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Tuesday, May 15

Vinyl Draught 31 - Pearl Jam will be held at Preamble Lounge & Craft House (20801 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598) onTuesday, May 15 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.

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‘Party on the Patio’ Season is Here

& CABO’s Beach Bar is Now Open!

By shawn domingues

With the unpredictable weather of april finally behind us, spring is in full swing, and it’s time for parties on the patio. Springtime is an awakening – a time for re-birth, renewal and re-growth – the perfect metaphor for the metamorphosis taking place at Cabo on Clear Lake. Recently, Chef ernie garza was brought onboard as the new general manager, bringing his culinary expertise with him. a local native, garza went to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in orlando, where he lived for 10 years working as a chef at some of the finest restaurants and venues orlando had to offer. Coming back to his roots, garza moved back to texas and opened the tasting Room Wine Bar in Kingwood before migrating further south, to Clear Lake where garza has worked at the hilton, Number 13 in galveston and Skallywag as head chef.

Food is his passion and garza plans to add new menu items in the future; in the meantime, he will be featuring various Chef’s Specials, including the specialty burgers he will be creating for the Wednesday night burger promotion each week – Cabo Burgers are $5 every Wednesday night, and for just a little more mullah, guests can indulge their culinary cravings with one of garza’s gourmet burgers like the BBQ Burger (made with a short rib, brisket, chuck blend patty and topped with a few onion rings and homemade BBQ sauce), or the Mexican Burger (made with a chorizo and chuck blend patty with roasted green chili and garlic aioli, black bean purée, and pepper jack cheese). there are menu specials throughout the week, with 50¢ Wings on Mondays, $3 tacos on tuesdays (Friday and Saturday nights, they cook the tacos on the patio from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.) thursday night is the ever-popular Steak Night, starting at 5 p.m., but don’t let the name fool you, this special night isn’t just about steaks. the special Steak Night menu offers Shrimp Scampi, tempura Chicken, tuna Steak and ahi Ceviche Fresco, as well as the Ribeye, Stuffed Filet, and Surf and turf – each entrée comes with a choice of two sides. Cabo’s award-winning crawfish chef (two years in a row at the Big ass Crawfish Bash) Sean Parish is boiling up crawfish three days a week. Monday and Wednesday crawfish are $5.99 per pound, and the pots are boiling from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sundays, starting at noon, all-you-can-eat crawfish is $30 (includes corn, potatoes and sausage) with DJ Bryan Rhymes spinning and drink specials all day ($2 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $3 bloody Marys and mimosas, and $4 gatorade shots), Cabo is striving to put the FUNday back in Sunday.

garza plans to carry on with the “always something fun going on” philosophy that Cabo is known for. there are drink specials every day, DJ Khaos spinning on the weekends, and live music up to six times a week. Plus, take your competitive spirit out to Cabo on Wednesdays when they have the geeks who Drink trivia game going on, or on Mondays when Cabo hosts a winner-takes-all pingpong tournament. - Continued on Page 45

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Sheila Marshall Band Sunday, May 6 T-BONE TOM’S

Rock Supergroup SONS OF APOLLO Descends on Scout Bar • Wednesday, May 9 By sarah Piña

Metalachi

Friday, May 11 SCOUT BAR

Fidelity Maxx Friday, May 11

JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE

get ready, Clear Lake! Rock supergroup Sons of apollo are set to perform for the first time at Scout Bar in May, and this is a show not to be missed.

the group, aptly named after apollo, the ancient greek and Roman god of music and poetry, is comprised of members who all come from impressive rock backgrounds that reads like a virtual “who’s who” of rock superstars. the current lineup includes lead vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (trans-Siberian orchestra, talisman, and formerly of Journey, yngwie Malmsteen, and axel Rudi Pell); guitarist and backing vocalist Ron "Bumblefoot" thal (art of anarchy, and formerly guns N' Roses); bassist Billy Sheehan (the Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, and formerly with David Lee Roth); drummer and backing vocalist Mike Portnoy (the Winery Dogs, transatlantic, Flying Colors, Neal Morse Band, and formerly of Dream theater, adrenaline Mob, and avenged Sevenfold); and iconic keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, and formerly of Dream theater, alice Cooper, Platypus, yngwie Malmsteen, and Kiss). “We’ve all intersected musically over the years,” said Sherinian of the formation of Sons of apollo. “after our time in Dream theater, Mike and i reunited as an all-instrumental touring band with Billy Sheehan. We always wanted to do something like that again, and this past year it was just the right time to come together as an original band.” this timing resulted in their debut album Psychotic Symphony, which was written in ten days and released this past Fall.

“We started writing in March 2016, so by the time we got into the studio a year later we had a lot of starting points to work with. the title of the album is exactly what it is. it sounds like a psychotic symphony—there are a lot of classic, hard rock, fusion elements, and ultimately, we made a really nice mix,” said Sherinian, who co-produced the album with Portnoy. Much of this original sound can also be attributed to the level of musicianship within the band.

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Lies of an Alibi Create a “Buzz” and Release Debut Album By sarah Piña

ever since heavy modern rock group Lies of an alibi (Loaa) stepped onto the houston music scene two years ago, they’ve created quite a buzz—literally, even in the past couple of months.

SCeNe readers may recall a music spotlight on the band when they first emerged— not just with dynamic shows, but a music video for their debut single “Freak Like Me” already in the works which now has over 10k views. as Loaa prepared to play with the hunger during Labor Day Weekend 2016 at Scout Bar, owner thomas Wilson and member of the hunger seemed to even foreshadow what was to come, stating at that time: “they’re going to pull their weight and then some.”

The Spazmatics Friday, May 18 SCOUT BAR

Fast-forward two years later, and Loaa’s music was recently featured on houston’s rock station 94.5 the Buzz over the course of several weeks.

“to hear your music on the radio, it never gets old. you get butterflies still. it’s always fun to hear it come on there,” said lead vocalist Jacob, who along with antho (guitar), Will (drums), alex (bass) and Jay (guitar/vocals) are the current lineup of Loaa. Loaa has also since played at venues beyond the Clear Lake area with national acts.

“We’ve been fortunate to also play at White oak Music hall with Puddle of Mud, and Red Sun Rising at the house of Blues. that was a fun show. everyone has been really supportive of us,” Jacob said. “We would also like to thank esoterick guitars, Virus Vodka, all the support we have gotten these last two years from family and friends,” lead guitarist antho added.

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additionally, as of press time, the band just celebrated the release of their first self-titled album at Scout Bar on april 28, which is now available on itunes, Spotify, googlePlay, and various other major digital platforms, with physical copies available at all Loaa shows.

“the album is one we have been working on slowly, as we have been busy picking up as many shows as we can get. But it’s done, and the songs are all so different from each other. they are really free-flowing free-stylish songs,” Jacob said, adding that one song in particular is one that hits close to home.

“Ultimately we added a newer song to the CD called ‘Beyond the Clouds.’ it’s a very personal song about my baby brother who died of leukemia after battling it for four years when he was 12, and it’s dedicated to him,” he said. So what’s next for Loaa? “We’re looking to possibly do a couple of acoustic tracks, especially because of ‘Beyond the Clouds,’ which i think would make a great acoustic track as well. We’re also looking to do more touring this year and go into fullon marketing mode, and release a new video every couple of months, too,” he said. “Now is the start of everything in my eyes. this is where we really begin.”

During May, the band will be performing at shows beyond Clear Lake and throughout texas, though they regularly play local venues such as Scout Bar as well and currently fans can enjoy their debut album on a variety of digital platforms. Make sure to “like” Lies of an alibi on Facebook as the concerts update often—and when you go, make sure to tell them the SCeNe sent you!

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JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE

Jonn Del Toro Richardson Friday, June 1 KATIE’S BAR

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the tournament starts at 8 p.m. with a $10 entry fee, and the house will match the pot. another popular promotion, “after Work on the Lake,” also known as aWoL, is Cabo’s happy hour on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. with $2 well drinks and domestic longnecks. With all the fun promotions and drink specials, the giant Connect Four and Jenga games on the upstairs patio, and ping-pong table inside, opportunities abound for good times to be had by all. garza says the overall concept of Cabo will remain the same, but there are some changes on the horizon. there’s a revitalized live music lineup starting in May and new entertainment such as DJ Bryan Rhymes, who will be spinning on Sundays. a palapa is planned for the massive deck upstairs as well as other cosmetic improvements inside. the Beach Bar (downstairs) will be getting new bar tops and garza is planning to have new docks built that will include larger boat slips to accommodate yachts, sailboats and cigarette boats larger than 30 feet.

at the open-air Beach Bar downstairs, guests can get “up close and personal” with the water on Clear Lake, and they can arrive by car or boat. Right on the water, the large wooden swings and casual atmosphere of the Beach Bar provide a great place to chillax with friends and enjoy the view. With live music every Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m., the fun starts early, and boaters needing to give their sea legs a break, can enjoy the party on the shore for a while. When the texas outlaw Challenge returns to Clear Lake in June, Cabo will be hosting the official bikini contest for the third consecutive year, and big plans are being made for Fourth of July festivities. Suffice it to say, the future is looking bright for Cabo on Clear Lake.

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“every player is a virtuoso in their own right and has their own signature sound and style – it’s unlike anything that’s out there. the talent level is just incredible,” said Sherinian.

additionally, unlike other groups carrying the supergroup label, Sherinian insists this is not just a side-project for the band.

“i’ve been fortunate to play with and produce some of my biggest musical heroes like Steve Vai, alice Cooper, and Kiss. Playing with Van halen in 2006 was incredible, too. But Sons of apollo is a full-on deal. We are in this for the long haul. We already have a second and third record in the works. We never stop writing,” he said.

Currently, the band has been on their first tour in South america and the United States, and looks forward to performing in houston. “it’s always exciting to take music you started writing in your studio, watch it bloom, and then take it the people. i love playing in houston and texas in general. always good to get that barbecue, too,” Sherinian laughed. So what can audiences expect when Sons of apollo hits Clear Lake in May?

“We are excited to come see you in houston! expect to get dazzled with kick-ass songs, great talent and a great show. We have a lot of killer surprises in store, too!”

Sons of apollo will perform at Scout Bar on Wednesday, May 9 with Venezuelan virtuoso electric guitarist Felix Martin. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m. grab your tickets early, and when you go—make sure to tell them the SCeNe sent you!

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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

FEATURED BARTENDER:

ROBERT

how long have you been a bartender + how long at Luna’s: 10 years and still loving it!

What do you love about working at Luna’s? i love seeing all of my customers everyday!

Where: 609 Bradford Ave, Kemah When:: All Day every Monday What: $2 Domestic Bottle Beer -------------------------

YOuR favorite day of the week to work at Luna’s & why? i love Friday & Saturday.... it is when we are rocking and rolling from the time we clock in until our last patron leaves. the energy in the restaurant is electric, the sounds of people, plates, conversations at the bar, and last but not least, the soft sound of music underneath it all.

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

Top 3 drinks you recommend to customers at Luna’s? Boss Rita, our house Margarita, Michelada are our regulars favorites!

Top 3 dishes you recommend to Luna’s: 6555 south shore Blvd., League City customers at Luna's? el Corral is my personal favorite plate at Luna’s. the Being an outlet for my customers. i am there tour of Santa Fe is realllllly good as well and has for a lot of bad days for people and a lot of a bit of everything (appetizers) and the fajitas great days. i try and balance it all out but i truly are a part of it also! our Mexican tacos are anlove being there for t other personal favorite of mine. 5 words that describe you: honest, funny, do you have a signature drink? this one is caring, loyal, driven. easy, the Boss. it iS my specialty margarita! Favorite thing about the Bay Area? i Are there any new drinks you're excited LoVe being surrounded by water! We have all about ? We have some new things brewing in of the entertainment/music, the boardwalk, our bar.... stay tuned. and countless parks, and sooooo much more within a few miles drive. What do you do when not at work? Fishing, traveling, spending time anywhere Best tip you ever got: Being told i was the under the sun in Clear Lake. best bartender they have had.

Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Just how much stuff is around here to kick back and relax. The most rewarding part of your job?

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.

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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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What do you love about Bartending? i love seeing my customers everyday! they really do drive me to do better and make them smile is really rewarding in itself.

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.

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. House Ritas $2.50 all day Wednesday

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

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

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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, & 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: 1660 W. FM 646, Suite C, League City When: Mon. - Wed. 3-8pm; Thurs. 3-9:30pm (Thirsty Thursday), Friday - 3-8pm What: $2 Draft Beer, $3 House Wine, 1/2 off appetizers theSCeNeMagaziNe.CoM

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Toast Small & Independent Brewers During 2018 American Craft Beer Week • May 14-20

WHAT: For the 13th consecutive year, the Brewers Association has declared American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), a nationwide celebration of the small and independent craft brewers that make America’s beer culture so exceptional. The week long celebration provides a platform for craft brewers and beer lovers to celebrate craft beer. From May 14-20, brewers across all 50 states will hold events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more. WHEN: Monday, May 14–Sunday, May 20, 2018

Quick Hits on U.S. Craft Beer

Brewery Count: There are 6,300 breweries in the U.S. Almost all (98%) are small and independent craft brewers.

Continued Growth for the Segment: In 2017, small and independent craft brewers grew by 5 percent, reflecting the dynamism and a bright spot for the domestic beer market.

Beer Styles / Never Go Out of Styles: IPAs continue to hop up, now accounting for roughly onequarter of craft volume. Of particular interest here in Houston is the New England IPA (NEIPA). More sessionable styles, including golden ales, pilseners and pale lagers, are up 33 percent, totaling nearly five percent of craft. Beer Pairings/Perfect Pair: 73% of craft beer purchasers gave “complements my meal”as a very or somewhat important selection criteria in their beer choice when dining out. Check out the CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Course (there’s a professional chef and enthusiast version) to learn more about the power of beer and food.

WHERE: North to South. East to West. Sea to Shining Sea. Visit the official American Craft Beer Week event calendar on CraftBeer.com for a full – and growing – list of local celebrations in all 50 states.

WHY: ACBW provides hundreds of thousands of beer lovers the opportunity to visit and support their local brewery and beer businesses. It’s the perfect time to recognize the ingenuity of the small and independent craft breweries that have made America’s beer culture the richest in the world.

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UPCOMING TEXAS CRAFT BEER FESTIVALS

Wild West Brew Fest May 4-5, 2018 Katy Mills Mall â&#x20AC;¢ Katy, TX

Lunar Rendezbrew 25 May 19, 2018 Bay Area Com Ctr 5002 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX FEATURED EVENT

Beyond the Pints Craft Beer & Music Fest May 19, 2018 Town Green Park, Woodland, TX

Little Elm Craft Brew & Que Festival June 2, 2018 Little Elm Park Little Elm, Texas

Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival Aug 31-Sept 2, 2018 Moody Gardens Galveston, Texas

H-Town on Tap July 14, 2018 Water Works Park Houston, TX

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Sept. 29, 2018 Fiesta Gardens Austin Texas

San Antonio Beer Festival Oct. 20, 2018 Dignowity Park San Antonio, Texas

THE LIST: Local Producers of Brew, Spirits & Wine

NEW

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Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar

Cranky Britches Brewing

1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539

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341 5th Street San Leon, Texas

DISTILLERY

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Beerfoot Beach Bar

2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550

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Galveston Bay Beer Co.

12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas

Brews Brothers

2404 Strand Galveston, TX 77550

BREWPUB

8423 Stewart Rd. Galveston, TX 77554

BREWPUB

Fetching Lab Brewery

1578 County Rd 423 Suite B Alvin, Texas

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Bakfish Brewing 1231 E Broadway St Pearland, Texas

BREWPUB

Texas Beer Refinery

Haak Vineyards 6310 Avenue T

14 Santa Fe, TX 77510 WINERY

2709 Dickinson Ave (Tap Room) 1825 Dickinson Ave (Brewery) Dickinson, TX 77539

Galveston Island Brewing

BREWERY

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Vallensons Brewing Gordon Street Tavern

114 N Gordon St, Alvin, Texas

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Saloon Door Brewing

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105 Magellan Cir, Webster, Texas

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4081 Rice Drier Rd Pearland, TX 77581

Clear Creek Winery 15

WINERY

NEW Duo Winery & Cider Company

Devil and the Deep

2425 Postoffice St Galveston, Texas 77550

BREWPUB

709 Harris Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

2150-A Dickinson Ave., Dickinson, TX 77539

WINERY

THE LIST: Houston Area Breweries

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

Moontower Inn 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003

Sigma Brewing Co. 3118 Harrisburg Blvd Houston, TX 77003

Buffalo Bayou Brewing 5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007

Phoenix on Westheimer 1915 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77098

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

Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092

City Acre Brewing 3418 Topping St Houston, TX 77093

Texian Brewing 1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406

Running Walker Beer 3421 FM 359 Richmond, Texas

Brash Brewing 10 W Crosstimbers Rd, Houston, TX 77018

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

Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020

Platypus Brewing 1992 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

Holler Brewing Company 2206 Edwards St. Houston, TX 77007

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

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

Back Pew Brewing 26452 Sorters-McLellan Rd Porter, TX Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303

11 Below Brewing 6820 Bourgeois Rd Houston, TX

Copperhead Brewery 822 N Frazier St Conroe, TX 77304

Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

No Label Brewing 5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493 SpindleTap Brewery 10622 Hirsch Rd Houston, TX 77016

Town in City Brewing 1125 West Cavalcade Houston, TX 77009

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

B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

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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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Loose Notes March Madness extended into April this year - We had april Fools, a Friday the 13th, a blue moon, goofy weekend weather, and yet throughout we enjoyed super outstanding live music with many of you. Starting off the month was….

by Andy Eng

The COLdesT dAY OF APRiL - took us by surprise at this year’s Kemah Crawfish Festival. thank goodness for plenty of hot crawfish and live music! i’ve been following this gathering over the years and gotta say that the current event organizer. the crew at gulf Coast Festivals are definitely the right people to run this event. their team has revamped everything about the event from seating, vendors, food services and live music entertainment bringing in what the attendance wanted - plenty of fresh hot crawfish and quality entertainment. this year, i missed out seeing the Pee Wee Bowen band headline the Friday night stage - i’m sure it was a dandy. on Saturday, a blustery northern wind came through the neighborhood, yet from what i could tell, did not bother those who came out one iota. a huge shout out to the Clear Creek JRotC for keeping the grounds spotless and the picnic area spic and span - clearly well looked after. the single serving line approach used by the original event organizers has been replaced with a three lanes of buying and five lanes of serving that reduced the waiting to civilized levels. For those adverse to mudbugs, the food vendor line was top quality this year. the live music? We started off catching the Bobby D Sawyer Band getting things going. Bobby was perfect in the opening role putting patrons into the right festival frame of mind. Jarrod Sterrett and the hired guns from Conroe held down the middle frames. this is the second year i’ve caught this band at this festival and it seemed like they suited fans fine.

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the headliner i really wanted to check out was Wayne toups. the first time i caught Wayne was at a rained out League City Music Fair back when it was a blues music event. the show was saved by moving everything indoors where toups saved the festival unleashing a searing sizzling zydeco that had the fans forget they were soaked to the bone. Chatting with toups backstage and recalling that event, i asked his approach for this blustery evening as his fans streamed in through the gate. he simply smiled and called his band together for a last minute pre-show meeting. once the show got going and much to my amazement, this grammy award winner demonstrated his primary forte as an entertainer that just happened to use music, as he and the band warmed up the crowd with a comforting show of rock and R&B covers which to me, was exactly what his people were craving for. go figure… the only other musician i know of that good at reading an audience is Chris hardy. i’m going to need to see Wayne toups again. We’ll see you there too!

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AN ePiCuReAN eVeNiNG - it was indeed as this dandy annual event moved into april. there were several new booths this year to go along with the lineup of veteran eateries, many you’ll be able to find listed here in the SCeNe. the food was fantastic and plentiful this year as person after person i spoke with claimed being filled with so many more booths left to visit. i’m not sure how to top off this culinary event of the year, possibly donating what’s left at the end of the evening to local charity. one thing clearly over the top was the servings of live music - clearly the best in my recollection with four local live music forces making their debut appearances at the epicurean evening. if that doesn’t make a statement about supporting local live music, i’m not sure what does.

our first surprise was catching obsolete august at the Sam’s Boat corner. over the years, i’ve grown accustomed to the duet of Kevin and Danny at the likes of the Sherlock’s/Cabo circuit and now can put them on the good to go list for black tie private parties…. Book ‘em! the Big Jordan Band with Jordan and Richard Rose serving the music where the two halls came together at the Crazy alan’s Swamp Shack booth - this notoriously loud spot in the Space Center cavern was no problem for Jordan and Richard, cleanly cutting through the din. We had a pleasant reunion with Cecil Shaw and his band, a long time local music favorite and this evening, whipping up the frenzy at the Marais booth - i believe they’re the first i’ve ever seen getting people to dance at this event where the food reigns. geoff Fish is a local musician i first crossed paths with at the Kemah Jam, nailed it by outlasting the dining frenzy and with the chatter subsided, dialed in the eQ and reverb perfectly playing his sound off the walls inside the huge Space Center. it wasn’t cranked loud but you could hear geoff and his guitar perfectly throughout the entire main hall which to me was sonic brilliance. Well done to all the local live musicians for making a great musical debut, thanks to all the fantastic fine eateries for feeding the masses. this year’s epicurean evening was a perfect over the top event. Cheers!!!

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CRiTiCAL LisTeNiNG - With the weather being goofy in april,we backed away from the outdoor frolicking and sat ourselves down to partake of some exceptionally good music which included the Dylan Bishop Band at Katie’s and at t-Bone tom’s where we caught the Van Wilks and ezra Charles shows.

the first time we caught Bishop, was an impressive treat and a follow up was clearly in order. as we’ve mentioned before, Katie’s often teams with the Blues hound, Jim Nagle, bringing in blues talent from outside the area. according to Katie’s Bob emmons, Dylan is “one well schooled talent and only 19 years old.” throughout the entire evening, he played without the use of pedals plugging his Stratocaster straight into his Super Deluxe Reverb, played exclusively on the bridge, and produced unique sounding riffs in a jazzy sort of way where every note was unique -- as if he was riding a skateboard through the hill Country, in 12 bar 8 beat blues, passage after another. one interesting treat from Bishop was when he set his Strat to a Drop D. instead of playing the entire guitar as i expected with the lower tuning, he played his single guitar as if it were two different instruments - one low and one high in a call & response frenzy. Now “that” was slick…. take a guest and catch Dylan Bishop at Katie’s the next time he’s in town. For that matter, take your guest to see any show at Katie’s for an evening of exceptional talent. We did a follow up in april catching Van Wilks, an atX musician who in my opinion, has successfully fused a number of musical styles indigenous to austin, into a singular sonic presentation that i’ve never heard anybody else pull off - think zz tops, SRV, the Fabulous thunderbirds all into one. there were at times, i swore i heard Wilks voicing through two amps at the same time either one of which would have been good, yet unique and tasty both together. Credit galen Mendlenka for bringing Van into t-Bones - galen seems to be serial when it comes introducing good live music to the masses. Put Van Wilk on your watch list, come check out one of his shows and plan to stay the evening. you’ll be joining a growing following of critical music listeners which is never a bad thing. - Continued on Page 31

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Back on the beat is ezra Charles who semi retired from the big band scene and now plays with his son Jake on the kit, at his history of the Boogie Woogie show that you can catch in the downtown theater District - Without his big band, it’s just ezra and Jake. andy Upchurch told me “always keep an eye out for the two piece groups - they’ve got to be strong as they’ve nothing to hide behind.” Folks, this is a musical treat i can highly recommend at t-Bone tom’s each Saturday from noon to 3pm. ezra tells me we can credit (King) Barry for bringing this show to the local stage here in Kemah. thanks!!!

NeW sTRiNGs - guitarist know that a new set of strings is necessary every once in a while else the sound grows old. in april, we caught the Fab 5 at Jackie’s Brickhouse along with their new member, Danny Kristensen in the role of george. in the words of the new owners at the Brickhouse, it’s a good to sometimes “Mix things up,” which is what the fans got to enjoy that evening -- the results were bright, fresh, and enjoyable for all. Mike Colby and the folks at Sound Sound has been continually upgrading their sound rigs and that evening, had the place sounding like a huge concert arena which is always a treat. and the new look wasn’t just with the music as Jackie’s Brickhouse is undergoing a refresh of its own - i guess my take away from that evening is that it’s okay to every so often change your strings...

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TOuR sTOP CLeAR LAKe the last time they came through town was 10 years ago. sponge, a band from the ‘90s stopped in for a show at Scout Bar and their fans couldn’t have been happier. this band hails from Detroit, a region that’s given us Bob Seger, glen Frey, and the Detroit Pistons. i got lots of insight on this band from Shawn Pritchard who came so close to getting called on stage by Vinnie Dombroski. the rest of the band - tim Patalan, Billy adams, Kyle Neely and andy Patalan (bass, drums, guitar & guitar) provided a sonic pureness which i wish all garage bands would strive for. the sound had a musical integrity akin to what we get out of the Beaumont/gulfcoast Region, albeit with a Detroit twist influenced with the likes of David Bowie, the Psychedelic Furs, and iggy Pop. the takeaway lesson from Vinnie that evening was that when we go to church, the white choirs emphasize the one and the three where the black choirs hit on the two and the four. and if you want to groove with Sponge, they’re on the two and four. get that people? as for what’s new, some kind of remodelling is happening at Scout Bar - Not exactly sure yet and to be continued...

GALVesTON COuNTY FAiR & ROdeO - this event has been running for 83 years and in april, i had the fortune of going for the first time. the participants at the galveston Rodeo are your local FFa & 4h teams competing from Dickinson, Sante Fe, alvin, and all the nearby towns which qualifies this event as part of our SCeNe. headlining the live music show were the Bellamy Brothers, a country band that flourished on the ‘70s La pop rock scene. i’m convinced this band, much like toups mentioned earlier, can play all genres of music as needed - With the 10:30 pm show start, this particular evening, it seemed to me that they had an aire of Buffett.

iT’s A WRAP - When you read this, i hope we’ll find our hometown pro basketball team playing well in the playoffs and our baseball team tearing things up in the league. We’ve enjoyed catching up with many of you in april and look forward to more of the same in May. School will be out for the summer soon - Do yourself a favor, get your chores out of the way and get out and enjoy our best time of year! See you out there!

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Where To EAT & DRINK Luna’s

Russo’s Pizza

Monkey Bar

Katie’s Bar

Classic Cafe

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 Pkwy. (Seabrook) 6. Beers Looking At You ..........17074 Highway 3 (Webster) 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. Classic Cafe ....................2511 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. ................2006 Dickinson Ave 28. Easy Street Lounge ......112 N. Highway 3 (League City) 29. Esteban’s Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 31. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 32. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 33. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 34. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 35. Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 Fm 3436 Rd (Dickinson) 36. Gingers Coastal Eatery & Sports Bar ..2007 E. Bayshore 37. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd 38. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 39. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 40. J. Henry's Draught House ....1105 Clear Lake City Blvd. 41. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 43. JP’s Upperdeck............................609 Bradford (Kemah)

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LYC proudly congratulates 2018-2019 National Sea Scout Boatswain Jack Otto

Local youth Jack otto has been selected as the 2018-2019 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

HYC Offshore Regatta May 11-13 • Gulf of Mex.

Jack is a member of Ship 468, which Lakewood yacht Club supports by hosting Sea Scout vessels and programs.

HYC TSA Regatta May 19-20 • Galv. Bay

HYC Women’s Regatta

"Ship 468 meets tuesday nights at the Reeves Strickler (Power Squadron ) Building at LyC where we work with young men and women ages 14 up to 21 covering seamanship, citizenship, and leadership," says Ship 468 Skipper Rob Freas.

June 2-3 • Galv. Bay

HYC Leukemia Cup June 23-24 • Galv. Bay

HOOD Regatta

an avid sailor and racer, Jack has raced in several LyC-hosted regattas including the Bay Cup series, and the heald Bank and the harvest Moon Regattas aboard the Sea Scout training Vessel Sirly, Sea Scout Ship 468’s flagship.

"our Sea Scouting program has been greatly enhanced by the substantial support we have received from Lakewood yacht Club," added Freas. "the Club's generosity has enabled us to work with young men and women like Jack to become successful sailors and emerging leaders."

Skipper Freas, Bay area Council executive Charlie tinsley and Lakewood yacht Club Commodore ashley Walker were at LyC on april 11 to witness area 3 Commodore art Mowad present Jack his Certificate of Congressional Recognition.

Sept 22-23 • Galv. Bay

HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255

Keels and Wheels May 4-6 • Clear Lake

Shoe Regatta May 19-20 • ]Galveston Bay

Bay Cup II August 4 • Galveston Bay

Heald Bank Regatta August 17-19 • Galveston Bay

LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511

Singlehanded Regatta May 26 • Galveston Bay

Mixed Doubles Regatta "Lakewood is honored to be associated with Sea Scouts, congratulates Jack on his accomplishments and wishes him luck in his endeavors to become a marine architect," expressed LyC Commodore Walker.

Jack offers his gratitude to the Club, as well. "i want to thank Lakewood yacht Club for letting the Sea Scouts use the facilities and making my scouting career possible."

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GBCA Rum Races #1 Sat, June 2 • Galv. Bay #2 Sat, June 16 • Galv. Bay #3 Sat, June 30 • Galv. Bay #4 Sat, July 14 • Galv. Bay #5 Sat, July 28 • Galv. Bay #6 Fri, Aug 10 • Galv. Bay #7 Fri, Aug 24 • Galv. Bay #8 Sat, Sept 15 • Galv. Bay #9 Sat, Sept 29 • Galv. Bay Texas Race Week June 7 -9 • Galveston

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Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake Villa Capri: 3713 NASA PKWY (Seabrook) *6:15pm 1st Gun

2018 RACING SEASON Past Events 3/28 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 1 4/04 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 2 4/11 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 3 4/18 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 4 4/25 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #1 UPCOMING EVENTS 5/02 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 1 5/09 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 2 5/16 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 3 5/23 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 4 5/30 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #2 6/06 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 1 6/13 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 2 6/20 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 3 6/27 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 4 7/04 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #3 7/11 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 1 7/18 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 2 7/25 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 3 8/01 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 4 8/08 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #4 8/15 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 1 8/22 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 2 8/29 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 3 9/05 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 4 9/12 .Pre-Awards Bye Week 9/19 .Pre-Awards Bye Week 9/26 . . . . . . . .Awards Party

Soar with the Future of Flight at Space Center Houston’s New Exhibit: Above and Beyond

Space Center houston newest exhibit above and Beyond gives guests a high-flying experience into the future of aerospace technology.

“earn your wings and discover the innovations that bring flight to life,” said the center’s President and Ceo William t. harris. “Become a part of the future of flight and pilot your own mission in an immersive aerospace experience.” above and Beyond, presented by Boeing and made possible locally by Coca-Cola, explores the advances in aviation and aerospace and the technologies that result when flight and innovation unite.

inside above and Beyond, guests will be welcomed by a wraparound theater that highlights the epic quest to challenge the limits of flight. Stories from past and present aerospace pioneers set the stage for the exhibition’s hands-on, interactive experiences.

a space elevator simulation will take guests to the edge of the universe. they can design and test a supersonic fighter jet to face off in a virtual high-speed flying competition. a flying simulation with motion-sensing technology gives a sense of what it’s like to fly like a bird, all while exploring the forces of flight.

“Sparking an interest in the wonder of aerospace at an early age is a priority for Boeing,” said greg hyslop, Boeing chief technology officer. “above and Beyond provides future engineers, pilots or astronauts with an interactive glimpse into how they can achieve their dreams and inspire them to pursue careers in science and technology.”

above and Beyond is produced by evergreen exhibitions in association with Boeing, in collaboration with NaSa and the Smithsonian’s National air and Space Museum. tickets are available online at spacecenter.org or at the door. Become a member and come back free as often as you like for one year, plus get free parking after the first visit.

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helen hall Library: toddler Story time, Monday 10:15 a.m.,

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

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. Raffle tickets on sale now for airplane.

to 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, galveston, 409-765-5700, galvestonmuseum.com.

League City historical society West Bay Common Museum: open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, 210 Kansas avenue, League City, oneroomschoolhouse.org

Lone star Flight Museum: open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11551 aerospace avenue, ellington Field, 409-740-7722, LSFM.org.

Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, galveston, Moody gardens, 800-582-4673, moodygardens.com,

Ocean star: offshore Drilling Museum and education Center, open Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pier 19 at harborside Dr. & 20th St., galveston, 409-766-7829, oceanStaroeC.com

Armand Bayou Nature Center: open tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8 a.m. ages 5 san Jacinto Monument & Museum: open Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Porte, 281-479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org to adult, Nature tour third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, call for reservations, 8500 Bay area Blvd., 281-474-2551, space Center of houston, Current exhibit: May 12: Chasing abnc.org New horizons at Space Center houston, 1601 NaSa Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-224-2100, spacecenter.org. Battleship Texas, state historic site: 3255 highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431, tpwd.texas.gov Texas City Museum: open tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., texas City, 409-643-5799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous exhibit and space memorabilia: open tuesday – Sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 Texas seaport Museum: opening of the trade Routes 1853, NaSa Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, lunarrendevous.org. 2100 harborside Dr., galveston, galvestonhistory.org Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332To be in The sCeNe Arts Calendar email at 1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com dominotaylor@yahoo.com. Galveston Railroad Museum: train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m.

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Kids Summer Camps are Registering Now By domino Taylor

the Clear Lake and galveston area offer a wide variety of summer camps for the kiddos this summer. May is the time to start to register for summer break activities, so students can get their number one pick.

one summer camp that mixes science, technology, math and the arts is the eco-art Camp in galveston. they have nine weeks of fun planned for ages 5 to 12 that inspires and educates through unique coastal experiences. this summer they offer four eco-art Camp themes. each week they offer morning and afternoon sessions and can sign up for both. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions are 1 to 4 p.m. Campers will leave with high-quality art projects. the themes are Shark Mania, Whale of a time, Sea of Change and Feeding Frenzy. Summer camps start weekly beginning June 11 and go through the final week starting august 13. For more information or reservations, call 409-770-0722. artist Boat is located at 2627 avenue o in galveston and or visit www.artistboat.org . Clear Creek Community theatre has a great summer opportunity for young people. their theatre camps offer students a fun and safe environment to learn theater basics including; scenic crafts, movement and acting skills, all culminating in performances that are open to the community. it’s a wonderful way to build confidence and learn how to collaborate with others. this year CCCt is offering two summer camps; Session i for ages 6 to 14 and Session ii for ages 12 to 18. the sessions run concurrently June 26 through august 12. Both groups finish with public performances at CCCt. Session i students will work on an original production based on popular fairy

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tales, over the Woods, with classes meeting Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Performances are august 10, 11 & 12 at 11 a.m. Session ii will produce the popular musical, into the Woods JR, June 26 to august 12 with classes meeting Monday through Friday, 2- 5 p.m. with Performances Friday, august 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday august 12 at 7 p.m., Sunday, august 13 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Session Director Jacob Mangum (jmangum@clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com) or Program Producer Robert Meek (rmeek@clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com). Clear Creek Community theatre is located at 18091 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay. Contact 281-335-5228 or visit www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org for more information. Summer Flight academy is the summer camp at the Lone Star Flight Museum for ages 11 to 14. get behind the scenes at Lone Star Flight Museum with an all-access pass to ellington airport (eFD). Daily excursions include NaSa’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab, new eFD Control tower, eFD Fire Department U.S. Coast guard Command Center and Johnson Space Center. Plus campers get to experience all that LSFM has to offer including flight simulators, historic aircraft, and daily aV8R experiments. Session 1 is June 25 to 29; Session 2 is July 23 to 27. hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information including member discount codes contact education@lonestarflight.org or 346-708-2517. Lone Star Flight Museum is located at 11551 aerospace avenue in ellington Field. Register for Summer Flight academy at www.lsfm.org . With all these fun and cool camps, don’t you wish you were a kid again?

CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR ARTS ART

May 5: toucan alley artWalk, 3- 7 p.m. Kemah Lighthouse District, 609 Bradford, Kemah, Kemahflowersandcompany.com

May 5: La Porte Main Street Free and family friendly, 208 W. Main St. historic Downtown, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., La Porte, for vendors, visitlaportetx.com/mainstreetradedays/ May 5: Santa Fe hometown Market and arts, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., thelma Weber Community Center, 14304 Beriton St., Santa Fe, gypsyrosemarket.com May 5 & 6, 12 & 13: galveston historical home tour, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 409-765-7834, for addresses of homes, galveston.com

May 13: Mother’s Day League City Market & arts, Noon – 4 p.m., gripon Countryside Park, 100 alderwood, League City, thegypsyrosemarket.com

May 19: galveston island Market, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 2302 Mechanic St., galveston, galvestonislandmarket.com

June 2: galveston artWalk, exhibits along the Strand District and all art galleries, 6 – 9 p.m., for more details of exhibits & artists go to www.galveston.com

MUSIC

May 5: the Summit: Manhattan transfer meets take 6, 8 p.m., the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 Postoffice St. galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com

May 12: Blood Sweat & tears 50th anniversary tour, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m., the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 Postoffice St. galveston, 409-763-2481, thegrand.com

May 18 – 20: Pasadena Strawberry Festival Music Competition, 3 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. Sat., 10 a.m. Sun., 7603 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, 281-991-9500, strawberryfest.org.

May 19: Bay area Bluegrass association Show, 6 p.m., Johnny arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, www.bayareabluegrass.org

p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Pearland theatre guild, 14803 Park almeda Dr., houston, pearltheatre.com

DANCE

June 4: open Company auditions, Bay area houston Ballet & theatre, 6 – 8 p.m., 2350 Dickinson ave. Suite D, Dickinson, 281-480-1617www.bahbt.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

May 18: Bay area Photo Club, 7 p.m., honors Night, Bay area Uni-

May 18 – June 3: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Broadway Musical, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Clear Creek Community theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay, 281-335-5228, clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org

May 18 & 19, 25 & 26, June 1&2: Neil Simon’s the Sunshine Boys, Dinner & Show, Show 8 p.m. Franca’s Real italian Restaurant, 1101 e. NaSa Parkway, Nassau Bay, Cal 281-488-2207 for reservations, francasrealitalian.com

May 25-27, June 1-3: avenue Q, 7 – 9 p.m., Upstage arts youth theatre, 100 e. NaSa Parkway #78, Webster, upstageart.ludus.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, 281-474-9142, hcpl.net

tarian Universalist Church, 17503 el Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org

THEATRE

May 4- 20: agnes of god, Fri. & Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Little theatre, 4318 allen geneo Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, pasadenalittletheatre.org

May 5 & 6: Deathtrap, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., May 5: Student Production, 3 p.m. Bay area harbour Playhouse, 3803 hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-337- ShoW(7469), harbourtheater.com May 11- 26: Neil Simon’s Last of the Red hot Lovers, thurs., Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., island etC theatre, 2317 Mechanic St., galveston, 409-762-3556, .islandetc.org May 18 -27: on this island, Fri. & Sat. 8

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

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Featured Artist: CATHERINE STROUD

“i generally start with some kind of line and fill in the line,” said artist Catherine Stroud.

though her lines don’t follow a ruler’s edge, they are organic and unrefined. Stroud told impressionist art and german expressionism inspire her as well as color, lines, and contours. her paintings embody her inspirations depicting her impressions rather than an exact replica. Stroud’s pieces seem almost gnarled images evoking awareness and deep contemplation. her colors call out like sirens in the sea; alluring and tempting.

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“i started [art] when i was young; just fiddling around. as i got older, as a shy kid, it gave me the most peace,” shared Stroud. She studied art throughout her school years and continues to learn and grow. She attended the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New york and from there went on to study abroad in Paris.

“During my studies, i was pushed into methods i didn’t like. i had a professor that made our class create entire scenes in 5 seconds. i was flabbergasted and horrified. i always took my time,” Stroud stated. She added, “i took many classes, and that’s all i do now. i look at something, and i create a gesture of it.” Stroud informed her art is an evolution. She explained, “i began as a fine artist; working with sharp pencils and taking time to draw as realistic as possible. and yes, i got to realism, but to me it doesn’t make sense anymore.” Stroud’s primary focus is “keeping it raw.” She said, “i like to see the mistakes we can’t create; the paint skips, different colors coming through, the little accidents that makes it so much stronger.” Stroud expressed her love of creating art. She revealed, “it’s a wordless language. So simple and pure in using color and light to communicate instead of words. anytime, in all situations [having] the successful transmission of feeling. it is amazing being able to share an experience or moment with someone.” Stroud lives in galveston. She has painted many murals throughout her home town. Stroud includes the community in her projects. her friends and fellow artists assisted with a mural in downtown galveston at 25th Street.

She also creates murals with SMaRt Family Literacy which allows children to participate. Stroud disclosed when she gets tired painting and spaces out in the canvas that she picks up her ukulele or guitar. She said, “the balance of the two has been wonderful. they complement each other.” Stroud is currently staying in a small village in France to market her art to european galleries. View additional Stroud works at J Bangle and From the heaRt galleries in galveston or visit www.catherinestroud.com. For contact, email at Stroud11@hotmail.com.

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Antonini’s Subs & Steaks: From Page 10

antonini’s best-selling sandwich has always been the Cheese Steak (made with 100% USDa Certified top Round Sirloin, handcut in house, choice of grilled onions, cheese, ketchup, mayo, and antonini’s own blend of peppers), but running a close second is the italian sub (made with genoa salami, Capricola ham, cooked ham, peppered ham, choice of lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, antonini’s special blend of peppers, provolone cheese and italian seasoning). any sub can be turned into a salad or wrap for a little lighter lunch or for those folks with enough willpower to cut down on carbs.

the beer and liquor license is in its final stages of completion to meet the demand of the customer base found on Kemah’s 6th Street (not to be confused with the legendary street in austin), and keeping in step with the party atmosphere the Lighthouse District is known for. Until then, however, customers can enjoy the non-alcoholic beverages they have to offer. Stubborn Soda is a new “indie” type of brand that makes handcrafted sodas with unexpected flavor combinations like Black Cherry with tarragon, Lemon Berry acaî, agave Vanilla Cream Soda and orange hibiscus. Very selective about who they let carry their products, Stubborn Soda is a synergistic partner for antonini’s and their mantra aligns perfectly with the sub shop’s philosophy. Putting a positive spin on the word “stubborn”, the hip soda company explains why being stubborn can be a good thing, “to truly create something great, you’ve got to do it the ‘stubborn’ way. that means having a distinct point of view, never giving up and having unwavering determination to make something worthwhile… never compromising and using only quality ingredients and flavors.”

Nestled right next door and across the street from some Kemah’s current late night hot spots, antonini’s wall of windows lends itself to unintended entertainment. With the counter-style seating facing the street, guests can have a front row seat to the passersby along the always-busy 6th Street, and do some people watching while eating their meal. (Sort of like reality tV without the tV – because real reality can be very entertaining.) So, stop by and check out the new place, order a delicious sub, pop the top on a Stubborn Soda and be sure to tell them the SCeNe sent you!

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Broker/Owner Kimberly Harding joins RE/MAX Circle of Legends

Kimberly harding of Re/MaX Synergy was recently presented with the prestigious Re/MaX Circle of Legends award, which honors highly successful agents who have earned more than $10 million in commissions, and have completed at least 10 years of service with the company. the Circle of Legends award, created in 2001, has been achieved by less than half of one percent of all Sales associates in the worldwide Re/MaX network. harding has been working in the real estate industry for more

than 15 years and has extensive experience in residential sales in the greater League City/Clear Lake area. among harding’s list of achievements, she has earned the Re/MaX Lifetime achievement award, the Re/MaX hall of Fame award and Re/MaX Diamond Club. harding purchased her own Re/MaX Franchise in League City, Re/MaX Synergy, in 2014 along with her husband of 26 years, Beau, who also holds his real estate broker’s license.

“Kimberly has been the foundation of our company and is more than deserving of this very prestigious award,” explained Beau. “Winning this award is a tremendous accomplishment. Kimberly continues to raise the bar in real estate, making us and this community proud.” in addition, harding donates a portion of every commission to the Children's Miracle Network hospitals® (CMN) which benefits the texas Children's hospital in houston, tX. Since 1992, Re/MaX agents have donated more than $147 million to CMN® – mostly by making donations in their clients’ names after each closed transaction. and every dollar stays local. Re/MaX is the most productive real estate network with its Sales associates averaging more sales than other real estate agents. over 100,000 agents provide Re/MaX a global reach of nearly 100 countries. Nobody sells more real estate than Re/MaX.

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2018 EPICUREAN EVENING A TASTE OF SPACE @ SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

Epicurean Evening Winners OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD......AQUARIUM KEMAH

PRESENTATION OF FOOD:

1ST PLACE ............................................................MARAIS 2ND PLACE ............................EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS 3RD PLACE ........................SANTA FE ISD HOSPITALITY

OVERALL SHOWMANSHIP:

1ST PLACE ....................................................SAM'S BOAT 2ND PLACE ................STUTTGARDEN TAVERN KEMAH 3RD PLACE ....................................RED RIVER CANTINA

CREATIVITY OF BOOTH:

1ST PLACE ..............................BOARDWALK FANTASEA 2ND PLACE ..............................................HOPE VILLAGE 3RD PLACE ..................CRAZY ALAN'S SWAMP SHACK

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Galveston Island Eats: Part 1 By Lauren elizabeth Ware

Many people are familiar with the vast history of galveston island. What a lot of people tend to overlook are the plethora of restaurants offering quality food. i asked the general public on Facebook to provide their top choices to eat on the island and set out on a mission to visit the top ten in three days. i love food, and i love community. throughout my visits, each one of these restaurants delivered 100 percent on both of these qualities. in the famous words of Shaggy, “there’s nothing i love more than food, unless it’s more food.”

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Farley Girls (801 Post Office st.): Bring the dogs, kids, and the whole family to Farley girls for breakfast or lunch for fresh food made daily. top picks are the o.M.g., eggs Benedict with seasoned potatoes, and the well-known, yet beautifully made Caesar Salad.

soul 2 soul (3104 Market st.): the Mother of all comfort foods, Soul 2 Soul is a quaint and cozy restaurant. From homemade desserts to fresh collard greens and corn, drop in for their famous fried baby-back ribs that won’t disappoint.

Taquilo’s

Porch Cafe (1625 e Beach dr.): Specializing in fresh, creole seafood, Porch Cafe sits you in a simple, quiet setting surrounded by beautiful beachfront homes. Stop by for their famous snapper, scallops, and baked goat cheese.

Old Moon deli & Pies (408 23rd street Rear): What better way to spend your time on the island, than popping in and enjoying the fresh organic ingredients piled in their island time and famous Reuben sandwiches. Don’t forget to save room for the popular chocolate creme, strawberry creme, and key lime pies! Porch Cafe

Charlie’s Burgers (1110 23rd st.): Since 1965, Charlie’s Burgers has been known for their handmade ingredients. Sit inside or relax on one of their picnic tables outside and chow down on their well-known beef tacos, hamburgers, and chicken salads. Don’t forget a side of fries or onion rings. shyKatz (1528 Avenue L.): Serving breakfast and lunch, ShyKatz is the spot to indulge in their savory Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Dessert options change daily so you always have choices, and if you bring in your own recipe, they bake it for you.

Old Moon deli & Pies

Mosquito Cafe

Gypsy Joint

Taquilo’s (2101 Post Office st.): Quality tex-Mex and service on the island can be found here with the chicken flautas, ceviche, and beef fajita quesadillas being the most popular dishes. take advantage of sitting at the guacamole bar to witness this fresh appetizer being made.

Gypsy Joynt (2711 Market st.): american classic food with a twist; these burgers, pizzas, and salads come with a unique blend of flavors. oddities are welcome here for a down-to-earth, hippie environment where every dish serves its purpose.

Mosquito Cafe (628 14th st.): For a simple and friendly staff environment, dive in for an island Slammer sandwich, Napa Salad, or the manager’s choice Far east end Salad. See for yourself the variety of flavors and ingredients they have to offer.

Charlie’s Burgers

Waterman’s Restaurant (14302 stewart Rd.): take a break or cozy up on a romantic evening with a bay side view and a delightful plate of Lobster Ravioli or texas Snapper. Finish it off with their homemade bread pudding topped with a bourbon pecan sauce.

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WATERFRONT DINING GUIDE

KEMAH BOARDWALK 11. The Aquarium 12. Red Sushi 13. Flying Dutchman 14. Cadillac Bar 15. Bubba Gump 16. Lighthouse Buffet 17. Landry’s Seafood 18. Bayside Grill 19. The Pizza Oven 20. Saltgrass

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CLEAR LAKE - SOUTH 21. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack 22. Tookie’s Burgers 23. Opus Ocean Grille 24. Sundance II 25. Paradise Reef (SSHR) 26. Lighthouse Bar & Bistro

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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 8 Seafood 10. Outriggers

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BACLIFF & SAN LEON 27. Noah’s Ark 28. 18th Street Pier 29. Topwater Grill

DICKINSON BAYOU 30. Marais

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Family Owned and Operated Business founded in 1984. We only use the freshest meats and ingredients, prepared each morning. We have been providing the finest and freshest subs and the best Cheesesteak you will find along the Gulf Coast.

I: 17314 Highway 3, Webster, TX ......281-338-1305 II: 3509 Palmer Hwy., Texas City, TX ..409-949-9114

III: 602 6th Street, Kemah, TX ............281-549-6538

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Antonini’s Subs & Steaks Opens Third

Location in Kemah By shawn domingues

there’s a new sub shop in town – new to Kemah, that is. Family-owned and operated, antonini’s Subs and Steaks has actually been in business for more than 33 years. in 1984, Mike antonini (Sr.) opened his first sub shop, which was originally located in Nassau Bay and relocated in 1991 to its current location in Webster (17314 hwy. 3 in the medical center area) offering east Coast-style subs for more than 17 years and counting. the second location in texas City (3509 Palmer hwy. in the Kroger shopping center) was opened in 2012 and quickly became a local favorite, gaining loyal customers who can’t get enough of Mike’s special Cheese Steaks. With the success of two locations, the natural progression of expansion has brought the family-owned chain to Kemah’s Lighthouse District (602 6th Street).

Mike antonini grew up on the east Coast where the quest for a perfect cheese steak is a normal part of everyday life. he went to college at St. edwards University in austin in the ’70s where he met his, now wife, teresa. after graduating, the couple moved back to the east Coast so Mike could carry on the family’s mushroom farming business. as the big corporate farms started taking over, family-owned farms like the antoninis’ found it difficult to survive and compete with the huge conglomerates that were squeezing the “little guys out.” While Mike struggled with the farming business, his college buddies were thriving back in austin, founding the thundercloud Subs chain that has been an austin mainstay and local favorite ever since. Mike even gave his buddies advice on how to make east-Coat inspired sandwiches. having grown up in houston, teresa was missing her friends and family in the Lone Star State, so they took a leap of faith and moved to the suburbs of houston to open their own deli-style restaurant. Mike’s Number 1 goal has always been to make the best sandwiches possible. the bread is baked fresh daily, the meats are all hand-cut in-house and only the freshest ingredients are used in order to achieve that goal. Mike’s renowned Cheese Steak has put an end to the quest, having accomplished what he (and most of antonini’s loyal customers) believes to be perfection.

although Mike antonini was the founding force behind the success of this family-owned business, his son Michael has been influential with its expansion. Michael has helped take what his father created to the next level, using social media and his expansive knowledge of the restaurant business, having worked in the industry his whole life, or as Michael tells it, “Been working the business since i could barely see over the counter at my dad’s shop.” Michael operates the Kemah location with a very hands-on approach and is often found in the kitchen making the subs himself, ensuring they maintain the quality their fans have come to expect. he honors his father’s vision and shares his passion for perfection as well. Michael takes pride in the quality of ingredients they use for every sandwich and the fact that they slice the meats themselves.

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A Great Place to Live, Work & Play!

MAY 2018 ................Southbelt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts @ Tropical Paradise Wine

tropical Paradise Wine in Kemah features not only 40+ varieties of specialty, glutten-free wine by the bottle, glass or even single serving 8-ounce pouches, but also offers unique gifts for that special lady in your life or your favorite adult-beverage enthusiast. Located at 503 Bradford ave., owner Michele Cisneros said she’s excited to announce they now carry Lolita (hand painted) glassware. other major brands Cisneros pointed out are Swigs (stemless, vacuum insulated wine cups); Mud Pie (bar accessories and serving dishes); host Wine Freeze (cooling cups) as well as with various styles of glasses (including multiple non-breakable options). Vivagennz wine purses are an item worth investigating. these stylishly designed bags have the capacity to safely carry one to two bottles of wine and conveniently comes with a collapsible lung and pouring spout. they are great for the pool and beach where glass is frowned upon. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, a birthday, a milestone celebration, college graduation or “just because,” tropical Paradise Wine has a large assortment of gift ideas to make your recipient feel loved and adored. Swing by and fill your cup, and tell them the SCeNe sent you.

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WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Episode 3 - UNDER PRESSURE: Deep water saturation diving is a competitive and extremely well-rewarded profession, but also one of the most dangerous in the world as living in tiny saturation chambers deep underwater for a month or more at a time is not for everyone. Tune in as the Galactic Coast Power Hour shares some brew with former saturation diver and Iron Keel Strength owner Danny Balli and learns about his inspiring story of a life threatening emergency deep under the sea and how physical fitness saved his life. From lucky to live to fortunate to walk to training NFL athletes. Episode 2 - RIGHT STUFF: From Aerospace Engineer to Aquanaut to Astronaut to Author, the Galactic Coast Power Hour is honored to welcome “The Ordinary Spaceman” Clayton Anderson into the studio for a conversation over some Russian beer. Planned topics include space selfies, launches, spacewalks, mission patches, his most recently released second book “A is for Astronaut” and his upcoming third book “It’s A Question Of Space.” We will also turn the table on the proud Nebraska native and play “Name That Nebraskan.”

Episode 1 - NEW BREW: The Galactic Power Hour welcomes owner/brewers from two of the hottest new brewpubs in the area: Valle Kauniste of Pearland’s Vallensons Brewing & Bill Arning of Dickinson’s Cranky Britches Brewing. In addiiton to learning about both brewpubs, planned discussion topics include Yuri’s Night, NEIPAs (the style built on social media) and National Beer Day.