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February was another fantastic month for Galactic Coast Brewing with many highlights. First, our increased brewing schedule and new brite tanks allowed us to add Tbone Tom's, just off celebrating the popular Kemah restaurant's 40th birthday, to the list of venues offering our brew on tap. The list of venues offering GCB on draft will grow in March as we plan to add some spots in cities The GCB Team had a blast at the “I Heart Beer Festival” celebrating the DRINK we have yet to touch down in. Adding to the OF AGES (92FM) radio show’s anniversary at the House of Blues last month. fun in February was our participation in the "I Heart Beer Festival" celebrating the Anniversary of the Drink of Ages (92FM) radio show at the House of Blues in downtown Houston. The event, only our second appearance inside the Loop, and the music was awesome, and we were blown away by the positive feedback from Houston-area craft beer enthusiasts who had not yet had the opportunity to try our beer. We also enjoyed meeting a lot of our "brothers in brew" from other Texas craft breweries. Make sure you “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on Galactic Coast Brewing. Cheers!
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Bakkhus Taverna 605 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565
Sherlock’s
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Bayview Duck 3131 Texas 146 Bacliff, TX 77518
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Union Tavern
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600 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565
435 El Dorado Blvd. Houston, TX 77598
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4th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival March 21, 22 & 23 • Kemah Lighthouse District On the perpetually breezy shores of Galveston Bay, the annual Kemah Crawfish Festival (presented by Gulf Coast Festivals and the City of Kemah) will take place on March 21, 22, and 23 in Kemah’s Lighthouse District. The festival combines festival food, beverages, rides, crafts, fun and live music with its signature attraction: fresh-boiled crawfish. The festival's cooks will prepare and cook in brand new stations, capable of producing 6,000 pounds of hot crawfish every hour. This incredible rate of production should significantly shorten waits in lines. This year, crawfish will be sold by the pound. As bellies are getting filled with $3.50-per-pound crawfish, guests can take in live entertainment by many musical acts including headliner, Grammy Award winning Wayne Toups on March 21 (7 to 10 p.m.), presented by Baytown Ford.
The Friday night entertainment kicks off at 5 p.m. with T Broussard and The Zydeco Stepper. Then at 8 p.m. the Pee Wee Bowen Band steps in to close out the evening. Saturday, Irie Time sets the festival mood starting at noon; from 4 p.m. to 6:30, The Relics warm up the crowd leading up to Wayne Toups’ performance at 7 p.m. Sunday’s enterLive Music Line-up tainers play for three hours each: Zydeco Dots begin at noon and the Friday, March 21 String Benders round out the evening 5-7:30pm ......T Broussard & starting at 3 p.m. - Continued on Page 13
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Pickup, Delivery or Dine In - We Want Pizza! Pomodoro’s Pasta & Pizzeria: Pomodoro’s knows a thing or two about Brooklyn style pizzas and authentic Italian cuisine. The word “pomodoro” even means “tomato” in Italian! The restaurant delivers their full menu within an approximate 5-mile radius and up to their side of the Kemah Bridge. Step into the “fresh zone” and order a specialty or build-your-own pizzas, hot subs, calzones, vegetarian entrees, enjoy the fresh seafood in their “Linguine Pomodoro ala Tina,” “Shrimp Pomodor,” “Penne Pomodoro,” and classics like chicken or veal parmesan, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo. Pasta is served with a garden or Caesar salad and garlic bread. Pomodoro’s opens every day at 11 a.m.
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Midnite Slice: Come to the dark side – there’s pizza! And it’s delivered until midnight during the week and until 3 a.m. on weekends. There’s least one of the delivery guy who will even sing you song upon home delivery. Order a specialty pizza that has an unusual name: the “One Night Stand” (cheese only), “The Hangover” (topped with breakfast ingredients), “The Captain” (a skinny pizza), “Jimmy Neutron” (it’s out of this world), the “Sancho” (it’s meaty), The Lezzy (no meat), “The Ninja Turtle” (seriously yes), and many more. Their entire menu can be delivered from 270/Egret Bay/El Camino Real to 96/Bay Area. This includes delivery to local bars.
Dan’s Pizza Co. 15148 Highway 3, Webster, TX 281-480-9700
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650 FM 517 W. Dan’s Pizza Co.: From Staten Island to the South Belt Dickinson, TX area to the Space City, “Dan The Pizza Man” loves to cre281-337-0107 ate “Houston-style” pizzas the Italian way. The familyowned and Nick's Pizza operated & Gelato pizzeria fea210 S. Highway 3, tures over League City, TX 100 pizza 281-554-6000 classic and gourmet menu items. Immediately after placing your order over the phone or in person, a chef begins to create your delectable dish that is crafted from top quality ingredients, made from scratch sauces, and dough that is made fresh daily from traditional recipes inspired by Dan’s Italian mother and grandmother. Dan’s Pizza Co.’s mission is to create a premium product at a good price. The only thing bigger than the food flavors are the special deals! They are as generous as the food portions. Consider a few of the possibilities: The Works pizza has 10 delicious toppings, the Ultimeat pizza also has 10 toppings with the focus on MEAT, and the Pepperoni Amore pizza will win your heart for eternity with its triple pepperoni and double cheese! Specialty flavors include Maui Wowie, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Greek Hero, Barbeque Amore, and more. Feeding a crowd? Opt for the 30” Dan-o-Saurus pizza. Dan’s also offers appetizers, calzone, stromboli, sandwiches, pastas, shrimp, salads, and wings. Enticing desserts include the Chocolate Eruption, or Italian cream cake. Dan's Pizza Co. is a full-service Italian restaurant that opens daily at 11:30 a.m., but if you can't make it out, they will deliver free for orders above $20 within their expansive delivery area, which includes the local bars. - Continued on Page 13
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TOOKIE’S SEAFOOD BREAKS GROUND
Tookie’s Seafood, 1102 Bayport Avenue in Seabrook, invited the community to witness and participate in their groundbreaking ceremony in early March. “We expect to open around September 2014 if everything goes according to plan,” said owner Barry Terrell. “Tookie’s Seafood will be a casual full-service restaurant with a beach house / nautical feel. It will have an open kitchen, so you can see us grilling your seafood on the mesquite wood grill and watch us shuck your oysters. We will also feature New Orleans-style grilled oysters, fried Gulf seafood, a full bar with various beers on tap and good wines.” Terrell and his wife Melissa are known restaurateurs. They purchased Kemah’s T-Bone Tom’s in February of 1999, and then purchased and re-opened Tookie’s Hamburgersin Seabrook in August 2011 after a thorough post-Ike reconstruction.
Kemah Crawfish Festival • Continued From Page 9 Event sponsors include Crazy Alan’s Swamp shack, Budweiser, E-Z Up Instant Shelters, Kona Printing and Promotions, Laredo’s Tex-Mex Cafe, Texas First Bank, Lifetime Products and the City of Kemah. General admission to the family friendly festival is $8. Kids 12 and under, plus service men and women in uniform enter for free. **Be sure to use the $2 OFF coupon found in this issue. Valid on gate admission.** Festival hours are Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Arrive early and find free parking throughout the city streets. For more information, visit www.gulfcoastfestivals.com
We Want Pizza • Continued From Page 10 Nick's Pizza and Gelato: Tempting dishes are made fresh every day at Nick’s Pizza. The cozy eatery guarantees only delicious food and dependable services because their patrons deserve nothing less. There is something for everyone on the menu. Enjoy complimentary bread and seasoned, appetizers like Stuffed Mushroom Caps (huge mushrooms are stuffed with fresh crab meat, spinach, green onion, and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, then topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce, sprinkled with fresh crab meat and chopped Roma tomatoes), or Nick’s Signature Fritto Mixto (fried calamari, shrimp, and zucchini with a special sauce). The ricotta calzones are made to perfection, as are the grilled paninis. A few choices for pasta entrees are Shrimp al Diablo, Spaghetti a la Nick (spaghetti sautéed in olive oil, garlic mushrooms, sausage, meatballs in a marinara sauce), Veal Piccata or Scalopini, and Penne Arrabiata (penne pasta sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce with grilled chicken). Crowning Nick’s menu are the scrumptious pizzas. Save room for dessert! Gelato is Italy's version of American ice cream, but is a bit richer and creamier. Eat in and be treated well by servers who want to make your visit memorable. Delivery hours are Sunday through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Your satisfaction is their top priority. Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta: Gio’s serves traditional, New Yorkstyle flying pizzas. With ingredients prepared fresh daily, you can bet the pies will be bursting with a dynamic blend of Italian fla-
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CLEAR LAKE - NORTH 1. Luna Restaurant (Hilton) 2. Valdo’s 3. Chelsea Wine Bar 4. Boondoggles 5. Villa Capri 6. Sam’s Boat 7. Turtle Club 8. Cabo 9. Pier Eight Seafood 10. Outriggers
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By Kelley Dawson It’s hard to believe someone would describe sitting in jail for almost a month the best three weeks of their life. But, the same someone put his consciousness to the canvas and turned his passion into his career. Local artist, Lee E. Wright discovered during his time in jail that he alone could make his thoughts his reality. Wright stated his self-realization path steered him from being a homeless, undereducated, borderline alcoholic to becoming a clean, better-educated, successful artist. “Working past the past and moving forward,” Wright said. He added, “I know my weaknesses and work to overcome those.
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And I paint.” Wright grew up in La Porte where he said he would draw pictures he studied from an old Encyclopedia collection “over, and over, and over.” Wright told it was how he passed his time as he didn’t have many toys; only pencil and paper. Wright shared that he is his own worst critic and always finds fault in his work. “I’m never one hundred percent satisfied,” he said. Either there is truth to “art in imperfection,” or the countless admirers and gallery owners don’t find the flaws Wright sees in his paintings. Currently, Wright has an art studio in the Heights as well as works in the Longnecker Gallery in Houston. Additionally, the George H. W. Bush library’s art collection houses Wright’s work. His oil paintings are displayed all over the world including a gallery in Tokyo, Japan. Wright’s painting style is uniquely edgy. The intent of the lighting and strategic shading captures your attention and manipulates your
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mood. Often mysterious, you can’t help but wonder if the mood is dark or bright or possibly both? The intriguing subjects of Wright’s paintings beg for more than a glance. Actually, it’s difficult to look away as you have so many questions and you hope by gazing just a while longer that the answers will be granted to you. In fact, the artist stated he wants the viewers of his paintings to “linger and see the hidden nuances and ponder the meaning behind the beauty.”
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2014 EPICUREAN EVENING A TASTE OF SPACE @ SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
Epicurean Evening Winners
Photos by Andy Eng & Betsey Ennis
OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD:....The Village Cafe at Hope Village PARTICIPANTS’ CHOICE AWARD: ..Aquarium Boardwalk Fantasea CREATIVITY OF BOOTH:
OVERALL SHOWMANSHIP:
1st Place - T-Bone Tom's & Tookie’s
1st Place - SnoBall Hut
2nd Place - Cadillac Bar & Grill
2nd Place - Franca's Real Italian
3rd Place - Hilton NASA Clear Lake
3rd Place -Jackie's Brickhouse
PRESENTATION OF FOOD: 1st Place - Boardwalk Fantasea 2nd Place - Aquarium 3rd Place - Panera Bread
ART March 8: Galveston Art Walk. 5-10 p.m., 2227 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-789-0079
March 14-30: How Green Was My Brownie, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 3:00 p.m., Pasadena Little Theatre 4318 Allen Genoa Rd.,Pasadena, 713-941-1758, pasadenalittletheatre.org
March 15: Upper Bay Frame & Gallery Art Stroll featuring Kelly Halbach and many artists and mediums, between Art Studios 2045 Space Park Dr. and Upper Frame & Gallery in Nassau Village Center, Nassau Bay
Library Story Times for Children
March 17: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7 p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, lakeviewquiltersguild.org March 25: Vino and Van Gogh at Claudio’s in League City, 7-9 p.m., Presented by TAACCL, register online or over phone, 281-335-7777, www.taaccl.org
CHILDREN’S ART Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning, New classes forming now, March 11: Peter Fletcher in Concert, 7:00 p.m. 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net Freeman Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Time on
DANCE March 1-9: Little Mermaid Jr., Performances 2:00 p.m. & on 1st & 8th also at 7:30 p.m.The Oliver Theatre, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, 17170 Mills Forest Rd.Webster, www.bahbt.org
MUSIC March 15: Bay Area Bluegrass Show, 7:00 p.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W.West, League City, 281-488-2244, www.baba.org March 15: Houston Symphony League Bay Area presents Houston Symphony with Frank Huang as leader and soloist, 7:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, houstonsymphony.org
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March 7.8 & 9: Run for Your Wife, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. Sun.2:30 p.m. - Special Pay as You Will on March 8, Clear Creek Country Theatre 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382335-5228, clearcountrycreektheatre.org
La Porte Library: Tuesday is Story Time with Mr. Mark at 10:15 a.m.; Thursdays are with Mr. D. at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Arts on Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m.; 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-4022, www.hcpl.net
March 7, 8 & 9: Angel Street, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m., Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-337-7469, harbourplayhouse.org
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March. 20: Bay Area Photo Club, Butler Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321393 president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org
MUSEUMS 1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713-454-1940, 1940airterminal.org
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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, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, www.abnc.org BattleshipTexas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431 March 15: Battleship Texas Centennial Celebration Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, Featured on HSLBA Home Tour March 22 & 23, lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum: March 7 thru April:Tricia Ehman Exhibit, It’s All About Horses, All Most, March 22: One Pot CookOff, Noon – 5:00 p.m. League City, 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, www.galvestonmuseum.com. 409-7655700 League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281554-2994. 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam, Galveston Moody Gardens, www.moodygardens.com, 800-582-4673 San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Daily 9a.m. to 6 p.m. La Porte, 281-479-2421, sanjacinto-museum.org Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N.,Texas City, 409-6435799, texas-city-tx.org/Museumabout.html To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email dominotaylor@yahoo.com
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HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE BAY AREA PRESENTS 13TH #1 WEST MANSION: Constructed in 1929-30 for the James West, Sr. family as its summer home, this Italian Renaissance style mansion has been faithfully restored by the current owner, Hakeem Olajuwon. Many of the original features are part of the house. A guide to the house, its history and owners will be provided.
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Houston Symphony League Bay Area concert to feature FRANK HUANG as leader/soloist By Peggy “Domino” Taylor
Grammy Award winning Ying Quartet, which was selected by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to be a member of the prestigious Chamber Music II program. He serves on the faculty at Rice University and the University of Houston and teaches at the Bowdoin International Music Festival, the Texas Music Festival, and the Great Mountains Music Festival in South Korea. He serves as the concertmaster and leader of the Sejong Soloists, a conductorless chamber orchestra based in New York.
The Houston Symphony’s Centennial Season performance is coming to our Bay Area. The Houston Symphony League Bay Area is sponsoring this March 15 (7:30 p.m.) performance at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, and is excited that Frank Huang, concertmaster, will play a double role in the program, both as leader and soloist. He will enthrall you with his brilliant technique, precision and artistry in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and in Vivaldi’s eternal masterpiece, The Four Seasons.
Experience a live performance of two exhilarating works in which the Houston Symphony’s string section will take the limelight.
Mr. Huang joined the Houston Symphony as concertmaster in 2010. A native of Sugarland, he has played and won violin competitions all over the world, beginning at age 11. He’s performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and on NPR’s Performance Today, Good Morning America and CNN’s American Morning. An esteemed chamber musician, Mr. Huang held the position of first violinist of the
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.houstonsymphony.org or with Houston Symphony League Bay Area members and at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church between Sunday morning worship services. HSLBA general meeting will be at Gloria Dei on March 12 at 10 a.m.
“Day by the Bay” Home Tour: Continued From Page 21 Publicity Chair for HSLBA, Nina McGlashan states, “This is a very exceptional home tour this year that includes the magnificent Jim West Mansion. A lot of people say, ‘I wonder what it looks like inside.’ Now, there is an opportunity to see what this 1929 home looks like and the Bay Area Museum originally built in 1901. The other homes are fabulous but a lot newer!” Proceeds from this event are their major "Day by the Bay" Home Tour Co-Chairs (l-r) Pat Biddle and Vicki Buxton make plans at the West fundraiser for Mansion for the March 22 & 23 event. HSBLA educational program, which contributes to area schools music program. For more information on this program log on to their website, www.hslba.org"www.hslba.org.
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Another home on the tour is a church home that was the original Webster Presbyterian Church (1911) and today is the Bay Area Museum, often referred to as “The Little White Church in the Park.” It’s in Clear Lake Park next door to the West Mansion and will be open for the tour. Four other homes that are ‘younger’ will be available, three in the Timber Cove section of Taylor Lake Village and one in Bayview. These homes incurred damages from Ike, and one was redesigned when it needed rebuilding in the owner’s vision. The homes are truly unique, waterfront homes that have different styles, elevations, and designs and this is also an opportunity to view the different decades of home building, furnishings, accessories, and construction.
Pre-tour Party Home - 708 Courtesy Lane A pre-tour party will be a kick-off on Friday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, which includes the tour. Tickets for the tour on March 22 or 23 are $15 and $20 at the door for viewing all six structures, and may be purchased from any member of the Houston Symphony League Bay Area, Unexpected Interiors (Historic League City), Nassau Postal (957 NASA Parkway), Casanova’s (4630 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook), Marci’s Consignments, Home Décor and Antiques (18049 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay), Island Furniture (4101 NASA Parkway, El Lago), Arlan’s Market (4614 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook) and Adelaide’s Boutique (14870 Space Center).
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GRITTY GODDESS Women’s Obstacle/Mud Run returns to Moody Gardens, April 26 On Saturday, April 26, the Gritty Goddess women’s obstacle run returns to Moody Gardens in Galveston. The event is all about women, and women only, who want to challenge themselves, and have fun in a beautiful venue worthy of a goddess! The 5K(3.1-mile-) course through Moody Gardens includes almost 30 themed obstacles, and incorporates mud, water, foam and props. “It’s a one-of-a-kind course,” says Event Director Claire Jordan, “because Moody Gardens is such a unique venue with a variety of terrain.” The course incorporates the grounds of Moody Gardens, the lazy river at Palm Beach, the banks of Offats Bayou, and the surrounding area. It even has “Temptation Island” where participants can take a break from the course, enjoy some sweet snacks, and gaze at the “cabana boys.” For the April event, there will be lots of new surprises, including the “Cliff Hanger” obstacle and even more mud. Another new addition is the “Gritty Guys Drag Race” at 1:30 p.m., which allows men to do the Gritty Goddess course, but only if they are dressed in drag. It’s guaranteed to provide the ladies with some extra entertainment! The Gritty Goddess is non-competitive so participants can complete the course at their own pace and enjoy every moment. Women can join the “Sisterhood of the Soil” as an individual, or form a team and do the course with friends, family or co-workers. In fact, funny team names and wacky costumes are encouraged. Waves of 125 participants will start every 10 minutes beginning at 8:30 a.m., and each wave bears the name of a famous goddess like Aphrodite, Athena, and Venus. Teams must register as individuals for the same time/wave and then
“create” or “join” a team during their individual registration process. After completing the course, women can shower, change clothes, relax and enjoy an ice cream sundae and a complimentary beer. The entry fee also includes entry to Palm Beach for the afternoon, and the “GLOW GODDESS” after-party on Saturday evening, with DJ Hexum and glow necklaces for everyone. “This event is all about camaraderie, challenging yourself physically, and most of all having a full day of fun,” says Jordan, “because every woman deserves a day off!” Although the minimum age to participate is 14 years old, the last two waves of the Gritty Goddess at 12:50 p.m and 1 p.m. allow girls aged 8 to 13 to participate in the full 5K with their mothers, older sisters, or female guardians as part of the Goddess + Nymph Challenge. Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. there is also the GRITTY KIDS event, a shorter 1K obstacle/mud run for all children, both male and female, ages 6 to 13. For more information and to register, go to www.grittygoddess.com. You can also find them on Facebook at “Gritty Goddess Obstacle Run.”
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Upcoming Fitness Events Sat., March 8, 2014 San Jacinto Texas Independence 5K Fun Run/Walk San Jacinto Battleground 1 Monument Circle La Porte, TX 77571 Causeway FunD Run Galveston Causeway @ Galv. County Daily News 8522 Teichman Road, Galveston, Texas 77553 Sat., March 15, 2014 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon Weekend Rex Meador Park 2100 Meyer Rd Seabrook, TX 77586 Sat., March 22, 2014 Flashback 5K/10K South Shore Harbor Resort 2500 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573 Rockin The Cure Calvary Houston 3700 E FM 528 Friendswood, TX 77546 Jacket Kolor Me Krazy Run, Walk or Dye Alvin High School 802 South Johnson Alvin, TX 77511 Race to the Top 5K Crenshaw Park 4950 Burke Rd Pasadena, TX 77504
3919 Liberty Drive Pearland , TX 77581 Sunrise Stampede 5K Mud Run Briscoe Park 3110 Mustang Road Alvin, TX 77511 Land and Sand Run 1K, 5K, 10K 1923 Boddeker Road Galveston,TX 77550 Sat., April 5, 2014 5th Annual LPHS Project Graduation 5K Sylvan Beach Park La Porte, TX 77571 Sun., April 6, 2014 Angie’s Half Crazy! Half Marathon University of Houston Clear Lake: Parking Lot D (backside of campus off of Bayou Rd.) Houston, TX Stallion Stampede 10K Run, 5K Run, 1K Run/Walk Silvercrest Elementary School 3003 Southwyck Pkwy Pearland TX 77584 Sat., April 12, 2014 Fall Creek Bunny Run 5K & Kids 1 Mile Fall Creek Sports Complex 14300 Fall Creek View Drive Humble, TX 77396 Shell Deer Park "Strides For Schools" Fun Run Jimmy Burke Activity Center 500 W. 13th Street, Deer Park, Texas 77536
Roc Race Royal Purple Raceway 2525 FM Road 565 Baytown, TX 77523 Sat., March 29, 2014 Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Women's Build 5K Kemah Boardwalk 215 Kipp Ave. Kemah, TX 77565 Paws in the Park - Pet & Owner Fun Run 1K/3K/5K Independence Park
Hope for Life 5K Run / 1K Run-Walk Clear Springs High School 501 Palomino Lane League City, TX 77573 Sun., April 13, 2014 Divas Half Marathon & 5K in Galveston Saengerfest Park 23rd St. and Strand St. Galveston, TX 77550
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A Special Guide To CLEAR LAKE & GALVESTON About the Clear Lake/Bay Area: Located midway between the skyscrapers of Houston and the beaches of Galveston, the NASA, Clear Lake/Bay Area is a unique area featuring the home of manned space flight and the third largest boating market in the nation. Although big city excitement and island beaches are each just minutes away, the Clear Lake/Bay Area has been described as the “Jewel of Houston” and is full of attractions of its own.
the Johnson Space Center, where our nation's astronauts are trained and each manned space flight is monitored. The facility offers an official visitors center, better known as Space Center Houston. This area is also home to a surprisingly high number of quality restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs – including many In addition to the area’s natural beauty, overlooking the water and accessible via boat. technology and history are woven together at Clear Lake is also a live music lover’s paradise with more than 40 venus offering live performances on a regular basis. The Clear Lake/Bay Area is also geared toward families with a number of amusement parks, game facilities and family festivals. $12 million complex for the Shuttle and 747 Carrier is coming to Space Center Houston
Boating activities and water recreation provide hours of fun and relaxation in the presence of the water's natural beauty. Surrounded by water, the land is fertile and offers lush foliage including many evergreen trees and plants.
The SCENE is the official guide to the Clear Lake, Bay Area and Galveston Entertainment Districts. Look for our special Convention & Visitors Bureau racks in hotels and visitors centers.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! UPCOMING SCENE-APPROVED EVENTS NOT TO MISS
Wednesday Night Races Seminars on-going. Season starts April 3
Battleship Texas Centennial March 15 • Battleship Texas State Park
Lucky Trails Marathon March 16 & 17 • Seabrook Nature Trails
Kemah Crawfish Festival
South West Int. Boat Show
Gritty Goddess
March 21-23 • South Shore Harbour Marina
March 27-30 • South Shore Harbour Marina
April 26 • Moody Gardens, Galveston Island
57th Sylvan Beach Day Festival
Rock the Dock Concert
19th Annual Keels & Wheels
April 26 • Sylvan Beach Park, LaPorte
May 1 (Thursdays) • Kemah Boardwalk
May 3-4 • Lakewood Yacht Club
Blessing of the Fleet
Village Fair & TX Music Fest
21st Clear Lake Greek Festival
May 4 • Clear Creek Channel, Kemah
May 9-11 • Walter Hall Park, LC
May 9-11 • Landolt Pav., Clear Lake Park
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South West International Boat Show • March 27-30 Texas’ largest in-water boat show returns to the South Shore Harbour Marina Presented by GEICO, the Southwest’s largest in-Water Boat Show returns to the South Shore Harbour Marina for the sixth year in March 2014 with more than 400 boats in-water and onshore making it the largest power and sail show in Texas! The show will again feature a variety of Sailboats from Jeanneau, Beneteau, Lagoon, J/Boats, Catalina, Dufour, Hanse and Hunter to name a few – the largest display of Sailboats in the Southwest, alongside boats, ranging in size from 10ft-80ft+, including Motor Yachts, Powerboats, Pontoon Boats, Cruisers, Sportfishing Boats, Catamarans, Bay Boats and Ski Boats, with many available for demo at the docks. This is the largest selection of both freshwater and saltwater boats, new and pre-owned, available anywhere in the Southwest. Pre-season specials and Dealer incentive programs will be available on many models. More than 200 vendors will offer a variety of services and products for the boating and outdoor lifestyle, including fishing gear, engines, apparel and outdoor equipment, in addition to a full range of marine electronics, sailing gear, accessories and hardware from top industry names. A comprehensive Seminar Program, featuring over 40 free seminars for Boat Show attendees, will be offered across the four days of the Boat Show. These entertaining and educational seminars, hosted by industry experts, will take place on site at the South Shore Harbour Resort Hotel and will cover a wide variety of topics, from weather and fishing to information on how to turn boating
dreams into on the water reality! Or get up close to the 7-time World Champion Miss GEICO Powerboat, while enjoying live music, craft beer tastings and exciting giveaways each day a great line up of events for the entire family. There’s so much to see and do at the Show, what about making a weekend of it and staying overnight at the South Shore Harbour Resort Hotel offering a Boat Show Package with accommodation, breakfast and two tickets to the Show, with details on the show website. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors/Military, $5 for children 6 to 14, and free for children 5 and under. Parking is free in the parking lots around the South Shore Harbour Resort, with free shuttle for overflow parking at the weekend. Days and Hours: Thursday, March 27: Noon to 7 p.m.; Friday, March 28: Noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 29: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information, visit: southwestinternationalboatshow.com.
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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 self-guided 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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14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
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5. CLEAR CREEK WINERY
9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK
13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. GULF GREYHOUND PARK
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2026 Lockheed ............409-770-9283
709 Harris Ave. (Kemah)..281-334-8300
3523 Highway 134 ..........281-479-2431
2002 Terminal Dr. ......409-740-7722
2501 Seawall Blvd. ....1.855.789.7437
5300 East Road (Baytown) ..281-422-1150
510 Ellington Field ........713-847-4200
One Monument Circle ......281-479-2421
Texas 35 and Mustang ....281-388-1134
8500 Bay Area Blvd.........281-474-2551
6310 Avenue T. ............409-925-1401
2500 South Shore Blvd.....281-334-1000
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STATE OF THE WEDNESDAY By Scott Tuma, Principal Race Officer The Clear Lake Racing Association is an informal association of sailing enthusiasts from all the sailing clubs around the Houston/Galveston Bay area. During the months of April through October (during Daylight Savings Time), there is enough light left over in the day for us to get off work, and head for the docks to launch our boats and get in a sailboat race. Wednesday Nights Races are a wonderful mid-week break, and the short distances between marks provide a great venue to sharpen boat and sail handling skills. After the race, everyone gathers at the Villa Capri Restaurant where trophies are presented. Weekly trophies are generous food credits from the Villa Capri. The Wednesday Night Races began in the late 70’s, started by a boat broker whose primary goal was, of course, to sell boats.
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The boats entered in the races were different from each other, so a time-on-distance (PHRF) handicap method was used to determine winners. The broker was generous enough to serve as organizer, race committee, handicapper, and score-keeper, and the prizes were quite nice... dinner for two at local waterfront restaurants. As a result, the event became very popular. After a while, the sailors began to notice that at least one of the broker's boats did fairly well every week. After requesting to see the scoresheet, it was noticed that the distance of the course changed from week to week. This would have been ok if different courses were sailed, but the course was always the same. After much howling, the broker agreed to an oversight committee, and the event became even more popular. - Continued on Next Page
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9/10 .Championship Semi 1 9/17 .Championship Semi 2 9/24 . .Championship Finals 10/22 . .Season Awards Party
The SCENE SAILING TEAM will defend their 2013 Class (J24) Championship
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES • CONTINUED Today, the rating system has evolved to a time-on-time format where race committee and racers, do not need to know the course distance, just how long they raced. Courses have evolved as well; America’s Cup style short windward/leewards, larger rectangles with long reaches, and a fixed course for beginners. There are Wednesday Night Sailboat Races held all over the country. The ones held in Clear Lake are unique because some of the marks are placed close to spectator docks. So close, in fact, the spectators get a really good look at the team work 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. Throw in a couple of friends, a warm sunset, and your favorite beverage, and you get a casual, relaxing experience for the middle of the week. Along with entry fees, CLRA is funded by the sponsorship of the following local companies: Alliance Plumbing, Banks Sails/North Canvas, The Boater’s Resale Shop, The Classic Café, Blackburn Marine, BM Boatworks, Quantum Sail Design Group, Hayes Rigging, Waterline Works, North Sails Texas, Meeks Marine, Little Yacht Sales, Sacketts Sailing, Turtle Club Boat Fashions, KO Sailing, Galveston Bay Foundation, Intergulf, and West Marine. Several other companies sponsor individual boats which can be seen on their sails each week. As always and appreciated, reciprocated support was given by Houston Yacht Club, Lakewood Yacht Club and Galveston Bay Cruising Association. Last year there were around fifty boats
sailing every Wednesday evening, in eight different classes: PHRF Non-Spinnaker, Novice Non-Spinnaker, Sunfish, Portsmouth, FJ’s, Catalina 22, J22, J24, J80 and PHRF Spinnaker. This year the J80 class on the bay will be replaced with a PHRF Asymmetrical Spinnaker class on the lake.
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In PHRF Non-Spinnaker, small keelboats race without the complexity of the challenging large downwind sail called the spinnaker. One of the new classes presented for 2012, was a PHRF Non-Spinnaker B class. This is a perfect class for novices and for those with not a lot of racing experience. The PHRF Non-Spinnaker B class became a very popular and growing class, with an average of 4 boats every week and a range of eight different design boats racing through-out the year. The Sunfish Class is a great small one design boat that attracts some of our best sailors. The Portsmouth Handicap provides a class in which a variety of performance, small-boat designs can race against each other. With the support of Lakewood Yacht Club and Bay Access, a very popular Flying Junior (FJ) class has formed as well. To learn more about Bay Access and their program, please visit their web site at www.bay-access.org. The J22, J24, and Catalina 22 classes are also one design, meaning all the boats in those classes are identical to one another -- no handicap. The Catalina 22 one-design class has shown be very popular and continuously growing. The PHRF Spinnaker Class is a handicap class where dissimilar keel boats can race against each other. New participants are welcome at all times. You should have the basic capability of confidently controlling your boat, plus some familiarity with the yacht racing rules. If you have neither, don't let that stop you from getting involved! We gladly share our wonderful sport with newcomers. Last year, the Association implemented an “I want to Crew” flag. When someone is interested in racing on a boat, they raise a “CREW” flag located at the end of the Villa Capri pier. - Continued on Past Center Map
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1. 146 Roadhouse ............................3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff) 2. Allegria Wine & Cocktail Lounge..................15210 Hwy 3 3. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 4. Bada Bing ........................2925 Gulf Freeway (@ FM 646) 5. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 6. Beach Hut ........................731 Seawall Blvd. (Galveston) 7. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina............19431 Gatebrook Dr. 8. Big Shots ..........................................11500 Space Center 9. Bombay Tadka ............................17926 Hwy 3, Suite 101 11. Boondoggles ..................................4106 NASA Parkway 12. Bullrito’s ....................1820 Nasa Parkway (Nassau Bay) 13. Bullrito’s ..................12617 Underwood Road (La Porte) 14. Bullrito’s ........................3709 Center Street (Deer Park) 15. Bullrito’s............4802 E Sam Houston Pkwy (Pasadena) 16. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 18. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 17. Casper’s Billiards..................137 21st Street (San Leon) 10. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 19. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 21. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 22. Chitsuru Sushi & Hibachi ..2860 Gulf Freeway S, Ste. A 23. Coastal Crossing Grill ......113 East Sealy Street (Alvin) 24. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 25. Coffee Oasis ....................................4650 Nasa Parkway 26. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 27. Cuisine of India ................................1212 Nasa Parkway 28. Cullen’s............................................11500 Space Center 29. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 30. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 31. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 32. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 33. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 34. Don Pico’s - Pearland ..............9811 Broadway (FM518) 35. D’Vine Wine - Galveston ..............................2110 Strand 36. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 37. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 38. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 39. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 40. Floyd’s On The Water 1301 Harborwalk Dr., (Hitchcock)
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41. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 42. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd 43. Gordon St. Tavern....................114N. Gordon St. (Alvin) 44. Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill ............1232 W. FM 646 45. Jackie’s Brickhouse ..1051 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) 46. Jackie B’s Sports.Spirits..................352 N. Gulf Freeway 47. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen ..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 48. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 49. Kemah Asian Cafe ....................1201 Hwy 146 (Kemah) 50. La Brisa - Bacliff ......................................4001 Hwy 146 51. La Brisa - League City ..........501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 52. Laredo’s TexMex ....2119 Bayport Boulevard (Hwy 146) 53. Las Haciendas • NASA ......................1020 NASA Rd. 1 54. Las Haciendas • I-45 ......................12933 Gulf Freeway 55. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........2951 Marina Bay Dr. 56. Latitudes Restaurant ..................1817 Ave K (San Leon) 57. Luna’s Restaurant (Hilton) ............3000 NASA Parkway 58. Main 101 Grill & Bar ..............101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 59. Main Event ......................................1125 Magnolia Ave. 60. Mainly Drinks ..................223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 61. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 62. Mamacita’s - Pasadena ..............7325 Spencer Highway 63. Maribelle’s ....................................3136-C NASA Road 1 64. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook ......1304 Bayport (HWY146) 65. Mario’s Italian • Webster ................618 NASA Parkway 66. Masa Sushi Fusion ..............................977 Nasa Road 1 67. Masa Sushi Sake Bar ............................1804 W. FM 646 69. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe ........18033 Upper Bay Rd. 71. Merlion on 4th ........................................1301 4th Street 72. Michiru Sushi & Asian Bar 20911 Gulf Freeway, Suite A 73. Monkey Bar ..........................................605 6th Street C 74. Nick’s Pizza, Pasta & Gelato 210 S. Hwy 3 (League City) 75. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 20. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 76. Opus Bistro ........................................1002 Aspen Road 77. Palapa’s......................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 78. Pelican Grill ..................3142 Nasa Parkway (Seabrook) 79. Pier 27 Tavern ................3202 Marina Bay Blvd. Suite F 80. Pod-Zu’s at Clifton by the Sea ......10 Grand Ave (Bacliff)
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100th Anniversary Celebration of the Battleship Texas • Saturday, March 15 noon to 10 p.m. The Battleship Texas Foundation in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a public festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the commissioning of the Battleship Texas. The Texas served in both world wars and is the last remaining “dreadnought,” or big-gun battleship. The festival will feature Robert Earl Keen’s “A Texas Uprising” and will be held on the grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground Park adjacent to the ship. The Battleship Texas will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for public tours. Festival patrons can also visit interactive exhibits, historical zones and children’s activity zones; enjoy headliner musical entertainment; local restaurants and gourmet food trucks; and a fireworks show to end the celebration.
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Tickets are available in advance and at the gate. General admission tickets are $14 in advance and $20 on the day of the festival. A discounted price is available for veterans: $8 in advance and $15 at the gate. VIP tents and ship access are also available.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES • CONTINUED Last year, we started a new Non-Spinnaker B class. The Non-Spinnaker class has been one of the fastest growing classes in the event. In order to mitigate the difference of sailing experiences, we have formed a ‘B’eginner and an ‘A’dvanced Non-Spinnaker Class. The Non-Spinnaker B class will have a fixed course (same exact marks every night) and
12:30 – 2 p.m. Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison 3 – 4:30 p.m. ..................Charlie Robison 5:30 – 7 p.m.......................Reckless Kelly 8 – 9:30 p.m. ................Robert Earl Keen
an emphasis on people racing against each other with very similar skills. The helmsperson must be a novice, less than 5 years racing experience, with a novice crew. Experienced racing crews are allowed, but they can only give verbal commands and only physical interaction (grabbing the tiller or sheets) in case of an emergency to prevent a collision. The concept of this class is to allow crews to gain experience and confidence, while racing against other crews of similar skill level. For more specific rules, please go to our web site, www.clearlakeracing.com; under “Main Menu”>”Event Information”>”2014 Sailing Instructions”. Clear Lake Racing Association sponsors a series of Winter Seminars; February 26th “Mark Roundings & Lake Tactics”, March 5th “How to lose a sailboat race” and March 12th “Finishing the Race”. All seminars are held at the Villa Capri from 6:30 to about 8:00. These are a free set of sessions that give good information about sailing and basic sailboat racing. Over the years, these seminars are given by professionals donating their time; professional sailmaker, USYRU judges, Class Champions, America’s Cup racers, etc… There is no lack of experience or knowledge which makes these seminars well worth the time. The 2013 Class winners are: Non-Spinnaker B: Richard Dashiel, Catalina 22: Ben Miller, FJ: Watt Duffy, J-22: Casey Lambert, J-24: Stuart Lindow, J-80: Forbes Durdin, Sunfish: Tom Meeh, Non-Spinnaker A: Blair Pyne, PHRF: Chris Alk, Portsmouth: Bob Hunkins. This year, our Club Championship was sailed in non-spinnaker Flying Scot’s (round-robin style) with no pole. The final four qualifying champions were Forbes Durdin, Casey Lambert, Watt Duffy and our 2013 Club Champion: Tom Meeh and Doug Cummings. These races are possible due to the help of our race committee and sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the races, sponsor a boat, or if you have questions about the races, please contact us at www.clearlakeracing.com or 281-636-3508.
HEALD BANK REGATTA • APRIL 26-27 Lakewood Yacht Club Heald Bank Race Chairman David Comeaux has announced that this year’s Heald Bank Regatta has been scheduled for the weekend of April 26-27. This is the first race of a series to determine the winner of the Texas Offshore Racing Circuit (TORC). The second event is an offshore regatta hosted by Houston Yacht Club while the final event is the Galveston Bay Cruising Association’s (GBCA) Texas Race Week. At the conclusion of Race Week, the prestigious Texas Navy Cup will be awarded to the TORC spinnaker champion using PHRF with spinnaker handicapping. The S. Rhoads Fisher Trophy was established last year as a new perpetual trophy for the
Lakewood Yacht Club’s 2014 Flag Officers: Fleet Captain Jim Winton and wife Cindy Brooks, Vice Commodore Joyce Maxwell and husband Darold (seated), Commodore Tom Collier and wife Sue, Rear Commodore Don Mitchell with wife Marilyn (seated). TORC non-spinnaker championship using PHRF handicapping. This year, 2014 marks the 51st anniversary of the TORC which was founded in 1963.
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is held offshore in the Gulf of Mexico starting at the Galveston jetties, marker 11. The race begins on Sat. afternoon with most boats finishing early on Sun. Morning. In addition to the PHRF spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes, boats may enter in cruising fleets or in a mulUpcoming Calendar tihull fleet. Cruising class boats will receive a handicap assigned by the race committee and are not required to provide a PHRF certificate. Multihull boats will need to have a handicap certificate J 105 Midwinter Champ issued by the Texas Offshore Multihull March 7-9 • Galv. Bay Association (TOMA). All spinnaker boats will sail a triangle course of apHeald Bank Offshore proximately 90 nautical miles while the April 26 & 27 • Gulf of Mexico non-spinnaker boats will sail a two leg Shoe Regatta course of approximately 60 nautical miles. May 17 & 18 • Galv. Bay “This should be a fun night of racing offLAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB shore of Galveston,” related Comeaux. “It 281-474-2511 is also a good warm up for the longer distance races held later on in the Gulf such as the Emerald Coast Regatta (co-sponsored by GBCA and the Pensacola Yacht Club) May 23-30, and our popular Harvest Moon Regatta coming up Oct. 9Elissa Regatta 12,” he added. Fri.-Sun., April. 4-6 • Galv. Bay Race Sponsorship Chair Andrea Todaro reports that sponsors making this race possible are the City of Seabrook, Hays Insurance, Banks Sails, Sea Lake Yachts, OJ’s Marine and Little Yacht Sales.
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There is a Skippers Meeting on Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Chart Room of Lakewood Yacht Club, 2425 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Trophies for this race will be presented during the Shoe Regatta Awards Ceremony which will be held the evening of Sunday, May 18. To register for the Heald Bank Regatta, please go to Lakewood’s website at www.lakewoodyachtclub.com and follow the “Regattas” link. Or, for questions, one can call the club’s office at 281-474-2511.
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Rum Race 2 Sat., June 7 • Galveston Bay
Rum Race 3 Sat., June 14 • Galveston Bay
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The Heald Bank Regatta, which is open to the public,
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Texas Brewery List - Continued Twisted X Brewing
Real Ale Brewing Texas Big Beer Brewery
231 San Saba Ct. Blanco, TX 78606
Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Road Granbury, TX 76049
400 County Road 3136 Buna, TX 77612
Rogness Brewing
South Austin Brewing
2400 Patterson Industrial Pflugerville, TX 78660
415 E Saint Elmo, Unit 1D Austin TX 78745
Shannon Brewing
Spoetz (Shiner) Brewing
Thirsty Planet Brewing
818 N. Main Street Keller, TX 76248
603 East Brewery Street Shiner, TX 77984
11160 Circle Drive Austin, Texas 78736
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Wicked Beaver Brewery 10611 P.R. 1320, Unit 1 Wolfforth, TX 79382
Solid Rock Brewing 2214 Bee Creek Road Spicewood, TX 78669
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Boerne, Brewery Boerne, TX 78006
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Community Beer Anheuser-Busch
(512) Brewing
775 Gellhorn Drive Houston, TX 77029
407 Radam Ln Austin, TX 78745
Galactic Coast Brewing
1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas, TX 75207
Hops & Grain 507 Calles Austin, TX 78702
1675 Dickinson Ave. Dickinson, TX 77539
Martin House Brewing 220 S. Sylvania Ave. 209 Fort Worth, TX 76111
Miller/Coors 7001 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76134
Adelbert's Brewery
Cornel’s Brewing
2314 Rutland Dr #100 Austin, TX 78758
13410 Hwy 105 Beaumont, TX 77713
8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St,. Houston, TX 77003
313 Edward St. Rowena, TX 76875
New Republic Brewing 11405 N. Dowling Rd., H College Station, TX 77845
New Braunfels Brewing Austin Beerworks
Huff Brewing Co.
3009 Industrial Terrace Austin, TX 78758
Deep Ellum 2823 St Louis Street Dallas, TX 75226
Buffalo Bayou Brewing
No Label Brewing
5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007
5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493
Independence Brewing
3401 W Hwy 90 Alpine, TX 79830
17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356
2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020
9807 Koehn Rd. Bellville, TX 77418
180 W Mill St #100 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Big Bend Brewing 3913 Todd Lane #607 Austin, TX 78744
Pedernales Brewing 97 Hitchin Post Trail Fredericksburg, TX
Franconia Brewing
Saint Arnold Brewing Cycler's Brewing
Horny Toad Brewing
495 McKinney Parkway McKinney, Tx 75071
Branchline Brewing 3633 Metro Parkway San Antonio, TX
Infamous Brewing 4602 Weletka Dr. #200 Austin, TX 78734
Peticolas Brewing Co. 2026 Farrington St. Dallas, TX 75207
Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 East Conroe, TX 77303
Fort Bend Brewing 13370 South Gessner Missouri City, TX 77489
Brazos Valley Brewing
FireWheel Brewing
201 W. First St. Breham, Texas 77833
2806 Lawing Ln. STE C Rowlett TX, 75088
Jester King 13005 Fitzhugh Rd. B Austin, TX 78736
Rahr & Sons Brewing 701 Galveston Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Texian Brewing Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092
1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406
Cedar Creek Brewery
Lakewood Brewing
244 E Cedar Creek Pkwy Seven Points, TX 75143
2302 Executive Drive Garland, TX 75041
Four Corners
Rabbit Hole Brewing
423 Singleton Blvd Dallas, TX 75212
Lone Pint
5 Stones Craft Brewing
507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355
850 Schneider Cibolo, TX 78108
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Guadalupe Brewing
2340 W Braker Ln., St.e B Austin, TX 78758
1580 Wald Rd. Suite 1 New Braunfels, TX 78132
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Live Oak 3301-B East 5th Street Austin, Texas 78702
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Ranger Creek Brewing 4834 Whirlwind St. San Antonio, TX 78217
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League City Craft Beer Venue
Webster Craft Beer Venue
El Lago Craft Beer Venue
Kemah Craft Beer Venue
CENTER COURT PIZZA & BREW
NOBI PUBLIC HOUSE
BOONDOGGLES
SKALLYWAG SUDS N’ GRUB
3202 Marina Bay Dr J, League City, TX
241 E. NASA Pkwy., Webster, TX
4106 NASA Road 1, El Lago, TX
600 6th St., Kemah, TX
Bacliff Craft Beer Venue
Pearland Craft Beer Venue
Seabrook Craft Beer Venue
Alvin Craft Beer Venue
GORDON STREET TAVERN 114 N Gordon St., Alvin, TX
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KINGS BIERGARTEN
THE COCK & BULL
3131 Texas 146, Bacliff, TX
1329 E. Broadway St., Pearland, TX
3659 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook, TX
Webster Craft Beer Venue
Kemah Craft Beer Venue
Clear Lake Craft Beer Venue
UNION TAVERN
BAKKHUS TAVERNA
SHERLOCK’S BAKER ST.
435 El Dorado Blvd, Webster, TX
605 6th St. Kemah, TX
2416 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX
Southbelt Craft Beer Venue
SCOTTY’S PUB 10943 Scarsdale Blvd., Houston, TX
Galveston Island Craft Beer Venue
BREWS BROTHERS 2404 Strand St., Galveston, TX
NOTE: The area’s newest craft beer venue ( THE REPUBLIC HOUSE: 7219 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena ) opened last month and has received positive reviews. It is described as “a more upscale Texas-themed bar, offering: a smoke free environment, 50+ draft beers, finer spirits, wine, and a covered patio.”
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UPCOMING TEXAS BEER FESTIVALS Untapped Beer Fest March 8, 2014 Panther Island Pavillion Fort Worth, TX Big Texas Beer Fest April 4, 2014 Fair Park Auto Building Dallas, TX 75226 Wild West Brew Fest May 10, 2014 Villagio Town Center Katy, TX Big Batch Brew Bash May 18, 2014 Saint Arnold Brewery Houston, TX Texas Hill Country Wine & Brew Festival May 24, 2014 Lake Comanche Trace Kerrville, TX Houston Beer Fest June 7 & 8, 2014 Sam Houston Park Houston, TX Best Little Brewfest in Texas June 21, 2014 Old Town Lewisville Lewisville, TX Lunar Rendezbrew XXI August 2, 2014 Bay Area Community Ctr. at Clear Lake Park • Seabrook, TX Brewmasters Beer Festival August 29-31, 2014 Moody Gardens Galveston, TX Big Brew Houston October 20-26, 2014 George R. Brown Conv. Ctr. • Houston, TX Note: As of press time the date for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival at Fiesta Gardens in Austin has not been set. But based on the past, it will likely take place in late September or during the month of October. Definitely worth the trip.
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Documentary Feature Film on Houston’s Craft Beer Explosion is currently in Development If you have been to a Houston-area beer festival, brewery opening or local homebrew club meeting in the last year, there is a chance you have crossed paths with the dedicated crew of filmmakers from Carbon Cinematics shooting content for a local documentary project. Tapping In: The Houston Craft Beer Documentary is an upcoming feature film that will showcase the rapidly expanding Houston craft beer scene and the passionate, creative people behind it. From local breweries and craft beer bars to homebrew clubs and industry events, Tapping In will give you a behindthe-scenes look at why Houston is quickly becoming the craft beer capital of the south. Like Tapping In on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TappingInDoc and follow them on Twitter @TappingInDoc for the latest news and updates, including some events and filming to take place in the Clear Lake / Bay Area.
Tapping In creator Steve Maldonado takes a break after meeting with the team at Houston’s soon-to-be-newest brewery, Town City Brewing.
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Houston Craft Beer Radio
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Houston’s BIG BREW kicks off October 20, 2014, with events around the city, followed by larger events October 23-26 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Stay tuned for details!
News FM 92.1 7-8 p.m. Saturdays Hosts: Jon Denman & Preston Brown
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Soulfiya CD “Reality” • Continued From Page 51 “’Arraignment Day’ is special because it takes a heavy topic (being arrested) and makes it a little lighter,” said Soulfiya. “Not to mention that I may or may not have had a few too many run-ins with the law in my day. The video was great. It was shot by Grassy Rootz TV and Episode Phive, all longtime friends of mine. We shot it at like 6 a.m. in Austin after a show the night before at Austin’s legendary Flamingo Cantina on 6th Street. It was a great time other than the nasty weather and early hour.” The EP was produced by international dub reggae sensation Mcpullish who has produced tracks for many of the world's top reggae artists. The musical track for "Heavy Vibez" was done by Grammy winning reggae producer Wilburn "Squidly" Cole, son of Jamaican music legend Stranger Cole and drummer for Damian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley. The music for both "Spiritual Pollution" and "Nah Like We" was done by Jah P, Haitian-American reggae producer and former member of the now defunct Shark Attack. Mike Healy, bass player for The Black Lung Crew, composed the music for the title track "Reality" as well as co-creating "Red Eyez." Healy also handled mush of the production and engineer work. Rounding out the EP are the sensational tunes: “Reality,” “Heavy Vibez,” “Red Eyez,” “Nah Like We” (featuring local musician Gaby Veray), “Reality dub” (Mcpullish mix), and “Red Eyez dub” (Mcpullish mix). Dub is a genre of music that consists predominantly of instrumental remixes of existing recordings. It is achieved by significantly manipulating and reshaping the recordings, usually by removing the vocals from an existing music piece, and emphasizing the drum and bass parts. “Rerooted Apparel, a San Antonio-based clothing line, made this album possible,” said Soulfiya. “Their sponsorship paid for top-notch studio time and production which makes all the difference.” “Reality” is available at Soulfiya’s live shows, and on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Xbox music, cdbaby.com, and soon-to-be Pandora radio. Dru Long, also known as Soulfiya began his career in Riverside, California, while attending nearby University of the Redlands where he was on scholarship to play football. After breaking his jaw in three places in a bar fight just three months into his first semester, Long lost his scholarship and the ability to perform. As destiny would have it, Long made his way to Galveston Island making his presence known in his new home by “guesting” with Texas groups like Fiel, Shark Attack, The Dubkids, and countless others under the Soulfiya moniker. In 2006, Long gathered the best musicians he could muster to create his own band. In less than a year, the band parted ways for a myriad of reasons ranging from drug use to gunshot wounds. He felt that something had to change, and he desperately needed to clean the slate and start fresh. The catalyst of this would come in the form of Hurricane Ike. Starting over was hard, and Long returned to doing guest vocals for local acts under the name Soulfiya. He also created The Black Lung Crew. This would give him a chance to blend the two styles most influential to him reggae and hip-hop. The group has been amazingly successful in the short time they have been together. They have headlined festivals and opened for reggae's elite all across the Gulf Coast. For more information, email Long at SoulfiyaBooking@gmail.com or like Soulfiya on Facebook.
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Hennessy remembers her Aunt Shawn Hallmon’s emotional response to the performance and said “making her proud and seeing her cry was all I needed to make me feel like I had won. At that point, I didn't need a trophy or a title. It all came down to THAT moment when I hugged her and she was crying. I'll never forget that.” Hennessy puts her strong voice and awesome crowd interaction skills to work fronting her namesake musical group, The Band Hennessy. “I joined the band officially back in 2012, when it was known as Rockit Bayou,” she said. “I remember feeling so overwhelmed with excitement.” The Band Hennessy is comprised of Christian Weigand (guitar, marketing), Chris Piper (drums), Heather Miller (vocals, placed fourth recently in the 2014 Bay Area Houston Idol), Kevin Cowart (bass), and Merlin Marchand (guitar). “We are currently in the process of getting our originals ready to record an EP this year.”Broken Before" is our first original, written by Weigand and it’s about a really intense breakup I went through about a year or so ago. It's definitely a hit, and everyone has given nothing but positive feedback as it gets stuck in their head! Our music is here to make people feel. Our originals are raw, from the core, and have a story behind every song. We hope you love it as much as we do!” Hennessy loves her family and friends as much as her music as they have supported her musical journey all along. “My father and uncle are both percussionists and my grandfather, Gonzalo Obregon, made his living and supported our family as a Mariachi singer,” she said. “There wasn't a day that went by that my grandfather didn't sing to me or play his guitar. He is probably my
Aside from her grandfather, Hennessy credits her inspiration to the support of her father, “music mom” Wendy Taylor, baby sisters, Brynn and Macey Cummings, best friend of 16 years, Elizabeth Lovelace, and best friend/band mate Heather Miller. Growing up, Hennessy was shy and timid, but being in the school choir gave her confidence to sing in a group setting. It wasn't until the end of her junior year at Dobie High School that she gained confidence to solo. “I've been very blessed with amazing choir directors who had nothing but the utmost faith in me. They pushed me to better myself, take vocal lessons, and really grasp the fact that I had a talent I needed to share. Ms. Wendy Sharpless, Mr. Rob Phillips, and Mr. Derek Bready deserve credit for having faith in me to pursue music as a career.” Hennessy remembers her first solo performance like it was yesterday. “I was in 8th grade at my school’s Pop Show and I sang "God Fearin' Women Get The Blues" by Martina McBride. Talk about a mouthful! I was sweating, nervous, and a little awkward!” But now, adrenaline overtakes any nerves she may have before taking the stage and performance mode kicks in. “There is nothing more natural and raw than expressing myself through music. I love entertaining people, bringing a smile to someone's face, or a tear to their eye. Music is universal and is the most powerful form of communication between people. I can become emotionally exhausted after leaving my heart on the stage. I feel like I can achieve anything up there. It's raw, it's intense, and it's HOME to me.” Currently, Hennessy is a Sales Professional at Texas Auto Online and feels fortunate to have managers and teammates that support her dreams. “Phillip Sommer, one of the three owners, was there for the Bay Area Houston Idol finale, and he looked like a proud dad. The moment he walked up to me, he lit up like a Christmas tree and told me "Good Luck! You've got this!” The engaging performer is self-less when crediting others and strives to live passionately. “Smile at everyone you see. Remember life is too short to be unhappy. Love HARD and without hesitation, even when it hurts because the people who have the biggest hearts have felt the most pain.” 2014 will be a banner year for Hennessy. She hopes to “continue successfully selling tons of cars and chasing musical dreams.” Like The Band Hennessy on Facebook, and go see them perform live around the Bay Area at these venues: Zone 504, Dempsey's, Cockeyed Seagull, or Jackie's Brickhouse.
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Even the bands that didn’t walk away with the top prize felt proud to be a part of the event. Chris Barnes, bassist for Blackgrass Gospel said, “We just came to jam and hang out with our buddies. We had no idea we’d advance passed the first round, let alone make it to the finals! Just being a part of the competition was a reward!”
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Complete your Spring Break experience with a Friday, March 14 show with The Spazmatics. Like, ok… It’s the ultimate new wave cover band with all the awesome sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the 1980s decade… The Spazmatics have a radical, bitchin’, and tubular show. No duh.
The much-anticipated show from the Tennessee alternative rock band 10 YEARS with The Last Hour was moved to Thursday, March 27. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show.
On Saturday, March 15 Tennessee-based Saliva with special guests Downfall Rising, Swinging Teresa, and Six Gun Sound. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all-ages show. Show starts at 8 p.m. The luck of the Irish can be YOURS, too! Grab the nearest leprechaun and head over to Shamrock Fest 2014. Two stages (indoor and outdoor) will bring the music of Cassette Tape, Positive Disturbance, Vella, Elbodo, Positive Disturbance, Vella, Elbodo, Another Pearl Harbor, Cody Joe Tillman, Chris J. Hardy, Travel Be, and Shaun Michael. 21+ get in free and $10 for 18 and up. $2 green beer all night. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Vendors in the courtyard. Thursday, March 20 in the house is California punk rock band Agent Orange with special guest Dykes on Bykes on stage. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show. Show starts at 8 p.m. It’s ERASETHEVIRUS’ 10 year anniversary show on Friday, March 21 with Born From Ruins. Tickets are $7 for 21+ and $10 for 18 and up. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Don’t miss two of best tribute bands around. On Saturday, March 22, The Noose, Houston’s own tribute to A Perfect Circle and Revolver, a tribute to Rage Against The Machine from California share the stage. Tickets are $7 for 21+ and $10 for 18 and up. The doors open at 8
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On Friday, March 28, the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band METALACHI from California brings their popular act back to Scout Bar. $10 cover for 18+. The doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. Taking the stage on Saturday, March 29 is local punk rock band LOS SKARNALES with special guests La Sien, U.Y.U.S, Fuska and The Gutter Rats. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show. Show starts at 8 p.m.
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Scout Bar’s schedule is varied and full of powerhouse bands in April as well. Here is a sampling of what is headed to the Bay Area: On Friday, April 4, Sevendust and their acoustic performance. They will play two sets without an opener. $26 advance sales for the all ages show. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 is Parabelle.
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Friday, April 11 is REHAB’s Farewell Tour. Tickets are $14 in advance and $17 at the door for the all ages show. Los Angeles-based Buckcherry returns to Scout Bar on Thursday, April 17. Tickets are $26 for this all ages show. Attend the Puddle of Mudd show on Friday, April 18. Tickets are $25 the day of the show or purchase presale tickets for $21. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show. Show starts at 8 p.m. Texas Hippie Coalition returns on Saturday, April 19. Tickets are $13 in advance or $16 at the door for this all ages show.
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Ashley Hennessy wins Bay Area Houston Idol 2014 By Rhonda Meredith Ashley Hennessy received a wall post on Facebook from friend Kim Anderson-Rose about the 2014 Bay Area Idol competition and decided to give it another shot. “I took home third place in last year’s competition,” the 26 year-old Pasadena area native said. “It was an amazing learning experience. I met so many genuine and kindhearted people who are now Pictured (l to r) are Bay Area Houston Idol winners Morena the core of my fan base. It was the best decision as a vo- Roas, Ashley Hennessy and James A. Williams, Jr. calist that I have ever made.”
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The experience was even better this time around. “I was competing against SO many amazing singers and performers. Believe it or not, they pushed me to be better, to take things up a notch, and have FUN while being up on stage. I was even up against my best friend and fellow band mate, Heather Miller.” Last month in front of a large crowd at Jackie’s Brickhouse, it all came together and Hennessy won first place. She brought the house down with her rendition of Beyonce’s song “If I Were A Boy” at the finale. - Continued on Page 45
SEEN BY THE SCENE: BAY AREA HOUSTON IDOL 2014 In February, Bay Area Houston Idol crowned their 2014 winners to a standing-room-only packed crowd at Jackie’s Brickhouse. The winners are Ashley Hennessy (first place), James. A. Williams, Jr. (second place) and Morena Roas (third place). During the five-week competition, 90 contestants initially competed before three celebrity judges weekly for 30 spots in the semi-finals. Then, 10 highly talented performers ultimately advanced to the finals where they were asked to present two vocals not previously sung. The 10 talented finalists were judged on voice, pitch, presence and entertainment factor. They all did an amazing job, and choosing the winners was most difficult. The judges for the finals were Kelly Williams, vocalist and executive producer for the Miss Kemah Pageant; Justin Van Sant, singer/songwriter who was named Best Country Act of 2012 and 2013 by The Houston Press; and Dave Morales, co-owner and writer for BackstageOL.com, on-air personality at 104.1 KRBE, and featured entertainment contributor on Fox 26. The presenting sponsor for Bay Area Houston Idol 2014 was YourTownTV.com and host sponsor, Jackie’s Brickhouse. Other sponsors included Norman Frede Chevrolet, Marathon Petroleum, The Paint Pub, The SCENE Magazine, Minuteman Press, North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce and Tunes of Texas.
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Winners Crowned of MIDNITE SLICE’s Battle of the Bands nally booked the show we had no idea what to expect. I presented it to the guys and they were like, ‘at a pizza shop?’ Little did we know it would turn out to be a very memorable experience for all of us. The place was crawling with talent and fans alike. The pizza was great, and filling our pockets with a fat stack of cash was definitely a plus. We love Midnite Slice, and would definitely play more shows there.”
By Rae Drady And the winner is, (drum roll please)… Soul In Tension! After 4 weekends of stiff competition throughout the month of February, the final round of Midnite Slice’s second annual Battle of the Bands was held on March 1, and the judges chose Soul In Tension (who have been featured by the SCENE previously) as the top act that participated. Blackgrass Gospel took second place, and solo acoustic artist Bruce Courtney came in third.
The judges were all local musicians as well, and Jordan Tydings of the band Threadbelly said of the top three bands, “Soul In Tension was really high energy. Blackgrass Gospel definitely falls into a Thrash Grass genre, but has almost a Scottish or Irish feel, like your singing in a pub surrounded by people screaming. Bruce Courtney is an incredible guitarist, singer, and song writer.”
As the first place winners, Soul In Tension received the $500 cash prize and will get to play a show at Cabo Clear Lake. Sibbian Rowe, owner of Midnite Slice, said of the winning bands, “Soul In Tension was such a show. The lead singer is so energetic he demands the crowd’s attention and is very entertaining. Blackgrass Gospel is just Fun. The songs are funny, and make you wanna tap your foot and sing along. I think Bruce Courtney is underrated as an acoustic act. He had the most amazing baritone voice.” She said she was extremely glad so many talented local musicians participated and that the event was a success. Soul In Tension could not have been happier about the judges’ decision. Band member Mike Carroll said, “When I origi-
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Tydings added, “I thought it was a huge, huge honor to be asked to judge. It was hard to judge. The bands are all really awesome. This event attracts a wide variety of genres and styles, so with many musical flavors represented it was hard to know who was better.” He also mentioned that he sees this event as more than just a “battle.” He enjoyed getting to watch the performers network and make friends, just like last year, and looks forward to working with many of the bands on shows in the future and continuing to watch them grow. He specifically mentioned that he thought, Cymblem, who participated both last year and this year, were good last year, but even better this time around. - Continued on Page 45
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their spicy Zydeco beat, much to the delight of their merry monger following.
Folks, this doesn't happen with all the bands out there and seeing this happen with Hourglass at TBone Tom's was not only my hunch but something I hope more of us get to enjoy down the road... Cheers! KEMAH PARADE & PATIO PARTY - Wrapping up the month was the annual Krewe Du Lac Kemah Parade with the kick-off party at Bakkhus Taverna. Samone Wilson – talented frontman for the Superstars – recently moved to Missouri, yet
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There was no key to the city at this year's parade but that didn't stop the faithful from celebrating the annual Kemah Parade throughout the lighthouse district. The route was a breeze to sail through this year and the post party at TBone Tom's with Luther and The Healers on the stage was ever-worthy of our Over-The-Top mention. Thanks to all who came out and who were a part! IT'S A WRAP - So far, the year of 2014 has been an outstanding period for many, including yours truly, to step forward into what will become the "new normal." Chatting with many of you readers out there, we've gotten to hear many of your stories, and wish you the very best on your future endeavors and remind you to keep live music with you. It's simply good stuff... March Madness... Bring it on!
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Everyone’s Irish For A Day! • St. Patty's Party Guide It’s March, so that means it’s time to don your green on Monday the 17th, and take part in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities from I-45 in Webster to all along Galveston Bay and everywhere in between. Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub (Clear Lake): On St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy complimentary green eggs and ham from noon to 2 p.m. The evening festivities will include live music featuring Rat Ranch. No cover. Big Shots (Clear Lake): On Sunday, March 16 through Monday March 17, enjoy $2 green beer, $5 car bombs and $4.95 crawfish both nights. Sunday (March 16) enjoy live tunes with Alvin and the Slick Punks from 3 to 7 p.m. Cabo (Seabrook): Doors open at 2 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Hang out at this two-story, waterfront complex and enjoy bands and DJs all day long while toasting your friends with the Guinness and Jameson specials! Stay a while with $25 allyou-can-eat crawfish from 2 to 7 p.m.
Topwater Grill (San Leon): “Gettin’ freaky at the tiki” for Topwater Grill’s St. Patrick’s Day Palapa Party on Sunday, March 16 from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy boiled crawfish, snow crab, steamed shrimp, green beer and live music featuring Card Castle, Deluxe and Southbound. Show up dressed to impress and compete in the costume contest for prizes. Tookie’s (Seabrook) is offering green beer and happy hour prices all day on St. Patrick’s Day. (Happy hour prices include $2 domestic draft beer; $2.50 import draft; $5.99 domestic pitchers and $7.99 import pitchers; plus 15-ounce Margaritas for $2.99 and $3.50 well drinks. Pier 27 (South Shore Harbour): is opening for this special holiday at 1 p.m. Toast your friends with $2 green beer, $5 Irish car bombs, $5 Jameson and $3 apple martinis. Katie’s (Bacliff) is offering holiday drink specials on St. Pat’s Day.
T-bone Tom’s (Kemah) - Celebrate Wednesday, March 12 to Monday, March 17: Get your Irish on! T-Bone Tom’s will kick off St. Patrick’s week on Wednesday, March 12 with The Blaggards – an Irish rock band. Order up a hearty Irish beef stew with corn bread. Green beer will be served starting Wednesday night through St. Patrick’s Day. On Monday, March 17, take advantage of specials on Guinness Draught Beer and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Jackie’s Brickhouse (Kemah) will be serving Green Beer all day St. Patrick’s Day.
Scout Bar (Webster) presents Shamrock Fest 2014 on Monday, March 17, featuring Cassette Tape, Positive Disturbance, Vella, Elbodo, Another Pearl Harbor, Chris J. Hardy, Cody Joe Tillman, Travel Be. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. This event is 18 and over. Cock-Eyed Seagull (Webster): Get happy hour pricing until 8 p.m. if you wear green. Starting at noon, order up your fill of green beer. Noah’s Ark (Bacliff): Toast your friends on St. Patrick’s Day with $1.25 draft beer mugs. Green can be added by request! Dempsey’s (Webster): On Monday, March 17, order up a cold green beer for only $2 and the hot Guinness beef stew is complimentary. Dunk the leprechaun (in the dunk tank filled with green beer) and win a free shot! Enjoy $5 Car Bombs, $4.50 Buschmills or Jameson, and $5 per pound crawfish. Musical entertainment is provided by David Grace. There will be St. Patrick’s Day giveaways all day, but the specials are only while they last.
Cock & Bull British Pub (Seabrook): Kick off your St. Paddy’s weekend on Friday, March 14 with Iain Gault live from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Then Saturday, March 15 from 8 to 11 p.m. toast your friends and enjoy live music with Contraband. Sunday, March 16 (6 to 9 p.m.) and Monday, March 17 (6 to 10 p.m.) Red Sky will play live
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Soulfiya CD “Reality” Is The Real Deal By Rhonda Meredith Soulfiya’s EP “Reality” dropped March 3 and has been steadily climbing iTunes reggae chart. The veteran heavy weight based out of Galveston blends American Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-Hop to create meaningful songs and a raucous, high-energy show that keeps the crowds hyped. Soulfiya’s rapid-fire lyricism is complemented by the thunderous “riddims” from his backing band The Black Lung Crew. “Reality” showcases eight powerful songs. “’Reality’ is a departure from today's over-prevalent "fratreggae" party album,” said Dru Long, also known musically as Soulfiya. “It deals with geo-politics, police brutality, neocolonialism, and the overall false nature of many of today’s popular musicians.” The first single, “Spiritual Pollution” features Bigga Haitian. Bigga is a pioneer of conscious dancehall reggae and is one of the first non-Jamaican artists to make waves in the genre. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he is credited as musical inspiration from multiple-Grammy winner and fellow Haitian Wyclef Jean. “Bigga has been a heavy influence on my career. The message really sets the tone for the EP and it's catchy and very unique.” “Arraignment Day” is the latest single and the first music video from “Reality.”
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delon and freeing up the Wilson brothers into the dual lead vocal formation. Having seen this new lineup twice now, I can confirm confidently that the energy of the band not just by the factor but the power of two, which for all you mathsavvy followers out there, means a doozy full. The breaks between songs are quicker now, the stage dynamics are twirled well past the stops in energy level, and the overall show refreshingly invigorating. Not all bands are equipped to pull off such a step up but The Hunger sure did. Very well done!
This is a worthy cause and hopefully Scout Bar continues the trend down the road. Live music performances for this worthwhile cause were provided by The Hunger, Six Gun Sound, Slight Chance, Adamantium, Concepts & Black 13. Emcee for the event was A.D. Rowntree from FM 94.7, The Buzz and appearances by local beauty queens legitimized this event like no other. Well done! The Hunger @ Scout Bar
A NEW MIX - When I saw one of my favorite local bands, HOURGLASS, scheduled for a Friday night at T-Bone Tom's, I knew I had to make some room on
Aside from all the good cause mention, I was personally curious to follow up, The Hunger with the addition of Ben Bordelon on the keyboards. Earlier, we reported the band’s proclaimed desire to take it up a level with the addition of Borthe calendar to check this arrangement out. Friday nights at T-Bone’s is typically nothing short of “packed” and quality live music entertainment a hallmark tradition at this cherished family eatery. Watching the able staff handle the capacity crowds is nothing new, but watching the audience's mood is key. Throughout, many had eyes pointed at the stage, and you could sense the minds reaching back into the yesteryear, those wonder years, where life was often good. Hourglass @ T-bone Tom’s
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This year, the Ground Hogs called it right in a big way, the Houston Live Stock & Rodeo was booked right on top of Mardi Gras, and word is that the crawfish harvest is running a bit behind -- All good reason to fret if you're the worrying type, but if you're a fan of live music, you know there's plenty of good stuff to go around, and with that, we aim our sights into March Madness, spring break, but first before we do, let's run down a bit of all that went down on the live music SCENE in February... EPICUREAN EVENING - This is one of my favorite annual events and this year, aside from the outrageous good food, one of my favorite groups is the Mamacita's
full mariachi band. Always festive and perfectly sized for the crowds at the cavernous Space Center Houston. This lively group is an event standard. Interestingly this evening on the live music front, the good folks at Jackie’s Brickhouse teamed up with The School of Rock. At first you would think this as a dubious combination. However, knowing the folks at Jackie’s are never afraid to try something new *and* with their uncanny success rate doing the things differently, it made perfect sense to unleash the area’s future rock and rollers (with full amplification) in the sophisticated settings of Space Center Houston at a Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce event – And have it work! Crazy brilliant! Not sure when we’ll see such a pairing again, but suffice to say, keep an eye on Jackie,s Brickhouse and be a part. You know it'll be a great time! The Hunger @ Scout Bar
PEACE, LOVE, ROCK & ROLL - Was the mantra chant Jeff Wilson of the Hunger declared as Houston Rock TV presented Rockers against Domestic Violence, a benefit show for the Bay Area Turning Point Center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE Where: 707 Hwy. 146 (Kemah) When: Mon-Fri • 5-6:30pm What: 4 for $5.99 Fish or Shrimp Tacos; 99¢ Dom Draft; $3 Dom 1/2 Pitchers; $6 Dom Pitchers; $2.49 Vegas Shrimp Cocktail. Valid only in Tom’s Backyard. Excludes holidays. -----------------------Where: 2416 Bay Area Blvd. When: M - Sat Open 9pm; All day Sun. What: $2 Dom drafts, $2.75 select drafts; $3.75 select big beers; $3 house wine; $2.50 wells; $3 Calls. Free buffet WedFri 5-8pm -----------------------Where: 605 A 6th Street When: M - Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4 Drafts; $4.50 Premium Wells; $4.50 House Wines ------------------------
When: Mon - Fri 3-6:30 What: $3.50 Wells; $5.99 Domestic pitchers; $7.99 Import pitchers; $2 Domestic draft; $2.50 Import draft; $2.99 15 oz Margaritas ------------------------
Clear Lake Shores When: Mon thru Fri, 2 - 7pm What: Wells $3, Wine $3, Domestic Drafts $2; Draft Imports $3 -----------------------Where: 3202 Marina Bay Dr. When: M-F 37pm What: $2 16oz Dom Drafts, $2 Dom. Bottles, $2 Wells, $3 House Wine ------------------------
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Where: 2513 NASA Pkwy on the water in Seabrook. When: Mon-Thurs 4-7pm; Friday AWOL Happy Hour Noon9pm (Live Music) What: Happy Hour pricing $1 off everything in the house. -----------------------Where: 1303 NASA Parkway What/When: Everyday 11am7pm; $2 Domestic Beer; $2.50 Imports & $3 House Wine -----------------------Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah What: $2.50 Longnecks; $3.50 Fireballs & $4.50 Premium Wells When: Mon-Fri noon to 7PM -----------------------Where: NASA Rd @ I45 What: $1.75 Dom. Draft, $2.75 Ritas, $3 Imports, $2.50 Dom. Bottle, $5 Haciendaritas When: Mon-Fri 11-7 pm -----------------------Where: 4438 Boulevard What/When: M-TH all day $1.50 Oyster Shooters, $2 Well Schnapps shots, $2.75 wells
Where: 10943 Scarsdale Blvd. When: Mon-Sat 4-8pm What: $2.50 Wells, Domestic Bottles & Domestic Drafts. Ask about daily specials. ------------------------
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Where: 1804 W. FM 646 When/What: Tues & Wed is $1 Hot Sake starting at 5pm. Thursday is Ladies Night with $1 Lady Cosmos on the Rocks. Where: 817 Clear Lake Rd,
& M-TH 9am-6pm $1.75 dom drafts & Saturday 7am4pm and Sunday 10am till close $2.50 Bloody Marys, Mimosas & Screwdrivers. $1 off all bottled beer & $.50 off all mixed drinks
Where: 315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff) When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: $3.25 Wells; $2.25 Dom. Longnecks; $1.75 Dom. Draft; Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas; Tues: $4.25 Jager Bombs; Wed: $3.25 Amer. Honey; Thurs: $3.25 Dreamsicles; Sun: $2.25 Dom Bottles & $3.25 Wells (12 to 8pm) ------------------------
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Where: 515 E. NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs-Sat 11-7pm What: $3.95 Ritas, $1.75 Domestic Draft -----------------------Where: 1051 Marina Bay Drive When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm & SatSun 11am-6pm What: $2.50 Pints, $3.50 Wells, $6.50 Pitchers & $13 Buckets -----------------------Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. When/What: 7 days a week 11am-7pm $2 All Drafts, $2.50 all Bottled Beer including Imports, $3 Off all Liquors making wells only $2.95 -----------------------
Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. (Houston/Deer Park) When/What: 3-7pm MondayFriday and Thursday 3-11pm – Half priced Selected appetizers in the bar and Half off Signature Cocktails
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Where: Baybrook Mall Food Court (500 Baybrook Mall) When: Mon.-Wed. till 4pm What: $2.50- Mimosas; $3.50House Wine; $4.50- Frozen Margaritas/ Daiquiris; $5.50- Long Island; $5.50- Shop-a-holic -------------------------Where: 901 NASA RD 1 When: MonFri 11-7pm; Wed- All day and all night; Sat 11-6; Sun 12-6 What: $3 screwdrivers and bloody marys, $3.25 well drinks, $2.50 domestic beer --------------------------
Where: 3659 NASA Pkwy (Seabrook) Monday (Trivia Night): $4 British Pints, $5 Martini Madness, Happy Hour Menu ~ All Night Long; Tuesday (Ladies Night): $5 Cosmos, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, $5 House Wines, Happy Hour Menu until 6:32pm; Wednesday (OPEN Mic Night): 1/2 Price Bottle Wine Night, $4 British Pints, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm; Thursday: $4 British Pints, $5 House Wines, $6.50 Irish Car Bombers, Happy Hour Menu until 6.32pm;
EVETT at CAPS & CORKS 1-2-3-4. Evett has four years of bartending experience and has been at Caps & Corks for 6 months.
By Rhonda Meredith
Confessions of a Shop-a-holic. She enjoys preparing Caps & Corks signature drink: the Shop-a-holic. The beverage consists of clear liquors, Blue Curacao, and sweet and sour. I say “Spring Break” and she saysSnow skiing. (What?) “Well that’s what we did back in L.A.,” the friendly bartender said. Leaving Los Angeles. Yep. Evett is originally from California and moved to Texas to attend Houston Baptist University on a double volleyball/softball scholarship. The athletic bartender IS that good. She made the U.S. Olympic Softball team, but rather than achieving a gold medal, she received something better – News she was going to be a mom! Deep in the heart of Texas… “I love Houston’s diversity,” Evett says. “And the Southern way that family is important.” Green blood and red roots. So while Evett came to Texas by way of California, her heritage is colored green from her Irish descent. She has lovely redlocks flowing from under a cowboy hat during our interview. When asked if she wears green on St. Patrick’s Day she said, “Absolutely!”
What do country music and R&B have in common? They are Evett’s favorite musical genres. She would rather listen to music than watch a movie or TV. Her favorite songs right now are Rascal Flatts “Rewind” and Estelle’s “Thank You.”
A few of her favorite things... Water, the beach, horses, and horse rides on the beach. Evett loves her children, children in general, traveling, education, and animals. As far as movies go, it’s “The Butler” and “Catching Fire.” Butterflies: She says they are like her “beautiful and free” spirit.
Faith. Family. Friends. Evett is a renaissancetype of woman and lives by this creed. It’s called “F to the 3rd power.” By day, she is an oil and gas broker working investment deals, and by evening, this bartender uses her easy smile and happy personality to bring a little bit more beauty into the world.
All information in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide is believed to be true and accurate as of press time. But prices and special are subject to change.
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Dempsey’s Irish Grill Celebrates Irish Pub Culture By Rhonda Meredith Dempsey’s Irish Grill, located at 20801 Gulf Freeway at NASA Road One in the Blast Fitness Shopping Center, captures the merry-making character of the Irish and their celebrated pub culture with good music, hearty food, and cool drink specials. Since 2010, Dempsey’s has been supporting local music. Live entertainment takes center stage on Friday and Saturday nights in March with rock solid acts like Pirate Radio, SNAFU, David Grace, 3 Peace, and acoustic performances with the Territo brothers (of Six Gun Sound) and Justin Tucker. The Playboys perform every Sunday night and Radio Minor every Thursday night. Check www.DempseysPubTX.com for band updates.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY @ DEMPSEY’S: Cold green beer is only $2 and the hot Guinness beef stew is complimentary. Dunk the leprechaun (in the dunk tank filled with green beer) and win a free shot! Enjoy $5 Car Bombs, $4.50 Buschmills or Jameson, and $5 per pound crawfish. Musical entertainment is provided by David Grace. There will be St. Patrick’s Day giveaways all day, but the specials are only while they last.
Dempsey’s features all of the Rockets and Astros games on multiple flat screen TVs, as well as the Saturday, March 8, Canelo versus Angulo boxing match. The individual daily specials and week-day happy hour deals keep the Irish eyes smiling. Mondays through Fridays, Dempsey’s honors the happy hour tradition and takes $1 off regularly priced drinks from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday nights are all-you-can-eat crawfish from 6 to 9 p.m. At 9 p.m., the drink specials begin and “Open Mic Night” hosted by Raf Rivera from "The Hunger" and professional musician Andrew Casas starts. Get a complimentary draft beer when you sign up and play. Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, etc. are all welcomed. So if you can play an instrument and or sing, get down to Dempsey's and show everyone what you've got! Dempsey’s offers $2 “u-call-it” liquor on Tuesday nights to Irish and non-Irish alike from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hump day has never tasted so good. Dempsey’s cooks up all-you-can-eat barbeque ribs and potato salad on Wednesday nights for $11.99 from 6 to 9 p.m. Pair this tasty plate with $2.50 domestic bottles and $4 bombs all night and partake in karaoke featuring Mama Cass.
Editors Note: Replacing last year’s “Toss The Leprechaun” attraction will be the opportunity to “Dunk The Leprechaun.” Only at Dempsey’s on St. Patrick’s Day.
It's live music on Thursday so that means Radio Minor with Raf Rivera from "The Hunger" performs. Dinner specials include a $7 rib eye (10-ounce) and fries or a $4 chicken salad. Enjoy $2 margaritas and house wine and $5 Dempsey’s (20-ounce) Texas Tea. Dempsey’s also hosts a friendly dart competition and will match the pot. The blind scramble has a $10 entry fee. Saturdays at Dempsey’s are hot no matter what the temperature is outside. Fire up with $3 fireballs and $2 big ass beers! It may be the various events and daily specials at Dempsey’s or it may be their philosophy that makes the venue so popular: “A good Irish American establishment makes everyone comfortable,” said owner John Delesandri. “There are no strangers at Dempsey’s, only friends you haven't met yet.”
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Get Tickets Now For SCOUT BAR’s Spring Time Concert Line-Up By Rhonda Meredith Buy tickets for the best spring music concerts, including big shows from Puddle Of Mudd, 10 Years, and Buckcherry, and heat-seeking acts such as ERASETHEVIRUS and Rockett Queen.
The Blaggards
Winter’s over and you’re ready to catch a show – but what to see? Check out the spring music concert schedule at Scout Bar, a multi-venue rock/dance club located at 18307 Egret Bay Boulevard in Webster. The Bay Area venue hosts many of the best and brightest local and regional talent as well as major national and international touring acts. So mark those calendars, pre-order the tickets, and get ready to witness some really awesome rock shows. Information can be viewed online at www.scoutbar.com.
Touring Acts Coming to SCOUT BAR: 3/07 ............DMX 3/11 ............FUEL 3/12 ......HED PE & Smile Empty Soul 3/15............Saliva 3/20 ..Agent Orange 3/25 ........10 Years 4/04 ......Sevendust 4/05 ......Parabelle 4/07....The Slackers 4/09 ..Wayne Static 4/11 ..........Rehab 4/17......Buckcherry 4/18..Puddle of Mud 4/26 ............Saxon 4/28 ......Iced Earth 5/20 ........Skid Row
Wed, March 12 T-BONE TOM’S
METAL SHOP returns to Scout Bar on Saturday, March 8 with their unique blend of ’80s metal hits, and comedy. Admission is $10 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m and the show starts at 10 p.m. Every Sunday night, Scout Bar with a live remote on Houston radio station 94.5 The Buzz hosts The Texas Buzz show. In March, the featured bands are American Fangs with Recovery Room and Lotus Effect, Rainchild, From Guts To Glory with special guest Rockett Queen, and Downfall 2012. 21+ get in free and $10 for 18 and up. Doors open at 8 p.m and the show starts at 10 p.m. DJ NonStopp of SouthBeat Music spins in the Green Room.
Rapture Fri., March 14 JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE
On Tuesday, March 11, American rock band FUEL will rock the roof with opening acts Soul In Tension, The Soapbox Revolution, and Fault. Come celebrate the launch of the first Fuel record in over 10 years. The first single off their fifth full-length studio album is titled ”Puppet Strings” is “Soul To Preach.” Tickets are $16 in advance or $20 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show. It’s a hump day concert on Wednesday, March 12 when California “rapcore” band HED PE and Smile Empty Soul, hard rock band out of California also, perform for the Bay Area. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the all ages show. Show starts at 8 p.m. - Continued on Page 46
Sweet Release Band Fri., March 21 ZONE 504
2013 Grammy Winner Wayne Toups Headlines Kemah Crawfish Festival One of the most famous and commercially successful Cajun performers will be headlining this year’s Kemah Crawfish Festival. Wayne Toups first picked up an accordion at age 13. Sixteen albums, countless world tours and an impressive list of honors and awards later, Toups remains an electrifying stage presence and in constant motion. Be sure to check out who many consider the most exciting musician to come out of Acadiana on Saturday, March 22 at the Kemah Crawfish Festival. Toups is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m. More information about the festival can be found on page 9 of this issue.
Blue Finger Disco Sat., March 22 CABO
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UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT FRI., MARCH 7: ..............INDASKIES SAT., MARCH 8: ..........PIRATE RADIO FRI., MARCH 14: GABY VERAY & TRIOS SAT., MARCH 15: ............AFTERPARTY FRI., MARCH 21: SWEET RELEASE BAND SAT., MARCH 22: ....THE BABYMAKERS FRI., MARCH 28: ..................REVAMP SAT., MARCH 29: THE BAND HENNESSY EVERY THURSDAY: SUNDAY $
2.25 Pints; 3.25 Bloody Marys $ 4.50 J채ger Bomb
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MONDAY
Acoustic Performers Check out the view from our 2ND STORY DECK!
2.25 Dom & $3.25 Import Bottles; $ 4.50 Star #ucker
MAMA CASS KARAOKE
TUESDAY
DART TOURNAMENTS
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3 Wells & $3 Fireball
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WEDNESDAY
every Monday
Sundays & Mondays
2 .25 Dom & $3.25 Import Pints $ 3.25 Kamikaze's
CORN HOLE TOURNEYS
THURSDAY
KITCHEN
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3.50 U-Call-Its
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3.50 Fireball
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FRI & SAT 17 Dom & $22 Import Buckets; $4.50 Jager Bomb $3.50 WooWoo's
2pm Sundays
OPEN LATE!! Kemah Historical Society Landmark
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504 KIPP AVE. 281-334-1221