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5th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival March 20, 21 & 22 • Kemah Lighthouse District By Rhonda Meredith
said Doug Davenport of Gulf Coast Festivals.
Make plans to attend the fifth annual Kemah Crawfish Festival on March 20, 21 and 22, 2015. Experience the sights of the bay, the thrill of a big party with likeminded individuals, the sounds of the best zydeco, country and Texas Southern rock music, and the taste of ice cold beer as it combines with Featuring the “World’s the seasoning on hot, Largest Crawfish Cooker ^ scrumptious crawfish.
These mudbugs are “spiced right and priced right.” And you better bet they will taste fresh, too, since they are trucked in daily from farms in Louisiana. In addition to the crawfish, the festival will offer other Cajun dishes and festival cuisine. Wash it down with a cold Dos XX beer – the official beer of the Kemah Crawfish Festival.
Whether you plan “to keep calm and peel on,” or “go get your peel on,” partying and having a great time is on the top of the list of things to do. This crawfish celebration is held in the Kemah City parking lot located at 6th Street and Harris Avenue. “We will be cooking crawfish out of our brand new cooking units that will be able to produce 6,000 pounds of delicious boiled crawfish per hour!”
“We are all about eating and music,” said Davenport. He recounted that in the years past, the event became one big dance floor. The live musical entertainment kicks off on Friday, March 20 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the Louisiana-based T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers, followed by the Texas Southern rock tunes of Wes Hardin & The Country Outlaws from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, March 21, Lil Porter & The Zydeco Hustlers start the party from noon to 3 p.m. Afterward, enjoy the country music stylings from Baytown’s own Breelan Angel from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 20 3:30-6:30pm T BROUSSARD & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS
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7-10pm WES HARDIN & THE COUNTRY OUTLAWS Saturday, March 21 Noon-3pm LIL PORTER & THE ZYDECO HUSTLERS 3:30-6:30pm BREELAN ANGEL 7-10pm WAYNE TOUPS
Sunday, March 22 Noon-2:30pm MARCUS ARDOIN & DA ZYDECO LEGENDZ
Headlining the stage that night from 7 to 10 p.m. is 3-5:30pm Louisiana’s high-energy showFRED RUSK & THE man, and Grammy award winZYDECO HI-STEPPERS ner Wayne Toups, who has long been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen.” Toups mixes Cajun sounds with the rhythms of zydeco, adding elements of soul music and Southern rock. He calls the revved-up result “zydecajun,” and his electrifying group, “a Cajun fusion band with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude.” He has more than a dozen records and has toured in more than 20 countries. You do not want to miss the electrifying performance of Wayne Toups. - Continued on Page 15
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News And Notes: Anniversaries & Openings Masa Sushi Sake Bar turns 8
(located at the HEB shopping center in Dickinson) and raise your glass in honor of this worthy celebration!
March 18 is a big deal for Dickinson’s Masa Sushi Sake Bar. Not only will they be celebrating their 8-year anniversary, they are passing on huge savings to their customers.
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Blue Palms Bar & Grill opens
For one day only, Masa Sushi Sake Bar (1804 W. FM 646 in Dickinson) will offer diners 50 percent off their entire bill: March 18 from 4 to 10 p.m. This includes food and alcohol. (Sorry, this special is not available for carry out, dine-in service only.)
The local restaurant SCENE continues to grow with the addition of Blue Palms Bar & Grill (2320 NASA Parkway, Seabrook). The husband and wife team of David and Cindy Burington are committed to using only fresh ingredients in unique made-fromscratch dishes that offers variety and appeals to all five senses. Stop in let them introduce you to “Modern American” cuisine. Blue Palms is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Masa Sushi owner Michael Zhou prides himself on serving his customers fresh fish flown in daily from Honolulu. He says, “We provide our customers with fresh sushi, and great service from our friendly staff. There is an excellent atmosphere at Masa, with traditional and fusion style food available.”
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Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill turns 7
If you’re wondering what sets Masa Sushi Sake Bar apart from the original location. First of all, Sake Bar has a full bar with excellent drink selections to chose from. Another point of difference is their second floor private party area that overlooks the restaurant. Since 2005, Masa Sushi has consistently provided customers with a combination of traditional Japanese cuisine with a splash of French flare from their original location (Masa Sushi Fusion Restaurant) at 977 NASA Road One. Both locations offer a welcoming environment amidst an American contemporary décor with Asian accents, though only ONE will have the 50 percent off special on March 18. You will have to wait until October to celebrate Masa Sushi Fusion’s anniversary.
Its hard to believe its been seven years since the opening of one of the most creative venues, possibly anywhere. Where else can one watch a UFC fight or the Rockets, listen to live music, enjoy a couple craft beers and -- now -- chow down on some quality grub while their car gets the all-star treatment from some of the best car wash ninjas in the industry? Hugh & Jeff’s (1232 FM 646, Dickinson) is the answer. The official anniversary party is Saturday, March 7 with performances from Southbound 45 and Chris Hardy; drawings for cool prizes; and drink specials all night. But as we enter car was season, feel free to stop in anytime all month to congratulate Hugh and his crew on the anniversary.
So grab a few friends and head over to Masa Sushi Sake Bar
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Bravissimo! Italian Kitchen opens Kevin and Sandra Munz, proprietors of Cullen’s American Grille and Whisky Bar, officially open the doors of their new “casual counter” restaurant on Monday, March 2, 2015, adjacent to their existing enterprise. Bravissimo! Italian Kitchen offers a new outlet for the culinary talents of Executive Chef David Coffman, whose mastery of Italian cuisine will bring the eatery’s simple but undeniably flavorful menu to life. ASK ABOUT OUR
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Highlights include Chef David’s Tuscan bean soup, Caesar and Caprese salads, and an assortment of pastas highlighted by the restaurant’s signature dish, an ample portion of nine layer lasagna.
All offerings, including pizzas from a wood-burning oven, are available for dining in or takeout orders. Starting today, Bravissimo! will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. “Our guests will be able to get in and out quickly for lunch, dine at their leisure with family at night, and enjoy a lovely and remarkably affordable Friday or Saturday evening meal,” says Munz. “Bravissimo! is the perfect complement to Cullen’s fine dining options, and that goes for the offerings of the Bar at Cullen’s, as well.” - Continued on Page 16
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Continued from Page 9 Rounding out the musical entertainment is Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legendz on Sunday from noon to 2:30 p.m., and closing out the festival and performing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. is Fred Rusk and The Zydeco Hi-Steppers.
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If you have not been to the Kemah Crawfish Festival before, Davenport offers this advice, “The earlier you get there, the better.”
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General admission is $8. Kids 12 and under are free. SCENE readers can enjoy $2 off the gate admission with the coupon in the Kemah Crawfish Festival ad.
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The event hours are Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 pm.
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NEWS & NOTES: From Page 14 Bravissimo! Continued: General Manager Ryan Roberts has already picked out his menu favorite. “One taste of Chef’s lasagna,” predicts Roberts, “and you’ll be hooked. Outside of Italy, or at least this side of New York, you won’t find flavor and texture like this.”
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Like its neighbor Cullen’s, the restaurant offers front door parking and easy access from Space Center Blvd. Entrées start at $8.99, salads at $4.50 and soups at $2.95. An impressive list of affordable wines and beers are available, in addition to a full cocktail bar. Bravissimo! Italian Kitchen is located at 11500 Space Center Blvd. between Clear Lake and Pasadena. For more information, visit BravissimoHouston.com. -----------------------------------------------------
Scout Bar to celebrate 11 years No venue has done as much for the local music community as Scout Bar has since opening nearly 11 years ago. From hosting top national acts to local bands on the rise, Scout Bar has offered a first-class venue for bands and fans who love live music. Over the years, the club has continously evolved to stay on top with the best sound, lighting and concert-going experience. The staff at Scout has a reputation for treating the touring acts right to ensure they will be back when the opportunity arrises. The official anniversary party is set for April 11 with performances by Valeluna, The Last Place You Look, Cassette Tape and featuring The Hunger. Get FREE entry with an invitation. There will be tons of door prizes and drink specials all night. We will see you there!
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By Kelley Dawson Local artist, Logan Goodson paints a subject with passion so palatable one observer said she could smell it. According to Goodson, it was the best compliment he received regarding a painting and he knew he’d been given a gift. For that reason, Goodson also paints with purpose. “Art chose me, it’s what I’m supposed to do,” he said. Goodson believes his God-given gift is meant to be shared with the world. He insisted, “I want people to feel my paintings.” His latest art show, Heart and Soul is befittingly named for those combined elements embedded in his works. Goodson revealed he had no formal art training, but managed to secure a graphics art job with the Astrodome in 1981. He worked there for 20 years and Goodson said many of those years he was the art director. He designed many iconic posters and paintings for the Dome for greats such as Mike Scott, Nolan Ryan, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Milo Thomas. Goodson continues to design for NASA/Johnson Space Center graphic projects. Currently and for the past two years, Goodson told he has been painting almost daily. He stated, “I wanted to get serious about it and get to another level.” He added, “Painting is a lot like golf. You gotta hit a lot of balls and then hit a lot more.” He painted daily to get consistent, learn the nuances, and let go of fear. Goodson shared he surrendered to the canvas, to the paint, to the right brush. He said, “I’d put on some paint and go fast as I could and not think about right or wrong. Magic was the end result. Just paint and don’t stop. Let it be and the magic happens.” Goodson acknowledged, “As I paint, my primary goal as an artist is to create a signature look.” He said he wants the viewers to see his paintings and say, “Oh, Logan did that.” Achieving his goal is not easy, Goodson confessed; “It’s hard to do. I want to draw every little thing.” - Continued on Page 23
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ART March 6: La Porte Art Walk, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 200 Block W. Main Street, 713-824-2504 March 9, 16, 23, & 30: All Ages Art Classes with Olga Crump, call for various times classes forming, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1392 butlerlonghornmuseum.com March 9 - 26: Contemporary Prints from Vera Cruz UHCL Art Gallery, Mon – Thur, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fri, 9:00 a.m. – noon, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., www.uhcl.edu/artgallery March 10, 17, 24 & 31: All Media Art Classes with Gay Paratore, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-3321392 www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
March 21: 1st Annual Air of the Quilts, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mainstreet in LaPorte, www.visitlaportetx.com (See Domino’s Art Column for more details.) March 28: Spring Garden Party & Style Show with Art Show, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
PHOTOGRAPHY March 19: Bay Area Photo Club, Butler Longhorn Museum, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org
MUSIC March 21: Bay Area Bluegrass Show with Texas Olde Tyme Bluegrass, Border Town Ramblers & Austin Colony Reunion, 7:00 p.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, www.baba.com March 22: The Rob Landes Trio, 4: 00 p.m.
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March 27: Clear Lake Symphony Concert, Winners of Youth Competition, Kuhlau-Eiverhoj Overture, 7:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-486-0224, clearlakesymphony.com
Evelyn Meador Library (Pre- K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, hcpl.net
March 27: Mary Chapin Carpenter, 8:00 p.m. The Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-763-7173, www.thegrand.com
Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Time on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906, hcpl.net
THEATRE March 6, 7 & 8: The Cat and the Canary, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy. 3 Dickinson, 281-3377469. harbourplayhouse.org.
Library Story Times
Helen Hall Library: Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Pre-K Story time on Thursday at 1 p.m.; 100 W. Walker, League City 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, hcpl.net
MUSEUMS
March 16: Lakeview Guild Meeting. 3rd Monday each month 7:00 p.m., check website for location, for more info, email info@lakeviewquiltersguild.org, www.lakeviewquiltersguild.org March 19: Girls Just ‘Wanna Have Fun, A Wine and Paint Party, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., new subjects with artist Kelly Halbach, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1392 butlerlonghornmuseum.com
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1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, 713454-1940, 1940airterminal.org
March 8 & 9: Auditions for the play Boeing Boeing, 7:00 p.m. Clear Creek Community Country Theatre 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382335-5228, clearcreekcountrycreektheatre.org March 12: 60th Anniversary of Pasadena Little Theatre Event, with dinner, auction and premiere of The Odd Couple, 6:00 p.m. call for reservations, Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Rd, Pasadena, 713-9411758, pasadenalittletheatre.com March 13 – 29: The Odd Couple, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. & Sun. 3:00 p.m. Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Rd, Pasadena, 713-941-1758, pasadenalittletheatre.com March 13 – 29: The Dixie Swim Club, Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Community Country Theatre 18091 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, 382-335-5228, clearcreekcountrycreektheatre.org March 14: Neil Berg’s 102 Years of Broadway, 8:00 p.m., The Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-763-7173, thegrand.com
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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, abnc.org Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431 Bay Area Museum - Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281-326-5960, lunarrendevous.org. Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-765-5700, galvestonmuseum.com. League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-5542994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, oneroomschoolhouse.org - Continued on Page 23
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the third Saturday in March on La Porte’s Main Street, and we would love to see the Pieceful Stitches retreat venue completely booked, the Painted Pony swarming with quilters, and our streets lined with beautiful quilts from all over the United States,” said recreation superintendent Megan Mainer.
For more than 25 years La Porte has been home to one of the most coveted quilt shops in Texas, the Painted Pony. With more than 8,500 square feet and over 10,000 bolts of fabric that date back to the early 1900s, quilters have long-traveled to the Galveston Bay Area just to visit this store. Now, with the help of an Enhancement Grant from the City of La Porte, quilters can make a retreat weekend out of their trip. Pieceful Stitches will be the first quilters retreat to open in the Houston area and will be in the in the heart of La Porte’s historic downtown area the third weekend of March. They started booking groups for retreats at the first of this year. With its proximity to one of the top ten quilt shops in the United States, easy access to downtown La Porte eateries, antique shopping, and a short walk down to the water, this cottage will become the most sought after quilters’ haven on Galveston Bay.
The City of La Porte offers enhancement grants to businesses open, or opening, in their historic downtown district that consists of Main Street and Broadway. “The idea is to encourage redevelopment in our downtown. We have a lot of great things happening in La Porte right now and a lot of momentum building downtown. What better way to encourage new businesses to call La Porte home than to offer them this program as an incentive,” said Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston.
“We have an incredible Airing of the Quilts event planned for
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For his portraits most often painted with oils, he explained, “to get away from the photographic and look like I was there, I use my own style, textures, colors. My interpretation. I don’t need every detail, just let the mind put it together.” Goodson disclosed he also uses high contrast images and adds color where it normally would not be along with squared, unblended brush strokes for an almost pixelated or posterized look. His deep, thick textures beckon one to reach out and touch. In fact, the artist encourages it in order to really feel his passion. To obtain even more amazing depth and values, Goodson will sometimes paint portraits with just a pallet knife. He determined a pallet knife forces him not to be perfect and to make a more interesting image. He mentioned many people comment on the eyes of his portraits. Goodson expressed, “The eyes are incredible. Capture the eyes and everything else falls into place.”
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The first ever Airing of the Quilts Festival is happening Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in La Porte. This event will have quilters and fans of the fabric art from all over the nation. This new art event will have quilt displays, blanket bingo, artisan venders, quilt square exchange and foods from the locally owned restaurants and food vendors.
La Porte’s revitalization of Main Street and the Painted Pony will be many artists’ and quilters’ ideal destination. For more information on the quilters’ haven or to register a quilt for the Airing of the Quilts visit www.visitlaportetx.com/quilting. And “sew,” a new traditions begins!
Goodson enjoys painting abstract pieces as well. He considers abstracts pure emotions. “People see what they want, their own interpretation,” informed Goodson. He uses pastry-like knifes, spatulas, or dry wall tools to “literally throw paint onto canvas.” He runs acrylic paint down the length of a knife and throws or smears it. He expressed, “It builds as I go into something interesting. As I’m painting, literally playing with paint, the colors and texture take on a life of its own.” Goodson throws and smears “to a point I like to look at it and it’s done.” Goodson admitted he tries to aim, but sometimes the paint goes where it wants. “Sometimes I have more paint on me than the canvas,” he joked. Whether portraits or abstract, Goodson finds painting spiritual. He understands how fortunate he is for the ability to paint for a living. Goodson will continue to share his heart and soul; creating “oh-Logan-did-that” pieces people want to physically touch as they are being emotionally touched.
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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, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com, San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Daily 9a.m. to 6 p.m. La Porte, 281-4792421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1602 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, www.spacecenter.org Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409643-5799, texas-citytx.org/Museumabout.htm To be in The SCENE Arts Calendar email dominotaylor@yahoo.com.
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“Luckiest Marathon in Texas” hits Seabrook this month 12th Annual Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon • March 14 & 15 Known as the “Luckiest Marathon in Texas,” the 12th Annual Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon is run over the scenic trails of Seabrook’s Rex Meador Park, 2100 Meyer Road, on the weekend prior to St. Patrick’s Day, March 14-15, 2015. Organized by Running Alliance Sport (RAS), runners are challenged by a variety of races including two half marathons, a two- and four-person relay, a 5K run and, the signature event, The Lucky Trail Marathon which is Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas state marathon championship for 2015. Race Director Robby Sabban is very enthusiastic about the new 5K run. “It’s our first 5K and all proceeds for the 5K benefit the Footsteps for the Fallen scholarship program for children of Texas First Responders,” he said. Participants of the Marathon come from all over the state to participate in this distinctive event. The unique aspect of this particular race is the nature trails on which it is held. A diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, the coastline of Galveston Bay, wetlands, wild-life and bird sanctuaries. There is also a costume contest and party for participants following the event. “The Lucky Trail Marathon in Seabrook is a fantastic event for both participants and spectators. The event follows trails through some of our most natural scenic areas of Bay Area Houston. Where else can you run a marathon on a trail through nature in the midst of such a diverse ecological backdrop?” said Pam Summers, President of Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Proceeds from the event will benefit survivors of domestic violence through Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a non-profit organization that assists survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual violence in eight area communities.
JLGC Flashback 5K/10K Fun Run & Kids Dash • March 21 The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is excited to announce the second annual JLGC Flashback 5K/10K Fun Run and Kids Dash on March 21, 2015. This fundraiser is a family friendly event featuring music and fun from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. The JLGC is excited to bring this event to the League City community promoting health, family activity, and wellness education. Such an event allows for the league to earn revenue for JLGC’s community projects that focus on education, health, and that directly impact our community through the dedication of our trained volunteers. We are excited about continuing our relationships in Northern Galveston County and developing new community partnerships. There are numerous sponsorship and underwriting avenues available for service. These opportunities include: promotional outreach, logo placement, booth space at the event, and complimentary race entry, depending on the level of support provided. Sponsorship levels begin at only $125! The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is very excited for the chance to partner with our community for this exciting event. Fundraising commitments must be received before February 15th for promotional and t-shirt logo placement.
EVENT FEES: Early/Race Day Kids 1K $10 5K Walk/Run $40 / $45 10K Run $45 / $50 EVENT LOCATION: Event will occur in League City with the run route originating in the parking lot of The Lakes Professional Center on South Shore Blvd. and Highway 96. REGISTRATION: racedayeventservices.com
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Upcoming Fitness Events Sat., March 7, 2015 Causeway FunD Run/ Walk Galveston Island Causeway • 8522 Teichman Rd Galveston, TX 77553 CRAZY Krewe 7K Run / 3K Walk Clear View High School - Gym, 400 S. Walnut, Webster 77598 Kolor Me Krazy 2015 Alvin High School • 802 South Johnson Alvin, TX 77511 Sat., March 14, 2015 San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run • One Monument Circle La Porte, TX 77571 Sat-Sun., March 14-15 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon Rex Meador Park 2100 Meyer Rd, Seabrook TX 77586 Sat., March 21, 2015 Run Home ~ Family Fun Run 1100 S Friendswood Dr Friendswood, TX 77546 Flashback 5k/10K The Lakes Professional Center 6457 South Shore Boulevard League City, TX US 77573 Sat., March 28, 2015 Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Women Build 5K Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave. Kemah, Texas 77565
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Land and Sand Run 1923 Boddeker Road Galveston, TX 77550 Alvin Sunrise Rotary Stampede Mudrun Briscoe Park • 3201 Texas 35 Alvin, TX 77511 Wipeout Run Royal Purple Raceway 2525 S FM Road 565 Baytown, TX 77523
Sat., April 18, 2015 Gritty Goddess 5K Obstacle Run Moody Gardens One Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554 Gritty Kids Moody Gardens One Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554 Yuri's Night Houston 5K Run / Walk St. Thomas Church, 18300 Upper Bay Rd., Houston, TX 77058
Miles for Missions 11200 Broadway St. , Pearland, TX, US, 77584 Sun., April 19, 2015 Divas Half Marathon & 5K Saengerfest Park • 23rd st and Strand st Galveston, TX 77550 Sat., April 25, 2015 Hope4Life 5K Run / 1K Run-Walk Clear Springs High School • 501 Palomino Lane League City, TX 77573
Sat., April 4, 2015 Wellness Walk Walter Hall Park • 807 SH 3 League City, TX 77573 Aliens vs. Astronauts 5K Gilruth Center @ Johnson Space Center Houston, TX 77058 Sat., April 11, 2015 Wicked Wine Run Galv. Haak Vineyards • 6310 Ave. T Santa Fe, TX 77510 Kemah 5K Fun Run Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave. Kemah, Texas 77565 6th Annual Strides for Schools Fun Run Jimmy Burke Activity Center, 500 W. 13th Street, Deer Park, TX 77536 4th The Rugged Race 7902 Fairmont Parkway PASADENA, TX 77507 Sun., April 12, 2015 Kemah Triathlon Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave.
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“I Love CCISD…Building a Brighter Future!” Clear Creek Education Foundation’s annual fashion show • April 19 The 9th annual Clear Creek Education Foundation’s annual fashion show, “I Love CCISD…Building a Brighter Future,” will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 4:30p.m. at Mercedes Benz of Clear Lake, in League City, Texas. Presented by the Clear Creek Education Foundation, proceeds of the fashion show will benefit programs that enhance student learning in the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD). CCISD high school juniors who are in good academic standing and who demonstrate all that is positive about CCISD will be selected to serve as student models showcasing newly inspired fashions from our generous sponsor, Dillard’s Baybrook Mall. Featuring runway seating, hors d'oeuvre stations from 12 local restaurants, and a variety of vignettes straight from the talented halls of CCISD, the “I Love CCISD…Building a Brighter Future” fashion show will again be produced by the acclaimed Lenny Matuszewski, Jr., nationally known fashion event producer.
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In anticipation of this event, all kindergarteners in CCISD will participate in an “I Love CCISD” t-shirt art contest. The special winner’s artwork will be featured on t-shirts to be sold throughout the district and at other participating locations. Additionally, the evening will host an array of student entertainment, career and technology program demonstrations, and much more! Save the date! You won’t want to miss this
wonderful show! “CCEF loves CCISD! Through the fashion show, we’re able to do amazing things that positively affect the lives of CCISD students every day. We are truly grateful for the many volunteers and countless businesses and individuals who financially support this oneof-a-kind event,” said CCEF Executive Kaci Hanson. “We invite our parents and community friends to come out and join us for this exciting afternoon Supporting Educational Excellence in CCISD!” Visit www.ClearCreekEducationFoundation.org for:
2015 CCEF FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE MEMBERS BACK ROW: Elizabeth Wang, Kay Lee Benoit, Kaci Hanson (Executive Director), Cindy Sebald, LuAnn Turley, Donna McMartin, Melody Seavey, Robbie Kimbrough, Tami Franklin, Ann Hammond; FRONT ROW: Ellen King, Holly Hughes, Jill Reason (Co-Chair), Midge Herrod
• Event tickets, only $75 • T-shirt order forms • Sponsorship opportunities including silent auction donations For additional information regarding the CCEF Fashion Show, please contact cochairs Jill Reason 281-734-2838 or Dinah Matthews 281-796-5090. All funds raised from the event will support the following programs: TEACHER INNOVATIVE GRANTS: CCEF supports teachers in creating and implementing innovative lessons with hands-on instructional ideas that enrich the classroom learning experience.
NATIONAL BOARD TEACHER CERTIFICATION: CCEF encourages teachers to achieve the highest and most rigorous standards set by the U.S. Department of Education by offering its financial support. CLEAR HORIZONS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL: CCEF supplements tuition for students who simultaneously earn a college associates degree and a high school diploma. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LABS: CCEF provides Robotics and Audio/Video Production Labs at the Intermediate Level to provide students the critical knowledge and soft skills needed for technology education in today’s workplace.
Lucky Trails Marathon
Kemah Crawfish Festival
South West Int. Boat Show
March 14 & 15 • Seabrook Nature Trails
March 20-22 • Kemah Lighthouse District
March 26-29 • South Shore Harbour Marina
Wednesday Night Races Seminars on-going. Season starts April 1
Gritty Goddess
20th Annual Keels & Wheels
April 18 • Moody Gardens, Galveston Island
May 2-3 • Lakewood Yacht Club
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LANDRY’S SPRING BREAK AMUSEMENT PASS RETURNS! Special wristband offered March 6 – 22 granting unlimited access for two weeks WHAT: Spring into savings as Landry’s brings back the Spring Break Adventure Pass! Beginning Friday, March 6, guests will have the opportunity to purchase an unlimited, three park pass allowing entry to Landry’s Downtown Aquarium Houston, Kemah Boardwalk and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier as many times and days as desired for two weeks through Sunday, March 22*. Three parks, one wristband, the Spring Break Adventure Pass is the perfect family ticket to affordable fun for the two weeks. *Note that passes must be purchased on or before Friday, March 19. This great deal is available to guests of all ages and heights, and is available for purchase for the price of $89.99 plus tax, per person. Each wristband allows unlimited access to all rides at each park but must be worn at all times and cannot be removed or admittance will not be permitted. “Back by popular demand, we are excited to bring back our Spring Break Adventure pass to area residents and Spring Break visitors,” said Mark Kane, divisional vice president of Landry’s amusement division. “We have so much to offer at each of our properties, and we want to ensure our visitors are able to enjoy it all over the two-week period.” COST: $89.99 per person, plus tax. Wristbands are available for purchase at ticket booths at each park. WHEN: March 6 – March 22, 2015. During regular operating hours. WHERE: The Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, retail stores and amusements for all to enjoy. A variety of midway games, an arcade, a playground, and dancing fountains combined with 13 different rides give children and families a chance to explore exciting adventures. The Kemah Boardwalk is located at 215 Kipp Avenue in Kemah, TX. The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier offers waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination featuring family-oriented attractions including 16 rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. The Pleasure Pier can be found at 2501 Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, TX and is one of the few spots in the world that offers an abundance of rides over the water! The Downtown Aquarium, at 410 Bagby St. in Houston, TX, is a magnificent six-acre entertainment dining complex with a 500,000 gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe. Enjoy the Diving Bell Ferris Wheel, go for a spin on the aquatic Carousel, take a thrilling ride on the Lighthouse Dive and catch a glimpse of the magnificent White Tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple.
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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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2. MOODY GARDENS
6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS
10. ELLINGTON FIELD
14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
3. KEMAH BOARDWALK
7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
4. SCHLITTERBAHN
8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER
12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER
16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
5. CLEAR CREEK WINERY
9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK
13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. GULF GREYHOUND PARK
1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673
710 4th Street ..............281-334-9880
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
1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400
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18. SYLVAN BEACH PARK on Galveston Bay in La Porte . . . . . . .281-471-5020 19. BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE 1900 South R Street (La Porte) . . . .281-471-4653 20. PINE GULLY PARK 535 Pine Gully Rd. @ Toddville (Seabrook) . . . . .281-474-3286 21. OLD SEABROOK NASA Parkway @ Hwy 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-474-3869 22. PUTT PUTT FUNHOUSE 806 NASA Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-333-0579 23. BUTLER’S LONGHORN MUSEUM 1220 Coryell (League City) . .281-332-1393 24. RAILEAN DISTILLERY 341 5th Street (San Leon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-545-2742 25. THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE 2100 Caroline St. (Dickinson) . .281-337-2021
26. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-332-0951 27. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-488-4620 28. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 29. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-337-1459 30. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . .281-334-0521
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31. GALVESTON EAST BEACH 1923 Boddeker Drive . . . .409-762-EAST 32. THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE 2020 Postoffice St.409-763-7173 33. THE STRAND HISTORIC DISTRICT Galveston . . . . . . .713- 629-3700 34. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM 2309-2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row . .409-765-5930 35. MOODY MANSION MUSEUM 2618 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-7668 36. BISHOP'S PALACE 1402 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-762-2475 37. GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM 25th & Strand .409-765-5700 38. TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM Pier 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-763-1877 39. OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE MUSEUM Pier 20 . . . . .409-766-STAR 40. SEAWOLF PARK Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway . . .409-797-5114
41. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . .713-640-3000 42. RELIANT STADIUM One Reliant Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-667-1400 43. HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-791-8805 44. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT . . . .713-658-8938 45. TOYOTA CENTER 1510 Polk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-758-7200 46. GRB CONVENTION CTR 1001 Avenida de las Americas .713-853-8000 47. MINUTE MAID PARK 501 Crawford Street . . . . . . . . . .713-259-8500 48. BBVA COMPASS STADIUM 2200 Texas Avenue . . . .713-276-7500 49. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AQUARIUM 410 Bagby .713-223-3474 50. HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .713-533-6500
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Mamacita’s
JP’s Upperdeck
Bombshells
Scout Bar
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1. 1661 Craft House ................2660 Marina Bay Dr Ste 125 2. Aspens................817 Clear Lake Rd. (Clear Lake Shores) 3. Bakkhus Taverna Greek................605 6th Street (Kemah) 4. Blue Palms Bar & Grill ..2320 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 5. Big Shots ..........................................11500 Space Center 6. Bombay Tadka ............................17926 Hwy 3, Suite 101 7. Bombshells - Webster..........................803 E NASA Pkwy 8. Boondoggles ....................4106 NASA Parkway (El Lago) 9. Buck Wild ..............1025 West NASA Parkway (Webster) 10. Bullrito’s ....................1820 Nasa Parkway (Nassau Bay) 11. Bullrito’s ..................12617 Underwood Road (La Porte) 12. Bullrito’s ........................3709 Center Street (Deer Park) 13. Bullrito’s............4802 E Sam Houston Pkwy (Pasadena) 14. Cabo ............................2513 NASA Parkway (Seabrook) 15. Caps and Corks ..........500 Baybrook Mall in Food Court 16. Casper’s Billiards..................137 21st Street (San Leon) 17. Center Court Pizza & Brew ......3202 Marina Bay Blvd. J 18. Clear Creek Winery ..........................709 Harris (Kemah) 19. Chelsea Wine Bar ............4106 Nasa Pkwy # F (El Lago) 20. Chasin’ Tails ............................2402 Bay Area Boulevard 21. Claudio’s Restaurant & Piano Bar ..3202 Marina Bay Dr 22. Cock-Eyed Seagull ......................1010B E. Nasa Road 1 23. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack ........309 4th Street(Kemah) 24. Cullen’s............................................11500 Space Center 25. D Bar 937......................937 Dixie Farm Road (Houston) 26. Dempsey’s Sports Pub ..20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster) 27. Dan’s Pizza Company ................................15148 Hwy 3 28. Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse ..........2111 FM 517 29. Don Pico’s - Clear Lake ..................2110 Bay Area Blvd. 30. Don Pico’s - Pasadena ..............4940 Fairmont Parkway 31. Don Pico’s - Pearland ..............9811 Broadway (FM518) 32. D’Vine Wine - Galveston ..............................2110 Strand 33. Esteban's Cafe & Cantina..............402 West Main Street 34. Fatty’s..................................1717 2nd Street (Seabrook) 35. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ..............20760 Gulf Frwy 36. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood House ................1300 Broadway 37. Floyd’s On The Water 1301 Harborwalk Dr., (Hitchcock) 38. Gabacho’s Mexican Grill ......................4449 NASA Rd. 1 39. Gio’s Flying Pizza ....................................630 FM 517 Rd
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NIGHT RACES RETURN!
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 to get off work, and head for the docks to launch 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.
Wednesday Night Sailboat Races on Clear Lake Villa Capri: 3713 NASA PKWY (Seabrook)
The Wednesday Night Races began locally in the late ‘70s and have evolved. There are Wednesday Night Sailboat Races held all over the country but those held in Clear Lake are unique because many of the marks are placed close to spectator 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. Following the remaining seminars and a Skipper Meeting and season opening party in March, the action will start on Wednesday, April 1 as The SCENE Magazine sailing team, captained by veteran sailor Stuart Lindow, returns to the water in “Tropical Aggression” to win a third consecutive J/24 title as well as travel all over the state competing in the J/24 Texas Circuit. Sponsoring The SCENE Sailing Team in 2015 is Carefree Boat Club, Galactic Coast Brewing, UK Sailmakers, Bahama Rigging, Bay Area Media Services and Vacuum Truck Rentals. Come out and cheer them on!
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9/16 .Championship Semi 1 9/23 .Championship Semi 2 9/30 . .Championship Finals 10/14 . .Season Awards Party
The SCENE SAILING TEAM will defend their 2013 & 2014 J24 Championships
LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB CELEBRATES TWO MILESTONES This year Lakewood Yacht Club is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary by turning 60 years old. It is also proud to announce that for the first time in the club’s history, Lakewood has a lady Commodore, Joyce Maxwell, who will be at the helm. Rated by the Robb Report to be in the top ten yacht clubs in the country, Lakewood has shined as an anchor within the Bay Area Houston community through the years. Lakewood officially opened its doors on Aug. 19, 1955. It is said that one of the reasons Lakewood came into being was because a number of people wanted a club solely for power boaters. That changed in the 1970’s when the sailboats became part of the scene and Lakewood now is split 50/50 with power and sail boaters.
Sailing Calendar
HYC Spring Series #1 Sun. March 8 • Galveston Bay
HYC Spring Series #2 Sun. March 29 • Galveston Bay
“Vast improvements, inside and outside, have taken place over the past years,” explains Maxwell. “Through the dedication and efforts of many of its members and management, Lakewood continues to grow and prosper as a first class club.”
HYC Elissa Regatta Series #2 April 10 & 11 • Galveston Bay
HYC - Beneteau Challenge
An attorney by practice, Maxwell was born in Paducah, Kentucky and grew up across the river in Metropolis, Illinois (home of Superman and the Daily Planet). Her passion as a child was horseback riding and her favorite pet was a goat named Prancey. Maxwell graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. degree and then moved to Texas in 1972 where she earned her law degree from the South Texas College of Law. Relocating to the Bay Area Houston in 1989, she and her late husband Darold, have enjoyed a water life-style, living on Galveston Bay. Their trawler, named “Moonshadow” is a Grand Banks 42 Classic docked at Lakewood Yacht Club. Currently a cruiser, Maxwell enjoys racing and pleasure sailing as well. In 2001, they purchased “Moonstruck”, a ketch, and sailed throughout the Western Caribbean as far south as the San Blas Islands off Panama. The Maxwells joined Lakewood Yacht Club in 1982 with Joyce immediately becoming involved in numerous club activities. She has chaired the following committees through the years: cruising, Gossip Gertie in the newsletter, the Harvest Moon Regatta®committee, membership, audit selection, bylaws committee and the Lakewood Yacht Club Rules Revision. Maxwell has service on the board of directors in some capacity for over ten years and the club’s executive committee for 3 years.
April 24 & 25 • Galveston Bay
“It is an honor to serve as Lakewood’s first woman Commodore, and I look forward to a rewarding year filled with exciting activities and challenges for our members, including the remodeling of our clubhouse dining room,” remarked Maxwell.
May 16-17 • Galveston Bay
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Bay Cup I March 7 • Galveston Bay
Heald Bank Race April 25-26 • Galveston Bay
Shoe Regatta LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511
LAKEWOOD RACES SUPPORTED BY ANNUAL SPONSORS Lakewood Yacht Club’s Race Sponsorship Committee Chair Andrea Todaro recently announced that several club members have stepped up this year to join the city of Seabrook in supporting its race series as annual sponsors. “This additional support allows the club to continue its first-class race schedule and related events that sailors from all over the country have come to enjoy throughout the year,” explained Todaro. Yacht repair and maintenance company, True North Marine, owned by Patrick and Michelle McAndrew, has expanded its Harvest Moon sponsorship to become an annual sponsor. New to race sponsorship is The Yacht Sales Company which is the new Beneteau sailboat dealer in the Bay Area Houston region. This is owned by Jonathon Davis who also operates the sister company, The Yacht Service Company. Also joining
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the new annual sponsor lineup is Blackburn Marine owned by the Lambert family. This company supplies quality marine products. On board as well is Alliant Insurance thanks to the efforts of Cran Fraser, their new Vice President in their Marine and Energy Group. Lakewood racer J.D. Hill of RejeX joins the growing list, touting his product slogan “RejeX your boat, wax the competition.” World renowned racer O.J. Young and his company O.J’s Marine joins Little Yacht Sales, owned by Kent Little, to round out our annual race sponsor list. “I hope that when racers see these sponsors on race weekends, they will take the time to express their appreciation personally,” added Todaro. To learn more about the annual races hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club, please check the website at www.lakewoodyachtclub.com.
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Performance Cup Sat. March 21 • Galveston Bay Sun. March 22 • Galveston Bay
Conundrum Sat, April 18 • Galveston Bay
Women’s Regatta Sat, May 2 • Galveston Bay
GBCA Offshore #1 Fri, May 22 • Gulf of Mexico Sat, May 23 • Gulf of Mexico Sun, May 24 • Gulf of Mexico Mon, May 25 • Gulf of Mexico
GALVESTON BAY CRUISING ASSOCIATION (GBCA)
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POP CAUTIOUS • Continued from 44 My main focus has always been writing, recording and performing music as an artist, but once I had a chance to start working and collaborating with different artists in LA, I realized there is a niche group of likeminded and talented people here and the idea of a label could very well become a reality." Pop Cautious Records was created by Porterfield in order to establish a creative, collaborative environment and ideal platform to better serve himself and his fellow musician friends. The label produces, promotes and releases quality, indie music; various flavors of indie-folk as it strives to establish a unique and identifiable culture in the Los Angeles music scene. There are presently three acts signed to the label: Seneca and the River, Pop Cautious, and Luke Strand with more signings to be announced. “I've kind of allowed Pop Cautious Records to grow as organically as possible,” Porterfield said. “I’m grateful for the artists that I am working with as they have supported this dream of mine as it all is beginning to really take shape.” “Sampler” is available on iTunes and all other digital retailers, select record stores and at the label’s website www.popcautiousrecords.com. --------------------------------------------------------
ST. PATRICK’S DAY • Continued from 39 Cock & Bull British Pub, 3659 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, confirms to the Bay Area that the British and the Irish can complement one another. Live music with Mark Hessler. T-Bone Tom’s, 707 Highway 146 in Kemah, has the Irish rock band Blaggards in Tom’s Backyard from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday March 11 (the weekend prior), and will have green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. Lazy Lizard Coastal Kitchen and Cantina, 1817 Avenue K in San Leon, has drink specials all day. Tookie’s Hamburgers, 1202 Bayport Blvd. in Seabrook, is serving green beer. XTC Boutique, 3505 TX-146 in Bacliff, will definitely get you lucky like the Irish. They are offering 20% off your purchase in March. See their ad in this issue.
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THE SCENE: LOCAL LIVE MUSIC GUIDE THE SCENE MAGAZINE • PROVIDING THE BEST COVERAGE OF THE CLEAR LAKE/BAY AREA LIVE MUSIC SCENE
LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 45 Thanks for reading and hope to see you out there. From Staas & the Seagull, from zymurgy and space flight to the Bay View Duck, and on to Scout Bar – Press forward we must and that we will… SERIOUS MAN – About the time Ike came through, so did Zach Tate... Canadian by birth and a music-industry trained in California, Tate took root in the Clear Lake area residing in Nassau Bay and set forth developing and spreading his musical style. Over the years, he has continually collaborated with local musicians and has one of the area’s best track records of supporting young talent on to seek their dreams – be it in Nashville or studies leading to scholastic music teaching. His music nurturing skills aren’t solely for the young as Tate’s compositions attract the services from more than several of the area’s fine talent, often getting musical extension out of them perhaps as well as Zen Master Phil Jackson during his days blending his diverse mix of superstar teams. We enjoyed the band hanging tight throughout the set, nailing snazzy turnarounds crisply, and bantering solo licks at each other at racetrack speeds. Listening through his newest 14-song CD of complete originals, Serious Man, Tate continues to demonstrate how he grows his music first around a pure lyric theme that hits one’s root, sets his message in motion with a transcendental swing and tempo that cooks up unique and fresh, then seasons the swirl with a gusto and energy designed from years of commanding crowds at the LoneStar Rally. According to Zach, “Not every song comes out ready at any set time, some take more time than others. I always keep several songs in work and will release each when it comes ready.” Studio albums often sound differently than the live show. Listening to the CD and hearing the show live at The Loading Dock, Too (Bacliff), it was hard hearing the difference between the recording and the live show. The studio recorded tracks captured at live show vibrancy while the live performance possessed studio-quality crispness and clarity, rare on both perspectives, speaking well for both the band and the studio engineers. Perhaps the only thing that gave the live show away was seeing the dancers and the cold beer. We caught the Zach Tate Band playing with a mostly full complement included Anthony Puskus - Drums/Vocals, Lynn Raggio - Lead Guitar, Chuck Cabler - Bass/Vocals, and Fred Linton - Saxophone & Keyboards. Other musicians on Serious Man include Brian Thoms - Pedal Steel, Rick Reckio - Bass, Tom Rivera-lead Guitar, and Rebecca Stoll - Vocals, John Stoll Mandolin/Banjo, Paul Chapman and Lane Coker playing on live shows. Produced by Andy Bradley at Sugar Hill, Zach demonstrates a streak of old fashion. When I asked how come he still sells CDs, complete with multipage fold out inserts, lyrics, photos, credits for $10, he politely points out because he makes more money selling the package than what he would get by distributing through the Internet. Serious Man…
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Tejas Brew Pub B & J's Pizza
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Joe's Brewhouse Port Aransas Brewing
113 E Concho Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903
429 N Alister Port Aransas, TX 78373
Padre Island Brewing
Zero One Ale House
3400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
20 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903
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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. 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 Wed-Fri 5-8pm ------------------------
Where: 605 A 6th Street When: M - Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4 Drafts; $4.50 Premium Wells; $4.50 House Wines ------------------------
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Where: 1010 B NASA Rd. 1 When: Mon-Fri 2-8 pm What: $1.50 Dom Drafts, $4.50 Dom. Pitchers, $1.75 Dom. Bottles; $2.75 Well Drinks ------------------------
JAPANESE SAKE BAR
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: 315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff) When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: $3.25 Wells; $2.25 Dom.
Longnecks; Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas; Tues: $4.25 Jager Bombs; Wed: $3.25 Amer. Honey; Thurs: $3.25 Fireball; Sun: $2.25 Dom Bottles & $3.25 Wells (12 to 8pm) ------------------------
Where: 1202 Bayport Boulevard (Hwy 146 in Seabrook) 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 ------------------------
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: 600 6th Street, Kemah What: $2.50 Longnecks; $3.50 Fireballs & $4.50 Premium Wells When: Mon-Fri noon to 7PM ------------------------
Where: NASA Rd @ I-45 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: Mon-Thurs 10a 10p, Wells $2.75 Drafts $1.75;
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Where: 3338 FM 528 (Bay Area Blvd. & FM 528) When Every day., Open until 7pm What: $2.25 Wells, $2.75 Dom Btls. & $2.50 Dom Pints ------------------------
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 11am7pm & Sat-Sun 11am6pm 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: 609 Bradford. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all mixed drinks; $12 Domestic Buckets; $2.50 Domestic Drafts; $3 Import Crafts. ------------------------
Upstairs Palapa Bar MonThurs 36pm 1/2 price Appetizers, $1.75 Drafts and $2 Wells; Always 1/2 Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah's! ------------------------
Where: 11500 Space Center Blvd. (Houston/Deer Park) When/What: 3-7pm Monday-Friday and Thursday 3-11pm – Half priced Selected appetizers in the bar & Half off Signature Cocktails
Where: 2402 Bay Area Blvd.. When: Mon-Sat 4-7pm What: $1 off all beer; $3.50 well drinks; $1 of all wine; $4 beer battered mushrooms, fried zucchini sticks or fried pickles; $5 fried cheese planks, pork boudin link or Guinness beer battered onion rings; $6 fried calamari, 4 beer sliders, fried shrimp or 7 buffalo hot wings. ------------------------
Where: 2320 NASA Parkway When: Monday-Friday 3-7pm What: $1 off domestics, $1 off house wine & $1 off well drinks
All information in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide is believed to be true and accurate as of press time, but prices and specials are subject to change.
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SCENE HAPPY HOUR GUIDE
Featured Bartender TRACE @ COCK & BULL 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; ------------------------Where: 605 6th Street, Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.25 Wells, $2.25 Domestic Pints, $5 Jager Bombs ------------------------Where: 650 FM 517 (Dickinson) When: Monday Friday 36pm What: $1.99 Domestic Draft Pints; $2.99 Premium Draft Pints; $2.99 House WIne & Appetizers -----------------------Where: 901 Nasa Pkwy When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun Noon-6pm What: $2.75 Dom. Beer; Wed: Happy Hour All Day & All Night
How long have you been at The Cock & Bull: Feels like forever! One and a half years. What do you love about working at The Cock & Bull? The fun that ensues from this establishment. Comrades and our regulars make work fun, enjoyable and well-worth making a living here! YOUR favorite night of the week to work at Cock & Bull & why? Wednesday, hands down. We draw in a plethora of local and talented musicians. Top 3 Items you recommend to customers at Cock & Bull (to eat or drink)? Samuel Smith Organic Apple Cider with a shot of fireball mixed into it; Any and all of our house Martinis; The Cock & Bull Burger Do you have a Signature drink? Tequila Mockingbird, made with Cuervo 1800. I say St. Patrick's Day, you say... Jameson! Is there a special St. Patrick's Day DRINK you recommend? Irish Car Bomb, I love Jameson... Can you tell? Favorite Irish-flavored film? Snatch. Might not be completely Irish, but it's flavored nonethe-less! What do you do when not at work? (Hobbies?) I read, write, and study different things such as cultures, the sciences, and philosophy. (No joke, I enjoy "nerding".) The most amusing or weird question you have ever been asked by a customer? Do you take the Lone Star card? Favorite thing about the Bay Area?
The scenery is nice around the lake, and I haven't been able to find a better class of people. Best tip you ever got: People often think that the best tip that a bartender is able to receive, has a dollar sign in front of it. I say nay, this is the best tip anyone, bartender or not, can receive: “When learning about ones life, from oneself, do not allow your soul to interfere with in which direction your feet are taking you.� ~ Unknown What do u love about Bartending? Learning all the new drinks customers want, as well as meeting interesting people. Who inspires you? My loving girlfriend, Ali Hill. Without my muse, my life would be dull and less imaginative. The Cock & Bull British Pub & Restaurant 3659 Nasa Road One Seabrook, TX 77586
All information in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide is believed to be true and accurate as of press time, but prices and specials are subject to change.
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Everyone’s Irish For A Day! • St. Patty's Party Guide The Irish aren’t the only ones who have all the luck. It doesn’t matter whatever your ancestry is this March, just don some green garb and get into the Irish spirit for St. Patrick's Day (Tuesday, March 17). Many of the Bay Area’s establishments will capture the merry-making character of the Irish and their celebrated pub culture with good music, hearty food, and cool drink specials. Below is a gathering of information, so you can plan your evening now. Invite your friends so they won’t be green with envy. Please remember to partake responsibly.
Scout Bar, 18307 South Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party with seven bands playing both inside and outside. Jackie’s Brickhouse, 1053 Marina Bay Dr., in Kemah presents green beer, Irish Car Bombs, Guinness on draught, Tallamore Irish Whiskey, and plenty of Jameson and Jell-O shots! They’re saying, “You better come prepared!” Live music presented by Godfry’s Rangers. We hear they’re a great Irish band. Cabo, 2513 NASA Parkway in Seabrook, says come ready to celebrate with $3 green beer, $4 Guinness, and $5 Car Bombs and Jameson! Live music starts at 5 p.m. Monkey Bar, 605 6th Street in Kemah Lighthouse District is serving up drink specials and fun along with green beer!
Sherlock’s Pub, 2416 Bay Area Blvd., invites you to get “Sham Rocked!” Doors open at 3 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Dance the night away to live music by The Slags while sipping on your green beer.
Midnight Slice, 1605 2nd St. in Seabrook, is offering Shepherd’s Pie served up Friday (March 13) through Tuesday (March 17). - Continued on Page 34
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Texas Beer Enthusiast: THE
TX Brewery & Brewpub List
Houston / Galveston / East Texas
Galactic Coast Brewing 1675 Dickinson Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539
Anheuser-Busch 775 Gellhorn Drive Houston, TX 77029
Texian Brewing 1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406
Brazos Valley Brewing 201 W. First St. Breham, Texas 77833
The Republic 701 University Dr College Station, TX
No Label Brewing 5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493 Texas Beer Refinery 1825 Dickinson Ave Dickinson, TX 77539
8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St,. Houston, TX 77003
Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020
Buffalo Bayou Brewing 5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007
Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355
Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Rd. Galveston, TX 77554
Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303
Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092
New Republic Brewing 11405 N. Dowling Rd. Co. Station, TX 77845
1001 W Magnolia Fort Worth, TX 76104
Deep Ellum 2823 St Louis Street Dallas, TX 75226
Huff Brewing Co. 9807 Koehn Rd. Bellville, TX 77418
Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356
Rahr & Sons Brewing 701 Galveston Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104
Community Beer 1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas, TX 75207
Cornel’s Brewing 13410 Hwy 105 Beaumont, TX 77713
Moontower Inn 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
FireWheel Brewing 2806 Lawing Ln. STE C Rowlett TX, 75088
Zio Carlo Magnolia
Four Corners 423 Singleton Blvd Dallas, TX 75212
B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304
Beerfoot Beach Bar 2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
Cedar Creek Brewery 244 Cedar Creek Pkwy Seven Points, TX 75143
Martin House Brewing 220 Sylvania Ave. 209 Fort Worth, TX 76111 Blackwater Draw Brewing Company 303 Boyett St, College Station, TX 77840
Galveston Bay Beer Co. 12900 FM 3436 Dickinson, Texas 77539
Dallas / North Texas
Franconia Brewing 495 McKinney Parkway McKinney, Tx 75071
Shannon Brewing 818 N. Main Street Keller, TX 76248 Peticolas Brewing Co. 2026 Farrington St. Dallas, TX 75207 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Road Granbury, TX 76049 Lakewood Brewing 2302 Executive Drive Garland, TX 75041
Brews Brothers 2404 Strand Galveston, TX 7755
Fetching Lab Brewery 1578 County Road 423 Alvin TX 77511
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Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363
Texas Big Beer Brewery 400 County Road 3136 Buna, TX 77612
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Miller/Coors 7001 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76134
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The Union Bear 3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204
Texas Beer Enthusiast Did You Know? Bipartisan “Small BREW Act” recently introduced in Congress
Galveston County “Brothers in Brew”
1. With the recent license approvals of Fetching Lab Brewing and Galveston Bay Beer Company, Galveston County now has seven breweries/brewpubs licensed to manufacture beer. That is up from just one three years ago when Galactic Coast Brewing became the first brewery to operate in Galveston since the 1980s. Pictured above is Galactic Coast’s John Ennis, Fetching Lab’s John Sullivan and Galveston Bay Beer’s Skyler Forshage.
Bipartisan legislation was recently introduced in Congress to promote small brewery job creation. Supported by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, the Small BREW Act seeks to recalibrate the federal beer excise tax that small brewers pay on the beer they produce. Alternative excise tax legislation, entitled the BEER Act, was introduced in the House. Bob Pease, CEO of the Brewers Association, issued the following statement on the BEER Act: “While the Brewers Association supports lowering excise taxes for small brewers, the BEER Act is not the way to do it. There are several problematic issues with this legislation including cost to the country, job creation and fairness. “The BEER Act gives further tax advantages to multinational brewing companies that not only already pay lower rates than purely domestic brewers, but also have cut thousands of U.S. jobs in the past six years and export and shelter their U.S. profits.
2. That Dickinson based Texas Beer Refinery is the first and only Texas brewery to have full, reusable growlers of their beer available for sale at retail establishments. Currently one can pick up a growler of TBR at local HEB Stores and then visit the brewery to get it refilled.
“We stand firmly rooted in our support for the Small BREW Act, fair legislation that will allow small brewers to remain competitive in the marketplace, reinvest in their businesses, reinvigorate local economies and continue their role in rejuvenating the job market in the U.S.”
The Brewers Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The Brewers Association (BA) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing industry, and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed in the U.S. The BA organizes many events including the World Beer Cup®, Great American Beer Festival® and WHAT’S ON TAP Craft Brewers Conference KPRC 950AM among others. 3 p.m. Sundays
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Big Texas Beer Fest April 11, 2015 Fair Park Auto Building Dallas, TX Untapped Austin April 18, 2015 Carson Creek Ranch Austin, TX Wild West Brew Fest May 2, 2015 Katy Mills Mall Katy, TX Main Street Beer Fest May 15-17, 2015 Historic Downtown Grapevine, TX Big Batch Brew Bash May 17, 2015 (Tentative) Saint Arnold Brewery Houston, TX Best Little Brew Fest In Texas June 20, 2015 Old Town Lewisville, TX Brewmasters Fest Beer Festival September 4-6, 2015 Moody Gardens Galveston, TX 2015 San Antonio Beer Festival Dates To Be Announced: October 17, 2015 Maverick Park Lunar Rendezbrew San Antonio, TX July or August 2014 Clear Lake Park
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Clear Lake alum launches POP CAUTIOUS RECORDS By Rhonda Meredith Tyler Porterfield, a Clear Creek I.S.D. alumnus and founder of the Los Angeles-based indie record label Pop Cautious Records has released a three-song artist sampler of the bands signed by the label. The EP aptly titled “Sampler” was released in February, and features one track from each artist signed on the label.
Pop Cautious Records launch party at the Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles
Porterfield, who also uses the Pop Cautious moniker professionally, grew up in El Lago, and during 7th grade, he formed the band “Natricity” with his two brothers Austin and Houston, and friend Abel Noah. The band performed regularly including an appearance on the Seabrook Music Festival’s main stage. They won Houstonarea battle of
the bands contests, and were able to take their music on tour throughout Texas. Natricity was together four years before the band members started graduating high school and moving for college. Porterfield’s love of music was channeled into studying music theory at the University of Texas in Austin. He also finetuned his sound while performing live around Texas. In 2010, he moved to Los Angeles. “The idea of starting a record label had been floating around in my head for awhile,” Porterfield said. “After I moved to Los Angeles and had a chance to intern for both indie and major labels, I developed a better understanding of how all of this works. - Continued on Page 34
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LOOSE NOTES: Continued from Page 46 Bobby had a drum style that was clearly outside the box. While chatting with him, I discovered his music composition background included studies under the likes of Dixie Dregs and Berklee, bringing in a unique snazzy beat to the band’s southern rock style. Musically, the Seagull has it’s acoustical nuances that challenges the visiting teams and charms hometown favorites. I think the Big Jordan band held their own for their first showing rather well. They brought along a nice gathering of their following, and if they so choose, could very well own the house along with many of the other great garage bands up and down the Gulf Coast highway, a great central music meeting venue for Galveston to Baytown; perhaps? MIXED EMOTIONS – Please hang with me, Good People, as I try to make it through this one... The live music thread wove its way beginning at the Cock-eyed Seagull where I finally got to hear Steven Staas perform Alices Restaurant with musical Godfather Billy Gilbert to honor Cindy Peterson, fallen longtime friend of the music scene. Steve played the night with a gracious control worthy of a former aerospace engineering manager, the kind of control that carries well in zymurgy. We lost Steve last month as he fell through a medical safety net. The popular spirit was a celebration of life amongst the crowd that packed the Bayview Duck where Mashtronauts, his former aerospace colleagues, and a live music performance through the night featuring Wood & Wind, Billy Gilbert, Reida Riley, Starr Jernigan and Myrna Sanders gathered. I must confess with a few others, feeling the emo-
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tions of anger and rage for a system that would let us lose such a fine soul as Steven. Fortunately, later that week, I wandered into Scout Bar and caught Theory of Thieves along with Shot Dead on Sunday – two talented young bands playing on themes of anger and rage. Be it relationships, work, life, whatever. It didn’t matter... Funny, but it was the music these ears needed to hear. I’m not sure if Steven ever went into Scout Bar (he probably would’ve preferred Zappa), but in the spirit of live music, I would like to believe he’d approve. The sound on the new Scout Bar system was dialed in perfectly that night to carry through the band’s unusually therapeutic message and their new light setup was brilliant. Scout Bar will be celebrating their 11th Anniversary in April. Over the years, Scout Bar’s audiences have ranged across all kinds of genres and ages. Their endless stream of national acts has earned Scout Bar the title of Tour Stop Clear Lake, and their support for the new bands has been perpetual.
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all night. Now if that’s not a cleaver idea, I’m not sure what is. Maybe crazier yet is the crazy good dishes that Matt Wev and the awesome Brickhouse staff have been sneaking onto their menu? Psst... Jackie’s is now serving Sunday brunch to which reports have scored this as an epicurean coup. I seriously have trouble picturing Jackie’s serving mimosas and gentle Sunday morning violin quartet music, but these folks keep pulling out the surprises to no end!
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Also in the district, caught Raf Rivera, before he had to catch a plane to support Saliva on their nationwide tour rolling out in March. With the temperatures at a ridiculous 42 degrees and blowing, his solo appearance at Monkey Bar was cancelled, but luckily rebooked for the following Saturday night working out well for us to provide a proper send off. Mean Gene Kelton (RIP) wrote an intriguing book titled “Gig’s From Hell” (which is still available on Amazon these days for you procrastinators), and while I suspect Raf’s tour should be more of a merry bus ride (Raf’s simply one of those always “up” people), can’t help but wonder what stories would be in a book Raf writes 10 years from know – Guess we’ll just have to wait, eh?
NEWCOMER TO THE SCENE – Which would be the Big Jordan Band hailing from La Porte, of course, the spot on Earth that has produced an endless stream of musical talent over the decades. We first caught Big Jordan playing at Cisco’s open mic at the Cockeyed Seagull and were impressed with the disciplined tone. We caught them again during the Seabrook Music Festival and were wowed by their vigor and gusto amidst the August Texas heat wave. It made sense to catch the entire band at the Cockeyed Seagull. Beyond the expected with the Jordans and Richard Rose on guitar and fiddle, I was captivated with Bobby James on the kit.
MAKE THAT FUNKY MUSIC – Ever notice how in the past couple of years, many bands will play the funky MP3 tracks to keep the audience dancing during band breaks? Jackie’s Brickhouse went and did it the other night bringing in Fidelity Maxx, who much to the crowd’s delight, simply played the funky music
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Welcome to The Cock & Bull British Pub! sofas and coffee tables in front of the fireplace.
We are a True British Pub and family restaurant in Seabrook, located on NASA Road One with the Union Jack flag mural on the outside of the building. We are approximately 1 mile west of Highway 146 on the south side of the street.
• LARGE Dining Room with LOTS of space for parties and events.
We have been voted “BEST PUB & BAR IN THE BAY AREA” by our customers the LAST TWO YEARS ~ You! “THANK YOU” to all our great customers!
• Cozy one-of-a-kind atmosphere perfect for rehearsal dinners and wedding dinners!
We offer a FULL BAR with: • All the MIXED DRINKS you can think of!
BRITISH PUB & RESTAURANT
• MARTINI SPECIALS that are incredible – Six house martinis • Bring the family! We have highchairs and booster seats ready for the kiddos. to choose from! With our True Brit food, live music weekends, happy hour • Great CRAFT BEERS (17 craft drafts of which five are specials, brilliant dinner menu, friendly staff, full bar, 55 craft British) When the craft beer keg kicks, we immediately swap it beers and eclectic wine collections, you are sure to be satisout with another fantastic craft beer... Keeping things interestfied is some way, shape or form. Brilliant, Bloody Brilliant! ing with craft beers. So, get over here, and get the craft beers Surprisingly, we even have Coors Lite, Miller Lite & Bud Lite!
while they are on tap... before the one you want is gone.
• BRITISH BEERS: Boddington's Pub Ale, Guinness, Murphy's Call us anytime at 832-282-8202. Or just stop by: 3659 NASA Road 1 in Seabrook. Irish Stout, Fuller's London Pride, and even a True Pear Cider! • The other Craft Brew beers are rotated based on the season and availability. • WINE Tastings “Wine & Dine” ~ Once a month (every second Tuesday), lovely wines from all over the world are paired with great morsels or tidbits of food. You are well entertained and fed for only $29 per person. Be sure to get your reservation for the next one! • FREE Valet Parking ~ Don't try to find a spot, simply allow us do it for you! We have FREE valet Tuesday through Saturday nights. Large events will always have the FREE valets available. If you don't see the valet, just hang out for a minute. He's probably just parking a car! No worries! We have you covered! • Excellent Wines - Whites, Reds, Moscatos, Ports & Sherries! AND, don't forget our wine tastings!
3659 NASA Rd. 1 • 832-282-8202 SUN – MON: 11AM to 10PM TUES – THURS: 11AM to MIDNIGHT; FRI – SAT: 11AM to 2AM
• FABULOUS Service with our GREAT Team! Beth is our fearless leader, and Lloyd will always greet you from behind the bar! • FANTASTIC Food (True British food and American Cuisine made from scratch) – Be assured we serve the best, authentic fish & chips in town! • Huge “Almost Round” Bar w/ loads of seating! • GAMES of all types ready for you to play! • LIVE Music Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays for Brunch! ALSO, most Thursdays we have live music including our monthly Original Songwriter's Showcase! • Darts & Shuffleboard in our very own game room. • COZY Queen’s Library to hide away in with
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L-R: Theory of Thieves at Scout Bar; Zach Tate at The Loading Dock Too and Fidelity Maxx at Jackie’s Brickhouse favorite fine eateries on the beat at the cavernous Space Center Houston where we welcome Greetings, Good People! The SCENE newfrenzy of the holidays and comer, Midnight Mardi Gras has past, Mercury finSlice, to the fesished its retrograde nonsense, lusty Valentine’s Day is behind us, tive dining frolic. rodeo is back at it, Day-Light Savings Time robbed us again, the The veteran cast of SCENE eateries once again served things up snowbirds are ever grateful they roosted here. In the meantime, and over the top, hauling in an overwhelming share of this the groundhog was last seen laughing his way into Costa Rica. year’s awards at this well-attended event. On the live music SNL celebrated their 40th anniversary, and March Madness is in the front, the Mamacita’s mariachi band was the festive lively bunch air. Best of all, the month of as always and were gracious sharing the decibel space with February let us hang out with their across-the-hall neighbors, Jackie’s Brickhouse, who provided many of you taking in some rethe stage for the Greg Tillman and Doc Saenz duet who pulled it ally good live music that spoils us off nicely at this festive feast for thousands. Perhaps some day, to no end. A quick run down the good folks at Jackie’s might bring in either the Mambo Jazz on some of what went down… Kings or Madigan into this Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce soSTARTING WITH – The Epicial event? My head buzzes thinking of such a scene… curean Evening, once again, LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT REPORT – So okay, the groundhog’s came right at last month’s deadweather forecast cast a curse on the Lighthouse District’s patio line making this annual favorite season in February, yet still letting people get in their Kemah one of the hardest to cover. Mardi Gras parade and post-parade party at T-Bone Tom’s on the Nonetheless, it was great kickabsolutely finest weekend of the month. Valentine’s Day weeking around with many of our end didn’t put a damper on the crowds this year where we stopped into Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack to get the inside scoop from Troy and catch Holly Hicks on the stage. We’ve seen Holly on the local Bay Area talent searches and knew this gal had a charm. With her recent live shows at Swamp Shack and TBone’s, we were interested in watching her southern country style on the live music scene.
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2402 Bay Area Blvd., Suite M (At Space Center Blvd.)
281-480-3000 ChasinTailsCajunFood.com
MON. MARCH 22 (2-6PM): PARTY WITH DRINK & FOOD SPECIALS + LIVE MUSIC: THE BAND HENNESSY
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BUCK WILD: Go Where the Cowgirls & Cowboys Go By Rhonda Meredith If you like country music, go where the cowgirls and cowboys go, and get Buck Wild! This Country Western club welcomes guests from all over who make visiting this bar a part of their Bay Area experience. Buck Wild, located at 1025 W. NASA Parkway and the Gulf Freeway in Webster, is bigger than the biggest barn around – and packs a lot of energy into its 20,000-square-foot venue. Consider the excitement of riding the mechanical bull, grabbing a cold drink at the longest bar in Texas (120 feet) and then dancing the night away on the gigantic 2,500 square-foot dance floor.
Longest Bar in Texas 2,500-square-foot Dance Floor
The doors open at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a live broadcast every Friday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with 100.3 The Bull. The DJ keeps playing non-stop country hits, so the entertainment never ceases. Take time to visit “The Hideout.” It’s a club within a club that plays classic country music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Don’t worry, it’s okay if you are new to the Texas two-step, or if you Mechanical Bull love country music, but have two left feet and no rhythm. Learn to “dance to impress” with free dance lessons every Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Buck Wild knows how to give perks to their valued clientele. Souvenirs are given away each weekend. The drinks are so cheap that it is like they are being given away, too! Enjoy $2 bottled beers from 8 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, and $2 bottled beers and $2 mixed drinks on Saturdays from 8 to 10 p.m. Buck Wild waives the cover charge for those 21+ and offers free bull rides from 8 to 10 p.m. Plus there is no cover for military, law enforcement, and firefighters. (*Must show badge and/or identification.) All guests are treated like VIPs at Buck Wild, but for those wanting to partake in the official VIP package, call 281-332-1199 for reservations. For $150, an area is reserved in the VIP section, one bottle of your choice with mixer is setup, party balloons for decorations, and your customized guest list will be at the door so all your guests get in for free. There is always plenty of free parking available. Buck Wild can host weddings or corporate events. Though Buck Wild celebrates their two-year anniversary in April, the owners (Mani and Nick) have more than 30 years of customer service experience. These two have the philosophy to always take excellent care of each customer, so you will come back and bring your friends. Check out their video at www.BuckWildCountryDanceClub.com; then go grab your hat and boots, and get Buck Wild!
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March Music Madness is Springing Up in the Bay Area By Rhonda Meredith “March is here! And with it comes the NCAA March Madness basketball tournaments and Spring Break 2015. But in the Bay Area we celebrate the “2015 Spring March Music Madness That Knows No Break!”
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Ok, maybe we made that up, but it’s true that the Bay Area is crazy about the live musical entertainment in March, and every other month too.
Sun., March 8 SCOUT BAR
Make sure to read this issue of The SCENE Magazine Author @ Midnight Slice on March 9 from cover to cover to see who is performing where, and check out the sampling of who is performing in March below: Minneapolis, Minnesota--based alternative indie rock band Author is performing at Midnite Slice, 1605 Second St. in Seabrook, Monday March 9. Author is in the midst of a U.S. tour in support of their 2015 release "Of Brighter Days." The themes of their last three albums (also Of Dreams in 2013, and People Are Alike All Over in 2012) are in support of projecting positivity. Something the world's need more of! Check them out! Say hello to the cello at Railean Distillery, 341 5th Street in San Leon, on Saturday March 14. LaBella Cello - Della Grigsby, Cellist will be performing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy classical, country western, pop, trop-rock, fun cello music! Must be 21+. No cover. For more information call 713545-2742.
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Scout Bar, 18307 South Egret Bay Boulevard in Houston, is turning up the proverbial heat with some cool musical acts making tour stops at the venue. Tickets are available at www.ScoutBar.com for these national acts: One Eyed Doll on Thursday March 18; The Ataris on Tuesday March 24; and Red on Friday March 27. Let’s hear it for the tribute bands that will be headlining such as Backlight – A Tribute To Weezer on Thursday March 12, and Ozz, a tribute to Ozzy and Black Sabbath, on Saturday March 28.
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The good people at T-Bone Tom’s, 707 Highway 146 in Kemah are hosting the Irish rock band Blaggards in Tom’s Backyard from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday March 11. Later in the month on Thursday March 26, Luther and the Healers will perform. Local Americana folk music artist Janet Z shares the stage with Dave Hargraves on Friday March 20 at Mainly Drinks, 223 West Main Street in LaPorte. Enjoy some great music with some good drinks and awesome food. Jackie’s Brickhouse, 1053 Marina Bay Dr. in Kemah, has a bevy of local favorites headlining their stage: Abbey Road/Already Gone (The Beatles and The Eagles tribute bands respectively) on Saturday March 7; Rat Ranch on March 12 and 13; Andy & The Dreamsicles on Saturday March 14; and Mambo Jazz Kings on Saturday March 28.
Geneva Thurs., March 19 JACKIE’S BRICKHOUSE
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 21 at the Kemah Crawfish Festival. Toups is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m.
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Sheila Marshall Band Sun., March 29 T-BONE TOM’S
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Present The 5th Annual
Friday, March 20: 3 to 11 pm Saturday, March 21: 12 to 11 pm Sunday, March 22: 12 to 6 pm ALSO FEATURING: T- Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers • Breelan Angel Wes Hardin & The Country Outlaws • Lil Porter & The Zydeco Hustlers Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz • Fred Rusk & Zydeco Hi-Steppers
Fresh Crawfish, Live Music, Festival Food, Beverages, Fun and Lots Of Sun!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate here w/ Drink Specials & Fun!
Live Music: Thursday – Saturday (Weather Permitting)
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm): $3.25 Wells; $2.25 Domestic Pints; $5 Jager Bombs
Nightly Specials (7pm-midnight)
McCormick Monday $1 off McCormick-flavored vodkas; $2.25 Dom. Pints
Texas Tuesday $1 off Texas Craft Drafts; $1 off all Bacardi Rum
Whiskey Wednesday $5 Crown Royal; $5 Jack Daniels; $1 off Imp. Bottles
Thirsty Thursday $4.25 Sweet Tart Shots; $1 off Big Ass Beers
Wacky Weekends $9 Domestic Pitchers; $4.25 Kamikaze Shots
Sunday Fun-day $3.25 Bloody Mary; $4.25 Jagermeister $4.25 Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
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