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Friday, August 3, 2001
Weekly Calender

TODAY
   DINNER THEATER: Island in the Son United Methodist Church presents an evening of one act, short plays at 6:30 p.m. today at the church, located on Mustang Island about 2 miles north from Padre Island and 6 miles from the intersection of Waldron Road and S. Padre Island Drive in Flour Bluff. Tickets for dinner theater and show for today is $15 per person. Also at 4 p.m. Sunday a matinee will be presented. Tickets for matinee are $6. Also a Family Fun Evening with a supper theater begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the church. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Information: 949-8699.
   FUN FEST: Back to School Fun Fest is from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 5525 Lipes St. Information: 814-2001.
   SATURDAY
   BOOK SALE: Flour Bluff/Padre Island Library support group will host a book sale beginning at 10 a.m. at the center court of Sunrise Mall. Proceeds benefit the Janet F. Harte Library. Information: 937-6569.
   BOOK SIGNING: Barnes & Noble Booksellers presents author Skip Douden at 2 p.m. at 5129 Blanche Moore Drive. Douden will be signing copies of his adventure novel "Texas Donuts." Information: 992-1339.
   PERFORMANCE: Ricky G. and the Dreamglows to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at El Regio Restaurant, 2515 Leopard St. Cover: $7 per person.
   POETRY SLAM: A Ballabajoomba Slam will be held from 9 to 11 p.m. at the Lotus Cup, 505 Water St. Sign up will begin at 8 p.m. followed by an open mic from 8:15 to 9 p.m. Information: 883-9919.
   FISHING TOURNAMENT: HALO-Flight Inc. will hold its annual Fishing Tournament from 9 to 11 a.m. at Woody's Sport Center, in Port Aransas. Four divisions (trout, redfish, kingfish and red snapper). Piggy Perch Division for children 10 years old and under. Entry forms can be sent in advance to HALO-Flight Inc. or register at Woody's Sport Center. Information: (361) 289-2516.
   SUNDAY
   MUNICIPAL BAND: Corpus Christi Municipal Band performs at 8:30 p.m. in the Cole Park Amphitheater. Loren Hall, conductor and featuring Water Street Jubilee Women's Quartet of the Sweet Adelines along with David Irving, master of ceremonies. In case of rain, the concert will be performed at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Information: 883-0639.
   OPENING RECEPTION: An opening reception for the Art Association of Corpus Christi, Elizabeth Simpson Traditional Art Association and Pastel and Colored Pencil Society, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Drive. Information: 884-6406.
   DIORAMAS: Animal Dioramas will be on display at the Sprint Super Sunday Family Funday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Art Museum of South Texas and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Information: 825-3500.
   ART SHOW: Water Front Art Market art show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on People's Street T-head.
   CASA PLAYHOUSE: The 2001 CASA General Store Playhouse will be on display at Padre Staples Mall. Playhouse was built by Coastal Custom Homes. Information: 884-2272.
   MONDAY 6
   FAMILY NIGHT OUT: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi "Family Night Out" series is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 115, Early Childhood Development Center, A&M-Corpus Christi. Topic: "Strategies for Building Self-esteem in your Children." Cost: $5. Deadline is Monday. Information: 825-3393.
   TUESDAY 7
   JAMBOREE: Brush Country Music Jamboree begins at 7 p.m. at the Live Oak County Coliseum, half-way between George West and Three Rivers. Guest performers include Welgene and Evelyn Hoffman, Ed Kusak, Selina Affram, Liz Turner and the Three Guitar Guys. Cost: $3 per person.
   Information: (361) 358-1723 or (361) 785-3334.
   CONCERT: Pop singer Jessica Simpson launches her 17-date Dreamchaser Tour at 4 p.m. at Concrete Street Amphitheater, 800 Concrete St. Tickets are $25 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 881-8499.
   CAKE DECORATING: Wilton Cake Decorating classes taught by Wray Nell Mosier at Hobby Lobby, 5425 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 136B. Course I: 6 p.m., Thursday; Course II, 6 p.m., Aug. 10; Course III: 6 p.m. Wednesday. Fees: $15 for Course I; $25 for courses II and III. Pre-registration by Tuesday: 991-3641 or 985-2552.
   WEDNESDAY 8
   COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Multicultural Services presents a Greek cooking demonstration from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the kitchen of the Galvan House, Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St. Cost: $5 per person and includes the demonstration, recipes and food samples. Limited seating. Information: 883-0639.
   THURSDAY 9
   BAY JAMMIN' CONCERT SERIES: Annual Cole Park Bay Jammin' Concert Series 2001 is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cole Park Amphitheater. Free.

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