cc magazine - may 2012
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CC Magazine - May 2012TRANSCRIPT
CCMAGAZINE
EAT LOCALCC FARMERS MARKETS HAVEMORE THAN FRESH VEGGIES
FREEThose who are
of resentment will surely fi nd peace
MAY 2012
DISCOVER DOWNTOWNMUSIC amp FILM FESTIVALTODD SNIDER JOE KING CARRASCO THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN
V DAYVAGINA MONOLOGUES RAISE CASH AND AWARENESS FOR WOMENrsquoS SHELTER
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Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves The Most HOBO Scarecrow People
Friday May 18th - Gates open at 600pm Music at 630 Movie ldquoLegend of Billie Jeanrdquo starts at 9pmSaturday May 19th - Music starts at 130 after the Beach to Bay marathon Gates open at 1 pm $10 general admission $25 VIP Buy Ticket Online Food Beer Music Movie and Family Fun
wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcomwwwfacebookdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Benefiting Walk with Pride Destination Bayfront KSpace
Moondogger Productions amp CLP Presents
Discover DowntownMusic amp Film FestivalMay 18 amp 19th 2012Downtown Corpus Christi Texas
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copy Copyright 2011 all rights reserved CC Publishing LLC reserves the right to edit rewrite amp refuse editorial materials and assumes no responsibility for accuracy errors omissions or consequence arising from it CC magazine shall be held harmless indemnifi ed against any third party claims CC Publishing LLC accepts no claims made by agents contributors or photographers Opinions expressed by contributing writers or columnists are not necessarily those of CC Publishing LLC or its affi liates Advertisers appearing in CC magazine present only the viewpoint of the advertisers CC magazine is printed in the USA We assume no responsibility for advertising claims made in this publication All correspondence to this publication becomes the property of CC magazine Publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without express permission of the publisher and author(s)
Samantha Koepp Dale Rankin Georgia Griffi n Ronnie Narmour Aletha Eyerman Liza Chapkovsky
Miles Merwin Jan Rankin Dale Rankin Ronnie Narmour Georgia Griffi n Todd V Gardner
JEFF CRAFTPublisher
JCRAFTCCMAGONLINECOM
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Well this is embarrassing
Last month gazing over the proofs on page 10 I was shown this photograph and I said ldquoOh its OK thatrsquos Samantharsquos headshotrdquo Meaning Samantha Koepp regular contributor of Inside the Center who bears little resemblance to this photograph except she also has blond hair
The photograph in question is actually of Julia Powers SMG American Bank Center Account Executive and the subject of Samantharsquos March article about why you should call Julia to book your next event I wonrsquot repeat it all here just take my word for it you should call Julia if yoursquore planning a wedding or other event where you want to have the best CC can offer
When the error was brought to my attention I felt like a heel While I havenrsquot met Julia before I have met Samantha on several occasions and shersquos made sure every trip that I have made to the American Bank Center has been a great experience so I ought to know what she looks like Anyway My apologies to both of you and I promise not to get you mixed up again
Moving on to May we have a music-filled issue this month with Rockport Music Festival coming up in June and with the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival on May 18-19 that makes this the official music festival issue for 2012
Aletha is back with a breakdown of the local farmerrsquos market scene and a story about the recent Jaycees production of the Vagina
Monologues over at House of Rock Mr Smarty Pants gives us the low-down on the Eagle Ford Shale and how itrsquos helping our local economy and as always Samantha Koepp keeps us up to date on the latest happenings at the American Bank Center
I hope you all enjoyed the Buc Days As I write this I am still a little sore from all the walking around with the family but it was definitely worth it and we all had a great time I even took some Yankees to their first rodeo Now by some localrsquos reckoning I might be a Yankee too coming from way up north in Phoenix but I grew up around rodeos and I was honestly shocked that a person can grow up to adulthood having never chased a greased pig or rode a bucking ovine
Lets give a warm welcome to the sunny days of May and for heavenrsquos sake get out to the beach If I hear one more person tell me that the fifteen minute drive to Ellis Beach is ldquojust too farrdquo I may be forced to drag said person to the beach and perform something like a baptism While yoursquore there stop by Whitecap liquor on the corner of whitecap and SPID They have beers yoursquove never heard of old favorites too
CCMAGAZINE
Jeff Craft
From the Publisher
CONTACT CC 3614432137
3619497700505 S Water St Suite 545Corpus Christi Tx 78401
JEFF CRAFT3614432137
JAN RANKIN3619497700
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Carpet Cleaning
Julia Powers
Samantha Koepp
08Rockport Music FestThe Rockport Music Festival has
announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar The acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music
12Eat LocalUnless you live under a rock you have
heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community
26Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic
play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet
06 Inside the Center
06 Mr Smarty Pants
14 STARS Events Page
15 Art Scene
15 Live Music tonight
16 The Canvas
23 The Lenz
Discover Downtown Music amp Film FestivalWhat do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi
scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
Theyrsquoll be screening The Legend of Billie Jean and the music acts they have lined up include Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco and Slaid Cleaves so its going to be one great two days of fun downtown
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CINSIDE THE enter
by Samantha Koepp
Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
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Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
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Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
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Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves The Most HOBO Scarecrow People
Friday May 18th - Gates open at 600pm Music at 630 Movie ldquoLegend of Billie Jeanrdquo starts at 9pmSaturday May 19th - Music starts at 130 after the Beach to Bay marathon Gates open at 1 pm $10 general admission $25 VIP Buy Ticket Online Food Beer Music Movie and Family Fun
wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcomwwwfacebookdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
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copy Copyright 2011 all rights reserved CC Publishing LLC reserves the right to edit rewrite amp refuse editorial materials and assumes no responsibility for accuracy errors omissions or consequence arising from it CC magazine shall be held harmless indemnifi ed against any third party claims CC Publishing LLC accepts no claims made by agents contributors or photographers Opinions expressed by contributing writers or columnists are not necessarily those of CC Publishing LLC or its affi liates Advertisers appearing in CC magazine present only the viewpoint of the advertisers CC magazine is printed in the USA We assume no responsibility for advertising claims made in this publication All correspondence to this publication becomes the property of CC magazine Publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without express permission of the publisher and author(s)
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PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Well this is embarrassing
Last month gazing over the proofs on page 10 I was shown this photograph and I said ldquoOh its OK thatrsquos Samantharsquos headshotrdquo Meaning Samantha Koepp regular contributor of Inside the Center who bears little resemblance to this photograph except she also has blond hair
The photograph in question is actually of Julia Powers SMG American Bank Center Account Executive and the subject of Samantharsquos March article about why you should call Julia to book your next event I wonrsquot repeat it all here just take my word for it you should call Julia if yoursquore planning a wedding or other event where you want to have the best CC can offer
When the error was brought to my attention I felt like a heel While I havenrsquot met Julia before I have met Samantha on several occasions and shersquos made sure every trip that I have made to the American Bank Center has been a great experience so I ought to know what she looks like Anyway My apologies to both of you and I promise not to get you mixed up again
Moving on to May we have a music-filled issue this month with Rockport Music Festival coming up in June and with the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival on May 18-19 that makes this the official music festival issue for 2012
Aletha is back with a breakdown of the local farmerrsquos market scene and a story about the recent Jaycees production of the Vagina
Monologues over at House of Rock Mr Smarty Pants gives us the low-down on the Eagle Ford Shale and how itrsquos helping our local economy and as always Samantha Koepp keeps us up to date on the latest happenings at the American Bank Center
I hope you all enjoyed the Buc Days As I write this I am still a little sore from all the walking around with the family but it was definitely worth it and we all had a great time I even took some Yankees to their first rodeo Now by some localrsquos reckoning I might be a Yankee too coming from way up north in Phoenix but I grew up around rodeos and I was honestly shocked that a person can grow up to adulthood having never chased a greased pig or rode a bucking ovine
Lets give a warm welcome to the sunny days of May and for heavenrsquos sake get out to the beach If I hear one more person tell me that the fifteen minute drive to Ellis Beach is ldquojust too farrdquo I may be forced to drag said person to the beach and perform something like a baptism While yoursquore there stop by Whitecap liquor on the corner of whitecap and SPID They have beers yoursquove never heard of old favorites too
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08Rockport Music FestThe Rockport Music Festival has
announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar The acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music
12Eat LocalUnless you live under a rock you have
heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community
26Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic
play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet
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06 Mr Smarty Pants
14 STARS Events Page
15 Art Scene
15 Live Music tonight
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Discover Downtown Music amp Film FestivalWhat do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi
scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
Theyrsquoll be screening The Legend of Billie Jean and the music acts they have lined up include Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco and Slaid Cleaves so its going to be one great two days of fun downtown
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Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
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Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
13
Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
13
If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
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HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
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The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Friday May 18th - Gates open at 600pm Music at 630 Movie ldquoLegend of Billie Jeanrdquo starts at 9pmSaturday May 19th - Music starts at 130 after the Beach to Bay marathon Gates open at 1 pm $10 general admission $25 VIP Buy Ticket Online Food Beer Music Movie and Family Fun
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Discover DowntownMusic amp Film FestivalMay 18 amp 19th 2012Downtown Corpus Christi Texas
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JEFF CRAFTPublisher
JCRAFTCCMAGONLINECOM
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Well this is embarrassing
Last month gazing over the proofs on page 10 I was shown this photograph and I said ldquoOh its OK thatrsquos Samantharsquos headshotrdquo Meaning Samantha Koepp regular contributor of Inside the Center who bears little resemblance to this photograph except she also has blond hair
The photograph in question is actually of Julia Powers SMG American Bank Center Account Executive and the subject of Samantharsquos March article about why you should call Julia to book your next event I wonrsquot repeat it all here just take my word for it you should call Julia if yoursquore planning a wedding or other event where you want to have the best CC can offer
When the error was brought to my attention I felt like a heel While I havenrsquot met Julia before I have met Samantha on several occasions and shersquos made sure every trip that I have made to the American Bank Center has been a great experience so I ought to know what she looks like Anyway My apologies to both of you and I promise not to get you mixed up again
Moving on to May we have a music-filled issue this month with Rockport Music Festival coming up in June and with the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival on May 18-19 that makes this the official music festival issue for 2012
Aletha is back with a breakdown of the local farmerrsquos market scene and a story about the recent Jaycees production of the Vagina
Monologues over at House of Rock Mr Smarty Pants gives us the low-down on the Eagle Ford Shale and how itrsquos helping our local economy and as always Samantha Koepp keeps us up to date on the latest happenings at the American Bank Center
I hope you all enjoyed the Buc Days As I write this I am still a little sore from all the walking around with the family but it was definitely worth it and we all had a great time I even took some Yankees to their first rodeo Now by some localrsquos reckoning I might be a Yankee too coming from way up north in Phoenix but I grew up around rodeos and I was honestly shocked that a person can grow up to adulthood having never chased a greased pig or rode a bucking ovine
Lets give a warm welcome to the sunny days of May and for heavenrsquos sake get out to the beach If I hear one more person tell me that the fifteen minute drive to Ellis Beach is ldquojust too farrdquo I may be forced to drag said person to the beach and perform something like a baptism While yoursquore there stop by Whitecap liquor on the corner of whitecap and SPID They have beers yoursquove never heard of old favorites too
CCMAGAZINE
Jeff Craft
From the Publisher
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08Rockport Music FestThe Rockport Music Festival has
announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar The acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music
12Eat LocalUnless you live under a rock you have
heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community
26Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic
play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet
06 Inside the Center
06 Mr Smarty Pants
14 STARS Events Page
15 Art Scene
15 Live Music tonight
16 The Canvas
23 The Lenz
Discover Downtown Music amp Film FestivalWhat do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi
scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
Theyrsquoll be screening The Legend of Billie Jean and the music acts they have lined up include Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco and Slaid Cleaves so its going to be one great two days of fun downtown
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by Samantha Koepp
Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
07
Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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bull NEW menu selections - Lunch specials starting at $599bull Spectacular sunsetsbull Scenic view of boats barges and wildlife bull Live music Friday amp Saturday nights by local artistsbull Large ldquosea-levelrdquo patio for parties and events
Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
949-7737 15370 SPID- On the Island
Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
4228 South Alameda
Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
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Coffee Waves Port A1007 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas
361-749-0825Open 6am-Midnight
Live Music Art Shows
Buy One GelatoGet One FreeOnly in Port A
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Snoopyrsquos and ScoopyrsquosSnoopyrsquos Pier was literally a product of the
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Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
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to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Samantha Koepp Dale Rankin Georgia Griffi n Ronnie Narmour Aletha Eyerman Liza Chapkovsky
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JEFF CRAFTPublisher
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PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Well this is embarrassing
Last month gazing over the proofs on page 10 I was shown this photograph and I said ldquoOh its OK thatrsquos Samantharsquos headshotrdquo Meaning Samantha Koepp regular contributor of Inside the Center who bears little resemblance to this photograph except she also has blond hair
The photograph in question is actually of Julia Powers SMG American Bank Center Account Executive and the subject of Samantharsquos March article about why you should call Julia to book your next event I wonrsquot repeat it all here just take my word for it you should call Julia if yoursquore planning a wedding or other event where you want to have the best CC can offer
When the error was brought to my attention I felt like a heel While I havenrsquot met Julia before I have met Samantha on several occasions and shersquos made sure every trip that I have made to the American Bank Center has been a great experience so I ought to know what she looks like Anyway My apologies to both of you and I promise not to get you mixed up again
Moving on to May we have a music-filled issue this month with Rockport Music Festival coming up in June and with the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival on May 18-19 that makes this the official music festival issue for 2012
Aletha is back with a breakdown of the local farmerrsquos market scene and a story about the recent Jaycees production of the Vagina
Monologues over at House of Rock Mr Smarty Pants gives us the low-down on the Eagle Ford Shale and how itrsquos helping our local economy and as always Samantha Koepp keeps us up to date on the latest happenings at the American Bank Center
I hope you all enjoyed the Buc Days As I write this I am still a little sore from all the walking around with the family but it was definitely worth it and we all had a great time I even took some Yankees to their first rodeo Now by some localrsquos reckoning I might be a Yankee too coming from way up north in Phoenix but I grew up around rodeos and I was honestly shocked that a person can grow up to adulthood having never chased a greased pig or rode a bucking ovine
Lets give a warm welcome to the sunny days of May and for heavenrsquos sake get out to the beach If I hear one more person tell me that the fifteen minute drive to Ellis Beach is ldquojust too farrdquo I may be forced to drag said person to the beach and perform something like a baptism While yoursquore there stop by Whitecap liquor on the corner of whitecap and SPID They have beers yoursquove never heard of old favorites too
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08Rockport Music FestThe Rockport Music Festival has
announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar The acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music
12Eat LocalUnless you live under a rock you have
heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community
26Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic
play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet
06 Inside the Center
06 Mr Smarty Pants
14 STARS Events Page
15 Art Scene
15 Live Music tonight
16 The Canvas
23 The Lenz
Discover Downtown Music amp Film FestivalWhat do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi
scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
Theyrsquoll be screening The Legend of Billie Jean and the music acts they have lined up include Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco and Slaid Cleaves so its going to be one great two days of fun downtown
2608
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CINSIDE THE enter
by Samantha Koepp
Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
07
Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
13
Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
13
If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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08Rockport Music FestThe Rockport Music Festival has
announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar The acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music
12Eat LocalUnless you live under a rock you have
heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community
26Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic
play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet
06 Inside the Center
06 Mr Smarty Pants
14 STARS Events Page
15 Art Scene
15 Live Music tonight
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Discover Downtown Music amp Film FestivalWhat do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi
scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
Theyrsquoll be screening The Legend of Billie Jean and the music acts they have lined up include Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco and Slaid Cleaves so its going to be one great two days of fun downtown
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CINSIDE THE enter
by Samantha Koepp
Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
07
Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
13
Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
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K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
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HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
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10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
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Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
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Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
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by Samantha Koepp
Summer Is Here Early With These Hot Events
Between a coronation an MMA tournament arena football games a Latin rock concert a tattoo convention and a tourism luncheon American Bank Center is the place to be during May
May 3- Las Donas de la Corte Selena Auditorium
In its 59th year the Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant continues the tradition
of the presentation of King Queen and Princess This year the ornate dresses worn by the duchesses of Corpus Christi represent historical royal figures that lived in palaces the theme is ldquoThe Court from Splendorous Royal Palacesrdquo A royal reception will follow the coronation and guests can meet the royalty from Corpus Christi and ask the much anticipated question ldquoHow heavy are those gownsrdquo Tickets are $6150
May 4- Tournament of Warriors Arena
The first ldquoWinner Takes Allrdquo Mixed Martial Arts tournament in the state of Texas Sixteen fighters split amongst two weight divisions 155 lbs and 170 lbs will compete for a champion-ship belt representing their respective divisions and a cash prize of $25000 Be a part of history and see who makes it through Round One Former Dallas Cowboys football player and MMA enthusiast Randy White will be onsite prior to the event for an autograph signing Tickets start at $1850
May 6 13 27- Corpus Christi Hammerheads Arena Football
The Corpus Christi Hammerheads take on the Laredo Rattle-snakes on May 6th the Ablilene Ruff Riders on May 13th and the West Texas Roughnecks on May 27th Come out and see
how rough it gets on the football field
May 9- MANA Arena
Latin rock favorite MANA will bring their positive energy to Corpus Christi with their latest album Drama Y Luz Winning the 2012 Latin Grammyrsquos Best Rock Album and Best Album of the Year and Best Rock Group from Premios People En Espanol MANA is as much of an unstoppable force as they have ever been Herersquos your chance to see them live Tickets start at $4900
May 11-13 Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200 for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
May 16- CVB Luncheon Henry Garrett Ballroom
The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau invites you to board Destination Discovery this yearrsquos National Tourism luncheon Learn about the progress of tourism in Corpus Christi and whatrsquos planned for the future Tickets are $28 and can be purchased through the CVB 361-881-1888 or reservationsvisitcorpuschris-titxorgltmailtoreservationsvisitcorpuschristitxorggt
Tickets are available at the American Bank Center Box Office all Ticketmaster outlets online at wwwTicketmastercom or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Additional fees may apply Visit American-BankCentercom for more info
American Bank Center is Corpus Christirsquos premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences For more information visit us online at wwwamericanbankcentercom wwwFacebookcomAmerican-BankCenter or follow us on TwitterAmericanBankCtr06
Ask Mr Smarty Pants
He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
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Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
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What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
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Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
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Corpus Christi TX 78412
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Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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He Knows Everything There Is To Know About Corpus Christimrsmartypantsccmagonlinecom
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Dear Mr Smarty Pants
I have been in the market for a new pickup lately and my friend Bob told me I should look into a Ford Eagle as they are all over Central Texas these days Bob works in the oil field and he says the Ford Eagle will last at least ten years Thatrsquos longer than the Ford 150 I have now
I went over to the Ford dealership and they laughed at me According to them there is no such thing as a Ford Eagle What gives I need a truck and if the Ford Eagle is good enough for Central Texas then why are they not selling them in South Texas I know your geographic area of expertise is Corpus but do you know anything about this that might help I need a new truck quick My Service Engine light has been on so long the piece of duck tape I put over it has fallen off Can you help
Jimmy Dale
Rockport
Well Jimmy Dale I hate to be the one to break it to you but I think your friend Bob has pulled a fast one on you Hersquos done the old Adjective Turnaround on you there or in this case more like a Verbal Fracking
What Old Bob is probably referring to is the Eagle Ford Shale oil play which indeed is ldquoall over Central Texasrdquo these days At least in the area that starts at the Texas-Mexico border and on up through Webb and Maverick counties and then runs 400 miles straight over toward East Texas And when Mr Smarty Pants says ldquorunsrdquo he doesnrsquot mean run like the Ford Eagle ndash which as far as he can tell is a figment of Bobrsquos imagination In fact the Eagle Ford is a shale formation that for the last few years has been pumping oil and gas and money into the South Texas economy like a drunken sailor intent on blowing through his shore leave cash
The Eagle Ford play is 50 miles wide and an average of 250 feet thick at a depth between 4000 and 12000 feet While Mr Smarty Pantsrsquo math skills are limited mostly to Happy Hour prices he can say thatrsquos a lot of rock with a lot of oil and gas in it
The name comes from the little town of Eagle Ford up Dallas way where outcrops of the shale formation are visible at the surface Turns out a lot of underground formations get named by the town where they can be seen at the surface such as the Austin Chalk with overlays the Eagle Ford
But the geology lesson only skims the surface of the Eagle Ford story (see how Mr Smarty Pants works the transitions) The story for us here in Corpus Christi is in the economics The oil reserves in the Eagle Ford are estimated at 3 billion barrels with potential output of 420000 barrels a day Thatrsquos enough oil to keep your old Ford 150 running for another decade Jimmy Dale What makes the Eagle Ford possible are recent breakthroughs in a process called hydraulic fracking which release the petroleum from the brittle shale in the formation at prices that are low enough for producers can get it out and still make money Lots of money enough money that it is turning formerly dying little towns all over the region into honest to goodness boomtowns
In Carrizo Springs the sales tax alone pumped $500000 into the local economy In 2011 the oil and gas industry in Texas paid $508 million in franchise taxes which is almost 13 percent of total franchise taxes paid That doesnrsquot get into the other boomtowns it has created like Alice where living quarters are being built as fast as humans can drive nails A friend of Mr Smarty Pants flew into Cotulla a while back and he said it looked like Manhattan on the prairie from all the oil rigs and city lights
Even here in Corpus our refiners are looking at building pipelines from the Eagle Ford to process the oil and real estate agents are buying new cars with the commissions they are getting from the oil wealth being pumped out of the ground in the Eagle Ford
As one of them told me ldquoWhen a South Texas dirt farmer whorsquos been scratching out a living between droughts starts getting royalty checks in the mail the first thing he does after buying a new pickup (not a Ford Eagle however) is to look for a little old house on the beachrdquo And as
demand goes up so does the price of a little old house on the beach
Itrsquos that oil money that has been making its way to Port Aransas for a couple of years now and has been a boon during an otherwise tough economy and is recently been finding its way to homes on The Island here in Corpus
So how much is down there The fact is no one knows Estimates so far have proven to be woefully under the actual production numbers Experts estimated the Eagle Ford would produce 21 million barrels of oil in 2010 but it produced 44 million in the first eleven months In 2011 production was forecast at 87 million barrels and 22 million barrels were produced Those are big misses by the predictors
So herersquos Mr Smarty Pants advice Jimmy Dale Forget about a Ford Eagle Get yourself a full tank of gas in your Ford 150 and light out for the Eagle Ford Roughneck jobs are plentiful but tough But in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they service up tainted chichar-rones To paraphrase Mr Greeley go north young man The Eagle Ford awaits
in a boomtown they need everything from fry cooks to lawyers to sue emrsquo when they
service up tainted chicharrones
08
The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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The Rockport Music Festival has announced their line-up for the second annual festival to be held June 7-9 at the Fulton Harbor Park Itrsquos not a bad line-uphellip not a bad line-up at all In fact I might call it stellar Promoter Tommy Moore simply stated has outstanding taste in roots music His choice in acts may be directed towards a middle-aged audience but itrsquos an audience that appreciates good music and doesnrsquot mind paying for it Nine of the ten acts have decades of depth and the one youngster Hayes Carl has Ray Wylie Hubbardrsquos nod so you know hersquos got to be good I went to Moorersquos festival last year and loved every minute of it (Jerry Jeff Guy Clark Willis Allan Gary P Ray Wylie)hellipbut I really think hersquos out done him with this one I havenrsquot got to know Hayes Carl yet but I can honestly tell you that every one of the acts on this roster is musical heroes of mine Some are old friends
Up close and personalhellipwe go back
The first time I saw Los Lobos was in the early 90rsquos with Steve Earle in San Antonio I wore the grooves out of How Will the Wolf Survive I think David Hidalgo is a genius on many levels I first saw Rodney Crowell around the same time at Slimrsquos in San Francisco Rosie Flores opened the show Irsquove followed the Houston Kid his entire career and personally think that hersquos a poetic anomaly The first time I saw Delbert was at Mother Blues in Dallas in 1973 when he was with Glenn Clark Some my fondest memories are of Delbertrsquos shows at the old Soap Creek in Austin I have every record hersquos ever recorded I first saw Marcia Ball at the Split Rail in Austin in the mid 70rsquos when her band was called Freda and the Firedogs Irsquove since seen her perform many times in many different cities Soul radiates from every bone in her body Irsquove know Angela Strehli since 1976 when I was a bartender at Antones in Austin and she was family For me Angela is the embodiment of a classy blues singer Tracy Nelson was on my roster with RNA Booking in the 90rsquos and I worked closely with her Her voice is about as strong as say a hurricane My God there wasnrsquot a music fan alive in the 70rsquos who didnrsquot own the Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth record Living with the Animals Irsquove known Derrick OrsquoBrien closely since he was with the Cobras in 1979 (he took Steviersquos place on guitar) He produced many of the records for the artists I represented with Antones Records (Lavelle White Teddy Morgan etc)
I met Corpus native Chris Layton when he played drums for Stevie Ray I actually went to Brazil with him and guitar master David Grissom when they were with Storyville I donrsquot ever remember not knowing Cleve Hattersley and the folks in Greezy Wheels Their place in history is etched in stone And Irsquove seen Toni Price perform a kazillion hippy hours at the Continental in Austin I have great respect for each and every one of these artist This is old home
week for me Hayes Carlhellipyoursquore on my ldquoto dordquo list And thatrsquos the reason this list of artists are so specialhellipmost people can personally relate to them as I do We all have stories This group of artists has too much history in Texas (and beyond) not to have affected all of us in one way or the other When was the first time you remember seeing Delbert McClinton or Marcia Ball I bet you canrsquot wait to see them again and relive those memories This show just feels like it was booked personally for me Chances are if you are over 40 and live in Texas you feel the same way Thanks Tommy Yoursquove made a lot of people very happy here
Los Lobos
Nearly three decades ago Los Lobos announced to the world that they were ldquoJust another band from East LArdquo Nobody bought it then and nobodyrsquos buying it now Therersquos nothing common about these guys Every one of the members are multi-instrumentalists and talented writers Their music is influenced by rock and roll Tex-Mex country folk RampB blues brown-eyed soul and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia boleros and nortentildeos The band formed in 1973 when David Hidalgo first met Louis Perez at Garfield High School in East LA and discovered they both had an affinity for such obscure music as Ry Cooder and Randy Newman They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano to complete the grouprsquos lineup and there has been NO line-up change since then To date they have won ten Grammies and recorded 19 albums
Rodney Crowell
Originally from Houston Rodney Crowell was part of the Steve Earle Guy Clark Townes Van Zandt school of degenerate artistry They all grew up in Houston together and later made the move to Nashville Crowell married Roseanne Cash in 1979 and produced most of her records in the 20 years they were together He won a Grammy in 1989 for the
By Ronnie Narmour
Rockport Music Festival
09
Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
10
What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
13
Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
13
If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Best Country Song ldquoAfter all This Timerdquo on his hugely successful Diamonds in Dirt album (which charted five number one hits) He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 Crowell is scheduled to release KIN on June 5th collaboration with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr The record features Norah Jones Vince Gill Lucinda Williams Lee Ann Womack Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Emmy Lou Harris Crowell has also published an autobiographical book about his meager East Texas upbringing entitled ldquoChinaberry Sidewalksrdquo
Delbert McClinton
Born in Lubbock and raised in Ft Worth Delbert McClinton can claim 27 albums and a Grammy He is one artist who embodies the true merger of blues rock and country its Delbert McClinton Starting out his career as a blues musician in his native Texas McClinton played harmonica for such notables as Howlinrsquo Wolf Jimmie Reed and Bobby ldquoBluerdquo Bland In 1960 he became the first white artist played on Fort Worth station KNOX with his cover of ldquoWake Up Babyrdquo On a tour of England with Bruce Channel he gave harp lessons to a young John Lennon He wrote ldquoTwo More
Bottles of Winerdquo for Emmylou Harris and ldquoB Movie Boxcar Bluesrdquo for the Blues Brothers
Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball is an Austin institution going back to the days of Freda and the Firedogs and the storied Split Rail in the lsquo70rsquos Shersquos a whole lot of Louisiana with a healthy dose of Texas blues and roots Rolling Stone
calls Marcia ldquoRollicking playful good time blues and intimate reflective balladryher songs ring with emotional depthrdquo Shersquos released 16 albums since 1972 and has been nominated for one Grammy She claims Irma Thomas as her chief inspiration and recorded collaboration with her and Tracy Nelson with the 1998 Rounder release Sing It She also recorded
with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton with the 1990 Antones Records release Dreams Come True
Hayes Carl
I did a little research It appears that young Hayes is into the right stuff He claims influences of Townes Guy Clark Jack Kerouac Dylan John Prine and Dead Poets Society I like it The Houston Press named him the Best Folk Act and Best New Artist of 2002 Even better After turning down a multi-album deal from Sugar Hill Records he released his second album Little Rock under his own label Highway 87 Records It became the first self-released album to
reach number one on the Americana music charts OKhellipnow you have my attention Plus any one who can write a song titled She Left Me For Jesus has got to be cool Irsquom looking forward to this one
Greezy Wheels
In the beginning there was Greezy Wheels They played the Armadillo World Headquarters regularly and were right there with the Uranium Savages and the 13th Floor Elevators In Austin in the early 70rsquos they were Gods Greezy Wheels opened or headlined first Austin
gigs for the Flying Burrito Brothers Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Jerry Lee Lewis Willis Alan Ramsey (headlined) Alvin Crow (headlined) and dozens of others A legend in her own right Sweet Mary participated in some of the wildest jam sessions in the history of the Armadillo with such as Jean Luc Ponty Frank Zappa Jerry Garcia Leon Russell Doug Sahm and dozens of others The band held down Wednesday nights at the legendary Soap Creek Saloon where everyone from Jerry Jeff Walker to Delbert McClinton to Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked the joint Founding members Cleve Lissa and Mary Hattersley still lead the band which now includes Penny Jo Pullus on back-up vocals John Jordan (Vanguards Chris Duarte Group) on bass and John Bush (Edie Brickell And the New Bohemians) on drums
Toni Price
Toni Price is one of those Austin musicians who are content to behellipwell just an Austin musician Shersquos held court at the Continental Club playing there every Tuesday night ldquoHippy Hoursrdquo for the last 18 years You need a shoe horn to get into the place Price has a whiskey soaked voice and a tow sack full of songs that makes everyone an instant fan She is adored in Austin and for good reason Irsquom amazed she agreed to do this gig They must be paying her a lot
Derrick OrsquoBrien David Grissom Chris Layton
These three guys are the cregraveme de la cregraveme of Austin musicians OrsquoBrien has been a faithful member of the Austin mafia for decades Hersquos been around Antones so long that his name is synonymous I first met him when he took Stevie Rayrsquos place in the Cobras Derrick is bringing another guitar monster David Grissom (Joe Ely John Mellancamp) with him as well as Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton It will be interesting to see who else shows up with them The skyrsquos the limit here
The Blues Broads Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson Dorothy Morrison
The Blues Broads are the collaboration of four legendary singers Tracy Nelson Angela Strehli Annie Sampson and Dorothy Morrison all headliners in their own right The concept started in Strehlirsquos backyard in West Marin California six or seven years ago The idea was to assemble a bunch of blues women into a revue The line-up has evolved some at one point Maria Muldair and Carlene Carter were involved
Born in Madison WI and now living outside of Nashville Tracy Nelson was the leader of the famous Fillmore West act Mother Earth back in the late 60rsquos Her signature song Down So Low has been recorded by such artists as Linda Rondstadt Etta James and Cyndi Lauper Her rendition of the Elmore James song It Hurts Me Too will bring tears to your eyes She received on Grammy nomination for her duet with Willie Nelson After the Fire Is Gone Entertainment Weekly says ldquoTracy Nelson isnrsquot so much a singer as she is a force fieldrdquo
Angela Strehli is probably the most truly ldquobluerdquo of The Blues Broads She devoted her life and career to the heroes of that genre knowing and singing with so many of the greats from Muddy Waters to Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan and supporting them by helping establish Antones in Austin Texas known worldwide as a blues Mecca She migrated to Marin County 20 years ago and is now part of an historic food and music venue Rancho Nicasio where she and husband Bob Brown first organized and presented The Blues Broads
Annie Sampson originally from Louisiana has a style which exemplifies her deeply soulful roots mdash whether shersquos singing blues rock a country ballad or a modern folk classic Her career started with a long run with the musical ldquoHairrdquo She then became a founding member of the the popular group Stone-ground The band recorded four albums and toured internationally
Not a blues fan alive hasnrsquot heard Dorothy Morrisonrsquos utterly classic rendition of Oh Happy Day a song she co-authored and sang for the Edwin Hawkins Singers The international hit has sold over seven million copies and is considered the ldquonational anthemrdquo of American Gospel groups She tours and records internationally
So there you have it The scene is set for one world class festival For ticket information go to wwwrockportmusiccom
Rockport Music Festival
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What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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What do you get when you mix a beautiful weekend in May a huge grassy area in downtown Corpus Christi scenic views of the water incredible live music delicious food 35+ varieties of beer and wines and a few thousand people You get an amazing event called the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
On May 18 amp 19 2012 The former Memorial Coliseum location will be transformed into an incredible Music amp Film festival Moondogger Productions amp Casey Lain Productions (CLP) in conjunction with the Ride-In Theatre are happy to bring you this family friendly and incredibly fun event Friday May 18th If you are a movie buff with a taste for 80rsquos movies filmed right here in Corpus Christi well you are in luck We will be showing The Legend of Billie Jean on a huge 38rsquo outdoor screen at 900pm May 18th gates open at 600pm The Ride-in Theatre folks will be hosting Friday night With a red scooter raffle (like in the movie) a possible actor appearance Billie Jean haircuts and much more You do not want to miss this special Ride-In Theatre event during the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival The movie night is free to the public We only ask that you bring a small donation for our benefiting non-profits
We will have great food from local restaurants and food vendors tasty craft and domestic beers wine bar water soft drinks and tea for sale Please bring a chair or blanket for the movie Leave your own food and drinks at home we have you covered Bring cash Visit our website for more info and updates Saturday May 19th Immediately after the Beach to Bay Marathon the Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival will be in full swing starting at 1 pm when the doors open Come listen to Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco The Cold Irons The Most Scarecrow People HOBO and Slaid Cleaves Come down and support a good cause Bring the kids Enjoy the music Grab some tasty food Try a few interesting beers and wines Kids under 13 are free General Admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $25 High School amp College folks should bring their school ID for ticket discounts
You can buy your tickets on our website at wwwdiscoverdowntownmusicfestcom now and avoid the lines the day of the event Make
sure you check out our Facebook page too You may find a ticket discount on our FB page while it lasts Please like us and tell your other Facebook friends wwwfacebookcomdiscoverdowntownmusicfest
Sierra Nevada Beer is the title sponsor We are ready to serve up some great craft beers We will have over 35 craft beers to sample from various breweries You can purchase individual craft and domestic beers or buy a tasting pass A tasting pass is $20 It gets you a commemorative tasting glass a 12 oz festival cup and 23 beer tokens What a deal Yes itrsquos going to be that cool
Do you bring the kids or get a sitter Bring em This is a kid friendly event We will have a huge Kids Area sponsored by Navy Army Community Credit Union The kids area will be dedicated to keeping the kiddos happy with arts crafts jumpy houses obstacle courses and whatever else we can think of
We want to thank our sponsors Sierra Nevada Navy Army Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Corpus Christi Gas Department House of Rock Kleberg Bank Stephanie Waterman Insurance Remax amp Associates Stewart Title Whataburger MDR Advertising Corpus Christi Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Without our wonderful and generous sponsors this event could not take place Make sure you check out their businesses or products to show your appreciation A big portion of the proceeds will go to Walk with Pride This is a non-profit (501c3) that raises money for tennis shoes and school supplies for children in need Each year before the start of a new school year this non-profit in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors provides new tennis shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Corpus Christi children Buying a ticket to this event will help them exceed their goals for 2012 The event will also benefit Destination Bayfront and KSpace a great non-profit art gallery downtown Visit their links on our festival website Tell your friends and wersquoll see you May 18th amp 19th in Downtown Corpus
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
World-renowned singer- songwriter Todd Snider (Nashville TN) will play the Downtown Music Festival on May 19th He describes himself as a cross between JJ Cale and Jerry Jeff Walker Blender Magazine describes Snider as an artist who ldquomorphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest
protest singer working todayrdquo Spin Magazine has dubbed him ldquoOne of roots musiclsquos slyest smartest songwritersrdquo
Discover Downtown Music amp Film Festival
By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
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Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
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Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
949-7737 15370 SPID- On the Island
Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
4228 South Alameda
Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
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Coffee Waves Port A1007 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas
361-749-0825Open 6am-Midnight
Live Music Art Shows
Buy One GelatoGet One FreeOnly in Port A
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Snoopyrsquos and ScoopyrsquosSnoopyrsquos Pier was literally a product of the
Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
13313 SPID Corpus Christi(361) 949-8815 snoopyspiercom
cC Bar
C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
361-749-0704165 Social Circle in Cinnamon Shore
5009 Hwy 361in Port Aransas
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
11 am - 4 pmTry Our Daily Specials
18 Holes of
LibationsAmusements
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361 749- Taco (8226) 2034 State Highway 361
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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By Ronnie Narmour
Joe King coined the term ldquonuevo wavordquo back when he was the hottest bill in Austin I met JKC a decade or so ago through Doug Sahm and have since become dear friends with his family in Oregon (Tucker Teutsch II amp III)
I worked on 6th Street in Austin during the era when Joe King was the hottest ticket around and Raulrsquos was the happening venue for ldquonew waverdquo and punk Back then Joe King had made it to regular rotation on MTV and often played to audiences in the thousands I remember watching him take a stage dive into a sea of people at Austinrsquos Auditorium Shores and ldquobody surfrdquo on outstretched hands all the way to Barton Springs Road and back Everyone was hopping up and down in unison to that big organ driven sound that Joe King emulated from Question Mark and the Mysterious (Ninety Six Tears) Fact be known this is the VoxFarfisa organ beat Augie Meyers had been playing with Doug Sahm since the 60rsquos as they pioneered the Tex-Mex rock and roll sound
Joe King Carrasco became an icon of the Austin music scene way back in the old Raulrsquos days with his band The Crowns this was in the early 80rsquos Hersquos done in-depth interviews in Rolling Stone been on regular rotation on MTV and performed on Saturday Night Live His Tex-Mex rock-and-roll sound with the patent 96 Tears big Vox beat is legendary And recently hersquos able to add actor and film maker to his long list of credentials which also includes 18 recorded albums Joe moved to Mexico from his ranch (Rancho No Tengo) near Llano a few years ago and is now involved in a growing nightclub franchise based in Puerto Vallarta So itrsquos not very often that the king comes around these parts and simply put yoursquod be a fool to miss this showand Irsquom not joking (get itjokingJoe King) Aye aye aye y hoy hoy hoyit this gonna be some fun
11
Joe King
Nuevo Wavo
Hersquos Got to be
130-230 pm Scarecrow People
250-300 pm Slaid Cleaves345-425 pm
The Most445-530 pm
Hobo550-635 pm
Cold Irons700-800 pm
Joe King Carrasco amp the Crowns 830-1000 pm
Todd Snider
May 19th Music Lineup
Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
12
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
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HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
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The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Unless you live under a rock you have heard the chatter around Corpus about buying LOCAL The idea of buying local stems from something called the locavore movement This ldquomovementrdquo is really just an attitude and intention to purchase foods that are grown or produced in the immediate area in which you live You know - YOUR community Why Going local ensures you are fueling your body with the most nutritious and freshest foods helping the local economy and reducing damage to the envi-ronment
At supermarkets produce meats and dairy products are rarely local or even from the same state you are in Even though the store may be here in your town it does not mean it carries local food Those roadside flatbeds filled with watermel-ons and other produce only found in late summerhellipthey are hauled in from the Valley Not local Just ask where the produce comes from and take note it is illegal to misinform you
Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to be a hippie or wait for fruit to fall from the tree before you can eat it to call yourself a locavore All you have to do is make a conscious effort to support your local farmers
So why should you go LOCAL
FOR YOUR HEALTH Ever wonder why that tomato straight from the vine tastes so good It is because it went right into your mouth still warm from the sun The nutrients are rich just like the color ldquoThere is no better flavor
than fresh local farerdquo offers Janie Lorberau owner and goat cheese making magician at Lorberau Farms Bea a local artist and owner of Bearsquos Market says that eating local foods ldquoboosts the immune system when you eat local foods like honey pollinated locallyrdquo Local pollination is great - preser-vatives not so great
When you buy from your local farmersrsquo markets you can ask the farmer where the food came from and when it was picked Produce when found at grocery stores is picked before it is ripe so that it can be crated loaded on semis and driven who knows how many miles The longer it stays on the vine or in the ground the better If you harvest your food when it is ripe you will get more nutrients and optimal health benefits And it tastes soooo good
For The Economy Buying local also helps the economy of your community ndash including your household ldquoLocal produce is the freshest produce You get more life from a local vendor the produce last so much longerrdquo adds Bea When your fresh foods keep well you have the opportunity to
use them instead of tossing them in the trash Less waste saves you money
You may spend a bit more for eggs or cheese or potatoes at a farmersrsquo market but your money is going to help that local farmer live Farming is tough hard labor (I canrsquot even keep my potted plants going) Think of the blood sweat (and more sweat ndashthis is Corpus after all) and tears that go into tilling the land planting weeding watering surviving Mother Naturersquos mood swings harvestinghellip These farmerrsquos are not living in mansions or on Ocean Drive mind you Your patronage helps keep these women and men and their families solvent These are your friends and neighbors
For The Environment The transportation of food and other items takes it toll on our environment Fuel emissions wear and tear on our roads ndash ldquoWhen you buy local you cut down on the damage that transportation does to the environmentrdquo claims Jaime Bustos market manager of the Southside
Farmersrsquo Market and local farmer Even when things are brought up from the Valley big trucks have to haul them
Go healthy (and tasty) Go Green (cash in your wallet and helping the environment) Go LOCAL
For Fun The Downtown farmers market has a festival atmosphere that makes every Wednesday something to look forward to Live music dancing and performances make shopping a lot more fun
About our Markets
Both Corpus Christi farmersrsquo markets feature local produce This means
your fruits and veggies have been grown here in Corpus and immediate areas not hauled in on trailers from outlying areas or the Valley What you buy is local and ensures you will receive the freshest and most nutrient enriched produce available
Additionally you can find delicious and fresh goat cheese locally harvested honey fresh roasted coffee homemade eco and body friendly products and candles unique art and one-of-a-kind jewelry and hand-crafted natural living items Visit the market websites (listed below) to see the different vendors participating in each market
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Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie NarmourMuch Ado About
Downtown Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm 505 S Water Street (Tango Tea Room and courtyard)
Market Manager Aislynn Campbell aislynnfreedomharvestfarmscom
Online wwwfacebookcomCorpusChristiDowntownFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmersrsquo Market is a community supported market where local producers and artisans meet with local consumers We provide the Coastal Bend community with another access point to quality locally grown handmade goods and produce and to help support our local farmers and artisans along with our local economy Providing another fun healthy positive downtown opportu-nity we also feature LIVE MUSIC each week Bring your coolers invite friends and stay for a great time
Southside Farmersrsquo Market
WHEN amp WHERE Saturday Mornings from 9am-noon 5800 block Everhart (Everhart Market Shopping Center)
Market Manager Jaime Bustos jbustos58msncom Online wwwfacebookcomCCFarmersMarket
Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market Associationrsquos intent is to promote encourage and support the growth of micro-enterprises and small farming enterprises in Corpus and surrounding areas through the operation of farmerrsquos markets Our goal in doing this is to educate the community about being healthy and supporting the economy all while serving diverse populations
LOCALBy Aletha Eyerman-Craft
Photos Courtesy of Corpus Christi Downtown Farmerrsquos Market
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Sponsored by Hours
Sun Tues-Thurs
1100AM till 1000PM
Closed MONDAY
Fri-Sat 1100AM-Midnight
Live musicFriday Saturday Sunday
Burgers Seafood Salads Sandwiches
Dog Friendly Full Bar520 S Shoreline
Corpus Christi TX 78401361-726-3533
check us out on Urbanspooncom
check us out on Facebookcom
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
A Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayA Few Items Of Note For MayArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArtArt SceneT
HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
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Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
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Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
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Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
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C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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If your venue or show isnrsquot listed let us know wersquoll get your dates in the next issue Send your dates to Ronnie Narmour at ronnienarmourgmailcom
Live Music TonightThe Coastal Bends Most Complete Live Music Calendar
Compiled by Ronnie Narmour
Monday May 21st
Songwriters Showcase Roberts Point ParkOpen Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 22nd
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 23rd
Bad Chords Doctor RockitsRock Paper Scissors Tournament House of Rock
Thursday May 24th
Bri Bagwell and the Banned Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits Bright Light Social Hour The 71rsquos Cavegirl House of Rock
Friday May 25th
Gary P Nunn Back PorchFive Card Draw Brewster Street Ice HouseScarecrow People Executive Surf Club Charlie amp the Cool Cats Doctor Rockits Koffi n Kats Evil Come Evil Go Hasta la Tierra Obliterates Party Boys House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallHy Eddleman Coffee Waves
Saturday May 26th
Larry Joe Taylor Back PorchBob Schneider Dirty River Boys Brewster Street Ice HouseMax Stalling Matt Hole Executive Surf Club Shelly King Doctor Rockits Profi le The Sea WallAppetite for DIstruction Peace of Mind Angst House of Rock Earl Gard Coffee Waves
Sunday May 27th
Los Nahuattatos Rook Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Eli Young Band Riger Creager Concrete Street
Monday May 28th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 29th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 30th
Knockout Doctor Rockits HOBO House of Rock
Thursday May 31st
Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Local Licks House of Rock
Tuesday May 1st
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsGear Swap House of Rock Staind Godsmack Concrete Street
Wednesday May 2nd
The Darrem amp AJ Duo Doctor RockitsSOJA Tin Can Phone House of Rock
Thursday May 3rd
The Shakedown Executive Surf ClubDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits On Blast Stand Up Comedy Show House of RockMike Williams Thai Sushi Cafe
Friday May 4th
Cruise Control Back PorchMercury Decends ECHO Memory of a Melody House of Rock Spazmatics Brewster Street Ice HouseHilda Lamas Executive Surf Club The Groove Doctor Rockits Taylor Tumlinson Scuttlebuttrsquos Mike Williams Thai Sushi CafeacuteTrysum The Sea Wall Aaron Neubauer Coffee Waves
Saturday May 5th
Jon Wolfe Back PorchTexas State Line Live Brewster Street Ice HouseBushbullit Executive Surf Club Hilda Lamas The Sea WallMike Williams Thai Sushi CafeAnother Level Doctor Rockits Social Distortion After Party w Reely Rotnz Not in the Face House of Rock Ken Barnett Coffee Waves Social Distotion Toadies Concrete Street
Sunday May 6th
The Weak Day Boys Doctor RockitsMike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall
Monday May 7th
Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 8th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinex House of Rock
Wednesday May 9th
Justin Estes Band Doctor Rockits John Cortez Band House of Rock Mana American Bank Center
Thursday May 10th
Turnpike Troubadours Corb Lund Brewster Street Ice HouseSinizen Tin Can Phone Make Shift Innocence Executive Surf Club Duke E Brown Doctor Rockits Photography and Art by Jon Steele House of Rock Rich Lockhart Scuttlebuttrsquos
Friday May 11th
Ruben V Back PorchAlma amp Luis Sunset Sounds- Roberts Point ParkRat Ranch Brewster Street Ice HouseThe Groove Executive Surf Club The Cuveralls The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves Friends and Lovers Art Show House of Rock
Saturday May 12th
Dust Devils Back Porch2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show Brewster Street Ice HouseCarlton Pride and Zion Executive Surf Club Destiny Scuttlebuttrsquos Hy Eddleman Coffee Waves Hilda Lamas The Sea Wall
Sunday May 13th
Bob Floyd Band Doctor Rockits Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam House of Rock Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall REO Speedwagon Styx Ted Nugent Concrete StreetMonday May 14th Open Jam w Antone Perez Doctor RockitsAcoustic Night w Justin Estes House of Rock
Tuesday May 15th
Antone amp the All Stars Doctor RockitsOpen Mic w Rev Matt Martinez House of Rock
Wednesday May 16th
Neil Edwards Band Doctor Rockits Beer School House of Rock
Thursday May 17th
Chris Duarte Group Jon Cortez Executive Surf ClubRobert Earl Keen Ryan Beaver Brewster Street Ice HouseDuke E Brown Doctor Rockits LLC Best Party Ever House of Rock
Friday May 18th
Davin James Back PorchThe Klocks Brewster Street Ice HouseTrysum Executive Surf Club John Cortez Band Doctor Rockits Save a Breast Fest (5 bands) House of Rock Hilda Lamas The Sea WallDavid amp Barbara Brown Coffee Waves
Saturday May 19th
WC Clark Back PorchMusic Bash Tarpon Ice HouseSlaid Cleaves Third Coast TheaterMetal Shop Brewster Street Ice HouseSun Salutation Executive Surf Club Blackbone Child Doctor Rockits Private Wedding House of Rock Spark in the Dark Coffee Waves
Sunday May 20th
Music Bash Tarpon Ice HouseTimothy B Schmit (of the Eagles) Brewster Street Ice HouseDampS Doctor Rockits Mike Guerra and John Lopez The Sea Wall Laces Out Sneaker Expo House of Rock
Downtown Music FestivalMay 18-19
Todd Snider Joe King Carrasco Cold Irons Slaid Cleaves HOBO
Scarecrow People
Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
TH
E
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
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HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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Events Page
Bizzare BazaarMakerrsquos and Crafterrsquos Fair
Every third Saturday Check out the handmade crafts and art at the Tango Tea Room Live music dancing henna tattoos good food and a lot of fun
Longboard Pro Waveski
Invitational May 5Packery Channel
Watch some of the best Longboarders in the world
hang ten amp suchwwwsurftgsaorg
Oyster Recycling Event May 19th
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation with Texas AampM
University - Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute at
Goose Island State Park from 830 - 1130 AM on May 19th Wear close-toe shoes (old tennis shoes are perfect) and clothes that can get wetdirty If you
have gardening-type gloves bring those as well We hope to see
you there Contact Rebecca Lyons at cbbfbaysfoundationorg FMI
or to RSVP
Coastal Bend Young Democrats Meeting
on Tuesday May 15th at 6pm Open to the public At the Nueces County
Democratic Party Headquarters 4044 Weber Road Corpus Christi TX 78414 Candidates for County
Commissioner will be guest speakers
Tattoos By The Bay Convention Center
May 11-13
Three days of tattoos piercings cars and bikes Over 80 booths featuring
tattoo artists car and bike shows tattoo contests seminars workshops and more If yoursquove ever wanted ink have been itching for more or want to see others get inked this event is for you Tickets are $1200
for a one day pass and $2300 for a weekend pass
Public Art Tram Tour
Friday May 04 2012 0930am - 1030am
The tour is an artistic educational and culturally entertain-
ing view of Corpus Christi appropriate for the entire family
The Public Art Tram Tour is FREE and will disembark
monthly from La Retama Park The docent guided tour ride
is approximately 50 minutes in length Participants will view
the Public Art along the Corpus Christi Bayfront within
SEATown and the Downtown areas of the city Reservations
are recommended as seating is limited
The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and the Downtown
Management District in recognition of Corpus Christi First
amp ARTWALK features a monthly Public Art Tram Tour at
930am and again at 11am
Downtown Farmers Market at The Tango
Tea Room
EVERY Wednesday from 5-7pm
Featuring various local farmers with fresh produce locally made goat cheeses from Lorberau Farms handmade soaps and such from EcoSage Company local artists live music and great food Bring your friends your coolers and come hang with us
The Harbor PlayhouseThe Sound of Music
May 18 - June 8
The final collaboration between Rodgers amp Hammerstein was destined to become
the worldrsquos most beloved musical When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the
religious life she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed
naval Captain
harborplayhousecom
Beginning Kayaking ClassesBeginning Saturday May 26 ndash The Office of Community
Outreach at Texas AampM University-Corpus Christi will offer
the ldquoIntroduction to Kayakingrdquo class on the last Saturday
of every month beginning on May 26 This class includes
instruction on equipment safety trip planning self rescues
assisted rescues and more This all day class begins with a
morning session in the University pool and an afternoon guided
paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail Top quality
equipment is furnished for the class The cost is $100 per
person For more information go to httpoutreachtamucc
edukayaking or contact Joe Miller at 3618255967 or
e-mail josephmillertamuccedu
A Few Items Of Note For May
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K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
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HE Treehouse Art Collective LLC
309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
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The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
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to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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309 North Water Street Suite DCorpus Christi TX 784013618824822TreehouseArtCCcomHoursTue-Sat 11a ndash 8pSunday Noon to 6pFree Admission
ldquoArt from the Wise HeartrdquoFirst Friday May 4th 2012 530p to 9p
The City of Corpus Christirsquos Mayorrsquos Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Treehouse Art Collective LLC are co-sponsoring ldquoArt from the Wise Heartrdquo in celebration of Older Americans Month The public is invited to this free event that will take place in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk at WaterStreet Market 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi An event for all ages exhibits of artwork created by talented older artists will be featured
In addition to these exhibits a reception will be held by the Treehouse Art Collective LLC and sponsored by Mirador Senior Living Resort who will be providing information about the many services available to local seniors
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78401 Tel 3618253500STIAorgHoursTues - Sat 10a to 5pSundays 1p to 5pClosed Mondays amp HolidaysAdmissionAdults $6Seniors (60 and older) $4Active Military $4Students (12+) $2Free for members children under 12 and TAMUCC students Free Admission every First Friday in honor of ArtWALK
Golden Legacy 65 Years of Golden BooksMarch 6th through May 27th 2012
This exhibition presents original illustrated art from the beloved picture-book series the Little Golden Books Sixty original illustrations by a broad array of American and European artists chosen from the vast Random House archives Organized by the National Center for Childrenrsquos Illustrated Literature in Abilene TX local support comes from the Scripps Howard Foundation copyTibor Gergely The Great Big Fire Engine Book 1950
Michael Scott Buffalo Bulbrsquos Wild West Show
March 9th through June 3rd 2012
Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip mania with Americarsquos Wild West Show through the technique and style of Old Master portraiture using historical imagery and the myths surrounding Buffalo Billrsquos Wild West show Scott ldquoexamines human gullibility our susceptibility to natural beauty and our willingness to be seduced by itrdquo
This exhibition of paintings is enhanced by artifacts used by Scott in his work copyMichael Scott Red Tulip Shooting Game
Check the museumrsquos website event calendar for other events throughout the month
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation CircleRockport Texas 78382Tel 3617295519RockportArtCentercomHours Tues ndash Sat 10a ndash 4pSundays 1p ndash 4pClosed MondaysAlways Free Admission
GAGA RockportReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
The Art Center welcomes the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association a not-for-profi t organization run by and for women artists whose mission is to serve the womenrsquos artist community Led by San Antonio artist Sylvia Benitez in their fi rst curated group exhibition showcasing the different styles and perspectives of the grouprsquos membership
Vaughn WascovichWelcome to Hard Times Photographs of East TexasReception Saturday May 12th 2012 5-7p
Professor of Photography at Texas AampM Commerce Vaughn Wascovich shares the expressive capabilities of pinhole photography The idea of displacement and transience are central to this body of landscape photographs
Festival of the Arts
The Merriman-Bobys House1521 North Chaparral StreetCorpus Christi Texas 78401CCFestivalArtsorgBy Appointment OnlyAlways Free Admission First Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 6p to 9p
Yin Yang Fandango amp Tango Tea Room
505 S Water Street Suite 545Corpus Christi TX 78401 3618839123TangoFandangocomHours Mon - Tue 10a - 7pFri amp Sat 10a - 9pSunday Noon - 6pFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pmA different featured artist(s) every month
Bizarre Bazaar Every Third Saturday featuring local artists and makers 5pm-9pm
K Space Contemporary
415 D Starr StreetCorpus Christi TX 78401 3618876834KSpaceContemporaryorgHours Wed-Sat 11a ndash 5pFree AdmissionFirst Friday ArtWALKMay 4th 2012 530-9pm
Main Gallery
Appliance Art ndash Invitational show of artworks that incorporate industrial or household appliances mechanical gadgets and electronic thingamajigs
ldquoJanersquos Addictionrdquo (detail image) copy Georgia Griffi n 2012
Art StarProject SlickerCorner SpotNASTY Tom Huck amp Bill Fick (Parental Discretion is advised)Oso Bay Biennial Jurors Show (Printmaking)Exhibit April 27th through May 25thHot Spot - JUNE ART GARAGE SALEhellip Giant rummage sale in the StudioCall for details
Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi TX 78401Tel 3618846406ArtCenterCCorgHours 10a ndash 4pEveryday except MondayMonday CLOSEDAdmission is always FREE
Robes from the 2012 Coronation of Las Donas de la Corte
Stunning bejeweled gowns trains and accessories
Art of Dr Seuss
A rare opportunity to view and purchase prints and sculpture made possible with the cooperation of Art on Fifth an Authorized Dr Seuss Gallery
The Art of Childrenrsquos Book Illustration
First Friday ArtWALK
May 4th 2012 530-9pm (ArtWALK)Tables of artists and artisan vendors in and around the Courtyard every First Friday
Also ndash donrsquot forget to visit their website ndash itrsquos time to start registering your kids for this summerrsquos Art Camp
To list your art event here email us at
artccmagonlinecom
Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
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The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
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About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
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2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
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Exposing Local ArtistshellipBy Georgia Griffin
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
CanvasThe
Generally in The Canvas I profile an artist but from time to time I get to introduce you to someone who works behind the scenes As those of you who follow the pulse in our cityrsquos vibrant and growing arts community are already aware the Art Center of Corpus Christi is has a new Director Dianna Bluntzer has recently risen to fill that role after having gotten her feet wet there in Exhibitions amp Administration
The journey that led Dianna to the point of making that walk across the lobby was a 30-year round-trip adventure her mother Chispa Bluntzer (whom I was lucky enough to profile last year) is a founding member of the Art Center
ldquoHerersquos what happens ndash you grow up here you go away for what 30 years Irsquod been gone then you come back and you can see Irsquom really happy and I mean itrsquos such a delight to live here again Irsquom stunned at what everyone thatrsquos been living here has accomplished in the last 30 years I am indebted to them because I get to come back and live in this awesome place
ldquoBut for the greater community Irsquom aware of the trend thatrsquos going on All you have to do is look at Etsy look at Pinterest and see whatrsquos happening across the board I mean Martha Stewart I guess even if you want to go back a little further and this entire interest in hand-made work creating at home individuallyhellip the craft and the artisanship that comes from each person ndash people value that again It seems like there was a time when it wasnrsquot valued
ldquoObviously growing up with an artist as a mother has a big influence As a matter of fact Irsquoll show you something fun This is a drawing that Barbara McDowell did of me when I was sitting for a watercolor workshop at the
Art Center ndash I think when it was over on Park Avenue (in the old Centennial Museum building) I must have been like 13-14 years old This has been like coming home to me I grew up coming to the Art Center as my children are now growing up coming to the Art Center Theyrsquore here all the time for festivals and events Thatrsquos just more or less a part of your life
ldquoThen when I was 16 I spent a summer in Spain and I think thatrsquos when I fell in love I saw the churches and the gothic just all the beautiful archi-tecture and the art and I just fell in love Then when I came back I used to take days where Irsquod just drive up to the McNay [Art Museum in San Antonio] just to spend the day around the old property old paintings There was just something that spoke to me that I didnrsquot connect with with the more con-temporary work and then thatrsquos when I decided to study Art History I got my degree and I went to
with Sothebyrsquos I trained with them in London then I came back I was tired of their weather so I went to Miami I worked at a gallery
ldquoGloria Luria owned the gallery and she was actually an incredible business woman She had a fabulous eye for art She used to go to New York regularly and had great relationships with all the dealers up there and the galleries but she was also very devoted to the local artists I think now I pull on that experience so much because she was just wonderful in supporting them and nurturing them in what they were doing and giving them just carte blanche to do what they did and she would show it and sell it It was just wonderful She was a great influence as far as business but I never wanted to go into gallery work after that oddly enough So back to Sothebyrsquos up in New York I worked in the auction business
ldquoIrsquove had many lives many lives I think thatrsquos where itrsquos so interesting because every experience in my life whether itrsquos good bad or otherwise is playing out here Irsquom pulling on everything ndash even when I went from Sothebyrsquos and did graphic design I still was designing and from there I ended up going into real estate I had a very sophisticated clientele that I had to be able to go into spaces with and re-think redesign conceptually and solve the problems So now itrsquos all coming to work here
ldquoReally where this goes is with everyone involved Irsquom not at all the type of person who will come in and put the stamp of ldquothis is what I wantrdquo ndash thatrsquos just not my character not my personality Irsquom a listenerhellip Irsquom just pulling from everyone and I will make it happen I can put all the pieces together and connect all the dots to make things come to reality but I have to earn everyonersquos trust I know that
ldquoIt is an institution The Art Center is so loved by so many people but what I keep hearing over and over again is that itrsquos just not quite there ndash itrsquos just not getting traction I think that wersquove reached a time when therersquos just a different dynamic in play in the world We need to convert to the 21st century Itrsquos being run as it was 40 years ago still being thought of as a volunteer
16
Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
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bull NEW menu selections - Lunch specials starting at $599bull Spectacular sunsetsbull Scenic view of boats barges and wildlife bull Live music Friday amp Saturday nights by local artistsbull Large ldquosea-levelrdquo patio for parties and events
Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
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Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
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The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
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C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
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Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
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Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
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The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
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Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
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to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
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Dianna Bluntzer Bringing the Art Center into Focushellip
organization which is different than what it is now or what it should be now
ldquoThere was a certain amount of ownership involved because it was really volunteer run Honestly thatrsquos the engine that has gotten this place where it is ndash just sheer will power of people putting in time and energy to make it happen Theyrsquove brought it this far Mother was one of the founding members one of the charter members so even though she wasnrsquot a part of me getting this position it is a sort of a passing of the torch from the founding generation on to the next to carry on the mission
ldquoWersquore not abandoning the values that this place was created from which was lsquonurturing artists and civic duty to the communityrsquo ndash none of that is being left behind itrsquos all being expanded Wersquore just growing on it Itrsquos not ldquochangerdquo change I donrsquot think that it has to be an either or situation
ldquoAll I can think of when I think about this place is that I celebrate every voice I think thatrsquos one of the powers of art is that it embraces everyone So I guess where I come from personally and as a director of an organization is a position of total inclusion of embracing not just all artistic styles and media but really every creative milieu of expression because I see how important creativity is to life
ldquoEveryone is expressing themselves in different ways Irsquom not getting into the judgment world and evaluating whether this art I just donrsquot even need to go there We just create Everybody gets to come and play I guess thatrsquos just my spirit is just to be fun playful inclusive enthusiastic open
doorshellip What I want is for this to be a place where you come and you are either showing your work as a professional artist or learning how to do something new that yoursquove never done
ldquoWe are expanding our programming by leaps and bounds Probably the most immediate change wersquove been able to make is including all different kinds of expressions of art or creative expressions however you want to put it I am encouraging everyone to come in and participate and your work doesnrsquot have to be a certain style to be participating here
ldquoThere is just sort of an energy that has taken on its own life Itrsquos a beautiful thing I am really really luckyhellip Irsquoll tell you what else has happened is we have a team of people who are extraordinary Obviously theyrsquore qualified but they just bring this enthusiasm and spirit of excitement
ldquoThere will be a restaurant ndash wersquore working on a super exciting possibility and if that doesnrsquot play out then something else wonderful will I want to be fiscally responsible but I really want it to be true to our mission And we will have a gift shop a place for all kinds of sales It will all come together Destination Bayfrontrsquos a game changer Well obviously what genius to have gotten hold of this property when they did Now wersquore sitting on a gold mine As a former realtor this is as good as it gets
ldquoReally probably in a fairly short period of time Irsquoll have a much better grasp of where we are going and what I need to do to make it happenhellip and I do know that a big part of itrsquos going to be funding What Irsquom starting to see is just how frugal this organization has been I think itrsquos really nice that Irsquom going to be able to go to donors and say lsquoLook what you get for your investment Look what the community gets for every dollar you put inrsquo
ldquoThatrsquos going to be a big part of it Being a part of the community is HUGE for me supporting it We support a lot of the non-profits in the area and I donrsquot think people realize it really even donors We donrsquot even get city funding anymore So as soon as I have all the numbers Irsquoll be able to present an argument that I understand intuitively and Irsquoll be able to put into dollars and cents
ldquoAn example of my intention to expand our participation to include all the arts especially when they reflect the unique character of our community is the Feria de las Flores We will be hosting 2 events ndash to be clear ndash not the banquet or dance performances ndash but the launch reception when the girls draw the Mexican state they will represent (on May 10th) and the interview session (on July 27th) that counts for 60 of the scoring for Queen (scholar-ship recipient)
ldquoThis combined with all the other new efforts give us a broader and more direct impact on our community I want everyone to be Art Centeredrdquo
17
bull NEW menu selections - Lunch specials starting at $599bull Spectacular sunsetsbull Scenic view of boats barges and wildlife bull Live music Friday amp Saturday nights by local artistsbull Large ldquosea-levelrdquo patio for parties and events
Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
Like us on Facebook
Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
Dining GuideDining GuideDining Guide
c
The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
949-7737 15370 SPID- On the Island
Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
4228 South Alameda
Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
Dining GuideDining GuideDining Guide
Coffee Waves Port A1007 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas
361-749-0825Open 6am-Midnight
Live Music Art Shows
Buy One GelatoGet One FreeOnly in Port A
Gi
Snoopyrsquos and ScoopyrsquosSnoopyrsquos Pier was literally a product of the
Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
13313 SPID Corpus Christi(361) 949-8815 snoopyspiercom
cC Bar
C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
361-749-0704165 Social Circle in Cinnamon Shore
5009 Hwy 361in Port Aransas
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
11 am - 4 pmTry Our Daily Specials
18 Holes of
LibationsAmusements
Miniature Golf
361 749- Taco (8226) 2034 State Highway 361
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Open 11 am - 2 amKitchen Closes 1 am
Wednesdays Prime Rib with
Twice Baked Potato
call for tickets 361561HOOK
cchookscom
Night Life
Night Life
Live Music
801 Tarpon Port Aransas
TX 78373Open 2pm to
2am Every Day361-749-1990
Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
Gi
Club GUideClub GUideClub GUide
Personal ServicesPersonal ServicesPersonal Services
Our goal at The Islandrsquos Edge Hair Salon is to educate our clients The focus will be on enhancing balancing amp maintaining a realistic hair lifestyle Owner Stylist Roni has 19 years experience as a stylist in elite salons and earned 2nd place in a prestigious national color competition
NEW LOCATION15033 SPID Suite
On The IslandCall for reservations
949-0794theislandsedgehairsaloncom
Roni OwnerStylist
Gi
NFL Sunday Ticket Big 10 Network on 6 Big Screens
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm
Live Music Never a Cover
Book your holiday party birthday or special event now
In Ace Hardware Strip Center
1023 Hwy 361 Ste ApORT aRANSAS tx
361-749-joes
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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bull NEW menu selections - Lunch specials starting at $599bull Spectacular sunsetsbull Scenic view of boats barges and wildlife bull Live music Friday amp Saturday nights by local artistsbull Large ldquosea-levelrdquo patio for parties and events
Intracoastal Waterfront Dining
Open Daily 11AM3619496744
Located on Padre Island Under the JFK Bridge
13309 S Padre Island Drwwwdocsseafoodandsteakscom
Like us on Facebook
Voted Best Full Service Restaurant 2011 Taste of the Island
Dining GuideDining GuideDining Guide
c
The Tango Tea Room brings a taste of Austin to Downtown Corpus Tango serves a variety of Mediterranean and world cuisine including some of the best vegetarian and vegan fare you can fi nd in Corpus We also specialize in vegan and gluten-free desserts cupcakes and muffi ns Come on down and get your hippie on
505 S Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi
361-883-9123Tangofandangocom
Hours10-7 Monday through Thursday
10-9 Friday amp Saturday
12-6 Sunday
Farmers Market every Wednesday 5pm
TangoTea Room
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
Taste The DifferenceThe Gourmet Pizza
Our famous Padre Pizza dough is handmade daily Our sauces are created from the
freshest tomatoes and seasoned with our own Chefrsquos blend of natural herbs and spices Our lasagna made from scratch daily is the
most tasty and delicious you will ever try and our salad selections are prepared to order
using the freshest produce available
14993 SPIDOn the Island 949-0787
Located on Padre Island Island Italian has been serving the community since 1987 A family friendly restaurant Island Italian also serves beer and wine and is available for private parties of up to 53 people Flat screen TV and DVD VHS for meetings Delivery on Padre Island after 5pmDaily Lunch and Dinner Specials
Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 11am to 930pm
Saturday 10am to 10pmSunday 5pm to 930pm
949-7737 15370 SPID- On the Island
Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
4228 South Alameda
Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
Dining GuideDining GuideDining Guide
Coffee Waves Port A1007 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas
361-749-0825Open 6am-Midnight
Live Music Art Shows
Buy One GelatoGet One FreeOnly in Port A
Gi
Snoopyrsquos and ScoopyrsquosSnoopyrsquos Pier was literally a product of the
Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
13313 SPID Corpus Christi(361) 949-8815 snoopyspiercom
cC Bar
C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
361-749-0704165 Social Circle in Cinnamon Shore
5009 Hwy 361in Port Aransas
LibationsAmusements
18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
11 am - 4 pmTry Our Daily Specials
18 Holes of
LibationsAmusements
Miniature Golf
361 749- Taco (8226) 2034 State Highway 361
One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite One Bite amp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquoreamp Yoursquore
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Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood Great Seafood
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Open 11 am - 2 amKitchen Closes 1 am
Wednesdays Prime Rib with
Twice Baked Potato
call for tickets 361561HOOK
cchookscom
Night Life
Night Life
Live Music
801 Tarpon Port Aransas
TX 78373Open 2pm to
2am Every Day361-749-1990
Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
Gi
Club GUideClub GUideClub GUide
Personal ServicesPersonal ServicesPersonal Services
Our goal at The Islandrsquos Edge Hair Salon is to educate our clients The focus will be on enhancing balancing amp maintaining a realistic hair lifestyle Owner Stylist Roni has 19 years experience as a stylist in elite salons and earned 2nd place in a prestigious national color competition
NEW LOCATION15033 SPID Suite
On The IslandCall for reservations
949-0794theislandsedgehairsaloncom
Roni OwnerStylist
Gi
NFL Sunday Ticket Big 10 Network on 6 Big Screens
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm
Live Music Never a Cover
Book your holiday party birthday or special event now
In Ace Hardware Strip Center
1023 Hwy 361 Ste ApORT aRANSAS tx
361-749-joes
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
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make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
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Town amp Country Cafe has great breakfast and lunch specials every day offering great food at a fair price Town amp Country Cafe is a great location for business meetings and client luncheons and there is no charge for the use of the meeting room
4228 South Alameda
Corpus Christi TX 78412
(361) 992-0360Locally Owned and Operated
Dining GuideDining GuideDining Guide
Coffee Waves Port A1007 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas
361-749-0825Open 6am-Midnight
Live Music Art Shows
Buy One GelatoGet One FreeOnly in Port A
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Snoopyrsquos and ScoopyrsquosSnoopyrsquos Pier was literally a product of the
Redfi sh Wars a battle over commercial fi shing rights in Texas Ernie Buttler realized the Redfi sh Wars signaled the beginning of the end of the commercial fi shing industry in Texas So Ernie decided to give up trying to catch fi sh and shrimp and start cooking them instead In August 1980 Ernie and his wife Corliss purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a fi shing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway Over time the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices
Scoopyrsquos was opened by Erniersquos wife and features home made soups salads and sandwiches using only Texas products Scoopyrsquos is proud of their shrimp salad known by locals as the best in town They also have great house made desserts and ice cream by the scoop
13313 SPID Corpus Christi(361) 949-8815 snoopyspiercom
cC Bar
C Bar offers organic gourmet coffees artisan level espresso fresh-baked pastries assorted panini sandwiches frozen fruit smoothies and gelato In addition to Cof-feeWavesrsquo popular menu C Bar has a full premium bar featuring microbrewery beer an extensive wine list and super premium liquor Taking advantage of this unique combination C Bar serves fresh fruit gelato daiquiris and pintildea coladas and coffee Baileyrsquos with gelato C Barrsquos signature drink Martini Floats
361-749-0704165 Social Circle in Cinnamon Shore
5009 Hwy 361in Port Aransas
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18 holes of miniature golfOpen 11 am - 2 am
Kitchen Closes 1 am2034 State Highway 361361 749- Taco (8226)
11 am - 4 pmTry Our Daily Specials
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Open 11 am - 2 amKitchen Closes 1 am
Wednesdays Prime Rib with
Twice Baked Potato
call for tickets 361561HOOK
cchookscom
Night Life
Night Life
Live Music
801 Tarpon Port Aransas
TX 78373Open 2pm to
2am Every Day361-749-1990
Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
Gi
Club GUideClub GUideClub GUide
Personal ServicesPersonal ServicesPersonal Services
Our goal at The Islandrsquos Edge Hair Salon is to educate our clients The focus will be on enhancing balancing amp maintaining a realistic hair lifestyle Owner Stylist Roni has 19 years experience as a stylist in elite salons and earned 2nd place in a prestigious national color competition
NEW LOCATION15033 SPID Suite
On The IslandCall for reservations
949-0794theislandsedgehairsaloncom
Roni OwnerStylist
Gi
NFL Sunday Ticket Big 10 Network on 6 Big Screens
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm
Live Music Never a Cover
Book your holiday party birthday or special event now
In Ace Hardware Strip Center
1023 Hwy 361 Ste ApORT aRANSAS tx
361-749-joes
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
11 am - 4 pmTry Our Daily Specials
18 Holes of
LibationsAmusements
Miniature Golf
361 749- Taco (8226) 2034 State Highway 361
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Open 11 am - 2 amKitchen Closes 1 am
Wednesdays Prime Rib with
Twice Baked Potato
call for tickets 361561HOOK
cchookscom
Night Life
Night Life
Live Music
801 Tarpon Port Aransas
TX 78373Open 2pm to
2am Every Day361-749-1990
Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
Gi
Club GUideClub GUideClub GUide
Personal ServicesPersonal ServicesPersonal Services
Our goal at The Islandrsquos Edge Hair Salon is to educate our clients The focus will be on enhancing balancing amp maintaining a realistic hair lifestyle Owner Stylist Roni has 19 years experience as a stylist in elite salons and earned 2nd place in a prestigious national color competition
NEW LOCATION15033 SPID Suite
On The IslandCall for reservations
949-0794theislandsedgehairsaloncom
Roni OwnerStylist
Gi
NFL Sunday Ticket Big 10 Network on 6 Big Screens
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm
Live Music Never a Cover
Book your holiday party birthday or special event now
In Ace Hardware Strip Center
1023 Hwy 361 Ste ApORT aRANSAS tx
361-749-joes
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
Night Life
Night Life
Live Music
801 Tarpon Port Aransas
TX 78373Open 2pm to
2am Every Day361-749-1990
Itrsquos not the oldest bar in Port Aransas but it IS the coldest Always entertaining The Flats is where the ldquolocalsrdquo hang out Pool darts juke box and live music on the weekends Itrsquos never too slow and itrsquos never too busy get to know the bartenders by name and yoursquoll never wait for a drink Say hi to owners John and Lynda and meet some new friends
Gi
Club GUideClub GUideClub GUide
Personal ServicesPersonal ServicesPersonal Services
Our goal at The Islandrsquos Edge Hair Salon is to educate our clients The focus will be on enhancing balancing amp maintaining a realistic hair lifestyle Owner Stylist Roni has 19 years experience as a stylist in elite salons and earned 2nd place in a prestigious national color competition
NEW LOCATION15033 SPID Suite
On The IslandCall for reservations
949-0794theislandsedgehairsaloncom
Roni OwnerStylist
Gi
NFL Sunday Ticket Big 10 Network on 6 Big Screens
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm
Live Music Never a Cover
Book your holiday party birthday or special event now
In Ace Hardware Strip Center
1023 Hwy 361 Ste ApORT aRANSAS tx
361-749-joes
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
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TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
LenzTHE Vagina Monologues
House of Rock
23
Ad Name CanItem PMU20089439
JobOrder 621542-217041
Trim 8x105Bleed 9x115Live 75x10
Closing Date 41910QC smPub CC Mag
Profi
le
SWO
P
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
EAT WELLLIVE HAPPY
TangoTea Room505 South Water Street
361-883-9123
Huge Vegetarian Vegan amp Gluten-Free
Friendly Menu Fresh Non-veg
stuff tooBohemian atmosphere
Free WiFiChess Tournaments
Every FridayOpen Mic 2nd Saturday
Bizarre Bazaar 3rd Saturday
Downtown Farmers market
Every Wednesday 5pm
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
Sandfest 2012 Port Aransas BeachLenz
THE
25
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
26
The Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend (or the Jaycees as all the cool kids call lsquoem) can boast another successful year of their annual production of Eve Enslerrsquos The Vagina Monologues Whew It was a tough run but someone had to do it and the Jaycees was just the group to pull it off
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Even Ensler featuring a number of topics (including sex love self-discovery rape hope and duh vaginas) addressed through specific monologues Each piece is performed by a single actress or in some cases as a duet The Vagina Monologues has been performed by novices professional actors and celebrities on stages all over the world The show was featured on HBO as well
The Jaycees a young collective of civic-minded Corpus Christians rounded up a flock of talented hens to take the stage for the second year in a row to raise money for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas (wwwthewomensshelterorg) and call attention to the violence and crimes committed against women and girls The House of Rock (wwwtexashouseofrockcom) hosted the local performances on April 19th 20th and 21st When an organiza-tion participates in V-DAY (the global movement to end violence against women and girls) and performs The Vagina Monologues 90 of the ticket sales stays in the community The remaining 10 goes to the V-Day movement (read more about it at wwwvdayorg) Thanks to the support of our fabulous community The Jayceesrsquo raised nearly $5000 for the womenrsquos shelter As part of official V-Day participation the Jaycees named Nelda Martinez the Woman Warrior of 2012 This honor is given to a woman who has served her community in a significant positive way and serves as an inspiration to other women
If you missed the event this year donrsquot worry - the Jaycees will make it happen again next year Congratulations go to all the lovely ladies who dazzled the stage
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend is a group going places in Corpus For more information on how to join visit jccbweeblycom
The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of the Coastal Bend)
ldquoIn early 2010 some of the women of Corpus Christi ldquohad their brains pickedrdquo by a friend wersquoll call her Shelly After moving to Corpus Christi from a town with a very active Jaycees chapter Shelly decided to put CC back on the Jaycees map She rounded up 6 women that shared a sincere interest in giving back to the community that gave so much to them These 6 women met Texas Jaycees President at the time Adam Vanek and very interested party Jen Cook at The Executive Surf Club After short introduc-tions and a history lesson in Junior Chamber it was off to the races
A year and some months later the Coastal Bend Junior Chamber had a small but loyal following and a major event under itrsquos belt VDay 2011 was held in April and had raised almost $4000 for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The Jaycees of the Coastal Bend was chartered on August 9th 2011 in a small ceremony presided over by National President Joanie Cramer and Texas Jaycees President Laurie Burton
Volunteerism and community involvement make the world a better place and you donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6rdquo
You donrsquot need an entire army behind you to accomplish things In the end all you need is a table for 6
V-DAYThe Jaycees raise hope and awareness
(and a good amount of cash) for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
The cast of the Vagina Monologues after their final performance
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
505 South Water StreetNear Downtown
Retail Space AvailableNewly RenovatedInviting Courtyard
Home of the Downtown Farmerrsquos Market Every Wednesday 5pm
Call 361992-1754 for lease information
About the womenrsquos shelter of south texas Crisis hotline 881-8888 ldquoIt is the mission of the Womenrsquos
Shelter of South Texas to prevent and ultimately end domestic violence and sexual assault in South Texas In 2011 the agency is marking 33 years of service to the community The agency is the only private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed
to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas regionrdquo)
2010 Statistics for the Womenrsquos Shelter of South Texas
Number of clients served 3079 (women ndash 1372 children- 1670
adult men 37)
Number of clients residing in the shelter 708 (adults 364 children 344)
Nonresidential 1044 adults 1326 children
Females served 71 males served 29
Number of clients receiving individual counseling services 2399
Number of clients receiving support group services 266
Number of clients receiving legal advocacy services 1376
Number of clients receiving information and referral services 2410
Visit wwwthewomensshelterorg for more information or to make a donation
FULL COLOR
1000MAGAZINES
10000FLYERS
FULL COLOR
5000POSTCARDS
FULL COLOR
$149 $349 $995
PRINTINGSHWEIKICOM
ITrsquoS THAT EASY
FOR FREE QUOTES amp SAMPLES CALL (512) 480-0860
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom
make the connectionJOIN THE CO-OP
NEC Retail is a division of Nueces Electric Cooperative You do not have to buy NEC Retailrsquos products to continue to receive quality distribution services from Nueces Electric Cooperative
855-NEC-RD4U | wwwnecretailcom