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DiBella’s Italian Restaurant: Where the Locals Eat and Families Gather

The Zach Tate Band: A Texas State of Mind

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Contents 5-6 Dining » “DiBella’s Italian Restaurant: Where the Locals Eat and Families Gather” by Kimber Fountain » “Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream: Bun Roll, Please...” by Kimber Fountain » “Galveston Island Jungle Cafe: Now Delivering All Across the Island” by Kimber Fountain » Raise Your Glass and Cheer: Galveston Island’s Food & Wine Festival is Here! » Galveston County Food Bank is Working to “Out Run Hunger” with 1K, 5K and 10K Event » The Kitchen Chick Presents: The “Mother Sauce Series” Cooking Classes with Chef Mary Bass » 5th Annual Rotary Club of Galveston Crawfish Boil: Great Zydeco Music, Super Food and A Fantastic Cause 7-9 Music » “The Zach Tate Band: A Texas State of Mind” by Kimber Fountain » Jazz Groups Perform at Galvez Bar & Grill and 1888 Toujouse Bar for Jazz Appreciation Month » The Grand 1894 Opera House: Spring Fever » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

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12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps 15 Books » “Spring Has Sprung – Grab A Book and Head Outside” by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings 16-19 Things to Do » “2015 Galveston Historic Home Tour: The Island’s Diverse Architecture is Highlighted” by Gini Rainey » “Historic Downtown Lofts Tour: Unique Lofts in Beautifully Restored Buildings Downtown Galveston,” Warm Weather Brings Free Family Movies to Downtown Galveston, “It’s Even Better Than Ever: The 20th Anniversary of The Grand Kids Fest,” “The 5th Annual ‘A Bark In The Park:’ A Howlin’ Good Time April 25th,” “Celebrate Women ‘Texas Style:’ The 8th Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Conference to Feature ‘The Junk Gypsies’ and Dr. Jennifer Arnold,” Galveston Reads and More 20-22 The Fine Arts » “James Phillips: Inshore Sculpture: Original Wood Carvings” by Kimber Fountain » There’s Lots of On-Going Exhibits at Local Galleries 23 Tours » “Galveston Children’s Museum: Dreaming Becomes a Reality in Many Ways” by Terry Card » From Sea to History: There’s Tours for Everyone

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Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream: Bun Roll, Please...

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost

DiBella’s Italian Restaurant: Where the Locals Eat and Families Gather

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost If Galveston Island stands for anything, it is survival. From the savage destruction of the Great Storm of 1900, to the acutely painful ravages of Hurricane Ike, and every storm in between, Galveston and its various residents have endured destruction only to rebuild bigger and better than before. This spirit of perseverance and dedication is illustrated in the historical markers that are worn by buildings like badges of honor, and in the endless love of the residents for an Island that could at any given moment be a target for catastrophe. But most of all, it is found in the stories of Galveston’s small businesses, whose determination never fails to rise higher than the surge of a storm. DiBella’s Italian Restaurant has been a local Island favorite for twenty-six years, known for their savory, authentic fare and as the self-proclaimed place “where the locals eat” since 1989. The name on the door has always matched the name of the family owners, as well, and the business is currently owned and operated by Charley DiBella, who has been at the helm since the very beginning and took over sole ownership many years ago. Charley is often found sitting at the bar during business hours, welcoming his guests with that quintessential Italian ease. Without question, Charley and DiBella’s exemplify the unyielding spirit of the Island, as its recent history has fittingly played out like a 19th century melodrama. Hurricane Ike spewed four and a half feet of water into the restaurant, and coated the interior with its trademark sandy sludge. Charley did not wait for the insurance company, and paid for the initial recovery expenses out of pocket. The cleanup effort was monumental, but he and his dedicated staff still managed to reopen after only six weeks. But shortly on the heels of that triumphant victory would come another devastating loss. A mere four months after reopening, on January 26th of 2009, the apartment above the restaurant caught fire. The flames raged to a height that could be seen from several blocks away, yet the fire’s progress was fortunately halted before it had a significant impact on the restaurant space on the lower level. Damage from the smoke and the water used to extinguish the fire, however, still managed to do considerable damage and the restaurant was forced to close its doors for the second time. Yet DiBella’s rebounded once again, and Charley was awarded the 2010 Phoenix award by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, which honors business owners who have overcome significant struggle and hardship. Today you would never know that the fading black and white family pictures on the walls were saved from imminent destruction not once but twice, so ingrained are they into the atmosphere. You would never know that the floors have been replaced or that the reason they have metal chairs is because the wooden ones were impossible to salvage after the storm, because DiBella’s is not just a restaurant,

it is an untouched time capsule of Island family life, undeterred by any external forces. No matter how many coats of paint or restoration projects it has undergone, it has never lost its charm. DiBella’s never lost its flavor, either, and is indeed a local favorite for a casual yet intimate dining experience. Low lights and redcheckered tablecloths innocently distract you from the watchful eyes of Charley’s grandparents, Frank & Sandra Marie DiBella, immortalized in a gilded frame on the south wall and on the cover of the menu. Inscribed beneath their photo on the menu is the protestation, “Without whom none of this would be possible.” Inside the menu, all the same sentiment of their ambiance and history is infused into DiBella’s rich and varied Italian palate. Appetizers include such delights as Shrimp Scampi, Crab Meat Au Gratin, and Artichoke Hearts sauteed in butter and olive oil, then topped with breadcrumbs and baked. Both lettuce and pasta salads accompany homemade Minestrone and Chicken Tortellini soups. The Entree and Specialty sections present a wide selection of meat and preparation combinations, with generous portions of veal, chicken, beef, shrimp and eggplant prepared in styles that read like the Who’s Who of Italian cuisine: Parmigiana, Primavera, Piccatas, Marsala, and Pepperoncini to name only a few. Seafood selections and several versions of Italian Grinders (sandwiches) are also available, and they even hit the sweet spot with Spumoni, Cannelloni, and homemade Italian Cream Cake. DiBella’s also boasts an extensive wine list, and servers are happy to assist in pairing wines to enhance your dish. DiBella’s is located at 1902 31st Street on the corner of 31st and Avenue P. Their full menu can be found online at Galveston.com. Hours of operation are Tuesday - Thursday 11am-2pm and 5-9pm, Friday 11am-2pm and 5-10pm, Saturday 5-10pm, and Sunday 5-9pm. They are closed on Mondays. Reservations are accepted by calling (409)763-9036.

It would seem that ice cream, one of the most popular desserts in the world, could easily fall under the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” category. Luckily for ice cream lovers everywhere Mike Bouvier never took that advice. Just when you think that the cornucopia of frozen delights at Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream could not possibly get any more awesomely creative or deliciously decadent, well, it does. Family owned and operated and boasting such marvels as Ice Cream Nachos (yes, you read that right - Ice Cream Nachos) and The Bucket (yes, a bucket of ice cream), the husband and wife team of Mike and Kathy Bouvier, along with their sons Robert and Nick, have dreamed up yet another way to tantalize your sweet tooth. But before we introduce the bun of the hour, let us take a moment to appreciate everything that came before it. Mike began making ice cream in his garage many years ago when he lived in Idaho, and shortly after he and his family moved to Galveston the original Hey Mikey’s was opened at the corner of 9th Street and Postoffice Street. After they relocated the business to its current downtown location, business exploded and there is absolutely no question as to why. One hundred percent of their ice cream is homemade, on site, and they rotate between 130 unique flavors like Chocolate Chipotle and French Toast & Bacon, with the only guarantees being chocolate and vanilla. Mikey’s secret specialty and their house favorite is also regularly on the menu. The Irish Car Bomb flavor swirls fudge, chocolate chips, and pralines into Bailey’s flavored ice cream, but despite its regular appearance it cannot be deemed a guarantee because at times (understandably) it is entirely sold out. They also make their own waffle cones from scratch, and Kathy’s talent as a baker is showcased along with the ice cream in the form of homemade brownies, massive chocolate chip cookies, and Texas Cowboy Cookies made with oatmeal, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans. Now for the newest addition to the frozen family...Icy Buns - an insanely and outrageously brilliant combination of donuts and ice cream made their debut on the Hey Mikey’s menu last month. A fresh, homemade sweet bun from Home Cut Donuts (6807 Stewart Rd., Galveston) is sliced in half and served warm, stuffed with your choice of any available ice cream flavor, with the option of adding one of their homemade toppings: marshmallow, strawberry, hot fudge, pineapple, caramel, or chocolate. So the only question that remains is, if Icy Buns are made from a donut, don’t they count as breakfast? We vote YES! Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream is located at 2120 Postoffice St., downtown, and is open Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday from 12 noon9pm, and Friday-Saturday 12 noon-10pm (closed Mondays). Find them on the web at www.heymikeysicecream.com and like them on Facebook.com/heymikeysicecream.

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Now Delivering All Across the Island By Kimber Fountain The Jungle first opened at 1914 23rd Street just a brief four years ago, but perhaps in a journey simply inspired by the adventure its name implies, those four years have been an exciting time for proprietors David and Vickie Worley. They saw their homegrown menu immediately and fully embraced by the Galveston community, so much so that it led to the opening of a second location on the opposite side of town in July of 2013, called Jungle West. But retirement was calling their name, and on September 1st of last year they moved the entirety of their operations to the West location. That was also the day that Vickie’s son David Claxton and his wife Amy took the helm of what is now officially the Galveston Island Jungle Cafe. Claxton has a degree in Web Design and 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Amy has a degree in Online Marketing, and together they make the perfect team to handle a business already known as much for its delicious food as for its online ordering and delivery services. They have already made some logistic changes in streamlining the logo and allowing people to order directly from Facebook, and “we will be launching a new website very soon that will have pictures of every single menu item,” says Claxton. The decision to only keep the location on the west side of town was pretty straight-forward. “[For delivery] we had the Island split down the middle, and people would call the [23rd Street] location asking for burgers, but we couldn’t do burgers at that location,” David explains. But now that we are at the current building, the kitchen space is considerably larger, which in addition to burgers, allows the Jungle Cafe to offer a full Kid’s Menu, fried foods, and seafood platters, while still keeping the past favorites of hot dogs, sandwiches, and amazing side dishes that made the original location such an enormous hit. The Jungle Cafe menu also recently expanded

to offer five different chicken sandwiches, and soon they will begin serving beer and wine. The delivery coverage has expanded too, and now spans from, 1st Street all the way to Jamaica Beach, and as David says, “This gives us the opportunity to serve all over the Island. We even had the phone number from the old location rolled over, so that we don’t miss any calls.” At Jungle Cafe, Kids Eat Free on Friday nights, and soon the restaurant will be adding additional prizes and games for kids. In March they officially started serving breakfast as well, and it is an all-you-can-eat buffet style that includes an omelet bar, a spiral sliced ham, pancakes, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, and much more. The breakfast buffet is open seven days a week for an incredibly reasonable $7.99 (beverages not included). This summer they will host Pool Parties on Sunday nights at the full-size swimming pool on the back deck of the restaurant. Most importantly, David wants to be sure that people know that “this is still a family-run business. My cousin works here, and my nephew, and even the employees that I’m not related to feel like family.” Galveston Island Jungle Cafe is located at 2525 Jones Drive, a block from Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens. They are open seven days a week, Sunday-Thursday 7:30am-9pm, and Friday-Saturday 7:30am-10pm. Carryout and delivery orders can be placed at their website www.thejungle.co (that is not a typo, it’s .co), via www.facebook.com/galvestonjungle, or by calling (409)741-8300.

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fundraiser for local families who struggle with having enough food to feed their families. We serve families in every city in our county and this event is for all of them,” said Twila Lindblade, Executive Director for the food bank. “Last year, we served 17,000 families per month at the Galveston County Food Bank. The need is prevalent.” “Out Run Hunger” is a chip-timed 5K and 10K that will be held starting at 9am at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island. “‘Out Run Hunger’ is designed to bring families together. The food bank helps seniors living on a fixed income, children who don’t have enough food to eat on the weekends, and working families who are struggling to make ends meet,” said Jennifer Burnett, Board Vice President. “Our hope is that families will participate in ‘Out Run Hunger,’ volunteer, enjoy family activities, and learn how they can give back.” In addition to the 5K and 10K run, there will also be a children’s 1K fun run. Various family activities will be held throughout the day includThe Galveston County Food Bank is ready ing a morning warm-up, entertainment, healthy livfor 3rd annual 5K and 10K run, “Out Run Huning vendors and a children’s area featuring an egg ger” Saturday, April 4th. The event was renamed hunt, cooking class, and other fun filled educational and formerly known as the “Mother’s March for activities. Healthy Foods.” The goal of “Out Run Hunger” is to Last year, the Galveston County Food Bank improve access to nutritional foods for all children provided weekend backpacks of nutritional food despite their economic status. “Out Run Hunger” is to 4,714 children and the need is increasing. One a county-wide collaboration with various organiza- in five Galveston County residents experience food tions, individuals and entities. insecurity daily, of which nearly 17,000 are children “‘Out Run Hunger’ is our major annual under the age of 17.

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This is your chance to taste and score a variety of wines from around the world. The official commencement of the Food & Wine Festival will take place on Thursday, April 16th at the Chaine des Rotisseurs Dinner, on the 20th floor of the American National Insurance Company Building. This is an invitation only event for Chaine des Rotisseurs members who will be lending Galveston their palates and picking the festival’s Grand Champion wines. The Premium Wine Tasting and Pairing returns this year for the true gourmand. This is open to the public. Tickets to the event, held at Pier 21 on Friday, April 17th from 6-8pm, are $90 and will include tastings of premium wines from around the world and decadent hors d’oeuvres provided by BLVD Seafood. This ticket may also be purchase as part of a VIP package with The Grand Tasting on Saturday. VIP tickets are $150 and include access to The Premium Wine Tasting and early entrance into Grand Tasting at 1pm. The official Food & Wine Grand Testing will be held at Pier 21 on Saturday, April 18th from 2-5pm. The Grand Tasting is the highlight of the By Gini Rainey festival as wine connoisseurs will be able to fill their wine passports with stamps as they take a tasting It’s time to make your plans to attend the 6th trip through vineyards from all around the world, Annual Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival, as well as sample food from the finest restaurants in scheduled for April 16th-19th. Galveston. General admission tickets to this event This year it is being held at a new location at are $60 and include a souvenir wine glass, event Pier 21 on Harborside Drive, and promises to be program with a complete list of wines, and endless bigger and better than ever! Enjoy wines from around the world paired with samples of over 100 wines and food from top-notch local restaurants. Roxy Roca will be performing delicious local food, and learn first-rate tips from from 2-5pm at this event. This ticket may also be Chef Randy Evans, Lance Fegen, Paul Miller and purchased as part of the VIP package. many more. For more information and to purchase This year’s event will kick off with a pre-event Blind Tasting on April 2nd at Bienville Social, 323 discount tickets, which are on sale until April 8th, visit www.galveston.com/foodandwine. 23rd Street and is being held 6-8pm. The cost is Remember this event is for 21 and older only, $25 and will include over 150 wines. A limited amount of tickets will be available to this event. and please no pets.

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“Good nutrition is important in establishing and maintaining a good foundation for a child’s success. Nutrition can affect a person’s physical health, mental health, academic achievement and economic productivity,” said Natalie Clarke, Community Relations Director for the Food Bank. Every dollar raised through “Out Run Hunger” can help supplement four meals. These dollars also help expand the Galveston County Food Bank’s Children’s Nutritional Program and decrease the number of children affected by childhood obesity. Those wishing to participate in “Out Run Hunger” are asked to register online at www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org. If you would like more information call (409)945-4232.

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The Galveston County Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger throughout Galveston County for 12 years. The food bank was originally founded as Gleanings From The Harvest in 2003 and became a partner distribution office of the Houston Food Bank in 2012. Our mission is to increase access to nutritious foods and lead the community in ending hunger. As the county’s hub for integrated food assistance, the food bank tackles the hunger issue in collaboration with its 56 participating agencies. For additional info contact (409)945-4232.

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The Children’s Crawfish Eating Contest, great raffles, the popular Mud Bug Bounce (aka MoonWalk), and other fun activities on the playground near the Big White Tent will round out the afternoon’s activities for families and their children. Young entrepreneurs who were winners of last year’s Lemonade Day Galveston County event will again be special guests at this year’s 5th annual Crawfish Boil. The students will be available to answer questions as to what the Lemonade Day Galveston County event taught them about For the past 102 years, the Rotary Club of entrepreneurship. Galveston has subscribed to the motto “Service “This continues to be a great partnership Above Self.” In an effort to raise monies that will between the Rotary Club of Galveston and the directly benefit the Galveston community’s many Galveston Chamber of Commerce (sponsors of vital humanitarian and educational projects and programs, the Club will host its 5th Annual Rotary Lemonade Day),” noted Crawfish Boil chair, Scott Livanec. “This is just Club of Galveston Crawanother example of two fish Boil. Set for Sunday, vital organizations workApril 12th, this fun, faming together for the good ily event will take place at of our Galveston comMoody Gardens from 12 munity,” added Gina noon-4pm under the Big Spagnola, president of White Tent behind the the Galveston Regional Discovery Pyramid. Chamber of Commerce. The Lighthouse Livanec said, “We are Charity Cooking Team excited that youth attenwill be back under the dance at this event condirection of Dick and tinues to grow, thanks Horacene Daugird and to area youth groups their superb crew, presuch as Ball High Key paring a superb plate of Club, Rotaract at Texas Cajun-seasoned crawA&M, RYLA, Bay Area fish, potatoes, onions and Boy Scouts, as well as the fresh corn on the cob. Lemonade Day kids.” Other menu favor“All proceeds generites such as the Lightated from this fundraising house Dogs will be availevent, as well as monable. In addition to fresh ies raised from the Club’s lemonade, a variety of upcoming 40th annual ice cold beer, soft drinks Rotary Chili Supper held and bottled water will be in November, will be available. distributed through the Live Zydeco proRotary Club of Galvesvided by one of the Gulf Coast’s most popular ton’s Rotary Foundation, bands, “Zydeco Dots,” Inc., to in turn be distribwill return by popular uted to Galveston orgademand this year. For the nizations dedicated to past four years, guests improving our local comhave enjoyed live Zydeco munity’s health, educamusic, and attendees can tion and welfare,” Livanec be assured this tradition concluded. will continue, as will the There is no admisZydeco Dance Contest, sion fee for the event, another popular addihowever, crawfish plate tion to this fun family tickets are $20 in advance event. The dance contest and $25 at the door. will culminate with the crowning of the festival’s Advance crawfish plate tickets are available at the Zydeco Dance King or Dance Queen. Contestants Galveston Chamber of Commerce (2228 Mechanic may enter in either category: “Under 16 Division” St., downtown Galveston), Chalmers Hardware, (ages 6-15) or “Over 16 Division” (ages 16-up). In Village Hardware, or by calling the Chamber office addition to being “crowned,” valuable prizes will be at (409)763-5326. awarded to the winning King or Queen, as well as You can also purchase tickets online at www.galvestonchamber.com. to winners in each category.

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Oscar Wilde put forth the notion that “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life,” arguing that the inspiring beauty of life experience is only truly appreciated because artists teach us how to find the wonder in the seemingly mundane. Zach Tate grew up among the Ontario towns of London, Windsor, and Toronto, not too far from Texas Road, a rural street that runs through the southern part of Ontario where Canada collides with Michigan. It is well-known by residents of the province for mysterious happenings and suspected paranormal activity, and years later while living in Los Angeles, Zach released his first album also called “Texas Road.” Then, in the true spirit of life imitating art, his journey would eventually put him on an actual road to Texas. This Wildean theme prevails even further with the fact that Zach Tate’s sultry style and hard-hitting sound was in development long before he ever stepped foot in the Lone Star State. Yet, so authentic is his Texas flavor that he has released four albums in the ten years since his arrival here. “While I was living in LA I just started to get curious about the Texas coast, people told me there were palm trees,” Zach remembers. Palm trees in Texas? It did not seem possible, but on his first visit to the Clear Lake Area he was sold. As a kid in Canada, his family was not one full of musicians and recording artists, but it was one full of appreciation for the art form. It was also socially connected to The Band, a Canadian-American group that contributed significantly throughout the 1960s and 70s, probably best known for their collaborations with the genius that is Bob Dylan. “For my very first birthday my parents gave me one of their albums,” Zach recounts. “That seems weird, right? Giving a record to a baby?” he laughs, “but they played it all the time.” All the while, he began to feel himself drawn also to the rambunctious styling of Chuck Berry. Zach wrote songs and played in bands all through high school, “but we never got out of the barn,” he says, and then explains, “Here you have garages, in Canada we practice in the barn.” It was not until he moved to Los Angeles that he began performing, and The Zach Tate Band was born. After moving to the Clear Lake area, he started attending open mics and networking to find musicians. “It was a slow evolution,” he says, and The Zach Tate Band lineup has continued to evolve throughout Zach’s many years of performing and recording. It also can vary from one live performance to another. Between both acoustic and full sets, the members of the band who perform on any given night will differ, depending on the venue. At times the full band will play, but “sometimes there are only three of us, sometimes two,” Zach shrugs and smiles, “sometimes just one.” But no matter the number of them on stage, their live output is crisp and oozing with the preciseness of professional musicians, while never losing their trademark grit and homespun sound. “I am really impressed with Zach,” says Lynn Raggio, lead guitarist, who has been playing in various bands since the 70s. His admiration stems especially from the brief, but prolific years in which Zach has released five albums, but also from the fact that he makes sure they practice. Lynn also

explains of their live production, “He always uses his own equipment, never the stuff provided by the [venues], which is a lot more work,” Lynn admits with a laugh, “but he wants to make sure that our sound is always consistent...he is one of the best band leaders I have ever played with.” And even the smallest of their ensembles resounds with a power and pathos that is astoundingly and accurately captured in their fifth and most recently released album. “Serious Man” was recorded at Sugar Hill Records with eleven different musicians, including current band members Raggio (lead guitar), Anthony Puskus (drums), and Gary Graham (keys). A fantastic listen from beginning to end, meticulously crafted songs summon searing guitar riffs and sensual saxophone solos, and they reveal a paradoxical coupling of melancholy yearning with fast and loose confidence. The album’s essence is rooted in a vintage (but superclean) mashup of Zach’s inspirations Berry and Bob, while the lyrics titillate with as much genius wit, articulate staccato, and sexual innuendo as those of Dave Matthews. The opening track “Fishing Song” is unabashedly irreverent, “Telephone” is absolutely stunning in its musical showmanship, and more than most of the songs evoke a sentimental familiarity without losing the band’s edge, but that is especially the case with “Paintin’ a Picture.” Most notably, all of the songs manage to be distinctly different while still distinctly marked with the band’s bold and biting Texas spirit. “I think a lot of artists get wrapped up in thinking ‘does this sound like me?’ But I don’t think we should consume ourselves with that,” says Zach. “The goal is to write a good song,” and Zach attests that even artists like the Beatles and Elvis, “covered a lot of ground.” The result is a collection of highs and lows, rocks and rolls, and pleasures and pains that make you think, laugh, cheer, and cry, and in the end it leaves you wanting more. Legendary actress Katharine Hepburn was once asked what ‘star quality’ is, and she replied, “I don’t know, but whatever it is, I’ve got it.” In the same vein, it would be quite a difficult endeavor to quantifiably define what “Texas quality” really is. Perhaps it is that unbridled spirit of independence and confidence, or maybe that unstoppable tenacity in the face of adversity and heartbreak. Or maybe it is just strength and a high tolerance for pain, or the ability to bend instead of break. Who knows...but whatever it is, Zach’s got it. “Serious Man” is available at live shows and at www.zachtate.com. See Zach Tate in Galveston at: • Friday, April 10th - Float Pool Bar, 9:30pm • Saturday, April 18th - West End Sand Bar, 7pm • Friday, May 1st - Float Pool Bar, 9:30pm • Saturday, May 16th - West End Sand Bar, 7pm • Sunday, June 7th - East Beach Concert Series, 3pm • Saturday, June 13th - Float Pool Bar, 9:30pm

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music scene will enjoy Music Nite on The Strand. A dance floor and limited seating are provided so crowds can dance to the beat and rest between songs. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown, 6-9pm. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Music Nite takes place the second Saturday of each month through October. This year’s Music Nite schedule includes: • April 11th: Alter Ego (Contemporary Classics) • April 25th: Card-Castle Deluxe (Rock, Soul) • May 9th: Gary-Michael Dahl (R&B, Jazz) • May 23rd: dem w/ Robert Kuhn (Roots)

• June 13th: The Last Dragons (80’s Radio Classics) Music Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more information on Music Nite on The Strand and weekly event updates, please visit www.facebook.com/saengerfestpark.

Jazz Groups Perform at Galvez Bar & Gril and 1888 Toujouse Bar for Jazz Appreciation Month In celebration of Jazz

Appreciation Month this April, jazz enthusiasts can enjoy live performances at the Galvez Bar & Grill at Hotel Galvez & Spa and at the 1888 Toujouse Bar at The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand® Hotels. Jazz Duo Reg and Cary will perform on Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10pm, at the Galvez Bar & Grill at 2024 Seawall Blvd., where Reg Loudermilk can be seen on stand-up bass alongside Cary Eaves at the piano performing popular jazz standards in the bar area. Performances are free and open to the public and will continue through the year. Longtime pianist Joe Sewell continues to perform at the Galvez Bar & Grill and can be seen on Wednesdays and Thursday, 6-10pm. Hotel Galvez & Spa’s sister hotel, The Tremont House, offers a jazz series on Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10pm, with Trio du Jour at the hotel’s 1888 Toujouse Bar, located at 2300 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston. Trio du Jour consists of pianist Leah Stonum, bassist Mel Drybread and a guest artist. The Tremont Jazz Series is free and open to the public. The hotel offers an expanded Martini menu on Jazz nights in conjunction with this series. The hotel’s Rooftop Bar is also available and open Tuesday - Saturday evenings (weather permitting). Loudermilk has played a variety of musical instruments over the years, including guitar, tuba, drums, percussion, and stand-up bass. During his service in the Marine Corps in Vietnam, his group was invited to play at the Arthur Godfrey Talent Show in Da Nang and the Hospital Ship Hope. Later, he studied music at North Texas University where he learned bass. In Galveston, he’s been part of Barqentones, which is the Tall Ship Elissa band, Crashboat Rodeo, and most recently the Island Jazz Project with Bryan Guevin. He’s also been seen at openmic performances at the Old Quarter Acoustic Café. Eaves also plays several instruments, most notably the piano, trombone, and bass. He began playing piano and trombone at an early age and has played for more than 40 years in many venues throughout the country. He studied music at the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of North Texas. Both hotels offer courtesy valet parking to bar and restaurant patrons. Galvez Bar & Grill also offers courtesy parking in the north parking lot located on Avenue P.

Soldier Boy Harry, and Captain Henry Hudson and his crew. While some men work for a better tomorrow, Rip Van Winkle is easily distracted by the lure of having fun today. He learns a difficult lesson that by sleeping his life away, his dreams slip away too. His life has passed him by. It’s classic literature at its best. Suitable for Kindergarten – 4th grade. Group tickets as well as individual tickets are available starting at $5.

The Grand Kids Festival

Saturday, April 11th, All Day A day filled with music, food and fun awaits you! This year we’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Grand Kids Festival, presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, offers a variety of art experiences, crafts and activities for your family to enjoy. The festival will take place in beautiful, historic downtown Galveston on Postoffice Street from 20th to 23rd streets. Admission is free.

American Songbook! “With his romantic bent and beautifully honed technique, this chart-topping trumpeter never has a problem wooing audiences with a classic pop melody,” stated “The Washington Post.” Tickets start at $22.

Lily Tomlin

Saturday, May 9th, 8pm From sassy telephone operator Ernestine to devilish six year old Edith Ann, Lily Tomlin’s characters have kept scores of audiences holding their sides with unbridled laughter. A comedic star of stage and both the television and theatrical screen, Lily Tomlin has garnered not only an Academy Award® nomination, but received Emmy, Tony® and Grammy awards. Come prepared for an evening of giggles with this “Laugh-In” favorite! “And that’s the truth!” This is near sell out, very few tickets remain. Wally Jones and Casa Manana Theatre presents

“Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale”

Friday, May 22nd, 10am Let your hair down in this charming new musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman (“How I Became A Pirate”). The evil enchantress Lady Za Za has banished Princess Rapunzel to the deep, dark, dank, dismal, dreary forest in an effort to rule the kingdom herself. It is up to handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing side-kick An Evening with Garrison Keillor Edgar to restore the kingdom as they also search for true love and a Sunday, April 12th, 7pm A solo performance perfect for The Grand! The acclaimed host of perfect head of hair. Will they find everything they are looking for A Prairie Home Companion shares hilarious anecdotes about growing in Princess Rapunzel? With a dragon who’s lost his poof, a neurotic up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late- gypsy woman and a magical cast of characters, this hilarious twist life fatherhood.” With a wonderfully dry sense of humor, and some- on the classic fairy tale will delight princes and princesses of all ages. times with music, Keillor captivates audiences using his unique blend Suitable for Pre-Kindergarten – 4th grade. of comedy, class, charisma, and wisdom. An Evening with Travis Tritt Tickets start at $40. Sunday, June 14th, 7pm One of the most successful and acclaimed musical creators of Vital Theatre Company presents his era, Travis Tritt incorporates lifelong influences of honky-tonk, “Fancy Nancy the Musical” Southern Rock, blues and gospel into his country sound. “I feel so Book and Lyrics by Susan DiLallo and Music and Lyrics by Danny humbled and blessed to be where I am right now,” says Travis. “My Abosch voice has never been stronger; I’m constantly playing and working to Tuesday, April 14th, 10am become a better guitar player, banjo player, vocalist, and songwriter.” “Fancy Nancy the Musical” is based on the book, “Fancy Nancy During his career, Tritt has amassed more than 25 million in career and the Mermaid Ballet,” written by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, album sales, two Grammys, three CMA Awards and a devoted fan base that fills venues coast-to-coast. Wanda, and Lionel, are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 per- Million Dollar Quartet cent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When Friday, June 19th (8pm) and Saturday, June 20th (3pm and 8pm) another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck This electrifying Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is the playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock even though it isn’t the one she wanted? Suitable for Pre-Kindergarten ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl - 3rd grade. Group tickets as well as individual tickets are available Perkins for the first and only time. The hit score includes legendary starting at $5. hits such as “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Missoula Children’s Theatre in Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Hound Dog.” Put collaboration with The Grand Kids on your “Blue Suede Shoes” and get ready to party! This is expected to sell out quickly! Tickets start at $22. Festival presents “The Wizard of Oz” Auditions are Monday, April 6th The Hot Sardines Performances are Saturday, April 15th - 11am and 1pm Sunday, July 5th, 3pm Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions on Monday, a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice St., April 6th, at 4:30pm to choose as many as 50 area children who will by aTake stride-piano virtuoso in the Fats Waller vein, and tie the whole downtown Galveston, is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in rehearse daily and then present a live musical performance of “The thing together with a ‘one-of-the-boys’ frontwoman with a voice from Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As fur- Wizard of Oz” on The Grand’s stage. another era, and you will get The Hot Sardines. Oh, and don’t forget ther recognition of its importance, the citizens of Texas and the 73rd MCT will lead two performances during The Grand Kids Festiabout their legendary tap dancer! The Sardine sound fuses musical Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House val which are free and included with admission to the Festival. For of Texas” in 1993. Host to a wide variety of excellent entertainment, more information visit www.thegrand.com/TheGrandKidsFestival. This influences from New York, Paris, and New Orleans that were nurtured from the Prohibition era through the Great Depression, WWII is suitable for all ages. The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone. and beyond, with a mission to transform songs from another era into Performances this month at The Grand include: Chris Botti pop music for this century. Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents Sunday, May 3rd, 4pm An Evening with Patti LaBelle “Rip Van Winkle” This Grammy Award-winning Sunday, August 2nd, 7pm Thursday, April 9th - 10am trumpeter has become the larg“Beautiful,” simply does not describe the incomparable force est-selling American jazz instruBits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents their original musical known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the mental artist. He’s had four No. 1 adaptation of Washington Irving’s classic, “Rip Van Winkle.” This soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, jazz albums since the release of his unique combination of talented puppeteers and actors brings a new elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, 2004 CD, “When I Fall in Love,” perspective to the tale. Nine-foot-tall puppets take Irving’s great pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platadventure to new heights with singing, dancing and, yes, even bowl- and has sold more than three milform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. Her energy lion albums worldwide. Don’t miss ing with the boys of the Catskill Mountains! Sleepy Rip Van Winkle keeps her fire burning and fuels a passion to try something new...for Chris’ memorable performance of is joined on stage with his sweet daughter Sarah, his faithful huntjazz classics and music from the instance, her recent participation in Dancing with the Stars! A Classic! ing dog Wolfie, Dame Van Winkle, the Pirate and his Pegleg Parrot,

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Music Guide Wednesday, April 1st

2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Thursday, April 2nd

2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Friday, April 3rd

2- Steppin Saloon – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crazy Oaks – Smith & Turner, 3-7 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Level One Band, 9-1 Elks Lodge – Wes Hardin, 8-12 Float – Cheezy & The Crackers, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Kevin Anthony, Blunderbuss, 9-1 On The Bayou – Todd & Craig, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Adrian Circle, 6-10 The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Noise Poets, 7-11 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Zac Tate, 7-11 Yaga’s – Clayton Gardner, 10-1

Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Woody’s – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 3-7 Monday, April 6th

B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday night Guys, 5-8 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, April 7th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Open Jam, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – James Shurrock, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Wednesday, April 8th

2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 8-12 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Thursday, April 9th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – Live Music, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 5-9 7-11 Float – Zach Tate, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Club 21 – The Line Up, 9-1 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Crazy Oaks – JJ Garrett Band, 8-12 Circle, 10-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Level One Band, Longboard – Alter Ego, 8-12 9-1 M&M – Danny Kristensen, 7-10 Float – That Captain!, 9-1 Old Quarter – Come See My Dead Person & Gizmo Bar – Iron Horse, 7-11 Black Grass Gospel, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Old Quarter – The Chubby Knuckle Choir, The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 9-1 Rum Shack – Level One Band, 9-1 On The Bayou – Live Music, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 6-10 Stuttgarden – Soul Shine, 7-11 Poop Deck – Skip Devlin Band, 9-1 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden Tavern – Andy & The Dream- Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 cicles, 7-11 Yaga’s – Salty Dog Band, 10-1 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Jerry Diaz Band, 7-11 Saturday, April 11th Woody’s – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 3-7 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Sunday, April 5th Beerfoot – Van Darien, 6-10 Albatross – Brandon McDermont, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crazy Oaks – Smith & Turner, 12-3 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 12-4 Elk’s Lodge – Soulshine, 7-10 Galveston Farmers Market, Roger Tienken, Float – Rob Saint Revue, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Kevin 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm Anthony Band, 7-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Saturday, April 4th

Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 Pleasure Pier – Little Terry & The Bluebirds, 6-10 Poop Deck – Skip Devlin Band, 9-1 Saturday, April 18th Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Shack – Alter Ego, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Rum Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 6-9 Stuttgarden – DJ, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – The Relics, 7-11 Tremont West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Sunday, April 12th Float – Jaredd Reed, 9-1 Yaga’s – The Crooks, 10-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Saturday, April 25th Albatross – Zak Perry, 3-6 Mod – Dick LeMasters, 5-8 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Galveston Farmers Market, Kevin Anthony, On The Bayou – Big Tip Dodd, 8-12 6-9 8am Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams Band, 6-10 Beach Central – Ja-Ga Reggae Festival Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Club 21 – The Goods, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 West End Restaurant – Zach Tate, 7-11 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – A Sure Thing, 1-5 Woody’s – Joe Hell Band, 3-7 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1 Pleasure Pier – Keyun & The Zydeco Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, April 19th Masters, 6-10 Monday, April 13th 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 Poop Deck – Nite Wave, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Albatross – Salty Dog Band, 3-6 Saengerfest Park – Card Castle Deluxe, 6-9 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Shearn’s Stuttgarden – Lundrixx, 7-11 7-11 Float – Soulfiya, 6-10 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Farmers Market, Pete Sullivan West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Duo, 8am Woody’s – Pardo & Reed, 6-10 night Guys, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, April 26th Pleasure Pier – No Strings Attached, 1-5 Tuesday, April 14th 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Albatross – Roger Tienken, 3-6 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 7-11 Beach Central – Ja-Ga Reggae Festival Woody’s – Manzy Lowry Band, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Monday, April 20th Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Open Jam, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Galveston Farmers Market, Robert Kuhn, Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Robert The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 8am Kuhn, 4-7 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 night Guys, 5-8 Pleasure Pier – Step Rideau & The Zydeco Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Outlaws, 1-5 Wednesday, April 15th Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Tuesday, April 21st 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, April 27th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 6-9 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Robert The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Kuhn, 4-7 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Galveston Farmers Market - Kevin Anthony, On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 night Guys, 5-8 9-12 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Wednesday, April 22nd Tuesday, April 28th KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Karaoke, 8-12 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 7-11 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Robert Thursday, April 16th Acoustic, 8-12 Kuhn, 4-7 2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Wednesday, April 29th Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Thursday, April 23rd 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 7-11 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Friday, April 17th 9-1 Acoustic, 8-12 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Affaire D’ Art – Robin Kirby, 4-8 Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, KRave Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 7-11 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 B. 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Books

Spring Has Sprung – Grab A Book and Head Outside “Inferno – A CSI Reilly Steel Thriller” By Casey Hill

Using Dante’s “Inferno” as the impetus for a serial killer’s motives, the second book in Hill’s series that follows the sleuthing skills of Dublin-based Reilly Steel is every bit as intriguing as the first book “Taboo.” Written by the husband and wife team of Kevin and Melissa Hill, who are also based in Dublin, this series is quickly making its mark on the suspense-thriller scene, with “Taboo” claiming international best-seller status upon its release. I purchased the Kindle edition of this book immediately following the completion of my reading “Taboo,” and I must tell you that “Inferno” was every bit as good as I hoped it would be. If you have read or are familiar with Dante’s “Inferno” then you know that it is the first part of the 14th century epic poem “Divine Comedy.” And, if you know anything about this work, you should know that it is an allegory telling of the journey of Dante through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine circles of suffering located within the Earth. The sinister killer in Hill’s “Inferno” is on a course from hell, in the process of choosing nine different victims destined to suffer nine different means of death as depicted by Dante. I was sucked in immediately by an overpowering sense of urgency as one after another of the victims are discovered by the police and Steel’s sleuthing skills begin to put the pieces together. The realization of the connection between Dante and the killer’s methods of murder serve to increase the tension in the plot and absolutely created a book that was nearly impossible for me to put down. Without disclosing any more of the plot, let me forewarn you that if you are a squeamish reader, this book is not for you. Filled with not only the very graphic details of each murder, but also with raw emotions that are all over the place, “Inferno” will either make you or break you when it comes to crime scene investigations. The only thing that troubles me about this series, so far, is the number of serial killers that seem to be roaming around Ireland! I am also very glad that Steel doesn’t seem to have her head bumping into the glass ceiling as much as she did in “Taboo.” Perhaps the Dublin police are finally getting to know and appreciate her terrific sleuthing skills. Rating: 5 out of 5 Copyright 2012 - CreateSpace Publishing

“The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy Seal Leader” By Jason Redman with John R. Bruning Author and decorated US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jason Redman

served courageously and with distinction in Columbia, Peru, Afghanistan, and Iraq, where he commanded mobility and assault forces. He conducted over 40 capture/kill missions with his men in Iraq, locating more than 120 al-Qaida insurgents. His story tells of both the emotional and physical challenges that he faced during his journey to become an effective leader. However, all of these struggles pale in the comparison to his sustaining a critical injury in 2007 while leading a mission against a key al-Qaida commander. On that mission his team was ambushed and he was struck by point-blank range machine-gun fire. Along the way to becoming a leader, Jason burned a lot of bridges because of his arrogant attitude and romanticized view of the world. Consequently, he lost the trust and respect of his teammates. In the SEALs, reputation is your currency and your teammates will not go into battle with you if they cannot trust you. He received a rude awakening because of several poor choices during a mission – he went against his training because he was still immature and impulsive. Fortunately, Redman received a second shot at life and was given the chance he needed to understand that this was his opportunity to learn to face his faults and grow into the leader that he became. This is an incredible story of one man’s recovery, not only from physical pain, but also from emotional pain. Redman bares his soul and airs his dirty laundry, while at the same time opening the door to the closet to reveal all of his skeletons. While there are many heroic stories out there these days, especially about the SEALs, this one is different. Yes, he takes the reader into the training of a SEAL, and the missions, but you will also follow one man’s journey to redefine himself and discover what it means to be a true leader. This is an excellent book, well written and absorbing. Yet, it is quite different from other SEAL memoirs. This warrior talks about his experiences, but also admits the many mistakes he made and the changes that he had undergone during his service. If you want to learn about one SEAL’s trials and victories during his career, this is definitely one you should read. It is not focused only on the training and combat exploits of the SEALs as a group, but rather is a revelation of one man as he discovers what it means to be a true leader. Rating: 5 of 5 Copyright 2013 – William Morrow

“A Note From An Old Acquaintance” By Bill Walker This book is a charming novel about a man named Brian Weller in California who is living in the aftermath of a terrible accident that took the life of his three-year-old son and left his wife in an irreversible coma. Weller, a popular author of thrillers, discovers that his life has come to a crossroads: he cannot get any further writing his current book, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he feels he is on the brink of despair. Everything seems to take on a new perspective when he receives an e-mail from an old flame Joanna, who is now an artist in Boston. Their short-lived affair had ended 15 years prior, but the e-mail brings back the old feelings, and Brian is determined to make things right, throwing the two of them back together again. While the old intrigue that brought them together is prevalent, the forces that separated them 15 years prior surfaces once again. Although not a hot and steamy, modern romance, the tensions between Brian and Joanna creates a forbidden love story between two

artists who fall in love again, despite so many odds working against them. “A Note From An Old Acquaintance” is really a great story of love, loss, and love again. It lends to the belief that not only is there such a thing as a “soul mate,” but also the hope that if you have lost your one true love, you just might be able to find it again. Rating: 4 of 5 Copyright 2010 – Bill Walker

Events Saturday, April 18th (3-5pm)

“Taken by Storm, Galveston 1900” by Ann M. Pearson Booksigning Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for Ann M. Pearson with her historical novel “Taken by Storm: Galveston 1900.” Set in Texas in 1900, “Taken by Storm” is the story of Thomas McDermott, a man preparing for a life in the Roman Catholic priesthood, and Charlotte Gallagher, the woman who has him questioning this path. The couple’s unexpected interest in each other is put on hold as they experience the greatest hurricane in history. The storm roars outside as they help a varied group endure the night. Tom and Lottie tentatively envision a new life for themselves while servants, friends, and strangers realize this night will become the mark from which all life events will be measured. Readers who enjoy learning about historic events will be drawn to this personal story unfolding just before the turn-of-the-century storm crashed onto the Galveston shore to change the landscape forever. Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com.

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Thursday, April 23rd (5:30pm) - SCI Café: Vaccination in the 21st Century: Victim of its own Success? UTMB’s Center in Environmental Toxicology, the Institute for Translational Sciences and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health & Medicine invite you to participate in a conversation about Vaccination in the 21st Century: Victim of its own Success? This conversation features UTMB scientists and clinicians including Richard Rupp, MD, Director of the Clinical Trials Group in the Sealy Center for Vaccine Development and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics as well as Alan DT Barrett, PhD, Director of the Sealy Center for Vaccine Development and World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Vaccine Research, Evaluation and Training on Emerging Infectious Diseases along with being a Professor in the Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunity. SCI Café is a community dialogue about books, science, health and possibilities among community members, researchers and scientists. The purpose is to engage and connect community members with science and science with the local community. Topics for SCI Cafés are driven by community learning interests and discovery from UTMB faculty. Mod Coffeehouse is located at 2126 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)772-9110 or lescott@utmb.edu.

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architectural historian Stephen Fox, enjoy an exclusive tour of the building and a brief lecture. Tickets are $25 per person.

May 10th – Homes Tour Happy Hour at the 1839 Samuel May Williams House

One of Galveston’s earliest homes is also the site of one of Homes Tour’s newest events! Enjoy self-guided tours of this rarely opened house. The spacious grounds will also host light appetizers and beverages to attendees. Tickets are $25 per person.

The Island’s Diverse Architecture is Highlighted

May 10th – Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at the 1880 Garten Verein

We celebrate mom with this updated Mother’s Day tradition. Enjoy a specially crafted brunch, door prizes, corsages and a few surprises in the beautiful 1880 Garten Verein. Live entertainment will be on hand courtesy of Houston’s “Jazz Forever” trio. Tickets are $50 per person.

By Gini Rainey For the first two weekends each May, Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes. The 41st annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour will be held May 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th, 2015. Tickets are $20 for non-members before May 2nd and $25 after and are available at www.galvestonhistory.org, The Shop at The Palace (1402 Broadway), Eighteen Seventy One (2217 Strand St.), and Architectural Salvage Warehouse (2228 Broadway). “The annual GHF Historic Homes Tour is our way of welcoming guests into our historic homes and exchanging the stories of our past. Each year we feature houses that reflect our diverse architectural heritage but also relate the interesting stories of who lived here and made Galveston home,” says Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “The homes tour is a vital part of our community and brings visitors from around the country who love our architecture. Many visitors come back to vacation or purchase houses that further the preservation of our island.”

New in 2015

For an event 41 years old, the annual tradition continues to reinvent itself with specially crafted events and features. With nine homes and great special events, it’s easy to find yourself with more to do than you have time for. This year’s Early Bird ticket could be just what you need to make the most of your Homes Tour experience. These tickets, which come with a full tour ticket and are limited to 100 per day, are $50 each and allow you access to three tour homes from 8-10am. Get a head start on your Homes Tour trek! Ready to wind down after a long day? Enjoy the more relaxing settings of our Homes Tour Happy Hours each Saturday. Featuring the beautiful Cedar Lawn development on May 2nd and historic Samuel May Williams home on May 9th, enjoy light appetizers and beverages in these relaxed settings. Tickets are $50 for the first weekend and $30 for the second and spaces are limited.

Returning Events

History on Tap and The Mother’s Day Brunch

These yearly events have quickly become an annual “must have” for Homes Tour guests. For those looking for fine dining options, the History on Tap dinners give guests the opportunity to enjoy specially created meals in two tour homes starting with the 1909 FordtranViotto House on Friday, May 1st and the 1856/1889 John H. and Minnie Knox Hutching Home, the 2015 cover home, on Friday, May 9th. Finally, the 1880 Garten Verein will host a special Mother’s Day brunch complete with corsages, live jazz trio and brunch on Sunday, May 10th. Seats are limited to all special events and advance registration is required.

2015 Homes on Tour

c. 1856/1889 John H. and Minnie Knox Hutchings House - 2816 Avenue O

In 1856, Texas merchant and planter, Robert Mills, built a brick two-story residence with double galleries for his niece Minnie Knox and her new husband John Henry Hutchings. After a hurricane damaged the house in 1885, John Hutchings hired Nicholas J. Clayton to remodel the mansion and construct a matching carriage house, resulting in a Romanesque Revival inspired villa.

c. 1874 Thomas Cordray Tenant House - 607 11th

Early Galveston pioneer and carpenter Thomas J. Cordray purchased two lots on the southwest corner of Church St. and 11th Street in 1856. Soon after, he built his own home on the corner, fronting Church Street, and in 1874, he built a two-story townhouse with Greek Revival elements behind the family’s residence to use as rental property. The property was later purchased by Thomas W. Dealey, secretary and treasurer of the Belo Company, publishers of the Galveston Daily News.

c. 1875 George and Elizabeth Fox House - 1514 Mechanic

Native Galvestonian and master baker George Fox built this twostory townhouse for his family sometime between 1873 and 1875. George and his brother, Christopher, were proprietors of Fox’s Steam Bakery, established by their father in 1837. A successful merchant by the turn of the century, Fox relocated his family a few blocks south, to Ball Street, where he built a new house in 1903. After his death in 1914, his family continued to maintain ownership of the Mechanic Street townhouse until 1948.

c. 1887 August Naschke Tenant Cottage - 1423 Church Street

German immigrant August Naschke, a boot and shoemaker, built this 1 ½ story Victorian cottage in 1887 to use as rental property. Later owned by his son, Paul Naschke, a prominent Galveston photographer, the Naschke family utilized the cottage as a tenant house for 34 years. Roland Anderson, a Swedish sea captain who 16 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com

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Specially priced, $15 tickets are available for members of Galveston Historical Foundation. For more information, members can visit any of our retail locations or call (409)765-3405. immigrated to Galveston in 1891, purchased the property in 1921. During the four days of the Homes Tour, all ticket holders (memThe Anderson family occupied the cottage for more than 50 years. bers and non-members) will be entitled to a $5 admission to the Bishop’s Palace, Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch aboard c. 1899 Samuel J. and Odile Seagull II and ELISSA at the Texas Seaport Museum. Williams House - 1507 24th Street For more information on Galveston Historical Foundation’s 41st In 1899, retail merchant, Sam Williams, built a one-story house Annual Galveston Homes Tour please call (409)765-3404 or visit for his new wife, Odile. During the first phase of the grade-raising fol- www.galvestonhistory.org. lowing the 1900 storm (1904-1910), the house was lifted and ground floor enclosed, resulting in a two-story home. After purchasing the property in 2006, the current owners reversed unsympathetic alterations that had obscured historic features of the house. In 2011, GHF recognized the rehabilitation of the property with a Sally Wallace Preservation Award.

Historic Downtown Lofts Tour:

c. 1909 Fordtran-Viotto House-3412 Ave. O

Built in 1909, Eugene Fordtran Jr., and his German immigrant wife, Agness Elizabeth, lived in this two-story Queen Anne house until 1914. Employed as an inspector for the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association, Fordtran was the grandson of Charles Fordtran, an early German settler that arrived in Texas in 1831. Thomas Viotto, owner of Viotto Brothers Produce, purchased the house in 1922. He and his heirs would occupy the property for the next 82 years.

c. 1910 Spain-McKenzie House-1422 25th

In 1910, Russian immigrant and real estate developer Max “Mike” Spain built this transitional Victorian house with Classical Revival elements for investment property. Ten years later Spain sold the house to steamship agent Kenneth McKenzie and his wife, who emigrated from Scotland to Galveston in 1886. The McKenzie family would maintain ownership of the property until 1977.

c. 1914 Raoul Dreyfus Tenant House - 3406 Avenue P

Unique Lofts in Beautifully Restored Buildings Downtown Galveston

The Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership is proud to announce the return of The Downtown Lofts Tour on April 18th, 10am-6pm. A unique homes tour, the event features lofts in beautifully restored buildings downtown. The event will kick off Friday, April 17th, with a cocktail preview in a premier loft space exclusively for the Preview. This is a unique opportunity to view urban lifestyles and décor. Saturday, April 18th the doors will be open at nine living spaces to show how downtown living has evolved. Proceeds from the Lofts Tour benefit The Partnership and its ongoing programs. Tour tickets are available online until April 17th for $35. They are also available at each location (listed on the website) at the door for $40 the day of the event. The April 16th Preview Party ticket is $75 and includes both, the party and the Lofts Tour. For more info or tickets go to www.downtowngalveston.org.

Free Family Movies Downtown

French immigrant Raoul Dreyfus built this Craftsman bungalow in 1914 to use as investment property for his firm, Dreyfus & Arnold Real Estate. Featuring “every modern convenience, handsome electrical fixtures and built in bookcases,” the company leased the house for Visitors and residents are $35 a month. Thomas Henry Nolan was the first owner to occupy the invited to enjoy free movies throughout the historic downhouse. Born in Galveston in 1883, Nolan purchased the property in town. Movies begin just after dusk 1945 and lived there until his death in 1976. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, Restoration in Progress downtown. Moviegoers are encour2123 Avenue K, built 1887 aged to set up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars. In 1887, John Burnett, president of the Gulf City Street RailMovie Nite takes place the first Saturday through October. way & Real Estate Company built four identical two-story houses Upcoming movies are: south of Broadway, in the working class San Jacinto neighborhood. • April 4th: “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) starring Gene Kelly and DebGalveston Historical Foundation purchased one of the two remaining bie Reynolds houses in October 2014. Divided into four apartments by a previous • May 2nd: “The Goonies” (1985) starring Sean Astin and Corey owner, GHF is currently rehabilitating the structure as a single-family Feldman dwelling. • June 6th: “Jaws” (1975) starring Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw • July 4th: “Elf” (2003) starring Will Ferrell and Zoey Deschanel Homes on Tour Events • August 1st: “The Outsiders” (1983) starring Tom Cruise and Matt All events include a complimentary 2015 Homes Tour Ticket Dillon unless otherwise noted. Seats are limited at all special events. • September 5th: “Maleficent” (2014) starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning May 1st – History on Tap Dinner • October 3rd: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) starat the 1909 Fordtran-Viotto House ring Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson Take an exclusive tour by the homeowners of this 1909 tour Movie Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the home while a celebrity chef creates a one-of-a-kind dining experience Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info visit www.facebook. for guests. This History on Tap dinner is limited to 16 seats and is sure com/saengerfestpark. to be a great kick-off to the first weekend of the 41st annual Homes Sunday, April 5th - Easter in the Gardens at Moody Gardens - Kids Tour. Tickets are $150 per person. ages 9 and under are invited to this free event to search for the May 2nd – Cedar Lawn Preview golden eggs in Moody’s famous egg hunts that contain special Moody Enjoy three of Cedar Lawn’s finest at this special Homes Tour Gardens prizes. A variety of free activities will be offered such as face Happy Hour. Guests will be able to tour each home as well as enjoy painting and games for prizes, as well as a petting zoo. The Easter selected wine and cheese pairings at each stop. Tickets are $50 per Bunny will also make an appearance to add to this day of fun! Easter person. egg hunts are scheduled throughout the day at these times: • Hunt #1: 11:30am-ages 0-2; 12pm-ages 3-5; 12:30pm-ages 6-9. May 8th – History on Tap Dinner • Hunt #2: 2pm-ages 0-2; 2:30pm-ages 3-5; 3pm-ages 6-9. at the 1856/1889 John H. and Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, www.moodyMinnie Knox Hutchings House gardens.com. Experience outdoor dining under the gazebo of the Homes Tour Saturday, April 18th - Lecture: “The Experience as Second Mate cover house! Featuring a special tour of the property and a custom Aboard the Charles W. Morgan in Conjunction with 2015 Day Sail created dinner menu, guests will get a first-hand look at this sprawling estate and Romanesque Revival inspired villa. Tickets are $150 per Series” - For Captain Sean S. Bercaw, captaining the 2015 day sails of the Official Tall Ship of Texas will require a little extra work. In addiperson. tion to his oversight as captain of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, he will May 9th – Stephen Fox Private Tour and also present a special presentation on his experience as Second Mate aboard the Charles W. Morgan on her New England grand tour. The Lecture at University of Texas Medical presentation will be held Saturday, April 18th at 7:30pm at the Pier Branch’s “Old Red” 21 Theater at Pier 21 and Harborside. Tickets are $25, and can be The history of UTMB’s famous Old Red, designed by Nicholas Clayton, comes alive with this special tour and talk. Led by noted reserved at www.galvestonhistory.org or calling (409)763-1877. (409)256-5166

By Kimber Fountain The predominant mindset concerning children is that we adults are here to teach them the ‘ways of the world,’ and that it is our duty to instill in them a purpose for life. Somehow, we have become completely blind to the fact that they are the next step in human evolution. Louis Armstrong put it best in his song, “What a Wonderful World,” in which he famously states, “I hear babies crying, I watch them grow, they’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know.” Even Jesus did not say, “be a grown up,” he said, “be more like the little children.” Indeed, we have more to learn from children than we could ever teach them: how to play, how to find the fun in simple things, and how to overcome adversity without pity or sympathy, but instead with an open heart and a willingness to make their world more colorful and happy, even if that world is a hospital. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of twenty-two hospitals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, that serve as the charitable function of Shriners International. Founded in 1870 as an offshoot of Freemasonry, it is a fraternity based on the positive tenets of brotherly love, truth, fun, and fellowship. In 1920, the leaders of the organization voted to establish a “Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children,” in order to provide care for children with birth defects and serious injuries. While researching a location, it became clear to the committee that they should not stop at just one hospital, because there was a need for them all across the continent. Within ten years of the first one established in Shreveport Louisiana, the number of Shriner’s hospitals had already grown to thirteen. Up until June of 2012, all treatments were provided with absolutely zero charge to the patients; currently they do bill insurance companies, but still offer free care to those without it. In 1962, the decision was made to allocate the funds to establish hospitals that specialized in the treatment and rehabilitation of children who had suffered burn injuries, and after visiting over 20 different locations they decided to build the first on the campus of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. They began the operation within John Sealy Hospital and started construction on their own hospital on the land adjacent to the UTMB campus which was completed in 1966. In the late 1980s, the Shriners began considering replacing the aging building, and were very close to combining it with the orthopedic hospital in Houston, but two notable Galveston foundations stepped in and offered to fund the majority of the construction and administrative costs if they would indeed remain here on the Island. Currently Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Galveston is one of only four burn centers throughout the entire Shriner’s system, and Dustin Johnson, Public Relations Specialist for the hospital says, “Kids come here from all over the world. In 2014 alone we served children from 19 different countries from as far away as Syria, Peru, and Brazil.” To date, the hospital has seen patients from a total of 49 different countries. Logistically, the eight-story hospital includes 15 beds in ICU, 15 outpatient beds, an auditorium, 24 apartments for the families of patients, three operating rooms, and state-of-the-art research facilities that spends nearly $20 million per year in advanced research. It also includes a Skin Bank that is at the forefront of medicinal technology, where they work in conjunction with UTMB to grow skin to be grafted onto burn patients. Sometimes the skin is taken from skin donors who, just like organ donors, donate their skin post-mortem. The ‘new’ skin is then used much like a band aid to cover the children’s injuries until enough of their own skin has been cultivated for a permanent replacement. Dustin also says that currently they are working on developing processes that will skip the donated skin, “They will soon be able to grow new skin from a mere [quarter-sized] piece from the patient.” Another major facet of Shriner’s services includes a Psychology Wing, which parlays over into their

efforts to prevent burn injuries in the first place. Many of the events that led to the children’s injuries were completely and easily preventable. This means that many of the parents are suffering from insurmountable guilt regarding the incident, and so a concerted effort is also put forth to heal the parents’ grieving hearts along with their children’s injuries. This also prompts the Shriners organization to provide free materials, coloring books and pamphlets to surrounding schools and student organizations that raise safety awareness and propels burn prevention. But despite the mindblowing medical advances and the gargantuan scope and reach of their facility, the true heart of the facility is inspired by their pint-sized patients. Shriner’s is not merely a hospital, it is most importantly a rehabilitation center where children typically spend many months after their treatment. “We call it wrap-around care,” Dustin explains, which can include physical therapy and occupational therapy, and also can often extend outside the hospital, with the providing of gym memberships and even makeup to lessen the appearance of scars after they return home. This means that quite naturally, the innocence and free-spirits of the children they treat undoubtedly prompt the staff to reach for newer, more innovative ways to ease the pain of the children’s treatments, such as developing a virtual-reality system for children to use during treatments that are often painful. They immerse the children into fantastical, virtual worlds by the use of a headset, a device which has been scientifically proven to lessen their awareness of the pain. But sometimes the kids come up with the ideas themselves, and although their ideas are not as sophisticated or advanced, they convey loudly that whisper of hope that many adults in their situation would deign to hear. As you walk down the hallways of Galveston’s Shriners hospital, they may seem at first just as studious and sterile as any other. That is until you look up and see several ceiling tiles that have been painted in bright colors with inspiring messages. Dustin attests that the idea for that came directly from their patients, “who thought it would be a good idea for the kids who are rolling down the hallway on a gurney to see something bright and happy when they looked up.” These tiles were not decorated by elementary schools, or scout groups, or any organization of children that are happily going about their day-to-day lives. They were made with love by the child patients themselves, most of them who were, not to long ago, on that gurney themselves. But they did not wallow in their sadness, or let themselves be overcome with grief, they did not even worry about what was going to happen. They were merely thinking of how to make the next child’s experience better than their own. And that, my friends, is why children are our future. One of the countless miracle stories of Shriner’s is of Keylee Latham, who on July 5th, 2014, was in an ATV accident and was burned over 60% of her body. “With all Keylee has been through, she has kept a smile on her face,” says her Mom, Lisa. Keylee was involved in an ATV accident that resulted in 3rd and 4th degree burns over 60% of her body and a resultant infection that led to the amputation of her right leg below the knee and all of the toes on her left foot. She spent a total of five months at Shriner’s Hospital, undergoing over 20 surgeries, countless hours of physical and occupational therapy, and additional hours of wellness training through workouts. Lisa says of Shriners, “They have a wonderful group of doctors, nurses, [and] counselors...which made a wonderful support system for Keylee and our family. Shriners is very aggressive in their treatments, which in turn gets the kids better faster.” As for Keylee, she is home now and, in the true spirit of childlike perseverance, chooses to remember all of the best parts of her experience. “Shriners saved my life!” Keylee exclaims, and adds, “I made many friends and I thank them for making my life better.” Shriner’s Hospital for Children is located at 815 Market St., Galveston, www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org.

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housed in their iconic, authentic tipi in the center of 21st street plus dozens of children’s choirs, cheer groups and other musical ensembles that will showcase the talents of our own stars-to-be in Galveston County and beyond. Also returning is The Critterman, Sky Kings Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House as Falconry, Caricature Artist David Foster and Storypart of its educational programming, The Grand Kids teller Dru Woods, Bit ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre: Rip Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary in GalvesVan Winkle, Storyteller Margaret Clauder as Mother ton’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District on SatGoose, Don Harms Marionettes, Storyteller Toni Simurday, April 11th, on Postoffice Street between 20th mons, Magic Twist Balloon Artist Cody Tackett and and 23rd Streets, 10am-5pm. Admission to the event Marsha’s Petting Zoo. is free. Returning for their annual residency, Missoula The Grand’s Board of Directors answered the quesChildren’s Theatre will hold auditions on Monday, tion: “How do you thank everyone for helping to make April 6th, at 4:30pm to choose as many as 50 area The Grand Kids Festival one of Galveston Island’s most children who will rehearse daily and then present a anticipated family-friendly annual events?” The answer live musical performance of “The Wizard of Oz” on was simple. This year, in celebration of its 20th “birthThe Grand’s stage twice during the Festival. day,” The Grand’s “Thank You” comes in the form of The Grand Kids Festival began 20 years ago to free admission for all children and adults. Honorary serve children and families utilizing hands-on art Chairs for the 20th Anniversary Festival are Lynn Baractivities and showcasing a variety of performances by rett and Reenie Di Mare, two volunteers who have children and professional artists. It wouldn’t have been worked tirelessly on behalf of the Festival since its possible without the strong partnerships that were inception. forged from the beginning, which have grown through Making their Kids Fest debut as a star attraction the years, opening the doors of The Grand in a differin 2015 are the Gizmo Guys, a world-class comedy ent way, taking the arts to the street, welcoming new juggling duo that is a light-hearted approach to the art. Touring worldwide friends and introducing thousands of children to The Grand and its myriad since 1987, the Gizmo Guys have appeared before well over a million people opportunities. in the U.S. and Canada as well as places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan Founding sponsors: Mary Ainslie, The Gladys B. Foundation in honor of and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National Cir- Robert Richard Thornton, Lawyer, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, Bank cus Schools. Children and adults alike should be prepared to be amused and of America, and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston. amazed. 2015 sponsors to date: The John P. McGovern Foundation, Jamail Houston-based Rogue Ariel Arts will delight as they present their cirGalveston Foundation, Yaga’s Children’s Fund, The Permanent Endowcus-style act specializing in defying gravity on several different types of aerial ment Fund of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, Kroger, apparatuses. Alice Taylor Gray Foundation, Lyda Ann Kempner Thomas, Armin CanAnother debut for the Festival and a very special hands-on treat for the tini, “The Houston Chronicle,” The Kids Directory, “Houston Family Magachildren is the opportunity to paint an actual car that will be submitted for zine,” “Galveston County Daily News,” CenterPoint Energy, Target, Galveston consideration in Houston’s 2016 Art Car Parade! Thanks and applause to Rotary Foundation of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Galveston.com and Comsponsor Howie Bentley and Classic Auto for making a car available at the pany, Texas Commission on the Arts, Oak Farm Dairy, Rotary Club of GalvesFestival. ton Island, The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston and additional Favorite performers and hands-on activities will still be a major part of in-kind donors. For info visit www.GrandKidsFestival.com or call (409)765-1894. the Festival. The United Freestyle Stunt Bikes return as do the Tipi Tellers,

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The 5th Annual “A Bark In The Park:”

A Howlin’ Good Time April 25th

Galveston Island’s fun, family-friendly dog show, the “5th Annual A Bark in the Park,” is set for Saturday, April 25th. It will open with two events: Galveston County’s Lemonade Day “Best Tasting Contest” from 10am-12 noon; and the fun, friendly competitions for the Dog Show, scheduled from 11am-3pm. Both events will take place in the historic, beautifully tree-shaded Kempner Park, 27th and Avenue N, Galveston. For the first time ever, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Galveston Island Humane Society have partnered to encourage the community, and their pets, to come together to enjoy two great fun, family activities. For those interested in competing in the Lemonade Day “Best Tasting Contest,” participants should bring one gallon of their lemonade in an unmarked container to compete for prizes. Judges will score the lemonade on a 1-5 scale based on two criterias, “Taste” and “Uniqueness.” Judges will announce the top ten finalists. From these ten finalists, the top three in the “Most Unique Lemonade” category and top five in “Best Tasting Lemonade” category will win prizes. This is sure to be a funfilled lemonade day for both spectators and participants. For more info visit www.Galveston.Lemonadeday.org or call the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce at (409)763-5326. The 5th Annual Galveston Island Dog Show begins with the “Blessing of the Dogs” following the on-site registration which opens at 10:30am. These fun and sometimes frivolous canine contests and competitions are always a hoot to watch and will begin immediately fol“Swamp Witchery” lowing the special blessing. They continue until 3pm Sunday, April 12th (1-3pm) when the “Best of Show” winner is announced. The “Swamp Witch” - the very term conjures up visions of dark, steamy show welcomes all dogs and all breeds and their families. bayous, oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and magic so powerful that This year there are a few new, extra fun categories includnothing - not even the Gods, themselves - can alter its course. But does that ing “Pet/Owner Look-Alike,” “Best Pet Trick,” “Most sort of magic really exist? And if so, is it still viable in today’s modern world? Vocal Pet,” and “Best Canine Costume.” There will be It does. It is. And all it takes, aside from firm intent and basic focus skills, is competitions in addition to the breed categories. a few commonplace items you’ve probably never even associated with magiExpanded activities this year will include the Kissing cal practice. After attending this class, you’ll never see a trip to the superBooth, Face Painting (for either your dog’s face or yours), market or dollar store in the same way! Class fee is $30. the K-9 Kommotion Flyball team, the popular “Ask the Vet” booth manned by Drs. Lea Fistein and Ken Diestler, The Witchery is welcoming award“I Asked For Money & All I Got was a Nickel!” obedience demonstrations, microchip services, spay and winning author Dorothy Morrison for a Sunday, April 12th (4-6pm) neuter information and Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) weekend long event this month. This promises to be a grand time! Having trouble with your spell work? Wondering why the end result Dorothy Morrison is an award-winning author and teacher in the fields seldom reflects your original vision? Maybe even feeling that you’re not just Testing. Due to the tremendous response to the CGC testing from the public attending last year, organizers of Magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High as magical as you once were? If so, stop right there. All you need is a fresh Priestess of the Gregorian Tradition and founded the Coven of the Crysperspective and a few simple steps to get things flowing again. And the next have added a second evaluation area. The cost is $15 and tal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and stud- time you ask for money? Well…you’ll get more than a nickel. I guarantee it! advanced reservations are encouraged. Each class, in this fun, lighthearted canine charies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. Originally from Texas, she presently Class fee is $30. lives on the East Coast with her husband Mark. She is a member of the You can sign up for one class or you can sign up for the Package Deal - ity event, will be judged with the winners advancing to all four classes for $100. the “Best in Show” category. Don’t worry, no dog will Pagan Poets Society and a charter member of M.A.G.I.C., a magical writer The Witchery is located at 2116 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. and artist organization. Her work has been published in many journals and be eliminated from the competition if unable to do the Class sizes are limited, reserve by calling (409)515-0669. magazines, including “Circle Network News,” “SageWoman,” and “Crone tricks, and all canine entrants will receive a special ribChronicles.” She is the author of many books including “Everyday Magic,” bon for participating. “Everyday Moon Magic,” “Everyday Sun Magic,” “The Craft,” and “Utterly 3rd Annual Laffite Seminar: The Laffites In addition to the main ring, there will be a second Wicked” in addition to selling her magical candles, oils, spell jars, and more ring with Canine Good Citizenship Testing, Fly Ball and and their Historical Times through her company Wicked Witch Studios. obedience demonstrations. The Laffite Society will host its 3rd annual Laffite Seminar April 18th, Events include: In conjunction with the show and competition, with a welcome reception April 17th. This is open to the public and every- dog enthusiasts can gather important information at Author Meet & Greet with Dorothy Morrison one who has an interest in the Laffites legacy is encouraged to attend. Ticket the Spay/Neuter Informational booth and Microchip Friday, April 10th (4-7pm) cost is $75 (seminar and reception), $65 (seminar) and $20 (reception) and informational booth (with micro-chip services offered Dorothy will be at The Witchery on Friday night for a Meet & Greet can be purchased at www.thelaffitesociety.com. for $25), as well as an opportunity to visit with Mutts plus a free book signing and chat. Friday, April 17th (6-8pm), the “Welcome Reception” is at the Historic with Manners representatives following their obedience 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway. It will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, demonstration. “Swifting of Energy” Seminar and Workshop wine, and Sazeracs. Also returning this year, by popular demand, will Saturday, April 11th (2-4pm) Saturday, April 18th (8am-5pm) at Texas A&M at Galveston in the be pet service vendors and a “rescue village,” featurPlagued with negative energy? Tired of it invading your happy space? Ocean & Coastal Sciences Building, Room 142, will be these seminars: ing adoptable dogs from the Galveston Island Humane Do you find yourself spending more than five minutes a month in the pro- • “Laffite Legends: Tales of the Texas Coast” Society. cess of cleansing and clearing just to keep it at bay? If the answer to even • “Pieces of Eight and Pirate Gold: The Money of Colonial Texas” Also, back again by popular demand, is Sunflower one of these questions is yes, then this is the class for you. Discover the real • “The British Navy and the Battle of Lake Borgne” Bakery, offering a tempting variety of their signature difference between positive energy and negative energy. Learn why return- • “The Battle of New Orleans-January 8, 1815, That Fateful Day” sandwiches and pastries, as well as other freshly-preing any sort of energy to its sender is a magical no-no. Best of all, find out • “Lyle Chambers Saxon: Mr. New Orleans” pared light fare to further enhance your enjoyment of a how to turn even the nastiest sort into something that not only works for The Laffite Society is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the study you, but works in ways you hadn’t thought possible. Once you’ve heard this of the privateers Jean and Pierre Laffite and their contemporaries, and to the day in the park. There is a fee for these delicacies. To enter a pet(s) in this Charity Dog Show competilecture, cleansing your space will become a thing of the past. In fact, you’ll geographical locales and chronological era associated with them. tion, the fee is just $5 per dog/per class. All entries must never see energy in the same way again! Class fee is $30. have proof of current vaccinations and must be on a 11th annual Wild about Wine event hosted by “Disenchanted with Your Life? Reinvent it!” non-retractable leash. No female dogs in season will be Saturday, April 11th (6-8pm) allowed to enter. the American Association of Zookeepers Last year, show attendance doubled and nearly Saturday, May 2nd Are you living that fabulous life of which you once dreamt? That com$25,000 was raised for the Galveston Island Humane fortable life, filled with good fortune, personal accomplishments and This fun event will take place to raises money for animal conservation. Society, the sole beneficiary of this event. achievements? The one where cash is never a problem and nothing is It includes wine and beer tastings, live music, silent auction, animal For more info visit at galvestonislanddogshow.com or impossible? It doesn’t have to be that way. Creating the life you want really presentations, and behind the scenes tour of Moody Gardens aquarium. call (409)789-4142. isn’t that hard if you have the right tools. It’s a simple matter of clearing out This will be held at the The Aquarium at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, All proceeds benefit the Galveston Island Humane all the crap, giving yourself a clean slate with which to work, and filling it Galveston. Society (GIHS), located at 6814 Broadway. The GIHS up again with lots of good stuff on which to build your new foundation. is now beginning its 35th year of serving the Galveston Add a little initiative and a few easy steps - and in as little as two weeks, For more info go to aazkgalveston.org or call (409)687-4106. Cost is Island community. For more information about GIHS you’ll be doing much more than simply existing. You’ll be truly living life $40 per person, $70 per couple. RSVP is a must. call (409)740-1919 or www.galvestonhumane.org . again and enjoying it more than you ever thought possible. Class fee is $30. 18 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166

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of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland in 2000. During a fellowship in neonatology at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, she obtained a Master of Science in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is Board Certified in both Pediatric and Neonatal Medicine. She stands at just 3 foot 2 inches and has a rare type of dwarfism called Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Type Strudwick (which involved more than 30 The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce surgeries). Dr. Arnold and her husband Bill, along is proud to dedicate their 8th Annual Celebrating with their children Will and Zoey, are featured on Women: Mind, Body, Spirit conference to all things TLC’s docu-drama, “The Little Couple,” which folTexas. Taking place at the Moody Gardens Conven- lows their personal and professional lives and is now tion Center on Friday, April 17th, the all-day event in its 7th season. Dr. Arnold and her husband Bill will feature keynote speakers who are Texans and report that their greatest adventure yet is parenthood. UTMB Health is partnering with the Galveston popular on two major television networks. Amie and Regional Chamber again to present the most cutting Jolie Sikes, also known as “The Junk Gypsies,” will bring their hippie, rock ‘n roll, southern-fried, gypsy- edge women’s health information available. UTMB physicians will discuss health topics to educate confide style to this year’s event as they chronicle their many adventures. Additionally, conference attendees ference attendees on how they can live a healthier will hear from Dr. Jennifer Arnold, from TLC’s “The lifestyle. The conference’s popular vendor market will be back and better than ever. Little Couple.” Plans for this year’s event include a business Amie and Jolie Sikes are sisters who own and operate “The Junk Gypsy Company” in Round Top, development headquarters, operated by the GalvesTexas, along with their parents Janie and Philip. The ton County Small Business Development Center, where event goers can get free consulting on topics Sikes sisters were raised in a hard-working, downsuch as developing a business plan, finding financing, to-earth family. Through hard work at their family-owned pizza restaurant during their youth, they attracting customers, growing sales, developing foolproof procedures and making more profit. learned the basics of business firsthand. By mopFor more info visit www.GalvestonChamber.com. ping floors, baking pizzas and interacting with their customers and co-workers, they developed a sincere April 24th - May 16th - “I Ought to Be in pride of knee-scrapin’ hard work. Those entreprePictures” by Neil Simon will be in producneurial genes laid the foundation for the road ahead. tion at Island ETC, downtown Galveston April With a whole lot of faith, limitless determination 24th-May 16th (8pm). Two Sunday matiand big-time dreams, Amie, Jolie, Janie and Philip nees (2:30pm) will be on May 3rd and May created “The Junk Gypsy Company” together. They 10th. Headstrong 19-year-old Libby Tucker believe every man’s trash is their treasure. “The Junk impulsively hitchhikes from her native New Gypsies” are the self-proclaimed “Purveyors of the York City to Hollywood, California to visit her World’s Finest Junk,” and they bring you goods that long-estranged screenwriter father. An aspiring are everything they are: a little bit hippie, a little bit actress, Libby expects her father to atone for rock n’ roll, a little bit southern-fried and a whole lot running out on her when she was a baby by of Gypsy-fide. Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP currently serves helping to make her a star. But it soon becomes obvious that her underemployed father and as the Medical Director of a state-of-the-art simulation center at Texas Children’s Hospital and is a prac- his hairdresser girlfriend are not in a position to advance anyone’s career. ETC’s mainstage ticing physician at the largest neonatal intensive care production tickets are $27 for adults; $22 for unit (NICU) in the country. Dr. Arnold completed seniors and students. All performances will be her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psycholat Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street, downogy at the University of Miami in Florida, and she received her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School town Galveston, www.islandetc.org.

The 8th Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Conference to Feature “The Junk Gypsies” and Dr. Jennifer Arnold

Saturday-Sunday, April 18th-19th - The Gritty Goddess Womens 5K Obstacle/Mud Run - Gather your fellow goddesses for an event that’s all about women, and women only. This is a 5K obstacle course is built just for women, no matter your age, shape, size or athletic ability. It’s a way to get back to nature, and reconnect with your inner goddess. And it’s non-competitive, so you can take your sweet time, have fun, and enjoy every moment with your bosom buddies. It’s gritty too. There will be mud, sand, foam and water involved (we said “get back to nature”), and some other, more colorful goop as well. You’ll be required to run, crawl, climb, slide, balance, hoist, swing, stretch, and make your body do things it may not usually do. That’s all part of the fun. Do it solo or grab your Sistahs to join you, and form a team. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. To register or for more info go to grittygoddess.com. Sunday, April 19th - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K Series is all about girl power. Get glam on Galveston Island, and get ready to spend a fit and fun girl’s weekend. Let us pamper you with roses, amazing medals and so much more. Race highlights include women’s focused half marathons and 5K, the most amazing medals with plenty of Bling, women’s fit tech-tees for all participants and a Health and Fitness Boutique. The Diva’s Race’s mission is to challenge mothers, daughters, sisters and those who love them, to tackle one of life’s goals and complete a half marathon or 5K. To register go to www.runlikeadiva.com. Sunday, April 26th - Lone Star Ironman 70.3 - This early spring race is characterized by humid, windy conditions, though at this time of year, the scorching Texas heat is less of a factor. Athletes begin their day with a 1.2-mile, one-loop saltwater swim in Offats Bayou staged at Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach Hotel. The 56-mile bike course takes cyclists on a one-loop ride along the Texas Gulf Coast. The 13.1mile three-loop run is fast and flat, taking athletes through Moody Gardens and along Offats Bayou. The finish is next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas is also a Regional Ironman TriClub Championship race. For more info or to register go online to www.ironman.com/triathlon/events. Thursday, June 18th - World’s Largest Swimming Lesson - Break a Guinness World Record at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark! Schlitterbahn is providing a free swimming lesson as part of an attempt to break the record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Simply show up at the park at 9am to register for your lesson. All participants receive a free ticket to return during Schlitterbahn’s “Indoor” Waterpark Season this fall, a certificate of participation, “Swimming Lessons Save Lives” souvenir bracelet and a discount coupon valid for $3 off admission to the park following the lesson that day. Although the lesson is free, guests who wish to enjoy the rest of the park after the lesson must purchase an admission ticket for that day. For more info go to schlitterbahn.com.

Blackmon’s research spanned eight decades, from 1865 to 1945, exploring the forces in the North and the South that enabled the forced labor of African “Freeman,” by Pulitzer Winning Americans to persist even after Abraham Lincoln’s Columnist Leonard Pitts Proclamation of Emancipation in 1863. The film includes archival photographs, dramatic reenactGalveston Reads, a volunteer driven “One ments, and interviews of leading scholars of this City, One Book” organization, challenges the public to read, discuss, and participate in the programs period. planned for this year’s selection, “Freeman,” by Pulit- Saturday, May 30th, 6-8pm zer winning columnist Leonard Pitts. Opening reception for “Freeman” begins in the chaotic time after the end of the United States Civil War and shows a new Rosenberg Library Exhibit at Rosenberg Library, Harris perspective on this important time in our nation’s history. The novel explores a time when black slaves Gallery (4th floor) for ArtWalk “Voices from the Past” is a Rosenberg Library were grappling with the promise and fear of their event celebrating the 150th anniversary of Junenewly found status as free men and women. Pitt’s novel begins a few months after President teenth. The exhibit will feature enlargements of approximately 40 historic photos from the library’s Lincoln has died from an assassin’s bullet. Wheels are already set in motion by Sam Freeman, a Phila- archival collection related to Galveston’s African American community. Included in the exhibit will delphian who has taken to the road on a southerly be images of African American schools, churches, course, vowing to return to the brutal Mississippi businesses, and community members. As a speplantation that he escaped from 15 years earlier. cial feature, visitors will be able to access audio and Though Sam and Tilda were never married since slaves were legally prevented from getting married, video clips from recorded interviews using their cell phones. Viewers will be able to listen to the perSam is married to Tilda in his heart.   Sam Freeman is set on a collision course; his ulti- sonal stories of local residents related to the images mate goal is to reunite with his wife Tilda, whom he on display. left behind. Unfortunately, as Sam is heading south, Thursday, June 4th, 7pm Tilda is traveling west under armed guard, underGalveston Heritage Chorale going brutal treatment at the hands of a man who Performance at The Grand refuses to see himself as anything other than “her master.” He has a scheme - to attempt to move what Opera House, 2020 Postoffice remains of his plantation stock to Arkansas, a terri- St., downtown Galveston Galveston’s Heritage Chorale will perform spiritory that exists in a legal gray area that might uphold tuals and other African-American traditional music. his right to own slaves.   Featured soloists performing with the Chorale The third main character, Prudence, is a white will be Jerryl Payne, Barbara J. Tucker, Jacqueline woman who leaves her privileged life in Boston for Buford, Mississippi with the intent to start a school Chambers, Joan Hubert, Gary Navy, Aaron Patterson, and Lawrence Thomas. This is an opportunity for the newly freed people, thereby honoring her for the entire family to enjoy a unique professional abolitionist father’s dying wish. All three characters face horrific challenges and musical experience. each reaches their own shocking breaking point. All Friday, June 12th, 2:30pm three characters are raised from despair by the power Ensemble Theatre’s “Br’er of love and purpose. “Freeman” is a beautiful story of Rabbit” at Rosenberg Library, redemption, compassion, and love. Wortham Auditorium Leonard Pitts has meticulously researched this The Ensemble Theatre of Houston was founded era in American history and has crafted a gripping yet fascinating historical fiction novel full of tragedy in 1976 with a mission to preserve African Ameriand triumph. “Freeman” has been critically acclaimed can artistic expression and to enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. The troupe will around the world. To promote the book, Galveston Reads will offer perform “Br’er Rabbit” from the tales of Joel Chandler Harris’ Uncle Remus stories which were based copies of the book free to the public. Stop by the in African oral folk tradition. There will be a talklibrary to claim a copy and please share your copy with other eager readers. If you would like multiple back with the actors following the performance. This event is geared toward families and is a woncopies for your book group, please contact the references services department at (409)763-8854 ext. derful opportunity for children to learn more about African American history in a dynamic format. 115 for assistance. Supplies are limited. Rosenberg Library also has “Freeman,” available in electronic Wednesday, June 17th, 7pm format. Copies of the movie, “Slavery by Another Author visit by Leonard Pitts Name,” are available for checkout from Rosenberg at Galveston College, Siebel Library as well. Now in its 12th year, the Galveston Reads series Center Galveston Reads is deeply honored to announce promotes community involvement in Galveston that Leonard Pitts, Jr., the author of this year’s County with a wide range of events, activities and selected book, “Freeman,” will speak to our comthoughtful discussions. munity about his work. Mr. Pitts is a columnist for Please contact (409)763-8854 for more info. the “Miami Herald” and won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2004, in addition to many other Program Schedule: The following programs, all free and open to the awards. Mr. Pitts has worked as a columnist, a colpublic, have been arranged to engage readers with lege professor, a lecturer, and a radio producer but identifies himself most basically as “a writer.” Join us the book: for what promises to be an engaging and inspiring Tuesday, April 28th, 4-6pm presentation.

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Book Discussions

In addition to the programs detailed above, Galveston Reads will sponsor a number of book discussions that are open to the public. Stop by and join the conversation at any of these discussions: Wednesday, April 29th, 7pm Texas A&M University-Galveston, Building 3007, Room 103 Wednesday, May 6th, 10am Rosenberg Library, McCullough Room (2nd floor) Wednesday, May 13th, 7pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 502 Church St. Professor Panel at Galveston Wednesday, June 3rd, 12pm College, Siebel Center Our popular Professors’ Panel will feature six Rosenberg Library, McCullough Room (2nd floor) area teachers: Dr. John Gorman, Mr. Michael BerbSaturday, June 13th, 10am erich, Dr. Dale Taylor, Dr. Carol Bunch-Davis, Dr. Jason Glenn, and Dr. Stephen Curley. They will offer Moody Methodist Church, Robbie Farmer Library, their insights on “Freeman.” This program provides 2803 53rd St. a great overview and reading guide to the book. Thanks to Kempner Fund, Friends of the Rosenberg Library, Juneteenth Committee and Tuesday, May 12th, 7pm Movie Screening of “Slavery by Rosenberg Library for their generous support.

Join Dr. John Gorman for an introduction to the themes and discussion questions offered by “Freeman.” This program is open to anyone wanting to lead a discussion of the book – why not organize one with your friends or co-workers and take advantage of this free training? Please RSVP online through Rosenberg Library’s events calendar at www.rosenberg-library.org or via phone at (409)7638854 ext. 115. Tuesday, May 5th, 7pm

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Inshore Sculpture, Original Wood Carvings By Kimber Fountain James Phillips was first introduced to the world of art by his mother, who taught him how to draw at a very young age. But it took about 30 years for him to rediscover his calling, and it happened almost accidentally one day when he was cutting down a tree. Inspiration took over, and before he knew it the old, dead tree had transformed in front of his eyes and by his hand into the shape of a pelican. As if the miraculous emergence of his hidden talents was not enough, he followed their lead and continued to carve. Soon, his works were on display at an Island gallery called Simply Art, previously located at 25th St. and the Strand. James remembers that the success of his work surprised even him, “and I remember thinking to myself, ‘can I make a living at this?’” he says. Things seemed to be headed in that direction, until September of 2008 when Hurricane Ike struck Galveston and wiped out the gallery. “I was without a gallery for over a year after that,” he remembers. But then, in another fortuitous turn of events, his talent was suddenly more relevant than it had ever been. Galveston lost 30,000 trees to Ike, and James was put in contact with Island resident Donna Libert. “She had it in her head that she was going to save trees,” James says admiringly, and his skills were exactly what she needed to help her do just that.

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So in the spirit of survival, and in a display that proves the Island community’s ability to turn the destruction of a storm into a creative outlet, James began to carve fallen trees. The first tree sculpture he executed stands in front of the King Vidor house at the corner of 17th St. and Winnie St. King Vidor was a Hollywood producer who directed the blackand-white sequences of “The Wizard of Oz,” and so James expertly rendered the tree into a statue of Tin Man with Toto at his feet. Requests from not only individual homeowners but also the City of Galveston began to stack up, and James remembers that suddenly, “they became a really big deal.” Other artists were commissioned for tree sculptures, including Dale Lewis out of Indiana and Earl Jones, but still the demand reached such a fervor that in less than three years James had quit his full-time job to focus entirely on his art. As the popularity of his tree carvings grew Rene Wiley Gallery, on Postoffice St. and the corner of 20th, agreed to show his work and his studio pieces found a new home. Meanwhile, the individual tree sculptures had morphed into a full-blown tour, complete with self-guided pamphlet and the backing and promotion of the Galveston Historical Foundation’s Visitor Center at Ashton Villa. Since then, he has carved trees at residences all over Texas, from Bellville to Beeville, to Goldthwaite and all the way up to Dallas. His work can also be seen at Market Square Park in Houston, and his largest piece measures at 40 feet high. Of course his work can also be seen in front yards and on the grounds of public buildings all over the Island, all of which are included on the official Tree Sculpture tour. Some highlights of James’ include “Geisha,” “Pelican Diving into a School of Fish,” and “Fireplug” at City Hall. In addition to giving new life to lifeless and fallen trees, James also spends much of his time in the studio, carving free-standing pieces of both his

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own inspiration and others. “Most of my clients will give me a subject, then I will sketch some ideas depending on how elaborate they want it.” After they decide on a sketch, he sculpts a miniature clay model before he begins with the wood. “I use the chainsaw as much as possible to get the basic shape,” James explains, “and then I use grinders and sanders.” Pieces are finished with varnish or sealant, but they do still require maintenance over the years which is also a service he provides. “Not everyone is interested in tree sculptures, but the ones who are,” James muses, “are so cool.” For the free-standing sculptures, he uses wood from trees that have already been cut down, and he still has a store of wood that he salvaged from Hurricane Ike, marked on the sculptures’ display labels as “Iked.” His favorite wood is Cedar because of the rich color and swirling grain, but he has created pieces from nearly every variety of tree, including Live Oak, Camphor Wood, Pecan, and Crepe Myrtle. By far one of the most intriguing aspect of James’ art is derived innately from his earthy, wooden medium. The grains of the various trees and their curvy fractals embellish the surface of his works with a visual texture that is always alluring but even more so when it seems to mimic the traits of the subject, such as the scales of a fish or the lines of a turtle shell.

What truly sets the tree carvings apart, however, is not their novelty or even their beauty, it is the unbreakable spirit imbued within them and the transformation they represent. Like Hurricane Ike and his own rediscovered passions, James Phillips and his tree carvings prove that nothing is ever lost, it only changes form. The work of James Phillips is currently on display and available for purchase at the Rene Wiley Gallery, 2128 Postoffice St., (409)750-9077. For commissioned pieces contact James directly at (832)243-8473 or jdp@inshoresculpture.com. You can see more of his work at inshoresculpture.com. For more info on the self-guided Tree Sculpture Tour, visit the Galveston Island Visitor’s Center (2328 Broadway Avenue, parking and entrance in the rear) or www.galveston.com/treesculpturetour.

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(2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, www.gleegallery.net) (2227 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, Ted Ellis’ “Our Journey” show begins April 18th (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com) and continues thru May 22nd. The show pictorially documents the African-American life history. ImpresFriday, April 17th sionistic and spiritual describes Mr. Ellis’ art. Mr.. Ellis Join us Friday night will also be signing copies of his beautiful art book before ArtWalk, “The Fine Art of Ted Ellis” from 2:30-9pm, Saturday, 5-8pm, to see a special preview of the April 18th. The limited edition book has over 110 new works of art on prints pictorially documenting African-American display. Beat Saturday culture spanning Mr. Ellis’ career. Also available new nights crowd, meet work in oil by Galvestonian Bob Guicheret, pop the artists and enjoy art by Brendan Martinez, abstract by Bud Clayton, complimentary wine landscapes and mixed media by Michael Basham, and resident artist George Douglas Lee. and lite bites. We also have the honor Galveston Arts Center of revealing the (2501 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)763artist behind “RLS 2403, www.galvestonartscenter.org) Receiveloveshare.” Proceeds from the Preview Party and ArtWalk will Galveston Arts Center, with Barometry Projects, go to the ACCT and the Galveston Humane Society. presents “Urban Ecologies” - an original art exhibiBrews Brothers Galveston will be brewing a special tion that looks to the overlapping imagery of nature, beer for the occasion and donating 100% of the construction, and destruction to consider the proceeds to both nonprofits. Singer, songwriter relationships we develop between cities and their Robin Kirby will be performing her great music. landscapes. Considering landscape as an imagined April Featured Artists are Stacy Nekula Gresell, thing, the exhibition asks how the urban experience Rachel Stokes and guest Matthew Menger. “3D and lends itself to unique perspectives on nature and its Mixed Media” will be on exhibit through May 15th. role in daily life. Including work by Krista Birnbaum, Jorge Galvan Flores, Amy Sacksteder, Leslie Sunday Art Classes - Drawing classes will continue Shershow, Thuy-Van Vu, and Eric Zimmerman, on Sunday, April 19th, 11am-12:30pm with artist Ecologies” pairs artists from Houston with Diane Fifer, owner of ArtDwellers. Cost is $22 per “Urban who live elsewhere, creating constellations of class. Supplies are included and all levels of ability artists are welcome. Classes will be held at the gallery. Call perspective and practice. or email affairedart@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. Starting April 18th, Adela Andea’s work will be Space is limited. on exhibit. There will be an artist talk at 6:30pm. Andea’s light installations and sculptures seem Sunday, April 26th - Join us to help create an RLS They almost feel organic, reminiscent piece to be shared secretly with others. We will have otherworldly. of vivid underwater scenes. Andea has created an assembly line set up for everyone to add their installations in several museums and own touch! You will get to leave with an RLS piece significant her work has been featured at international art fairs to hide wherever you like. Help bring joy to the including Scope in Basel, Switzerland, Art Miami, receiver and inspire them to share their love with Houston Art Fair, Dallas Art Fair and Texas Contemothers. RLS is about receiving love and sharing porary. This year she was invited to create the entire it. Check out the RLS page at www.facebook.com/ entrance for the Art Palm Beach Fair at the Palm ReceiveLoveShare. The event will start at 1pm and Convention Center. Andea is represented by goes until supplies run out. Cost is $7 per creation. Beach Anya Tish Gallery in Houston and Cris Worley Fine Arts in Dallas. ArtWalk ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in Galveston time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in the heart of the Art downtown historic district and now other parts of League the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in (2117 Postoffice existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, St., downtown and what are called “other walls,” restaurants and Galveston, retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, (409)621-1008, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market www.galvestonSt., or go online at www.galvestonartscenter.org. All artleague.com) events are free. Various artworks will be for sale. James Stough, 2015 ArtWalk dates are April 18th, May 30th, July a freelance photographer, is April’s featured artist 11th, August 22nd, October 10th and November at the Galveston Art League. His work is on exhibit 28th. through April 26th. James states that he “is not necessarily attuned to a particular style or genre of The Artists’ Studios & Gallery photography, because there are just so many things (1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) I’m learning and enjoying and prefer not to limit my This is the opening month for what is now called To me photography is an opportunity The Artists’ Studio & Gallery. Come in and watch as exploration. not only express my creative desires but a vehicle artists paint and create. Elizabeth George works in to for self- discovery and expression. There is so much oil and has recently completed three area landto see if one only takes the moment to look, so scapes. Michael Frommer has several large, recent much to learn if one is willing to let go and explore.” works which are best described as psychedelic considers his studio to be the world outside his acrylic paintings. He just won Honorable Mention in He The only equipment he requires is his camera Works on Canvas for the Winter Juried Show at the door. and a to look for new perspectives. He Galveston Art League. Martha Broday has a variety recordswillingness the world as he sees it, using a combination of whimsical mermaid paintings done in oil. BOI of straight photography and creative expressions art teacher Najet Ayachi works in oil and waterprovided by Adobe and Corel products, and lets the color. Her subjects range from Galveston houses provide an interpretation. James participated to Turkish interiors. Aubrey Garcia just completed viewer in the Houston Art Crawl in September 2014 as a a series of eight portraits of large local birds which Juried Participant, in the September 2014 juried she painted in acrylic on canvas directly on top of show at GAL where he won 2nd place in photogphotographs she took around the island. The artists raphy, and at JoMar Visions in September 2014. offer their originals for sale, as well as some prints and greeting cards. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, DesignWorks (409)974-4446, www.galvestonartistresidency.org) (2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, The Galveston Artist Residency’s spring show, “Plant (409)766-7599) People,” is a group exhibition to honor all things DesignWorks features an exhibition entitled “What known, and unknown, observed, and only guessed Emerges: New Porcelain Sculpture by Maggie at, about our plant comrades. This exhibition of Fuller.” The show will be on view through April 5th. works by People for Plants features works and plants by Natasha Bowdoin, Dean Daderko, Andrea Ed Gearke Island Dezso, Tory Fair, Francesca Fuchs, Allison Hunter, Gallery & Studio Marie Leterme, Gabriel Martinez, Brian Porray, (2328 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)526- Diana Puntar, Adam Putnam, Lisa Sanditz, and Ann 2209, edgearkeart.com) Wood. “We initially decided to do a show about Ed Gearke Island Gallery & Studio is currently plants at GAR because gardening and caring for our featuring an exhibition entitled “Second Sight: New plants is such a big part of our daily activity here, Works in Pastel.” Also on view is Steel Sculpture by and one of the most genuine ways that we connect John Webber. The exhibits will be on view through with our community and other artists. People who are passionate about plants are our kind of people. April 17th.

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artist, Mary Farragher. Mary is trained as a multidisciplined artist but in the gallery’s April show she exhibits two dimensional mixed media works using acrylic, ink, graphite and watercolor. Mary refers to these works as “detailed abstractions,” the works are indicative of and inspired by topographical views, microbiology and the psychology of the human condition. Upon closer look, viewers will appreciate the many hours that go into each piece and the incredible attention to detail that compliments a vibrant and complex palette. PeckArts will also be introducing a number of new artists from Florida in April. Jennifer Peck is continuing to source new work from the Gulf Coast, finding exciting and MiArt unique work to bring to Galveston collectors. Sarah (1327 Market St., downtown Galveston, Kiser will be exhibiting ocean inspired digital mixed (409)692-7833) media work. Nancy Tome shows acrylic paintMiArt gallery showcases new oil paintings depicting ings of beautifully rendered coastal and migratory seahorses, turtles and pelicans, in bright happy birds, and Kevin Ritter illustrates marine life in a colors by owner Michele Grindberg and whimcompletely new medium of watercolor transferred sical clay art by Mary Ann Hasty , including Easter onto aluminum. Mary Beth Garcia is the newest bunnies and pelicans, and lots of new sterling silver sculptor, presenting her “Off the Deep End” series jewelry with beautiful gemstones. of intricate ceramic sculptures of sea anemones and urchins, among other tentacled creatures. Also René exhibiting Catherine Stroud, Homer Allen, Gabriel Wiley Prusmack, Eva Currie, Annie Lockhart, Russell Gallery Mai, Robin Renee Hix, Anne Camp, and Jennifer (2128 Postoffice Peck. Sculptors Ross de la Garza, Justin Howell, Joe St., downtown Hobbs, Brent Freed and selected studio jewelry. Galveston, (409)750-9077, Shar Art Supply & Gallery www.renewil- (2527 Market St., downtown Galveston, eyart.com) (409)392-6272) Come view the Shar Art Supply is now offering classes! “Jorge’s various new Wood-Working Class” is held Fridays, 1-2:30pm. works by local “Shar’s Mixed Media Class” is offered Tuesdays, artists, René Wiley, Rachel Wiley-Janota, and James 1-2:30pm for $20 plus supplies. “Suzie’s Wood Heard Gallery Phillips, of our island birds and local harbor scenes Burning Class” is offered Thursdays and Sundays (2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, in the gallery. René Wiley has also recently captured 11am-1pm, “Chrissy’s Children’s Classes” are offered (903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com) The Heard Gallery currently features “Beach Art for the historic charm of our island’s houses, pathways, Saturdays, 4-6 year olds at 10:30-11:30am and 7-9 and churches from a bird’s eye view. René Wiley years old 12 noon-1pm. These classes are offered Beach Homes,” thru April 17th. Besides offering individually or as a 6-week course. Rhiannon’s Art his paintings on the walls for purchase, Ray also is Gallery offers a wide variety of small, medium and large works for any budget, including original Class is offered Mondays (Drawing) and Wednesnow taking requests for custom paintings. Chose days (Painting) 2-4pm. “Art & Wine Fun” is offered from several styles including thick paint, thin paint, paintings, tree sculptures, textile mosaics, fine art prints, and wooden & glass bowls. every other week, BYOW and your friends! modern, abstract and realism. While you browse the gallery check out the beveled mirrors and PeckArts Third Coast Gallery hundreds of frames to choose from in the custom (2208 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)621-1500, (2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, frame department. You can also get an Italian PeckArts.com) (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com) marble coaster of your favorite island landmark with over 20 to choose from. This month PeckArts features the work of Galveston Third Coast Gallery currently a group exhibition As a basis for how we wanted to think about this show we looked at “The Secret Life of Plants” by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird. Written in the early 1970’s, this book is the seminal text on the “physical, emotional, and spiritual relations between plants and man.” Of course, many of the experiments written about in “The Secret Life of Plants” have since been debunked, or else held in high skepticism. However, the book still holds a sort of mystical power for those of us that believe that plant life is far more than just props in mankind’s drama. For our show at GAR, we’d like to honor these often overlooked qualities of plants -- their ability to communicate, emote, sense, think, and live in a way that is startlingly similar to our own existence.” Artists and collaborators were asked to contribute a work that interacts, responds to, or in some way honors a plant of their choosing. The works are displayed alongside the plants that inspired them, creating an environment where plant and art can communicate and commune, as one and the same. “In addition to the visual works in the show we’ve also worked to create a sort of plant summer camp atmosphere, scheduling events that allow for the plants to be interacted with in various ways. Jonathan Booker of Da Camera’s Young Artists Program is composing a musical installation specifically for plants which will debut on Saturday, April 4th, current artist in residence, Grace Ndiritu will be conducting a shamanic plant performance. Another aspect of the show will engage the community through a plant sale/plant trade that we will stage in the gallery. Stay tuned for more information on these events, and others, which will be held this spring.” “Plant People” will be on view through May 9th.

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(215 Tremont St., downtown Galveston, (713)5506431, www.thehowarthgallery.com) There’s lots going on at Howarth Gallery! This lovely gallery is turning into even more, now featuring boutique items, prints, totes, t-shirts, designing silk scarves (from paintings) and Katrina’s new book, “Blue Figs with Tea” and her second book due out for the next artwalk, “Ivory Slippers & Vanilla Truffles.” Also Katrina’s is featuring a series of new portraits in oil and range from sizes 5x7, 6x6 and 8x10.

of new work by Jack Morris, Daniel Elliott, Peggy Kingsbury, and gallery sculptors. This will be on view thru April 14th.

Tremont Gallery and Pawsh Boutique

(511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762) A variety of unique, one-of-a-kind art is always on display in this eclectic gallery. This quaint gallery is a fun stop for all ages!

Tyler Studio

(1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org) Sallie Anderson is the featured artist through April 17th. Her watercolor show, “All Things Ferry” will is on exhibit. There will be an Open House Saturday, April 25th for Robin Reeves and Patch Hatch, 5-9pm as part of the ArtWalk.

Vacation on Canvas

(2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com) Vacation on Canvas features an exhibition by artist Robert Peterson entitled “Life on an Island is One Long Weekend!” On view through April 17th.

Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery

(1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwatersedge.com) Painter Gayle Reynolds is eager to begin painting the waters around Galveston Island, and is probably out looking at the Gulf, or at the bay, at this very moment with her camera dangling from her neck. On display this month in the gallery are a variety of paintings by Gayle as well as work by other area artists. Other artists exhibiting include Jack Farrell who welds interesting rusty sculptures mostly from car parts, Pat Moberley Moore who creates elegant ladies in clay and bronze, and Chase Jennings who creates primitive necklaces of bison beads and turquoise, animal teeth and claws. Also featured are pottery pieces by Madeleine Baker. On display in the boat room is Rex Reynolds’ seventh dory, The West Bay Fishing Dory, along with his Adirondack tallboy chairs. Gayle’s next official ArtWalk show will not be until May 30th.

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Artist Boat conducts daily tours of all different kinds, skill levels and ages. They offer a variety of kayaking adventures including East End Lagoon, Christmas Bay, Coastal Heritage Preserve (just $10 per person), Drum Bay, Quickstart Your Kayak, East End Sunset Lagoon, Galveston State Park Reserve Tour, Armand Bayou, and Deer Island. Visit www. artistboat.org to see details and pricing. Baywatch Dolphin Tours - Owned and operated by Galveston local Captain Michael Caldwell, Baywatch Dolphin Tours is a fun, friendly and informative romp through the waters of Galveston Harbor. The Dolphin Tour lasts just under an hour and the boat leaves every hour on the hour daily, from 10am to 5pm. Adults are $10, children are $5, and By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman infants and pets ride free. For more info, baywatchdolphintours.com. Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Brother and sister, seven and five years old Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone respectively, shyly entered the big room holdera aboard the Colonel, a triple deck sternwheeler. Admission is adults ing hands and peeking around their mother. - $10.95, children (4-12) $8.95, and senior (65+) $8.95. Cruises are What they saw, neither of them, nor their everyday, Monday-Friday at 1pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and mother, expected. They had expected a bois3pm. You can purchase tickets at Moody Gardens ticket booth or online terous room full of shouting and screaming at www.moodygardens.com. kids. Instead, the children they watched were deeply absorbed in creating various projDolphin Watch Harbor Tours - Tours take place daily at 11:30am, ects out of wood or Legos or building circuit 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. This is a great way to see Galveston Harbor up boards or playing ‘Doctor.’ close aboard “Seagull II,” Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine The Galveston Children’s Museum is motor vessel. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. Tickets are $10 for the brainchild of Executive Director Nancy encourages. This can lead and encourage their offspring to enjoy learn- adults, $8 for students age 6-18, and free for children five and under. Schultz. From her background in education she wanted to create an ing, rather than viewing it as drudgery. With this type of program, par- Purchase tickets at the Texas Seaport Museum Gift Shop at Pier 22, next environment where “children could learn and create through playing.” ents can become involved with their child’s education without having to Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Harborside Drive. Also, tickets are She was convinced that conventional learning in a sterile and formal to be the ogre in the room. available at www.galvestonhistory.org and at “Eighteen-Seventy-One,” atmosphere provided very little encouragement for an individual child In fact, “The only problem some parents have is getting their child 2217 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)497-2746. to be creative and think on his or her own. to leave. I hear a lot of ‘Oh Mommy, can’t I stay just a little longer. This Galveston Railroad Museum - Towering at the head of The Strand, the Schultz was born in San Antonio but obtained her teaching cre- is fun! I don’t want to leave!’” Schultz laughs. Galveston Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad dentials from Galveston College. She would go on to teach at the eleToday, there are 800 Galveston Children’s Museum members and mentary level for 14 years in Galveston and 14 years in San Antonio. of that group, approximately 20 families bring their youngsters to the collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with more than 20,000 railroad items, including more than 40 engines She moved back to Galveston in 1990 and when she retired, she con- Museum and its unique learning system on a weekly basis. The proand cars. For more info call (409)765-5700 or go to www.galvestonrrtinued her teaching career at the Galveston Regional Collaborative and gram is so popular that there are even members from as far away as museum.com. at various campus Day Programs. San Antonio. From first conception, Schultz encountered two obvious problems Galveston Tree Sculptures - Come aboard Galveston Island Tours’ Partnering with schools is another way that other children can with her idea of creating a “children’s museum.” Since she was takbe afforded an opportunity to be inspired to learn and reinforce their electric shuttle bus and tour the Galveston Tree Sculptures, beautiful ing it from the drawing board to fruition, the first problem was simply school programs in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Funding for part- creations in the island’s historic East End that came from Oak trees money for the school. Secondly, the problem was a place to house the nering with schools is provided by the Moody Foundation as well as damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. For tickets or more info go to www. type of interactive activities that she was envisioning. Rescue to these funding for the needs of the community. These opportunities can be galvestonislandtours.com or call (409)765-8687. You can also take a free, two problems presented itself in the form of Betty Massey, the Execu- arranged by calling the museum. self-guided tour by downloading the online brochure. tive Director of the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, who wholeThe Galveston Children’s Museum is located at 2618 Broadway Historic Sightseeing Shuttle Tours - Join Galveston Island Tours as heartedly bought into the concept from the beginning. After several Street on the first floor of Moody Mansion at the corner of 26th and meetings with Schultz, Massey recognized what a tremendous addi- Broadway. Daily admission for adults and children (ages 2 and up) is they guide you through all the gorgeous buildings, churches, and tion to Galveston Schultz’s concept of a children’s museum would be $6. Annual Family Passes (4 family members, ages 2 and up) is $75. tree sculptures that the Island has to offer. These tours usually last a little over one hour. You are able to purchase tickets online at www. for residents and visitors alike, so she promptly got to work helping to An Annual Individual Pass is $20. The Children’s Museum is open galvestonmerchants.com and at the time of the tour. There is free parking make this dream come true. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am to 5pm, Sunday 12-5pm, and they are at the Visitor’s Center in the back of Ashton Villa, 328 Broadway St., A prominent benefactor of Galveston initiatives, the Mary Moody closed Mondays. Galveston, (409)765-8687. Tickets are adults $15, students and seniors Northen Endowment, generously provided the venue for the new $12. Look on their website for times, they offer a huge variety! Featured this Month Museum, locating it on the ground floor of the Moody Mansion, which in itself is a wonderful, exciting and extremely beautiful loca- Galveston Myths and Legends Tour - Explore Galveston’s many myths Jet Boat Tours - Lauded as the “Max Thrill Ride” of Galveston Island, tion for both residents and visitors alike. But years before, the first and legends by taking a driving tour with Galveston Historic Tour. Jet Boat Tours is an exhilarating speed ride on the Sun Time Water floor was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ike. It had previously This hour long tour will cover many of the island’s legendary sites and Sports jet boat Spin Time, which has no external parts, no rudder, and housed the gift shop for the Mansion, but was obliterated by rising stories and will separate fact from fiction. The tour is $15 per person, no propeller, but instead uses a Hamilton 212 Jet unit. Jet Boat Tours water and remained abandoned for many years. With the work of and departs from Ashton Villa (2328 Broadway) every Saturday in April are open seven days a week. The cost is $28 per person. For more info, dedicated volunteers and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, the at 4pm. Reservation are required and can be made by calling (409)789- www.suntimewatersports.com, (409)276-6116. space became the attractive and fully operational museum. 9911 or go to www.galvestonhistorictour.com. Moody Mansions - Restored to its turn of the century splendor, the Galveston occupies a special place among the exhibits having Galveston Booze Cruise - Do you want to safely bar hop across 28,000 square-foot, four-story structure was completed in 1895. Today, beach scenery as its backdrop and an “Our Town” exhibit that has play-set versions of Galveston Industries with a fishing boat, farmer’s Galveston? Let Galveston Historic Tour be your designated driver. The our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a cruise is every Saturday in April and includes local downtown and powerful Texas family. W.L Moody, Jr. bought the home from the heirs market, and Mario’s Seawall Pizzeria. UTMB donated a “Kids Care of the original owners soon after the great hurricane of 1900. Mr. and Clinic” which is included in the area. It contains a mini doctor’s office Seawall bars. The cost of the shuttle is $15 per person, and drinks are not included. The cruise is 6pm-11pm, and departs from and ends at Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated the first of more than with a skeleton that mimics a child’s action as he or she moves. In addition, UTMB students, dressed in their ‘doctor coats’ often volun- Drunken Monkeyz at Strand and 20th Street. Tickets may be purchased eighty Christmas seasons in the house in December of that year. Today, there on Saturday 6-7pm. Reservation are required and can be made by its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the teer, discussing health related topics with the children. family. Moody Mansion is open 11am-3pm daily and is located at 2618 The next hurdle was surmounted by a dedicated volunteer group calling (409)789-9911 or go to galvestonhistorictour.com. Broadway, Galveston, (409)762-7668, www.moodymansion.org. Tour who created exhibits, and planned the interior space to accommodate April 16th - Moody Mansion Chorale Concert - Come to Moody times are Monday-Friday 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Saturday and Sunday them. Mansion as they welcome the College of the Mainland Choir and the And finally, through dedicated fundraising, the volunteers Galveston College Community Chorale at 6:30pm. This fun concert will tours are on the hour. Tickets are $10 for adults, students are $5. obtained the funding required for the complete fulfillment of Nancy be for the whole family and free to attend. Moody Mansion is located at Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum - The only facility of its kind in the world, Schultz’s dream. The doors opened in April 2013 with a preview 2618 Broadway, Galveston, (409)762-7668, moodymansion.org. the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum is not only three stories of dynamic launch, and by July the museum was legally incorporated. exhibits and information regarding the oil industry, it also serves as the Saturdays, April 18th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th - Bishop’s Corporate sponsors generously ensured the financial support training grounds for many people making their entrance into the world required for such a worthy project. UTMB, Island ETC, Texas A&M Palace Basement to Attic Tour, held monthly at 11am-12:30pm, this of offshore drilling. The Ocean Star is open daily, 10am-5pm, with the exclusive Basement to Attic tour of the 1892 Bishop’ s Palace offers you Galveston, and the Galveston Restaurant Group provided funding for last ticket sold at 4pm. Self-guided tours can be accompanied by an a rare look to areas of the home normally off limits. Tickets are $30 and exhibits and helped fundraising programs and marketing programs optional audio narrative via portable listening device. Family Days take by partnering with the museum. Additionally, many parents and visi- available at www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)497-2746. Please check in the first Saturday of each month and are free to attend. Admisat on the day of the event for admission at the Palace. Tour lasts up to 2 place tors take the opportunity to make tax deductible donations to the sion is $8 for adults, $5 for students ages 6 to 18 and seniors 55 and hours and participants must be able to negotiate stairs. Wear comfortMuseum, to ensure that not only their children, but other children over; free for children under 6. For more info, www.oceanstaroec.com, able shoes and please arrive 15 minutes before tour time starts. can continue to have a unique museum dedicated to inspiration. (409)766-7827. And the result? A unique and inspiring Children’s Museum, origi- Sunday, April 19th - Victorian Etiquette Tour - A Victorian era Pier 21 Theater presents “The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte” - Pirate nal to Galveston and a dream come true for many! gentleman wasn’t allowed to touch the bare wrist of a woman while or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, Here children from the ages 2-10 years old play while learning the dancing, hence gloves were required. You could also tell the mood of or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary so-called difficult subjects that are critical to our society’s progress like a woman based on her choice of wrist bouquet, or “Tussie-mussies.” Jean Lafitte. This shows daily every half hour, 11:30am-5:30pm, at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Smaller children These, and many more, necessary points of etiquette for VictorianPier 21 Theater, Harborside Dr. and 21st St. Admission is $6 for adults, can explore and observe by engaging in multi-level exhibits. Older era ladies and gentlemen will be discussed as Galveston Historical $5 for students, ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6. Tickets are children, who have some formal training in STEM subjects from regu- Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace Victorian Etiquette tour. “This tour lar school, can experiment with more intensively practical aspects of is a wonderful way for people to enjoy Bishop’s Palace in a truly unique available at the gate. the theory they have been taught. However, STEM subjects do not setting and learn about Victorian culture.” Tickets are available at www. Tall Ship Elissa - The Elissa is the queen of the harbor, standing at 100 overshadow the creativity and experimentation available through vari- galvestonhistory.org. This event is close to selling out. feet tall and 200 feet long. She is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque ous exhibits. built in 1877, and is one of the oldest, fully functioning sailing vessels Saturdays, April 25th and May 16th - Marine Biology Tour - The Media, theatrical plays, music composition and appreciation, in the world. Bring your family to visit and tour this giant, magnifiimaginary fishing, and other exhibits like a doctor’s office are available, Marine Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on opportunity cent sailboat! Open daily. For more info, www.galvestonhistory.org, to observe dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, trawl for where everything is limited only by the child’s imagination. For exam(409)763-1877. ple, on the day that I visited, the unique play was where two girls not and handle marine organisms, study plankton through microscopic Train Rides on The Harborside Express - The train boards every only made bookshelves, but they also had created a ramp system in lens, and explore Galveston Bay’s rich history. Led by marine biologist Dr. Sid Steffens, the tour lasts one and a half hours. Tickets are $15 for Saturday, every 15 to 20 minutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm the yard area for everyone’s use. adults, youth are $13. RSVP required. This is a great way for adults and at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Ticket cost is $4 and is in addition The museum also hosts frequent education festivals and programs for students outside of the targeted 2-10 age range. Parents and children alike to see Galveston Harbor up close. Tickets are available at to museum admission. Galveston Railroad Museum is located at the top www.galvestonhistory.org and at “Eighteen-Seventy-One,” 2217 Strand of The Strand district, 2602 Santa Fe Place, downtown Galveston, www. others can attend seminars which encourage them to consider and galvestonrrmuseum.com. understand the basic tenet of learning through play that the museum St., downtown Galveston, (409)497-2746. The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166 23

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