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» Celebrate the Past Growing Season at OkraFest: Benefiting Galveston’s Own Farmers Market » Tour of the Month: The Sin City of the South Tour » “Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston” by DiscoverGalveston » Free Family Fun: “Guardians of the Galaxy” & Dem Roots » Galveston Historic Trinity Cemetery District Walking Tour » Free Fireworks Every Sunday Over the Gulf » Summertime Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark » Go on a Scavenger Hunt in Galveston » The Galveston Trolleys: Getting Around the Island » The Bryan Museum: “Lonesome Dove” Comes to Life » Tap Into Labor Day Fun: BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival » The Grand 1894 Opera House: The Texas Tenors & Robert Earl Keen on Stage This Month plus The New 2018-2019 Season Opens with Wynonna & The Big Noise » Galveston Children’s Museum Free Family Fun Night » All Things Water-Based at Sea Scout Base » Welcome Home Tomato And Ravioli: Abandoned Harbor Seals Find Refuge at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid » Free Things to Do in Galveston This Summer » Galveston Historical Foundation Events » “Needle Through a Balloon” at Free Family Days on Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum » Summer Fun Wraps Up at Rosenberg Library » Upcoming Festivals This Fall » Bling Galore: Galveston Wedding Show, The Boutique Bridal Show, and Kendra Gives Back Trunk Show

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Celebrate the Past Growing Seasons at OkraFest:

Benefiting Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

August 4th is the annual OkraFest, held this year at 1880 Garten Verein, 2704 Ave. O, 7-10pm. OkraFest is the annual party where you eat, drink, and make merry - all in the name of community, local agriculture, and good food.

This year, it is an epicurean feast with local foods sourced from nearby farms and food artisans, prepared by five different local restaurants that Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) feels deserve the spotlight. The night rounds off with a silent auction, raffle prizes, live music, and plenty of drinks and food to share.

Join the fun as they revel in this coastal region’s year-long growing season and enjoy a well-deserved midweek celebration benefiting a good cause, the Galveston’s Own Farmers Market. Your support will strengthen the local food community and helps expand its benefits to all within our Galveston community. OkraFest proceeds fund the operations of Food Access Programs like SNAP/FreshBucks and the distribution of WIC vouchers, the expansion of the Young Gardeners Program which turns GISD schoolyards into vegetable-producing mini-farms and students into mini-farmers, and the continued sustainable expansion of the farmers marketplace that has become a beloved fixture of Galveston Island.

Your ticket allows you to taste true local summer flavors with a small plates epicurean menu featuring dishes from Old Moon Deli & Pie, Soul 2 Soul Cafe, EATcetera, Smooth Tony’s, and Katie’s Seafood House. There will be local craft beers served up by Galveston Island Brewing. And if that’s not enough, the saucy guys from beloved

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Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston

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So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun and unique ways to do this. Here’s our pick for six ways to see Galveston and learn the lay of the island.

Galveston Trolley: The Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) run daily 11am-7pm Monday thru Thursday, and 10am10pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The fee to ride is $1 for adults, and minors who are accompanied by adults can ride for free. Riders will need to bring exact change to place in the fare box; drivers do not have the ability to make change. craft cocktail bar Daiquiri Time Out will be servStops will take you from Stewart Beach along ing specially themed cocktails for OkraFest. the Seawall to Moody Gardens as well as down “After the fun and success of the last 3 years, 25th Street to numerous stops throughout hiswe’re thrilled and humbled to host this summer toric Downtown. For a schedule, visit galvestontx. event once more. The funds raised will support gov/816/Trolley-Information. us as we continue our work towards bettering Bike Rentals: In addition to beach cruisers this community through connecting folks to better food, to better health, and to one another,” said and surreys, visitors can now rent electric bikes.

• Zipp E-Bikes, located at 2311 Mechanic, opened GOFM’s Executive Director Casey McAuliffe. this summer and offers hour, two-hour, half-day Tickets are $40 before August 9th, $50 at the and full-day rentals. Hourly rentals start at $20 per door. If you have questions, please contact casey@ hour. They are also offering a guided Island Advengofarmersmarket.com. For more info go to facebook.com/GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket. ture Tour. The shop is located directly across the street from The Tremont House.

• Island Bicycle, 1808 Seawall Blvd., offers daily bike and surrey rentals. The shop offers a huge selection of bikes of all kinds.

Explore Galveston’s • See the Best Bike Routes blog in Galveston for tips Free State period from at discovergalvestontexas.com/blog/things-to-do/ 1920-1958 with this hour best-bike-routes-in-galveston.aspx. long tour. Learn the history Segway Tours: SegCity Galveston, located at of gambling, bootlegging, 519 25th Street, offers a variety of tour options and prostitution in Galveston. Sites on the tour ranging from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Participants include the Balinese Room, the Falstaff Brewery, also have the option to rent a GoPro to record the Red Light district, and more. their tour. The website provides a detailed descripThis hour long driving tour is $15 per pertion of the tours and current pricing. son and departs at 4pm August 4th, 11th and Duck Tours: Galveston Duck Tours provides a 18th. Purchase tickets at galvestonhistorictour. land and water sightseeing tour of Galveston. The com or call (409)789-9911 for more info. tour starts on the Seawall then takes guests on a This tour meets at Ashton Villa, 2328 15-minute tour in Offatts Bayou. Once it returns Broadway Ave., Galveston. on land, the tour continues past Galveston’s

Sin City of the South Tour

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Based on the 1980 hit musical of the same name, “9 to 5 The Musical” follows three unlikely friends (portrayed by Lisa Asby as Doralee, Katie Harrison as Judy, and Jennifer H. Salcich as Violet) as they take control of their office and learn there pleased and excited to continue the hit musical is nothing they can’t do – even in a ‘man’s world.’ comedy “9 to 5 The Musical” with music and lyr- Filled with Dolly Parton’s signature songs and ics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. overflowing with laughs, “9 to 5 The Musical” “9 to 5 The Musi- is about women breaking stereotypes and glass cal” continues ceilings. This hysterical story of friendship and through Saturday, revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought August 4th. provoking, a little romantic, and family friendly.

“9 to 5 The Other members of this incredibly talented Musical” is cast include Manny Berry, Calvin Brown, directed by Kim Terri Burchfield, Brandon Del Castillo, Hayley Mytelka with Dougherty, Kelsey Perkins, Robin Schaefer, Shonee choreography by Singer, Ryan Van Dewalli, Whitney Williams, and Jennifer DaughKyle Wright. erty and musical All performances will be at Island ETC, 2317 direction by Sean Mechanic, Downtown Galveston. Performances Ramos. The pro- are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at duction team also 8pm. Tickets are $30 (adults) and $25 (students includes Nancy and seniors).

Dougherty (costume design), Lisa Miller (light Tickets may be purchased by visiting online at design), Tom Boone (scenic design), David Cooley islandetc.org or by calling the theatre box office at (stage manager), and Kristin Bingley (asst. stage (409)762-3556.

Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park:

“Guardians of the Galaxy” & Dem Roots With beautiful weather and longer days,

families are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun.

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

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

historic homes and Strand District.

Driving Tours: Galveston Historic Tours, 2328 Broadway, offers daily driving tours on a 14-passenger van. The tour departs for the Galveston Visitor Center housed at Ashton Villa. Check their schedule for special monthly tours.

Helicopter Tours: Galveston Helicopter Tours is an exhilarating way to see Galveston. Tours range from $50 for a beach tour to $150 for a 20-minute “Around the Island” tour and $175 for a 25-minute sunset tour. Your friends will be jealous.

Golf Cart Rental: If you plan in advance, Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts offer golf cart rentals. Reservations should be made in advance.

All of these options offer visitors a fun way to see Galveston and plan out their tour itinerary.

Where to Stay For a beach view with history and, of course, Sunday Brunch, stay at Hotel Galvez & Spa. The hotel provides a courtesy shuttle to transport hotel guests downtown. Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd., hotelgalvez.com, (409)765-7721.

For a stay in The Historic Strand District, book your stay at The Tremont House, located at 2300 Ship Mechanic Row, Downtown Galveston, thetremonthouse.com, (409)763-0300.

If you want to enjoy a view of the harbor, consider Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21, located at No. 28 Pier 21, Downtown Galveston, harborhousepier21.com, (409)763-3321.

DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com blog is an excellent Blog featuring “All Things Galveston” written by local resident Christine Hopkins, aka “GalvTravelGirl.” booth, and a stage used for festivals, movies, and concerts.

Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk.

Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair. Upcoming movies are: • August 4th: “Guardians of the Galaxy” • September 1st: “The NeverEnding Story” • October 6th: “Hocus Pocus” Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged. Scheduled concerts are: • August 11th: Dem Roots (reggae) • September 8th: The Fab 5 (Beatles tribute band) • October 13th: Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (zydeco) These events are presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to galveston.com/saengerfestpark.

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Attend the Galveston Historic Trinity Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Kathleen Meca The author of “Galveston’s Broadway Cemeteries,” Kathleen Meca,

will be hosting a cemetery tour, held at Avenue K at 40th St. in Galveston, August 11th, 6-7pm. Cost is $35 and tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

“My cemetery tours have been featured on ‘Texas Country Reporter,’ ‘Texas Chronicles,’ the local news, magazines and newspapers. I’m ready to show you that the true stories from the past really can be stranger than fiction, said Kathleen.

You will meet in the Historic Broadway Cemetery District, where you will be introduced to some of Galveston’s past citizens, from heroes to villains, notorious to noteworthy. There’s something for everyone: stunning artwork, hidden symbolism, Civil War history, surprising trivia, and even one resident ghost.

Please note, there is very little shade in the cemeteries. Please consider wearing a hat or bringing an umbrella. There are uneven walking paths. No video or audio recording is allowed. There are no minimum age requirements for this tour but please keep in mind that cemeteries are not playgrounds, and children must be closely supervised at all times.

Please email any questions to kathleen@kathleenmaca.com.

Summertime Family Fun at Schlitterbahn

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is the hottest, coolest, and most thrilling destination for your family. You will be thrilled by the large collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. There are also longer, more thrilling slides, and zip lining. There is free parking, free tubes, and picnics and coolers are welcome. Tubes are always free. A one-mile river connects three distinct sections of Schlitterbahn in Galveston. The water park is home to four high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide. entire park is open daily through August Do you need a reason to stay and play another 26th.The Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at day at the beach this summer? Then, here’s a daz- schlitterbahn.com. zler for you!

There are no two better words to go along American Hero’s Week with summer than ‘free’ and ‘fun.’

Every day, August 13th-19th, is Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf every Sun- American Hero’s Week at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. day through September 2nd. The shows will be Members of the military, veterans, Police, Fireheld at 37th and Seawall Boulevard beginning fighters, and EMTs are admitted FREE! around 9pm. It is free to watch from the beach or Tickets for spouses and dependent children along the Seawall. are available for 50% off the gate price.

These shows are sponsored by the GalvesJust bring a valid military/employee ID to the ton Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and the ticket window on the day of your visit to take Galveston Island Park Board. advantage of this exclusive offer.

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Go on a Scavenger Hunt in Galveston

Want a fun, interactive way to see the island? Download the “Island Treasure Hunts” app and go on a scavenger hunt exploring Galveston with trivia, sightseeing, and fun challenges.

There are four tour options (Scavenger on the Strand, Seawall Stroll, Finding Poseidon’s Trident, and Hysterical Historical Hunt) to download for a fee. All are Use discount code a ton of fun because you can hunt, tour, and play any“IG5” & get $5 off! time and at your own pace.

The Hysterical Hunt is a total blast! Prepare ye shipmates for a hearty 3.1 mile round trip, challenging and fun mobile guided tour that will take you through the Postoffice Arts and Theatre District, turn-of-the-century mansions, meet hurricane storm survivors, and find local hot spots. You will answer multiple questions, complete fun challenges, and experience a few surprises, plus encounter and take selfies with heroic and historic figures. This tour begins and ends at Saengerfest Park in Downtown.

Tours are $19.95 and downloadable for Apple and Andriod.

For more info go to islandtreasurehunts.com, on Facebook at @islandtreasurehunts, or call (844)752-9386.

The Galveston Trolleys: Getting Around the Island

Summer is rapping up but the hours of operation for the Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) are still 11am7pm Monday thru Thursday, and 10am10pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

Stops will take you from Stewart Beach along the Seawall to Moody Gardens as well as down 25th Street to numerous stops throughout historic Downtown.

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

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

Postoffice Street, 20th Street, and The Strand.

The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route every 30 minutes. You can jump on or jump off anywhere along the routes.

Those interested in utilizing the service can go to galvestontrolley.com for a complete list of stops and the history of trolleys on the Island.

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

This Month at The Bryan Museum:

join J.P. Bryan in The Bryan Museum’s Library for The Bryan Museum is located in the historic a conversaGalveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. Set in tion about an exquisite Renaissance Revival-style building Bill’s life as a surrounded by beautiful landscaping in a historic famed Texas neighborhood, The Bryan Museum is an oasis in storyteller, the heart of Galveston. photogRegular tours are a great introduction to the rapher, Museum. You will be guided through all of the per- publisher, book collector, archivist, and writer. As manent galleries where you will learn about the the producer of the universally acclaimed “Lonehistory of the West, the collection, and the historic some Dove,” Bill is truly a famous Texan. Never building. Tours are given (no reservations needed) one to rest on his laurels, Bill has been very active at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Tours are included in the promoting the study and thrill of Old West and price of the museum admission at no additional cost. Texas history.

Tickets are $14 for adults; seniors, students, August 11th (10am): Galveston Rain Barrel and military are $10; children 6-12 are $4; and Workshop - Save water. Save money. Protect children under 6 are free. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Mon- the Bay. Rain barrels are an efficient, low-cost, day-Tuesday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or low-maintenance method for collecting rainwater.

They are placed at downspouts in order to reduce go to thebryanmuseum.org. runoff and flooding, conserve freshwater, and August 2nd (5-7pm): After Hours in the reduce pollution reaching Galveston Bay via storm Museum - Get the inside scoop on the staff’s drains. Registration costs is $35 and includes one favorite collection pieces, enjoy beverages such rain barrel and connector kit. Spaces are limited, as wine and beer (available for purchase in La and pre-registration is required to attend. Register Sirena), and get free admission to select galleries. at galvbay.org/rainbarrel. If you have any quesThis is held the first Thursday every month. tions, please contact Kaitlin Grable at kgrable@ galvbay.org or visit galvbay.org.

August 3rd (6:30pm): Saving Galveston, Preserving History One Home at a Time - HGTV August 12th (10am-5pm): Summer Send Off at is coming to The Bryan! The Bryan Museum & ‘Free Second Sundays Games on the Grounds’ East End Historic District Association present an - Bid farewell to summer with a memorable day evening of inspiration with Michael and Ashley at The Bryan Museum. Study your way through Cordray. Join the couple as they share their history and complete your Ranger training with passion behind starting their company, “Save the popular Ranger Hunt inside the Museum.

1900,” to landing the opportunity of becoming Shop at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, HGTV stars. Tickets are $20. compete in a game of corn hole, learn to lasso, or chase the butterflies while discovering the beauty August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (3-6pm): Wine at The Bryan - In conjunction with Galveston’s Own around the Museum through a garden scavenger hunt. This is free to attend.

Farmers Market, visit the Bryan Museum for a relaxing time with friends, family, and Museum Every Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (9amstaff. Wine, beer, and complimentary bar snacks 1pm): Galveston’s Own Farmers Market will be served inside the Museum Shop. Please - Founded in 2012, Galveston’s Own Farmers enter from the Guest Parking lot behind the Market is a weekly outdoor market hosted at the Museum. This is held the second, third, and Museum that provides a direct connection to fourth Thursday of each month. vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods August 4th (4-6pm): “Lonesome Dove” Comes including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheese-makers, to Life - The incredibly talented Bill Wittliff will and specialty-food producers.

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Tap Into Labor Day Fun In Galveston:

9th Annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival Toast to the end of summer at the 9th

annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival!

Named a Top 3 beer event by USA TODAY and revered by beer lovers across the region, BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend where visitors can tap into the world of craft beer on island time August 31st – September 2nd in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this 3-day event offers endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.

Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for a new summer fav, or just a newbie learning the ropes, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer.

Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Vine Time Productions, Inc. explained, “We have always focused on craft beer education, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any Texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves. Intimately, we create a learning experience with immersion into the latest trends while attendees get the opportunity to taste and learn at the same time.”

The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 31st kicks off at 7pm with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.

Saturday, September 1st is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen. Want an intimate tasting experience with Texas’ finest? Then, the Texas Brewery Tasting Tour is for you. This tour provides a rare opportunity to meet some of the most successful and emerging

breweries in the state. Guests will enjoy featured selections with each brewery offering a “Taste It First” selection and small group time with some of the most passionate and skilled brewers and owners in the industry. Newly formatted this year, the Texas Brewery Tasting Tour is for VIPs starting at 2pm and then general admission will have access to taste these brews after the main doors open.

On Saturday afternoon, the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world. Pay attention to the “Taste It First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites and premium sampling. The VIP Zone opens at 2pm with the Grand Tasting at 3pm.

Don’t miss a wide range of experts on the Beer University Stage including a return of the very popular Women in Craft Beer panel where the women of craft beer talk about the growth of women in the industry. Meet Chad Pilbeam and James Simpson from “What’s on Tap” Radio and more.

To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 2nd 11:30am-2:30pm featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties from award-winning Pitmaster, Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ, live music and, of course, plenty of ice cold brews.

Tickets range from $25-$85. For more info on the festivities, visit brewmastersbeerfest.com.

BrewMasters is sponsored by: Ben E. Keith, Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, 8th Wonder Brewing, Buffalo Bayou Brewing, Karbach, Infiniti Graphics, and SpeedPro Imaging The Woodlands.

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The Grand 1894 Opera House:

The Texas Tenors & Robert Earl Keen on Stage This Month The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at

2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com.

The Texas Tenors: “A Celebration of America & The Great Broadway”

August 4th (3pm) Texas favorites Marcus Collins, John Hagen, and JC Fisher treat audiences to a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop music.

With their breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm, their concert is full of toe tapping fun. Tickets range from $27-94.

blues, soul and rock. Tickets are $48-$148.

The Choir of Man

Saturday, October 6th (8pm) The runaway hit of recent international music festivals, “The Choir of Man,” makes its first U.S. tour. Their joyful performance combines the spirit of party time, an electrifying concert event, and a carefree evening at your favorite pub. Nine energetic performers will thrill you with their roofraising singing, dancing, stomping, and outrageous renditions of pub tunes, folk, Broadway, and classic rock. “The ultimate-feel good show.” Tickets are $30-$78. This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.

Aida Cuevas – Totalmente Juan Gabriel

Saturday, October 13th (8pm) Aida Cuevas, the “Queen of Ranchera Music,” presents a mariachi spectacle, paying tribute to An Evening with her dear friend and greatest mentor, Juan Gabriel.

Robert Earl Keen Aida’s stunning vocals and unwavering devoAugust 25th (8pm) tion to traditional mariachi music led to her 2018 Best known for Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music his storytelling lyrAlbum, the first won by a woman. “Aida Cuevas ics, Texas singer-song- is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United writer Robert Earl States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the Keen’s signature tunes, essence of her nation’s spirit.” (Kansas City Star).

“The Road Goes on Tickets are $30-$78. This project is sponsored in Forever,” “Gringo part by an award from the National Endowment Honeymoon,” and for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.

“Merry Christmas From the Family,” all tell offbeat “Phantom of the Opera,” tales of ordinary people caught in extraordinary, sometimes funny, situations. Join the fun for this A Silent Film with Rob Landes at the Organ evening of song with this Texas favorite. Tickets Friday, October 26th (8pm) range from $27-$75.

An annual Halloween tradition, Rob Landes his specially created, totally improvised The New 2018-2019 Season reprises musical score for the showing of Lon Chaney’s The 2018-2019 season has been announced 1925 silent film masterpiece, “The Phantom of the and it promises a ton of concerts, plays and Opera.” With his transformative (and highly secremore. As a premier entertainment showplace for tive) makeup techniques and his exceptional actacclaimed international stars, iconic American ing abilities, Lon Chaney created iconic big-screen artists, and celebrated regional performers, The characters that made him one of early Hollywood’s Grand 1894 Opera House continues to produce an annual performing arts season that delivers “liv- biggest box office stars. Come in costume if you ing in the moment” entertainment experiences that dare. Tickets are $20. capture the imagination of its audiences. Its 2018- The Doo Wop Project 2019 Performing Arts Season will include many Sunday, October 28th (4pm) such memorable events.

From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! 3 parts JerWynonna & sey Boys, The Big Noise 2 parts Saturday, “Motown: September The Musi29th (8pm) Respected cal” and “not your by millions grandma’s of fans who are drawn to doo wop,” these five charismatic, handsome, triher music and ple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band — tear it up, with musicality, dancing, and undeniable talent, Wyn- showmanship not found with any other group in the world! They take classic Doo Wop songs from onna’s rich the 50’s and 60’s and make ‘em sound fresh and and commanding voice was dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since new…and they take contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Patsy Cline.” Wynonna appears with her great Maroon 5, and “doowopify” them! This is the perbackup band, “The Big Noise,” led by her husband/drummer/producer, Cactus Moser. Get ready fect entertainment for people ages 10 to 100. Tickfor an evening filled with country, Americana, ets are $25-$85.

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Angel Intuitive & Author of “Angel Talk” “Guidebook to Angel Talk” “Healing with Angel Talk” Angel Readings held at Mysticatz, 2021 Strand St., Downtown Book Signings - Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12–5pm Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical and spiritual healing!

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Galveston Children’s Museum FreeGalveston FamilyChildren’ Funs Night Museum is located at

2618 Broadway, Galveston. For more info go to galvestoncm.org or call (409)572-2544. The Galveston Children’s Museum is filled with fun and entertaining interactive exhibits and handson programming for ages 18 months to 12 years old. Galveston Children’s Museum is a private, non-profit educational institution dedicated to advancements in the field of child development and education through the power of unrestricted learning and child-led exploration.

Free Family Night August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th, December 6th (4-7pm), visitors will get free admission for the entire family from 4-7pm.

Summer Camps

Galveston Children’s Museum’s summer camps offer science and engineering topics in an atmosphere of inquiry for ages 4-14 years old. Each session presents activities designed to actively engage children and promote wonder, questions, and critical thinking. To register, go to galvestoncm.org.

Camps are $50 as a single day camp and $250 for the full week.

Maker Camp: August 6th-10th There will be much to do with planning and

All Things Water-Based is Covered at Sea Scout Base Including the Fun!

At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Scout Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in.

Sea Star Base Galveston is a high adventure marine and maritime destination offering aquatic education programs that instill lifetime leadership, teamwork skills, and independence in body, mind, and spirit. For more info go to ssbgalveston.org or call (409)572-2560. Sea Star Galveston is based at 7509 Broadway, Galveston.

Kayak Excursions August 3rd, August 24th, September 7th, September 28th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th (4-7pm), Sea Star Base Galveston offers Kayak Excursions year round. A gentle three mile paddle through the calm waters of Offatt’s Bayou sets the kayaker on the Central Flyway, a migratory bird path that extends from Alaska to South America and offers the opportunity to see and photograph birds unlike any other location on the Gulf Coast. The fee is $35 per person and available by reservations at ssbgalveston.org or by calling (409)572-2560. They also have Private Kayaking Excursions available. Call for details.

Schooner Sundays Offered every Sunday 12:30-4:30pm, these sailing lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work the sails if they like. This is free for members and $50 for non-member adults, $40 nonmember students.

Youth Sailing Saturdays Offered every Saturday 2-4pm, the Youth Sailing Program offers every child the ability and

testing, revising, and rebuilding. ‘Trial and error’ will be the steadfast motto - it’s not an exact science (quite yet) but this will be loads of fun. This will be held 9am-4pm and is for ages 10-14.

Stories, Art, and Drama Summer Camp: August 6th-10th Campers will take inspiration from some of the greatest child authors and turn their words into works of art. This will be loads of fun exploring picture books, fun art projects, and a dramatic moment or two. This camp will bring books to life with color and action. This will be held 9am-4pm and is for ages 4-6.

Maker 2 Summer Camp: August 20th-24th There will be much to do with planning and testing, revising and rebuilding.‘Trial and error’ will be the steadfast motto - it’s not an exact science (quite yet) but this will be loads of fun. This is held 9am-4pm and is for ages 7-10. opportunity to learn how to sail and become an ambitious, skilled, and active lifetime sailor. In the youth sailing program, children learn stewardship of our oceans, coasts, and communities; they are heavily mentored by dedicated volunteers and learn physical and social skills that will carry them throughout life. These classes are open to the public.

Summer Sail Camp What could be more fun than sailing all summer? Sail Camp is for beginners and experienced students. Each student will review sailing concepts and terminology, learn navigation, how to tie knots, and meteorology, as well as swimming, treasure hunts, kayaking, cruises, and lots more. Summer Sail Camps are for 11-16 years old August 6th-10th. Camps are 9am-5pm each day and cost $175 for members and $300 for non-members.

“All Hands on Deck” Liveaboard BaySmart Express Camp Sailing weekly through August 10th is the unique “All Hands On Deck, Liveaboard Baysmart Express” Camp. You can actively join in the duties of a professional crew as you live and learn aboard the USCG Inspected M/V Baysmart Express. The cruise will be from Galveston to Corpus Christi and back. This is for all ages - youth ages 14-18 and adults. The cost is all inclusive, $1345 per person.

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Welcome Home Tomato And Ravioli:

Abandoned Harbor Seals Find Refuge at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid

After traveling 2,324 miles from Crescent City, California to Galveston Island, Tomato and Ravioli have found their forever home at the Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid.

It’s been a long journey for the two harbor seal pups, both just shy of being 1 year old. Each was rescued separately last year by the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City and cared for, but due to health problems both pups are non-releasable to the wild.

That’s where Moody Gardens stepped in.

“We had been looking to add seals to our North Pacific Exhibit and had been on the waiting list for a few years when we got the call about Tomato and Ravioli,” said Diane Olsen, assistant curator of seals and penguins at the Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid.

“It seemed like a perfect fit. The addition of Tomato and Ravioli furthers Moody Gardens’ commitment to assisting animals in the wild that are not able to be released back.”

Rescued at just 32 pounds, Tomato has grown to a whopping 110 pounds and is 50 inches long. All of his injuries healed well, but one left him blind in one eye. With weakened eyesight, he would not be able to forage for food well enough to sustain himself in the wild, which could lead to malnourishment.

Ravioli was a pre-mature pup just a few days old when she was picked up by some well-meaning tourists last March. She was found on the beach and thought to be abandoned by her mother. Ravioli suffers from neurologic and balance problems due to a vestibular disorder. She had seizures and because of those problems would be unable to hunt successfully in the wild.

Tomato and Ravioli have remained in quarantine for about five months while their biologists worked closely with them to establish relationships, get them to a healthy weight, and train them on behaviors expected of them once they join the other animals on exhibit.

The seals have also been behind-the-scenes at Moody Gardens a little bit longer than is typical for new animals joining the Aquarium Pyramid due to the unique challenges faced by Tomato and Ravioli.

“Both animals needed to lose a little bit of weight when they arrived at Moody Gardens. It also took Ravioli a little bit longer to develop the muscles needed to get in and out of the water in the pool in the holding area behind the seal exhibit. We knew she would need a little bit more time before she went on exhibit,” said Olsen.

After their 30 day quarantine period, a ‘Howdy Gate’ was added behind the scenes to start the process of introducing the seals to the other animals already in the North Pacific Exhibit.

“The gate keeps the new pups separate from the four other animals, but allows all of the animals to see and smell one another,” Olsen explained. “Now that everyone is comfortable, Tomato and Ravioli will join Squirt, one of our California sea lions, on exhibit so that they can get familiar with their new home. Once that’s successful, staff will introduce the new seal pups to fellow harbor seals Siku and Porter, and California sea lion, Sam.” “Tomato and Ravioli are both great additions to the North Pacific Exhibit,” Olsen said. “We are thrilled to be the forever home for these two special animals.”

Guests can see Tomato and Ravioli in their new habitat at the Aquarium Pyramid, and also on the live seal cam online at moodygardens.org/sealwebcam which is available 24 hours a day seven days a week.

For more information please visit moodygardens.org or call (409)744-4673.

Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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FreeIf youThings to Do in Galveston are on a budget, Galveston has a lot

of free activities for everyone in the family.

Beachfront fireworks shows, art walks through historic downtown Galveston, outdoor concerts and movies, and tours of the island’s beaches are just a few of the things going on during the summer and best of all, all of them are free. Here is a list of free things to do that won’t cost you a signal dime.

The Bucket Brigade In Galveston, digging in the sand isn’t just for building sand castles. Thanks to The Bucket Brigade program, sponsored by Artist Boat and the Galveston Park Board, the beach can be an exciting classroom where participants can learn about the important relationship between the coastal ecosystem and the people who visit it.

The Bucket Brigade tours are offered Wednesday-Sunday throughout the summer. The 45-minute tours are held at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Tours are offered at a variety of locations along Galveston beaches, including Stewart Beach and 61st Street. Those wishing to participate can sign up for a tour near the lifeguard stations, where you will see the Bucket Brigade Tours sign.

Sandcastle Building Lessons at Stewart Beach This summer, Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros. The events will take place every Saturday through August 18th. Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11am followed by lessons at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. You should bring your own sand buckets and shovels.

Galveston Island Family Beach Challenge Giant battleships, huge bean bags and limbo showdowns are coming to Stewart Beach for the return of the Galveston Family Beach Challenge. The challenge, which will take place 11am-5pm, will transform a portion of Stewart Beach into a giant obstacle course, allowing families to compete in life-size versions of classic games.

The course will include 14 stations for kids and adults with eight new stations this year, including a bean bag game, a life-size battleship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, giant Connect Four, and more. There will be classic favorites like giant Jenga and dominoes, sack races, and sandcastle building.

The event is free and participants will have the chance to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card. For rules and to register in advance, visit galvestonchallenge.com.

Family Beach Challenges take place on August 19th and September 16th.

Dolphins Explored for Free on the Galveston Island Ferry Galveston Ferry is docked at Hwy. 87 just east of Downtown Galveston. The ferries take people across to Bolivar and back daily.

On these 15-minute ferry rides to Bolivar Peninsula you can enjoy wildlike, awesome views and ships, historic markers and more plus you can either walk on or drive on the ferry. And best of all, it’s free.

Dolphins are guaranteed to be playing - watch behind the ferry or other boats in the bay for sightings.

Galveston Historical Foundation Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers many events and

tours that are open to the public. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)765-7834.

This month, these events will take place: August 4th (11am-12 noon): Nautical Yarns, Monsters in the Age of Sail For centuries, sailors have been telling tall tales about the mysterious creatures that live under the waves. Join this lecture as they discuss the different sea monsters that have inhabited the Earth’s oceans and even create our own creatures from the deep.

Bishop’s Palace Tours

The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J.

Available Daily (11am-5pm) - Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld highresolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.

August 4th, 11th, 25th, September 8th, 22nd (11am-1pm) Basement to Attic Tours - Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off limits, the Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio and an exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.

“Needle Through a Balloon” at Family Days onOnOcean Star Oil Rig Museum the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the

Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments.

Children 18 and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone.

The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum is located at Pier 19 in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to oceanstaroec.com.

• August 11th: Needle Through a Balloon - Learn an amazing trick— almost like magic! A bamboo skewer coated with petroleum jelly demonstrates the elasticity of polymers when pushed through a balloon. Locate the areas on the balloon that can be stretched, allowing the skewer to penetrate through the balloon without it popping.

• September 8th: Life on a Rig - Step aboard the Ocean Star and learn about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Come search the museum to discover more about these vehicles at sea and see what you would look like as an offshore oil worker, try on safety gear, explore the old control room, and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit.

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creatures from around the world.

August 9th (6pm): Hands-On Chemistry Roadshow Workshop - This is a fabulous opportunity for kids 10 and older to work with Dr. Jim Pennington, chemistry professor from Texas A&M College Station.

No previous experience in chemistry is needed. Registration is required.

August 10th (1-3pm): Anime Club - If you like anime and Pocky, look no further than this Anime Club. Come enjoy anime with other fans, make related crafts, and chow down on free Pocky and soda.

August 11th (9am-6pm): Summer Reading Club Ends! This is the last day to pick up prizes.

Teens (Ages 13-18)

Every Monday through August 13th (1-4pm): Teen Gaming: Board Games – Smash Bros. and Mario Kart on the Wii U will be available.

Every Wednesday through August 15th (1-4pm): Teen Tabletop RPG - Come play Children a pen-and-paper RPG like Dungeons and Dragons. Space is limited to the first six to Two “Paws to Read” Programs Beginning readers can practice reading skills arrive. with book-loving dogs. They are friendly, July 6th (1-3:15pm): Finally Friday Movie kind, and very non-judgmental. Check in Night - The new “Ant-Man” movie releases at the children’s desk to get signed up for a this week, so see the original “Ant-Man” turn. Two summer sessions will be held: (PG-13) at the library. There will be free • Monday, August 13th (11am-12pm): “Paws snacks and soda. to Read” with Cory August 3rd • Every Thursday (6-7pm): “Paws to Read” (1-3pm): Artists’ with Oliver Alley Crafting Every Wednesday (9:30-9:50am): Babytime Workshop - This cozy storytime is filled with lapsit Come create songs, baby bounces, and short but sweet something stories. Babytime is the perfect opportunity out of Perler to read, sing, and bond with your little one. beads. Whether Every Wednesday (10-10:30am): Storytime it’s Mario, the Tardis, comic - This is a fun and energetic storytime featuring storytelling, action rhymes, music, book/anime characters, or puppets, and movement. Preschoolers are your own creation - you can make whatever welcome. you’d like. You can turn it into a magnet or Mondays-Saturdays through August keychain or just put it on the wall.

11th: Kidz Pac Pickup - Rosenberg Library August 17th: Teen Summer Reading Finale and the Galveston County Food Bank are Party - It’s the end of summer - let’s wrap it working to ensure that hungry kids are fed up with a pizza party. Come play games, eat during the summer. Collect one free Kidz pizza, listen to music, watch funny videos Pac per week during library hours at the - and draw names for the Summer Reading Circulation Desk. A waiver must be signed Program raffle prizes. You don’t have to be by a parent or guardian prior to pickup. present to win a raffle, but it’ll be more fun Mondays through August 6th (5-7pm): if you are.

Chess for Kids - Stop by the Children’s Department to learn how to play the game of Adults chess or brush up on your chess skills. This Every Tuesday and Thursday (10-11am is hosted by George Laiacona. and 4-5pm): EBook Drop-in Training August 4th (2:30pm): Wild Things Zoofari Sessions - Come and get-hands on assistance downloading ebooks with your tablet, - Wild animals in the library? Come check out exotic animals and learn about cool phone, or other smart devices. A librarian 2310 Sealy St., Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library. org. All events are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Festivals Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect

place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food, beer and wine while others celebrate various ethnic and cultural holidays. Here is a list of these festivals: • August 25th: AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition & Festival • August 31st-September 2nd: Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival • September 22nd-23rd: Wine & Jazz Festival • September 28th-29th: Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival • September 29th: Battle on the Bay Paddle Fest • October 5th-7th: The Galveston Island Film Festival and Conference • October 13th-14th: Galveston Island Greek Festival • October 20th: Annual Clean Galveston Walkabout • October 20th-21st: ARToberFEST • October 25th: Harvest Moon Regatta • October 26th-27th: The Island Oktoberfest • October 27th: Saengerfest Park Mini-Monster Bash • November 1st-4th: Lone Star Rally • November 17th-January 6th: Winter Wonder Island • November 17th-January 6th: Moody Gardens Festival of Lights • November 24th-January 1st: Downtown Lanterns & Lights • November 30th-December 2nd: Dickens on the Strand • November 30th: Victorian Homes Tour • November 30th-December 2nd: 45th Annual Dickens on the Strand • December 8th-9th: Holiday with the Cranes • December 21st-January 4th: Cirque Joyeux Noel at Moody Gardens 2019 • January 5th-20th: Galveston.com & Company Restaurant Week • January: Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest • February 22nd-24th and March 1st-3rd and March 5th: “Mardi Gras!

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will assist you with setup, troubleshooting, and accessing library electronic resources such as e-books, e-audiobooks, and other streaming content.

Computer Training Classes August 21st, 23rd (11am-12 noon): How to Access & Search the Internet - Come learn about the internet, search engines, how to find information on the web, and more.

August 8th, 9th, 20th, 22nd (6-7pm): Enter the Microsoft Office - Want to know more about programs for making all sorts of documents and presentations? Become familiar with the basics of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.

August 7th, 8th (11am-12 noon) - What Rosenberg’s Website Can Do For You Rosenberg Library has so many valuable resources that are available to the public.

Learn all about them in this fun and informative class.

August 9th (4-7pm): 3D Design Class - Learn the basics of new 3D printing technology and become familiar with 3D design programs and resources.

August 14th, 21st, 28th (10am-12 noon): Basic Computer Skills - During these classes, you will learn the basics of how to use a computer. This introductory course will cover many things including the different purposes of each button on the mouse and keyboard, how to open a program from the desktop and start menu, and how to reach a website. Instructors will walk you through the process of creating your own email account as well.

Other Programs August 13th (6:308:30pm): Adult Board Game Night Come try out new-toyou board games like Pandemic, Catan, and more. Never played? Don’t worry, we’ll teach you the rules.

August 20th (6:30-7:30pm): Adult Trivia Night - Put together a team of two or more and come enjoy this trivia night. No team?

Come anyway - you can meet new teammates here.

August 22nd (4:30-6:30pm): Coastal Crafts, Decorate Your Own Wine Glass Stop by and get crafty as you decorate (with paint markers) acrylic wine glasses in preparation for National Red Wine Day (August 28th). Space and supplies are limited.

July 29th (1-4pm)

Galveston Wedding Show Top area wedding professionals

will welcome brides and groomsto-be in all stages of the wedding planning process to come check out local options for catering, wedding dresses, bridal party attire, flowers, photography, music, wedding planning, bartending services, wedding entertainment, and more - all in one of the most stunning wedding venues on the island. Admission is free. This will be held at 1880 Garten Verein, located at 2704 Ave. O, Galveston.

August 5th (12 noon-3pm)

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The Boutique Bridal Show

The Boutique Bridal Show will be held at Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Blvd., and is presented by Island Flowers & KG Weddings & Events. You can book your wedding or event all in one day at this show. There will be amazing vendors on hand to speak with you one on one and set up your dream wedding.

Admission is $12. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

August 24th (3-6pm)

Kendra Gives Back Trunk Show

Hotel Galvez is hosting a Kendra Scott Trunk Show with 20% of sales benefitting Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation. Sales staff will accept cards only, no cash will be accepted. Browse the new summer and home collections!

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Foodie Events August 8th, 9th, September 12th, 13th (6-9pm) - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa presents Every Thursday 3-7pm and Sunday “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the 8am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is hotel’s concierge guides participants through the held at The Bryan Gardens, located at 1315 21st ghostly past of the hotel followed by dinner in St. Join the fun in the beautiful Conservatory and the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $56 per person botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and (inclusive of tax and server gratuity), the one-hour conversation with friends, family, and museum Downtown Galveston has two new restaurants public ghost tour is only available as part of the staff while shopping for locally grown produce, open this summer that are ghost dinner package. Advance reservations are must-try’s. prepared foods, and edible farm products. required. For reservations, call (409)765-7721.

Hearsay on The Strand, The Thursday market feature the Bryan August 11th (8-10am): Galveston Cars & Coffee located at 2410 Strand, is open Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly event. will be held at Taco Cabana, 2729 61st St., and is getting rave reviews.

August 9th and 23rd (3-6pm): Playdate at Galveston. Everyone is welcomed. Please come This is the third location for GOFM - Join this casual playdate every 2nd out and enjoy the car community - all lookers and Hearsay which has two locations in Houston. and 4th Thursday on the grounds of the Bryan vehicles are welcomed. Fika Java & Juicery will Hearsay on The Strand offers a chic and unique Museum. Come try out some new baby carriers, be selling coffee. No revving, burn outs, or loud dining experience in the historic Fadden Building. get some one-on-one help with questions, or just music. For more info find them on Facebook.

The restaurant offers 60 taps, craft cocktails, New play and socialize with other caregivers.

American dishes, and brunch.

August 12th (11am-2pm): BrisketU Backyard To walk through the doors of Hearsay on the Pitmaster Class - RibsU is a class designed and August 12th (9am-12 noon): the Friends of Strand is to be transported to an undefined era formulated to teach everything you need to know Rosenberg Library Book Sale & Give-Away in history. Sip specialty craft cocktails and savor to cook award-winning ribs. In this class, held takes place. Come peruse the books or just get a as appetizers. Main dishes feature unique burgers, free kids’ book to take home. The Friends curate inspired renditions of contemporary American at Galveston Island Brewery, for greenhorns and Kobe Beef Hot Dogs, a Slow Roasted Prime Rib dishes as you embark on a journey through time special selections each month of nature, cooking, experienced grillers alike, you will learn from where past and French Dip Sandwich, Pappardelle Chicken Pesto, and science-related books, and you’ll also find accomplished pitmasters the art of smoking ribs present collide. Chicken Fried Steak, Baked Stuffed Chicken plenty of fiction, children’s literature, and general from start to finish. Learn up-close about Texas “At Hearsay, Breast, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Meatloaf, and book goodness. This is held every second Sunday pits, types of ribs, trimming techniques, rubs we’re half oldGrilled Salmon & Mango Avocado Pico. and prep, wood selection and smoke profiles, of the month. world revival, Hearsay serves craft cocktails and upscale timing the cook, and slicing the perfect ribs, half culinary Every Sunday: Yoga Classes - There are also American cuisine such as lamb, risotto and fried including beef, St. Louis style and baby back. crusaders yoga classes available every Sunday at 10am at quail. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Tickets are $74 and available at brisketu.com. creating a dining the market. These classes are led by local yoga For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to Shark Shack Beach Bar and Grill, 2402 Strand, experience that opened in late May. Online reviewers are raving teachers. All classes are free to attend and anyone galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always is simply chic stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., about Shark Shack, which offers laid back favorites is welcome to participate. antique.”

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Every Sunday: “Bring a Cup” - GOFM is doing like fried green beans, bacon-wrapped shrimp, The away with disposable cups.

They need the and main dishes like burgers, fried seafood, and menu features August 31st-September 2nd - BrewMasters community’s help to stock the market with mugs. Craft Beer Festival - Don’t miss one of the largest everything of course cocktails. The cheese stuffed bacon Clean out the cupboards and bring them to from Crab wrapped shrimp (Shark Bites) are fabulous. The craft beer festivals in Texas as Galveston’s Moody market. Donated reusable cups will be available “Hot Mess” cocktail is the perfect combination of Cake to Gardens hosts the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival sweet (melon liqueur) and spicy (jalapeno infused for use at the market.

Battered over Labor Day weekend. The event will feature Asparagus tequila). more than 400 craft beers with a celebration August 19th, 23rd: Kid’s Corner - Houston showcasing award-winning “brewmasters” at Owner Allen Flores describes it to Bay Area Creative Reuse (HBACR) offers free two signature events: the BrewLicious Beer & be a “lively restaurant” with daily happy kids crafts and life skills activities fit for all ages, Food Pairing, and the BrewHaHa Grand Tasting. hour specials 2-6pm. In the evenings on utilizing donated supplies. Donated arts and Attendees can hoist their mugs while enjoying weekends, it transitions into a fun nightlife craft supplies are available for sale at a deeply spot with a DJ and late night drink specials discounted price. Future dates are September 27th live music, beer, and food pairing seminars, educational events about brewing, and more.

10-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. and 30th, October 4th and 25th.

This will be held at Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd. Admission prices vary. For more info go to brewmastersbeerfest.com.

September 28th-29th - Galveston Island Wild The 35th Annual Greek Festival will be held October Texas Shrimp Festival - Galveston Island is a 14th-15th benefitting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this Greek Orthodox Church, located at 1824 Ball St. Festival September Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. will bring hours are Saturday 11am-8pm, and Sunday 12 noon-6pm. foodies a little taste of heaven featuring some of Entertainment and church tours will be every two hours. the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to The best part of the festival is the food - two full days of offer, a seafood cook-off, gumbo tasting, parade, authentic food prepared on site along with imported Greek live music, 5K, and more. For more info go to wines and beer, live entertainment, gifts, and tours of the galvestonshrimpfestival.com.

Greek Orthodox Church. encouraged to join the dance line to catch the Greek spirit at this festive event.

Every Thursday-Sunday: Taste of The Strand Savor traditional Greek favorites including mouthwatering souvlaki Father Stelios Sitaras, parish priest, will conduct educational tours of Food Tour - At the Taste of The Strand walking (shish kabob), gyro, vegetarian dishes, and a complete dinner of pastitsio, the church on Saturday 11am-6pm, and Sunday beginning at 12 noon. The and tasting tour, sample appetizers, main dishes, salad, dolmades, olives and meat balls. To complement the menu is public is invited to attend Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10am. The service is desserts, and other edibles from well-known imported Greek beer and wines, and for dessert there are pastries baked by one hour.

Galveston institutions. Tickets are $89.95 per the ladies in the community. Enjoy baklava, melomacarona, kourambiedes, A donation of $2 per person at the door is appreciated. All foods person. Purchase tickets at tasteofthestrand.com. koulourakia, and paximadia with a fresh cup of coffee. Don’t miss the and drink items are priced individually ranging from $2 to $8, including Tours are scheduled Thursday-Sunday at 1-4pm made to order loukoumades: a honey puff pastry drizzled with honey and pastries. A complete dinner is available for $16. Advance dinner tickets are and 5-8pm. Weather permitting, tours begin at homemade sweet bread. available online at galvestongreekfestival.com until October 5th. Tickets 2028 Strand at the corner of 21st and Hendley There will be featured imported items including icons, jewelry, paintings, gift items, imported foods, religious items, and much more. Returning again this for all items will be sold at ticket booths at the event. There is no party like Green. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Reservations are highly recommended a Greek party and it only happens once a year – don’t miss it! For more year is the ever talented Alex Kalos who plays the clarinet, bouzouki, and every in advance. other instrument that compliments Greek dancing. Everyone is invited and information call (409)762-7591 or go to galvestongreekfestival.com.

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The Arts Twelve Photography Project Returns With Focus on “TWELVE Nautical Miles”Since 2010,

the TWELVE project has given individuals the opportunity to capture their unique viewpoints of Galveston Island through the art of photography.

This year, TWELVE returns by having participants photograph aspects of the maritime industry by using the same Olympus Trip 35 film camera. The 2018 showing will be held during August’s ArtWalk on Saturday, August 25th from 6-9pm in Edna’s Room of The Grand 1894 Opera House.

“TWELVE’s mission is to use photography as a means to elicit conversations and connections about the community we all live in together, but sometimes see differently,” explains Shannon GuillotWright, TWELVE co-founder. “The theme ‘TWELVE Nautical Miles’ once again accomplishes this mission by focusing on Galveston’s port and the people who deliver goods to Galveston and around the world.”

A project created in 2010 by Will Wright and Shannon GuillotWright, photography is used to highlight the diversity of people, scenery, and architecture in cities as well as our diverse viewpoints on life. Proceeds from the event will go to the Galveston Seafarers Center. TWELVE also recognizes UTMB’s John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine for their support of the photography project.

TWELVE is a nonprofit initiative fiscally sponsored by ARTSPIRE, a program of New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). The program is one of the oldest, largest, most prestigious and artist friendly in the county. For more information on how the project theme was chosen and to view previous year’s photographs, visit twelvepeople.org.

For additional information on TWELVE, please visit twelvepeople.org or contact Will Wright at (806)236-0715 or will@ twelvepeople.org.

Calling all adults who believe the only thing they can draw is “stick figures!”

Beginning and intermediate classes are taught every Tuesday at G. Lee Gallery at 2217 Strand, Suite 107B. Learn the basic techniques, the Seven Elements of Art and create four wonderful pieces of art. Come to relax and explore your inner creativity.”

Contact Ada Jones, adajones1320@gmail.com or visit to the gallery.”

ArtWalk will be August 25th and held throughout town ranging in time from 4-10pm.

This event is held mostly in the heart of the downtown historic district and now other parts of the Island. ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants, and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center located at 2127 Strand St. or go to galvestonartscenter. org. All events are free. Various artworks will be for sale. Future dates for ArtWalks are October 14th, and November 24th.

The ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map can be downloaded at galvestonartscenter.org.

Creative Exhibitions & Classes at Galveston Galveston Arts Center Arts Center (GAC) presents three solo exhibitions

“Dunes and Skies” at G. Lee Gallery Meet G. Lee Gallery’s featured artists Keith Clark and Maxx

James August 25th, 1-9pm.

Keith Clark, born in the Mississippi Delta, graduated with an art degree and moved to Houston for work as so many have done. through August 19th featuring Timothy Harding, Susannah Mira, He’s rediscovered his art in beach landscapes and his memories and Kalee Appleton.

In the first-floor gallery, Timothy Harding’s exhibition “Unfurled” of the Delta. Keith’s art has a feeling of silence, stillness, and always includes works that explore the fluid relationship between pictorial something space and the three-dimensional realm through hardedge geometric remembered.

Maxx patterns and manipulated surfaces.

In the second-floor 1878 Gallery, Susannah Mira transforms the James, an Oklahoma metal mesh of used air filters into an installation for the exhibition native, has “Lighter than Air.” Kalee Appleton’s exhibition “Supplementary Scenes” explores the objectivity of idealized landscapes and utopian had a disworlds depicted in the photographic backdrops commonly used in tinguished career as mainstream photography studios. an artist, “Low designer, Magic” photographer, and illustrator in advertising, television, even the Opening energy industry.

August Maxx focuses his creative energies on modern realistic repre25th of windswept landscapes and Galveston Island’s historic Opening sentations architecture.

Saturday, Both with very different styles and mediums, their art finds August 25th, common ground in their mutual appreciation of Galveston’s beauti6-9pm will be ful beaches and gorgeous skies.

Fort WorthJoin Keith and Maxx for an art demonstration 1-3pm to answer based artist Jesse Morgan any questions and discuss their work.

G. Lee Gallery is located at 2217 Strand St., St. 107B, DownBarnett’s town Galveston. This is free to attend. exhibition “LOW MAGIC,” which follows the artist’s correspondence with Valery Spiridonov, the first confirmed head/body transplantation patient, and works through questions about conditionality, perseverance, and naturalistic interpretations of luck.

In the second floor 1878 and Brown Foundation Galleries, “Visual Pathology” presents a collaboration with GAC and the The works of Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston County (UTMB) at Galveston. In collaboration with six pathologists from artists Ginger UTMB, artists Steve Fisher, Mark Greenwalt, Colleen Maynard, Sarah Sayles and Odette Sudhoff, and Kamilla Szczesna were given access to the remnants of Ruben will be UTMB’s historical pathological and surgical pathology collections as exhibited and an inspirational starting point for the exhibition. offered for sale August 2nd-26th About GAC The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the public at the Galveston Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission Art League Gallery, 2117A Postoffice is free at all times. in Galveston.

Gallery hours are 12 noon-6pm Thursdays-Sundays and until 9pm during ArtWalk on August 25th.

After spending most of her adult life in Illinois, Ginger moved to Galveston in 2016. Just a month after relocating to the island, she submitted work to a Galveston Art League juried competition and was thrilled to win first place for her acrylic painting on canvas.

Ginger, a native Californian, first dabbled in watercolors and oils before finding her favorite medium, acrylics.

Mostly self-taught, she was fascinated by clouds and often made It’s From the Heart Gallery’s them a focal point of her artwork. very first juried themed art show She died in July 2017, and her family donated much of her art in heir brand new location! to the Art League.

This Call for Entries is cenOdette Ruben was a watercolorist who won many awards in tered on “The Roaring 20’s” Galveston Art League juried shows and Texas Watercolor Society Think Art Nouveau, Art Deco, competitions. Many of her paintings depict Texas City scenes Great Gatsby, Charleston, dapwith some on display at the city’s Doyle Convention Center. She per suits, flapper dresses, hats, faux furs, faux feathers, faux pearls, felt flags, the 19th amendment, jazz, prohibition, Al Capone, sound also painted many scenes of Galveston, most of them of Victorian houses. movies and more.

At her death, Odette left behind a large body of work, and her All mediums welcome including art, photography, pottery, sculpinheritor is offering selected pieces for sale at the Art League Gallery ture, jewelry, etc... Entries should be no larger than 30”x30”.

Please keep in mind that From the HeART is a vegan gallery so during this August show.

Her family moved from Houston, where she was born, to no fur, feathers, pearls, silk, farmed seashells, leather, etc. Only faux Galveston when Odette was a senior in high school. She graduated will be accepted.

Cost is $10 per entry or five entries for $40! You can enter up to from Ball High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis. She died in 2015. five entries per person.

The Late Artists Ginger Sayles and Odette Ruben Featured at Galveston Art League

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Books

Texas was the site of the first US Cavalry regiment deployed against horseback warriors, as well as the experimental US Camel Corps.

From Robert E. Lee to Albert Sidney Johnston to Ranald Mackenzie, the Army’s finest officers served out of Texas forts, and 61 Medals of Honor were earned by soldiers campaigning in the Lone Star State.

Bill O’Neal has served the past five years as the state historian of Texas. He taught history for four Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd decades at Panola College in Carthage, Texas, and St. in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com. is the author of more than 40 books.

Saturday, August 18th (2-4pm): “View Saturday, Through a August 4th Faceplate (2-4pm): Window: “Frontier Adventures of Forts of Texas a Navy Master (Images of Diver” by Ross America)” by A. Garcia Bill O’Neal Galveston Galveston Bookshop will Bookshop will host a book signhost a book signing with Ross A. ing with Bill Garcia and his O’Neal and his new memoir of new history covhis life as a Navy ering the frontier diver. forts in Texas.

During his 25 With its vast size and long year career, Ross frontier period, Texas was the scene of more comGarcia ascended bat events between Native American warriors and to the top enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, that of Anglo soldiers and settlers than any other state or Master Chief, Master Diver. In “Faceplate Winterritory. The US Army, therefore, erected many dow,” Garcia takes us on his journey from the military outposts in Texas, a tradition begun by beginning, fresh out of boot camp and into dive the Spanish soldados with their presidios. training, where his offshore oil rig experience Successive north-to-south lines of Army forts made him a natural. attempted to screen westward-moving settlers Rising to the rank of Master Diver, he led his from war parties, while border posts were scatsailors through underwater salvage, harbor cleartered along the Rio Grande from Fort Brown at the ance and underwater repair missions in oceans all Gulf of Mexico to Fort Bliss in El Paso del Norte. over the globe, living up to the Navy Dive motto,

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“We dive the world over.” These stories give an insider’s view of dive technology and practice, as well as the Navy culture in which they served. He now enjoys his position as Ship Superintendent for the Cavalla Historical Foundation at Seawolf Park in Galveston, Texas.

Saturday, August 25th (3-5pm): “How We Came to Be” by Johnnie Bernhard Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Johnnie Bernhard and her new novel of a single mother navigating modern life in Houston and Austin.

In the multicultural melting pot of Houston, Karen Anders, a high school English teacher, comes to terms with being a single parent to her adopted daughter Tiffany. Her views on motherhood and her attitude toward men are forever changed when she forges an unlikely friendship with a WWII Hungarian refugee, who inspires her to change her life. Tiffany moves to Austin to attend the University of Texas, but soon finds herself distracted from her studies by her gamer boyfriend and a job at the Ink & Juice, a tattoo parlor/juicing bar.

Despite the challenges, a family comes together with the assistance of strangers and by the grace of second chances. Richly layered emotional relationships and characters attempting to discover their self-worth combine to create a poignant story of “How We Came to Be.” Johnnie Bernhard is a former English teacher and journalist currently supporting writers as a literary agent. Her work has appeared both nationally and internationally in magazines and newspapers. She has received several awards and honors, including a finalist recognition for “How We Came to Be” in the 2017 Faulkner-Wisdom Competition.

Cathy Catchings:

Angel Readings, Book Signings, & More Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 12 noon-5pm Author Cathy Catching has written three wonderful books. The first book, “Angel Talk: A True Story of One Woman’s Miraculous Healing and the Angels Who Got Her Through It” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s interactions with heavenly beings and her recovery from an incurable and debilitating disorder.

Learn how the author awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages.

The second book, “Guidebook to Angel Talk” is a remarkably detailed handbook on how to communicate with angels and other divine beings.

Learn the basics about angels, how they interact with us, and how to unlock your own divine connection.

Her third book, “Healing with Angel Talk: Learn How Your Angels Can Help You Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul” is an extraordinary handbook that teaches methods on healing the mind, body, and soul with angelic assistance.

Your angels want you to understand about their unconditional love and are eager for you to talk with them. After reading “Healing with Angel Talk,” you will have all the necessary tools to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.

Books can be purchased and signed at Mysticatz, located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown Galveston, or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more info call (409)740-1565, go to cathycatching.com, or on Facebook @ccatching.

Outdoors AIATheSandcastle Competition 32nd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition will

take place on Saturday, August 25th, 10am-4:30pm at East Beach in Galveston. This year over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award.

On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the beachfront, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours.

The judging of the sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. In addition to the Golden Bucket, awards are given in several categories including Best Traditional Castle, Best Architectural Icon, Kidtastic LEGO Edition, Best Science Fiction, Best Sports, and Houston-centric, as well as Best Team T-shirt design, Best Team Signage, Best Costume, and Public Favorite. At the end of the day, everyone goes home with memories of a great day at the beach filled with fun, sand, and sun.

East Beach is located at 1923 Boddeker, Galveston.

For more info call (713)520-0155. The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fundraising event for AIA Houston and ARCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue-generating events for the City of Galveston.

The sandcastles are free to browse however there is a $15 fee to enter and park at East Beach.

Gulf Coast Volleyball Association

During summer, the Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) hosts an array of open to the public high-flying volleyball tournaments at Stewart Beach. Check-in is at at 8:30am and the tournaments begin promptly at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.

Scheduled remaining games this season are: • September 1st: Labor Day Classic • September 23rd: Season Closer

Hike, Explore Sea Turtles & Go On a Sunset Paddle atTheGalveston State Park Galveston Island State Park (GISP)

has numerous events going on this summer. These events are fun for the entire family. Most events are free, however, you must pay $5 to get into the park. Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)737-1222 or go to tpwd. state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island.

Events are: August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10-11:30am): Bay Exploration - This is a hands-on discovery of what’s lurking beneath the murky bay waters. Come join one of these weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and island paradise - Galveston Bay. August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (10-11am): Beach Exploration - Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Nature Center, located on the bay side of the park, close to the main highway. You will begin with a brief orientation, shell identification, and restroom break before driving to the day-use beach to view special habitats leading to the sandy beach. Be prepared for sun, surf, and great handson learning.

August 4th (8:30-9:30am): Plogging - What is plogging? It’s picking up plastics and jogging for fitness on the beach. Have you recently spotted people toting trash bags while jogging? Or their hands filled with old, sandy plastic bottles? You might soon. Sweden’s latest fitness craze — plogging — is making its way to Galveston Island State Park. The term is a mash-up of jogging and the Swedish “plocka upp,” meaning pick up. In this case, plastic litter. GISP is hosting a plogging session at the Day Use Beach for a short 1/2 mile jog to rid the beach of trash.

August 4th, 11th (5-7:30pm): Sunset Paddle - With the support of our Friends of Galveston Island State Park GISP is providing a great experience on the water with a guide. Please consider reserving your spot for quick instructions, free

gear rental, and a guided trip with into a protected cove of Galveston Bay. August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th (1-2pm): Geocaching 101 - High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop provides high-tech treasure hunting basics and clues to your next wild adventure.

Learn how to find hidden treasure within the park and around the globe with this short, activitybased program about geocaching. “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or supplies.

August 3rd, 10th, 17th (6-7pm): Turtle Patrol This is a sunset hike for sea turtle conservation. Do you love sea turtles? Us too. Citizen scientists like you are needed for turtle patrol and hike. During the warm nesting season, park rangers conserve habitats, eliminate trash, and patrol the beaches for critters.

August 4th, August 11th (3-4pm): Star Party Sun Fun - This is a daytime star gazing activity that will quench your thirst for solar knowledge with nature. Each day and night, the Earth’s closest star emits life-giving energy, creates time, and keeps the world spinning. Celebrate the sun with some easy solar printing, creating shadow clocks, and viewing the spectacle of this heavenly body.

September 22nd - GISP One Night Event for Texas Outdoor Family - Join this fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation. For a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop, go to the website.

Surf Moms & Mimosas Camps

August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (9:30-12 noon) Surf Moms and Mimosas Camp will be held every Wednesday. Come out and surf, shop, and sip at this camp. Participants will enjoy an hour-long surf session from followed by mimosas and shopping in Ohana Surf & Skate.

The cost is $35. To register go to ohanasurfandskate.com.

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Artist Boat Events This Month

Beach Clean Up and Seawall Mural Painting:

Save and Beautify Our Beaches

On September 15th, 10am-12 noon, Burners Without Borders Galveston County (BwB) will utilize their grant funds from BwB & Burning Man as they partner with the Texas General Land Office Adopt-a-Beach Program for their Texas wide Beach Cleanup.

Sharing the “Leave No Trace” (#leavenotrace) life ethos/philosophy with all of the Texas Gulf Coast, the Adopt-A-Beach program has seen over 523,000 volunteers clean up over 9,590 tons of trash from the beautiful Gulf Coast shoreline.

Members of BwB Galveston County have been committed for the past six years to hosting monthly campout cleanups April-August.

This event will take place at Babe’s Beach in Galveston along the shore between 39th and 41st St. BwB will be handing out trash bags at 10am.

You can spend the rest of the morning cleaning the beach, then you can trade your trash bags for paint brushes in the afternoon for a Galveston Seawall Mural event.

This will be an all-inclusive event, handing paint brushes to passersby and inviting them to be an interactive part of creating a history making mosaic-style Seawall Mural.

This is free to attend and open to all ages. Be a part and make a difference by cleaning up your island beaches.

2ndWantAnnual Battle of the Bay to go to a place where both the sport of

dragon boat and stand-up paddle racing meet and battle at an event like no other?

With the combined forces of Island Paddle and Houston Heat Dragon Boat Club, they are bringing both paddling disciplines to one great event: The Galveston Battle on the Bay, held at Moody Gardens September 29th, 8am-5pm.

The crew is back and ready to make the 2018 Battle on the Bay even bigger and better! Get ready to round up your dragon boat crews - get your SUPs/OCs/Kayaks ready to go - grab your paddles and head on down to Moody Gardens. As always, the action will be packed on the water!

Registration is now open at battleonthebaygalveston.com.

Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action.

Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public art works; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches.

For more info call (409)770-0722 or go to artistboat.org.

Kayak Adventures You can enjoy different tours such as a guided and interpretive Eco-Art Kayak Adventure and paddling to places of natural significance on Galveston Bay. To sign-up, go to artistboat.org.

Tours range from $50-$75.

• August 1st (9-11am): East End Lagoon • August 1st (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • August 2nd (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 3rd (4:30-7:30pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 4th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • August 4th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • August 5th (9am-1pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 7th (8-10am): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 7th (11am-1pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 8th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • August 8th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • August 9th (9am-1pm): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] • August 10th (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 11th (10am-2pm): Christmas Bay • August 12th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 12th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 14th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 14th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 15th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • August 15th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • August 16th (4:30-7:30pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 17th (9am-1pm): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] • August 18th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • August 18th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • August 19th (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 24th (5-7pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • August 25th (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage

Save the Date for Float the Boat

Float the Boat 2018 is celebrating 15 years of Artist Boat Saturday, November 10th, 6-9:30pm at The Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, Downtown Galveston.

Enjoy great food, live music, the best silent auction in town, and more! Learn more and purchase tickets at artistboat.org. Reserved seating tickets for Float the Boat 2018 are now available for $115. destroyed by Hurricane Carla, Landry’s has transformed the Pleasure Pier into a worldclass amusement park for all ages.

Originally built in the late 1940’s as a recreational facility for the military, the Pier was turned over to the city after World War II and named Pleasure Pier. The Pleasure Pier operated Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, as an iconic family destination until 1961, when located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features familyHurricane Carla hit Texas. In 1965, the Flagship oriented attractions including rides, midway then the only hotel in the nation built games, food venues, and retail shops plus movies Hotel, entirely over the water, opened on the site, but and live music all summer. All events and rides was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. are weather permitting. For more info, tickets, In 2012, the Pleasure Pier reopened as a nostaland a full list of events go to pleasurepier.com. gically-themed amusement park — representing For decades, the historic Pleasure Pier a return to glory for the Pier. served as a tourism catalyst for Galveston’s SeaThe Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier wall Boulevard and the Texas Gulf Coast. More rivals similar parks like Chicago’s Navy Pier, the than 40 years after the original Pleasure Pier was Santa Monica Pier and Coney Island’s Luna Park.

Music & Movies on Pleasure Pier All Summer!

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• August 26th (10am-2pm): Christmas Bay • September 1st (9-11am): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] • September 2nd (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve • September 2nd (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • September 3rd (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage Preserve 2018 Eco-Art Camps Art meets science in Artist Boat’s 2018 EcoArt Camp sessions. Each camper will create high quality art projects that illustrate all that they have learned throughout camp. Camp sessions for ages 5-12 and are $300 for both, or $175 each.

• July 31st-August 4th: Whale of a Time 9am-12 noon; Feeding Frenzy 1-4pm • August 6th-10th: Shark Mania 9am-12 noon; Sea of Change 1-4pm • August 13th-17th: Feeding Frenzy 9am-12 noon; Whale of a Time 1-4pm Bucket Brigade Beach Tours Join the fun on a free Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tour and explore the creatures and features that make Galveston’s coastal and marine ecosystems so special. Tours last approximately one hour and involve hands-on activities to give visitors an appreciation for Galveston’s different but not “dirty” beaches. Bucket Brigade Tours explore questions such as ‘Why is the water brown?’ ‘How is Sargassum a good thing?’ and ‘How do I connect to the ocean?’

Bucket Brigade Tours are scheduled every Wednesday-Sunday starting at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm at Stewart Beach (Beach Patrol Tower 6). If you have a larger group and would like to reserve a specific time, please contact the Education Program Coordinator at kguidroz@artistboat.org. Bucket Brigade is made possible thanks to the support of the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees.

August 2nd and 16th (9-12 noon) - Sea Citizen Work Days Artist Boat hosts monthly open workdays at the Coastal Heritage Preserve where interested volunteers can come out and help restore the native coastal prairie ecosystem. Workday tasks include planting native grasses, treating and removing invasive species, and more. Come to a volunteer work day and make your mark on the Coastal Heritage Preserve. These are held from 9am-12 noon on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

If you’re interested in volunteering for one of these workdays, go to artistboat.org.

Sea Citizen Orientations Sea Citizens are Artist Boat’s volunteer leaders. Sea Citizens help out with many different programs including habitat restoration, kayak adventures, Bucket Brigade tours, outreach events, and more! Learn how you can get involved at one of an upcoming orientations August 11th 9-11am, or October 11th 6:30-8:30pm.

In 2013 Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards recognized the Pleasure Pier as one of the world’s top-five seaside parks. The approximately 1,130-foot pier extends over the Gulf of Mexico at 25th Street and Seawall Boulevard and is home to Texas’ first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant, a number of shops, entertaining midway games, and 16 rides, including gentle rides for young visitors and exhilarating coasters for thrill seekers.

Sunday Summer Movies on the Pier (7pm) • August 5th: “Surf Up” • August 12th: “Lion King” Music on the Pier • August 2nd (6-10pm): John Stork*

5K’s & More August 11th: Sand Crab 5K/10K Night Run

benefiting The Galveston Island Humane Society - The Sand Crab is run entirely on the sand and is a great way to get a little exercise under the stars and have a few beers while listening to great music. All races are chip timed including the Kid’s Mile which starts at 8pm. The 5K/10K will start at 8:30pm. The Sand Crab starts on beautiful East Beach and runs west for 3.1 or 1.55 miles then turns back. The course is lit with led lights.

Runners are required to run with a flashlight or headlamp. To register go to runintexas.com/gcrab.

September 8th: The Daily News Press Run - Run, walk, or jog in Galveston’s premier Causeway Run. The Daily News Press Run supports the Newspapers In Education program. Featuring certified 5K and 10K courses, an exciting Kid’s 1K, vendor booths, food, drinks, snacks, moonwalks, music, a costume contest, and much more, this race is fun for everyone. For more info go to dailynewspressrun.com.

September 9th: Captain Kids Triathlon - The Captain Kids Triathlon has all the hype of a large scale adult triathlon, but it is designed with kids in mind. The swim is in the lazy river of Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach (making this a fabulous race for kids as young as 5 or for first time youth triathletes). The kids then bike around the beautiful grounds at Moody Gardens and end the triathlon with a run down the path along Offatts Bayou. Each participant receives 4 tickets to Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach in their packet so they can relax and enjoy the afternoon with their family after they have completed their race. This race is $65 and is limited to 600 participants. For more info and to register go to captainkidstri.com.

September 29th: 5K Shrimp Scamper - Enjoy the official 5K of the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.

This is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautifully rebuilt beach and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks.

For more info, galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com.

September 30th: Island Girl Tri - Island Girl Tri is a super fun multi-sport event, perfect for those who want to do their first triathlon and for veteran triathletes as well. Enjoy a 200m swim in the Palm Beach lazy river at Moody Gardens, a flat 8 mile bike ride in Galveston, and a 2 mile run around the lush and tropical Moody Gardens. Stick around for post-race fun, food, and refreshments.

Women and girls, ages 8 years old and up are welcome. For more info go to islandgirltri.com.

More Runs • October 6th: Light Up the Dark • October 13th: Walk to End Alzheimer’s • October 20th: Toughest 10K Causeway Run • October 20th-21st: Bike Around the Bay • November 10th: Galveston Wicked Wine Run

• August 3rd (7-11pm): Secret Party • August 4th (7-10pm): Turning Point • August 9th (6-10pm): Jake Bush* • August 10th (7-11pm): Zach Tate • August 11th (7-11pm): Velvet Punch • August 17th (6-10pm): Tino Trevino • August 18th (6-10pm): Black Water Roll • August 24th (6-10pm): Shadowlands • August 25th (6-10pm): Radio Frequency • August 31st (5-9pm): Bama Breeze Band *Texas Thursday Country Music Series Summer Special Days • Weekend Adventure Pass – Get into three parks with one pass for $49.99! Enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk, and Downtown Aquarium Houston.

• August 16th: National Roller Coaster Day Buy one All-Day Ride Pass and get one for $5.

• September Free Walk-On Fridays: Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pier every Friday night in September.

Music

Galveston’s To Whom It May’s New Album “The Great Filter Breaks” The Great Silence Hard Rock/Metal Trio is First Band Signed to Kevin Martin from Candlebox’s New Label G4L Records

On the heels of announcing their signing with Candlebox Frontman Kevin Martin’s label G4L Records earlier last month, Hard Rock/Metal Trio To Whom It May (TWIM) has revealed that they are releasing their much-anticipated album “The Great Filter.”

Featuring their hard-hitting, smash single “Calculate,” TWIM’s latest effort is already being hailed as an impressive lesson in contrasts by many, including the group’s frontman Jonathan Jourdan.

As the band’s main songwriter, he describes the record as “a blend of rhythmic and melodic ideas that depend on each other to sound complete.” He goes on to say that it also encompasses “chaotic and soothing moments that depend on each other for balance.”

This dichotomy is also evident within the band itself. Featuring elements of Prog, Metal, and unadulterated Rock n’ Roll, the paired down threesome has created a complexity that is larger than the sum of its parts. Featuring Dexas Villarreal on drums and Robb Mars on bass, these two stellar musicians serve up the group’s signature hardrocking, groove-infested backbeat while Jourdan adds his guitar riffs soaring into the ether. The result was enough to make multi-platinum selling artist Kevin Martin a fan.

“I knew the minute I heard ‘To Whom It May’ that I wanted to work with them in any way possible,” said Martin. “There is something intangible about everything [that] TWIM does musically and that’s what I love about them; they make me want to listen more and more to try and put my finger on it, challenging me, if you will, to understand why, who, or what has inspired these musicians to create such awe-inspiring music!”

The concept for “The Great Filter,” which was produced by Dean DiChosa (Candiria, Family Force 5), is based on the “Great Filter Hypothesis,” answers the question as to why we humans haven’t made contact with aliens yet. It suggests that at some point there is an evolutionary leap that no species can survive, leaving humans with two choices: we’ve passed “The Filter” and were the lucky species that survived or we haven’t met “The Great Filter” yet and inevitably will meet our extinction.

“This resonated with us as an album title because, in a lot of ways, this album was our personal Great Filter,” said Jourdan. “A lot of people also have their own ‘Great Filter’ in their life. Something that makes them fear an inevitable defeat. In that moment you can chose to be paralyzed by it, or you can believe that you will survive.”

To learn about TWIM and get the latest information, visit towhomitmay.net.

For more information about G4L Records, visit g4lrecords.com.

The Coconut Grove Bunch Continues Maceo’s “On the Sidewalk” Summer Concert Series It’s that time

again - time to roll out the tumbling dice and finish up summer. The “On the Sidewalk” Summer Concert Series continues every two weeks on Thursdays at Maceo’s Spice & Import 6-8pm. Come out and hear local musicians and have some free family-friendly fun. Scheduled are: • August 9th - Boo Schaaf • August 23rd - Chad Ware These are held outside on the side patio. Food and beer and wine are available inside. Maceo’s has seating but it is suggested that you bring a chair. Maceo’s Spice & Import is located at 2706 Market St., Downtown Galveston. There is no fee to attend.

This is presented by The Coconut Grove Bunch, aka Ronnie Maceo, Bubba Donovan, and Cruz Cortez.

Bands on the Sand:

Live Music & Fireworks Continue

Moody Gardens Palm Beach will offer some new entertainment and traditional favorites as this popular beach attraction continues to celebrate summer.

Guests are invited to sink their toes in white sand, lounge beneath palm trees, and splash amongst a variety of beach attractions including a 650-foot lazy river, wave pool, and two 18-foot tower slides. Visitors can even enjoy concerts and fireworks, too.

Other attractions include the Aquarium Adventure play area and Splashpad automated aquatic water feature with interactive dump buckets, spray arches, and more. Additional private cabanas and enhanced Bamboo Lounges have been added this year.

Palm Beach opens daily through August 19th.

As the summer season winds down, Palm Beach will be open weekends only August 25th-Labor Day, September 3rd.

Admission is $23.95 for adults, $18.95 for children and seniors, or $65 for a season pass.

Children age 3 and younger get in free.

Be sure to come out for Bands on the Sand and enjoy this summer music series Friday and Saturday nights 6-10pm. Each show features local and regional R&B, rock, country, and blues bands.

Admission is $15 and children age 3 and younger get in for free. Each performance ends with a fireworks display over Offats Bayou overlooking the Moody Gardens pyramids.

For more info go to moodygardens.org or call (800)582-4673. Some of the area’s top local and regional bands are scheduled to perform: • August 3rd: Diamond Jack (classic rock) • August 4th: The Line Up (variety) • August 10th: Sun Dog Weaver (variety, rock) • August 11th: Hattrick (variety)

Concerts & Events

Music Nite on The Strand takes place 6-9pm.

These free concerts are a great family-fun event.

Scheduled concerts are: • August 11th: Dem Roots (Reggae) • September 8th: The Fab 5 (Beatles Tribute) • October 13th: Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (Zydeco) For more info and a full list of events go to galveston.com/saengerfestpark. Saengerfest Park is located on the corner of 23rd St. and The Strand Downtown.

Every Tuesday (8pm): Open Mic with Zak Perry takes place at Sharky’s Tavern, 504 25th,

Downtown Galveston. Come join the fun for a night of drink specials, pizza, and a fun jam.

Every Friday and Saturday (6-10pm): The Tremont House Jazz Series - Enjoy live jazz by in the hotel’s 1888 Toujouse Bar. The Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic St., Downtown Galveston.

Every Sunday (3-6pm) - Sunday Funday Music on the Albatross Patio - Join the fun on the patio every Sunday for a little live music. There is no cover charge. If the weather is bad, the music will move inside.

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and Jazz Festival will be held September 22nd-23rd at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. The festival will be held 2pm-12 midnight. Tickets start at $50 for general admission for both days.

Schedule performances are: • Saturday, September 22nd: Alex Bugnon, Pieces of a Dream, Grace Kelly, Theresa Grayson, Mark Dini, Kyle Turner • Sunday, September 23rd: Jonathan Butler, Eric Roberson, Paul Taylor, Dominique Hammons, Evelyn Rubio, Stephen Richard There will also be local artists, vendors and more! For more info look the event up on Facebook.

World Class Musical Legends Hit the Stage at The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For tickets and more info, go to oldquarteracousticcafe.com or find them on Facebook. Events this month are: • Every Wednesday: Open mic with Neil Down & Fiscal Cliff • Every Thursday: Open mic with Kitty Litter Upcoming Shows • August 3rd (8:30pm): Gabe Wooten Songwriters Series with Dylan Stewart, Brant Croucher • August 4th (8:30pm): Pecos Hank and Jo Bird with Lindsay Clark • August 10th (8:3opm): Buenos Diaz (Nick Diaz) and Daisy O’connor • August 11th (8pm): Clarence Bucaro • August 15th (8:30pm): Hayes Carll (Rescheduled from July 18th) • August 17th (8:30pm): Brandon Rhyder • August 18th (8:30pm): Shake Russell with Britney Doyal • August 25th (8:30pm): Shelia Marshall • August 31st (8pm): Caleb Boles with Zach Aaron Song Swap • September 1st (8:30pm): Bob Livingston with Marina Rocks • September 7th (8:30pm): Kevin Galloway with Doug Strahan • September 8th (8:30pm): The Brush Poppers • September 14th (8:30pm): Rich O’toole • September 15th (8:30pm): Bob Simpson with Ali Holder, Nicolette Good, Gabe Wooten • September 19th (8:30pm): Bri Bagwell • September 20th (8:30pm): Trout Fishing in America • September 21st (8:30pm): James Steinel Record Release with Simon Flory • September 22nd (8:30pm): Brad Boyer • September 26th (8pm): Travis Meadows • September 29th (8:30pm): Freddie Steady KRC presents Tuscan: A Western Folk Rock Horse Opera in Verse and Song Live August 18th (8:30pm)

Shake Russell in Concert

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Shake Russell returns to Old Quarter and guarantees a great time.

For more than three decades, Texas singer-songwriter Shake Russell has been entertaining audiences throughout the region with his unique, Americana style of folk-rock. A prolific songwriter, Shake has written or co-written hundreds of melodies.

Through the years, Shake’s songs and albums have frequented the Billboard charts, with many, including “Deep in the West,” “You’ve Got a Lover,” “Put Yourself in My Shoes,” “One More Payment,” and “Our Kind of Love” being recorded by such distinguished artists as Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, Ricky Skaggs, Clint Black, and Carolyn Dawn Johnson. Ricky Skagg’s hit recording of “You’ve Got a Lover” has appeared on three of Ricky’s albums.

Tickets are $25 and available online at prekindle.com. This is expected to sell out!

At Galveston Island Brewing This Month

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midnight, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm.

GIB offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1pm. Tours are about 30 minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged.

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

Live Music • August 3rd: Jarredd Reed Trio • August 4th (5-8pm): Louis Morales • August 10th (6-9pm): Kyle Callahan • August 11th: Ryan Kennedy and the Green River Revival • August 17th: Los Mighty Hooks • August 18th: Kickin’ It Dixie • August 24th: David Richardson • August 25th (6pm): Nation Sack Nation • September 1st: Dredge Collective Launch Party with Learned Astronomer • September 2nd: The Curse and the Cure • September 3rd: Monday Night Guys • September 7th (5-8pm): Dr. B and the Keys • September 21st (5-8pm): Louis Morales • September 22nd: Los Mighty Hooks Other events are: August 4th (12 noon): Yoga At The Brewery These yoga classes are free and open to the public.

All levels are welcome. Please bring a beach towel or yoga mat, water, and any additional equipment you may need.

August 5th (5-8pm): ‘Vote for the Team’ Drink Party - Kevin Anthony & G-Town are finalists in the Texas Country Music Association, Inc. Awards and they need your vote! The band is up for Cajun Country Artist of the Year and Chris, Kevin and Jim are finalists in individual awards. They need your vote before the polls close at 12 midnight August 5th. Vote at texascountrymusicassociation. org/2018vote. To get you in the voting mood, GIB have let Kevin and Chris take over the jukebox for the evening. Come listen to the best country and Cajun tunes, drink local beer, and vote.

August 12th (11am-2pm): BrisketU Backyard Pitmaster Class - RibsU is a class designed and formulated to teach everything you need to know to cook award winning ribs. In this class, held at GIB, for greenhorns and experienced grillers alike, you will learn from accomplished pitmasters the art of smoking ribs from start to finish. Learn up-close about Texas pits, types of ribs, trimming techniques, rubs and prep, wood selection and smoke profiles, timing the cook, and slicing the perfect ribs, including beef, St. Louis style and baby back. Tickets are $74 and available at brisketu.com.

Gig Guide Thursday, August 2nd B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Tommy Lewis, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – John Baumann, 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Open Mic Night, 7-10 Woody’s Beach Bar - Gabe Wooton & Doug Kent, 6-9

Friday, August 3rd 23rd Street Station - LUX, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand - Geoff & Myke, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Jarredd Reed, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Mod Coffeehouse - Salty Sounds, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Diamond Jack, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Zach Tate, 7-11 Old Quarter - Gabe Wootton, Brant Croucher, Dylan Stewart, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Secret Party, 7-11 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Unusual Suspects, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden Tavern - Jeremy Kilgore, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1

Sharky’s Tavern - Waves/ Stranded, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, August 9th B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Maceo’s On The Sidewalk - Boo Schaaf, 6-8 Pleasure Pier - Jake Bush, 6-10 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Ladies Jam Night, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Open Mic, 7-10

Friday, August 10th 23rd Street Station - Gretchen Hughes, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Kyle Callahan, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Paper Sparrow, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Sun Dog Weaver, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - FM Radio, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Buenos Diaz, Daisy O’connor, 7-10 Pleasure Pier - Zach Tate Band, 7-11 Poop Deck - Unusual Suspects, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – OMG, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Clayton Adams, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1

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Thursday, August 23rd

Albatross - Karaoke, 9-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Tommy Lewis, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Matt Moore, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Woody’s Beach Bar – David Joel & Kevin Miller, 6-9

B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – DEM, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Maceo’s On The Sidewalk - Chad Ware, 6-8 Poop Deck – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Open Mic, 7-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Matt Harlan, 6-9

Friday, August 17th 23rd Street Station - Jahrel Pickens, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 B. Jiggers – Hybrid 7, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float - DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Los Mighty Hooks, 5-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Lyda Plummer, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Texas Soul Shine, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Brandon Rhyder, 7-10 Pleasure Pier - Tino Trevino, 6-10 Poop Deck - The Feel Band, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Monte Good, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Friday, August 24th 23rd Street Station - Shannon Fitzwater, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Drunken Monkeyz - The Feel Band, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing – David Richardson, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - The Spinning Game, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Zach Tate, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Los Mighty Hooks, 7-10 Pleasure Pier - Shadowlands, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Jonas Lorence, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michaels, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10

Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Darryl Olison, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Bri Bagwell, 7-11 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Brandon McDermott Band, 9-1 Three Doors Down - Open Mic Night, 7-10 Woody’s Beach Bar - The Mighty Hooks, 6-9

Friday, August 31st 23rd Street Station - Kirk Hale, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Tommy Lewis, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Spot Lights, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Bama Breeze Band, 5-9 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Yelba, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Kickin It Dixie, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10

Saturday, September 1st

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Level One Band, 7-11 Saturday, August 25th Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Bob Livingston, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Saturday, August 11th Rumors – DJ, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 23rd Street Station - Jahrel Pickens, 9-12 Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Saturday, August 18th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Bubba’s On The Strand - A Sure Thing Band, 23rd Street Station - Elvis Is In The Building, B. Jiggers – Slags, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 9-1 9-12 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Woody’s Beach Bar – DeFrance, 3-7 Galveston Island Brewing – Nation Sack Nickel, The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 The Float - DJ, 9-1 Saturday, August 4th Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 5-8 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 23rd Street Station - Luis Parra, 9-12 Sunday, September 2nd The Grand Robert Earl Keen, 8pm Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 MOD Coffeehouse - Brightwire, 7-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Albatross - Live Music, 3-6 The Float - DJ, 9-1 Moody Gardens - HatTrick, 6-10 B. Jiggers – Midnight Release, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Galveston Island Brewing – Kickin It Dixie, 5-8 MOD Coffeehouse - DEM, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Bare Necessity, 7-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Nick’s Pool Bar - Poison Ivy, 7-11 Museum – Leslie Krafka, 9am Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Clarence Bucaro, Float - DJ, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic - Sheila Marshall, 9-1 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm MOD Coffeehouse - Anitra Jay, 7-9 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Louis Morales, 5-8 Pleasure Pier - Radio Frequency, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 1-6, Midnight Nick’s Pool Bar - The Rikkis, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Velvet Punch, 7-11 The Grand - The Texas Tenors, 8pm Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Release, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Shake Russell, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., Pleasure Pier - Black Water Roll, 7-11 Rum Shack – Live Music, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Pecos Hank, Jo Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1 8-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Saengerfest Park - Dem Roots, 6-9 Bird, 9-1 Saengerfest Park - Lyda Plummer, 6-9 Rum Shack – DJ Standman, 9-1 Rum Shack – Rachel Rose Band, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Kerry Williams & Clayton Mod Coffeehouse - Love Punch, 7-9 Sharky’s Tavern - One Ton Country, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Sharky’s Tavern Stranded, 9-1 Adams, 8-12 Moody Gardens - The Line Up, 6-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Cash McCall, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Nick’s Pool Bar - Level One Band, 7-11 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Pleasure Pier - Turning Point, 7-11 Woody’s Beach Bar – Harbors Over Highways, Woody’s Beach Bar – Hill Country Revival, 3-7 Stuttgarden – 30i Live, 9-1 Stuttgarden Brandon McDermott, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 3-7 Three Doors Down - Amy N’ Me, 7-10 Monday, September 3rd Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sharky’s Tavern - The Sharks, 9-1 Yaga’s – DJ, 10-1 Woody’s Beach Bar – The Captain Legendary Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 VFW - SilverWings Band, 7-10 Sunday, August 26th Band, 3-7 Galveston Island Brewing – Monday Night Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Woody’s Beach Bar – The Lime Traders, 3-7 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Albatross - Kevin Jefferies, 3-6 Guys, 2-6 Stuttgarden – 30i Live, 9-1 Yaga’s – Bayou City Funk, 10-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Woody’s Beach Bar – Folk Family Revival, 7-10 Sunday, August 12th Museum – Leslie Krafka, 9am Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sunday, August 19th Albatross - Monday Night Guys, 3-6 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 Albatross - Brittany Doyle, 3-6 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Sunday, August 5th Museum - Kevin Anthony, 9am Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., Museum – Kickin It Dixie, 9am Tuesday, September 4th Galveston Island Brewing - Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Albatross - David Richardson, 3-6 8-1 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Rum Shack – DJ Standman, 9-1 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Museum - Dem, 9am Sharky’s Tavern Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., Cash McCall, 8-12 8-1 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Rum Shack – DJ, 9-1 Rum Shack – DJ Standman, 9-1 8-12 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Woody’s Beach Bar – Hill Country Revival, 3-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., Monday, August 27th Cash McCall, 8-12 Cash McCall, 8-12 8-1 Wednesday, September 5th Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Rum Shack – After Party, 2-6 Woody’s Beach Bar – Shovelhead Runway, 3-7 Galveston Island Brewing – Monday Night Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Woody’s Beach Bar – AC & The Bad Billys, The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 3-7 Guys, 2-6 Cash McCall, 8-12 Monday, August 20th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Monday, August 13th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Waylon Henley, 3-7 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Monday, August 6th Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Moore, 7-10 Tuesday, August 28th Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Tuesday, August 21st Thursday, September 6th Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Tuesday, August 14th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, Tuesday, August 7th Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, Museum – Darryl Olison, 3pm The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Wednesday, August 29th Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Sealy Pavilion - Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 Wednesday, August 22nd The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, Wednesday, August 15th 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Three Doors Down - Open Mic Night, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Wednesday, August 8th Float – Dem, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Moore, 7-10 To list your band’s or venue’s gigs Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Hayes Carll, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 here, shoot your dates to: Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Thursday, August 30th Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 9-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

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