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Tuesday, August 21

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Celebrations Abound • Anniversaries & Openings

August and september are busy months. Add on to this that several area businesses are celebrating significant anniversaries. We’re happy to congratulate all of them and welcome another as it celebrates its grand opening.

sunday, August 26, MichiRu Sushi (20911 gulf Fwy., suite A in Webster) will host their 9-Year Anniversary Celebration and Customer Appreciation Day from noon to 10 p.m. For this day, the chefs will be preparing an extensive specialty menu including Japanese oysters, maine Lobster & more. the regular menu will also be available with savory dishes such as the escolar Rappu, North Atlantic Live scallop, Art of maki, and tuna Dumplings. During their event, guests will leave with their own “party favor.” For every $50 spent, the guest will receive a $25 gift card back. there is no limit. (For example: if you spend $1000 & you will receive $500 in gift cards to come back and spend on another day. these gift cards never expire.) Rewards customers will get their points as well. (spend $1 dollar, get 1 point. - Continued on Page 14

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BAYSHORE GRILL & BILLIARDS: Full-Service Restaurant & Upscale Pool Hall

By Shawn domingues

misho ivic, owner of one of the largest oyster companies in texas, didn’t set out to be in the restaurant business, it just kind of happened.

Last year, he purchased san Leon’s well-known hidden gem, gilhooley’s simply because he loved the food and he loved the restaurant and did not want to see it close down or sold to someone who wouldn’t keep the essence of his favorite place to eat oysters.

Bayshore grill and Billiards is misho’s latest venture and san Leon’s newest fullservice, family-friendly restaurant. Located at 137 21st street on the corner of Bayshore Drive (previously Casper’s), the building has been extensively renovated to incorporate the look of an upscale pool hall while maintaining a down-home feel. the fun and friendly atmosphere of Bayshore grill is a direct reflection of the ivic family philosophy. misho’s daughters, Frances ivic Jurisich and Annie ivic Kennedy are overseeing the new addition to the family business, ensuring this family-oriented restaurant maintains the ivic’s high standards and carries on with their philosophy. “our employees and loyal customers become our extended family and that is the secret to our success,” Jurisich said.

misho and his family are well known in san Leon for their generosity and love of their community. With Bayshore grill they wanted to give the people of their community a comfortable place for everyone in the family to hang out, have fun and eat a great meal together. the menu was created by restaurant expert mark Collins and Bayshore’s head chef Celestino Flores. Flores got his start at Perry’s steakhouse more than 20 years ago and has been working in restaurant kitchens ever since. With an emphasis on quality, Bayshore’s diverse menu has something for everyone and prices that won’t break the bank – especially on mondays when kids eat free (with the purchase of an adult entrée) or on Wednesdays when wings are only 50 cents. - Continued on Page 13

Bayshore Grill and Billiards is working with Communities in Schools to collect school supplies for the local San Leon school. They will be collecting goods during the month of August. The last day to donate will be the August 25 during their Grand Opening event. Visit the Bayshore Grill and Billiards Facebook page for a list of items needed and more information.

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The grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for Bayshore Grill & Billiards is on August 25 starting at 2 p.m. enjoy family friendly fun, free food samples and live music performed by Jared Waggoner from 2 to 6 p.m.


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BAYSHORE GRILL & BILLIARDS CONTiNued FROM PAGe 10

on thursdays, appetizers are half off, and there are daily lunch specials as well.

“People love our Billiard sticks, which are baconwrapped asparagus, battered in special batter, fried and topped with our secret sauce,” said general manager, Kendra Davis. “our guests also go crazy for our homemade onion rings which is our secret recipe, and we constantly get praise for our barbecue that is made with a rub – also our secret recipe – and smoked for hours.”

But it’s not all about the food at Bayshore grill and Billiards. there are eight tournament-sized pool tables upstairs where guests can pay to play pool by the hour or enter to play in one of the weekly pool tournaments held on monday and tuesday nights. An interesting fact that many people may not know is that Casper’s was actually the host of many televised pool tournaments on esPN.

Downstairs, next to the main dining area, there are more pool tables and a shuffleboard table for those who want to play just for fun. the expansive building has several different areas that can be reserved for large groups or private parties, including downstairs game room. galveston Bay can be seen from the upstairs patio. meet your friends there or make new ones while playing corn hole, Jenga and hook-and-ring games. every sunday at 2 p.m., enjoy live music, $4 pool and drink specials. upstairs is 21 and up on Friday and saturday after 7 p.m., with the second floor bar open nightly. happy hour is all day on monday and from 3 to 7 p.m. on tuesday through Friday.

the ivic family is proud to offer a fun and friendly atmosphere to all of their guests and genuinely want everyone to feel comfortable and have a great time when they enter the doors at Bayshore grill.

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The closing act for this year‘s festival will be the PIRATES & POETS ALL-STARS (Donny Brewer, Eric Erdman, Melanie Howe, and Kitty Steadman). Catch them on Sunday September 30.

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Anniversaries & Openings Continued From Page 9

(michiru: Continued) For every 200 points received, guests get $25 off a future visit.) this is the only day of the year when michiRu does not accept reservations. For more information (or reservations on any other day), call 281-338-9988. michiRu is conveniently located in front of Cinemark 18.

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Bakkhus Taverna, located at 605 A. 6th street in Kemah, will be celebrating a decade in business on saturday, August 11. in commemoration of their 10-year anniversary, Bakkhus will be offering 25 percent off their entire menu for both lunch and dinner. As the date

approaches, check their Facebook page for even more details about their celebration.

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Ahoy, mateys! saturday, August 4, dust off those pirate costumes and accessories, practice talking like a pirate and head over to Railean distillery (341 5th street in san Leon). The Buccaneer Craft Cocktail Bar is celebrating their four-year anniversary with a pirate guild bash! the theme for the evening is pirate. there will be prizes awarded for the best-dressed pirate and for pirate talking. there will be food, pirate drink specials and more from 6-9 p.m. (guests must be 21 and older to be onsite.)

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Located at 137 21st street in san Leon, Bayshore Grill & Billiards is hosting their grand opening celebration on saturday, August 25 starting at 2 p.m. support this new business during their ribbon-cutting ceremony. enjoy family friendly fun, free food samples and live music performed by Jared Waggoner from 2 to 6 p.m.

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Jackie’s Brickhouse (1053 marina Bay Drive in Kemah) will be celebrating their eight-year anniversary on september 1. they’ll be having throw-back specials all day and food specials such as $8 medium pizzas. that evening, the party gets cranking with live music by the slags. ------------------------------------------------

on thursday, August 16, Tookie’s hamburgers is celebrating their anniversary with a ’70s-themed Party! guests will enjoy cake, giveaways and happy hour specials all day! (happy hour prices include $2.99 margaritas, $3.50 wells, $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 import drafts, $5.99 domestic pitchers, and $7.99 import pitchers). to further set the mood, the band, that 70’s thing, will be performing from 7 to 10 p.m. tookie’s is located at 406 texas Avenue, Kemah (between hwy. 146 and the Kemah marina).

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SALATA debuts new logo & more Fast-Casual Salad Kitchen now open in League City’s Pinnacle Park

houston-based salata debuted a new logo and the first-ever wine tap for the major regional player in the fast-casual sector with the grand opening of salata Pinnacle Park in League City late last month.

the League City location marks the first phase of salata’s rebrand. the full rebrand, slated to be revealed later this year and retrofit brandwide starting in 2019, will present a complete overhaul of the existing restaurant design. this will be the brand’s first major refresh since its inception in 2005. michelle Bythewood joined the salata team in 2017 as Chief marketing officer and has been at the helm of salata’s rebrand, working alongside owners Berge simonian and tony Kyoumjian to identify the guest, update the brand identity, and elevate the restaurant experience. salata Pinnacle Park is the restaurant's inaugural location in League City and the fourth salata restaurant for franchise partners John and Yasmin David. Located at 2515 gulf Freeway south, suite 300 guests are able to take advantage of the 3,000 square-feet of dining space including 124 seats and an outdoor patio.

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SUNSATIONAL ART Featured Artist: SCOTT STILLMAN

By Kelley dawson solar Pyrography is creating art by focusing the sun's rays through a lens to "burn" images into wood according to local solar carving expert, scott stillman. he learned the uncommon art technique during a retreat at the Redwood National Forest in California.

“one of the instructors there lead a class, and i was hooked. i'm now one of about 20 people in the world who art with the sun,” declared stillman.

he added, “it helps me relax and it’s a lot of fun.” stillman shared solar carving helps quiet his mind. “it is like meditating, but useful,” he said.

his unique meditation method certainly creates “sunsational” works of art. stillman informed the tools for etching with the sun include a wooden base, a magnifying glass, and requires shade 5.0 or better grade welding glasses to protect the eyes. he cautioned engaging in solar pyrography without proper eye protection can cause blindness.

stillman explained he usually sketches the subject or pattern into wood first and then fills it in by moving the lens around. he mentioned the bigger the lens the broader the brush and smaller lenses necessitate more movement.

“it takes a lot of finesse. it’s very patient work,” he advised. As far as the substrate or wooden base; stillman shared, “i think drift wood has the best character, but anything that strikes your fancy will work.”

he expressed he found solar carving interesting since no one else is really doing it. stillman reported that most people are not comfortable sitting out in the sun for hours at a time. other than the heat of being outdoors, the only hot spot during solar pyrography is at the focal point which can cause the smell of burning wood.

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CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR ARTS ART

August 4: 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/ August 4: Lonesome Dove Comes to Life in the museum, 4 p.m., Bryan museum, 1315 21st st., galveston, 409-632-7685, bryanmuseum.org

August 12: Free sunday at the museum 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bryan museum, 1315 21st st., galveston, 409-632-7685, bryanmuseum.org

August 3, 4 & 5: Young Frankenstein, sat. 8 p.m., sun. 2:30 p.m., Bay Area harbour Playhouse, 3803 hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281337- shoW(7469), harbourtheater.com August 3, 4 & 5: Real Women have Curves, Fri. & sat. 8p.m., sun. 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Little theatre, 4318 Allen genoa Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, www.pasadenalittletheatre.org

August 26 & 27: Auditions for sherlock holmes & the ice Palace murders, 7 p.m., Clear Creek Community theatre, 18091 upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay, 281-

August 25: galveston ArtWalk, exhibits along the strand District and all Art galleries, 2111 Postoffice, 6 – 9 p.m., for more details of exhibits & artists go to galveston.com

MUSIC

August 4: texas tenors, 3 p.m., the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 Postoffice st. galveston, 409-763-2481, thegrand.com August 18: Bay Area Bluegrass Association show, 6 p.m., Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, bayareabluegrass.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

August 23: Bay Area Photo Club, 7 p.m., honors Night, Bay Area unitarian universalist Church, 17503 el Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, bayareaphotoclub.org

335-5228, clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org

August 31- Sept. 16: Best of enemies, Fri. & sat. 8p.m., sun. 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Little theatre, 4318 Allen genoa Rd., Pasadena, 713-540-9489, pasadenalittletheatre.org

CHILDREN’S ART Library Story Times

THEATRE & FILM

evelyn Meador Library (Pre-K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. meyer, seabrook. storytelling by mrs. Pearson every tuesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net

August 3 & 4: 9-5 the musical, etC east end theatre Company, 2317 mechanic st. galveston, 409-762-3556, islanderc.org

Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on monday, tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m., toddler time on monday,

August 3 & 10: Flicks at Five Points 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., Five Points Plaza, La Porte, for schedule; laportex.gov/Flicks-at Five-Points

Marionette Playhouse presents Rumpelstiltskin thursday Aug 2, 2:30 p.m. 6214 Becker Line Dr, spring

tuesday & Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, houston, 281-4881906, www.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, 281471-4022, www.hcpl.net

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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 July 14 & 20: Never a Dull moment of grace spaulding 9 a.m.

MUSEUMS

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., 281-474-2551, www.abnc.org Battleship Texas, State historic Site: 3255 highway 134, La Porte, 281-4792431, www.tpwd.texas.gov

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Simply Fine Art Studio Opening in Pearland August 29 By domino Taylor

Art is in the air and on the move in Pearland. Award-winning artist, Paulisa Winsong will be opening her art studio and gallery, located at 3820 e. Broadway, in the heart of historic Pearland on August 29. the studio hours will be Wednesday through saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with evening hours for classes available. this studio and gallery is a dream come true for Paulisa and is dedicated to fine art created by herself and other artists. Paintings, sculpture, designer jewelry and other hand crafted accessories, stained glass and much more will be available for sale.

Classes will be offered in a variety of subjects from lectures, drawing and painting classes, craft classes and special events promoting artists and the arts. Paulisa will teach jewelry designing, developing your creativity through art, and several other mediums. internationally known and award winning egg artist, sandra Williams, will be teaching classes from beginner to advanced in the art of egg designing using real eggshells. Larry Pearl, founder of Pearl stained glass, once located in Webster, is coming out of retirement and will be teaching classes in stained glass, drawing and more. Larry also creates sculpture, paintings and others designs. simply Fine Art studio is open to public to buy art, support the artists and take classes. All artists interested in teaching classes and selling their art are welcome to submit images of their work and submit a proposal of classes they would like to give.

if interested contact Paulisa Winsong at winsongstudio8@gmail.com. Be sure to join the fun.

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Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous exhibit and space memorabilia, open tuesday – sunday, Clear Lake Park, 5000 NAsA Parkway, seabrook, 281-326-5960, lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281332-1393 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, www.oceanstaroeC.com San Jacinto Monument & Museum: open Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., La Porte, 281-479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org

Space Center of houston, Current exhibit: Above and Beyond at space Center houston, 1601 NAsA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281224-2100, www.spacecenter.org. Certified Autism Center August 7 at 6:30 p.m. international space station Astronauts of expeditions 54/55. Texas City Museum: open tuesday to sunday, 409 6th street N., texas City, 409-643-5799, www.texas-city-tx.org/museumabout.htm Texas Seaport Museum: opening of the trade Routes 1853, 2100 harborside Dr., galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org

To be in The SCeNe Arts Calendar email domino Taylor at dominotaylor@yahoo.com

FEATURED ARTIST • SCOTT STILLMAN: From Page 18

“i love making the world just a little better and this is a skill that i'm good at. i love the first reaction that i get when presenting a piece,” stated stillman. he revealed most of his pieces are charity auction items and he tries to use the charity as his inspiration. he said, “it’s a hobby. i don't sell art.”

stillman admitted he’s sold less than 20 pieces. “i do it because i support a cause or because i want to not because someone asked me to,” he disclosed. stillman’s reasons for creating make his sun art even more stellar. View additional stillman solar carving art at facebook.com/scott-stillman-834143813283843/ or email scottstillman@lpl.com. Also, check events at evelyn meador Branch Library in seabrook for future solar carving classes.

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HLSR committee hosts WILD WILD WEST CASINO NIGHT August 25 at JSC Gilruth Center

on saturday, August 25 the metro go texan - NAsA/Clear Creek/Friendswood sub-committee will host the WiLD WiLD West CAsiNo Night. the event will consist of casino chips for black jack and craps, food, music, dancing, silent auction, fun and fundraising!

A variety of food vendors will be serving appetizers at the event including, King’s Biergarten, hooter’s NAsA, Red River BBQ, taqueria Chalupa, and Dan’s Pizza. A few spots are still available for food vendors, please contact sunnie Byerly at 281-804-6484 or snbyerly@yahoo.com if interested. music and dancing will be DJ’d by Rocky maudlin. Cost of admission is $50 per person for this four-hour fundraiser that starts at 6 p.m. at JsC - NAsA gilruth Center gymnasium (2101 e NAsA Pkwy, houston). the event is 21 and up only and includes food, cash bar, silent auction opportunities, dancing and fun gambling. old Wild West attire is highly encouraged, but not required. Parking is free. there are underwriter opportunities available: Pit Boss - $1500 donation, get 4 tickets; shark - $500 donation, get 2 tickets; spinner - $250 donation, get 1 ticket. All donors will be recognized and their names displayed at the event. if interested in being an underwriter, contact Darice Whatley at 281.389.1312 or darice_whately@yahoo.com. tickets may be purchased online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasaclear-creekfriendswood-wild-wild-west-casino-night-tickets-46120201765

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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

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Lakewood Yacht Club & Bay Access to host Heald Bank Regatta, August 17-18

heald Bank is an offshore regatta open to all boats of the PhRF spin, PhRF Non-spin, Cruising boats with a PhRF Rating (non-spin or with spinnaker), one-Design, and multihulls.

sailing takes place in the gulf of mexico starting at the galveston jetties, marker 11. the race begins on saturday (August 17) afternoon and finishes early on sunday (August 18) morning. spinnaker boats will sail a triangle course of approximately 85 nautical miles while the non-spinnaker boats will sail a two legs reaching course of approximately 60 nautical miles. the Buccaneer Bash dinner and awards party will follow the race at the Lakewood Yacht Club, which will include a "Pirates' Pig Roast,” live entertainment by Andy & the Dreamsicles and plenty of texas Navy Rum. Non-racers and other out-of-town guests can enjoy an array of nearby activities in seabrook and the surrounding area. Walk the trails in seabrook, visit space Center houston, check out the wildlife at Armand Bayou Nature Center or experience the dining and amusement options at the Kemah Boardwalk.

Additional info and a link to register can be found at www.lakewoodyachtclub.com under the Regattas tab . the entry fee is $80 and includes access to the skippers' meeting on August 16 and a ticket for dinner and two tickets for texas Navy Rum at the post-event awards party hosted at LYC on the 18th. A $5 discount is available to u.s. sailing members. Don't miss the August 11 Registration Deadline.

sponsors of the 2018 heald Bank Regatta include the City of seabrook, texas Navy Light Rum, RejeX.com, oJ’s marine, Little Yacht sales, true North marine, texas Coast Yachts, Blackburn marine, upstream Brokers, Davis marine electronics, Kevin severance insurance, marine outfitters and sea Lake Yachts.

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Lakewood Youth Seahorse Sailors Wrangled in Four Trophies at Junior Lipton Challenge

Lakewood Yacht Club youth sailors competed at the 73rd gulf Yachting Association's Junior Lipton Challenge hosted by southern Yacht Club in New orleans July 20-22, where they managed a fourth-place finish just seven points out of first.

Bay Cup II August 4 • Galveston Bay

Heald Bank Regatta August 17-19 • Galveston Bay

J-Fest Regatta

the Junior Lipton Cup is sailed by youths eighteen and under in a six-race series with each skipper limited to driving in two races. this was the first year that the LYC kids sailed Viper 640s instead of Flying scotts. sailing in this regatta for the first time, the LYC team of Dutch Byerly, stephen helm, Cade morrell, matthew morrell, Asher zittrer and Noah zittrer did well, racing fierce competition against nine other teams on Lake Pontchartrain in winds

Oct. 12-14 • Galveston Bay

Harvest Moon Regatta Oct. 25-28 • Galveston Bay

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HOOD Regatta Sept 22-23 • Galv. Bay

HYC Turkey Day Regatta Nov 17-18 • Galv. Bay up to 18-20 knots.

the kids brought home two first-place trophies and a thirdplace. Additionally, Asher zittrer skippered his crew of four to a win for the bullet in the last race of the series to earn the coveted uncle Roy trophy, named after Roy A. troendle, sr., a perpetual trophy that will hang in the LYC Clubhouse for the next year.

Lakewood offers thanks to Pass Christian Yacht Club for chartering the boat to our kids, is grateful for the training that olympian John Dane provided the two days before the race and applauds southern Yacht Club for hosting the top-notch regatta.

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GBCA Rum Races #6 Fri, Aug 10 • Galv. Bay #7 Fri, Aug 24 • Galv. Bay #8 Sat, Sept 15 • Galv. Bay #9 Sat, Sept 29 • Galv. Bay Singlehanded Regatta Oct 6 • Galveston Bay

GBCA Mixed Doubles Oct 7 • Galveston Bay

Chili Chase Regatta Dec 1 • Galveston Bay

the gulf Yachting Association GALVESTON BAY CRUISING has been around since 1901, was ASSOCIATION (GBCA) reorganized in 1920 and raced its first Lipton Cup in 1941. gYA's original six clubs has grown to more than 30.

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LYC has a full-time, professional coaches who teach sailing to youths 7-18. Learn more about the Club or its sailing programs by emailing waterfrontdirector@lakewoodyachtclub.com.


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Featured Attractions 1. Space Center Houston Visit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Applaud the accomplishments of NASA and the U.S. manned space flight program at Space Center Houston. You will relive the past achievements of the space program and witness today's history in the making. Everything you see in the facility is realistic. Space Center Houston's creators kept in close contact with NASA to ensure the most accurate experience. Each attraction is selfguided so you can spend as much time, or as little time, in each areas as desired. Most guests spend four to six hours in the Center. Discount Tickets: Discount Space Center Houston tickets available at Bay Area Houston Visitors Center. 281-474-9700.

1601 NASA Parkway • 281-244-2100

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spacecenter.org

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

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14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY

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

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5.THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE

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17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY

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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

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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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Bakkhus Taverna

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Monkey Bar

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Kiss Alike @ Jackie’s Brickhouse

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Let It Rock @ Jackie’s Brickhouse

TRiBuTe BANdS GALORe - Words have been written that some of the top tribute bands in the nation are in the Waterfront Capital of texas. on the final saturday before deadline, we ventured out for a sampling that included Animosity (sevendust tribute) at Scout Bar and on to Jackie’s Brickhouse for Let it Rock (Bon Jovi tribute) and wrapped it up with Kiss Alike. All three did great jobs capturing the audio component. i believe Let it Rock had the largest number of people in the audience singing along. Visually, Kiss Alike took top honors that evening. the overall winner? Why the audience, of course!

Animosity @ Scout Bar

NeW BANd ON The BeAT - And that would be Diamond Jack, who we caught for our first time at Rock the Dock in July. thinking back, i can’t recall a new band getting the call to this big stage perhaps quicker. this shouldn’t be a surprise as this is one talented bunch with plenty of experience. this five piece group includes Paul Bryon (Keys, guitar), Kent Newman & Rob Jacobs (lead guitars), scott madigan (bass) and stacey steele (drums) - And all can sing…. Diamond Jack sports a two lead guitar approach (Newman and Jacobs) allowing the band to take on many of the classic rock numbers we rarely get to enjoy played out live. Another treat is getting to see Paul Bryon of Fab 5 fame, out from behind his keyboard an on guitar for an occasional song. i may have missed it but steele too is known to play guitar and with scott madigan driving the bus on bass, i’m sure there’s a lot more to this band that we’ll be getting to see in shows ahead. Diamond Jack @ Rock The Dock

iT’S A WRAP - the good news is that the days are getting shorter which means things should start cooling down a bit. As it does, we’ve still plenty of summer happening which means fun in the sun and hanging out at one of the many cool spots we have on the sCeNe. Keep a copy of the sCeNe handy at home, at work, and in the car, so you can keep up with all that’s happening in our area.

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Dennis DeYoung (Styx) @ Baytown’s July 4th

LOOSE NOTES: From Page 32

The ShOW ThAT WeNT ON - over the years, the Baytown Fourth of July Festival has earned a solid place on my list of local favorite events. i recommend this event to readers without hesitation and more so after this year as cast of hardy live music enthusiasts demonstrated utmost gumption outlasting a texas cloudburst with 60 mph gusts — a truly surreal experience… While many of the other community events were being cancelled, the Baytown Parks & Recreation Department — along with the entire municipal supporting cast — did not let a bit of rain get in the way. Personally, the last time i saw Dennis DeYoung (DDY) was when he was with styx back in 1974. myself and others *really* wanted to see this show.

the opening act went off without a hitch. Cloudy breezy skies things cool during the Rickey Davis Classic Band. even cooler was how this local houston “Frank sinatra” tribute show played stretches of refreshing jazz, both of which i’ve never witnessed in our area, and both clearly delighting festival listeners. then came the colossal cloudburst… it was like the rains in the Woodstock reruns. While we waited, i got to chat with guitarist Jim Leahey who was keeping fans engaged handing out August zadras’ guitar picks to fans in the crowd, on how he has been able to help keep DeYoung still rocking strong at the age of 71 years young. Leahey, shared, “We’ve been together since 2008, time has really flown by. it’s been really fun and makes you appreciate just how precious time is.” take away #1 - have fun….

Fortunately, the organizers with their smart phone weather apps observed and witnessed a break in the storm occurring. the band came out to inspect the well wrapped stage and spotted the crowd still there. According to zadras on his live blog, “We’re in Baytown, outside of houston, and a major storm rolled in... 90 min later, this incredible bunch of thrill seekers remain, and we’re gonna do this!!” these guys likely had fine print in their contract excusing them from having to play. Yet DeYoung and the band put forth a powerful five-song set including their opening songs (Lady & mr. Roboto), Babe, and their encore numbers (Renegade & sail Away). ‘twas over the top!!! Ricky Davis Classic Band the band played as if there was no tomorrow and the fans rocked out in kind. musically, lead guitarists Lea- @ Baytown’s 4th of July

hey and zadras did something interesting playing identical tones on rhythm creating a molten metal pad that was thick, heavy, and complex A sound that normally would have taken a studio to produce which we enjoyed live. Vocals from the entire band, including the Dennis’s inspirational suzanne DeYoung, were powerful and pure. i suppose take Away #2 here is always have your go - Continued on Page 30 to’s to go to should ever life cut you short. Can’t wait until next year!

Alan Ward (Featured Brewer): From Page 46

Words of advice to anyone hoping to turn their passion of brewing and beer into a career. Live is too short not to follow your passion but be ready for a lot of hard work, long days, and a lot of cleaning.

The state of the Texas craft beer scene is just exploding! there was a time i knew every brewery owner and brewer in texas, now i just can’t keep up. it is an exciting time to be in the industry with a lot of great craft beer out there.

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unique. i have travel the united states and have always been welcomed in to every brewery that i have visited like i was a member of their family.

Least favorite aspect of working in a brewery is the constant cleaning that is needed.

if you had to start working in one other brewery starting tomorrow which brewery would it be and why? if i had to start working at another brewery and as not to have to pick between my texas friends, i think i would pick sierra Nevada Brewing. they are family owned and operated. they make great beer. they have a great sustainability plan. Lastly i think North Carolina would be a nice place to live if i had to leave texas that is.


Joel Da Silva @ Katie’s Bar

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TOuR STOP BACLiFF - Which would be Katie’s where the “old school vibe” is alive and well. i’m back to following my advice of over two years running: if you see an act you haven’t heard of before at Katie’s, check it out as it’ll likely be a good one. And with that, we scored another win catching Joel Da silva and his brand of Americana soul. hailing from Florida, this international music & entertainment Association Award Winner had no problem handling houston heat, sporting a classy red velvet jacket throughout his show.

one thing interesting was how Dasilva came into town without his band opting to have local drummer and bassist tommy hampton and matt Jaroszewicz sit in. Later that evening, Jason Padilla sat in for awhile on the kit, with matt switching to guitar and Dasilva over to bass. As sir Jagger once said, ‘music has certain conventions that when followed, allows strangers from across the world to gather and create music.’ While these musicians were not entirely “strangers,” they had not played together before, and from what i could tell, nobody in the audience could tell either. Also in the house that evening was KPFt’s Blues hound James Nagel along with his lovely wife Colleen. Both of these two are true champions to the cause. We discussed what would be a good way to release the collection of photos taken by the late Jim shortt — more on that later. Back to the music, the dynamics of the music that evening spanned an incredible decibel range, at times softer than conversation level. the results were a masterful collecting of the audience's attention unlike anything i’ve seen. Dasilva has a guitar tone much like Robin trower — a tone you rarely hear unless you’re listening to Robin trower. he also carries along a playlist of originals with a nitty gritty lyrical edge. During the break, he tells me that gets a lot of his musical inspiration from his father that he never met, who passed away when Joel was a young boy of age 3. his father, an accomplished musician himself, had left behind recordings with a foundation somewhere between Brazilian and what would come to be ukraine along with every place in between. You definitely feel an influence at work when you listen to Da silva’s two CDs, “everywhere From here” and “the midnight howl.” Keep an eye out for Joel Dasilva. he said his houston experience was special. he’s likely to return.

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Funkson @ The Garage

LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 42 scheduling had us dropping into the garage Bar & grill twice in July. early in the month, we caught Funkson as i was extremely curious how the big building held together the band’s big band sound — Very nicely!!! Funksion’s front team of Frankie and michael had no trouble getting the audience up on their feet and into a boogie woogie rhythm. i’m really loving the spirit and backbone of folks from Alvin. they’re a great bunch that make up our sCeNe. Later in July, we had…

SANTA Fe STRONG - the garage Bar and grill was the center of the universe for this worthy fundraiser. Personal matters (broken car) had me leaving the event early, but not before enjoying the live music fun of Promising Lies from the school of Rock as well as a set from hourglass with Joey Wainwright. i’m sure the other performers (Vince King, David Joel, turning Point & Pee Wee Bowen) made the day magical. the tall building out in the country was well designed for this event, comfortably handling the full house of patrons and riders with ease. Props to the great staff and many volunteers running this event. When i left, the live auctions were happening with plenty of action. Word is the fundraiser landed well into the 5-figure range for the “official charity for the santa Fe” cause. great job people!!! thanks to all who were a part! Santa Fe Strong Benefit @ The Garage

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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

SpindleTap Brewery 10622 Hirsch Rd Houston, TX 77016

Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092

City Acre Brewing 3418 Topping St Houston, TX 77093

Brash Brewing 10 W Crosstimbers Rd, Houston, TX 77018

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

Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020

Platypus Brewing 1992 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

Town in City Brewing 1125 West Cavalcade Houston, TX 77009

Holler Brewing Company 2206 Edwards St. Houston, TX 77007

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

Running Walker Beer 3421 FM 359 Richmond, Texas

Back Pew Brewing 26452 Sorters-McLellan Rd Porter, TX

11 Below Brewing 6820 Bourgeois Rd Houston, TX

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

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 Baileson Brewing 2322 Bissonnet Houston, Texas 77005

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

Great Heights Brewing 938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018

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

Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355

Brigadoon Brewery #1 & Brew School 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363

Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303

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

B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

Ingenious Brewing 1986 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77396

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THE LIST: Local Producers of Brew, Spirits & Wine

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Duo Winery & Cider Company

Devil and the Deep

2425 Postoffice St Galveston, Texas 77550

709 Harris Ave. Kemah, TX 77565

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Featured Brewer: ALAN WARD

Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School

Favorite Texas brewed beer? My Favorite Texas brewed beer is Endeavor by Saint Arnold Brewing. I am a fan of double IPA’s and Brock and the Saint Arnold’s team hit it out of the park with this malty, hoppy rich experience. I also like the Adult size bottle it comes in.

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L to R: Brad Rogers and Alan Ward

Favorite non-Texas brewed beer? Picking a nonTexas brewed beer is difficult. I am torn between one that I can get locally and one that is very hard to find in Texas. By far my favorite non-Texas beer that I can find is Belheaven Scottish Ale on nitro. They have been brewing it for almost 300 years. I really enjoy the smooth, rich and nutty flavor of this classic Scottish Ale. The history and simplicity of the beer really brings a warm spot in my heart for this beer. For a hard to find beer I have to go with Traquair Jacobite Ale. It was first brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. It is based on an eighteenth century recipe the ale is spiced with coriander which gives a remarkably fresh aftertaste. Here again a piece of history.

Your favorite beer to brew and/or your favorite beer that you brew? My L to R: Alan Ward favorite beer that we and Brad Rogers brew is Green Ogre. This is an Imperial IPA with a rich malty complexity.

What beer styles or classifications do you feel could possibly be overlooked by local beer enthusiasts? I truly believe that Pilsners are over looked by most local beer enthusiast. With the heat in Texas a nice German Style Pilsner is hard to beat.

Describe a Bucket List setting or event where you hope to enjoy a beer one-day? I have never been to GABF and hope to someday be able to make the trip. It falls right at the start of the Texas Renaissance Festival so attendance has always been hard to manage. Describe your favorite setting or event which you have enjoyed a beer? My favorite setting to enjoy a beer is right off the bottling or canning line no matter the brewery. There is nothing better than grabbing a beer that has just been packaged and enjoying it.

The last and/or most interesting job you held before becoming a professional brewer. My last job before becoming a professional brewer was as a database/system administrator. In a way it was kind of like brewing in there where always new things to learn and you could build something from scratch. - Continued on Page 31


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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

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: 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: 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: 11am7pm, 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, $4 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: 6555 South Shore Blvd. When: Mon.-Fri. 11am - 7pm & Sat. 11am - 6 pm What: Drink Specials ------------------------

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

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

SARAH

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

Bakkhus Taverna 2605A 6th St. • Kemah

how long have you been a bartender + how long at Bakkhus: 5 months at Bakkhus & 5 years bartending

What do you love about working at Bakkhus? i like the comradery. We're all great friends here, & our regulars are amazing!

YOuR favorite day of the week to work at Bakkhus & why? monday! it's steak night and we have fanatics that come in like clockwork.

Where: 650 FM 517 (Dickinson) When: Monday - Friday 3-6pm What: $1.99 Domestic Draft Pints; $2.99 Premium Draft Pints; $2.99 House Wine & Appetizers --------------------------

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

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Favorite night off? my favorite off day is thursday. i come back to Bakkhus for bottomless pasta night. i seem to always find myself back in Kemah, even on my nights off.

Top 3 drinks you recommend to customers at Bakkhus? Bakkhus (Bloody) marys, texas Berry mule, and the elder Fire margarita, which is my own spicy twist on the elder Flower margarita

Top 3 dishes you recommend to customers at Bakkhus? i'm a pescatarian, so my personal favorites to recommend are Blackened shrimp Alfredo (served only on thursdays for bottomless pasta night); the Crab Cake Burger is excellent. it comes with a remoulade; and Crawfish when it's in season.

do you have a signature drink? the Ruby satsuma – it’s Deep eddy’s grapefruit vodka with a Bayou satsuma rum liquor, fresh grapefruit juice, ruby red grapefruit juice & ginger beer

What are your hobbies? i like to paint and

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hang out with my dog Baby girl. i like food a lot. so i like to go out to eat a lot, and i chill out at home watching Netflix. i'm in a shadow acting group called After midnight, and we perform Rocky horror where we act out and sing to a live audience. The most rewarding part of your job? i really feel appreciated here. i’ve bartended at other places, but nothing has been like this. What is your favorite thing about summer? the heat and the summer activities. i really like the sun! 5 words that describe you: Bubbly. Particular. Creative. energetic. outgoing.

Favorite thing about the Bay Area? i feel like this place is really popping off. i think it's becoming a hot spot for celebrities (rich and favorite). everyone knows each other. everyone’s coming here now. there are so many great places to hang out. We’ve got it going on!

Best tip you ever got: Last month, a lady took her bracelet off her wrist and gave it to me. it’s a spoon made into a cool magnetic bracelet. i complimented her on how interesting it was, and then she just took it off and gave it to me. What do you love about Bartending? gives me an outlet to be creative AND particular at the same time. What motivates you? my dog. she’s a pit bull rescue dog. i love spoiling her.




Loose Notes hello, good people! hope everybody is keeping their cool and holding life together well. this month: it was simply “impossible” to cover every show out there, but based on the shows we sampled, can safely declare that excellent live music was abundant in July. it was good tagging up with many of you out there. Let’s run down some of what all that went down, in no particular order:

by Andy Eng

AROuNd The hORN - earlier in the year, we caught the Network sound Band at t-Bone tom’s and a follow up visit was in order. this houston band puts forth an eclectic blend of exotico, country, classic rock, blues and jazz. even with the gulf Coast summer heat upon us, the Network sound Band puts on one cool show...

it was a weekday night when saw that Jackie’s Brickhouse brought sick Duck to Clear Lake shores. this was the first time i’ve caught this band in the area, and i was curious enough to check them out. Looking over their schedule, they perform across the region and would be a regular on the sherlock’s circuit if it were still around. Clever and witty, the Ducks mixed it up nicely with medleys of hall & oats, Pink Floyd, Doobie Brothers, george michael and some kind of hip-hop marley-esque reggae... sick Duck... the kids are alright....

Network Sound Band at T-Bone Tom’s

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Sick Duck @ Jackie’s Brickhouse

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Rockey’s Piano Bar: Continued From Page 47

so, what’s the number one requested song? Well, not surprisingly, it’s “Piano man” by Billy Joel. Running a close second is “Don’t stop Believing” by Journey and the third most requested song is “Brown-eyed girl” by Van morrison.

Upcoming Scout Bar Shows: From Page 44

on Wednesdays, Rockey’s has an acoustic night featuring the Kojak Jones showcase with other musicians joining them on stage. sing-along shows are held thursday, Friday and saturday nights with the sing-along show starting at 9:30 p.m. sunday is the future home of salsa Night and free salsa lessons with a live DJ playing the best salsa, bachata and merengue tunes for social dancing – stay tuned

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Whether you’re in the mood for high-energy entertainment or low-key live music, or wanting to dance the night away, Rockey’s Piano Bar has got you covered. so grab your friends and head down to the Bay Area’s only interactive sing-along piano bar… and tell them the sCeNe sent you. ---------------------------------------------

No matter which piano man is leading the sing-along show, guests are sure to have a blast because of their extensive knowledge working in the interactive, high-energy atmosphere making Rockey’s an ideal venue for bachelorette parties, birthday gatherings, corporate events or any large group looking to have a great time sharing in this memory-making experience together. Large groups or parties can call to make reservations (281339-7864) or reserve digitally at Rockeysh town@rockeysrrtx.com or through facebook/rockeyspianobarhtown

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Punk rock/hip-hop group (hed)p.e. will bring their Worldwide unity tour on the 12th, followed by punk-reggae band Authority Zero on the 16th, while ex-misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein will hit the stage on the 25th.

All in all, the next few month’s scout Bar’s scheduled performances are an unparalleled mix of rap, metal, rock, noted national and international acts, and so much more! the scout Bar website and Facebook page will continuously update fuller lists in the coming months as new acts are announced; however, make sure to take note of your favorite acts using this handy guide— and when you go, make sure to tell them the sCeNe sent you! ---------------------------------------------

The Healers: Continued From Page 45

Luther Rada’s musical legacy will carry on through the healers, who will continue performing throughout the area and the city of houston. the healers will play at t-Bone tom’s in Kemah on August 29 at 6 p.m., and at Katie’s in Bacliff on saturday, september 8. so round up the crew for a great evening of live music—and when you go, make sure to tell them the sCeNe sent you!


THESCENE

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Mark Your Calendars! Scout Bar’s Upcoming Live Music & Events Checklist By Sarah Piña

summer may (technically) be winding down, but the onslaught of live music coming to Scout Bar is only gearing up! the venue, which since its inception has earned the reputation of bringing some of the biggest national and international acts to houston, will only continue to reinforce this notoriety in the coming months. mark your calendars, Clear Lake—here’s the most current guide of upcoming highlights! AuGuST will kick off at scout with chock full of eclectic offerings, including several exciting tribute shows throughout the month! Don’t miss electronic rock band Julien K (also known for their work with the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park) on the 9th, followed by green Day and Weezer tributes Green for a day and Weezhur on the 10th and iron maiden tribute Seventh Son on the 11th. industrial rock band Orgy will also take the stage this month (best known for their cover of New order’s “Blue monday”) on the 16th, while post-grunge/hard rock group CKY will perform on the 24th. houston’s own deadhorse will take the stage for the final time on the 25th, and local reggae/rock favorites Th3rd Coast Roots will close it all out on the 31st.

Whether you call it post-grunge, hard rock, stoner metal or skate punk, CKY has enjoyed great success since forming in 1998 and found initial recognition through its musical contributions to the TV series Jackass, which featured drummer Jess Margera's brother Bam Margera. They play Scout on Friday, August 24. The American groove /sludge metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals formed in 2011 and feature former Pantera front man Phil Anselmo. They play Scout Bar on Sunday, September 9.

SePTeMBeR promises even more one-of-a-kind shows and national and international acts as scout Bar kicks it all off with the Purge Party event featuring The hunger with Black Market Tragedy, inner image, Sensitiser, and dJ illusion on the 2nd—and for a great cause! the $10 cover for the show goes to support the too ghoul for school scholarship Fund in collaboration with houston zombie Walk, a non-profit organization and charity organization in houston. Australian-American music collective The dead daisies—who have counted among their members at varying times musicians from guns ‘N Roses, iNXs, the Rolling stones, thin Lizzy, the Cult, Nine inch Nails, mötley Crue, Journey and more—will hit the stage on the 6th, while Vinnie Moore of British rock band uFO fame is slated to perform on the 13th. Along with society events and inked magazine, scout will also host a (tattooed!) National Model Search and Music Showcase on the 8th. Former Pantera and superjoint lead vocalist Philip h. Anselmo brings his band Philip h. Anselmo & the illegals to scout Bar for a special show on sunday, september 9. Female-fronted bands Zepparella: the All-Female zeppelin Powerhouse returns to scout on the 15th, and Canadian heavy metal band unleash the Archers will play the 19th. the variety at scout continues when California reggae-rock band Pacific dub hits the stage on the 20th, while hawaiian duo Maoli will bring their unique blend of island reggae on the 23rd, and Austin-based metal band i Am Morbid closes out the month on the 30th.

the international rock and metal vibe opens up OCTOBeR at scout Bar! germany’s preeminent progressive death-metal band Obscura will perform on the 2nd, followed by sweden’s melodic death metal band dark Tranquility— often considered one of the pioneers of gothenburg, sweden’s death metal scene— on the 3rd. the marriage of metal and mariachi returns with on the 5th with fan favorites Metalachi, and Texas Flood, the premier stevie Ray Vaughan tribute act in the nation, returns on the 6th. Continuing to bring in the best of international rock and metal acts as well, scout welcomes Brazilian heavy metal masters Angra as part of their omNi World tour on the 10th. - Continued on Page 43

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Nightbird

Saturday, August 18 T-BONE TOM’S

Jonas Lorence Band Thursday, August 23 T-BONE TOM’S

Orgy

Thursday, August 23 SCOUT BAR

Blaggards

Thursday, August 30 T-BONE TOM’S

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THESCENE

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A Musical Legacy Lives Through THE HEALERS

By Sarah Piña

Kojak Jones & Friends Wednesdays in August ROCKEY’S PIANO BAR

Fidelity Maxx

Friday, August 10

JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE

music lost one of its greats early last month with the untimely passing of frontman Luther Rada of Luther and the healers. the texas-based blues band formed by Rada in the early ‘90s became an area favorite in a short span of time.

“he was a master of his craft, absolutely, The Healers will play at T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on but Luther also had a business degree and a August 29 and at Katie’s in Bacliff on September 8 very sharp mind, so the band became a success pretty quickly. By the mid-’90s, they were playing over 300 dates a year all over houston,” said Larry evans, who has played bass for the band for almost four years and had known Rada for more than two decades in the music scene. “he really knew how to run a band and to make the audience feel appreciated. he always made everyone feel like they were part of the band, always recognizing people and greeting them personally,” he said. musically, the band—whose current lineup in includes evans on bass, KC Cartwright on drums, skip Nallia on keyboard, and steve hitt on guitar—is a blues band, but with a lot of variety.

“Luther did straight blues, but we do everything from Louis Armstrong to earth, Wind & Fire to B.B. King and muddy Waters. At the heart of it, we are a blues band, but play blues, jazz, funk, and R&B,” evans said. And the rich musical legacy that Luther Rada left with Luther and the healers will continue on now as the healers throughout the area. “We can’t be the same band, but we want to have the same level of excellence,” evans said, reflecting on the great memories together as Luther and the healers.

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“For me it’s not one specific moment, but i will always remember his professionalism. As far as funnier things... he always wanted the band to move around the on the stage and smile, and sometimes he’d look over at me with this big cheesy grin on his face, and i would crack up laughing,” he said.

“i also think that sometimes you learn more about a person by observing them. With Lu, he would become mr. entertainer. if a family and kids walked by in Kemah, for example, he would become very animated—it was like flipping on a switch for him. it didn’t matter if he was tired or anything else, he was going to put on a show for them. that’s the one thing i will remember most about the man.”

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BREWMASTERS FESTIVAL: From Page 48

Newly formatted this year, the texas Brewery tasting tour is for ViPs starting at 2 p.m. and then general admission will have access to taste these brews after the main doors open.

on saturday afternoon, the ultimate Brewhaha Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world. Pay attention to the “Taste it First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? the Brewhaha ViP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites, and premium sampling. the ViP zone opens at 2 p.m. with the grand tasting at 3 p.m. Don’t miss a wide range of experts on the Beer university stage including a return of the very popular Women in Craft Beer panel where the women of craft beer talk about the growth of women in the industry. meet James simpson and Chad Pilbeam, hosts of What’s on tap Radio, and many, many, more. to top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, sunday september 2 from 11:30 a.m. to image013.jpg2:30 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties from award-winning Pitmaster, Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ, live music and, of course, plenty of ice cold brews. make it a destination weekend. set in galveston’s tropical moody gardens hotel, spa and Convention Center, with special events at various venues around the island, Brewmasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. tickets range from $25-$85. For more info on the festivities, visit http://www.brewmastersbeerfest.com/

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Introducing Rockey’s

Piano Bar

Sing us a Song, Piano Man! The Bay Area’s Only Interactive Sing-along Piano Bar is Now Open

By Shawn domingues

At Rockey’s Piano Bar, audience participation isn’t required, but is certainly encouraged. the sing-along shows are completely interactive and the crowd becomes part of the entertainment as they sing along, clap along or dance along to their favorite tunes. Audience members can call the shots, or songs rather, and create the set list for the night by filling out their song requests for the talented musician behind the red piano on stage who knows just how to keep the energy up and the crowd engaged. “We want everyone who comes to Rockey’s to really want to come back for more and tell their friends how much fun they had,” said David solis, one of the owners of the Bay Area’s only interactive sing-along piano bar.

the original Rockey’s Piano Bar opened its doors in 2016 in Round Rock (texas), which is where Rockey’s first got its name (combining the word “rock” with piano “keys”). the piano bar came about when four friends and business partners, (David solis, Domingo hernandez, mike Lerma and Johnny ontiveros) decided they wanted to open a bar together; but they didn’t want to open just any bar; they wanted a fun bar with a niche.

“We grew up going to piano bars while at ut in Austin and always had a blast,” said hernandez, “We remembered seeing so many people having fun and enjoying themselves and strangers just hugging and dancing and having a great time, and we knew that was the environment that we wanted at our bar. so, we took the idea and ran with it!” And two years later – after the success of the original location – the owners decided to open a second location, and solis – who grew up in texas City – knew this area would be perfect for

their concept, so he convinced the others to give the Bay Area market a try when he discovered a space for lease next to scout Bar (18313 egret Bay Blvd.).

the talented musicians tickling the ivories for the sing-along shows are veterans in the industry and have been hand-selected for their ability to keep the crowd engaged and fully entertained all night. one of these talented musicians, matt Wilson, got his start at the legendary Kenny Luna’s ivory Cat tavern on 6th street in Austin while he was going to school at the university of texas in 1995. he then moved to orlando and worked at the dueling piano bar at Walt Disney World for a couple years before landing a role with the touring company of the Broadway musical, “i’m movin’ out,” a jukebox musical featuring the songs of the original piano man, Billy Joel. Wilson moved back to Austin after touring with the musical for a couple of years and he was instrumental in helping the original Rockey’s in Round Rock become such a big success. Wilson and his fellow talented musicians rotate between the two locations to play the sing-along shows. each one of them knows how to play just about any song in just about every genre.

“i wouldn’t say that we know every song, but we aim to know every song. if we don’t know your song specifically, we will try to fake it, and if we can’t fake it, we’ll play something by the same band or artist or something that’s like it or from the same era. it doesn’t happen often, but certainly, we can be stumped every once in a while,” said Wilson. - Continued on Page 43

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Drinking Local & Coastal!

Tap into Labor Day fun on Galveston Island with 9th BREWMASTERS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Friday - Sunday • August 31 – September 2

AREA IS HOME TO TEXAS’ LARGEST BEER FESTIVAL

toast to the end of summer at the 9th annual Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny galveston island, texas. Named a top 3 beer event by usA toDAY and revered by beer lovers across the region, Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend where visitors can tap into the world of craft beer on island time. Visitors will flock to galveston island August 31 through September 2 in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this three-day event offers endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.

Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for a new summer fav, or just a newbie learning the ropes, Brewmasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Clifton mcDerby, executive Director of Food & Vine time Productions, inc. explained “We have always focused on craft beer education, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves. intimately, we create a learning experience with immersion into the latest trends while attendees get the opportunity to taste and learn at the same time.”

the three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foamfilled events happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 31 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of highquality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.

saturday, september 1 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen. Want an intimate tasting experience with texas’ finest? then, the Texas Brewery Tasting Tour is for you. this tour provides a rare opportunity to meet some of the most successful and emerging breweries in the state. guests will enjoy featured selections with each brewery offering a “taste it First” selection and small group time with some of the most passionate and skilled brewers and owners in the industry.

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