84 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Early Summer 2018 TheCoastalBend.com Port Aransas Art Center is a home of education and fun The new home of the Port Aransas Art Center opened just last spring, and has become a bastion of activity in its new facility. With its beautiful, new, multi- section gallery, the Art Center’s collection has expanded, giving more local art- ists space to display their talent. Compared to their prior facility, the Art Center today offers more classes and workshops, in more disciplines, than ever before. Some of the region’s most accomplished artists and educators share their talent and skill at the Art Center, which is also home to many of Port A’s favorite events, like the monthly First Friday reception and the Songwriters Showcase. 101 N. Alister St. • (361) 749-7334 • PortAransasArtCenter.org 83rd Annual Deep Sea Roundup Some 800 anglers will participate in the longest running fishing tournament on the Texas Gulf Coast, July 12-15, The Port Aransas Boatmen (PABA) are excited to an- nounce they will again host the Deep Sea Roundup (DSR). Hurricane Harvey roared into the Coastal Bend and has left its mark on Port Aransas but with volunteer help and community fishing spirt the PABA will hold the 2018 83rd Deep Sea Roundup. Due to Hurricane Harvey, there will be some modifications to the tournament for this year. Mark your calendars now to attend, support the community spirit and fish in the tournament. This is a tournament for all who wish to participate—men, women, and youth, with the emphasis on fishing fun and excitement. DeepSeaRoundup.com