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Contents 5 To Do �������The Grand 1894 Opera House: “Bandstand,” “Once: The Musical,” An Evening with Willie Nelson & Family, Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna, Jaston Williams: “BLOOD & Holly – A West Texas Family Christmas,” Merry Christmas from The Doo Wop Project, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker” on Stage and Afternoon Tea, The 5 Browns: “Holiday,” “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” and “The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston” �������At Moody Gardens This Month: A Festive Holiday Season of Fun, Lights & Santa, 10th Annual Thanksgiving Gift Market, Ice Land: Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux, Breakfast with Santa, Holiday 3D & 4D Movies, and New Year’s Palooza at Moody Gardens �������At Hotel Galvez & Tremont House This Month: Choirs, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Santa Featured at Twelfth Annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration �������December 6th-8th in Galveston Island’s Strand National Historic Landmark District: The 46th Annual Dickens On The Strand Returns along with Complimentary Charles Dickens Finger Puppets to First 1,000 Youth, The Queen’s Feast, A Dickens Soiree at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, Fezziwig’s Friday Night, Dickens After Dark, Salute To Sunset onboard the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, Holiday Handbell Concerts, and Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tours �������“A Tuna Christmas” at Island ETC Theatre �������Heroes & Hounds Calendar, Suds Run, and More Fun �������At Bryan Museum This Month: Annual Gala To Honor Philip Anschutz, Lectures, and More �������5K’s, Half & Full Marathons: Hustlin’ Santas Island Style �������Galveston Historical Foundation This Month: Festive Holidays At The Bishop’s Palace �������Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Free Walk-On Fridays In November, Holiday Movies, & Santa Claus �������A Fun Nature Walk-About at Galveston Island State Park 14 Art �������At Galveston Arts Center This Month: “Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” On Exhibit Starting November 23rd �������At Artist Boat This Month: Float The Boat Fundraiser, Holiday Break Camps, Fall Bird Migration in Full Swing, and Kayak Tours Celebrating this Beautiful Time of Year �������At Galveston Art League This Month: November Features Abstract Painter Sandy Lamoey 15 Books �������Book Signings This Month at Galveston Bookshop: Meet Kathleen Steele, E.R. Bills, and Whitney Vandiver �������At Rosenberg Library This Month: Christmas Stories & Much More for All Ages Young & Old 16 Food �������At The Kitchen Chick This Month: Celebrate the Holidays in the Kitchen �������At Galveston’s Own Farmers Market This Month: Fresh Winter Veggies & More During The Holidays �������Foodie Events �������January 25th-February 9th: 2020 Galveston Restaurant Week 17 Music �������“Will Not Bend The Knee: The One & Only Gabe Wootton” �������Third Eyeland Music Fest, Great Dolphin Beer Rescue, & More �������The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe: The Merry Kinksters Tour Comes To Galveston �������Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Violinist Grace Park Performs Mendelssohn �������Galveston Live Music Gig Guide
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“Bandstand” And “Once” On Stage 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.
“Bandstand”
Saturday, November 9th (3pm and 8pm) From three-time Tony winner and “Hamilton” choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945 and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. They form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen, and along the way, discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved.” (Time Out New York) Tickets are $38-$108.
“Once: The Musical”
Saturday, November 16th (8pm) and Sunday, November 17th (3pm) Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “ONCE” is a truly original Broadway experience. It tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, “ONCE” draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams…not living in fear…and the power of music to connect all of us. Tickets are $38-$108.
An Evening with Willie Nelson & Family
Tuesday, November 19th (7:30pm) Willie’s “On the Road Again,” and his performance at The Grand is sure to be a highlight of this legendary anniversary season. Recognized worldwide as a singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, Willie has penned more than 2,500 songs and released close to 300 albums. His five-decades career has included countless Grammys, American Music Awards, and Country Music Awards. Don’t be “Crazy” – order your tickets to see this legendary artist today! This event is sold out at the present time. Due to cancellations, watch for any last minute tickets at thegrand.com.
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
Friday, November 22nd (8pm) Boys have been singing at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel since 1296. Joseph Haydn, Michael Haydn, and Franz Schubert were themselves choir boys. Today, there are 100 choristers between the ages of nine and fourteen, divided into four touring groups. The Choir’s repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. Motets and lieder for boys’ choirs form the core of the touring repertoire, as do the Choir’s own arrangements of quintessentially Viennese music like waltzes and polkas. This will be a delightful evening for all ages. This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts. Tickets are $25-$75.
Jaston Williams: “BLOOD & Holly – A West Texas Family Christmas”
Saturday, November 23rd (8pm) and Sunday, November 24th (2pm) In this latest, hysterical offering from our friend Jaston Williams, “Blood” in the title refers to his family blood-line and all that means to his world. Jaston describes Christmastime during his childhood as a skittish mishmash of life on “Rebecca’s Sunnybrook Farm” and frequent side excursions into Franco’s Spain. Hear about the life-damaging Santa Claus experience, the Christmas tree that caused the cat to have a nervous collapse, and what it was like every Christmas to be one of four people in the room with the same first name. You’ll also spend time with the fictional Hugger Family, whose Christmas wish list includes new teeth for the old folks, knives for the kiddies, and a better criminal attorney for Darlette. For those who need to know, find out why it’s a bad idea to flock a Christmas tree inside the house. Tickets are $30-$72.
Merry Christmas from The Doo Wop Project
Saturday, November 30th (8pm) The Doo Wop Project (DWP ) begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows, DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts, and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons, all the way to “DooWopified” versions of modern musicians like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and
presentation about the ballet and meet the dancers. This special presentation is included with your ticket to the Saturday or Sunday matinee performance! Tickets are $19-$50 to any of the performances.
The 5 Browns: “Holiday”
Maroon 5. Celebrate the holidays with a whole new array of Doo Wop music! Tickets are $25-$85.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
Friday, December 6th (8pm) and Saturday, December 7th (3pm) Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption has enchanted audiences around the world since it was first published in 1843 – even before The Grand was built! Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future come together in a delightful theatrical performance featuring stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music and dance. With beloved traditional carols of the season included, it’s an enchanting event for the entire family.
“The Nutcracker” on Stage and Afternoon Tea
Tea: Saturday, December 14th (12:30pm); Performances: Saturday, December 14th (2pm and 6:30pm) and Sunday, December 15th (2pm) An annual tradition at The Grand! Treat your favorite little girl or boy to the Nutcracker Afternoon Tea. This delightful event features tea-time fare of finger sandwiches, cookies, punch, and of course, tea! Get your photo with the Nutcracker dancers - a perfect complement to a performance of The Nutcracker ballet. Make this your new family holiday tradition. Tickets are $25-$30. Please note: Tickets to the Nutcracker Afternoon Tea do not include seats to a performance of “The Nutcracker.” Performance tickets must be purchased separately. City Ballet of Houston proudly returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House with its production of “The Nutcracker!” An annual holiday favorite, audiences of all ages will delight in the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince, a Sugar Plum Fairy and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. Following the afternoon performances, stick around to experience the behind the scenes magic of “The Nutcracker.” You will have an opportunity to hear a brief
Saturday, December 21st (8pm) Performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to their audiences. Their fresh energy and dynamic character add to the color and tonal spectrum of their sound from the classics to holiday favorites. One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years! These young musicians are legends in the making! This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts. Tickets are $25-$75.
“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical”
Saturday, December 28th (1pm and 4pm) Following five successful years of touring and more than 500 performances, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special will fly into The Grand with “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” You’ll be charmed by Rudolph and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster who help Santa save Christmas. Tickets are $25-$65.
“The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston”
Saturday, January 11th (8pm) and Sunday, January 12th (3pm) Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids as she takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists, and choreographed dancers, plus state-ofthe-art sound, lighting, visual and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. Don’t miss the chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime concert event for yourself. This production is not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston. Tickets are $25-$98.
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At Moody Gardens This Month:
and cakes. And the best part - you don’t have to clean up afterwards! Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information call (409)683-4238. Prices are $36.95 for adults; $25.95 for seniors; $15.95 for children; children 3 years and younger are free with the purchase of an adult buffet. Holidays in the Gardens and Christmas buffets are available, too. Tickets and menus are available at moodygardens.com/holiday_season/things_to_do.
A Festive Holiday Season of Fun, Lights, & Santa Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. It’s almost time to grab a blue parka and set off on a global journey with ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World. Starting November 16th-January 12th, Holiday in the Gardens will take place. As the largest holiday destination in the Southwest, Moody Gardens offers more holiday attractions, activities, festive fun, dining, and hotel packages than you can imagine. The eight Holiday Attractions at Moody Gardens are Ice Land: Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux, Holiday 3D Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, an Arctic Slide, Train Rides, and photos with Santa plus live entertainment, great food, group rates, hotel packages and more! Tickets are available in all kinds of combo packages as well as individual packages. Moody Gardens has Super Value Days for bigger discounts at Holiday in the Gardens. Admission starts at just $8.95 for Festival of Lights and $19.95 for ICE LAND with an additional $5 off for seniors and children at ICE LAND on these special days. For more info, including a calendar of Super Value Days, go to moodygardens.com/holiday_season/. Hours are 10am-10pm for Ice Land daily. Festival of Lights is 6-10pm daily. Christmas Eve Holiday in the Gardens will be open 10am-10pm. Christmas Day it will be open 12 noon-10pm. Interested in seeing Ice Land: Christmas Around the World come to life? See it all evolve LIVE at moodygardens.com/iceland_tent/.
10th Annual Thanksgiving Gift Market
Come get your holiday shopping underway November 29th-30th at Moody Gardens Convention Center. The market is open Friday 12 noon- 8pm, and Saturday 10 am-6pm. This is “The Premier Market of the Gulf Coast - Food and Wine Festival meets Gift Market!” Come sip and shop with all of the great vendors. You can sample food and wines from local restaurants and wineries while you shop. General admission is $6.
Ice Land: Christmas Around the World
There’s a new theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond to see how other cultures celebrate the season. Glide from the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Giant Ice Slide where you might catch a glimpse of Australia, Holland, Rio or even Santa Claus. You can even take a moment to chill out on the ice with a festive drink inside the Shivers Ice Bar that has transformed into a log cabin decked out for the holidays where you can cozy up to a cool fireplace made completely of ice!
New Year’s Palooza at Moody Gardens
Festival of Lights
Brighten up the holidays with a tradition for families and groups alike. A mile-long trail with more than one million lights and lighted scenes takes you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Enjoy the area’s only outdoor skating rink, concession areas with hot chocolate and festive food, holiday buffets, live entertainment and more.
Cirque Joyeux
December 20th-30th, experience “Christmas Around the World” at the Cirque Joyeux Dinner & Show. It’s a fun, engaging and delicious way to spend the holidays! Attendees of the Cirque Joyeux Dinner and Show will enjoy Chef Felipe Gonzalez’s delicious cuisine and then sit back for a one-hour holiday cirque spectacular. This show is a magical journey from “There to Here” in the company of musical and stage’s royal couple, the award-winning Texas thespians Linda Leonard & Bill Jenkins, in an exhilarating and joyful celebration of the Holidays around the World, Lone Star Circus’ all-new Cirque Joyeux – with a galaxy of awe-inspiring circus stars. Your ticket includes admission to Festival of Lights. It’s the Gulf Coast’s Largest Holiday Lighting Event. You’ll also visit Santa’s Workshop and see Santa himself. Visit moodychristmasshow.com for tickets ranging from $59-$109 for adults, $39-$109 for children 3-12 years old. Matinee shows do not include dinner and are $29-$49 for adults; children 3-12 years old are $19-$49.
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Breakfast with Santa
Make your reservations now! December 7th, 14th, 21st and 22nd, you and your children can enjoy Breakfast with Santa in the Garden Restaurant at 9am or 10:30am. Tickets are $12.95-$29.95.
Holiday 3D & 4D Movies
Several holiday movies will be shown in both the 3D and 4D theaters. “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 4D” will be shown. Enjoy the beloved animated television classic as the magic of 4D engages all of your senses. You’ll recognize classic songs and dialogue brought to life by loveable, iconic characters – the Abominable Snow Monster, Hermey the elf, Santa Claus, and of course, Rudolph, “the most famous reindeer of all.” You can also see Holiday 3D Films on the largest screen in Texas. See moodygardens.com/ holiday_season/things_to_do/ for daily schedules for showings.
Even More Fun
There is even more fun at Moody Gardens this holiday season such as Ice Skating. Glide across the ice on the area’s only outdoor ice rink included with your Festival of Lights admission. The Arctic Slide, Train rides and more fun will be available too.
And the Food
Thursday, November 28th, 11am-8pm, in the Garden Restaurant, feast on an incredible array of soups, salads, sides, and entrees including turkey roasted with fall herbs and cornbread stuffing, maple glazed ham with pineapple and apricot chutney, blackened flounder with lemon herb butter, and so much more. And don’t forget about dessert with a delicious selection of pies, cookies,
December 31st, this annual event sells out fast! An action packed adventure awaits the whole family and couples at Moody Gardens New Year’s Palooza. For the family, book this special offer to enjoy: one night of spectacular accommodations, family-friendly activities including air hockey, foosball, bounce houses, arcade games, and activities for all ages, an adult lounge area, 4 one-day passes to the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids, Discovery Museum, MG3D and 4D Special FX Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Festival of Lights, and tickets to Cirque Joyeux Dinner & Show. For couples, two tickets include the Palooza games, food, and desserts, countdown to the New Year with a beach ball drop at 9:30pm, Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner & Show, and two-Two Day Passes to the Moody Gardens Attractions. The two day passes include a one time entry into Ice Land and unlimited times to the Festival of Lights, Aquarium, Rainforest, 3D, 4D, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Ropes Course, and the Discovery Museum. New Year’s Day Breakfast is included too with light bites for lunch and a DJ and activities. For reservations, call (409)741-8484.
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Daily: Surfacing November 16th, “20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure” in the Discovery Pyramid - “Captain Nemo and his famous Nautilus submarine are embarking on their next voyage and for this dive, YOU will be a part of the crew! You will help operate the ship, choose which direction it travels, activate the on-board camera, and interact with the fascinating sea creatures you’ll encounter: a sting ray, an anglerfish, a leatherback sea turtle, a killer whale, even a colossal squid. Leading the dive is “Deep,” a robotically enhanced pufferfish that can — and will — have one-on-one conversations with you. Along with his helper robots, Echo and Torque, Deep will escort The Nautilus to a spectacular coral reef, ice caves in the Antarctic, an ancient lost city, undersea volcanos, and more! Anchors aweigh and full steam ahead!” Daily (2pm, Saturday and Sundays at 4pm): Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Cruise - 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. Cruises are Monday-Friday at 2pm, Saturday-Sunday at 2pm and 4pm. Every Second Saturday (7pm): Dinner Cruises Aboard Colonel Paddlewheel Boat - Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet, dancing and a cash bar every second
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Saturday. 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)683-4558. 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). Every 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. Saturday-Sunday (1:30pm): Giant River Otter Encounter - Join an otter biologist as they take you behind the scenes of the otter exhibit for the rare opportunity to meet the Giant Amazon 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. Email pkolvig@ moodygardens.org with questions. Weekends through November 24th and December 7th-15th (1pm), Thanksgiving Day November 28th (1pm), November 29th-December 1st (1pm and 3pm), December 21st-29th including Christmas Eve and Day (1pm and 3pm), December 30th-January 1st (1pm) : Penguin Encounter - Have you ever wanted to meet a Penguin up-close? Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the food preparation kitchen; and to the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds, and even the smells of the exhibit, and witness a Moody Gardens Penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal. Tickets are $75 per person, and the encounters will take place only on Saturdays and Sundays up to the Thanksgiving weekend. To schedule an appointment, please call (409)683-4102. For tickets for any event, the Aquariums, movies, Encounters, and more go to moodygardens.org.
At Hotel Galvez & Tremont House This Month:
December 2nd. Advance reservations are required and are available by calling (409)515-2028. Additionally, the hotel hosts Sunday Brunch with Santa every Sunday in December before Christmas. For those seeking a romantic New Year’s Eve Dinner, Hotel Galvez offers a special four-course dinner at Galvez Bar & Grill. Dinner is served 5-10pm and advance reservations are suggested. Reg and Cary will play 7-12:30am as the hotel rings in the New Year and celebrates 2020. Reservations for the restaurant are available via Open Table or by calling (409)515-2145. Also this month are these events: November 13th-14th, December 11th & 12th (9pm): Ghost Tour & Dinner: Dine with Ghosts - Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd., invites guests to learn more about the paranormal during its “Dinner with the Ghosts” tour. During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel, which is considered one of the most haunted places in Galveston. The tour begins at 6pm and is followed by dinner at Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $56 per person (inclusive of tax and server gratuity), the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. December 8th (10:30am-2pm): Book Signing by Loren C. Steffy for George Mitchell, Biography - When George Mitchell died in 2013, The Economist proclaimed, “few businesspeople have done as much to change the world as George Mitchell,” a billionaire Texas oilman who defied the stereotypical swagger so identified with that industry. He did more than any other individual since John D. Rockefeller to alter the economics of oil. In “George P. Mitchell: Fracking, Sustainability, and an Unorthodox Quest to Save the Planet,” award-winning author Loren C. Steffy offers the first definitive biography of Mitchell, placing his life and legacy in a global context and highlighting the significance of his discoveries and the lingering controversies they inspired. In addition to his role in the oil and gas industry, Mitchell invested heavily in his hometown of Galveston. He purchased Hotel Galvez in 1993, and following a $20 million renovation reopened the hotel, restoring its public spaces to its 1911 appearance. This is free to attend.
Choirs, Ballet, Hip Hop and Santa Featured at Twelfth Annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston. Advance reservations are required and available by calling (409)7657721. Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel is hosting its twelfth annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 29th at 6pm featuring performances from “The Nutcracker,” area choirs and dance groups, and the Galveston Community Band. The Lighting Celebration highlights one of the more than 50 days of holiday fun in Galveston, the “Winter Wonder Island” of Texas. The Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration is an annual, free family event and marks the start of the official holiday season in Galveston. The Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration begins with the arrival of Santa Claus by horse-drawn carriage, followed by the lighting of the hotel’s 35-foot Christmas tree with a countdown led by Santa Claus and Galveston’s Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Brown. KHOU-TV’s Mia Gradney will emcee the event. Performance groups include the Galveston Community Band directed by Doyle Neuwiller, Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy Singers and Dancers led by Anita Donato, Trinity School Choir led by Laura Hyatt, The Burnet Royals directed by Stephanie Silva, and DLS Dance Studio under the direction of Tatiana Verega. The evening concludes with a performance by the Galveston Ballet under the direction of Janel Amsallem. Dickens on The Strand’s Queen Victoria and other special characters will also make appearances during the festivities. Additionally, children can have photos taken with Santa Claus in the hotel’s Music Hall. Souvenir photos with Santa by KC Photography will be available for purchase for $15. Throughout the evening’s festivities, Hotel Galvez staff collects monetary donations for the Salvation Army to help make the holidays brighter for all members of the community. Hotel Galvez & Spa will unveil its special “The Night Before Christmas” themed gingerbread village on Thursday, November 28th. This famous poem will be recreated in gingerbread for guests to enjoy. The gingerbread house is on public display in the lobby through January 2nd. “We are honored to host another Holiday Lighting Celebration for our guests and the local community,” says Complex General Manager Marty Miles. “Every year, this event gets bigger and it’s a fun way to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 Christmas and holiday season.” Hotel Galvez is also hosting Sunday Brunch with Santa on December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 11am-2pm. Guests are invited to take pictures with Santa and all will leave with a courtesy gift from Santa. For brunch reservations, call (409)765-7721 or book via Open Table. Brunch at Hotel Galvez is a family tradition for many guests. The hotel will begin taking Thanksgiving Brunch reservations on Monday, November 4th and Christmas Day Brunch reservations on Monday,
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At Tremont House this Holiday Season
There is a lot going on Downtown at Tremont House for the holidays! In November, Galveston Island gets into holiday mode. In honor of “The Polar Express™” Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum, The Tremont House is creating a special “Polar Express” themed gingerbread house. You’ll have to see it to believe it. The gingerbread house will be on public display in the lobby of the hotel from November 15th-January 2nd. This display makes a perfect pre- or post-train ride stop for families. Also, back by popular demand, The Tremont House’s Duo du Jour will lead guests in a holiday sing-along on December 12th and 19th, 7-9pm, featuring everyone’s favorite Christmas songs. The hotel encourages guests to wear your pajamas in honor of “The Polar Express™” Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Guests can enjoy carefully crafted winter drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres during the holiday cheer.
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“A Tuna Christmas” at Island ETC Theatre
December 6th-8th at Galveston Island’s Strand National Historic Landmark District:
46th Annual Dickens On The Strand Returns For 46 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. This annual festival begins Friday, December 6th with free admission to Fezziwig’s Beer Hall from 5-9pm, and continues with ticketed entry Saturday, December 7th from 10am-9pm, and Sunday, December 8th from 12 noon-6pm. Tickets purchased before December 2nd are $13 for adults and $7 for children ages 7-12. Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets are available online at dickensonthestrand.org, by calling (409)765-7834 or at all area Randall’s stores beginning mid-November. Attendees in Victorian costumes receive $8 entry. “There is something about the spirit of Dickens on The Strand that sets the pace for a great holiday season,” states GHF Executive Director Dwayne Jones. “It is always fun and enlivening to partake of the festivities and recall the great literary work of Charles Dickens. Come join the street entertainment, food and craft vendors, and traditional drink of old London.” The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on multiple stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items. Three descendants of Charles Dickens will grace the festival as GHF welcomes Oliver ‘Ollie’ Dickens, a great-great-great-grandson; Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, a great-great-great-granddaughter; and Jane Dickens Monk, a great-great-granddaughter. All descendants will be at numerous events throughout the weekend.
New in 2019 Complimentary Charles Dickens Finger Puppet to First 1,000 Youth
A puppet to enjoy in the best of times and the worst of times. On your finger, he’s a puppet; on your fridge, he’s a magnet; among your puppets, he’s an enthralling speaker and master storyteller! This year, attending youth will be able to take Charles Dickens home with them. The first 1,000 youth through the gate, beginning Saturday will receive a Charles Dickens finger puppet. Created by the Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild, these puppets are provided through support from the Alice Taylor Gray Foundation.
The Queen’s Feast
This special Saturday evening dinner features a four-course meal, a reading from Ollie Dickens of “A Christmas Carol,” a complimentary champagne toast to the Queen, and more. Held in the breathtaking 1859 Ashton Villa, enjoy an evening surrounded in the warm holiday spirit and an exceptional menu with friends old and new. Tickets are $125 per person, and reservations are required. 8 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
November 8th-30th, “A Tuna Christmas” by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams, and Joe Sears will be on stage at Island ETC. This fun “tuna” adventure is a holiday classic. “A Tuna Christmas” is the second in a series created by the same playwrights. If you are a fan of Greater Tuna, you will definitely on the strand on the strand recognize some of the same folks. “A Tuna Christmas” takes us to Tuna, Texas, the state’s on the DEC. 6-8, 2019 - GALVESTON’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL - DICKENSONTHESTRAND.ORG strandWORLD FAMOUS onVICTORIAN the strand third smallest town, where The Lion’s Club OFFICIAL SPONSORS galveston island, tx galveston island, tx is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies! It’s Christmas Eve, and the town is in turmoil. Radio personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles on Struve are reporting on the town’s yuletide activities, including the little theatre’s disastrous production of “A Christmas Carol” and the New Festival Activities yard-decorating contest being sabotaged by a This year’s Dickens on The Strand includes mysterious phantom. numerous additions inside the on festival grounds With astonishing quick-change zaniness and for youth and adults. brilliant one-liners, Kyle Crawford and Cameron The Dickens snow yard makes its return, Dunbar (ETC veterans) introduce the audience to and new areas like Tiny Tim’s Play Land and twenty-two of the wildest citizens of zany Tuna. Shopkeeper Skills Village will introduce particon Performances begin at 8pm except for Sunday ipants to numerous hands-on experiences. matinees on November 10th and November 17th Roaming performers and sets throughout at 2:30pm. the area will also offer new interactions with Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students Charles Dickens’ beloved storytelling. and senior citizens (55+). Tickets are available at on islandetc.org. Returning Favorites ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston. For further info, visit A Dickens Soiree at the 1892 Landmark Strand District. Special events also islandetc.org or call the theatre box office at Bishop’s Palace include: (409)762-3556. The Dickens Soiree features specialty acts, Salute To Sunset Onboard the 1877 award-winning performers, and carefully curated Tall Ship ELISSA food and drink. Last year’s soiree was one of Toast the end of the day and the beginning the weekend’s highlights, and it’s back again for of the evening onboard the Official Tall Ship of 2019! Held at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace on Friday, Texas. The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA welcomes you December 6th, attendees will enjoy live music, a aboard Saturday, December 7th at 5pm for heavy special acrobatics presentation by Cirque La Vie, appetizers, cocktails, cannon fire, and special November and appearances by special guests. Tickets are $80, guests leading up to Saturday night’s Pickwick’s 8th and reservations are required. Lanternlight Parade. Tickets are $60 per person and (6-9pm): Fezziwig’s Friday Night reservations are required. Heroes and Mr. Fezziwig was everything Hounds Holiday Handbell Concerts Ebenezer wasn’t, and we pay Calendar The 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, the state’s first tribute to his jovial personSigning wooden built church, well known for its exceptional - Where’s ality at our Fezziwig’s Beer acoustics, hosts Hall. Come on Friday evening, the Fire! It’s at the 23rd Street Station Piano Bar! three holiday December 6th, from 5-9pm Back by popular demand is the Heroes And handbell for specialty acts, hearty brews, Hounds Calendar Signing. Come see these hunky and new friends. There concerts firefighters from Galveston sign their calendar. on Friday, will also be a specialty Proceeds benefit the Galveston Humane Society. December 6th cocktail chosen from These calendars make great stocking stuffers or at 5:30pm, Cedric Dickens’ gifts. Bring a pet toy or treat, and your first drink 7pm, and book “Drinking With is on 23rd St. Bar! This will be held at 23rd Street 8:30pm. Dickens.” Admission is Station Piano Bar, 1706 23rd St., Galveston. It Tickets are $20 free for this lively start is free to attend and calendars will be sold at the to the 46th anniversary. per person and event. You can get them autographed too! reservations are Dickens After November 9th (8am-12p noon): Great Galveston required. Tree Giveaway - Galveston Islanders can come get Dark Saint some shade trees for their yard at Menard Park! Holders of this Bring a utility bill or other proof of the future Arnold’s limited ticket will gain Island address of your trees and pick up at least Strand access to a specially two. Come early - they’re usually out of trees curated evening of art, Walking quickly. Menard Park is located at 2222 28th St. in music, and perforTours Galveston. mance inside the Learn about historic 1878 First November 9th National Bank Building the history of The Strand and enjoy some of Saint (4-6pm): Island Arnold Brewing Company’ s signature ales during located within the Elves Picking this new tour. Held daily during Dickens on The Dickens on The Strand Party - Have you Strand, you’ll visit three festival pubs as you walk grounds. Guests been looking for a through the National Historic Landmark district will be greeted with way to give back to with your guide. Tickets are $35 per person and unique performances, your community? include three complimentary beers. Advanced drink, and revelry for Do you want to registration encouraged. this special evening spread Christmas For more information on Dickens on The addition to the 46th annual Victorian festival. cheer to children who can use a hand? Midtown Strand, Galveston Historical Foundation, Tickets are $50 per person, and reservations are Tavern is teaming up with Galveston County Child or to purchase advance tickets, please visit required. Protective Services to fill a need right here on our galvestonhistory.org or call (409)765-7834. For very own island and surrounding area. Midtown more festival information, please contact Will Festival Highlights Wright, Chief Creative Officer at (409)765-3424 or has taken on the task of giving over 100 kids a Christmas they won’t forget! Attend the picking The festival weekend also hosts a multitude of will.wright@galvestonhistory.org. party to pick your special kiddo off the giving tree. spirited fun with events such as the crowd favorite For more info, times & tickets, go to: Can’t make the party? 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At Bryan Museum This Month:
Annual Gala To Honor Philip Anschutz The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations needed) at 11:30am and 2:30pm. 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 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org. Every Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (9am-1pm): 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, cheese-makers, and specialty food producers. Thursdays: 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. This is held the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month. November 7th (5-7pm): After Hours in the Museum - Join the first Thursdays of the month inside the Museum for free admission to select galleries. Get the inside scoop on staff’s favorite collection piece at 5:45pm. You can also enjoy beverages such as white wine and beer available for purchase in La Sirena. November 9th (6-9pm): Remembering the Shamrock: An Evening at the Bryan’s Annual Gala - On Saturday, November 9th, The Bryan Museum will celebrate its Fourth Annual Gala, Remembering the Shamrock. You will be transported back to the glamour and elegance of that time on what is sure to be another magical evening, while paying tribute to this remarkable Texas landmark, gone, but not forgotten. The annual gala is the Museum’s most significant fundraising event. Mr. Philip F. Anschutz will be awarded the Museum’s Buck n’ Ball award at the Gala. This event is now sold out; visit thebryanmuseum.org in order to sign up for the wait list. November 10th (10am-5pm): Museum FREE Day - Come to the Museum to learn the stories of the West for free. You’ll be inspired to make history. November 16th (1-4pm): “A Longhorn Legacy” Lecture Presentation - Unimaginably, this iconic symbol of Texas was dangerously close to extinction in the mid-1920s. Only the efforts of six farsighted pioneer breeders kept these animals from fading out of ranching history. Anita Butler, the granddaughter of Milby Butler, will share the story of her family’s commitment to returning the Longhorn to prominence and establishing the bloodlines of the famous Butler Texas Longhorns. This amazing comeback is a little known but compelling chapter in the story of the American West. Items and photos from the Butler Longhorn Museum will document the history of this legendary cattle breed. November 16th (4-6pm): Lecture Series: The Fall and Rise of the Texas Rangers: The Untold History Behind “The Highwaymen” and East Texas Troubles - Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Adjunct Associate Professor of History at Austin Community College will present a joint presentation on his new book “East Texas Troubles: The Allred Rangers Cleanup of San Augustine” and his work as a historical consultant for publicity on the blockbuster new Netflix Original Film, “The Highwaymen” about the men who pursued Bonnie and Clyde. November 23rd (1-4pm): “Smoky Mountain Music” Gallery Presentation - Enjoy an afternoon with the North Harris County Dulcimer Society as they share the history and beautiful lilting sounds
of traditional music played upon this truly unique American instrument. From hazy origins, the dulcimer first appeared in the early 1800s in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia in areas settled by the British, the Scottish, and the Irish. The word “Dulcimer” comes from the Greek meaning “sweet song” and it is indeed a pleasure to listen to its lovely melodies. November 30th (1-4pm): “Artistic Impressions” Gallery Presentations - Enjoy a unique and fascinating glimpse behind the artist’s brush. American Impressionist artist Randall Kirby Cogburn will be doing 30-minute live gesture portrait sessions and sharing his knowledge and adventures of life as an artist. Whether in his studio or on location, his works reflect the tradition of the original Impressionist painters emphasizing loose and precise brushwork, vivid color, and the importance of light. Visit RandallCogburn.com/events for information on scheduling a portrait session. December 15th (10am-5pm): Holiday Delights: A Lone Star Christmas - All trails will lead to The Bryan Museum and converge under the Lone Star for a day of purely Texas festivities, music, holiday foods, and of course Santa. And what could be more Texas than Santa’s two lead Longhorns arriving just in time for a few photos before heading back to the Ranch to get ready for the big night? Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Warm yourself at the Cowboy Campfire for some hot chocolate, enjoy the beautifully decorated Museum galleries, hunt for Santa’s 12 Missing Mischievous Elves, delicious Texas holiday goodies, and much more!
5K’s, Half & Full Marathons:
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November 30th (9am): RCC’s Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run - Get active this Thanksgiving weekend with RCC’s first Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run! This event benefits the Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County and its services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The route begins at 45th Street. The $50 per runner registration fee supports the services that RCC provides. Sign up at rccgc.org/5k. December 7th (10am): Haynie Spirit 10th Annual Galveston SeaWalk - Get your walking shoes out and join the 10th Annual 2019 Haynie Spirit Bone Cancer Foundation Galveston SeaWalk event to help the Haynie Spirit Foundation raise funds to support their causes of making a positive difference in the R&D for bone cancer and for affected families living across the Houston, Texas area. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/865270807203815. December 15th: Santa Hustle Half Marathon and 5K - Experience the magic of the Santa Hustle® Island Style! If you are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy and cookies, and joining in on an epic after-party, then grab your favorite friends and family and register. The Santa Hustle® swag is bound to make your jingle tingle even brighter with a Santa hat, Santa beard, finisher medal, and new performance hoodie! Make it an even more magical experience by adding on the “Santa Hustle Mrs. Claus Package” to your registration which includes a red tutu, arm warmers, candy cane socks, and two face tattoos. Don’t forget about the kids - register them for the 1-Mile Rudolph Run! Jimmy John’s is the official presenting sponsor for 2019. For more info go to santahustle.com/galveston.
Upcoming Races in 2020:
• January 18th (8am-12 noon): Beerfooter 5K Fun Run & Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest • February 9th: Galveston Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K • February 12th (6:30pm): Anchor Leg Athletic Club: Run Meet. • February 15th: “Mardi Gras! Galveston” Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K/10K • February 22nd: Surfside Beach Marathon, Half and Surfin’ Surfside 5K • March 21st: Causeway FunD Run • April 5th: Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 • April 19th: Divas Half Marathon & 5K
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Galveston Historical Foundation This Month:
Festive Holidays At The Bishop’s Palace This month, history-related events abound. These include:
Bishop’s Palace Tours
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J. November 9th, 23rd, December 14th, 21st (11am-12:30pm): Basement to Attic Tour Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view provides a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. December 14th (5pm, 6:30pm), December 15th (4pm), December 21st (5pm, 6:30pm), December 22nd (4pm): Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace - Step into the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark’s holiday decorations! Featuring six Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias and more, this tour will let you learn about the house and Victorian
holiday traditions. Complimentary champagne will be served and photography is allowed. Tickets are $30. These tours sell out fast. Available Daily (11am-5pm): Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours - Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld high-resolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.
More Events
November 16th (11am-12 noon): Preservation U: Protecting Historic Coastal Cities - An overview of how historic communities in coastal environments preserve their built environments. Tickets are $15. This will be held at Architectural Salvage Warehouse, 2228 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier:
Free Walk-On Fridays In November Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. All events and rides are weather permitting. 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. This month’s events are: • November Free Walk On Fridays - Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pier! Come by on Friday nights in November, when there’s no entrance fee! • November 8th-10th: Salute to Military & First Responders – buy One Get One Free All Day Ride Passes for active military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Must present valid ID for discount. • November 28th: Thanksgiving Movie on the Pier - “Freebirds” will be shown at dusk.
• December: Cheer on the Pier with Santas on Saturdays - Get photos, enjoy Christmas activities, and watch holiday movies. • December Holiday Movies (shown at dusk) ◊◊ December 7th: “Smallfoot” ◊◊ December 14th: “Polar Express” ◊◊ December 21st: “The Grinch” Pleasure Pier is open November 28th Thanksgiving Day 1-8pm, December 25th Christmas Day, and December 31st for New Year’s Eve Party on the Pier.
November 9th (9am):
Nature Walk-About at Galveston Island State Park Celebration of nature, free admission, fun for the entire family with many activities and education: Join the Friends Of Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Bay Area Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, and Galveston Island State Park Staff with the Second Annual Nature Walk-About. Admission for event attendees is free. This will be held on the bay-side of FM 3005, near 13-Mile Road. Take in the beauty of the unique Texas Coastal Prairie, while enjoying outdoor activities that are fun and educational for kids and adults alike. Each family will get a Park map; each child will get a Prairie Passport, with places for 26 activities to be stamped as each is completed. Visit the Activity Center for fun and games including getting your face painted; play the predator/prey survival board game; make prints of
prairie plants; do Kids’ Crafts including making a butterfly mask/fan, an egg-carton caterpillar or a pipe-cleaner flower; learn about Prairie Oddities - for example, find out why the prairie is called “an upside-down plant community” and other interesting stuff; take a selfie with a giant “sunflower;” learn about the role fire plays in the health of our prairie; make seed balls to help restore our prairie; visit exhibits about prairie insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals; and see LIVE animals, including a baby alligator, turtles, snakes, and a raptor (hawk). You can also be a Nature Sleuth and learn to identify different critters by their tracks and scat. You can go for a Walk-About on a couple of featured trails: • Caracara Trail: 0.5 miles: (Includes Birding and Seed Ball Throwing) • Prairie Trail: 0.9 miles: (Includes Role of Freshwater Ponds and Seed Ball Throwing) The Walk-About is free at 9am-2pm. Park entry fees will be waived for the duration of the event. Registration is not necessary, but please visit the Registration/Information Table when you arrive. There you will receive your Park map and, if you have children with you, Prairie Passport(s).
Join at The Proletariat for an Open Mic night of poetry. All ages are welcome. Come out and share your work with open ears and open hearts, or come out and listen to poets to share their work with you. Each Open Mic will he hosted by different people each session. There is no cover and sign-in begins at 8pm. Scheduled are: • November 5th: Joya Polk • November 19th: Christina Martinez • December 3rd: Brandon Shatter • December 17th: Swan The Proletariat is located at 2221 Market St., Downtown Galveston. Other events are: Every Tuesday (7pm): Super Smash Brothers Tournament - Come out to Symposium Brewpub, located at 310 19th St., Galveston, for a fun and super cool tournament, geared to all ages! Come get your smash on! Craft beer and video games heaven! Plus the winner will receive two free beers and runner up will receive one free beer. They also have a permanent additional gaming station with 50+ games across SNES, Playstation 1, Atari 2600, and Playstation 3. It is free to play. November 8th-10th (10am-4pm): Oni-Con Artist Alley - This annual event is huge and tons of fun! Come out to Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston to join the fun. For more info and tickets go to oni-con.net. November 9th (9am-5:30pm): Christmas Open House at Tom’s Thumb Nursery - Save the date for this beautiful annual Christmas Open House filled with the holiday spirit, snacks, and more at Tom’s Thumb Nursery, Landscaping & Boutique, 2014 45th St., Galveston. No tickets are needed; this is free to attend. November 11th (10am-4pm): Veterans Day - All Military Free! This Veterans Day, all Veterans and Active Duty Military members will receive FREE admission to the Ocean Star Museum, located on Pier 22 on Harborside Dr., Galveston. November 15th (5-7pm): Kendra Gives Back benefitting RCC of Galveston - Join for this Kendra Gives Back event at The San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. The event will take place at the Style & Trend shop in The San Luis lobby, and 20% of all Kendra Scott jewelry sales and full-priced purchases from Style & Trend will benefit RCC. Start your holiday shopping while supporting RCC at the same time! November 15th (8-11pm): Bearded Ladies Improv Night - Time for laughs, it’s Galveston’s favorite improv group The Bearded Ladies, taking the Backroom stage. Tickets are $6 and Beerfoot will be serving up $5 Mules & Old Fashioneds. Doors open at 7:15pm so come early, get loose, and prepare to laugh ‘till you cry. Beerfoot Brewery is located at 2816 Ave. R 1/2, Galveston. November 17th (12:30-3:30pm): Arbor Day in Galveston - Come celebrate Arbor Day Galveston in the Conservatory at the Bryan Museum under the Live Oaks to honor Galveston Island Tree Conservancy’s 2019 Deep Root Award Recipient, Dr. Jackie Cole, and 10 years of reforesting Galveston Island. For tickets and information contact TreesForGalveston@gmail.com. Since 2009, the Conservancy has planted almost 19,000 trees across the Island. They hope to replant another 6000 trees and then continue to help maintain our new trees AND conserve and preserve our Ike survivors. Tickets are $100 per person.
November 23rd (11am-2pm): Canned Food Drive will take place at Float, 2828 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston. Come out and make a difference by donating to a great local cause. All you have to do is bring a few canned goods to donate, and Float will give you 10% off your tab all day. November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights - Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park and beyond. Highlights at Saengerfest Park include a 30-feettall Christmas tree and a giant snow globe for visitors to enjoy on weekends. In addition, lights will be hung on The Strand from 20th to 25th streets as well as along 23rd and Postoffice Streets. The 36-block district will sparkle with lasers and lights while visitors enjoy boutique shopping, dining, antiques, art galleries and more. New this year, four-hour holiday laser shows synchronized to music will be projected on the American National Insurance Company Building on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December 22nd. While in the area, visitors can tackle some of their holiday shopping at the district’s many gift shops, boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops set among beautiful Victorian architecture. This is free to attend. November 29th-December 25th: Miracle Pop-up Bar at DTO (DAQUIRI TIME OUT) - “Miracle” is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar that serves specialty holiday cocktails from locations around the world. With kitschy holiday décor and professionally developed cocktails, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit. DTO is located at 2701 Market St. in Downtown Galveston. December 13th (7-10pm): Christmas Murder Mystery at Schaefer Haus - Creative Learning Society is pleased to invite you to a Christmas Murder Mystery to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a fun Christmas-themed murder mystery. All of our guests will have the choice of playing a character or a detective in the mystery. They will provide costumes and props and all of the fun. The event will include a delicious array of appetizers and dessert platters with the mystery and you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine to enjoy. Tickets are $60 per person. Make a whole weekend out of the event and book a room at The Schaefer Haus. Contact them at schaeferhausgalveston.com. If you have questions please call Beth with Creative Learning Society at (713)876-2585. Schaefer Haus is located at 1711 Postoffice St., Galveston. December 14th-15th: Holidays with the Cranes - Celebrate the magnificent 4-foot-tall Sandhill Cranes that arrive just in time for the holidays, with special events from sunrise to sunset. For a unique holiday experience, spend a wonderful winter weekend in Galveston celebrating the return of the island’s wintering Sandhill Cranes. The weekend will be chock-full of indoor and outdoor nature activities combined with the ambiance of historic Galveston Island! Holiday with the Cranes is presented by the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization that helps connect people with nature experiences and outdoor adventures, and promotes the value of natural habitats and resources in the Galveston Island area. For events and more info go to galvestonnaturetourism.org.
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At Galveston Arts Center This Month:
“Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” On Exhibit Starting November 23rd
On view November 23rdFebruary 23rd at Galveston Arts Center will be “Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams.” There will be an Opening Reception Saturday, November 30th, 6-9pm with an Artist Talk at 6:30pm. Amber Eagle is an artist based in Houston, Texas and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Eagle received an MFA from the California College of the Arts and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She was a Core Fellow with the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and has been an artist in residence at The Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, CA, The McColl Center, Charlotte, NC, The Portland College of Arts and Crafts in Oregon, and Lawndale Art Center, Houston. Eagle has spent extensive time in Mexico following an initial award from the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County to research fiestas and sugar sculpting traditions. Her work has been featured in exhibitions throughout North America and is included in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art, Victoria, as well as public art installations in Houston’s East End and Cherryhurst House, Houston. Eagle is an accomplished art car artist whose cars Our Lady of Transportation and Rosebud have received awards at the Houston Art Car Parade. For more info on the artist, go to ambereagle.studio. For more information on this exhibition, please visit galvestonartscenter.org/exhibitions/ambereagle. Galveston Arts Center continues on exhibit “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration to expose social inequalities experienced by immigrants coming from Latin America to the United States. Rosales appropriates ornamental aspects of folk art and geometric abstraction, infiltrated with elements that evoke adversity faced by these individuals looking for a better life, only to find themselves facing similar conditions of social and economic exclusion. His paintings include rich colors and patterns that juxtapose the harshness of the wilderness of the tropics with domestic imagery. His works mix conflict with playfulness as a means to exaggerate reality with irony. The exhibition will be on view through January 5th, 2020. Also on view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day” in the main gallery on the first floor. Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest in geometric abstraction and its historical roots in weaving, architecture, nature, and ritual. The paintings in “Night and Day” are nearly overwhelmed by an unreadable chaos that is pulled back to the edge of order by familiar patterns and forms. The exhibition will be on view through November 17th. For more info go to erinelizabethcurtis.com. These exhibitions are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts. The galleries are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.
Events
November 30th (6-9pm): ArtWalk - For over 25 years, the Galveston Arts Center has organized ArtWalk on eight Saturday evenings each year in the heart of Galveston’s historic district. ArtWalk takes place inside existing art galleries (both commercial and non-profit) and other spaces such as cafés and shops that showcase rotating art exhibits. One of the Galveston Arts Center’s largest programs, ArtWalk supports our arts community and connects a diverse assortment of local places to see, learn about and purchase original art. For more info, locations and more, go to galvestonartscenter.org. GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which takes place every six weeks in downtown 14 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
Galveston. The ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map can be downloaded at galvestonartscenter.org. November 10th (2-4pm): Hand Lettering Workshop - With plenty of time to send your holiday greeting cards, Bekah Guedry of My Creative Buzz will lead this one-day workshop in hand-lettering so you can use a stylistic brush calligraphy font with confidence. Work from live demos, worksheets with sample letters and words, and try a variety of brush pens, felt-tip markers, and papers. All materials and supplies are provided during the workshop. Feel free to bring a beverage and some of your own items to write on if you already have them. This is suggested for adults and kids ages 10 and up. Class cost is $15. Every Monday (1-3pm): Life Drawing Studio - Drawing the human figure from a live model is the foundation of nearly all studio art programs. If you have an interest in portrait painting, character design, comics/manga, game design, illustration, animation, fashion design, medical illustration, or just learning to “see” like an artist, this is for you. Live models pose for short “gestures” and longer poses of up to 90 minutes. Sessions are $15 and 3-month passes are available for $100. Every Tuesday (6-8pm): Ceramic Studio - Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. 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. The Ceramics Studio does not meet the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day. Every Thursday in December (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio - Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make wearable art and décor from wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and repurposed materials using techniques like wet felting, weaving, crocheting, and knotting. Experimentation is encouraged; your work will be as unique and personal as your own ideas. Cost is $25 per day and materials are provided. There are no classes in November. November 6th, 13th and 20th (5:30-7:30pm): Printmaking Studio - Taught by Amber Kaiser, these classes are for ages 14 to adults. In this three-week session, learn several ways to create a one-of-a-kind print, including how to manipulate ink directly on Plexiglass®, and run multiple prints over the same paper to create different combinations of designs. Bring sketches and/ or reference material for the first session of each class. All basic materials are provided; advanced material recommendations come with instructions. All levels welcome; no experience necessary. All techniques can be applied without advanced drawing skills. Class course is $75. December 4th, 11th and 18th (5:30-7:30pm): Screen/Block Print Holiday Combo - The December session will be an opportunity to design and screen print custom holiday greeting cards, and also try simple and creative block printing methods to create your own handmade gift-wrap.
Art Clubs For the Kids
At GAC, Art Club lets creative kids in grades 3-8 (or about ages 9-14) build their skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more. Instructors focus on expanding students’ experience of art beyond the K-8 curriculum, introducing novel techniques, tools, concepts, and inspiration from the contemporary art world, including GAC’s rotating exhibitions. The Fall Semester cost is $180 or $150 for members which includes 15-week course. The Spring Semester cost is $240 or $200 for GAC members for the 2-week course. Individual classes are available for $20 each - you can start at any time. Every Tuesday (4:15-5:45pm): Art Club for Kids is with Jessica Ninci. Every Wednesday (2:30-4pm): Art Club for Homeschooled Kids is with Amber Kaiser.
At Artist Boat This Month:
Float The Boat Fundraiser And Fall Bird Migration Artist Boat’s mission is to promote awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts. Artist Boat is thrilled to have served over 100,000 participants and to have conserved 690 acres of land on Galveston Island. Artist Boat was founded in 2003 with the purpose of protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action. They want everyone who experiences our Gulf Coast to value and protect its natural beauty. Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public artworks for campuses and communities; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches; and provided a 1,000+ teachers with professional development and place-based curriculum for the classroom.
Float the Boat 2019
Save the date for Float the Boat 2019, the annual Artist Boat fundraiser and gala. This year, Artist Boat celebrates its 15th birthday Saturday, November 16th, 6-9:30pm at The Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, Downtown Galveston. The event will include a plated gourmet dinner, live music by Dwight Wolfe & Alligator Handshake, beer, wine, and signature cocktails from Del Papa, gourmet plated dinner by Sysco prepared by Buck’s, live and silent auctions, an ocean-themed masquerade costume contest, a Viking sea kayak raffle, and more surprises to come! This year’s theme is “Shapes of the Sea.” This year’s event will be honoring the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association (WGIPOA), a long-time supporter of Artist Boat. WGIPOA’s mission is to preserve and protect the Gulf and bay shoreline and the quality of life as the west end continues to develop. Reserved seating for this event is sold out; call (409)770-0722 to be put on the wait list. Standing room only tickets are still available. Purchase tickets at artistboat.org. Sponsorships are currently available. You can purchase Raffle tickets at artistboat.org/float-the-boat/.
Holiday Break Camps
Artist Boat protects our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action. Art meets science in these Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art. Each camper will create high-quality art
projects which illustrate all that they have learned throughout the camp. Children can take half-day or full-day classes. Eco-Art Camps are open to students age 5-12 years. Cost is $40 per half-day, $80 per full-day camp sessions. These classes fill up quick - book now to guarantee your space. Register at artistboat.org/eco-art-camps/. Classes are: • December 23rd: Whale of a Time (9am-12 noon) and Fish Frenzy (1-4pm) • December 26th: Shark Mania (9am-12 noon) and Off the Deep End (1-4pm) • December 27th: Marine Inverts (9am-12 noon) and Fish Frenzy (1-4pm) • December 30th: Whale of a Time (9am-12 noon) and Shark Mania (1-4pm) • December 31st: Off the Deep End (9am-12 noon) and Marine Inverts (1-4pm) • January 2nd: Fish Frenzy (9am-12 noon) and Whale of a Time (1-4pm) • January 3rd: Shark Mania (9am-12 noon) and Whale of a Time (1-4pm)
Fall Bird Migration in Full Swing
The Edward and Helen Bird Observatory, located at the corner of Stewart Road and Settegast on Galveston Island, is open and with fall migration in full swing, this is a wonderful place to view all kinds of birds. It is open from dawn until dusk, Tuesday-Saturday.
Kayak Tours
Several different kinds of kayak tours are available this fall and winter. Kayak tour schedules are available at artistboat.org. Eco-Art Kayak Tours, Coastal Heritage Preserve, Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve, East End Lagoon, Cypress Swamp, and Armand Bayou Nature Preserve tours are available. For schedules of tours, go to the website.
More Events
November 7th, December 5th (9am-12 noon): Volunteer Open Work Day - Develop a sense of purpose by Volunteering with Artist Boat at the Coastal Heritage Preserve! Build connections, learn something new, and meet new people while having fun outdoors. At a Volunteer Workday you can help preserve and restore the native coastal prairie ecosystem. Activities might include planting native grasses, laying down seeds, taking care of the native plant nursery, removing or treating for invasive species, and more. This is held the first and third Thursdays at the Coastal Heritage Preserve. Events are open to the public but you must RSVP at artistboat.org.
At Galveston Art League This Month:
November Features Abstract Painter Sandy Lamoey The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Downtown Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. As the Galveston Art League’s featured artist, Sandy Lamoey will be on exhibit through December 1st. Sandy Lamoey will exhibit a dozen or so of her paintings in the league’s gallery at 2117A Postoffice St. in Downtown Galveston. After initially painting watercolors in a realistic vein, Lamoey segued into abstracts that often combine painting with handmade fiber paper from Asia. She also paints abstracts in oil using vivid colors and shapes to capture the imagination. To learn more, visit “Sandy Lamoey - Art & Abstracts” on Facebook. Lamoey majored in graphic design at Ohio
University, with typography and illustration foremost in her education. For many years she lived in Europe, where she visited museums and continued to study the works of the Old Masters as well as today’s modern artists who have influenced her work. Lamoey is a professional member of the 105-year-old, all-volunteer Galveston Art League. Learn more about membership levels for artists and non-artists at GalvestonArtLeague.com – click on “Join”. She received a first-place award in a 2018 Art League competition. The nonprofit Art League holds three competitions per year as part of its mission to expand art education and appreciation in Galveston County and beyond. Visit GalvestonArtLeague.com for details.
Books Book Signings This Month at Galveston Bookshop:
Meet Kathleen Steele, E.R. Bills, and Whitney Vandiver
Galveston Bookshop is located Downtown Galveston at 317 23rd Street, Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com.
Saturday, November 9th (2-4pm): “Beyond Tears” by Kathleen Steele
Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with author Kathleen Steele and her fictional account of one family’s experience in the 1900 Storm in Galveston. “Beyond Tears” is historical fiction based on the true story of James and Rosanna Steele and their six children as they faced the devastation and aftermath of the 1900 Hurricane.
At Rosenberg Library This Month:
Christmas Stories & Much More Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)7638854 or go to rosenberg-library. org. All events are free and open to the public.
2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Reading List
Each year, 20 books are selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List and are recommended for grades 3-6. Children are encouraged to “Read 5 & Then Decide.” Kids vote for their favorite book, and the title with the most votes wins the prestigious Texas Bluebonnet Award. Your Rosenberg Library has every book on the list and after a minimum of five books are read, your child’s vote can be cast in the Children’s Department or their participating school. Voting is open from January 1st-24th. All children grades 3-6 are eligible to vote. Stop by to borrow a few of these excellent books.
Children
Every Monday (11am-12pm): 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
Saturday, November 16th (2-4pm): “The San Marcos 10” by E. R. Bills
Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning author E. R. Bills and his book covering a Vietnam Era student protest in Texas. On November 13, 1969, ten students at Texas State University were suspended for participating in a peaceful protest against the Vietnam War. They had kept vigil in front of the Huntington Mustangs, bearing signs that read “Vietnam Is an Edsel” and “44,000 U.S. Dead, For What?” while an increasingly hostile anti-protest crowd chanted, “Love it or leave it!” and “Let’s string ‘em up!” It was a day after news of the My Lai massacre broke. Part of a coordinated, nationwide Vietnam Moratorium effort that confounded and infuriated the Nixon White House, the “San Marcos 10” challenged their suspension, taking their case all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Author E.R. Bills offers this fascinating glimpse into the 1960s antiwar movement in Texas, the extraordinary measures to quell it, and the broader social activism in which it participated.
dog who is accompanied by a handler. Register at the children’s reference desk. Wednesdays through November 27th (10am): Storytime - A playful program featuring singing, storytelling, movement, and more is planned to promote early literacy development and to encourage one-on-one interaction between children and their caregivers. Come early to get a good seat. Every Saturday: Saturday Storytimes - This fun time is all about your favorite books, shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. November 20th (4:30-6pm): Drop-In Virtual Reality - Kids and families are invited to step into the new world of virtual reality through the lenses of the Oculus Rift computer headset. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Every day beginning Friday, November 22-December 23rd (4pm): Christmas Countdown Story - Count down to Christmas with 25 books read aloud in the library. Unwrap and enjoy one of our staff’s wintertime favorites every afternoon at 4pm. Monday, November 25th (3-5pm): Wild Things Zoofari Petting Zoo - Visit with domesticated animals and some exotic species docile enough to touch and feed. Held on the north lawn of the library.
Saturday, November 23rd (2-4pm): “Oleanders in June” by Whitney Vandiver
Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for author Whitney Vandiver with her historical novel of Galveston. The setting is Galveston in 1900. A year of training in the Signal Corps did nothing to prepare Alfred Ridgeway for his new post with the U.S. Weather Bureau on the edge of the Texas Gulf. Alfred finds himself thrust into the strained relationship of renowned climatologist Isaac Cline and his assisting brother, Joseph. With rising tensions in the office, Alfred begins to expand life beyond his duties at the bureau and soon meets the extraordinary Florence Keller. As the summer heats up, the bureau cuts ties with a valuable source of information, leaving the Galveston Weather Office blind during the peak of hurricane season. When a telegram warns of a storm in the gulf, Alfred will have to choose between following protocol or trusting his instincts. Whitney Vandiver is an avid reader who wrote her first story when she was eight years old. She is now a bibliophile, with more books than shelves, who writes historical fiction and mysteries. She resides in Pearland, Texas with her spouse and cat.
Saturday, November 30th (3pm): Mad Hatter Tea Party - The Mad Hatter has brewed a special kind of tea...Bubble Tea! Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to a wondrous bubble tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter. There will be magic, comedy, and bubbles! Saturday, December 14th (10:30am or 3pm): Brunch with Santa - Come share some Christmas cheer! Activities to include listening to stories, singing songs, participating in a puppet show, visiting with Santa, and the opportunity to create a memorable keepsake and receive a special treat. Activities are free but pre-registration is required and limited. Don’t forget your camera. Please only register for either the 10:30am or 3pm session. Thursday, December 26th (3pm): Don’t Drop the Ball! New Year’s Family Fun Celebration - Kick off 2020 by kicking out 2019. Recommended for ages 6+. Thursday, January 2, 2020 (10:30am): New Year’s Ball: Baby Prom - Ring in 2020 with tiny tuxes & pint-sized gowns at this ball for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their chauffeurs/guardians.
Teens
November 11th & 18th (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. November 25th (2-6pm): Holiday Special Edition - Take a break from our regular D&D campaign to enjoy this special one-shot campaign featuring bears, honey, and a heist. Pizza, snacks, and soda provided.
Wednesdays, November 6th, 13th, 20th (4:30-5:30pm) and November 27th (2-5pm): Teen Gaming - For ages 13-18 only, come play a huge variety of board games – from Pandemic to Sheriff of Nottingham – or try out virtual reality with games like Beat Saber! November 15th (4:30-5:30pm): Fandom Discussion & Debate Club - For ages 13-18 only, discuss and debate with other teens about various subjects and fandoms! New topics every month. November 22nd (4:30-5:30pm): Anime Club For ages 13-18 only, pocky, soda, and anime!
Adults (For 18 years and over)
November 5th (4:30-6pm): Adult Anime and Manga Club - Be a part of the first Rosenberg Library Adult Anime and Manga club! November’s selection is Naoki Urasawa’s “Monster.” Join for an icebreaker, the anime, and crafts! Tasty refreshments will be served. No registration required. Every Tuesday (5:30pm): Adult Dungeons & Dragons - Are you a long-time player, or new to the game? Been looking for a D & D group to call your own? Dungeons and Dragons will now be at the Rosenberg Library. No registration required, and refreshments will be served. November 7th and 21st (6:30-8:30pm): Adult Board Game Night - Come and try out a new-to-you board game like Pandemic, Catan, and more. Don’t worry, they will teach you the rules. November 14th (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.
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Food
Foodie Events
At The Kitchen Chick This Month:
Celebrate the Holidays in the Kitchen 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. Kitchen Chick is located at 2402 Market St., Downtown Galveston. 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)497-2999 or go to thekitchenchick.com. Classes are: • November 7th (6:30pm): Soups for Sweater Weather • November 8th (6:30pm): Gulf Seafood, Go Wild for Gulf Shrimp • November 9th (11am and 2pm): Southern Biscuit Saturday • November 10th (12pm): Fresh Homemade Ravioli • November 15th (6:30pm): Traditional Tamales • November 16th (11am-2pm): Holiday Macaron Magic • November 17th (1pm): Thanksgiving Cookies with Royal Icing • November 21st (6:30pm): Good Things Come in Small Packages, Dumplings • November 22nd (6:30pm): French Comfort Food
At Galveston’s Own Farmers Market This Month:
Fresh Winter Veggies & More During The Holidays Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Come to the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation with friends, family, and museum staff. It is always free to browse and most events are free to participate. At the market, there will be: • Live music • A chance to learn more about The Bryan Museum • Free recycling with Keepin’ It Green: Every week, they accept your clean, rinsed recyclable plastics, glass, aluminum, and paper/cardboard. KIG comes to pick it up every week aftermarket. • Free family-friendly activities sponsored by partners like Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Island Humane Society, etc. • “BYOC” - bring your own cup. They have eliminated single-use cups for the free Sunday morning coffee station and Thursday water station. Support the initiative by cleaning out your cupboards and donating unwanted mugs to the market for others to use. • The Thursday market features the Bryan Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly. • Every Sunday (10am): Yoga Classes - These classes are led by local yoga teachers. All classes are free to attend.
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• November 25th (11am-2pm): Kids Hogwarts Banquet • December 7th (11am): Holiday Macaron Magic • December 8th (11am): Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing • December 8th (3pm): Texas Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing • December 12th (6:30pm): Sleigh the Holidays, Haute Appetizers • December 13th (6:30pm): Boozy Creole Feast • December 14th (10am): Ugly Sweater Holiday Brunch Party • December 14th (3pm): Holiday Cake Decorating • December 15th (11am): Ugly Sweater Cookies with Royal Icing • December 20th (6:30pm): Bottoms Up Boozy Holiday Cooking • December 21st (11am-2pm): Kids Holiday Bread Baking • December 21st (3-6pm): All Aboard the Holiday Express Kids Class • December 27th (6:30pm): Traditional Tamales • Every Third Thursday (3-6pm): Thirsty Thursdays is held every 3rd Thursday wherein Galveston Island Brewing donates beers first-come, first-serve to market customers! You can shop, sip and stroll the market while exploring the museum grounds and buying local foods. Special events this month are: November 8th (5-7pm): Healthy Cuisine Students will take home new recipes, eat a menu of delicious dishes and share a laid-back time with food-loving folks. Tickets are $5 and available at galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com/cookingclasses/. Adults only. This class will be held at Galveston College Culinary Academy Kitchen, 4015 Avenue Q; the culinary lab is located close to the corner of 41st and Avenue R. November 19th and December 17th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC - This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create a recipe based on average monthly WIC benefits. RSVP to (409)938-7221. Free. December 4th (6-7pm): Holiday Cooking Made Easy - Alicia Cahill, owner of Kitchen Chick, will lead this cooking class with recipes for sweet heat honey glazed carrots, traditional southern greens, brown sugar and balsamic glazed pork (crockpot), and homemade chocolate pudding (ingredients in disguise - this one contains sweet potatoes). This class will be held at Kitchen Chick, 2402 Market St., Downtown Galveston. This class is nearly sold out.
November 7th (6-9pm): Galveston Epicurean Evening - If you are not familiar with this event, there is no menu - it’s a taste of the town event where 40 plus restaurants and hotels serve samples of menu items that highlight the restaurant/hotel. There are samples of beer, wine, and liquor as well. There is a live steel drum band, voting for awards, a silent auction, and plenty of fun times to be had! Proceeds from the event will go to the Galveston Restaurant Association Paco Vargas Scholarship Fund which supports aspiring culinary talent. This will be at Moody Gardens, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. November 13th (6-9pm): Beerfoot’s November Pop Up Dinner - Join this evening for delicious cuisine with craft Stoli Vodka cocktails at this upcoming Salt Of The Earth Craft Cocktail Paired Dinner. The special dinner menu is being curated by three talented chefs, Chef Will Pickavance, Chef Chris Waltman, and Executive Chef Chris Lopez. Tickets are $75 per person. RSVP to Elizabeth Matthews for your table reservations by calling (409)770-0999 or by emailing ematthews@ yagaspresents.com. Beerfoot Brewery is located at
2816 Ave. R 1/2, Galveston. This is a five-course dinner and pairing. November 14th (7-9pm): GIB & Brick House Tavern + Tap Galveston Pairing - Two Galveston favorites have partnered up for a four-course dinner of culinary creations for only $49. Grab your friends, hot date, or your crew from the office and join us for a great time! Get ready to indulge on this menu of Tiki Wheat and smoked beet and goat cheese salad with Tiki Wheat Vinaigrette. Pairing No. 2 will be Citra Mellow IPA and marinated skirt steak served over warm corn tortillas, topped with chopped onions, queso fresco, and cilantro, served with jicama salad. Pairing No. 3 is housemade waffles served with a fried egg, an “I’m Hangry!” fried chicken slider and topped with warm syrup. Pairing No. 4 is PitPat Peanut Butter Porter and fried ice cream. RSVP at eventbrite.com. Tickets are limited. December 7th (8-10am): Breakfast With Dickens -The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to enjoy a traditional English breakfast! Your RSVP for breakfast includes a keepsake ornament, photos with Father Christmas, and a performance of the Houston Children’s Choir. Jane Dickens Monk will be on hand signing books and you can upgrade your ticket to include a specially signed book ready for pick-up that morning. Reservations are required and include festival admission at dickensonthestrand.org, by calling (409)765-7834.
January 25th-February 9th:
2020 Galveston Restaurant Week
The ninth annual Galveston.com & Company Galveston Restaurant Week has been announced and promises to bring Galveston Island’s vibrant food scene to life for two full weeks of delicious dining! January 25th-February 9th, 2020, visitors to Galveston Restaurant Week will enjoy these delightful and delicious eateries and more for prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus – at attractive price points you’re sure to savor! And while your taste buds are celebrating delicious, you can put the guilt aside knowing that your participation in Restaurant Week is helping others. This year, Galveston Restaurant Week eatery has committed to help Access Care of Coastal Texas provide weekly lunches to its clients. These lunches provide nutrition for persons with HIV or AIDS. Galveston is home to the finest Gulf Coast seafood and some of Texas’s most delectable restaurants. Participating in Galveston Restaurant Week is easy! No tickets or passes are required! Food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like during Galveston Restaurant Week. Two and/or 3-course dinners will be priced between $20-$35; and 2-course lunches, breakfasts, and brunches will cost
between $10-$20. Reservations are strongly recommended to make sure you’re able to sample your favorite flavors. The public is invited to experience cuisine that will amplify your palate and highlight the fun of dining on Galveston Island. Quite simply, this culinary tradition promises to “celebrate delicious” like no other event of the year. For more info, participating restaurants, and menus, go to galvestonrestaurantweek.com/.
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Music Will Not Bend The Knee:
The One & Only Gabe Wootton By Tena Jerger, Charles Toft “Original minds are not distinguished by being the first to see a new thing, but instead by seeing the old, familiar thing that is overlooked as something new.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Can a singer-songwriter be an unsung hero? Gabe Wootton is one of the stalwart figures keeping the reach of Texas country-folk music alive, a familiar face in small rooms around the state and a man whose deceptively simple tunes always pack an emotional punch. “From the piney woods of East Texas to the flat lands outside Lubbock, from the rolling prairies of Central Texas to the sandy shores of the Virgin Islands, Gabe Wootton has covered more than a few miles. With an eye on the horizon and an ear in the wind, he has found melody in the mundane and rhyme in the hum of life. A sketch of scenes in passing, character studies of the broken and the jubilant, triumphant tales of ruin to joyful lamentations of woe, Gabe’s songs run the gamut incorporating elements of all the music he has stumbled upon throughout his life.” (Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe website) Wootton is appreciated all over Texas, but Galveston is something of a home away from home due to his frequent appearances at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, where he hosts a monthly songwriters’ gathering. It provides him the opportunity to not only get his own music out in front of an audience, but to put his personality to work as a host, colleague, and mentor. Wootton’s next appearance at Old Quarter will be November 29th, at which time he will be making a live recording. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They include a Gabe Wooton t-shirt and a digital copy of the recording when it’s released. Gabe Wootton spoke to Galveston Island Guide recently about his philosophy of music, songwriting, and work. Island Guide: Where are you from? Wootton: Ponta, Texas. Island Guide: How “I’ve always enjoyed long have you been playing music. It’s one of the most music? Wootton: Off and on, powerful things almost 20 years. I am a solo that most take for granted. performer mostly. Island Guide: Describe The ruthless use it to your style of music, your progress propaganda. sound, for someone who has never heard you. The lonely use it for Wootton: I am not into company. The exuberant categorization but I am an use it as a soundtrack. The Americana acoustic, singer/ songwriter country/folk/ lonely use it as a friend. blues all bundled up in one It is truly whatever you - a mix of country, blues and pop that leans heavy on the need it to be. I use it as folk songwriting traditions. self expression.” Island Guide: Describe a live show for someone who hasn’t had the honor of seeing you. Wootton: My shows are very spontaneous and informal. I don’t use set lists. Instead, I build a rapport with the audience by telling stories and reacting to their reactions to previous songs - sometimes sad, sometimes uplifting, most times humorous. Island Guide: Tell us about your Songwriter Swaps and such, plus this Live Recording at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe. Wootton: I host a monthly songwriter showcase at The Old Quarter where myself and guest(s) take turns playing songs and telling stories. It’s always a unique show because we willingly follow whatever tangents arise. Some new song by one or the other spawns a whole change in
course or conversation. It’s a unique and intimate look at songs, and songwriting, without the rigors of a “show.” Island Guide: How old were you when you fell in love with music? How did you get started in music? And who were your influences, when, where, ages, etc… What got you started? Wootton: I’ve always enjoyed music. It’s one of the most powerful things that most take for granted. The ruthless use it to progress propaganda. The lonely use it for company. The exuberant use it as a soundtrack. The lonely use it as a friend. It is truly whatever you need it to be. I use it as self expression. When I stumbled upon writers like Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, it didn’t feel like listening to music, more like having a conversation with someone. I gravitated to writers like Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, and Tom Waits. They taught me that not only was it okay to not care about categorization, it was actually the ONLY way to go. When I started playing guitar in college, I found it easier to write my own songs than it was to learn covers. Plus, nobody could tell when I messed up the lyrics. I used those guys as teachers and just tried to write good songs, regardless of the current trend or fashion. Island Guide: Was there a point in your life where you decided that playing music was going to be your career? Tell me the story of how that decision came about. Wootton: Well, career implies a whole can of worms that I don’t have the stomach to go into, but soon after I started playing shows I knew that I had ruined myself for proper employment. To chase the dream of being a “Star” requires bending the knee to the powers that be and becoming whatever Boo Ballou puppet they’re trying to sell. That’s not my gig. I try to write the best songs I can, and choose not to play that Boo Ballou game. So, I’ll work construction or whatever to pay rent. Island Guide: Do you play covers and originals? Wootton: I play 99% original songs in my shows. Any covers that I do play are paying homage to my influences and act only as an introduction to them for those who may have never heard their music. I’ll leave learning the ever changing Top 40 cover songs to those other guys. Island Guide: Tell us how the songwriting process happens for you. Wootton: It depends. Sometimes it’s very intentional - sit down with a pen and some paper and guitar and hammer one out. Most of the time, for me, it’s very subconscious and comes and goes as it wants to. I try to always listen out the side of my head for songs to come slipping by and grab them before they’re gone. Sometimes I’ll kick a melody around for a long time before the words that go with it ever show up. I try not to force it, because you can totally hear it when that happens. Lyrics should sound like lyrics, not just words that happen to fit the rhyme scheme and syllable count.
Island Guide: What is your favorite song to perform and why? Wootton: Currently, it’s one called “Pretty As You Please,” because it’s just a really good song. Island Guide: What advice would you offer people who are just starting out? Everyone has a “first day.” Wootton: Learn who you are. Figure out what you sound like. Create and perform songs you enjoy playing. I believe we’ve hit our quota on cheap, knockoff, YouTube sensations. Do something original and true and it’ll never be wrong. Also, tune your guitar! Island Guide: If you could pick one band to see live, living or dead, who would it be? Wootton: Miles Davis sitting in with Beethoven. Island Guide: What was the first album you remember purchasing? Wootton: “The Return of Bruno” by Bruce Willis. Island Guide: What was the first concert you went to? Wootton: The Bluegrass Festival at Salmon Lake. Island Guide: What piece of music equipment can you simply not live without? Wootton: My brain. Island Guide: Years from now, what would you like to be doing? Wootton: Sleeping. Island Guide: If you could open up for any band right now, who would it be? Wootton: Gary Cherone-era Van Halen. Island Guide: Any big announcements for the rest of 2019 and 2020, big gigs, etc? Wootton: I will be recording a live record at The Old Quarter on the day after Thanksgiving. It will be my first commercial recording, so I guess I’ll buy a tour bus or something, maybe an El Camino. Island Guide: Where can people access your calendar, Facebook, website? Wooton: They can log on at GabeWootton.com and facebook.com/ gabewoottonmusic/. Island Guide: Any last words? Wootton: Trisha Yearwood.
At Galveston Island Brewing:
Third Eyeland Music Fest, Great Dolphin Beer Rescue, & More Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The taproom is open seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3-11pm, Saturday 12 noon-11pm, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm. For more info call (409)740-7000, go to galvestonislandbrewing. com, or you can always stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston. Events are: November 16th-17th: Third Eyeland Music Fest - The Third Eyeland Party returns for its second year at Galveston Island Brewing! They could barely squeeze all the fun into one day last year, so this time around they are bringing you two days of live music, art installations, live painting, food, yoga, vendors, and more. This is free to attend. Saturday, live music will be ElLago, Young Mammals, Flower Graves, and Wurve. Sunday, live music is Evak, India Tigers in Texas, Sunbuzzed, and Pearl Earl. Food pop-up will feature Noodle Ill’e’Gal, and there will be live visuals by European Sun. November 23rd (1-5pm): Great Dolphin Beer Rescue - The Great Dolphin Beer Rescue is a great way to enjoy great craft beer at Galveston Island Brewing and support Galveston’s only Dolphin Rescue team: Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN). Back by popular demand for the 3rd year is TMMSN pint glass specials, Mario’s Pizza, and live reggae music by Dem Roots. The Great Dolphin Beer Rescue will also once again feature some fantastic raffle prizes you’ll want to get your hands on. Free to attend.
PARTY CENTRAL PARTY
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The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe:
The Merry Kinksters Tour Comes To Galveston 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 prekindle.com/events/oldquarteracousticcafe or find them on Facebook. Reservations can be made by emailing amora528@gmail.com. Reservations can be made by emailing amora528@ gmail.com or calling (409)762-9199. Get your tickets early, some of these shows will sell out fast. Most shows start between 8-8:30pm. • November 6th-7th: Songwriter Night hosted by Tex Renner • November 8th: Jesse Dayton with Mike Stinson opening • November 9th: An Evening with Alejandro Escovedo • November 13th: Songwriter Night hosted by Tex Renner • November 14th: Shinyribs Kevin Russell • November 15th: Jason Eady with Courtney Patton • November 16th: David Olney with Daniel Seymour • November 20th-21st: Songwriter Night hosted by Tex Renner • November 22nd: Matt Harlan and Sean Devine • November 23rd: Bob Livingston • November 25th: The Merry Kinksters Tour with Kinky Friedman and Austin Legends Cleve & Sweet Mary Hattersley • November 29th: Live Recording with Gabe Wooten • November 30th: Robert Kuhn • December 6th: Chuck Hawthorne with Libby Koch Song Swap • December 7th: Adam & Chris Carroll
• December 8th: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott • December 12th: Nobody’s Girl • December 13th: Song Prompt #4 • December 14th: Dreadneck Trio (James Sturrock) • December 19th: The Annual Old Quarter Christmas Party • December 20th: Charles Bryant, Van Buchanan, Alex Coba Song Swap • December 21st: South Austin Moonlighters • December 27th: Two Tons Of Steel • December 28th: Jeff Plankenhorn with Marina Rocks opening • January 1st: Annual Townes Van Zandt Wake Party
Galveston Symphony Orchestra:
Violinist Grace Park Performs Mendelssohn The Galveston Symphony Orchestra provides quality classical music, inspiring audiences, and musicians alike with a strong commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement. All concerts start at 4pm and are at The 1894 Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Downtown Galveston. Arrive early to hear Conductor Saeverud’s pre-concert remarks and dive deeper into the concert experience. Each concert is about two hours (with intermission). Performance tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for students. Tickets are available at galvestonsymphony.org, in person at the Box Office at The Grand, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, or by calling (409)765-1894 or (800)821-1894. This season continues with:
Masterworks Concert: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Sunday, December 1st (4pm) This is a not to be missed evening with Grace Park, winner of the 2018 Naumburg International Violin Competition. Her diverse career has carried her from solo and chamber performances in the world’s foremost concert halls to educational workshops in inner-city schools as an artist resident with Ensemble Connect at Carnegie Hall. Ms. Park plays on a 1799 Nicolas Lupot, generously on loan from a private collection. Weber, Freischütz Overture; Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto, Grace Park, violin; Debussy, Berceuse Heroique; and Hindemith, Symphonic Metamorphosis will be performed. Upcoming performances are: • Sunday, January 5th (4pm): Pops Concert: Happy New Year, Vienna Style!
• Sunday, February 9th (4pm): Masterworks Valentine’s Concert: Trond Plays Paganini • Sunday, March 15th (4pm): Masterworks Concert: Tchaikovsky: Pathétique • Sunday, April 19th (4pm): Masterworks Concert: Pines of Rome
Moody Mansion Music Series with Galveston Symphony Orchestra
This year, you can experience intimate extraordinary soloist recitals in the elegant ballroom of the historic Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway, Galveston. As part of this series, you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Free parking is behind Moody Mansion and on the street. • November 29th (7pm): Grace Park, violin and Charlie Tauber, piano • January 25th (7pm): Classical Trio with brilliant pianist Evelyn Chen, joined by her husband, cellist Brinton Averil Smith, and GSO Conductor Trond Saeverud. • February 7th (7pm): Trond Saeverud, violin • March 13th (7pm): Andrew Staupe, piano • April 17th (7pm): Peter Verhoyen, piccolo Tickets are $40 per concert online or $45 at the door. Tickets are available online at galvestonsymphony.org/moody-mansion-music, or by downloading the season reservation form and mailing with payment.
November 30th (8-10pm):
Merry Christmas from the Doo Wop Project
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The Doo Wop Project (DWP) begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern musicians like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Maroon 5. The Grand is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Downtown Galveston. Tickets are available at thegrand.com.
Galveston Live Music Gig Guide Friday, November 8th
23rd Street Station – LU/X, 6-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse- Geoff Fish, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Friday’s Band, 7:30-12:30 B. Jiggers – A sure Thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Island Pour House - Matt Mejia, 8-11 Marina Bar & Grill - Evan Carpenter, 5-8 Midtown Tavern - Mr. B & The Keys, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Salty Sounds, 6-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Jesse Dayton, 8-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack at The Spot - Vinyl Arcade, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Live Music, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Symposium Brewpub - Djidala Djembe Drum Troupe, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle - Live Music, 6-9 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1
Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 7-10 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke with Dessie & Cam, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Denny Norris, 8-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1
Thursday, November 14th
23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Albatross - DC Karaoke, 9-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, 7:30-11:30 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand - Chris & Gwen, 4-8, Jaredd Reed, 9-12 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Shineyrib’s Kevin Russell, 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 Tremont House – Leah’s Ensemble Du Jour, 6-9
Friday, November 15th
23rd Street Station – Clay & Chris, 9-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Marina Rocks, 8-11 Saturday, November 9th The Bar at San Luis – Friday’s Band, 23rd Street Station – Chris Bergeron, 9-12 7:30-12:30 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 - The Bar Room Preachers, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, Brewchachos - Ojos Rojos, 7-10 7:30-12:30 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4, B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1 The Feel Band, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Blu Boutique -Keith Neubauer, 3-7 Island Pour House - Jim Presley, 8-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4, MOD Coffeehouse - Emma Bordelon, 6-9 Samy Jo Band, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Jason Eady & Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, Courtney Patton, 8-12 6:30-9:30 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 The Grand 1894 Opera House - Bandstand, Prohibition Red’s - Scott Maxwell, 8-12 3pm Sharky’s Tavern – Starr Jernigan, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Island Pour House - Lyda Plummer, 8-11 Symposium Brewpub - Djidala Djembe Drum MOD Coffeehouse - Emily Cole, 7-9 Troupe, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Alejandro EscoTipsy Turtle - Salty Sounds, 7-10 vedo, 8-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Playground Patio Bar - Level One Band, 9-1 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Yaga’s – Brandon McDerrmont Band, 10-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Tom Katz, 9-1 Saturday, November 16th Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 23rd Street Station – Mike Sueiro, 9-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden Tavern - The Sons of Nephilim with 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Amy & Me, 8-11 Average Joe and the Clones, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, Tipsy Turtle -Live Music, 6-9 7:30-12:30 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sunday, November 10th Blu Boutique -Jason Crabtree, 3-7 23rd Street Station – Sing ALong Sundays, 4-8 Galveston Country Club - Boo Shaaf, 6-9 Albatross – Britney Doyal, 3-6 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Blu Boutique - Channing Sall, 12-4 Island Pour House - Paul Hartwell, 6-9 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 MOD Coffeehouse Coffeehouse - Lyda Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Plummer, 7-9 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – David Olney & Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Daniel Seymour, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Jim Duff, 7-11 Playground patio Bar & Grill - The Line Up, 9-1 Monday, November 11th Rumors – DJ, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Sharky’s Tavern – Stranded, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Stuttgarden Tavern – So/Below, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Symposium Brewpub - Yoria, 8-12 Tuesday, November 12th Tipsy Turtle - Live Music, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Sunday, November 17th Prohibition Red’s - Open Mic, 7-10 Blu Boutique - Marina Rocks, 12-4 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Sharky’s Tavern – Tuesday Night Music Club Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Open Mic, 8-12 The Grand - Once, 3pm Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Wednesday, November 13th Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Monday, November 18th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 7:30-11:30 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Songwriter Night Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 hosted by Tex Renner, 8-12
Tuesday, November 19th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 The Grand 1894 Opera House - Willie Nelson, 7:30pm Prohibition Red’s - Open Mic, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Tuesday Night Music Club Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
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Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sharky’s Tavern - Stranded, 9-1 Stuttgarden Tavern – Blaggards, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle - Live Music, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Keith Neubauer & Bruce Brown, 8-11 Wednesday, November 20th The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 7:30-12:30 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, B. Jiggers – The Navigators, 9-1 7:30-11:30 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Blu Boutique -Kenny Stainton, 3-7 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Songwriter Night Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4, Sunday, November 24th hosted by Tex Renner, 8-11 Ocean Roots, 9-1 Blu Boutique -Rodney Haines, 1-5 Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 7-10 Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, 6-9 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke with The Grand 1894 Opera House - Merry Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Dessie & Cam, 9-1 Christmas from The Doo Wop Project, Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 8-10 Playground Patio Bar & Grill Live Music, 5-8 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Thursday, November 21st Island Pour House - Trevor Reichman, 8-11 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Jam, 7-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Playground Patio & Grill - Fred Rusk Zydeco Monday, November 25th 7:30-11:30 Band, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 MOD Coffeehouse Coffee - Anita Jay, 6-9 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Island Pier Club - Jason Crabtree,7-10 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Robert Kuhn, 8-12 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Bubba’s On The Strand - Chris & Gwen, 4-8, Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - The Merry KinkJaredd Reed, 9-12 Sharky’s Tavern - The Brush Poppers, 9-1 sters Tour with Kinky Friedman and Austin Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 Legends Cleve & Sweet Mary Hattersley, Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Songwriter Night St. John Antiques - Mr. B & The Keys for Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 hosted by Tex Renner, 8-11 ArtWalk, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Stuttgarden Tavern - Wake & Blake, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Tuesday, November 26th Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Sunday, December 1st Three Doors Down – Open Mic, 7-10 7:30-11:30 Blu Boutique -Bobby Territo, 12-4 Tremont House – Leah’s Ensemble Du Jour, B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 6-9 Prohibition Red’s - Open Mic, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Friday, November 22nd Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 The Grand 1894 Opera House - Galveston Sharky’s Tavern – Tuesday Night Music Club 23rd Street Station – Kirk & Clay, 6-9 Symphony Orchestra with Mendelssohn’s Open Mic, 8-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse Violin Concerto with Grace Park, 4-6 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 - Joey Kipfer, 8-11 Monday, December 2nd The Bar at San Luis – Friday’s Band, Wednesday, November 27th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 7:30-12:30 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4, Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Stuttgarden Tavern - Open Mic Monday The Feel, 9-1 Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 7-10 Competition Night, 8-11 The Grand 1894 Opera House - Vienna Boys Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke with Choir: Christmas in Vienna, 8-10 Tuesday, December 3rd Dessie & Cam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Island Pour House - Kirk & Mike, 8-11 7:30-11:30 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 MOD Coffeehouse - Tommy Lewis, 7-9 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Matt Harlan & Sean Prohibition Red’s - Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, November 28th Devine, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Tuesday Night Music Club Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Open Mic, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - John Barraza, 8:30-12:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Friday, November 29th Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Wednesday, December 4th 23rd Street Station – Ryan & Karen, 9-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 Symposium Brewpub - Djidala Djembe Drum The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, - Cheryl Cawood & Company, 8-11 Troupe, 9-1 7:30-11:30 The Bar at San Luis – Friday’s Band, Tipsy Turtle - Live Music, 7-10 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 7:30-12:30 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 7-10 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Yaga’s – The Soap Boxers, 10-1 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke with Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Saturday, November 23rd Dessie & Cam, 9-1 Blu Boutique -Jason Crabtree, 1-5 23rd Street Station – Dave Thomas, 9-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Jim Duff, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand Micah Hanning, 12-4 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Buckshots - Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 - Salty Sounds, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Ocean Roots, 4-7 The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 7:30-12:30 Island Pour House JC Escue, 8-11 Thursday, December 5th B. Jiggers – Leslie Lugo, 9-1 Moody Mansion - Grace Parks Violin COncert, The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 7-10 7:30-11:30 Blu Boutique - Cheryl Cawood, 3-7 MOD Coffeehouse Coffee - Brightwire, 7-9 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Gabe Wootton Live Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, 6-9 Recording, 8-12 Blu Boutique -Jason Crabtree, 3-7 Galveston Island Brewing - Dem Roots, 1-5 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Bubba’s On The Strand - Chris & Gwen, 4-8, Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Jaredd Reed, 9-12 Island Pour House - Randy Hulsey Acoustic, Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 MOD Coffeehouse - Jahrel Pickens, 7-9 Symposium Brewpub - Djidala Djembe Drum Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Bob Livingston, Troupe, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 8-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Playground Patio Bar & Grill - Last Soul Clan Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Band, 9-1 Saturday, November 30th Tremont House – Leah’s Ensemble Du Jour, Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 9-1 6-9 23rd Street Station – Chad Lewis, 9-12 Prohibition Red’s - Robert Greaney, 7-11 GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 19
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