Galveston Island Guide SEPT 2019 edition

Fall Festivals Feature Shrimp, Beer, Bikes & Sunny Days

Paula Anka, Million Dollar Quartet, & Willie Kick Off Fall at The Grand

It’s a Wonderful Time of the Year: Fall Foodie Fun for Everyone

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Giveaways • Plants • Art Seminars • Demonstrations Home furnishings • Kids activities GIHS Pet Adoption Center sponsored

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Contents 5 To Do

��������Fab 5 in Concert & “Tommy Boy” Downtown ��������“BONEhemian Rhapsody” Theme Set For 19th Annual Paws Gala, Benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society ��������Galveston Restaurant Group presents: 20th Anniversary of “A Seriously Fun Evening, It’s A Jungle In Here” ��������31st Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show ��������Take a Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum ��������The Grand 1894 Opera House: Paul Anka: Anka Sings Sinatra - His Songs, My Songs, My Way;The Midtown Men – Tenth Anniversary Tour, Million Dollar Quartet, “Give ‘em Hell Harry” starring Clifton Daniel, Silent film with Rob Landes: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Sir James Galway and Lady Galway: “80th Birthday Celebration Tour,” “Bandstand,” “Once: The Musical,” and An Evening with Willie Nelson & Family ��������Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference – Take 2 ��������22nd Annual Artoberfest To Bring Historic Galveston To Life In Vivid Color October 19th-20th ��������The Galveston Trolleys Fall Hours Begin ��������At Bryan Museum: An Evening with JP Bryan & More ��������At Moody Gardens: Discount Tickets & The Building of the Holiday Gardens Begins ��������Galveston Historical Foundation This Month: Basement to Attic Tours and A Historical & Haunted October ��������At Galveston Children’s Museum: DaVinci Day & Free Play ��������A Unique Galveston Experience: Ghost Bus Tours, Walking Galveston Ghost Tour, Walking Red Light District Tour ��������Coast2Soul Open Mic Poetry Nights ��������At Hotel Galvez This Month: Ghost Tours & Dinner: Dine with Ghosts

Bringing Mexico to the Island!

Famous Ritas & Fish Tacos Our chefs don't just cook the food...They Create It!

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��������5K’s, Half & Full Marathons: Kids Triathlon, Shrimp Scamper & More Fall Walks & Runs ��������Schlitterbahn Waterpark: Discounted 2020 Season Passes ��������Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier: Super Special Saturdays ��������Family Days at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum 14 Books

��������Book Signings at Galveston Bookshop: “Dead Pelican: A Spy Shop Mystery” by Lisa Haneberg and “Legacy of the Early Gulf Coast Cowboys” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton ��������2019 Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale October 3rd-5th ��������At Rosenberg Library This Month: Learn & Play, Plus Find a Love for Fun ��������Book Review by Gini Rainey: “Oleanders in June: A Novel” by Whitney Vandiver

Texas Monthly  ...One of the Best Mexican Restaurant in Texas, 5 Star rating for Best Red Salsa

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��������At Galveston Arts Center: Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day” ��������The Annual Fall Juried Competition Exhibit in September ��������At G. Lee Gallery: Lana Loveland on Exhibit Plus Workshops

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-7pm

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��������A Seafood Lover’s Paradise: Galveston Island Shrimp Festival ��������At Galveston’s Own Farmers Market This Month: An Abundance of Goodies at The Market ��������At The Kitchen Chick This Month: Gulf Seafood, Shrimp & Snapper Cooking Classes ��������Galveston Island’s 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest 17 Music

��������Harry Choates, The ‘Godfather Of Cajun Music,’ To Be Celebrated At Album Release Party Featuring Kevin Anthony & G-Town ��������The King of Kings Tour Comes to Galveston ��������Join the Fun: Sunday Hootenanny at Galveston Island Brewing ��������A Rockin’ and Rollin’ Good Time Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe ��������Galveston Live Music Gig Guide ��������No Sleep Fest ‘19 Hits the Big Stage

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Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park:

Fab 5 in Concert & “Tommy Boy” Downtown

Galveston Restaurant Group presents:

31st Annual Galveston 20th Home & Garden Anniversary of Show “A Seriously Fun givenSpectacular prizes will be away at the 31st Annual Evening, It’s A Galveston Home & Garden Show, September 7th-8th, the Galveston Island Jungle In Here” atConvention Center at the

Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days (slowly) begin to cool off.

Saengerfest Park is a small, square park located on the corner of 23rd St. and The Strand in Galveston’s Historic Strand District. Saengerfest Park is known for having a large, playable chess set, a large compass that can be used as a seat, a colorful iconic Galveston wall mural, a huge beach chair offering photo opportunities, wooden benches, an old-fashioned London-style phone booth, and a stage used for festivals, movies, and concerts.

Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair. Scheduled movies are: • September 7th: “Tommy Boy” (1995) • October 5th: “Goosebumps” (2015) Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged. Concerts scheduled are: • September 14th: Fab Five (Beatles Tribute) • October 12th: 30i (Rock) These events are presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to galveston. com/saengerfestpark.

Galveston Restaurant Group presents the 20th Anniversary of “A Seriously Fun Evening: It’s A Jungle In Here” Friday, September 20th, 6-9pm, at The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Downtown Galveston.

This fun and “Jungle” casual event starts with cocktails and browsing through wonderful silent auction items. Plenty of tables are available for those who want to visit with friends, enjoy the buffet dinner of land and sea delicacies provided

by Galveston Restaurant Group, or take a break between bids. This year’s event will include a “Pick-n-Peel Banana” prize game where guests buy a ticket and select their banana to peel for a surprise gift (prize values have a broad price range and include a variety of items and experiences). Also included will be the popular Jungle Elixir (Wine) Pull. Silent auction items will include an Astros Suite Package for 10, a Tom’s Thumb Nursery Christmas Tree delivered to your home, and much more! Costumes are optional, but encouraged, because “it’s a Jungle in here” on stage at The Grand!

Funds raised support the Serious Fun children’s series and other educational programs at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Tickets are $75 per person and available at tickets.thegrand.com

“BONEhemian Rhapsody” Theme Set For 19th Annual Paws Gala, Benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society

Guests attending this year’s event will enjoy an open bar, sumptuous seated dinner, and dancing to PASSWORD - guaranteed to keep partiers dancing! Co-chairs, Michelle Beckwith, Cynthia McEldowney, and Concetta Maceo Sims are promising a memorable evening!

Keeping with the “BONEhemian Rhapsody” theme, guests can choose to dress for the 80’s musical theme, dress up for a Gala, or come “Island Casual.” In addition to visiting with the Elite Pet Owners, guests will have the opportunity to bid, on site, for an incredible array of valuable silent auction items. A live auction will provide even more surprises. Chairs for this year’s auctions are Thresea Russ and Cat Cessac.

The winner of the Elite Pet Owner competition will again be the Parade Marshall and honored as the King or Queen of the 2020 Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade that is part of Galveston’s annual Mardi Gras festivities, set for Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, 2020.

The Galveston Island Humane Society was founded in 1981. Located at 6814 Broadway, the shelter is open to the public Monday-Friday from 11am-6pm, and Saturday from 11am-5pm. The GIHS is an open admission, non-profit shelter, serving Galveston Island. All proceeds from this event will benefit GIHS to ensure that the organization’s many important community programs/

The 19th annual PAWS Gala - benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) is set for Saturday, September 28th at Galveston Convention Center at 6:30-11pm.

This year’s gala will honor Lea Fistein, DVM, owner of The Animal Clinic and The Cat Clinic.

“BONEhemian Rhapsody” is this year’s theme and the event is sure to sell out very quickly! Master of Ceremonies is Frank Billingsley, KPRC/Channel 2’s Chief Meteorologist.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm. Guests will visit with the Elite Pet Owners (EPO’s) and their precious pets featured in one large vignette. Elite Pet Owners vying for their animal to be crowned “Pet of the Year for 2020” include Trelle Dandridge, Barbara Sanderson, Lancer Benson, Eddie Timmons, Mary Branum, Angel Hagmaier, Jason Worthen, Erica Gentry, Danielle Doland, and Stacy Hill.

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In addition to hourly drawings both days of the event, Grand Prizes to be awarded on Sunday will include a custom made chicken coop by The Garden Hen and a full-size pergola built by Dyne Contracting.

Michael Graham of The Garden Hen will construct the chicken coop at the Home & Garden Show on Saturday, and it will be completed on Sunday for the drawing. The winner can load it up and take it home on Sunday or make arrangements for delivery.

Construction of the pergola can be followed on the Galveston Home & Garden Show Facebook page and online at galvestonhomeandgarden.com. Shane Dysarz, owner of Dyne Contracting, who designed and built the pergola, will arrange for delivery and installation at the winner’s home.

The raffle drawing is free to enter with entry to the show. Visitors are encouraged to visit each

project at the show prior to the drawings.

The Galveston Home & Garden Show features vendors who will offer show discounts on goods and services and professional speakers including Brenda Beust Smith, The Lazy Gardener; Janice Stokes Neumann, Usborne Books & More, who will offer reading time for kids ages elementary school and younger on Saturday, 10:30am; Ted Driscoll, Galveston Bay Foundation; DeWayne Ross, Wedding Bliss Events; Connie Dryden, Boutique Bridal Group and Island Flowers; The Garden Hen; Concetta Maceo; and Baxter Williams, expert Rosarian.

Fun for the entire family, the kid’s areas will include Artist Boat, Beach Barrel Painting, the Green Gallery where you can meet feathered guests, and the Galveston Island Humane Society Pet Adoption Center.

There is something for all ages. Come and spend the day exploring and learning. From antiques and saunas to windows and hemp products, it is all here. It’s more than an event, it’s an experience.

Admission is $8 for adults, seniors $6, 4 and under are free.

There are complimentary parking and raffle entries. A food court and ATM is available.

For more information and an additional raffle entry opportunity go online to galvestonhomeandgarden.com.

Take a Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum

projects can continue including: robust adoption initiatives, spay/neuter assistance, city-wide education programs, “safe at home” program that helps pet owners keep their pets, disaster response, and upcoming behavior training classes. For more information about the shelter and its communitywide programs and activities, call (409)740-1919 or visit online at galvestonhumane.org.

Reservation deadline is September 20th. For additional information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, call the Galveston Island Humane Society office at (409)740-1919 or visit online at galvestonhumane.org.

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

The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1 mile up Harborside Dr., then returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum. The train rides are approximately 15 minutes long. The train is a standing ride without seats. Due to the caboose being open air, the rides will sometimes be closed during inclement weather.

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

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

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The Grand 1894 Opera House:

2019-2020 Season Gets Under Way 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.

Paul Anka: Anka Sings Sinatra - His Songs, My Songs, My Way!

Saturday, September 14th (8pm) In one night Paul Anka pays tribute to the immortal “Chairman of the Board,” and on the same night Paul performs the songs that made him a global legend.

With an amazing run of seven decades of chart-topping hits including his own classic hits, “Diana,” “Lonely Boy,” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” Tom Jones’ “She’s a Lady,” and the lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature song “My Way,” you’ll want to experience an evening with one of the most prolific and versatile artists of any generation. Tickets are $50-$185.

The Midtown Men – Tenth Anniversary Tour

Saturday, September 28th (8pm) Sharing an anniversary with The Grand, The Midtown Men reunites stars from the “Original Broadway Cast” of the smash hit musical “Jersey Boys.” Launched in 2010 from their three year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of “Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons,” Broadway’s breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of the iconic hits of the 1960s. Tickets are $40-$98.

Million Dollar Quartet

MONDAY-SATURDAY 11AM-5PM

Friday, October 4th (8pm) On December 4, 1956, four young musicians – Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins – gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions ever. The Tony Award®-winning smash-hit musical “Million Dollar Quartet” brings that unbelievable musical moment to life, featuring their timeless and enduring hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and more! Tickets are $25-$98.

“Give ‘em Hell Harry!” starring Clifton Daniel

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Saturday, October 12th (8pm) Writer Samuel Gallu has penned a faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’s life and presidency. It spans his childhood, his “political apprenticeship” as a judge in Jackson County, MO, his years in the US Senate, and his momentous two terms as President. Clifton Truman Daniel took up the mantle as President Truman in October of 2017, marking the first time in history a US president would be portrayed onstage by a direct descendant. This will be an experience to be treasured! This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Tickets are $25-$70.

Silent film with Rob Landes: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”

Friday, October 25th (8pm) An annual Halloween tradition, Rob Landes reprises his specially created, totally improvised musical score for the showing of John Barrymore’s 1920 silent film classic, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Playing the dual roles of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Barrymore was hailed by a critic who praised his portrayal as “a thing of fine shadows and violent emotions.” Long before the age of digital sound and computerized special effects, silent film actors transported audiences to worlds of romance, comedy, adventure, and horror without uttering a single word. Landes’ magical underscoring of this film will transport you!

Come in costume if you dare! Tickets are $20.

Sir James Galway and Lady Galway: “80th Birthday Celebration Tour”

Saturday, October 26th (8pm) Legendary flautist, Sir James Galway is bringing his “80th Birthday Celebration Tour” to The Grand as part of The Grand’s 125th Anniversary! A supreme performer, called “The Man with the Golden Flute,” Sir James will share the stage for selected pieces with flautist Lady Jeanne Galway. A man whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries, Sir James was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in 2008 alongside fellow inductees Liza Minnelli and B.B. King, and is possibly the only classical instrumentalist to bear the distinction. Melodious sounds will fill the acoustically perfect Grand!

This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Tickets are $30-$94.

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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 will sell out fast.

Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference – Take 2

The 2nd Annual Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference is a 4-day event (October 4th-7th) that will include panel discussions, screenings of feature and short films, and networking opportunities with creative minds from all walks of life.

The four-day festival will screen films in three categories - short, feature, and documentary - at Moody Gardens 3D Theatre, providing filmmakers and attendees a first-class state-ofthe-art experience to watch fresh, innovative, and creative contents from filmmakers around the world.

At Riondo’s Ristorante on The Strand, informative seminars and networking gatherings will focus on diversity in the entertainment industry, ways to better integrate technology, and how the entertainment business landscape has changed to provide more opportunities; and give attendees an opportunity to relax, collaborate, and educate.

The celebrity ambassador for the film festival is actor/director/ producer Antonio Fargas, internationally known for his work in television and film.

The conference also will showcase the production value of the island and surrounding areas, and connect like-minded entertainment professionals.

Everyone will experience the diverse culture of beautiful Galveston Island, the embodiment of the American vision of unity.

Tickets are $10-$150 and available at eventbrite.com.

Galveston Island Film Society (GIFS) SDH Production is a Galveston, Texas-based company that strives to produce the highest quality entertaining programming, promote true talent, and give a voice to a diverse community.

SDH Production is also creative, inspirational, and entertaining, giving audiences a magical experience and an alluring place to escape their everyday lives.

For more info, galvestonislandfilmfestivalandconference.com.

22nd Annual Artoberfest To Bring Historic Galveston To Life In Vivid Color October 19th-20th The 22nd Annual ARToberFEST Galveston the island’s premier juried fine arts Festival - will again transform the city’s historic downtown cultural arts district into an open-air gallery bursting with color and culture.

Set for the weekend of October 19th-20th, this spectacular Festival will take place on Postoffice Street between 20th and 23rd streets, between the hours of 10am-6pm, Saturday, October 19th; and 11am-5pm, Sunday, October 20th.

Sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this year’s event will honor the life of Jeff Hamachek – a long-time participant in ARToberFEST. “Recognized as a professionally-trained fine artist with a contemporary impressionistic style influenced by masters Monet and Van Gogh, Jeff Hamachek left us much too soon. We are very grateful to his wife Jerri, who has agreed to participate in this year’s Festival to showcase some of his fine work,” noted Festival Coordinator, Sarah Piel. Hamachek was well-respected not only by his peers locally but nationwide as well.

This year’s event will feature 14 different forms of artistic media to be showcased by over 100 exceptional artists participating from throughout the United States, as well as artists from the Houston/Galveston Gulf Coast area. In addition to viewing and having the opportunity to purchase an exceptional selection of fine art, festival-goers can look forward to great live entertainment, and an expanded, lively and fun Children’s Creative Zone. Again, this year the always-popular Galveston’s Farmer’s Market and specialty food vendors will be returning, with a new vendor – Black’s Fairy Meadery – offering a special honey wine from nearby West Columbia.

Another very special vendor this year – in conjunction with The Grand’s 125th Anniversary celebration – is the renowned Heritage Auction House from Dallas, long recognized as an auctioneer of numismatic collections, fine art, luxury accessories, and memorabilia from film, music, history, and sports. Festival-goers who would like to have personal items appraised may bring their items to the Heritage Auction House booth for an on-site appraisal. Plus, entertainment for this year’s ARToberFEST will also be very special - featuring hardpan artist Andrew Baker and acoustic guitarist Wayne Holt - performing daily from 3-5pm on the festival grounds.

Again this year, youngsters are sure to have a fun time, too! The Children’s Creative Zone, an interactive art activities area, will be set up near The Grand 1894 Opera House on the 21st and Postoffice Street block. Your children and grandchildren can look forward to creating their own masterpieces to take home, with activities led by high school students.

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In addition, there will be a special Young Collector’s Gallery. Open to children only, the Young Collector’s Gallery will showcase works by kids –for kids! The artwork will be priced at $5 per piece – to encourage youngsters to begin their own art collection. This special gallery will be open from 12 noon-3pm both Saturday and Sunday.

It’s important to note that all the art for the Young Collector’s Gallery was created and donated by the LaMarque High School Art Department, with proceeds dedicated from gallery sales to support the Daisy’s Friends Fund at The Grand 1894 Opera House. This project provides funding for disadvantaged students to be able to attend a Serious Fun Children’s Series Performance at The Grand.

ARToberFEST admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 free. A portion of admissions will benefit the Educational Outreach Programs of The Grand 1894 Opera House.

For additional information about ARToberFEST, contact Festival Director Sarah Piel at (409)770-5066, (800)821-1894 or via email at spiel@thegrand.com. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston’s historic Downtown Cultural Arts District, and recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”

The Galveston Trolleys Fall Hours Begin Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one of Galveston

Rubber Wheel Trolleys!

Hours of operation for the Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) are Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-10pm..

The fee to ride is $1 for adults, and minors who are accompanied by adults can ride for free.

Riders will need to bring exact change to place in the fare box; drivers do not have the ability to make change.

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“We are located in the beautiful downtown historic district and carry an assortment of jewelry, rocks, crystals and other unique gift items!”

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, cheesemakers, 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.

Every Thursday (6pm): “Woga: Wine & Yoga at the Museum” - Pick up a glass of wine at the Museum Shop on Thursday afternoons and join celebrated yoga instructor Bonnie Stewart for yoga on the museum’s lush grounds.

September 7th (1-4pm): “Readin’ ‘Ritin’ and ‘Rithmetic” - It is back to school time! Imagine yourself in the 1800s as a youngster in a small rural community learning the “3 Rs” in a one-room schoolhouse. Catherine Gill from the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum will share stories of how an 1898 Schoolmarm taught children ages 8 to 17 altogether in one room. Stop by and visit Miss Gill for a lesson in living history and how this iconic tradition shaped education for generations. Be prepared to The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route every 30 minutes. You can jump on or jump off anywhere along the routes. Stops will take you from Stewart Beach along the Seawall to Moody Gardens as well as down 25th Street to numerous stops throughout historic Downtown.

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

The Seawall Route travels between Moody Gardens on the west end to Stewart Beach on the east end and back. Many stops are available along the way. You can transfer to the Downtown Loop at 21st and Seawall.

On the Downtown Loop, the trolley travels between The Strand and the Seawall. North and south bound stops are available on 25th Street, Postoffice Street, 20th Street, and The Strand.

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

use a slate and recite your multiplication tables!

September 8th (2-4pm): “The 1900 Storm in Perspective” - The 1900 Storm remains the worst natural disaster in American history, both in terms of lives lost and total destruction of property.

While San Francisco has had its earthquakes and New Orleans its Katrina, no other disaster has come so close to actually obliterating a city as prosperous and wealthy as Galveston was at the beginning of the 20th Century. Join Stan Blazyk, author of “A Century of Galveston Weather,” weather consultant for the Galveston County Daily News and Galveston.com, and former daily tropical weather analyst for Hurricane Consulting, Inc., as he offers his insights into the Storm and its impact on Galveston. Tickets are $10.

September 13th (3:30-6:30pm): Educator Open House - After a potentially hair-raising day at school, come wind down at The Bryan Museum!

Enjoy snacks and libations. Learn about language arts, history, and art class resources. This is a come and go event. RSVP at thebryanmuseum.org.

September 14th (1-4pm): The Cowboy Rides Away - Step back to a time when the grass was waist high and cattle was king. Historian Jim Hodges will discuss legendary cattle drives and the lives of those men (and women) who chose to follow the dusty trails to make their fortune.

Whether on an isolated Ranch or on the open prairies, cowboys shaped the history of Texas and the American West and left behind a treasure trove of stories and hoofprints. This gallery presentation is free to attend.

September 15th (6-8pm): An Intimate Evening with J.P. Bryan - The Bryan Museum is hosting a very rare event. You are invited to dine with JP Bryan, a living legend—and discover firsthand his story. The program will be inside the beautiful Conservatorys. Dinner will be followed by a chat by JP. The event is guaranteed to sell out.

September 21st (1-4pm): Gallery Presentation: Stitches of Love - Nothing epitomizes a heartfelt gift more than something crafted with your own two hands. Stop by and visit with members of the Galveston Island Quilters Guild and learn the techniques and design work needed to start your own full-size masterpiece or maybe just a pillow!

September 21st (4-6pm): La Salle’s Ghost: American Claims to Texas from the Louisiana Purchase to the Republic of Texas - Dr. Frank de La Teja, Director of the Texas State Historical Association and former State Historian, will make the presentation “La Salle’s Ghost: American Claims to Texas from the Louisiana Purchase to the Republic of Texas,” an epic story of Texas as part of world history.

September 28th (1-4pm): Gallery Presentation: Sharing Common Ground - One of the greatest challenges in frontier Texas was keeping the delicate balance of peaceful interaction between the early settlers and the local groups of indigenous peoples. Dennis Jones will display the household items and black powder weapons of the time period.

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At Moody Gardens:

Galveston Historical Foundation This Month:

Discount Tickets & The Building of the Holiday Gardens

Basement to Attic Tours at Bishop’s Palace & Haunted History Tours

Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com.

Bishop’s Palace Tours

Events

Daily (12 noon, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm): 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)6834200 to check schedule status.

Dinner Cruises Aboard Colonel Paddlewheel Boat - Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet, dancing and a cash bar every second 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): Great River Otter Experience - Join an otter biologist as they take you behind the scenes of the otter exhibit for the rare opportunity to meet 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.

Saturday-Sunday (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,

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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 beginning September 7th the encounters will take place only on Saturdays and Sundays. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. To schedule an appointment, please call (409)683-4102.

Starting November 16th-January 12th: Holiday in the Gardens Discount tickets are now on sale for the eight Holiday Attractions at Moody Gardens: Ice Land: Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, and Photos with Santa plus live entertainment, great food, group rates, hotel packages and more! There is a LIVE IceLand webcam set up at moodygardens. com/iceland_tent/ so that you can see Ice Land: Christmas Around the World come to life! Tickets are available in all kinds of combo and individual packages. Go to moodygardens.com/holiday_ season/plan_your_visit/ to plan your visit.

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. 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.

September 14th, 21st, 28th, October 12th, 19th, November 9th, 23rd (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.

September 13th (8pm): Full Moon Tours Experience Bishop’s Palace in a whole new light, the moonlight, on their upcoming Full Moon Tour. This special tour lets visitors explore the National Historic Landmark and see how this architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the moonlight.

New 3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens Moody Gardens hosts a variety of movies for the whole family to enjoy in both 3D and 4D formats.

Moody Gardens is located at One Hope Blvd. For more info call (800)582-4637 or go to moodygardens.com. Individual tickets are $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 4-12 and seniors (65+). Children 3 and under are free.

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

Through November 15th

• 10am: “Great Bear Rainforest 3D” • 11am: “Australia’s Great Wild North 3D” • 12pm: “Great White Shark 3D” • 1230pm: “Great Bear Rainforest 3D” • 1:30pm: “Cuba 2D”

• 2:30pm: “Great White Shark 3D” • 3pm: “Great Bear Rainforest 3D” • 4pm: “Great White Shark 3D” • 4:30pm: “Australia’s Great Wild North 3D” • 5:30pm: “Great Bear Rainforest 3D” Hi-def digital 4D projection with DTS surround sound immerses you like wind, mist, leg ticklers, and other special effects provide a short-film experience that is a thrill for all ages.

These show every 30 minutes.

• From 10am-3:40pm: “Sharks 4D ” • From 4-8pm: “San Andreas 4D”

Other Events

October 26th (6-8pm): ELISSA’s 142nd Birthday Party With Saint Arnold Brewing Company She’s looking fantastic for 142! Help us celebrate the October birthday of The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, at this special History on Tap tasting. Your $20 ticket gets you admission to the Texas Seaport Museum, onboard the ship, and complimentary craft beer courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

You’ll need that beer for a special toast to the ship which you won’t want to miss. There’s nothing better than an Elissa IPA onboard ELISSA. In addition to the delicious craft beer, they will have a special ELISSA birthday cake and are offering free admission to anyone named Elissa.

Simply show up at the gate with your ID and you’re in to share in the celebration!

A Historical & Haunted October

For an island that is no stranger to the strange, this Halloween season Galveston Historical Foundation is offering a breath-taking roster of uniquely created events for adult and youth alike.

“The island is a treasure of haunted stories and spooky places,” states GHF Executive Director, Dwayne Jones. “Our rich history and fascinating buildings are ideal for a truly unique Halloween experience.” Events are: October 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st (7pm and 8:15pm): Ghost Tours at the 1859 Ashton Villa - The public is offered a rare set of tours through this 1859 building.

Join your guide for an unprecedented tour of the home as you hear about the early days of Galveston’s formation and exceptional life, and possible after-life, of the home’s Miss Bettie Brown. Tickets are $30.

October 12th, 19th, 26th (5:30pm): Haunted Sunset Cruises on Seagull II - Enjoy fall’s outstanding weather and sunsets with this evening tour. Departing from the Texas Seaport Museum, guests will enjoy a narrated exploration of Galveston’s historic bay and its haunted history.

These sunset cruises are BYOB. Tickets are $20.

October 24th, 25th, 26th (7pm and 7:30pm): Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace - With lantern in hand, explore the nooks and crannies of Galveston’s beloved Bishop’s Palace.

Learn about the history of the Gresham family and the house itself with a rare guided tour of the 1892 masterpiece. Tickets are $30.

These tours usually sell out - get your tickets now!

October 31st (5-7pm): 1838 Menard House Trick or Treating - Galveston’s oldest residence opens its gates for one night of ghostly fun. Bring your kids by for treats. Be sure to bring your ghost hunting equipment! This is free to attend.

At Galveston Children’s Museum:

DaVinci Day & Free Play The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas of education and offers self-directed activities promoting science, literacy, math, and the arts. It showcases dynamic exhibits targeting a primary focus group of children ages 2-10 and conducts special programming for children of all ages.

Exhibits are “Our Town,” “Kid’s Clinic,” “Building Zone,” “A Stroke of Genius,” “Tinker Workshop,” “Explore & Discover,” “Now Starring You,” and “A Room to Grow.”

For years, Galveston Children's Museum has served as the backdrop for your family’s memories. They are proud to have been a part of these precious moments both then and now. Share your photos from over time with the world, and receive a Children’s Museum tote while supplies last! Enter your photos at buff.ly/2YA0ILy. The museum’s Turtles About Town fund needs your help! GCM is hopping on the Turtle wagon to sponsor a Turtle About Town sculpture at the children’s museum. They are looking for help from friends, members, and turtle lovers to donate in support of the conservation efforts of the Turtle Island Restoration Network community project, which brings awareness to the struggle of sea turtles. If you haven’t donated yet, please consider donating $5 - $10 to get them closer to their goal. No donation is too small! Donate at buff. ly/2Mc0rqT. The Galveston Children’s Museum is located at 2618 Broadway St., Galveston. New fall hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. For more info go to galvestoncm.org or call (409)572-2544. Upcoming events are: September 12th (4-7pm): Family Free Night Come and join us for a night of family fun for the whole family! Visitors will gain free admission for the entire family.

Every Day (11am): Storytime & Sing-Along Join the fun in the theater room every day for an exciting storytime. Kids can sing, dance, and clap along with some favorite stories and songs.

DaVinci Day to be Held October 12th

Leonardo DaVinci was perhaps the original “Renaissance Man”– a particularly brilliant person with expertise in many fields. Galveston Children’s Museum (GCM) believes there is brilliance in all of us and wants to help develop the DaVinci in you!

Please join for the second annual DaVinci Day on Saturday, October 12th, 10am-5pm, on the grounds of the Galveston Children’s Museum.

This is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness featuring local builders, artists, educators, students, crafters, tinkerers, and hobbyists seeking to share their creations and ideas. DaVinci Day attendees will explore hands-on activities and use their imagination to create something unique.

Tickets are available at galvestoncm.org/ davinci-day/ for more info.

A Unique Galveston Experience:

Ghost Bus Tours

Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available:

Walking Galveston Ghost Tour

This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left unturned to bring Haunted Galveston’s history to you. Meet on the corner of Sealy Ave. and 23rd St.

Walking Red Light District Tour

Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. Parental discretion advised. Under 16 not admitted.

Ghost Bus Tour – Seawall Departure

This is a 10-mile, approximately 60-minute tour of Galveston!

You’ll hear from ghost eyewitnesses in their own words. Galveston is well known for its haunted history, and as you visit the Island, you’ll hear stories of hauntings and paranormal activity. For times, costs and such contact: info@ GalvestonExperience.com, call (409)741-340.

Coast2Soul Open Mic Poetry Night 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 be hosted by different people each session. There is no cover and sign-in begins at 8pm. Scheduled are: • September 3rd: Space Rhyme Continuum • September 17th: Houston VIP Slam • October 1st: Amyna Dosani • October 15th: Jonathon Brown • 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.

At Hotel Galvez This Month:

Ghost Tours & Dinner: Dine with Ghosts Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston. Advance reservations are required and available by calling (409)765-7721.

September 11th & 12th, October 9th &10th, November 6th & 7th, 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.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (10am and 2pm): Weekly Galvez History Tours - Hotel Galvez & Spa offers weekly history tours for its guests and the public. A 30-minute history tour led by the hotel’s guest ambassador is free to overnight guests and $10 to the public. Tours are limited so reserve your spot a day in advance at the Hotel Galvez front desk.

September 20th (4pm): Kendra Scott Trunk Show benefiting GISD Education Foundation (GEF) - Shop for Kendra Scott jewelry and support the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation (GEF) at the same time. 20% of sales will benefit GEF. Credit cards only; no cash will be accepted. Phone orders will also be accepted if you’d like to participate and cannot attend in person. Call (281)954-3725 and let them know you’d like to participate in the fundraiser for GEF.

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Outdoors 5K’s, Half & Full Marathons:

Kids Triathlon and Shrimp Scamper

September 8th: Captain Kids Triathlon - In its 4th year, Captain Kids Tri is a triathlon just for kids. There are two divisions: Mates (USAT age 11-14) and Mini Mates (USAT ages 6-10), with different course distances. This race is $65 and is limited to 600 participants. For more info and to register go to captainkidstri.com.

September 28th: 5k Shrimp Scamper - Enjoy the official 5k of the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. This is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautifully rebuilt beach and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. For more info about the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival go to galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com.

October 12th: Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

The walk will take place 8am-12 noon at Stewart Beach Park, 201 Seawall Blvd. For more info and to register go to act.alz.org.

October 19th: The Toughest 10K Galveston This run is part of The Texas Bridge Series. Run the Kemah Bridge in September, the Galveston Causeway in October, and the Fred Hartman Bridge in November to get a commemorative special medal. The race will start at 7:30am and will be chip timed. For more info and to register to go toughest10kgalveston.org.

October 19th: Light Up the Dark - The UnBound Light Up The Dark 5K is a timed, fun, familyfriendly “glow-in-the-dark” run to raise awareness and funds for the anti-human trafficking work of UnBound in the Greater Houston/Galveston area.

Join at the Oleander Bowl at Moody Gardens in Galveston before the run for body paint, photo booth, bounce houses, the Moody Gardens rope course, music, and more. Stay after the race for prizes, more music, yard games, and Mario’s Pizza! Registration is open at unboundnow. org/5k. This walk and run is for the whole family!

October 26th: The Daily News Press Run - Run, walk, or jog in Galveston's premier Causeway Run. The Daily News Press Run supports the Newspapers In Education program. Featuring certified 5K and 10K courses, an exciting Kid’s 1K, vendor booths, food, drinks, snacks, moonwalks, music, a costume contest, and much more, this race is fun for everyone! For more info go to dailynewspressrun.com.

At Schlitterbahn Waterpark:

Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier:

The summer may be over but now is the time to plan for next year at greatly discounted prices. 2020 Season Passes are now on sale as low as $16 a month!

Plus, you get the rest of the 2019 Summer Season FREE, plus unlimited visits in 2020. This offer ends September 30th.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is home to four high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide. Surfenburg has raft rides and water coasters, and the Tiki Tikes Kids Area. The world’s TALLEST water coaster, MASSIV Monster Blaster, can be found in Blastenhoff with a wave pool, Shipwreck Harbor, and a swim-up bar.

Weekends through October 13th Wasserfest & Surfenburg will be open. Schlitterbahn Galveston’s Bonus Days give the biggest fans a discounted price.

The park is open weekends only 10am-5pm. Bonus Days only feature select rides.

located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. Tickets are available for Walk-On (no rides), Single Rides, All Day Ride Passes, and Weekend Pass at tickets.pleasurepier.com.

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Special Days

• Saturdays during September, buy one all-day pass and get one FREE! • October: Halloween Movie Nights - Drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies.

• October 3rd: HomeSchool Day - Homeschooled students are invited for a day of educational thrills.

• October 10th (10am-8pm): Galveston

Appreciation Day - passes will be $15.99! This is in conjunction with the Harvest Moon Regatta.

• October 11th-14th: Scout Weekend - Discounts for scouts with $17.99 All Day Ride Passes • October 26th: Halloween Party - Bring the kids out for a ghostly good time with discounted ride tickets, trick or treating, movies, and more.

Family Days at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum

On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day, focusing on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free. The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum is located at Pier 19 in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to oceanstaroec.com.

September 14th- Life on a Rig - Step aboard the Ocean Star, and learn about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Search the museum to discover more about these vehicles at sea, and see what you would look like as an offshore oil worker.

More Events

September 14th (9-11:45pm): Retro Horror Movie Double Feature - It’s Halloween year-round at Haunted Mayfield Manor, so join this night of spooky fun and see “Night of The Living Dead” as well as “A Bucket Of Blood.”

Tickets are $10 for one flick or $15 to enjoy both! This is hosted by Haunted Mayfield Manor, 2313 Harborside Dr., Downtown Galveston.

September 20th (7-11pm): Pirate Night at Brewchachos - Talk Like a Pirate Day might fall on a Thursday this year, but that doesn’t stop pirates from dragging the holiday out an extra day or two.

The Bilge Pumps pirate band will be sailing into town to perform for this pirate party and concert at Brewchachos Cantina on the Strand. Swing by for tacos, tankards, and tall ship sailors as this pirate party kicks off the weekend. There will be a costume contest for adults with $100 cash prize. The concert will be from 7-11pm and there will be no admission fee. Brewchachos is located at 2110 Strand St, Galveston.

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Books

Book Signings This Month at Galveston Bookshop Galveston Bookshop is located Downtown Galveston at 317 23rd Street, Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com.

Saturday, September 7th (2-4pm): “Dead Pelican: A Spy Shop Mystery” by Lisa Haneberg

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with author Lisa Haneberg and the latest book in her Spy Shop Mystery series, set on Galveston Island.

The book synopsis is that a popular Galveston Island birding guide is found dead in Christmas Bay, west of San Luis Pass. Was the killing random or does someone have it out for birders? Can private investigator Xena Cali solve the crime without ruffling too many feathers?

Honeymooners hoping to find a quiet spot for a romantic picnic instead discover the dead body of Forrest Yates, a top birding guide and bottom dweller human. The murder rattles the local birding association as they prepare for the yearly influx of sandhill cranes and the bird enthusiasts who flock to the island to watch them. With Ned “The Pelican Man” Quinn as their sidekick, Xena and her team explore the dark side of birding and the tenuous relationship between commerce and nature to solve the case.

“Dead Pelicans” is the third in a series of mysteries (“Ghost Rat,” “Toxic Octopus”) following the case files of Xena Cali who had relocated to Galveston Island, Texas, and opened the Paradise Lost Spy Shop and a private investigation practice in the gritty Strand Historical District.

Saturday, October 5th (2-4pm): “Legacy of the Early Gulf Coast Cowboys” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning authors Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton and their look into the origins of the cowboy mythos, by way of the early cattlemen of the Texas Gulf Coast.

The story of the original cowboys of the Gulf Coast salt-grass prairies began long before Stephen F. Austin established a colony in the area and

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invited settlers to join him.

It began with dispossessed farmers and nomadic cattle herders from as far away as Scotland, Nova Scotia, and Africa.

These cowboys and cattlemen lived a life far removed from the glamorous accounts that Hollywood would have us believe. Originally, their trail drives took them east to New Orleans during the Civil War years, and later north along trails with names like Chisolm. It has even been said that the mystique of the cowboy of the Wild Wild West owes its existence to these cowboys of the Wild Wild East.

Many of them - with names like Broussard, Butler, Campbell, Dick, and White - established farms and ranches that grew into family enterprises that make up the fabric of these coastal-prairie communities today. Some of the formerly enslaved also established homesteads in an area now preserved as The 1867 Settlement.

This book blends historical research into the origins of these men and women, with personal anecdotes and stories from their descendants to create a very readable tale.

2019 Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale October 3rd-5th Come shop among the thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, CD’s, DVD’s, records, and sheet music.

This sale, organized each year by the Friends of the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, highlights educational and entertaining selections of children’s books, Texana, cookbooks, art, all things nautical, military, treasures, travel, media, sci-fi, textbooks, and books on religion.

100% of the proceeds are donated to the Library to acquire new materials.

The sale will be October 3rd, 5-8 pm. October 4th, there is a members-only time then 12 noon-6pm it is open to the public. The sale will conclude on October 5th, 10am-4pm.

Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Sealy St., Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854, ext. 129; or go to friends.rosenberg-library.org or rosenberg-library.org/library-events.

At Rosenberg Library This Month:

Learn & Play, Plus Find a Love for Fun Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.org.

All events are free and open to the public.

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 dog who is accompanied by a handler. Register at the children’s reference desk.

Every Saturday: Saturday Storytimes - This fun time is all about your favorite books, shared aloud on the first Saturday of every month.

Teens

September 23rd and 30th (2-5 pm): 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.

September 25th (4:30-5:30pm): Learn to Play D&D - Learn how to play D&D, get assistance on character creation, and discover how to role play.

September 27th (4:30-5:30pm): Fandom Discussion & Debate Club - Discuss and debate with teens about various subjects and fandoms!

Adults

September 5th (7-8:30pm): Meditation: Connecting Body, Mind and Spirit with Daya Sharma - Medical research has uncovered amazing facts about meditation and the body-mind-spirit connection. Join Daya Sharma long time meditator, to learn about how meditation can be used to minimize the effects of stress and speed healing. Learn the tools needed to make meditation part of daily life. The program will include a “meditation sitting” and a questionand-answer discussion period.

September 12th (6:30-8pm): Adult Trivia Night - Put together a team of two or more and come to enjoy this night. No team? Meet teammates here.

September 17th (6-7pm): Anti-inflammatory Eating and Lifestyle with Health Coach Oralia Acosta - Join Oralia Acosta and learn how to promote a proper anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle. Oralia Acosta is a Certified Health Coach and Wellness Chef. Her emphasis is on proper diet and nutrition. Oralia recognizes that we each have our own bio-individuality and focuses on what works best for us and our bodies. Oralia also follows the latest research and information on health and eating styles. She is always curious and always open to learning new ideas. Free for all; (healthy) refreshments will be served.

Thursday, September 19th (7-8:30pm): “Meditation for Health and Wellness” with Daya Sharma - Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. Throughout the nation, meditation has become a positive force for health and well-being. Join Daya Sharma, a longtime meditator for this lively and engaging workshop.

No registration required. Refreshments will be served.

September 26th (6:30-8:30pm): Adult Board Game Night - Come to try out a new-to-you board game like Pandemic, Catan, and more.

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

Book Review:

“Oleanders in June: A Novel”

by Whitney Vandiver Reviewed by Gini Rainey If you haven’t picked up and read a copy of this book – and if you live in the Galveston area – what are you waiting for? Even if you don’t live in the Galveston area, this book has enough romance, human interest, and historical data to satisfy just about anyone who loves to read. Filled with an amazing amount of historical facts about Galveston leading up to the Great Storm of 1900, this book by Vandiver will have you intrigued and page-turning to the very end.

With character-building skills that are enviable, Ms. Vandiver has not only created some very interesting characters, but has also woven their lives into interaction with some of the historic names from Galveston’s turn of the century notoriety. Drawing on the incredible wealth of historical knowledge available through the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Moody Foundation, the Rosenberg Library, and the Mitchell Historic Properties, Vandiver has re-created the life and times of 1900 Galveston.

Using the US Weather Bureau’s actual Dr. Isaac Cline, who went down in history as a highly intellectual man who held his duty above all things, as one of the main characters, along with his brother Joseph and the fictitious Alfred Ridgeway, Vandiver shares the weather occurrences which led up to the loss of nearly 6,000 lives in such an engrossing manner, that this book was definitely very difficult to put down.

While the nearly 600 pages of this book might appear to be a bit daunting, I have to say that every moment spent reading it made this one of the most enjoyable and informative books that I have had the opportunity to read in quite a long time.

5 of 5 – Copyright 2019, Northern Pines Press

Art

At Galveston Arts Center This Month:

Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day” on Exhibit at Galveston Arts Center

On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” 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, 2019. For more info go to erinelizabethcurtis.com.

In GAC’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition Exchange Rate is on view through October 6th.

The exhibition features artists who incorporate currency in their work as material and subject matter.

The galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.

Events

October 12th, 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 cafes 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, go to galvestonartscenter.org.

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 wheels. Fees are $50 for two sessions or $75 for four sessions.

Every Wednesday (6-7:30pm): 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! Life Drawing Studio at Galveston Arts Center meets for two hours on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are $15 and 3-month passes are available for $100.

Every Thursday (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio - This is a new studio program with Rachael Montemayor. Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Learn and be inspired to make objects, wearable art, and décor from fibers such as wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and repurposed materials by wet felting, weaving, crocheting, and knotting. This course is for 3 weeks. Cost is $25 per day and materials are provided.

Every Tuesday (4:15pm): Art Club for Kids - Art Club at GAC lets creative kids in grades 3-8 (or about ages 9-14) build their skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.

Our 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 (includes 15 weeks).

Every Wednesday (2:30pm): Art Club for Homeschooled Kids - Art Club at GAC lets creative kids in grades 3-8 (or about ages 9-14) build their skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more. The Fall Semester is $180 or $150 for members (includes 15 weeks).

September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (5:30-7:30pm):

Hat Felting Mini-Course - This is for adults and teens (age 13+) with fiber artist/ fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make a fashion or fantasy beret in time for Autumn Equinox or Halloween!

The class schedule will be Week 1: Making the resist; Week 2: Laying out the fibers and felting; Week 3: Fulling and shaping your hat; and Week 4: Embellishing. Register at galvestonartscenter. org/fiberarts.

The Annual Fall Juried Competition Exhibit in September

The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston.

For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague. com.

Through September 29th, the Galveston Art League will exhibit the entries that were accepted into its fall juried competition open to both league members and nonmembers.

These paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed-media works were created by artists in and beyond Galveston County. Most pieces are for sale at the Galveston Art League Gallery.

At G. Lee Gallery This Month:

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

September 7th (11am-1pm): Alcohol and Ink Workshop With Dianne Duggan - Looking for something different and fun to do? Join Dianne Duggan’s “Alcohol and Ink Workshop.” Alcohol inks are a liquid alcohol-based ink that comes in a delightful array of extremely vivid colors. Take home a beautiful 8” x 10” completed painting and one tile coaster. The class cost is $60. Your instructor will be Dianne Duggan.

September 14th (12 noon-2pm): Sketching People - Gallery artist Sherrie Kostura will be sharing her tips on how to draw people - who really look like people in this class. Concepts such as graphing, shading, and perspective will be covered. Bring an enlarged photo of your favorite subject(s). All supplies will be provided; $60.

September 14th (2-5pm) Watercolor Workshop - Join the Gallery’s September featured artist Lana Loveland for a fun watercolor workshop. Love those Galveston seascapes? Strengthen your skills in watercolor painting. Learn techniques for creating clouds, waves, even the texture of sand in a strong composition. Cost is $60 per person.

September 28th (10am-1pm): Make Your Own Wire Wrap Cabachon Pendant - Join with wire wrap expert Annette Kinslow. All materials are provided. The cost is $105 per student. You will leave with your own beautiful wearable creation, written instructions, and the ability to create your own beautiful jewelry.

November 9th-13th (9am-5pm): Brushes By The Beach Plein Air Contest - Open to any artist using the Plein Air technique. Art must be painted on Galveston Island during the event time frame.

The early-bird entry deadline is November 5th.

Go to gleegallery.net for complete contest rules.

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Food

Galveston Island's 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest

A Seafood Lover’s Paradise:

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival

Two full days of shrimp, music, friends, and fun begins on Friday, September 27th and runs through Saturday, September 28th. Event activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Official 5K, Lil’ Shrimps parade, live music, vendors, kids area, and a Strand Merchant Walk-About. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy! For more info and to get tickets go to galvestonshrimpfestival.com.

Gumbo Stroll

Join in as Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District is transformed into a melting pot of flavors. With more than 80 teams from award winning cookers to backyard roux roughnecks, you will want to get in early to try them all. With the purchase of a Gumbo Stroll ticket, you get the opportunity to try all the amazing gumbo the Cook Teams have to offer. Walk around and try countless samples for the 4-hour span, and enjoy the live music and cold refreshments. Tickets are $12 until September 16th online, and increase to $14 after.

The day of the event tickets will be $17.

At Galveston’s Own Farmers Market This Month:

An Abundance of Goodies at The Market

Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon, 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 Want Shrimp, But Don’t Want To Do conversation with friends, family, and museum staff. It is always free to browse and most events are The Gumbo Stroll?

FREE to participate.

NEW this year! Purchase the “Shrimp Dinner At the market, there will be: and Beer Combo” ticket that includes: a plate of • Live music fried shrimp, a cup of shrimp gumbo and one 16 • A chance to learn more about The Bryan Museum oz beer; then redeem in Saengerfest Park at 23rd • FREE recycling with Keepin’ It Green: Every and Strand, September 28th, 12-4pm. This ticket week, they accept your clean, rinsed recyclable option does not include the Gumbo Stroll. The day plastics, glass, aluminum and paper/cardboard. of the event tickets are $25.

KIG comes to pick it up every week aftermarket.

Cook Off • FREE family-friendly activities sponsored by Whip up a batch of your best gumbo recipe partners like Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical State Park, Galveston Island Humane Society, etc.

Strand. Compete for the gold and Shrimp Gumbo • “BYOC” - bring your own cup. They have Champion bragging rights. Although every gumbo eliminated single-use cups for the free Sunday has its own unique taste, they can’t all be winners. morning coffee station and Thursday water Here is your chance to light up those judges’ taste station. Support the initiative by cleaning out buds and show ‘em what you got! There is a $1,000 your cupboards and donating unwanted mugs to cash prize. Sign up early and receive lots of perks. market for others to use.

• The Thursday market features the Bryan Gumbo Stroll & Shrimp Scamper 5K Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly.

In cooperation with the Galveston Island Every Sunday (10am): Yoga Classes - These Shrimp Festival, this is your opportunity to classes are led by local yoga teachers. All classes scamper your way around Galveston and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. The race will are free to attend. start and end at 28th and Seawall. Perks include Every Third Thursday (3-6pm): Thirsty free libations, performance t-shirt, pre-run snacks, Thursdays is held every 3rd Thursday wherein placing medals, costume contest, downtown Galveston Island Brewing donates beers (firstactivities after the run, and more. come, first-serve) to market customers! You can The 5K Combo ticket includes: Gumbo sip and stroll the market while exploring the Tasting Cup for entry into Galveston Island Shrimp shop, museum grounds and buying local foods.

Festival, 5K registration with chip timing, fun performance t-shirt, and one free beer at early September 17th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC - This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary packet pickup/runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery and another free beer after the Run. Tickets Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create a recipe are $46 before September 11th, and $66 after. based on average monthly WIC benefits. RSVP Shrimp 5K registration only includes 5K to (409)938-7221. You can receive $30 of FREE registration with chip timing, fun performance fruits, vegetables, and plants from local farmers t-shirt, and one free beer at early packet pickup/ at the weekly markets. Vouchers are good until runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery and Halloween and can only be distributed one per another free beer after the Run. Tickets are $46 year. You must bring your WIC “Shopping List” before September 11th, and $56 after. (the paper printout you get at the clinic) in order Register before September 19th to guarantee a to receive the vouchers. shirt in your size with your registration.

Walkabout

Take a break from the September heat and stop into some of the island’s most popular Strand Merchants for a quick browse or some serious shopping. Visit all of the shops on your walk-about card, get a stamp from each one, turn in your card by 4pm and have a chance at winning hundreds of dollars in gift cards from participating stores. All completed cards must be turned in by 4pm to the Information Booth to qualify. Be sure to get a card at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand.

Lil’ Shrimp’s Parade

Saturday, September 28th at 3pm, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade is something the whole family can enjoy! Catch beads from participating floats as they roll down the Strand. Interested in having your organization participate in the parade? Get more information by contacting the Parade Coordinator Jimmy Wisner at jimmz77@sbcglobal.net.

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October 25th-27th In Historic Downtown Galveston:

This year’s festival kicks off Friday evening, October 25th from 5-10pm, and continues Saturday, October 26th from 11am-10pm.

Galveston's premier fall festival, the 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest, expands to include for the first time ever, a special Sunday morning German Polka Church service to be held outside under the big tent! The service will begin at 10am, and the 38th annual Island Oktoberfest will then conclude at 12 noon, following a Fellowship hour after the church service.

This fun, family weekend will feature continuous live entertainment on two stages, an expanded menu of authentic German food and libations, Cake Wheel, shopping for fine arts, crafts, and gifts in the historic 1860 Lyceum, a lively auction, more fun contests, beer and wine events, and fun, family children's activities plus much more.

Island Oktoberfest will be held on the grounds of and streets adjacent to First Lutheran Church, 24th and Winnie in historic downtown Galveston.

Admission is free.

German costumes encouraged. This year, festival-goers can look forward to more of everything...that is German!

Island Oktoberfest, hosted by First Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Del Papa Distributing Company, will open Friday evening with themed Bier Garten venues - featuring a variety of both German and domestic brews and a variety of German-style wines. Again this year, Oktoberfest will feature special beer and wine tasting events - paired with a delightful array of appetizers.

In addition to great music and dancing, there will be superb food including smoked sausage, bratwurst, knockwurst, and “Wurstabendessen”a sausage dinner comprised of German-style and Polish-style Wurst with all the traditional German side dishes. This special German Dinner will be available both Friday evening and on Saturday.

For a sweet finale, homemade Helmut's strudel (freshly baked on site) will be offered, in addition to a variety of tempting homemade desserts specially prepared by congregation members from recipes handed down from generation to generation, and additional popular festival treats!

The historic and beautifully renovated circa 1860 Lyceum will again be open Friday evening and from 11am on Saturday, with vendors showcasing exceptional hand-crafted arts, crafts, and gift items for those festival-goers eager to get a head start on holiday shopping. Because Oktoberfest continues to be one of the vendors' most enjoyable and popular venues, regular attendees can look forward to shopping at their long-time favorite booths - each featuring holiday and other special gift items.

Proceeds from Island Oktoberfest will benefit First Lutheran’s community outreach programs – including FeedGalveston and Fanfare!

Lutheran Music Academy. For more information, visit galvestonoktoberfest.com, call (409)7628477, or follow the event on Facebook at Island Oktoberfest.

At The Kitchen Chick This Month:

Gulf Seafood, Shrimp & Snapper Cooking Classes The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing cooking classes. Now in its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a lot going on in the kitchen.

Classes range from $50-$75. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Class sizes are kept small to ensure lots of interaction with the instructor. To reserve your spot call (409)497-2999 or go to thekitchenchick.com.

Classes are: • September 26th (6:30pm): Homemade Ravioli • September 27th (6:30pm): Gulf Seafood, Salute

to Shrimp & Snapper • September 28th (11am): Southern Biscuit Saturday • October 5th (11am): Holiday Macaron Magic • October 6th (1pm): Halloween Sugar ‘Spookies’ with Royal Icing • October 11th (6:30pm): Tacos & Tequila • October 20th (11am): Halloween Sugar ‘Spookies’ with Royal Icing • November 7th (6:30pm): Soups for Sweater Weather

Foodie Events

September 5th (6-9pm): Sip & Shop Shopping plus Beer and Food Pairing - Join Del Papa Distributing, The Khaki Cow and more for a girl’s night out. Grab your friends and come enjoy complimentary beer and food pairings while shopping the latest trends in wearables. This will be held at The Bienville Social, 323 Tremont St., Galveston. For reservations go to facebook.com/ events/816185222111632/.

September 6th (7-9pm): Murder Mystery Dinner at Schaefer Haus Bed and Breakfast - Come to this Murder Mystery Dinner at the beautiful Schaefer Haus Bed and Breakfast in Galveston.

Guests will have the choice of playing a character in the mystery or taking on a detective role to help solve the crime. The evening comes complete with dinner, costumes, props, a murder and some FUN! Tickets for the evening event are only $75. Seating for this venue is limited. Purchase tickets at squareup. com/store/creative-learning-society. Make it a complete experience and book a room at the bed and breakfast at schaeferhausgalveston.com/ about-us-old/. Schaefer Haus Bed and Breakfast is located at 1711 Postoffice St, Galveston.

September 12th (6:30pm): Amici Wine Dinner Come out for this wonderful wine dinner - Amici Wine for a tasting paired with foods by Riondo’s Ristorante. Tickets are $150 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Riondo’s Ristorante is located at 2328 Strand St., Downtown Galveston. For tickets go to riondos.com or call (409621-9595.

October 12th (11am-2pm): Fall Festival and BBQ Fundraiser - Join for BBQ, bounce house, face painting, and more. Purchase a $20 ticket which includes BBQ plate and all games. This will be held at Children’s Coalition, 5127 Ave. U, Galveston. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/365747667421366/.

October 12th (8am-12:30pm): Kid’s Fun Fishing Day will be held at Pelican Rest Marina, 7819 Broadway, Galveston. The 8th Annual Fun Fishing Day for the residents of Ronald McDonald House of Galveston and patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston. Help bring the joy of fishing alive for a child. Various sponsor levels, including in-kind, are available. Showcase your company's name or logo on the event shirts, signage, and social media posts. The deadline to guarantee a t-shirt listing is September 27th at facebook.com/events/1112905615764809/.

October 23rd (12 noon-11pm): 4th Annual Out to Eat for Education - Make a commitment to go Out to Eat on October 23rd, the same day as the BHS Homecoming Parade! Funds will be raised by restaurants contributing a percentage of their food sales generated to support GEF and its Grants to Teachers and Schools program, which provides resources directly to educators to implement innovative learning strategies in GISD classrooms. You can support the event simply by dining out at a participating restaurant. A list of restaurants is available at GalvestonEdFoundation.org, beginning September 1st. If you are a restaurant owner or manager interested in signing up, please email TerryMuehe@gisd.org.

Upcoming Foodie Festivals: • October 12th-13th: Galveston Island Greek Festival • October 25th-26th: The Island Oktoberfest

Music Harry Choates, The ‘Godfather Of Cajun Music,’ To Be Celebrated At Album Release Party Featuring Kevin Anthony & G-Town

Come Join the Fun:

Sunday Hootenanny at Galveston Island Brewing

What is a hootenanny? This is a jam held weekly in a family-friendly setting. It is open for players of all skill levels. Come join your fellow musicians and swap tunes on fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, steel guitar, etc.

Since this is an acoustic jam, they would like to keep the instruments non-electrified. If you have a case where you really need to use an amp, i.e. steel guitar, please be aware of your volume level so that it doesn't overpower the other instruHarry Choates may be all ments. but forgotten today, but in the The Hootenanny Jam will 1940s he was Elvis Presley, Hank be led weekly by Kevin Anthony Williams, and Jimi Hendrix all and rotating visiting musicians. rolled into one. Unmatched in Music will be primarily both his ability on the fiddle Americana, Bluegrass, country, and his propensity for self-deblues, Tejano, Cajun, folk, but struction, Choates burned hard anything is fine, just be sure and fast in the honky-tonks, bars, that you can play your song and dancehalls of Louisiana and and let the other players know Texas. which key the song is in. They Honoring that legacy, Gulf like to keep things simple so Coast musicians Kevin Anthony keep songs simple, within 3-4 & G-Town will release a tribute chords at the most. Yes, some album on October 5th at Hendley songs have more chords, but Green, 2028 Strand, from 6-8pm. they should be something that Hosted by Galveston everyone can follow. Anything Historical Foundation, admission more than that is a ‘jam buster’ is free to the public, and craft Historic image of Harry Choates is provided and considered ‘showboating’ beer, wine, and refreshments will by the Museum of the Gulf Coast. and basically nobody cares. be available. Details on the event Let's pass a good time together are available at galvestonhistory.org. sharing music. Bring the whole family to enjoy.

“Harry Choates’ music and Kevin Anthony There’s a playground for the kids and ice cold & G-Town’s celebration of it is a perfect fit for us. beverages for the adults.

Not only do we get an opportunity to invite people This is free to attend and is held at Galveston to our Downtown greenspace, but we can also Island Brewing, 8423 Stewart Road in Galveston. acknowledge our region’s deep musical history,” says Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer for Galveston Historical Foundation.

Choates never left the Gulf Coast’s warm embrace but his impact, while often unacknowledged, is still felt in both Cajun music and the Texas coast gumbo of country, Texas swing, blues, and Tejano. Choates died at 28 from alcohol Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue withdrawal in an Austin jail cell. In his short time that supports live, original music and is located on Earth, his recordings captured the meeting of at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For cultures along the Gulf Coast and propelled Cajun tickets and more info, go to prekindle.com/events/ music into the national consciousness. Best known oldquarteracousticcafe or find them on Facebook. for his reworking and recording of Jole Blon, Reservations can be made by emailing amora528@ Choates is the only musician to take a Cajun song gmail.com. Reservations can be made by emailing into the top five of the Billboard Charts. While amora528@gmail.com or calling (409)762-9199. known for his Cajun songs, Choates loved Texas Get your tickets early, some of these shows will Swing, and his live shows were a mixture of songs sell out fast. Most shows start between 8-8:30pm. in English and French.

• September 5th: Song Prompt #3 “Harry did so much to bring these different • September 7th: Song Prompt Showcase #2 types of music together,” Kevin Anthony explains.

• September 8th: Jason Charles Miller with Jack “Whether it’s Cajun music or Swing or Blues or Barksdale Tejano, they are all talking to each other. They can • September 11th: Songwriter Night, Tex Renner all work together. That’s what we’ve been trying • September 12th: John Baumann to do in this band since we started. He has a lot of • September 13th: Harbors over Highways great songs, and he wrote a lot of good, original • September 14th: Lisa Morales Band with Jorge music, and we just want to do our part in making Palomarez sure those songs get out and are still heard today.”

• September 18th: Songwriter Night, Tex Renner For more info call (409)765-3424 or email • September 19th: Great Aunt from Australia will.wright@galvestonhistory.org.

• September 20th: An Evening with Susan Gibson with Keeton Coffman opening September 13th (8pm-2am): • September 21st: Trout Fishing in America • September 25th: Songwriter Night Hosted

by Tex Renner Come kick it with • September 26th: David Wykee at Bliss Songwriter Night Hosted Lounge, 2413 Strand St.,

by Tex Renner Downtown Galveston.

• September 27th: Jana David Wykee will not Pochop and Shawnee be performing but will Kilgore be signing autographs • September 28th: Tommy and taking pictures with Lewis and Jimmy Pizzitola fans all night! This is free • October 3rd: Jamie Lin Wilson with James Steinle to attend. David Lee Beckwith IV, better known & Juliet McConkey by his stage name David Wykee, is an American • October 4th: Jason James rapper, record producer, and actor. With his • October 5th: Kevin Anthony & G-Town Album superb talent and skills, David Wykee has gained Release After Party with Nick Gaitan opening popularity for himself through his growing career in the music industry; he has become one of the most prominent Southern rappers.

A Rockin’ and Rollin’ Good Time The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe

King of Kings Tour

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To list your band’s or venue’s gigs here, shoot your dates to:

TheIslandGuide@gmail.com – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, Galveston Live Yaga’s Sunday, 7:30-11:30 September 8th Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Music Gig Guide Blu Boutique - Britney Doyal, 3-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 23rd Street Station – Ryan Sweeney Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 & Sean Cowin, 6-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Warehouse- Jypsy Rose, 8-11 Old Quarter - Jason Miller, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Patricks Bar - Fish Naked, 8-12 Tolentino, 7-11 Playground Patio Bar & Grill B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Mikey C., 8-1 Hanning, 12-4 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Jam, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Island Pour House - Lyda Plummer, Woody’s - Blaggards, 3-7 8-10 Monday, September 9th Mod - Tommy Lewis, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, Tolentino, 7-11 8-12 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Poop Deck - The Feel 9-1 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Rum Shack - Level One, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Texas Memories, Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 9-1 Tuesday, September 10th Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7-11 7:30-11:30 Tipsy Turtle - Tone Posse, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Karaoke, 9-12 Jour, 6-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with 7-11 Falcon Eddy, 8-12 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, September 6th

Saturday, September 7th

23rd Street Station – Jahrel Pickens, 9-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Samy Jo, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Blu Boutique - Keith Neubauer, 3-7 Brewchachos - Flowerettes, 7-10 Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4 Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, 6:30-9:30 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Island Pour House - Hadden Geissler, 8-10 Mod - Paper Sparrow, 7-9 Playground Patio Bar - Stranded Band, 9-1 Poop Deck - The Feel, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Tate, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Shaun Micheals, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle -Helluva Ride, 6-9 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10

Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9

Friday, September 13th

23rd Street Station – Mike Suiero & Clay Howell, 6-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Bar Room Preachers, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Island Pour House - Catherine Stroud, 8-10 Marina Bar and Grill - Kenny Stainton, 5-8pm Mod - Cheryl Cawood, 6-9 Old Quarter – Harbors Over Highways, 8-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Rum Shack - Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Kerry Williams & Clayton Adams, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Tipsy Turtle - Salty Sounds, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, Wednesday, September 11th 7-11 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, Yaga’s – Heights Funk Collective, 6-9 10-1 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Saturday, September 14th Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 23rd Street Station – Thomas 5-7 Cokinos, 9-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter 7-10 Warehouse - Amy & Me, 8-11 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Karaoke, 9-1 Tolentino, 7-11 Sharky’s Tavern – Stranded, 8-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Blu Boutique - Geoff Fish, 3-7 Thursday, September 12th Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, Drunken Monkeyz - Base Camp, 6-9 8-12 Albatross - DC Karaoke, 9-12 Flip Flops - David Joel Band, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Galveston Country Club - Boo Shaaf, Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 6-9 Bubba’s On The Strand - Chris & Gwen, 4-8, Jaredd Reed, 9-12 The Grand - Paul Anka, 8pm Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 The Galvez - Bryan Guevane, Island Pour House - Ukuladies, 8-10 5:30-9:30 Marina Bar & Grill - Rodney Haines, Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 1-4 Old Quarter – John Baumann, 8-12 Playground Patio Bar & Grill - David Mod Coffeehouse - Anitra Jay, 7-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Lisa Richardson Morales, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Playground Patio Bar & Grill - Level

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September 13th (6-9pm):

The Fab 5 No Sleep Fest ‘19 Free in Concert It’s that time of the year

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where fans gather together to enjoy music from all places and genres. This will be held at 1014 24th St, Galveston, and will feature An Author, A Poet, Fairwell, Godhand, NeoRomantics, No Home, Outlier, Rare Bloom, and With Crows. Day 2 will feature Ballista, Blood Between Us, Mocklove, Moon Phase, Set/Display, The Callous Daoboys, and Tooth & Nail. This is sponsored by The Tide Promotions. For all inquiries, contact theclinichtx@gmail.com.

If you would like to be a part of this two day event, go to facebook.com/events/972704989594087. The No Sleep Fest features underground artists.

Music Nite on The Strand is a FREE event that takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged.

One, 9-1 Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 8-12 Prohibition Red’s - Rodney Haines, 7-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack - OMG, 9-1 Saengerfest park - Fab 5, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Bare Necessity, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tipsy Turtle - Micky Hobbs, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Heights Funk Collective, 10-1

Sunday, September 15th Albatross – The Brush Poppers, 3-6 Blu Boutique - Amy & Me, 3-7 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Playground patio Bar & Grill - Micky Hobbs, 5-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Tipsy Turtle - Live Music, 6-9 Woody’s - Blaggards, 3-7

Monday, September 16th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Island Pier Club - David Richardson, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, September 17th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Falcon Eddy, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, September 18th 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Playground Patio & Grill - Mark Lum, 7-10 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sharky’s Tavern - Marina Rocks, 8-12 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1

Thursday, September 19th 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 Maceo Spice & Import - JanetZ, 6-8 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Great Aunt,

8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down – Open Mic, 7-10 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9

Friday, September 20th 23rd Street Station – Karen & Gary, 6-9 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Joey Kipfner, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Brewchachos - Rodney Haines, 7-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4, Sammy Jo Band, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Island Pour House - Laura Magers, 8-10 Mod Coffeehouse - Cheryl Cawood, 7-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Susan Gibson, 8-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Prohibition Reds - Cheryl Cawood, 8-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack - Midnight Release, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Under The Bridge, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tipsy Turtle - Raff Rivera, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Saturday, September 21st 23rd Street Station – Chad Lewis, 9-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Keith Neubauer & Bruce Brown, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Blu Boutique - Rodney Haines, 3-7 Brewchachos - Ojos Rojos, 7-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4 Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Island Pour House - Paul Hartwell, 8-10 Mod - Jahrel Pickens, 7-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Trout Fishing In America, 8-12 Playground Patio Bar & Grill - The Line Up, 9-1 Rum Shack - Leslie Lugo Trio, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sharky’s Tavern - Stranded, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle - Micky Hobbs, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10

Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1

Sunday, September 22nd Blu Boutique - Joey Kipfer, 12-4 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 DTO - The Ukuladies, 8-10 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Playground Patio Bar & Grill - Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Rum Shack - A Sure Thing, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Jam, 7-11

Monday, September 23rd The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Island Pier Club - Geoff Fish,7-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, September 24th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sealy Pavilion - Galveston Beach Band, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Falcon Eddy, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, September 25th 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Playground Patio & Grill - Mark Lum, 7-10 Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9

Thursday, September 26th 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 Playground Patio & Grill - David Richardson, 7-10 Poop Deck – Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, September 27th 23rd Street Station – Kirk & Mike, 6-12

3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Salty Sounds, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4 Bucks West - David Joel & Kevin Miller, 8-12 Flip Flops - Jake Bush Band, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Island Pour House - Emily Cole, 8-10 Mod Coffee - Kevin Anthony, 7-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Jana Pochop & Shawnee, 8-12 Playground Patio & Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack - Sol Flair, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Tyler Stokes Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Shaun Micheals, 9-1 Tipsy Turtle - Card Castle Deluxe, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Donovan Keith, 10-1

Saturday, September 28th 23rd Street Station – Dave Thomas, 9-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse - Geoff Fish, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Level One Band, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Blu Boutique - David Richardson, 3-7 Brewchachos - Ojos Rojos, 7-10 Bubba’s On The Strand - Jaredd Reed, 12-4 Flip Flops - Mambo Jazz Kings, 7-11 Galveston Country Club - Boo Schaaf, 6-9 The Grand - The Midtown Men, 8-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Island Pour House - John Escue, 8-10 Midtown Tavern - Rodney Haines, 4-8 Mod Coffee - Jim Presley, 6-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Zach Tate, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Tommy Lewis, Jimmy Pizzitola, 8-12 Playground Patio Bar & Grill- Last Soul Clan, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - The Feel, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tipsy Turtle - Salty Sounds, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s - Tyler Stokes, Tanner Sparks, 3-7 Yaga’s – Selfless Lovers, 10-1

Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - Poison Ivy, 7-11 Rum Shack - Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11 Woody’s - Beggars Union, 3-7

Monday, September 30th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, October 1st The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Falcon Eddy, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, October 2nd 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Hearsay on the Strand - Live Music, 5-7 Playground Patio & Grill - Geoff Fish, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Tone Salinas, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1 Tremont House – Lee & Mel, 6-9

Thursday, October 3rd 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 - John Evens, Lew Card, 8-12 Poop Deck – Open Mic Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

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Sunday, September 29th Blu Boutique -Emily Cole, 12-4 Bubba’s On The Strand - Micah Hanning, 12-4

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