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Blame it on the Rum
photocredit: sunnyjim.com BY: RACHEL SMITH With all the running around to events and activities and such things of summer, it’s been a spell since I’ve touched on the Island Fever Showcase. If you haven’t already heard… the incredible sounds of Trop Rock & Roll are coming to the Surf Ballroom August 31 – Sept...
The Best Meals Around
photocredit: lionsclubinternational.com BY: RACHEL SMITH How are we all doing? Has everyone recovered from all the 4th of July and Bicycle, Blues & BBQ fun? I, personally, spent Sunday being a bum on my couch and it felt glorious! But I didn’t have too long to relax. Oh no, in Clear Lake, you get one day to...
I did it… I FREAKED OUT!!
photocredit: etsy.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Are we having fun yet? Have you SEEN the new ride at the carnival? HO. LY. BUCKETS. First thing my 7 year old daughter said when she woke up yesterday morning was that she couldn’t wait to go to the carnival and then, “Mom, will you go on that Freak Out ride with me?” Y’all… the...
Events Email 6/30 – 7/4
July 4th Celebration Clear Lake's premiere festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the biggest and best fireworks display in the area over the lake on the 4th! Special...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – The Remix
photocredit: highlandavenuerestaurant.com BY: RACHEL SMITH On Thursday, the fabulous Evans United Carnival rolls into town to begin set up for our 4th of July Extravaganza. I thought, considering how much I love this time of year, a little remix was required. Sing it with me now…. It’s the most...
Fun for Everyone!
photocredit: Bicycle, Blues & BBQ facebook page BY: RACHEL SMITH Do you enjoy live music in the park? What about rows and rows of delicious BBQ food vendors? Or watching bicycles whiz by at incredible speeds? Oh… maybe you’re just interested in an entire street with beautiful lake views where you can sample...
A Commitment of Excellence
BY: RACHEL SMITH Tradition. Celebration. Patriotism and community pride. These words come to mind when I think of the 4th of July in Clear Lake. And let’s not forget: Fireworks. Carnival rides. Massive Parade and cheese balls for days! I’m not sure there’s a celebration around that can even hold a candle to our...