The SCENE Magazine - June 2018 - Front to Back by The SCENE Magazine

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JuNE 2018 ................Southbelt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston Bay Area Media Services/SCENE to celebrate 20 years of hyper-local content and creative with expansion In April The SCENE Magazine turned 16 years old, and last month, our parent company Bay Area Media Services (BAMS) turned 20. We are the longest running, privately held media company south of Houston's Beltway thanks for our flagship magazine, The SCENE Magazine. But a closer look inside shows we are:

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News & Notes: openings, Closings, relocations, Anniversaries & More

There is change in the air (as well as a ridiculous amount of pollen). Typically a Spring kind of thing, these changes are happening in the Clear Lake area in the hot summer month of June. Many local area restaurants and hot spots are celebrating anniversaries, experiencing new beginnings, or closing their doors forever. Skallywag Suds & Grub (Kemah) is commemorating their 5-year anniversary with a weekend bash from June 15 to 17 with DJ and live music, food and drink specials and other promos.

Scotty’s Pub on the Bay (Kemah) is celebrating their second anniversary on June 30 with live music, a DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials.

Boondoggles (El Lago) is kicking off their 20th Anniversary celebration in June also; offering 20 days of specials, including 1998 happy hour prices and hosting a community celebration Saturday, June 30.

CoCo Crepes, Waffles & Coffee

2471 Gulf Freeway League City, TX As we were going to press, Outriggers was welcoming friends for their final days on the Seabrook waterfront under the Kemah Bridge. They were forced to close their doors and vacate their location due to the Highway 146 expansion. “It’s the end of an era,” said owner John Schafer. “[We] tried to stay open as long as possible. [We] will not make it to June 2nd. The State is not granting an extension.”

They plan to build a new Outriggers restaurant (4321 NASA Pkwy. in El Lago). They expect to be open before summer 2019.

Tookie’s Burgers (Kemah) has their patio project in forward motion. The patio will be facing the marina for impressive waterfront and firework views.

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Another casualty of the 146 expansion, local favorite donald’s donuts (Seabrook) was forced to close their doors May 30; plans are currently in place for a new location to be opened in Seabrook once construction for a new shopping center between Red Bluff and Repsdorph is completed. They ask that you visit one of their other locations (League City, La Porte or Deer Park) in the interim.

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Brick Oven Pizza Co. of Kemah 903 FM 518 Kemah, TX

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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 (Closed)

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News & Notes: Continued from Page 10

Merlion, dubbed Seabrook’s “hidden gem” is not hidden any more with their move to a much larger location, a freestanding turquoise building on Main Street in Seabrook. The new spot opened on May 23.

The SCENE happens to know the skinny on what is planned for the now former Merlion location. It is currently on the down-low, but stay tuned. One hint: Craft Beer.

Also in Seabrook, the impressive piece of real estate once home to Bailey’s American Grille and Blue Palms location has been purchased. More information coming soon.

Marais (Dickinson) is now offering live music at 7 p.m. Saturday nights at the Plank Bar (downstairs on the water).

Opus Bistro (Clear Lake Shores) had to close their doors after Hurricane Harvey came rushing in, leaving a path of devastation and destruction behind, but the building is currently undergoing renovations. We have been keeping the details of the venue’s future plans “close to the cuff” and “hush-hush.” But the City of Clear Lake Shores, obviously excited, recently broke the news that

Outriggers partner John Schafer has signed a lease for the property at 1002 Aspen and plans to open O2 Bistro in “late June.” So between building the new Outriggers in El Lago and opening up O2 Bistro in Clear Lake Shores, Schafer has an exciting and dynamic year ahead of him. dan’s Pizza will be opening a second location called dan's Pizza Wings 'N' Beer deck in Kemah (800 Bradford Ave., formerly Hubcap Grill), sometime in August. Meanwhile, hubcap Grill set to open June 12 in Seabrook. They will be taking over the former Red door Cafe space at 1918 NASA Pkwy. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! Be sure to flip through the SCENE for some great suggestions for Father’s Day gifts and stops to include during the celebration of that amazing dad in your life.

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BIGGEST PERFORMANCE BOAT EVENT IN TEXAS RETURNS

TExAS ouTLAW ChALLENGE: June 20 - 24

NEW iN 2018: ioGP

formula 1 ChampBoat racing Series

Despite already gaining the reputation as the top annual highperformance boat event in Texas and one of the most respected in North America, the Texas Outlaw Challenge continues to grow, expand and evolve every year. And just when one wondered how the event could not get any bigger, better or more dynamic, event founder Paul Robinson proves his team is up for the challenge.

Last year’s 10th Texas Outlaw Challenge added multiple public and VIP events to the schedule and moved the popular National Shootout Championship from the open waters of Galveston Bay to the protected and viewing friendly waters of Clear Lake. This eliminated the need for a ride out into the bay to watch some of the most dynamic action of the event as spectators were able to watch from the shores of Clear Lake, a huge development in 2017.

But the 11th annual event (June 20-24) will again “up the ante” by hosting the season opening event of the international Outboard Grand Prix Formula One boat racing circuit. At first glance, the appearance of these Formula One boats might remind some local boating enthusiasts of the larger international hydroplane racing that visited Clear Lake in the early 1980s. But these smaller F1 ChampBoats (1,150 pounds, or a sixth of a standard hydroplane) offer an even more entertaining form of racing. While the bigger boats can exceed 200 mph, F1 ChampBoats can still reach speeds exceeding 130 mph thanks to modified engines that produce up to 400 horsepower. But racers and circuit officials will tell you it’s not the speed that makes their version of powerboat racing exciting. The boat’s design might be similar to IndyCar, but there are aspects of other forms of racing, including stock car, motocross and even airplane racing incorporated as well. The start includes a race off the

What is not new in 2018 is the huge impact the Texas Outlaw Challenge makes locally, both in terms of economic impact and supporting local charities. The event has donated more than $100,000 since 2008 including $50,000 donated to Harvey Relief through generous event participant and sponsor donations. These proceeds have helped the following local charities: Shriners Children’s Hospital, The Bridge Women’s Shelter, Boys & Girls Harbor, Clear Creek Environmental Foundation, Kemah Lions Club, Seabrook Rotary, Seabrook Marine Group, Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome, and various Veterans groups. The event also has a substantial economic impact that is estimated at well over $1 million each year with a more significant impact anticipated in 2018 with the added attractions of Formula 1 racing and expanded public events.

dock as drivers sprint for positioning as they reach the first turn. The boats turn on a dime, run 18 wide and fight for every inch and every corner. The boats will hit turns at upwards of 130 mph, make a sharp 90-degree turn in places, generate g-forces of up to five times standard gravity and decelerate to about 90 mph before resuming top speed in about 150 yards. And all this will be happening on Clear Lake thanks to the support of the same seven local cities (Seabrook, Nassau Bay, Kemah, El Lago, Pasadena, Clear Lake Shores, League City) and u.S. Coast Guard that allowed the National Shootout Championship to be moved into the lake last year. Check out the schedule on the opposite page and make your plan to catch both the Formula 1 ChampBoats and the National Shootout Championship on Clear Lake.

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2018 TEXAS OUTLAW CHALLENGE

Wednesday, June 20: 7-10pm..............................Early Arrival Pre-Party @ Sam’s Boat

Thursday, June 21: 9am-4pm ................Team Arrivals @ Kemah Bridge Boat Ramp 11am-2pm ..Poker Run Pre-Stops @ Topwater Grill & Galv. Yacht Basin 5-9pm ..........High Roller Gold Registration @ Landry’s (Kemah) 6-11pm ....(PUBLIC) Stampede Street Party @ Downtown Kemah

Friday, June 22: 7:30am ..........Shootout Safety Meeting @ Alan’s Swamp Shack 9am-noon ....Gunslinger Late Registration @ Alan’s Swamp Shack 9am-1pm......................(PUBLIC) Outlaw Shoot Out @ Clear Lake 9am-1pm ......(PUBLIC) Formula 1 Qualifying Races@ Clear Lake 1-5pm ..................Gunslinger Run Pool Party @ Kenny’s CASA 9-9:30pm ..........Fireworks on the Bay @ Galveston Bay/Kemah 10 PM-2 AM .......... (PUBLIC) Miss Outlaw Bikini Contest @ Cabo Saturday, June 23: 9am ..Captains Breakfast/Safety Meeting @ Alan's Swamp Shack 10 AM ............(PUBLIC) Gunslinger Poker Run Parade Departure 10 CARD STOPS: Alan’s Swamp Shack (Captains Safety Meeting), Bay Bridge Marina, Galveston Yacht Basin, Harbor Walk (Lunch & Pool), Barge 295, CABO, Blue Marlin Fuel Dock, Sams Boat

Noon........................Gunslinger Lunch/Pool Stop @ Harborwalk 4-8pm..Texas Tiki Dinner & Outlaw Dock Rock @ Topwater Grill 7-9pm ....Outlaw VIP Dining (reservations required) @ Kemah Boardwalk 7-10pm..Gunslinger Poker Run Card Playing @ Kemah Landry’s

Sunday, June 24: 9am-Noon ..(PUBLIC) FORMULA 1 Race Boat Finals @ Clear Lake 9am-Noon ................................Shoot-Out Champions & Sponsors @ Outlaw Club, Admiral Room - Endeavour Marina 1-4pm .."Wounded Knee" Raft Up/Pool Party @ Allen’s Channel Registered participant armbands MUST be worn at all times during event activities!

Pre-purchase tickets online today at TexasOutlawChallenge.com

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WiNDoW DrESSiNG Featured Artist: TASSiE MArCEAux

By Kelley dawson At the age of 16-years-old, Tassie Marceaux travelled to Europe with a group of students to study art and architecture. She told the trip lasted a few months and that she saw amazing places and art. “It started in my mind to do such a thing,” she revealed about creating art.

But, it wasn’t until Marceaux was in her 30s when she started painting. “I’d always done interior design for homes and businesses,” she said. Marceaux took lessons at Lamar university. She stated, “I had a number of wonderful teachers. I’ve been painting ever since.”

Marceaux painted pieces for clients and some art exhibits. She informed most of her paintings are Impressionism likely from her Europe trip.

“I don’t know why oils is the only medium I work with. I like the depth, consistency, and looseness of it,” shared Marceaux. What she likes about oils shows in each of her works. Her use of shadow and light provides intriguing depth and dimension. Marceaus’s exceptionally detailed brush strokes enhance her subjects’ character and bring them to life. Marceaux makes a challenging medium look easy. She admits, “I like all art even though I only do one style. Artists see something different in the same things; each creates a unique version.”

Marceaux’s interpretations of her subjects combined with uncommon substrates, such as window panes, produce remarkable paintings. She disclosed her window work has “taken off like crazy” due to recent showings at a coffeehouse in Kemah. “I shipped a window to Hawaii of all places,” declared Marceaux. She recalled antique shopping, “What could be done with these great old windows?” Marceaux later remembered a high school friend’s father who was an artist. She explained, “He made a screen out of old French doors and painted each window pane with a different scene.” Marceaux knew then what to do with the windows. She was decorating homes in Bolivar and wanted something different in those homes. “I painted the windows. They like it,” expressed Marceaux.

She definitely knows how to dress up an old window. Marceaux relayed most of her inspirations extend from travel and living on the bay in San Leon. She said, “I see coastal birds often. I also paint from photographs and recreate from them.” She disclosed, “When painting, I work through a lot of joy, loss, all sorts of feelings. I lose track of time. The only thing on my mind are colors and what I’m creating. It’s peaceful to me. A part of life my heart and soul go in each painting.” Marceaux stated, “We are our worst critics. When someone actually buys a painting, I’m still in utter shock sometimes. It’s a part of you.” She added, “A lot of artist are like that. It’s meaningful when someone likes your art so much they buy it. I feel honored and touched when someone buys a painting. It’s putting a piece of my heart in their home.”

View additional Marceaux paintings at www.facebook.com/La-Tasca-Design-215319471885296/. Her works are currently on display at Evelyn Meador Library in Seabrook through the end of June. To contact the artist, phone 409-656-1051 or email lmarceaux61@gmail.com.

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June 2: 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/ 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 galveston.com June 7: After Hours in the Museum, 5 - 7 p.m. Free at Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., Galveston, 409-632-7685, bryanmuseum.org June 9 & 10: Texas City Kite Festival, 9 a.m., Free event, Skyline Drive and Dike Rd., Texas City, 281-5086485, houstonkiteboarding.com

June 16: Galveston Island Market, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 2302 Mechanic St., Galveston, galvestonislandmarket.com

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June 16: Bay Area Bluegrass Association Show, 6 p.m., Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, bayareabluegrass.org

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June 4: Open Company Auditions, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre, 6 – 8 p.m., 2350 Dickinson Ave. Suite D, Dickinson, 281-480-1617 bahbt.org

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June 15: Bay Area Photo Club, 7 p.m., Honors Night, Bay Area unitarian universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org

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June 1 - 10: 39 Steps, 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),

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June 1 - 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, 281335-5228, clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org 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 281-4882207 for reservations, francasrealitalian.com June 1-3: Avenue Q, 7 – 9 p.m., upstage

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, 409-7638854 ex. 135, rosenberg-library.org

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Arts Youth Theatre, 100 E. NASA Parkway #78, Webster, upstageart.ludus.com

June 15 – July 1: John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, Fri. & Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Geneo Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, pasadenalittletheatre.org

June 23: Greater Tuna’s Jaston Williams “I’m not Lying, 2 & 8 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com

ChiLDrEN’S ArT Library Story Times

Evelyn Meador Library (Pre-K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, hcpl.net Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at

1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org. Raffle tickets on sale now for airplane.

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., 281474-2551, www.abnc.org

Battleship Texas, State historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-4792431, www.tpwd.texas.gov

Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, www.lunarrendevous.org.

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Artist Boat to host World oceans Day By domino Taylor

Artist Boat, a Galvestonbased non-profit, is hosting the second annual World Oceans Day Festival to commemorate the day, June 8. World Oceans Day is the united Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action. The celebration is at Stewart Beach in Galveston from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Festival guests will experience interactive activities hosted by local, regional and state organizations; enjoy the musical and comedic talents of Tom’s Fun Band; and view submissions in the Marine Debris Art Contest. All activities, performances, and art pieces are designed to highlight the human connection to ocean and inspire visitors protect coastal and marine ecosystems. Partner organizations include Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, HoustonGalveston Area Council, Turtle Island Restoration Network, the Houston zoo, Galveston Island Beach Patrol, Friends of Galveston Island State Park, Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Galveston Bay Foundation, FotoFest International, Galveston Bay Estuary Program, Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center, Houston Wilderness, American Bird Conservancy, and more. The Festival will also feature performances from Tom’s Fun Band, one of Young Audiences of Houston’s fabulous artists. Tom’s Fun Band uses music and comedy to make learning about preserving our natural resources fun and thought provoking. The audience will chant, clap and sing along with this popular duo as you learn more about everyone’s role in conservation. Marine Debris Art Contest submissions will be on display during the Festival. Artists and ocean-lovers of all ages are encouraged to submit art pieces composed primarily of marine debris or sargassum to showcase the negative effects of aquatic trash and benefits of sargassum for the marine ecosystem. A complete Call for Art can be found on the World Oceans Day Festival page on artistboat.org. The World Oceans Day Festival is free for the public, but Stewart

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Beach parking fees will apply. The concession stand at Stewart Beach will be open during the festival so guests can purchase food, drinks, or snacks. For more information on the World Oceans Day Festival or the Marine Debris Art Contest call 409-770-0722 or email kguidroz@artistboat.org

Artist Boat was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) with the purpose of protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness and action. They want everyone who experiences our Gulf Coast to value and protect its natural beauty. Since Artist Boat inception over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50 public art works for campuses and communities; conserved over 600 acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches; and provided over 1,000 teachers with professional development and place-based curriculum for the classroom. Join the family-friendly, free event on the beach to celebrate our ocean and the art that can come from it.

Greater Tuna's Jaston Williams in "i'm Not Lying!" at The Grand 1894 Opera house

The truth will set you free. On occasion, it can also get you locked up. Join Jaston Williams as he shares pre-Tuna stories where you will meet the Alaskan cowboy who drove a hearse, have dinner served by the most nervous waiter in Texas and drop in on a Renaissance Fair held at a movie star’s house while dressed in a chicken suit. The title of the show says it all. “I’m Not Lying!” Just about everyone in Texas knows the name of Jaston Williams as one of the two men that brought Greater Tuna nationwide from Broadway to the White House and back to Texas. These stories and ones like these are what made Greater Tuna such a hit and Red, White and Tuna and Tuna Christmas and last year’s hit, A Wolverine Walks into a Bar. The humorous bits this screenwriter delivers will have the audience in side-splitting laughter. Jaston Williams is performing “I’m Not Lying” Saturday, June 23 at 2 and 8 p.m. at The Grand 1984 Opera House. Jaston performs annually at The Grand. The tickets range from $27-$72. For tickets, call 409-765-1894 or 1-800-821-1894 or buy on website, www.thegrand.com. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston. Go see this performance: it’s hilarious, “I’m Not Lying.”

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DoGS & DivAS fAShioN ShoW (benefiting Bay Area Turning Point & League City Animal Shelter)

TExAS ouTLAW ChALLENGE: from Page 16

You will notice the finals of the Formula 1 ChampBoats will be Sunday, June 24 making the final day of the 5-day-long event possibly the most dramatic. There will be great spectator ticket viewing areas at Water’s Edge, Villa Capri and Endeavour Marina. Pre-purchase tickets online today at TexasOutlawChallenge.com to reserve your seats!

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Also new this year will be the unveiling of a new Superboat unlimited race team from our hometown at the Stampede Street Party which is open to the public in the Kemah lighthouse district. Superboat unlimited features the largest and fastest boats on the international circuit. Double check the schedule on page 17 and don’t miss this fantastic 5-day Texas Outlaw Challenge horsepower weekend!

Butler Longhorn Museum: 220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com

Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. 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

San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Porte, 281-479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org

Space Center of houston, Current Exhibit: Above and Beyond at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281224-2100, spacecenter.org.

Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409-643-5799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.htm

Texas Seaport Museum: Opening of the Trade Routes 1853, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, galvestonhistory.org To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email at dominotaylor@yahoo.com.

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

2018 RACING SEASON REMAINING EVENTS 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

Let Dreams Take flight This Summer During Space Center houston’s Days of Elevation

Soar beyond boundaries this summer at Space Center Houston during Days of Elevation. As a leading science and space exploration learning center, Space Center Houston offers family fun, interactive educational activities and a launch pad for adventure. “If you’ve dreamed of flying, come get a bird’s-eye view of the future of flight in our new summer exhibit, blast off in a Mars simulator and camp out under the stars with us,” said William T. Harris, the nonprofit’s president and CEO. “Space Center Houston has something for everyone.”

Elevate your knowledge this summer by discovering concepts that bring the next frontier in space and aviation to life in the all-new exhibit Above and Beyond, presented by Boeing and made possible locally by Coca-Cola. It’s a hands-on experience about aerospace innovation with design challenges, simulations, interactive galleries and immersive videos. Soar like a bird, ride an elevator to outer space, design and fly a supersonic jet and more. Visitors will join the expedition through deep space in the Mission Mars interactive exhibit. Get up close to a real Orion engineering model and learn about the hardware that will get us to Mars. Feel how gravity on Earth compares to that of the red planet. Touch a Mars rock, launch a bottle rocket and step inside our Orion simulator to blast off on your own space exploration journey to the fourth planet in our solar system.

Space Center Houston is the home of the one-of-a-kind Independence Plaza where visitors get a stunning look at the Space Shuttle Program. Enter the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence to get a feel for what it’s like to be an astronaut. Go inside NASA 905, the historic shuttle carrier aircraft that ferried all six of NASA’s shuttle orbiters. Walk the path of the Orbiter Access Arm, where astronauts made their final steps on Earth before entering the shuttle orbiter and launching into space. Elevate your visit with their special summer events. Become a scientist through engaging, hands-on space and science activities in our Pop-up Science Labs all summer long. Meet real American heroes and hear their first-hand space-exploration stories every Friday and Saturday at Lunch with an Astronaut. Spend a night at the museum and sleep under the wing of the original shuttle carrier aircraft during their Family Campout on June 23.

Save on admission with a CityPASS and explore Space Center Houston plus four other top attractions. Purchase a CityPASS in-person or online at spacecenter.org/citypass. Or, become a member and return free all year long. For more information, visit spacecenter.org.

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Lakewood yacht Club hosts Prestigious 2018 Mallory Cup

Last month the Lakewood Yacht Club hosted the prestigious Mallory Cup for the High School Fleet Race Nationals, the premier event for High School Fleet Sailing in America. "Out of seven different districts across the country, the top 20 teams qualified for the event, earning their right to fight to become the National Champion," said LYC Coach Bernat Bali. Throughout two days of beautiful sailing conditions, teams had two sailors racing in each Fleet, Divisions A, and B, and their scores were combined to make the competition as global possible. After 17 races per division (34 races in total) and a great job by the local Race Committee, led by LYC member Dwight Bengtson, Point Loma, out of San Diego, claimed the overall win for the second year in a row. Christchurch High School, from Virginia, finished second, followed by Parker High School in third, also out of San Diego. The South East District of Interscholastic Sailing Association (SEISA) was represented by Clear Falls High School, where all the sailors are part of the Lakewood Sailing Program.

Lakewood yacht Club Announces Shoe regatta results

Lakewood Yacht Club and the Bay Access Sailing Foundation hosted the 2018 KO Sailing Musto Shoe Regatta May 19-20, 2018.

HYC Women’s Regatta June 2-3 • Galv. Bay

HYC Leukemia Cup June 23-24 • Galv. Bay

HOOD Regatta Sept 22-23 • Galv. Bay

HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255

Bay Cup II August 4 • Galveston Bay

Heald Bank Regatta August 17-19 • Galveston Bay

"Lakewood hosted another successful Shoe Race," says Race Committee Chair Bob Hunkins. "We rely heavily on all the fantastic volunteers and generous sponsors who make it possible for us to host these great regattas."

J-Fest Regatta Oct. 12-14 • Galveston Bay

Harvest Moon Regatta Oct. 25-28 • Galveston Bay

LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511 Top 2018 finishers are J/22: Dov Kivlovitz; J/70: Bruno Pasquinelli / Stampede / FWBC J/105: John Barnett / Pesto / LYC; Pulse 600:Bob Webbon / upper Keys Sailing Club; PhRF Spinnaker W/L: J.D. Hill / Second Star / LYC: PhRF Spinnaker distance: Rob Freas / SSTV Sirly / Sea Scouts, BSA; PhRF Non-Spin distance: Ashley Walker / Good News / LYC; Cruising Classic Canvas Non-Spin distance: Michael Clark / Seahorse

The first place winners in each class received premier Musto sailing shoes at the awards ceremony held Sunday, May 20.

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The Shoe Regatta has raced annually on Galveston Bay and is open to PHRF Spin, PHRF Non-Spin, Cruising boats with a PHRF Rating (non-spin or poleless spin), One-Design and multi-hulls.

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GBCA Women’s Regatta July 21 • Galveston Bay

GBCA Jr. Regatta July 28 • Galveston Bay

Singlehanded Regatta Oct 6 • Galveston Bay

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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

2. MOODY GARDENS

spacecenter.org

6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS

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

10. ELLINGTON FIELD

14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY

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

6310 Avenue T. ............409-925-1401

New Location

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

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7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT

15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR

4. SCHLITTERBAHN

8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER

12. BAYOU WILDLIFE ZOO

16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS

5.THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE

9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK

13. ARMANDBAYOUNATURECTR.

17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY

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

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

2100 Caroline St. ........281-337-2021

11551 Aerospace Ave..346-708-2517

2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437

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

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

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

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

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

1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400

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

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18. SYLVAN BEACH PARK on Galveston Bay in La Porte . . . . . . .281-471-5020 19. BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE 1900 South R Street (La Porte) . . .281-471-4653 20. PINE GULLY PARK 535 Pine Gully Rd. @ Toddville (Seabrook) . . . . .281-474-3286 21. OLD SEABROOK NASA Parkway @ Hwy 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-474-3869 22. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE 806 NASA Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-333-0579 23. BUTLER’S LONGHORN MUSEUM 1220 Coryell (League City) . . .281-332-1393 24. CLEAR CREEK WINERY 709 Harris Ave. (Kemah) . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-334-8300 25. 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

GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS:

31. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 32. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 33. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Galveston . . . . . . . .713- 629-3700 34. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . . . .409-765-5930 35. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 36. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 37. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand . .409-765-5700 38. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 39. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . . .409-766-STAR 40. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . . .409-797-5114

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41. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 42. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 43. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 44. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . . . .713-658-8938 45. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 46. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas . .713-853-8000 47. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500 48. BBVA COMPASS STADIUM 2200 Texas Avenue . . . . .713-276-7500 49. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AQUARIUM 410 Bagby . . .713-223-3474 50. HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .713-533-6500

Bakkhus Taverna

Mamacita’s

T-bone Tom’s

Skallywag

Scout Bar

Mediterraneo

South Belt • Pasadena • C Galveston Bay • Galvesto

Where To EAT & DRINK Luna’s

Russo’s Pizza

Monkey Bar

Katie’s Bar

1. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 2. Bakfish Brewing Co. ..............1231 Broadway (Pearland) 3. Antonini’s Subs and Steaks ........602 6th Street (Kemah) 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. Garage Bar & Grill......1755 Hwy. 35 N Bypass Rd. (Alvin) 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) 44. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 45. Las Anitas............................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 46. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 48. Lazy Lizard Cantina ..............1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 49. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 50. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 51. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 52. Legends Sports Grill........................6011 W Main Street 53. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 54. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant ......6555 South Shore Blvd. 55. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 56. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 57. Marais ....................................2111 FM 517 (Dickinson) 58. Malay Malay ..........2508 Gulf Fwy S #102 (League City) 59. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 60. MamaRita’s - Pasadena..............7325 Spencer Highway 61. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 62. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 63. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 64. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 65. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant ..1788 S. Friendswood Dr. 66. Mediterraneo Cafe & Pizza ............2409 Falcon Pass Dr. 67. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 7. Merlion ......................................1301 4th St. (Seabrook)) 68. MichiRu Sushi ......................20911 Gulf Fwy. (Webster) 69. Midnite Slice ..........................1605 Main St. (Seabrook) 70. Monkey Bar................................605 6th Street (Kemah) 71. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 72. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 73. Opus Ocean Grill ................................1002 Aspen Road 74. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 75. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana ........2700 Marina Bay Drive 76. Pizza Here ............................609 Bradford Ave. (Kemah) 77. Preamble Lounge & Craft House ....20801 Gulf Fwy #12 78. Russo’s NY Pizzaria ........1660 W. FM 646(League City) 79. Rosewater ....................................1606 Clear Lake Blvd. 80. Railean Distillery ................341 5th Street (San Leon)

Scotty’s Pub

Tookie’s

81. Saloon Door Brewing Co. ..............10 82. Sam’s Boat ..................................131 83. San Luis Resort ........................5222 84. Scotty’s Pub ................................109 85. Scotty’s Pub On The Bay ................32 86. Scout Bar ........................................... 88. Int. Signature Bistro ....1918 NASA Pa 89. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............600 6 90. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 2094 (C 91. South Shore Harbour Resort..2500 So 92. Star Cinema Grill ......702 Baybrook M 93. Star Fleet Marina ...................... 280 G 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 98. The Spot ........................3204 Seawal 99. The Hop ....................................17886 100. Texas Roadhouse ..........18194 Gulf F 101. The Tree House................901 NASA 102. Time Out Sports Bar #1 .........11460 103. Time Out Sports Bar #2 ................30 104. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ..........4416 105. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar ..25 106. Tookie’s Burgers ....................406 Te 107. Tookie’s Seafood..........1106 Baypor 108. Topwater Grill ......................815 Ave 109. T-bone Tom’s ............................707 110.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 Mari 111. Union Tavern ............................435 E 112. Valdo’s Seafood House .................... 113. Volcano Room.................................. 115. Zone 504 ......................................... 116.-125. KEMAH BOARDWALK RESTA

116. Aquarium; 117. Pizza Oven; 118. Red Su Dutchman; 120. Bayside Grille; 121. Cadillac Gump; 123. Lighthouse Buffet; 124. Landry’s 125. Saltgrass Steakhouse

Lone Star Grill

Texas Outlaw CHALLENGE State’s Largest Poker Run & Performance Boat Event

June 20 - 24 (More on pages 4 & 5, 8 & 9)

Dan’s Pizza

Thursday, June 21

STAMPEDE STREET PARTY In Kemah Lighthouse District

6 to 11pm

Railean Distillery

Noah’s Ark

Gio’s Pizza

Marais

MichiRu

Cabo

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Topwater Grill

Ship Channel Houston

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Friday, June 22

NATIONAL SHOOT OUT CHAMPIONSHIP

FORMULA 1 QUALIFYING RACES

On Clear Lake

at Cabo

Clear Lake / Channel

On Clear Lake

9am to Noon

10pm to 2am

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9am-Noon

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Sunday, June 24

GUNSLINGER MISS OUTLAW OUTLAW BOAT BIKINI CONTEST PARADE

FORMULA 1 CHAMP BOAT FINALS

Friday, June 22

Reserve your tickets for the Formula 1 Races now at www.TexasOutlawChallenge.com

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STOP ThE PRESS!!! - Readers are well aware of the upcoming Highway 146 expansion project and the imminent relocation of Outriggers. We got late word that Outriggers’ final Taco Tuesday night would also Southbound @ include the outriggers duo of Jimmy and Steve together once again as Southbound. This was a clear the calendar event, got lucky finding a parking spot, and joined the jammed packed house complete with a flock of Parrot Heads for this last of a lifetime event. We’ve missed Steve and Shirley since their move to Florida to be closer to kinfolk, yet the magic was as if it never left. Steve & Jimmy stirred up the frenzy as they have for us over the decade. Their habit of stringing together song after song into a 20minute experience is unmatched. Enjoying the setting sun at Outriggers with Southbound on the stage – Life is good!!! iT’S A WRAP - May was a doozie… We got gypped short of spring this year but we will survive. School will soon be out and that means summer is ahead. We’ve got lots of great things happening at the waterfront capital of the Texas and to stay abreast, always keep a copy of The SCENE handy at home, at work and with you in the car. Thanks for taking time and telling us your story. We’ll see you out there!

Santa Fe High School Memorial Fund Benefit

SUNDAY, JULY 15TH ALL proceeds to the

Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation AMAZING line up of musicians including:

Pee Wee Bowen Vince King David Joel Hourglass & several TBA

INFO 281.824.4000

Family friendly. Bouncy castle, games, barbecue, raffles and the BEST music from the BEST local bands.

PLEASE help us support our family and neighbors from Santa Fe

4-8pm June 7: Stuttgarden Tavern: Mall of the Mainland • Texas City

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AROuNd ThE hORN - We stopped in a few of the areas popular hot spots in May and then some. In the Lighthouse District, T-Bone Tom’s had their usual packed house for dinner hour and on the Landshark Stage was The Fuse, an inner loop and casino band. Musically, these folks were pretty good despite being in the midst of a lineup change with their lead vocalist Big richard @ Jackie’s slot. Not being from the area, they had the visiting Brickhouse team disadvantage not knowing the crowd as would a local band like The Sharks who once were a staple band at T-Bone’s. On the other side of Clear Lake at Jackie’s, “Mixing things up” was happening as the neighborhood regulars held party in the dining hall and The Big Richard Band playing a strong set on the stage. We’d seen this band before on the Sherlock’s circuit and at Cabo, and we continue to look forward to the new upgrades going down at the Brickhouse.

The Cockeyed Seagull over the years have had the coldest air conditioning happening making this place one of my favorite summer hangouts. In May, we took in the Hourglass Trio, the entire band sans percussion and bass, for an evening of freeform song. To their list has been added several Simon and Garfunkel houglass songs, something you don’t catch Trio @ much in these parts. Cockeyed up north, we stopped in to catch a Seagull couple games at the South Side Roller Derby. Last year, Harvey ruined their practice rink throwing the groove into arrears. It was good seeing these skaters get after it. These are everyday people with everyday lives that can really get it going on wheels – an amazing kind of grace.

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With the weather “finally” turning nice, we ditched the yard work and check out the Clear Lake Greek Festival. Like many of you, we’ve enjoyed this event throughout the years. It was nice seeing traditions carry on, be they food, drink, song, costume or dance. It was good seeing many familiar faces and a surprise of sorts meeting new acquaintances. Opa!!!!! Out Clear west…. Lake Greek - Continued on festival Page 30

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TOuR STOP CLEAR LAKE - And in May it was the night Sons of Apollo at Scout Bar. Admittedly, I had not heard about this band until I read about them in the April issue of The SCENE Magazine. Holy cow, these guys can definitely put on a show! You can tell lots about a band by who is in the house this evening, musicians from around the area and serious fans were here to check things out. These guys were not shy, performing under the bright lights big and bold. Keyboard player Derek Sherinian treated listeners with what I believe was the first Hammond B3 I’ve ever seen play at Scout Bar. Googling up the drummer, Mike Portnoy, also brings along the likes of Neil Peart, John Bonham and Keith Moon, which describes the Portnoy experience perfectly. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, former lead guitarist for Guns & Roses (and a lot of other groups) is clearly maestro class and well rounded having a side gig working with “u.S. Embassies around the world on cross-cultural music programs, has his own line of hot award-winning hot sauces, and works with dozens of international charities visiting orphanages and children’s hospitals around the world with guitar in hand.” Bassist Billy felix Sheehan played his speed bass with a finesse Martin and frenzy that I often see from lead guitarists. @ Jeff Scott Soto, former vocalist with Journey, Scout easily makes the case that being front man of Bar your own band is much better than the replacement fill-in for a band that belonged to somebody else. And best of all, each of them can handle the lead break with ease… Five Brothers from Different Mothers – that would be Sons of Apollo…

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RESORT iN LA PORTE - After consecutive years of bad weather, the 62nd Sylvan Beach Festival knocked it out of the park. The new layout following post Harvey repairs are most impressive with a natural amphitheater stage here in our neighborhood. What’s cool about this event is the festival showcasing local talent along with outside regional acts. This year’s local acts included Big Jordan Band, The Sharks, and LC Roots. We caught Jordan and fiddler, Richard Rose at Epicurean Evening and was impressed with how their sound carried the hall. On this Chamber of Commerce day, we got to enjoy the full band. I recall Applebe and Rose at The the Cock-eyed Sharks Seagull open @ mics. It’s alSylvan ways cool seeBeach ing the local festival musicians progressing onto the bigger stages.

The Sharks are a longtime local collection of talent with Rob Rodrigues, Tom Bryan, Ricky Pitts and Rex Rameriz, with their own distinct sound. Within a few measures of listening to The Sharks play live, you know that distinct sound you’re hearing could belong to nobody else. These guys often played Outriggers and would often be the band on stage back when Tom still owned and ran things at T-Bone Tom’s. LC Roots, I understand, used to own the live music SCENE back in their days and people are pleased to hear they’re still around. Most of their shows these days are on the private party tour. It was good for everybody catch LC Roots live!

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LC roots @ Sylvan Beach festival

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FULL KITCHEN (Lunch & Dinner) LIVE MUSIC

HAPPY HOUR

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

Crissy & The Clefs SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Bayou Boyz FRIDAY, JUNE 8

Mister Kicks SATURDAY, JUNE 9

Side Project X FRIDAY, JUNE 15

Texas Ramblers SATURDAY, JUNE 16

JJ Dynomite @ Katie’s

SAND VOLLEYBALL

FOOD SPECIALS

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BACK ON ThE BEAT - Sometimes, the knees simply wear out and after a 30-month hiatus for knee replacement surgery, JJ Dynomite is back, and Katie’s was the place. I had to drive around the block twice to find parking. This is a clue to just how good this is. It was soon obvious that this band didn’t set their music aside during the break as they played with an intensity as if they owned it – very much appreciated by listeners. Word travels fast of their return and these guys are already booked for the upcoming Lonestar Rally, something to look forward to. A JJ Dynomite show is where people show up on a sure bet for a great gathering. This goes along nicely with my long standing bet that you can pick any night and very likely apt to catch a good music show at Katie’s! The streak continues...

NEW STOP ON ThE BEAT And that would be the Garage Bar & Grill in Alvin. We’ve heard many good comments about this place and say the recommendations were spot on. First thing I noticed was A BuNCH of familiar faces at the Garage that I’ve met over the years out on the SCENE. This place is big enough for everybody – be it for food, cold beverages, live music or all of the above and all at the same time! The atmosphere at the Garage was definitely “up,” the service crisp, and the fun down-to-earth. The night we stopped in had full house enjoying Vince King putting on a compelling Elvis show. I’ve a hunch we will be catching quite a few great live music acts at the Garage in the months ahead. This place was SCENE ready before we got here! Check it out!

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Andy & the Dreamsiscles @ oleanders Party

by Andy Eng

The good news is winter’s over and while spring cleaning dragged out longer this year, the live music in April was plentiful and exceptionally good! We enjoyed tagging up with lots of you out there. Let’s run down some of what all that went down...

BENT NEEdLES - On the Fun Meter happened in May at the annual Oleanders Party hosted by Andy and Vicki upchurch. This is always an event I clear my calendar for and from all the friendly familiar faces there, I’m in good company. The gathering was properly attended with the perfect blend of veterans and newbies, plenty of food and spirits for all. Joining Andy and the Dreamsicles was Bama Breeze and The CC Rider Band. Bama Breeze is a new band for me. Andy upBama church informed me he found this group playing at a boat show. I Breeze @ was able to find that Bama Breeze has already appeared at Railean oleanders Distillery with our Parrot Head friends which means we’ll be seeing Party more of this band in the months ahead. Intriguing was zach Duncan, a well schooled percussionist that tastefully and brilliantly worked the steel drum into tunes from the Beatles – Twas clever, light and bright!

The Dreamsicles filled in the middle slot opening their set in jazzy bluesy fashion taking me by surprise. I found it refreshing and thoughtful. upchurch ’fessed to me his love for jazz and I wouldn’t mind hearing more of the same in the days ahead -- the area needs it. Soon enough, though, the band was up to their old familiar tricks which is getting everybody on their feet and dancing like there’s no tomorrow. Another impressive ditty the Dreamsicles rolled out was a medley of traditional Americana numbers everybody knows but never gets to hear played live, complete with six-part harmonies, I found it appropriately moving and spine tingling. Well done!

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I’m not sure if my predecessor, the late Jim Shortt attended an Oleanders party. I will have to get back with you on that but one thing I’m quite sure of, he covered CC Rider, a Houston-based Classic Motown and R&B dance band who was the headliner for the party. I like the way this band sound checks by vamping a jazzy jam while letting the sound guy straighten out tone and levels. Vital is making sure the channel assignments are correctly labeled at the start. As for the band, CC Rider is perfect for swanky ballrooms, outdoor festivals, and neighborhood ice houses – Book ’em!!!

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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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Dickinson’s Cranky Britches Brewing has earned critical praise for their popular Andromedia West Coast IPA, Damn Skippy Imperial Peanut Butter Porter and Sand Patrol American IPA. But like many breweries across the country, they are aware of the hype craft beer’s newest — and most controversial — style, the New England IPA (NEIPA), is getting. Often called the style created by Instagram and built on social media, the NEIPA features a fruity, juicy flavor and cloudy, hazy appearance. The style offers easy to love characteristics including tropical hop aromas, fruit-forward flavors, barely-there bitterness, and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. But the key to the style’s success seems to be its appearance as it doesn’t look like any other beers and has been described as “photogenic liquid gold” for social media users. The appearance plus the beer’s usual limited release, short shelf life, and “cool factor,” equates to a shareable social media phenomenon resulting in NEIPAs going viral.

Top beer celebrities including Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver and Saint Arnold Brewing founder Brock Wagner have referred to the NEIPA hazy craze as “a fad.” It should be noted that just last ALREADY RELEASED month Saint Arnold used a lot of humor on doubling back and releas1. Nehru Jacket 2. Troll Doll ing the successful and tasty “Not A Collaboration Hazy IPA,” which re3. Pet Rocks 4. Poodle Skirt minded this writer of the early and limited quantity Saint Arnold Divine RELEASING IN JUNE Reserve releases from 10 years ago that caused a stir on social media 5. Toga Party 6. Lava Lamp (Twitter and Facebook) as Houston area beer enthusiasts searched high 7. Hula Hoop and low for the limited stock spread thoughtout Houston before Saint Arnold moved to the new location with far greater capacity. Cranky Britches brewer and co-founder Bill Arning also has approached the NEIPA with a sense of humor by announcing a 7-part "Fad" series of NEIPA releases. “First was Nehru Jacket, then Troll Doll and Pet Rocks,” Arning explained. “It’s not too hard to pick up on the theme. We invite people to come visit our ‘tapway’ and try one of our test batches so they can say ‘I was drinking fad beer before it was mainstream.’ Our most recent limited Poodle Skirt release was the Poodle Skirt, which is made from base Pilsner malt, flakes oats and milk sugar along with heavy additions of Mosaic and El Dorado hops. So far it has moved fast.”

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

Greater Houston Beer Fest. July 28, 2018 White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX

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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.

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: 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.

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. ------------------------

Where: 310 Texas Ave, Kemah When/What: 50 cents off any drink until 6pm ------------------------

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: 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 ------------------------

Where: 406 Texas Ave. (Kemah) When: Mon. - Wed. 3-6pm; What: $2.99Margartias, $3.50 Wells, $2 Dom. Drafts, $2.50 Import Drafts, $5.99 Dom. Pitchers, $7.99 Import Pitchers Sunday Funday: $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas All Day

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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how long have you been a bartender + how long at the GARAGE?: I have worked at The Garage for 3 1/2 years and bartending for 3 1/2.

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

What do you love about working at the GARAGE? I love how the staff is like one big family. We take care of and support each other.

YOuR favorite day of the week to work at the GARAGE & why? Fridays and Saturdays are my favorite. Live music, drinks flowing, and fun crowd. Work doesn’t feel like “work.”

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 the GARAGE? I would recommend our Huckleberry lemonade (blueberry vodka mixed with lemonade that we serve on tap), Oil Slick, and The Wiper Fluid.

Top 3 dishes you recommend to customers at the GARAGE? My personal favorite is steak peppers! If you do not like jalapeños, then the stuffed mushrooms would be next. Chicken fried steak is another favorite. A crowd favorite is our Thursday rib-eye steak special!

Garage Bar & Grill: 1755 hWY 35, Alvin

do you have a signature drink? Lemon Drops (martini or shot)! My alltime favorite drink to make but that may be because I love to drink them! Are there any new drinks you're excited about? We will be having some new drinks and food items coming to the menu, but we always have new draft beers. What do you do when not at work?

If I’m not at work, then you can catch me on a boat somewhere in Galveston catching fish and sun rays! I’m known as the “fishing woman” at the bar.

Favorite thing about the Bay Area? My favorite thing about Bay Area is the atmosphere of the restaurants and bars being on the water. The most rewarding part of your job? Giving people great service! I love when people return knowing they can receive the best service in town. 5 words that describe you: Outgoing, caring, hard working, funny, honest.

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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Best tip you ever got: The best tip would be the customers who return over and over and ask for you.

What do you love about bartending? I love meeting new people and a day at work never really feels like work!

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Hip-hop also became a source of inspiration for Jones on many levels.

“Hearing the stories of others through hip-hop made me want to take the life I live and translate it into the music I love, putting my own experiences and voice into the music,” said Jones, who regularly surprises audiences with his signature look.

“I always wear a straw hat when I perform because that’s what we did in Georgia, when it was so hot outside we could melt. It’s a way of bringing who I am on stage,” he said.

Putting forth his experiences and personality into his music has now spawned three solo albums, and as a featured artist on more than two dozen other albums. Jones’ Scout Bar appearance in late June will come on the heels of his newest single release.

“I have a big single that will be released on the 4th of July called ‘Red White Blue,’ which is my effort as a patriotic song. I wanted to do something more patriotic for the people who have made our country possible through all of their sacrifice,” he said. So what can audiences expect when Demun Jones hits the stage at Scout in June?

“They’ll be caught off-guard, and usually are when they see I am a guy with a big beard and a straw hat. Expect lots of energy, as we also have an electric fiddle player and live drummer on stage, too. I just love seeing people lose themselves though, in such a positive mood because they are with you and enjoying what you created,” he said. Demun Jones will perform at Scout Bar on June 29, with local favorites Blackgrass Gospel and Gypsy Reaux opening the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Grab your tickets early from the Scout Bar website – and when you go, make sure to tell them The SCENE sent you!

SCoTTy’S PuB: Continued from Page 45 They make everything from scratch and even extend their culinary expertise to their specialty drinks. Their Bloody Mary, for example is made with vodka they infuse with onion and peppers, Bloody Mary mix, their house-made a.m. Tatertachos bacon salt and spicy pickled green beans, among other secret ingredients.

insider tip: Enjoy your Bloody Mary during brunch on Sunday for $4 and try the a.m. Tatertachos or the Chilaquiles. So, grab your friends and get together at the “greatest neighborhood bar in the world”… and tell them The SCENE sent you.

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A steadfast community and customer focus has earned the pub a loyal following of locals and visitors alike. Out-of-this-world patrons include William “Shep” Shepherd, commander of the first crew of the International Space Station (ISS). Flags and other items Shep took into space are prominently on display near the hostess stand. Astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent PizzAS of ThE WEEK a record-breaking year in space aboard the ISS, chronicled his experience and referenced Boondoggles in his book, Endurance. The u.S. record holder for the most days in space and first female, non-military chief of the astronaut office, The Carnivore: Homemade pizza Peggy Whitson, is also a crust topped with marinara, provolone, Boondoggles regular. parmesan cheese, pepperoni, canadian Boondoggles has always bacon, andouille sausage, italian believed in giving back to sausage, breakfast bacon and chorizo. the community and when Other pizzas of the week include The the community is shaken, Baked Potato, The Mac Daddy, The the pub steps in. For several Pie Hand and The Notorious P.I.G. weeks amid the destruction and despair from Hurricanes Ike and Harvey, Boondoggles – without electricity to fuel it its kitchen operation – fed local residents and took and work crew from its patio.

Four-legged patrons are a familiar sight on the patio. Inspiring a dog-friendly atmosphere, the owner’s boxer served as the pub’s original mascot and was immortalized in the Boondoggles logo. Each spring, Boondoggles sponsors the annual Wolfstock event, a dog festival and fundraiser for Bay Area Pet Adoptions, recently generating more than $10,000 for the shelter.

General Manager James Venezia said, “From the beginning, Boondoggles simply wanted to provide our customers with a comfortable and welcoming place to enjoy outstanding beer, food and service in a fun atmosphere.”

About Boondoggles Pub: Locally owned and operated since 1998, Boondoggles Pub is a neighborhood gathering spot in the City of El Lago on Clear Lake. Boondoggles offers nearly 50 beers on tap, a fully stocked bar and specializes in gourmet pizzas from a woodburning oven. Additional menu offerings include creative sandwiches, burgers, salads and feature daily specials. Open seven days a week, Boondoggles serves lunch and dinner daily (as well as Sunday brunch), is a great place to watch sports, and welcomes leashed dogs on the covered outdoor patio. A large private room upstairs is also available for special events. Boondoggles offers easy waterfront accessibility from Clear Lake with boat slips on Taylor Bayou.

ThE SLAGS: From Page 47

“We just really like to see people having a good time. Whether it’s dancing or singing along, that’s usually when we know they’re having a good time and that’s what makes us happy as well.”

Catch The Slags at T-Bone Tom’s for some family-friendly summertime fun on Thursday, June 21 beginning at 6 p.m.! Their Facebook page has their performances updates. When you catch them, make sure to tell them you saw them in The SCENE!

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Scotty’s 2nd Location Celebrates Their 2nd Anniversary By Shawn domingues

Scotty’s Pub on the Bay is turning two, and they’re throwing a heck of a shindig to celebrate their second anniversary. A fun-filled evening is planned on June 30 (starting at 6 p.m.) with DJ Swift inside, live music by Jarred Reed outside on the patio, giveaways and food and drink specials. They even have a special “Shot Walk” planned, inspired by the cake walks from our youth – think musical chairs but with shots involved, this version might prove to be more difficult than, well, a cakewalk.

It all began in 2011 when Scott Sexton III, his father Scott Sexton, Jr., his brother Craig Sexton and their long-time friend, Greg Castro combined forces and opened Scotty’s Pub on Scarsdale (10943 Scarsdale Blvd.) Fulfilling a lifelong dream they each had, their vision was clear and their goal was lofty: To create the best neighborhood bar in the world. Because they all have a background in culinary arts, they combined their passion for good food with a hybrid bar concept (part nightclub and part pub) to create a “whiskey-heavy, craft beer-centric, foodie haven,” which proved to be a recipe for success. A recipe that Scott III, his father and their good friend and manager from the original Scotty's, Quinton Turner wanted to duplicate. They decided to spread their wings and expand their brand in 2016, and they landed in South Shore (3202 Marina Bay Drive, Kemah). Formerly the home of Claudio’s Piano Bar, they have transformed the space and built a state-of-the-art DJ booth next to the large dance floor, added pool tables, dart boards and video games, as well as an interactive jukebox, and made other cosmetic changes. Guests really enjoy sitting outside on the large patio next to the fountain that offers ambiance from a fire and water feature.

“I have really enjoyed meeting the people out here [in South Shore] over the past two years. Everyone seems to have such a passion for food, drinks and life. They really know how to party,” said Scott III. “I also love that I can be way more adventurous with food and drink specials. If I can get my hands on some nice frog legs or cow tongue to make lengua tacos, I don't even hesitate. They eat it up. It has allowed me to be more of myself, and I am very thankful for it,” said owner, Scott III.

There’s always something fun going on at Scotty’s. On Mondays, Mama Cass hosts Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2a.m., and they have $3 u-Call-Its after 9 p.m.; on Tuesdays, guests can wine down and enjoy free bar bites when they purchase a bottle of wine; on Whiskey Wednesdays, they offer half off most whiskeys after 9 p.m. and $2 off their Sampler, as well as free snowman poker games at 7 and 9:30 p.m.; on Thursdays, they have live music from 8 to 11 p.m. (See this month’s ad for the lineup.); Saturdays and Sundays, they serve brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and their happy hour is every day from 4 to 8 p.m.

But this isn’t just your average pub, Scotty’s is known for their delicious food with a menu full of unique and fun items like the ever-popular Grown up Grilled Cheese (Texas toast with brie, American and gruyere cheeses, bacon, apple and apricot preserves, served with fries) or the Pork Belly Tacos (10-day brown sugar cured pork belly, roasted and then lightly fried right before they go on tacos to crisp them up). Their pub grub is definitely above the bar and by the quirky names they give their fare, it’s obvious they have a lot of fun creating their menu with names like, The Greatest Samich in the World, Tatortachos and Disco Fries.

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Demun Jones hits the Scout Bar

Stage in June By Sarah Piña

Since its inception, Scout Bar has earned the reputation of a rock venue that brings not only the biggest rock acts to town from all over the country and the world, but a variety of different performances ranging from reggae bands from Latin America to heavy metal from Germany. This summer, Scout will continue this tradition in a variety of ways—including having Demun Jones come to the stage for his first performance as a solo artist in Houston.

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fri., June 29 • Scout Bar: DEMuN JoNES

(w/Gypsy Reaux, Blackgrass Gospel & South) Jones initially got his start in music through influences from rap groups in Macon, north of his native Jones County, Georgia, through performing at numerous talent shows and open mics around town (“I was never scared to get up there, never was,” he recalled). Later, he would join Southern rock/hip-hip/country group Rehab, performing and touring for the well-known group for almost 10 years. Fast-forward some years later, and Jones now has released albums and music videos of his own, while also touring as a solo artist for the last several years, bringing his unique blend of hip-hip and country across the nation. The influences and what brought him to this point are many, however. “I come from a family of artists—of painters, and musicians. My father was a thrift mason; my grandfather even after a mill accident played guitar with just two fingers. I also grew up with all kinds of music around me. My brother was into classic rock, while my mom was more into Motown and Marvin Gaye, so I grew up listening to both the Jackson 5 and Jimi Hendrix, which was very influential on me. And then I hear things like N.W.A. rapping about Compton and life in Compton, which coming from Georgia was really an education,” he said.

Velcro Pygmies Friday, June 22

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Bay Area houston idol returns to Jackie's Brickhouse for its 4th Season

This event from League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, (previously produced by YourTownTV) is scheduled to launch in June 2018 at Jackie’s Brickhouse. This event follows three previous successful Bay Area Houston Idol events, crowning talents including Josie Arias, Ashley Hennessy and Heather Miller.

The public is invited to join Jackie’s Brickhouse for this popular event held this year Wednesdays in June. Bay Area Houston Idol expects 60 contestants, and a great crowd each night of the competition. At this time, registration is open for interested singers ages 18 and up. Registration is $25 and will secure you a spot in one of the two preliminaries (June 6 and June 13). The top 10 contestants, chosen by a group of local celebrity judges, will move on to the semi-finals on June 20.

At the Semi-Finals, the top 10 contestants from each preliminary date will compete for a spot at the finals. Only 10 contestants will be chosen to move on to the finals on June 27, where a panel of celebrity judges will choose the winner of the 2018 Bay Area Houston Idol! 2018 Celebrity Judges are Betsey Ennis (co-founder and editor of The SCENE Magazine, & creative director of Bay Area Media Services), Doug Meisinger (Clear Lake Today and Vinyl Draught Radio); Atom Smasher (The Atom Smasher Show), Kelly Williams (The Kelly Williams Show), and TJ Aulds (i45NOW). Prizes include 1st Place - $1,000 and a trophy; 2nd Place - $500 and a trophy; 3rd Place - $250 and a trophy. For information, or to register to compete, visit leaguecitychamber.com/bay-area-houstonidol or contact Erin@LeagueCityChamber.com or call 281-338-7339.

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Local Music Spotlight: The Slags

By Sarah Piña

Chad Ware

Wednesday, June 6 KATIE’S BAR

Since 2002, the popular area cover band The Slags have been entertaining audiences all over the Clear Lake area and beyond with their fun mix of everything from Led zeppelin to Prince. The number of years together performing still surprises even the band themselves.

UPCOMING SHOWS Sat., June 2 ..........................Cabo Sat., June 9..Jackie’s Brickhouse “Our bassist John Pruiett and I had been in a previous cover Sat., June 16 ................Pub Level band from around 1998-2000. When we decided to start The Slags, we never expected the band to last more than a couple of Thurs., June 21 ......T-bone Tom’s

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months, but here we are in our 16th year and we’re still having a good time playing and entertaining our friends and new folks as much as we did when we first started,” said vocalist Ben Rod. “We’d really like to thank everyone that’s followed us over the years, and appreciate everyone that has come to see us and keeps us busy,” he added.

The current lineup of The Slags include Rod (vocals); Brittney Valdez (vocals); Tony Nalalizio (guitar and vocals); Charlie Carlisle (drums); and John Pruiett (bass). Their influences vary greatly, and this reflects in their diverse musical shows that have drawn audiences for almost two decades now. “We all have various musical influences. Mine range anywhere from ’50s doo-wop to ’70s disco and punk rock, so I’m all over the place. And I’d say that the other are just as open-minded in their tastes. Our motto has always been that ‘a good song is a good song no matter who wrote it!’” said Rod.

And apart from their regular shows in the greater Houston area including Clear Lake and Galveston, the band has had the opportunity to perform at major area events as well.

“Some of the more memorable shows have been the Astros World Series Championship Parade at City Hall, and of course, the Houston Texans Pregame Show, which is always fun,” he said. So what can audiences new to The Slags expect from a show?

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“I’d like to describe us as energetic. We like to get into whatever song we’re playing and make the most of it. Our favorite songs have always been the rock and dance songs that everyone seems to remember the words to, like for example Journey or Michael Jackson,” he said. - Continued on Page 44

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BooNDoGGLES PuB to mark 20 years with celebration (Sat. June 30) and more

Boondoggles pub to Mark 20 years with community celebration and 20 days of specials including 1998 happy hour prices

Boondoggles Pub, the locally owned and operated gathering spot known for good times, freshly poured craft beers and award-winning wood-fired pizza, will commemorate its 20th year in the Clear Lake area in this month. In conjunction with the anniversary, the pub will host a community celebration (open to the public) on Saturday, June 30 with live music, food and brew, door prizes and 20th anniversary collectors’ T-shirts and posters.

Picture Book, the Houston Press Music Awards’ “Best Cover Band” nominee who celebrates the music of the British Invasion, as well as American Rock & Roll, will headline the live music lineup in the parking lot, with performances by José Ortega and Lex Kuhl. Twenty days of 20th anniversary specials will follow, featuring 1998 happy hour prices through July 20. Daily specials will include a free beer for mug club members, “Free Drink Friday” (limit one), a free children’s waffle, buy-one-get-one-free pizza specials and more. Originally a boat engine repair shop, the Boondoggles building was meticulously transformed, guided by the owner’s vision, his quest for architectural preservation and a strict budget. Over the course of an entire year, he personally collected and stored salvageable items from demolition projects around the local area, other parts of the country, and as far away as England. All of the structure’s steel came from the demolished Nassau Bay Sakowitz Center. Wooden beams and flooring were reclaimed, as were the air conditioning units. Additional recycle treasures include old warehouse bricks from Chicago, doors from an old school in Lake Charles (Louisiana), church windows from West Virginia and a clock from London’s Victoria Station. Challenging and rewarding, the preservation effort brought forth an environmentally green structure with historic character and charming Old-World feel.

Boondoggles quickly became a source of local pride introducing the area to a superb beer delivery system of nearly 50 taps and a secret dough recipe that has earned accolades for pizza baked in the pub’s brick wood-fired oven, where oak and mesquite produce temperatures of over 500 degrees. The now-famous “Mug Club” was introduced at the main bar. Patrons purchase solid pewter tankards, which are stored on hooks hanging from the ceiling, and fill them with their beverage of choice. The tankard holds several ounces more than a traditional pint in are engraved with any name a patron chooses — from NASA missions to pet dogs. - Continued on Page 44

COME CELEBRATE OUR 20 YEARS! Saturday, June 30th Starting at Noon -------------Live Music by Jose Ortega, Lex Kuhl and Picture Book Band starting at 3pm

-------------Food & Beer Specials, Door Prizes, 20th Anniversary T-Shirt Giveaways & More!

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Tuesday, June 19

Vinyl Draught 32 - Oasis will be held at Preamble Lounge & Craft House (20801 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598) onTuesday, June 19 from 7-9pm. Vinyl Draught is an upscale business networking event, without the pressure of selling or being sold to. Come out and enjoy some great Music and Draught Beer.

Hope to see you there, Bertrand McHenry and Doug Meisinger

SHOWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Episode 7 - SPACE NINJA: NASA employee, Astronaut hopeful, self-admitted space nerd and American Ninja Warrior TV Show contestant Space Ninja (Adam Naids) Episode 6 - BREW PILOT: Air Force Academy Graduate/Air Force Veteran, commercial airline pilot, homebrewer and Bay Area Mashtronauts Mission Controller Tim Gamble. Episode 5 - IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD: World-Touring Live Painter / DJ Christopher Morphis

Episode 4 - STATE OF BREW: Clear Lake & Galveston Girls Pint Out chapter lead/ 4Trade - Beer mobile app cofounder Sylvia Benavidez and the region's newest commercial brewer Donavan Howard from Beerfoot Brewery

Episode 3 - UNDER PRESSURE: Former deep water saturation diver, Iron Keel Strength owner and the man behind an unbeleivable survival story Danny Balli Episode 2 - RIGHT STUFF: Aerospace Engineer to Aquanaut to Astronaut to Author (“The Ordinary Spaceman” and “A is for Astronaut”) Clayton Anderson

Episode 1 - NEW BREW: Owner/brewers Valle Kauniste of Pearland’s Vallensons Brewing & Bill Arning of Dickinson’s Cranky Britches Brewing Tune in at 7pm via your favorite platform including Facebook Live at Vinyl Draught Radio, online at www.VinylDraughtRadio.com or your mobile phone using the TuneIn, Player FM, iTunes, Google Play or SoundCloud apps. Plus all shows are archived as a complete Podcast on YouTube. Prepare for liftoff!!

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