Island Guide July 2016 by The Island Guide

July 1, 2016 • Issue 7, Volume 5 Published the First Friday Every Month

Jimmy’s on the Pier:

13 September 2008, A New Beginning

Crow Knows Music:

A Classic Downtown Music Venue

Visker & Scriveners:

A Shop of Quills, Books and Oddities

The Grand 2016-17 Season: A Grand Good Time Is Scheduled

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July 1, 2016 • Issue 7, Volume 5

Contents 5-7 Dining

» “Jimmy’s On The Pier: 13 September 2008” by Terry Card » Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger » The Kitchen Chick’s New Cooking Classes

8-11 Music

» “Crows Knows Music” Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham » Galveston Beach Band Continues the Tradition » Summer Season Continues for The Grand with “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show” and Jeanne Robertson » Moody Gardens Palm Beach: Bands on the Sand » Free Concerts Downtown: Music on the Strand » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

The Island Guide Fun Maps

12-14 15 Books

» “Some Cool Reads for Summer” by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings: “The Last Madam: A Legend of the Texas Chicken Ranch” by Joy Jones and “From Matriarch to Mayor: Eliza Kempner to Lyda Ann Thomas, Four Generations of Galveston’s Kempner Women Make their Mark” by Elise Hopkins Stephens

16-21 Things to Do

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» The Grand 2016-17 Season: A Grand Line-Up of Fun » Galveston’s Gallery Exhibits & More

22-23 The Fine Arts

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Food Jimmy’s On The Pier: 13 September 2008 By Terry Card

The howling wind barreled down out of the black sky in full fury, lifting the surging water to unimagined heights. Slowly, it began tearing at the tin and clapboard bake shop, exposed on the landward side of the long fishing pier until, in a great rush, it was destroyed, utterly and completely. Not yet satisfied, Hurricane Ike created a storm surge the like of which had not been seen since the beginning of the 1900’s. It pummeled the concrete pier, tearing out the wooden decking and heaving great sections into the churning Gulf waters. It was only four months prior, that Jimmy and Kelli McClure had put much of their life savings into purchasing the pier and bait shop. This terrible misfortune, striking at a time when businesses are most vulnerable, would have been devastating for all but the brightest of optimists. As Jimmy said, “Prior to purchasing the fishing pier and bait shop, and renewing the land lease with the Texas General Land Office for the land on which the pier sits, and after selling our property business, I thought that the biggest challenge in life would be hauling in trophy fish and relaxing in the sun. Then, the opportunity to buy the pier emerged. It took us only nine days to decide to discard the relaxing bit, and buy the business on the pier, which was already an ongoing concern. It had been my intent to continue running the business as is – then Hurricane Ike changed everything! I simply viewed it as an opportunity to make the business better.” Fortunately, they had insured the pier and bait shop fully with some coverage to spare which was fortuitous as delays caused by lost permitting plans submitted to the city and cost overruns which occur in most construction projects were finally able to be overcome. It took 2 years to rebuild the pier and create the restaurant and gift shop which now exists. Jimmy says, “I was heavily involved in the reconstruction, but two years is a long time to live with no income. Fortunately, my wife who is a real estate broker came to the rescue. Without her, I don’t know……” As many locals who watched the ongoing pier reconstruction recognize, the pier rebuilding was done in two phases. We watched in awe as piles were driven from floating pile driving boats into the sandy bottom of the Gulf, then beams were connected to the columns, decking was installed and finally railings and lighting completed section by section. Income generated from the first phase and a bank loan allowed the second phase to be completed out to the pier not devastated by Ike, which runs perpendicular to the newly rebuilt long pier. The perpendicular pier of course, had to be extensively reconstructed, but structurally it had withstood the pounding surge. Jimmy McClure was born in Dallas. His parents are Southerners, his mother from Mobile and his father from Oklahoma.

They worked with various defense contractors, ending their careers with Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth. Jimmy settled in Galveston after completing a degree in marine biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston where he was introduced by a friend to his future wife Kelli at Molly’s Irish Pub on Postoffice. Married eighteen years, they have a daughter 10 years old and a two year old son. Seventy-five percent of Jimmy’s customer base are tourists, but of course, this fluctuates with the season. In the cooler, off season, locals prevail and are kept snug in the fully enclosed restaurant by a blazing fireplace and warming heater. When they first purchased the business, Jimmy estimates that between 65,000-75,000 people would go out on the pier to fish or just walk along taking in the view, especially at sunset. Today that number has grown to about 120,000. Anyone who eats in the restaurant receives a band which allows them to venture out onto the pier for free. Just be sure to wear closed toe shoes. On a net basis, the pier and the restaurant/gift shop business contribute equally. Fishing on the pier is very popular and has resulted in record catches including the largest ever 30-pound puffer fish, and a State record 220 pound Tarpin, which took five big men to lift from the water to the deck. Jimmy and Kelli love Galveston, and Galvestonians love their restaurant and the fishing access at Jimmy’s On The Pier. That doesn’t mean there are never things to work out. They are presently working with the City to level the playing field for businesses like theirs and the ones in the Strand downtown district whose customers have to pay for parking, because providing free off-street parking is impossible for them given their location. Stretching from Seawall Boulevard out into the warm waters of the Gulf, Jimmy’s Restaurant and Fishing Pier immediately attracts the attention of those staying in nearby hotels or those just passing by. It has a sense of adventure about it, with an expectation that the view will be unique. And the views are exciting, especially at sunrise and sunset. But, even during the day, it is great to have a drink at the fully stocked bar while watching the fishermen struggling with their catch, or baiting their hooks, or deciding which lure to use. Add to all of that, there is the good, wholesome Southern food, like the specialty fresh fish tacos made with locally caught grouper. Lunch and any quick meals include hamburgers, fries, and chicken nuggets. For breakfast, Jimmy’s serves delicious coffee with real cream in big cups, followed by a choice of tamales and eggs, waffles, scones, burritos, biscuits or migas. Aside from local seafood, all other meat and produce is grown naturally, pesticide free and hormone free at McClure Farms. Located at 9001 Seawall Boulevard across from the Premier Movie Theater and close to many hotels including the Holiday Inn Express, The Marriott, La Quinta, and the brand new Best Western Plus, Jimmy’s can be reached by calling (409)974-4726. This is a restaurant, gift shop and fishing complex that is unique to Galveston and in turn, helps make Galveston unique. Whether a local or a visitor - it is a must on your to do list!

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger and Better Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) opened in October 2012 in a humble downtown parking lot behind Antiques Warehouse with a quaint view of a community garden, a greenhouse and a back alley. It took many hard hours, days and months of work to prove to this island that GOFM was here to stay, and even more to convince this community a small farmers’ market was worth your Sunday morning. Now, GOFM has many loyal customers and a steadfast showing of vendors selling handmade and locally-grown foods including ripe tomatoes plucked off the vine, lettuces cut that morning, effervescent kombucha bottled the day before, golden honey from bees foraging off local tallow, palm and wildflowers, and melt-in-your-mouth sourdough baked only hours earlier in the wee hours of the morning. The rising trend of local farmers markets is old news - from 2006 to 2014, the number of markets in the United States rose from 1,765 to more than 8,268. While that number is impressive, it’s important to ask - how many of these markets survive? And moreover - how many thrive? GOFM is lucky to have grown stronger in the 4 years since opening - due to intentional slow growth and the loyalty of local customers, this ‘little-market-that-could’ hasn’t met the same end as so many other newly-established markets across the country. It was this strong support base and a wish to meet the demands of the larger community that led to the most recent change for GOFM. This April, GOFM became a 2 day-a-week market with the addition of a new GOFM location in Menard Park on Thursday afternoons, 3-7pm. Nestled next to the McGuire Dent Recreation Center and a kiddie splashpad, skatepark and of course, a community garden, this new spot feels just right, complete with a seabreeze. If you live off-island but work in Galveston during the week - this weekday afternoon market is for you. If our Sunday hours coincide with church services - the Thursday market is for you. If a lazy, homebound Sunday morning is important to your wellbeing - this new market is for you. Need another reason to shop at the new Thursday market? All the programs developed at GOFM that help low-income families are available at the new Thursday market as well! The Fresh Bucks program offers a free $15 boost to customers using SNAP benefits (formerly known as foodstamps) for the purchase of fresh produce. Fresh Bucks is offered at both GOFM markets, and is available to customers week after week. Another initiative, the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), supplies free $30 vouchers to families using WIC benefits, also for the purchase of more fresh fruits and vegetables for growing families who need an extra hand. GOFM has plans to stay and make eating fresh, delicious, and local the new normal - and you can consider yourself invited to the party! Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Thursdays, 3-7pm: 2222 28th St. Sundays, 9am-12 noon: 2508 Post Office St. www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com

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The Kitchen Chick Presents:

Serious Cooking This month there are a

lot of exciting new series of cooking classes. Please call (409)4972999 to reserve your spot. Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis, and class sizes are kept small to ensure that you get to interact with the instructor. Also, please note that website comments will not count as reservations.

Kids Summer Camps Children can register for any number of weeks during the summer – pick one or two weeks, or sign up for them all. The cost for each one-week (4-Day: Monday, WednesdayFriday 1:30-4pm) session is $300 per camper. The Kitchen Chick offers a $25 discount when enrolling a sibling in the same session. Students will learn different cooking techniques, discuss nutrition/healthy eating and practice food/kitchen safety in these deliciously hands-on, interactive and encouraging lessons.

chicken paella cooked to perfection. You will also learn to make a sensational summer appetizer: chilled gazpacho shooters paired with creamy avocado skewers. For dessert you will make an unforgettable upside down key lime pie. The cost is $75 per person.

Wednesday, July 6th, 6:30-9pm

Tantalizing Spanish Tapas

Let Chef Kathy Tauber take you on a culinary adventure and explore the electric flavors of Spain through plates of tasty tapas. Chef Kathy will teach you to make cazuela de espinaca (baked spinach with goat cheese and savory onion-raisin compote), fresh manchego en salsa tomate, gambas al ajillo y alendras (sautéed shrimp with wine, garlic, hot pepper, and toasted almonds), meatballs romesco, and a beet and mint salad. For dessert you will make a refreshing crema de limon (lemon custard). The cost is $65 per person.

Next, you will learn to make your own crispy crunchy fish sticks from scratch served up with a handmade dill caper dipping sauce and oven roasted garlic fries. We will end the night by enjoying addicting stout floats with cocoa syrup. The cost is $65 per person.

Saturday, July 16th, 11am-3pm

Fearless Fish - Mussels

Thursday, July 21st, 6:30-9pm

Go Wild for Gulf Shrimp

Chef Mary Bass will show you why we all go wild for gulf shrimp. Start off this seafood class by learning to make a crispy potato shrimp bomb with a spicy sriracha aioli dipping sauce. Next Chef Mary will show you how to make the ultimate southern staple, but with a twist: sweet heat poblano shrimp and grits. Keep the heat at bay by tossing together a traditional coleslaw. We’ll wrap up the class by baking a bourbon banana bread pudding drizzled with a homemade caramel sauce. The cost is $65 per person.

Chef Kathy Tauber will help you overcome your fear of preparing fresh fish. You will learn to make fresh mussels in a delicate ginger and lemongrass broth, and bake salmon smothered in a bright salsa verde. You will also prepare braised bok choy and creamy saffron risotto to accompany these fabulous fish dishes. For dessert, we’ll indulge in a summer stunner: berries and stone fruits in moscato. The cost is $65 per person.

Friday, July 22nd, 11am-2pm

Wednesday, July 20th, 6:30-9pm

Sunday, July 24th, 2-5pm

Kids Fusion Fun

Chef Mary Bass will take your young chef on a tour of Asia. Kids will learn to make a savory steamed veggie dumpling, savory chicken satay skewers with an irresistible peanut dipping sauce Sunday, July 17th, 2-4pm and the secret fluffy herbed rice. Chef Mary will Cake Decorating 101 Thursday, July 7th, 6:30-9pm also teach them how to make a spiralized rainChef Antoinette Lynch will help bakers get bow salad tossed in a bright Thai dressing. We’ll It’s All Greek To Me the basics of cake decorating under their belts. Chef Mary Bass will transport you to Greece This is a beginners class for anyone interested in wrap up the class by making ooey gooey s’more dessert sushi with homemade marshmallows. – opa! She will teach you how to construct the learning the basics of cake baking, torting, fillYum! This class is designed for 7 years and older. ultimate Greek cheese board complete with ing, frosting, and simple piping. It is for anycreamy hummus. Next, learn how to make dill one from an absolute beginner, to someone who Cost is $50 per child. and lemon lamb chops on a bed of fluffy mint just can’t quite get their buttercream right. Class Saturday, July 23rd, 6:30-9pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday, July 4th-8th and orange couscous. We will finish by baking a attendees will learn tips and tricks to baking a Casablanca! The Flavors of Morocco Session 5: International Fusion flaky fig and phyllo stack dripping in honey. The level moist cake, crumb-coating, torting layers The menu includes Moroccan couscous, from the Bygone Days of Bogart cost is $65 per person. evenly, filling layers without a mess, and frostcreamy mediterranean hummus, pita chips and Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all ing and bordering their own small cake with one Friday, July 8th, 6:30-9pm tzatziki, Italian zeppole (doughnuts), Cuban the world, you walk into the classroom kitchen of three frostings made in class. Each attendee sammies, roasted plantains and zesty chimiGulf Seafood - It’s All About Latitudes & Attitudes will leave with their own small, torted and filled here at The Kitchen Chick and Chef Kathy Tauchurri, homemade pizza, lemongrass curry with Chef Mary Bass knows gulf seafood is the cake, the cake, filling, and buttercream recipes, ber transports you to Morocco. Start by learnturkey meatballs, Nutella and strawberry crepes, best! Learn how to sear scallops and serve them ing to prepare a bright salad of fresh tomatoes spicy chicken pad Thai, crispy falafel ‘nanwich, with a roasted tomatillo pineapple glaze, pan sear their own reusable piping bag with tip and cou- and green peppers from Fez. Next, you will pler, the uber ever important cake spatula and a basic sushi, homemade pasta with meatballs gulf grouper, and top it with a tropical chutney, learn to make a fava bean purée, fluffy pine nut and fresh pesto, and orange pistachio madeline and fry up almond coconut crusted shrimp with 12” revolving cake stand. Cost is $75 per percouscous, and fresh fish topped with Moroccan son (fee includes take home tools valued at $45). cookies. fluffy cilantro rice. The cost is $75 per person. For dessert Chef Tauber will teach you to This class is a prerequisite for Cake Decorating ‘salsa.’ make a delicious Moroccan rice pudding with Saturday, July 9th, 2-5pm 201 on July 24th. Monday, Wednesday-Friday, July 11th-15th spices from the souk. The cost is $75 per person.

Session 6: Sweet and Savory

The menu includes fossil shortbread cookies, roasted sweet potato fries, sizzling fajitas, fresh ceviche, s’mores, homemade giant pretzels, ramen sliders, quick pickled veggies, marshmallow cream from scratch, unleavened bread, popcorn balls, Greek salad with feta vinaigrette, beet-red velvet cupcakes, homemade ricotta cheese, savory quiche, and a chocolate chip cookie experiment.

Monday, Wednesday-Friday, August 1st-5th

Session 7: Brunch Favorites

Menu includes blueberry pancake pops, fresh fruit smoothies, homemade cinnamon rolls, eggs benedict, warm apple pie tacos, baked bacon-wrapped avocado egg cups, breakfast empanadas, summer veggie quiche, southern shrimp and grits, homemade granola parfait, savory scones, bacon mac and cheese hash browns.

Classes: Saturday, July 2nd, 11am-1:30pm

Paella on the Patio

Fall in love with classic Spanish paella – the ultimate coastal meal. Chef Kathy Tauber will teach you how to make a savory seafood and

Life’s A Beach Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing

Our popular sugar cookie class is back and this time we’re hitting the beach. Chef Toni will teach you her secret recipe for making foolproof sugar cookies here at sea level and how to ice them perfectly. You’ll learn to make, pour, pipe, border, fill, dye, paint and dust royal frosting. Each participant will leave with a dozen super cute coastal themed cookies, as well as all the materials, recipes, and a lot of knowledge and confidence. The cost is $50 per person.

Wednesday, July 13th, 6:30-9pm

Southern Fried Chicken Feast

We’re getting back to our southern roots. Chef Mary will teach you her secret recipe for making home-style finger-licking fried chicken. You will also learn to make traditional bacon green beans, crispy jalapeno cheddar hush puppies, sinful bechamel white gravy, and creamy corn casserole. We’ll top this southern feast with old-fashioned flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in honey butter. The cost is $60 per person.

Bring Home the Bacon

Can you say BACON? Chef Toni Lynch will teach you to make tempting treats that all involve bacon. Learn to make a delicate bacon rose complete with a plastic green stem, a crispy bacon cannoli filled with luscious lemon ricotta cream and studded with chocolate chips, a sinful sweet and salty chocolate dipped skewered bacon, mouth-watering molded pig-shaped dark chocolates with finely chopped bacon that brings some sweet heat thanks to a dash of cayenne and chipotle, and a decadent maple bacon cupcake. The cost is $55 per person.

Thursday, July 21st, 11am-2pm

Kids Homemade Pasta

Chef Mary Bass will help your mini chef master an Italian feast. Young cooks will learn to make, roll and cut homemade pasta. They will pair their pasta with two sauces made from scratch: traditional tomato sauce and a fresh pesto sauce. Chef Mary will share her family Friday, July 15th, 6:30-9pm meatball recipe too. Kids will toss a garden salad and learn to make a vinaigrette dressing. We’ll Fantastic Fish & Chips wrap up the class on a sweet note by baking a Chef Kathy Tauber is putting her own spin on this British favorite. She will kick off the class scrumptious cupcake and piping buttercream frosting. This cooking class is appropriate for by teaching you to make southern fried green children 7 years and older. Cost is $50 per child. tomatoes topped with a creamy remoulade.

“Get the Drift”

Traditional fast food with a spin & a hint of Scottish cuisine. Specialty burgers & dogs, salads, wings and Scotch eggs & sausage rolls. Serving breakfast.

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Cake Decorating 201

Welcome back bakers! Chef Toni Lycnh is teaching an extensive tutorial on cake decorating with buttercream and royal frosting. You will learn and practice techniques for making hearts, flowers, leaves, ruffles, and combinations. You also learn how to do multi-colored buttercream swirls and out-of-the-box borders. You will leave with a set of practical tips, couplers, bags, and flower nail as well as a packet of must-know and go-to information (retail value $25). Cost is $50 per person (includes $25 of take home tools). Cake Decorating 101 is a prerequisite.

Wednesday, July 27th, 2-4:30pm

Vietnamese with Ease

Chef Kathy Tauber will teach you how to prepare your favorite flavorful Vietnamese dishes at home and with ease. Learn to make bo nuong tom cuon: summer hand rolls with shrimp and a trio of dipping sauces; nuoc cham (basic dipping sauce); tuong den (coconut peanut sauce with chiles); and nuoc sot chua ngot (sweet chile sauce). You will also prepare dau dua xao ot: stir-fried green beans with chiles and ga xao xa ot: chicken in lemongrass and chile stir fry served over steamed jasmine rice. Yum! The cost is $60 per person.

We don't just sell great craft beer .... we sell great craft food! HAPPY HOUR 3-7 pm - Monday thru Friday $2.75 Well Drinks $2.75 Domestic Bottles $1.00 off all draft MONDAY MADNESS 7 pm to Close Shawn & Michael's Monday Night Poker Party - 8 pm $6.00 Bratwurst On a Bun $5.00 Cherry Limeades $2.00 Domestic Bottles $2.00 Well Drinks $2 TUESDAY 7 pm to Close Tony' Trivia Tuesday - 8 & 9:30 pm $7.00 Traditional Burgers $2.00 Domestic Bottles $2.00 Well Drinks -- $5.00 Waterwalls THIRSTY THURSDAY SUNDAY WEDNESDAY All Day Long $5.00 Blood Mary’s 7pm to Close STEAK NIGHT $4.00 - 16 oz L.I. Teas $4.00 Stein Night $14.00 Best Steak Ever All Draft Beer - 7pm to Close FRIDAY & SATURDAY w/ Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli (Excludes Special Cask and Live Music - 7pm to 11pm $3.00 House Wines Select Drafts) $3.00 Fireball and Jagermeister Shots Weekly Bourbon Specials 11pm to Close

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Friday, July 1 - 7pm - Geoff Fish Friday, July 15 - 7pm - Robert Tinkin Saturday, July 2 - 7pm - Shaun Michael Saturday, July 16 - 7pm - Geoff Fish Monday, July 4 Monday, July 18 - 8pm - Shawn & Michael's Monday Night Poker Party 11am - July 4th & 2nd Year Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, July 19 - 8pm - Goliad Pint Night & 8pm - Shawn & Michael's Monday Night Tony's Trivia Tuesday Poker Party Wednesday, July 20 - 7pm - Whiskey Tuesday, July 5 - 8pm - Six Point Pint Night & Wednesday Tony's Trivia Tuesday Friday, July 22 - 7pm - Naked Truth Wednesday, July 6 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday Saturday, July 23 - 7pm - Curtis King Friday, July 8 - 7pm - Naked Truth Monday, July 25 - 8pm - Shawn & Michael's Monday Night Poker Party Saturday, July 9 - 7pm - Curtis King July 26 - 8pm - Sam Adams Pint Monday, July 11 - 8pm - Shawn & Michael's Tuesday, Night & Tony's Trivia Tuesday Monday Night Poker Party Wednesday, July 27 - 7pm - Whiskey Tuesday, July 12 - 8pm - 512 Pint night & Wednesday Tony's Trivia Tuesday Friday, July 29 - 7pm - Shaun Michael Wednesday, July 13 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday Saturday, July 30 - 7pm - Denovo WEATHER PERMITTING

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Music

Crows Knows Music Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham

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When you visit the Strand area, immediately outside the Cruise ship Terminal, and the great white walls of the ships lined up form both the backdrop and the horizon, as they line up on the wharves at The Port of Galveston. Just onto the Strand is The Railroad Museum, a new retail/parking garage and The Strand Art Gallery. Additionally, there is the newly located Old Strand Emporium, a pioneer business to the Strand, along with La King’s Confectionery. All of this is in the first two city blocks. When you look east down the Strand corridor there is a seemingly endless line of shops, galleries, boutiques and places of curiosity and finery of every type. Walking around the Strand area, you will always run into someone, somewhere, eating, and drinking and having way too much fun. But first you will notice that there’s a sound emanating from down the street in the distance. It’s a distinctively cool sound; faint but recognizable. It’s a sound of musical notes wafting out on to the light summer breeze mingled with the sounds of laughter and revelry. The sound is both familiar and unmistakable. Somebody, somewhere, is having way too good a time! One is immediately drawn down the street and compelled to investigate further, to know from whence these sounds originate. Alas, there is some music and merriment to be had on “Ye Old Strand,” The National Historic Landmark District, home to the reknown festivals such as Dicken’s on the Strand, now in its fourth decade, the world’s largest biker event, The Lone Star Rally, and that one other small street party that starts out small and eventually spills out over all of Galveston Island and the upper Texas Coast… Mardi Gras Galveston. The sounds are coming from Crow’s Southwest Cantina Bar and Grill. Yup, it is, in a word: “Partytime,” and that translates to “anytime” at Crows. Located mid-block between 24th and 25th Streets, nestled among the other old buildings, lies Crow’s Southwest Cantina Bar and Grill. Crow’s is an excellent place for people watching, drinking’, and fun. Crow’s has become well known to locals and cruise ship passengers for some of the best live music on the Island and for its excellent Strand location, literally steps from the Cruise Terminal. Usually, you can expect a mix of people old, young, and in between. The establishment features live rock, blues, jazz, a little bit of alternative country, and alternative bands on the weekends, and it is a people-friendly place with a wide assortment of clientele. Generally, there is a mix of people old and young, with musical tastes that span from between 60’s & 70’s rock and R&B to the latest covers. There is even open mic nights and karaoke during week nights. So, if you think you are ready to be on “American Idol” or “The Voice,” just bring it! Crow’s great enthusiastic staff will take care of all your needs and you can even ask them about other places to see and visit while you are on beautiful Galveston Island, they don’t mind sharing because that’s just what we do here living on “Island Time.” Crow’s Southwest Cantina offers a wonderfully spacious cool and shady break from the summer heat, along with an enormous variety of icey cold ones and satisfying wines. Crow’s offers a full menu of great food and munchies, so ask for a menu when you hit the door. Owner Diane Flores is “BOI,” which translates to Born On the Island and is one of a family of entrepreneurs that have contributed

greatly to the development of The Strand Historic District and its environs. The Strand got its beginning years ago, when someone said, “Hey, you know we have a lot of really beautiful old buildings down here that someone should just fix up, make happy noises, and they will come.” And voila, they sure did come and continue to come daily by the thousands. Crow’s Southwest Cantina service is good and not necessarily too fancy, but who needs fancy when you’re in shorts and flip flops. It’s hot in the summer so get ready to find some shade and some cool. You can even leave your shades on indoors, because it’s fashionable here to look hip! Crow’s features live music five nights a week and all day on the weekends. It’s a place where you will always find music: either a few serious musicians ready to lay down some sweet chords and howling in your ear guitar riffs, or perhaps some musicians lightly strumming their guitars and having a cold beer. Either way, you can sit inside or at one of the sidewalk table, relax and just listen. I recently caught The Holland K. Smith Band, and they were playing some awesome Rock-a-billy, bluesy, funky stuff. I will go back to see them next time they drop in. There are always some really great sounds coming out of Crow’s Southwest Cantina. For more information visit :galvestonmusicscene.com, Crows Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/crowssouthwestcantina , or call (409) 766-9995. Located at 2408 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

The Grand Summer Season Continues With Lots of Laughs

Galveston Beach Band Continues the Tradition Join the Galveston Beach Band every Tuesday evening this summer at 7:30pm for a weekly outdoor summer pop band concert through August 16th. Every concert is free and offers great musical entertainment for the entire family! Mr. Frank Incaprera Jr. leads the Galveston Beach Band which is just as much a part of Galveston summers as snow cones, flip flops, and trips to the beach. The concerts entertain and delight audiences of all ages with a diverse mix of much-loved show tunes, big band numbers, and jazz. The band even offers children ages three through ten a special opportunity to perform at each concert! Join your neighbors, friends, and family by attending band performances at the historic Eugenia and George Sealy Pavilion at Mary Moody Northern Plaza located at 24th Street and Avenue I across from Rosenberg Library. Family-friendly entertainment attracts a casual crowd of locals and tourists to the downtown site. Concerts begin at 7:30pm every Tuesday through August 16th. Wooden bench seating is provided! Special guest conductors and presenters make appearances all summer long. For more information please call the City of Galveston’s Parks and Recreation Department at (409)6213177 or visit the Galveston Beach Band online at www.galvestonbeachband.org.

The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance, the citizens of Texas and the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas” in 1993. Host to a wide variety of excellent entertainment, The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone. Tickets are available by calling (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com. Upcoming performances are:

Saturday, July 16th, 3pm and 8pm

“A Wolverine Walks Into a Bar: A New Play by Jaston Williams”

enjoy side-splitting “out takes” from “Carol Burnett” and “Mama’s Family.”

• July 22nd - The Slags (Variety/Rock) • July 23rd - Intercoastal Pirates (Variety) • July 29th - Leannasaurus Rex (Variety) Friday-Saturday, August 5th-6th, 8pm/8pm • July 30th - Vertigo (Rock) (rescheduled date) • August 5th - Line Up (Variety) Jeanne Robertson • August 6th - Rat Ranch (Rock) Jeanne Robertson temporarily suspended her • August 12th - DJ Dio (Variety) concert tour due to a series of health challenges. • August 13th - The Relics (Rock) In December, she broke her femur, and in JanuFor more information about Palm Beach and ary she suffered a serious heart attack. Not one Bands on the Sand, please visit moodygardens. to be daunted by almost anything, Jeanne is org or call (800)582-4673. expected to make a full recovery and looks forward to being back on stage. Jeanne’s take on “What’s so funny about everyday life?” The sixfoot-two former Miss North Carolina with an infectious personality and a delightful familyfriendly brand of humor shares some of her funniest “life-lesson” anecdotes, including “Don’t Go to Vegas Without a Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store!” It’s been suggested that her recent health issues will lead to even more material for her to share!

Join Jaston Williams (of “Tuna” Texas fame) and Lauren Lane (veteran actress from TV’s “The Nanny”) as they bring to life a bevy of colorful, quirky, and endearing American characters, including a pacifist from Texas who bonds with a gun-toting grandma, an elderly Grande Dame, and world traveler who has a history of sinking gondolas, an Anglo man who longs to be Hispanic who is married to a Hispanic woman who Guests are invited to sink their toes in white wants to be Anglo, and the most unlikely couple sand, lounge beneath palm trees, and enjoy the to ever dance the cotton-eyed Joe! popular Bands on the Sand summer concert Saturday, July 23rd, 3pm and 8pm series at Palm Beach beginning June 4th. This live music series runs throughout the summer “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show” 6-10pm, and a spectacular fireworks show will Back by popular demand, prepare yourself for an entertainment “3-for-all,” when the other be held following all concerts over the Moody red-head on “The Carol Burnett Show” steps into Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Admission to each concert is $15 and free for the spotlight at The Grand. kids three and under. Bands scheduled are: First, Emmy Award-winning comedienne • July 1st - Intercoastal Pirates (Variety) Vicki Lawrence lights up the theatre as herself, • July 2nd - Space Monkeys (Variety) performing a mixture of music and conversa• July 8th - Kaos (Variety/Rock) tion. Then, she takes the stage as “Mama,” the • July 9th - Cody Hodges (Country) head of one of TV’s most memorably dysfunc• July 15th - Velvet Punch (Rock) tional families, complete with sensible shoes, • July 16th - The Relics (Rock) and those sharp-tounged opinions. Plus, you’ll

Moody Gardens Palm Beach Kicks Off Bands on the Sand & Fireworks Again in June

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music scene will enjoy “Music Nite on The Strand.” A dance floor and limited seating are provided so crowds can dance to the beat and rest between songs. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown Galveston, from 6-9pm unless otherwise noted. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. This year’s Music Nite schedule is: • July 9th - Ruckus (Rock) • August 13th - Almost Endless Summer (Oldies) • September 10th - The Fab 5 (Beatles Cover) • October 1st - The Michael Hix Band (3-5pm, Pop, Rock & Soul) • October 8th - Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (Blues, Country) Music Nites are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more information on both Movie and Music Nite on The Strand and weekly event updates, please visit www.facebook.com/ saengerfestpark.

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Kona – Something Like Seduction, 9-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Chris Durbin, 7-9 Moody Gardens – Space Monkey, 6-9 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Old Quarter – Ken Gaines & Wayne Wilkerson, 9-1 Friday, July 1st Pleasure Pier – Adrian Circle, 12-4, City Nights, 5 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rum Shack – A Sure Thing , 9-1 B. Jigger’s – Fidelity Max, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Bubba’s Tiki Island – David Joel, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Steve Krase Band, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, Gweenie, 4-8 8-11 Float – DEM, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing – Alligator Handshake, Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 6-9 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Woody’s – The New Offenders, 3-7 Circle, 10-1 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Katrina Ross, 7-9 Sunday, July 3rd Moody Gardens – Intercoastal Pirates, 6-9 Albatross – Live Music, 3-6 Old Quarter – Ray Bonneville , 9-1 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Leslie Lugo Band, 5-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Redfish Pool Bar – Ocean Roots, 7-11 Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Rum Shack – Solid Ground, 9-1 East Beach – Alter Ego, 3-6 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, Galveston Farmers Market – DEM, 9-12 Galveston Island Brewing – Jaredd Reed, 3-6 8-11 Hooks Bar – Zak Perry, 4-7 Stuttgarden – Geoff Fish, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm, Reg & Cary, Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 6-10 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Pleasure Pier – A Sure Thing, 5-9 Saturday, July 2nd Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Luther & The Healers, 9-1 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Float – Acoustic Courage, 9-1 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Galveston Island Brewing – DEM, 6-9 Woody’s – Steel Penny, 3-7 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1

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Monday, July 4th

Mod Coffee Shop – Tommy Lewis, 7-9 Moody Gardens – Kaos, 6-9 Old Quarter – Joe Ely & Joel Guzman, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 5-9 Redfish Pool Bar – Ocean Roots, 7-11 Rum Shack – Groovanomics, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Soulshine, 8-12 Tuesday, July 5th Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Texas Dave, 7-10 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12 Yaga’s – Prophits & Outlaws, 10-1 Wednesday, July 6th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9 Pleasure Pier – Yelba, 5-9 Rum Shack – Soul Flair, 9-1

B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos by Piano Punch, 7-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 10-2

Saturday, July 9th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 9-1 East Beach – Ruckus, 3-6 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Thursday, July 7th Galveston Island Brewing, Kickin It Dixie, 7-10 Beerfoot – Harbors Over Highways, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Mod Coffee Shop – Brandon Williams, 7-9 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12 Moody Gardens – Cody Hodges, 6-9 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Drunken Monkey – Karaoke With Debbie, 8-1 Old Quarter – George Ensle & Tony Ramey, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams, 6-10 Pleasure Pier – Junior Gordon Band, 5-9 Saengerfest Park – Rukus, 6-9 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Third Coast – Karaoke with Taylor, 9-2 Silver Spot Saloon – Billy Bourbon, 9-1 Woody’s – Dean Ferrell, 6-9 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Friday, July 8th Stuttgarden – Curtis King, 7-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 B. Jiggers – PF Flyers, 9-1 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Almost Endless Summer, 9 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Woody’s – Captain Legendary Band, 3-7 Gweenie, 4-8 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Sunday, July 10th Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Albatross – Roger Tienken, 3-6

B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 East Beach – The Noise Poets, 3-6 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Hooks Bar – Zak Perry, 4-7 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Pleasure Pier – LN & The Crush, 12-4 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rum Shack – J Metro, 3-7 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Woody’s – Bubba Westly Band, 3-7

Monday, June 11th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9

Tuesday, July 12th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8 Island Pier Club – Greg Dillard, 7-10 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12

Wednesday, July 13th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos by Piano Punch, 7-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 10-2

Thursday, July 14th Beerfoot – Harbors Over Highways, 7-10 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Drunken Monkey – Karaoke With Debbie, 8-1 Float – SBMT, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Randy Marshall Band

Friday, Saturday & Sunday! EVERY SUNDAY: Open Mic Night featuring Keith York, Marty Monte and Jim (Bucky) Pregler from 7-11PM Karaoke Every Thursday — Ladies Night every Wednesday

July 1st - 98 in the Shade July 2nd - Steve Krase July 8th - Soulshine July 9th - Billy Bourbon July 15th - Zach Tate July 16th - Steve Krase July 22nd - Salty Dog July 23rd - Almost Endless Summer July 29th - Soulshine July 30th - The Hip Waders 10

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Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Third Coast – Karaoke with Taylor, 9-2 Woody’s – Matt Harlan, 3-7

Friday, July 15th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Slags, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Elks Lodge – SilverWings Band, 7-10 Float – DJ Arora, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – 3 Hour Tour, 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Paper Sparrow, 7-9 Moody Gardens – Velvet Punch, 6-9 Old Quarter – Adam Carroll, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Space Monkey, 5-9 Redfish Pool Bar – Ocean Roots, 7-11 Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Zack Tate, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Robert Tinkin, 7-11 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1

Saturday, July 16th Albatross – Smith & Turner, 2-6 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Paul Ramirez, 9-1 East Beach – Castaway Radio, 3-6 Float – DEM, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Kona – Frequenseas, 9-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Christie Glaser, 7-9 Moody Gardens – The Relics, 6-9 Old Quarter – David Born, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Edison Chair, 6-10 Redfish Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-11 Rum Shack – Rachael Rose, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Steve Krase, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Geoff Fish, 7-11 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Woody’s – Reed Brothers, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1

Sunday, July 17th Albatross – Denovo, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Hooks Bar – Zak Perry, 4-7 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rum Shack – Bristol Fashion, 3-7 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Woody’s – Philip Griffin Band, 3-7

Monday, July 18th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9

Tuesday, July 19th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12

Wednesday, July 20th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos by Piano Punch, 7-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 10-2

Thursday, July 21st Beerfoot – Harbors Over Highways, 7-10 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1

Bubba’s Tiki Island – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Drunken Monkey – Karaoke With Debbie, 8-1 Float – SBMT, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Chad Ware Band, 5-9 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Third Coast – Karaoke with Taylor, 9-2

Friday, July 22nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Daze Of Night, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Clay Parker & Jodi James, 7-9 Moody Gardens – The Slags, 6-9 Old Quarter – Matt Mehia & Charles Bryant, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Galaxy Band, 5-9 Redfish Pool Bar – Ocean Roots, 7-11 Rum Shack – Shadowland, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Snafu, 10-1

Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12

Wednesday, July 27th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos by Piano Punch, 7-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Proletariat – Wray with GT, 7-10 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 10-2

Thursday, July 28th Beerfoot – Harbors Over Highways, 7-10 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 8-12 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Karaoke with Debbie, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Drunken Monkey – Karaoke With Debbie, 8-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Jack Nelson Band, 5-9 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Third Coast – Karaoke with Taylor, 9-2

Friday, July 29th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – Live Music, 8-12 Club21 – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Float – DEM, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Saturday, July 23rd Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo TolenMod Coffee Shop – Joel Premo, 7-9 tino, 6-9 Moody Gardens – Leannasaurus Rex, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Adrian Circle, 9-1 Old Quarter – Lisa Morales Band, 9-1 Bubba’s Tiki Island – The Relics, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – LN & The Crush, 5-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Paul Redfish Pool Bar – Ocean Roots, 7-11 Ramirez Band, 9-1 Rum Shack – Yelba, 9-1 East Beach – Tres Equis, 3-6 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing – David Rich- Silver Spot Saloon – Soulshine, 8-12 ardson, 6-10 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jewford, 8-11 Mod Coffee Shop – One Way Home, 7-9 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Moody Gardens – Intercoastal Pirates, Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 6-9 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Old Quarter – John Evans & Mark Yaga’s – DJ Chase B, 10-1 Jungers, 9-1 Saturday, July 30th Pleasure Pier – Shadowlands, 6-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo TolenPoopdeck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 tino, 6-9 Redfish Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-11 Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Bubba’s Tiki Island – 3PEACE, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Almost Endless Float – SBMT, 9-1 Summer, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Grifters & Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Shills, 7-10 Jewford, 8-11 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Stuttgarden – Curtis King, 7-11 Kona – The Ian Quiet Band, 9-1 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Mod Coffee Shop – Jim Presley, 7-9 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Moody Gardens – Vertigo, 6-9 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Woody’s – Pushwater Band, 3-7 Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 6-10 Yaga’s – Soul Track Mind, 10-1 Poopdeck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Sunday, July 24th Redfish Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-11 Rum Shack – The Arcades, 9-1 Albatross – Jaredd Reed, 3-6 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher Silver Spot Saloon – The Hip Waders, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Jewford, 8-11 East Beach – Soulshine, 3-6 Stuttgarden – Denovo, 7-11 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Third Coast – DJ Melle Mel, 9-2 Galveston Farmers Market – Robert Kuhn, 8am Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hooks Bar – Zak Perry, 4-7 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Woody’s – TJ Broscoff, 3-7 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 Pleasure Pier – Edison Chair, 3-7 Sunday, July 31st Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Albatross – Roger Tienken, 3-6 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rum Shack – Gringo Star, 3-7 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Woody’s – Harbors Over Highways, 3-7 East Beach – Canonazo, 3-6 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Monday, July 25th Hooks Bar – Zak Perry, 4-7 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen- Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm tino, 7-10 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Guys, 6-9 Rum Shack – Brando Kingz, 3-7 Rum Shack – Shaun Michael, 3-7 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Tuesday, July 26th Third Coast – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Woody’s – Law By The Gun, 3-7

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Family owned and operated for over 20 years and serving authentic homemade Mexican food, this best kept Island secret is a favorite with the locals. Serving up one of the best Mexican breakfasts on the Island and offering everything from burritos to migas, chorizo or if you prefer traditional eggs, bacon and potatoes there is something for everyone. Lunch include enchiladas, combination plates, fajitas, tacos and steaks.

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Books

Some Cool Reads for Summer By Gini Rainey

“The Space Between” by Cynthia Boone

Okay, I’ll admit it – I have become hooked on Boone’s writings! This book, perfect for a break from the heat of summer, is about two starcrossed lovers who meet in college and fall crazy in love (aren’t they all?) With great plans for a life-time together, Carter James and Savannah Davis come within a few feet of the altar. Carter is hit with some devastating news and leaves Savannah at the altar. Thinking he is doing the right thing, Carter goes to Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a country and western musical artist, while Savannah tries to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and move on. Because Boone does such a great job of fleshing out her characters, I think you will find this a most intriguing read, even though there are a few scenarios that push a bit past believable. With a ton of plot twists and turns, you’ll find yourself being scooped up in all of the drama and romance – oh yes, and a bit of mystery thrown in for good measure. All in all, this is another good read you won’t be able to put down, as well as something that will help you make it through the summer heat, whether you are seeking comfort in you AC, on your patio, or at the beach. Rating: 5 of 5; Copyright 2016 – Amazon Digital Services LLC

on the vulnerable like his son. This book is written from an omniscient point of view, which is fitting for the topic. It’s as if the author is looking downcall on the scene, describing the details of the events and telling about the characters involved, but without their personal emotion. There is a large cast, and Sully is probably the closest to a main character as you can get, but he doesn’t stand out much above the rest. I would definitely call this a plot-driven, rather than character-driven, novel. That’s not to say, though, that the characters suffer from not being fleshed out. There is just enough characterization for the reader to develop a certain empathy for the primary figures in the story. It’s impossible not to feel something when reading about the topic of death and afterlife - particularly when it challenges your mind and faith, which this book certainly does. An interesting aspect of this book is the way Albom interspersed interesting facts and tidbits about Alexander Graham Bell, along with other communication-related information. Combined with the main plot, it made the historical facts seem fresh, unique, and relevant for today. Albom has crafted a powerful and page-turning tale. I spent the first three-quarters wondering how in the world the story would play out, and the twist at the end was a pleasant surprise. I must admit that when I picked up this book, I was looking forward to a good read, but before too long I was swept up in the mysteries involved behind the phone calls. I think you will be, too. Rating: 5 of 5; Copyright 2013 – HarperCollier Publishers

characters did and how they dealt with everyday life. About halfway through the book I felt I knew where the plot was headed, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. This story offers a painfully honest glimpse into grief and how to begin living again by letting go of the person you lost so you can find your way back to the life you should be living. As Luke began uncovering unimaginable secrets, he also the discovered truths that forced him back to living again. A lot of his discoveries were made possible through the letters that Natalie had arranged to be delivered at certain times following her death. Although the storyline became confusing at times, it was a story that I was so anxious to continue reading to the end that I couldn’t put it down. Rating: 5 of 5; Copyright 2016 – Lake Union Publishing

Book Signings Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com. Book signings are free to attend.

Saturday, July 9th, 2-4pm

“The Last Madam: A Legend of the Texas Chicken Ranch” by Joy Jones

2016, Treaty Oak Publishers Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Joy Jones, author of “The Last Madam,” a historical novel based on the life of Edna Milton Chadwell and the Texas Chicken Ranch. Edna Milton never planned to become a madam, but life dealt her some devilishly tough blows beginning at an early age. With very little edu“When I’m Gone” by Emily Bleeker cation to sustain her, she elected to survive the Bleeker is a former educator who survived only way she knew how: exchanging pleasure a battle with a rare form of cancer. Not terribly surprisingly, she has finally found the courage to for hard cash, and in tough economic times, for share her stories, beginning with her first book, chickens. Instead of merely surviving, Miss Edna chose to thrive, and her skills at organization “Wreckage,” and now with “When I’m Gone.” “When I’m Gone” follows the life story of main and customer service – plus setting strict rules for behavior – built a fortune to match her legcharacter Luke and his three children followendary reputation. When the tide turned against ing the death of Natalie, his wife/their mother. again, the “Last Madam of the Texas Chicken While the basic premise of the book is quite sad, her “The First Phone Call From Heaven” by Mitch Albom Ranch” reinvented herself one more time. it is not entirely original -spouse dies and leaves Having read his first novel, “The Five PeoSaturday, July 16th, 2-4pm behind letters for the mourning spouse - what ple You Meet In Heaven,” I was anxious to read sets this book apart from the norm is the great this novel by Albom. Set in Coldwater, Michigan, “From Matriarch to Mayor: Eliza Kempner to Lyda Ann job Bleeker does in building her characters into some of the citizens begin receiving cell phone Thomas, Four Generations of Galveston’s Kempner 3-dimensional people in whose lives you can’t calls from deceased loved ones who insist they help but become involved. reside in heaven. Their message to their famiWomen Make their Mark” by Elise Hopkins Stephens This really was a beautiful story, of a happy lies is one of hope and believing. Of course, the 2016, Bright Sky Press marriage that started out as first loves, ends tragtownsfolk are divided between a believing it’s Galveston Bookshop will host a book signeither a monstrous hoax, or a loving miracle, with ically, and includes all the distance and struggles ing with Elise Hopkins Stephens and her new some of the deniers refusing to accept calls from in between. Natalie spent the last year of her life biography of Galveston’s Kempner family. Much writing letters for Luke, to encourage him, but heaven. People like young Jules Harding prays has been written about the Kempner family of that his late mom calls him, while his remorseful also to share what she had been too afraid to tell Galveston, Texas, and their business, civic and dad Sully, who was in prison when his wife died, him prior to her death. Although the letters were philanthropic accomplishments, but these histories have focused on the accomplishments of believes someone is pulling a horrible chicanery interesting, I was more intrigued by what the

the men. Now, “From Matriarch to Mayor: Eliza Kempner to Lyda Ann Thomas, Four Generations of Galveston’s Kempner Women Make their Mark” brings the strong Kempner women into the light and shows their role in the family’s impact. Author Elise H. Stephens provides the individual stories of four generations of Kempner women whose strength and commitment transformed their community as their men were building the Imperial Sugar Company and the Kempner Fund. From philanthropy to volunteer work, each of these women was eager to use her talents in service to city, state and country. Anecdotes, letters, journal entries, and personal photographs illustrate the importance of the women and provide insight into the Kempners’ traditions and beliefs, their way of life and the oftendramatic times in which they lived. Stephens presents over a dozen of the women-some calm and collected, some bold and brash, all fascinating. As new generations of this strong family emerge as mainstays of Galveston, Texas and beyond, this well-researched and engaging history creates a window into both the formation and the perpetuation of a significant dynasty.

“Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), Bloomington, Indiana

Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon-5pm at Mysticatz, 2021 Strand #1, (409)740-1565, “Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s astonishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recovery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, awakened her sixth sense, and discovered that she could actually hear her angels talking to her. Cathy Catching also does angel readings. For more info go to www.cathycatching.com or www.facebook.com/ccatching.

July 24th, 2-3:30pm

“Seeds of Empire” Book Club Discussion

By the late 1810’s, a global revolution in cotton had remade the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing wealth and waves of Americans to the Gulf Coast while also devastating the lives and villages of Mexicans in Texas. In response, Mexico threw open its northern territories to American farmers in hopes that cotton could bring prosperity to the region. Thousands of Anglo-Americans poured into Texas, but their insistence that slavery accompany them sparked pitched battles across Mexico. An extraordinary alliance of Anglos and Mexicans in Texas came together to defend slavery against abolitionists in the Mexican government, beginning a series of fights that culminated in the Texas Revolution. This book discussion will be held at 1838 Michel B. Menard House, 3302 Avenue O. Free to attend.

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Things To Do

Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Continues The 2016 Summer Season

Galveston Island to Host Fireworks, Magic! Comedy! Beachfront Parade for July 4th Weekend “Vegas-Style” If you’re looking Grand Illusions! for a change of scenery to celebrate Independence Day, Galveston Island is just the place to make your holiday a true getaway. From fireworks over the beach to a traditional hometown parade, Galveston will offer plenty of excitement for the 4th of July. On the evening of July 4th, Galveston Island will celebrate its annual Independence Day parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will kick off at 7:30pm on Seawall Boulevard starting at 45th Street and ending at 22nd Street. After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15pm near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard. The Galveston Park Board of Trustees is sponsoring the fireworks display. For more information visit www.galveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.

Lunch & a Big Shot of Life with “The Exercise Doctor”

The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show returns to the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, July 24th through August 4th daily with two shows at 1pm and 7:30pm for the 8th great year with many new surprises for 2016! Magician & Illusionist Curt Miller blends dazzling magic, music, and great clean comedy in a theatrical show that will leave your whole family amazed, amused, and most of all, entertained! The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show has dazzled over 80,000 people at Moody Gardens, changing the show each year with new illusions. You’ll see people divided in half and disappearing right before your eyes. You might even get chosen to be a part of the show! Don’t miss your chance to see a family-friendly Vegas-style magic show right here in Galveston. A limited number of seats are available, so order your tickets at www.MagicComedyShow.com (before they disappear)! Tickets for adults are $23, and kids (3-12) are $16. For more information call (409)683-4186 or go to MagicComedyShow.com. Moody Gardens is located at 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston.

Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Sports Nutrition, and a Cooper Clinic Certified perThe Health and Wellness Committee of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is host- sonal trainer for more than 21 ing a Fitness Expo, Lunch and A Big Shot of Life years, Whiswith Bobby Whisnand, “The Exercise Doctor,” nand is endorsed by the American Heart AssociaThursday, July 7th, 11am-1pm, at the San Luis tion, Dallas Division, and over 100 surgeons and Hotel Ballroom. Bobby Whisnand, author, Personal Trainer, exercise therapy specialist, and sports physical therapists who currently prescribe his “It’s nutritionist, is the keynote speaker at the inaugural All Heart” fitness program to their patients. Bobby Whisnand has completed more than Health & Wellness Committee luncheon. 6,000 individual evaluations for bariatric pre and What is it that the American Heart Associapost operations, fitness evaluations for Arthroscopic tion, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, Frito Surgery and Medicine, Sports Medicine, Physical Lay and Texas Health’s National Convention have Rehabilitation and Fitness Design, Functional Movein common? They have all invited fitness expert Bobby Whisnand to speak to their companies about ment of the Athlete, and Health and Rehabilitation. Founder and owner of the “It’s All Heart” prothe importance of exercise and fitness to the overall health of their perspective companies. His presenta- gram, he speaks on behalf of the American Heart tion correlating personal fitness and the inner work- Association, Dallas Division, and coached Special Olympics for 7 years. ings of a company in terms of gaining and develBobby Whisnand is the author of the motivaoping mobility, is one of the reasons he is such a tional self help books “It’s All Heart,” “A Body to Die popular speaker in the corporate world. For: The Painful Truth About Exercise,” and “12 Having given over 500 presentations to hospiRounds: A Day to Day Guide to a Better Life” and is tals, physician groups, national organizations and followed on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and www. conferences, he is a popular, charismatic speaker whose message motivates his audiences to invest in bobbywhisnand.com. Books will be available at the Fitness Expo for purchase and book signing. their health. Bobby puts the heart at the center of The Fitness Expo opens at 11am, luncheon and each of his keynote presentations. With topics like, “Live Your Life in Dog Years” and “Honor The Com- presentation 11:30am-1pm, Thursday, July 7th, San Luis Ballroom. Tickets include lunch, presentation mitment,” he teaches everyone how to stay young¸ manage stress, and to take care of the longest, most and Fitness Expo and are $40 for Chamber Memimportant relationship any of us will ever have; the bers, and $50 for future Chamber members. relationship with our hearts. For more info go to www.galvestonchamber.com Internationally certified as a Specialist in Exercise or call (409)763-5326.

Moody Gardens Takes Flight This Summer With The “Wings Of Wonder” Bird Show This summer, visitors will have the chance to get up close to owls, falcons, hawks, vultures, and a variety of other bird species as they learn about these amazing creatures and their place in nature at Moody Gardens live bird presentation series, “Wings of Wonder.” The live bird shows will focus on history, special traits and demonstrate the natural skills of some of the most notorious avian creatures in the world. During this half-hour presentation, guests will learn about conservation, biology of the various bird species, and be witness to these amazing creatures being put into flight through commands by their trainer Kevin Gaines of “Wildlife Revealed.” Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to view the birds’ hunting styles and techniques as the animals soar overhead. “Wildlife Revealed,” is partnering with Moody Gardens to offer this one-ofa-kind show for bird lovers throughout the region as both of the non-profit organizations share the common mission of education and conservation. “We are very excited to offer this special experience to our guests,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt. “We hope that this series will educate visitors of the importance of these birds and give a better understanding on conservation of the species.” Tickets are $7.95 for general admission. This price will be included for Moody Gardens memberships as well as the Day Pass, which gives access to all attractions. Shows are scheduled daily June 4th – August 20th at 12 noon, 2pm, and 4pm at the white tent located near the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat dock. For more information, including group pricing, call (800)582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org. Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast, and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA. The GCVA has been producing outdoor volleyball events in the Texas Gulf Coast area for years, and has featured some of the finest talent in the region. During the summer months, the GCVA features an array of high-flying scheduled tournaments at Stewart Beach, Galveston Island’s premier family beach park. Don’t miss out on the fun. You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate. Check-in at Stewart Beach is 8:30am, with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am. Remaining scheduled games are: • Saturday, July 9th - “Red, White ‘n Volleyball” • Saturday, July 16th - “Texas Grand Prix” • Saturday, July 23rd - University of Houston Cougar Beach Bash • Sunday, August 14th - “Hot as Hell Classic” • Sunday, September 4th - “Labor Day Classic” • Sunday, September 25th - Season Closer

“A Little Weekend Time Traveling”

At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham

One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont Street sidewalk into the wonderfully cooler shady quaintness of an elegant little shop assisted gratefully by “Ye old air conditioner.” It is immediately as though you have been transported even further back in time in H.G. Well’s own time machine and have landed smack dab in the middle of William Shakespeare’s 15th Century medieval England. It is not until Taylor Lauryn greets you in a polite, enthusiastic but modern day speak, that you realize that you are still at least somewhat in the present period…at least somewhat. You are standing in a place in many ways akin to some ancient apothecary or some lair of an early scribe, surrounded by delicate instruments, brightly lighted against rich colors and textures and in hand-tanned leathers and tung oiled warm woods. Alas, on the wall above is a Certificate of Authenticity, so to speak. A finely illuminated specimen of fine penmanship elegantly framed and positioned as if to authorize the very presence of this establishment. It is an accolade heralding a former age bearing the name of the owner’s ancestry, who were themselves masters of the craft of word styling, illumination and delicately crafted calligraphy. It is a more modern day word, a sign of “Street Cred,” and it just quietly seems to state that “I have been here for many hundreds of years, and I was painstakingly and artfully trained in this all but lost craft of the hand.“ Me thinks it doth profess, but not too loudly, the official nature of this establishment drawing all those inspired, and artfully trained in the tradition handed down and who have officially, or otherwise been ordained to write inspired things and to write them beautifully, in a hand that speaks of the wisdom and knowledges of the enlightened ages. No muse hath ever had greater tools than these to express verse and prose. The establishment is owned by husband and wife team Julie Bersinger and Brian “Visker” Mahanney, and here you will find fine feathered quills and inks in well-presented box sets, along with scrolls, books of fine binding and other delicate things, along with hand milled papers and parchments for the doing of letters and intimate thoughts. Julie and Brian also participate in The Renaissance Festival and other similar festivals and shows around the New World Continent. On the finely carved hanging street shingle (sign) proudly and prominently reads Handcrafted Quills & Oddities. Well, I was keenly on guard and always scouting about for the “oddities.” Let us just say that none stood out more than a real, yes real, two-headed duckling wearing a little wire hat, that without a doubt, was the most curious specimen that any taxidermist has ever stuffed and puffed. In all, I personally thought it was just as “cute as The Dickens,” but with that, I knew it was time for me to step back through the looking glass and into the present

day. Back to my computer and keyboard, and ye old spell check and record it all quickly before it all became blurry on my re-entry to the present day world. Visker & Scriveners is located at 406 23rd Street on the street level, western exposure of The National Hotel Artists’ Lofts (NHAL), otherwise known as the home of The National Weather Service Building of Isaac Cline’s 1900 Storm. The shop is situated right next to the newly opened Proletariat Gallery and Public’s House which corners at 23rd and Market Streets. The shop is open Thursday through Sunday, 11am-4pm. Mahanney and Bersinger are also partner in Proletariat, along with NAHL Creative Director and building manager Becky Major. The Proletariat is a wonderful, emerging new venue for artists and the arts. Online Details: • Website: www.Visker.com • Facebook.com/ViskerScrivener

Events All Summer - Galveston Historic Tour Presents Two Tours! • “The Sin City of the South Tour:” Learn about the Free State of Galveston on this hour long tour on our 12 passenger electric shuttle. Topics include gambling, prostitution, and prohibition. Sites include the old red light district, site of the Balinese Room, Rum Row and more. The tour departs from Ashton Villa (2328 Broadway) every Friday in June, July, and August at 7pm, and is $15 per person. • “The Prohibition Tour:” Learn about gambling, prostitution, and prohibition in Galveston while enjoying prohibition era cocktails at five local bars. Drinks cannot be substituted and include a beer, Old Fashioned, Side Car, Manhattan, and Margarita. The tour departs from Havana Alley (201 26th Street) every Saturday in June, July, and August at 8pm, and is $50 person. Price includes tour, drinks, and bartender gratuity. Must be 21 years old to take the tour. Maximum 10 people per tour. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling (409)789-9911. Second Thursday of every Month - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Due to popular demand, Hotel Galvez & Spa has extended its popular “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel, followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. Advance reservations are required. See “special offers” for details on the overnight package at www.HotelGalvez.com. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel.

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Galveston Island’s Newly Born “Babe Beach”

restoration has been the preferred method of shore protection in coastal communities on the east, west, and gulf and great lakes coasts. Beach restoration is the process of placing beach-quality sand on dwindling beaches to reverse or offset the effects of erosion. By Michael Alan Basham The annual Best Restored Beaches award A new beach created last year in Galveston highlights the value of America’s restored from dredged sand has been formally named beaches. Entries are judged based on three cri“Babe’s Beach” in honor of a former legislateria: the economic and ecological benefits the tor who fought for the Open Beaches Act and authored legislation creating the Galveston Park beach brings to its community; the short- and long-term success of the restoration project; and Board. The beach has been named after former the challenges each community overcame durTexas Sen. A.R. “Babe” Schwartz, 89. Also, the $23 million beach restoration from 61st Street to ing the course of the project. But this 15-block stretch of beach just west of 61st Street, is more roughly 75th Street was named one of the best than that. It’s a tribute to a man who has dedirestored beaches in America by the American cated his life to Galveston Island and to Texas. Shore and Beach Preservation Association. “Babe” Schwartz is a former member of the The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association is a nonprofit organization that Texas Legislature. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1959 and the advocates for healthy coastlines by promoting Texas Senate, District 17, representing Galvesthe integration of science, policies and actions ton, Texas. that maintain, protect and enhance the coasts He remains a keen observer of Texas politics, of America. For more than 50 years, beach

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and his comments have appeared in “The New York Times,” the “Washington Post,” “60 Minutes” and many Texas newspapers and magazines. When Republican congressman Tom DeLay was first indicted in October 2005, many commentators predicted that he would bounce back politically; Schwartz, however, told the “New York Times” that “He’s been gut-shot politically,” and was proven right. As a legislator, he specialized in legislation to protect the environment and manage the resources of coastal areas, and earned a reputation as a fiery liberal speaker and a wit. In Molly Ivins’s book “Molly Ivins Can’t Say That, Can She?” Ivins referred to Schwartz as a “whitemaned pixie” and called him one of the legislature’s “excellent orators.” Reporter Patricia Kilday Hart referred to Schwartz in the “Houston Chronicle” “as one of the most liberal, yellowdog Democrats ever to serve in the Texas Legislature.” In “[Confessions of a Maddog: A Romp Through the High-Flying Texas Music and Literary Era of the Fifties to the Seventies]”, Jay

Dunston Milner referred to Schwartz, along with Bob Eckhardt, John Henry Faulk, Maury Maverick, Jr. and others, as being among those in the 1960s who “fought the good fight against the Philistines. They lost most of the time, of course--the Philistines were in the majority. But they won a skirmish here and a point there, anyway, which was better than nothing.” “Texas Monthly” took note, stating that during the sixties and seventies, the best entertainment the Capitol had to offer was the oratory of Galveston senator A. R. “Babe” Schwartz. Schwartz was also named one of the “Ten Best Legislators” by “Texas Monthly” four times. The first time, in 1973, the magazine called him “the most complex, remarkable man in the Senate” and “one of the most consistently influential members.” As a legislator, Schwartz was known for his spirited feuds, in particular with fellow state senators William T. “Bill” Moore of Bryan, called “the Bull of the Brazos” and William Neff Patman, son of former U.S. Representative Wright Patman. In a dispute with Hilmar Moore, the longtime mayor of Richmond, Texas, over Moore’s appointment to the state’s Public Welfare Board, Schwartz said, “You can have that job over my dead body.” Moore replied, “Senator, I can’t think of any other way I’d rather have it.” In the 1979 legislative session he helped lead the “Killer Bees,” a group of state senators who brought the legislature to a standstill by going into hiding and breaking the Senate quorum. During his tenure as a lawmaker, he served on every major committee of the legislature, and served as the chairman of the Rules, Jurisprudence and Natural Resources Committees. In September 2008, he was quoted in “The New York Times” on the subject of damage to Galveston from Hurricane Ike and other hurricanes over the years. The 1900 Galveston hurricane that devastated Galveston, he said, was a “message from God.” He explained, “God’s message was, ‘man wasn’t meant to live on no island.’” In an “Associated Press” story after Hurricane Ike about the fact that the 1959 Texas Open Beaches Act, a state law protecting public access to beaches might cause some Galvestonarea homes to be seized by the state, Schwartz said, “We’re talking about fools that have built houses on the edge of the sea for as long as man could remember and against every advice anyone has given.” That story, in turn, led to an attack on Schwartz by radio commentator Rush Limbaugh, who said, “You know, folks, it’s one thing to be smacked by a natural disaster; it’s quite another to have to be smacked around by the government that you’re looking to for help.” His oral history for the “Texas Legacy Project” is featured on the project’s site and in a 2010 book published from those interviews. “Given the number of things that A.R. “Babe” Schwartz has done for Galveston, this beach dedication was a long time coming,” Mayor Jim Yarbrough said, standing in front of a new sign bearing Schwartz’s name. “We should have done this for Babe Schwartz many years ago,” he continued. “We don’t know how to really say thank you. You’ve given a lifetime of commitment not only to Galveston and our community, but to this state.” So, get on down here soon and visit. “Babe Beach” is our newborn, and is waiting for you and your family to come take your turn and baby sit. Take good care of our new gem, located at Seawall Blvd. westward of 61st St., and keep her clean and safe for all to enjoy, for at least as long as A.R. Babe Schwartz has been a gallant public servant for all Texans, and that pardner, is a mighty long time!

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Free Family Movies Downtown Moody Gardens Galveston 3D & 4D Movies Get Cool Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies in the historic downtown. Movies begin just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown Galveston. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars. Upcoming movies are: • July 2nd - “A Christmas Story” (1983) • August 6th - “Pan” • September 3rd - “The Hunger Games” • October 1st - “Labyrinth” MovieNites are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info, visit www.facebook. com/saengerfestpark.

• 2:55pm - “Wild Africa 3D” • 3:30pm - “National Parks Adventure 3D” • 4:25pm - “Secret Ocean 3D” • 5:15pm - “Wild Africa 3D” • 8:10pm - Show Will Vary, call (800)582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org for showing. Individual tickets to the 3D movies are $10.95 for adults and $8.95 for child (4-12) and Senior(65+). Children under 3 are free.

Enjoy any of the films below on the world’s first giant-screen 4K 6-Primary Laser Projection System in the MG 3D Theater. Featuring the largest screen in Texas and top-of-the-line surround sound system, this state-of-the-art 3D viewing experience gives guests the best viewing “Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4D” will be on experience in the world. The Moody Gardens MG 3D Theater has always been one of the best screen all summer. Join Scrat, Ice Age’s resident nut-crazed large-format screen theaters around. sabre-toothed squirrel, as he time travels in his All Summer Through August 22nd zaniest adventure to date, “Ice Age: No Time • 10am - “Wild Africa 3D” For Nuts 4-D.” • 10:35am - “National Parks Adventure 3D” Guests will be fully engaged in a thrilling • 11:30am - “Great White Sharks 3D” interactive theater experience with seat sensors, • 12:05pm - “Secret Ocean 3D” leg ticklers, wind, snow, scent, and water mists • 12:55pm - “Wild Africa 3D” that engages all senses. This abbreviated rein• 1:30pm - “Secret Ocean 3D” vention features all new content and transforms the 2007 Academy Award nominated short • 2:25pm - “Great White Shark 3D”

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film into an extended eyepopping adventure. Scrat, the manic saber-toothed squirrel is yet on another one of his endless journeys to retrieve his beloved acorn. In an attempt to bury his dearest item, he stumbles across a frozen time machine that transports his acorn back in time. Join Scrat on his epic chase throughout history for his prized nut as he dodges arrows, narrowly escapes a charging bull in Rome, gets virtually crushed by the Titanic and much more.

More Info & Tickets For more info or tickets call (800)582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

Texas Seaport Museum Marine Biology Tours Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is pleased to announce their summer Marine Biology Harbor Tours. This unique experience takes place on board the SEAGULL II, a 50’ catamaran which docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston. The tour costs $15 per person for adults 19+, and $12 for youth aged 6-18. Children 5 and under are free. Scheduled tours are July 9th and 23rd, August 6th and 20th and September 3rd at 9:30am. The Marine Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on opportunity to observe dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, trawl for and handle marine organisms, study plankton through microscopic lens, and explore Galveston Bay’s rich history. Led by marine biologist Dr. Sid Steffens, the tour lasts one and a half hours. For more info contact (409)763-1877 or visit www.galvestonhistory.org.

Upcoming 5K’s, 10K’s & More

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Saturday, August 6th - Sandy Shoes: Leaving Footprints in the Sand Run - This run will host a 1K Run/Walk, and a 5K for all ages starting at 8:30am. There will be a silent auction and lots of vendors. This run benefits the Dennis B. Koi Cancer Treatment Fund at UTMB, helping cancer patients with treatment related expenses. The run will be held at Stewart Beach at Seawall Blvd. and 61st St.. To register call (490(2560749 or go to SandyShoesFunRun.com. Saturday, August 13th (8:30pm) - Galveston Sand Crab 5/10K/Kid’s Beach Mile benefiting The Galveston Island Humane Society - Start and finish at East Beach in Apfel Park and run entirely on sand at the Sand Crab Run. It is a great way to get a little exercise under the stars on a beautiful Galveston Beach at night, eat some BBQ, and have a few beers while listening to great music with other runners on a summer night. All races are chip timed including the Kid’s Mile. The Kid’s Mile will start at 8pm. Parents are welcome to run with kids free of charge. The 5K/10K will start at 8:30pm. The Sand Crab starts on East Beach and runs west for 3.1 or 1.55 miles (depending on the event). Then turns back to the finish. The course is lit with led lights. Runners are required to run with a flashlight or headlamp. After finishing, runners receive BBQ with all the fixin’s and a cold cerveza for those of age. Extra BBQ plates will be available for $15. To register go to www. runintexas.com/gcrab. Upcoming: • September 10th - The Daily News Press Run • September 24th - Shrimp Festival 5K • October 10th - Toughest 10K Galveston • October 15th-16th - Bike Around the Bay

The Arts

The 2016-17 Season is Announced for The Grand

As a premier entertainment showplace for acclaimed international stars, iconic American artists, and celebrated regional performers, The Grand 1894 Opera House continues to produce an annual performing arts season that delivers “living in the moment” entertainment experiences that capture the imagination of its audiences. During The Grand’s 2016-2017 season, one of the world’s greatest movie stars, Sophia Loren, will share her stories about Hollywood and motion pictures, live on stage. Ben Vereen, Chubby Checker, and the Queen of Country Music Loretta Lynn will fill The Grand with their amazing talents. Be part of The Grand’s audience during the live taping of the Texas Tenors in Concert, which will be the trio’s second national PBS Special. The season also includes the best in Broadway, Holiday Shows, comedy, and eyepopping new productions embracing a thrilling mix of music, movement, and spectacle! Subscription packages are available now. Contact The Grand’s box office at (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand at www.thegrand.com. Non-subscription single tickets (if available) will be on sale beginning August 29th at 9am.

Season Opener – The Texas Tenors in Concert

Saturday, September 10th, 3pm and 8pm

It’s easy to see why Marcus, JC, and John are America’s favorite tenors! Since their whirlwind debut six years ago on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” they’ve collaborated with some of the most prestigious symphonies, performing arts centers, and arenas in the United States and performed more than 1000 concerts around the world. Their unique musical blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop is delivered with a delightful combination of humor, cowboy charm, and vocal fireworks.

“An Evening with Mark Russell: Politically Incorrect” Saturday, September 17th, 8pm

Just in time for the Presidential election, this is sure to be a Grand sell-out! Long before Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, there was Mark Russell, daring to joke and sing about our often absurd political process. Playing off the day’s headlines, Mr. Russell performs “up-to-theminute” stand-up comedy while accompanying himself on the piano. He draws merriment from the pomposity of public life on all sides of the American political spectrum. Mark’s impeccable timing and on-target insights are sure to bring much-needed laughter to this year’s political season!

“Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen”

Saturday, September 24th, 8pm

Actor, dancer, singer, star of Broadway, motion pictures, and TV, Tony-winner Ben Vereen is best known for his roles in “Pippin,” “Fosse, Hair,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Jelly’s Last Jam,” and “Wicked.” Ben received an Emmy nomination for his memorable portrayal of Chicken George in Alex Haley’s TV mini-series, “Roots” (1977). Now’s your opportunity to see a true theatrical legend performing songs he made famous on and off Broadway! With his powerful vocals, charismatic stage presence, and talented trio of backup musicians, Ben Vereen will leave you mesmerized from the moment he takes the stage to the moment of his final encore.

Chubby Checker and the Wild Cats in Concert Saturday, October 15th, 8pm

The man who taught the world to do “The Twist” returns to The Grand with an evening

full of rock ‘n’ roll memories and a great back-up band. Named by Billboard as the #1 single in the history of charting pop music, “The Twist” led to Checker classics including “Pony Time,” “Let’s Twist Again,” “The Hucklebuck,” “The Fly,” and “Limbo Rock.” For more than 50 years, Chubby Chucker has appeared before enthusiastic audiences of all ages who have marveled at his personal charisma and high-energy performances. So, get on your dancin’ shoes, and join us for all the fun!

Christmases Past, Present, and Future come together in this delightful performance featuring stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music and dance. The miserly Scrooge is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases. This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever-popular classic fills the stage with veteran Broadway actors and a timeless message. With beloved traditional carols of the season included, it’s an enchanting evening for the entire family.

anything you have ever seen! Come experience “Pippin,” one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. “Pippin” is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” Join us for a magical, unforgettable new “Pippin.”

An Evening with Sophia Loren

Saturday, February 4th, 8pm

The prolific career of legendary star Sophia Loren spans over five decades, earning her a Jerry Jeff Walker in Concert remarkable array of notaSaturday, December 17th, 8pm ble accolades, including Praised for his unpretentious poetic sensithe first Academy® Award bility and restraint, but endearing singing style, presented for a foreign Jerry Jeff is a great storyteller with a “say what language role with “Two you mean, sing what you say” delivery. As one of Women.” Decades later, in the Lone Star State’s 1991, Loren received an most popular musiHonorary Award from the cal ambassadors, he Academy in acknowledgsees the world with “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” ment of her incredible contributions to world a troubadour’s eyes. cinema. Synonymous with grace, beauty and (1923, Silent Film) with Rob Landes His songs are the way artistry, the Oscar-winning actress will captiSaturday, October 29th, 8pm he makes sense of the vate you with an intimate on-stage conversaPrepare yourself for another “Howling Hal- world, how he passes tion at The Grand. She’ll be chatting with former loween” as organist Rob Landes accompanies on stories of the peo“Entertainment Tonight” host Bill Harris, and this Universal Studios movie extravaganza, a ple he meets, and how he expresses his feelings you’ll enjoy film clips, home movies, and a Q & feature film that cemented the studio’s posion a given morning. As we prepare to ring in A from the audience. tion through the 1940’s as “The House of Hor2017, Jerry Jeff returns to The Grand for a memror.” Based on Victor Hugo’s powerful novel, the orable evening, filled with heart-tugging ballads, “Pump Boys and Dinettes” film stars “master of disguise” Lon Chaney as Sunday, February 12th, 5pm spirited melodies, and down-home fun! the tortured hunchbacked Quasimodo − deaf, A little strip of highway along rural North Loretta Lynn, Queen of Country Music in Concert half-blind bell-ringer of the famous Cathedral Carolina has become “the” place for a fill-up, of Notre Dame. The massive set recalling 15th- Sunday, December 18th, 4pm some fried chicken, and a large helping of “To make it in this business, you either have down-home music! Now’s your chance to expecentury Paris was one of the largest ever built in the history of Hollywood. Rob Landes’ evocative to be first, great, or different,” says living legrience this fun-tastic Broadway musical about musical score is the perfect complement to this end Loretta Lynn. “And I was the first to ever go four gas station attendants and two sisters who into Nashville, singin’ it like the women lived silent film classic at The Grand! waitress at the nearby “Double Cupp Diner.” it.” One of the most awarded musicians of all The high-energy cast, performing on guitars, “Elf, The Broadway Musical” time makes her first appearance at The Grand, piano, bass, and kitchen utensils, share their stoSunday, November 13th, 3pm and 7pm on the heels of “Full Circle” (her first new studio ries to a country rock/pop beat. Moving from “Elf The Musical” is the hilarious tale of album in 10 years) and the 2016 PBS Special, plaintive to jubilant, the musical score brings Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly “American Masters - Loretta Lynn: Still a Moun- to mind country radio staples ranging from crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transtain Girl.” Don’t miss a Grand evening with this the pound-the-piano country rock of Jerry Lee ported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and hear why she is Lewis, to heart-sore tales of absent men evoking is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and Country Music Royalty! the music of Tammy Wynette. poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the “Wiesenthal” truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks Montana Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon’s on a journey to New York City to find his birth Saturday, January 14th, 8pm “Barefoot in the Park” Written by and starring Tom Dugan, “Wiefather, discover his true identity, and help New Saturday, March 4th, 8pm York remember the true meaning of Christmas. senthal” is the riveting, true story of Simon You fall in love. You move in with each Wiesenthal, an ordinary man who did extraorThis modern day Christmas classic is sure to other. Then, you’ve got to learn to fall in love all dinary things. Having been transferred to mulmake everyone embrace their inner Elf. “Variety” proclaims, “Elf is happy enough for families, tiple concentration camps and barely surviving over again? This Neil Simon relationship comsavvy enough for city kids, and plenty smart for World War II, Simon devoted the rest of his life edy explores the art of marital negotiation, a to bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals process experienced by two naive twenty-someadults!” thing newlyweds within the first four days of to justice. Intelligent, funny, flawed and noble, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical” living together in their new, 5th floor walk-up Wiesenthal was a universal hero whose unbeSaturday, November 19th, 2pm and 5pm apartment. Add a new job, and a visit from the lievable dedication and tenacity over decades The beloved, made-for-TV classic soars off new mother-in-law, and you’ll get a crash course is honored in this play. Tom Dugan’s portrayal the screen and onto the gives equal weight to this survivor’s wisdom and in love, relationship, marriage, family, the pains stage of The Grand this wit during his long, purposeful life. “Heartfelt & of loss, and the joy of reunion. This is presented holiday season! Enjoy all by Montana Repertory Theatre as part of their Deeply Moving!” - “Huffington Post.” of your favorite charac50th Anniversary season. The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert ters including Santa and Saturday, January 21st (7:30pm) and Sunday, “The Rob Landes Trio: Music from the Movies” Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Sunday, March 12th, 4pm January 22nd (3pm) Elf, the Abominable Snow These returning Grand favorites will take Since 1947 – always entertaining and still Monster, Clarice, Yukon you on a magical, musical journey through Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph! What makes going strong! The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the movies. Time-honored oldies like “Over Rudolf such an endearing and enduring part of the most disthe Rainbow,” “Laura,” and “As Time Goes By” tinctive and Christmas theatrical entertainment? It’s a funwill take the spotlight. You’ll also enjoy Acadfilled, holiday adventure with a simple, yet pow- recognizable emy Award-winning melodies and other nomierful message: “What makes you different can be sounds in the nated songs that failed to win the golden statue. what makes you special!” Give your family some music industry. Finally, experience the drama and excitement Their unparal“Reindeer Magic.” See you at The Grand! that a musical score adds to a piece of film footleled four-part The Priests in Concert age. First, you’ll watch a film clip without its harmony, joySunday, November 27th, 7pm musical background. Then be amazed by how ful, upbeat Hailed as a musical match “made in Heaven,” music-making, thirty-three albums, and seven- a scene comes to life when the Rob Landes Trio this trio of Roman Catholic priests has achieved teen Number One hits on “Billboard’s” counadds the music into the filmed scene. Now, that’s international acclaim for their stirring Irish tenor try singles charts continue to make them one of entertainment! voices. They are one of the most recognized and the hottest country acts around. They’ve earned “42nd Street” successful acts in both the religious and secular Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and Saturday, March 18th, 2:30pm and 8pm world, and their 2008 debut album set a Guin- in 2015, they were inducted into the Country The quintessential backstage story, “42nd ness World Record for “the Fastest Selling Clas- Music Hall of Fame. Don’t miss their Grand perStreet” is a dazzling and thoroughly entertaining sical Debut Album of All Time.” The Grand formances – just for the fun of it! homage to the world of musical theater and the invites you to experience a joyful encore perforpower of the American Dream (“…you’re going mance by Fathers Eugene and Martin O’Hagan “Pippin, The Musical” out a youngster, but you’ve got to come back a and Father David Delargy. Whether you’re a fan Sunday, January 29th, 2pm and 7pm star!”) Penned in the midst of the Great Depres“Pippin” is a high-flying, death-defying hit of classical, pop, or religious genres, The Priests sion, this all singing-all dancing show resonated will make you believe in the uplifting power of Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrowith those longing for a golden age where smilbatics, wondrous magical feats, and soaring music! ing chorus girls could tap anyone’s troubles songs from the composer of “Wicked,” “PipCharles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” pin” will lift you up and leave you smiling. This away. Enjoy some of the greatest show tunes Friday, December 2nd (8pm) and Saturday, unforgettable new production is the winner of ever written, including “We’re In The Money,” four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musi“Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” December 3rd (3pm) “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and of course, Back by popular request! Ebenezer Scrooge, cal Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jawdropping extravaganza” by “NY1,” it’s unlike “42nd Street.” Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of

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“Scrap-Arts-Music”

“The Midtown Men”

Transcending language, culture, and age, “Scrap-Arts-Music” offers a highly physical, wildly theatrical, and thoroughly entertaining taste of the musical vanguard. Musician/ composer Gregory Kozak and architecturetrained Justine Murdy began their collaboration in 1998, creating 145+ tune-able, large-scale, mobile sculptural instruments artfully fashioned from industrial scrap and offbeat materials. They also developed an “action-choreography” style of movement reflective of Vancouver and the energy of percussion. Today, the “Scrap-ArtsMusic” ensemble creates unforgettable performances that are as visually striking as they are sonically riveting. Join audiences from around the world who have embraced this intoxicating mix of music, movement and spectacle!

This sensational production reunites Four Stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys.” Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 1960’s. Experience their lively renditions of timeless 1960’s hits of The Beatles, The Mamas and the Papas, The Four Seasons, Motown, and The Beach Boys. More than just a tribute to a bygone era, their performance of your favorite 1960’s hits will show you – or remind you - of what it was like to see those groundbreaking artists live onstage. This is not a performance of, nor affiliated with the show “Jersey Boys.”

Friday, March 24th, 8pm

“Greater Tuna”

Saturday, April 8th (3pm & 8pm), Sunday, April 9th (3pm)

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Books range from Texas, Historical, Art, and Coffee Table books on many subjects.

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Include us on your shopping trip - we look forward to seeing you! We have what you didn’t know you were looking for!

Jazz Up Your Island Style! 2413 Market St., (formally Vic’s) downtown Galveston * 832.689.4127 Open 6 days a week 10am-6pm, closed Wednesday * www.market25abc.com

“2 actors, 20 characters, 20 million laughs … Howlingly funny.” (“Variety”) “Greater Tuna” is an irreverently hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. All of the town’s eclectic residents are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America both crazy and delightful! Called “a good ol’ down-home laugh-out-loud fest” by DC Metro Theater Arts, the show has enjoyed worldwide success, including long-running engagements both on and Off-Broadway, and on HBO. Each performance will be followed with a Q & A with director Jaston Williams that’s bound to be as entertaining as the show.

Saturday, April 29th, 8pm

“ARTRAGEOUS”

Saturday, May 6th, 8pm

Art & Music Go Wild! Experience the excitement of watching a team of artists create giant paintings that spring to life at electric speed right before your eyes! Delight your senses with the spirit and action of amazing vocals, creative choreography, high-energy live music, and unforgettable audience interaction. ARTRAGEOUS is a show for the entire family and the journey of a life-time!

Arlo Guthrie

Saturday, May 13th, 8pm

The career of veteran singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie exploded in 1967 at the Newport Folk Festival, when he performed his quirky protest song, “Alice’s Restaurant.” The song was credited with helping to foster a new generation’s commitment to social awareness and activism. As a member of American folk music royalty, Guthrie relives those classic, inspirational songs and shares timeless anecdotes from a life campaigning for social justice. This is sure to be a sell-out!

Summer Musicals Return to Moody Gardens The season opens July 1st with the timely production of “American Pride,” a new uplifting musical written and directed by “The Walton’s” Judy Norton. Norton said, “We looked closely at the musical history that took place right in Galveston on the old Outdoor Musicals stage. We took some large numbers from the original Lone Star production and inserted them into ‘American Pride’ which seemed to fit quite well.” This Americana musical will run through July 4th with matinees each day at 2:30pm and evening performances at 7:30pm. The next show scheduled is deemed the most popular show ever presented by the Texas Family Musicals. “The Night the Music Died” opens July 7th-10th with two shows per day. This spectacular musical recreates the final concert of Buddy Holly, Richie Valence, and The Big Bopper, (J.P. Richardson). This show premiered in Galveston in 2004 and has sold to record crowds ever since. The final show in this triple shot season is the classic “Hello Dolly,” starring Judy Norton (Mary Ellen on “The Waltons”) as Dolly Levi and Don Most (Ralph on “Happy Days”) as Horace Vandergelder. It opens on July 14th and closes on July 16th with two shows per day on Friday and Saturday. This is the last chance to see a professional production of “Hello Dolly” prior to its opening on Broadway in early 2017. Reservations can be made by calling (855)667-1221 or online at www. texasfamilymusicals.com. Adult and children tickets are available.

Events & Exhibits Affaire d’Art

2227 Postoffice St., and 2317 Strand St., (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com

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Please join us Saturday July 16th from 5-10pm for ArtWalk! New works of art will be on view July 15th-August 22nd showcasing works from our entire group of artists, in a wide range of mediums and styles. In addition to ArtWalk, this will also be a fundrasing event for Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC). “Our featured and guest artists are donating proceeds from the sale of their work during ArtWalk to GINTC along with many other of our artists.” Complimentary wine will be served with chocolate and hair sculpture by La Moda Salon & Day Spa will be featured. July’s featured artists are Stacy Gresell, Kimberly Schwarzkopf, and Rachel Stokes. July’s guest artist is Lisa Morales. Artists Stacy Gresell and Rachel Stokes have partnered up to create a beautiful mixed media piece of artwork that will be donated to the cause. Also, other artists will create 4x4 pieces of

artwork that will be sold for $30 a piece or 4 for $100. This will be a fun night centered around a great cause.

Art Market on Market

2200 Market Street, (409)750-2427, artmarketonmarket.com Art Market on Market is held on the same night, and in cooperation with, Galveston’s ArtWalk. They feature booths with paintings, handcrafted items, photography, ceramics, and much more.

ArtWalk

ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in the heart of the downtown historic district, and now other parts of the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2127 Strand St., or go online at www.galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free, and there are several Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the galleries.

Various artworks will be for sale. 2016 ArtWalk dates are July 16th, and August 27th.

Island Studio is now showing Ed Gearke’s pastels along with studio paintings in progress. Also on exhibit at Third Coast Gallery are works by Jack Morris and Derek Anderson. The July 16th ArtWalk will feature oil paintings by Jack Morris depicting “Galveston Icons.” For those interested in the artist’s creative process the Island Studio invites the public to see the workings of the studio on site.

U.S. and other countries. A few notable exhibitions are “One in Nine,” a one person show in the art gallery of the University of Illinois at Chicago, and “Big Fields,” an exhibition of watercolor landscapes by Gayle and her husband, also an artist, at the Bradbury Gallery. Several of the works from “Big Fields” were chosen by Art in the Embassies for an exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria and another group was chosen for a showing in Lilongwe, Malawi. In 2010, Gayle and her husband, Thomas Chaffee, retired as professors of art and came to live in Treasure Island at San Luis Pass. Gayle says that, “Living here has, as it must do, influenced our lives and our art.”

G. Lee Gallery

Galveston Artist Residency

Balinese art from the private collection of Scott Arnold this month. It will be available for sale 1-9pm, Saturday, July 16th. Would you like to learn more about Bailinese art? Join us Friday, July 15th, 6-8pm, and meet Mr. Arnold and learn the history of this art. Also available is jewelry by Georgia Leisey, oils by Bob Guicheret, non-representational art by Bud Clayton, oils by Svetlana Bazaman, graphite and colored pencil by Ada Martin, landscapes and mixed media by resident artist George Douglas Lee. Also, Wednesday nights beginning July 13th at 7:30pm, G. Lee Gallery is reviving “Movie Night,” featuring classic films from the “Golden Age of Hollywood.” “Our first feature will be the immortal camp classic, ‘Bride of Frankenstein,’ directed by genius James Whale, and the great performances by Boris Karloff, Ernest Thesiger, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, and Dwight Frye.” George Lee will be on hand to answer questions and discuss production anecdotes from this Universal Pictures epic. BYOB. Popcorn provided.

Galveston Artist Residency’s 5th Annual Artists in Residence Exhibition featuring work by Zachary Moser, Diana Puntar, and Michael Waugh will be on view through July 23rd, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm.

Ed Gearke Island Studio at Third Coast Gallery

2413 Mechanic, (281)757-1656, edgearkeart.com

2215 Postoffice, (409)370-7350, gleegallery.net 2521 Mechanic St., (409)974-4446, galvestonG. Lee Gallery is featuring bright, vibrant artistresidency.org

Galveston Arts Center

2127 Strand St., (409)763-2403, www.galvestonartscenter.org

The Galveston Arts Center (GAC) will celebrate Curator Clint Willour’s 25th anniversary with a second exhibit, “Twenty Five: A Conclusion,” which opens July 16th,. It will celebrate Willour’s retirement after 25 years at Galveston Arts Center, and over 40 years working in the Arts.

Heard Gallery

2217 Postoffice St., (903)357-9073, www. theheardgallery.com

“Pipers Pelican” by gallery owner and artist Ray Heard was painted for a local resident, and is only one of many examples of what visitors to the gallery can special order in as an original oil painting. Canvases are available in standard sizes or they can be cut to fit the precise measurements of a specific space, plus the color palate can even be specially selected to match interior décor. Visit Heard Gallery to see the array of boats, homes, pets, portraits, birds, and vacation sites beautifully captured by Ray.

MiArt 1327 Market St., (409)692-7833

Congratulations to MiArt Gallery who celebrates their 3-year anniversary this month. Brimming with creativity, the gallery features original paintings, whimsical clay art, and sterling jewelry.

PeckArts

2208 Postoffice, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com

since they first made their debut in 2013. Their sophomore LP, Hypatia, takes its own path from swift energy to quiet contemplation while exploring a space of subtle contrasts and originality. \\GT//, also from Birmingham, AL is “a power trio given to insistent but agile rhythms and psychedelic interpretations of standard rock muscle. Their best work yet, ‘Beats Misplaced,’ is a thrilling, anthemic, addictive eight-song debut. It’s a rock ‘n roll thrill ride, full of pumping beats and plangent guitars, howled vocals, and hooks.” El Lago is from Galveston. This independent rock band blends the nostalgic palette of 1990’s shoegaze with new pop chemistry. The cost is $10 advance, $15 at door for these concerts. Movie Nights are held every Sunday starting at 8pm. Join us each Sunday evening for a movie and a free popcorn buffet. There is no cover.

acrylic and canvas.

Tony Wynn Modern Art Gallery

1601 Tremont, (409)974-7079, TonyWynn.com

Galveston Island Native Tony Wynn, exhibits his various portfolios of original artwork from his shows in Miami, Berlin, Helsinki and New York. More info at TonyWynn.com.

Tremont Gallery Galveston 511 23rd St., (409)256-0762

The Charms of Galveston Island are found in each room, on each wall, tucked here and there, in this wonderful treasure of art. With 3,000 sq. ft., Tremont Gallery Galveston is eclectic, offering the widest spectrum of art on the Island. Drop in, browse, there is always a warm and friendly welcome awaiting you at this family-friendly gallery. Each artist offers commission works, as well as sizes to fit your needs. This is truly “where René Wiley Gallery 2128 Postoffice, (409)750-9077, renewileyart.com island meets art.” With 35 artists, you will find plenty of art with which to fall in love. The gallery is currently showing colorful new oil paintings of pelicans, shrimpers, and alleys Children’s Art Class are held every Friday by René Wiley. Artist Brenda Bunten-Schloesser 3-5pm and 5-7pm. Samitha Hess Edwards is the has impressive textile mosaics and tapestries teacher. Register by calling Samitha at (409)457of Galveston landmarks and birds, and Rachel 8198. Samitha is also a Gallery artist, offering a Wiley-Janota has a variety of abstract landscape wonderful selection of her original art. paintings in mixed media. James Phillips and Dale Hooks have beautiful new sculptures and Tyler Studio bowls made from reclaimed Galveston trees. All 1201 Postoffice, (409)7718371, tylerstudio.org told Rene Wiley Gallery features the work of Plan to drop by Tyler Studio for ArtWalk on July nine gallery artists, including paintings, sculp16th starting at 2pm. For the first time since ture, mosaics, and prints. the opening of Tyler Studio, Susan Tyler will be the featured artist. Also Ruth Downes, Randall The Strand Gallery Cogburn, Mike Tyler and Sallie Anderson will be 2518 Strand, Suite D, (409)256-0762 on exhibit. Open Model sessions are the third The newest gallery on the Island is a showcase Saturday each month, 10am-1pm. To attend, for Joey Quiroga Photography exclusively. Open please register in advance by calling (409)771in the new Galveston Transportation Center, 8371. There is a $20 fee. Please bring your own overlooking the Strand, the Gallery is a sleek supplies. and upscale backdrop for Joey’s amazing works. His newest, painted photography, will be offered Vacation on Canvas alongside his standard favorites of Island life. As 2113 Postoffice St., (409)974-4066, www.vacaone of the Island’s most prolific photographers, tiononcanvas.com Joey has a talent for expanding the ordinary. A Summer is here and vacation season has offisimple beach scene, with the chairs lined up cially begun, making it the perfect time to take a awaiting their guests, can become painted murals Vacation on Canvas in the heart of the Postoffice for a wall to remind one of their Island advenDistrict and experience Robert Peterson’s newest ture. The pelicans along the harbor, waiting with collection of original paintings. Robert masterthe shrimp boats for whatever comes their way, fully captures the Island environment in brilliant, is one of his most popular group of photos. Most vivid colors and precise detail that together of his work is also available as prints, so you can emanate a soothing sense of comfort. Along with take the pictures of the Island home with you the original works, Robert also offers reproducto display in a smaller grouping - whatever suits tions of his work in canvas giclées, cards, paper your size and style, you can have. prints, and one-of-a-kind ceramic tiles.

PeckArts Gallery is featuring the work of Gabriel Prusmack for the July ArtWalk. The exhibition title is “Discovering Life in Front of You.” The works explore themes of discovery, diversity, Galveston Art League simple living, and enduring challenges. Gabriel’s 2117 Postoffice St., (409)621-1008, www.galves- signature style of spray enamel on assembled found objects will surely please his long list of tonartleague.com collectors and entice others to start their own Gayle Pendergrass is Galveston Art League Third Coast Gallery collection. Gabriel’s work can be viewed in the featured artist for July. She received an undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University gallery year round, this exhibition will be shown 2413 Mechanic St., (409)974-4661, www.thirduntil mid August. coastgalleries.com in Art Education and subsequently taught art Recently a very special development took place in secondary schools for a number of years. In The Proletariat Gallery at the gallery as it welcomed a merger with 1986, she earned a Master of Arts degree from Island Gallery and its owner Ed Gearke, who the same university, followed by a Master of Fine 2221 Market St., (409)356-9092 WRAY with \\GT// and EL LAGO will he held was previously located on the Strand. Ed, a selfArts in painting at the University of Memphis Wednesday, July 27th at 7pm. Wray, from taught artist who since childhood has employed in 1991. A few years after this, after a detour Birmingham, AL is one of those rare bands pastel drawing as a means for revealing his into museum and gallery work, she taught art observation of the world around him, has taken education and basic design courses at Arkansas that effortlessly blend smart sonic pluralities over the day to day operations while remaining State University. During this time, she continued into a seamless whole without losing any of a contributing artist to the gallery. Other artists to make art that was exhibited in various venues their DIY grit. Expectations for this compelin Arkansas and the Memphis area. In addition, ling act continue to grow with the groundswell on exhibit are Jack Morris and Derek Anderson, who strives to deliver a sense of nostalgia via of support and patronage they’ve received Gayle’s work has been shown throughout the

Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery

1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwatersedge.com

Much is happening at the gallery in preparation for the July ArtWalk. Artist Gayle Reynolds is working on a new series possibly entitled “After Dark,” and meanwhile her watercolor interpretations of popular Galveston sights are still on display along with the pottery of Madeline Baker and primitive necklaces crafted by Chase Jennings. Rex Reynolds continues to build up his inventory of Adirondack tallboys, and Pat Moberley Moore has recently completed a new realistic work entitled, “This Land.”

Offering the widest spectrum of eclectic art on the Island!

511 23rd St., Galveston, TX (409)539-5667

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Free Admission Free Kids Area LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY Break out your Old Smokey’s and new recipes for some practice! This year is going to prove who really is the best!

The Cook-off will be held in front of

10am - 10pm

815 21st, Galveston • (409)765-5778