Coastal Bend Visitors Guide

Weekend Wrap-Up: September 2nd-5th

Kelsea Yarbrough — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:49:44 +0000

Hey there Coastal Benders! Looking for something to do this weekend? Thursday the 2nd of September offers a variety of opportunities for you and your friends and family to go out. There’s a Corpus Christi Hooks game that night, Ryan Beaver will be performing at the Executive Surf Club, and there will a chance to enjoy Open Jam Thursdays with Bushbullit (Southern and Classic Rock) at Rascals.

Friday the 3rd, The Spazmatics will be performing at Brewster Street and Scarlet will be at Executive Surf Club. Or you could view Elton John and Tim Rice’s production of Aida at the Harbor Playhouse, you should head out to see some of Corpus Christi’s great local talent!

Saturday the 4th- it’s all about the music. Cruise Control will be rockin’ at the Executive Surf Club. The Bay Jammin’ Concert Series will be at Cole Park and Blue October will be at Concrete Street; be sure to get your tickets before its too late! Also if you want to dance the night away DJ Curtis Rock will be at Bombay Lounge and Grill.

Finally Sunday the 5th, there will be karaoke at Crawdaddy’s, another Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game, and Scarecrow People will be at the Executive Surf Club. Any of these events would be a great way to end the weekend!

Lots of musicians to check out, sports, and theater productions. There’s a great variety this weekend in the Coastal Bend. If you do attend any of these events, let us know over Facebook or Twitter, and be sure to check us out on the web. www.visitthecoastalbend.com! Have a great weekend!

Weekend Wrap-Up: August 19th- 22nd

Kelsea Yarbrough — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:02:41 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well Visitor’s Guide is here to help you out! Summer is almost over, but one way to celebrate might be attending the Live CD recording at Brewster Street for Bart Crow Band! Jon Cortez will also be playing at the Executive Surf Club. Not a night owl? Lots to do during the day too! Del Mar College is having an art show Thursday and Friday! Want to be out in the sun, but you’ve already been to the beach a zillion times?! Visit the Flamingo Fandango at the South Texas Botanical Gardens! It’s an exciting and hilarious event, check it out this weekend! Friday night, Another Level will be at Brewster Street and Max Stalling will be at Executive Surf Club. Something special about Max Stalling’s performance is that it is also his CD release party! Also Synchronicty will be at House of Rock. Saturday night Scarecrow People will be at Executive Surf Club, Hannah’s Reef will be at Brewster Street, OR you could attend the Rialto Theater Season Preview that night! Sunday- there’s the Spikefest finals, The Peddler Show in Robstown, and at night more music! Equal People at Padre Island Burger company, The Dust Devils at the Back Porch in Port Aransas, and DJ Curtis “Rock” at Bombay Lounge & Grill. That’s all for now! For links to these venues just look below, also add Visitor’s Guide on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to let us know about local events here in the Coastal Bend, that’s it for your weekend wrap-up, hope it’s a great one!

Links

Brewster Street: www.brewsterstreet.net/

House Of Rock: www.texashouseofrock.com/

Executive Surf Club: www.executivesurfclub.com

Flamingo Fandango: www.stxbot.org/

Del Mar College Art Show: http://www.delmar.edu/art/

Rialto Theater: www.rialtotheater.org/theater.htm

Robstown Peddler Show: http://eventful.com/robstown/events/corpus-christi-peddler-show-fall-2010-/E0-001-024852573-5

Padre Island Burger Company: www.padreislandburgercompany.com/

Visitor’s Guide: www.visitthecoastalbend.com

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Del Mar College Art – Permanent Art Collection Exhibit

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:24:04 +0000

The Del Mar College Department of Art and Drama presents their annual summer art exhibit from the College’s permanent collection featuring 43 pieces, including works on paper and sculptures collected from 1970 through 2010. The exhibit will remain on display through Sept. 17. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday

For more information, call the DMC Art Office at 698-1216 or visit http://www.delmar.edu/art/

Weekend Wrap-Up August 12th -15th

Kelsea Yarbrough — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:21:48 +0000

Hey! Summer’s coming to a close, but there are tons of musicians and events going on here in the Coastal Bend this weekend, and it is early enough in the week that you can start making plans and have an awesome, exciting weekend down here by the beach!

Thursday the 12th of August, Stoney La Rue with Sean McConnell will be playing at Brewster Street. David Martinez Band will be performing at Executive Surf Club and something exciting will be happening at Cole Park! From Executive Surf Club’s Battle of the Bands competition, the 1st and 2nd place winners will be performing for free at Cole Park to close out the summer concert series. Also that night House of Rock will be hosting a huge number of bands at their venue, the doors open at 4.

Friday the 13th, Scarecrow People will be playing at Brewster Street, Trysum will be performing at Executive Surf Club, and at Cole Park the final movie in their free summer cinema series will be Imagine That with Eddie Murphy. House of Rock will be hosting even more bands at their venue, there is their link for followup information. www.texashouseofrock.com/

Finally Saturday the 14th, Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes will be playing at Brewster Street, Latin Talk will be at Executive Surf Club, and Ludacris will be at the American Bank Center. During the Day the Billabong Women’s Surf Camp will be beginning. And while we are on the topic of surfing- Sunday the 15th Wind and Wave will be presenting a quicksilver video at House of Rock.

Well there you go! You might already know the drill, but we’re going to tell you again, check out our website for all of this info and more, and check up on us on Facebook and Twitter, we post all the time, if you have photos or ideas for places to visit or restaurants to try, we welcome your input whole- heartedly! Coastal Bend Visitor’s Guide, we let you know what’s up in the Coastal Bend so let us know, what are you up to this weekend?

House of Rock- www.texashouseofrock.com/
Brewster Street- www.brewsterstreet.net/
Executive Surf Club- www.executivesurfclub.com/
American Bank Center- www.americanbankcenter.com/
Coastal Bend Visitor’s Guide- visitthecoastalbend.com/
Weekend Wrap-Up – http://www.youtube.com/user/visitthecoastalbend

Weekend Wrap-Up: August 5th-8th

Kelsea Yarbrough — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:05:34 +0000

Looking for something to do this upcoming weekend? Coastal Bend Visitor’s Guide is here to help you out, tell you about what’s going on, what musicians to go and listen to, which restaurants to try, and some of the biggest festivals here in the Coastal Bend. Check back with this weekly blog to hear about all of this and more. For this upcoming weekend, Thursday July 5th through Sunday July 8th there are several musicians to check out.

Thursday Night:
Aaron Watson with Texas Renegade at Brewster Street Icehouse
Grady Skelton at Executive Surf Club
Colin Roche at Doc’s Seafood and Steaks Restaurant
Cruise Control at Cole Park
Del Mar Fundraiser at House of Rock for “Viking Band Camp”
Scheduled to Perform: Echo, Raya, 30 Gallon Sea, Microphonic, Songs of Deliverance, Lion Rivers, and Jiffy.

Friday Night:
The Spazmatics at Brewster Street
Back in the Day (Classic Rock Covers) at Executive Surf Club
Free Showing of “Where the Wild Things Are” at Cole Park

Saturday Night:
Jarrod Birmingham CD Release Show at Brewster Street
EMT at Executive Surf Club
Helster, Angst, and Rough Edge at House of Rock

Sunday Night:
Blake Sparks at Doc’s Seafood and Steaks Restaurant

There ya go! Enjoy the beach and bands down here in the Coastal Bend this weekend! Check out our website for more information on the venues described in our blogs. Also to see this information and more check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ORwXieUpEY

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Water Street Seafood Co.

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:54:55 +0000

When you are in downtown Corpus Christi, you will find a locally owned landmark, with the same high quality as its sister restaurant, Water Street Oyster Bar. At the Water Street Seafood Company, fresh seafood is listed daily on the blackboard prepared in a variety of ways blackened, mesquite grilled, sauted, broiled or fried. Their menu includes homemade caldo (a traditional favorite with the locals), specialty salads – try their house specialty walnut dressing it’s wonderful – and their seafood house specialities from gulf shrimp to crab cakes. Their sauces, dressing, and specialties are all made in house from scratch. Don’t miss their amazing Sunday Brunch. Enjoy their full bar with happy hour daily from 4-7pm with u-peel’em shrimp and drink specials. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Just off the Corpus Christi Bayfront in walking distance from the downtown hotels.

309 N. Water Street • 361-882-8683

WaterStreet Market

$9-$15

Water Street Oyster Bar

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:53:47 +0000

In the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, just one block from the bayfront, you’ll find the “original” Water Street Restaurant. This popular eatery, shares a reputation for “Best Seafood” in town with its sister restaurant Water Street Seafood Company. Try one of the best bets “blackboard” fresh fish specials. The atmosphere is funky and upbeat . Their friendly, smiling staff, provide excellent service. Shrimp Picayune, with a pleasant Cajun zip, is a great starter. The Seafood Pasta Jambalaya is another popular favorite. Their sushi bar offers the finest grade sushi and signature rolls you’ll love. Relax with Happy Hour specials daily from 4-7pm. Full Bar with a great wine list. Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. On the Corpus Christi Bayfront in walking distance from downtown hotels.

309 N. Water Street • 361-881-9448

WaterStreet Market

$9-$15

Tavern on the Bay at Harrison’s Landing

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:52:23 +0000

Nowhere else in Corpus Christi can you shop & and dine all in the same shaded waterfront location! Tavern on the Bay is Corpus Christi’s newest outdoor restaurant located in the heart of the city’s marina, and is within walking distance from the downtown hotels. Begin your day dockside enjoying beignets and coffee or traditional breakfast fare. Lunch & dinner offer a delicious assortment of burgers, seafood, salads and more! Stop by for a frosty margarita and cold, fresh shrimp! The ambience and location can’t be beaten! Come casual, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfront. You won’t go away hungry! While you’re there, be sure to step into Cathy’s Chandlery Gifts & Boutique for fun shopping, or the Yachting Center to book a sailing cruise, rent a Hobie kayak or buy tickets for a one hour boat ride!

108 Peoples Street T-Head • 361-884-1616

Bayfront next to the Yachting Center

$9-$15

Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:50:37 +0000

(AAA) Four-Diamond Rated The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience unlike any other available in the area. Dine high above the streets of Corpus Christi and experience impeccably prepared meals. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood dishes and an award winning wine list. Located at the top of the Omni Bayfront Hotel this multi-level restaurant offers. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide every table with an incredible panoramic view of the city and bay. The elegant atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious cuisine are everything you expect from a Four-Diamond Restaurant. Piano music from David Crawford on Wed-Sat from 7:30pm. Free valet parking. Dinner from 5:30pm, Mon-Sun, Lounge opens at 5pm for cocktails and appetizers. Reservations strongly recommended.

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront

900 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 361-886-3515

More than $15

Price’s Chef

Kelsea Yarbrough — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:49:26 +0000

Opened in 1938, Price’s Chef is the oldest restaurant in Corpus Christi. Located in Historic Six Points, they serve breakfast and lunch daily to their loyal customers. Through the years, both locals and visitors have learned that Price’s is the place to go for home cooked food served promptly at reasonable prices by pleasant wait staff. Many generations have grown up eating at this coffee shop and diner. You won’t find espressos or double mocha $20 lattes, but you will find wonderful fresh brewed coffee and homemade pies to top off you lunch. Breakfast and lunch specials are featured Monday-Friday. Don’t miss the best turkey and dressing in the Costal Bend served up hot and fresh on Sundays. Sample part of Corpus Christi History. Located at the intersection of S. Staples, Alameda and Ayers. Open Mon-Fri 6am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7am-3pm.

1800 S. Alameda • 361-883-2786

Historic Old Town Six Points

Less than $9