78 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Late 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 Fishing Tourneys continue through end of summer Wed–Sun August 8–12: Texas Legends Billfish Tournament—This catch and re- lease tournament is all about the majestic Blue Marlin. Dozens of teams aboard the finest sportfishing boats and yachts on the Texas Gulf Coast compete for pride and big cash prizes. TXLegends.com Wed–Sat August 15–18: Rig & Reef Classic Spearfishing Tournament—The blue Gulfstream waters of late summer provide clear enough conditions offshore for divers and snorkelers to enjoy a touch of the Caribbean right off the Texas coast. This unique event brings organized competition to the unique and some- what lost sport of spearfishing. RigsReefClassicSpearfishing.com Fri–Sun August 24-26: Texas Women’s Angers Tournament—The big- gest and original offshore fishing tournament for women has become one of the most popular events of the year in Port A. Big fish plus best dressed captain competitions. Pro- ceeds benefit the Women’s Shelter of South Texas. GoFishTX.com