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January 26, 2017

Backwater Adventures

By Jay Gardner

By Joey Farah Farah’s Fishing Adventures Every year I hear random folks making their predictions whether the nature’s roll through the seasons is early, late, or right on time. Mother Nature is probably

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Small changes in jig head size can change the effectiveness of the same bait quickly. DOA GRUB AND JIG HEADS

Fun time drifting for these two guys holding a few limits of trout. Laguna Shores pumpkinseed DOA shads

in hopes of enticing a strike from a big mature fish. The difference in presentation between a heavier jig head compared to a light one has let me match my technique to the fishes feeding intensity. The light and floating action of plastic

more consistent than anyone or anything we know. This year I have seen a good two to three a week jump on spring activity in the bay’s. Warm winter temps tires along with a enormous population of healthy game fish is giving us extraordinary fishing that just never slowed down. The black drum have already started to move in a little early, the swarms of bait and bottom fish are also about to pour in with the incoming tide this week along with the full moon. The waters along the King Ranch will be teaming with hungry trout along with some Giants. Down south the rocks of Baffin are so full of fish that every trip down there we are catching limits of drum along with trout. Anglers on the jetties are smashing good trout in Port A on the north side and sheephead and pompano are already thick. This year is defiantly going to be one of greatness; all you have to do is walk out the door!

The big sheephead run is just starting along both jetties, easy and fun! But hard to clean! bait with a light jig head gives dormant fish a chance to stare at the bait and talk themselves into eating it. When it’s on, the heavier head allows me to get long casts out and cover a lot of water and keep the bait right in their face. We as anglers get easily set in our choices of preferred tackle. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

Limit of trout drifting those close flats you stare at every day on the way home. Soft plastics for trout is some of the finest fishing in our area.

Don’t forget the reasons we don’t live in the bushes somewhere! Get out and get WET! Pick up that phone and give me a call for those open dates this month, let’s go have an adventure! Joey Farah 361-442-8145.

Anyone who wants to improve their skills and knowledge of the area would grow as an angler tenfold by taking a weekday fishing clinic. The weekday fishing clinic trips are $200 off normal cost! The expense of long runs and live bait are not an issue so we can spend more time concentrating on presentation, strategy, structure, and fish behavior. Give me a call and book your day now, I’ve got about 8 days this month I can get you in. Invite friends, family, or your best customers and let’s go catch some fish! The water conditions in the Upper Lagoon are poor today with the lowest tides of the year just behind us. This will change very quickly and you will see a big rush of green water to come in with the full moon next week. With it masses of bait and game fish are going to flood the area. Sight casting to the sandy pockets in 2-5ft of water everywhere in the bay will be the funnest soft plastic fishing of the year. We are catching 100 fish a day and culling trout limits on plastic pretty easy. The Perth it’s to learn how each bait style works and be able to see the action in the clear water is priceless. My “go to” bait has been the DOA Cal Shad3” this bait catches fish all day. When the bite gets hot I’ll move over to a larger bait like the 5”jerk bait or the Airhead,

On the Rocks

Our favorite researcher at the HRI – Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, Kesley Gibson, has begun fieldwork on her next exciting You loyal readers remember that

Kesley is heavily involved with tagging sharks with satellite tags and tracking them around the Gulf of Mexico and beyond (check out some of the current sharks being tracked at www.sportfishcenter.org like Madeline, a 10 foot, 300lb tiger shark that is bumping around offshore of Texas right now). Kesley’s latest project is tagging red snapper at the MU-775 reef (Packery Channel reef for you locals), and implanting them with internal acoustic tags, as well as green external tags that have a specific number on it. She would greatly appreciate that if you are out there snapper fishing and catch one, that you carefully note the number of the tag, and release the fish immediately. Please contact her at info@ sportfishresearch.org or 361-825-3071 and let her know that you caught and released one of her “subjects.” The goal here is to figure out which type of habitat these local fish gravitate towards and use the best. You’ll remember that there was a bunch of concrete culverts, The Kinta, and of course my favorite, the pyramids, that were sank out there over the past few years. Once we figure out which type of habitat they prefer, we can all start reefing that type of structure in the future. Then again, maybe she will figure out that they like all the habitats, and use them differently during different times of the day, or during different seasons. I look forward to the results! Please make sure to release those tagged fish, and if you happen to catch one that doesn’t have the external tag and you don’t figure it out until it hits the cleaning table and you discover the internal tag, please give her a shout so she can collect the tag from you.

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Also on the conservation front, Matt sent me a note that the rules have changed and notices have gone up south of the border in Playa Bagdad regarding illegal fishing practices. Mexican lancha’s will be denied entry into American ports, despite conditions. This is due to Mexico’s recent negative certification due to the government not taking appropriate corrective action regarding their fishermen poaching our waters. I’m not sure that very many lancha captains typically plan on coming in to our ports, but knowing that that is no longer an option if things turn dicey may get some to thinking twice about it. The most important thing in the notice is the reminder that “vessels that enter any place in the US remain subject to inspection.” I’m pretty sure that most, if not all of the lanchas that enter our waters would fail a USCG inspection miserably. It’s a step in the right direction. And in even more conservation news, I’m happy to report that the Friends of the Rio Grande Valley Reef (initiated by CCA-RGV members) have amassed a large amount of reefing material, and have let out an request for qualifications (RFQ, basically for contractors to bid) for ocean-going tugs to reef the material. The Glick brothers and crew have been hard at work scrounging material and monetary donations to get the recently approved, huge, 1600 acre site populated with reefing materials. They’re getting closer every day, and CCATexas just supported them with additional

funds. Shoot me an email at tarponchaser@ mail.com and I’ll fill you in on “the rest of the story”. Well folks, the water FINALLY dropped out of the bay systems. The low tides are running about a month behind again this year. I’m betting that Packery scoured out big time with that last push that brought 55 mph westerly winds and more allergens than I could deal with. My nose is STILL running. I’ll see you all next week On the Rocks.

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Police Blotter Yeti Cooler Thieves Tuesday, January 10 2:19 p.m. 5001 SPID Theft Police need your help identifying these two suspects. They were seen entering Academy Sporting Goods. The suspects walked to the back and took 4 Yeti coolers valued over $1200. The suspects tried to exit through a back door of the business. The suspects set off a door alarm and were confronted by an employee. The suspects dropped the coolers and fled on foot.

Island Senator Named Vice Chair of Finance Committee Senate committee assignments for the 85th Legislative Session were announced this week and Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who represents The Island in the area south of Packery Channel, will serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and on the Senate Transportation Committee. He will continue his appointments to the Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Economic Development, and Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs. He also continues to serve on the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senator Hinojosa’s continued appointment as Vice Chair of Senate Finance and his new appointment to the Transportation Committee secures his influential leadership position and his significant impact on the state budgetwriting process that will benefit our South Texas region. Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa issued the following statement: “I am honored to serve as Vice Chair of Senate Finance and that Lt. Governor Patrick has entrusted me with these important responsibilities. I am also looking forward to serving on the Transportation Committee, as transportation is the lifeblood of our economy. South Texas is increasingly playing a larger role in shaping our state’s future and I am committed to protecting funds for our local communities. There is no question that this session will be challenging as state revenues are much lower than in past years. However, we must fund education and essential healthcare services, invest in our youth and workforce through education and skills training, create more jobs, and invest in the infrastructure we need for future success. Through these appointments I am able to put South Texas at the forefront of critical discussions and negotiations that will take place this session. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to bring forth viable solutions that will benefit our Texas families.”

If you can identify these suspects, or have any additional information about this theft, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http:// www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Police Calls The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1228 calls for service and generated 187 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. January 15 to 10:00 a.m. on January 16, 2016.

Island Police Calls 10600 block State Highway 361 5 am. Theft from vehicle/Credit card abuse/ Criminal mischief 13700 block Suntan January 15 2 a.m. Theft $100-$750 10900 block Gulf Beach (North Packery Beach) Midnight Sexual Assault 13300 block SPID 3 p.m. January 10 Assault 13900 block SPID 7 p.m. January 20 Shoplifting 14000 block SPID 9 p.m. January 18 Possession of marijuana 14300 block Goldfish 11 a.m. January 11 Burglary of habitation 14200 block SPID 4 p.m. January 23 Possession of marijuana 13300 block SPID Midnight January 10 Criminal mischief $100-$750 Commodores and SPID 2 a.m. January 12 Possession of drug paraphernalia 13900 block Windjammer 9 p.m. January 18 Burglary of a vehicle 15100 block Leeward 10 p.m. Criminal mischief $100-$750 15300 block Gypsy 3 p.m. January 18 Criminal mischief $100-$750 15400 block Grass Cay 5 a.m. January 23 Burglary of a motor vehicle 15800 block SPID 1 p.m. January 17 Found narcotics

Cornhuskers be Aware! The annual Nebraska State Day Dinner will be held at the Butter Churn Care in Aransas Pass on Monday, January 30 at noon. The Butter Churn is located at 1275 Highway 35 in Aransas Pass. Nebraska Winter Texans are encouraged to attend.

Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa proudly represents the counties of Nueces, Jim Wells, Brooks, and Hidalgo (part). Senator Hinojosa served as the Senate President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate in the 84th Texas Legislature. Senator Hinojosa currently serves as ViceChairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and serves on the Senate Committees on Natural Resources & Economic Development; Transportation; Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs as well as the Sunset Advisory Commission.

Senate Finance Considers Education Budget The Senate Finance Committee began agency hearings on Tuesday, and first on the list was the Texas Education Agency. Committee Chair Jane Nelson said that’s no accident. “Public education is critical to the future of our state and I think we need to send a real clear message about our priorities,” she told colleagues. In the Senate’s first pass at the state budget, filed as SB1, Texas would spend more than $55 billion in state and federal funds on public education. That includes $2.6 billion more to pay for enrollment growth of an estimated 165,000 more students in the upcoming biennium. The committee heard from TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, who laid out his priorities and requests for additional funding. Morath started with high-quality pre-kindergarten funding. A major priority of Governor Greg Abbott last session, the Legislature created a new pre-k grant program which Morath said has expanded access to pre-k to about 159,000 students. Morath sees that as a good investment . “It is much cheaper to address the achievement gap if we never let it start,” he said. “With a strong foundation for all kids, remediation costs in future years should decline.” He testified that 40 percent of Texas five-year-olds aren’t ready to learn the most basic lettering and numbering exercises when they enter kindergarten. Though the base budget includes $32 million more to expand high quality pre-k programs, Morath asked for $118 million so that districts can receive full grant funding for the entire 20182019 biennium. Another priority for the commissioner is improving state data systems and Internet infrastructure. Morath said that the current system is fragmented and inadequate to provide full data security for the state’s 18 million student records, past and present. By updating or consolidating the 72 active data systems related to public education in Texas, the state can save money. “If we can cut the time that a data clerk spends managing data by five percent, that has ramifications in the multiple millions of dollars,” he said. Morath asked the committee to approve $25 million for an initiative with the potential to draw down nine dollars in federal funds for every dollar spent on new fiber optics infrastructure to bring broadband to every school district in Texas. Education Committee Chair Larry Taylor of Friendswood agreed with him. “This is a great equalizer. When we get broadband access to every campus across Texas, that brings in all these on-line resources,” he said. “It just opens up a whole plethora of opportunities for us to move education into the 21st century.” This is the last year that the federal government is offering this program, Taylor added, so if the state misses the opportunity future Legislatures could have to pay the full price for broadband infrastructure. Morath said there are 536 districts in Texas that could use this matching fund program.

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STATE Domestic Violence Awareness Time for Action

By Todd Hunter, District 32

This week’s article is focusing on Domestic Violence Awareness and encouraging ideas for help in its prevention. Domestic violence is defined as the willful intimidation, assault, and/or abusive behavior of an intimate partner to establish power and control over the other partner. Domestic violence offenders use physical, sexual, emotional, and/or psychological abuse or violence to establish and maintain power and control over their victims. Some examples of these actions include intimidation, coercion, threats, social or economic isolation, and/or belittlement. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. There are no exceptions based on background, economic status, gender, age, and/or ethnicity. In the United States (US), 1 in 4 Americans experience at least one of these abusive actions by their partner. In Texas, more than five million people will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Additionally, there are over 150 deaths each year in Texas due to domestic violence. Besides the direct effects on the victim, domestic violence affects the victims’ families. For instance, families are torn apart due to denial or fear. Children who witness violence are at a much higher risk of experiencing violent relationships throughout their lives. If this violent pattern is unaddressed, it can last for several generations. The trauma of the abuse also affects the victims’ relationships with peers and ability to resume their daily tasks due to their depleted mental and/or physical health. Victims of domestic violence often live in fear, need health care for injuries, or develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sadly, between the injuries and/or fleeing their abuser, victims can accumulate a noticeable amount of absences from work and/or school. Because of domestic violence in the US, large sums are spent each year on medical costs and lost productivity hours. Educating ourselves and our peers to recognize domestic violence and familiarizing ourselves with the available resources for victims is a constructive start to end domestic violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (http://ncadv.org), the Texas Council on Family Violence (http://tcfv.org), and the Texas Advocacy Project (http://www. texasadvocacyproject.org) websites all contain excellent materials on current statistics and information about domestic violence and they provide resources to help regarding this issue.

Also, a good contact is the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the number is 1-800799-SAFE(7233). Each of these resources is confidential and provides efficient ways to report any domestic violence concerns. This legislative session, the Texas Legislature will review current domestic violence laws. Improved and/or new legislation will be introduced to prevent, mitigate, and eliminate domestic violence in our state. If you have ideas, then let us know. If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. texas.gov or at 512-463-0672

Island United Political Action Committee News IUPAC Seeking Three New Members By Brent Rourk The Island United Political Action Committee Board (IUPAC) is currently seeking three new Board Members. The IUPAC Board presents Island Candidate Endorsement Nights as well as speakers from school districts and the different branches of government. The IUPAC is a NON-PARTISAN organization whose purposes are to provide a venue for a unified Island voice in local non-partisan elections and to present information evenings to Islanders. It meets on the second Thursday of each month. Consider becoming involved in our community and making a difference. If you are interested in joining the IUPAC you may leave a message on the IUPAC Facebook page ‘island united pac’.

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WINT E R T EX A N R OUND-U P ! Letters from Frostbite Betty

The beautiful snow is melting here in the subarctic, running right down the driveway in little rivers, making rutted slush out of what we were driving on just fine for months. This is a big January Thaw. We often get a little wave of it in Frostbite Falls, but this is heroic. Bert and I had gone to the city for a few days, it being Susie’s sixth birthday and all. She got a disco ball and a princess dress, so it was dance party time! Big brother Olaf decorated a gift box for her with two big rolls of toilet paper inside. Dad: You gave her toilet paper? Olaf: But this is HERS. My big day for the weekend was walking to the

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Capitol in St Paul. With 90,000 other people. We just kept coming. For a couple hours. Just like those melty snow rivers. All these regular people like me, same and different, all ages, many stories. One speaker I read about later from a different rally talked about her grandmother’s three-bone lesson. Wishbone for hoping, jawbone for speaking up, and backbone to keep you standing through whatever might come. I felt like we all had the bones working that day, all wanting life to work out for all the other regular people all around the world. Hoping, speaking up, and standing up for it. I was touched and buoyed up. Y’all keep on hoping for the best. Cheers from Betty and Bert

Winter Texans of the Week: Debbie and Richard Mercer from Burlingame, Kansas have been coming to Port A for 10 years. They stay from Oct. to April. Richard is retired from the railroad and Debbie worked with a yearbook company. They like to fish, golf and walk the beach. We ran into the Mercers at the VFW in Port A.

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Whooping Crane Festival Registration Now Open Registration is open for the annual Whooping Crane Festival scheduled for February 23-26, 2017 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is open to birders, photographers, families, and anyone who loves the outdoors and nature-related activities. As the festival has grown over the years, so has the variety of events. World renowned crane expert, Dr. George Archibald, will be one of the featured speakers. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to take guided boat tours to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to view the world’s last naturally-occurring population of Whooping Cranes on their wintering grounds. Additional festival activities include birding and nature boat and bus tours, interactive workshops and seminars, a painting and wine tasting class, a free nature-related trade show, and a family birding field trip. For more information and online registration, visit www. whoopingcranefestival.org. Several trips are expected to fill up fast due to the popularity of the festival, so participants are encouraged to register early. Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. CST on February 14. Onsite registration will open on February 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Aransas Civic Center and run daily through the festival. For listings of accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and a myriad of “islandstyle” activities, visit www.portaransas.org or call 800-45-COAST.

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Port Aransas Art Center 323 N. Alister 361-749-7334 Tuesdays Drop In & Draw -Pat Donohue 9:30am-12:30pm Cost:$20.00 non-members $18 Members Come, learn to draw or improve your skills, you will have a great time! Bring your drawing supplies. (First Tuesday is portrait drawing if you don’t want to do a portrait you may bring something else if you wish). THURSDAYS--SOFT PASTELS- LAURA GRIFFITH- ~ 9:30 am -12:30 pm-Cost: $20.00 non-members\ $18 members Learn this very fun and artistic medium. Laura has a great lesson plan each week or complete something of your own. Use our pastels to get started if you don’t have a set and consult instructor about proper paper. FRIDAYS -Beginning / Intermediate Watercolor - nancy buskey / Kay Barnebey 10am-1pm . Cost: $25 Come, learn to paint or advance your painting skills with great instructors. Class is also taught by Nancy Buskey. Supply List available, the A/C has paints and brushes you can use to get started. Jan.23- Thru-March 13- MONDAYS-SOFT PASTELS- DONNA GARVEN ~ 9:30

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The Gaff Monday night cribbage tournaments at the Gaff start January 16. People need to sign up before 6 pm Play starts at 6. There is $5 fee with money paid to first 3 places plus Gaff pizza certificate for high hand of the night.Chicken poop bingo is the first Saturday of the month at 4. Beltsander races are the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 3.

What have we learned from fish?” by Dr. Peter Thomas, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute 2/9/17 “How Do Antarctic Seals Find their Way? Research from the frozen south” by Dr. Lee Fuiman, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute 2/23/17 “Defining the Quality of Cranes through Facts, Lore and Fanciful Tales” by Dr. Liz Smith* and Betsy Didrickson, International Crane Foundation (* speaker) 2/2/17 –2/28/17: Film and Discussion Series - Come, relax and learn about marine science every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas. Film titles are available on our website www.utmsi.utexas. edu (Please note, there are no films scheduled for 2/14/17 and 2/16/17) 2/2/17 – 2/28/17: Wetlands Education Center Tours – Did you ever want to visit and learn about a marsh without getting your feet wet? Join us on a free guided tour Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas. 2/3/17 - 2/24/17: Nature Walk - Come explore The Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture on a free docent led nature walk. . Offered Fridays at 3:00 p.m. Tour starts at Phase I pavilion at the end of Port Street, past the ferry. Programs sponsored by The University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Mission-Aransas Reserve and the City of Port Aransas. Programs may not occur during inclement weather.

JELM January Calendar of Activities

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Port A Glass Studio & Art Gallery has expanded its fused glass workshops this year and has added Glass Casting, Small dish making, Intro to enamel on glass as well as Dichroic Jewelry, Garden Stakes and intro to Reactive glass. Evening and weekend workshops have also been added to the schedule. Private parties for small groups can be arranged as well. Call 361749-6358 or see www.portaglass.com for more information and an online calendar.

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University of Texas Marine Science Institute Women in Marine Science Day The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) and Mission-Aransas Reserve are hosting it’s forth Women In Marine Science Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Institute (855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, Texas 78373). The purpose of the event is to introduce girls in the 6-8th grade to marine science. The event will feature hands-on activities taught by the women researchers and educators at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute. Girls can use their inquisitive skills to understand how fish or seaweed move underwater. They can also try their hand at laboratory experiments, such as those determine how plankton respond to oil. These are just a few examples of the activities planned for the day. This event will spark enthusiasm for marine science and teach how science can be fun, enlightening and maybe even a little messy. The cost is $5 and interested participants can register at enter registration link.

Public Lecture Series The Marine Science Institute hosts a popular public lecture series on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas. All lectures are free and especially prepared for the public. 2/2/17 “Steroid Hormones in Human Diseases:

Monday: Aerobics, Mahjongg, Beginning Line Dance, Intermediate Line Dance, AA Meeting, Prayer Shawl Needleworks, Learn to Crochet Tuesday: Body Toning, Quilting & Sewing For Charities, Beginning Tai Chi, Yoga, Advanced Paper Cutting, Advanced Tai Chi, Opry Jam, Advanced Watercolor, AA Meeting, Trip to San Antonio, Silk Tie Purses, Stained Glass Class Wednesday: Aerobics, Scherenschnitte for Beginners, Spanish, Yoga, Mahjongg, AA Meeting, Drawing, Spiritual Sharing, Bible Study Thursday: Body Toning, Creative Writing, Beginning Line Dance, Yoga, Bible Study, AA Meeting, Two Sisters Crafts, Wuilting, Needleworks, Pinochle, Quilting, Crafts, Trips Friday: Aerobics, Mahjongg, Cribbage, Tai Chi, Yoga, AA Meeting, Hand & Foot, Siameese Mahjongg, Opry Jam, Abundant Aging Support Groug Saturday: Trip to Progresso, Tuna Does Vegas, Crafter’s Sale, Goldwing Express Shows

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First Friday at the Port Aransas Art Center February 3

The First Friday Reception at the Port Aransas Art Center will be February 3rd from 5:30-7:30. Live music, refreshments, art and artists will be on display with works by a variety of artists.

The Hearts for Arts Silent Auction will be held at the center from January 31 – February 13 with artists creating works for donation to the center.

The First Friday Book Signing will feature Marguerite Mooers who is a Winter Texan who has spent almost thirteen years wintering in Port Aransas. A Casualty of Hope is her third murder mystery. The Port Aransas Art Center is still located at 323 N. Alister in Port Aransas. Phone is 361749-7334

New Year’s resolutions for safeguarding your important information By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau As the end of January approaches, New Year’s resolutions are in full swing for many. Exercising and eating healthy are the most common resolutions—but what shape are your finances and personal information in? In addition to eating clean, joining a gym or cleaning out your closet, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to consider other resolutions, such as keeping a clean computer, checking your credit report and taking proactive steps to protect yourself against identity theft and scams. Your BBB offers the following tips for protecting your personal and financial information:

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Research, research, research. Whether you’re making an online purchase, looking for a vacation rental or choosing a contractor, it’s important to carefully research all of your options. Ask people you trust for recommendations, shop on secure and legitimate websites and look out for red flags to avoid getting scammed out of your money. Remember, keep receipts and get everything in writing when working with a business. Go to bbb.org to view a business’s BBB Business Profile which includes its rating, customer reviews and complaint history. Protect your identity—and your wallet. Always shred sensitive documents that include personal financial information such as your bank account number, credit card and Social Security number. Monitor your financial accounts regularly to quickly detect suspicious activity. Be especially careful when disclosing personal information over the Internet, don’t overshare and never send sensitive information through emails or text messages.

Create a budget. Setting a budget that works for you can help ease any financial stress and worry in the upcoming year. While you’re shopping, keep track of the cost and avoid impulse purchases to prevent over-spending. Also, know who or what you are shopping for and how much you are willing to spend. Never wire money to someone you don’t know. Scammers know it’s extremely difficult to track money sent via MoneyGram or Western Union, so never wire money to someone you don’t know. More troubling for victims is the fact that it’s nearly impossible to get your money back once it’s been sent via wire. Even if you’ve been given a check to cover the amount you’re wiring, never send money to someone you don’t know personally. The check could be fraudulent, leaving you liable for the money. Check your credit report. An annual review of your credit report is important to verify all outstanding debts and helpful in maintaining a strong protection against identity theft. For a free copy of your credit report, go to AnnualCreditReport.com. Only AnnualCreditReport.com is authorized to give you the free annual credit reports you’re entitled to by law. Kelly Trevino is the regional director for the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. Kelly is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. You can reach her by phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ corpuschristi.bbb.org.

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Just before Valentine’s Day, bring your love to the 6th Annual Coastal Bend Boat & RV Expo, the largest indoor show in the Coastal Bend area. Join thousands of fellow adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts February 10, 11 and 12, 2017 and explore all the different types of adventures to be had – and the fun and fast toys that go with them. More than 150,000-squarefeet will showcase the latest variety of new bay, offshore and pontoon boats, as well as gas and diesel motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toys haulers and more … all under one roof at the Robstown Fairgrounds! Last year, record setting attendance over the 3-day event totaled more than 6,000. The Expo offers a rare indoor environment where event-goers can see, touch and compare – all in one place. In addition, numerous manufacturers and dealers will be ready to make a “sweat heart of a deal” with pre-season low financing, expo specials and rebates.

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Birdiest City to host Expo Finally, Corpus Christi--named “Birdiest City” for a decade--introduces its own birding festival April 20-23, based at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. Big news indeed, since as former Mayor Joe Adame put it in a congratulatory e-mail, many birders travel with “high dollar cameras and binoculars and spend money--an international classy ecotourism market!” The ‘new bird

on the block’, logically named BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA, uniquely centers around spring migration, featuring six talks, 12 field trips, The Raptor Project, vendor tent, arts & crafts booths. Basic registration is $35, with field trips priced separately.

Interestingly, RV travel and ownership continue to grow in popularity – including in Texas - with 7.2 million RVs on the nation’s roads. And, the local boating segment is seeing similar upticks. 22% of Texas households participate in recreational boating annually, and with more than 600,000 registered boats, the Lone Star state ranks sixth in boating activity in the country. A continued trend in the RV and marine industry - it’s not just retirees or older folks hitting the open road or the water as younger families are making this type of fun happen. “Today’s record RV ownership levels reflect the enduring appeal of the recreational lifestyle despite recent economic challenges. The biggest difference is that younger families are making RVing a priority in their lives because they realize it is a cost-effective and fun way to spend time with family and friends,” says

She adds, “Texas has more square miles of state coastal water than any other continuous state in the U.S. So, it makes perfect sense that families will want to find a way to have fun in the sun on the water.”

On the water … The 2017 Expo will feature hundreds of bay and offshore powerboats, luxury cruisers, fishing boats and personal watercraft. So whether your adventure includes fighting for the big catch out in the Gulf, jumping the waves on your personal water craft, cruising around the lake at a serene pace or paddling yourself to wherever you want to go, expo-goers will be able to find it all.

On the open road … The three-day show features a great selection of gas and diesel motor homes, travel trailers, campers, fifth wheels, travel trailers and accessories for outdoor adventurers. Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year. Who wants to stay in a strange hotel when you can travel in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace? Sleep in! There’s no check out time here.

Playing with toys and accessories … Already own a boat or RV? Then the 6th Annual Coastal Bend Expo is the perfect place to outfit your boat or ride with a new sound system, GPS system, fishing or wakeboard tower. Or you can gear up with hottest new kayaks, wakeboards, tubes and towing equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you want to do, expo-goers can see the latest boat and RV accessories hot off the factory line including sewer and water hoses, awnings, lights and power poles, as well as rocking chairs and more!

Celebrate the New Year with 10 Free Flowering Trees from the Arbor Day Foundation Residents in your state can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2017. By becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, new members will receive two Sargent crabapples, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns, and three white flowering dogwoods. “These beautiful trees will beautify your home with lovely flowers of pink, yellow and white colors,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds.” The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

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The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between February 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Members will also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE FLOWERING TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by January 31, 2017. Residents can also join online at arborday.org/january.

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Saturday, January 28th

Port Aransas Garden Club 29th Annual Home Tour

Make your plans now for the Annual Home Tour in Port Aransas. This year’s event features “Old Town” Port Aransas, with the diverse collection of homes, cottages and a few surprises all located in the heart of Port Aransas. From homes of historical significance to newly renovated to new construction to “glamping” you will visit homes that showcase island living at its finest. The casas, cottages and homes are the perfect example of the life and charm that is “old town” Port Aransas.

Tickets are available for purchase:

After December 15th: Susan Castor Collection, 1908 Hwy 361 Gratitude, 316 N. Station Street On tour day at the Port Aransas Community Center Get More Information on the Tour (or contact PAGC for an interview): Call or text the PAGC phone at 361-332-8080. Email portagardenclub@gmail.com, or view our website www.PortAransasGardenClub.org The Port Aransas Garden Club isa 501c3 corporation formed in 1964 to encourage interest in city beautification Uses funds from fundraisers for landscaping; multiple civic projects in Port Aransas; scholarships for Port Aransas High School seniors

This one of a kind home tour provides visitors with several options for viewing. The Home tour is accessible via bus, bicycle, golf carts, vehicles or on foot.

Bus tours are available at 9:00 and 11:00am— cost is $25.00 per person. Self-guided tours are available from 1:00 to 5:00pm—cost is $20.00 per person Bus tour tickets are limited to 90 per tour; selfguided tickets are unlimited.

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Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person for those interested in joining. Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. Padre Island Antique Classic Car Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, tours, car shows on and around the Island. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type of car owned.

residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich our members through social activities and community involvement and we have A LOT of FUN in the process. We have monthly luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book clubs. We also have social events throughout the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” where the guys join in. We enjoy raising money for scholarships for local graduating seniors as well as other worthy causes in our community. We would love for you to join us and see how PIE can be part of your life. For more info please contact our membership chair Jaki Boyd @ 533-0854

Island United Political Action Committee: Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area government by promoting and supporting, by the endorsement process, proactive and unified voting in non-partisan races and other issues and referendums put to public vote. Meetings are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, Grill. Board President - Brent Rourk, Phone 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more 361-244-7603 e-mail: brentrourk@yahoo.com. information please email portakiwanis@gmail. POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. com. The Association’s primary responsibility is to Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny the annual fees and provide information and Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next assistance to property owners. .. Membership meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels record legal title to any property within Padre welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, padreisles@pipoa.net. materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles available at no extra cost. RSVP online. ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Padre Island Yacht Club – is Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation welcoming new members. We have of most species of wildlife in the area with an Boat slips available now for members. emphasis on marine animals. They care for Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@ about 1300 animals each year, including about gmail.com for slip rental information. 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy birds. If you find an animal in peril they can Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge View Dr. Port Aransas. 361 749-6793, 361 of Memberships, dgsatterwhite@gmail.com 442-7638. afamos@mail.utexas.edu. to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat ladies got together under a Palapa and founded cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. rule is that there are no rules! We are all about PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, fun and friendship. We meet once a month for whose mission is to gather toys and other lunch and various fun outings from cupcake donations for the US Marines “Toys for making to CPR. Tots” campaign through The Annual La ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La 3 miles or less along the beach, depending on Posada Kick-off Party and Auction. peoples fitness and desires. When: Saturday, Please come, join us! Check us out for a at 9am at the Padre Balli Park Office South Friday Night Happy Hour! of Encantada, in the parking lot between KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis the office and the RV park. No competition, meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at just conversation and healthy fitness. For Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the information see the Facebook group “Island Rovers” month. Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it is the Island book club. We meet the first the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Will it Build GOODWILL and better Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL ladies that like to read, love socializing with to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! us we would love to have you! Contact Linda We meet the second and fourth Walsh, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-445Thursday of each month at the Veranda 7999, or just show up! Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 church located on hwy 361. For more p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The 8367 or Eileenmoeller@sbcglobal.net committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local Christi City Council on matters pertaining chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., to The Island. All meetings are open to the a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose public and the public is invited to address the is to assist in community and environmental committee during the public comment period. concerns and provide a variety of social Padre Island Business Association. The activities for people who are interested in association is a not-for-profit organization the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical whose primary purpose is to advertise and lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join and Corpus Christi while advancing the or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. interests of the business community. It is com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” managed by a 9-member board of directors. Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd yahoo.com. Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting The Schliterbahn Women’s Golf at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of association meets every Saturday at 9 AM the month. The association annually has two for a friendly round of golf. All skill levels are fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the welcome. Call Fran more information: 361fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. 877-2551 P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is a ladies only social club open to all owners/

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Al-Anon & AA Meetings National Alliance for Mental Illness

Is alcohol causing a problem in your family? Try Al-Anon Al-Anon meets at 7:00 pm Sundays at Padre Island Baptist Church Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support At Al-Anon meetings An Al-Anon group meets each Thursday at 7:00 PM at Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS The Sunset 7 AA Meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 PM at : The Presbyterian Church On the Island 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr. In addition AA Meetings are held at 8 AM at The Pavillon on the Boardwalk Near Padre Bali NAMI - Corpus Christi's peer support group, NAMI Connection, meets every Wednesday at 6 PM at 3833 S. Staples - S203 Free, 90 minute support group for people living with mental illness and recovery. Groups facilitated by peers in recovery, trained by National Alliance for Mental Illness. More info, contact namigreatercorpuschristi@gmail.com or visit the website, www.namitexas.org/namigreater-corpus-christi

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January 26, 2017

Three Chords and the Truth

By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com

Handsome Sailor burns… The Handsome Sailor Palapa Bar in Conn Brown Harbor was destroyed in a massive fire

Virginia’s Restaurant for many years. The event will be held from 1-5 PM. His course of treatment has not only left him unable to work but his absence from home has created unhealthy living conditions. There will be a raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and bbq plates for sale. Also, a “Go Fund Me” account under Willie Sahm Emergency Fund has bee set up. Contact Millie Keithley for additional info at 361-563-9025. And on Saturday, the 28th, the Port A VFW will have a benefit for Tom Lovetts to help his family bury him. This will be at 2:00 PM. Tom was the owner of the storied Lovett’s Bar on Alister.

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The Handsome Sailor Palapa Bar and Marina on Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass burned down in the high winds last Sunday. last Sunday when winds blustered to 50 mph. I spoke with proprietors, Tom and Linda Doran, and apparently the fire started on the other side of the harbor and jumped 250 yards to the other side. The facility is also a marina and docks 30 sailboats of which none were harmed. The m a r i n a l u c k e d out… not the palapa bar, the stage or any of the structures, e x c e p t for the restrooms and shower. Their son’s Tom Doran lost his Handsome car wasn’t so lucky Sailor palapa bar to fire on either. I Sunday. went out there on Monday, and I gotta say, it was one hot mess. Tom and Linda started this project in 2008 and except for the 40 foot high palapa, did all the work themselves mostly using recycled building materials. Tom told me that they weren’t insured but they remain undaunted. In fact, as of this writing on Tuesday, he had actually sold one beer. He said the fire was an amazing sight to behold. It all happened so fast and there were fires all over Aransas Pass. They have plans to rebuild and will eventually get the music going again. I’ll let you know when we get a benefit going for them. These are good people and hard workers. Tom also has a Handsome Sailor sailing charter at the marina.

Carol Elliott’s show in the new “Tiki Room” at Giggity’s went very well. She put on a marvelous show to a full house of mostly Winter Texans. Is was a nice, warm e nv i r o n m e n t without pesky Carol Elliott played the c i g a r e t t e Tiki Room at Giggity’s last s m o k e . Friday She will be performing every Friday happy hour until at least March. BTW, the food is great over there. I also caught shows by Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters, Selfie, James Little, Red Giant and the PA Rockers last week. I loved the country shows from Todd Dorn and James Little. I think to co-book these guys together would be an outstanding show. I love country music and

Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters featuring Oscar Rios and drums and Woodie Lawson on bass played Giggity’s last Saturday both of these boys have really got it going on. And over at Bernie’s, the PA Rockers are in

Willie Sahm benefit… There are a couple of other benefits in the near future. On Saturday, February 4th, Bernie’s Beach House will host a fundraiser for long time islander, Willie Sahm. Willie has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer and has no insurance. He is a relative of the late great A benefit for Willie Doug Sahm and Sahm will be held at has worked at Bernie’s on Feb. 4.

The PA Rockers pack the house at Bernie’s every Wednesday the throws of their winter residency and the snowbirds are digging it. It’s like a 40 year high school reunion every Wednesday. Is it just me

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is best known for co-writing Volcano, a hit for Jimmy Buffett, and other songs recorded by John Prine, The Judds, Jerry Jeff Walker, George Thorogood, and Roseanne Cash among others. Without a doubt, Keith Sykes is the real deal. I truly miss the days out at the

The James Little Band with Chris Hays on guitar played the 361 Bar last Friday or has anyone else noticed a similarity of how these old farts all dance the same? I call it the Winter Texan shuffle. Hey, everyone is having fun and that’s all that matters. It’s also a lot of fun with the Free Beer Band every Thursday at Giggity’s. I especially like it when our Northern ladies line dance to Copperhead Road.

DO NOT MISS LIST Coming this weekend… The show to catch on Friday is Duke E. Brown (Corpus Christi, TX) at Giggity’s. Led by the talented Steve Santos, this unit is an old school R&B/Soul/Blues band that gets the dance floor fired up every time. If you like horns and swinging guitars, you will love these fellows. On Saturday, the great Keith Sykes (Memphis, TN) will play the Third Coast Theater. Keith is an extraordinary performer and songwriter… not to mention a nice guy and a really funny guy. His on-stage persona is a free flowing stream of semi-goofy self satire off the top of his head which kept the audience laughing and on their toes. Keith Sykes processes his thoughts like a man who takes note of every single moment of life’s travels. He has a slightly twisted insight that makes me think his every waking thought is the potential line to his next song. You can literally see his mind working. And his songs are a delightful play on words that yield wonderfully engaging stories and bounce around in perfect sync with his nimble guitar riffs. He has released eleven recordings since 1969 but I especially like his soulful Bucksnort Blues. Sykes, a native of Kentucky,

Keith Sykes will play Third Coast on Saturday. lighthouse with Lighthouse Rick when Keith and the late Chuck Pyle would break out their guitars on the porch. Good times!!! I’d get my tickets early to this one folks. Also on Saturday, the great Ruben Limas and his band of Rolling J’s (Corpus Christi, TX) will play Giggs. Ruben is always a crowd pleaser. He’s like a cross between Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Plus on Saturday, the soulful singer-songwriter Ty Dietz will play Shorty’s. Ty has been playing with Steve Santos on guitar the last couple of months and that marriage works pretty darn good. I highly recommend Mr. Dietz… over and over and over. That ought to keep you busy for a while. Be safe out there.

♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♪ ♫

Live Music Tonight Thursday, January 26 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Flatbroke @ Rockit’s Mike & the Moonpies, Isaac Jacob @ Brewster Street Leopold & His Fiction, Levees, Total Death Mechanics @ House of Rock Friday, January 27 Carol Elliott (5-7) @ Giggity’s Tiki Room Duke E. Brown @ Giggity’s Richard Tondre @ 361 Bar DJ @ Treasure Island Bandora @ Rockits Red Tide @ It’ll Do Saloon Reverend’s Daughter @ Brewster Street Women of Ink @ House of Rock

James Little Band @ Giggity’s Broken Duck Feet @ 361 Bar Eric Magnusson @ Drop Anchor Jason Suthern @ South Texas Ice House Chanklas @ Shorty’s Hip Hop Hooray @ Brewster Street Cruise Control @ Rockit’s

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Sunday, February 5 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Super Bowl Bash @ 361 Bar Monday, February 6 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Tuesday, February 7 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s

Saturday, January 28 Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Giggity’s Ty Dietz Jan. 28 Retro Vibe @ 361 Bar Chanklas Feb. 04 Ty Diets @ Shorty’s Billy Snipes Feb. 11 Keith Sykes @ Third Coast Theater Selfie Feb. 18 Metal Shop @ Brewster Ty Dietz Feb. 25 Street Another Level @ Rockits Edison @ It’ll Do Saloon OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Dave Rukus @ South Texas Ice House Belly Dance Showcase, Hudson Falcons @ House ull ar rill of Rock

Wednesday, February 8 Jim Dugan @ Giggity’s Gemini Syndrome, Drayer, Resz @ Brewster Street Thursday, February 9 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Friday, February 10 Carol Elliott (5-7) @ Giggity’s Tiki Room Ulrich Ellison & Tribe @ Giggity’s Now & Zen @ South Texas Ice House Bandora @ Rockit’s

Uel Jackson Jan. 29 Sunday, January 29 Eric Magnussen Feb. 04 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Lela Caldwell Feb. 16 Uel Jackson @ Drop Anchor Uel Jackson Feb. 18 Monday, January 30 Dine Around (5-8) @ Port Daily Happy Hour Aransas Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Open Jam w/ Selfie @ 361-945-9595, 118 Cut Off Rd., Port Aransas Giggity’s www.dropanchorportaransas.com James Thomas Woodruff, Woven in Hiatus, In Her Own Words @ House of Rock

Saturday, February 11 Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes & the Rasta Cowboys @ Shorty’s Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street The Georges @ South Texas Ice House Another Level @ Rockit’s Sunday, February 12 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s

Tuesday, January 31 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt Martinez @ House of Rock

Monday, February 13 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Tuesday, February 14 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s

Wednesday, February 1 Texas Crossing @ Giggity’s Thursday, February 2 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Sam Riggs, John Baumann @ Brewster Street Friday, February 3 Carol Elliott (5-7) @ Giggity’s Tiki Room Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s Saturday, February 4 Benefit for Willie Sahm @ Barnie’s Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines @ Third Coast Theater

Wednesday, February 15 Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Thursday, February 16 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Lela Caldwell @ Drop Anchor

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Friday, February 17 Richard Leigh & Larry Joe Taylor @ Third Coast Theater Carol Elliott (5-7) @ Giggity’s Tiki Room Bubba Westly Band @ Giggity’s James Little Band @ 361 Bar Todd Dorn & the Sea Drifters

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