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Local Music Spotlight: Sherita Perez By sarah Piña
the story of Sherita perez is indeed one of music, as a local artist who has made a namesake for herself in houston and beyond — but it is also woven with an inspiring, on-going journey of a vibrant soul who has overcome so many odds to arrive where she is today, both musically and personally — though one could argue it’s hard to separate one from the other.
Slags
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“a lot of the inspiration for my songs comes from overcoming hardship,” said perez, a texas native whose velvety voice coupled with what could likely best be described as indie-folk, melodic tunes — as perez calls it, “high vibes, postgenre,” drawing on many sounds and styles — have garnered the attention of not only fans throughout the lone Star state, but throughout the country and world as well. “people along the way have tried to destroy me, and they failed. i’ve suffered and been through so much, which has made my writing that much more in-depth,” she said, recalling that this began around the age of 12 and has only progressed since with every journey.
“i’m self-taught. i learned the guitar to make these songs come to life. then when i was 21, i moved to New York City. my time there was so crucial to me as an artist,” she said. “i do remember spending a lot of time on the subway, rocking back and forth, hearing all the tones, and songs would just come into my head. But more than that, it was a steep learning curve. i had so much time alone, and it made me become the artist i would need to be to return to houston. New York is a place i credit as what really made me be a professional. it was hardcore.”
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ten years later, perez returned to houston with many lessons learned and a fresh, strong new take on her musicianship.
“i left a country bumpkin and came back as someone who could really direct their ship. it was in this time i realized i was someone who couldn’t wait around for other people to help make these things happen, that i would have to do it for myself. i believed what i had was unique, and i needed to embrace myself.” this newfound sense of artistry and selflove has led to perez’s biggest endeavors to date. She has since released two eps, including h-town love (2016) and high Vibes (2018), and the single “Blue Skies,” which has had the most magnetic audience reception to date according to perez. Furthermore, as of press time, she had just filmed music videos for her most recent songs, and is currently on tour in New zealand. - Continued on Page 42
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Reviving the Rock Scene!
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Asleep In The Wake By sarah Piña
Hold On Hollywood Saturday, April 13 SCOUT BAR
Mark May (Katie’s Jam) Sunday, April 14 KATIE’S
the houston area rock music scene continues to make waves in the music industry at large, and a new group on the horizon is no exception. Formed less than a year ago, asleep in the Wake has been ringing a proverbial rock alarm that seemingly continues to sound off and gather more steam with each passing month.
“We’ve known one another much longer than we’ve been together as one group, and there was talk of starting a new project. hector [porras, on bass] started the band, and then we brought in paul Crosby [known for his former band Saliva] for a demo. and it just sort of went from there,” said guitarist and lead vocalist matt Neice.
the current lineup of Neice, mike mexas (guitar), hector porras (bass), and elijah Santucci (drums), draws together former members of well-known groups such as Saturate, treason, and melovine, and together form a powerful, multi-faceted rock sound which they all can trace back to music being ingrained in them from when they were very young.
Sheila Marshall Band Sunday, April 14 T-BONE TOM’S
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“i got a guitar when i was 14, and i also sang in choir when i was a kid. i always knew i would be in music somehow. and music in general has just always been a part of all of our lives in some form,” he said. “Now with this band, there’s definitely some elements of grunge, new metal, melodic heavy rock. Some might describe it as Deftones-ish,” Neice said.
Fans, other national acts, and record labels alike have taken notice in a short time. the band made their debut with none other than american postgrunge band Smile empty Soul, along with Dead Set red and the pretty Vacant last fall, and since their inception, they have played to numerous crowds in houston and beyond. - Continued on Page 42
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“through some amazing chance encounters, i was asked to submit to the New zealand harvest Festival. arik reiss, who is also filming a cannabis documentary titled Druglawed [visit druglawed.vhx.tv for more info], discovered me in California and is now really my tour manager in New zealand and my guide here. through music i consider high vibe, giving, loving music, we see a commonality of the music and cannabis,” she said. “a strong female presence was also wanted at the festival, as it is a male-dominated industry and women aren’t given enough of a voice, so as a songwriter, a woman, and my stance on cannabis, we have a collaboration that just fits. the idea is to come back to the U.S. and do the same thing— talk about the state of cannabis and its healing and medicinal properties, which is one of my platforms i feel strongly about.”
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indeed, all of april will see perez traverse New zealand as a part of these projects. earlier in the month, she performed at Whakamana: the Cannabis museum of aotearoa in Dunedin, New zealand, which is the country’s first and only cannabis museum. april 6 perez will perform at the hum Salon in auckland, followed by Sacred Seeds in Whangerei. the 2019 harvest Festival then begins shortly thereafter in Dunedin on april 20, and runs for two days in an effort to support the thriving cannabis community in the country. and finally, perez will also perform on may 4 for J Day in auckland, New zealand, which is part of the global marijuana march and is a worldwide protest against prohibition and also celebration of cannabis culture, of which 200 cities around the globe also take part. Stateside though, stay tuned! Visit perez’s Facebook page and give it a “like,” as well as www.sheritaperez.com to check out her music, music videos, and more — and, of course, to catch upcoming shows in the area in the coming months, when we welcome her back on the local music scene from New zealand!
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Just recently, they also made their television debut as part of texas Children’s tune out Cancer series on the FoX 26 houston the morning Show in correlation with the tune out Cancer music Fest 2019 just held at Scout Bar in late march. Furthermore, upcoming shows include opening with hold on hollywood, the hot local band who has gained heavy airplay nationwide with their hit single “the Chase,” (and notoriety for winning a competition to open for Bon Jovi last year) later this month at Scout Bar.
“We are really excited for that particular show. We’ll also be filming our first music video in april with Justin Bernadette of interscope records, and our first album is currently scheduled to drop on June 4th, which will coincide with the release of the music video two weeks before then,” said Neice.
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and for those who haven’t caught a performance just yet—get ready!
“expect a lot of energy, full of movement, and guitar rhythm. a real raw sound that with some heavy screaming but soft singing as well,” he said.
asleep in the Wake perform next with hold on hollywood along with hindsight, anova Skyway, and Cymblem on april 13 at Scout Bar. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 7:45 p.m. But wait, there’s more: this is an all-ages show which will also celebrate the birthdays of hold on hollywood’s Nick Dees and asleep in the Wake’s mike mexas! For future performances and updates on their music and other happenings, make sure to also give their Facebook page a “like.” So get out there and catch one of the most exciting bands of the year—and we’ll see you on the live music scene!
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9th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival APRIL 19, 20 & 21
make plans to attend one of the biggest and — definitely the spiciest — event in the area as the Kemah Crawfish Festival returns Back to the Kemah for the ninth year on april 19, 20 and 21. City Parking Lot there will be plenty of crawfish, beer, live music, vendors and fun! and as always, in addition to crawfish, there will be plenty of great festival food.
one change this year is the event will be back at the City of Kemah’s recently refurbished parking lot on the corner of 6th Street and Bradford with panoramic views of both the lighthouse District and marina from the festival. Whether you plan “to keep calm and peel on,” or “go get your peel on,” partying and having a great time is on the top of the list of things to do.
“We will be cooking crawfish out of our cooking units and plan to produce several thousand pounds of delicious boiled crawfish!” said Doug Davenport of gulf Coast Festivals. these mudbugs are “spiced right and priced right” at $3.99 per pound on Friday and Saturday; and $1.99 per pound on easter Sunday. and you better bet they will taste fresh, too, since they are trucked in daily from farms in louisiana. in addition to the crawfish, the festival will offer other Cajun dishes and festival cuisine such as alligator, frog legs, hot dogs, hamburgers, louisiana crab legs, gyros, churros, turkey legs, funnel cakes, nachos, fried oreos, twinkies and pickles, and much more! “We are all about eating and music,” said Davenport. he recounted that in the years past, the event became one big dance floor. the live musical entertainment kicks off at noon on Friday. this is a family friendly event with bounce houses and other attractions for the kids.
if you have not been to the Kemah Crawfish Festival, Davenport offers this advice, “the earlier you get there, the better.” general admission is $8. Kids 12 and under are free. Vip tickets are $20 and include one-day admission into the festival and 3 pounds of prepaid crawfish on Friday or Saturday. it also includes an express line to pick up your crawfish pre-paid Vip crawfish. in addition, on Sunday, the Vip ticket gets you 6 pounds of crawfish. guests can buy additional crawfish and any other food and drinks at the festival. those ready to start the weekend early, can enter Friday at noon. the event hours are Friday from noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. purchase your tickets online at www.gulfcoastfestivals.com. get your tickets today!
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Spring Fever edition - hello good, people. i hope everybody made it through winter well. the madness of march was delightful this year. lots happening in the area with plenty of excellent live music. let’s go straight to some of what went down...
by Andy Eng Don Vickers Band @ T-Bone Tom’s
MARdi GRAs 2019 is in the books, and what fun! along with the festivities at this year’s Kemah parade and after party at t-Bone tom’s with the Don Vicker’s Band, we got to ride in two galveston parades with the partY parrotS who did things big, adding live music to the ride with the Black Swans and the Blaggards. Now just Black Swans @ Mardi Gras how cool is that?
the Black Swans is a new irish rock band led by Kristin Coyle (fiddle), Christian Weigand (guitar), Christopher piper (percussion), and Jon hom (Bass). according to Kristin, this band is a relatively new project based out of the mucky Duck neighborhood and chances are that readers have heard both Weigand and piper on the local live music scene,
the Blaggards are a powerhouse “Stout irish rock” band with gusto galore, led by patrick Delin (guitar and vocals), Chad Smalley (bass and vocals), michael mcaloon (drums) and Wes Barlow (fiddle). We’ve enjoyed this throughout the years on the SCeNe most recently at t-Bone tom’s.
When riding in a mardi gras parade, nothing is finer than a frenzied crowd and nothing works the crowd into a frenzy better than a good dose of irish rock to go with tossing stuff! lots of folks came out for the festivities in fine form this year! good show, people!
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dONNie siMMONs - getting the chance to catch march madness and enjoy live music at Katie’s was a great way to welcome spring. this location known for hosting exquisite live music had Donnie Simmons in the house. it had been a few years since we last saw one of his shows and, boy, can this guy play! Donnie’s FB page tells us he’s from lexington, alabama (population ~800), and according to google, this town is a part of the Florence - muscle Shoals metropolitan which for those in the know, a music mecca. according to my ears, this connection makes sense. Katie’s Chief Bartender, Desiree describes a Donnie Simmons show like this, “this will bring you back to high school, back when everybody was pitching in for kegs.” according to drummer Joe Campise, “listening to Donnie is like turning your radio on in the ’70s.” For me, Simmons has a playlist and sound that reminded me of the days with a pioneer 8-track machine and a pair of both Kenwood home speakers and Jensen 6x9s. i seem to want to describe Donnie personally as a fun loving Joe Walsh type, fully capable on the guitar but with a wider range of vocals. these days Donnie travels light skipping the wall of sound for a Fender Blues Junior. the Blues Jr. is a straightforward amp with not many knobs and not often spotted on the live music scene. retired raceway announcer ted Jones was in the house and passed along the late luther rada would modify the innards of a Blues Jr. for his unique sound. randy hughes of the Navigators also gets great sound out of the Blues Jr. with his customized signal path and a specially built telecaster. Katie’s and Don- Continued on Page 36 nie Simmons: good to go!
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OVeR The TOP - Which would be Santana at this year’s Santana @ houston livestock Show & rodeo. this year, we joined up Houston with a multi-generation crowd for an evening of the music legLivestock ends “in Search of mona lisa” tour. the playlist included practiShow & cally every one of his classic hits as well is musical muses from Rodeo his new ep. the band played nonstop the entire show and the energy of the performers electrified the entire Nrg stadium. the three main percussionist (that included mrs Santana on a full kit) not merely maintain the beat created a well woven principal layer of music, several time becoming the featured sound. Sanatana directed the nine piece band with merely eye contact through precise breaks and turnarounds. this was music for musicians with thoughtful imaginative videos - a gusto for the ages. a bit of music history: i was informed by readers that Smooth is the No. 2 most successful song ever according to Billboard magazine which says lots (the twist by Chubby Checker ranks No. 1 and Bobby Darrin’s mack the Knife is No. 3).
sCOTTY’s PuB ON The BAY - Folks, this is one cozy hangout along the 2094 corridor that has hosted many good times over the years for people on the SCeNe. last month, we enjoyed two live music shows that rolled in - peace project and an evening with keyboard soloist laura magers.
this is our second time to catch Peace Project @ Scotty’s Pub on the Bay peace project, a galveston/ houston-based band featuring Dave and mary Watson. With the band this evening was mike Solina (bass player from Spicolis) and Scott misner (a ninja caliber drum player whose played the kit for more bands you’d think possible).
i like the songs this band plays. according to one of the listeners in the audience, “this band plays the ‘really good’ old stuff you don’t often hear.” i agree! perhaps we will see peace project at one of the summer festivals along the 146 corridor this year…
laura magers is often seen on the SCeNe playing with myrna Sanders, Kozmic pearl and her own band risky Business. i’m sure if my predecessor (the late Jim Shortt) were to see a risky Laura Magers @ Business show, you’d get to read about it. this Scotty’s Pub was the first time i got to see her pull off a solo on the Bay show, which this music teacher from Soho did in strong fashion. guitarist Darrell masingale stepped in and joined laura for a couple numbers. Speaking of Soho, ever see Soho alums? they’re a friendly vibrant fun loving bunch and always seem comfortable out and about on the SCeNe. much like alums from Dickinson — as if they’re at home here. You think? laura and risky Business: Keep them on your watchlist. Cheers!
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The dAMN TORPedOes - a tricky switchy name of the austin band that plays the region in tribute to tom petty and the heartbreakers. We’ve seen this group at the house of Blues, the redneck Country Club. having enjoyed the real petty and the heartbreakers years before like many of you, i find this band’s show to be enjoyable not only sonically but with their visual presentation as well. the band (ty hurless-lead Vox/guitar; tim Veillon-lead guitar/Back Vox; geno Stroia-Bass; James rannefeld-Drums; James reynolds-Keys) often shares billings with houston’s Nightbird — a Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood mac tribute providing listeners’ musical treats from the original petty/Nicks collaborations. When we spotted the joint billing in last month’s SCeNe magazine at Jackie’s Brickhouse, we knew a stop was in order. From the full house of rocking and grooving patrons, i wasn’t alone. Smart readers! ;-) remember the wretched winter we had earlier? turns out both band were playing shared billings in New Braunfels the night before and hurless came down with a case of laryngitis. Not good for a tge singer. luckily, an extended stint by Brooke alyson with Wolff delong helping fill hurless’s vocal absence. From what i could see, the audience didn’t mind one bit. as my predecessor, the late Jim Shortt would say, “Bravo!!!” this blending of these two bands that night displays an interesting ying and yang. i’ve seen hurless back up alyson before when needed and also note mike Campbell joining in on Fleetwood mac’s recent tour. then play on... TOuR sTOP CLeAR LAKe - last month, we checked out through the roots at Scout Bar. this San Diego-based independent label reggae/rock/electronic band sports a respectable following of over 81,000 on Facebook.
ttr is a prolific Cali-reggae band in the studios with 6 eps and 2 CDs under their belt and a packed schedule. i picked up copies of take You there and here to Stay. Both display thought stimulating graphical arts, credits to supporters, and photographic work in dire need of fill flash. musically well engineered and mixed, there’s an easy listening sound (rare these days) on their recordings much like they do live - studio clean.
While pleasant to listen to, missing was a grit that could be recognized clearly as their own. local reggae bands that possessed such uniqueness that come to mind include the likes of mama tried, Black grass gospel, grizzly and Cassette tape. Nonetheless, ttr appears to have withstood the test of time, still performing a packed schedule. ttr is led by lead vocalist evan hawkins and a talented supporting cast in taylor Boatwright (Drums, Vocals), Brady o'rear (Keys), Scott Curtis (lead guitar, Vocals) and Corey groove (Bass). these guys pack a big stage with huge lights and an incredibly capable fog machine.
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Folks, we’ve got a jewel of a live music venue here in these parts as the folks at Scout Bar continually bring in what’s happening out on the national scene into our area. Continually bringing in something for everybody, Scout Bar is a live music venue i “know” the rest of houston wishes they had in their neighborhood and we’ve got it in ours!
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sPRiNG FeVeR - is one of my most favorite ills to succumb to, right up there with the Boogie Woogie Blues. one of my favorite ways of catching Spring Fever is an evening at t-Bone tom’s with the Navigators rocking the stage and in march, we caught it good! the Navigators don’t simply show up to play for the crowd and watch people eat. this band comes out with a premeditated full intentions of rocking out the house and making people move - there *is* a difference, and this band does it. the Navigators are randy hughes (lead guitar), galen medlenka (bass), Jeff hoke (percussion), Curtis Beinhorn (lead guitar), and Don Bonner (brass and woodwinds), and Dave Barnett (sound guy). Noticed the two lead guitars? and they all sing!
COCK-eYed seAGuLL - We’ve been following the open mic action over the years and in march, stopped in to catch a fine job from Jason Wilson with his extended set. asking about it, he shared he’s working on a larger band project and needed to shake out a few loose ends. Sounded fine to me. after Justin was a set of originals from Cisco ruiz and angie emerson that sounded studio ready — just need to fill out a few instrument parts. Open Mic @ Cock-Eyed Seagull according to angie, their recording project is on the near term horizon and something to watch for. We missed open mic stalwart Kevin Fenton, but never fear, the 11th annual ’60s Costume party with hourglass is on Friday, april 19. Bored at home watching streaming tV? go check out the open mic on thursdays and catch the creative efforts as they develop. iT’s A WRAP - my brackets were a mess this year, but that’s okay… our hometown baseball team is at it again for another season and our basketball team is in the playoffs. thanks to all who stopped and shared your stories. For those still behind the eight ball, all the best days will surely come. april is here, and that means patio season! get your chores done, and we’ll see you out there on the SCeNe!
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Where: 609 Bradford Ave, Kemah When: All Day every Monday What: $2 Domestic Bottle Beer -------------------------
FEATURED BARTENDER: JACQUELYN from TOOKIE’S BURGERS
Where: 605 6th St., Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $1 off Wells, $3 Dom. Pints --------------------------
how long have you been a bartender + how long at Tookie’s Burgers: i have been at tookie’s for almost a year and just recently became a bartender. What do you love about working at Tookie’s? all the employees have been working together for 2-plus years; everyone is really close.
What is YOuR favorite day of the week to work at Tookie’s & why? tuesdays are fun because we have texas tuesday specials, so many of our regulars come in.
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 Tookie’s: tookie’s mary, Category 4 and adios Seabrook!
Top 3 dishes you recommend to customers at Tookie’s? Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with pepper jack cheese, Squealer all the way, and the BBQ Burger with Bacon, and, of course, it’s not complete without onion rings! 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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Your signature drink: You can never go wrong with our refreshing fruit mojitos.
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Are there any new drinks or promotions you’re excited about? our bar manager has created an amazing breakfast drink menu and has added delicious cocktails to our lunch and dinner menu. there is something for everyone!
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What do you do when not at work? You will find me at rush Cycle at least 3 times a week or shopping for candles. i love candles!
The most rewarding part of your job: meeting people from different walks of life and knowing that they are in goods hands when they sit at the bar.
What is your favorite thing about spring? Crawfish season! i also love soaking up the sun by the pool or just being outside riding bikes with my family.
5 words that describe you: ambitious, energetic, leader, Sincere, Witty
Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Calling it home. Best tip you ever got: $100
What do you love about Bartending? the fast-paced nights. once you’re on a roll, there is no stopping! What motivates you? my husband is my hype man, best friend, and the person who motivates me every day. he is so encouraging and supportive. he definitely makes my day when he makes an appearance at the bar.
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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: 2234 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586 When: All day Monday (4pm – 12am); 4-7pm Tuesday – Friday What: $2 off all draft beer & glasses of wine; $5 off all bottles of wine
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: 4624 Nasa Rd 1, Seabrook When: 11am7pm, daily What: Ritas and Draft Beer ------------------------
Where: 1660 W. FM 646, Suite C, League City When: Mon. - Wed. 3-8pm; Thurs. 3-9:30pm, Friday - 3-8pm What: $2 Draft Beer, $4 House Wine, 1/2 off appetizers
Where: 406 Texas Ave. (Kemah) When: Mon. - Fri. 3-6pm; What: $2.99 Margaritas, $3.50 Wells; Draft Specials include $2 Pint Bud Light ($10 Pitcher); $2.25 Shiner Pint ($10.50 Pitcher); $2.75 Dos XX Pint ($11.50 Pitcher); $3.50 Dome Faux’m Pint ($11.50 Pitcher); $3.75 St. Arnold Pint ($11.25 Pitcher); $4.25 Tiki Wheat Pint ($12.75 Pitcher). Sunday Funday: $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas All Day -----------------------Where: 707 Hwy. 146. When: 5-6:30 M-F What: $1 Dom Draft; $6 pitcher and $3 1/2 pitcher; $1 off all ritas, $2.49 Vegas Shrimp Cocktal; $5.99 Fish or Shrimp Tacos; $2.49 Fried Pickles
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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
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REELING IT IN FOR RETT May 2 & 3, Topwater Grill & Galveston Bay
Brent Jones and Kevin Black music are proud to bring the Ninth annual “reeling it in For rett” fishing tournament to galveston Bay and San leon’s topwater grill. mark your calendars for thursday, may 2 and Friday, may 3 for fun, fishing, prizes, burgers and live entertainment by country music star mark Chesnutt. Kevin Black has been instrumental in helping bring rett syndrome to the forefront of national attention for the past ten years. as the father of Cortney, who lost her battle against rett at the age of 16, he knows exactly what it's like to walk in the shoes of those who deal with this disorder on a daily basis:
"rett syndrome (rtt) is a neurological disorder, found primarily in females. the girls progress normally up until about 12 to 18 months of age when the characteristics of rett start to reveal Mark Chesnutt Concert & Calcutta themselves. all the social skills and motor skills they have obtained slowly cease to progress; starting a Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30pm process of regression to what is the equivalent of living the rest of their life as an infant. they lose use of Topwater Grill: 815 Avenue O their hands; their ability to speak and most are bound to a wheelchair. parents and siblings become 24San Leon, TX 77539 hour caregivers, changing their lives forever as well.”
Kevin’s brother, Clint Black, currently serves as honorary Chair for the international rett Syndrome Fishing Tournament Event Foundation’s (irSF) “research to reality: Funding progress” campaign. Friday, May 3rd, 2019 “Don’t let this year’s fishing tournament be the one that got away from you,” said Kevin. “mark ChesStart Time: 5am @ Topwater Grill nutt has a string of hits that lured many of us to the dance floors around the nation. get ready for a Lunch: Noon — Until it’s gone! great night of entertainment and then get up the next morning with your sons or daughters or friends Weigh-in: Noon to 2pm
Entry Fee: This is a team event with a max of 4 anglers per team• $300 per boat
and associates to fish the bay and bring in the big one.”
“remember why we do this event,” explained Brent Jones. “our mission is to raise awareness and money to help fight rett Syndrome. let’s find a cure and end rett.” For more information, registration, donations and sponsorship opportunities visit www.reelingitinforrett.com.
Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers from george Jones to george Strait echo this sentiment. mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged: he has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold records. Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when it comes to Country music basics. When asked, mark Chesnutt will say, “it’s the music that has kept me around this long.” in a world that sometimes confuses style with substance, mark Chesnutt possesses both. remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist while still keeping up with the ever-changing Country landscape,
mark has a knack for picking great songs; delivering them with his world-class vocals; and with real heart-felt emotion. mark has set the bar for his generation not just for his being a consistent hit maker but also because of his love of genuine country music. mark Chesnutt’s personal integrity, as well as his principal to record a genuine Country song, has made him a fixture on radio and in the honky tonks. Chesnutt got his start in the honky-tonks of Beaumont, texas, learning from his father, Bob Chesnutt, a singer, record collector, and major fan of classic country music. playing along side his dad, one set at a time, mark embraced his father’s influence and began making a name for himself. mark sang covers by lefty, merle, george and Waylon to develop his unmatched crowd-pleasing rapport and his authentic Country style.
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10th Annual Galveston Island Wine Festival Returns April 26, 27 & 28
Yaga’s entertainment, inc. announced the official overview of the 2018 galveston island Wine Festival. the festival will run from april 26 to 28. With specialty food items, culinary chefs, savory wines, and live musical entertainment, the 10th annual galveston island Wine Festival offers a little bit of something for everyone.
the festival becomes open to ticket holders on april 26 & 27, offering the chance to enjoy wines from around the world paired with delicious, local food; plus, the opportunity to learn first-rate tips from popular chefs and winemakers. tickets for the galveston island Wine Festival are now available online and include a variety of options prepared to fit any budget. in addition, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be re-invested into local organizations such as galveston College Culinary arts, alvin Community College Culinary arts and the galveston County resource Crisis Center. What to look forward to during the galveston island Wine Festival this year:
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - Pre-event: Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dinner: the 2019 galveston island Wine Festival will commence with the Chaîne des rôtisseurs Dinner. irresistible food, superb wines and some amazing surprises. at the Chaine des rôtisseurs Dinner, invited guests will blind taste the top 3 red and 3 white wines, selected during the preliminary voting, to determine the festival’s grand Champion, grand reserve Champion and reserve Champion. the Chaîne des rôtisseurs is the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world.
by executive Chef Chris lopez from BlVD Seafood- galveston’s trendsetter restaurant in the boat to table dining, and more to come!
sunday, April 28, 2019 – Post events: Champagne Brunch at hotel Galvez and Brunch at BLVd seafood: the final day of the festival will feature three fantastic brunches. Brunch at hotel galvez is featuring a special menu. Brunch at BlVD Seafood features a traditional menu with a few seafood twists as executive Chef Chris lopez has crafted a delightful menu of a variety of brunch items and delicious mimosas! the D-lux Bloody mary is a must try! Yaga’s Cafe’s brunch features six delectable dishes to enjoy! Stop by on Sunday between 11am-2pm.Visit www.galvestonislandwinefestival.com for tickets and more information. any further questions regarding galveston island Wine Festival can be directed to info@yagaspresents.com or (409) 770-0999.
Friday, April 26, 2019, from 6-8pm - The Premium Wine Tasting returns this year for the true wine connoisseurs. guests will sip and savor premium wines from participating vineyards of the festival. these premium wines will not be available to sample at the grand tasting event. this exclusive evening is not one to miss! tickets are available to a limited number of attendees so purchase your ticket(s) in advance to guarantee entrance.
saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10am – 5K Fun Run + Grand Tasting @ Beerfoot Brewery: this galveston island Wine Festival 5k event “fun run” takes participants along the scenic galveston seawall on an easy “there and back” route. once the finish line is crossed, the champagne celebration begins! enjoy delicious bubbly from your commemorative 2019 Wine Fest wine glass! Chose the 5k + grand tasting option to join the folks downtown where you will sample exciting wines from around the world and nibble on a variety of small bites with big flavor, created by some of the most well-known chefs in the area! saturday, April 27, 2019, from 1-5pm - The Grand Tasting is the highlight of the festival. patrons will embark on a tasting trip through vineyards from all around the world. the fantastic live music by roxy roca and endless wine sampling in the park will complete this afternoon of indulgences. modest food bites will be provided
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THE LIST: Local Producers of Brew, Spirits & Wine
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Bakkhus Taverna
Mamacita’s
T-bone Tom’s
Skallywag
Scout Bar
Where To EAT & DRINK
Luna’s Mexican
Russo’s Pizza
Monkey Bar
Katie’s Bar
The Backyard
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. Bayshore Grill & Billiards ............137 21st Street (Bacliff) 5. Bayview Duck ..............................3131 Hwy 146 (Bacliff) 6. Beers Looking At You ..........17074 Highway 3 (Webster) 7. Boldthouse Wine Pub....2234 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 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 ............................5735 Bayport Blvd. (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
Rockey’s Piano Bar
O2 Bistro
Mediterraneo
South Belt • Pasadena • Galveston Bay • Galves
44. Katie’s ........................................315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff) 45. Las Anitas............................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 46. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 49. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 50. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 51. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 52. Legends Sports Grill........................6011 W Main Street 53. Lone Star Grill ..........................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 54. 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 (Seabrook) 62. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 63. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 64. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 65. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant ..1788 S. Friendswood Dr. 66. O2 Bistro ..............1002 Aspen Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 67. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 87. 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 ........1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124 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. Rockey’s Piano Bar ....................18313 Egret Bay Blvd. 80. Railean Distillery ................341 5th Street (San Leon) 81. Saloon Door Brewing Co. ..............105A Magellan Circle 82. Sam’s Boat ..................................13101 NASA Parkway 83. San Luis Resort ........................5222 Seawall Boulevard
Dan’s Pizza
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84. Scotty’s Pub .............................. 85. Scotty’s Pub On The Bay ........... 86. Scout Bar ................................... 88. The Backyard ......................130 89. Skallywag Suds N' Grub ............ 90. Skipper’s..................1026 FM 20 91. South Shore Harbour Resort..250 92. Star Cinema Grill ......702 Baybr 93. Sundance Grill II .................. 80 94. Stuttgarden Tavern On the Stran 95. Stuttgarden Tavern Texas City....10 43. Stuttgarden Kemah.................... 96. Thai Spice Kitchen................300 97. Thai Stellar ......................803 NA 98. The Spot ........................3204 Se 99. The Hop ....................................1 100. Texas Roadhouse ..........18194 101. The Tree House................901 N 102. Time Out Sports Bar #1 ......... 103. Time Out Sports Bar #2 .......... 104. Time Out Sports Bar #3 ..........4 105. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Ba 106. Tookie’s Burgers ....................4 107. Tookie’s Seafood..........1106 B 108. Topwater Grill ......................81 109. T-bone Tom’s ........................... 110.Tuscany Bistro..................2951 111. Union Tavern ............................ 112. Valdo’s Seafood House ........... 113. Vino e Formaggio ........20801 114. Volcano Room......................... 115. Zone 504 .................................. 116.-125. KEMAH BOARDWALK R 116. Aquarium; 117. Pizza Oven; 1 119. The Flying Dutchman; 120. Ba 121. Cadillac Bar; 122. Bubba Gump 123. Lighthouse Buffet; 124. Landr 125. Saltgrass Steakhouse
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Jetsurf Houston 3101 E. Nasa Parkway Suite H Seabrook, Texas 77586 281-538-7873
Weekends on the Water
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT NIGHT RACES LAUNCH 41st SEASON THIS MONTH Pinky’s Kayak Rentals 4106 Nasa Pkwy, # 1 El Lago, Texas 77586 713-510-7968
WABOS Water Sports 2515 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 713-501-0516
Kayak Shack 622 Marina Bay Drive Kemah, Texas 77565 832-429-2094
Extreme Water Sports 1723 61st St. Galveston, TX 77551 409-539-3455
You don’t need to know the difference between the “main” and the “jib” to enjoy and appreciate the Bay area’s most beautiful spectator sport, sailing. Few places anywhere on the planet have the kind of sailing community that is found in the Bay area. this area is home to competitive sailing programs and races run by a number of yacht clubs and local sailing associations. For anyone who loves to sail, who could ask for a better place to live or visit than the Bay area? But sailing is also a fabulous spectator sport, and our area offers residents and visitors the rare opportunity to enjoy the impressive sight of sailing up-close and personal during the Wednesday Night races on Clear lake.
the 41st season kicked off on Wednesday, april 3. the organizing body is the Clear lake racing association, an informal association of sailing enthusiasts from all the sailing clubs around the houston and galveston Bay area. During the months of april to october (during Daylight Savings time), there is enough light left over in the day to get off work, and head for the docks to launch boats and get in a sailboat race. the Wednesday Night races are a wonderful mid-week break, and the short distances between marks provide a great venue to sharpen boat and sail-handling skills. the best spectator outpost and official host venue is Villa Capri in Seabrook where a crowd gathers to watch the races and listen to the commentary from the race announcer. after the race, all the sailors gather at Villa Capri restaurant to join the spectators for food and drinks and the trophy presentation. other spectator spots include Barge 295 (formerly the turtle Club) and Cabo.
there are Wednesday Night Sailboat races held all over the country, but those held in Clear lake are unique because many of the marks are placed close to spectator viewing locations. So close, in fact, the spectators get a really good look at the teamwork required to get the jib up and douse the spinnaker. Yacht races are not known as a spectator sport, but when they are viewed in the comfort and proximity of a convenient dock (instead of the middle of a large body of water), it can be quite entertaining and is an event to check out at least once, if not weekly. these races began locally in the late ‘70s and have evolved. major changes continued from recent seasons include that the number of races have been cut down, and there will be no season ending championship series. one other major change will be a bye week (week of no racing) between each series.
Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake Villa Capri: 3713 NASA PKWY (Seabrook) *6:15pm 1st Gun 2019 RACING SEASON 4/03 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 1 4/10 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 2 4/17 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 3 4/24 . . . . . .Series 1, Race 4 5/01 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #1 5/08 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 1 5/15 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 2 5/22 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 3 5/29 . . . . . .Series 2, Race 4 6/05 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #2 6/12 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 1 6/19 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 2 6/26 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 3 7/03 . . . . . .Series 3, Race 4 7/10 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #3 7/17 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 1 7/24 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 2 7/31 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 3 8/07 . . . . . .Series 4, Race 4 8/14 . . . . . . . .Bye Week #4 8/21 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 1 8/28 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 2 9/04 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 3 9/11 . . . . . .Series 5, Race 4 9/18 .Pre-Awards Bye Week 9/25 . . . . . . . .Awards Party
JETSURF HOUSTON OPEN on Clear Lake
First Motorsurf Race in Texas takes place April 13 & 14
motosurf is an exciting new professional motorsport on the water which was born in the Czech republic and is quickly spreading all over the world visiting texas for the first time this month with the JetSurf houston open on Clear lake, april 12-14.
hosted by Jet Surf houston as part of the business’ grand opening Weekend Celebration (april 11-14), the JetSurf houston open will feature racers competing on lightweight, carbon-fiber, motorized surfboards capable of attaining speeds of 37 miles per hour. these ultra-light-weight, high-tech boards are the fastest water machines in the world that are self carried by its riders.
although the action is fast and furious, motosurf is also considered the safest motorsport in the world because the JetSurf boards are lightweight with minimal kinetic energy, and if a rider falls off the board, they cut the engine via the kill switch, so the board stops after a maximum of 5 meters. there is little to no danger to the racers, why other famous motorsport icons such as WrC, F1, motogpp and red Bull air race pilots are training and racing with the JetSurf boards.
the circuit will hit houston next month fresh off an international event the previous weekend at abu Dhabi in the United arab emirates. england, China, russia, South Korean, France, mexico, Brasil, Netherlands and miami, Florida here in the USa are other popular stops on the racing circuit. But JetSurf houston founder Jordan Davlin has long believed houston, as arguably one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities, is in prime position to embrace the cheapest, economical and environmentally most advanced and friendly motorsport in the world today.
Shoe Regatta May 18-19 • Galv. Bay
Daily Sailor N. Americans June 17 -21 • Galv. Bay Heald Bank Regatta June 28-29 • Galv. Bay Bay Cup II July 3 • Galv. Bay
LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511
Mermaid Regatta April 6 • Galv. Ba
Reggae Regatta April 13 • Galv. Bay
Leukemia Cup June 22-23 • Galv. Bay
HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255
TGIF Series April 19 • Galv. Bay July 12 • Galv. Bay
Conundrum April 20 • Galv. Bay
TCYC Shoot Out April 27-28 • Galv. Bay
JETSURF HOUSTON OPEN April 13 & 14, 2019 Endeavor Marina Seabrook, TX (Clear Lake)
Run Race #1.....May 25 Run Race #2.....June 15 Run Race #3.....July 6 Run Race #4.....July 20 Run Race #5.....July 27 Run Race #6..August 10
GALVESTON BAY CRUISING ASSOCIATION
BAHBT & UHCL Present Willie Wonka
Come to this world of pure imagination! roald Dahl’s "Willy Wonka” is a musical adventure that tells the story of Charlie Bucket on his adventure through the factory of the mysterious and enigmatic Willy Wonka. get your golden ticket now for this musical collaboration between Bay area houston Ballet & theatre and the UhCl Bayou theater.
ARTS
there will be eight performances over two weekends of this fully staged, singing, dancing musical tale of a chocolatier looking for the next visionary to take over his candy empire. Directed by UhCl’s alex malone, it will delight audiences of all ages. this classic tale will be presented april 4 -7, 2019 and april 12 -14, 2019 at the Bayou theatre | University of houston - Clear lake. tickets can be obtained through BahBt’s website at www.bahbt.org or through UhCl’s Bayou theatre. Bay area houston Ballet & theatre was founded in 1976 and is a non-profit organization that strives to be a destination for artists and audiences seeking a highly unique performance experience and enhance cultural awareness through performing arts.
PAIGE YIM Cont. From Page 18
She realized the shacks represented the poverty of the country. Yim expressed her motivation to create a 182-piece panel. She explained, “it is a representation of the children in orphanages in haiti. each small piece represents around 176 children in orphanages there. this number totaling to roughly 32,000 children in the small country.”
Yim is hopeful to find a place for the unique and moving panel. She plans to donate any profits to a shelter in haiti. Yim’s impressive portfolio full of museum-worthy abstracts, representational works, and even Western art is certainly a “paigeturner.”
She is destined to make her mark in the art world.
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League City historical society West Bay Common Museum: open monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, 210 Kansas avenue, league City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org
Lone star Flight Museum: open tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. -5 p.m., 11551 aerospace avenue, ellington airport, 409-740-7722, www.lSFm.org this month, the aviation hall of Fame induction.
Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, galveston, moody gardens, 800-582-4673, www.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, 281-4792421, sanjacintomuseum.org april 13: San Jacinto Festival and Battle reenactment, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
space Center of houston, Current exhibit: above and Beyond at Space Center houston, 1601 NaSa parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-2242100, www.spacecenter.org. Certified autism Center
Texas City Museum: open tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., texas City, 409643-5799, www.texas-citytx.org/museumabout.htm
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Texas seaport Museum: opening of the trade routes 1853, 2100 harborside Dr., galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR ARTS ART
April 8: NSa zentangle Demo, 6: 30 – 8:30 p.m., Clear lake park, 5001 NaSa parkway, Seabrook April 9 & 23: Freeman Needlecrafters, 10 a.m. – Noon, Clear lake Freeman library, 16616 Diana lane, houston April 13: Spring market and art Walk by the Bay, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Downtown 6th Street, texas City, 77580,
April 27: Nassau Bay Street party 6 – 10 p.m. live music, food trucks and more, 1800 Space Blvd., Nassau Bay, hosted by the city of Nassau Bay.
April 4-13: Something’s a Foot, 8 p.m. Sundays 2:30 p.m., etC theatre, 2317 mechanic Street, galveston, 409-762-3556, www.islandetc.org
April 5-21: leading ladies, 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Sundays 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek theatre, 18091 Upper Bay rd., Nassau Bay, 281335-5228, clearcreekcommunitytheatre.org April 27: monty python Spamlot, 3 & 8 p.m., the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 postoffice St. galveston, 409763-2481, thegrand.com
MUSIC
April 20: Bluegrass Show, 6 p.m., Johnny arolfo Civic Center. 400 W. Walker, league City, www.bayareabluegrass.org
April 20: Jerry Jeff Walker, 8 p.m., the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 postoffice St. galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com
April 21: galveston Symphony orchestra, 4 p.m. the grand 1894 opera house, 2020 postoffice St. galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com
THEATRE
April 1 – 11: Born Yesterday, Com theatre, 8 p.m. and Sundays 2:390 p.m. 1200 N. amburn rd, texas City, www.com/edu
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, www.rosenberg-library.org
MUSEUMS
April 9: Bay area photo Club, 7 p.m., honors Night, Bay area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 el Camino real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org
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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, www.hcpl.net
1940 Air Terminal Museum: hobby airport, 713-454-1940, www.1940airterminal.org. raffle tickets on sale now for airplane.
FILM
April 6: Big texas Fix premiere, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., the Bryan museum, 1315 21st. Street, galveston, www.bryanmuseum.org 409632-76857
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
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
April 26 – May 12: the odd Couple, Female Version, Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m., harbour playhouse, 3803 texas 3, Dickinson, 281-337-7439, www.harbourtheater.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 tuesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, hcpl.net
Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on monday, tuesday & Wednesday gfat 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
Battleship Texas, state historic site: 3255 highway 134, la porte, 281-479-2431, tpwd.texas.gov april 13: San Jacinto Festival and Battle reenactment, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, league City, 281-332-1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Galveston Railroad Museum: train rides every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, galveston, 409-765-5700, www.galvestonmuseum.com.
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Featured Artist: PAIGE YIM
MAKING HER MARK
By Kelley dawson “Since i was little, i had different mediums at my fingertips. i have always been pushed to be very creative,” told painter paige Yim. She grew up with several artists in her family. Yim chose to study art in college. Not finding the curriculum she preferred in texas; Yim attended the maryland institute College of art (miCa) in Baltimore. She admitted, “the cold scared me away.”
She returned home and graduated from texas State with a painting degree. regarding her artistic style; Yim stated she doesn’t like to be classified in one art group. She revealed, “i’m all over the place. i really enjoy abstract. When i get stuck, i move to landscape or realistic. i know it’s strange to have both abstract and realistic, but it works for me. it’s a nice balance.”
Yim ensures all her paintings show her distinctive brush strokes. “You know it’s a painting and not straight off the printer,” she informed. Yim’s mastery of lines, patterns, and textures known as mark making displays in each of her pieces. Yim shared she finds mark-making inspiration from artist Franz Kline. other well-known abstract expressionist artists, helen Frankenthaler and lee Krasner also influence Yim in areas of color and composition.
She similarly displays proficiency in color pallet selection and incorporating assorted elements while maintaining harmony. additionally, Yim draws inspiration from music. “i’m never not listening to music,” she joked.
Yim added, “i find it in nature as well. i look at patterns and colors. then i journal about it or take photos and come back to the studio to work.”
recently, Yim and her fiancé travelled to the Dominican republic and haiti. “i was overwhelmed by the beauty,” she said. Yim described colorful, cute shacks that appeared beautiful on the outside, but on the inside were just dirt and a pillow. - Continued on Page 21
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a popular attraction upstairs in the parrots Nest is enjoying live music. Kick off the weekends with Karaoke on Fridays (aka Jerry-oke). live music fills the air on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday nights, dance the night away from 8 p.m. to midnight as the parrots Nest hosts bands. this month, catch tom Kats, alvin and the Slick punks, andy mcCarthy and Wood N Wind. inside the ark-inspired structure, diners can choose window seats with water views, sit around the bar, or choose from an abundance of tables in ark-themed interior where kids and the young at heart will be tickled by the numerous Noah’s ark references they find.
tolhurst said, “at Noah’s ark, guests will never be handed a pager.” explaining that open seating is always available, inside or out, and guests can seat themselves to take advantage of the water views, or find a more intimate spot inside to suit their mood. large parties of guests are always welcome.
the three downstairs patios aren’t just family friendly, but pet-friendly. Four-legged family members are always welcome, but Noah’s (like most establishments) requests that pets must be on a leash. the Noah’s ark menu consists of freshly made and original recipes. the fried foods are hand-breaded and made to order. the diverse menu offers “standard” seafood staples, plus various comfort foods such as Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Fried Chicken meatloaf, Spaghetti, pork roast Fettuccini alfredo and Chicken parmesan and grilled Chicken Breast. must-try items include the hot mermaids (shrimp and jalapeño wrapped in bacon, served grilled or fried), hand breaded onion rings and fried mushrooms, oysters (raw or four flavors of grilled) and the fresh, handmade angus burgers, plus a vegetarian burger option. tolhurst said, “remember, our chefs prepare everything fresh to order from our own recipes.” another must-try recommendation is breakfast, served weekdays 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon and Sundays 7am to 11 a.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also enjoy a breakfast buffet, complete with omelet and egg station plus fresh fruit. Bring the family; kids (ages 4 to 10) eat for $5.99.
No matter your taste or mood, who couldn’t use an adult refuge with some sea breeze therapy? hop in your car and know there’s a place for you at Noah’s ark where you can escape to paradise, sip on a refreshing beverage, eat deliciously and soak in the aaahmazing feeling. (Sunglasses not included.)
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there is still time to get your friends together and form an oyster cook-off team. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st ($1,000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) place winners, and each will also receive the coveted crystal oyster trophy award. the 1st place winner will also receive a golden ticket to participate in the World Food Championships october 2019. Culinary experts will judge each team, plus a “people’s Choice” award will be given to the team with the most popular votes from attendees.
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3rd Annual Oyster Fest Brings Fun and Festivities to Sunny San Leon – Home of the Half Shell By shawn domingues
the San leon oyster Fest is on Saturday, april 27 at pier 6 Seafood restaurant (113 6th St., San leon). Formerly Bubba’s Shrimp palace, many improvements have been made to the property and the land surrounding it to accommodate the event and the large crowd expected to attend this year, and the new restaurant will open the bar area for the first time during the festival.
the event starts at 2 p.m. with festivities including an oyster-eating contest, professional and amateur oyster cook-offs, a kid’s zone (sponsored by the San leon Church), local vendors and craft booths, food trucks will be on-site offering non-oyster menu options and live music throughout the day with legendary Country Western recording artist, mickey gilley, headlining the event at 7 p.m. the goal of the event is to promote appreciation for oysters and bring awareness to the vital role they play in the brackish waters of galveston Bay, with proceeds going directly toward the continuing enhancement of the public oyster reefs that are crucial for their survival.
oysters need shells in order to grow and spawn and their shells form reefs in the bay that provide shelter and spawning areas for a variety of other marine life, such as shrimp, mollusks, worms, crabs and fish. most importantly, though, the valves in oysters act as filters for the bay, removing organic and inorganic particles from the water, packaging them into bundles and releasing them back into the water where they are then utilized as food by other organisms. With all of the pollution and harmful particles that are now in our bay, the filtering capability of these magnificent mollusks is more important than ever. oysters are also an excellent source of essential nutrients. health benefits of eating oysters include stronger bones, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, increased blood circulation, quicker healing rates and increased metabolism. For centuries, oysters have been known as one of nature’s aphrodisiacs because of their extremely high levels of zinc. eating oysters can increase the libido and enhance sexual performance.
2pm ..............Festival Starts 3pm ..........Cook-Off Entries Turned In For Judging 4pm ..Oyster Eating Contest Note: All contestants must report to Reserved Oyster Table by 3:45pm 4:15pm..Award Ceremonies KHEA Radio hosts Curt and Gardy will announce winners and present awards. LIVE MUSIC LINE UP 2 - 3pm ..............Fast Eddie 3 - 4pm ....Big Jordan Band 4:30 - 6:30pm ..........Jarrod Sterrett & the Young Guns
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San leon has been called the “oyster Capital of texas” because it is home to two of the largest oyster companies in the state – prestige oysters (owned and operated by Johnnie and lisa halilli) and misho’s oyster Company (owned and operated by misho ivich). Both businesses are family-owned and operated and both were established more than 30 years ago in San leon. But these two families aren’t fierce competitors; they have built a camaraderie based on mutual respect and their shared priority to maintain the sustainability of the oyster population in galveston Bay by replenishing the public reefs that have been devastated over the past 10 years by hurricanes, droughts, algae spores and a lack of salinity in the bay, decreasing the oyster population by an estimated 50 to 85 percent in galveston Bay. restoration of the reefs destroyed by hurricane harvey has cost roughly $70 million to rebuild just 1,400 acres of the devastated oyster beds and it is estimated that it will take $330 million and decades (yes, decades) for the oyster population to fully recover. - Continued on Page 16
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Escape to Paradise at Noah’s Ark By Betsey ennis
picture yourself leaning back on a beach chair, closing your eyes, soaking in the sea breeze and sipping on an ice cold (possibly frozen) drink or nibbling on tasty appetizers while receiving excellent customer service. You wish you were within driving distance of this waterfront paradise… You are in luck!
overlooking galveston Bay, away from the hustle and bustle of tourist traffic, find Noah’s ark restaurant – an ark-inspired building with a huge palapa nestled on top – awaiting your next escape.
Co-owners Steven tolhurst, Fred lyttle and Kellie Verlander have been imagining and reimagining the evolving Bacliff restaurant-turned-escape-destination into what it is today. if you are a beer lover, they’ve got you covered! their recent addition of 11 beers on tap is sure to please! tolhurst said their goal is to create a little slice of paradise for guests to unwind: waterfront views, chill vibe, delicious food and outstanding customer service. he explained, “Noah’s ark is quite relaxing with wonderful views of the Bay
but without all the traffic.”
Noah’s ark boasts three of the best downstairs waterfront patios in galveston County, but the newest addition – and the pride of Noah’s ark – is their upstairs. the parrots Nest, as it’s called, is a 21-and-up, 3800-square-foot palapa with some of the best unobstructed views of galveston Bay and, most days, the best breeze!
the beautiful cedar tables and bar are paired with bamboo barstools. meet up with friends or pull up to whet your whistle around the bar. there’s not a bad seat in the house – or rather – oN the house! guests are encouraged to sit and stay awhile. everything on the food and drink menu downstairs is also available upstairs under the palapa.
the parrot’s Nest is ready for the warmer temperatures to take “chill” to the next level. Be sure to check out their summer drink line up. Cool drinks for hot days include Blackberry lemon Julip, pineapple mojito, Watermelon mojito, Crown Cure-all and Stoli moscow mule. or enjoy a cold draft beer from the 11 they have on tap.
Noah’s ark specializes in several liquid treats. highly recommended specialty drinks include parrot head punch, Noah’s hurricane and Noah’s Southern tea, also worth a whirl, order the manhattan, Noah’s mojito, Noah piña Colada, Noah’s mudslide or the Dirty monkey (made with real bananas and locally distilled railean rum.) margarita options include the Noah’s rita, Jalapeño rita, Cheetah rita and the Coronita rita. their martini menu includes Noah’s pink Cosmo, James Bond martini (shaken Bond-style!) and the Ultimate makers abyss martini. - Continued on Page 17
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“We have a family member in a wheelchair, and it’s important to us that those who are wheelchair bound are able to participate, too,” langseth said. in addition to the typical axe-throwing activities, axe masters has also joined the World axe throwing league and will allow local patrons to join in competitive tournaments. axe masters is designed for those ages 11 years and older. they will offer various days of the month where teens and pre-teens can throw for free with their parents in the near future.
axe masters is located at 400 hobbs road, Suite 209 in league City. hours are thursday 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 2 p.m. to midnight and monday through Wednesday is open for private parties by appointment only. pricing, reservations and other information can be found on the web site at www.axemasterstx.com. parties larger than 10 people are asked to send an email to info@axemasterstx.com. For more information on upcoming events, check out the axe masters Facebook page.
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APRIL 2019 ..............Southbelt • Clear Lake • Bay Area • Galveston
Introducing AXE MASTERS TEXAS Grand Opening Celebration April 6
By Twila Lindblade
United States marine Corp Veteran robin langseth’s ambitious, organized and competitive spirit combined with a love of family and fun inspired her to launch the Bay area’s only climate-controlled axe throwing arena.
the venue, which recently opened its doors in league City, allows families, couples and various groups to come together for axe-throwing competitions. “trained aXe-perts will personally teach you how to throw,” langseth said.
axe throwing is a unique way for families and groups to connect, and it is a sport that men and women can equally enjoy, she said. “i don’t think we take enough time to play. this is something people can do and enjoy together. it’s an equal playing field,” she said.
langseth and her husband richard have a blended family of five children ages 13 to 26 years old. Finding something that all of them enjoy lead to the adoption of the axe masters. the family had scouted axe throwing locations in the houston area, tennessee and Florida before deciding to open their own Bay area business.
“my youngest doesn’t like being outside and he’s not incredibly athletic. But, this is something out of the ordinary that we all like to do,” langseth said. “i don’t like to sit still. there’s not a whole lot of entertainment options in the Bay area outside of bars, bowling and golf.”
Christina gray, a Friendswood resident and mother of two boys, 11 and 12, took her family to axe masters recently and was amazed by the service and the unique idea. “the staff was so nice and patient and taught us all how to properly throw safely and properly. the boys had a great time. We
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will definitely go back,” she said. axe masters will host a grand opening event on april 6 at 2 p.m. Booked parties will receive a 30 percent discount and walk-ins will receive a 20 percent discount. Snacks and door prizes will be given away each hour as well. reservations of 10 or more can be made at info@axemasterstx.com or groups under 10 can be made online at www.axemasterstx.com.
axe masters is a unique location for birthday parties, corporate events, bachelorette, bachelor, and divorce parties. patrons may bring their own food and beverages. Beer and wine are permitted on the premises, but liquor is discouraged. While axe throwing can be a fun activity, it can also be a great workout and stress-reliever, langseth said.
“it can really help get anger and frustration out,” she said. “it’s in a controlled environment and we teach you how to throw properly. By the end, you are a bit worn out.”
the axes typically weigh between 1.5 to 2 pounds. the facility is aDa compliant and has targets that are wheelchair accessible. - Continued on Page 7