Galveston Island Guide Magazine May 2019 edition

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» Galveston Historical Foundation Announces 45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour » Galveston Trolley’s New Summer Hours Roll Out » Galveston Island Beach Revue Returns May 17th-18th To Celebrate Seawall Boulevard’s Vintage History » “The Lone Star Love Potion” on Stage at Island ETC » The Grand 1894 Opera House: Johnny Mathis, Still Crooning » Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: “A Wrinkle In Time” and Sonic Seduction on Stage Downtown » 12th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush » Take a Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum » At Moody Gardens This Month: Palm Beach Reopens May 18th with Weekly Concerts & Fireworks » 3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens » KiFest Kids International Festival » At Galveston Island Brewing: Run For Your Beer! » At Bryan Museum This Month: May Is The Month For Art » FREE Family Days at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum » Texas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown » Hotel Galvez Annual Wedding Vow Renewal

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Galveston Historical Foundation Announces 45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s incredible architectural history through public tours of privately-owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

Tours will be held on May 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th from 10am- 6pm. Tickets are available online at galvestonhistory.org for non-members at $30 until May 3rd, and then for $35 until May 12th.

Members of Galveston Historical Foundation can purchase specially priced $25 tickets by calling (409)765-3405 or by visiting any of GHF’s retail locations.

“Our annual Historic Homes Tour highlights some of the best preservation projects on the island. This year we recognize more than forty-five years of preserving historic Galveston,” explains Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “There are few places in the country that have our quality and supply of historic properties. It’s what makes the island unique and a treasure for all who visit. Come help put more of the island into use and save your own small piece of history.”

2019 Homes on Tour

August Roemer Tenant House, built 1873: 1416 Sealy August Roemer built this one-and-one-halfstory Gulf Coast cottage with triple dormers in 1873 for use as rental property. The center-hall house features a notable entry with double doors and transom, turned balusters, and square porch columns. Roemer sold the house in 1879 to Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl, who used it as tenant property and a residence for extended family.

James and Amelia Byrnes House, built c.1881: Rehabilitation in Progress House: 2113 Ball Street In 1883, paving and roofing contractor James Byrnes purchased this lot with an existing building.

Byrnes “improved” the house in 1884, 1885, 1886 and 1895. Located adjacent to Galveston’s business district, the Byrnes House was used as an example of urban decay in 1969 during a city referendum on urban renewal. The current owners purchased the house in 2013 and began rehabilitation of the property.

Conrad and Henrike Lenz House, built 1887: 1807 Avenue L Conrad Lenz built this center-hall, side-gable house with double dormers for use as his family residence. He and his wife, Henrike Pruessner, both emigrated from Germany to Galveston where

they were married at First Lutheran Church.

Lenz, a butcher, operated a shop and smokehouse next door, on the corner of 18th Street.

Allen and Lulu Cameron House, built 1891: 1126 Church Street English born architect Henry Collier Cooke of the firm Bourgeois Nitchner & Cooke designed this two-story Victorian house for merchant Allen Cameron and his new bride, Lulu Aschoff. The house boasts an asymmetrical façade with double wrap-around galleries separated by a patterned shingle skirt, a decorative balustrade, and a widow’s walk. Cooke trained as an architect in England and Italy before he arrived in Galveston in 1891.

Lucas Terrace, built 1901-1908: 1407 Broadway Brick mason and English immigrant Thomas Lucas erected this complex using salvaged bricks from his apartment building at 6th and Broadway destroyed by the 1900 Storm. Constructed between 1901 and 1908, Lucas Terrace features two connected gable-front three-story buildings. A courtyard separates the main buildings from two detached two-story servant’s quarters on the south part of the property. When completed, the apartments were advertised as being “superior” to all others in the city.

Peter and Augusta Nielson House, built 1915: 1711 Rosenberg Avenue (25th Street) Peter Nielson, a Danish-born merchant tailor, built this two-story brick house with details inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement for use as his private residence. A year after construction, Nielson died suddenly. His widow, Augusta, maintained the residence until 1929, when she moved to Houston to live with family.

Iocopo Niccolai Tenant House, built 1922: 2416 38th Street Italian immigrant carpenter, Iacopo Niccolai, relocated this five-room bungalow, along with eleven others, in March 1938. Originally on 15th Street, Niccolai concentrated the twelve properties within the 2400 block of 38th Street, which he called “Niccolai Subdivision.” Niccolai utilized the block as rental property until his death in 1947.

Peter and Anna Serini House, built 1903, rebuilt 1923: 1810 Avenue N ½ Alexander McLellan, a Canadian immigrant and a foreman for Southwestern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company, moved to Galveston after the 1900 Storm. In 1902, he purchased this vacant lot, and in 1903 relocated an “old” house there. In 1913, Peter and Anna Serini purchased the property. The Serinis rebuilt the house in 1923, using

“part old material,” according to the property’s original 1903 insurance record.

Homes Tour Special Events Plein Air Southwest This year’s Galveston Historic Homes Tour will partner with Outdoor Painters Society’s Plein Air Southwest for their annual member’s competition, show, and sale featuring 44-juried artists. These artists will record history across the island in the form of paintings created during the tour. A public sale of the art will be open on Saturday, May 11th from 9am-6pm, and Sunday, May 12th from 9am3pm at the 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit Galveston Historical Foundation.

May 4th, 5th, and 11th (8am): Bishop’s Breakfast The 1892 Bishop’s Palace will open its doors for an exclusive breakfast in the main dining room.

Ticket holders will have breakfast at the main table in the dining room of the National Historic Landmark and receive a complimentary audio tour of the house. Tickets are $85 and includes Homes Tour ticket.

May 3th & 10th (7pm): History on Tap Dinners Enjoy a specially created dinner, cooked by an award-winning chef, in a Homes Tour home. Homes featured will be the c.1881 James and Amelia Byrnes House and the 1903 Peter and Anna Serini House. Homeowners will lead you on an exclusive tour of the property while you enjoy a one of a kind evening in historic Galveston! Tickets are $150 per person and includes Homes Tour ticket.

May 5th (2pm): Post-Modern Lecture Join #galvestonhistory as they host an in-depth discussion on Post-Modernist architecture in Galveston. Held at the Texas Seaport Museum, this event will feature presentations from William

Whitaker, Curator of The Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Kathryn O’Rourke, Historian of Modern Architecture at Trinity University. Noted author Ellen Beasley and past GHF Executive Director Peter Brink will also offer comment. Tickets are $40 per person and does not include Homes Tour ticket.

May 11th (5pm): Cajun Crawfish Celebration at The Depot on Market Take a well-deserved break from a day of touring with an authentic Gulf Coast experience.

This new addition to the 45th annual tour features fresh-cooked crawfish and sides, cold refreshments, and authentic Cajun music from noted musicians Chansons et Soûlards, all in Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1904 G, H & H Railroad Depot. Tickets are $45 per person and does not include Homes Tour ticket.

May 12th (9am): Mother’s Day Jazz Breakfast at the 1838 Menard House Complex Celebrate mom with this special breakfast and tour. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, door prizes, flowers and more in Menard Hall, then take a tour of Galveston’s oldest residence, the 1838 Menard House!

Tickets are $70 per person and includes Homes Tour ticket.

For more information on Galveston Historical Foundation’s 45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour or any of the associated special events, please contact Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer at (409)765-3424, will.wright@galvestonhistory. org or visit galvestonhistory.org.

The Galveston Trolleys:

Summer Hours Begin May 28th Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one of Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys!

Until Memorial Day, the hours of operation for the Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) are 11am-7pm Monday-Thursday, and 10am-10pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Summer hours (after Memorial Day) are 10am-10pm daily.

The fee to ride is $1 for adults, and minors who are accompanied by adults can ride for free. Riders will need to bring exact change to place in the fare box; drivers can not make change.

The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route every 30 minutes. You can jump on or jump off anywhere along the routes. Stops will take you from Stewart Beach along the Seawall to Moody Gardens as well as down 25th Street to numerous stops throughout historic Downtown.

Those interested in utilizing the service can go to galvestontrolley.com for a complete list of stops.

Damaged during Hurricane Ike, the Island’s original vintage Rail Trolleys are being repaired and will soon be traveling the Downtown Loop between The Strand and the Seawall with a connection to the Seawall Loop.

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Galveston’s vintage past meets present-day fun for the Eleventh Annual Galveston Island Beach Revue. Presented by Hotel Galvez & Spa® and held at Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd., this year’s revue will be held on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th. The annual revue showcases vintage-inspired fun, headlined by the Bathing Beauties contest, next to Galveston’s historic shoreline. Admission is free to the revue, and complete information is available at galvestonbeachrevue.com.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for GHF to be involved in Beach Revue this year,” explains Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “This event is a fun and inspirational time to revisit an old island tradition. It celebrates the beach and our tourism industry all with a nod to our fascinating history.”

The Galveston Island Beach Revue was started in 2009, by Islander By Choice, LLC., in direct response to Hurricane Ike. It became one of Galveston Historical Foundation’s annual events in 2019.

Dubbed the “Pageant of Pulchritude” by C.E. Barfield, Galveston’s Bathing Beauties Contest began in the summer of 1920 and marked the kick-off for tourist season each year. By 1928, the event, which had morphed into the “bathing girl revue,” had become so popular that the Island’s population was said to have tripled during the event weekend. These Island pageants were the beginning of what we know today as the Miss Universe Pageant. The famed Galveston Bathing Beauties pageants ended in 1932 due in part to the Great Depression, and were resurrected in 2009. The event’s location, held across from the Hotel Galvez & Spa®, is footsteps away from its original location in the early 1920s.

Always a crowd favorite, the weekend’s main event is the Bathing Beauties Contest. Retro swimwear is chic and vintage is king as contestants from across the country catwalk while modeling vintage and vintage-inspired swimwear and accessories that echo the “good ole days” of Galveston’s summertime history. Classic pinup styles of the sort that Esther Williams, Marilyn Monroe, and Bettie Page made famous heat up the beaches as 30 contestants vie for cash prizes and top honors.

2019 Highlights Revue Prevue Kickoff at Hotel Galvez & Spa® Galveston’s iconic “Queen of the Gulf”, Hotel Galvez & Spa®, 2024 Seawall Blvd., opens its doors for a special night of curated music, craft beer, speakeasy-inspired cocktails and more as part of a Friday Night Revue Prevue on May 17th.

This kickoff will feature the first public introductions of the 2019 Bathing Beauties at 6:30pm and is hosted by Dandy Wellington from 6-7:30pm.

Admission is free and vintage attire is encouraged. Guests in their vintage best will be up for consideration to win a coveted Beach Revue winner’s sash for “Best Vintage Dressed.”

“The Lone Star Love Potion” on Stage at Island ETC Island ETC presents Texas-based humor with their production of “The Lone Star Love Potion”

by Michael Parker, opening May 10th and running through May 25th. This show will conclude the 16th season for Island ETC. A wealthy Texas rancher named Edward Stancliffe has died, and many people have gathered for the reading of his will, including his long-suffering house staff and his last living relative. But upon arriving, the guests find that they have been left a love potion, which has effects not on the person who drinks it, but on others in the vicinity. Combine this potion with a major storm that forced the guests to stay in the Stancliffe mansion overnight, and the millions in inheritance money at stake, and hilarity is bound to ensue.

This classic setup for a farce forces the audience to wonder how much the potion is actually working and how much is only a ruse.

The hopping from room to room reaches a fever pitch before the startling and humorous conclusion is reached.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 8pm.

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Bands & Bombshells Concerts The 11th Annual Galveston Island Beach Revue isn’t just great competitors and vintage cars. It’s also a stage for vintage and vintage-inspired music.

Participating artists and musicians for 2019 include: • Swimwear Department - Swimwear Department’s songs are all inspired by their name. When the band shot its 2018 Tiny Desk Contest entry in a pool, NPR’s Marissa Lorusso called the Houston four-piece’s obsessive commitment to only writing songs about swimming holes and shopping malls “delightfully on-brand.” Their live shows feature crowd-sourced backing vocals and dance contests. Their debut album, “Turn Over! Go Under!” is peppered with moments of sincere nostalgia for bygone summer swims and cool mall strolls, reminding listeners that everything changes, but there’s always fun to be had. Learn more at swimweardepartment.band.

• The Broken Spokes - Free Press Houston’s David Garrick sums it up with “There was a time when country music had less pop and a lot less sheen, reserved for honky-tonks and dancehalls. In today’s crowded music landscape, it’s become hard and harder to find traditional country acts, but Houston’s Broken Spokes are as traditional as the genre gets. Full of twangy guitars and honkytonk undertones, the five-piece makes the kind of country music that would make Johnny Cash and Hank Thompson proud.” Learn more at brokenspokesmusic.com.

• Dandy Wellington - Inspired by the Big Band Era of Jazz, Dandy Wellington and his Band have taken the sounds of the 1930s and 40s and created a world of well-dressed music. With a passion for obscure songs steeped in the Jazz tradition, Dandy Wellington has assembled a catalog of music that evokes an atmosphere of class.

From the golden age of cinema to the bounce of New Orleans, each song is hand selected and played to perfection by a band cut from the cloth of elegance. This year marks the fourth year of Dandy’s participation at the Galveston Island Beach Revue. Learn more at dandywellington.com.

Beach Revue Whisker Review The fine folks with the Austin Facial Hair club know a thing or two when it comes to face follicles. They’re bringing their years of experience to this year’s event to host the new Beach Revue Whisker Review. Competitions will be held beginning at 3pm in Best Handlebar, Best Natural Dapper ‘Stache, and Best Barbell ‘Stache. Dress to impress and bring your best, and you just might find yourself going home with one of their coveted awards.

Classic Auto Group Hot Rod & Classic Car Show Hot rods, rat rods, vintage trailers and more line up to take part in the Galveston Island Beach Hot Rod + Classic Car show on Saturday from 12 noon-5pm at Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd. Admission is free for the general public to view the cars and is part of a full day of vintage-inspired programming. Car and trailer owners can register online at gavestonbeachrevue.com. Registration is limited to cars from 1975 or older.

Food & Vintage Vendors Beach Revue 2019 expands this year with food trucks, novelty options, and the return of the vintage vendor area. Featuring can’tmiss vintage and vintage-inspired items, this specially curated vendor market will be available for shopping from 12 noon-7pm (or until the end of the Bathing Beauties Contest) on Saturday, May 18th.

2:30pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and senior citizens (55+). Tickets are available at islandetc.org.

Island ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston. For further info, visit islandetc.org or call the theatre box office at (409)762-3556.

“Students on Stage” Summer Camps at Island ETC ETC is proud to provide the youth of Galveston County with ETC’s “Students on Stage” classes in the performing arts. Students are instructed in the principles of acting, singing, dance, improvisation, costume, set design, and auditioning by highly-qualified faculty and guest artists. Class size is strictly limited, so don't delay.

Summer 2019 Session I is for incoming 6th - 12th graders and will be held June 10th-28th Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. Live performances of “Big Fish, School Edition” will be June 28th-29th with 2:30pm matinee and 8pm evening performances.

Summer 2019 Session II is for incoming 1st-5th graders and will be held July 22nd -August 9th Monday - Friday 8:30am-12:30pm.

Live performances of Disney’s “Frozen” will be August 9th-10th.

Registration is $375 for the summer sessions with a $100 non-refundable registration fee (applied toward tuition). For more info, contact jennifer_islandetc@msn.com or (409)762-3556.

The Grand 1894 Opera House:

Johnny Mathis, Still Crooning

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com.

Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour May 4th (8pm)

Celebrating his 63rd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis is Columbia Records longest-running artist. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.

Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” and “Misty,” Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums including 6 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide.

During his extensive career, he has had 3 songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts.

He has received 5 Grammy Nominations, and in 2003 he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Tickets are $55-$200.

“Kinky Boots” Thursday, June 13th (8pm)

“Kinky Boots” is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony®, the Grammy® and London’s Olivier Award®. Based on true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think! This unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship. Featuring 16 original songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Tony-winning theater legend Harvey Fierstein, this joyous sensation “struts its stuff with sparkles, stilettos, and heart!”

(Sydney Morning Herald). Tickets are $38-$88.

Jeanne Robertson: Rocking Humor Tour Friday, June 28th (8pm) and Saturday, June 29th (4pm)

At 75 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall at six foot two, has a vivacious personality, heart, and sense of humor. Her witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all ages rolling with laughter. Be prepared for “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store,” and much more.

Tickets are $25-$88.

Robert Earl Keen and Tyler Childers in Concert Friday, July 5th (8pm)

“The road goes on forever...” It’s not always easy to sum up a career – let alone a life’s ambition – so succinctly, but those five words from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do it. Making one of his frequent stops at The Grand this summer, he’ll be joined by Tyler Childers, singer-songwriter called “the New Voice of Appalachia” by Rolling Stone. Join these two musical poets for a summer treat!

Tickets are $35-$80.

“Menopause The Musical” Friday, July 12th (8pm), Saturday, July 13th (3pm and 8pm), Sunday, July 14th (3pm)

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Tickets are $25-$50.

Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” Saturday, August 10th (2pm and 8pm)

Jaston Williams returns to The Grand for his annual summer outing with “Don’t Blame the Car!” Jaston’s first driver’s license read 4 feet 11 and 85 pounds. He learned to drive from his mother who assured him that passing on the right was permitted even on a two-lane road. The day his father tried to teach him to drive a standard shift, the man had to cut the lesson short and return home for bed rest. Hear this along with other stories, including the one about the twirler who repeatedly injured herself with her own baton and the true account of why Jaston holds a lifelong grudge against potatoes. Known nationally as the co-author, co-star, and producer of the four award-winning plays in the Greater Tuna cycle, Jaston Williams is a writer, performer, and Grand favorite who will leave you in stitches! Tickets are $30-$50.

Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park:

“A Wrinkle In Time” and Sonic Seduction in Concert on Stage Downtown It’s beginning to feel like summer, so why not spend a few hours at the park? Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun.

Saengerfest Park is a small, square park located on the corner of 23rd St. and The Strand in Galveston’s Historic Strand District.

Saengerfest Park is known for having a large, playable chess set, a large compass that can be used as a seat, a colorful iconic Galveston wall mural, a huge beach chair offering photo opportunities, wooden benches, an old-fashioned London-style phone booth, and a stage used for festivals, movies, and concerts.

Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair. Scheduled movies are: • May 4th: “A Wrinkle in Time” (2018) • June 1st: “Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971) • July 6th: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” • August 3rd: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (2018) • September 7th: “Tommy Boy” (1995) • July 13th: Sarah Grace and the Soul (Blues, R&B) • October 5th: “Goosebumps” (2015) • August 10th: Donovan Keith (Soul) Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the • September 14th: Fab Five (Beatles Tribute) second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free • October 12th: 30i (Rock) concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is These events are presented by Mitchell Historic highly encouraged. Concerts scheduled are: Properties and The Galveston Island Convention • May 11th: Sonic Seduction (Radio hits) & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to galveston.

• June 8th: John Evans Band (Rock, Country, Blues) com/saengerfestpark.

May 9th (8:30am-5pm)

12th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush The Galveston Women's Conference is a day-long educational event to celebrate women, inspire women, and motivate women to strive for the best in both their personal and professional lives.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Laura Bush. Mrs. Bush served as First Lady from 2001 to 2009 during the presidency of her husband, President George W. Bush. She is an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights.

Other speakers include Jessica Herrin, Author, CEO and Founder of Stella & Dot. Herrin is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded WeddingChannel.com, the world’s leading wedding site.

The conference will also feature prominent physicians from UTMB Health to address topics of health and wellness that are of interest to today’s women.

This will be held at Moody Gardens Conference Center, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Tickets are available at galvestonchamber.chambermaster.com. Tickets are $150.

Take a Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum

Every Saturday, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express.

The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1 mile up Harborside Dr., then returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum. The

train rides are approximately 15 minutes long. The train is a standing ride without seats. Due to the caboose being open air, the rides will sometimes be closed during inclement weather.

Boarding for the Harborside Express begins at 11am, with the last ride departing the depot at 1:45pm.

Tickets are $5 in addition to admission to the Galveston Railroad Museum and must be purchased at the museum or at galvestonrrmuseum. org. This is weather permitting.

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At Moody Gardens This Month:

Palm Beach Reopens May 18th School is winding down and the summer fun is heating up at Moody Gardens.

Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston.

For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Palm Beach reopens on weekends beginning May 18th, and is open daily for the summer season beginning on June 1st.

Upcoming events are: Bands on The Sand & Fireworks Begins Again Join in the fun with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-10pm. Get up and dance, relax in your lounge chair and enjoy the music featuring your favorite R&B, Top 40, Country and other genres. The evening wraps up with a fireworks finale at 9:30pm. It’s perfect to kick off your weekend island-style! Scheduled bands are: • June 7th: A Sure Thing (Variety Dance) • June 8th: Chromatics (80’s) • June 14th: Hattrick (Variety) • June 15th: The Line Up (Variety) • June 21st: Rapture (Variety Dance) • June 22nd: The Max (Variety) • June 28th: David Joel Band (Country) • June 29th: Shotgun Road (Country Rock) • July 5th: Chinatown (Variety) • July 6th: Big E and the Lowdown (Rock) • July 12th: The Slags (Variety Dance/Rock) • July 13th: The L.A.B. (Variety/Rock) • July 19th: Velvet Punch (Rock/80s) • July 20th: The Max (Variety) • July 26th: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Dance) • July 27th: Vertigo (80’s Variety Rock) • August 2nd: Hattrick (Variety) • August 3rd: Chinatown (Variety) • August 9th: Diamond Jack (Classic Rock) • August 10th: The Line Up (Variety)

Events

Daily (2pm): Colonel Paddlewheel Boat - Live the high-life on an hour-long cruise aboard a replica of an 1800s paddlewheel boat. Dinner and private cruises are available for groups of 65 or more. Cruise times subject to change due to weather conditions. Please call (409)683-4200 to check schedule status.

Dinner Cruises Aboard Colonel Paddlewheel Boat - Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, dancing and cash bar. Boarding begins at 7pm and cruise departs at 8pm. Cost is $65 per person and $55 for kids ages 4-12. Reservations are required by Wednesday prior to the scheduled cruise date at (409)683-4419.

Go to moodygardens.com for scheduled dinner cruises.

Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday - Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95).

Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday - Seniors 65 years old and above get half off a Value Pass to experience all of the great attractions like the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramid.

Every Wednesday (10am-10pm): Mommy (or Daddy) Wednesday at Moody Gardens - Come and enjoy #MommyWednesday, where Moms or Dads can bring their toddlers 4-5 years old and enjoy all the exhibits for half-off per person. Explore the depth of the Aquarium Pyramid, see if you can find both sloths in the Rainforest Pyramid, and enjoy a 3D and 4D movie.

Saturdays and Sundays (1pm): Penguin Encounter - The Moody Gardens Public Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food

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preparation kitchen; and to the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment, and care. Tickets are Monday-Friday $55 per person, and Saturday-Sunday $75 per person. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. June 1st-August 11th, tours will be daily at 1pm and 3pm.Guests can schedule a private penguin encounter at their convenience based on availability. This 45-minute encounter includes a piece of penguin art for each participant and admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. To schedule an appointment, please call (409)683-4102.

The Seal and Penguin Experience Package - Experience what it’s like to be a keeper at the South Atlantic and North Pacific exhibits for a day. Participants will experience what it is like to take care of the penguins and seals that call Moody Gardens their home in this 4-hour behind the scenes adventure. The morning will be spent assisting the biologists cleaning the penguin exhibit, preparing their diet, watching training sessions, and meeting a seal, feeding the penguins and creating a piece of penguin art for you to remember your experience with. Please contact (409)683-4102 or e-mail dolsen@moodygardens.org for more information. Cost is $250 per person.

Every Saturday-Sunday (1:30pm): Great River Otter Experience - Join an otter biologist as they take you behind the scenes of the otter exhibit for the rare opportunity to meet our Giant River Otters. Learn about otter biology, conservation and how these amazing animals are cared for in their private interior exhibit area.

After this 45 minute encounter behind the scenes, you can then join the biologist on the training platform during the 2:30pm “You Otter Know” public presentation. For more information, contact otters@moodygardens.org. Tickets are $75 per person. The Otter Encounter is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Reservations must be made two days before the scheduled encounter. Guests can schedule a private otter encounter at their convenience based on availability. This 45-minute encounter includes an otter painting for each participant and admission to the Rainforest Pyramid. To schedule an appointment please email pkolvig@moodygardens.org.

Tickets are Monday-Friday $375 per group, Saturday-Sunday $425 per group.

May 3rd (7-9pm): Tequila Tasting Dinner at Moody Gardens Hotel - Come by for an evening of mariachi music and great food, highlighted by tequila cocktails. Cost is $50. Call (409)683-4428 for reservations.

May 7th (10am): Growing Together - Moody Gardens has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide an educational program offered to individuals with early onset Alzheimer’s and one family member or caretaker. Growing Together at Moody Gardens is a hands-on, interactive learning experience using arts and crafts, exotic animal experiences, tours through sections of exhibits and attractions, Moody Gardens staff presentations, and much more! Admission is dependent on the program each month.

May 12th (11am-2pm): Mother’s Day Brunch - There are two options to celebrate Mothers at Moody Gardens. At the Garden

Restaurant, located inside the Moody Gardens Visitor Center; and at the Cafe in the Park, located on the first floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel. Menus are coming soon. For more information or reservations, please call (409)683-4238.

May 18th-19th, 25th-27th, Daily June 1st-August 18th (9am-6pm): Palm Beach Opens Weekends - Grab your sunglasses and sink your toes in the white sand.

Galveston’s favorite summer hangout, Palm Beach, is now better than ever. You and your family will love relaxing on the lazy river, the 18-foot tower slides, and wave pool.

Tickets are $23.95 for adults, $18.95 for children 4-12 and seniors, and free for children under 3.

June 7th-9th (11am-4pm): Try Diving at Moody Gardens World Oceans Day - Try scuba diving in the fun and easy environment provided by the Go Dive Now Pool experience. Bring your swimsuit - they’ll provide the rest. The 30-foot, 15,000-gallon Go Dive Now pool and exhibit are complete with all the latest scuba gear including regulators, tanks, wetsuits, masks, fins, and more. The pool will be staffed by professional instructors and dive leaders from local professional dive centers. For information go to moodygardens.com/attractions/.

June 8th-9th: World Oceans Day - Moody Gardens will commemorate this day devoted to world ocean health with a June 8th screening of the documentary “Chasing Coral,” which highlights the threat to coral reefs worldwide. On June 9th, the new 3D film “Oceans: Our Blue Planet,” narrated by Kate Winslet, will be screened. Numerous activities geared to children will be featured inside the Aquarium Pyramid.

3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens hosts a variety of movies for the whole family to enjoy in both 3D and 4D formats. Moody Gardens is located at One Hope Blvd. For more info call (800)582-4637 or go to moodygardens.com. Individual tickets are $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 4-12 and seniors (65+). Children 3 and under are free.

Enjoy these films on the largest screen in Texas with a top-of-theline surround sound system. This state-of-the-art 3D viewing experience gives guests the best viewing experience in the world.

Through May 24th

• 10:30am: “Great White Sharks 3D” • 11am: “Cuba 2D” • 12 noon: “Backyard Wilderness 3D” • 12:50pm: “Great White Sharks 3D” • 1:25pm: “Cuba 2D” • 2:20pm: “Backyard Wilderness 3D” • 3:10pm: “Great White Sharks 3D” • 3:45pm: “Cuba 2D” • 4:40pm: “Backyard Wilderness 3D” • 5:30pm: “Secret Ocean 3D” Hi-def digital 4D projection with DTS surround sound immerses you like wind, mist, leg ticklers, and other special effects provide a short-film experience that is a thrill for all ages.

• 1pm, 2pm, 4pm (plus 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays): “Sharks 4D” • 1pm, 3pm, 5pm (plus 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays): “San Andreas 4D” June 8th (1-5pm)

KiFest Kids International Festival

The Kids International Festival is a family- oriented event that provides a place to gather with family and friends to learn about other cultures through art, cuisine, music, and cultural dance groups. The Kids International Festival was created to embrace diversity and to promote unity like no other kid festival. It also features live performers and cultural dance groups. This will be held at 2302 Strand St., Downtown Galveston. More info is available on eventbrite.com.

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At Galveston Island Brewing:

At Bryan Museum This Month:

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world.

The tap room is open seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 12 noon-11pm, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm.

For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston.

Live Music • Every Sunday (1-4pm) - Sunday Hootenanny Open Acoustic Jam • May 24th (6pm): Los Mighty Hooks • May 25th (6pm): Nation Sack Nickel • May 26th (1 pm): David Richardson & Jason James Other events are: Every Saturday (1pm): Galveston Island Brewery offers free Brewery Tours! Tours are about 30 minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. Come and see how the magic is created in the brewery warehouse.

May 4th, June 1st, August 3rd (12 noon): Yoga at the Brewery - Swing into the brewery on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy a free yoga class brought to you by Melody Van Kay from Island Salt Air Hot Yoga. Sip on a pint, or save your taste buds for after class, as you flow through a 45-minute Vinyasa yoga class. The class will be held in the yard area. Please bring a towel and/or yoga mat and any additional yoga equipment. Water & sunscreen recommended.

You will need a hat if the sun is shining! Free of charge. All levels welcome.

May 4th (8am): Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run - Run for your beer! Run for a good cause! Come out for this fun event benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society.

This is event #3 in the Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Series. It is walker friendly and starts and finishes at Galveston Island Brewing Company. Run a well supported, well-staffed 5K on a fast and flat course on the Seawall beside the Gulf of Mexico.

All runners will receive a finisher pint glass and tech shirt. To register, go to runintexas.com.

Please direct all questions to info@runintexas. com.

May 19th (4-6pm): Charity Trivia Night - Gather your friends into a team (max size 6 people), pick a charity to support, and come out to GIB to show off your smarts! 100 percent of the trivia proceeds will go to the charity chosen by the winning team, and Galveston Central Church will make a matching donation. Cost to participate is $10 per team member; cash only.

June 2nd (10am-1pm): BrisketU Backyard Pitmaster Class - Have you always been curious about the finer points of brisket? BrisketU is a great way to learn. Get hands-on instruction on smoking brisket and other meats. Experienced pitmasters who are passionate about BBQ culture can teach you how to become the master of your own pit. You will learn about the selection and preparation of meat, and about choosing just the right wood and smoke profile that will give you the flavor you’re looking for. Visit the BrisketU website for more information or to sign up.

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. Tours are given (no reservations needed) at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Tours are included in the price of the museum admission at no additional cost. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for students with valid ID, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday-Tuesday. For more info call (409)6327685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org.

Every Wednesday (6pm): Yoga After Dark - Take a few minutes to intentionally breathe, stretch, and regain your sanity. Even if your downward dog isn’t a work of art, you’ll be surrounded by masterpieces during evening yoga at The Bryan Museum. Sessions occur in the grand library and provide exclusive nighttime access to the beautiful building after the property has been closed to the public. Join for a 60-minute vinyasa flow. Beginners are welcome.

Registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat. There is a suggested $10 donation, payable on site.

Every Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (9am1pm): Galveston’s Own Farmers Market - Founded in 2012, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market hosted at the Museum that provides a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods, including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheesemakers, and specialty food producers.

May 2nd (5-7pm): After Hours in the Museum - Donna Reznicek leads a discussion of “A Daguerreotype of Amasa Turner, Wife, and Daughter.” Enjoy free admission to select museum galleries on the first Thursday of every month.

May 4th, 11th (3-5pm): Homes Tour Lecture Series - On May 4th, join renovation and restoration experts Ashley and Michael Cordray, who will answer all of your pressing questions about the Galveston homes scene. On May 11th, Baylor Professor of Museum Studies Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe will talk about the historic homes of Waco and preservation activities in the city.

May 9th, 16th, 23th (Second, Third, and Fourth Thursday, 3-6pm): Wine at The Bryan - In conjunction with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, you can join the fun for a relaxing time and conversation with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine, beer, and complimentary bar snacks will be served inside the Museum Shop. Please enter from the Guest Parking lot behind the Museum.

May 18th (4-6pm): Texas Gunslingers - Former State Historian and prolific author Bill O’Neal provides a colorful look at the history of gunplay in several Texas cities.

June 6th (5-7pm): After Hours in the Museum - Beverly Davis discusses the short-lived 19th century French-Texas colony Le Champ d’Aisle.

Enjoy free admission to select museum galleries on the first Thursday of every month.

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On Exhibit Through May 11th: Maxfield Parrish: The Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Murals - This exhibition at The Bryan Museum in Galveston combines wealth, beauty, and high-stakes art theft. In 1912, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, heiress, scion, and founder of Manhattan’s Whitney Museum, commissioned American artist Maxfield Parrish to create a set of murals for her Long Island mansion’s art studio. Nearly ninety years later, two of the nine murals were stolen in a daring and sophisticated robbery. Thieves entered a West Hollywood art gallery through the roof, disabled motion sensors and alarms, and cut two of the paintings from their frames. The two murals are still missing and the heist is on the FBI’s list of Top Ten International Art Crimes. The Bryan Museum’s exhibition is your only opportunity to see all nine murals together, at least in spirit - prints of the two missing murals will be on display. These murals are arguably the finest works Parrish ever created. Originally installed in the reception room of Whitney’s art studio, the large-scale paintings were created from 1914 to 1918. Parrish’s paintings convey a sense of magic through their imagined and idealized neo-classical imagery.

Parrish’s popularity was staggering, with one in four American homes displaying his art during the first half of the 20th century.

Opening June 14th: Patchwork History: Texas-Themed Quilts From the Winedale Quilt Collection - “Texas quiltmakers regularly honor the state by creating Texas-themed commemorative, patriotic, and family quilts,” said Kate Adams, quilt curator at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas, Austin. The Bryan will feature select quilts from the Briscoe Center, including the award-winning “Captain Tom, A Tall Texan,” and two quilts from renowned quiltmaker Shirley Stevenson of Sherman, Texas.

FREE Family Days at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone. The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum is located at Pier 19 in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to oceanstaroec.com.

May 11th: This Cycle Rocks - Discover how hydrocarbons are formed from the various processes within every layer of the Earth, and how certain rocks tell geologists where to look for oil and natural gas. Moving through areas like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies of water, pretend you are a rock on your own special journey through the rock cycle. Create a comic strip of your rocky story, or learn about the ABC’s of rocks and fossils.

Texas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown Texas Scuba Adventures is new in town and opened in their new location in Downtown Galveston, located at 2315 Mechanic St. Texas Scuba Adventures is a small dive shop focusing on long term relationships with their customers. Their primary focus will be training, sales, and rental of Scuba, snorkeling, spear fishing, and water sports equipment. They train all levels of Scuba from basic diving through instructor, as well as multiple specialties through the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Texas Scuba Adventures has partnered with a charter boat to offer guided Flower Garden Banks National Sanctuary diving trips and oil platform diving trips in conjunction with fishing and spearfishing ventures.

With 10 years in business, Texas Scuba Adventures is ecstatic to make Galveston Island their home as the only Scuba shop on the Island. They offer over forty years of combined dive experience, and are eager to share their knowledge with others.

Before opening their shop in Galveston, they offered dive certifications and educational programs. As part of their educational efforts, Texas Scuba Adventures contracted their services to Space Center Houston for a dive/space science program. Students who attend the Space U spend a day with the Texas Scuba Adventures dive team to train like an astronaut. These students learn basic scuba skills, which then enables them to complete several scientific tasks underwater, simulating microgravity.

For more information, go to texasscubaadventures.com, facebook.com/texasscubaadventures1/ or call (409)363-9641.

Hotel Galvez Annual Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony Set for June

Couples are invited to renew their vows at the only historic beachfront hotel on the Gulf Coast.

Since its Centennial Anniversary in 2011, Hotel Galvez & Spa has hosted an Annual Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony for couples. The mass vow renewal is scheduled in June to coincide with the hotel’s 107th anniversary and to celebrate the most popular month for weddings.

Couples can renew their vows June 8th, 10-11am, as part of a ceremony officiated by a Galveston Justice of the Peace.

Following the ceremony, couples are invited to a reception hosted by the hotel.

Participating couples have the option to book a romantic weekend getaway or simply participate in the courtesy ceremony. Advance reservations are required. The package is available to book online at HotelGalvez.com (see special offers) or call (409)765-7721.

Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston.

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23rd Annual YCF Wild Game BBQ Cook-Off May 10th-11th May 10th-11th, come to Pier 21, at 21st and Harborside Drive in Galveston, for a “Wild Time” at the 23rd Annual Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-off! Proceeds benefit The Yaga’s Children’s Fund, a nonprofit organization that advances the psychological, intellectual, vocational, and physical development of Galveston County’s Children.

Everyone is invited to participate, whether with a cooking team or spectator. The competition is an excellent way for backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun, fellowship, and food. There will be loads of food, vendors, music, a kid’s play area, silent auction, and a 5K. Run wild with the Yaga’s Children’s Fund Inc. on Saturday, May 11th along the Galveston Seawall.

This family-friendly walk/run is a non-competitive event for “Wild Things” of all ages before they head down to Pier 21 for some delicious wild game and free-flowing beverages. Your entry fee includes t-shirt, souvenir event koozie, and a dinner ticket for the 23rd Annual World Wild Game and BBQ Cook-off. Not only is this a great deal, by participating you will help support the moral, psychological, intellectual, vocational and physical development of Galveston County’s Children! The run starts in front of Beerfoot Brewing, 2816 Ave. R 1/2, Galveston.

At the festival, the cost is $10 per plate to dine on the main attraction the annual wild game cook-off - and the food is beyond delicious, with something for every palate.

The friendly competition of this competitive cooking event invites backyard chefs to show off their culinary skills.

There will be a free fun Kid’s area Saturday, May 11th, 12 noon-5pm sponsored by UTMB Health Pediatrics. Saturday’s event also features live entertainment, free arts and crafts, moonwalks, and a petting zoo; plus vendors selling everything from island and fishing apparel to Hawaiian shaved ice, children’s toys, specialty cigars and more.

There will also be a silent auction, face painting, Galveston Ballet dancers, Ball High Tornettes, and Ryan’s RazMaTazz Galveston Dolphin!

For more info and tickets go to ycfund.org.

It is free to browse the event. There will be food and beverages for sale. Ticket sales are discounted online.

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Stuttgarden Coffee Haus is now Open in Downtown Galveston Stuttgarden’s new coffee house opens at 7:30am Monday-Friday and 8am Saturday and Sunday, and offers handcrafted espresso drinks until the restaurant closes each day.

Stuttgarden Coffee Haus has a full menu of coffee and espresso drinks, made with the island’s best, locally-roasted Fika Java brand coffee beans. The coffee house is located inside Stuttgarden Tavern in Downtown Galveston at 111 23rd Street.

Fika Java roasts coffee beans in medium, dark, and espresso varieties, and the new Stuttgarden coffee bar menu exclusively features Fika Java’s specialty drinks. These include hand-crafted artisan lattes with sugar-alternative sweeteners, natural flavors, and many options of milks and milk alternatives. Favorites among Fika’s customers have included the peanut butter and vanilla bean lattes. Fika's Regular and Nitro Cold Brew coffee are also on the menu.

A variety of muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and breakfast tacos will also be served each day until 2pm.

The coffee beans from Fika are roasted with meticulous care, to create the perfect roast and bring out the full flavors of the beans. This

From Macaron Magic to Sensational Seared Scallops At The Kitchen Chick This Month The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing cooking classes. Now in its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a lot going on in the kitchen.

Classes range from $50-$75. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Class sizes are kept small to ensure lots of interaction with the instructor. To reserve your spot call (409)4972999 or go to thekitchenchick.com.

attention to detail sets Fika apart, with a noticeable difference found in the bold yet smooth flavor in each cup. The goal is to veer away from the culture of other mainstream coffee shops, to offer a distinct difference in quality... and fresh is always BEST! Coffee and community go hand in hand, and Stuttgarden’s goal in opening the coffee haus is to provide a convenient location for locals and tourists alike to come together to eat, drink, and enjoy our beautiful island. Fika Java takes the name Fika to heart, as the word Fika means: “to take a break from the day and enjoy a good cup of coffee, a conversation.” The goal of Stuttgarden and Fika combining their efforts is to create a hub where the Galveston community can come together for a unique, local coffee and dining experience.

About Mitchell Historic Properties, Inc. Mitchell Historic Properties oversees the Galveston properties owned by the Cynthia and George Mitchell family, including three hotels, The Hotel Galvez & Spa, The Tremont House, and Harbor House Hotel & Marina, as well as commercial and residential properties located downtown and at Pier 21® along Galveston’s historic harbor.

The Mitchell’s ongoing preservation of Galveston’s Historic Downtown helped spark the resurrection of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and Pier 21® as a tourist destination. “The Mitchell family shares a deep appreciation for Galveston’s heritage,” said Grant Mitchell, President of MHP, “and we remain inspired by the vision of my parents. The buildings they saved speak to us as much as they did to them. My family is firmly dedicated to preserving my parents’ legacy.” For any info or leasing information, visit MitchellHistoricProperties.com or call (409)761-4110.

Classes are: • May 5th (1pm): Fabulous Fiesta Cookies • May 9th (6:30pm): Cooking with Ancient Grains • May 10th (6:30pm): Boozy Creole Feast • May 11th (11am): Macaron Magic • May 14th (11am): Community Cooking Class Summer Pasta • May 17th (6:30pm): Gulf Seafood, Feelin’ Crabby • May 24th (6:30pm): Gulf Seafood, Feelin’ Crabby • May 25th (11am): Southern Biscuits • June 10th, 12th-14th (1-4:30pm): Teen Summer Cooking Camp: Teen Sous Chef Training Camp • June 17th, 19th-21st (1-4:30pm): Kids Summer Cooking Camp: Bake & Be Happy • June 24th, 26th-28th (1-4:30pm): Kids Summer Cooking Camp: Little Italy • July 8th, 10th-12th (1-4:30pm): Kids Summer Cooking Camp: Brunch Bunch • July 15th, 17th-19th (1-4:30pm): Kids Summer Cooking Camp: Summer Lovin’ Comfort Food • July 3rd (11am-2pm): Kid’s Cooking Class: Road Trip through America • July 11th (6pm): Community Cooking Class Fresh Veggie Pizza • July 31st (11am): Kids Cooking Class: Baking is Happiness

Foodie Events

Every Thursday (11am): A Little History and Lunch with Bobby at Hotel Galvez - Take a Hotel Galvez History Tour with guest favorite Mr. Bobby, the hotel’s guest ambassador, as he shares the history of Galveston and the hotel along with his personal anecdotes about growing up in Galveston and working at Hotel Galvez as a teenager more than 70 years ago. Off and on, Mr. Bobby has worked at Hotel Galvez for more than 20 years and has stories to tell. Following the tour, join Mr. Bobby for lunch in Galvez Bar & Grill. The history tour and lunch package is $34 per person and inclusive with a pre-set menu offering five wonderful lunch options, cornbread muffins, bread pudding, and iced tea or coffee. Advance reservations are required and available by calling (409)7657721. Tours are held every Thursday at 11am.

Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston.

May 10th-12th: Texas Crab Festival, Crystal Beach - In its new location, the 2019 Texas Crab Festival opens at 1605 Highway 87 in Crystal Beach. The new site, now named “Festival Park,” sits on 51 acres formerly occupied by Texas Frog Fest, and features a huge performance stage, dedicated dance floor, beer garden, and plenty of room to grow. Events taking place as part of the festival are the Texas Crab Festival 5K Run, Crab Gumbo Cook-Off, Crab Legs Contest, Weiner Dog Races, tournaments, contests, and games; Carnival midway, and an RV and Boat show. Sample tasty crabby creations and local seafood favorites from a variety of vendors while browsing booth after booth of coastal arts and crafts, gifts, beachwear, and décor. 2019 music entertainment headliners Wayne Toups, Sunny Sweeney, Bag of Donuts, and Sandy G y los Gavilanes take the new main stage along with Paul Childers, Tennessee Jet, Andy & the Dreamsicles, Treble Soul, The Cadillacs, Haley Comeaux, Heaven’s Love, and the Bolivar’s Got Talent Show. Keep the little ones entertained with Crab Races, games at the Crab Arcade, carnival rides, and fun activities at the Kid’s Stage. Tickets are available at texascrabfestival.org. Tickets are $10 for Friday or Saturday admission; kids 15 and under are free. Everyone gets in free on Sunday and parking is FREE all weekend. Carnival ride wristbands are half-price at $10 on Sunday.

May 28th (All Day): Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Galvez Bar & Grill - In celebration of National Hamburger Day, enjoy half-priced burgers at Galvez Bar & Grill during lunch and dinner. Choose from the Old Fashioned Hamburger and Texas Burger with French fries. Reservations available through OpenTable and walk-ins are welcome. Complimentary valet is available to restaurant patrons. Galvez Bar & Grill is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd.

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Book Signings This Month at Galveston Bookshop

Saturday, May 18th (2-4pm): “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile” by Bartee Haile Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning author Bartee Haile and his newest book, a survey of the famous entertainers who came from Texas.

In keeping with its reputation for size and spectacle, Texas has produced a staggering number of stars. Although many hailed from towns too small to have a post office, they occupied the spotlight on the largest of stages.

Roger Miller's songs made him the “King of the Road,” and Howard Hughes stretched his vision across the skies of the silver screen. Gene Autry won fame as a singing cowboy and Van Cliburn wore a tuxedo to international piano competitions, but both hailed from the Lone Star State. Texans penned Old Yeller and voiced Daffy Duck. From Buddy Holly to Ginger Rogers and Joan Crawford to Jimmy Dean, Bartee Haile charts the brightest constellations of Texas entertainers.

Bartee Haile is known for producing “This Week in Texas History,” a syndicated column found in many local newspapers. He has also written several other Texas histories including, “Murder Most Texan,” a true crime collection; and “Texas Depression-Era Desperadoes,” which focuses on Bonnie & Clyde and other notorious criminals of that period.

Saturday, May 25th (2-4pm): “Tuesday Night Love Letters”

by Gini Brown and Leslie Watts Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for local authors Gini Brown and Leslie Watts, with their new collection of stories from Galveston’s past.

On Tuesday nights from June to August, Galveston’s Summer Beach Band presents free concerts featuring rousing marches and show tunes. Each program includes a short vignette of local “facts, fables, or fabulous fibs,” as interpreted by local authors Gini Brown and Leslie Watts.

These entertaining stories are not a history of Galveston in the strict sense, but the more entertaining “non-historical” history - the little stories of people and events - the tall tales, the gossip, the “didja hears” - as shared by local folk over back-alley fences, between doughnut shop stools, around cafeteria tables, at church socials, and family reunions.

“Tuesday Night Love Letters” is a selection of favorite stories that Gini and Leslie have collected over the years, a few dozen short tales of Galveston history as many think it should be told - warm, witty, and memorable, if not always true.

Gini Brown is also the author of “Galveston: Lore, Legends, & Downright Lies,” to which the current book may be considered a sequel. Gini and Leslie are both longtime residents of Galveston, and both are very active in the community.

At Rosenberg Library This Month:

Free Summer Fun Begins at the Rosenberg Library

Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library. org. All events are free and open to the public.

Wednesdays (9:30am): Babytime - This is a twenty-minute storytime for infants, pre-walkers, and new walkers and their significant other filled with short stories, songs, fingerplays, baby bounces, and fun.

Wednesdays (10-10:30am): Storytime - A fun, engaging program featuring storytelling, music, movement, and puppets planned to promote early literacy development. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, homeschoolers, and their loved ones.

Thursdays (6pm-7pm): Paws to Read - Beginning readers practice his/her skills while sharing stories with Oliver, the book-loving dog. He’s friendly, kind and non-judgmental. Each reader gets an individual session with the therapy dog who is accompanied by a handler. Register at the children’s reference desk.

Teens

May 3rd (4:305:30pm): May the 4th Be With You Part 1 - For ages 13-18, come out and create your own lightsaber!

May 4th (2-4:30pm): May the 4th Be With You Part 2 - For ages 13-18, keep working on customizing your lightsabers and watch “Star Wars: A New Hope” (PG).

May 6th, 13th, 20th (4:30-7:30pm): Teen Tabletop RPG - Play a pen-and-paper RPG like

Dungeons and Dragons! Space is limited, but come enjoy the story even if you can’t play.

May 8th (4:30-5:30pm): Teen Gaming, Board Games – This will be cooperative, strategic, and more fun – as well as Mario Kart and Smash Bros. on the Wii U. May 31st (4:30-5:30pm): Teen Book Club Discuss your favorite books, choose books to read, and pick up the next discussion book!

May 31st (2-4pm): Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party - For ages 13-18, come chow down on pizza, play some games, win prizes, and get registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program if you haven’t already! You can sign up for Summer Reading starting May 20th.

Adults

May 7th (4-5:30pm): Coastal Crafts - Cleopatra's Bracelet with artist Annette Kinslow - Experience the fun, along with local artist Annette Kinslow, in making beautiful bead and wire wrap bracelets!

They are a great handmade gift for yourself or another. As always, it is all free, but places are limited. Register at the reference desk (second floor) or call 409-763-8854, extension 115!

Refreshments will be served.

May 9th. 23rd (6:30-8:30pm): Adult Board Game Night - Come to try out a new-to-you board game like Pandemic, Catan, and more.

Don’t worry, they will teach you the rules.

May 14th (6pm): Sugar, pain or pleasure? with wellness coach Oralia Acosta - Addicted to sugar?

Join wellness coach Oralia Acosta and learn how sugar affects your body, your emotions, and your overall health. You will also discuss practical ways to kick the sugar habit. Free for all - (Healthy) Refreshments will be served.

May 16th (6:30-8pm): Adult Trivia Night - Put together a team of two or more and come to enjoy this night. No team? Meet new teammates here.

May 30th (6pm): The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum presents “On The Trail Of The Buffalo Soldiers” - Who were The Buffalo Soldiers? African Americans have fought in military conflicts since colonial days. However, the Buffalo Soldiers, comprised of former slaves, freemen and Black Civil War soldiers, were the first to serve during "peacetime". During the Indian Wars their combat prowess, bravery, tenaciousness, and appearance on the battlefield inspired the Native Americans to call them Buffalo Soldiers. Join in welcoming troops from Houston's Buffalo Soldiers Museum for an in-uniform presentation of the history of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers!

All Rosenberg Library events are FREE to attend!

Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm)

Red Light District Tour with Kimber Fountain, Author of “Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line”

From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of Downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love. Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales - both tragic and triumphant - of Galveston’s historic Red Light District. Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.” This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized. Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.

Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston. com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only). Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour. The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.

Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only.

Signed copies of Kimber’s books “Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line” ($23.99) and “Galveston Seawall Chronicles” ($21.99) will be available for purchase (cash or credit) at the conclusion of the tour.

For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@ gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883.

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Outdoors Free Sandcastle Building Lessons

The Gulf Coast Volleyball At Galveston Island State Park: Patrols & More Association Begins Again Turtle Galveston Island State Park is located

Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is.

Starting June 1st, 8am-4pm, Galveston will host a free family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros.

Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive free sandcastle building lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will take place each Saturday this summer from June 1st thru August 17th.

Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11am followed by lessons at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels.

Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion.

Stewart Beach is located at 201 Seawall Blvd.

It is home to helicopter tours, a pavilion, volleyball courts, a children’s playground, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals and concessions.

For more info, visit galvestonbeachinfo.com.

The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA. You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate.

Check-in at East Beach is at 8:30am with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am. For most tournaments, the first 100 players checking in at the beach will receive a free GCVA t-shirt.

The entry fees are $25 per person, $50 per team.

You are playing on a REAL BEACH on the Gulf of Mexico and are subject at all times to Mother Nature. The GCVA Recorder at (832)928-4120 is updated by 5am Tournament Day. For more info and to register go to gcva.net.

• May 11th: Bring Your Mom to the Beach Day • May 18th: Qualifier JR Beach National Qualifier • May 25th: Memorial Madness Tournament • June 2nd: East Beach Classic • June 8th: Spalding’s School’s Out Beach Party • June 15th: ESPN 97.5 & Yahoo Sports Radio 1560 Super Fun Sunfest • June 29th: Galveston Open • July 6th: Red, White, ‘N Volleyball • August 4th: Hot as Hell Classic • August 31st: GCVA Labor Day Classic • September 22nd: GCVA Season Closer

Up for a Challenge?

5K’s, Half & Marathons:

Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd., Galveston, with friendly competitions between families.

The challenge will transform a portion of Stewart Beach into a gigantic obstacle course, allowing families to compete in life-size versions of classic games. The course includes 14 stations for kids and adults with eight new stations this year, including a bean bag game, a life-size battleship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, giant Connect Four and more. The event is free, and participants will have a chance to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card plus tickets to popular Galveston attractions.

Family Beach Challenges are free and will take place on May 19, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 22nd from 11am-5pm.

The family with the most points at the end of the day will receive $2000 worth of tickets to Island attractions and a $500 gift card.

To register, go to galvestonchallenge.com.

May 4th: Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run - Come out for this fun event benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society. This is event #3 in the Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Series. It is walker friendly and starts and finishes at Galveston Island Brewing Company. There will be a post-race party with food trucks, and four 8-ounce beer tastings in finisher glass are included. All runners will receive a finisher pint glass and tech shirt. To register go to runintexas.com. Early registration is until April 4th. Please direct all questions to info@runintexas.com.

May 11th (8am): 10th Annual Run Wild 5K Run WILD with the Yagas Childrens Fund Inc. along the Galveston Seawall! This family-friendly walk/run is a non-competitive event for Wild Things of all ages before they head down to Pier 21 for some delicious Wild Game and free-flowing beverages. Your entry fee includes a t-shirt, souvenir event koozie, and two free libations (one at packet pick up and one at the event). This race begins at Beerfoot Brewery, 2816 Ave N 1/2. Register at eventbrite.com. This race benefits the Yaga’s Children Fund.

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Beer Run, Wild 5K & More

on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)737-1222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/ state-parks/galveston-island.

May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (10-11:15am): Beach Explorations - Get a close-up look at the many critters and birds that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed. This Saturday tour includes hands-on seining, searching for ghost crabs, and beachcombing under the guidance of Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP) volunteers.

May 4th, 11th, 18th, 24th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (3-4pm): Turtle Patrol - Families and interested citizens are needed for a turtle-centric beach hike. During the warm nesting season, park rangers conserve habitat, eliminate trash, and patrol the beaches for critters. Help endangered sea turtles at this short beach hike with lots of sea turtle information and hands-on activities for the whole family. You can become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment. Note: sea turtles may not be present on the beach when you're here, but need human help for survival.

May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10-11:15am): Bay Explorations Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of the weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and the island paradise of Galveston Bay. Sandy beach access to the calm waters of this seafood nursery abounds with life.

May 11th (9-10am): Family Fishing Clinic - Join for a free family fishing clinic with hands-on fun and activity-based lessons. You'll learn basic fish identification and safe casting. Then you can try fishing in an easy access brackish-water pond. The park will provide equipment and bait or you can bring your own. No license necessary. Adults must accompany children. Bring sun protection and water. Restroom and shade available. This clinic is limited to the first 30 people who register online.

May 8th (7-8:30pm): Full Moon Hike - Live by the sun, love by the moon! Ranger Lisa will take you on a short program and help you discover the mysteries of la luna, or the moon, while you explore the nightlife of Galveston Island State Park.

May 25th, June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (3-4pm): Sand Castle Contest - Think you've got some good sandcastle-building skills? Ranger Lisa will clear an area for the contest, and she will bring some gear for you to use. They want to see what kind of castle you (and your family and friends) can make.

Everyone is invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! At this family sand castle building workshop, the equipment will be provided.

May 26th (5-7:30pm): Sunset Paddle - Come out for this adult paddling tour with sunset views! The Friends of Galveston Island State Park support provides a great experience on the water with a guide. Safety, paddling tips, and environmental education is given during this active aquatic tour.

Everyone is welcome to this beautiful experience.

May 26th (8:30-11am): Family Paddling Workshop - This free kayak safety and instruction class is for the whole family. Have you been interested in kayaking, but don't know the basics? Consider registering for a short, limited space paddling clinic for the whole family this Memorial Day Weekend at Galveston Island State Park. The trained guides will lead small groups through an introduction to paddling, water safety, and let you spend a few minutes in our gear to explore the TPWD Paddling Trails.

May 27th (10-11:30am): Beachcombing 101 Treasures await you at the water's edge! Stretch your legs and join Ranger Lisa for a great shell hunting workshop and collecting expedition on Memorial Day. Morning is the best time for beachcombing, but dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet. You will start at the Day Use parking lot.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier:

Mother’s Day & Memorial Day on the Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. For more info, tickets, and a full list of events go to pleasurepier.com.

Tickets are available for Walk-On only (no rides), Single Rides, All Day Ride Passes, and Weekend Pass for three parks at tickets.pleasurepier.com.

Live on Stage 25 • May 4th (5-9pm): Swing Rhumba • May 5th (2-6pm): Tropical Mambo • May 11th (5-9pm): Velvet Punch • May 12th (2-6pm): Secret Party • May 18th (5-9pm): Turning Point • May 19th (2-6pm): Radio Frequency • May 24th (5-9pm): Tino Trevino • May 25th (1-5pm): Bama Breeze and (6-10pm) Nick and the Groove • May 26th (5-9pm): Chad Ware • May 27th (2-6pm): Party On • May 31st (5-9pm): Zach Tate Specials • Through May 31st : Education Days - School groups are invited to a learning adventure. Discover the history and excitement of the Pier in a new way. Advanced registration is required.

• May 12th: Mother's Day - Mom gets a free All Day Ride Pass with purchase of a second pass.

• May 24th-27th: Memorial Day Weekend – Three Parks – One Pass for $49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.

Art

At Galveston Arts Center:

“Standard Tan” Continues

Galveston Arts Center continues to show a solo exhibition by Austin-based artist Brad Tucker, “Standard Tan,” which includes a collection of wood, fabric, and painted sculptural objects that explore color, texture, and language. Often mimicking tools and utilitarian objects, his work plays with the loose ends of craftsmanship at the border between painting and sculpture. Tucker’s experience as an artist, skateboarder, musician, and teacher reveals itself in his work through the use of abstracted shapes, text, and sound elements encountered in his daily life.

This exhibition will remain on view through June 2nd, 2019.

The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times. GAC is located at 2127 Strand St., Downtown Galveston.

Events Conversations @ The Center features artists and arts professionals who speak about and show images of their work, practices, professions, or discuss timely issues in contemporary visual art.

All events are free and open to the public. One remaining talk in this series is: • May 19th (2-3pm): Pete Gershon and Michael Tracy - Pete Gershon will speak about his book, “Collision: The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972–1985,” in conversation with artist Michael Tracy, who lived and worked in Galveston during the 1970s. Tracy’s performance, Sacrifice I, 9.13.74 (The Sugar), which took place in the Imperial Sugar Warehouse in 1974, is documented in the book.

Art Club for Kids (Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45pm) Perfect for home-schoolers or after school, this mixed age art club centers on the student-directed exploration of drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. GAC instructors teach expressive arts practice, where kids use traditional art techniques to develop essential skills like intuitive reasoning, investigative play, and self-confidence. This program is designed for students in grades 3-9.

Cost depends on how many sessions your child attends.

Every Tuesday (Tuesdays, 6-8pm): Ceramic Studio - Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. This course uses ancient methods that don’t require a potter’s wheel, including coil construction and slab-construction.

Students will learn how to securely join corners and handles, make lids fit properly, and various kinds of surface treatments, textures, and glazes.

Fees are $50 for two sessions or $75 for four sessions. Join at any time!

May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (5:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio - Explore the rich world of fiber art with Rachael Montemayor of Sheep and Hook Fiber. As sessions go on, participants will enjoy mixing techniques within a single item to add interest and texture, or incorporating unexpected elements that are recycled, found, or deconstructed. Anyone can join at any time.

An abundant supply of hand-dyed natural wool roving, yarns, and other fibers are available through this program at GAC. Learn more about Rachael's work at sheepandhookfiber.com.

May 4th (10am-4pm): Polymer Clay Workshop - Create a unique piece of jewelry by using the decorative polymer clay technique that mimics traditional Japanese Mokume Gane metalworking. In this all-day workshop, instructor Paula Kennedy will teach the technique and help students create a one of a kind piece to take home! This is for adults and teens ages 14 and up. Tuition is $75 and all materials are provided.

GAC Announces Summer Clay Camps with Visiting artist Pat Johnson Award-winning figurative ceramicist Pat Johnson is returning to Galveston for the fourth summer in a row to teach clay camps at Galveston Arts Center: from June 10th-14th, and again from July 8th-12th, both from 1-4pm, Monday-Friday. Camps last three hours each day, allowing students to delve deeply into a project over five days.

Ms. Johnson’s week-long workshop lets students explore the design and production of handmade ceramic objects and tiles. Using stories and imagination as inspiration, students will create fun ceramic projects including usable pots and fanciful sculptures. Students will learn ancient ceramic methods such as pinch, slab and coil pots, rolling cylinders, altering shapes, and applying surface textures and colors.

Camp tuition is $150 per child for early registration. Prices increase to $165 a week before each camp begins, so register early! Tuition includes all materials. Both camps are held at GAC’s recently remodeled, ADA-accessible facility on the corner of Strand and 22nd Street.

The complete schedule for classes and camps along with online registration can be found at galvestonartscenter.org/summer_art. Pre-registration IS required. Scholarships are available.

Galveston Art League Exhibits Entries in Contest from May 2nd26th

From May 2nd-26th, the Galveston Art League Gallery, 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston, will exhibit artworks that were accepted into its Spring 2019 Juried Show.

The nonprofit Galveston Art League holds three juried competitions per year, and the next one will occur in the fall. The competitions are open to everyone, and each artist may submit up to three entries. Typically a little over 100 entries are accepted for the five categories: works on canvas or board, works on paper, photography, mixed-media 2-D works, and 3-D works.

Full details, including entry requirements, fees, and cash awards to top-rated artworks, are available in the show prospectus, which is posted about a month before entries are due. The prospectus may be downloaded from the black sidebar at GalvestonArtLeague.com.

For more info visit GalvestonArtLeague.com or email gallery2117@gmail.com.

At G. Lee Gallery This Month:

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Trunk Show - Kelly Halbach’s Wearable Paintings

The striking, colorful wraps and scarves of artist Kelly Halbach cross the aesthetic boundary from walls to fashion. An award-winning painter of watercolors and acrylic works, Kelly has created beautiful wearable artwork from her abstract and coastal paintings. She now brings her unique fashion elements to the G. Lee Gallery.

Kelly’s wearable paintings will be featured at a Trunk Show on May 11th, 1-4pm at the G. Lee Gallery. Her work will be on display through May 31st.

Alcohol and Ink Workshop With Dianne Duggan Join Dianne Duggan’s “Alcohol and Ink Workshop,” 11am-1pm, Saturday, June 1st at G. Lee Gallery. Alcohol inks are a liquid alcohol-based ink that comes in a delightful array of extremely vivid colors. This is a two-hour workshop, where all your supplies are included. The fee is $60/person.

G.Lee Gallery is located at 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)370-7350 or go to gleegallery.net.

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Music May 11th (All Day)

La Izquierda Music Festival To be held at Jimmy’s On The Pier, 9001 Seawall Blvd., the 2019 La Izquierda is an annual surf and music festival dedicated to enriching and uniting communities of Galveston, the Gulf Coast and beyond through a good old fashioned surf competition and fundraiser for the Surfrider Foundation’s Galveston Chapter.

The main event is the Surf Contest, which is a classic longboard showdown at a classic Galveston surf spot, the old 91st Street Pier.

There is a $35 entry fee to compete, $10 for Groms (12 & under), and includes t-shirt, commemorative La Izquierda beer glass, and 12 beer tickets.

There is an additional $30 fee to enter Open Division. The Surf Competition starts at 10am. There will also be a fun Night Surf event starting at 9pm.

Local and touring bands and artists come from near and far to celebrate surf culture and the preservation of our natural waters and beach habitat with groovy tunes. Featured this year will be Los Skarnales, Robert Kuhn, Dem, Let Me Remember, India Tigers in Texas, Mas Pulpo, Rich Otul, New Mexico Playboys, Indaskies, Arthur Yoria, Idiginis, Gabe Wooten, Christina Urquieta of Metanoia, La Izquierda MC, Soulfiya and more. Music will be going on all day.

Local breweries offer their craft brews to the cause and will compete for the most beers sold.

The Craft Beer Tasting will be 12 noon-4pm.

Simply purchase a commemorative La Izquierda glass and 12 beer tasting tickets for $25. Beer ticket includes general admission. 1 ticket gets you a 2 oz. sample, 5 tickets for a full canned beer. Additional tickets are available for $1.

Participating breweries are Galveston Island Brewing, 8th Wonder Brewery, Saint Arnold, Spindletap Brewery, Back Pew Brewing, Devil & The Deep Brewery, Texas Beer Refinery, Karbach Brewing, Southern Star, and Sweet Water Brewing.

La Izquierda is open to the public and free to attend.

Come be a part of this unique Galveston event!

Vendor spots are available. For more info go to laizquierdafest.com.

Concerts & More Music Events

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Every Tuesday (8pm): Open Mic with Zak Perry takes place at Sharky’s Tavern, 504 25th St., Downtown Galveston. Come join the fun for a night of drink specials, pizza, and a fun jam.

First Thursday (7-10pm): First Thursday Open Acoustic Jam and Vegan Pot Luck - Bring your instruments of choice to the From the HeArt Gallery and let's get that rhythm flowing. Don't forget your favorite vegan dish to share. All ages welcome. Wine will be available. From the HeArt is located at 2111 Postoffice St., in Downtown Galveston.

Every Friday and Saturday (6-10pm): The Tremont House Jazz Series - Enjoy live jazz by Trio du Jour in the hotel’s 1888 Toujouse Bar. The Jazz Series has become hugely popular with locals and guests. Trio du Jour plays classic, acoustic jazz. The Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic St., Downtown Galveston.

Every Friday and Saturday (5-10pm): Jazz Duo Reg and Cary - Listen to the sweet sounds of jazz at the Galvez Bar & Grill, 2024 Seawall Blvd., where Reg Loudermilk can be seen on standup bass alongside Cary Eaves at the piano performing popular jazz standards in the bar area. Performances are free. For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to hotelgalvez.com.

A True Love of Music at The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For tickets and more info, go to oldquarteracousticcafe. com or find them on Facebook. Get your tickets early, most of these shows will sell out fast.

Concerts • May 1st (8:30pm): James Steinle and Garrett T. Capps with Gabe Wootton opening • May 3rd & 4th (8pm): Ray Wylie Hubbard (these shows are sold out) • May 9th (8pm): Eddie Heinzelman with James Pardo opening • May 10th (8pm): Susan Gibson with Jorge Palomarez opening • May 11th (8pm): Song Swap with Sean Devine, Jimmy Pizzitola, Mile Stinson • May 17th (8pm): Jeremy Nail with Bill Bloomer opening • May 18th (8pm): Los Mighty Hooks • May 24th (8pm): Gabe Wootton Songwriters Series with Mike Jungers • May 25th (8:30pm): An Evening with Shake Russell • May 31st (8pm): Mary Bragg with Libby Koch opening • June 1st (8:30pm): Grady Lee with Lucky Boyd opening • June 5th (8:30pm): The Talbott Brothers • June 6th (8pm): Pat Byrne • June 7th (8pm): Wake the Zine Showcase featuring Dollie Barnes with Claire Morales • June 14th (8pm): Ray Cashman with John Egan • June 15th (8pm): Sheila Marshall • June 21st (8pm): Doug Strahan, Beth Chrisman, and Johnny Dango • June 28th (8:30pm): Gary Nicholson • July 13th (8pm): Kevin Galloway • July 19th (8:30pm): Dale & Waylon with Kevin Anthony and G-Town opening • July 20th (8pm): Wrecks & Janet Bell “Heroin Cave” CDRelease Show • July 26th (8:30pm): Jaimee Harris Band • July 27th (8pm) An Evening with Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines • August 2nd (8pm): Brandon Rhyder with Fate & Melanie opening • August 10th (8pm): Butch Hancock Every Sunday (3-6pm) - Sunday Funday Music on the Albatross Patio - Join the fun on the patio every Sunday for a little live music. There is no cover charge. If the weather is bad, the music will move inside. Albatross is located at 815 21st St., Downtown Galveston.

May 12th (3-6pm): Gene Watson and Johnny Rodriguez in Concert Hosted by Brad Maule, “Dr. Tony Jones” from TV’s General Hospital, Texas Country Music Hall of Fame artists Gene Watson and Johnny Rodriguez will appear on stage at The Grand in concert. The Grand is located at 2020 Postoffice St., Downtown Galveston. Tickets are available at thegrand.com.

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Sharky’s Tavern – Myke Miller, 9-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 THURSDAY, MAY 9TH

Albatross - DC Karaoke, 9-12 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 Galveston Farmers Market - Anitra Jay, 3-6 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter – Eddie Heinzelman, 8-12 Poop Deck – Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down – Open Mic, 7-10 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9

MONDAY, MAY 13TH

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 TUESDAY, MAY 14TH

Bubba’s On The Strand - Yelba, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - The Rikkis, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Radio Frequency, 2-6 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11 Woody’s - The Weeds, 3-7

The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 23rd Street Station – Ryan Sweeney, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 MONDAY, MAY 20TH The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Level One , 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Float – DJ, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 TUESDAY, MAY 21ST The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Mod - Brightwire, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Ray Wylie Hubbard, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Myke Miller, 9-12 Poop Deck - Six Gun Keys, 9-1 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 FRIDAY, MAY 10TH Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 THURSDAY, MAY 16TH Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 23rd Street Station – Jahrel Pickins, 6-9 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Matt Cash, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Yaga’s – Midnight River Choir, 10-1 Bubba’s - The Kaleidoscope Project, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Poop Deck – Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 SATURDAY, MAY 4TH Buckshot Saloon - Junior Gordon Band, 8-12 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 23rd Street Station – Chris Bergeron, 9-12 Drunken Monkeyz - The Feel Band, 9-1 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Float – DJ, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 THURSDAY, MAY 23RD B. Jiggers – Level One, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 Three Doors Down – Open Mic, 7-10 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 Bubba’s On The Strand - India Tigers, 8-1 Mod - Sergio Trevino, 6-9 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 The Grand - Johnny Mathis, 8pm Old Quarter – Susan Gibson, 8-12 Woody’s - Brightwire & Jordan Tydings, 6-9 Poop Deck – Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rum Shack – Midnight Release, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 FRIDAY, MAY 17TH Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Kerry Williams & Clayton Mod - Cheryl Cawood, 7-9 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 23rd Street Station – LU/X, 6-9 Adams, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 B. Jiggers – Midnight Release, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Pleasure Pier - Swing Rhumba, 5-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Poop Deck - The Feel, 9-1 FRIDAY, MAY 24TH Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 Yaga’s – Ruby Dice, 10-1 Prohibition Reds - Danny Kristensen, 7-10 23rd Street Station – Kirk Hale, 6-9 Mod Coffeehouse - Emma Bordelon, 7-9 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 SATURDAY, MAY 11TH The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Old Quarter - Jeremy Nail, Bill Bloomer, 8-12 Rum Shack – After Party, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 23rd Street Station – Mike Suiero, 9-12 Poop- Deck - Nightfire, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Zack Tate, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - Brush Poppers, 9-1 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Rum Shack – Radio Frequency, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Float – DJ, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sharkys Tavern The Sharks, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle - Salty Sounds Band, 6-9 Galveston Brewing - Los Mighty Hooks, 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Laizquierda Surf & Music Stuttgarden - Milkbone, 8-12 Woody’s - Law By The Gun, 3-7 Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 Fest. 11-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Mod Coffee - Zoe & Jenna, 7-9 Mod Coffeehouse - Anitra Jay, 7-9 Three Doors Down – Bobby Territo, 7-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Mark Jungers, 8-12 SUNDAY, MAY 5TH Nicks - Unusual Suspects, 7-10 Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar Samy Jo, 7-10 Pleasure Pier - Tino Trevino, 5-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Mike Stinson, Sean 23rd Street Station – Sean Cowin, 4-8 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Prohibition Reds - Robert Greaney, 7-11 Devine, Jimmy Pizzitola, 9-1 Albatross – Kid Icarus, 3-6 Yaga’s – Prophets & Outlaws, 10-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Velvet Punch, 5-9 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 SATURDAY, MAY 18TH Rum Shack – Los Vertigos, 9-1 Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Sharky’s Tavern - The Relics, 9-1 23rd Street Station – Thomas Cokinos, 9-12 Pour House - Boo Schaaf, 7-10 Huli Huli Hut - David Richardson, 3-7 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Prohibition Reds - Cool Beans, 8-11 Nick’s Pool Bar - Infinities Twin, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Tropical Mambo, 2-6 Three Doors Down – Amy N’ Me, 7-10 The Float – DJ, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Saengerfest park - Sonic Seduction, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Sharky’s Tavern – David Lavender & 3 Chord Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Huli Huli Hut - Terry Rasor, 7-10 Truth, 9-1 Stuttgarden – David Joel, 12-3 Nick’s Pool Bar - Bare Necessity, 6-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 SATURDAY, MAY 25TH Woody’s - DeFrance, 3-7 Old Quarter - Los Mighty Hooks, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 23rd Street Station – Clay Howell, 9-12 MONDAY, MAY 6TH Pleasure Pier - Turning Point, 5-9 Tipsy Turtle - Salty Sounds Band, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Prohibition Red’s - Danielle Reich, 7-10 Three Doors Down – Keith & Bruce, 7-10 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 9-1 Woody’s - Ryan Ross Band, 3-7 Bubba’s On The Strand - Secret Party Band, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 The Float – DJ, 9-1 TUESDAY, MAY 7TH Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 SUNDAY, MAY 12TH Galveston Brewing – Nation Sack Nickel, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Albatross – Geoff Fish, 3-6 Sharkys Tavern - Stranded Band, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Stuttgarden – The Jantos, 8-12 Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Mod Coffee - Tommy Lewis, 7-9 The Grand - Gene Watson & Johnny Rodriguez, Three Doors Down – Amy N’ Me, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar Salty Sounds Band, Moody Gardens - J- Unit Band, 6-9 3pm Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 7-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Shake Russell, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Symposium Brewpub - Astragal, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Pleasure Pier - Bama Breeze, 1-5, Nick & The Nick’s Pool Bar - Midnight Release, 7-11 WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH Groove, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Bruce Robison, 8-12 Woody’s - Hill Country Revival, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Secret Party, 2-6 SUNDAY, MAY 19TH The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Albatross – Britney Doyal, 3-6 Sharky’s Tavern - Tyler Stokes, 9-1 Woody’s - AC & The Bad Billies, 3-7

Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tipsy Turtle Bar - Salty Sounds Band, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s - Captain Legendary Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 SUNDAY, MAY 26TH

Albatross – Brushpoppers, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Secret Party Band, 9-12 Galveston Island Brewing – Jason James, 3-6 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Pleasure Pier - Chad Ware, 5-9 Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11 Woody’s - Mike Dean Band, 3-7 MONDAY, MAY 27TH

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Pleasure Pier - Party On, 2-6 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 3-7 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 TUESDAY, MAY 28TH

The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH

23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Old Quarter - Amy Lavere & Will Sexton, 8-12 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9 THURSDAY, MAY 30TH

B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Maceo Spice & Import - Danny Kristensen, 6-8 Poop Deck – Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 FRIDAY, MAY 31ST

23rd Street Station – Dave Thomas, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8 Mod Coffee - Paper Sparrow, 7-9 Old Quarter - Mary Bragg, Libby Koch, 8-12 Patricks Bar - The Feel, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - Zach Tate, 5-9 Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 8-12 Prohibition Reds - Danny Kristensen, 8-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – OMG, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Night Wave, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Matt Cash, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1

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