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» “Mardi Gras! Galveston” 2018 is Rockin’: Parade Watching Parties, Krewe Of Barkus & Meoux Parade, Concerts Galore, Balls, Food Trucks, and Balcony Parties » The Grand 1894 Opera House: “Parsons Dance,” Yamato - The Drummers of Japan: “Chousensha,” The Challengers, Jerry Jeff Walker, “Julian Bliss Septet: A Tribute to Benny Goodman,” “On Golden Pond” presented by Montana Repertory Theatre, The Rob Landes Trio: The Fabulous 50’s, Cirque Eloize: “Saloon,” and “An Evening With Sophia Loren” » Artist Boat Events This Month: Volunteer Orientations, Spring Break Camps & Beautify the Bucket Contests » Galveston Island Brewing: Locally Made, Locally Fun » Upcoming This Month at The Bryan Museum » “Galveston Coffee Roasters: Galveston’s Uniqueness, Galveston’s Locals” by Terry Card » There’s Loads of Romance in the Air at Moody Gardens » A Valentine Cruise Aboard BaySmart Express » Winter on Pleasure Pier: The Rides Get Wilder » Upcoming Galveston Historical Foundation Events This Spring including the Tall Ship Festival » New Spring 3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens » Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark » Galveston Island State Park Offers Winter Activities 12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps
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Mardi Gras Parade Watching Party at Island Etc.
Island Etc. enthusiastically invites you to the best Mardi Gras parade watching party in town! Not only will you have a great time at a safe and private party, you will be helping Island Etc. continue with their mission of providing great theater in Galveston. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible and goes directly into Island Etc.’s production budget. The party will take place on Saturday, February 10th at Island Etc., 2317 Mechanic St., directly across the street from The Tremont If you’re looking for a unique Mardi Gras experience in 2018, grab some beads and hit the beach. House Hotel. Festivities will begin at 3pm and “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the dinner will be served at 6pm. unique chance to experience sand between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the This will be one of the best parties on the revelry and lavish parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. Island! Not only do you get a prime location to The island’s 107th Mardi Gras celebration is to be held February 2nd-13th, 2018, and is expected watch the Krewe of Momus Grand Night Parade to draw more than 350,000 attendees for 30+ concerts, 24 parades, 20 balcony parties, several elebut the fun doesn’t stop there! Etc’s party is casual gant balls and even some new festive additions. (much easier to catch beads) and their restrooms Tickets to “Mardi Gras! Galveston” begin at $22 at mardigrasgalveston.com. are clean (and available only to our guests). Not This island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. Find your Mardi Gras style with these highlights:
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only will you have a great time, but you can feel great knowing that the proceeds from this event will go to support your local nonprofit theater. Tickets to Etc’s Party are $100 each. Your admission includes: plenty of adult beverages, a Cajun-style catered dinner and dessert, a wristband that will allow you to move in and out of our protected gated area on Mechanic Street onto the streets with the masses, a ticket to enter the gates of the downtown entertainment district all day on Saturday, February 10th, clean restrooms, and a safe Mardi Gras environment. A surprise or two can be expected – they are a theater with lots of great talent! A limited amount of tickets will be sold, so purchase your tickets early. Tickets may be purchased online at islandetc.org. Feel free to call Island Etc. at (409)762-3556 for additional information.
Classic Revelry
Galveston’s historic downtown entertainment district will put you in the center of classic Mardi Gras revelry complete with big crowds and plenty of beads. Nearly all parades go through downtown, where you can enjoy the view from the street or from above at a balcony party. Main concert stages are also located downtown, where the event’s headline performances will take place. The festival’s largest parades also run along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard. New this year, revelers can dine at Food Truck Park on 22nd Street in the downtown Entertainment District for a fresh alternative to typical fair food.
Upscale Mardi Gras
If you’re looking to catch any of the colorful beads to be thrown from parade floats and downtown balconies, you don’t have to stand in the streets to do it. “Mardi Gras! GalvesMardi Gras ton’s” elegant side will feature several masked balls where black-tie attire, Parade & Balcony lavish buffets, live performers, danc- Watching Party ing and parade viewing invoke the evening festivities. Popular events include the San Luis Salute hosted by Tilman and Paige Fertitta and The Tremont House’s Texas A&M Mardi The 20th Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Gras Parade Viewing Party. Mardi Gras Parade is set for Sunday, February 11th. Registration will begin at 12 noon at Pier Family Gras Sunday, February 11th is Family Gras at “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” featuring live family entertain- 21 with the parade commencing at 1:30pm at 20th & Harborside Drive. ment, two kids parades, a kids coloring contest, and more. For those eager to enter their favorite pet in The family-friendly activities will continue Sunday, February 11th with the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux pet parade and Mardi Gras Children’s Parade in the downtown entertainment district among the Pet Costume contest, it will be held from 12:15-1pm on the Pier. other events. Again this year, pet lovers have a choice: Electric Mardi Gras bring your pet and participate in the 20th annual Electric Mardi Gras will return in 2018 with a special concert area at 21st and Mechanic streets in Parade or enjoy watching all the frivolity and downtown Galveston. This area will provide one big party for lovers of electronic dance music, with festivities at the 3rd Annual “A Cat's Eye View” continuous concerts, beat-thumping DJs, and laser light shows on Fridays and Saturdays throughout Party from the balcony (2nd floor) of the Trolley the celebration. Station Building, 20th & Strand. Fiesta Gras Not only will parade watchers get to enjoy Fiesta Gras will be held Sunday, February 4th featuring LaMafia at 2:30pm. At this fun all day the Krewe of Barkus Parade, which begins at party, there will be tons of events going on. General admission tickets are $18 at the gate. This is a 1:30pm, but also attendees will get to see the celebration of Hispanic Heritage with live entertainment performance and two parades: 1pm – Fiesta Shriner Hospital Children & Sunshine Kids Gras Estrella TV Parade, and 4pm – Mega Fiesta Gras Parade. Parade at 12 noon, along with the beloved and
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popular Children’s Parade that begins following the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade. Both the pet parade and the Balcony Party events benefit exclusively the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS). Advance registration for the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade is $20, and day of the event it is $30 per pet. Tickets for the “Cat’s Eye View Party” are $20 if purchased in advance; $30 at the door. Tickets include one drink ticket and light “munchies.” No pets will be allowed at the viewing party. For more info, email GIHS at info@galvestonhumane.org, call the GIHS office at (409)7401919 or go to galvestonhumane.org. The Galveston Island Humane Society, a 501c3 non- profit organization, is located at 6814 Broadway, Galveston.
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Concerts All Day Long
Bud Light Main Stage at 23rd & Strand St. Friday, February 2nd • 7:30pm – Ryan Ross
Saturday, February 3rd
• 12 noon – Bare Necessity • 4:15pm – The Line Up • 5:30pm – Everclear • 10pm – Sprung
Sunday, February 4th • 11:45am – Alianza • 2:30pm – La Mafia
Friday, February 9th
• 5:30pm – Brandon McDermott Band • 8:30pm – Jason Cassidy • 10:30pm – Kevin Fowler
For lovers of electronic dance music, “Electric Mardi Gras” will return to downtown Galveston. This area will provide one big party with continuous concerts, beat-thumping DJs and laser light shows on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the celebration. This year’s Electric Mardi Gras headliner More than 30 concerts will take place during Galveston’s two-weekis Made Monster performing at 11pm Saturday, February 3rd on the Eleclong Mardi Gras event. The weekends of February 2nd-4th and 9th-11th, “Mardi Gras! Galveston!” will kick off with a great lineup of entertainment. tric Stage. More than 30 concerts will take place during Galveston’s two-weekEverclear— a veteran band of 25 years hailing from Portland, Oregon long Mardi Gras event. In addition to live entertainment, the festival will and known for producing hit albums like “World of Noise, Sparkle and Fade,” and “So Much for the Afterglow” feature 24 parades, 20 balcony parties and several elegant balls. Concert admissions are included in the general admission price to enter will perform live at 5:30pm Saturday, February 3rd in downtown Galveston’s the “Mardi Gras! Galveston” downtown entertainment district. Admission Saengerfest Park on the Bud Light Stage to the Mardi Gras entertainment district is $22 at the gate with discounted during the kick-off weekend of “Mardi prices available in advance online. Gras! Galveston.” See the Headliners Texas country music star Kevin There are three different and equally as awesome ways to experience Fowler will give a soulful performance your favorite headliner: Friday, February 9th on the Bud Light Stage to kick off the second weekend of • General admission ticket - Your general admission ticket covers gate admission into the “Mardi Gras! Galveston” Entertainment District and “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” Fowler has produced seven studio albums, some access to both live entertainment stages! of which have been on Nashville record labels. Fowler will take the spotlight at 10:30pm on the Bud Light Stage. • Up Close and Personal Balcony Party tickets - With this exclusive balcony In addition, “Fiesta Gras” will return for its second year featuring Tejano party ticket, get up close and personal with this year’s main stage headlinmusic, including headline performances by La Mafia at 2:30pm Sunday, ers. The guests of honor will make a special appearance to this balcony for February 4th on the Bud Light Stage. The four-time Grammy Award-wina meet & greet with the group. ning group, whose roots began in Houston, has produced 38 albums rec• Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony Party tickets - Don’t miss a thing - catch ognized worldwide. The Fiesta Gras area will be located in the downtown all the action from this prime balcony for viewing the headlining enterentertainment district at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets. tainment on the main Bud Light Stage!
Saturday, February 10th
• 12 noon – Mambo Jazz Kings • 2pm – TBD • 4pm – O.G.R.E • 8:30pm – TBD • 10:30pm – Will Makar
Sunday, February 11th
• 12 noon – Kevin Anthony • 3pm – Bilge Pumps
Electric Stage at 21st & Mechanic Friday, February 2nd
• 5-9pmFunky Uptown Umbrella Brigade pre-party • 9-11pm - Skritchin • 11pm-1am - Jamie Harvey
Saturday, February 3rd • 5-9pm DJ Qwest • 9-11pm DJ Phon • 11pm-1am Made Monster
Friday, February 9th
• 5-9pm - DJ Villa • 9-11pm - Bryan Rhymez • 11pm-1am - Poe Junior
Saturday, February 10th
• 10-11pm - Jeremy Nite • 11pm-12 midnight - EROK • 12 midnight-1am - DJ NonStopp
The Parades & Events
For more details on each parade and for parade routes, visit MardiGrasGalveston.com or galveston.com/mardigrasevents.
Friday, February 2nd
• 5pm - Mardi Gras! Headquarters Balcony Party • 5pm - Party Gras! Procession • 5:30pm - George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation • 6pm - Krewe Babalu Den Party • 7pm - George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Parade • 7pm - Mystic Krewe of Aquarius “Barn Bash” 2018 • 7:30pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Ryan Ross • 8pm - Krewe of Thalasar Balcony Party & Ball • 8:30pm - Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade • 10pm - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
Saturday, February 3rd
• 11am - Jolly Jester Jaunt - Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5K • 12pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Bare Necessity • 12pm - Mardi Gras! Headquarters Balcony Party • 12pm - Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade • 12pm - Up Close & Personal with Headliner Balcony Party - Everclear • 12pm - Z Krewe Balcony Party: Zestival 2 • 1pm - 7th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade • 3pm - Krewe D’iHeart Media Parade • 4:15pm - Mardi Gras Concert: The Line Up • 5pm - Fish Tales Mardi Gras Balcony Party • 5:30pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Everclear • 6pm - Krewe of Gambrinus Parade • 8pm - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Pageant and Grand Ball Gala #MG2018 • 10pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Sprung
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Friday, February 9th (Salute To Texas - First Responder Day)
• 5pm - Krewe Babalu Balcony Party • 5pm - Mardi Gras! Headquarters Balcony Party • 5pm - Up Close & Personal with Country Headliner Balcony Party - Kevin Fowler • 5:30pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Brandon McDermott Band • 6pm - Z Krewe Balcony Party: Zestival 3 • 7pm - Salute to Texas - First Responder Day: Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade • 8pm - Krewe Babalu 12th Annual “All Krewe Parade” • 8:30pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Jason Cassidy • 9:30pm - Krewe da Yaga’s Parade • 10:30pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Kevin Fowler
Saturday, February 10th
• 9am - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Annual Band Showcase/Battle #MG2018 • 11am - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade • 12pm - Krewe Babalu Balcony Party • 12pm - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Annual Yard Party • 12pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Mambo Jazz Kings • 12pm - Mardi Gras King’s Court Balcony Party • 12pm - Mardi Gras! Headquarters Balcony Party and Grand Night Parade Viewing • 12pm - Z Krewe Balcony Party: Zestival 4 • 1pm - Krewe of WHO? Processional • 1pm - Z Krewe 24th Z Processional Sunday, February 4th (Fiesta Gras) • 2:30pm - Mardi Gras King’s Parade • 11:45am - Mardi Gras Concert: Alianza • 3pm - Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party • 12pm - Mardi Gras! Headquarters Balcony Party • 4pm - Mardi Gras Concert: O. G. R. E. • 4:30pm - Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Parade • 1pm - Fiesta Gras Estrella TV Parade
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Sunday, February 11th (Family Gras)
• 12pm - Firefighters Children’s Parade Balcony Party • 12pm - Krewe of Barkus and Meoux “A Cat’s Eye View” Parade Balcony Party • 12pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Kevin Anthony • 12pm - Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade • 3pm - Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade • 3pm - Mardi Gras Children’s Parade • 3pm - Mardi Gras Concert: Bilge Pumps
Tuesday, February 13th (Fat Tuesday)
• 5pm - Kiwanis Club of Galveston Fat Tuesday Balcony Party • 5pm - Krewe Babalu Fat Tuesday Celebration • 6:30pm - Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 22nd Annual Fat Tuesday Parade
Balcony Parties
Balcony parties feature a great view of the Mardi Gras festivities, cash bars, and music. Select balcony party tickets will be available for purchase. Some balcony parties sell out, so get your tickets soon. Your ticket will include your gate admission and entrance into the designated balcony. Balcony rotation will be enforced - everyone gets a turn.
Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony
Open both weekends and located at Dargan & Tobyn, 2228 Strand, located at 23rd and Strand a dazzling view of the Budweiser Stage with with the entrance on Strand St. next to Gracies. impressive live entertainment in the center of all This balcony offers a dazzling view of the Budthe Mardi Gras action. weiser Stage with impressive live entertainment in the center of all the Mardi Gras action. Tickets Mardi Gras King’s Court Balcony Open both Saturdays, Mardi Gras Kings are $47.25 plus tax and service fee. Court Balcony Party is located at 2021 Strand Krewe Babalu Den Party (6-11pm) entrance on Strand across from HenFebruary 2nd and 9th (5–11:30pm), Krewe withsthe in the beautiful Trolley Station. Wrap up Babalu Float Barn, 7817 Bayside St., will throw a dley’ Gras! Galveston” the best way possible: party of the century! Tickets are $10, VIP tickets “Mardi a king! Get the royal treatment with a specare $20. Tickets are available at (409)599-4152, like tacular view of three parades, including the cathyecroft64@gmail.com. Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, as they Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Barn Bash enter the Entertainment District. Tickets are $63 (7-11pm) plus tax and service fee. Called the biggest party of them all, The Barn Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony Bash is in its 28th year. This is a evening of Mardi Party & Grand Night Parade Gras revelry and dancing to “Funksion” featuring Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good a huge taco bar and the famous bead toss at 9pm. times roll as you revel in everything “Mardi Gras! This party is for those 21 and over. Tickets are Galveston.” View three parades including the $25, e-mail johnnylidstone@yahoo.com. This is Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade and live held at Aquarius Float Barn, 1521 31st St. entertainment from the main stage. Balcony tickKrewe of Thalasar Balcony Party & Ball ets include entrance into the entertainment dis(8pm-12 midnight) trict, access to balcony with music and full cash bar. Entrance is on Strand. Purchase tickets at Held at the Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, etix.com. Tickets are $78.75. Krewe of Thalasar invites one and all to their annual Mardi Gras Ball! A fun time for sure. Firefighters Children’s Parade Balcony Party Sunday, February 11th starting at 12 noon, Up Close & Personal with Headliner Parties and held at the Dargan & Tobyn Building, 23rd February 3rd (Everclear, $68.25) and 9th & Strand, join us inside the “Mardi Gras! Galves(Kevin Fowler, $42), this party will be located ton’s” headquarters balcony to celebrate the 14th at the Trolley Station, 2021 Strand. With this Annual Firefighters Children’s Parade. Exclusive VIP ticket, get up close and personal with this year’s headliner. Krewe of Barkus & Meoux “A Cat's
Z Krewe Balcony Party: Zestival
Open both Saturdays, (12 noon-12 midnight), get above the jam-packed madness and prepare for the best Mardi Gras balcony party on the Strand held by Z Krewe of Galveston. In a new location at the Jockusch Building, 2025 Strand, with one of the largest balconies available, the party price includes a full open bar, dancing and music, snacks all day and night, dinner, water, and soft drinks. You can bring your own beads or buy them at the party. Ticket are $120 and include entry to the Strand area. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Eye View” Parade Balcony Party (12 noon-4pm)
The Galveston Island Humane Society’s (GIHS) 20th Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras Parade will have its Annual “A Cat’s Eye View” Parade Viewing Party on the balcony of the Trolly Station Building which will allow people to view three family fun parades: The Shriners Hospitals for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, and the beloved Children’s Parade following. The parade will be led this year by the Paws Gala Elite Pet winner, Nugget, and his favorite human, Kelley Delesandri.
Krewe d’ Esprit Rosaire Pageant and Grand Kiwanis Club Fat Tuesday Balcony Party Ball Gala #MG2018 February 3rd, 8pm-12 midnight, this year Mardi Gras is all “About the Beads!” Come and join this festive night of pageantry, bead throwing, and dancing. Music provided by Le’Jit Band from Louisiana. The doors open at 8pm, the pageant begins at 8:30pm, and dancing is 9pm1am. There will be cash bar and lite food served. Tickets are $45 or $400 for a table of 10. This will be held at the Frances Moody Ballroom at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd. For tickets call (409)392-4962.
Fiesta Gras Headquarter Balcony Party
The Mardi Gras headquarter balcony party for Fiesta Gras is at 23rd & Strand. Balcony attendees must be 21 years old. Tickets are $25.
Krewe d Esprit Rosaire Annual Band Showcase/Battle #MG2018
February 10th, 9-11am, held in the parking lot at Kermit Courville Stadium, 1307 27th St., this pre-parade battle of the bands with many marching bands will perform and the outstanding groups will be awarded the coveted trophy. Come out and cheer for your favorite Marching Band. Who you rooting for!
Krewe Babalu Balcony Party
Open both weekends, continue celebrating “Mardi Gras! Galveston” and toss beads from above! Relish in the good times with VIP viewing of live entertainment and multiple parades. Balcony tickets include entrance to the Entertainment District, access to balcony with live music and full cash bar. Entrance to the balcony is on Strand. Krewe Babalu Balcony Party offers
February 13th (5pm-12 midnight), close out the Galveston Mardi Gras celebration in style while giving back to local youth. The Galveston chapter of Kiwanis International, the island’s hardest working service organization, will host its first balcony party for the revered Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Annual Fat Tuesday Parade. You will be in the center of the action, overlooking the historic Strand and Saengerfest Park. A $25 ticket comes with catered food by Yaga’s Cafe and an awesome view. All proceeds go back to Kiwanis to support more than 30 charities annually that work with local children. Tickets are available by calling (832)577-2957. A cash bar will be offered. This will take place at the Dargan & Tobyn Building, 23rd and Strand.
1st or 2nd Weekend Multi-Balcony Pass These passes include everything! The Multi-Balcony ticket gets you into two of the exclusive balcony parties. Each location is accommodated with a cash bar, live entertainment, VIP view of festival parades, and it’s own unique atmosphere for celebrating. Each ticket includes access to “Mardi Gras! Galveston” for both Friday and Saturday, live entertainment on two stages, and access to three balcony parties. You can watch all the amazing parades from the balcony of your choice. Tickets are $208.95. GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 7
The Grand 1894 Opera House:
Jerry Jeff Walker
“Parsons Dance,” Yamato - The Drummers of Japan, Jerry Jeff Walker, & “On Golden Pond”
The Rob Landes Trio - The Fabulous 50’s
Friday, March 2nd (8pm)
One of the Lone Star State’s most popular musical ambassadors, Jerry Jeff returns to The Grand as Galveston continues to celebrate 2018. Walker has The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston's historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tick- been called “Mister Bojangles,” ets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765- “The Gypsy Songman,” and “The Jimmy Buffett of Texas.” Praised 1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com. for his unpretentious poetic “Parsons Dance” sensibility and restrained, but Saturday, February endearing singing style, Walker 17th (8pm) is a gifted storyteller with a “say Exuberant, virtu- what you mean, sing what you osic, sexy! “Parsons say” delivery. His annual return to The Grand will include a speDance” is everything cial combination of spirited melodies, heart-tugging ballads, and down-home fun. Tickets start at $35. that is right about American mod“Julian Bliss Septet: A Tribute to Benny Goodman” ern dance. InnovaSaturday, March 3rd (8pm) tive, exuberant, and Julian Bliss is one of the world’s finest clarinetists, excelling as a gifted, this comconcerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, and tireless musipany always delivers. cal explorer. Julian’s exceptional musicianship and stunning showTheir bold, joyous, manship have thrilled audiences worldwide. “‘The Julian Bliss Sepand athletic movement has elevated them to the top of the world’s tet and the Tribute To Benny Goodman’ celebrates not only the leading modern dance companies. Stunning works, like the iconic virtuoso pioneer of American swing music but captures the vibrant “Caught,” exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience joy of a simple, unadorned melody played with feeling and convicappeal. Tickets start at $19.80. tion.” — Critical Jazz. Tickets start at $22.50.
Yamato - The Drummers of Japan: “Chousensha,” The Challengers
“On Golden Pond” presented by Montana Repertory Theatre
Saturday, February 24th (8pm)
“Imagine two-thousand years of Samurai, Shinto meditation, and sake surging through the muscles and motion of this energetic troupe of young drummers!” Now, think of all you will experience when they appear LIVE at The Grand! Since its beginnings in 1993, Yamato has infused each performance with new vitality and passion. Living, learning, and perfecting their art together on beautiful Nara Prefecture in Japan, Yamato combines great originality and innovation. Tickets start at $19.80.
Artist Boat Events This Month:
Spring Break Camps & Beautify the Bucket Contests Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf
Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness and action. Since its inception over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public art works; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches. To register, call (409)770-0722 or email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.
Sea Citizen Volunteer Orientation
February 10th (9-11am), April 12th, June 9th (6:30-8:30pm)
Sea Citizens are Artist Boat’s dedicated team of volunteers helping to make Artist Boat’s mission and vision a reality. Our Sea Citizen Orientations are our way of showcasing all the different ways Sea Citizens can get involved, from land management and habitat restoration, to helping our Educators teach the public about coastal ecosystems on the beach and via kayak, to helping with the day-to-day tasks that keep our office running, and more. Learn about all the different volunteer opportunities Artist Boat has and talk with program coordinators to see how your interests intersect with our work. After the orientation you can sign up for the programs you want to get involved with.
Volunteer Workday at the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Saturday, March 10th (8pm)
Both lighthearted and deeply moving, playwright Ernest Thompson’s American theatrical masterpiece is the story of a curmudgeonly father and husband who must confront his strained relationship with his adult daughter and his own not-so-gentle march into old age. “‘On Golden Pond’ alternates with such shrewdness between humor and heartbreak that it comes to feel as real and full as life itself.” —The Boston Globe. Tickets start at $22.50.
ecosystem. Activities might include planting native grasses, laying down seeds, taking care of our native plant nursery, removing or treating for invasive species, and more. Events are open to the public but you must RSVP.
Beautify the Bucket Contest is About to Begin
The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying Galveston beaches and improving stewardship behaviors. Participants in the competition paint a blue trash barrel destined for Galveston beaches based on a theme: ocean organisms, marine debris, coastal and marine ecosystems, or Galveston recreational activities. After the competition, the barrels will be added to Galveston’s beaches where they will be enjoyed by visitors and encourage proper disposal of trash to reduce aquatic trash. There are 2 competitions each year, hosted to coincide with the spring and fall Adopt-A-Beach Coast-wide Cleanup events. The 2018 competition dates are: Saturday April 21st and Saturday September 15th. Individuals and groups of all ages can register.
Spring Break Eco-Art Camp March 12th-16th
Art meets science in these Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of EcoArt to beautify yards and homes. Session themes are offered in which campers will use the scientific method to investigate processes in our ocean. Each camp will culminate in creating works of art that illustrate the knowledge that campers have acquired about our ocean. Camp sessions are designed for children Kindergarten - 6th grade. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Camp sessions are $200 each or $175 each if you sign up for two.
Spring 2018 Eco-Art Workshop and Adventure
In workshops, Artist Boat works with concepts such as non-point source pollution and wetland functions. Students also create a watercolor portrait of a native animal from Galveston Bay. These adventures (kayak, walking, or vessel) utilize outdoor instruction and experiential learning to explore estuarine ecology, plein-air painting, water quality, and paddling safety. Workshops and Adventures are TEKS aligned, apply S.T.E.A.M. based learning, and provide 6 hours of field lab to students.
Support Artist Boat at Kroger
Choose Artist Boat as your organization to support as part of Kroger’s Community Rewards Program and support Artist Boat just by doing Make your mark on the Artist Boat Coastal your normal shopping. Simply visit kroger.com Heritage Preserve the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of and create an account. On the Community page the month. At a Volunteer Workday you can help select Artist Boat with our NPO number 49997 preserve and restore the native coastal prairie and your are set! 8 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
February 1st, 15th, April 5th, 19th, May 3rd, 17th (9am-12 noon)
Sunday, March 18th (4pm)
The 1950’s marked the beginning of the age of Rock and Roll - from Elvis to Little Richard to Chuck Berry. At the same time, the 1950’s was the era of Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and Roger Williams. From “Sha Boom” to “Chances Are,” The Rob Landes Trio will charm you with the music of the Fabulous 50’s! Tickets start at $22.50.
Cirque Eloize: “Saloon”
Saturday, March 24th (3pm and 8pm)
The Wild West comes alive in this intoxicating mix of theatre, music, and acrobatics. Imagine a saloon complete with piano player, and a bar filled with gold diggers, rail workers, chorus girls, and cowboys. Add some comedy, dance, music, and whiskey fumes, and you get a fun-filled spectacle with a breathtaking finale. Saddle-up for this action-packed theatrical thrill-ride! Tickets start at $27.
“An Evening With Sophia Loren”
Rescheduled to Sunday, April 8th (4pm)
The Grand has rescheduled the November 12th performance of “An Evening with Sophia Loren!” The rescheduling of Ms. Loren’s performance was necessary because her Galveston performance was part of her touring schedule that included performances in theaters on the East Coast. Those theaters were damaged by Hurricane Irma. The prolific career of this legendary movie star spans over five decades. She won the first Academy® Award presented for a foreign language role with “Two Women.” Decades later, in 1991, Loren received an Honorary Award from the Academy in acknowledgment of her incredible contributions to world cinema. Synonymous with grace, beauty, and artistry, the Oscar-winning actress, Sophia Loren will captivate you with her intimate onstage conversation with former “Entertainment Tonight” host Bill Harris. Enjoy film clips, home movies, and a Q & A from the audience.
Upcoming at The Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St., houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world’s largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. Assembled by J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, the collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org. The museum is open Thursday-Monday 11am4pm, and closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Every Thursday (3-7pm) - Galveston’s Own Farmers Market & Wine in The Bryan Gardens - Join the fun in the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine, beer, and complimentary bar snacks will be served. Galveston’s Own Farmers Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to residents of Galveston and the surrounding areas. The Thursday market has now moved to the Courtyard at The Bryan Museum featuring all the goodness that you’ve come to expect at the market, plus the added charms of the Bryan Museum’s “Wine in the Bryan Gardens” weekly event. You can expect free beer from Galveston Island Brewing, live music, locally-sourced snacks, fun kids activities with Galveston Arts Center, a selection of your favorite local GOFM vendors, and the wonderful Bryan
Galveston Island Brewing: Locally Made, Locally Fun
Enjoy these events at Galveston Island Brewery. February 3rd (6:30pm) - Galveston Island Brewing Mardi Gras Float - Catch your favorite brewery cruising the streets of Galveston in the parade. If you would like to participate, call (409)740 7000. March 11th (all day) - Hawaiian Luau - More details to come. June 9th - Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run - This run is the #3 in the Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Series. Start and finish at hip and groovy Galveston Island Brewing and run a well supported, well staffed 5K on a fast and flat course. Post race party with food trucks and the usual 4 x 8oz beer tastings in finisher glass included. All runners receive finisher pint glass,
Museum’s weekly “Wine at the Bryan” offerings. For more info and to see what vendors will be at each market, go to facebook.com/ GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket. Ongoing - “Eyes of Texas: A Century of Artistic Visions” Special Exhibit - The Bryan Collection holds hundreds of paintings relating to Texas. Each was selected per a basic criterion: the artist had to understand Texas through lived experience. According to J.P. Bryan, founder of the Bryan Museum, “[Each artist] actually participated in the events of the settlement of Texas, those who saw it at its fullest expression or, at the very least, while the dust was still settling on that unique chapter of United States history.” “Eyes of Texas” provides the chance to see the evolving artistic visions that helped to shape Texas. By focusing on the years between 1850 and 1950, these works highlight the artistic search for a regional identity. Each painting serves as both a window and a mirror—a window to view the past and a mirror to reflect on personal experience. tech shirt, and a well supported, well organized 5K run. Register at runintexas.com/galveston. The 2018 Texas 5K 6-Pack Beer Series & Challenge featuring breweries across Texas. Your registration includes entry into eight 5K beer runs, along with a limited edition tech T-shirt. Finish at least 6 events to complete the challenge and receive your custom finisher’s medal. Register at runintexas.com/sixpack.
More Info
GIB offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1pm. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston.
Valentine Cruise Aboard BaySmart Express Treat your
Galveston’s Uniqueness, Galveston’s Locals By Terry Card When longtime Galveston residents are told by someone they come from places that are renowned for their beauty and/or great climate or that they have traveled the world – the often asked question is – why ever did you settle here in Galveston? What they take for granted is Galveston’s uniqueness. For many people who have lived near bodies of water, Galveston, the beach community, is a draw. For others – it’s the fact that Galveston may be a city of 50,000 people – but is really a village. And there is a saying in Galveston – that if you can’t find something to do here, then you are just plain lazy! Then there are the people. Eccentric? You bet! Fun loving? Of course! Galvestonians are always willing to gather at a favorite spot and discuss the topic at hand. The owners of Galveston Coffee Roasters, John Alvarez and Dru Borges, specifically sought out Galveston when they left Hawaii. John had lived there and been in the coffee business for the last 25 years of his life, owning and running a shop on the north shore of Oahu. His wife Dru was born and raised in Hawaii. The draw of moving from one beach community to another beach community appealed to them especially since both Hawaii and Galveston have a good mix of locals and tourists – which in their mind suited the coffee business well. John admittedly had first-hand knowledge of Galveston, having been born and raised in Houston. He went to the University of Texas gaining a degree in economics and then attended Loyola University in New Orleans earning his MBA. His father was a Houston banker and his mother was an artist born and raised in New Orleans where she became a successful painter, specializing in flowers. Dru was born and raised in Honolulu, and after high school decided to start her own business at 22 years of age. She ran her cleaning service for 30 years with a superstar rating – an accomplishment based on not even one single complaint in all that time. After moving here, they looked at many different locations, but when space became available downtown, they grabbed it. After cleaning and painting their new premises for about one and a half months, hanging all the pictures and posters they had collected from around the world, they opened Galveston Coffee Roasters on 23rd Street just south of the famous Star Drugstore, in July 2016. Over time, their customer base has evolved into more of a repeat business of locals. The mix is approximately two-thirds local and one-third tourist. The first year they opened, they had their worst weekend ever during the Lone Star Rally and seriously contemplated closing for the rally last year. Surprisingly, business was very strong during the 2017 rally, as it is during various events like Dickens on the Strand, Mardis Gras, July 4th and others. This is definitely a commonality amongst businesses located in the downtown area, which shows how important the Galveston events are. Like many of Galveston businesses, they support local charities, especially the Farmer’s Market. John and Dru roast all their own coffee. They have access to coffee beans from all over the world because Houston is one of the largest coffee ports anywhere. There are two main types of coffee bean – Arabica, which is the top quality bean – and the one Galveston Coffee Roasters use exclusively - and Robusta, an inferior quality bean – which they never use. Galveston Coffee Roasters obtain their beans from coffee brokers in Houston. When they lived and owned the shop in Hawaii, they were able to get the beans directly from the farms, but here, it’s not possible. From the Arabica beans they purchase through their broker,
Valentine to a romantic experience aboard Sea Star Base Galveston’s own love boat, the 110 ft. Bay Smart Express, Saturday, February 10th, 1-4pm or Wednesday, February 14th, 5-8pm. It will launch at 7509 Broadway, Pier F. they create February 10th, custom blends. There boarding begins at 12:30pm. The 3-hour cruise on the sparkling are two types of cofwaters of Offatts Bayou will feature champagne, and a gourmet fee bean – one is hard buffet including Mini Beef Wellington, Cold Boiled Shrimp, Bacon and the other is soft. Wrapped Asparagus, Pulled Pork Sliders, Caprese Salad, Chocolate Beans from different Dipped Strawberries, and a glorious sunset. parts of the world and February 14th, boarding begins at 4:30pm and your cruise different altitudes will departs the marina at Sea Star Base Galveston, promptly at 5pm. be harder or softer. Both cruises offer the same amenities. This is not necessarily Captain Margaret Candler will navigate the love boat through an indicator of qualthe Intracoastal Waterway, under the causeway and railroad ity. Some softer beans bridges, and into Galveston Bay. Passengers will have a front row come from Guatemala seat to view the picturesque Port of Galveston, Galveston wetand Panama, whereas, harder beans often come from Africa. lands, and various species of native and rare birds. At Galveston Coffee Roasters, they use the softer beans to proGuests will be seated in the main galley for the buffet dinner, duce a lighter coffee, and the harder beans to produce a darker coffee. Based on their experience, the harder beans can be roasted lon- complete with dining chairs, table cloths, and long stemmed roses. Optional outdoor viewing from the upper and main decks will be ger than the soft beans. In addition to the 12 regular brands of coffee they produce, they available. Dress is nautical casual. No high heels please. BaySmart is have 30 flavored coffees. A new flavor is the Marshmallow Crème – ADA compliant on the main level and is wheelchair accessible. which has a subtle taste of marshmallow – and is very smooth. Parking and overflow parking shuttles are complimentary. They have free samples all day. Each day they change the samThe BaySmart Express Valentine Cruise is exclusive to 24 pasples offered. Galveston Coffee Roasters is a cozy shop with a plethsengers. The cost for the Valentine Cruise is $186 per couple and ora of signs and posters adorning the walls, as well as an inevitable $176 per Sea Star member couple. Reservations are required. For Hawaiian statue. In addition to coffee, they have T-shirts available reservations and additional information go to ssbgalveston.org or which are sold in – what else? – a coffee bag. They are open every daily 9:30am-4:30pm, except Tuesday. call (409)572-2560, ext. 1006.
Loads of Romance is in theMoody Air atGardens Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, moodygardens.com/valentines.
Sea Of Love: Romantic Underwater Dining For Valentine's Day February 10th and 17th
The newly renovated Aquarium Pyramid makes a truly memorable Valentine’s dinner date. With this three-course dinner, you can reserve a table in one of five ocean exhibit areas: Gulf of Mexico, North Pacific, South Pacific, South Atlantic, and the Caribbean. This also includes aquarium admission, a Biologist Meet and Greet, Diver Chats, Souvenir Photo, a rose for your sweetheart, a bottle of champagne or wine, as well as a cash bar. Special room rates at the Moody Gardens Hotel are also available. Make reservations by calling (409)683-4202.
A Love Boat Dinner Cruise
February 10th, 6-9pm
Let your cares float away on a romantic two-hour cruise around Offats Bayou on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Guests may board starting at 6pm for the cruise that begins at 7pm. The evening includes a buffet dinner, souvenir photo, a rose for your sweetheart, a bottle of champagne or wine, cash bar, music and dancing. Special room rates at the Moody Gardens Hotel are also available for dinner guests. The cost is $210-$230 per couple, based on seating location. The menu is coming soon. Make your reservation today by calling (409)683-4419.
“Golf Fore Two”
February 10th and 17th
The Moody Gardens Golf Course and Pelican Grille are offering a unique package that combines golf and dining with its all-inclusive deal. The package includes an 18-hole round of golf (cart fee included), one dozen golf balls, one large bucket of range balls, and a free replay (subject to availability) all topped off with unlimited food and drinks, excluding alcohol. Visit moodygardensgolf.com.
A Sweetheart Spa Experience
A spa experience is a Valentine’s gift that will certainly be appreciated. Whether it’s a Pure Passion Hydrotherapy treatment, a Hot Stone Therapy with Scandle Candle session or a Salon glam day to get ready for your Valentine’s date, Moody Gardens has a variety of package options. Spa Packages are available at moodygardenshotel.com/spa-and-fitness-center.
Valentine’s Special Overnight Stay Package
Get the love going by getting the Valentine package for $379 per night. This includes the perfect opportunity to relax and let us spoil you. Stay with us Friday or Saturday and enjoy a luxurious room for two, $100 spa credit, a 3-course Sunset Menu in Shearn’s Fine Dining Restaurant, a red rose, and valet parking. The Three Course Sunset Menu is available at 5-6:30pm. Business Casual dress code is required to dine in Shearn's Steakhouse. After booking your hotel room package, please contact the Spa and Shearn’s for your reservations. Book your night of romance at 1(888)388-8484.
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Upcoming Galveston Historical Foundation Events This Spring Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers many events that are open to the public. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)765-7834.
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. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and GildedAge 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. Available Daily (11am-5pm) - Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours - Powered by Acoustiguide, the Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld, highresolution screen. Tickets are $11. February 10th, 24th, March 10th, 24th, April 7th, 21st (11am-1pm) - Basement to Attic Tours - Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio and an exclusive thirdfloor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.
Events Winter Texans Tours: • February 6th (10am) - Basement to Attic Tour (Winter Texans), $15 • February 13th (10am) - Fat Tuesday Tour of the 1838 Menard House (Winter Texans), Free • February 20th (10am) - Tour of the 1859 Ashton Villa (Winter Texans), Free • February 21st (10am) - Tour of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa (Winter Texans), Free • February 27th (10am) - Tour of the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church (Winter Texans), Free Seaport Spring Break Camps - Join the Texas Seaport Museum this March for the Spring Break workshop series! They will be setting sails aboard Elissa, putting ships in bottles and looking out for a lighthouse! Classes are free with general admission to the Texas Seaport Museum and held dockside unless otherwise noted. Classes are limited to 20 people and begin at 2pm and last approximately one hour at most. • March 13th - Set Sail! • March 14th - Jellyfish Exploration • March 15th - Ships’ Figureheads • March 16th - Set Sail! March 23rd (7-11pm) - 17th C. Historical Food Event at Tall Ship Elissa - Join this event to learn more about what 17th-century sailors ate on ships through the Ship Biscuit & Salted Beef Research Project. The event includes entrance to the Texas Seaport Museum, that has the tall ship Elissa which housed the food items from the research project, presentations from our researchers, and a complimentary beer tasting of 10 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com
a historical brew made from a real 17th-century recipe. Ticket are $24 and includes 3 complimentary beer tastings. Must be over 21. This will be held at Elissa at Texas Seaport Museum, 2100 Harborside Dr., Downtown Galveston. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. April 5th - Parade of Sail Passage - The parade of sail is the official opening of the 2018 Tall Ships® Galveston and you could be onboard for this exciting start! Board the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa as you depart the festival area and enter the Gulf of Mexico with the other visiting tall ships as they parade down Galveston's iconic Seawall Boulevard. Please note that the time posted on this page is an estimate and you will be emailed prior to the event with appropriate departure and return schedules. Seats are extremely limited, please RSVP now to confirm your place onboard. Tickets are $150. • Elissa & Lynx (2-4pm) • “When and If” Parade of Sail Passage (7-10pm) April 6th-8th (10am-9pm) - Tall Ships Galveston - This new festival will host tours of the participating ships, numerous special events, sail away excursions, music, food and fun in a family-friendly format. Galveston Island will serve as the first port in the 2018 challenge, which will see participating ships race across the Gulf of Mexico as they visit other participating cities throughout the month of April. April 6th-8th - Day Sails - Enjoy an hour and a half sail aboard the Privateer LYNX as you see firsthand the craftsmanship and beauty of sailing through historic Galveston Bay. Tickets are $150. • “When and If” Daysails - April 6th (11:45am, 1:45pm, and 3:45pm), April 7th (11:45am, 1:45pm, and 3:45pm), April 8th (11:45am, 1:45pm, and 3:45pm) • Lynx Daysails - April 6th (1:15pm and 3:30pm), April 7th (11am, 1:15pm and 3:30pm), April 8th (11am, 1:15pm and 3:30pm) April 6th-8th -Twilight Sails - Enjoy a two hour sunset sail aboard the 1939 “When & If” as you see firsthand the craftsmanship and beauty of sailing on this historic vessel through historic Galveston Bay. Tickets are $100. • “When & If” Daysails - April 6th, 7th, 8th (6pm) • Lynx Daysails - April 6th, 7th (6pm) April 6th, 7th and 8th (7pm) - Salute to Sunset Party - Toast the ending of the day and beginning of the evening with tickets to our special Salute to Sunset party. Ticket holders will enjoy access to tour one of the participating tall ships after daytime tours conclude, complimentary craft beer, light hor d'oeuvres, and an unmatched setting at the Texas Seaport Museum. Tickets are $50. April 7th (5:30-7:30pm) - Plankowners’ Captain's Table: Tall Ships Galveston - “Your presence is requested for an evening of drinks, food, and more at our exclusive Captain's Table night!” Enjoy dining with the captains of our festival Tall Ships, live music, an exciting live auction featuring original works of art from regional artists, private access onboard one of the visiting Tall Ships, open bar and much more. Proceeds from this event go directly towards Galveston Historical Foundation 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, the official Tall Ship of Texas. This will be held at 2000 Harborside Dr. Tickets are $250. April 23rd (10am-5pm) - Free Day at Texas Seaport Museum - In celebration of Henry Fowler Watt’s, who commissioned the construction of the iron barque Elissa, 178th birthday, Galveston Historical Foundation is inviting the public to the Texas Seaport Museum for complimentary admission to the National Historic Landmark. May 5th-6th and 12th-13th (all day) - Galveston Historic Homes Tour - Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2018 tour will have something for everyone! Tickets are on sale at galvestonhistory.com.
New Spring 3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens Moody Gardens hosts a variety of
movies throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. For more info call (800)582-4637 or go to moodygardens.com. Featuring the largest screen in Texas and top-of-the-line surround sound system, Moody Gardens’ state-of-the-art 3D viewing experience gives guests the best viewing experience in the world. Individual tickets to the 3D and 4D movies are $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 4-12 and seniors (65+). Children 3 and under are free. Save $2 by purchasing Individual Attraction tickets online!
• 1:35pm – “Secret Ocean 3D” (40 mins) • 2:25pm – “Great White Sharks” (23 mins) • 3pm – “Incredible Predators 3D” (23 mins) • 3:35pm – “Dream Big 3D” (40 mins) • 4:25pm – “Great White Shark 3D” (23 mins) • 5pm – “Incredible Predators 3D” (23 mins) • 5:40pm – “Dream Big 3D” (40 mins)
4D Movies - Daily January 8th-March 9th Hi-def digital 4D projection with DTS sur-
3D Movies - Daily January 8th-March 9th round sound immerse you as wind, mist, leg • 10am – “Dream Big 3D” (40 mins) • 11am – “Incredible Predators 3D” (23 mins) • 11:35am – “Great White Shark 3D” (23 mins) • 12:10pm – “Secret Ocean 3D” (40 mins) • 1pm – “Incredible Predators 3D” (23 mins)
ticklers, and other special effects provide a short-film experience that is a thrill for all ages. • 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm - “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” • 1pm, 3pm, 5pm - “Dino Island II 4D”
March 3rd - Galveston UTMB Causeway Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k/10k - Join the 107th Run celebration of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by taking FunD Ever thought part in the 2018 Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k/10k. This of taking is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely in the view crawl or an intense run through the beautiful standing on City of Galveston and follow it up with a day top of the of celebrations and libations in “Mardi Gras! Galveston Galveston’s” Entertainment District. For more Causeway? info and to register go to mardigrasgalveston. Now you com/jolly-jester-jaunt. can! UTMB Health and the School of Health Professions is once again hosting this event that February 18th - 8th Annual Galveston Marabenefits SHP student scholarships and represents thon, Half Marathon, and 5k - Enjoy the fun and party of the 8th Annual Galveston Half and a powerful investment in the future of healthcare for our region and state. By participating in this Full Marathon and the 5k. The start/finish will be at Stewart Beach Park, 201 Seawall Blvd. The event you will help provide scholarships for the Half Marathon will be a one loop course with the many talented students in the School of Health Professions. This run starts at the Galveston full marathon taking you a second time up and down the seawall. The event is run on the roads County Daily News Building parking lot. For more information, call the SHP Causeway FunD not the beach. Race start times are: Wheelchair/ Run Hotline at (409)772-3006 or shpevents@ handcyclist will start at 7:15am, Marathon and Half Marathon will start at 7:30am, and Cupid 5k utmb.edu. will start at 7:45am. For more info and to register More Runs go to galvestonmarathon.com. • April 7th - Galveston Beach Wicked Wine Run February 24th - Surfside Beach Marathon, Half • April 8th - Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Marathon, 5k, and 1k - At this race, all races Texas are 100% pavement free on the beautiful stretch • April 22nd - Divas Half Marathon & 5k of beach between Surfside Beach and the San • May 12th - Texas Crab Festival 5k Luis Pass. This is fun for the whole family and a • June 9th - Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5k must on the race bucket list! There is a Kids K, Beer Run 5k, half, and full marathon followed by Texas • September 9th - Captain Kid’s Triathlon BBQ and Galveston Island Brewing craft beer. All • September 29th - Galveston Island Shrimp Fesevents begin and end at Stahlman Park in Surftival 5k Shrimp Scamper • September 30th - Island Girl Tri side. Register at surfsidebeachmarathon.com.
5k’s & More February 3rd - Official “Mardi Gras! Galveston”
Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is the
hottest, coolest, and most thrilling destination for your family offering longer rides, more thrilling slides, always free parking, free tubes, and picnics are welcome. For more info or tickets go to schlitterbahn.com. After a long winter, they are ready to splash into spring March 3rd!
Special Events
March 3rd (10am-5pm) - Opening Day for the Indoor Section - Now open weekends and selected holidays in Spring (March & April). During this time, the Wasserfest section of Schlitterbahn is enclosed and climate-controlled with heated water in the attractions. March 10th-18th (10am-5pm) - Spring Break - Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston heats up the Wasserfest section of the park to deliver the most Spring Break fun. During Spring Break, this part of the park is home to the Boogie Bahn surf ride, 4 tubing slides, a tidal wave river, three speed slides, two areas for kids, a wave lagoon, a heated pool with a swim-up refreshment bar, and a 100-foot-tall zip line ride (extra charge). All-day general admission tickets are $25.99; All-day child/senior admission is $20.99.
Kayak Excursions Sea Star Base Galveston offers Kayak Excursions year ‘round. A gentle three mile paddle through the calm waters of Offatt’s Bayou sets the kayaker on the Central Flyway, a migratory bird path that extends from Alaska to South America and offers the opportunity to see and photograph birds unlike any other location on the Gulf Coast. In addition, participants will experience and explore the wetlands from a personal perspective. Scheduled excursions are at 1-4pm on February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, April 27th, May 4th, June 1st, and June 30th. The fee is $35 per person and available by reservations at ssbgalveston.org or by calling (409)572-2560. Kayak Excursions is located at 7509 Broadway, Galveston.
Galveston Island State Park Offers Winter Activities The Galveston Island 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 Island State Park is located on the west end of the Island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)737-1222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks/galveston-island. Events are: February 2nd, 9th, 16th (1-2pm) - Winter Birding 101 - Ranger Lisa leads a great familyfriendly 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. Join the group at the Nature Center to get started and seek wildlife in the air, on the ground, and in the water. February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (10-11am) Beachcombing 101 - Join Ranger Lisa for a great shell hunting workshop, identification, and collecting expedition. Cold winter water makes this the best time for beachcombing, so dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet. Start at the Nature Center for a brief park orienta-
Ongoing Events
Second Saturday of every month, (9-11am) “Birding 101” is presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council and is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island. Classes meet at the Aquarium Pyramid lobby in Moody Gardens located at 1 Hope Blvd. You can attend at any time in the series. For more info call (409)683-4101 or go to galvestonnaturetourism.org. Third Saturday of every month, (9-11am) “Birding 201” classes allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the Island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby in Moody Gardens located at 1 Hope Blvd. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot call (409)683-4104 or go to galvestonnaturetourism.org.
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February 22nd (8am-3:30pm) - Women in Industry Conference 2018 - Do you know about high-paying careers in the petrochemical industry? The Women in Industry Conference is a day for women to learn more about top careers in the petrochemical industry, develop career strategies, discover success stories from experts in the field and enhance your partnerships by networking with other women seeking the same success. This will be held at Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd. Tickets are at eventbrite.com. Breakfast and lunch provided. Tickets are $10. March 2nd (11:30am-2:30pm) - Runway of Hope Style Show & Luncheon - Honoring Carol Greaney-Wurst and benefiting The Salvation Army of Galveston County, this popular event combines great fashion tips, bargain shopping and a fabulous lunch at the San Luis Resort. While you’re enjoying time with friends, you are also feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing vocational and life-skills training that can lift whole families out of poverty with your support of The Salvation Army. Tickets are available by calling (409)763-1691, ext. 75313, salvationarmygalvestoncounty.org. March 3rd (1-8pm) - Conservation Beer Olympics - Watch or compete as teams battle it out on Galveston Beach in a series of games to be crowned “Conservation Beer Olympic Champions.” All products used in games will be biodegradable or recyclable to help protect the environment and marine animals, so come join
tion before caravaning to the beach where you will review the basics, hand out equipment, and use the restroom before treasure hunting. February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th (3-4pm) - Bay Tower Hiking - Overlook Galveston Bay and explore the waters below. Discover casting nets, getting your hands muddy, and tasting edible plants of Galveston Bay on your way to an observation tower. March 3rd, May 12th, June 16th (all day) Galveston Island State Park, Texas Outdoor Family - Join this fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation! Go to tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop. Sea Wanderer for some fun. Games include Ultimate Beer Pong, Steinhoisting, Turtle Crawl, Ice Cube Tray, and Water Balloon Dodge Ball. There will lots of food too! This will be held at 61st St. on the beach. To enter as a team go to eventbrite. com. It is free to watch as a spectator. Beer tickets will be available for sale. March 3rd (12 noon-10pm) - Lone Star World Record Pub Crawl - Join your neighboring local bar friends and help break the Guinness world record pub crawl! Help to put Galveston in the Guinness World Record Books and be a part of this amazing event. Many participating local bars are involved and have some great activities planned throughout the day. Upon registration, you will receive your rules for the event and a world record Lone Star t-shirt. For more info go to: eventbrite.com/e/lone-star-world-record-pubcrawl-tickets-41740795844. March 10th-11th (9am-6pm), Sunday (10am6pm) - 40th Corvette Chevy Expo - The Corvette Chevy Expo will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. The All Chevrolet event features World Class Show Cars Indoors and also an outdoor Show 'N Shine, Major National Vendors, Cars for Sale, Craft Show, Miniature Wheels Show, Food Court, and Sunday Swimsuit USA International holds a Swimsuit Contest. The Corvette Chevy Expo is held at the Galveston Island Convention Center. For more info contact (386)775-2512, info@corvettechevyexpo.com, or corvettechevyexpo.com. It is free to come look at all the cool cars! March 17th (8am-3:30pm) - 35th Annual Saturday at the Strand on Pier 21 in Galveston This is a laid back family fun car show. Entry fee is $30. All makes and models are welcome. There will be a 50/50 jar and door prizes. For more info go to: allevents.in/galveston/saturday-at-thestrand-on-pier-21/144354046282252. Viewing the cars is free. March 17th (6-9pm) - 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party - Join the party at Bienville Social, 323 Tremont St., Galveston. This is free to Krewe of Saints members and $10 to nonmembers. There will be free St. Arnold’s beer, crawfish, and live music. The dress is St. Patty’s fancy-fun. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/381131102348693.
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Old Moon Deli & Pie: A Nifty Little Local Deli
By Lauren Ware Sandwiches are loved by all kinds of people throughout the world. They are simple to make, leave no dirty dishes behind, and they’re delicious! Recently, I stumbled upon a nifty little sandwich shop by the name of Old Moon Deli & Pie. They’re located on 408 23rd Street, sandwiched between Visker & Scrivener’s Quill Shop and an antique sign shop. Though I just discovered this place, they have been open since May 13th, 2017, serving only the freshest of sandwiches and pies. They use meats and cheeses with no artificial flavors, colors, nitrates, fillers, by-products, or msg. Little tables with chairs are set up outside and upon entering, you can feel a natural sense of the island and what it means to this little sandwich shop. My favorite thing is the beautiful painting of Galveston Island with swirls of shades of blue and gold. The space inside is just right with upstairs seating for their busy hours, and customers who prefer a more secluded scene. I’m a fairly simple person, so the sandwich I always get is the Turkey Club packed with spring mix, turkey, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, and fig spread. I have never in my life been a fan of anything fig, but it would not be the sandwich it is
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without that fig spread. Samitha Hess with From the HeART Gallery recommends the Beet sandwich. Even though they are not a fan of beets, she insists upon it, saying no one would know they’re beets unless told so. Yes, it’s just that good. When I asked the owners, which items are most ordered, the owners Margaret Lejeune and Patrick Wheeler agree that the most ordered pies are the Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Coconut Cream. When it comes to sandwiches, they say, “it seems to depend on the day of the week. But people usually go for The Rueben or Island Time.” They also have The Cuban sandwich, Chef Mary’s Pimento Cheese Melt, and a vegetarian option called the Dianna Ray. If you’re in the mood for just some pie, they have other selections such as Key Lime, Chocolate Creme, Peanut Butter Chocolate, and Strawberry Creme. Regardless of the weather, stop by and order a freshly made sandwich and a soda pop and enjoy
Every Thursday - Sunday - Taste of The Strand Food Tour - The Taste of The Strand walking and tasting tour is the largest guided food tour in Texas! Your taste buds are sure to be dazzled as you sample appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and other edibles from these well-known Galveston institutions. Tickets are $89.95 per person. Purchase tickets at tasteofthestrand.com. Tours are scheduled Thursday-Sunday at 1-4pm and 5-8pm. Weather permitting, tours begin at 2028 Strand at the corner of 21st and Hendley Green. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Every Thursday (Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., 3-6pm); and Sunday (Downtown at 2508 Postoffice St., October-May 9am-1pm) - Galveston’s Own Farmers Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to residents of Galveston and the surrounding areas. The Thursday market has now moved to the Courtyard at The Bryan Museum featuring all the goodness that you’ve come to expect at the market, plus the added charms of the Bryan Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly event. You can expect free beer from Galveston Island Brewing, live music, locally-sourced snacks, fun kids activities with Galveston Arts Center, a selection of your favorite local GOFM vendors, and the wonderful Bryan Museum’s weekly “Wine at the Bryan” offerings. The Sunday market is still Downtown, and brings locally-grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to the residents of Galveston and the surrounding areas. For more info and to see what vendors will be at each market, go to facebook.com/GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket.
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perfect place to learn how to cook. Now its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a lot going on in the kitchen. This month, be sure to check out: • February 1st (6:30-9:30pm) - Southern Fried Chicken, $65 • February 22nd (6:30-9:30pm) - Escape to India, $65 • February 24th (11am) - Southern Biscuits, $50 Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and class sizes are kept small to ensure lots of interaction with the instructor. Payment is due at the time of reservation. For more info and to reserve your spot call (409)497-2999 or go to thekitchenchick.com.
8thHeldAnnual Chili Cook Off February 17th (11am-4pm), this is the community. They are open Monday-Friday 11am-3pm, and Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. For more information and a look at other sandwich options, visit facebook.com/ oldmoondeli.
February 7th, 8th (6-9pm) - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa presents “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $56 per person (inclusive of tax and server gratuity), the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. Advance reservations are required. For reservations, call (409)765-7721. February 7th, March 7th (5-9pm) - Flights and Bites - It's time for February’s Flights and Bites at Beerfoot Brewery, 2816 Ave. R ½. This month the Bites Menu will feature Muffuletta Crostini, Corn Fritter, Crawfish Etouffee, and King Cake. To sign up go to facebook.com/events/138954246778505. March 7th’s Flights and Bites will feature 512 Brewing celebrating Texas Independence along with Texas Caviar, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, BBQ Brisket, and Pecan Pie Tart. March 23rd (7-11pm) - 17th Century Historical Food Event at Tall Ship Elissa - Join this event to learn more about what 17th century sailors ate on ships through the Ship Biscuit & Salted Beef Research Project. The event includes entrance to the Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa which housed the food items from the research project, presentations from GHF’s researchers, and a complimentary beer tasting of a historical brew made from a real 17th century recipe. Ticket are $24 and includes three complimentary beer tastings. This will be held at Elissa at Texas Seaport Museum, 2100
a benefit 8th annual Chili Cook-off for Sea Isle Planters Bunch! The public chili tasting starts at 12 noon. Live music will be 12 noon-4pm. There will be awesome raffle prizes and tickets will be sold all day. For more info call (713)515-0851 for rules and entry forms or go to seaisleplantersbunch.com. This will be held at Sea Isle Planters Bunch, 6493 Sea Isle, Galveston.
Harborside Dr., Galveston. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. March 24th (11am-3pm) - Epicurean Event: Spring Festival This family-friendly event will be held at Tin Cup Caddyshack, 9020 Stewart Rd., Galveston. Come dressed in costume or your festive attire. Cost is $10 per person and includes a bucket of balls and a light lunch. All proceeds of this Epicurean Event go to the Junior League of Galveston County. For more info go to facebook. com/events/133920434005680. April 15th (12 noon-8pm) - Lil Smokey “Chopped Style” will be held at Albatross, 815 21st St. That’s right - you've seen the Food Network show, now it’s time to flex your mystery ingredient Old Smokey grillin’ might! Space is limited to ten teams. Entry is $40 per team. Sign up at the bar. The day of the event, they will unveil a mystery box containing a protein and other ingredients. Everything in your mystery box must be used to create your best dish using only your Old Smokey Grill and your mad grillin’ skills. Teams will have 6 hours to dream up, prep, cook, and present their grub. Dishes will be judged and a king or queen crowned. April 7th (5:30-7:30pm) - Plankowners’ Captain’s Table: Tall Ships Galveston “Your presence is requested for an evening of drinks, food and more at our exclusive Captain’s Table night!” Enjoy dining with the captains of our festival Tall Ships, live music, an exciting live auction featuring original works of art from regional artists, private access onboard one of our visiting Tall Ships, open bar and more. Proceeds from this event go directly RSVP NOW! towards GHF 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. This will be held at 2000 Harborside Dr. Tickets are $250. Tickets and reservations can be made at galvestonhistory. org or by calling (409)763-1877.
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Books “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles:
Events Continue for the 2018 Galveston Reads Program
The Galveston Reads Committee invites the public to participate in the programs and book discussions of its 2018 reading series. This year’s Galveston Reads book choice is “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. Ms. Jiles will be headlining the schedule of events with a talk and book signing. The library also has the book available for checkout in hard copy, audio book, and electronic copies through Overdrive.
At a Glance
In “News of the World,” the aging itinerant Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence. In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver the young orphan to her relatives. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. Army, the ten-yearold once again has been torn away from the only home she knows. Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous.
Program Schedule
The following programs are free and open to the public. Schedule subject to change. Saturday, February 3rd (10am) – Museum Show & Tell (Rosenberg Library, Fox Room, 4th floor) - Museum Curator Eleanor Barton will display unique items from the library’s museum and archival collections related to the book “News of the World.” Thursday, February 8th (7pm) – Student Panel: Dr. Shane Wallace (Galveston College,
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Seibel Wing, 4015 Ave. Q) - Discussion led by Galveston College students. This discussion will be moderated by Dr. Shane Wallace, English professor at Galveston College. Thursday, February 15th (7pm) – Professor’s Panel (Galveston College, Seibel Wing, 4015 Ave. Q) - The popular Professor’s Panel will feature area educators who will offer their insights on the book “News of the World.” This program provides a great overview and reading guide to the book. Tuesday, February 20th (7pm) – Author Visit: Paulette Jiles (Galveston College, Seibel Wing, 4015 Ave. Q) - Meet the author of “News of the World” and join in a conversation about the book.
There is Lots of Love at Rosenberg Library Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310
Sealy St., Galveston. For more info call (409)7638854 or go to rosenberg-library.org. All events are free and open to the public.
Children
Saturdays, March 17th, May 12th (10-10:30am) - Saturday Storytime - Kick off the weekend with stories in the Children’s Department. Every Thursday Through April 26th (6-7pm) - Paws to Read - Beginning readers can practice reading skills with therapy dog Oliver. He’s Book Discussions loving, kind and very non-judgmental. Check in In addition to the programs detailed above, at the children's desk to get signed up for a turn. Galveston Reads will continue to sponsor these book discussions below. Stop by and join the Every Wednesday Through April 25th (9:30conversation. 9:50am) - Babytime - This cozy storytime is filled • Tuesday, February 13th (7pm) – Texas A&M with lapsit songs, baby bounces, and short but Galveston, 200 Seawolf Pkwy., Building 3007, sweet stories. Room 210 Every Wednesday Through April 25th • Wednesday, February 14th (7pm) - Unitarian (10-10:30am) - Toddlertime - This is a fun Universalist Fellowship of Galveston County, and energetic storytime featuring storytelling, 502 Church St. action rhymes, music, puppets and movement. More Info Preschoolers are welcome. Galveston Reads would like to thank the Rosenberg Library, the Harris & Eliza Kempner Saturdays, February 24th, March 10th, April Fund, Friends of the Rosenberg Library, Texas 21st, May 19th (Drop-in between 10am-3pm) A&M Galveston, the Unitarian Universalist FelTech Time - Come and explore a variety of tech lowship of Galveston County, Robbie Farmer trends during these hands-on programs. Memorial Library, The Bryan Museum, Galveston Bookshop, and Galveston College for their spon- February 13th (5pm) - Family Fun Nights: Pancakes for Supper - Celebrate Fat Tuesday sorship and support. with stories and pancakes. If you cannot attend but would still like to volunteer, contact Dustan Archer at darcher@ February 17th (10-10:30am) - Puppet Show rosenberg-library.org or (409)763-8854, ext. 140. with Nitsana - Special guest performer Nitsana Feel free to stop by Rosenberg Library at 2310 Lazerus entertains with her collection of puppets. Sealy St., Downtown Galveston.
Teens (Ages 13-18)
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8 or Super Smash Bros. on a projector and big screen. There will also be new board games to play like Superfight, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, and Sheriff of Nottingham. Never heard of those? That’s fine - they will teach you how it works. February 5th, March 5th (4:30-5:30pm) Y.A.L.L. Meeting - Y.A.L.L. (Young Adult Library Leaders) is a group for teens that get together and discuss what they’d like to see at their library, such as different programs, projects, and initiatives. Snacks and soda provided. February 9th, March 13th (4:30-5:30pm) Artist Alley Drawing Workshop - Are you interested in drawing? Would you rather just color and hang out with friends? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just want to doodle and color, feel free to come hang out with us. A variety of coloring sheets, colored pencils, crayons, pencils, and blank paper will be available. The February 9th and March 13th topic is “Writing.” February 22nd (6-7:30pm) - Throwback Thursday Movie Night – February’s movie is “Groundhog Day.” Popcorn and soda will be available. February 23rd (4-5:30pm) - Trivia Night - This new trivia contest uses “Confuse,” and is super effective. A group of teens get together and try to get the most correct answers to win a prize. Most months Trivia Nights have themes, so try and bone up on your knowledge. Event flyers display that month’s theme.
Adults
Every Tuesday and Thursday (10-11am and 4-5pm) - EBook Drop-in Training Sessions Come and get hands on assistance downloading ebooks with your tablet, phone, or other smart devices. A librarian will assist you with setup, troubleshooting, and accessing library electronic resources such as e-books, e-audiobooks, and other streaming content.
several other family members have been divinely touched and experienced their own mysterious healings. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, awakened her sixth sense and discovered Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, that she could actually hear her angels talk12 noon-5pm ing to her! “Angel Talk” conveys more than “Guidebook to Angel Talk” is a remarkjust a personal story of healing; it is packed ably detailed handbook on how to commufull of valuable life lessons and heavenly nicate with angels and other divine beings. messages that are intricately woven within Learn the basics about angels, how they the text. interact with us, and how to unlock your Cathy Catching also does angel readings author relays some of her own personal stories of own divine connection. Through this connection, angelic interaction. As she shares these captivat- and teaches others how angelic communication you can have personal conversations with your can provide emotional, physical, and spiritual ing stories, you may very well be able to see the own guardian angel, the Archangels, departed healing. divine synchronicity in your own life. loved ones, or any other heavenly being. Your Both books can be purchased and signed at “Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about angels want you to enjoy your life and will show one woman’s astonishing interactions with heav- Mysticatz, located at 2021 Strand #1, Galveston you how to do so. enly beings and her extraordinary recovery from or online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. “Guidebook to Angel Talk” also offers readFor more info call (409)740-1565, go to an incurable and debilitating disorder. In addition ers a glimpse into the life of a clairaudient as the to her own miracle, the author also shares how cathycatching.com, or facebook.com/ccatching.
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open-studio session in the spacious Studio Classroom. Bring a project to work on or use some of the basic art materials provided for a self-guided activity. Enjoy the company and inspiration of fellow artists as well as music and refreshments as you unwind from your week. Open to adults and teens. • March 9th: Art Happy Hour • April 27th: Family Art Night • June 8th: Art Happy Hour On Exhibit • July 20th: Family Art Night Through February 25th February 1st (5:30-7:30pm) - Mardi GalvesGras Mask Making Party - Get into ton Arts Centhe Mardi Gras spirit by decorating ter (GAC) has your own one-of-a-kind mask! Drop three exhibitions in after work to unwind, enjoy an on exhibit this adult beverage, and get inspired with month.. friends! All materials are provided, In the first- including molded cardboard halffloor gallery, the face mask with elastic cord for wearing, paint, feathers, sequins, Dallas-based coins, beads, glitter, and hot glue! Samples and demonstrations collective “The will be part of the evening's itinerary. Impress your friends with Color Condition” your ingenuity and get into the Mardi Gras spirit. Cost is $12 at transforms the the door. A small selection of craft beer and wine will be available first-floor gallery to those over 21. Children welcome with accompanying adult. Cary Reeder, “Veiled,” 2017 through a siteMore info is available at galvestonartscenter.org/events/catergory/ specific installation made from plastic streamers for their exhibiupcoming. tion “Premium Quality.” Known for their playful and immersive environments created Weekly Events from a variety of plastic and lightweight fabrics, “The Color Condi- Ceramics Studio is held every Tuesday 6-8pm. This is offered in tion” aims to make work that calls attention to the sites where they 4-week blocks following ArtWalk. Current schedule is Spring A: are installed. Drawn to repetition, patterns, color, and the natural March 6th-27th, Spring B: April 24th-May 15th. motion of wind, “The Color Condition” transforms synthetic materials into installations that mimic objects found in the natural envi- Every Wednesday Through February 21st (5:30-7:30pm) Printronment. Their exhibition, “Premium Quality,” explores a symbolic making Studio - Explore a variety of professional printmaking collision of the internal and external components of their installa- techniques with exhibiting artist Amber Kaiser of Burning Bones Press. Classes are offered in tions, done and undone, to reveal their hidden woven structures. 6-week sessions, each focusing In the second-floor 1878 Gallery, Cary Reeder presents a on a particular technique such new series of paintings and cut paper works for the exhibition as block printing, monotype, “Impermanence.” drypoint, collagraph, and screen “Impermanence” is an exhibition from a new series of paintprinting. Students may continue ings and cut-paper works by Houston artist Cary Reeder. Feeling in a favorite style or method unmoored by a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in 2014, Reeder during subsequent sessions after began this series as a means to explore themes of loss and renewal taking the introductory session. using nature-based imagery as her muse. With “Impermanence,” Nothing matches the excitement Reeder interprets trees, hands, paths, and portals through bright, of rolling your paper through highly-saturated paintings and cut-paper painted collage works. the press and pulling out your Reeder describes her personal relationship with the subject of first original print! Learn how to these works as “a metaphor for my hands and fingers, their craggy knots resembling my joints and veiny lines mimicking mine, and correctly sign and number editions, create a series of prints, and the paths that they shade, symbolic of a journey with an unknown prepare and mat your work for safe storage or framing. This is for end.” Having primarily exhibited paintings in her past, these new ages 14-adult. Materials provided. • Through February 21st - Block Printing cut-paper works mark a new direction in her practice. In the Brown Foundation Gallery, Michael Golden’s exhibition, (Linocut Printmaking), Chine–collé “0-Connected,” features a series of collages made from images he • March 7th-April 11th - Drypoint Etching • April 25th – May 30th - Screen Printing has culled from the past 30 years of his studio practice. After retiring from teaching in 2016, Golden began sorting through his archive of images. The resulting works document his life experiences, personal associations, and play with visual metaphor through imagery pulled from science, nature and geometry. Golden’s life experiences of coming out, his varied medical history, How to Apply: Each artist may submit up to five pieces of travels, and teaching are clipped and juxtaposed with representa2 D art for review. Paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, tions of forgiveness, oneness, family, and gender identity. Golden’s graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pastel, pen and ink, or mixed perception of space is altered by blindness in his right eye, with media are acceptable. All work must be original. these collages offering viewers insight into his two-dimensional Submission Specifications: Sizes are to be no smaller than 5” world. x 7” or larger than 20” x 24”. All art submitted must be available GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which takes place every six for sale, labeled and wired. G. Lee Gallery will retain 40% comweeks in Downtown Galveston. mission for artwork sold during the event and show period. The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the Deadline: February 6th. public Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Payment: Entry fee: $5 for 5 entries. Call (409)370-7350. Admission is free at all times. Acceptance: February 8th. with delivery 10am-4pm, FebruFor more information call (409)763-2403, go to facebook. ary 9th-11th. com/galvestonartscenter, or galvestonartscenter.org. Reception: 4-6pm, Saturday, February 17th at G. Lee GalEvents lery, 2215 Postoffice St. For details go to gleegallery.net. Open Studio Night - Select Fridays 5-7pm, GAC hosts a casual
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2018 Conversations @ The Center: Artists as Activists
Galveston Arts Center (GAC) continues its annual speaker series, Conversations @ The Center. The series features contemporary artists and other arts professionals who speak about and show images of their work, practices, professions, or discuss timely issues in contemporary visual art. This year’s theme will be Artists as Activists, including artists whose work engages communities, is political in nature, and acts as agents for social change. The 2018 series will feature speakers, paired in conversation around their work through three Conversations.
2018 Conversations @ The Center Schedule
• Thursday, March 22nd (6:30pm) - John Pluecker and Carrie Marie Schneider • Thursday April 12th (6:30pm) - Lisa E. Harris and Prince Varughese Thomas
Spring Break Art Camps offered at GAC For families staying in Galveston for spring break, Galveston
Arts Center has kids’ creative needs covered. GAC will host Art Camps Monday-Friday, March 12th-16th. Campers can enroll in either of two camps: one from 9am-12 noon for artists in grades K-2, and the other from 1-4pm for artists in grades 3-7. Art Camps are held in the fully accessible studio classroom at Galveston Arts Center’s location at 2127 Strand. GAC members can receive a $30 discount off the $150 tuition for the week. All materials are included. Camps are: Time Travel Art Camp – Grades K-2 (Monday-Friday, 9am12 noon) - Time Travel through art with artist Rachel Stokes. Each day, campers will cover a different time period in art, from prehistoric cave-painting to imagining the art of the future. Kids will create multimedia flat and 3-D take-home and group art projects. World Travel Art Camp – Grades 3-7 (Monday-Friday, 1-4pm) - See the world in art with teaching artist Cristal Aldrete. Campers will explore and imagine art in different locales, paying special attention to how traditional cultural art forms influence contemporary art and new media in those places. Online enrollment is currently open at galvestonartscenter.org/ spring-art-camp.
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Events
Affaire d’Art (2227 Postoffice St., Suite B, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com) - February 18th, Intro Wire Wrapping Workshop (1:30-4:30pm) and learn basic wire pendant wrapping with Artist Annette Kinslow. No experience needed. This is totally for beginners. All materials will be provided. Cost is $125 per student. You will leave with your own beautiful wearable creation as well as written instructions so you can create on your own. "Architecturally Speaking" is currently on exhibit, celebrating the ideas of design, buildings, open areas, communities, construction and other environments. Also Affaire is showcasing new works from the entire group of artists in a wide range of mediums and styles. ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. This event is held mostly in the heart of the downtown historic district, and now other parts of the Island. ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants, and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center located at 2127 Strand St. or go to galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free, and there are several Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the galleries. Various artworks will be for sale. Dates in 2018 are March 3rd, April 21st, June 2nd, July 14th, August 25th, October 14th, and November 24th. Beta Gallery Fine Art by Mary K. Farragher (2328 Strand, Ste. 206, (409)370-3707, facebook.com/BetaGalleryMaryKFarragher) - View new work by Mary K. Farragher, Robert Dampier, Chalda Maloff, Jussi Tinnemeyer, Jan Arthur Harrell, Edward Drozdik, Ulysses Penfield and Jeffery Piper. Also, Dr Steven Reese’s books of poetry (featuring Mary’s artwork on the covers) are now available for purchase in the gallery. From the HeART Gallery (2111 Postoffice St., (409)300-3009, fromtheheart.gallery) - Soon to open in a new location, From the HeART Gallery is a fine arts and home décor gallery that represents local and national artists. They have artists’ works
“Never A Dull Moment:”
in a multitude of mediums: painting, drawing, pastel, photography, jewelry, accessories, home décor, and non-animal textiles of beautiful and creative designs, able to entice any art pallet. Children’s Art Classes are at 3pm and 5pm every Friday. G. Lee Gallery (2215 Postoffice St., (409)3707350, gleegallery.net) - “Creativity Takes Courage” opens at G. Lee Gallery. Ms. Debi Starr brings to the Gallery bold, vivid and expressive work. Ms. Starr works in all media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink and mixed media. Ms. Starr’s work graces the walls of corporations and residences both in the U.S. and abroad. She is a favorite teacher with art students. Ask her about her upcoming classes at the Gallery. Elizabeth Allensworth George, Lou Sprecher, and resident artist George Douglas Lee will be showing landscapes, contemporary and iconic Galveston landmarks in oil, acrylic and mixed media. Gallery Evasion (217 Tremont St., (281)5081420) - Founder Bridget Pugh is a self taught artist with a vision allowing art to give a moment of escapism, hence the name Évasion, which is French for escapism. Hours are seasonal, call before you go. Galveston Arts Center (2127 Strand St., (409)763-2403, galvestonartscenter.org) Galveston Arts Center (GAC) presents three exhibitions this month. In the first-floor gallery, the Dallas-based collective “The Color Condition” transforms the gallery through a site-specific installation made from plastic streamers for their exhibition Premium Quality. In the second-floor 1878 Gallery, Cary Reeder presents a new series of paintings and cut paper works for the exhibition “Impermanence.” In the Brown Foundation Gallery, Michael Golden’s exhibition, “Connect,” features a series of collages made from images he has culled from the past 30 years of his studio practice. Galveston Art League (2117A Postoffice St., (409)6211008, galvestonartleague. com) - The Galveston Art League Gallery is displaying entries that were accepted into its Winter 2018 Juried Show from February 1st-25th. Highlights of
of Louis Comfort Tiffany. After John returned to Texas, she travelled abroad, producing many scenes from famous European cities. During the 1930s, John spent time painting in both Mexico and the American Southwest, places In partnership with the which inspired and influenced Center for the Advancement her work in subsequent decades. and Study of Early Texas Art One of John’s hallmarks was (CASETA), Rosenberg Library the preparation of her canvases. proudly announces its newest art Utilizing techniques learned at exhibit “"Never A Dull Moment: Laurelton Hall, she used rabbitThe Art of Grace Spaulding skin glue to size her brown linen John.” An opening reception is canvases. She preferred paintscheduled on Saturday, January 20th, 6-8pm, in the 4th floor ing outdoors, seated in front of Harris Gallery. Early Texas Art her subject, and usually created scholar Randy Tibbits will give a a small sketch before beginning guest lecture at 6:30pm in the Fox a painting. John’s works typically Room. feature bright colors and broad Grace Spaulding John was born brushstrokes. in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1890. She was skilled in a variety Her father was a newspaper ediof different media including oils, tor and publisher, and the famwatercolor, pen-and-ink, and pasily lived in Vermont before settel. John was also proficient in tling in Beaumont, Texas during etching and lithography, and she the early 1900s. After completing was one of the first artists to use high school, John enrolled at the St. Plexiglas as an artistic medium. Louis School of Fine Art in 1909. Examples of Grace Spaulding Three years later, she began studies John’ s work can be found at the at the Art Institute of Chicago. Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the In 1913, John married Roy Museum of Fine Arts Los Angeles, Keehnel, and the couple had two and the Smithsonian, among other children together. When the marinstitutions. Murals created by riage ended in 1917, John moved to New York to study at the National Academy John can be found in Houston City Hall, Lanier Middle School in Houston, and Lakewood Yacht of Design and at the Art Students League. In 1921, she married Alfred Morgan John, a Hous- Club in Clear Lake. She continued to work until her death in Houston in 1972. ton attorney. "Never A Dull Moment: The Art of Grace John continued her studies, first at the Parsons School of Design in New York and later at Spaulding John" is on display through July 20th. the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1923, The exhibit is located in the Harris Gallery on the library’s fourth floor and can be viewed Monshe was among an elite group of eight young day through Saturday from 9am to 6pm. AdmisAmerican artists who received fellowships to study at Laurelton Hall—the Long Island estate sion to the museum galleries is always free.
The Art of Grace Spaulding John (1890-1972)
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the exhibit are the Best of Show and those that have won first and second place in each of five categories: works on canvas, works on paper, photography, two-dimensional mixed media, and 3-D works such as sculpture, pottery, and jewelry. Galveston Art League has offered juried and invitational shows since 1915. Now in its 114th year, the organization is the oldest continuously operating membership-based art league in Texas. The judge for the show was Joan Finn, a tile maker, print maker, and graphic designer with a love for modern art. Joan is the visual arts instructor at La Marque High School. Joan is the vice president on the board of the Galveston Arts Center and is the education chairwoman for “Fireplug Alley,” by Rene’ Wiley, 20 x 20 inches, Oil on Canvas the Galveston Symphony Q2 Gallery (2208 Postoffice St., Downtown Orchestra. Galveston, (409)256-0762) - Joey Quiroga is known for his energy as well as his photography. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Ships He has now added original paintings to his line, Mechanic Row, (409)974-4446, galvestonartas well as pillows, coasters, and pens beautifully istresidency.org) - On exhibit through February printed with his photography. Rose West also 10th is “Gregory Amenoff: Paintings and Drawings from Four Decades.” Also, the Festival of the exhibits at Q2, you’ll love her small paintings Beautiful is coming to Galveston again Saturday, of Joey’s photographs. Her usual high style and February 3rd at 5pm. Wear a costume - join the attention to detail prevails. Renegade Parade. Bring offerings for the Fire René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., and help celebrate Mardi Gras in a totally non(409)750-9077, renewileyart.com) - René commercial way. There will be music and revelry. Wiley Gallery will continue with new landscape Costumes and handmade gifts replace store paintings in “Early Winter Light” while daughbought jester hats and plastic beads. ters Samantha Wiley and Rachel Wiley-Janota exhibit new oil and mixed media paintings on GIANT Art and Design Showroom (2427 panels. The gallery also has coastal inspired tree Market, (409)392-3331, miltonausherman. sculptures from James Phillips, intricate wooden com) - This month, Giant is privileged to show bowls by Dale Hooks, hand dyed fabric mosaics a large selection of Jane Allensworth paintings Brenda Bunten-Schloesser, and colorful glass completed between 1994 and 2017. A graduate by sculptures by Bill Meek. All told, René Wiley of the prestigious New York Art Students League, Gallery’s comprehensive and multi-faceted Jane’s work is represented in more than thirty collection includes original paintings in a variety museum, corporate, and private collections of mediums, wood and glass sculptures, textile including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and mosaics, custom sized fine art prints, and wood the San Antonio Museum of Art. Her minimalist and glass bowls. style and color sense have been developed over Studio 908 Pottery (908 35th St., (409)795many years as a practicing professional artist. 4268, studio908pottery.com) - Pottery classes Peruse Giant’s ever-expanding furniture and are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11am. sculpture collection, as well as a kaleidoscope Classes include the use of all pottery tools, firing of imaginative merchandise and products that in the kiln, glazing, and then your finished beckon the essence of the Far East piece. The process takes several classes, so plan Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice St., (903)357to use a month to properly make some pottery 9073, theheardgallery.com) - The gallery owner pieces from beginning to finish. The cost for the and artist Ray Heard, features artwork that month of 2 classes per week is $60 for use of all incorporates thick brush strokes and even thicker supplies, clay, tools, and glaze to fire your pieces. pallet knife applications. This artistic combinaStudio 908 Pottery is owned by artist and potter tion is meant to encourage a multi-dimensional Jane Presswood. experience, giving viewers a sense of walking right Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic, (409)974into the painting. This work part of a new series by Heard entitled “Galveston Yards and Gardens,” 4661 or (281)900-0444, thirdcoastgalleries.com) - Third Coast Gallery will feature new works and he is currently accepting photo submissions of scenes to add to this collection. With this offer by Liz Hill and Maggie Fuller. Liz Hill’s portrait work is both refined and indelicate - it calls forth to participate in this series of paintings, Heard rawness of the human form with a technique hopes to present to the public a side of Galveston’s the that is direct, intentional, and tactile, and invites beauty that is not often seen. an intense study of detail that leaves the viewer wanting more. Galveston artist Maggie Fuller J Bangle's Silk Stocking Gallery (25th & will feature new clay work among her capacious Avenue L, (409)763-6161) - This frame shop collection of beetles, as well as an evocative is so much more than what you expect! The assortment of porcelain white ware. Other gallery gallery’s most famous frame jobs are prints of exhibits include Karla Mock’s jewelry designs that Galveston’s Tall Ship Elissa for James Michener fuse silver with organic materials and evoke a and Prince Charles, as well as an original subtle yet raw connection to earth’s bounty, and Gauguin. The gallery also offers a host of other works by established resident artist Jack Morris. treasures including antiques, collectibles, and a The current exhibits will be on display through tasteful collection of old coin sets and frames. February 25th. Exquisite art is rotated each month. Vacations on Canvas (2204 Postoffice St., Suite The Proletariat Gallery (2221 Market St., A, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com) - Life (409)356-9092, on the island is like one long weekend and few proletariatgallery. com) - “Grotesquely artists capture that ultimate feeling of relaxation Odd,” the strange like Robert Peterson. His newest collection of original paintings masterfully encapsulates the headspace island environment in brilliant, vivid colors and illustrations of precise detail, with a relaxing comfort that has Brian “Visker” become his trademark. Along with his original Mahanay will paintings, the gallery also carries an assortment be featured this of reproductions of his original artwork in canvas month. This new giclées, cards, paper prints, and one-of-a-kind series of illustrations explores the ceramic tiles. delicate balance between organic creativity and the noise within the artist’s brain.
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Music Brandon Rhyder In Concert: Live at the Old Quarter February 16th
Friday, February 16th at 8:30pm, Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe welcomes long time favorite, Brandon Rhyder. Tickets are available at prekindle.com for $15. Rhyder released his first album, self-titled “Brandon Rhyder,” in 2001 and since then has released six more. His second album, “Behind The Pine Curtain” was released in 2003. His third album, “Conviction,” was produced by Walt Wilkins, and came out in August 2005. It was with his fourth album titled “Live” that was produced by Apex Records (based out of Nashville, TN), that led to his first number one single on the Texas Country Music Chart, “Before I Knew Your Name.” Brandon released of his fifth record in 2008 titled “Every Night” and his sixth record, “Head Above Water,” was released on February 16, 2010. In February 2010, Brandon Rhyder celebrated his fast rising single, “Rock Angel,” which landed in the coveted No. 1 spot for two weeks in a row on both the Texas Music charts and the Texas Regional Radio. This song is the lead track from his new disc “Head Above Water” that was released nationwide on February 16, 2010 via Thirty Tigers. The album also includes a bonus DVD featuring an exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of this disc. Also, Brandon moved his booking to Red 11 in Nashville where his album “Every Night” was produced by Radney Foster. The record debuted at No. 53 on the Top Country Albums chart and at No. 50 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums chart. “Every Night’s” lead single, “This Ain’t It,” jumped to No. 5 on the Texas Music Chart. In May 2013, Rhyder released his new hit single “Haggard.” The first single from the self-titled release “Brandon Rhyder” explores the complexities of relationships and the push and pull that somehow seems to make it all work. “They Need Each
Other,” a collaboration written and performed with singersongwriter Lori McKenna, sets the tone for the new release, four years in the making for Rhyder. The collection of songs is reminiscent of the man that fans have come to love, while providing a new depth of emotion garnered from trials and tribulations felt in recent years. “When you ponder the deeper questions: who am I as a husband, father, songwriter and musician? It both humbles and inspires. And you can’t answer those questions in a rush…” Almost apologetically, Rhyder addresses the four-year hiatus from studio activity. “I had to step back and rethink who I was and what I was doing. I needed to clear my mind and take a break from the day-to-day business for a while. And it was the best thing I could have ever done,” he explains. “In that time, I feel I’ve evolved, grown and realized it’s not just about me, or even about my wife, Kelli. It’s about family, relationship, legacy. The big things.” There’s no doubt that this record is Rhyder’s line in the sand. A fresh resolve from a 15-year veteran of the road. “If I’m completely honest, I had to decide, for myself and my family, if this line of work is where I’m spending the rest of my working days. This collection of songs is my answer.” The 10-track album is receiving positive early reviews, professing this as Brandon’s best work and drawing comparison to the critically acclaimed “Conviction.” “‘Conviction’ was the one that was either going to work or not. This new record comes from the same place.”
Brandon Rhyder’s release was produced by industry stalwart, mentor and friend, Walt Wilkins. It is the third installment from the pair who also worked in tandem on 2006’s “Conviction” and 2010’s “Head Above Water.” The new CD includes four co-writes with revered songsmiths including Keith Gattis, Michael Hearne, Bri Bagwell and multiple Grammy-winner Lori McKenna. In the face of so much writing prowess, it may be the six tracks written by Rhyder himself that are the most telling. Lyrics and delivery from a heart made bare. “Brandon Rhyder” is the soundtrack born at the crossroads of life and is a thoughtful chronicle of universal experience. For more information and updates go to brandonrhyder.com. Opening for Rhyder is Charlie and The Regrets, a Houston based alt-country/Americana band that brings the standout lap steel work of Willy T. to frontman Charlie’s narrative songwriting to create their unique Gulf Coast flavor of alt-country. Since the release of their 2015 EP, the band has made several radio and television appearances and played at venues across Texas and the Gulf coast including: The House of Blues (Houston), Adair’s Saloon (Dallas), The Raven Tower (Houston), The Rattle Inn (Austin), Fitzgerald’s (Houston), Poodie’s Hilltop Cafe (Austin), The Firehouse Saloon (Houston), The Old Quarter (Galveston), and Longhorn Saloon (Vinton, LA). Cuts from the EP are regularly played on KPFT 90.1 FM and the band gets regular mentions in Free Press Houston features on “The Best Of” Houston entertainment lists.
The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Month
Old Quarter Acoustic is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For tickets and more info, go to oldquarteracousticcafe. com or find them on Facebook.
Weekly
• Every Wednesday - Open mic with Neil Down & Fiscal Cliff • Every Thursday - Open mic with new Country Legend Kitty Litter
Upcoming Shows
• February 2nd (8pm) - Travis Linville with Jimmy Pizzitola opening • February 9th and 10th (8:30pm) - Live Recording at Old Quarter with Caleb Boles, solo show followed by full band • February 16th (8pm) - Brandon Rhyder with Charlie and The Regrets opening • February 17th (8pm) - Gabe Wooten Songwriters Series with Jerry David Decicca and Chris King • February 23rd (8pm) - John Baumann with James Steinle opening • February 24th (8pm) - Jordi Baizan Band with Brad Boyer opening • March 2nd (8:30pm) - Bruce Robison and Kevin Anthony and G-Town opening • March 3rd (8pm) Marina Rocks • March 9th (8:30pm) Adam and Chris Carroll • March 10th (8pm) - Tish Hinojosa (full band) • March 16th (8pm) - Susan Gibson with Jana Pochop opening • March 23rd (8pm) - Paige Lewis (solo acoustic) • March 31st (8:30pm) - Jesse Dayton • April 7th (8:30pm) - Harbors over Highways
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Music Zak Perry:
A Gentle Soul with A Tough Determination to Succeed
Zak Perry started playing music when he was in high school, but this wasn’t exactly a new concept for him. Zak’s mother was an accomplished pianist, and “I think my Dad wanted to be Frank Sinatra,” Zak jokes of his father, who was a nightclub performer for many years. “They soon became my biggest fans,” and his subsequent career has taken him all over the world. His genuine performances and authentic songwriting has found an eager audience of fans. We recently had the opportunity to talk with local favorite Zak Perry, about his music, the band, life, and what’s coming up. Island Guide: Where are you from? How long have you been playing music on the island? Zak: I’m from St. Charles, Missouri, which is a small riverfront town just outside of St. Louis. I’ve lived on the island for nine years. I’ve been playing here for close to 15 years. Island Guide: Who is in the Zak Perry & the Beautiful Things band and what do each play or contribute? Zak: The band is made up of Vern Vernnard on slide guitar, Hammond B3, and background vocals. Jason Charron is on drums. Scott “Sting” Ray holds down the low end. Island Guide: Describe your style of music, your sound, for someone who has never heard you. Zak: It covers a wide spectrum, but I would say it’s a mixture of country, rock, blues, and gospel. Island Guide: Your music is self-described as “Heavy Electric Southern Soul, Rock, Blues-Rock.” What does that mean to you personally? Zak: That moniker was officially born in the late 90’s in New York City. We were described that way by a reporter in the “Village Voice Magazine,” and since then, it has kinda stuck. It could be a little misleading because many of my songs are not heavy, electric Southern Soul, but I like the overall concept of the statement, so I’ve stuck with it. Island Guide: Describe a live show for someone who hasn’t had the honor of seeing you guys. Zak: At a live show, anything can happen, and we’ve noticed that a lot of the songs take different shapes, often straying from the recorded version. I am lucky enough that my band has been with me for 20 years, and when I want to go in a different direction, they are like a built-in safety net. We all seem to read each other’s minds on stage. Island Guide: How old were you when you fell in love with music? Zak: I think it was inherent because in my mom’s baby books, as early as 6 months old, she mentioned that I would “rock uncontrollably” to rock n’ roll, specifically Elvis Presley. That being said, music was always being played in my house. My mother was an accomplished pianist and my father was quite the crooner. I’m pretty sure he thought he was Frank Sinatra. Island Guide: How did you get started in music? And who were your influences, when, where, etc… What got you started. Zak: The reason I first started was an 8thgrade guitar class, but I remember being on a swing set in Kindergarten and making up a song in my head. I remember that explicitly. As far as influences, I’d say that Neil Young, Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, YES, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson were right up there but the list goes on and on. Ray Charles played throughout our household continuously, and Willie Nelson, but that was me - my dad didn’t like Willie Nelson. He said he was nothing but a pothead. It’s a long-standing joke in our family. Island Guide: How has that influenced you now as an adult, not the Willie story, but the musical influences? Zak: I’m technically unemployed - ok,
professionally unemployed. I play music for a living. It’s awesome. Island Guide: Was there a point in your life when you decided that playing music was going to be your career? Tell us the story of how that decision came about. Zak: My father, since I was very young, groomed me to be a professional golfer. When I turned 18 and graduated, I was getting hounded by him and numerous colleges about continuing into a life of golf. I knew in my heart that golf wasn’t where I wanted to go. That’s when I decided I was going to start a band. It was pretty much a rebellion thing. Island Guide: What has been the biggest challenge to overcome being a musician? Zak: (laughing) Lack of money. Island Guide: Do you play covers and originals? Zak: I am getting ready to release my 10th CD of original music, so that is our main focus obviously, but we do a lot of covers, and we always do them “our way.” Once you hear us play “that” cover, you’ll like our version better. Island Guide: Do you write music? Tell us how the songwriting process happens. Zak: Yes I do. It is quite a mystery and something that I don’t even want to question for fear that it might quit happening. Sometimes I am not even sure how it happens, and I am ok with that. It just does. Sometimes its very magical. Island Guide: What influences you as a songwriter? Zak: As cliche as it sounds - life and love. Even though that is worn out, it is very true for me as a songwriter to put those emotions into a song; those experiences are real to me. They mean something. Life and love both, are easy influences for my songwriting. Island Guide: What is your favorite song to perform and why? Zak: My favorite song to play is the last one I wrote, whatever that may be. I love the fresh feeling of a newly created song. It’s exciting. Island Guide: What advice would you offer people who are just starting out, either individually or as a band. Everyone has a “first day.” Zak: Be ready (and willing) to give up any sense of normalcy in your life. Stay humble, leave your ego at home. It’s all about the song. It’s all about the music. 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? Zak: No question, Ray Charles. Island Guide: What was the first album you remember purchasing? Zak: Willie Nelson’s “Red Headed Stranger” when I was 14 years old. Island Guide: What piece of music equipment can you simply not live without? Zak: My voice. Island Guide: 10 years from now, what would you like to be doing? Zak: Growing green things. Island Guide: If you could open up for any band right now, who would it be? Zak: Led Zeppelin. Island Guide: Any big announcements for 2018, big gigs, new music, new CD’s, etc? Zak: Oh yeah, where do we start! Zak Perry & the Beautiful Things will be having a CD Release Party Weekend for our new album “Marrow,” February 9th at the Poop Deck, and February 10th at Woody’s. We will continue on with that the next weekend in Austin, where we will be live on KLBJ Radio promoting the new CD and our show that Saturday night at Hanover’s Draught House. And of course, I have my long-standing residency every Friday night at the legendary Poop Deck, as well as hosting an open jam every Tuesday night at Sharky’s. In mid-April, I will leave for an extended tour throughout Europe, where I will be accompanied by a European lineup of great friends and outstanding musicians, under the direction and
design of FabCat MGMT and JoJo Concerts. I will be back on American soil June 29th and 30th for the BearCat Getaway Music Festival on the beautiful Black River in Lesterville Missouri, located in the Mark Twain National Forest. Island Guide: Anyone you want to thank? Zak: The list could go on and on but a couple of ‘musts’ are: Glenda Taylor from Across the Stage, Martine and Fabrice Cat of FabCat MGMT, Catherine Stroud, Raul and Theresa at the Poop Deck for help putting my kid through high school, RockBottom George, and Boudreaux Barrow. For more info on the band’s current gigs and where to access their music, be sure to visit: • facebook.com/zakperryband • facebook.com/TheZakPerryBandFrenchFanClubOfficiel (French) • reverbnation.com/thezakperryband
Concerts & More Music Events Ongoing Events
First Thursday of every month (7-10pm) - Open Acoustic Jam - This is an acoustic jam session with several of the top local Island musicians, collaborating along with artwork from local artisans. This is a free event to bring an instrument to or just take it all in. This event is located at From the HeART Gallery, 2111 Postoffice St. For more info find From the HeART Gallery on Facebook. Every Friday (9pm-12 midnight) - Galveston Djembe Drum Circle will be held at Jimmy’s on the Pier. Everyone is welcome. Every Friday and Saturday (6-10pm) - The Tremont House Jazz Series - Enjoy live jazz by Trio du Jour in the hotel’s 1888 Toujouse Bar. The Tremont House launched its Jazz Series in late September 2013, and it has become hugely popular with locals and guests. Trio du Jour plays classic, acoustic jazz. The Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic St., Downtown. Every Friday and Saturday (5-10pm) - Jazz Duo Reg and Cary - Listen to the sweet sounds of jazz at the Galvez Bar & Grill, 2024 Seawall Blvd., where Reg Loudermilk can be seen on standup bass alongside Cary Eaves at the piano performing popular jazz standards in the bar area. Performances are free and open to the public. Complimentary valet and self-parking available to bar and restaurant patrons. For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to hotelgalvez. com. Every Sunday (1-5pm) - Sunday Hootenanny will take place at Galveston Island Brewery. Bring the family, fiddles, banjos, guitars, mandolins and swap songs! Every Sunday starting March 4th (3-6pm) - Sunday Funday Music on the Albatross Patio - Join the fun on the patio every Sunday for a little live music. There is no cover charge. If the weather is bad, the music will move inside.
Concerts & Events
February 3rd (8pm) - Cross Town Renegades will be in concert at Sharky’s Tavern. There is a cover charge at the door. February 3rd (6pm) - Platinum Zydeco Band will perform at Run Shack for Mardi Gras. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Kick off Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Gambrinus parade and a live performance. Reserved tables at The Spot are $50 per table of four and include two bags of beads. Rum Shack reserved tables are $65 and include a
complimentary buffet, and two bags of beads. To reserve your table call (409)621-5237 or email reservations@islandfamous.com. All sales are final, no refunds for any reason including bad weather. February 3rd (5:30pm) - Everclear will perform downtown at “Mardi Gras! Galveston” on the Budweiser Stage. You can meet them up close and personal at the iHeart Media Up Close & Personal Meet & Greet at 2021 Strand. With this exclusive VIP ticket, you also get entrance into the Entertainment District, access to balcony with music and full cash bar. Tickets are available at mardigrasgalveston.com/ tickets. February 4th (2:30pm) - LaMafia will perform during Fiesta Gras downtown as part of “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” General admission tickets are $15 and include the concert and admission to the entertainment district. February 4th (8pm) - Shake the Baby Til the Love Comes Out will be in concert. They are an instrumental guitar-drum duo from Seattle, WA. Instilling rhythms with tones, this is a band of loud and subjectively pleasing noises. The instrumental equivalent of spilling your viscera over your grandfather’s abacus. Doors open at 8pm, $7 cover charge. This will be at the VFW Raymond C. Paul Post 880 in Galveston. February 11th (4pm) - Valentine’s Concert: “The Tempest” with Galveston Symphony Orchestra will be performed at The Grand, 2020 Postoffice St. This concert is presented by Trond Saeverud, Conductor, and will feature Aagaard-Nielsen: “Awakening” for Wind, Brass, Percussion; Sibelius: The Tempest Suite No.1, Op. 109; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Op. 35; and Angelo Xiang Yu, Violin. For more info call (409)763-2481) or go to galvestonsymphony.org. Upcoming concerts are: • March 11th (4pm) - Beethoven: Fifth Symphony • April 22nd (4pm) - From Youthful Passion to Artistic Salvation February 24th (9pm) - Roxy Roca will perform at Yaga’s Cafe, downtown Galveston. There is a cover charge at the door. February 24th (8pm) - Yamato - The Drummers of Japan: “Chousensha,” The Challengers - “Imagine two-thousand years of Samurai, Shinto meditation, and sake surging through the muscles and motion of this energetic troupe of young drummers!” Now, think of all you will experience when they appear LIVE at The Grand! Since its beginnings in 1993, Yamato has infused each performance with new vitality and passion. Living, learning, and perfecting their art together on beautiful Nara Prefecture in Japan, Yamato combines great originality and innovation with the sheer joy of making music together. Tickets start at $19.80. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand's box office at (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com. March 2nd (8pm) - Jerry Jeff Walker - One of the Lone Star State’s most popular musical ambassadors, Jerry Jeff Walker, returns to The Grand in concert. Walker has been called “Mister Bojangles,” “The Gypsy Songman,” and “The Jimmy Buffett of Texas.” Praised for his unpretentious poetic sensibility and restrained, but endearing singing style, Walker is a gifted storyteller with a “say what you mean, sing what you say” delivery. His annual return to The Grand will include a special combination of spirited melodies, heart-tugging ballads, and down-home fun. Tickets start at $35. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand's box office at (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com. GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 21
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Friday, February 2nd
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand – Bobby Territo, 8-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Mardi Gras, Downtown Galveston: Bud Light Stage: Ryan Ross, 7:30 Electric Stage: Skritchin, 9-11 Jamie Harvey, 11-1am Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Travis Linville, Jimmy Pizzitola, 9-1
Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 8-12 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 Sharkey’s – South Coast Outfit, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – St eve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – DJ Fat Candy, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Saturday, February 3rd
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Mardi Gras, Downtown Galveston: Bud Light Stage:
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Bare Necessity,12 noon The Line Up, 4:15 Everclear,5:30 Sprung,10 Electric Stage: DJ Qwest, 5-9 DJ Phon, 9-11 Made Monster, 11-1am Poop Deck – Nite Wave, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Platinum Zydeco Band, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Cross Town Renegades, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ Dominc James, 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 4th
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Downtown DEM, 9 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hurricane ll – Open Jam, 5-9 Mardi Gras, Downtown Galveston: Bud Light Stage, Alianza, 11:45 La Mafia, 2:30 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 VFW – Shake The Baby, Kink Shame, Gnar World Order, 8-12
Monday, February 5th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 6th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Proletariat Gallery – Coast2Soul Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, February 7th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bubba’s On The Strand – Chris Bergeron, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, February 8th
B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum -– Anitra Jay, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Friday, February 9th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Mardi Gras, Downtown Galveston: Bud Light Stage, Brandon McDermott Band, 5:30 Jason Cassidy, 8:30 Kevin Fowler,10:30 Electric Stage, DJ Villa, 5-9 Bryan Rhymez, 9-11 Poe Junior, 11-1am Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Caleb Boles, 9-1 Patrick’s Bar – The Feel Band, 9-1 Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – OMG, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Abraham Weaver Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ Fat Candy, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1
Saturday, February 10th
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The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Mardi Gras: Bud Light Stage, Mambo Jazz Kings, 12 noon O.G.R.E, 4 Will Makar, 10:30 Electric Stage, Jeremy Nite, 10-11 EROK, 11-12 midnight
DJ NonStopp, 12-1am Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Caleb Boles, 9-1 Poop Deck – La Raza Connection, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – UFC 221, 9-1 Sharkey’s - Nick Bakay, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ Dominc James, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Woody’s Beach Bar – Zak Perry, 7-10 Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1
Sunday, February 11th
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Downtown Anitra Jay, 9am Galveston Island Brewing - Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hurricane ll – Open Jam, 5-9 Mardi Gras, Downtown Galveston: Bud Light Stage, Kevin Anthony, 12 Bilge Pumps, 3 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 12th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 13th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Drunken Monkeyz - Blaggards, 7-10 Patrick’s Bar - Geoff Fish, 5-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ Non Stopp, 7-11
Wednesday, February 14th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, February 15th
B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Salty Sounds, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Friday, February 16th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – LN & The Crush, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Brandon Rhyder, Charlie Harrison, 9-1 Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Jonas Lorence Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – DJ Non Stopp, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – DEM Roots, 10-1
Saturday, February 17th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Gabe Wootton, Jerry Decicca, Chris King, 9-1 Poop Deck – Nite Wave, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Rachel Rose Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Curtis King, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstop, 10-1
Sunday, February 18th
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Downtown – Grifters & Shills, 9am Hurricane ll – Open Jam, 5-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 19th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 20th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, February 21st
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Float – DJ, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, February 22nd
B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Anitra Jay, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Friday, February 23rd
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Secret Party Band, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand – Bobby Territo, 8-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – John Baumann, James Steinle, 9-1 Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Recovered, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Jypsy Rose, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Hennessey, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
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Saturday, February 24th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Grand - Yamato: The Drummers of Japan, 8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Jordi Baizan, Brad Boyer, 9 Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Stranded Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Shawn Michaels, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1
Sunday, February 25th
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Downtown – Robert Kuhn, 9am Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hurricane ll – Open Jam, 5-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6
Monday, February 26th
The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, February 27th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, February 28th
The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
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