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Winter Wonder Island: The Winter Wonderettes: Dickens on the Strand: Kevin Anthony & G-Town: 50 Days of Island Holiday Fun

Holiday Fun on Stage at Island ETC

Kick-off the Historic Holidays

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December 2, 2016 • Issue 11, Volume 5

Published the First Friday Every Month

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Things to Do

» It’s a Winter Wonder Island in Galveston » “Ice Land” Ice Sculptures & Festival of Lights Continue at Moody Gardens » 2016 Dickens on the Strand Returns » The Santa Train at the Galveston Railroad Museum » “Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner and Show:” Come Celebrate the Holidays at Moody Gardens » Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon » A Victorian Christmas Holiday Homes Tour » “Holiday with the Cranes” Returns Again » Watch Santa Surf at Schlitterbahn Waterpark » Spend Your Saturdays at the Pleasure Pier with Santa » Island ETC presents “Winter Wonderettes” » The Grand Celebrates the Holidays » “The Island Pier Club and The Albatross: Locals’ Favorite Hangouts” by Terry Card » Santa Comes to the Strand to Take All Wish Lists » December 2016 Treasure of the Month: The Christmas Card Collection of Z.L. White » Galveston Island State Park 5K Fun Run/Walk plus Winter Outdoor Events

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» “Good Reads for A Cold December” by Gini Rainey » Book Signings at Galveston Bookshop & Hendley Market Downtown » Book Signing for Cathy Catching’s “Angel Talks”

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Things To Do Harborside Express, he spends the day in the depot with his elves.

The Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa features the arrival of Santa Claus via horse-drawn carriage, special holiday performances and, of course, the lighting of the hotel’s 35-foot Christmas tree.

Whether you’re looking for a jewel for a special someone or a zany trinket for a friend, the shops along the Historic Downtown Strand offer a trove of treasures - everything from antiques and other vintage finds to books, jewelry, culinary treats, home furnishings, and clothing - that make holiday shopping a cinch.

Not every Santa has a belly that ‘shakes like a bowl full of jelly’ when he laughs. The fittest St. Nicks come out every year for Santa Hustle, a 5K and half marathon featuring red-suited runners plus cookies, candy, holiday music, and Christmas decor all along the route, making it a fun, festive experience for participants and observers alike.

The famous pyramid at Moody Gardens There’s a reason people like to call Galveston looks even cooler when it’s decked out for Festithe “Winter Wonder Island” of Texas. It offers more than 50 days of magical activities through val of Lights, one of the largest holiday celebrations in the country, featuring more than a milJanuary. Don’t believe us? Here are the top ten lion twinklers and 100 animated light and sound reasons to make a Christmas pilgrimage to the displays, plus live entertainment and the area’s Island: Schlitterbahn’s fun doesn’t end with the sum- only outdoor ice-skating rink.

It takes 2 million pounds of ice and 30 mer. The heated indoor waterpark celebrates the season with Holiday Splash, offering themed internationally acclaimed carvers from Harbin, rides like the Snow Globe Float, an indoor light China, to create Ice Land, the colorful frozen show, an ornament factory, kids’ reindeer games world that features holiday scenes all sculpted out of, you guessed it, ice. It’s a favorite every and even the opportunity to go surfing with year, drawing families to Moody Gardens from Santa.

November to January.

All aboard to the North Pole! Each year, Celebrate the holidays with Grand enterSanta gives the reindeer a break and rides into tainment – Loretta Lynn: the Queen of Country the Galveston Railroad Museum on the Santa Train. After disembarking from the decked-out Music, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,”

It’s a Winter Wonder Island

“Ice Land” Ice Sculptures & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens for a Third Fun-filled Year!

The North Pole meets

the Caribbean as Moody Gardens introduces “Ice Land: Ice Sculptures, A Caribbean Christmas” with a whole new theme and exciting new guest experiences this season.

The award-winning VYA Team of master ice carvers from Harbin, China will return to Moody Gardens to chart the course for the ultimate Caribbean Christmas. For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes V.I.P. experience with these artists as they carve these magnificent, towering ice sculptures out of two million pounds of ice for a spectacular aquatic adventure.

Guests will embark on a breathtaking underwater journey from the shores of Galveston Island through the Gulf of Mexico. As they explore the ocean’s depths, they will dive for sunken treasure and discover Christmas surprises along the way. An ice slide takes the form of a towering oil rig and an opportunity to venture through the beautiful Flower Garden Banks for encounters with spectacular schools of colorful tropical fish, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, Hammerhead sharks, and more on the way to their Caribbean island destination. There is even an opportunity to enjoy some festive holiday spirits inside of Ice Land at Shiver’s Ice Bar. In its third year, visitors will be fully immersed in the region’s coolest holiday attraction featuring nine different scenes. It will offer a more diverse range of sculptures than ever in the 28,000 sq. ft. insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at nine degrees.

Moody Gardens has become a holiday tradition as families throughout the region are offered a very diverse range of attractions to complement Ice Land including the Festival of Lights, an outdoor ice rink, Arctic Ice Slide, a holiday buffet, and train rides. Guests can also enjoy new holiday 3D

“The Nutcracker,” and The Priests - presented in Galveston’s magnificent performing arts theatre, The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)7651894, (800)8211894, or go to thegrand.com. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. downtown Galveston.

There’s no place for holiday spirit like Christmas on The Strand, the shop that has kept yuletide cheer alive year-round for more than 15 years.

Pop inside for stunning gifts by Waterford crystal as well as seasonal treats including nativity sets, ornaments, Santa figurines, festive accessories and home decor, and the island’s largest selection of Nutcrackers.

Every day through December 23rd at 4:30pm, “Christmas Countdown with Stories” will take place at Rosenberg Library. Enjoying listening to a holiday story in the Children’s Department. December 10th at 10am, “Stories with Santa” will delight all ages. Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments, listen to festive stories, and receive a special treat. Pre-register each child at the Children’s Reference Desk, or go to the events calendar at rosenberg-library.org. Remember to bring your camera! Rosenberg Library is

films, the new Rudolph 4D film, and an exciting new Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner and Show at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

Ice Land will offer a unique holiday experience for the entire family and will be open through January 8th, as Galveston continues its transition into a Winter Wonder Island.

Admission for adults is $26.95, $21.95 for seniors, and $15.95 for children. A Value Days discount of $5 is available Sunday-Thursday, now through December 17th. Special packages are available for groups of 20 or more.

located downtown at 2310 Sealy St., (409)7638854. All events are free and open to the public.

The charming world of Victorian England comes to life at “Dickens on The Strand,” an island tradition for more than 40 years. The event is packed with parades, costumed carolers, carts overflowing with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts and holiday decorations, and lots of live music.

Tag your photos with #GalvestonChristmas, #ItsIslandTime, #LoveGalveston, and #Galveston to be featured in the Holiday Social Center at galveston.com.

Moody Gardens 3D & 4D Holiday Movies Enjoy any of the films below on the world’s first giant-screen 4K

6-Primary Laser Projection System in the MG 3D Theater. Featuring the largest screen in Texas and top-of-the-line surround sound system, this state-of-the-art 3D viewing experience gives guests the best viewing experience in the world. The Moody Gardens MG 3D Theater has always been one of the best large-format screen theaters in the world. It will continue to live up to that status with the installation of a state-ofthe-art laser projection system now.

Individual tickets to the 3D and 4D movies are $10.95 for adults and $8.95 for children 4-12 and seniors (65+). Children 3 and under are free.

For more info call (800)582-4673 or go to moodygardens.com/ attractions/mg_3d_theater.

Moody Gardens® is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. It is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

Through December 9th December 10th-January 8th • 10am - “Secret Ocean 3D” • 10am - “Secret Ocean 3D” • 10:50am - “Tiny Giants 3D” • 10:50am - “Tiny Giants 3D” 2016 Festival of Lights • 11:25am - “Great White Sharks • 11:25am - “Great White Sharks Moody Gardens’ Festival of Lights returns for the 15th 3D” 3D” year to brighten the holiday season through January 8th, • 12 noon - “Secret Ocean 3D” • 12 noon - “Secret Ocean 3D” 2017.

• 12:55pm - “Tiny Giants 3D” • 12:55pm - “Tiny Giants 3D” As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, • 1:30pm - “Secret Ocean 3D” • 1:30pm - “Secret Ocean 3D” Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families • 2:20pm - “Great White Sharks 3D” • 2:20pm - “Great White Sharks 3D” and groups alike. Enjoy more than one million lights within • 3pm - “Tiny Giants 3D” • 3pm - “Tiny Giants 3D” 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live • 3:35pm - “Jerusalem 3D” • 3:35pm - “Jerusalem 3D” entertainment. You can also skate around on the area’s only • 4:25pm - “Great White Sharks 3D” • 4:25pm - “Great White Sharks 3D” outdoor ice skating rink. Also, try out their Arctic Slide or • 5pm - “Rocky Mountain Express • 5pm - “Rocky Mountain Express take pictures with Santa. There is something for everyone!

2D” 2D” • 5:55pm - “Finding Dory 3D” • 5:55pm - “Polar Express 2D” Food Drive Thursdays will also offer the opportunity to • 7:40pm - “Light Before Christenjoy the Festival and get a special discount to help those in • 7:40pm - “Light Before Christmas 3D” mas 3D” need this holiday season. Guests can bring a nonperishable • 8:20pm - “Rocky Mountain food item every Thursday throughout the Festival and receive • 8:20pm - “Rocky Mountain Express 2D” a two-for-one Festival admission. The food will be donated to Express 2D” • 9:15pm - “Jerusalem 3D” • 9:15pm - “Jerusalem 3D” the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks.

• 10pm - “Light Before Christmas • 10pm - “Light Before Christmas Admission to the Festival of Lights is $10.95, including 3D” 3D” ice skating admission after 6pm. Guests can bring their own skates or skate rental is available for $7 with the purchase of a Festival of Lights ticket. Tickets to the Aquarium Pyramid®, 4D Movie Madness Hi-def digital 4D projection with DTS surround sound immerse you Rainforest Pyramid®, MG 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Arctic Ice as wind, mist, leg ticklers, and other special effects provide a short-film Slide are available for just $7 each from 6-10pm with a Festi- experience that is a thrill for all ages. Movies begin every 30 minutes. val ticket after 4:30pm.

Through January 8th For more info call (800)582-4673 or go to moodygar• 10am - 3:40pm - “Ice Age 4D” dens.org.

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Returns December 2nd-4th To Make Historic Galveston Island history at Galveston’s Victorian holiday

is not to be missed! Held in Hendley Green on Friday evening, December 2nd, attendees will enjoy live music by Houston’s Two Star Symphony, a special aerial acrobatic performance

by Cirque La Vie, and appearances by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, James Beard award-winning author Robb Walsh, and noted cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce. Tickets are $75 and reservations are required.

Breakfast with Dickens The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share her heritage, she’s also there to cook a traditional English breakfast! Join Jane and Chef Mary Bass, Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen” runner-up, at the beautiful 1859 Ashton Villa on Saturday, December 3rd or Sunday, December 4th. Tickets are $60 and reservations are required.

Complimentary Book and Dickens Writing Workshop Dickens descendant Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will lead a special writing workshop, “What It Was Like to be a Child in Dickens’ Time,” each day of the festival for youth ages 8 and up.

Also, through a special grant by the Alice Taylor Gray Foundation, the first 3,000 youth that enters the festival grounds will receive a special print edition of Charles Dickens’ 1838 “Oliver Twist.”

Dickens Costume Contest What fun is a Dickens festival if you don’t have the characters? This new addition to the wildly popular costume contests puts the focus squarely on the beloved characters from Dickens’ literary works. Held on Sunday, December 4th at 3pm, registrations will be open for individual and family costumes.

Registration is $10 for individuals and $15 for families and interested competitors can sign up at the costume contest booth.

Exclusive Book Releases Both visiting Dickens descendants, Lucinda Dickens Hawksley and Jane Dickens Monk, will be arriving with the premier of their new books.

Special book signings will be held both days of the festival.

“Charles Dickens and his Circle,” written by Historian and writer Lucinda Hawksley, explores the life of her great great great grandfather, Charles Dickens – one of the first people to whom the term ‘celebrity’ in its modern sense was applied, and whose extensive circle of friends and associates embraced many of the most eminent and influential figures of the Victorian age.

“My Life: Cedric Charles Dickens,” is written by Dickens’ great great granddaughter, Jane Dickens Monk. This involved painstaking work in collecting and finishing her father Cedric’s personal memoirs. Hear about the amazing life of Dickens’ great grandson through his own words and personal photos.

festival, Dickens on The Strand!

Held December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, the 43rd annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, including newly created events specifically for youth.

This year’s festival begins Friday, December 2nd with free admission to Fezziwig’s Beer Hall from 5-9pm, and continues with ticketed admission Saturday, December 3rd from 10am9pm, and Sunday, December 4th from 12 noon-6pm.

“Each year Dickens on The Strand brings a festive spirit to the beginning of our holidays,” states GHF Executive Director, Dwayne Jones.

“Now, for more than forty years, Dickens enlivens the streets and introduces thousands of visitors to the ambiance of the Victorian era. Children and adults alike can retreat back to the day of Charles Dickens and the early decades of historic Galveston. It remains one of the magical experiences in our area and in Texas.”

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on seven stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.

Two descendants of Charles Dickens will once again grace the festival as GHF welcomes Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great-great-greatgranddaughter of Dickens, and Jane Dickens Monk, great-great- granddaughter. Both women Expanded Offerings will be at numerous events throughout the Fezziwig’s Friday Night weekend.

Mr. Fezziwig was everything Ebenezer wasn’t and the festival pays tribute to his jovial personNew In 2016 ality at our Fezziwig’s Beer Hall Friday evening, A Grand Strand Soiree December 2nd (5-9pm) for specialty acts, hearty Featuring specialty acts, award-winning per- brews and new friends all hosted by Dickens formers, and a carefully curated food and drink descendant Jane Monk. There will also be a specialty cocktail chosen from Cedric Dickens’ menu, this new kickoff to the annual festival

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book, “Drinking With Dickens.” Admission is free for this lively start to the 43rd anniversary.

Dickens Children’s Writing Contest Could you be the next Dickens? This year’s festival will give you the chance to ride in a carriage with both of the festival’s Dickens descendants if your story is the winning selection.

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will personally select two stories, one from a 7-9 age range and one from a 10-12 range, for the winner to accompany them as their special guest during a Dickens parade. Details can be found at www.dickensonthestrand.org.

Oliver’s Alley Children’s Area Children by the thousands come each year to the parades, petting zoo and more. This year’s event will feature an expanded Oliver’s Alley children’s area, presented by the Galveston Children’s Museum, where specialty programs and events will be scheduled all weekend long.

Festival Highlights The festival weekend also hosts a multitude of spirited fun with events such as the crowd favorite Whimsical Whisker Revue which is a facial hair contest for the bearded and the dandy, the Dickens Victorian Bed Races, Victorian Costume Contest, and daily parades through Galveston’s National Historic Landmark Strand District.

In addition, special events are planned for all days of the event, including: Salute To Sunset Onboard the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA The Texas Seaport Museum transforms to a London wharf for this toast to the end of the day and beginning of the evening. The Tall Ship ELISSA welcomes you aboard Saturday, December 3rd at 4:30pm for heavy appetizers, cocktails, cannon fire and special guests leading up to Saturday night’s Pickwicks’ Lanternlight Parade. Tickets are $50.

Holiday Handbell Concerts The 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, the state’s first wooden built church, well known for its exceptional acoustics, hosts three holiday handbell concert on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30pm, 7pm, and 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 per person

and reservations are required.

Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tours Learn about the history of The Strand and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales during this new tour. Held twice a day during Dickens on The Strand, you’ll visit three festival pubs as you walk through the National Historic Landmark district with your guide. Tickets are $35 per person and include three complimentary beers. Advanced registration encouraged.

Tickets & More

Tickets purchased before December 2nd are $13 for adults and $7 for children ages 7-12.

Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Discounted tickets for GHF members are $10 or $12 at the gate.

Tickets are available at www.dickensonthestrand.org, by calling, (409)765-7834, or at all area Randall’s stores.

Attendees in Victorian costume are admitted for $8.

Spend your Saturdays at the Pleasure Pier with Santa Families can watch holiday movies, enjoy

kids activities, and rides.

Activities at Santa’s Workshop are from 12 noon-4pm and include photos with Santa, letters to Santa, and cookie decorating. Holiday movies are from 7-9pm. Scheduled movies are: • December 3rd - “Home Alone” • December 10th - “The Polar Express” • December 17th - “Frozen” • December 24th - “Elf” Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues, and retail shops.

Pleasure Pier is located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. For more info and full admission costs go to pleasurepier.com.

The Santa Train at the Galveston Railroad Museum Santa is coming to town!

with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. This is South East Texas’ most popular railroad museum, and there is something for everyone!

Saturday Train Rides Santa parks the sleigh and are available 11am-2pm. rides into the museum on The train ride lasts about 15 the Harborside Express, decminutes, and the last train orated in its winter finery. boards at 1:45pm. Due to Then he takes up station in circumstances beyond their Galveston Railroad Museum control, train rides may be Depot to visit with the childelayed or cancelled and dren and hear their wish are not guaranteed. The $5 lists. This is always a great ticket fee is in addition to time for all ages! museum admission.

Towering at the head The museum is open of the Strand at 2602 Santa Monday-Friday 9amFe Place in downtown 4pm, Saturday and Sunday Galveston, the vast Railroad 10am-5pm.

Museum boasts one of the For more info call largest restored railroad collections in the south- (409)765-5700 or go online to galvestonrrmuwest, and one of the five largest in the country, seum.com. Tickets are available onsite.

Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon: Jingle Through Galveston December 18th

Jingle all the way through the course with candy and cookies, festive music, creative Christmas images, and so much more. This is all designed to get you in the perfect holiday mood! And to make your jingle tingle, new for Santa Hustle this year is a dri-fit half-zip along with a Santa hat, beard, and 5K finisher medal.

So, if you like dressing like Santa Claus, come out and enjoy dancing to some holiday music, devouring candy, and joining in on an epic after party at Stuttgarden Tavern, then grab your friends and family, get in the holiday spirit, and make your way to the Santa Hustle 5K! For more info call (847)829-4536, e-mail info@santahustle.com, or register online at santahustle.com/galveston. This is going to be a fun holiday event!

“Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner and Show” at Moody Gardens It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center announces an all-new holiday dinner show experience from the producers of Lone Star Circus®.

Entitled “Cirque Joyeux Noel Dinner and Show,” this original one-hour Christmas spectacular for the entire family features a stellar cast of international circus and variety performers from all corners of the world.

Presented in a “cirque” style, the show includes soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, amazing aerialists, mesmerizing illusions, hilarious comedy, and much more. All of this is coupled with a sumptuous holiday buffet dinner prepared by renowned Moody Gardens Executive Chef Felipe Gonzalez.

A few of the stars of this all-new holiday extravaganza include the magnificent awardwinning hand balancing of Christian Stoinev, a 2014 finalist of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” the thrilling, kinetic gymnastic prowess of the Cuban Connection on the Russian Barre. Also, the spellbinding and elegant quick-change act of Evgeny Vasilenko and Anna Zgurovskaya and the exhilarating and inventive spins of Asaf Mor

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on the cyr wheel. Music and hosting will be by Michael Hix. “Cirque Joyeux Noel” opens December 15th at Moody Gardens Convention Center, located at 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. It runs December 15th-25th nightly with doors opening at 6pm, the holiday buffet beginning at 6:30pm, and the circus performance starting at 7:45pm.

Your ticket to the dinner and show also includes admission to the incredible Moody Gardens Festival of Lights and Santa’s Workshop plus a visit with Santa himself.

Adult tickets range from $59-$95 with children’s tickets (3-12 years) priced at $44-$85 and infants at $15-$75. Tickets will be available by calling (409)683-4186 or online at MoodyGardensHotel.com.

The “Cirque Joyeux Noel” is made possible through the support of local hotel and motel tax dollars from the city of Galveston generated to encourage tourism and to further promote arts and entertainment on the island.

Victorian Christmas Holiday Homes Tour Friday-Saturday, December 2nd-3rd at 5:30pm, you can tour the beautiful Holiday decorated

homes of the East End Historical District in Galveston.

The elegant historic homes of the East End Historical District are the architectural products of skilled European immigrants during a time when Galveston was the wealthiest city in Texas. Many of the homes that are around today rose out of the ashes of the Great Fire of 1885 that burned more than 40 city blocks. Many of the homes built after the fire were designed and constructed for wealthy merchants and entrepreneurs wanting to display their wealth and impress their neighbors.

Four East End neighbors have generously volunteered to open their homes, which will be festively decorating for the holiday season. These are: The Isaac Heffron House, The John A. Caplen House, The Adolph and Lena Nitsche House, and The James M. Lykes House.

Two East End Historical District Association sites will also be included on the tour, where guests can enjoy live holiday music. These are The Victor Gustafson Cottage and Darragh Park.

For the addresses for these homes go to eastendhistoricaldistrict.org.

You must check in at 1501 Postoffice St. for wristbands, maps, or tickets. Tickets are $17 and are available at The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice St., or go online to thegrand.com. For more info go to eastendhistoricaldistrict.org.

The proceeds from this event help the East End Historical District Association (EEHDA) maintain the East End Cottage, Darragh Park, and Alderdice Park, all of which are open for public use.

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Island ETC Presents “Winter Wonderettes” Performances for “Winter Wonderettes” are Thursday, Friday,

and Saturday evenings at 8pm through December 10th.

This seasonal celebration finds those Marvelous Wonderettes entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party.

When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the day!

Featuring great 60’s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus is Coming To Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the results are, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Saturday-Sunday, December 10th-11th, as Sandhill Cranes Said of this play, “‘Winter Wonderettes’ is the perfect Christbegin to arrive on Galveston Island to roost and forage, the Galves- mas revue! Crackles with energy and joy!” –LA Weekly ton Island Nature Tourism Council presents Holiday with the For more info call (409)762-3556.

Island ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic St., downtown Cranes.

Island ETC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donaGalveston. Ticket prices for all performances are $30 for adults Holiday with the Cranes is chock-full of indoor and outdoor tions help to keep the arts alive in Galveston County and at the and $25 for students and senior citizens. nature activities, combined with the ambience of historical GalvesTickets may be purchased at islandetc.org. historic Strand Theater space. All donations are tax-deductible. ton Island and is a weekend experience like no other. Learn about the Sandhill Crane’s natural history, habitat use, and food and forsay” delivery. As one of the Lone Star State’s most popular musiaging activity, get a close-up view of their island roost, and explore cal ambassadors, he sees the world with a troubadour’s eyes. His the East End Lagoon for other winter birds. songs are the way he makes sense of the world, how he passes on The Grand 1894 Opera House is a premier entertainment “Our first-time photography event, First Flight Photography of the people he meets, and how he expresses his feelings showplace for acclaimed international stars, iconic American art- stories Event by Golf Cart, is sure to be a hit! You won’t want to miss on any given morning.

Cocktails & Cranes at Sunset with one of the world’s leading crane ists, and celebrated regional performers.

Loretta Lynn, Queen of Country Music Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’ s box office at experts, Dr. Felipe Chavez-Ramirez in a private home on Galveston Sunday, December 18th (4pm) and Monday, December 19th (7:30pm) (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com.

Bay,” according to the website.

“To make it in this business, you either have to be first, great, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand Holiday with the Cranes is a annual island experience that 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s or different,” says living legend Loretta Lynn. “And I was the first offers nature enthusiasts a unique opportunity to spend a weekto ever go into Nashville, singin’ it like the women lived it.” One historic downtown Cultural Arts District and is recognized as end observing and celebrating the flocks of Sandhill Cranes that “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.” All major credit of the most awarded musicians of all time makes her first appearmigrate through Galveston each winter. ance at The Grand on the heels of “Full Circle” (her first new The impressive 3-4 foot tall Sandhill Cranes, known for their cards accepted. studio album in 10 years) and the 2016 PBS Special, “American size and the bright red cap atop their heads, arrive in Galveston Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Masters - Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl.” late October and depart late February through early March. There Friday, December 2nd (8pm) and Saturday, December 3rd (3pm) are 15 species of cranes around the world and only two are found “Wiesenthal” Back by popular request! Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, in North America: the Whooping Crane, which is endangered, and Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Saturday, January 14th, 8pm the most abundant, the Sandhill Crane.

Written by and starring Tom Dugan, “Wiesenthal” is the rivFuture come together in this delightful performance featuring Holiday with the Cranes is presented by the Galveston Island stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music and dance. eting, true story of Simon Wiesenthal, an ordinary man who did Nature Tourism Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization that The miserly Scrooge is made to see the light as he survives a mer- extraordinary things. Having been transferred to multiple conhelps connect people with nature experiences and outdoor adven- ciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases. centration camps and barely surviving World War II, Simon tures and promotes the value of natural habitats and resources in This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever-popular classic fills the devoted the rest of his life to bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war the Galveston area. criminals to justice. Intelligent, funny, flawed, and noble, Simon stage with veteran Broadway actors and a timeless message.

For more info and tickets call (409)789-8125 or go to galveswas a universal hero whose unbelievable dedication and tenacity “The Nutcracker” Afternoon Tea tonnaturetourism.org. over decades is honored in this play.

Saturday, December 10th, 12:30pm The Oak Ridge Boys An annual tradition at The Grand! Treat your favorite litSaturday, January 21st (7:30pm) and Sunday, January 22nd (3pm) tle girl or boy to “The Nutcracker” Afternoon Tea. This delightSince 1947, always entertaining and still going strong, the ful event features tea-time fare of finger sandwiches, cookies, punch, and of course, tea! Get your photo with “The Nutcracker” Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recogdancers, too. Tickets to “The Nutcracker” Afternoon Tea do not nizable sounds in the music industry. Their unparalleled fourWhat’s more awesome than include seats to a performance. Performance tickets must be pur- part harmony, joyful, upbeat music-making, 33 albums, and 17 hanging out with Santa? How Number One hits on Billboard’s country singles charts continue chased separately. about watching Jolly Old Saint to make them one of the hottest country acts around. They’ve “The Nutcracker” Presented by City Ballet of Houston Nick catch some killer waves earned Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and in 2015, Saturday, December 10th, 2:30pm and 7pm; on his surf board? That’s exactly they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Sunday, December 11th, 2:30pm what you’ll get when you check “Pippin, The Musical” City Ballet of Houston (CBH) is celebrating its 50th anniout Schlitterbahn Galveston Sunday, January 29th, 2pm and 7pm versary and proudly returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House!

Island Waterpark’s Holiday “Pippin” is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musiIn addition to the performances, a “behind the scenes” event to Splash, which turns the massive indoor water park into a fescal full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats, and meet the dancers after each matitive aquatic retreat. Along with admiring Santa’s tricks, float on soaring songs from the composer of “Wicked,” “Pippin” will lift an inner tube through a giant snow globe, and admire the Bahn nee is scheduled, and a 50th anniyou up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new producversary reception in Edna’ s Room Borealis light show animated to popular Christmas tunes. tion is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including “Best at The Grand, prior to the Saturday If your kiddo is a budding artist, take them to the OrnaMusical Revival.” ment Factory so they can show off their creativity. There’s even a evening performance is available for patrons.

Upcoming kid-friendly inflatable obstacle course, as well as a snowman and reindeer that transform Schlitterbahn into a true holiday hotspot. Jerry Jeff Walker • Saturday, February 4th, 8pm - “An Evening with Sophia Loren” There aren’t many things cooler than a surfing Santa, but Saturday, December 17th, 8pm - near sell out! we think one thing qualifies: a free family four pack to Holiday Praised for his unpretentious • Sunday, February 12th, 5pm - “Pump Boys and Dinettes” Splash! Enter this giveaway at www.tourtexas.com/sweeps# for poetic sensibility and restrained but • Saturday, March 4th, 8pm - Montana Repertory Theatre presyour chance to win. endearing singing style, Jerry Jeff ents Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” Schlitterbahn Park Galveston is open through December 31st. Walker is a great storyteller with a • Sunday, March 12th, 4pm - “The Rob Landes Trio: Music from Schlitterbahn is located at 2026 Lockheed Dr. “say what you mean, sing what you the Movies”

Holiday with the Cranes Returns

Tis’ The Season at The Grand

Watch Santa Surf at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston

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The Island Pier Club and The Albatross: Two Locals’ Favorite Hangouts

By Terry Card, Photographed

by Sharis DeJaynes In many cities across America they are known as “neighborhood bars.” In Galveston they are known as “dive bars.” Neighborhood bars or dive bars, were best epitomized by the 1980’s comedy series “Cheers.” The real “Cheers” bar in Boston – not the Hollywood set – was, by Galveston standards, a dive bar.

It was a place you went, where when you walked in the door it seemed like you knew everybody and better yet: everybody knew you!

Your friends gathered with you for relaxing after work drinks, or for Sunday football or basketball or baseball. It did not matter. As Toby Keith penned in his huge hit song, “I Love This Bar,” it was a gathering place for anyone and everyone, no matter their walk in life. And millions of Americans, the ordinary and eclectic, agreed with him.

The Island Pier Club is known locally as the “Five Star Dive Bar,” a moniker hung on it by a long-time customer that stuck. Why Five Star? Because when Brian Lepo and his partner Steve Everett opened the renovated bar they had recently bought November 15th, 2012, they did it with the idea that they were giving the place back to the neighborhood and put out a welcome mat for all the friends and neighbors surrounding the bar. It was Five Star service, and the locals loved it.

That was the second bar Brian Lepo opened.

The first – his “baby” as he so fondly put it was the Albatross, opened July 20th, 2010 after renovations were completed. In the same mold as its sister bar, this bar serves its neighborhood, which is downtown Galveston. Many of the regulars live in or near the downtown area and appreciate a neighborhood bar that is not specifically tourist oriented.

This bar owner and entrepreneur is a classic of the definition that entrepreneurs are born, not made. It also helps if you have good examples in your parents, both very hard working teachers who also had part-time jobs. Brian’s father taught night school as a part-time job, worked at the beach pocket parks as a ticket agent, and parked cars for tips. His mother created and sold t-shirts.

Born on the Island, Brian worked for his first company while he was a senior at Ball High. It was a vending company.

Within one year of graduation, using money borrowed from his aunt, he bought the company. His company serviced twelve locations on the island.

Still needing money to put himself through university, an expensive undertaking to say the least, he also started a D.J. service at the same time he was running his vending company.

As if that weren’t enough, he worked at the Tee Time Driving Range, now the Tin Cup Caddy Shack driving range and bar under Steve Everett. Oh, and yes, while doing all this, he was studying at the University of Houston, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.

While working at Tee Time, he got to know John Paul Hershey who serviced the bar there. Eventually, Brian sold his vending company and started working on the service side of the bar business.

But he could not stay out of business for long and started Party Time, supplying and maintaining bull rides, moon walks, and other specialty party needs to Galveston’s bars.

He still has this business, which he started 20 years ago, and when the opportunity presented itself, he also bought the service business that employed him.

One of the bars his companies serviced was the Albatross, and while he was somewhat familiar with the bar business in general, he had never been “in the bar business” per se. It was much tougher than the service business requiring far greater financial accountability and tracking of product and sales. Working until the wee hours of the morning, especially in the early days of ownership, he often berated himself asking, “What did I get myself into?” The angry phone calls at three in the morning from irate customers and vendors only added to his angst. But his entrepreneurial skills and ‘never say die’ attitude eventually won out and the bar became successful. He takes care of his employees and has had to leap out of bed to help employees who have crashed on the highway on their way to work or other calamities that have befallen them. However, building excellent rapport with his employees is one of the most important elements of his success, since they deal directly with his customers and make his customers happy. This in turn, encourages them to make the bar their “home away from home.”

Along the way he learned that in order to stay successful he had to come up with new ideas for drinks and services. For example, at the Albatross, Brian came up with the hugely successful annual “Old Smokey Throw Down” challenge. He arranges all the permits needed with the City and other authorities to close 21st street in front of the bar. Entrants consisting of one chef and up to four helpers, must cook on an “Old Smokey.” No other type of barbeque is allowed. They can have more than one barbeque at their pit if they so wish. Teams cook in one of three categories including “anything on a stick,” “chicken wings,” and “anything bacon.”

Judges determine the winners and prizes are given out. But the real winners are his patrons who enjoy a great day of barbeque and drinks at the Albatross.

Both his bars have a long bar history in Galveston. The Island Pier Club has been an active bar since the 1940’s and the Albatross since the 1970’s, but not always as dive bars. Both bars allow smoking and the Island Pier Club serves draft beer, but the Albatross does not, simply because it is not popular with its regulars.

Albatross hosts a nice large outdoor patio complete with a stage.

The Island Pier Club is located at 1702 Avenue O, Galveston. It is open from 12 noon-2am daily.

For more info call (409) 443-5114.

The Albatross is located at 815 21st St., Galveston and is open Monday-Saturday, 10am2am and Sunday 12 noon2am. For more info call (409) 765-5778 or go to albatrossgalveston.com.

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2113 Postoffice St.* Downtown Galveston * 409.762.3300

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Santa Comes to the Strand Get your list ready, because Santa is coming to Galveston to Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, downtown Galveston.

Saturday December 10th, 1-4pm, this annual tradition is fun for all ages and it is free to the public.

To learn more, please visit www.galveston.com/holidaymagic.

Events

December 10th (10am-4pm) - Bethlehem Street Market Craft Fair presented by Seaside Church will be held at Seaside Church in Jamaica Beach. There will be crafts, a rummage sale, bake sale, petting zoo, and food. For more info go to seasidefamily.org.

December 10th (7-10pm) - The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. 65th Annual Holiday Charity Ball - This year’s gala invites guests for live entertainment, fine dining, and an unique array of silent and live auction items at the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort. For tickets call (409)765-7646 or go to jlgalveston.org.

Ongoing Events

You Can Make a Difference Looking for a way

to get on Santa’s good side this year?

The Galveston Diaper Bank has a sure fire way to help with their 2016 Santas’ Night Out. The annual diaper drive and pub crawl invites the public to join in their finest Santa suits, reindeer outfits or elf attire and take to the streets of Galveston for cold ales, warm toddies, and fine friendship December 17th starting at 7pm.

Participants to this year’s event are encouraged to bring diapers and wipes to the first stop at Murphy’s Irish Pub. Opened packages of diapers are acceptable to donate as well.

For more info go to www.facebook.com/ santasnightout.

Galveston Historical Foundation Events Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers

many events that are open to the public.

GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory. org or by calling (409)763-1877.

December 3rd, January 7th and 21st, February 4th and 8th (11am-12 noon) Bishop’s Palace 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. An exclusive third floor view offers a truly one-of-a-kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Built of stone and steel for the railroad During the month of December, Rosenmagnate Walter Gresham and his family, berg Library will exhibit a collection of historic this famous house was designed by Nicholas Christmas cards donated by Mr. and Mrs. Z.L. Clayton, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era White, Jr. in 1946. The oldest cards in the collection belonged to Mr. White’s parents and date from the 1870’s. The later cards, which date from architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian the 1920’s, were addressed to the donors and to their extended family members. exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and About the White Family Z.L. White, Jr. of Galveston was the son of Zebulon Lewis White, a distinguished American jour- is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Tickets are nalist during the 19th century. Born in Massachusetts in 1842, White graduated from Tufts College in 1866. He became a reporter for the New York Tribune, quickly advancing to Day Editor. In 1870, $30. he was named chief Washington correspondent and covered several political conventions. After the January 15th and 29th, February 12th and death of his first wife, Z.L. White married Ida Morton Drummond in 1882, and together the couple 29th (11am-12 noon) - 1892 Bishop’s Palace: raised two daughters and two sons, including Zebulon Lewis, Jr. Extended Tour - Guests to the Extended Tour Zebulon Lewis, Jr. (1875-1894) settled in Galveston and began his career in real estate insurance. of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace will be treated His wife, Louise Robertson Lewis (d. 1973), was an accomplished organist. The Whites were gener- to a guided viewing of the house complete ous supporters of Rosenberg Library, donating countless rare books and artifacts to the collection. with a stop at Mrs. Gresham’s third floor The couple had two children and lived at lived at 2602 Avenue N for many years. painting studio. Typically reserved only for The Treasure of the Month is located on the library’s second floor near the East Entrance. It can the Basement to Attic Tours, this new offering be viewed during regular library hours, 9am-6pm Monday-Saturday. For more information, please will give guests a quick view of the rarely contact (409)763-8854 x 125 or visit rosenberg-library-museum.org. seen third floor and an informative experiEveryday through December 23rd (4:30pm)- ence with knowledgeable tour guides. The Events at Rosenberg Library Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a Christmas Countdown with Stories - Listen contributing building in the East End Historic Wednesdays through December 7th (10am to a holiday story in the District, a National Historic Landmark. The and 2pm) - Storytime - This is a fun, engaging Children’s Department house is listed in the National Register of program features storytelling, music, moveevery day at 4:30pm.

Historic Places at the national level of signifiment, and puppets. It is planned to promote December 29th and cance in the area of architecture. Architectural early literacy development and to encourage January 5th (7-7:30pm) historians list the Bishop’s Palace (Gresham one-on-one interaction.

Family Fun Night Enjoy House) as one of the most significant of VictoDecember 10th (10am) - Stories with Santa - holiday storytelling magic! rian residences in the country. Bishop’s Palace Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments, listen to located at 1402 Broadway Ave. J, Galveston. festive stories, and receive a special treat. Pre- January 7th (10-10:30am) - Saturday Stories - is Tickets are $15-20. register each child at the Children’s Reference What better way to start your Saturday? Listen Desk or go to the events calendar at rosenberg- to a story or two in the Children’s Department. For more info on all of these events call (409)765-7834 or go to galvestonhistory.org.

This is free and open for pre-schoolers. library.org. Don’t forget your camera!

December 2016 Treasure of the Month:

The Christmas Card Collection of Z.L. White

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Every Friday in December - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Due to popular demand, Hotel Galvez & Spa has extended its popular “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel, followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to hotelgalvez.com.

Every Thursday (Menard Park at 28th and Seawall Blvd., 3-7pm) and Sunday (downtown at 2508 Postoffice St., October-May 9am-1pm) - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm. The market offers a huge variety, and there is always something new to choose from. There is live music plus hula hooping for the kids and lots of fun games. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market has two locations. Be sure to bring your own bags. GOFM is now officially a part of the Go Green Galveston’s G3 recycling program. For more info call (832)819-1561 or go to galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com.

Saturday, December 10th (10am - 3pm) - Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum Family DayThis month, Family Day is focused on An Offshore Holiday. The only facility of its kind in the world, the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum is not only three stories of dynamic exhibits and information regarding the oil industry, it also serves as the training grounds for many people making their entrance into the world of offshore drilling. The Ocean Star is open daily, 10am-5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm and is located at Pier 19, Galveston.

Family Days take place the second Saturday of each month and are free to attend with a paying chaperone. Admission is $8 for adults.

For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to oceanstaroec.com.

Daily - Artist Boat conducts outdoor daily tours of all different kinds, skill levels, and ages. They offer a variety of kayaking adventures including East End Lagoon, Christmas Bay, Coastal Heritage Preserve (just $10 per person), Drum Bay, Quickstart Your Kayak, East End Sunset Lagoon, Galveston State Park Reserve Tour, Armand Bayou, and Deer Island.

Coastal Heritage Preserve tours are available too. For more info go to artistboat.org.

Fourth Monday of every month - Special Needs Support Group is hosted by the International Autism Ministry, 11am-1pm at the Rosenberg Library (McCullough Room, 2nd floor) located at 2310 Sealy St., downtown Galveston. Children may watch a movie or play video games while professionals, caregivers, and parents meet for a discussion of local resources, best practices, legislative issues, and job training. For more info call (512)876-9418 or go to internationalautismministry.com.

Galveston Island State Park 5KHere’ ands your10Kchance Funto Run/Walk start the new year

with some fun, some exercise, and some beautiful nature! Join in the fun of the Galveston Island State Park 5K or 10K run/ walk taking place Saturday, January 7th, 2017 beginning at 9am.

The run will be held at the State Park on the bay side of FM 3005, near 13-mile road.

The 5K and 10K runs will be timed, but if you prefer, you can walk the 5K. All participants will be provided a light breakfast, technical t-shirts, and the chance to win door prizes for those folks lucky enough to have their tickets drawn. Also, there will be seven age brackets and awards for the top three finishers in each bracket.

The event is sponsored by Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP), an NPO consisting entirely of volunteers who help with the preservation and enhancement of the park’s natural environment.

The goal is to provide enriching experiences and educational programs, improve park facilities, protect its wildlife, and preserve and restore its fragile environment.

After December 1st, registration is $30 plus processing fee. Park entry fees are waived for the morning of the run.

For more info and to register for this event go to fogisp.wordpress.com/annual-fun-run.

Events The Galveston State Park has numerous events going on this month. These events are fun for the entire family. Most events are free, however you must pay $5 to get into the park. Galveston State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)7371222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ galveston-island.

December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd (4:305:30pm)- Sunset Photo Hike - This is a Photography 101 workshop with sunset and nature shots. Join Ranger Lisa and explore the tips for taking better photographs to capture those special moments. The workshop begins at the Nature Center and continues at an observation tower on Galveston Bay to practice new skills and share the findings.

December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, January 1st (4-5pm) - Edible Plants Hike - Nature’s bounty: a grocery store at your fingertips!

Ranger Lisa will lead a short presentation and

5Ks & Fun Runs

January 21st - “Brewiful” Beach 5K Fun Run with Yaga’s 8th Annual Chili Quest & Beer Fest - Put your “Beerfoot” in front of the other in this “Brewiful” Beach 5K Fun Run “hoppening” at Beerfoot Brewery!

The Beerfooter Beach Run is sure to put some pep in your step and beer in your belly. Crazy outfits/team uniforms are extremely encouraged.

For more info and tickets go to yagaschiliquest.com.

February 4th - Surfside Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and Kids 1K will be held in Surfside, Texas. All races are 100% pavement free and take place on the beautiful stretch of beach between Surfside Beach and the San Luis Pass. Afterwards, there will be beer, BBQ, music, and awards at Stahlman Pavilion, located at 2211 Bluewater Hwy., Surfside Beach. For more info go online at surfsidebeachmarathon.com.

February 18th - Mardi Gras 5K RunThe Official “Mardi Gras! Galveston” 5K is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely crawl, or an intense run, through Galveston’s Historic Strand District. Follow it up with a day of great celebrations and libations. For more info call (888)939-8680 or go to mardigrasgalveston.com.

prairie hike about edible plants. Relive the journey of natives and early settlers, foraging, and celebrating this winter season.

December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (2:303:30pm) - Birding 101 - This course is for winter birding basics for non-birders. During the winter season, birders flock and capture data for scientists. Learn about the basics of birding, why Christmas bird counts are so important, and how to get the most out of your park visit.

December 10th, January 14th (1-2pm) Geocaching 101 - Learn how to find hidden treasure within the park and around the globe with this short, activity-based program about geocaching. This is a workshop for nature’s high-tech treasure hunt: “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or food. Learn how to use GPS units, about lowcost alternatives, and ways to get kids excited about the outdoors.

December 10th, 17th, 24th, January 14th, 21st, 28th (10-11:30am) - Beachcombing 101Treasures await you at the water’s edge for this great shell hunting workshop, identification, and collecting expedition. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet.

December 31st, January 1st and 7th (1-2pm)- Beachcombing 101 “PM” - Enjoy this afternoon treasure hunt for shells, sea beans, and mermaids. This will be a great shell hunting workshop, identification, and collecting expedition. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet.

December 31st, and January 1st (10am-12 noon) - Holiday Kayak Tour - Winter weather is still good for paddling on Galveston Bay. This is an adult paddling program.

The Friends of Galveston Island State Park provides a great experience on the water with a guide with quick instruction, free gear rental, and guided trip. Bundle up and come out and enjoy being on the water.

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 in 2017: • January 7th-22nd - Galveston.com & Company Galveston Restaurant Week • January 20th - 21st - Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest • February 17th-19th and February 24th-28th - “Mardi Gras! Galveston” • April 1st - The Grand Kids Festival • April 6th-9th - Featherfest and Nature Photofest • April 16th - Easter in the Gardens at Moody Gardens • April 17th-23rd - Galveston Food and Wine Festival • May 6th-7th and May 13th-14th - Galveston Island Home Tour • May 20th-21st - Galveston Island Beach Revue • June 3rd - AIA Sandcastle Competition & Festival • June 16th-18th - Galveston Cajun Festival • June - Juneteenth Celebration • July 4th - July 4th Parade and Fireworks Show • July 9th - MetroPCS Galveston Summer Fest • September 1st-3rd - Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival • September 22nd-23rd - Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival • September 30th - Galveston Heritage Festival • September - Galveston Home & Garden Show • October - ARToberFEST • October 14th-15th- Galveston Island Greek Festival • October 27th-28th - Island Oktoberfest • November 2nd-5th - Lone Star Rally • November-December - Winter Wonder Island • December 1st-3rd - Dickens on the Strand GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 11

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Stella Mare RV Resort offers 195 concrete RV spaces that will accommodate an RV and two vehicles. They have 78 back-in sites, 100 extra-long pull through spaces, and 17 premier spaces that provide extra green space.

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Family owned and operated for over 20 years and serving authentic homemade Mexican food, this best kept Island secret is a favorite with the locals.

Serving up one of the best Mexican breakfasts on the Island and offering everything from burritos to migas, chorizo or if you prefer traditional eggs, bacon and potatoes there is something for everyone.

Lunch include enchiladas, combination plates, fajitas, tacos and steaks.

Open Monday-Saturday 6am-2pm 413 24th St., Galveston - (409)763-9289

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Books

Good Reads for December

By Gini Rainey

“What the Dead Know” by Laura Lippman Written by Lippman, a newspaper reporter with more than 20 years of experience under her belt, “What the Dead Know” tells the story of the disappearance of the Bethany sisters who disappeared from Baltimore during the Easter weekend in 1975. While it took me a good while to get immersed in this book, the character development and background feed about the 30-year-old cold case kept me reading.

This book’s premise, logic, and mystery are well developed with the conclusion explaining some of the earlier discrepancies that seemed to pop out of nowhere. And, while the book abounds with many mysteries, as the reader progresses through the story, possible explanations abound, and perhaps even the actual conclusion will start pressing into the forefront.

While this is a very good novel that I would recommend to those interested in mysteries, particularly those that involve missing children and family dynamics, there are aspects that made me question the context of those very aspects.

Without revealing too much about this book (after all, it is a mystery) there are some things that just leave you scratching your head.

For instance, the far-fetched explanation of the police officer’s income and his overwhelming attachment to the mother, or details like why the mother stays in Mexico, remains a mystery.

However, none of the discrepancies will hinder the enjoyment of a well-written novel.

Rating: 4 of 5; Copyright 2009, William Morrow Paperbacks “The Lives We Bury” by Allen Eskens When cousins get together, especially mine, we talk about a lot of things that we are doing. At a recent get-together, one cousin posed the question, “What three books have you read recently?”

Believe it or not, the titles just started flying so fast, in fact, that we had trouble keeping up with the flow so we could write them all down. “The Lives We Bury” was one of those titles.

Allen Eskens, an award-winning and “USA Today” best-selling author and criminal-defense attorney from Minnesota, gives us quite a story about Joe Talbert, a college student who has been given a seemingly simple writing assignment for an English class: interview and write a brief biography of a stranger.

What follows is hardly a simple story. As Joe begins to dig deeper into the life story of Carl Iverson, a Vietnam War veteran who is dying of pancreatic cancer, Joe learns that he is also a convicted rapist and murderer who has been medically paroled to a nursing home to spend his last days.

This is such a wellwritten book with well developed characters, and such a descriptive sense of writing that the reader will feel a part of every scene.

This is definitely a book that draws the reader in and keeps him hooked all the way through. Don’t even think about doing anything else while reading this book if you can help it. Erskine will grab you at the beginning and won’t turn you loose until the very end.

Rating: 5 of 5; Copyright 2014, Seventh Street Books “Night School, Jack Reacher Series Book 21”

by Lee Child I anxiously have been waiting for the November release of the newest book in the Jack Reacher series. This is book 21 in the series, and let’s be honest, you don’t read 20 of anything unless you really like the characters, and “Night School” is no different.

From Amazon, “The incomparable hero of ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ takes readers to school in his newest and most explosive novel yet. After 11 straight global #1 bestsellers, discover the thrillers that ‘The New York Times’ calls ‘utterly addictive’.”

The story line is this: It’s 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning they give him the Legion of Merit medal, and in the afternoon they send him back to school. That night he’s off the grid. Out of sight, out of mind. Two other men are in the classroom - an FBI agent and a CIA analyst. Each is a first-rate operator, each is fresh off a big win, and each is wondering what they are doing there. Then they find out: A Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany, has received an unexpected visitor - a Saudi courier, seeking safe haven while waiting to rendezvous with persons unknown. A CIA asset, undercover inside the cell, has overheard the courier whisper a chilling message: “The American wants a hundred million dollars.” For what? And who from? Reacher and his two new friends are told to find out.”

I downloaded the book and found immediately that instead of picking up where last year’s Reacher book, “Make Me” left off, Child takes Reacher back in time to 1996, and Reacher is still in the Army. The book is a good read and certainly includes Child’s renowned character, Reacher, combining mechanical precision and brute strength to beat up bad guys, as well as a good degree of violence falling somewhere between Bruce Lee and a backhoe.

The ending? We won’t give that away, but as

expected the hero is always Reacher, and Reacher’s extraordinary powers of deduction and logic do not diminish one single bit.

Normally I can’t stop reading Reacher books and end up losing sleep when I start a new one in this series because I have to know what happens next. With “Night School,” I did not feel this way. Even so, it is still an engrossing book that I enjoyed. Reacher is Reacher and he is always entertaining.

And for the record, casting Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher in Lee Child’s Reacher movies?

Just, no. No way. The Rock would have been so much better in my opinion.

Rating: 4 out of 5; Copyright 2016, Delacorte Press

Sea-Arama Marineworld, a marine animal park in Galveston, Texas, opened in 1965 and was the first such park of its kind between the east and west coasts of the U.S. From the time it opened to 1990 when it closed its doors, the park presented more than 25 different shows and exhibits. Visitors could enjoy viewing orcas, dolphins, sea lions, alligators, tigers, snakes, bears, sharks, and exotic birds, along with daring water skiing performances. Relive the glory days of Sea-Arama Marineworld, with more than 350 pictures and year-by-year documentation of the park’s history.

Author Tim Gould is a former animal trainer and performer at Sea-Arama and the unofficial archivist of all Sea-Arama related materials both offline and on.

Hendley Market Book Signing with Kathleen Meca

Looking to have your favorite local author personally sign your copy of their book? Galveston’s treasured shopping destinations, Hendley Market, is graciously hosting book signings all month.

Saturday, December 3rd, 1-4pm, Kathleen Maca, author of “Ghosts Of Galveston,” will be signing books. The Hendley Market Building is included in the book.

More authors are schedule, check their FaceBook Signings book page for a schedule. Hendley Market is Book signings will be held at Galveston located at 2010 Strand St., Galveston. For more Bookshop, located at 317 23rd St., downtown info call (409)762-2610 or go to hendleymarGalveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or ket.com. go to galvestonbookshop.com.

Book Signings for “Guidebook to Angel Talk” Saturday, December 10th, 2-4pm

“Galveston Art League: A Century of Island Art”

by Pat Jakobi and Nancy House

and “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 noon-5pm “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.

Through this connection, you can have personal conversations with your own guardian angel, the Archangels, departed loved ones, or any other heavenly being.

“Guidebook to Angel Talk” also offers readers a glimpse into the life of a clairaudient as the author relays some of her own personal stories of angelic interaction. As she shares these captivating stories, you may very well be able to see the divine synchronicity in your own life.

“Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s astonishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recovery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. “Angel Talk” conveys more than just a personal story of healing; it is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages.

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

“Sea-Arama Marineworld” by Tim Gould Both books can be purchased at Mysticatz, Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing 2021 Strand #1, Galveston, Texas or online at with Tim Gould, author of “Sea-Arama Marine- Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

For more info call (409)740-1565 or go to world,” a complete history of the now closed marine animal attraction in Galveston. cathycatching.com or facebook.com/ccatching.

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Pat Jakobi and Nancy House, author and designer respectively, of the new book about the history of the Galveston Art League.

For more than 100 years, the Galveston Art League has upheld Article II of its 1914 Constitution: “To foster an understanding and love for art…by holding public exhibitions of works of art, [and] by lectures and other educational means.” For a century, the Art League has displayed the artworks of hundreds of artists, borrowing space from local organizations and merchants. This book is the story of the organization’s 94-year search for a location to establish its permanent gallery, a search that culminated in 2008, just before Hurricane Ike tore it apart.

Today, this all-volunteer non-profit organization is stronger than ever. Its long history, replete with high and low points, mirrors the history of its island home. The Art League was and is integral to Galveston’s artists, art patrons, and the growth of the creative arts that contribute to Galveston’s charm.

Saturday, December 17th, 2-4pm

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Food

The Tremont Afternoon Tea at AfterThe Tremont House

Galveston Island Restaurant Week is Coming to Town The sixth annual Galveston.com & Com-

pany Galveston Restaurant Week - Saturday, January 7th to Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 brings Galveston Island’s vibrant food scene to life for two full weeks of delicious dining. The event will showcase the freshest ingredients, most flavorful dishes, and tastiest culinary gems that Galveston has to offer.

Home of the finest Gulf Coast seafood and some of Texas’s most delectable restaurants, Galveston Island proudly welcomes visitors to Galveston Restaurant Week, where patrons can choose from Galveston’s most delightful and delicious eateries for prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus - in attractive prices you’re sure to savor.

Last year’s event featured a vast array of Galveston Island eateries, and resulted in a very welcome boost during the Island’s slower season of winter.

Galveston.com & Company is thrilled and honored to have Galveston Island Brewing as the Title Sponsor of Galveston Restaurant Week 2017. Galveston Island Brewing is a familyfriendly brewery featuring an on-site tap room.

Enjoy their 12-tap, tap wall featuring a variety of beer styles from around the world. Stop in for a brew and laid-back good times. The tap room is open seven days a week. Galveston Island Brewing is a proud supporter of Galveston Restaurant week. Find their locally brewed beer at more than 35 of Galveston’s premiere restaurants.

Other sponsors are “Houstonia” and “OutSmart Magazine.”

And while your taste buds are celebrating delicious, you can put the guilt aside knowing that your participation in Restaurant Week is helping others. This year, each restaurant participating has committed to help Access Care of Coastal Texas provide weekly lunches to its clients. These lunches provide nutrition for persons with HIV or AIDS. Many times this is the only nutritious meal a client may have that day, or sadly, that week.

Participating in Galveston Restaurant Week is easy. No tickets or passes are required. Food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like during Galveston Restaurant Week.

New this year, 2- and/or 3-course dinners will be priced between $20-$35; and 2-course lunches, breakfasts, and brunches will cost between $10-$20.

Reservations are strongly recommended (noted below) to some restaurants to make sure you’re able to sample your favorite flavors.

Participating restaurants so far are: • Benno’s on the Beach (Seafood), 1200 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-4621 • Brickhouse Tavern + Tap (American Traditional) - 3502 Seawall Blvd., (409)763-5649 • Blake’s Bistro (New American) - 5222 Seawall Blvd., (409)744-1500 • BLVD. Seafood (Seafood) - 2800 Seawall Blvd.,

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(409)762-2583, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (Seafood) - 2501 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-4621 • EATcetera (New American)408 25th St., downtown, (409)762-0803 • FishTales (Seafood) - 2502 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-8545, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Fisherman’s Wharf (Seafood)2200 Harborside Dr., downtown, (409)765-5708, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Gaido’s Famous Seafood Restaurant (Seafood)3900 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-9625 OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Galvez Bar & Grill (New American) - 2024 Seawall Blvd., (409)765-7721, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Grotto Ristorante (Italian) - 5222 Seawall Blvd., (409)741-1500, OpenTable reservations for Dinner • Gumbo Diner (American Traditional) - 3602 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-3232 • Gypsy Joynt (Special Fare) - 2711 Market St., downtown, (409)497-2069 • Huli Huli Hut (Seafood) - 312 19th St., downtown, (409)443-5525 • Kitchen Chick Cooking Classes (Instructional)528 23rd St., downtown, (409)497-2999 • Landry’s Seafood (Seafood) - 5310 Seawall Blvd., (409)744-1010 • Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar (Cajun) - 2107 Postoffice St., downtown, (409)744-8626 • Mosquito Cafe (New American) - 628 14th St., East End, (409)763-1010 • Nick’s Kitchen & Beach Bar (Seafood) - 3828 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-9625 • Nonno Tony’s Seafood Kitchen (Mixed Global)- 2100 Harborside Dr., downtown, (409)621-5100, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Number 13 (Fine Dining) - 7809 Broadway (Causeway), (409)572-2650, OpenTable reservations for Dinner • Ocean Grille & Beach Bar (Seafood) - 1228 Seawall Blvd., (409)974-4508 • Olympia Grill on Seawall (Greek) - 4908 Seawall Blvd., (409)766-1222, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Olympia Grill at Pier 21 (Greek) - 100 21st St., downtown, (409)765-0021, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Porch Cafe (New American) - 1625 East Beach Drive, East End, (409)762-0808, OpenTable reservations for Dinner

• Rainforest Cafe (New American) - 5310 Seawall Blvd., (409)744-6000 • Saltgrass Steak House (American Traditional) 1502 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-4261 • Saltwater Grill (Seafood) - 2017 Postoffice St., downtown, (409)762-3474, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks (Fine Dining)7 Hope Blvd., Moody Gardens, (409)741-8484, OpenTable reservations for Dinner • Shrimp ‘N Stuff downtown (Seafood) - 216 23rd St., downtown, (409)974-4609 • Sky Bar Steak & Sushi (Asian) - 2105 Postoffice St., downtown, (409)621-4759 • Taquilo’s (Mexican) - 2101 Postoffice St., downtown, (409)497-4279 • Trattoria La Vigna (Italian) - 412 20th St., downtown, (409)497-4927, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Waterman’s (Seafood) - 14302 Stewart Rd., West End, (409)632-0233, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Willie G’s (Seafood) - 2100 Harborside Dr., downtown, (409)762-3030, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner • Yaga’s Cafe (American Traditional) - 2314 Strand, downtown, (409)762-6676 • ZaZa Bar & Bites (Indian) - 2219 Postoffice St., downtown, (409)762-6676, OpenTable reservations for Lunch and Dinner At this year’s Photo Contest, show us how you “Celebrate Delicious.” At your favorite Galveston restaurant? On a picnic? Or maybe you’d like to share a photo of your favorite Chef.

Share how Galveston Island cuisine inspires you.

Be creative, and feel free to enter as many times as you want thru January 22nd, 2017. To enter, simply tag your Instagrams with the #CelebrateDelicious hashtag. Also, beginning January 23rd, for one week visitors to the www.galveston.com/ restaurantweek page can vote for their favorite photo, and one lucky winner will capture the $500 grand prize on February 1st, 2017!

Visit facebook.com/CelebrateDelicious or go to www.galveston.com/restaurantweek for more details.

noon Tea at The Tremont House will be held Sunday, December 11th (3-5pm) featuring assorted mini salads, tea sandwiches, pastries, and sweets. While savoring this time honored tradition, guests are entertained by the elegant sounds of a harpist.

Advance reservations are required. Sunday Afternoon Tea is $40 per person for standard tea service and $50 per person for the option of champagne, mimosas, or wine. A limited number of seats are available, and a Sunday night overnight package will be offered.

Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic, downtown Galveston. For reservations, please call (409)763-0300.

Sunday Brunches with Santa at Hotel Galvez Sunday Brunch with Santa takes place Sun-

day, December 11th, 11am-2pm and offers children the opportunity to personally speak with Kris Kringle and share their Christmas wishes as their families enjoy a grand dining experience at one of the best brunches in the State of Texas.

The hotel’s annual holiday gingerbread display is in place for guests to view while listening to traditional holiday favorites being played on the lobby piano.

Advance reservations are recommended.

Brunch is $39.99 for adults, $35.99 for seniors, $25.99 for children (6-11), and complimentary for children under 6.

For reservations, book via Open Table.

Hotel Galvez is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to hotelgalvez.com.

Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market Every Thursday (Menard Park at 28th and Seawall Blvd., 3-7pm) and Sunday (downtown at 2508 Postoffice St., October-May 9am1pm) - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm.

The market offers a huge variety as well as live music and fun for the kids. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market has two locations.

For more info call (832)819-1561 or go to galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com.

Eat,NotDrink & Stay Warm to fear, the Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer

Fest is here, again! For the past eight years Yaga’s has brought a diverse crowd of chili and beer lovers from all over the nation to Galveston.

This year’s festival returns January 20th21st, 2017 and will consist of the ever so popular chili and beer tasting with a ton of added perks. Get ready for live music, a 5K Fun Run/ Walk, washer pitching tournament, jackpot margarita contest, vendors, and a historical strand merchant walk-about. As if that doesn’t fulfill all of your festival needs, returning this year is the expanded Beer Festival.

Would you like to attend the Beer Festival and have the opportunity to sample a variety of more than 100 craft and import beers? Simply purchase a souvenir beer-tasting mug along with a punch card and not only will you get to taste all the different brews, you will get the chance to chat with expert BrewMasters. Even the ultimate beer fan is promised rare finds and a few surprises at this Beer Fest!

Helping the Kids The Ronald McDonald House of Galveston is a “home away from home” for the families of children who are seeking medical treatment at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Shriners Hospital for Children, and Transitional Learning Center.

The House is more than a place to stay; as an alternative to an isolated hotel room, the families and children enjoy cheerful surroundings and the support of other families, volunteers, and staff.

A portion of the proceeds from the Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston.

Chili Cook-off and Sampling Whip up a batch of your best chili recipe and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical Strand. You too can compete for the gold and Chili Champion bragging rights! Although every chili has it’s own unique taste, they can’t all be winners. Here is your chance to light up those judges’ taste buds and show ‘em what you got!

Chili teams are serving their best recipes Saturday, January 14th, 12 noon-3pm. Teams

lining the Historical Strand District will dish out a sample to festival attendees who have purchased an official chili-tasting cup. Attendees to the festival can walk around and try countless samples for the 3-hour span, enjoy the live music, and cold refreshments.

Beer Fest Join Beer Fest on January 14th, and take a stroll among 120+ brews and get the chance to taste breweries from across the USA right here in Galveston.

General admission is from 1-4pm.

VIP tickets are available too which gain you access early into Beer Fest at 12 noon, allowing for one additional hour of yummy VIP tasting.

Don’t miss out on beers such as Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla, Karbach Bourbon Barrel Hellfighter 007, and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout.

Beerfooter 5K & Fun Run Put your “Beerfoot” in front of the other in this “Brewiful” Beach 5K Fun Run “hoppening” at Beerfoot Brewery!

The Beerfooter Beach Run is sure to put some pep in your step and beer in your belly!

In conjunction with the 8th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest, you are invited get some exercise before devouring warm chili and cold brews. Crazy outfits/team uniforms are extremely encouraged.

Tickets & More Info For more info and tickets go to yagaschiliquest.com. Discounts for advanced ticket purchases are available.

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New Year’s Eve Featuring “Under the Stars In Central Park” Theme at San Luis San Luis is taking reservations for it’s New Year’s Eve party!

It will feature the award-winning Chef’s four-course meal, generously hosted premium bar, entertainment by Password Band, a champagne toast, a balloon drop, and party hats and favors.

The main course is San Luis’s famous Surf & Turf “Manhattan Style Filet” featuring a New York strip loin and Maine lobster tail ragout, creamy Bleu cheese risotto potatoes, roasted parsnips, haricot vert bundles, and a shallot Cabernet reduction.

Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Celebration Event Gala (inclusive) is $209 per person.

The San Luis Resort is located at 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. For reservations call (409)744-1500 or go to sanluisresort.com.

TheThisKitchen Chick Presents Holiday Cooking Fun month there are a lot of exciting new Holiday-themed series of

cooking classes.

• December 11th (12 noon) - Ugly Sweater Holiday Brunch Party, $65 • December 13th (6:30pm) - Bottoms Up Boozy Cooking, $75 • December 17th (11am and 2pm) - Kids Gingerbread House Workshop, $30 • December 18th (2-m) - Elegant Holiday Cookies with Royal Icing, $50 Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are kept small to ensure that you get to interact with the instructor. Also, note that website comments will not count as reservations - you must call to reserve your spot. Payment is due at the time of reservation. For more info and to reserve your spot call (409)497-2999 or go to thekitchenchick.com.

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The Arts GAC Presents 2 Solo Shows: Rachel Gardner with “Prey” and Rena Wood with “Interpreting Memory”

Galveston Arts Center (GAC) presents two solo exhibitions on view thru January 8th, 2017 curated by Executive Director Jennifer Justice.

In the downstairs gallery, “Prey by Rachel Gardner” (right) utilizes sculpture and installation to explore the tenuous balance between nature and the modern world.

In both upstairs galleries, “Interpreting Memory by Rena Wood” presents fiber works that reference the ephemeral nature of memory.

In addition, “Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art” will be on view in the upstairs Pop-Up Gallery.

Rachel Gardner’s work references our estrangement from nature in modern society through sculptures of wild animals juxtaposed in modern environments. Packs of wolves frequently inhabit her installations, putting the primitive and natural world at battle. “Prey” is a site specific installation meant to reawaken the human spirit in an unexpected place. It focuses on cycles that occur in the natural world and intends to bring us outside our concrete walls to meditate on something much bigger than ourselves.

Also on exhibit, Rena Wood uses vintage textiles to evoke memories from her personal history through deconstructed materials of a previous maker for the exhibition “Interpreting Memory.” Wood’s laborious reconstruction of these fibers represent the passage of time and fragile nature of memory.

The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.

GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which takes place every six weeks in downtown Galveston. The ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map, can be downloaded at galvestonartscenter.org.

On Exhibit

Affaire d’Art (2227 Postoffice St., Suite B, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com) - Featured artists this month are Karen Calhoun, Julius Danziger, and Stacy McBride-Tracy.

The Artists’ Studio (1902 Avenue N, (512)217-1994, galvestonstudio.com) - The Artists’ Studio will be showing the paintings of acclaimed local artist Elizabeth Allensworth George, whose paintings have been exhibited in Texas and Wyoming. Also on exhibit are the finely crafted woodwork creations of artisan Julie Kuckock. The studio has small gifts and prints as well as fine estate silver and silverplate available.

Arts on Mechanic (2309 Mechanic St., (409)392-0851) - Gabriel Prusmack is on exhibit this month. Also featured is a wide variety of signed and numbered prints by

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nationally-known artists such as Matt Rinard, Eric Dowdle, and Tom W. Freeman, who is regarded by many as one of the top naval historic artists in the world. Unique and whimsical clay dog sculptures by New Orleans artist Chris Menconi are also available, each signed and numbered.

ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. Mostly held 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, and there are several Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the galleries. Various artworks will be for sale.

2017 dates are January 14th, March 4th, April 22nd, June 10th, and July 29th.

From the HeART Gallery (511 23rd St., (409)457-8298) - Tremont Gallery Galveston has now become From the HeART Gallery.

Previous owner Joey Quiroga is now exclusively at Strand Gallery. This new gallery is owned by Samitha and Scott Edwards.

Featured in December are incredible artists Brett Bodkin, photographer and Robin Tippens, painter. Stop by for the Grand Opening Party December 10th, 6-9pm!

Samitha’s Children’s Art Classes will continue every Friday at 3-5pm and 5-7pm. These classes are for ages 6-14. Cost is $20 per class.

All art supplies and healthy snacks are provide.

And sometimes art is messy, so please bring extra clothes or smocks to protect their clothes.

G. Lee Gallery (2215 Postoffice St., (409)3707350, gleegallery.net) - Brushes By the Beach® plein air art collection is new this month. Plein air artists from throughout the region gathered at the gallery during November and created over 50 pieces reflecting the heart and soul of Galveston Island and those pieces are now is on exhibit. This year artists enjoyed sunshine and light breezes, perfect for painting Galveston’s beaches, bays, historic neighborhoods, iconic statues, and it’s working port.

Also, there is new art from Georgia Leisey and her unique hand-crafted jewelry. Available

as well is oils by Bob Guicheret, non-representational art by Bud Clayton, driftwood sculptures by Dale Bunting, and landscapes and mixed media by resident artist George Douglas Lee. Galveston Arts Center (2127 Strand St., (409)763-2403, galvestonartscenter.org) In the downstairs gallery, “Prey” by Rachel Gardner utilizes sculpture and installation to explore the tenuous balance between nature and the modern world. In both upstairs galleries, “Interpreting Memory” by Rena Wood presents fiber works that reference the ephemeral nature of memory. In addition, “Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art” will be on view in the upstairs Pop-Up Gallery.

Every month on the 2nd Friday: Open Studio Night - The GAC education department’s version of an open house, Open Studio Night, is an unstructured creative and social time with friends, supplies, refreshments, and, sometimes live music.

Also, on Saturday, December 10th, “Polymer Clay Holiday Ornament Workshop” by artist Paula Kennedy will be held 10am-4pm. A Trunk Show

by Jewelry Designer Amber Tiemann will be 11am5pm downstairs in the ArtWorks Museum Store.

Galveston Art League (2117A Postoffice St., (409)621-1008, galvestonartleague.com) - The Galveston Art League Gallery is dedicating a portion of one of the gallery walls to original artworks priced for gift-giving. The paintings, photographs, and other artworks have been created by the Art League’s members and are all priced between $25 and $100. Three dimensional works for decorations or tabletops will also be available. The gift wall supplements the December membership show, which runs from December 1st-25th.

Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Ships Mechanic Row, (409)974-4446, galvestonartistresidency.org) - “True Artist Tales By Scott Gilbert” will be on view through February 4th, 2017. “True Artist Tales” was unusually philosophical for a comic strip, and his comics feature such legendary Houston settings as the Axiom, Commerce Street Artist Warehouse, Pik-N-Pak, etc., as well as strips from the road set in Fort Davis, Port Aransas, and Balmorhea.

The retrospective includes 133 pieces of Gilbert’s original comic art.

Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice St., (903)3579073, theheardgallery.com) - On exhibit and for sale is the “Liquid Glass on Canvas” series showcasing the effects of a beautiful, transparent, and layered paint that dries nearly an eighth of an inch thick to create an inner glow, while swirled brush strokes give a marbleized effect. The paint seems almost luminescent, even though it is not a varnish, resin, or glowin-the-dark paint.

The Marketplace at Peanut Butter Warehouse (102 20th St., Galveston, (409)632-7165) - A new art series by local favorite Catherine Lee is on exhibit this month.

MiArt (1327 Market St., (409)692-7833, galveston.com/miartgallery) - MiArt is one of the most charming galleries on the Island, and offers a variety of artwork from local artists and artisans, including the colorful and vibrant oil paintings from owner Michèle Grindberg.

The Proletariat Gallery (2221 Market St., (409)356-9092, www.proletariatgallery. com) - Currently on exhibit is local favorite Elizabeth Punches. Elizabeth’s newest body of work, “The Creative Elusive,” has a focus on the creative process that she encounters as an artist. In this body of work, Elizabeth has collaborated with local artists and models for the subject of each painting. Elizabeth believes that “there is a place and a time for every approach to art. It all belongs somewhere.” Many of the themes she chooses revolve around psychological perceptions and conditions, and specifically from her own as a female. She uses subtle symbols and tries not to spoon-feed her statement in each work to the public. It’s her goal to “create work that people can relate to on a very profound, personal, individual way as well as aesthetically.”

Movie Nights are held every Sunday starting at 8pm. Join the fun for a unique movie and a free popcorn buffet. There is no cover.

René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., (409)750-9077, renewileyart.com) - Through December, René Wiley’s newest show, “Beyond the Beach,” is on exhibit. This has a variety of beautiful oil paintings with local street scenes and song birds. The gallery also has new Black Walnut tree sculptures from James Phillips and some remaining paintings from Rachel WileyJanota’s exhibition, celebrating atmospheric landscapes from Galveston to West Texas.

The Strand Gallery (2418 Strand St., (409)2201777) - Come see the new works of Joey’s paintings, along with his painted photography, Scott Toney’s paintings, Caitlyn Toney’s beautiful sea glass jewelry, Island Blend Creations Grapefruit Scrub and Body Balm. Also, Blue Santa has a donation drop-off in the Gallery!

Tony Wynn Modern Art Gallery (1601 Tremont, 23rd @ N 1/2, (409)974-7079, tonywynn.com) - Galveston Island Native Tony Wynn exhibits his various portfolios of original artwork from his shows in Miami, Berlin, Helsinki, and New York.

Tyler Studio (1201 Postoffice St., (409)7718371, tylerstudio.org) - The exquisite work of Liz Hill is exhibiting her latest body of work this month. Her oils are beautiful and emotional.

Open Model sessions are the third Saturday each month, 10am-1pm. To attend, please register in advance by calling (409)771-8371.

There is a $20 fee.

Music Kevin Anthony & G-Town: “I’m as ‘Local’ as ‘Local’ Gets”

We have been following Kevin Anthony for years and when we saw that he was about to release a new CD, “Live at The Old Quarter Acoustic Café,” we wanted to talk with him about this new endeavor.

Island Guide: Is there a story behind the name of your band? It is rather unique to have your home town’s name in the band’s title.

Kevin: I was trying to find a way to incorporate a little ‘hometown pride’ in the name. When I first came back to Galveston, I was mostly performing solo, by myself, as Kevin Anthony. When I was able to get a band together, I wanted to try to differentiate from those types of singer/songwriter shows to having a full band.

Island Guide: You do a lot of acoustic gigs as well as you have a band. How challenging. Who is in the band and what do they play or do?

Kevin: The G-Town band is made up of a core group of players depending on who is available.

I’ve worked with Alan Baezner (guitar), Dan Sorreto (bass), Dwight Wolf (guitar), Jim Hall (steel guitar), Christopher Smith Gonzalez (bass), Mike Burke (bass), Michael Stuart Allision (drums), Richard Roach (guitar), and Joel Mora (drums).

Currently, the band for live gigs and recording is Dwight Wolf, Jim Hall, Joel Mora, and Christopher Smith Gonzalez.

Island Guide: How did you get started in music? And who were your influences, when, where, ages, etc…

Kevin: Like everyone it seems, I started young and began playing in different bands. For the band, we all have a wide range of influences ranging from old school country, punk, blues, Cajun, Tejano, soul, and rock. That’s why I call our style of music the “Gulf Coast” sound. It is because it’s a unique combination of all of those things.

Island Guide: Do you play all originals and cover tunes?

Kevin: We mostly try to stay with originals but we do covers of songs in our style. I like to cover artists like Lefty Frizell, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Bob Wills. I try to put a little edge on them and make them sound like us.

Island Guide: Concerning your new CD, “Live at The Old Quarter Acoustic Café,” a “live” CD is rather brave these days. What was the inspiration?

Kevin: Chris and I heard that Wrecks and Janet Bell, long-time owners of Old Acoustic Cafe, were thinking about retiring soon so we thought we’d like to have an album recorded there with that namesake. We had heard the live album that Harbors Over Highways recorded there and decided that we’d like to do the same. Of course, Townes Van Zandt also has his album titled “Live at the Old Quarter Acoustic Café” so we thought we’d join the ranks.

Island Guide: Wrecks and Janet have been key players in the music scene in Galveston for years.

How was the experience recording live at the Old Quarter? It had to be incredible.

Kevin: It could almost be described as “history in the making.” The process for recording was easy since the Old Quarter is pretty laid back. We were able to record 12 tracks live and then mix them later at my own studio to produce the final CD. We also recorded Tex Renner & Blunderbuss that night as part of the evening.

Island Guide: Who writes your songs?

Kevin: I’ve been doing most of the writing, but in the past year Chris and I have been working on songwriting together.

Island Guide: What genre of music do you consider your work to be?

Kevin: I’d first consider it to be “Gulf Coast,” which to me is a blend of all of the things that Texas has to offer. For marketing purposes, I’d say it’s a blend of Texas Country and Americana but I feel the sound that we have created is very unique. [My music] is the sound of “driving with the windows down on a country road with the radio playing your favorite song or learning how to dance with your grandparents while the fiddle plays - it’s a little Texas, a little Louisiana- all the right places.”

Island Guide: Describe a live show for someone who hasn’t had the honor of seeing you guys.

Kevin: Our show is a family-oriented event, and we encourage the use of the dance floor. We

have all age ranges at our shows and really like to get the audience involved. We do our traditional “Team Drink” between songs where we give a toast to “good times, happiness and family.” Sometimes, my son Wyatt, who is 5 years old, will join me on the fiddle. It’s a good time Saturday night Gulf Coast Style!

Island Guide: What is your favorite song to perform and why?

Kevin: My favorite song to perform would be “My Wife’s Favorite Song” off my album “45 Southbound” because it kind of captures what I intended when I wrote it. It’s about taking a minute to look around, and know that everything is okay so it’s okay to breathe and live in the moment. And mostly I like it because it is actually my wife’s favorite song.

Island Guide: Was there a point in your life where you decided that playing music was going to be your career?

Kevin: I’ve always been involved in music since I was young, with the goal in mind of doing it professionally, but achieving that is quite a challenge going the band route. I left Texas in 1993 and moved to NYC with a friend of mine. We got involved in creating music for television and internet media. When I wasn’t working on TV scores, I was studying roots music from Texas and southwest Louisiana. I decided that when I got back to Texas I’d go in that musical direction full time.

Island Guide: What has been the biggest challenge, both as a single artist and as a band, to overcome?

Kevin: I’d say probably getting your music heard. With the internet nowadays, it’s a doubleedged sword. You can both get your music out easier and share it instantly - which in itself is great. On the other side, there is so much music “out there” that as a consumer, you can become overwhelmed.

Island Guide: What advice would you offer people who are just starting out?

Kevin: Always remember that music is a business and you should approach it professionally.

Island Guide: What do Galveston and your Galveston fans mean to you?

Kevin: Galveston is home. I’m here to stay. I’m as local as local gets. And you just gotta love the Galveston fans; they know how to have a good time!

Island Guide: We ask these questions to everyone. If you could pick one band to see live, living or dead, who would it be?

Kevin: I’d like to see Hank Williams Sr. That would be awesome and a dream come true.

Island Guide: What was the first album you remember purchasing?

Kevin: The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” I bought it at Texas Drug Store on 69th and Stewart Road in Galveston.

Island Guide: What piece of music equipment can you simply not live without?

Kevin: Easy one, my fiddle.

Island Guide: If I was to turn on your playlist, what song will it show you have played the most?

Kevin: Otis Redding, “These Arms of Mine.”

Island Guide: Anyone you want to thank or acknowledge?

Kevin: I’d like to thank all my family, especially my mom and dad for creating a space for me to pursue music. I’d like to thank my wife and kids for their encouragement, support and inspiration.

Island Guide: Any last words?

Kevin: Support live music! If you like something you hear, help the artist out by buying their music and coming to their shows.

To find out more go to: • www.reverbnation.com/kevinanthony • www.facebook.com/Kevin-Anthony-G-Town Upcoming shows : • Friday, December 9th - “Live at Old Quarter Acoustic Café” CD Release Party, Old Quarter Acoustic Café, 413 20th St., Galveston • Saturday, December 17th - Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive, Old Quarter Acoustic Café For the full interview, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com/Kevin-Anthony-Live.

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Island Karaoke with Debbie “Kepi” Boyd:

Music is a Gift that Touches Everyone Do you love to sing? Well, Debbie “Kepi” Boyd, aka “Galveston’s Karaoke Queen” is soon to be your new best friend! We had the honor to visit with Kepi and talk about her life-long love of music.

Island Guide: Where are you from? How long have you been on the island?

Kepi: Originally I am from the middle of Missouri. I moved to Galveston to be with my sisters who fell in love with Texans. I applied for a college instructor job, while attending my younger sister Holly’s wedding in 2003, and got it. My mom is an artist and her dream was to show her work, so we moved into a Gallery in Galveston in 2006.

Island Guide: How old were you when you fell in love with music?

Kepi: Well, my house was always filled with music growing up. My grandmother Starke played the violin, my uncles and aunts played string instruments, also. Music has always been a part of both my family and my life.

Island Guide: How did you get started in music?

Kepi: The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception taught me to read music and play the organ. I grew up with hymns at school and church. My dad, Don Huber, loved Old Country, (his two favorites were “Chantilly Lace” and “King of the Road”). My mom, Ginny, loved Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Bette Midler, and “Me and Bobby McGee.” At our cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks, Dad would be barbecuing to country music and my mom would be sunbathing to the Beach Boys. Music was everywhere.

One of my fondest memories is that at night we had no TV, so we’d sit by the fireplace, listen to old folk songs, and sing together. My favorites were the Smothers Brothers, “Peter, Paul and Mary,” and Jim Stafford. We also went to plays and theater productions often. And of course, my sisters, Holly, Donna, and I memorized every line of “Grease” when we were kids.

Island Guide: That sounds like a lovely childhood. How has that influenced you now as an adult?

Kepi: Being introduced to so many genres early on [in my life] let me be open to all kinds of music - to see the beauty of it as well as respect the purpose of it. During my karaoke shows, I encourage singers to “sing their jam,” the songs that have meaning for them. It’s karaoke, not an “American Idol” tryout. This makes for an exciting and diverse show and really seems to relax the singers. My shows offer huge variety; one minute someone is singing Whitney Houston or George Strait, the next it could be Eminem. The songs are their jams; that is what makes it fun.

Island Guide: Do you play any instruments?

Kepi: Yes, I play keyboard and organ.

Island Guide: Do you sing?

Kepi: I simply love to sing! I sing at clubs, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, funerals anywhere someone will let me! Some of “my jams” are “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” “Breathe (2am)” by Anna Nalick, “Exs and Ohs”

by Elle King, “Shut Up and Dance with Me,” “Because the Night,” “Hallelujah,” “Happy,” “Valentine,” and “The Prayer.” The list could go on and on.

Island Guide: How long have you been hosting karaoke gigs?

Kepi: I’ve been doing karaoke since 2007... so 9 years.

Island Guide: Tell us about your nickname “Kepi;” it sounds like there is a story behind it.

Kepi: Kepi is Hawaiian for Debbie. My son, Sam, was born in Hawaii, so it holds a special meaning for me. My mainland friends and coworkers call me “Bubbles” because of my personality. I’m a naturally sunny, smiley person, and I have to tone down my perkiness until they have their coffee.

Island Guide: What cool software do you use?

Kepi: I love computers and programming, so I’m always trying new apps. Currently, I’m using Tricerasoft Just Karaoke for karaoke and Audacity for recording music. Karafun also has an awesome service for home users and professionals. It allows me to try out new songs before 20 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com

purchasing. I also have programs to create karaoke songs, but it is very time-consuming.

For my singing performances, I’m an artist and love creating visual videos to accompany my songs. I use Windows Movie Maker, Adobe After Effects and Creative Suite, Picasa, and Powerpoint.

I also love props for my performances 3-foot inflatable microphones, fake guitars, maracas, tambourines, and drums. I created a dragon puppet for a Lake Charles performance to become Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. I love to dress for my shows. For example, last night I donned mermaid leggings for a friend’s mermaid-themed wedding. I’ve worn lederhosen for Oktoberfest, or a Viking helmet and blond braids to become Brünnhilde Opera Diva.

I feel that it all adds to the environment. The props, costumes, and stuff makes it more fun, plus it helps me keep the creativeness in my shows that I seem to have craved my whole life.

Island Guide: What genre of music do you like to play most?

Kepi: I simply love ArtWalk and the bohemian scene and that style of music. It allows me to be acoustic and share songs with meaningful lyrics like Norah Jones, Anna Nalick, Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKennitt, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, or like Katie Melua’s “Spiders Web.” One line is, “The piano keys are black and white, but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” That is “me.”

Island Guide: Where do you play?

Kepi: “Karaoke with Debbie” is on Sunday for a Funday Matinee at Sound Bar, 2411 Mechanic at 2-6pm. Monday is Industry Nights, Tuesday I am at B. Jiggers, 5002 Seawall Blvd. at 8-12pm. Thursday I’m at Rumors Beach Bar, 3102 Seawall Blvd., and December 3rd I’m hosting karaoke at Marketplace at the Peanut Warehouse, 102 20th St., 12 noon-3pm. All of that leaves Fridays and Saturdays open for my singing gigs.

Island Guide: Wow! That sounds crazy busy!

It seems like you are very much in demand.

Kepi: Yeah, every week is a new adventure, but I simply love it. I get to help people celebrate! What’s not to love about that?

Island Guide: What does Galveston and your Galveston fans mean to you?

Kepi: Wow, that is a great question. I love my fans! I couldn’t continue doing what I love without the support of my Galveston fans and following. I am so thankful for everyone who comes to sing and brings their friends to my shows. My fans energize and inspire me. As a karaoke host, I provide the music and the stage, and my singers bring the talent and passion. Each and every one brings something to the performance. They excite the audience onto the dance floor, shaking maracas and tambourines, rocking out with the guitars, and everyone is singing along. It’s a happy place, and my fans create this wonderful environment. I am very grateful to each and every one of them.

Island Guide: Was there a point in your life where you decided that playing music was going to be your career/hobby? Tell me the story of how that decision came about.

Kepi: In 2014, I left my six figure income as an IT Service Desk Lead for a large chemical company to pursue my music career. My mother had received a small inheritance, and she gave it to me with the words, “You’re not getting any younger. The stress of this job is killing you.”

I’ve been blessed ever since and have been able to support my son Sam through college. I’m a lifelong learner and have never been scared to make a change. Every job I’ve had from cake decorator, waitress, Electronics Technician in the US Navy, Audio Visual Electronics Lead for the Department of Defense, College Instructor in Electronics and Computer Science/Programming for ITT Technical Institute, Software Engineer for NASA, and IT Professional in the oil/gas and chemical industries, has helped me grow.

Island Guide: Thank you for your sacrifices and service in the US Navy.

Kepi: Thank you, it was an honor to serve my country.

Island Guide: Do you go outside of Galveston?

Kepi: I performed in September in Lake Charles. I have gigs in Houston, the Woodlands, Conroe, Katy, and all areas surrounding Houston. My public performances are listed on my

Facebook page and website (listed below) so you know where to come party.

I like staying close to home and enjoying being with my son until he graduates college and is off on his own adventures. I plan to travel Europe one day performing and possibly cruise ships in a year or two but for now, home base is where I want to be.

Island Guide: What has been the biggest challenge to overcome?

Kepi: It is time management. It’s so easy to relax and enjoy success, but I have to keep working on future bookings. Also, I dislike it when I have to disappoint fans and friends because I’m already booked.

Island Guide: What advice would you offer people who are just starting out, either individually as a band or karaoke? Everyone has a “first day.”

Kepi: Build a web presence so audience and business owners can find you. When I travel, I search the web for restaurants, karaoke shows, etc. Your potential audience is doing the same.

Island Guide: Do you ever get nervous?

Sounds silly, but some gigs come with pressure, especially with larger crowds or big important events. Does your stomach get jittery at times?

Kepi: Yes, definitely with a new venue. It takes a few songs to get a “read” on the audience. My shows are very interactive, so audience participation is what personalizes and draws the crowd in. That’s where having a well-rounded repertoire helps.

Island Guide: What does your “set list” look like? How many songs do you have available for people to choose from?

Kepi: I have more than 187,000 different karaoke songs, old to new, all styles: country, rock, R & B, Broadway, pop, and even Hawaiian. My singing set list has more than 400 songs.

Island Guide: How does the audience look to see what you have available?

Kepi: I have books. Also, there’s a link on my website if you are a planner. People find that quite easy to look through and have commented on this available asset a lot.

Island Guide: For someone who has never come to one of your karaoke nights, describe what it is like. How do the crowds react?

Kepi: For my weekly shows, sometimes the fun starts immediately. My singers show up ready to “rock the stage!” For example, this past week at B. Jiggers, the first performance was a guy named Chris singing “Get Down Tonight”

by KC and the Sunshine Band. When I walked to the bar, newcomers from San Antonio Alvin, and Austin, stopped me asking if it is always this lively and talented. I can proudly say, “Yes, it is!”

Also, I’m a big believer in group sing-a-longs. If you’ve never sung karaoke, you can relax singing together with everyone else. The words are on the big screens, and I have eight microphones so everyone can sing along from their bar stool.

Island Guide: What type of atmosphere do you create with the music that you select to play?

Kepi: For my karaoke gigs, I strive for upbeat and relatable. Singing gigs depends on the event - from a high school fall festival where I sing today’s hits, to a funeral where I sing “In the Arms of the Angel,” then everyone cries, then I lift them back up with, “You Raise Me Up.” Music is a gift I can share that touches me and then everyone around me.

Island Guide: What’s the most bizarre thing to happen while you were at a gig?

Kepi (laughing): Our first Thanksgiving in Galveston, my Aussie housemate Ian invited the Australian Circus, who was performing at the Opera House, to come to Thanksgiving dinner.

I was singing in our gallery, while the acrobats and human cannons were balancing, jumping, flipping, and conforming to the music. We performed all evening. WOW, what a fun night!

Island Guide: Our five questions we ask everyone: What was the first album you remember purchasing?

Kepi: The “Grease” soundtrack, what memories that brings!

Island Guide: 10 years from now, what would you like to be doing?

Kepi: Traveling the world singing. My dream.

Island Guide: What do you do on a day off?

Kepi: Read. I read a book every other day. I create art. I love to paint, sculpt, make mobiles, and create stained glass. I also love to cook, bake, and decorate cakes for my family and friends. I enjoy time with my family and friends, and my cat and dog. I also love to do gardening in my overgrown jungle backyard paradise. Oh, and did I mention costumes? I have more than 100 costume props in my collection.

Island Guide: Any big announcements for 2017 like gigs, new music, contests, etc?

Kepi: I’m completing my book and the soundtrack that accompanies it. It’s been a harrowing, but exciting journey to complete.

Island Guide: Sounds exciting! Anything else you would like people to know about you or your shows?

Kepi: Yes, I’d like everybody to know that they are always welcome!

Island Guide: Anyone you want to thank or acknowledge?

Kepi: Thank you “Island Guide” for always listing our gigs on Galveston Island. I’d also like to thank the venue owners for the opportunity to perform: B. Jiggers at Holiday Inn, Sound Bar, Rumors Beach Bar, San Luis Resort, Stuttgarden Texas City, Drunken Monkey, Third Coast Downtown, Crow’s Cantina, Bubba’s Sports Bar, Nathan Nixx (Crystals, Lake Charles), and Ivonne Chavez of proeventsolutions4u.com, and of course my fans, friends, and family.

Island Guide: Where can people access your calendar, Facebook, website, etc…?

• krazykaraoke4u.wixsite.com/krazy-karaoke • singerkepi.wixsite.com/kepi • facebook.com/debbie.boyd.5070 • KrazyKaraoke4U: facebook.com/ DebbieKepiBoyd Island Guide: Any last words?

Kepi: Yes, I’d like to share a Friedrich Nietzsche quote: “God has given us music so that above all it can lead us upwards. Music unites all qualities: it can exalt us, divert us, cheer us up, or break the hardest of hearts with the softest of its melancholy tones. But its principal task is to lead our thoughts to higher things, to elevate, even to make us tremble… The musical art often speaks in sounds more penetrating than the words of poetry, and takes hold of the most hidden crevices of the heart… song elevates our being and leads us to the good and the true.”

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Music Gig Guide Friday, December 2nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Katrina Ross, 3-5, Jim Kachelmeyer, 6-9 Old Quarter – Al & John Staehely & Evelyn Rubio, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Zack Tate, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Saturday, December 3rd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – Sammy Relford, 1-4 Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Crows – The Relics, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee Shop – Brandon Williams, 3-6, Louis Morales, 6-9 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Old Quarter – Sisters Morales, 9-1 OMalley’s – The White Moth Project,

10-1 Pleasure Pier – Shadowland, 4-8 Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Mark May, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Sunday, December 4th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bliss Lounge – Sammy Relford, 3-6 Crows – Stranded, 4-8 Float – DJ , 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm, Reg & Cary, 6-10 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6

Monday, December 5th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, December 6th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, December 7th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Old Quarter – Ray Wylie Hubbard, 8pm Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, December 8th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Crows – Open Mic, 8-12 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter – Ray Wylie Hubbard, 8pm Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, December 9th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – CC Rider, 9-1 Club21 – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Kevin Anthony & G-Town CD Release Party, 9-1 Rum Shack, The Spotlights, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Burt Wills, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Smith & Turner, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Micky & The Motorcars, 10-1

Saturday, December 10th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Bubba’s – The Relics, 9-1 Buck Shot Saloon - Wayne Toups, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Old Quarter – Marina Rocks, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Zac Person, 5-9 Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – Holiday In The Park, 1-5 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Soulshine, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1

Sunday, December 11th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bliss Lounge – Geoff Fish, 1-4 Crows – Stranded, 4-8 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market – Grifters & Shills, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6

Monday, December 12th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen-

tino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, December 13th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, December 14th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, December 15th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Crows – Open Mic, 8-12 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, December 16th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 - Level One Band, 9-1 Drunken Monkey – Astragal, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Blackgrass Gospel & Urban Pioneers, 9-1 Poop Deck – Jacques Mees, 8-12 Rum Shack – DJ, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 9-1

EVERY SUNDAY: Open Mic Night featuring Keith York, Marty Monte & Jim (Bucky) Pregler from, 7-11PM TUESDAYS - PAINTING IN PARADISE LADIES NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY - KARAOKE NIGHT

December 2 - Zack Tate December 3 -Mark May December 9 - Burt Wills December 10 - Soulshine December 16 - 98 in the Shade December 17 - Hellcats December 23 - Salty Dog December 31st - Salty Dog

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Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Little Terry & The Blue Birds, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Saturday, December 17th

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The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers –The Nailers, 9-1 Bubba’s – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Crows – Ricky Jackson Band, 9-1 The Grand – Jerry Jeff Walker, 8pm Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Old Quarter – Zak Perry & Friends, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – A Sure Thing, 4-8 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Hellcats, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Sawman, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – Front Porch Family Band, 10-1

Sunday, December 18th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crows – Stranded, 4-8 The Grand – Lorretta Lynn, 4pm Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6

Monday, December 19th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, December 20th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, December 21st The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, December 22nd B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Crows – Open Mic, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, December 23rd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Club 21 - Level One Band, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Grease Trap Syndicate, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Merry Christ mas!

December 24th-25th

Monday, December 26th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, December 28th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beerfoot – DEM, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, December 29th B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Crows – Open Mic, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Friday, December 30th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Bubba’s – Cory Morrow, 9-1 Crows – Beggars Union, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1

Saturday, December 31st The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 4-8 Rum Shack – J Metro, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – Dalton Domino, 10-1

Sunday, January 1st B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crows – Stranded, 4-8 The Grand – Lorretta Lynn, 4pm Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6

Monday, January 2nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Tuesday, January 3rd B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Wednesday, January 4th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, January 5th B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Crows – Open Mic, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 To list your band’s or bar’s live music, go to:

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B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

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