Mother’s Speakeasy.................... 3505 Highway 146 73. Opus Bistro........................................ 1002 Aspen Road 74. Opus Ocean Grille1510 Marina Bay Drive #124 (Watergate) 75. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 76. Paradise Tropical Wines.. 503 Bradford Ave. B (Kemah) 77. Preamble Lounge & Craft House.... 20801 Gulf Fwy #12 78. Pub Level (NEW!)........................ 18313 Egret Bay Blvd. 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. Signatures.................. 3659 NA 88. Skallywag Suds N' Grub............ 89. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 20 90. Sloppy Nick’s Brooklyn Deli......... 91. South Shore Harbour Resort 250 92. Studio 80 (NEW!)...................... 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 48. Texas Beer Refinery Tap Room.. 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.......................... 115. Zone 504..................................

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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.

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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

Closing July 15

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. BAYOU WILDLIFE ZOO

16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS

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

2501 Seawall Blvd..... 1.855.789.7437

5050 FM 517, Alvin........ 281-337-6376

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

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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. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-332-0951

26. TOP GOLF 21401 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-657-1300 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

PAINTING ENCHANTMENT ARTS Featured Artist: Jackie Liddell

By Kelley Dawson

“I’ve been doing some type of art since I was old enough to hold a crayon. It’s a part of me,” expressed local artist Jackie Liddell. Her mother would allow her to paint on the kitchen walls. “I was little, about five years old and I painted murals on the walls,” Liddell said. She is grateful for her mother’s support of creativity. Liddell added, “I think it’s very important to express yourself.” She shares her advocacy of art with her family and her many students. Liddell has been a teacher for 39 years. Though retired, she continues her love of teaching through art workshops. Liddell stated she is always painting. She informed, “I’ll paint two or three at a time. I start one, then set it aside and work on another. It’s fun having them in different stages.” Liddell believes good design and composition are more important than technique. She disclosed for each painting she draws a thumbnail sketch and contemplates how best to present her image. She mentioned many artists are intuitive and delve into the canvas. “I think about it quite a bit. It’s the teacher in me,” declared Liddell. Her favorite medium is watercolor with mixed media. “I am known for my use of different papers,” told Liddell. She explained Masa paper is good for “wrinkle-type, cool textures.” She also uses Yupo paper and Gessobord for different looks. Additionally, Liddell likes to paint watercolor on paper that she prepares with acrylic. “I can wipe the watercolor off to get the right lighting especially for painting reflections,” related Liddell. She enjoys painting architecture, animals, sea life, and things that have a lot of texture. Liddell revealed “I think how to get the texture such as wrinkling paper for a waterfall.” It is easy to get lost in Liddell’s enchanting watercolor creations. The intriguing depths and textures balanced with stunning colors are completely captivating. Her meticulous design process is visible in each nuance. Liddell advised every painting tells a story. She paints only from “direct observation;” her life experience or a photo she took. “I see, experience, and sketch or take photos,” she said. Liddell thoroughly gets involved in her work. She professed, “It is self-satisfying. Painting has to be for me, not for commercial gain. When it works, and you know it’s coming together; it’s a euphoria, a happiness you get.” Liddell admitted if viewers like her work, it’s a real plus, and if they like it enough to purchase, that’s even better. Liddell appreciates when people admire her work. She shared, “It means they like me, because my paintings are such an expression of me. When Liddell isn’t painting; she is fishing. She stated, “If there is water, I am going to fish.”

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Liddell is a Signature Member of The National Society of Art and an Elite Signature Member of Watercolor Art Society – Houston. She has earned top art awards including Hunting Art Prize finalist representing the top 100 artists in Texas. To learn more about her and view additional works, visit www.jackieliddell.com or email artist.liddell@gmail.com. Liddell’s paintings will be on display at the upcoming Summertime Art & Wine running June through July at Seaside Art Gallery in Seabrook. She also participates in Galveston Art League monthly shows.

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Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 wwwbutlerlonghornmuseum.com July 30: Fundraiser with Tupperware, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409765-5700, www.galvestonmuseum.com.

League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, 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, Last day in Galveston 7/15/17. Opening at new location at Ellington Field Labor Day

Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Da Vinci Exhibit thru Jan.7, 2018, Dinos Alive thru August 14, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com,

Texas Seaport Museum: Opening of the Trade Routes 1853, 2100 Harborside Dr.,

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, 409-7667829, www.OceanStarOEC.com

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Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-6435799, www.texas-citytx.org/Museumabout.htm

Weekend, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org.

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San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org

Space Center of Houston, Exhibit: Science Fiction Science Future Exhibit thru Sept. 4, 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-224-2100, www.spacecenter.org

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July 11: Illumination Arts Ministry Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – 8:p.m., 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston, www.illuminationartministry.wordpress.com July 14 & 15: Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Market, 9a.m. – 5p.m. Friday, 9a.m. – 3p.m. Saturday, Bay Area Community Center, Clear Lake Park, 5002 E. NASA Parkway, For more information 281326-2955 July 15: ArtWalk & Art Opening, 6-9p.m., Heart Gallery, 511 23rd St., Galveston, 409-457-8198, www.fromtheheart.gallery July 15: Chinese Brush Painting Workshop, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Hosted by the City of Seabrook, Carothers Coastal Gardens, 502 Pine Gully Rd., Seabrook, www.seabrook.gov/activities

July 10 -21: Farpoint Theatre Summer Drama Camp, Session 1 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Session 2 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Seabrook Community House, details on FB page, 409370-6762

July 14 - 30: William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. Matinee Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-335-5228, www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org

July 21- August 19: Disaster,The Musical, Island ETC Theatre Company, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston, 409-7623556,

July 28: Music & Picnic on Main, 8:00 p.m., Fireworks 9:30 p.m., Gazebo on Main Street, Bayside Park, Seabrook, 281-291-5779

PHOTOGRAPHY

July 10 & 17: Words and Images class, Instructor, Dion McInnis, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Houston Center of Photography, 713-5294755, 1441 W.Alabama, Houston, info@hcponline.org

July 11 & 25: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:00 p.m., Honors Night, Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org

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July 7 – August 6: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Texas 3, Dickinson, 281-337-7469. www.harbourtheater.com

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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, 281-4714022, 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, 409-763-8854 ex. 135, www.rosenberg-library.org

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July 7 & 8: Roy Orbison Experience, 2:30 p.m. & 7: 30 p.m., Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd. Galveston, 855-6671221, www.texasfamilymusicals.com

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1940 Air Terminal Museum, Hobby Airport: Raffle tickets on sale for Airplane until July 15, 713-4541940, 1940airterminal.org,

July 11 & 18: Aerial Silk Fabric Workshop, Kennedy Dance Theatre, 1001 Pineloch, Suite 100,

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July 28 – Aug. 12: Who’s in Bed with the Butler?, Directed by Charlotte Jackson, Dinner 6:30 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m., Call for reservations, Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant, 1101 E. NASA Parkway, 281-488-2207, www.francasrealitalian.com

July 29: Riders in the Sky, Roy Rogers Tribute, 8:00 p.m.,The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com

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, 281474-9142, 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

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

Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-4792431, www.tpwd.texas.gov Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org. Lunar Rendezvous Events - July 15: Space Run Fun Run, 7:30 a.m. Space Center Houston, July 23: Glory In the Heavens Sunset Service, 6:00 p.m. Clear Creek Community Church, July 25: Fly Me to the Moon Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m. San Luis Convention Center, Mad About the Moon Coronation Ball, 5:00 p.m., San Luis Conference Center - Continued on Next Page

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Baybrook Mall donates over $7,000 to Bay Area Habitat For Humanity Baybrook Mall, the ultimate entertainment destination in Southeast Houston, announces the donation of $7,704.64 to Bay Area Habitat for Humanity. The donation, made from the coins accumulated in the enclosed mall fountain, will help to continue the non-profit’s mission of building affordable homes for low-income families in the bay area. “We have had a long-standing relationship with Bay Area Habitat for Humanity for close to a decade,” said Jeff Gionnette, Baybrook Mall General Manager. “We look forward to continuing to stand behind and support this great organization and are thrilled our latest donation will be used to help purchase lots in the area for new builds in the community.” The only non-profit home builder in the Galveston, Southeast Harris and Northern Brazoria County areas, Bay Area Habitat for Humanity partners with families to build quality, safe, affordable and energy efficient homes with zero percent interest mortgages. Baybrook Mall is the ultimate entertainment destination in Southeast Houston located at 500 Baybrook Mall in Friendswood. Owned and managed by GGP, Inc. the entire property spans a total of 1.8 million square feet since its recent expansion. With over 150 stores, 12 full-service restaurants, a movie theater and leisure area, Baybrook Mall offers an unparalleled experience for the entire family. For more information, please call 281.667.9100 or visit baybrookmall.com.

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Noah’s Ark (4438 Boulevard St., Bacliff) WHEN: Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Breakfast menu served daily 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront dining, $3 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers. STANDOUTS: Omelet and Egg Station. Opus Ocean Grille (1510 Marina Bay Drive, Building 124, Clear Lake Shores) WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront dining, Mimosas made with real Prosecco. STANDOUTS: Crab Cake Benedict, Boudin Benedict (two English muffins with boudin patties, poached eggs, Omelet & Egg Station @ Noah’s Ark hollandaise sauce and crispy bacon served with French fries) and Crab Cake Sliders (two crab cake patties with lettuce, tomato and remoulade served with French fries).

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Mamacita’s (515 E. NASA Pkwy., Webster) WHEN: Breakfast Daily 8 a.m. to Noon, plus Traditional Mexican Breakfast of Barbacoa and Menudo served on Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to Noon. HIGHLIGHTS: Live music on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m., $4.95 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. STANDOUTS: Huevos Divorciados (Gina’s favorite! Two eggs sunny side up with ranchero and tomatillo salsa, served with potato tips and refried beans and a strip of bacon), Joe’s Special (Two scrambled eggs with beef or chicken fa- Huevos Divorciados @ Mamactia’s jitas, topped with Monterrey cheese, served with refried beans and potato tips). Insider Tip: If you want to turn up the heat, ask for the Molcageteada Salsa (hotter than their house salsa)! Marais (2015 FM 517 Rd. East, Dickinson) WHEN: Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront Dining, Cajun Bloody Mary (loaded with fried green tomato, spiced shrimp, bacon, pickled okra and more), Avocado Margaritas and Mimosas with 25¢ refills for Bar Marais patrons, Bellinis and other brunch favorite cocktails. STANDOUTS: Lobster Frittata, Grillades & Grits, Fried Oyster Eggs Benedict, Chicken and Waffles, Traditional Eggs Benedict and Sweet Potato Waffles. COMING SOON: Action stations and carving stations.

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BRUNCH and BREAKFAST Guide By Shawn Domingues Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but on the weekends, a strong case can be made for brunch as the most important meal of the week. Otherwise known as “breakfast without the alarm,” brunch can be the perfect way to start the day on those lazy weekend mornings when the night before might have lasted a little too long or getting some extra zzz’s is a priBoudin Benedict @ Opus Ocean Grille Pita Scrambler @ Bakkhus Taverna ority. Whether you are ready to start your day early in the morning or a little closer to lunch, the Clear Lake area has many delicious breakfast and brunch options to choose from and these local area restaurants go above and beyond to tantalize the taste buds and offer a little “hair of the dog” to wash it all down: Bakkhus Taverna (605A 6th Street, Kemah) WHEN: Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS: $4 Mimosas, Bloody Marys (made with infused vodka) and Screwdrivers. $7 All-U-Can Eat Blueberry Pancakes. STANDOUTS: Shrimp & Sausage Grits, Bakkhus Eggs Benedict (poached eggs on toasted pita topped with Hollandaise and your choice of honey ham or smoked salmon topped with capers. Served with choice of hash potatoes, grits or french fries) and Pita Scrambler (scrambled eggs, bacon, sauteed onion and melted feta cheese wrapped in a warm pita, served with choice of hash potatoes, grits or French fries). Fuzzy’s Tacos (2660 Marina Bay Drive, League City) WHEN: Breakfast served daily, all day from open to close. HIGHLIGHTS: Mimosas by the carafe and Bloody Marys. STANDOUTS: Breakfast Tacos or Burritos (bacon, chorizo, potato or shrimp) and Breakfast Plates (huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and migas). Topwater Grill (815 Avenue O, San Leon) WHEN: Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront dining, Fishermen’s Breakfast – All menu items $4.99. STANDOUTS: Bloody Mary Bar, Fish and Grits, and Breakfast Burrito. Seabrook Classic Café (2511 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook) WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Breakfast 8 Breakfast Tacos @ Fuzzy Tacos a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HIGHLIGHTS: Dockside Dining, Frozen Screwdrivers, Iceberg Mimosas and Frozen Lemonade. STANDOUTS: Waffle Dogs, Eggs Benedict (four options) or New Orleans-Style Beignets. Los Cucos (1330 W Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood) WHEN: Sunday Brunch Buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS: $3 Mimosas, $6 Bloody Marys and $7 Watermelon Margaritas. STANDOUTS: Over 35 Items on the Breakfast and Brunch Buffet. Stuttgarden Tavern (609 Bradford Ave., Suite 203 – 2nd floor Toucan Alley Building) WHEN: Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS: $4 Bloody Marys and $15 Bottomless Mimosas. STANDOUTS: Schnitzel and Eggs, Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict or Pulled Pork and Potato Hash. Paradise Reef @ South Shore Harbour Resort (2500 South Shore Blvd., League City) WHEN: Sunday Brunch Buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront dining, Champagne Brunch STANDOUTS: Omelet station, boiled shrimp, entrée and dessert.

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South Shore Harbour Resort Continued From Page 9 Breakfast and lunch are served throughout the week at the Paradise Reef Restaurant, and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a Champagne Brunch is offered for only $24 per person ($15 for kids; 5 and under eat free). “It is a buffetstyle brunch with traditional breakfast items, but we also have boiled shrimp, an omelet station where they are made to order, as well as a variety of pastries, desserts, and a featured entrée item each week such as beef or chicken,” Food and Beverage Manager Adam Folden noted. The Lighthouse Bar & Bistro is also not to be missed! Enjoy a full-service dinner overlooking the lake conceptualized by acclaimed Executive Chef Roland Kyburz. The dinner menu includes popular items such as the Lobster and Crab Risotto Cake and Seared Tuna with a Twist of Thai Crawfish. The bistro also features a Happy Hour which runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Thursday (with complimentary hors d'oeuvres on Thursdays), and live music every Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. “We feature a variety of music and mix it up, from a live saxophonist to a guitarist or piano player. Meanwhile, you can enjoy your dinner while watching the sunset, too, which is beautiful from right here in the bistro,” Folden said. Additionally, Folden has crafted a Signature Series of Wine Dinners, which feature a theme or region every other month on Thursday evenings. This current series showcases the five major growing regions in the world for wine. “For our wine dinners, Chef Kyburz prepares an incredible four-course meal specific to the theme, and they are paired with five different wines. The food is phenomenal, the wine is fantastic, there’s live music, and it’s fun and educational as well,” Folden said, noting that the next festive dinner on August 24 is currently accepting reservations and will be centered around the region of Bordeaux, France.

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In all, South Shore Harbour Resort is home to more luxurious, relaxing, and fun experiences than ever, including special events all year long and meals especially prepared for Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, Mother’s Day, Easter, and more. “There is always something fun and new throughout the year for the entire community!” Folden added.

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The 10th edition of the Texas Outlaw Challenge was bigger and better than ever, with more events, more venues, more participants and more spectators. But the biggest development was a change in location for the popular and dynamic National Shootout Championship event. After nine years of executing a safe and efficient shootout format in the open waters of Galveston Bay, organizers were granted exclusive access to the calmer, and more protected waters of Clear Lake by the cities representing jurisdiction on the lake. The result was a show of speed and power not seen on Clear Lake since the Unlimited Hydroplanes races of the mid 1980s.

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New Look, New Experience at South Shore Harbour Resort By Sarah Piña Last July, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, the first of its kind since opening in 1988. The result? A fresh, exciting experience for visitors and those looking for a one-of-akind “staycation.” “There is definitely a renewed sense of energy and excitement. Our guests say that the hotel has a new vibe, a chic, classy feel,” yet it is still nautical and comfortable for those already familiar with the resort and conference center, General Manager Roy Green said. This “new vibe” can also be attributed to the exciting events happening all year long for hotel guests, including conferences and special events which take place in the more than 25,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space available for reservations, as well as package specials catering to families. These include everything from a “Family Fun in the Sun” package (which includes dive-in movies by the pool), to one especially for the ladies (a relaxing “Momcation” package, complete with a champagne brunch)— and even an upcoming live country concert series in the Fall! “This will be an inaugural concert series,” said Green. “It will make for a one-of-a-kind poolside concert. You’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset while seeing some of country music’s biggest stars perform,” adding that booking early is recommended by calling the hotel or reserving online. Hotel room packages start at $158 for two guests, which include wristbands for VIP Seating and reception-style food poolside. The series will include Curtis Grimes and Jake Worthington (both of “The Abbi Walker Voice” fame) on August 18 and September 15, respectively, and award-winning singer/songwriter Abbi Walker on October 20. Additionally, the innovative upscale food and beverage offerings and events are also a great part of this fresh South Shore Harbour Resort experience. Though the beautiful pool, complete with a swim-up cocktail bar and full service food and beverage service is reserved for hotel guests and South Shore Harbour fitness club and marina membership holders, there are many places in the hotel that are open to anyone looking for a new spot for breakfast or lunch, a fun happy hour by the water, a girl’s night out, or an elegant date night. - Continued on Page 15

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