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Skipper’s Is Back! Skipper’s Greek Cafe re-opened approximately two-and-a-half months after Hurricane Harvey poured 4 to 5 feet of water into the restaurant. The staff is excited to be welcoming their friends and neighbors back into their dining room. They expressed, "Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement and gratitude and most of all thank you for your patience and continued prayers! Now come on out and enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner with us!" Kimon Psarovarkas told The SCENE they are excited to find some normalcy and are grateful for all the community support since their re-opening on November 16 (at 5:30 a.m.) Established in 1994, the stand-alone restaurant is located at 1026 Marina Bay Drive in Clear Lake Shores and known for their casual atmosphere, friendly service and delicious dishes. Be sure to head over and congratulate John, Terry and Kimon Psarovarkas and the entire staff on their resurgence. 1108 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 210 League City, TX 77573

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MARIO’S PIZZA & PASTA prepares for New Year, New Home By Shawn Domingues Best known for their experienced pizza makers tossing dough high in the air and handing out dough to kids as they walk in the door, Mario’s Pizza & Pasta has provided a family-friendly, fun atmosphere to their guests for more than 40 years, and will continue to do so when they make the big move to their new home in the Seabrook Center building (2100 E. NASA Parkway) in January 2018. The new larger location will offer several exciting changes such as an outdoor patio, brand new facilities, tables, chairs and booths for the dining room, and a few new items will be added to the menu as well. “We are really excited about the new dining space. The important things will remain the same: the employees and the same great food we are known for and our salad bar will still be a great treat for every guest,” said owner Will Whitney. The move to the NASA Parkway location is because of the State Highway 146 expansion that will begin construction in 2018. But that’s not the only expansion on the horizon, as Mario’s will be increasing their delivery area to include parts of Nassau Bay as well. Although there are changes ahead, the Mario’s brand will remain the same; they will still have pizza makers tossing the dough and handing it out for kids to play with, a comforting thought for those who have been eating pizza from Mario’s their entire life. - Continued on Page 18

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“Our kiddos really love coming to Mario’s and getting the pizza dough. They have so much fun as they squish, pull, pound and stretch the dough, and it keeps them occupied while we wait on our food,” said customer Ma’arja Rhodes. Of course, pizza is what they are most known for (including gourmet pizzas, too), but their menu also offers many classic Italian favorites such as Lasagna, Ravioli, Fettucine Alfredo and Eggplant Parmigiana, as well as Calzones and a variety of sandwiches. Other standout menu items INSIDER TIP: If you’ve only ordered pizza from Mario’s but want to give their include Penne Con classic Italian dishes a try, go during Gamberi (fresh Gulf lunch and order one of their Daily Lunch shrimp in olive oil, Specials: Monday is Tortellini ($8.95); garlic, basil and Tuesday is Penne Con Pollo ($8.95); diced tomatoes, Wednesday is Lasagna ($8.75); tossed with penne Thursday is Fettuccine Alfredo ($8.95); pasta), Pollo Alla Friday is Chicken Parmigiana ($9.25). Freddy (grilled chicken and a medNIGHTLY SPECIALS: Monday: Half-off ley of sautéed vegpremium wines (by the glass or etables – spinach, bottle), Tuesday: Kids under 12 eat free squash, zucchini, (from the kids menu, 1 child per adult), mushrooms, tomaWednesday: 99¢ glass of house wine toes, basil and and Thursday: 99¢ domestic draft beers. garlic), Chicken A La Mario’s (breaded or grilled chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine sauce, with fresh mushrooms, topped with melted provolone cheese, served over a bed of pasta or with side order of spaghetti and meat sauce). Operating from the old “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” adage, Mario’s Pizza & Pasta will not be changing anything about their pizza, or its ingredients and will continue to offer the same lunch specials, extensive salad bar and high standard of service that their loyal customers have come to expect from the employees at the longest running pizza restaurant in Seabrook. “We have a good original staff of people that have always stuck with us,” said employee, Ronald Hoskins. Hoskins, is just one of many long-time employees who have worked at Mario’s for more than seven years – a seemingly rare occurrence in the restaurant business. Head chef, Freddy Ramos, has been working there for more than 30 years and Will Whitney, who is now one of the owners, has been there for 22 years. With such a solid foundation of employees and 40+ years of success, Mario’s Pizza & Pasta will continue to keep the flying pizza pie of the Seabrook landscape alive and well. Mario’s is proud to have been selected for catering for many events from weddings to company lunches in the Clear Lake area and they will continue to be offering full service-catering or pick-up/delivery-only catering when they move to the new location. To contact Mario’s catering, email catering@mariosseabrook.com or call 281-474-5103 for details. If you’d like to dine at the long-time location for old time’s sake, be sure to do so in December. If you’ve never gone in before, now’s your chance! Stop by and wish them luck as they make their transition to the NASA Parkway location. Be sure to tell them The SCENE sent you!

Change is HERE for Seabrook Dining SCENE Highway 146 expansion impacting some of the longest running restaurants in the region, now By Shawn Domingues For commuters who have had to endure the relentless traffic on State Highway 146 for the past decade, or the people living in Seabrook who simply want to get to the grocery store, post office, gas station or anywhere in the immediate area between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m., the Highway 146 expansion is a long-overdue, saving grace bringing desperately needing reprieve. For some of the businesses along 146, however, it’s a bittersweet end of an era.

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The Highway 146 expansion through Seabrook and Kemah has been talked about for years, but always remained off in the distance. But that "distance" has disappeared and the impacts, especially on the local dining SCENE, are now being felt. Gone are Popeye’s and Taco Bell/KFC, though both are likely to return to 77586, possibly near the Repsdorph traffic circle. Whataburger will be closing and relocating, but no final date or new location has been determined. It appears McDonald's may be the final business to close and relocate (in June 2018). But the story isn't the effect this expansion and the "buy-outs" will have on the fast food segment or other corporate brands like AutoZone, Walgreens, CVS and Wells Fargo. This story is the impact on some of the region’s longest running restaurants, all independent and born locally, by locals for locals.

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Mario’s Pizza & Pasta (Established 1976): Mario’s has been serving old fashioned, New York style, hand-tossed pizza from its current location on Highway 146 for over 40 years, and although the exact date has not been determined, they will be closing the doors to this location and moving to their new location in January 2018. Details can be found in the Cover Story of this issue on page 10.

Tookie’s Hamburgers (Established in 1975): Tookie’s Hamburgers came about in the mid-1970s. The founders wanted a restaurant with a nostalgic feel and friendly ambiance of a hometown mid-century Americana drug store (picture: soda jerks, ice cream, fountain drinks and home made pie). - Continued on Page 15

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HWY. 146 Expansion: Continued From Page 12 For 33 years it was a favorite for locals and visitors, until 2008 when the restaurant took in 5 feet of storm surge from Hurricane Ike. In 2012, with new ownership, Tookie’s was revived with a few modernizations, and outdoor patio and even a room with an operational model train overhead. Tookie’s is best known for their award winning burgers: The Squealer, The 99 and their can’t-miss appetizer Pelican Eggs. TX-Dot is requiring them to move. The closest restaurant space available within the nearby proximity was just on the other side of the Highway 146 bridge in Kemah. (They’ll be moving to the former Ichibon’s location.) Renovations are already underway. General Manager Lynda Hamilton says they are excited about their larger kitchen, larger bar, more seating (less wait time) and they plan on bringing the same nostalgic feel and tasty food to the other side of the Clear Lake Channel. They expect to be in their new location at the beginning of 2018.

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Tookie’s Seafood, however, will not be going anywhere. (We also confirmed Habanero’s Taco Co. is also not moving.)

Neptune Subs (Established 1978): This legendary sub shop and their fiercely popular “Bald Monday” banners, featuring a famous or local bald person monthly, have been part of the Seabrook landscape for almost 40 years. Offering discounts to those with “a little shine on top” the first Monday of every month, is just one of the unique attributes locals are sure to miss when Neptune Subs closes its doors for the final time on December 3. Owner, Vinny Schillaci, looking forward to his somewhat-forced retirement, is overwhelmed by the love and support he has been receiving from his loyal customers, some of whom now live out of state and have made a special trip back home to have their very last Neptune Sub before the legendary restaurant is gone.

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Just days after this issue hits the streets, Neptune Subs will bid their friends farewell with a party. The restaurant will shut down, but don't declare the Neptune Subs’ brand dead, as Schillaci has been investigating options for keeping the brand alive with ideas ranging from selling to someone else to reopening in another location to helping the right person start a Neptune Subs food truck. Stop by and wish Vinny and the staff well on or before Sunday, December 3.

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CLEAR LAKE - NORTH 1. Luna Restaurant (Hilton) 2. Valdo’s 3. Chelsea Wine Bar 4. Boondoggles 5. Villa Capri 6. Sam’s Boat 7. BARge 295 8. Cabo 9. Pier Eight Seafood 10. Outriggers

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HWY 146 Expansion: Continued From Page 15

Laredo’s Tex-Mex Café

Laredo’s Tex-Mex Café (Established 1969): Seabrook’s oldest Mexican restaurant has been serving old family recipes of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine to local area residents for almost half a century. They will be relocating in Seabrook, but the details have not been finalized. As of press time, they still do not know the exact date they will be closing the doors of their current location. OTHER NOTABLE MOVES Donald Donuts, long-time supporters of Seabrook area schools (as can be seen by the hand-painted mascots adorning their windows), will be relocating further north along Highway 146 in March; they have not been given an exact date for when they will have to vacate their current location. Fatty’s Bar, known for live music and nightly drink specials, will be relocating next to the Shell station on Highway 146 near Red Bluff.

Outriggers

Outriggers, located directly under the current Kemah Bridge, is still waiting to hear from TxDot for an exact date they will have to vacate their premises. They are looking into building another location within the Seabrook ZIP code.

THE END OF AN ERA Although many of the details are still up in the air, with so many legendary restaurants set to close their doors soon, it’s definitely the end of an era for Seabrook. Locals are encouraged to visit their favorite restaurants before they close their doors and show their support to those establishments who have been around for so many years.

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ART AWAKENING By Kelley Dawson Separated from her family at the age of seven and adopted; Dew Harvey shared she experienced confusion and depression. A counselor suggested Harvey find art. She found a cheap water color-type set and started painting. Harvey never lost the motivation to paint. Years later after getting married, Harvey attended night school at Louisiana State University to study art. She sold her first painting in 1972. She told, “I was excited and thought one day I will be an artist.” Harvey often gathers artistic inspiration from her surroundings. She was born in New Orleans and the swamps and marshy landscapes dominate her pieces. She informed, “Louisiana seems to sell anywhere. Mountains not so much. A swamp scene is serene and relaxing, not cold.” Harvey moved to Seabrook more than 20 years ago to live and enjoy the boating life. She returned to painting just three years ago and the bay area now also influences her works. Additionally, Harvey paints from photos. She affirmed, “I love to paint beauty or something of meaning. I fall in love with a photo and I have to paint it. Something hits me and I want to put it on canvas to keep it or it’s something people will like and I must share it.” Harvey has painted with different styles and mediums including water color, acrylics, oils, and flow art. She acknowledged when creating abstracts, “You don’t know what you’re going to get. I like to be in control.”

Harvey’s favorite medium is oils. She said, “It’s my preference. I can do so much more with oils.” Plus, she added, “Oils last forever. It will be around for your children’s children.” Her most prevalent painting style is Realism. “I paint as real as I can without spending another five months on a painting,” she admitted. Her museum-worthy pieces are dramatic and full of life. As is her goal, Harvey’s brush strokes read like a book and tell an audible story. The viewers want to test the waters with their toes and can hear the flapping of a crane’s wings or the splash of a dolphin. The depth and vibrant colors are tangible and enticing. They do not allow a quick glance. Harvey expressed, “I paint to wake someone up to art, not for money. My forte is bringing people to art and bringing art out of people.” Harvey incites talent in others. She especially delights in teaching folks who don’t believe they can paint. “Everybody has art in them whether it’s sculpting or guitar. Most people don’t pull it out. Painting helps them wake up and investigate other art forms,” stated Harvey. She insists with the right techniques and tools everyone can create good art. Harvey believes she is affecting her students’ souls when sharing her tips and tricks with them. She revealed some students cry with joy after completing a painting and signing their name. “It lights your heart and hits your soul when someone likes your work,” Harvey said. Her artistic talents reach far beyond her canvases. Learn more about the artist, classes, or to view additional works visit www.dewspaintdrops.com or call 713-447-3586. She is also on facebook at www.facebook.com/dewharvey.

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Dec. 2: Winter Wonderland Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lynn Gripon Park at Country, 501 N. Bay Area Blvd., League City, 77573, 281554-1180, www.leaguecitytx.gov

Dec. 9: Nutcracker Market, noon to 5 p.m., Clear Lake City Community Association, 16511 Diana Ln., Houston, 77062, 832-629-6042, savvyshopperevents@gmail.com

Dec. 9: Christmas Boat Parade, 6 p.m., Clear Lake Channel, www.clearlakearea.com

Dec. 10: Santa’s Workshop & Art Event, noon to 5 p.m., 800 Harris Ave., Kemah, 832-629-6042, savvyshopperevents@gmail.com

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Dec. 12: Bay Area Photo Club, 7 p.m., Honors Night, Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org

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Dec. 1 and 2: Christmas Carol, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409763-2481, www.thegrand.com Dec. 1 -17: Charles Dickens Christmas Carol, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Clear Creek Community

Dec. 14: Sip n Shop on The Strand, 5 to 8 p.m., The Strand, Galveston, @MyDowntownGalveston

Dec. 16: Jingle Bell Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lynn Gripon Park at Country, 501 N. Bay Area Blvd., League City, 77573, 281-554-1180, www.leaguecitytx.gov

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Dec.4: Lyle Lovett in Concert, 7:30 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com

Dec. 15: The Texas Tenors – Deep in the Heart of Christmas, 3 & 8 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com

Dec. 15: A Holiday Evening with “The King,” Vince King as Elvis, 7 p.m., 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 wwwbutlerlonghornmuseum.com

Dec. 16: Jerry Jeff Walker, 8 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, thegrand.com

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Dec. 1-3 & 8 -10: The Nutcracker, hosted Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre, Bayou Theatre, Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m., University of Houston – Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058, 281-480-1617, www.bahbt.org

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Dec. 1 -17: A Little Christmas Spirit, Fri. & Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Main Stage, Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Geneo Rd., Pasadena, 77504, 713-540-9489, , Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Geneo Rd., Pasadena, 77504, 713-540-9489, www.pasadenalittletheatre.org Dec. 2, 9, 16: The Santa Claus Chronicles, 2:30 p.m., Black Box Stage, Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Geneo Rd., Pasadena, 77504, 713-540-9489, www.pasadenalittletheatre.org

Dec. 3 & 4: Auditions for Hair – The original Rock Musical, 7 p.m., Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston, 77550, 409-7623556, www.islandetc.org Dec. 5: Auditions for Chicago the Musical, 7 to 11 p.m., The Art Players, 1302 Center St., Deer Park, 77536

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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, 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

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 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 a.m. & 2 p.m. for children 6 and under and their caregivers, 2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, 409-763-8854 ex. 135, rosenberg-library.org

MUSEUMS

1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org.

Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8 a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, call for reservations, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, abnc.org

Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-4792431, tpwd.texas.gov Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com

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Ice Land Ice Sculptures take on a Caribbean Theme By Domino Taylor Ice Land Ice Sculptures is making its third appearance during the holidays at Moody Gardens in Galveston. This year the theme is A Caribbean Christmas and guests will embark on a breathtaking underwater journey from the shores of Galveston Island through the Gulf of Mexico. As they explore the oceans depths, they will discover sunken treasure and see Christmas surprises along the way. An ice slide takes the form of a towering oil rig and gives an opportunity to venture through the beautiful Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Encounters include spectacular schools of colorful tropical fish, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, hammerhead sharks and more on the way to their Caribbean island destination.

Harbin Ruijing Carving Team of Harbin, China was flown in and added over 100 towering ice sculptures at Ice Land. Beautiful coral, a wide range of marine life ranging from spinner dolphins and other fish, a giant hammerhead and Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles as well as the finishing details at Shiver’s Ice Bar, the Oil Rig Ice Slide and more (with Christmas theme throughout) will provide a unique experience unlike any other for visitors to enjoy during the holiday season. In addition to Ice Land: Ice Sculptures, A Caribbean Christmas, Moody Gardens will be home to seven other holiday attractions this season. Guests can take a stroll through the Festival of Lights, a one-mile walking trail that features hundreds of light displays, including the area’s only outdoor ice rink. They can also enjoy the Arctic Slide, train rides, a variety of holiday and traditional films at the MG 3D theater, and a new Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Experience at the 4D Special FX Theater. The Rainforest, Aquarium and Discovery Pyramids will also be open. A holiday buffet will also be available nightly. Guests can enjoy the new Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner and Show December 16 through December 26 at the Moody Gardens Hotel. Ice Land is also open Christmas Day. Ice Land will offer a unique holiday experience for the entire family and will be open through January 8, as Galveston makes its transition into the Winter Wonder Island. Admission for adults is $26.95, $21.95 for seniors and $15.95 for children. A value-days discount of $5 is available on Sundays through December 15 and January 1-5, excluding the Festival of Lights admission, which is $10.95. Additional combination tickets such as the Holiday Pass are available online for $34.95 and offer admission to Ice Land, Festival of Lights, plus one attraction. Special packages are available for groups of 20 or more. Hotel Packages are also available. Moody Gardens is located One Hope Boulevard in Galveston and for more information call 1-800582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

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Bay Area Museum Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-3265960, lunarrendevous.org.

Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-7655700, 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, oneroomschoolhouse.org

Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ellington Field, 409-7407722, LSFM.org.

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

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center: Open Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, OceanStarOEC.com

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Holiday Time in Baytown! Baytown is geared up & ready for the holidays Frozen: In November the Ice Skating Rink at Baytown Square opened. The rink, located at 213 W. Texas Avenue is open 6 to 10 p.m. seven days a week now through Saturday, January 13. Priced economically, the whole family can enjoy! Pay $8 for children 48 inches or shorter; 48 inches and above, pay $10, skates are included. Please note the rink has special hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 2 to 6 p.m. and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Enjoy extra skate time on Saturday, December 9 and Saturday, January 13, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For a unique event, private events are available. Call 281-422-1151 for info. Tree Lighting and Parade: Baytown officially kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, December 7 with their Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. and the Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. along Texas Avenue. The 2017 Baytown Christmas parade theme will be "Christmas Texas Style." Register and pay for parade entries at Baytown.org or stop by the Parks & Recreation office at 2407 Market Street in Baytown. (Open six days a week.) For more information, call 281-420-6597. Movie Night: On Saturday, December 8, The City of Baytown is hosting "Christmas Movie Night at Town Square." Bring the kids and some friends and enjoy three Christmas favorites. "The Polar Express" (rated G) featuring the voice of Tom Hanks will be showing at 6 p.m. The 1966 animated movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (rated G) will be showing at 7:45 p.m. (26 minutes running time). At 8: 20 p.m. "Elf," (rated PG) featuring Will Ferrell concludes the triple feature.

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Holiday Season Guide 44TH ANNUAL DICKENS ON THE STRAND Make history at Galveston’s world-famous Victorian holiday festival, Dickens on The Strand! Held December 1, 2 & 3, the 44th annual festival is produced by Galveston Historical Foundation and is a holiday tradition with great family programming, special holiday performances, and newly created events all weekend long. This year’s festival begins Friday, December 1 with free admission to Fezziwig’s Beer Hall from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues with ticketed admission Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, from 12 to 6 p.m.

WHAT: ......Galveston’s Dickens on the Strand WHEN: ................(FREE) 5 to 9pm on Dec 1 ..........................10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 .......................... 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 WHERE:..........Historic downtown Galveston TICKETS: ........www.dickensonthestrand.org

Tickets purchased before December 1 are $13 for adults and $7 for children ages 7-12. Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets are available online at www.dickensonthestrand.org, by calling, 409-765-7834 or at all area Randall’s stores beginning November 5. Attendees in Victorian costume will be admitted for $8.

BAHB&T presents THE NUTCRACKER Kick off your holiday season with beautiful dancing and costumes, dazzling performances and well loved classic holiday music as the Bay Area’s own professional ballet company, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre, presents the perennial favorite, The Nutcracker, at the University of HoustonClear Lake’s Bayou Theatre. This performance is sure to please children of all ages and bring holiday magic to you and to your family. The cast comprises their accomplished Artists in Residence, as well as the BAHBT Company dancers,

demi-characters, and other roles that are filled by audition. There are more than 100 people in this traditional ballet that has charmed audiences for over a century. The Nutcracker tells the beloved holiday tale of Clara and her dream journey with her most treasured Christmas gift, the Nutcracker. Performances are December 1-3 and December 8-10. Friday and Saturday nights are at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

WHAT: ..The Nutcracker, BAHB&T WHEN:........December 1-3, 8-10 WHERE: ..UHCL's Bayou Theatre TICKETS:............www.bahbt.org

Tickets can be obtained online at www.bahbt.org or by calling the BAHBT office at 281 480-1617.

56th Annual CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE The 56th Anniversary Christmas Boat Lane Parade will be Saturday, December 9 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 and return. Decorated boats with entry numbers displayed will be judged - and many awards will be given to the winners Sunday morning. TWO "Best Overall" awards will be given-the Jack Campbell Memorial Best Overall Family entry and the Red Adair Memorial Best Overall Sponsored entry. The Texas Navy will lead the parade and give out the Most Patriotic Award. These awards will be presented at the Awards Brunch on December 10th at 9:30 a.m. WHAT: ......Christmas Boat Lane Parade inside South Shore Harbour Resort in League City. WHEN:............December 9 (6 to 9pm) WHERE:..Clear Lake & Kemah Channel

Its not too late to participate, so gather your crew and plan your decorations ...but first, visit clearlakearea.com or contact Shari Sweeney at 281-488-7676 for more details.

Holiday Season Guide 13th annual KREWE DU LAC TOY Drive & Pub Crawl On Friday, December 8 grab a group of friends, dress up in Christmas, mardi gras, pirate or all of the above and head over to Kemah for an evening of Christmas/Pirate tomfoolery at the 13th Annual Krewe du Lac Toy Drive & Pub Crawl. The Krewe wil be raising money for needy families in the area. Donate $10 cash or a $10 Walmart gift card so that the Kemah Police Department can take families to Walmart and shop for much needed items lost during Harvey. Costumes encouraged. Door prizes awarded at each stop. Starts at T-Bone Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 6:30 p.m. For info: www.krewedulac.org.

Breakfast with the SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Seen by The SCENE

GINGERBREAD HOUSE at South Shore Harbour Holiday Treat: Don't miss one of the community's favorite holiday sights! Executive Chef Roland Kyburz of South Shore Harbour Resort (2500 South Shore Blvd., League City) has outdone himself again this year building this legendary 6-foot-tall gingerbread house in the lobby of the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. Locals and travelers are welcome to pop into the lobby and pose for a holiday photo or just admire the craftsmanship that took several weeks to complete (one cookie at a time). From now through Christmas, Gingerbread cookies are for sale in the lobby for $3. ($1 of each sale goes to the Rotary Club of League City's Community Projects.) Breakdown: 380 pounds of gingerbread; 3100 assorted cookies; 52 pounds of egg white; 86 pounds of powdered sugar; 86 pounds of candies and 320 hours of labor

Pictures with Santa at South Shore Harbour Resort Friday, December 8............6 to 8pm ....................Main Lobby

Breakfast with Santa at South Shore Harbour Resort Saturday, December 9 ........9-11am ....Paradise Reef Restaurant

STEARMAN SANTA at Lone Star Flight Museum

Santa has his flight plan and is checking it twice! Each Saturday in December (Dec 2 @ 10:30am; Dec 9 @ 10:30am; Dec 16 @ 10:30am) leading up to Christmas Day, come watch Santa arrive on the ramp and taxi into the Lone Star Flight Museum (11551 Aerospace Avenue, Houston). Photo opportunity available with Santa and our PT-17 Stearman inside the Waltrip Hangar. General admission ticket required.

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T-bone Tom’s

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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. Gilhooley's Oyster Bar ..........222 9th Street (San Leon) 37. Gingers Coastal Eatery & Sports Bar ..2007 E. Bayshore 38. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd 39. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 40. J. Henry's Draught House ....1105 Clear Lake City Blvd. 41. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen..........1108 Marina Bay Drive

Monkey Bar

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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 ..............................................2015 Fm 517 Rd E 61. Pelican Grill ....................3142 E. NASA Pkwy, Seabrook 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. Michiru Sushi ........................20911 Gulf Fwy (Webster) 69. Midnite Slice ..............................1605 2nd St, Seabrook 70. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 71. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 43. Okies YardHouse ..1010 Marina Bay Dr. (Clear Lake Shores) 72. Ol’ Mother’s Speakeasy ....................3505 Highway 146 73. Opus Bistro (Closed: Hurricane Harvey)..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. PizzaFire of League City .. 2471 Gulf Fwy S, League City 79. Pub Level ....................................18313 Egret Bay Blvd. 80. Railean Rum ......................341 5th Street (San Leon) 115. Roma Pizza ............248 S Egret Bay Blvd, League City 81. Saloon Door Brewing Co. ..............105A Magellan Circle 82. Sam’s Boat ..................................13101 NASA Parkway

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83. Sawa .................................................. 84. Scotty’s Pub ................................1094 85. Scotty’s Pub On The Bay ................32 86. Scout Bar ........................................... 87. Signatures ..................3659 NASA Pa 88. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............600 6 89. Skipper’s OPEN ......1026 FM 2094 (C 90. Sloppy Nick’s Brooklyn Deli ..............28 91. South Shore Harbour Resort 2500 So 92. Studio 80 .......................................... 93. Stuttgarden Tavern - Kemah ..609 Bradf 94. Stuttgarden Tavern On the Strand ..... 95. Stuttgarden Tavern - Texas City 10000 E 96. Thai Spice Kitchen ..................300 W. 97. Thai Stellar ......................803 NASA P 48. Texas Beer Refinery Tap Room ......27 98. The Spot ........................3204 Seawal 99. The Hop.............................................. 100. The Tree House ................................ 101. Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery....................2 102. Time Out Sports Bar #1 .........11460 103. Time Out Sports Bar #2 ................30 104. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ..........4416 115. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar ..25 105. Tony’s Pizzeria ...... 2403 Bay Area B 106. Tookie’s ..........................................1 107. Tookie’s Seafood.............................. 108. Topwater Grill ......................815 Ave 109. T-bone Tom’s.................................... 110.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 Mari 111. Union Tavern ............................435 E 112. Valdo's Seafood House ................... 113. Volcano Room ................................. 114. Zone 504 .........................................

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...................16608 El Camino ...........10943 Scarsdale Blvd, ..............3202 Marina Bay Dr. ....................18307 Egret Bay 59 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) .........600 6th Street (Kemah) FM 2094 (Clear Lake Shores) ..............2800 Marina Bay Dr. rt 2500 South Shore Harbour .................803 E NASA Pkwy ..609 Bradford Ave., Suite 203, Strand ........2110 The Strand City 10000 Emmet Lowry Expy ......300 W. Bay Area, Ste 900 803 NASA Parkway (Webster) oom ......2709 Dickinson Ave 204 Seawall Blvd. (Galveston) .........................17886 Hwy 3 ..................901 NASA Road 1 .................2481 Gulf Freeway ........11460 Fuqua (Houston) ...............307 El Dorado Blvd. .........4416 Fairmont Parkway ter Bar ..2555 Bay Area Blvd. Bay Area Boulevard Suite A1 ................1202 Bayport Blvd. .................1106 Bayport Blvd .....815 Avenue O (San Leon) .........................707 Hwy 146 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Ste 220 .........435 El Dorado Blvd # A ..................4106 NASA Pkwy ..................4650 NASA Pkwy ........................504 Kipp Ave.

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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

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spacecenter.org

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

11551 Aerospace Ave..346-708-2517

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

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

4. SCHLITTERBAHN

New Location

2. MOODY GARDENS

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

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

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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

LOOSE NOTES: Local Live Music Guide

LOOSE NOTES: From Page 33 Co-headlining the threeshow-card and sharing the stage were guitar virtuosos Andrew James, Angel Vivaldi and Scale the Summit with an evening of “progressive metal” - A form of shred metal blended with jazz. “Stretto Presto” was the cadence for the The Guitar Collective evening while audience fixation and awe were the orders as blistering passages were played running end upon end throughout the entire evening leaving few spaces unfilled. The lineup for Scale the Summit had changed over the past year with Killian Duarte and Charlie Engen joining up with original member Chris Letchford. Technically, the newcomers did a great job - Clever use of video helped listeners like myself negotiate the otherwise perpetual bridges. CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR! I’m not sure how history will rate 2017-- Too many of us lost property and loved ones. At the same time, many got the chance at new starts, and got to welcome new family & friends into our circles. Getting to celebrate winning the final game of the year was simply epic. With the holiday season upon us, do take a moment and give yourself a moment, raise yourself some cheer, sing an auld lang syne to those you’ve lost, and reach out a hand to the “too many” still putting their lives back together. Best yet, get yourself out there and take in some of the great live music we’ve got out there - Your soul will thank you! See you out there!

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Chinatown

Sol Flair I’ve got to believe as kids, their relatives replaced their Brahams lullaby machines with jam boxes. All night long, this trio didn’t just make music - They made fun times for all through their use of music which is quite the powerful skill to have and highly enabled at the friendly Zone 504 settings. My favorite numbers of the night? The rap tribute to Bo Diddley followed by their heavy metal reggae interpretation of Fleetwood Mac. The new Sol Flair - I believe I’ve found my new band of the year. THE BRICKHOUSE - If you like variety, Jackie’s Brickhouse is the place. With the Lone Star Rally behind us, we caught within a 48 hour span, two regional acts for the first time - A C&W show with The Philip Griffin Band and pop glam dance band, Chinatown. Musically, the PGB gave the house good reason for waltzing away the entire night while Chinatown, with their

glitzy brightly lit stage, provided just the setting for those needing their grind & boogie. I’m working on getting better line up information - To be continued...

Philip Griffin Band

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TOUR STOP CLEAR LAKE - And what a good one, did we get when The GuiThe Summit tar Collective 2017 Tour rolled into town and Scout Bar was their stop. - Continued on Page 32

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Will Play For F(l)ood: Cont. From Page 48

live local music, but for the people of our area that really need help the most.”

The trademark cover art and Chris concert poster reflect the special Hardy nature of the project as well: a red “L” has been inserted into the word “FOOD” to indicate that this would be a special edition Houston Flood Relief fundraiser. Likewise, it is also very “Houston” down to its core: the musicians featured on the download reflect the diversity for which the city of Houston and its people are now recognized on both a national and also international basis, and include Hardy himself; Equatorial Guinea-born, raised in Spain rapper MBA featuring Metrico; reggae-folk-pop favorites The High Mile; as well as Mandi Powell, Badhouse, David Grace, Heights Funk Collective, Aftervibe, Angel Siren, and many more.

Cover is only $10 to attend, which includes free copy of the Will Play for F(l)ood album – and the first 300 people will receive a free commemorative T-shirt! In all, this year’s Will Play for Food: Flood Edition strives for an even greater cause; so, get in that giving holiday spirit, and lend a helping hand to Harvey survivors in need by attending the live event of the bands featured on it in December 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at Scout Bar – and when you do, tell them THE SCENE sent you!

“It’s really a best-of as far as all of the bands in the area. So, in addition to your digital release of these 19 amazing bands and your attendance at the upcoming show, you have a sense that you are helping those in need as well through our local food bank organization,” Belmarez said. Those same 19 solo acts or bands – including The High Mile, who are featured in this current issue – will also play the benefit at Scout Bar. “This show will be in support of the CD, and further help raise funds for the Galveston County Food Bank, which is just an amazing organization. For people still looking for ways to help, attending the show at Scout will be a great way to show your support not just for

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LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 37 ’Tis the season for friends and family to stop by and visit. If you’re hosting and need something to do, may I recommend Katie’s? Your people will have a blast and think you're a genius.

ago, I recall he was crazy LOUD. These days, Peters presented a six-string style more along the lines of Nils Lofgren. I’m really keen on what’s happening with this project and putting them on my watch list. Put them on yours. REINVENTION PART II - It was nearly 10 years ago when I

Michael Shanks

REINVENTION PART I - Over the years, bands have come and gone. Yet, musicians with an internal need to make music often find a way back onto the stage. Sometimes in an entire presentation which was exactly the case in November when we checked out former frontman of the Misfit Toys, Michael Shanks and his Southern Shanks Band at Easy Street Lounge. These days, this reinvention of musicians opts not to wear-out the local neighborhood, choosing instead to venture all over the greater Houston Metroplex; all the while basing themselves at Easy Street Lounge as their testing grounds. We caught them in November along with several other SCENE music lovers and liked what we heard – A southern country swamp rock seasoned extra heavy with Soul. The sound was refreshing, unique, powerful, and possessed a flow reminding me of the E-Street Band. “Reasonably rehearsed but something different and unknown live” is the mantra of this band. Joining up on this reinvention project is vocalist Rachel Naomi Walker who has ditched the digital vocalizer and blew Rachel away listeners with Naomi her natural soul Walker voice that we never knew she had. Rejoining Shanks from the Misfit Toys is James Shabarekh on drums and Telecaster duties are handled by Matt Peters. The first time I heard him years

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first happened upon Jacob Sol Flair Casas and Tres Page at Joel’s Ugly Dawg playing a gig as The Playboys. Somewhere in the archives, I’ve still got photos from that show. We crossed paths again five years later at Sherlock’s on Bay Area, this time with their band, Sol Flair. Back then, they were a straight-up Top 40’s group playing in front of packed audiences. In November, I caught up with them at Zone 504 (Kemah’s Hurricane Harvey distribution center) and practically everything about this band had changed. Page was packing what could’ve been a 5 person percussion section on what I believe was the smallest kit I’ve ever seen. Casas was programming loops on the fly making music live that you would expect from a studio setting. Together, Page & Casas is louder and more complex than Local H, a benchmark duet I like to reference. If this alone was not reinvention enough, the addition of Melissa Sterling from the Good Night Copilot’s was on the level of the Astros bringing in Verlander.

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The High Mile: Continued From Page 48 “It’s a distinctly American-inflected millennial pop-reggae that sounds centered on live performance,” notes professor Mike Alleyne, a world-renowned authority on Bob Marley, author of The Encyclopedia of Reggae: The Golden Age of Roots Reggae, and professor of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University. “It’s like a cross between garage-rock attitude and American-styled pop-reggae,” Alleyne continued, noting that he places The High Mile and their distinct sound on a map with some of the biggest reggae acts of this decade. “Their sound further consolidates an American reggae that emerged in the 2010s with bands like Rebelution, Soja, and The Green,” he asserted. The band’s diverse style Alleyne references indeed draws from a variety of musical styles. “We all came from different musical backgrounds,” said Mendoza. “Ryan and I write all of the lyrics, but it’s really a collective effort,” he said, as Torres also recalled that he wasn’t sure how their styles would fuse when they began creating what became The High Mile. “We had the idea and concept of what we wanted once we starting playing together, and playing off of one another. But with so many different styles coming from each one of us – from metal to industrial, to reggae and grunge, and even punk rock, I said, how are we going to do this?” Torres said. This question was answered almost as soon as it was asked. Soon the band began playing several dates in the Clear Lake area, in Houston, as well as all over Texas. Their EP Red Sun dropped recently (which was notably produced by Anthony Santo from Westfall Recording Studios in Austin, and is available on most all major digital platforms), and includes a fan favorite and the first single from it, titled “Empty Words,” also included on the Will Play for F(l)ood digital release that became available for download in October via CD Baby. “Some of us were also seriously affected by Harvey, so we are honored to be a part of Will Play for F(l)ood,” said Mendoza. Indeed, The High Mile were one of only a handful of bands that made it to the final cut of the digital release, and who will also perform at the benefit concert in December at Scout Bar in conjunction with the benefit. So, what else is in the future for The High Mile, and what can you expect at a show? “We’re working on a new EP due for release in Spring 2018, which is being produced by Stephen Bogle of The Hunger, and a music video for our song ‘Exploration,’” said Mendoza. “As far as our shows, expect a lot of humor, and a lot of fun energy!” Come travel The High Mile next at Scout Bar on December 7 when they perform with Th3rd Coast Roots, a Houston-based, selfdescribed “beach/campfire vibe reggae band,” and then again at the Will Play for F(l)ood Benefit, December 16 at 6 p.m. (also at Scout Bar; more details in the Will Play for Flood concert feature!) – and when you do, make sure to tell them THE SCENE sent you!

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LOOSE NOTES: Local Live Music Guide

LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 39 Down at T-Bone Tom’s, we enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of baseball cap country with the Shane Barnhill band. Shane, a family man firefighter from Baytown, was unable to appear at the recent Pirates and Poets Songwriters Festival. For those who missed him, Barnhill is a by the book C&W artist with a healthy YouTube presence and draws a respectable following at T-Bone’s. I’d like to learn who is Barnhill’s lead guitarist, whose pedal board is more than half-filled

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Shane Barnhill

James Gang, all the good pre ’80s stuff. Donnie’s style is full spectrum and powerfully penetrating as is his Gibson Les Paul and vintage Windsong amp - He handles Joe Walsh with ease. In the words of Chet Atkins, “no guitar player is that much better than the other. The difference is those who take time to play with those who are better”, which is what open mics provides at Katie’s. Holding down the fort and in the box was Joe Campise on the kit along with Bob Emmons having a good time on bass. Ted Jones and Fred Linton stopped in for a few songs and in short order, the open mic jam had the people dancing – needing only a name, I declare this throwdown band to be party ready.

with custom stompboxes and plays studio perfect riffs and licks. My favorite number Barnhill and his boys played was a creative C&W interpretation of Springsteen. DONNIE SIMMONS - The World Series was still playing, the hometown pro football team was retooling, and a quick Sunday afternoon ride to Katie’s Open Mic was in order. I’ve been covering lots of blues here. Today was a day for rock…. Classic ’60s & ’70s rock, Southern Rock, Texas Rock, AC/DC (RIP Malcom Young) Rock, Skynyrd,

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When I asked Donnie about his compelling rock solos, he explained, “they’re simply blues licks as it all come from blues anyway…. the trick is accenting it just right to make it sound like the original lick.” An interesting note that evening came from Jones, whose daytime job is at the Baytown Motor Sports Park drag strip. He reports over 36,000 cars are there waiting to be auctioned – shop for used cars wisely, people. The acid test for the evening was if they could handle the Blue Brothers with Linton in the house, the song was Soul Man… Nailed it! Book them! - Continued on Page 35

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Holiday Gift Ideas: For Drinkers Railean Distillery and Buccaneer Bar (341 5th St, San Leon): Give the gift of Handcrafted American Made Spirits! Railean Rum, Vodka, Whiskey and Blue Agave Spirits make great holiday gifts. The gift shop inside the Buccaneer Bar has many unique pirate & tropical themed gift ideas including: flags, kites, door mats, key chains, headbands, jewelry, caps, tshirts, wooden wall hangings, metal wall hangings, BBQ sauce & rub, and tons of other “pirate” gear. They also have gift baskets & gift certificates for those hard-tobuy-for folks on your holiday gift list. Paradise Tropical Wine (503 Bradford Ave, Kemah): For wine lovers and adult beverage fans of all levels, Paradise Tropical Wine has unique holiday gifts that range from wine bottles to adult-beverage-themed shirts and glassware to home décor, accessories and more. Check out the extensive line of Vivajenz handbags. These purses have a separate compartment with a “collapsible lung” that holds two bottles of

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wine! The purse features “hidden” spout. This purse is ideal for the beach, poolside hangouts, picnics and festivals where glass is not allowed. Pair the gift with a set of silicone wine “glasses” or Swigs (stemless wine glasses with lids that hold), available in two sizes (9-ounces or 12-ounces) and solid colors or fun designs. Paradise is also excited to be offering wine-inspired Christmas ornaments and Mudpie products (corks, bowls and more). Check off your hardto-buy-for wine lovers at this shop.

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L-R: Guitar Collective @ Scout; Chinatown @ Jackie’s Brickhouse; Mike Shanks @ Easy Street; Guitar Collective @ Scout

Loose Notes by Andy Eng

Happy holidays to you and yours! I’m not sure about you, but I’m still savoring my walk on Cloud Nine with our hometown baseball team winning the last game of the season! Like too many of you, we’re still dealing with post hurricane repairs and likely still to be setting things right well into the New Year. Nonetheless, like many of you, we were able to enjoy ourselves with some really great live music out and about. Let’s run down some of what all that went down. PATIO SEASON - Is here and a swing through the Lighthouse District was in order. Pre-Holiday weekends in Kemah are my favorite time to hit the lighthouse district. Schools out, old acquaintances gather. Lovers are out playing. Intelligent conversations are held.

Above: The Guitar Collective @ Scout Left: Josh Wagner @ Crazy Alans Below: Susan Hickman @ Monkey Bar

We started off checking out Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack where they had been hosting some very good live music in recent months. On the stage was Josh Wagner whom we had not seen since the days of the Open Mic at the Cockeyed Seagull. A true to the bone Texas Aggie, I’m not sure Josh knows a soft gentle song. Even his slowest song of the set, Black Crows, “She Talks With Angels” possessed a hard-hitting gusto to go along with his articulate picking. These days, Wagner pretty much plays at the Swamp Shack and the Monkey Bar. Speaking of where… We enjoyed music sets from CMA Texas Female Vocalist of the year, Susan Hickman, on the Monkey Bar patio. Susan is an incredible talent handling requests with ease, without need of a tablet. Her commanding voice makes the audience stop yapping and pay attention during the quiet passages. My favorite from Susan was her convincing C&W interpretations of Fleetwood Mac. - Continued on Page 37

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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

NEW Texas Leaguer Brewing Company 13503 Pike Rd. Missouri City, TX 77489

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

Copperhead Brewery 822 N Frazier St Conroe, TX 77304

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

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

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

NEW Platypus Brewing 1992 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

Huff Brewing Co. 9807 Koehn Rd. Bellville, TX 77418 Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355

Town in City Brewing 1125 West Cavalcade Houston, TX 77009 Back Pew Brewing 26452 Sorters-McLellan Rd Porter, TX Holler Brewing Company NEW 2206 Edwards St. Houston, TX 77007

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

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Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303

11 Below Brewing 6820 Bourgeois Rd Houston, TX

Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

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

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

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

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Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar

Galactic Coast Brewing

1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539

341 5th Street San Leon, Texas

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Beerfoot Beach Bar

2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550

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Haak Vineyards 6310 Avenue T 13 Santa Fe, TX 77510

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Bakfish Brewing Brews Brothers

2404 Strand Galveston, TX 77550

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Galveston Bay Beer Co.

1231 E Broadway St Pearland, Texas

12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas 77539

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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

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Gordon Street Tavern

1578 County Rd 423 Suite B Alvin, Texas

114 N Gordon St Alvin, Texas

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105 Magellan Cir Webster, Texas

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Fetching Lab Brewery

709 Harris Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

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Vallensons Brewing 4081 Rice Drier Rd Pearland, TX 77581

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Duo Winery & Cider Company

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2150-A Dickinson Ave., Dickinson, TX 77539

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New Year’s Eve Party Guide: From Page 41 Main 101 (101 E. Main Street, La Porte): Doors WILL BE open on SUNDAY, December 31. Enjoy live music, excellent food and dancing. For more info or to RSVP, call 281-470-8484. Zone 504 (504 Kipp Ave., Kemah): Celebrate the final hours of 2017 with Jake Bush (Top 50 Texas Country Artist) playing live. Party favors, drink specials, champagne toast at midnight. No cover. Great view of the Kemah Boardwalk fireworks from our two decks. Monkey Bar (605 6th Street, Kemah): Ring in the New Year at Monkey Bar! Ol’ Mother's Speakeasy (3505 Hwy. 146, Bacliff): New Year’s Eve party with balloon drop with prizes in the balloons. Live music with PD Undercover playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Food will be served. Volcano Room (460 E. NASA Pkwy., Seabrook): Taking table reservations for New Year’s Eve. Call 281-549-2080 for more information and to reserve your table. Cock-eyed Seagull (1010 NASA Pkwy., Houston): Hang out at the Seagull and enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight. Pub Level (18301 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston): No cover for their New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. This 1920s Prohibition themed-party includes: party favors, balloon drop and free champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are encouraged. Reserve online through Facebook or email: michellesifuentes@publevel.com or alinebwilson@publevel.com. Kemah Boardwalk (215 Kipp Ave, Kemah): New Year’s Eve Celebration with fireworks at 10 p.m. & live music in the plaza. Boardwalk Fantasea (215 Kipp Ave, Kemah): New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise with Fireworks. This three and a half hour cruise includes: dinner, party favors and a midnight champagne toast with a souvenir champagne glass. A live DJ and two full-service bars will be onboard. Reservations are required. Call 281-538-9600 or purchase tickets online at http:Sales.BoardwalkFantaSea.com Marais (2015 FM 517 Rd. East, Dickinson): New Year’s Eve Sunday jazz brunch from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Enjoy excellent food and service with chef-driven omelet, egg and waffle stations, prime rib carving station, cold boiled shrimp, fresh raw oysters, crab fingers pastries, classic brunch cocktails and more. $32 per person. Marais Main Dining and Marais Bar: Evening reservations required after 4 p.m. First seating 4 to 7 p.m., menu price. Second seating 7 p.m. to midnight is the New Year's Eve dinner party. The package includes reserved seating, four-course dinner, party favors, dancing, and midnight champagne toast. $125 per person. Call 281-5341986 to plan your New Year’s Eve destination fun. Marais Benson’s Bar: Open all day from 10 a.m. Sunday brunch through midnight. No reservations required, party favors everywhere, priced menu for dining. Come and go on New Year’s Eve. Marais The Plank Bar: No reservation required at the downstairs, waterfront bar at Marais. Enjoy a Cajun food buffet from 5 to 10 p.m. for $14.99. Bring your friends or make new ones. Enjoy drink specials, party favors and champagne toast at midnight!

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New Years Eve Party Guide Farewell 2017! Hello, New Year! It’s been quite a memorable year, but it’s time to say goodbye to 2017 and celebrate the arrival of 2018. New Year’s Eve is definitely a night for celebration filled with parties, paper hats, noisemakers, champagne, countdowns and the inevitable midnight kiss. There’s a lot going on in the Clear Lake area for New Year’s Eve and we’ve listed local area hotspots and what they have to offer below. So grab your friends, get dressed up and hit the SCENE to ring in the New Year in style! We love our readers, so please remember to drink responsibly! Happy New Year to you and yours from The SCENE Magazine. See ya next year! Cheers! Skallywag Suds n' Grub (600 6th St., Kemah): New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Dollar Bill. No cover & drink specials all night. Party favors available. Free champagne toast & balloon drop at midnight. South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center (2500 S. Shore Blvd., League City): New Year’s Eve Sip & Savor party from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $118 per person & include dinner, dancing, live music by Crossroads the Band, an open bar, champagne toast at midnight & party favors. Add on an overnight package, starting at $118. Call 281-3341000 for reservations.

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SCOUT BAR 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. • 281-335-0002 New Year’s Eve Party with The Hunger and special guests Anova Skyway, Erase the Virus and South plus DJ Illusion. Free champagne toast at midnight. Balloon drop with cash and prizes. Doors open at 8 p.m. for this 18 and up show. (First band on at 9 p.m.) 21 and up get in free with an invitation (for a limited time, get free tickets on Scout Bar Facebook page). $20 entry without invitation. For more info, call 281-335-0002. Studio 80 (803 E. NASA Road 1, Webster): No cover for this 80s-themed New Year’s Eve Party. Reserve a table to receive free LED party favors and a free bottle of champagne. For information or to reserve a table, call 281-286-2662. Cabo Clear Lake (2513 NASA Road 1, Seabrook): Party on New Year’s Eve with DJ SBMT spinning all night. No cover and free champagne toast at midnight. Palapa Bar (608 6th St., Kemah): Great view of the fireworks! Ring in the New Year with party favors, drink and shot specials and a live DJ. No cover. Jackie’s Brickhouse (1053 Marina Bay Drive, Kemah): New Year’s Eve party with live music by The Nailers. Table reservations are $50 for 1 to 4 people and include a bottle of champagne and an appetizer. Call to reserve your spot as soon as possible. (No cover for standing room only.) For information or to reserve a table, call 832-864-2459. Scotty’s Pub On The Bay (3202 Marina Bay Drive, League City): The bar will open at 7 p.m. They are taking reservations for dinner between 7:15 and 7:45 for $35 per person. Reservation includes a 4-course meal, live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; DJ from 9:30 to close, a reserved table for the night, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, dancing, an outdoor patio to enjoy the Kemah fireworks. There will be a countdown and balloon drop. Kitchen will resume normal service at 9 p.m. and will be open until 1pm for late night cravings. No need to bar hop. Scotty’s is close to home and will have

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everything you need to send the year off in spectacular fashion. For reservations, email scottyspubonthebay@gmail.com Preamble Lounge and Craft House (20801 Gulf Frwy., Webster): A Black-Tie affair with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Live music starting at 9pm and a DJ to keep the music going afterward. For information, call 832-905-2927. Katie’s Bar (315 Grand Ave, Bacliff): Enjoy live music by Tony Vega. $10 cover includes food, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Noah’s Ark (4438 Boulevard, Bacliff): Reserve now for an evening with live music with Zach Tate Band and a special New Year’s Eve dinner. Prime Rib Dinner for two for only $54.95. Live music is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations are recommended. Call: 281-339-2895. Barge 295 (2613-1/2 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook): Rock the night away on a boat! Dance to the beats of a live DJ; Champagne toast at midnight. No cover. Mainly Drinks (223 West Main Street, La Porte): Reserve now for Mainly Drinks’ three-course wine paired dinner. There will be fun party favors (hats, noise makers, etc.); Live music with Traci Cooper (jazz, blues type-singer). Doors will be open on this special Sunday evening at 5 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call 281-867-1700. T-Bone Tom’s (707 Highway 146, Kemah): New Year’s Eve Bash with DJ George. Starts at 7 p.m. - Continued on Page 40

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

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.

Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: All Day Mon.Thurs.: $3 Wells, 50¢ off Calls, 75¢ off Premiums; Sat. 7am4pm & Sun. All Day: $3 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers; Mon.-Thurs.:1/2-Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah’s! 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: 310 Texas Ave, Kemah When/What: 50 cents off any drink until 6pm -----------------------Where: 2800 Marina Bay Drive When: Daily, 11am to 8pm What: $3 Wine & $3 Draft Beer ----------------

Where: 2613-1/2 Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook When/What: Happy Hour: Mon.-Thurs. 3-7pm: $3 Dom. Beers & Well Drinks; Fri. 3-7pm $3 Dom. Beers & Well Drinks, $4 Ballast Point Bottles, $4 Live Oak Cans; Sat. & Sun. 11am7pm $3 Mimosas, $3 Screwdrivers, $5 House Bloody Marys, $7 Premium Bloody Marys, $5 Micheladas

Reverse Happy Hour: Fri. 11pm2am: $3 Fireball, $3 Green Tea, $4 Mind Erasers, $4 Liquid Marijuana, $4 Abita Bottles; Sat. 11pm2am: $3 Woo Woos & Flavored Vodkas, $4 Red Snappers, Water Moccasins & Revolver Bottles ------------------------

Where: 2471 Gulf Freeway League City (Pinnacle Point) When: Mon.-Fri. 5 to 7pm What: $2 All Beers & Wine

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: 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 When: 11am - 7pm, Everyday What: Margarita and Draft Beer ------------------------

Where: 803 NASA Pkwy, Webster When/What: Webster Well Wednesdays $1.50 wells $2 longnecks 5pm - 2am; Thurs $3 calls $2 longnecks; Friday is Happy hour for ladies 1/2 price martinis 1/2 price wine and champagne

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FEATURED BARTENDER: 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: 605 6th St., Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Dom. Pints --------------------------

JACLYN How long have you been a bartender + How long at Skallywag: I've been bartending for almost 11 years and 8 months at Skallywag. What do you love about working at Skallywag? It’s a great environment. There’s always good vibes with amazing grub. YOUR favorite day of the week to work at Skallywag & why? Monday half-off wings with $3.50 Texas draft beers. Top drinks you recommend to customers at Skallywag? Signature bloody Mary, Galveston Island’s Tikki Wheat & our large selection of craft beers.

Skallywag: 600 6th St. in Kemah

Top 3 dishes you recommend to customers at Skallywag? Mac N Pork Grilled Cheezy, Dry Rub Wings and Wyatt Earp burger.

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.

Do you have a Signature drink? A signature rum punch. Are there any new drinks you're excited about? All the new drafts we change every week.

What's your favorite Christmas song? (and) Favorite Christmas movie? Home Alone and Santa Baby 5 words that describe you: Fun, funny, outgoing, spontaneous, real Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Being on the water Best tip you ever got: $1000

What do you do when not at work? Gym, fishing, hunting, shooting pool, or throwing washers.

What do you love about Bartending? Meeting new people.

The most rewarding part of your job (emotionally)? The friends I've made through my staff and clientele.

Who inspires you? -- or -- What motivates you? People that never give up no matter what.

Where: 2481 Gulf Fwy, League City

When & What: Mon.-Fri. 36pm ask for details. Plus additional specials on Tuesdays with $3 dom. beers and $4 craft

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beers (no high gravity). Wednesday is industry night with happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to close ------------------------

Where: 500 Baybrook Mall Space

#5584, Friendswood (Food Court) When: Mon.-Thurs. 11am - 4pm What: $$2.50 Mimosas, $3.50 House Wine, $4.50 Frozen Margaritas, $6 Long Island & Shopaholics. Specialty Cocktails & Shots CeCe's Dream, Deja Vu, BeJuled, Buyer's Remorse, Sugar Daddy, Sugar Momma, Retail Therapy.

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CAPS & CORKS Serves up a little “Retail Therapy” at Baybrook Mall this Holiday Shopping Season By Shawn Domingues Caps & Corks, a cocktail bar located in the food court area of Baybrook Mall, offers shoppers the opportunity to “Sip and Shop” every day of the week. Yes, really! Customers can take their drinks with them as they stroll from store to store inside the mall; or sit down at the bar, take a break from shopping and relax with a glass of wine, a cold beer or a frozen margarita. With three large HDTVs, Caps & Corks is like a sports bar oasis for those who reluctantly came to the mall because they didn't want to miss the game. The bartenders joke that it's a “husband daycare” for wives who would like to keep their significant other content while they shop. “Our customers have been predominately male in the past, but lately we’ve been getting a lot of groups of ladies who prefer to have ‘sip and shop’ days over ‘girls night out’ with their group of friends,” said owner Stephanie Warren. Caps & Corks offers a variety of wines, 12 different flavors of frozen margaritas and a large selection of craft beers including 8th Wonder’s Dome Fauxm, Rocket Fuel, Love Street, and a selection of IPAs, hard ciders and seasonals. The large menu board lists the current specialty drinks and shots (made from premium wine-based liquors) with clever names like, Buyer’s Remorse, Retail Therapy, Cha Ching and Smokin’ Credit Card. “We definitely sell a lot of craft beers, but customers really love the “Shopaholic,” our fancy version of a Long Island Tea, and many have told us our Long Island is the best they’ve ever had,” said Warren. Happy Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11a.m. to 4p.m. and include $2.50 Mimosas, $3.50 House Wine, $4.50 Frozen Ritas and $6 Long Island Teas/Shopaholics. Although they have been around since 2013, they still have shoppers walking up in disbelief, on a daily basis, asking employees if they can really order an alcoholic beverage, walk away with it and then actually stroll around the mall with it. The employees laugh and take it all in stride as they point to their sign adorning the wall that says, “Drink while you shop! Yes, really!” Open year-round, Caps & Corks has been easing buyer’s remorse and lifting shopper's spirits for more than four years now, and they are looking forward to another bustling holiday shopping season. So if holiday shopping isn’t typically your “cup of tea,” stop by Caps & Corks this year, and order your favorite drink to help make your season a little merrier. Be sure to tell them the SCENE sent you.

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The “Red Sun” On the Rise in Texas Reggae:

THE HIGH MILE By Sarah Piña The Texas Reggae scene is a phenomenon unto itself; faithful readers of the live music columns of The SCENE magazine, as well as those involved in the local music circuit, are no stranger to the plethora of reggae fusions that regularly perform in Houston and especially in the Bay Area, fitting for the backdrop and inspiration served by calm waters, swaying palm trees, and warm cool breezes.

Kelly McGuire Band Thurs., Dec. 7 T-BONE TOM’S

This emergent SCENE is further illuminated by new local favorites The High Mile, a band which has since its inception in 2016 has already garnered respect from not only their growing fan base, but fellow musicians and authorities in music as well. “Texas Reggae is growing and changing. It’s just different here. Between me and some of the local artists like Soulfiya, Louis Morales from DEM, Jon Clark from Sullivan’s Vessel, and Randy Mendoza from High Mile, we’re all trying to bring a coalition to Texas and to help bring each other up,” Joe Serrato of InDaSkies said as his band dropped their first EP Essential Vibrations back in April. Since then, The High Mile—a group which humbly started between a couple of college buddies, and sprouted from there – has also dropped their first EP Red Sun, further validating Serrato’s assertion. The current lineup of The High Mile includes Randy “Rasta” Mendoza (bass/vocals); Athie Torres (guitar); Ryan Damian (drums); and Ryan Heffernan (keys, guitar, and vocals). Though the current group has only performed together less than a year, they have already shared a stage with the likes of The Wailers, Katchafire, Through the Roots, Inna Vision, 40 Oz to Freedom, Peni Dean, and the Bumpin Uglies, to name a few, and their exciting sound has even caught the attention of internationally-recognized reggae authorities in the music industry. - Continued on Page 36

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Scout Bar Saturday,December 16 In October, a new spin on an already great cause took flight: the digital download for Will Play for Food – an annual non-profit venture which showcases the vibrant music and art scene each year at Scout Bar since 2012 – was released. However, this year’s “Flood Edition” (also known as Will Play for F(L)ood) – was released through CD Baby in anticipation of the colossal benefit concert taking place at Scout Bar on December 16. “For the digital release, we sent out a call for submissions, and were overwhelmed to have received over five hours of music. That was narrowed down to 19 local artists and 75 minutes,” said Roland Belmarez of Scout Bar, who along with founder, director, and well-known local musician Chris Hardy helped produce the digital release as well as the benefit concert. - Continued on Page 34

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