February 3, 2017 • Issue 2, Volume 6 Published the First Friday Every Month
“Mardi Gras! Galveston:” It’s Time to Party, Party, Party!
Lone Star Heroes:
Comics, Toys, and Collectibles
Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness
Little Jewford:
Colorful, Quick Wit & Unusual Humor
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» “Mardi Gras! Galveston:” Let’s Get Ready to Party! » “Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles” by Matthew West » Tour of the Month: Dolphin Watch Harbor Tours » “Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness” by Rachel Delanoix » Marilu Henner Keynote Speaker at 10th Annual Women’s Conference » “Small Engine Repair” At Etc – Friends With Agendas » Galveston Island Brewing: Locally Made, Locally Fun » Family Service Center To Honor Kim And Fred Rashke At Annual Connections Of The Heart Gala » Pleasure Pier Offers Winter Fun » The Grand Welcomes Winter with An Evening with Sophia Loren, Robert Earl Keen, “The Time Jumpers” featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, “Ranger Doug” Green, and Paul Franklin, and “Pump Boys and Dinettes” » Moody Gardens 3D & 4D Movie Super Fun » Galveston State Park Offers Winter Outdoor Activities » February Treasure of the Month: The Rosenberg Free School » “Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum” by Terry Card
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» “Easy Reads with Meaning” by Gini Rainey » Book Signing for Cathy Catching’s “Angel Talks”
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The Jolly Jester’s Jaunt 5K & 10K
Join the 106th celebration of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by taking part in the 2017 Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K/10K. This is your perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely crawl or an intense run through the beautiful City of Galveston, and follow it up with a day of celebrations and libations. All runners will receive access to all the Mardi Gras festivities in the Entertainment District including headline concerts on two stages, four parades including the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambrinus parades, and more. The Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K/10K will start in the heart of “Mardi Gras! Galveston’s” Entertainment district and head up to the Seawall for a jaunt with waterfront views and then makes it way back to the iconic Galveston Arch for a celebratory finish. Crazy outfits/team uniforms are extremely encouraged. The more outrageous, the better! There is a trophy and bragging rights involved for the most spirited participant. To register go to mardigrasgalveston.com/jolly-jester-jaunt.
2 Stages plus 32 Concerts Equals The Music Party of the Year
Alternative Rock band Sugar Ray and country music star Stoney LaRue will give headline performances at Texas’ largest Mardi Gras February 26th (1:30pm), join the fun! Again celebration. this year, pet lovers have a choice. You can Sugar Ray, a veteran band of 30 years haileither bring ing from Orange County, California and known your pet for producing hits like, “Fly,” “Every Morning,” and partici“When It’s Over,” and “Someday,” will perform pate in the live at 6pm Saturday, February 18th, in down19th Annual town Galveston’s Saengerfest Park on the BudKrewe of weiser Stage during the kick-off weekend of Barkus & “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” Sugar Ray pulls an Meoux eclectic influence ranging from The Beatles to Parade, or The Beach Boys, and even Bob Marley. you can Texas country enjoy watching all the frivolity and festivities at music stars Stoney the 2nd Annual “A Cat’s Eye View” Parade from LaRue and Mike the balcony of the Jockusch Building. Ryan will bring For those who want to participate with their soulful sounds pet in the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, to the Budweiser onsite registration ($25) begins at 12:30pm. Stage at 10:30pm Pre-registration fee is $20. All participants will Friday, February gather in front of Willy G’s at 21st and Harbor- 24th to kick off the side Dr. second weekend For those who prefer to just watch the of “Mardi Gras! parade rather than be in it, the Balcony Party is Galveston.” LaRue set from 12 noon-4pm. The cost is $20 per per- has sold more than 300,000 records, and Ryan son, which with your ticket, includes entrance is famed for multiple hits on the Texas Music into the Mardi Gras Entertainment District, one Charts. The Budweiser stage is located at the free drink, and light appetizers. corner of Strand and 23rd St. Both the Pet Parade and the Balcony Party In addition, a new Fiesta Gras area has events benefit exclusively the Galveston Island been added to the festival, which will feature Humane Society (GIHS.) For more info, call Tejano music, including headline performances (409)740-1919, or go to galvestonhumane.org. by La Mafia Sunday, February 19th. The fourtime Grammy Award-winning group, whose roots began in Houston, has produced 38 ETC enthusiastically invites you to the best albums recogMardi Gras parade watching party in town Sat- nized worldwide. The urday, February 25th starting at 3pm. Not only will you have a great time at a safe Fiesta Gras and private party, you will be helping ETC con- area will be tinue with their mission of providing great the- located in the atre here in Galveston. A portion of each ticket downtown Entertainment District at the corner of 22nd and Strand St. is tax deductible and goes directly into ETC’s For lovers of electronic dance music, Elecproduction budget. tric Mardi Gras will return to downtown GalvesThe party will take place at Island ETC, ton. This area will provide one big party with Discount Tickets Available Now 2317 Mechanic St., directly across the street There is a gate fee for attendees to enter the from The Tremont House Hotel. Festivities will continuous concerts, beat-thumping DJs, and begin at 3pm, and dinner will be served at 6pm. laser light shows on Fridays and Saturdays Mardi Gras downtown Entertainment District throughout the celebration. This year’s Electric This truly is one of the best parties on the where the majority of parades, headline conMardi Gras headliners include Bright Lights and certs, balcony parties, vendor booths, and other Island! Not only do you get a prime location TropKillaz on Saturday, February 18th. to watch the Krewe of Momus Grand Night festivities are held. Once in the district, there More than 30 concerts will take place durParade, but the fun goes on the entire evening. is no additional fee for attending concerts and ETC’s party is casual, which makes it much eas- ing Galveston’s two-week-long Mardi Gras parades. Balcony parties require an additional event. ier to catch beads, and the restrooms are availticket. Concert admissions are included in the genable only to guests. Discount advance tickets online are availeral admission price to enter the “Mardi Gras! Tickets to ETC’s Party are $100 each. Your able. The day of the festival, general admission Galveston” downtown Entertainment District. admission includes plenty of beer and wine, a tickets are $20. cajun-style catered dinner and dessert, a wrist- Tickets will be $20 at the gate. Admission to the entertainment district is free for children 12 years or younger accompa- band that will allow you to move in and out of the protected gated area on Mechanic Street and nied by a parent or guardian. Seawall parades Festival sponsors are Del Papa, Bud Light, onto the streets with the masses, and a ticket to and festivities are free to attend. Ben E. Keith, Moody National Bank, February 26th, Family Gras will take place. enter the gates of the downtown Entertainment Hotel Galvez & Spa, The Tremont House, District all day on Saturday, February 6th. A Admission is free for all ages. Mitchell Historic Properties, Black Box Wines, surprise or two can be expected! More Info Svedka Vodka, Dr. McGillicuddy’s, “Galveston Daily Only a limited amount of tickets will be News,” Forty Creek Whiskey, Blue Chair Bay, For more info and tickets go to marsold. Tickets may be purchased online at islandCarnes Funeral Home, 94.5 FM The Buzz, digrasgalveston.com or facebook.com/ etc.org. Feel free to call ETC at (409)762-3556 mardigrasgalveston. for additional info. Sunny 99.1, and “Houstonia Magazine.” It’s that time again - time to get your masks and costumes out and celebrate “Mardi Gras! Galveston” February 17th-28th with festivities on both weekends, as well as Fat Tuesday. Galveston will come alive with beads, parties, live music, and tons of parades. The bulk of Mardi Gras festivities take place in Galveston’s historic downtown in the Mardi Gras Entertainment District with activities running in the area bordered by 20th St. to 25th St. and Harborside Dr. to Mechanic St. Many parades and events also take place along the beachfront on Seawall Blvd. between 25th St. and 57th St. At “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” the extravagance found in Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads will be thrown, and that’s just the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting, and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. WATCH...all your favorite Mardi Gras parades, including the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius, Krewe Gambrinus, and Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade as they come to the Entertainment District, from a balcony party on the Strand. Balcony parties include admission into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony party with cash bar and music and a VIP view of the Mardi Gras festivities. Balcony tickets are available at mardigrasgalveston.com. DANCE…to non-stop entertainment on the Budweiser Stage and Electric Mardi Gras Stage. Buy your general admission tickets today and have access to all the concerts. RUN…the “106th Mardi Gras! Galveston” Official 5K/10K Run to start the party early. ROLL…with the 6th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade. Golf Cart parade entries receive free entry into the Entertainment District, and the Best Decorated Golf Cart gets free Balcony Party Passes. RIDE…with your “Ticket to Ride.” A guaranteed fun time where the float, beads, driver, and balcony party are provided, and you provide the “Krewe.” Gather your friends, and email info@yagaspresents.com to sign up today.
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade
Mardi Gras Fundraiser and Parade Watching Party at Island ETC
Budweiser Main Stage (23rd & Strand St.) Friday, February 17th
• The Lineup - 5:30pm • Brandon Rhyder - 7:30pm • Honeybrowne - 10:15pm
Saturday, February 18th
• Mambo Jazz Kings - 12 noon • Zaemon - 4:15pm • Sugar Ray - 6pm • Sprung - 10pm
Sunday, February 19th
• La Mafia - 2:30pm
Friday, February 24th
• Brandon McDermott - 5:30pm • Mike Ryan - 8:30pm • Stoney LaRue - 10:30pm
Saturday, February 25th
• Mozelle - 2pm • O.G.R.E. - 4pm • Will Makar - 8:30pm • Kiss Alike - 11pm
Sunday, February 26th
• Kevin Anthony - 12 noon • Bilge Pumps - 3pm
Monster Electric Stage (21st & Mechanic St.) Friday, February 17th
• Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Pre-Party - 5:30-10pm • DJQwest - 10-11:30pm • DJ Villa - 11:30pm-1am
Saturday, February 18th
• Pistol B - 5:30-9pm • Dj Bizonee - 9-10pm • Tropkillaz - 10-11:30pm • Bright Lights - 11:40pm-12:40am
Friday, February 24th
• SBMT Pre-party - 5:30-8pm • KnownasChase - 8-10pm • DJ Nonstopp - 10-11:30pm • Johnny J - 11:30pm-1am
Saturday, February 25th
• DJ Skritchin - 5:30-9pm • DJ Erok - 9-10pm • T-Gray - 10-11pm • Kyle Berg - 11pm-1am GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 5
The Parades
Menardi Gras at the 1838 Menard House
February 10th (7-9pm), celebrate Mardi Gras 2017 at the site of the Island’s first celebration of the annual fest in 1853, the Michel B. Menard House. Join Galveston Historical Foundation for a night of food, fun, music, and frivolity at Galveston’s oldest residence. Enjoy access to beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and live music courtesy of the Hustlers Brass Band. Tickets are $55-$90 and are limited. Advance reservation is required. GHF recommends wearing something festive (costumes are always welcomed) and fun. The event will be held outside, so keep that in mind when deciding what to wear. There will be heaters installed under the tent if needed. For more info go to galvestonhistory.org.
Parades scheduled are: • February 17th (5:30pm) - George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic • February 17th (7pm) - George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Parade Honoring Larry Del Papa, Strand District • February 17th (8pm) - Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Parade, Strand District • February 17th (10pm) - Krewe of Olympus Parade, Strand District • February 18th (11am) - Official “Mardi Gras! Galveston” 5K/10K, Strand District • February 18th (12 noon) - Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Kick-Off Parade, 57th and Seawall to The Strand District • February 18th (1pm) - 6th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade, Strand District • February 18th (3pm) - Krewe D’iHeart Media Art Car Parade, Strand District • February 18th (6pm) - Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, 57th and Seawall to The Strand District • February 19th (1pm) - Fiesta Gras: Parade Uno, Strand District • February 19th (2:30pm) - Fiesta Gras: Parade Dos, Strand District • February 19th (4pm) - Fiesta Gras: Parade Tres, Strand District • February 24th (7pm) - Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade, Strand District • February 24th (8pm) - Krewe Babalu 12th Annual All Krewe Parade, Strand District • February 24th (9:30pm) - Krewe of Maximilian Parade, Strand District • February 25th (9am) - Krewe d’ Esprit Rosaire Battle of the Bands, Kermit Courville Stadium, 2702 Ave. N • February 25th (11am) - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade, Seawall Blvd. • February 25th (1pm) - Z Krewe 23rd Z Processional, Strand District • February 25th (2:30pm) - “Houston Chronicle” Neauxs Krewe Parade • February 25th (3:30pm) - Les Bon Temps Roule Parade, Strand District • February 25th (6:30pm) - Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, 25th and Seawall to The Strand District • February 26th (12 noon) - Shriner’s Hospitals for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, Strand District • February 26th (1:30pm) - Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, Strand District • February 26th (3pm) - Mardi Gras Children’s Parade, Strand District • February 28th (6:30pm) - Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday, Strand District
Parade views are of the Barkus & Meoux February 26th (12 noon-5pm), the 13th Parade (now downtown) Annual Firefighters Children’s Parade will at 1:30pm offer a balcony party. and the 13th Tickets are $10 and include entrance to Annual Firethe balcony party with a cash bar stocked fighters Chilwith water and sodas, beads not included. dren’s Parade All proceeds go to the Firefighter Children’s Parade. Watch all the action from above (now downtown) at 3pm. This will take place at the Dargan & and have some fun throwing beads to the Tobyn Building, 23rd and Strand. children below. Purchase your ticket today.
13th Annual Firefighters Children’s Parade & Balcony Party
Stage with impressive live entertainment in the center of all the Mardi Gras action. Tickets are $47.25 plus tax and service fee.
be located at the Trolley Station, 2021 Strand. With this Exclusive VIP ticket, get up close and personal with Sugar Ray.
Mardi Gras King’s Court Balcony
Up Close & Personal with Stoney LaRue Balcony Party
February 24th (5pm-12 midnight) and February 25th (12 noon-12 midnight), Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party is located at 2021 Strand with the entrance on Strand across from Hendley’s in the beautiful Trolley Station. Wrap up the 106th celebration of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” the best way possible: like a king! Get the royal treatment with a spectacular view of three parades! Tickets are $63 plus tax and service fee.
February 24th (5pm-1am), this party will be located at the Trolley Station, 2021 Strand. With this Exclusive VIP ticket, get up close and personal with Stoney LaRue. Tickets are $42 plus tax and service fee.
Fiesta Gras! With LaMafia Balcony Party
February 19th (12 noon-5pm), located at Dargan & Tobyn, 2228 Strand, located at 23rd and Strand with the entrance on Strand St. next to Gracie’s. With this Exclusive VIP ticket, get up close and personal with LaMafia. 1st or 2nd Weekend Multi-Balcony Pass Tickets are $25 plus tax and service fee. These passes include everything. The MultiBalcony ticket gets you into exclusive balcony Z Krewe Balcony Party: Zestival parties. Each location is accommodated with a February 18th, 24th, and 25th (12 noon-12 cash bar, live entertainment, VIP view of festival midnight), get above the streets and prepare for parades, and it’s own unique atmosphere for cel- the best Mardi Gras balcony party on the Strand ebrating. Each ticket includes access to “Mardi held by Z Krewe of Galveston. In a new location Gras! Galveston” for both Friday and Saturday, at the Jockusch Building, 2025 Strand, with one live entertainment on two stages, and access to of the largest balconies available, the party price balcony parties. You can throw beads to revelers includes a full open bar, dancing and music, below and watch all the amazing parades from snacks, dinner, and soft drinks. the balcony of your choice. Ticket prices are $100 each. Tickets are VIP Access to 1 Balcony Party Friday, February 17th available at eventbrite.com. or 24th, 5pm-1am Krewe Babalu Balcony Party February 12th, • Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony Party at February 24th (5–11:55pm) and February Moody Gardens presDargan & Tobyn, located at 2228 Strand 25th (12 noon-12 midnight), come to view the ents the Annual SpeVIP Views of 3 Festive Parades Friday, parade and live music from the best balcony in cial People’s Mardi Galveston where every parade comes by, plus February 17th or 24th Gras Ball. This will from this balcony you have the best view of the • Mitchell Parade - Kick Off to Mardi Gras be held at 12 noon center stage performers. This will take place at • Spectacular views of the 2,923 wacky 4pm in the Moody Gardens Convention Center. the corner of 23rd and Strand at 2228 Strand. Umbrella Brigades passing below you Annually celebrated by thousands, this free event provides food, fun, and live entertainment • Krewe of Olympus Parade Kiwanis Club of Galveston Fat Tuesday Balcony Party for people with special needs as well as their VIP Access to 2 Balcony Parties Saturday, February 28th (5pm-12 midnight), close out families during Mardi Gras weekend. the Galveston Mardi Gras celebration in style February 18th or 25th The event is staffed by volunteers. If you are • Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony Party at the while giving back to local youth. The Galvesinterested in volunteering or attending, conton chapter of Kiwanis International, the island’s Dargan & Tobyn building, 2228 Strand tact volunteers@moodygardens.com or call hardest working service organization, will host • U p Close & Personal with Headliner Balcony (800)582-4673. Party, located at Trolley Station at 2021 Strand its first balcony party for the revered Mystic VIP View of 5 Parades Saturday, February 18th or 25th Krewe of Aquarius Annual Fat Tuesday Parade. A $25 ticket comes with catered food by • Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Kick-Off Parade Yaga’ s Cafe and an awesome view. one of the largest parades will blow your mind Balcony parties feature a great view of the All proceeds go back to Kiwanis to support as they parade the Strand for the third year Mardi Gras festivities, cash bars, and music. February 17th (8pm-12 midnight), Krewe than 30 charities annually that work with Your ticket will include your gate admission and • Krewe of Gambrinus Parade - one of the larg- more of Thalasar invites one and all to their annual local children, with the emphasis on local. est parades will light up your night as they entrance into designated balcony. Balcony rotaMardi Gras Ball. Have a VIP experience watch- tion Experience what is considered the best parade the Strand for the third year will be enforced- everyone gets a turn. ing the Friday night parades from the balconies parade by locals on the biggest day of Mardi • 6th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade will disoverlooking Strand. Between parades, enjoy a Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony play the ZANY spirit of Mardi Gras with decora- Gras and help give back to the Galveston comcatered dinner and drinks, dance to a hot beat, Located at Dargan & Tobyn, 2228 Strand, munity. Tickets are available by contacting gragolf carts and tempt the crowd below with your best located at 23rd and Strand with the entrance on tive Tickets ham.dj@gmail.com or by calling (832)577are $208.95 plus tax and service fee. beads. Strand St. next to Gracie’s. This balcony is avail2957. A cash bar will be offered and beads will Tickets are available by e-mailing iHeart Media Up Close & Personal with Sugar Ray able for both weekends, Fridays-Sundays. This be available for purchase. This will take place at kreweofthalasar@gmail.com. balcony offers a dazzling view of the Budweiser February 18th (5pm-1am), this party will the Dargan & Tobyn Building, 23rd and Strand.
Annual Special People’s Mardi Gras Ball
Krewe of Thalasar Annual Mardi Gras Ball
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Lone Star Heroes:
Comics, Toys, and Collectibles By Matthew West Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles, right here in Galveston, is about to celebrate their first anniversary. It is also probably the only comic book store not only owned and operated by not just one, but three women. Sarah Violet, her mother Jody Wood, and grandmother Lois Ving went into business last year to bring the island a large selection of current and back issues of comics and collectibles. If you or your kids are looking for a way to spend a rained out day of vacation or just want to catch the latest issues of your favorite comic that maybe sold out before you can get back home, I can’t think of a better place to visit. To say that this comic shop is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside is a severe understatement. The amount of product that is hidden behind the inconspicuous, movie poster covered doors, that sits between a souvenir shop and a pretty decent burger joint, is almost overwhelming. Behind these doors the boxes of inventory are filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles. Luckily there is a map posted just beyond the entranceway to help you find your way through the vast boxes that hold all the adventures you’re looking for - and all in the form of comics and memorabilia of yesteryear to the latest adventures of your favorite superheroes, villains, and antiheroes. The first comic strip was created in Switzerland in 1827 by Rudolphe Töpffer, who later went on to publish seven of what we now call ‘graphic novels.’ Since then, comics strips have grown into comic books, which have become one of the most widespread ways that people, both young and old, seek entertainment. Comic books were originally collections of comic strips and are truly an American concept. The first such comic book was “Famous Funnies” published in 1933. The modern publications have covered topics from current political events to the everyday events that happen while a child tries to make his or her way through the social norms of school. The history of comics and superheroes is as vast as our real life history and for many of us has itself become a part of our everyday life. Almost everybody in America has read a comic book, comic strip in a newspaper, or the satire of “The New Yorker” and other news magazines. “Brenda Starr, Reporter,” the first comic strip written by a woman, was published in the United States and came to life in 1940. At the height of its publication it was being read in more than 250 different newspapers. This comic was about a female reporter based in Chicago, just two short years after Lois Lane appeared in “Action Comics” number one along with Superman, which ushered in the golden age of our modern day Superheroes. My own collection of childhood memories, along with a vast collection of comics, was
We don't just sell great craft beer .... we sell great craft food! destroyed during a house fire. Since then, I have been slowly rebuilding my collection of comics and memorabilia. Thanks to the huge back issue selection at Lone Star Heroes, I have been able to find limited editions of comics that I haven’t seen since shortly after their release back in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Back then, I was a frequent visitor to my local comic book shop where I would be sure to pick up sealed packaged editions of comics that I, and nearly every other child in town, had sat and read at the nearest gas station while my parents pumped gas and tried to decide what snack they wanted to buy. The only time we ever bought the comics from the gas station was when they were all sold out at the comic book shops, and there was no hope of ordering our very own copy. These days, you can join a mailing list where they set aside a pristine copy of whatever comics you would like to subscribe to, kept nicely in a storage box until you have the time to stop by and pick it up. It may not be as fast as Amazon sending it straight to your doorstep, but it doesn’t end up waterlogged or torn, and its arrival provides the perfect excuse needed for a guilt-free trip to Lone Star Heroes to pick it up and browse while you’re there. Wednesday, March 1st, is the anniversary of Lone Star Heroes. Join them for their 50% off sale on select merchandise, which I am sure will not disappoint. Looking for that hard to find comic, special edition that you might have missed out on? There is a good possibility that this is where you will find it. I know I have seen a handful of comics that I thought I would never see again each time I have gone here. And if 50% wasn’t good enough, they also have a free comic book day on May 6th with thousands of free comics to give away. So whether it’s to compare differences between a movie or TV series to its comic book roots, or learn the backstory before you go see the next “Avengers” movie that’ll be talked about among your friends and colleagues, come out and visit Lone Star Heroes, located at 8910 Seawall Ste. C. Don’t forget to like them on Facebook so you can be among the first to hear about their upcoming sales and anniversary events.
TOUR OF THE MONTH Dolphin Watch Harbor Tours Want to see the dolphins, but not sure how? The Dolphin Watch Harbor Tours offers a great
way to see them up close and personal, plus it is a great way to see Galveston Harbor aboard Seagull II, Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable, and sheltered, Seagull II was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified, and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. Don’t miss this chance to get a new perspective on Galveston Bay and the historic Port of Galveston. Knowledgeably narrated tours explore the wide variety of birds and marine life that teems in the Bay. Seagull II offers soft drinks and water for sale and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm daily except for Wednesdays. Call on the day of the tour to confirm availability. Reservations are not required for groups of less than 20. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students age 6-18, and free for children five and under. Purchase tickets at the Texas Seaport Museum Gift Shop at Pier 22, next to Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Harborside Dr. Also, tickets are available at galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)497-2746.
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Galveston Kindness Project:
Intentionally Giving Through Kindness By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The new mural is an homage to Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” the surfboard-shaped leaves connect one end of the artwork to the other as it wraps around the corner of the ground floor of the old McCrory Building. The keen observer will note a small hashtag hidden among the artwork: #c2bk, an acronym for “Cool to Be Kind,” which is the calling card of the Galveston Kindness Project, the organization behind this gorgeous collaborative masterpiece. Begun one year ago by Erin Toberman, the Galveston Kindness Project was conceived out of a desire to empower the meek and give voice to a simple idea: that standing up to bullies is easy when the only question is kindness. “Is it kind?” Erin asks, in a passionate but matter-of-fact way, perched on the herb garden planters between the mural and the street. She is supervising local artist Gabriel Prusmack, whose deft movements are shaping burnt orange spray paint into the form of a monarch butterfly. “They land on the island during their migration to Mexico every year, usually in October,” she tells me. “Have you ever seen a tree just covered in them? It’s incredible!” Erin, in her official title of Kindness Ambassador, can often be found sporting her nowfamiliar bee costume topped with a huge pair of bug-eye goggles and a broad smile. Her enthusiasm overflows when she talks about the heart of the Galveston Kindness Project. “We believe that kindness is a core character quality that we should all nurture, value, and require of ourselves, our friends, and family, our communities, our companies, our churches, and our government. The words ‘kind’ and ‘nice’ are too often inappropriately exchanged, and I believe we need to be more attentive to the use of the word ‘kind’ and use that word with its correct purpose and intention. What do you believe is the difference between the words ‘nice’
Marilu Henner Keynote Speaker at 10th Annual Women’s Conference The Galveston Regional Chamber of Com-
and ‘kind?’ We like to explain that the word ‘nice’ should be most often used as an adjective or a describing word and the word ‘kind’ should be used most often as an adverb or an action word. For example, your shoes look nice, and it was kind of you to hold the door open for me. Words matter. It helps immensely when you use your words properly, carefully, and intentionally. Kindness is an intentional action, and we feel compelled to reintroduce the value of kindness to the community.” You could say it started with ice cream. Wielding x-rays and her son Nathan’s back brace, Erin explained scoliosis to a room full of kids at Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream on Postoffice St. It was an open house ice cream social that resulted in the formation of “We’ve Got Your Back,” a support system of friends for Nathan who had just learned he would need to wear a back brace for 18 hours a day. Erin explains, “We needed the kindness of Nathan’s peer group to increase the odds of a better outcome. And, his peer group, teachers, and our entire community has been amazing because we gave them the opportunity to help us by asking for their kindness in advance.” The group is going strong and will celebrate their annual party in February. From that experience, Erin began to expand her message. Soon, a handmade tree appeared, its cheerful tuft of green fabric adorned with
handprint-shaped leaves bearing handwritten messages of gratitude and love. “The first Galveston Kindness Project public engagement was the creation of the Kindness Tree, which is located inside Mod Coffeehouse. There is a strong connection between art and community, and the Kindness Tree really started the conversation about the benefits of promoting and encouraging kindness in our personal and professional lives and interactions. The Kindness Tree inspired public interest in seeing larger displays of kindness through art throughout the city. So, we asked the owner of the old McCrory’s building if we could paint a mural on the plywood boards that covered the Postoffice St. side of the 1st floor storefront and received permission to do so. It was at the request of the Postoffice District community that we expanded the mural to also cover the plywood on the 22nd St. side. A delightful request to receive, I might add!” The Galveston Kindness Project continues to grow and expand! Keep your eyes peeled for the #c2bk group around town. Look for the Galveston Kindness Krewe in the Mardi Gras 2017 Umbrella Parade on February 17th. There will also be a fun umbrella painting and costume decorating event on Wednesday, February 15th at Clay Cup Studios on 22nd St. near Postoffice. On January 26th at the Galveston City Council meeting, the Galveston Kindness
Project received a proclamation announcing the recognition of Galveston Kindness Week: February 12th-18th! “We have a variety of activities and suggested random acts of kindness projects available through our Galveston Kindness Project Facebook page. You can also stop by Clay Cup Studios during studio hours to sign up or participate in the available art activities.” The Kindness Project is quick to share their gratitude to Amy Owens, owner of Clay Cup Studios, for donating her interactive art studio space to coordinate Galveston Kindness Project events. She and many others have helped bring attention to this simple yet powerful movement. From the sunny sidewalk on a warm winter day, the smell of fresh paint and rosemary in the breeze, the monarch is almost finished, and Erin is all smiles. “From our experience this year, the Galveston Kindness Project has been not only well received but is eagerly appreciated by young and old, neighbor and visitor. It is our pleasure and treasured responsibility to continue to share kindness with all.” For more info contact The Galveston Kindness Project through Facebook (facebook.com/ galvestonkindnessproject), Instagram (c2bkgalveston), Twitter (c2bkgalveston), WhatsApp (Toberman), or in person at Clay Cup Studios at 409 22nd St., downtown Galveston, (409)762-2529.
“Small Engine Repair” At Etc:
The Women’s Conference is designed A casual reunion of three longtime budto be dies ultimately betrays a darker purpose in inspiraIsland ETC’s production of “Small Engine tional, Repair” written by John Pollono. “Small inspiring, merce has announced that Marilu Henner, Engine Repair” is a comedic thriller for the actress and author, will be the keynote speaker empowersocial media age. ing, eduat the 10th Annual Conference Celebrating Island ETC’s remount of this controversial Women: Mind, Body, Spirit Thursday, April 6th, cational, and successful show promises to be darker, and fun. 8:30am-5pm, at Moody Gardens Convention more violent, and even more thought-proHighlights Center. voking following some recent events. include Star of two classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and Former high school buddies Frank (Pat highly “Shade,” Marilu Henner has starred in more Daugherty), Packie (D.J. Martin), and Swaino than 30 films, six Broadway shows, been nomi- informa(John Carraro) meet after hours one night tive prenated for five Golden Globe awards, and is a in Frank’s out-of-the-way repair shop under sentations New York Times bestselling author of more cloudy circumstances that only Frank seems by UTMB than ten books on health, parenting, memory, to have a handle on. As Frank breaks out the and lifestyle improvement. In addition to host- physigood scotch, he kicks into motion an evening cians, ing her own nationally syndicated radio show, that abruptly accelerates from grievance airshe has executive produced two talk shows and special guest speaker Connie Watt, Women’s ing and macho posturing to reveal a shocking guest-starred on every major talk show, earning Expo, Fitness Demonstrations, Luxury Lounge, darker purpose. The match that ultimately sets and, new this year, Book Nook featuring local her the title of “Talk Show Guest of the Year,” things ablaze is the arrival of an unlikely visiauthors. An event planned and coordinated by tor, a good-looking college jock, Chad (Justin and was a two time competitor on President women, for women, it is an engaging and fulfill- Gonzalez). Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and ing experience. “Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars.” In 2016, she John Pollono’s fast-paced comedic psychoIndividual tickets are $150. Lone Star Lux- logical thriller is brought to life on the ETC competed on the 23rd season of “Dancing with ury Lounge All-Access Pass is $100 (only availthe Stars” on ABC reaching the quarterfinals stage by the same previously brilliant cast. Pat able as an add-on to a ticket purchase). with her partner Derek Hough. Daugherty plays Frank the owner of the repair Tickets and tables are now available at galve- shop and host for the evening; DJ Martin porOne of only twelve people documented stonchamber.com or call (409)763-5326. with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memtrays Packie who mostly drinks away his days ory, Marilu was the subject of a three-part special on “60 Minutes,” and “60 Minutes Australia,” numerous news programs and international news articles, and served as the consultant for the CBS series “Unforgettable.” Saturday, February 4th (4:30-6pm), the musical show of MAYA: “A MidsumMarried with two sons, she practices a life mer Night’s Dream” sets the famous play by William Shakespeare to the exquisite of health and fitness. Her latest book, “Changmusic and dance of India. This performance will be in one of Galveston’s best kept ing Normal: How I Cured My Husband’s Cansecrets - the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater, 2128 Church St. The Temple is a cer,” became the number one book on Amazon majestic, art deco building, constructed in 1929 featuring the beautifully restored, the first day on the market. She will share her 400 seat theater and its irreplaceable, masterpiece stage scenery. Tickets are $20 experience in lifestyle improvement, parenting, and can be purchased at harmonylodge6.com/maya or in person at The Witchery, memory, and health with attendees at the Wom2116 Postoffice St. This is expected to sell out! en’s Conference. 8 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
Friends With Agendas
MAYA: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
and still lives with his grandmother; John Carraro is Swaino, who still relies on his good looks and one-night stands to feel successful; and Justin Gonzalez is Chad who has no idea what he has stumbled upon in this repair shop. Performances for “Small Engine Repair” are at 8pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Tickets are $25 for students and senior citizens and $30 for adults. Tickets are available for purchase online at islandetc.org or at the door. Due to subject matter and language, ETC does not recommend their production of “Small Engine Repair” for children. For more info, call the theatre at (409)762-3556. There are only five performances of this spectacular piece of theatre, so get your tickets today at islandetc.org.
Galveston Island Brewing: Locally Made, Locally Fun
What’s new going at the Galveston Island Brewery (GIB)? Well, there is a lot! Get ready to celebrate February with these two fun events. February 11th - DEM EP Release Celebration (3pm-12 midnight) Celebrate Galveston’s reggae band DEM’s latest EP Release, as well as hear six other different bands! There will also be local food and art vendors at this family-friendly, free event. Other music will be by Soul Creatures, Robert Kuhn, Tipsy Kitten, Matt Mejia, and Niko Diaz. February 18th - Inaugural Mardi Gras Float Party Everyone is invited to be on the “GIB Brew Krewe” float in the 2017 Krewe of Gambrinus Parade. Join the fun as GIB and its Krewe rides high at the 6pm parade. Purchase a ticket, which includes an invitation to a private pre-party including live music, food, and beer. If you choose to join only for the parade, the parade staging area is off 57th St. near Kroger. The parade ends at 25th and Strand. Beads and beer are included in the ticket price. The theme is “3 Cheers for Beer.” Dressing up as a beer goddess, in a keg costume, wearing a beer hat, or just sporting your Galveston Island Brewing gear is strongly encouraged. Tickets are $30 each and includes your parade entry fee, preparty fun, and beads on the float. Purchase tickets at the Galveston Island Brewing tap room.
Upcoming:
• March 4th: Yoga at the Brewery - Class will be held in the yard area. Bring a towel and/or yoga mat and any additional yoga equipment. Water and sunscreen are recommended. This class is offered free of charge. All age ranges are welcome.
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• March 11th: Luau Party - There will be a pig roast, pin cask tappings, live performances, games, and activities and will be fun for all ages. • March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Party with the Predator and Prey food truck and live music with David Richardson, 5-10pm • March 18th: Live music by Grifters & Shills • March 25th: Live music with Kevin Anthony & G Town
More Info
Galveston Island Brewery is a local brewery in the Galveston - Houston area featuring an on-site tap room showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a week, Monday - Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midnight, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm. All beers on GIB’s 11-tap tap wall are brewed right on site. GIB’s beers range from their flagship TIKI Wheat beer, to the year round #1 IPA, Citra Mellow. GIB’s rotating tap wall boasts one off brews, specialty releases, and your year-round favorites. Not sure where to start? Ask your bartender to help you with a beer flight - a wonderful sampling of four beers. You can also get your growler filled and take GIB’s beer home with you. Bring your own growler or purchase one in the tap room (available in 32 oz. and 64 oz. sizes). GIB offers free Brewery tours every Saturday at 1pm. You can learn about the Galveston Island Brewing brew process and a little history of the brewery. Tours are about 30 minutes depending on customer interaction. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged for the tour. GIB beers are also available at hundreds of local restaurants on the island. For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always stop by at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston. after destination trips and specialty items in its live and silent auctions. This year is no exception with oneof-a-kind trips abroad and custom island experiences. Among this year’s many highlights are: •Three days at Duck Key, Florida • Private sushi making lesson and saké tasting for 12 in your home • One week condo vacation in the Colorado Rockies • Offshore Shark tagging adventure • Park City, Utah trip • Moody Mansion ballroom dinner for 12 • Two nights at a New Braunfels condo and floating on the Comal River
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: • February 17th-19th, 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 Island Food and Wine Festival • May 6th-7th and May 13th-14th - Galveston Home Tour • May 20th-21st - Galveston Island Beach Revue • June 3rd - AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition & Festival • June 16th-18th - Galveston Cajun Festival • June - Juneteenth Celebration • July 4th - Independence Day 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 21st-22nd - 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
Pleasure Pier Offers Winter Fun Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-ori-
ented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. It is open year round and offers a variety of fun for the entire family. Tickets can be purchased at pleasurepier. com. This month, scheduled events (weather permitting) are: Live Music every Saturday and Sunday: • February 4th - Radio Frequency, 4-8pm Galveston County will present its • February 5th - David Joel Band, 1-5pm annual Connections of the Heart Gala: “Island Carnival,” an eve• February 11th - Sawdust Road, 4-8pm ning celebrating 103 years of service, beginning at 6:30pm on • February 12th - Campfire Soul, 1-5pm Saturday, February 11th, in the Floral Ballroom at Moody Gar• February 18th - Shadowlands, 4-8pm dens Convention Center in Galveston, 7 Hope Boulevard. About Family Service Center • February 19th - Secret Party, 1-5pm This year’s fundraiser will feature a silent auction, dinner, live Family Service Center is the only agency in Galveston County • February 25th - Hattrick, 4-8pm music, dancing, and lots of laughter as relationships and the conthat provides comprehensive outpatient mental health counseling • February 26th - Zach Person (Solo), nections that make up the tapestry of life are celebrated. 1-5pm Individual tickets are available for $125. For more informa- services to its residents regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, diagnosis, or economic status. tion, call (409)762-8636, x1306. Other events are: FSC’s mission is to promote the mental health and wellbeing “This year’s gala will raise funds needed to deliver free and President’s Day, February 10th-13th - The Weekend Adventure low-cost counseling and mental health services to area residents,” of individuals and families through counseling, education, and Pass (Three Parks – One pass for $39.99; enjoy unlimited visits prevention. explains FSC’s Executive Director, Dr. Julie Purser. “Last year, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Their vision is to be the premier mental health service agency Family Service Center provided counseling, education, and preBoardwalk, and Downtown Aquarium Houston) will be good in Galveston County and a recognized leader in promoting vention services to over 2,250 children, adults, and families.” Friday – Monday this weekend! quality of life through community collaboration and building Family Service Center will honor Kim and Fred Raschke, connections. Mardi Gras Celebration on the Pier, Weekends February 17thCommunity Champions who have dedicated their lives to supFor more info on Family Service Center of Galveston County 28th - Enjoy “Kid for a Day” discounts (everyone visiting will porting the Galveston County community and the health, hope, or its annual gala contact (409)762-8636, x1306 or go to fscpay kid’s price for admission of $19.99 All Day Ride Passes and healing of its residents. Each year, FSC’s gala offers some of Galveston’s most sought galveston.org. valid Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) and revel in the fun!
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The Grand Presents A Winter Song & Dance Melody The Grand 1894 Opera House is a premier
entertainment showplace for acclaimed international stars, iconic American artists, and celebrated regional performers. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)8211894, or go to thegrand.com. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District and is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.” All major credit cards accepted.
four gas station attendants and two sisters who waitress at the nearby “Double Cupp Diner.” The high-energy cast, performing on guitars, piano, bass, and kitchen utensils, shares their stories to a country rock/pop beat. Moving from plaintive to jubilant, the musical score brings to mind country radio staples ranging from the pound-the-piano country rock of Jerry Lee Lewis to heart-sore tales of absent men evoking the music of Tammy Wynette.
“Robert Earl Keen Celebrates Mardi Gras”
Thursday, February 16th, 7.30pm Fortunately, for his fans, he’ll be kicking off the first weekend of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by taking center stage at The Grand - the place he calls his “favorite gig!” An Evening with Sophia Loren A proud HousSaturday, February 4th, tonian and native 8pm - Near Sell Out! Texan, Keen’s The prolific career can best be career of legendsummed up in five ary star Sophia Loren words: “The road spans more than goes on forever.” five decades, earnThose few words ing her a remarkable from Keen’s callingarray of notable accocard anthem just about say it all! And no doubt, lades, including the most of his fans throughout the world will comfirst Academy® Award plete the lyric with the next five words: “And presented for a foreign language role with the party never ends!” “Two Women.” Decades later, in 1991, Loren Robert Earl has blazed a peer, critic, and received an Honorary Award from the Academy fan-lauded trail that has earned him “living-legin acknowledgment of her incredible contributions to world cinema. Synonymous with grace, end” status in the Americana music world. He has performed with such music legends as Dave beauty, and artistry, the Oscar-winning actress will captivate you with an intimate onstage con- Matthews, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and Eric versation at The Grand. She’ll be chatting with Church among others, and was also honored in former Entertainment Tonight host Bill Harris, 2015 as the “first recipient of BMI’s official Trouand you’ll enjoy film clips, home movies, and a badour Award.” Q & A from the audience. Montana Repertory Theatre presents
The Time Jumpers Featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, “Ranger Doug” Green, and Paul Franklin
Saturday, February 11th, 8pm Tap any member of multi-Grammy nominated The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of one who’s made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music. The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 10 members, each a master of his instrument. They are Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals), Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano), and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals).
“Pump Boys and Dinettes”
Sunday, February 12th, 5pm A little strip of highway along rural North Carolina has become THE place for a fill-up, some fried chicken, and a large helping of down-home music. Now’s your chance to experience this fun-tastic Broadway musical about
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Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park”
Galveston Historical Foundation Events The Month 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.
Bishop’s Palace Tours
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. Built of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway Ave. J, Galveston. 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 panorama of the Gulf of
Spring Fun at Moody Gardens 3D & 4D Movies
Saturday, March 4th, 8pm You fall in love. You move in with each other. Then, you’ve got to learn to fall in love all over again? This Neil Simon relationship comedy explores the art of marital negotiation, a Enjoy any of the 3D films on the world’s process experienced by two naive twenty-some- first giant-screen 4K 6-Primary Laser Projecthing newlyweds within the first four days of tion System in the MG 3D Theater. Featuring living together in their new, 5th floor walkup the largest screen in apartment. Add a new job and a visit from the Texas and top-ofnew mother-in-law, and you’ll get a crash course the-line surround in love, relationship, marriage, family, the pangs sound system, this of loss, and the joy of reunion. This is presented state-of-the-art 3D by Montana Repertory Theatre as part of their viewing experience 50th Anniversary season. gives guests the best viewing experience “The Rob Landes Trio: Music from the Movies” in the world. The Sunday, March 12th, 4pm Moody Gardens These returning Grand favorites will take MG 3D Theater has you on a magical, musical journey through always been one of the movies. Time-honored oldies like “Over the best large-forthe Rainbow,” “Laura,” and “As Time Goes By” mat screen theaters will take the spotlight. You’ll also enjoy Acadin the world. It will emy Award-winning melodies and other nomicontinue to live up nated songs that failed to win the golden statue. to that status with the installation of a state-ofFinally, experience the drama and excitement that a musical score adds to a piece of film foot- the-art laser projection system now. Individual tickets to the 3D and 4D movage. First, you’ll watch a film clip without its ies are $10.95 for adults and $8.95 for children musical background. Then be amazed by how a scene comes to life when the Rob Landes Trio 4-12 and seniors (65+). Children 3 and under are free. adds the music into the filmed scene. Now, For more info call (800)582-4673 or go to that’s entertainment!
Mexico. Tickets are $30. February 12th and 29th (11am-12 noon) 1892 Bishop’s Palace: Extended Tour - Guests to the Extended Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace will be treated to a guided viewing of the house complete with a stop at Mrs. Gresham’s third floor painting studio. Typically reserved only for the Basement to Attic Tours, this new offering will give guests a quick view of the rarely seen third floor and an informative experience with knowledgeable tour guides. Tickets are $15-20. March 26th and April 23rd (2-3pm) - Nibbles and Sips Tour - Enjoy three different varieties of tea and nibbles while learning about the customs of the Gilded Age in this new tour at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace. Guests will find food and drink in the rooms of the historic home. Tickets are $30 per person and limited to 30 guests.
Other Events
February 14th (5:45-7pm) - Victorian Sweetheart Tour - Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace will feature champagne and chocolate and will include a discussion on the history of Victorian courting. Tickets are $30 per person and limited to 30 guests. March 4th (8am-5pm) - Deep Water Jubilee: Harbor Tour allows visitors the opportunity to see the jetties built as a result of the 1890 Rivers and Harbors Bill up close from the water while learning about Galveston’s historic harbor. Both the November Celebration and the Presidential visit included maritime excursions to inspect work on the jetties. Tours are led by GHF’s Maritime Educator, Susan Vanderford, aboard the excursion boat Seagull II. 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 March 3rd • 10am – “Wild Africa 3D” • 10:30am – “Secret Ocean 3D” • 11:30am – “Great White Sharks 3D” • 12 noon – “Wild Africa 3D” • 1pm – “Secret Ocean 3D” • 2pm – “Great White Sharks 3D” • 2:30pm – “Wild Africa 3D” • 3pm – “Secret Ocean 3D” • 4pm – “Great White Sharks 3D” • 4:30pm – “Wild Africa 3D” • 5pm – “Secret Ocean 3D”
4D Movie Madness
Hi-def digital 4D projection with DTS surround sound immerse you as wind, mist, leg ticklers, and other special effects provide a short-film experience that is a thrill for all ages. Through March 3rd • 12 noon – “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” • 1pm – “Dino Island II 4D” • 2pm – “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” • 3pm – “Dino Island II 4D” • 4pm – “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” • 5pm – “Dino Island II 4D”
Galveston State Park Offers February Outdoor Activities
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)737-1222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks/galveston-island. Events are: February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th (1-2pm) - Beachcombing 101 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. February 4th, 25th (1-2pm) – Winter Birding 101 - Ranger Lisa leads a great family friendly course on some of the most common birds during the winter. Binoculars are available to borrow for the program. Get a checklist, find the hotspots, and delve into the best winter birds the island has to offer. February 4th, 11th, and 25th (3:30-4:30pm) – Bay Tower Hike - The Bay Tower Hike begins at the Nature Center for a brief orientation, then proceeds to the Clapper Rail Trail for observation tower views and muddy marsh madness. Get an up-close view of life in a salt marsh and get your hands in the water. Discover why estuaries are awesome and make some park memories. February 10th (6-7pm) – Full Moon Hike The moon is full and the evening air is crisp and bright. Explore the dark half of the park and venture onto the trails with Ranger Lisa for a short astrological session and observation of Earth’s largest satellite: the moon. The group will discuss myths and lore, search for werewolves and other nocturnal creatures, and
test your night time adaptation skills. See what happens on the island after the sun goes down. February 11th, March 11th (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 low-cost alternatives, and ways to get kids excited about the outdoors. February 22nd (12 noon-1pm) – Shelling 101 - Sea shells are down by the sea shore; come and see! This fun program is for everyone, and pets on a leash are allowed to join the hike. (Handicap beach wheelchair available upon advanced request.) Mollusks, bivalves, and crustaceans have left behind shells and beach delights for us to explore and collect. February 22nd (5:30-6:30pm) – Sunset Photo Hike - Join Ranger Lisa to explore the tips for taking better photographs to capture those special moments. The event will begin at the Clapper Rail Trail observation tower on Galveston Bay to practice new skills and share findings. Challenges and tricks for any level. Families and puppies on a leash are welcome. February 24th (6:30-7:30pm) – Stargazing 101 - The stars at night are big and bright; deep in the heart of Texas! Join Ranger Lisa on an evening night hike to discuss the importance of the dark and our connection to the stars overhead. Be prepared to be outside. Reconnect with the night, and enjoy a great evening adventure into the unknown.
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February Treasure of the Month:
The Rosenberg FreeOn School February 15, 1889, more
than 8,000 people gathered to celebrate the opening of a new public elementary in Galveston’s East End. Through an agreement with the Board of School Trustees, local businessman Henry Rosenberg donated funds to construct a school for children in his neighborhood in 1888. Named the Rosenberg Free School, the impressive structure stood for nearly 80 years before being demolished in 1966. During the month of February, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a collection of items related to the history of the Rosenberg Free School.
Free School” was inscribed prominently above its front and rear entrances. Two broad staircases connect the first and second floors, and there were a total of five exits to the building to “diminish very much any danger…in case of fire.” (“Galveston Daily News,” February 16, 1889.) The first floor included eight classrooms that could hold 50-60 students each, as well a library and the principal’s office. The second “A Magnificent Gift” floor included an additional eight classrooms After learning that the Galveston School large assembly hall. Board of Trustees was facing financial difficul- andIta served as a refuge for residents seeking ties in the spring of 1888, Henry Rosenberg wrote a letter to the group offering $40,000 for shelter during the 1900 storm, and although it the construction of a new school to be located was badly damaged, the building was repaired on 11th St. between Avenues G & H. The offer and reopened. In February 1959, the school celwas quickly accepted, and the building’s corner- ebrated its 70th anniversary, with former princistone was laid in a Masonic ceremony on June pals, teachers, and students in attendance. 30, 1888. A Modern Replacement Rosenberg selected Galveston architect Just a few years after its 70th anniversary, Nathaniel Tobey to design the building, and the Galveston voters approved a bond issue to two men worked closely in planning the projdemolish the historic structure and to replace it ect. Rosenberg personally selected and purwith a modern school facility that could accomchased the building materials, hired the contrac- modate up to 1,000 students. During the sumtors, and oversaw the construction. In the end, mer of 1966, the original school was razed. he contributed more than $75,000 to cover the In 2009, the KIPP Coastal Village charter cost of the project—the equivalent of $2 milschool began operating out of the second Rosenlion today. berg School. Currently the building houses Much fanfare surrounded the formal dedi- Coastal Village Elementary School, which is part cation of the eagerly anticipated school buildof Galveston Independent School District. ing. Despite inclement weather, “The Galveston Daily News” reported that at least 8,500 people More Info The Treasure of the Month is located on the visited and toured the new school at its unveillibrary’s second floor near the East Entrance. ing on the evening of February 15, 1899. It can be viewed during regular library hours, The massive two-story building measured 9am-6pm Monday-Saturday. For more info con203 feet from north to south and 90 feet east to west at its center. It was built on piers above tact the Museum Office at (409)763-8854 x 125 a finished basement. “The Henry Rosenberg or go to rosenberg-library-museum.org.
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at $2.25/gallon, are so cheap in comparison to the cost of exploration and development. Deep water fields run between $500 million and $1 billion to develop the world over including the Gulf of Mexico. Aside from the cost of leasing offshore drilling sites from the Federal government, the daily rental cost that oil companies have to outlay to other specialty companies for provision and operation include $429,000 for a drill ship, $115,000 for a drill barge, $171,000 for a jack up rig, $369,000 for a semi-submersible vessel, and even $24,900 for a tugboat. There are 27,000 miles of oil/gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico alone, which transports 200 million barrels of oil and 1 trillion cubic feet of gas over a six month period. This is an industry that is central to the wealth of the nation. It is no wonder that more than 42,000 people visit the Ocean Star Drill Rig and through seismic exploration. It also provides access to the pipe Museum each year. deck through an exterior door. This gives a visitor an opportuOcean Star Drill Rig and Museum is located at 20th and nity to read about and see the equipment used on the rig during By Terry Card exploration operations. The jack up rigs like the Ocean Star, were Harborside (Wharf Rd.) It is open daily 10am-5pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for youth (7 to 18), and Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sun- used primarily for exploration drilling. free for under 6. For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to Once oil was found, then the oil company would move the ning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing and oceanstaroec.com. jack up rig away and replace it with a permanent production charter boats harbored at Pier 19, is the Ocean Star Oil Rig & rig. Drilling pipe is stored on the Pipe Deck, which also features Museum. The scene, worthy of an artist’s brush, camouflages the dynamism of an American global industry that the Ocean Star Oil a mobile laboratory used for lowering instruments into the hole to log the rock formations. There is also an escape capsule, mud Rig & Museum represents. The oil and gas industry is on the cusp of leading America to logging controls, a blowout preventer, a hyperbaric chamber in energy independence. Why is this so important? Because Amer- case a diver gets the bends, various other equipment, and a “Billy The Galveston County Science and Engineering Fair will Pugh” personnel basket used to transport workers from a boat ica today is under attack from terrorist, socialist, and commuconduct its 35th annual gathering on Saturday, February 11th, nist nations upon which we unfortunately depend on for about to the platform. As the pitching boat makes a pass, the workers half of our oil supply. They, therefore, have the power to annihi- have only a few seconds to toss their bags into the basket before thanks to a consistent partnership between the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas A&M University Galveslate our transportation and industrial systems and shut down our they leap on, holding onto the outside of the basket while it is hoisted 100-feet into the air. Definitely not for the faint of heart! ton, and Galveston College. The leadership, faculty, and staff of power grid - all of which we rely on for food, water, jobs, and these three institutions has perpetuated an annual Science and The second level has models and graphics that explain the transportation of goods, people, and material. modern drill rigs and the differing situations in which particular Engineering Fair that draws nearly 300 middle school and high Since approximately two-thirds of the world is covered in school students from around the Galveston County area. production drill rigs are used. Shell’s Bullwinkle Jacket Platform water, it makes sense that much of the world supply of oil and Moody Gardens will play host to this year’s event at the is 1,751 feet tall taller than the Empire State building at 1,453 gas are found beneath the oceans. This means that the modMoody Gardens Convention Center at 7 Hope Blvd. ern oil rigs represented by the Ocean Star Oil Rig are extremely feet. Water depth becomes the determining factor for the type Student sign in and set up takes place on Friday, February of production vehicles used. Floating Production and Storage important in helping make America energy independent. 10th, 4-6pm. Setup takes place in Exhibit Hall A in the Moody drilling vessels can operate to a depth of 7,000 feet. The drilling The museum itself gives valuable insight into the offshore Gardens Convention Center. drilling industry. It is a fascinating combination of graphics and operation is conducted from a mid-ship derrick that lowers the Exhibits are open on Saturday, February 11th at 8:15am to accompanying information, combined with real life displays over drill pipe through a hole called a moonpool, in the center of the exhibitors and judges only. hull. Devil’ s Tower Spar is a floating 877 foot tall platform held in three levels, that clearly demonstrate how oil rigs operate, and Exhibits are open to the general public from 1-4pm on Satthe conditions that dictate the types of rigs used. And, there is the place by guy wires anchored to the sea bed 6,000 feet below. The urday. The Junior Division Awards Ceremony takes place at rig itself, which allows the visitor to discover how rigs function, 330-foot tall Brutus tension leg platform operates in 4,000 feet The 9th grade and Senior Division Awards Ceremony of water. Most often, drilling production is a complex operation. 2:15pm. the type of equipment utilized, the people that crew these rigs, takes place at 4pm. how they are accommodated and fed and the myriad of products There can be well heads on the sea bed, connected by pipelines More than 90 professional and student judges perform the produced from oil, including gasoline, lubricants, plastics, wax, operated by remote control from floating production and storreview of Science Fair exhibits. More than 50 staff and student age vessels. These pipelines are serviced by pigs that pass through rubber, and power. volunteers coordinate the setup and management of the event. them to clean and effect repairs. The Ocean Star jack up drilling rig was built in 1969 at the Participating schools usually include Ball High School, AmbasThe third level provides information on transportation, safety, sadors Preparatory Academy, Friendswood Junior High School, Bethlehem shipyard in Beaumont, Texas. It drilled about 200 wells, operating in water depths up to 175 feet. The Ocean Star life on a rig, and access to the drill floor via a skyway over the Mainland Preparatory Academy, Renaissance Academy, Austin entire drill platform. The various vessels required for oil drillwas up for scrap sale when it was purchased by the Offshore Middle School, Dickinson High School, Blocker Middle School, Energy Center in 1995. Through the generous $3.6 million con- ing operations include semi-submersible heavy lift vessels, which McAdams Junior High School, Ball Preparatory Academy, tribution of the oil and gas industry and individuals, the Ocean can even transport jack up rigs. There are also tankers, tugboats, Friendswood High School, Trinity Episcopal School, Odyssey crane barges, and supply vessels. Star Museum was opened in April 1997. This Academy, and Crenshaw Middle School. A very interesting display features life on a April will be its 20th anniversary. The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas rig showing where workers sleep, eat, and play. A&M Galveston, and Galveston College each take two year stints Lisa Lisinicchia, who has a Marine BiolFacilities like pool tables, workout gyms, ogy degree from TAMUG and is the Operaas the campus host to the annual event alternating after two and movies are provided for free time. Feed- years to each of the other institutions. The event holds lunches tions Director of the facility, said that prior to ing everyone in a modern cafeteria setting Ocean Star being purchased, feasibility studfor the participating exhibitor students, teachers, judges, and may require the purchase and preparation ies explored the idea of a library or museum. volunteers during the event, and the Awards Ceremonies include of 1,600 pounds of meat and seafood, 250 It also reviewed the best locations. When trophies, certificates, scholarships, and cash awards to the stupounds of potatoes, 60 pounds of tomatoes, dent participants. the decision was made to create a museum 80 gallons of milk, and 35 pounds of coffee and the Ocean Star was purchased, it was Science Fair Co-Chairs are Dr. David Baca of TAMUG, Dr. per week. felt that Galveston would be the ideal locaJames Salazar of GC, and Dr. Clifford Houston of UTMB. SciThis month, Family Day is The drill floor is where all the action tion because of the potential for a waterfront ence Fair Committee members from Galveston College are Joe focused on “Shaving Cream Cretakes place. Equipment for lifting and lock- Huff, Sandi Smith, and Tanya Ivanova. Science Fair Committee location and the fact that it was a touristations.” Use a common petroleum members from Texas A&M Galveston are Regina Delao-Daniels, friendly city. product (shaving cream), food col- ing the pipe and doing the drilling is found Entry to the museum is through the gift oring, a toothpick, and cardstock to on this level. Exhibitions of drill bits, power Dr. Donna Lang, Dr. Bill Seitz, Michael Sweeney, and Dr. Tom tongs, the driller’s console, and the helicopter Linton. Science Fair Committee members from the University shop. After walking along an elevated walkcreate your own marbled art creway overlooking Pier 19, you can wanation. Explore your creative side and landing pad can be viewed with accompany- of Texas Medical Branch are Alicia Simmons, Sylvia Torres, Dr. Adrian Recinos, Brian Borski, Dr. Patricia Seitz, and Dr. Margueder the floors of the museum on your own make a unique one of a kind Valen- ing descriptions and explanations. It is surprising that the costs of many of rite Sognier. or with an audio information assist. The tine card for your loved one. For more info go to tamug.edu/scifair. the products of the oil industry, like gasoline first level is dedicated to the search for oil
Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum
Galveston County Science and Engineering Fair Set For February 11th
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Books
Easy Reads With Meaning By Gini Rainey
“My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. Written by Jill Bolte Taylor, who is a neuroanatomist affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, this book provides a very lucid account of a damaged brain’s awareness of itself and Taylor’s struggle to regain an autonomous and integrated life after having a significant hemorrhagic stroke in the left MCA. This book is an amazing educational and inspiring account of the author’s own stroke and recovery. It was particularly interesting in regard to the apparent parallels between the ways the brain’s right and left hemispheres work and human psychology and religious insight. In an almost out of body experience, Taylor provides a clear and detailed description of what can happen when a stroke occurs. Her vivid analysis of the underlying repercussions of having blood flood restricted to the brain are so vivid yet they are understandable by a layperson. This book has a lesson to be learned because it teaches so much about how the brain works. The information that Taylor imparts is significant because of knowledge that the right side of the brain is joyous and peaceful and that one can tap into that feeling. She explains in great detail how you might use your right brain more in life, and her book also can help give the reader a knowledge of compassion for people who are recovering from accidents or illness and having to relearn common things. Dr. Taylor has truly written an awesome book. What are the odds that someone with such extraordinary knowledge of the brain and at the height of her career would have a stroke at the age of 37 and live to share such an amazing journey with us? That, coupled with her talent as a writer is unique and extremely interesting. Additionally, there is a list in the back of her book with information about supporting someone with a brain injury or illness that makes the minimal cost of the book well worth the expenditure. Rating: 5 of 5, Copyright 2009 Penguin Group “I Was Amelia Earhart” by Jane Mendelsohn This story wasn’t at all what I expected it would be, but the writing was absolutely as breathtaking as I imagine the views were for someone who loved to fly, seeing the world from
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so high above. The cover describes it as “lyrical” and that is most certainly true. Only an author with talent like that can make the technicalities of flight seem like such a beautiful thing or make the dangers just as breathtaking as the scenery. This book is a “flight of fancy” of what might have happened to Earhart and her Navigator Noonan. Past and present, fact and fiction, first-person and third, blend into a life of the celebrated aviatrix-both before and after her famed disappearance in 1937 at age 39, and unfolds with the surreal precision of a dream. This novel marks first-time novelist Mendelsohn as a writer to watch. “The sky is flesh,” begins the first of the scores of discrete vignettes and reflections that make up the narrative, an apt start to a story drenched in sensuality and the pursuit of it. The Earhart we see in this book is materialistic, glory-seeking, sexually-hungry, outrageously selfabsorbed, and utterly charismatic. Telling her tale with ruthless honesty in both her own voice and that of the self she sees “from far away... ghostly, aerial,” she speaks of her days as America’s sweetheart, as the wife of publisher G.P. Putnam. Diverting from the historical record, she also speaks of the years after she and her navigator, Frederick J. Noonan, “a drunk,” crash-land on a South Sea island that they name “Heaven, as a kind of joke,” but that becomes a decent approximation as the years slip by and the castaways discover happiness in nature and in each other’s arms. When rescue seems eminent, Earhart and Noonan take to the air one last time, and crash one last time, perhaps into eternity, but in any case into an existence defined not by control but by “abandonment” - a message in keeping with the story’s theme, but an ironic one for a novel as calculatedly lovely and moving as this one. Rating: 4 of 5, Copyright 1995 – Random House
Book Signings
Book Signings for “Guidebook to Angel Talk” 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. It also offers readers a glimpse into the life of a clairaudient as the author relays some of her own personal stories of angelic interaction. “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. It is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages that are intricately woven within the text. Cathy Catching does book signings and angel readings at Mysticatz, 2021 Strand #1, Galveston or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more info call (409)740-1565, go to cathycatching.com or facebook.com/ccatching.
Galveston Reads 2017 Features “The Train to Crystal City” by Jan Jarboe Russell The Galveston Reads Committee invites the
Seibel Wing, 4015 Ave. Q • Thursday, February 9th (6:30pm) – Movie Night: “American Pastime,” The Rosenberg Library, Wortham public to the programs and book discussions of Auditorium its 2017 reading series. This year’s selection is • Monday, Febru“The Train to Crystal City” by Jan Jarboe Rusary 20th (7pm) sell. This is the never-before-told story of an internment camp in Texas during World War II. – Musical Event: Sparky’s Jazz Ms. Russell will be headlining with a talk and Express, The book signing. Bryan Museum, Galveston Reads is a volunteer-driven “One 1315 21st St. Community, One Book” program operating under the umbrella of the Rosenberg Library. In • Thursday, March 2nd (7pm) – Student Panel, Galveston College, Seibel Wing, 4015 Ave. Q its 14th year, it provides an opportunity for all • Monday, March 6th (7pm) – Guest Speaker: residents to participate in a community-wide Dr. Abbie Grubb, Rosenberg Library, Wortham discussion by reading and sharing views about Auditorium (1st Floor) the same book. “The Train to Crystal City” exposes how, Book Discussions throughout World War II, trains delivered thouIn addition to the programs detailed above, sands of civilians from North America to Crystal Galveston Reads will sponsor a number of book City, Texas. The only family internment camp during the war, Crystal City was the center of an discussions. Stop by and join the conversation. exchange program called “quiet passage.” Pris- • Wednesday, February 8th (6:30pm) - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Galveston County, oners in Crystal City were exchanged for more 502 Church St. ostensibly important Americans in Japan and • Monday, February 13th (6:30pm) – Moody Germany. Combining World War II history with events Methodist Church, Robbie Farmer Memorial Library, 2803 53rd St. in American history, “The Train to Crystal City” • Wednesday, February 15th (7pm) – Texas reveals the hysteria against Japanese and GerA&M Galveston, 200 Seawolf Pkwy., Building mans in America as well as FDR’s tactics to res3007, Room 210 cue POWs abroad. • Saturday, March 4th (12 noon) – Rosenberg The public can pick up a complimentary Library, Morgan Room (4th Floor) copy at the Rosenberg Library while supplies • Saturday, March 11th (10am) – Moody Methlast or through Overdrive. odist Church, Robbie Farmer Memorial Program Schedule Library, 2803 53rd St. For more info on the 2017 Galveston Reads The following programs are free and open to season go to galvestonreads.org. the public. Schedule subject to change. You can also contact the Rosenberg Library • Wednesday, February 1st (7pm) – Author at (409)763-8854 ext. 137 or 116. Visit: Jan Jarboe Russell, Galveston College,
“Deep Water Jubilee” Book ClubOn atFebruary Rosenberg Library 22nd at 12 noon, GHF will
competitive port: a $6.2 million dollar congressional appropriation to deepen the harbor. News of the partner with the Rosenberg Library’s Museum appropriation sent Book Club for a special “Deep Water Jubilee” Galveston into a book club. flurry of spontaneIn conjunction with the Jubilee, particious celebrations pants will read “House of Mirth” by Edith and a rush to plan Wharton which tells the story of a woman nav- six months’ worth igating New York’s high society. They will also of festivities called have a chance to see items that belonged to the “Deep Water the 1891 Mardi Gras Queen, Sallie Trueheart, Jubilee.” including her gown and fan. This book club is free to attend. Rosenberg Library is located About the Deep Water Jubilee Tour at 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston. For more In 1890, Galveston finally received info go to galvestonhistory.org. what it needed to become an economically
Food
Warm Up With Local Cuisine: Best Places to Find Cold Weather Comfort Food on the Island By Matthew West For those of you who are like me and think that cold weather belongs someplace other than at the beach, you can take comfort in all the great places around the Island that will warm your body and nourish you enough to take on the frigid weather that thankfully never lasts long. Whenever people visit the Island, the number one question that I have heard more times than I can count is, “Where is a good place to eat?” Followed up shortly after by, “That’s not going to break the budget.” Well, almost every place that I frequent serves a very tasty and fulfilling gumbo or some kind of soup of the day that is rarely disappointing. But just to make sure that your visit doesn’t include taking a chance, these are my favorite places to warm up during this time of year with local cuisine. Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is number one on my list of delicious gumbos, soups, and all around good food. It is located right in the mix of shopping, and on some Saturdays ArtWalks, at 2107 Postoffice St. in downtown Galveston. The prices are reasonable especially when compared to the portions you receive. I don’t think that I’ve ever left there feeling hungry. The options of Gumbo are Seafood, Chicken and Sausage, Prime Rib, or my favorite Mumbo Gumbo. Mumbo Gumbo is a combo of all the gumbos that they offer. If gumbo isn’t what you’re in the mood for, try one of their steam pots – you won’t regret it. The Black Pearl has always been one of my favorites, too. Just a short walk from The Strand, located at 327 23rd St., downtown, their Seafood Gumbo is amazing, and I can see why there is only one on the menu. Why mess with perfection, right? Again, the serving is more than enough for most people, but for those who want an appetizer to start the meal off, I recommend you sit at the bar, order some oysters, and watch as the oyster shuckers work their magic. Miller’s Seawall Grill at 1824 Seawall Blvd. is not only my go-to spot for brunch, but in the afternoon has a Gumbo that compares only to my aunt’s home-cooked version. When you don’t have the time (or the patience to wait all day for the kind you may make at home), Miller’s will never disappoint. The combo of the scenic view from every seat in the house overlooking the
beautiful Gulf waters, the timeless jazz standards playing in the background, along with a piece of award winning chocolate ganache pecan brownie for dessert, and you will see why I love this place. Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria, located at 628 University Blvd., is a bit higher on the budget than the rest of this list. The atmosphere there always takes me back to the small Italian neighborhoods I used to visit with my family. Combining that with the close proximity to Stewart Beach, makes it a great place to warm up after the sun sets on your walk beside the waves. The Cioppino Fisherman’s Stew combines a tomatobased stew with every kind of seafood that you could want. Shrimp, clams, crabs, fish, and mussels make each bite as wonderful as the last. You can add angel hair pasta for a little extra, but this a more than filling meal on its own. Benno’s Cajun Seafood at 1200 Seawall Blvd., with dine-in or carry-out options, will help satisfy any cravings you might have for a taste of Louisiana. This location offers a fast food style menu over the walk-up-to-order counter but none of the fast food taste. They have Jambalaya, red beans and rice, and of course, Louisiana Gumbo served all day, every day. The gumbo is thick and hearty with just the right amount of spiciness. Add a serving of Boudin, and you’ll be hooked and coming back for more. Gaido’s and Nick’s share a parking lot at 3828 Seawall Blvd. with additional parking available on 39th St. The parking lot is the only thing these two restaurants share. Once inside you will see how different they are. Gaido’s is a place that you will want to wear more than your usual beach attire, while Nick’s is a casual, come-as-you-are restaurant complete with a pool bar. That being said, both of these places are great. Gaido’s has Watkin’s Bisque, which has a rich, creamy seafood-base soup with baby shrimp. Gaido’s also offers Brooks Gumbo, which is a Louisianainspired traditional gumbo recipe with okra and shrimp. Nick’s has a Lobster Bisque that I can’t get enough of, along with Charles Brook’s Shrimp Gumbo, that in my opinion is seasoned just right with not much difference in price for these amazing choices. At Gaido’s or Nick’s, all you have to decide is whether you are in the mood for a more upscale or relaxed atmosphere while you dine. Last on my list, but most definitely not least, is Fish Tales. Fish Tales is conveniently located directly across from Pleasure Pier at 25th and Seawall, making it a perfect option when the kids are starting to get hungry and the parents need a break themselves. This one is a special place for me. I was born a southern man, but my family is from New York. So, as you can imagine, I love clam chowder, and this is the place I go when I have a craving for it. Of course Fish Tales, like all the others on my list, has a wonderful Seafood Gumbo. During lunch time from 11am–2pm, you can grab a bowl of Roasted Red Pepper Crab Soup or Baked Potato Soup, and you really can’t go wrong with either one of these lunchtime selections. This is definitely not a complete list of all the wonderful places around the Island to get gumbos and soups. These are just some of the places that I enjoy, and I think you will too. So when you are out and about on the wonderful Island of Galveston and the winter wind starts to come down from the north, take shelter in one of these great locations long enough to warm yourself up and enjoy one of their many varieties of gumbo, soup, bisque, or chowder.
Cajun King Cakes & Beignets The best part of a meal in traditional New
Orleans style is the rich desserts, such as hot and fresh beignets and king cake. They don’t call it Fat Tuesday by accident! Maceo Spice and Import Company Maceo Spice and Import Company is legendary for their food and their King Cakes. Your favorite Italian deli features the best King Cakes in Galveston! They are available in different sizes and flavors: • King Size Flavors: Original, Raspberry Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese, and our favorite, Voodoo (Chocolate and Cream Cheese). This size serves about 10-12 people. • Queen Size also available in Original which serves about 2-4 people. From 10am-2pm every Sunday, Maceo’s offers their golden beignets made from scratch. Their version of the pastry is served in traditional New Orleans style with a healthy coating of powdered sugar. You can pair them with a cup of dark roast chicory coffee or Cafe au Lait. Maceo Spice and Import Company is located at 2706 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)763-3331, maceospice.com. The Gumbo Diner The hot and fluffy plate of fried dough, amply covered in powdered sugar at The Gumbo Diner is fantastic. A generous snowfall of powdered sugar guarantees that we cover ourselves, as well as the table, with sugar dust with every bite, and every time. Whether you are wanting a sweet snack or a sugary breakfast, The Gumbo Diner is a fun place to treat yourself to some authentic beignets. Gumbo Diner is located at 3602 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, (409)762-3232, thegumbodinner.com. Beignets are served all day and are available for take-out, too.
Mardi Gras Brunch at Hotel Galvez Brings Classic Fare
Sundays, February 12th, 19th, and 26th, 10am-2pm, Sunday Brunch at Hotel Galvez takes on a Mardi Gras flair during the carnival season featuring a rotation of New Orleans inspired menu items such as jambalaya, etouffee, boudin, and bread pudding, along with many of the standard brunch favorites. Sunday Brunch at Hotel Galvez is considered one of the Top 100 Brunches in the US by OpenTable users and is a “must” for the
Celebrate Love In Bloom With Rainforest Of Love Dinner Hearts will flutter, much like the birds at the
Rainforest Pyramid, this year as Moody Gardens opens up its unique attraction with a wild Valentine’s Dinner celebration on Saturday, February 11th. Couples will begin their romantic evening with a Rainforest experience with animal encounters from 5-7pm. Guests will tour the pyramid while Moody Gardens biologists offer mini presentations about the pyramid’s curious, and sometimes playful, wildlife. They’ll also have a chance to take in and admire more than 1,700 exotic plants as a breathtaking tribute to the world’s vanishing rainforests. Following the tour, couples will be escorted to a romantic three-course dinner in the Garden Lobby area, complete with a view of the giant river otter exhibit. The Rainforest of Love Valentine’s Dinner includes soup or salad, entrée choices of Wagyu Rib Eye Steak with Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Filet of Grouper with Argentinian Shrimp, or Lobster Tail on a Bed of Saffron Cream with Mussels, and dessert for two. Guests can also choose between a bottle of champagne or wine. Guests will receive a rose and one souvenir photo. During the dinner, biologists will walk around with various animals to show-and-tell. There will also be live musical entertainment and animal presentations. The Rainforest of Love Valentine’s Dinner package is $250 per couple. RSVP by 12 noon on February 8th by calling (409)683-4368 or by booking online at OpenTable.com. For more info go to moodygardens.com/ valentines. Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research. weekend. Sunday Brunch features a huge seafood display, made-toorder-omelets, waffle station, pasta bar, carving station with two options, an array of sides, and entrees as well as a hallway full of desserts. Advance reservations are recommended and available through OpenTable or calling directly at (409)515-2145. The beautiful Hotel Galvez & Spa is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd.
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The Arts GAC’s “Conversations @ Galveston The Center” Returns Arts Center (GAC) is pleased to
announce the return of “Conversations @ The Center.” This year’s theme will be “Intersections: Art, Science and Technology” and will consist of five monthly presentations given by eight professionals. Each lecture will be held at GAC and admission is always free. “Conversations @ The Center” is an informal lecture series that provides insight into the artistic process and engages audiences in dialogue about visual art. The series features artists and other art professionals who speak about their work and discuss timely issues in contemporary art. The theme for the 2017 series, “Intersections: Art, Science and Technology,” aims to highlight the synergistic link between creative and scientific ideas and explore some of the ways professional and artistic practices exist at the intersections of these fields. Six other speakers will be featured in monthly presentations from February through May: • February 21st - Eric Todd and Johnny DiBlasi representing the Houston art collective known as {exurb} • March 25th - Robert Proctor, Fine Art Conservationist • April 26th - Anne Wilkes Tucker, Curator Emerita of Photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston • May 25th - Houston-based artists, Adela Andea and Pablo Gimenez-Zapiola For more info go to galvestonartscenter.org. The Galveston Arts Center is located at 2127 Strand St., downtown Galveston. The Arts Center is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday from 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.
Gallery Exhibits & Events
March 4th (4-6pm) - Project SIT at the ArtWalk - Celebrate the completion of the 70 benches that make up Project S.I.T. (Seawall Interpretive Trail). Meet at the Seawall across the street from the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, 5600 Seawall Blvd. (free parking available). The Seawall ArtWalk will showcase 70 benches that have been completed and you will be able to meet the Artists and Sponsors and view the creative ways they have expressed the coastal and ocean heritage of this beautiful Island. The Seawall ArtWalk extends from 61 St. to Stewart Beach. This event will precede the traditional ArtWalk held downtown Galveston that evening. Call Artist Boat at (409)770-0722 for more information. Affaire d’Art (2227 Postoffice St., Suite B, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com) - Affaire d’Art featured artists are Angie Adlerz, Shelley Plunkett, and Christian Perkins. The guest artist is Dean Snider. 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 March 4th, April 22nd, June 10th, and July 29th. Beta Gallery Fine Art by Mary K. Farragher (2328 Strand, Suite 206, (409)370-3707, galveston.com/beta-gallery) - Beta Gallery will be exhibiting new work by Mary K. Farragher (painting/printmaking), Chalda Maloff (digital paintings), Jussi Tinnemeyer (painting), and Jan Arthur Harrell (conceptual sculpture). This gallery is on the second floor of the beautiful and historical Hutching-Sealy building, located
in the heart of the bustling Strand District. DesignWorks (2119 Postoffice St., (409)7667599, galveston.com/designworks) - “Larry Spaid: One Day at a Time,” mixed media on paper, continues through February 20th at the gallery. “One.Day.at.a.Time,” an exhibition of recent mixed media paintings on paper. In this new series “One.Day.at.a.Time,” Spaid returns to ritualistic and highly-worked drawings and paintings on paper. Minimalistic abstract forms “float” on a sensuous backdrop of richly textured color, reminiscent of the textiles of Asia. From the HeART Gallery (511 23rd St., (409)300-3009, fromtheheart.gallery) Amber’s Sip & Chain Maille Party will be held February 11th, 3-6pm. Learn how to design and create chain maille jewelry from our gallery’s very talented chain maille artist, Amber. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Amber will take you step-by-step into creating beautiful chain maille hearts. All tools, supplies, food, and drinks are included. Tickets are $40. This will be held during the Children’s Art Classes, held Saturday from 3-6pm. Bring your children with you, and let them get creative too, while you enjoy a little “adult time.” Children’s Art Classes are held every Friday and Saturday, 3-6pm. These classes are for ages 6-14. The cost is $20 per class. All art supplies and healthy snacks are provided. Sometimes art is messy, so please bring extra clothes or smocks to protect clothes. G. Lee Gallery (2215 Postoffice St., (409)370-7350, gleegallery.net) - G. Lee Gallery presents Lawrence Rudolech’s “Waiting For the Big One” through February. A native of Madison, Indiana, Lawrence (Larry) Rudolech has spent most of his life admiring and studying the simple, natural beauty of our nation’s great outdoors. As a boy, most of his time was spent delivering newspapers and hanging out at the
local Boy’s Club. The Boys Club cultivated his artistic career, providing him with his first set of oil paints. He feels his painting has returned him to his first inspirations to paint, wandering the countryside and back roads admiring the beauty of our great nation. Also available are oils by Bob Guicheret and Svetlana Bazaman, jewelry and acrylics by Georgia Leisey, silk fabric art by Heather Schiappa, and landscapes and mixed media by resident artist George Douglas Lee. Galveston Arts Center (2127 Strand St., (409)763-2403, galvestonartscenter.org) Galveston Arts Center (GAC) continues two solo exhibitions through February 26th. In the downstairs gallery, “Guts and Bone” by Jonathan Leach utilizes hard edge painting techniques to conform and control the fluidity of internal and external references in paintings and sculpture. In both upstairs galleries, “Personal Scapes: Recent Prints” by Luisa Duarte includes a series of abstract geometric monotypes, digital prints, and small sculptures. 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. Galveston Art League (2117A Postoffice St., (409)621-1008, galvestonartleague. com) - The Galveston Art League Gallery is featuring its Winter Juried Show through February 29th. Entries in the show include works on canvas, works on paper, photography, two-dimensional mixed media, and three-dimensional works such as sculpture, pottery, and jewelry. Unlike the shows nine months out of the year that only accept entries from the Art League’s members, the three annual juried shows are
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also open to non-members. Entries come from throughout the Houston-Galveston area, with up to three works by each artist eligible for acceptance in the show. Doug Hiser, who teaches in the Fine Arts program at the Houston Gateway Academy, was the juror for the show. Awards are given for the Best in Show, first and second place in each of five categories, and honorable mention. An opening reception and formal awards presentation will be held on Saturday, February 4th, 6-8pm at the gallery. The public is welcome. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Ships Mechanic Row, (409)974-4446, galvestonartistresidency.org) - The Galveston Artist Residency is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2017 2018 Residency Year. They will be awarding three residency grants for the time period of September 1st, 2017 through August 1st, 2018. Residencies are for the full 11 months. GAR is a fully funded residency. Artists in residence will receive a studio, an apartment, a monthly stipend of $1,000 per month, and a bicycle. The residency is intended as a gift of time for the development of your practice. They are looking for visual artists that are at a point in their life where they need to focus on their work and will benefit from a period of intense studio time. If you are interested in being considered for the Residency program, please submit your application materials no later than March 11th, 2017. Forms can be found at galvestonartistresidency.org. Galveston College (The Fine Arts Gallery, 3rd floor of the GC Fitness and Fine Arts Building, 40th St. and Avenue R, Galveston) - The Galveston College Fine Arts Gallery presents “Daphne Roehr Hatcher - 40 Years a Potter” on February 6th. The exhibit will continue through March 30th. Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice St., (903)3579073, theheardgallery.com) - The Heard Gallery showcases paintings on a vast variety of local subjects. Customers can order masterpieces from their vacation photos, a simple sketch, or just an idea, or they can choose from one of a plethora of already-produced works at the gallery that include abstracts, old master renditions, mosaic impressionism, realism, and a few other creative art styles and genres. Along with many Galveston landmark prints that range in size from 8x10 to 40x60, the retail selection features 4x4 Italian marble coasters for the smaller nooks in your home. Also a working studio, Heard Gallery often provides live viewings of paintings in progress. J Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery (25th & Avenue L, Galveston, (409)763-6161, galveston.com/banglesilkstocking) - The featured artist this month is Stan Huncilman of Berkeley, California. For more than 25 years, his sculptures have captured not only the reality of things, but the imagined, contraptions of the mind - “machines that sometimes explain and at other times merely asked questions.” Huncilman likes to think of his work as “a reflection of the magical and dreamlike aspects of the things that are part of our daily lives.” Other artists are Loretta Trevino, Sue Bown, Laura Greiner, Joe Derr, Jennifer Peck, and jewelry by artisan They. The Marketplace at Peanut Butter Warehouse (102 20th St., Galveston, (409)632-7165) - The Marketplace is a large, mixed market with a variety of vendors. Types of vendors include clothing boutiques, antique dealers, furnishings, and art. They also offer live studio exhibits by artists on a regular basis. Exhibits have included “Painting on Fabric” and “Glass on Canvas.” MiArt (1327 Market St., (409)692-7833, galveston.com/miartgallery) - MiArt is merely a few steps away from the houses that gallery owner Michele Grindberg colorfully paints and the whimsical clay creations of Mary Ann Hasty. The gallery also features a wide selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry handcrafted by several local artisans and the chance to indulge in 100% natural, handmade soaps. The Proletariat Gallery (2221 Market St., (409)356-9092, www.proletariatgallery.com) - Call to Artists: 2017 Exhibitions - The Proletariat Gallery and Public House invites emerging and established artists of all mediums to submit a statement of interest and portfolio for solo or group exhibitions for our 2017 season. The
Proletariat Gallery will hold eight exhibitions in 2017. Artists interested in showcasing their work may apply by emailing information to Becky Major: becky@proletariatgallery.com. Physical portfolios and statements/resumes can be delivered to The Proletariat daily. Movie Nights are held every Sunday starting at 8pm. Join them each Sunday evening for a different movie and a free popcorn buffet. There is no cover. Q2 Gallery (2209 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762) Now open! Come see this wonderful new gallery owned by Joey Quiroga! René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., (409)750-9077, renewileyart.com) - This month René Wiley Gallery is showing “Beyond the Beach,” an exhibition of colorful oil paintings that feature local street scenes and songbirds by Wiley herself, which is part of the current show, “Winter Mix.” The gallery also has beautiful, new black walnut tree sculptures from James Phillips and the atmospheric landscapes of Rachel Wiley-Janota, both of which are only part of a varied collection that includes original paintings in different mediums, wood and glass sculptures and bowls, textile mosaics, and custom-sized prints. The Strand Gallery (2418 Strand St., (409)220-1777) - 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. Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic, (409)9744661 or (281)900-0444, thirdcoastgalleries. com) - In addition to the resident exhibits from local talents Ed Gearke and Jack Morris, Third Coast Gallery is proud to welcome another one of Galveston’s true talents of gifted painter and filmmaker, Robert Weiss. Completing the collection of prolific artists at Third Coast Gallery are the works of Shae Skidmore. Tony Wynn Modern Art Gallery (1601 Tremont, 23rd @ N1/2, (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. His gallery is back open showcasing a nice variety of styles, sizes, and kinds of artwork. Tyler Studio (1201 Postoffice St., (409)7718371, tylerstudio.org) - The featured artist for February is Sallie Downes, whose work will be showcased alongside the gallery’s other permanent, resident artists Ruth Downes, Randal Cogburn, and Mike and Susan Tyler. This collection of artists provides a unique sampling of local and regional talents whose work includes original oil paintings, watercolors, and handmade jewelry. Vacations on Canvas (2204 Postoffice St., Suite A, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com) - Vacation on Canvas Gallery provides the perfect winter escape into the eternal tropical paradise as captured by the unique talents of Robert Peterson. Within his newest collection of original paintings, Robert masterfully depicts the island environment with scintillating detail, an evocative use of color, and a trademark style that emanates the comforting solace of the ocean’s depths. Along with his original paintings Robert offers reproductions of his artwork in canvas giclées, cards, paper prints, and one-of-a-kind ceramic tiles. Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, galvestonwatersedge.com) - The inspirational beauty of the Gulf waters continue to call gallery owner and artist Gayle Reynolds, who has already begun assembling a new collection for debut at the March ArtWalk. The collection will also include another of her favorite subjects, Galveston’s residential architecture. Gayle’s paintings are joined at the gallery by the handmade Adirondack tall boys and refurbished dories of Rex Reynolds. Other exhibits include pottery of Madeleine Baker, figural steel sculptures by Jack Farrell, clay and bronze feminine sculptures by Pat Moberley Moore, and primitive necklaces handcrafted by Chase Jennings from bison beads, teeth, claws, turquoise, and arrowheads.
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Music The Colorful, Funny, Quick Wit, and Unusual Humor of Little Jewford: As Always, On Stage, Singing, and Playing His Heart Out
The music talent in Galveston always astounds us. The variety is as key as the styles and genres, but the personalities of the musical community are what makes Galveston Island stand out amongst the talent. Recently we had the opportunity to interview a Galveston gem, the always funny and colorful Little Jewford. Island Guide: Where are you from? How long have you been on the island? Little Jewford: I am originally from Houston, and I started playing at Stella’s Piano Bar inside Havana Alley (201 26th St.) August 2015. Island Guide: What instruments do you play? Does anyone ever sit in with you? If so, when and why? Little Jewford: I play the piano (keyboard), accordion, melodica/clavietta, harpsichord, and sometimes even a kazoo. I am a solo act, although I have extended invitations to Jiminy Cricket and the vivacious Jessica Rabbit, but sadly, there always seems to be a scheduling conflict. Island Guide: How old were you when you fell in love with music? Little Jewford: I’m not so sure it’s love, more of a hostage situation really. Honestly, I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t “in love” with music and after playing for more than six decades… ‘it’s wonderful!’ Island Guide: How did you get started in music? And who were your influences? Little Jewford: Most of my mothers’ family played the piano - grandfather, mother, aunts, etc... They were always fun and I loved it when they played. Some of my earliest memories that are connected with my start in music are from six years old, not only playing the accordion in Houston at the Temple and the Jewish Home for the Aged but also playing piano entertaining at my parent’s parties. My mother would wake me up, and I’d go to the piano in my pajamas and play for their guests. I was a hit of course! Island Guide: How has that influenced you now as an adult? Little Jewford: I have to constantly fight the urge to wear footed pajamas when playing. Island Guide: Was there a point in your life where you decided that playing music was going to be your career? Tell me the story of how that decision came about. Little Jewford: Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a seventeen-year-old walks into a bar... No seriously, as seriously as I can ever be, one night, during my first year at Tulane, I walked into a
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hotel bar in New Orleans where there was an unoccupied piano. I inquired who was playing that night, and they said no one. So I asked if I could play, and not only did they say yes, but also said if I played, they’d give me dinner and drinks, too. Well, they didn’t have to offer twice. I felt like I’d hit the jackpot! I’d only asked because I simply wanted to play their piano. I had no idea I could play and get something to boot. So the decision for a career in music was born right then and there. It was my “lightbulb” moment. Island Guide: You have quite a history of performing. Tell me about your varied musical career. Little Jewford: A significant portion of my musical career was spent with my friend, Kinky Friedman, in his band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys. It began in summer camp when we were kids and continued through the Jewboys Band days, and then later on in a duo working as his sidekick/accompanist. While working with Kinky I was privileged to play gigs all over the world, including twice at the Grand Ole Opry, and I was honored to be invited to play Edvard Grieg’s piano while on tour in Bergen, Norway. Throughout the years I’ve done a little bit of everything related to music or the piano – from being a piano player in stage plays, MC and entertainer at Der Rathskeller during my Tulane days, working in a piano factory building pianos, composing music, to varied and sundry performances in the United States as both a solo entertainer or accompanist, and more recently as a featured performer at senior living and retirement communities – a musical melting pot if you will. Island Guide: Who else famous have you played with? How was it touring professionally? Little Jewford: As I said earlier, I played with Texas outlaw country singer/songwriter, novelist, politician, Kinky Friedman. Also, actress and cabaret singer Karen Kuykendall; Texas outlaw country singer/songwriter and Texas Poet Laureate Billy Joe Shaver; R&B, soul, and jazz singer Donna Hightower; Rockabilly and Country singer/songwriter Billy Swan; Poet Laureate of Texas and Texas music singer/songwriter Steven Fromholz. Performers that I’ve sat-in with or who were on-stage with the Jewboys include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Leon Russell (he played my keyboard, and I played accordion), Jerry Jeff Walker, Van Dyke Parks, Levon Helm, Townes Van Zandt, Asleep at the
Wheel (me on melodica and kazoo), Buddy Miller, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Delbert McClinton, Dobie Gray, and Spot Barnett. But who’s really counting! Island Guide: Now you play locally only, correct? Little Jewford: Incorrect. I’m like Paladin - have piano will travel or more accurately “Field of Dreams,” if you have a piano, I will come (and play it) for you. I’ve always said I hate an unmanned piano! Island Guide: What genre of music do you like to play most and is closest to your heart? Little Jewford: I mainly play the Great American Songbook, otherwise known as American Standards or American popular songs. Generally, that’s songs from the 1920’s to the 1950’s that were created for theater and film. Island Guide: How long have you been playing in Galveston? Do you play anywhere other than Stella’s in Havana Alley? Little Jewford: I began playing at Stella’s Piano Bar inside Havana Alley August 2015. In 2016, I opened for Kinky Friedman at the Grand Opera House in Galveston, and I’ve played several private parties in Galveston, too. Island Guide: Your shows are quite lively and entertaining. Describe a live show for someone who hasn’t had the honor of seeing you. Little Jewford: Thank you! Well, I’m not sure it is an “honor” for them exactly, but I do try to make every performance uniquely entertaining. I can guarantee there’s no other show exactly like it. It’s challenging to describe, but I play grand piano solo, and feature songs that range from ‘Rat Pack cool’ to comedy, classical to country, sophisticated smooth to ragtime, and jazz classics to original compositions - all mixed in with my own personal stories, song trivia, and wise musings. Bonus nights include an audience participation, Greek style kazoo chorus! Island Guide: Oh my! Variety is key when describing your music. What is your favorite song to perform and why? Little Jewford: My favorite song is always ‘the next one.’ I have hundreds of favorites; I’m very fickle that way. A few top contenders for my ‘favorite’ spot would be: “Harlem Nocturne,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Yes Sir That’s My Baby,” “As Time Goes By,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Für Elise,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Timeless Feelings,” “Puttin’ On the Ritz”...I could go on and on. I could never pick just one. Island Guide: What has been the biggest
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challenge to overcome being a musician? Little Jewford: So many songs so little time! I simply love music, and I love performing. It is in my blood. I always hope to create a fun, relaxed evening - something like a blend of a 1920’s speakeasy, cabaret lounge, and the TV show “Cheers” - all combined into one. Island Guide: What advice would you offer people who are just starting out, either individually, as a band? Everyone has a “first day.” Little Jewford: Keep calm and carry a tune! Island Guide: Our 5 questions that we ask everyone: If you could pick one band to see live, living or dead, who would it be? Little Jewford: Fats Waller! Island Guide: What was the first album you remember purchasing? Little Jewford: It was either Pershing Jr. High Symphony Orchestra or Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys “Sold American.” Island Guide: What was the first concert you went too? Little Jewford: Victor Borge Island Guide: What piece of music equipment can you simply not live without? Little Jewford: Doh, a grand piano or keyboard. Island Guide: Ten years from now, what would you like to be doing? Little Jewford: Breathing. Island Guide: If you could open up for any band right now, who would it be? Little Jewford: Steve Martin and Martin Short in Las Vegas. Island Guide: Any big announcements for 2017 like gigs, new music, new CD’s, etc? Little Jewford: A few months ago I released my first EP CD, “A Little Little Jewford.” Its a companion EP CD to “A Little More Little Jewford,” which will be released later in 2017. I also just finished writing a musical play, and I’ll be working on getting it funded and staged in the near future, hopefully coming soon to a theater near you. Island Guide: Anything else you would like people to know about you? Little Jewford: Sure! Other Little Jewford fun facts are that I’m a published songwriter, head writer of the audio play “Live From Uranus,” cowriter of the animated short film “Discover Uranus,” and author of a, as yet unpublished, musical play. I also do voice-over work. My voice-over jobs include characters for animated short films, political ads, radio commercials, and also voicing the 23 characters for the “Uranus” projects. Island Guide: Any last words? Little Jewford: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Island Guide: Our feelings exactly! Always a pleasure! For more info, download any of Little Jewford’s stuff or if you simply want to connect with the humor and wit of Little Jewford, go to: • Calendar - littlejewford.com/events • Facebook - www.facebook.com/Little-Jewford • Website - www.littlejewford.com • Animated Short “Discover Uranus:” www.littlejewford.com/discover_uranus • EPK - www.sonicbids.com/band/littlejewford/ audio/
Op.25 for violin and orchestra, Maurice Ravel’s “Tzigane,” rhapsody for violin and orchestra with Trond Saeverud on violin, and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” The Symphony will present By Gini Rainey special performance, “Robert Earl Keen Cel“Virtuoso Romantic” on Sunday, The Galveston Symphony seaebrates Mardi Gras,” Thursday, February 16th March 19th at 4pm. Featured selecson continues its 37th year of perat 7:30pm. tions will be Glinka’s “Ruslan and formance, currently under the A proud Houstonian and native Texan, Ludmilla” Overture, Tchaikovsky’s direction of acclaimed conductor Keen’s career can best be summed up in five “Concerto for Piano No. 1 Op.23” and respected International Conwords: “The road goes on forever.” Those few with Soheil Nasseri on piano, cert Violinist Trond Saeverud. The words from Keen’s calling-card anthem just and Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 7, Galveston Symphony Orchestra about say it all, and no doubt, most of his fans Op.70.” provides quality classical music, throughout the world will complete the lyric On Sunday, April 23rd at 4pm, inspiring audiences and musiwith the next five words: “And the party never the Symphony will present its final concert of the cians alike, with a strong commitment to artisends!” tic excellence and community involvement. This season, “Voice” featuring J. S. Bach’s “Suite No. Robert Earl has blazed a peer, critic, and fan-lauded trail that has earned him “living-legend” status in the Americana music world. Keen has toured extensively, both nationally and internation- ensemble of highly skilled amateur and profes- 1 in C Major,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 8, sional musicians has been bringing the unforget- Opus 93,” Schubert’s “Mass No.2 in G (D167)” ally, and has been touted as “one of the Lone Star State’s finest (not to mention top-drawing) true singer-songwriters.” This led to his induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in table experience of live performances to Galves- with College of the Mainland and Galveston College Chorale, and Mozart’s “Exsultate Jubilate, K. ton audiences since 1979 with a repertoire of 2012 along with fellow Aggie and close friend, Lyle Lovett. More recently, he has performed with 165” with Megan Stapleton, soprano. such music legends as Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and Eric Church among others compositions ranging from the baroque to the All of the concerts will be held at The 1894 contemporary. and was also honored in 2015 as the “first recipient of BMI’s official Troubadour Award.” On Sunday, February 19th at 4pm, the Sym- Grand Opera House located at 2020 Postoffice Fortunately, for his fans, he’ll be kicking off the first weekend of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by St., Galveston. For more info and single perforphony will present “Violin Favorites” featurtaking center stage at The Grand - the place he calls his “favorite gig!” ing Ernest Bloch’s “Nigun” from “Baal Shem” for mance and season tickets call (409)765-1894 or Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com. violin and orchestra, Ernest Chausson’s “Poeme” go to galvestonsymphony.org. 20 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
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Music Gig Guide Friday, February 3rd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – Luther & The Healers, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Club 21 – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds, 9-1 Rum Shack – City Nights Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Rusty Cotton, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Harbors Over Highways, 10-1
Saturday, February 4th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Old Quarter – Scott Biram, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 4-8 Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Rum Shack – Flashpoint, 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 Stuttgarden – Little Terry & The Blue Birds, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1
Sunday, February 5th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 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 Pleasure Pier – David Joel Band, 1-5 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 6th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 7th 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, February 8th Beerfoot – DEM, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, February 9th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Friday, February 10th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Mambo Kings, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Old Quarter – Charlie Harrison, Alejandro Escovedo, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 8-12 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 – Cody Canada & The Departed, 10-1
Saturday, February 11th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen-
tino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Yelba, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewery – Dem, Matt Mejia, Niko Diaz, Tipsy Kitten, Robert Kuhn, Soul Creatures, 3-12 The Grand – The Time Jumpers, 8pm Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 The Market Place – Keith Neubauer, 3-6 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Old Quarter – Sisters Morales, 9-1 Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Sawdust Road, 4-8 Rum Shack – Live music, 9-1 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 – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Bizonee, 10-1
Sunday, February 12th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Pleasure Pier – Campfire Soul, 4-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 13th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night
Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 14th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, February 15th 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, February 16th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Grand – Robert Earl Keen, 7:30pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Friday, February 17th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – A Sure thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: The Line Up, 5:30pm Brandon Rhyder, 7:30pm Honeybrowne, 10:15pm Monster Electric Stage: DJ Qwest, 10pm
Party Party Party!!! EVERY SUNDAY
Open Mic Night featuring Keith York, Marty Monte & Jim (Bucky) Pregler from, 7-11PM
EVERY TUESDAY
PAINTING IN PARADISE Ladies Night every Wednesday Thursday - Karaoke night
February 3rd - 98 in the Shade February 4th - Salty Dog February 10th - 98 in the Shade February 11th - Soulshine February 17th - Mark May February 18th - Zack Tate Band February 24th - Beggars Union February 25th - Fabulous Hellcats
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DJ Villa, 11:30pm Old Quarter – George Ensle, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Mark May Band, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Live DJ, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Saturday, February 18th
MARDI GRAS PATIO PARTIES
3-6PM
FEBRUARY 18TH
JAREDD REED FEBRUARY 25TH
SMITH & TURNER
DRINK SPECIALS - POOL - BIG TV’S OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
LOCAL’S FAVORITE BAR!
Albatross – Jaredd Reed, 12-3 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Midnight Release, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: Mambo Jazz Kings, 12:00pm Zaemon, 4:15pm Sugar Ray, 6:00pm Sprung, 10:00pm Monster Electric Stage: Pistol B, 5:30pm DJ Bizonee, 9:00pm Tropkillaz, 10:00pm Bright Lights, 11:40pm The Market Place – Geoff Fish, 3-6 Old Quarter – Dem, Los Dientes, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Shadowlands, 4-8 Rum Shack – Live Music, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Zach Tate Band, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Live DJ, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Sunday, February 19th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: La Mafia, 2:30pm Pleasure Pier – Secret Party, 1-5 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 20th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 21st B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, February 22nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Old Quarter – Otanana Trio, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, February 23rd B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 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, February 24th
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The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: Brandon McDermott, 5:30pm Mike Ryan, 8:30pm Stoney LaRue, 10:30pm
Monster Electric Stage: KnownasChase, 8:00pm DJ Nonstopp, 10:00pm Johnny J, 11:30pm Old Quarter – Jaredd Reed, Kevin Anthony, Odd Toddler, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Beggars Union, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Live DJ, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Saturday, February 25th Albatross – Smith & Turner, 3-6 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: Mozelle, 2:00pm O.G.R.E., 4:00pm Will Makar, 8:30pm Kiss Alike, 11:00pm Monster Electric Stage: DJ Skirtchin, 5:30pm DJ Erok, 9:00pm T-Gray, 10:00pm Kyle Berg, 11:00pm The Market Place – Robert Krout, 3-6 Old Quarter – Kickin It Dixie, Blunderbuss, Smith & Turner, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Hattrick, 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 – Live DJ, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Chase B, 10-1
Sunday, February 26th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Mardi Gras Galveston: Budweiser Stage: Kevin Anthony, 12:00pm Bilge Pumps, 3:00pm Pleasure Pier – Zach Person, 1-5 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 27th 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
Tuesday, February 28th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, March 1st 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, March 2nd B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 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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