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June 13, 2014 • Issue 7, Volume 3

It’s Getting Hot In Here: Walking The Strand: Juneteenth Festivities: It’s A Grand Summer: We All Scream for Ice Cream!

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June 13, 2014 • Issue 7, Volume 3

Contents 4-5 Dining » “We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy” by Kimber Fountain

6-7 Movies » Reviews by Dustin Chase include “Edge of Tomorrow,” “Words & Pictures,” “Ping Pong Summer” and “The Fault of Our Stars” 8-11 Things to Do » “The Strand: Shop the World on a Single Street” by Kimber Fountain » “C-Sick Surfin’: A Love of Riding the Waves” by Terry Card » Texas Surf Camp, Texas Seaport Museum offers Marine Biology Tours and many other fun events 12-14

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15 Books » “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter” and “Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become A Person” reviewed by Gini Rainey » Book Signings at Hendley Market and G. Lee Gallery » “Have a Blast this Summer: Join the Reading Club at Rosenberg Library” 16-17 Festival » Birthplace of Juneteenth: Galveston Celebrates Emancipation with Festivities June 7th-13th » “The Margarita Returns Home to Galveston: Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival at Moody Gardens » “Galveston Firsts” Lecture Series to Honor City’s 175th Anniversary 18-19 The Fine Arts » “A Century of Galveston Art” Preview Party » Exhibits at Local Galleries 20 Tours » A Complete Guide to Tours: From Ghosts to Pubs

20-22 Music » Its a Grand Summer! A Summer of Fun at The Grand » “Sand Bar: Still, Quiet Waters and Live, Loud Music” by Kimber Fountain » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

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We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The long chill of this year’s winter has finally given way to the burning heat of Texas summer, when sidewalks seem to glow like embers and the heat waves ripple above the asphalt, when the thermometer raises and the thermostat lowers. But across the Island businesses everywhere are helping you beat the heat in the best way possible, with big scoops, and cones, and cups, and even buckets, of the coolest, sweetest treat around: ice cream. And like just about everything, Galveston does it with more creativity and artistry than anyone else. This isn’t just ice cream, it’s Island ice cream.

Hey Mikey’s

To sum up the creativity and ingenuity dished out at Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream, one need only use three words: Ice Cream Nachos. Large pieces of their homemade waffle cone are piled high with your choice of four different scoops of ice cream and four different toppings, a presentation that is even more clever than it is delicious and is a perfect embodiment of this one-of-a-kind creamery. Mike Bouvier, along with his wife Kathy and sons, Robert and Nick, just moved their family operation downtown to Postoffice Street and celebrated their Grand Re-Opening on June 7th. “My dad used to make ice cream in our garage,” Robert remembers, “and then we had a trailer and we would sell it to the people in our town.” That town was in Idaho, but after a vacation to Galveston the family chose to make it home and soon after their arrival opened their very first Hey Mikey’s storefront at the intersection of 9th Street and Postoffice. Mikey makes all of the ice cream on site, in the store, and dreams up the unique and delectable flavors himself with a little assistance from the chalkboard, where guests can suggest their own flavor combinations. Some of their most popular varieties are Irish Car Bomb, Bailey’s flavored ice cream with fudge, chocolate chips and pralines; and Caramel Crunch, a caramel ice cream blended with bits of English toffee (Mikey’s favorite). In a perfect combination of fire and ice cream, check out the Chocolate Chipotle made with real chipotle peppers, and for the Maple Bacon ice cream, Mikey cooks up seven pounds of bacon, crystallises the maple and blends it with maple flavored ice cream. The Red Velvet and German Chocolate cake ice creams have real homemade cake mixed in, prepared by Kathy, who will soon add her own dessert case to the shop where she will feature cobblers, fried pies, chocolate chip cookies and brownies. Other frozen treats available at Hey Mikey’s are homemade Italian Ice (dairy-free), as well as Sno Cones in a variety of traditional flavors along with specialties such as Cajun, Cola and Red Velvet Cake. Ice cream sandwiches are made with homemade cookies, and of course milkshakes, floats and sundaes can be made with any ice cream you prefer. But the big daddy of them all is “The Bucket,” a plastic Hey Mikey’s pail filled to the brim with six scoops of ice cream, six toppings and finished off with a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. 2120 Postoffice Street | (208)602-3286 | www.heymikeysicecream.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12-9, Friday and Saturday 12-10

Santa Fe called Sweet Dreams and is served up in a variety of different concoctions. The Banana Split is one of the most popular, with three flavors of ice cream smothered in chocolate, strawberries, pineapple, and topped with real whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. Star is one of the only places to produce authentic malts, as well as the Egg Cream, made with chocolate syrup, milk and soda that is frothed to perfection. Traditional milkshakes are joined by the Go Nuts! Shake, which blends a heaping spoonful of fresh peanut butter into either chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Ice cream sandwiches are made with your choice of chocolate chip, macadamia nut, or oatmeal raisin cookies, and of course the offerings would not be complete without old-fashioned fountain sodas, choose from Lime, Grape, Chocolate, Cherry, Strawberry, or Vanilla. 510 23rd Street | (409)766-7719 | www.galvestonstardrug.com Hours: Kitchen Daily 8:30am-3pm, Soda Fountain Daily 8:30am-4pm, Sweet Treat Happy Hour Daily 3pm-4pm

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Although no longer the place to fill a prescription or purchase cough syrup, Star Drug Store doles out a big dish of nostalgia in keeping with its theme of a simpler time, complete with counter seating and a full soda jerk fountain that will surely cure any ailment. Star’s ice cream is made fresh daily at a small, locally owned creamery in

Ice cream is definitely on the menu at the Island’s only dedicated smoothie shop, but as an added bonus, the perfect combination of cold and sweet is available without the guilt of cream and calories. A wide variety of fresh fruits are blended up daily in endless combinations, like the Pineapple Punch, an exotic trio of pineapple, kiwi, and

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strawberry; or the Amazing Apple Twist, a blend of fresh apple juice, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, banana, mango and peach. Smoothies also have the option to be made with ice cream, or you can add protein for a complete, portable meal. Island Smoothies also features butter pecan, cookies & cream, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams, available in a waffle cone and with a variety of toppings. They make Sno Cones in all the favorite flavors, too, such as cherry, grape, green apple, pina colada, strawberry, blue bubblegum and cotton candy. Island Smoothies is the perfect crowd-pleaser combination, where it is just as enjoyable to avoid a guilty pleasure as it is to find one. 2412 Seawall Boulevard | (409)621-1062 Hours: Daily 10am-late evening (varies) Sugar Bean

Somewhat hidden away in the Evia subdivision, Sugar Bean is a place right out of a storybook with its bright colors and cozy feel. And now its welcoming glow and cheery ambiance have reached perfection with the recent addition of homemade milkshakes. Made from Blue Bell Ice Cream with a real, old-fashioned style milkshake mixer, Sugar Bean’s

shakes are stirring up an endless array of flavors to beat the summer heat. Enjoy a coconut, butterscotch, or peppermint shake on their front patio as you admire Evia’s modern imaginings of Victorian architecture, or enjoy a hazelnut or toffee nut shake on the back patio with a lakefront view, or sip on a toasted marshmallow milkshake as you walk across the bridge and over the lake to their gazebo. Sugar Bean is also a full-service coffee bar with frozen coffee drinks, gelatos, pastries and beer and wine. And while you are there, pick up a punch card to earn your way to a free drink! 13 Evia Main | (409)744-5555 Find them on Facebook and Instagram Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm, Sunday 8am-7pm

ice cream in-house, and with its dense and supremely creamy texture it is surely one of the best you will ever have. They produce traditional favorites like Mint Chocolate Chip, Rocky Road, Butter Pecan, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, but also raise the standard with their specialty flavors such as Amaretto Almond, Lemon Custard, Coffee Bean Flake, Peanut Butter Chip, Banana Walnut, Cheesecake, and Strawberries and Cream, made with large chunks of real strawberries. LaKing’s also has a complete Soda Jerk Fountain, where they LaKing’s Generation after generation, Strand-goers have produce malts, milkshakes and ice cream sodas. Banana splits, sunmade their way to the one place that thankfully, never changes. LaKing’s Confectionery is a standard daes and ice cream floats are also available. 2323 Strand Street | (409)762-6100 of Galveston, whose 1930s style ice cream parlour www.lakingsconfectionery.com is seemingly always teeming with people looking for the next best sweet. Known for making their Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday own saltwater taffy, LaKing’s also makes their own 10am-8:30pm, Saturday 10am-9:30pm

Rita’s Old-Fashioned Custard

Rita’s Old-Fashioned Custard, a desert similar to soft serve ice cream, is rich and creamy and described by customers as “velvet on your tongue.” Available in a cup or cone, these wonderful creamy delights are sure to satisfy. Flavors vary daily but standards like Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry are always available. Rita’s is a 2014 Winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence based on their five-star rating by their guests. Rita’s also offers Misto shakes and Blendini deserts with cookie or candy inclusions. Individually brewed cups of specialty coffees, teas and Dove hot chocolates are also available. 6026 Seawall Blvd. | (409)744-ICES Open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 10pm and Friday & Saturday 11am to 11pm

The Strand

Not only is the Strand an all-inclusive entertainment destination, with shopping, dining, and fun, it is also collectively a one-stop ice cream shop. One need only walk past two or three storefronts to find the nearest place that will scoop up a big heaping of your favorite Blue Bell Ice Cream. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory will cure your ice cream craving, along with their wide assortment of dipped apples and candies. Nestle Café has two different locations to serve you along the Strand, and Dolphin World, Strand Refreshments and Old Strand Emporium all offer ice cream. So if all that shopping has you sweating and panting, never fear, ice cream is near.

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www.texasartfilm.com Dustin is a Member of the “Houston Film Critics Society” Film Critic/Assistant Editor for “Texas Art & Film” (texasartfilm.com) Film Critic for “The Daily News” (Galveston) Entertainment Reporter for “Galveston.com” Film Critic for “Island Guide,” (Galveston) & “EGuide Magazine” (Tyler) and Online Air Entertainment News Commentator at “News 92FM’s Livin’ Large”

on the beach, but he refuses and is handcuffed and, without training, strapped in and ready for deployment. Cage dies within moments of landing on the beach and then wakes up in handcuffs as the day starts all over again. He finds leading soldier and warrior Rita (Blunt), who understands what is happening to him and together they fight the future. “An enemy that knows the future can’t lose,” Rita explains. That’s really the conundrum here; Cage knows his fate and must work with Rita to change the inevitable through this constant reset, which is actually explained in detail in accordance with the events of the script to make sense. The screenplay does challenge the viewer; you certainly have to pay attention to get all the subtle plot twists. They cover their bases and the script not only makes sense but often gets priority over the special effects and action sequences. It’s certainly not boring, but by the film’s ending it takes on a rather Cruise/Spielberg “War of the Worlds” ending that seemed unwarranted and false. You must acknowledge that the real hero in the film is editor James Herbert, who does his best work to date. So easily could this “Groundhog Day”/”Source Code” like day have fallen into boring repetition, but that doesn’t happen thanks to Liman’s direction that continually pulls the audience into the suspense. It builds on complicated ideas and certainly affords Blunt (“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,” “The Devil Wears Prada”) another opportunity as an action star after Looper. Supporting actors like Paxton (“Apollo 13”) and Gleeson (“Harry Potter”) add further flavor to the small scenes that need a boost from the repetition. It’s certainly Cruise’s best film since “Collateral” in 2004 and maybe that’s because it isn’t all about him. Final Thought – The editing department turns this action thriller into a smart ride.

prestigious prep-school, Jack Marcus (Owen) has a destructive alcohol problem that has brought his career into question with the school board. They have also hired a new art honors teacher, renown painter Dina Delsanto (Binoche), who makes it very clear to the staff and students that she is not there to be their friend, but to push them to do great fine art. The figurative argument between the power of words versus pictures enthralls the entire school as Marcus and Delsanto flirt with each other professionally and socially. Yes, it’s another film that details the destructive behavior of alcohol addiction, but this film is as much about these two people who have their own vices to overcome as it is a light romance or the exploration of human behavior. “Words and Pictures” does cover quite a few topics, including bullying, Delsanto’s battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and how she needs the challenge provided by Marcus to find her inspiration. The film also teases the audience with their interaction, especially in the beginning; we only see the barbs they trade back and forth in the hallway, which really make their limited screen time together even more fascinating. The analogies both characters use to back up their argument of words vs. pictures will be familiar (i.e. a picture is worth a thousand words) but some of them are really unique and allow the viewer to see the argument a different way. The film unfortunately falls face first into schmaltz by the conclusion and the final shot of Marcus and Delsanto laughing at each other’s hateful bickering rang very false. The musical score was entirely too light hearted and underwhelming for a lot of the more dramatic moments. Even the performances rely heavily on the writing, which is this film’s strongest component. Final Thought – Through a great script and understood broken characters, this film becomes a delight.

Grade B The Dallas International Film Festival opened with the new film “Words and Pictures,” which really displays a nice argument between which art form is more powerful and important. Of course this isn’t just about an English teacher and an Art teacher having what the students call “A War.” The characters are well written and highly problematic in Gerald Di Pego’s script, directed by Australian filmmaker Fred Schepeisi (“A Cry in the Dark”). Clive Owen (“The Boys are Back”) once again finds a script that challenges him as an actor; his resume just gets more diverse and impressive with each role and Oscar Winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”) gives one of her best performances of late. Fighting to retain his job as an English teacher at a local

Hannah, Lea Thompson, Susan Sarandon Grade D+ Continuing the 2014 SXSW obsession with teenage coming of age stories, ”Ping Pong Summer” is the least impressive in the crowded field (see “Hellion,” “Boyhood,” and “Wilderness of James” for better examples). Sure, they have Susan Sarandon in the film for maybe ten minutes total, but her presence is so underserved here. It also occurs to me that ”Ping Pong Summer” is coming to the party quite late after the very similar and inferior ”The Way Way Back,” which captures everything this film is trying to say but succeeds better in every aspect, especially performances. On family vacation, awkward 13-year-old Rad (Conte) gets tired of the sand and beach and has no interest in spending time with

“Edge of Tomorrow” Starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson

Grade BTom Cruise’s last film, “Oblivion,” wasn’t seen as a failure nor a success. However, I don’t think anyone was happy when the trailer for his latest film, “Edge of Tomorrow,” seemed to have the 51-yearold action star saving the world from the future again. Thankfully, “Edge of Tomorrow” is stronger than “Oblivion” and is directed by Doug Liman (“Fair Game”, “The Bourne Identity”). The other major factor it has going for it is that Cruise isn’t playing macho (well, not in the beginning); he is playing a coward, a deserter and someone who wants nothing to do with being a hero. I was reminded that this isn’t a “Tom Cruise film,” it’s an Emily Blunt film and her rapid ascension into a star player that is universally admired is impressive. Cage (Cruise) is the guy on television recruiting troops to fight in the battle to save the world from an alien race that has and is destroying everything. Troops have amassed in Europe to try and stop the onslaught of mimics as they are called. General Bringham (Gleeson) orders Cage, who has never seen battle, to drop with the group wave

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“Words & Pictures” Starring: Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche

“Ping Pong Summer” Starring: Marcello Conte, John

his very frugal family. He meets another vacationer, Teddy (Myles Massey) and they spend most of their time at the local arcade playing ping pong. The local town bully, who is older, has a car and loves to intimidate the tourists, takes a particular interest in Rad since they both share a table tennis talent. A duo match is set to prove once and for all who is the top dog and the entire beach community starts buzzing about it. Rad is forced to enlist the help of their beach rental neighbor Randi Jammer (Sarandon), who is a former trophy winning ping pong champion with a rough attitude. Writer/director Michael Tully is more interested in the 80’s era in which the film is set than the acting or the story itself. From the out of style pants, in style shoes, and funky dance moves, every second the film is rolling we are blatantly reminded of the era we are in. The script focuses entirely too much energy and time on lame jokes that might have appeared funny to those writing it but will leave only crickets chirping for mainstream audiences. Another writing problem was giving so much time to teenage actor Conte and so little to Oscar winner Sarandon. ”The Way Way Back” spent most of its short running time developing the extensive supporting cast in clever scenes. “Ping Pong Summer” focuses on uninteresting characters that are not important to the predictable plot. What is meant to be ironic and satirical gets only a few honest laughs while remaining a film that couldn’t end soon enough. Final Thought – Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this coming of age vacation.

“Depression isn’t a side effect of cancer; it’s a side effect of dying,” Hazel (Woodley) explains as her doctors and mother (Dern) encourage her to attend group meetings for other cancer ridden teenagers. Hazel has accepted the fact that she will never lead a normal life or outlive her parents, and she has found peace in that. Then she meets Augustus Waters (Elgort), who puts a cigarette between his lips but never lights it; he says it’s a reminder of denying the power to something that could kill you. Their friendship is immediate and, while Gus is minus one leg, he is whole heart and doesn’t hide his affections. “I fell in love with him the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once”. Woodley, much like Jennifer Lawrence, started her film career on a very strong note with an award winning performance in “The Descendants” opposite George Clooney. “The Spectacular Now” was another impressive gear for the 22-year-old actress. Her first real mainstream film was “Hunger Games” carbon copy “Divergent,” which was the first time Woodley’s acting career was called into question. “The Fault of Our Stars” is only her fourth film to be released. She has already amassed a global following because of her down to earth personality and character qualities that speak volumes to young impressionables. Woodley and Elgort play brother and sister in “Divergent,” and after his performance here I won’t be the only one explaining how his small role in the action flick is underutilized. His charisma during the dinner scene, the smile, the eyes and how we believe everything he is saying is the highlight of the entire film. “The Fault of Our Stars” isn’t about cancer or dying, it’s a wakeup call for anyone watching these two teens begging for more time on Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgert, Laura Dern this Earth; It’s a humbling, self- reflective, attitude adjustment more Grade Athan anything. The script examines the tension between Hazel and In “Steel Magnolia,” Julia Roberts’ character tells her mother, “I would rather have 30 minutes of “wonderful” than a lifetime of noth- her parents, never more so than the scene where Dern says, “being a ing special”. The adaptation of John Green’s novel “The Fault of Our mother is the greatest thing I will ever do,” and Hazel replying “that is my greatest fear.” Honesty with characters and the situations they find Stars” takes that notion to heart and steals ours in the process. The film opens with Shailene Woodley’s character telling the audience that themselves in becomes one of the film’s greatest assets. Sure, it will make you cry, but it may also touch your heart and make you leave she would love to tell us that everything ends happily ever after in this love story, but that “It’s just not the truth, sorry…”. Comparisons the theater a more grateful, better person. Final Thought – The type of film that can change your outlook on to Nicholas Spark’s “A Walk to Remember” are already being thrown around, but that’s an insult to everyone involved here, especially the life if you let it. superior performances of Woodley and Elgort.

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Hotel Galvez to Host Viewing Party for “The Little Couple” Episode Shot in Galveston Fans of the “The Little Couple’s” Dr. Jennifer Arnold and Bill

Klein can enjoy samples of her favorite snacks, as well as a signature cocktail created in their honor during an upcoming viewing party scheduled on Tuesday, June 17th from 7-11pm at the Galvez Bar & Grill at Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel. “Jen’s Big 4.0” will air on June 10th at 9pm. Klein surprised Arnold during her 40th birthday trip to Galveston. The episode is described this way by TLC, “The past year has seen many ups and downs for Bill and Jen. To celebrate her 40th birthday Jen thinks the family is going to Galveston for a beach vacation, but Bill has a big surprise planned for his unsuspecting wife.” In celebration of the two episodes shot in Galveston, the hotel will serve tasters of the “Galvez Starfish,” a signature drink created for the couple and samples of Arnold’s favorite snacks. The first of this two-part episode will air on Tuesday, June 10th on TLC; coincidentally, this is the hotel’s 103rd anniversary. The concluding episode will be featured in the season finale on Tuesday, June 17th. “We decided to do something special for these Galveston episodes,” says General Manager Steve Cunningham. “Jen and Bill love the Hotel Galvez so this will be a fun spot for fans to watch the show.” About Hotel Galvez & Spa®

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Movie Nite on the Strand

Movie Nite on The Strand begins just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars. Movies on the Strand are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Movies are free to watch. Upcoming movies are: July 5th ��“Rocky” (1976) with Sylvester Sallone and Talia Shire August 2nd ��“Despicable Me” (2010) with Steve Carell and Jason Segel September 6th ��“Gravity” (2013) with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney October 4th ��“Dracula” (‘31) with Bela Lugosi and Helen Chandler

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Shop the World on a Single Street By Kimber Fountain

The Strand was once known as “The Wall Street of the South;” the industry housed within its pristine and elaborate High Victorian architecture was collectively one of the most powerful financial institutions in the entire world. It has survived devastating hurricanes, it was boarded up and abandoned for nearly two decades, yet nothing speaks to its legacy like its ability to transition seamlessly with the changing times, unflinchingly providing a beautiful backdrop for whatever the business. In 1974, Old Strand Emporium opened in its current location, marking the start of The Strand’s new era and identity as a retail center. Of course many businesses have come and gone from the historic storefronts since then and unfortunately often it is categorized by residents as merely a tourist destination. And sure, there are plenty of t-shirt shops and places to purchase trinkets or souvenirs to remember a trip to Galveston, but for the serious shopper, The Strand is also home to several unique retail destinations, treasure troves of imported goods, unique merchandise, rare finds and handcrafted wares. This is a comprehensive guide to most of the storefronts that currently reside on The Strand (beginning at 25th Street and moving East), with a select few highlighted for their dynamic contribution to Island retail.

the Strand since its relocation here in 2012. “All of our items are handcrafted, and we work directly with the artisans who produce them,” says Melissa, adding that their inventory comes from all over the world - from places such as Mexico, Peru, and India. James is a Cultural Anthropologist, whose interests dovetail perfectly with Melissa’s talents as an architect and designer. In addition to owning and operating the store with James, Melissa also offers design services to their clients. Milagro carries an elaborate and extensive collection of handblown imported glassware, including goblets, tumblers, and stemware. They have exquisite ceramics, genuine leather handbags, handwoven clothing and purses, items for the Day of the Dead, and many other rare and special accessories and collectibles. Recently the store has expanded and added a complete line of unique furniture. “We work with over forty different furniture companies,” says James, “and we hand-pick every item that goes in the store.” 2313 Strand St. | (409)762-6500 | www.shopmilagroimports.com Jammin’ Sportswear

Jammin’ Sportswear has been in its original location since 1987, and one of the largest and longest running privately-owned clothing stores on The Strand. Open year-round and seven days a week, Jammin’ offers a great Texas Surf Co. selection of casual clothing, Not just another surf shop, local business owners Damian and beachwear, swimwear, sandals Anna McDonald have taken it to another level. Although this is their and accessories for men, women, teenagers, tweeners and kids startsecond business here on the Island, Texas Surf Co. is their first on ing at infant sizes. the Strand, which debuted back in February of this year. A refreshing For the surf and skate-oriented folks, and those just young at and polished addition to Strand shopping, this store is a pristine and heart, the shop features all the hottest brands on the market today sophisticated presentation of an otherwise exhausted concept. They including Quiksilver, Roxy, Hurley, ONeill, Volcom, Billabong, Eledeftly exchanged quantity of inventory for high quality merchanment, Reef and Sanuk. dise and carry not only their own private label Texas Surf Co. clothJammin’ carries quality women’s and juniors swimwear year ing line, but also admired brands such as RipCurl, Volcom, Roxy and round. Matching cover-ups and boardshorts are available in almost Vans. Their accessory selection runs in the same vein as their clothing, every print. and includes watches, socks, shoes, and other items from well-made Jammin’s inventory is ever-changing and plentiful - there is someand respected brands like Skull Candy headphones and portable thing here for everyone! speakers and Headhunter sunscreen. 2314 Strand St. | (409)763-4005 | jamminsportswear.com In addition to their retail center, Texas Surf Co. also has a full coffee bar that also serves beer and wine and a patio with shaded seating. The Beef Jerky Outlet 2425 Strand St.| (409)770-0490 One of the newest stores on the Strand has become an La Rumba immediate sensation, packed Featuring T-shirts, Gifts, Beachwear. full of people at almost every 2401 Strand St. | (409)762-6777 moment. Of course this is Texas and it is a jerky store, so Bungalow Gifts you may think that is a given, Featuring handbags, jewelry, home décor, Troll Beads, Baggalbut for meat lovers who venlini, Spartina and other lines of purses and travel pieces, funky home ture into The Beef Jerky Outdecor and a wide selection of books. let, they pity the kid in the 2325 Strand St. | (409)762-0752 candy store. Hanging on every inch of available wall space is a different kind of jerky, and it is also in The Jewel Garden large bins around the room, and on shelves and countertops. EveryThe Jewel Garden carries unique gifts, jewelry and decor. They where you turn, there is more jerky. And despite the store’s name they have many different styles and pieces that will fit into any scheme you carry much more than beef, with jerky varieties made from alligator, may have. Their jewelry showcases the talents of designers such as kangaroo, turkey, elk, and even salmon, crawfish and bacon. Angie Olami, Holly Yashi and Desert Heart. Angie Olami uses silver, The Beef Jerky Outlet is also one of few retail stores to carry the gemstones, crystals and ancient roman glass. She sifts through ancient entire line of Slap Ya Mama products, as well as other hard-to-find treasures to make the perfect jewelry for you. marinades and sauces like Jack Daniels Cocktail Sauce, Jim Beam Holly Yashi has been creating jewelry since 1981 and her passion Marinade and Budweiser Barbecue Sauce. There are other novelty for striking color and timeless elegance show through in her beautifood items as well such as candied ants and scorpions, peanut butters, ful jewelry. jams and flavored popcorn that comes in four varieties, Buffalo Wing, Desert Heart is Texas-based. Their desert influence gives women a Camo Crunch, Ball Park Crunch and Classic 5 Flavor. Featuring the lovely line of affordable art to wear. Their spirit, unusual components highest quality USDA jerky produced, and plenty of free samples for and versatility are appreciated by those who wear it. picking your favorite, The Beef Jerky Outlet is a fun experience for the In addition to the jewelry, The Jewel Garden has a vast variety of whole family. wall and home decor. They give you an artistic and fun outlook for 2309 Strand St. | (409)974-4218 | www.thebeefjerkyoutlet.com your home. Bear Claw Knife and Shear Shop 2326 Strand St. | (409)766-7837 Originating in Big Spring, Texas, Bear Claw Knife and Shear is Tina’s on the Strand known for its specialty cutlery and expert sharpening services. Items This boutique store carries clothes, gifts and bath items. Tina’s fab- such as Boker knives, American made Bear & Son knives, and hand ulous clothing lines include Cartise, Krista Lee, Match Point Linens, crafted, American-made Silver Stag hunting knives grace the shelves. JAG Jeans and Alberto Makali. You will also find gorgeous decorative Additionally, the shop stocks a nice selection of Wusthof kitchen gifts by Jan Barboglio, Mark Roberts, Lady Primrose Skin Luxuries cutlery for the serious home chef. The unique shop also offers sharpand their Signature Candle Fragrance, Tina’s Blend. ening services that will put a razor’s edge on all your kitchen knives, pocketknives, and even your machetes. 2326 Strand St. | (409)762-6816 2311 Strand St. | (409)974-4173 | www.bcknife.com Milagro Imports & Design

Owned and operated by the husband and wife team of James and Gracie’s Gifts Melissa Madis, Milagro Imports & Design is truly a Strand treasure. Featuring candles, cards, fashion accessories, home décor, extenThe store was originally opened in 2003, and has been a favorite on sive collection of Vera Bradley.

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The shop features an unbelievable array of name-brand gifts, furnishings, children’s toys and clothing, and collectibles including imported crosses, Zoppini Firenze solid 18k golf and stainless steel charm bracelets from Italy, Aromafloria aroma beads, Trapp Private Gardens perfumed candles, Natures Own potpourri, Vera Bradley bags, Carson Statesmetal windchimes, C&F Enterprises table linens, and Pre de Provence soaps. A vast collection of silver-plated trays, picture frames, and children’s books, toys, gifts, and clothing round out the inventory at this downtown favorite. 2228 Strand St. | (409)762-2515 Head to Footsies

Head to Footsies features men and women’s shoes, as well as clothing and accessories from a variety of designers. Fashion for women includes everything from casual, moderatelypriced designs to evening wear, jewelry and handbags. The boutique’s classy look sets a great ambiance for shopping. 2211 Strand St. | (409)762-2727 Texas Cowgirl

This shop features Texas branded items ranging from housewares and home goods to clothing and accessories. Texas Cowgirl is an excellent shopping option for out-of-state visitors to collect Texas themed memorabilia and gifts. 2226 Strand St. | (409)497-2260 Mamady’s Primitive Art from Africa

Mamady is the namesake of its owner, Mamady Sidibe, a native of Canokuy, Guinea. “My father was a collector,” he says, “he traveled the whole world collecting antiques and exotic items.” He carried on his father’s interests in collecting, and when Mamady visited a friend who lived in Galveston, they suggested he open a store here. That was in 2003, and for over ten years Sidibe has brought the most colorful and eclectic items from his native land and showcased them inside the Old Galveston Square. Along the walls of the inner arcade of the building, situated just between 22nd and 23rd Streets, Mamady has on display many of his larger items including furniture and large statues. Inside the store, rows of hand-strung beads line the walls, as do colorful fabrics, hand-woven baskets, musical instruments and statuary. But no matter inside or out, every item he carries is from Africa, although their origins range within the continent from South Africa to Kenya and Nigeria. Against one wall is a beaded curtain, and behind that curtain is Mamady’s Antique Room, full of African relics, some dating all the way back to the 17th Century. In this room you will find things such as a Full Moon Mask and a Body Painting Box that were actually used in tribal rituals. There is a large vat that served as a container for wild honey, old cooking spoons, witch doctor bowls, and iron necklaces from the time before glass was imported to Africa. 2211 Strand St. | (409)621-5855 The Admiralty

Featuring Ocean Discoveries, nautical and sea-themed home décor, kitchenware, kids items, jewelry. Whether you’re updating your beach cottage decor, outfitting a yacht or searching for the perfect gift, you’ll find a surprisingly exotic selection of elegantly designed home decor and gift items that suit your coastal style at The Admiralty on the Strand. For anyone who likes nautical themed home decor, this is a must see! 2221 Strand St. | (409)766-1776 Del Sol Color Changing Clothes & Cariloha Bamboo Store

Have fun under the sun with Del Sol’s color changing clothing, t-shirts and accessories. Their clothing and accessories change color

with the slightest touch. In the same building, Cariloha Bamboo Store features Bamboo Color Changing Clothing and Accessories and items produced from natural Bamboo. 2226 Strand St. | (409)762-0194 Santa Fe Trail

perennial favorite and has been in service for over 15 years. Featuring upscale gifts such as Waterford crystal, the shop also features Tyler candles. Year-round Christmas supplies are featured within Christmas on The Strand with Galveston ornaments, Christopher Radko, and Old World Christmas. 2119 Strand St. | (409)762-7400

Santa Fe Trail specializes in Indian and Southwestern jewelry and art. The store features fine Native American jewelry from New Mexico The Front Parlor and Arizona representing many Navajo, Zuni and Hopi silversmiths. Featuring ladies high fashion accessories, jewelry, home décor, Their varied selection evolves often, as they buy new pieces regularly Lampe Berger. from a host of different artists. 2111 Strand St. | (409)762-0224 2217 Strand St. | (409)762-7511 Tola Mo Bettah Market

Tola Mo’Bettah Market is inspired by the beach! It’s meant to be an islandy, fresh, fun place to be. They offer everything you need for a relaxing getaway at the beach - casual clothing, straw hats, bags, sandals, beach toys, and even ice cold beer. Tola also offers home decor items you can take back to your own bungalow. The store itself was built in an old garage and transformed into an open-air marketplace; it sits in the heart of Galveston’s historic Strand District. You’re invited to come by and take a look, shop, relax, and have a cold drink. This a great people-watching place too, sitting at the sidewalk tables out front! 2208 Strand St. | (409)765-5870 Eighteen Seventy-One

Galveston Historical Foundation is Texas’ oldest and the nation’s second largest historical preservation society. Their most recent, high-profile endeavor was the opening of 1871, a retail store named in honor of the organization’s inaugural year. It makes our list because of its array of resources regarding Galveston history, and the charming replicas and nautical items that capture the essence of much of that history. The store features an extensive selection of books on every aspect of Galveston history, from The Civil War to The Great Storm of 1900 and beyond, as well as select DVDs. If you prefer more hands-on learning, 1871 also provides tour services, with dates, times, and descriptions of various tours hosted by the Foundation. 1871 also offers a wide variety of home décor items and higher-end trinkets, all quaintly reminiscent of Galveston’s past as a commercial port. Galveston Historical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all proceeds from the store directly benefit their work to preserve Galveston. (409)762-2795 | Store: www.galvestonmerchants.com, Organization: www.galvestonhistory.org Dolphin World

Dolphin World, with multiple locations across Galveston, offers a huge selection of brand name beachwear, sportswear, and swimwear for the entire family, as well as fine accessories including hats, shades, sandals, tanks and tees. And what better way to remember the folks back home than to take them a timeless Galveston souvenir, from small-scale boats to seashells, to hermit crabs and everything in between. Visit their Seawall and Strand locations for some of the best souvenirs, beachwear, and gifts you’ll find anywhere. This is a great place to find a bargain too! 2124 Strand St. | (409)744-9933 Southern Imports

Featuring jewelry, clothing and gifts. 2121 Strand St. | (409)770-9499 Surf Styles

Yaga

One of Galveston’s oldest and most recognized labels, Yaga is an Island-based clothing line founded in 1986 by Joe Flores, and started out as just t-shirts inspired by the Caribbean West Indies. Now their expanded line is full of light and breezy fabrics with the quintessential relaxed, Island feel. Coupled with the influence of the fluid style of reggae music as well as other exotic cultures, their tropical themed clothing is in itself soulful, spirited, simple, and wearable almost anywhere. Yaga clothing store offers a wide selection of Men and Women’s clothing, handbags, hats, jewelry and accessories. Created from earthy textiles and soft cottons, Yaga and its rasta icons are the ultimate definition of Island style. 2314 Strand St. | (409)762-6676 Conversation Pieces

Featuring unique ladies clothing, gifts, jewelry, accessories, handmade soaps and lotions. 2114 Strand St. | (409)765-0100 Buncha Cool Stuff

Featuring t-shirts, gifts and beachwear. 2105 Strand St. | (409)763-6414 C-Level Surf Shop

C-Level Surf Shop is a “one-stop” surf and beachwear shop, featuring men and women’s sportswear and fashions, kids’ attire, souvenirs, jewelry, sunglasses, sandals and accessories. Featured brands include Harley Davidson, Playboy, Body Glove, Reef, Ed Hardy, Guess, Billabong, Hustler and Corona. 2101 Strand St. | (409)770-9100 Old Strand Emporium

Specializing in Texas foods and gifts, The Emporium offers fresh fudge, a deli, cold drinks and a large assortment of imported and domestic beers and Texas wines. The Emporium has all the feel of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and sandwich shop, with candy bins, hard-to-find cooking goods and sauces, and more. And perhaps the best part is the people watching. Grab a snack or sandwich, and head outside to one of the Emporium’s comfortable, convenient outdoor tables and watch The Strand in action. Quite simply, The Emporium is a Galveston institution not to be missed. 2112 Strand St. | (409)515-0715 Hazy Daze

A complete Smoke Shop with specialty items and accessories, ear piercing and a hookah bar. 2104 Strand St. | (409)770-0933 Bomdiggidy

No longer the new kid on the block, Bomdiggidy just celebrated its one-year anniversary in May, a fitting tribute to the artistry and craftsmanship this little shop brings to The Strand retail. Featuring hand-blown glass wares, just inside the front windows and visible from the street is their workshop, where these local artisans personally make every piece in the store. Simple but well lit displays showcase the intricate detail of their work, and the interior of the shop radiates with the glow of their colorful and masterful creations. Their pieces include vases, statuary, ornaments, pipes, glassware, bowls, and many other decorative pieces and works. Choose one of their already made pieces, or speak with an artist about a custom production. Whether you are a collector or merely drawn in by the fragile beauty, Bomdiggidy is fueled by Galveston artists producing Galveston work that will add a touch of Island elegance to any home. 2021 Strand St. | (409)632-7375 | www.bomdiggidy.com

Surf Styles offers the latest in surf apparel as well as footwear, head gear and accessories. Featuring Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, Oakley, Reef, Maui Jim Sunglasses, and Hurley are just a few of the name brands offered. Home and Sea Home Décor Surf Styles is for the young to the young-at-heart with Surf boards Galveston’s premiere location for all your coastal home décor to buy or rent for the day. Stop by to see surf memorabilia as well as needs. Shop to bring a piece of the island home with you. pick up your new favorite t-shirt. 2029 Strand St. | (409)539-5302 2119 Strand St. | (409)763-0147 Strand Brass

Couteux Couture

Featuring ladies clothing and specialty labels. Featuring a wide variety of collectibles, Tyler candles, Waterford Couteux Couture includes one-of-a-kind, vintage clothing and Crystal and home décor. This store has an upscale manner and features a wide amount of products such as pillows, plaques, frames, fig- accessories, as well as re-sale clothing for both women and men. One of our favorites is the newly added re-sale designer shoes. urines and more. This is part of the shop Christmas on the Strand. And of course, they still have their eclectic assortment of new 2119 Strand St. | (409)762-7400 clothing and accessories all exclusively brought to you from Los Christmas on the Strand Angeles. 2021 Strand St. | (409)763-3000 Family-owned and operated, Christmas on The Strand is a

Hendley Market

Featuring antique medical instruments, antique books, Victorian era items and nativities. Hendley Market has been in business for over 25 years. Items available are antique medical instruments, antique books, Victorian era items, and retablos from Mexico. They also carry a selection of over 200 nativities and Santons. According to The Houston Chronicle: “Shoppers at Hendley Market on Galveston’s historic Strand often are entralled by the sheer novelty of what they find at this emporium and even above it - sometimes a three-legged kitty crawls out onto the skylight of the 1855 building and catnaps on the glass high above customers’ heads. Inventory here is as eclectic as the planet, a mesmerizing mesh of fine and fun, antiques, ethnic, kitsch and just plain strange. There are antique beaded bags, Victorian jewelry and medical instruments such as a circa 1790’s thumb lancet and a midwife’s umbilical-cord clamp shaped like a stork. They’re what manager Cheryl Jenkines calls “oddments” - tiny lotus slippers that once adorned Chinese women’s bound feet, as well as leech jars and glass eyes. Kids can pore over baskets of novelties, toys, and assorted critters - most under $1 - from around the world while Mom checks out fragrant sliced soap, vintage textiles, ornaments and nativities, Santon figures from Provence, sari scarves from India and retablos from Mexico.” Hendley Market - where “Bare feet and dogs are welcome; food, drinks and smoking are advised against.” 2010 Strand St. | (409)762-2610

Dining on The Strand All that shopping is bound to work up an appetite so here’s what there is to complete your day on The Strand:

Brews Brothers

During a promotional tasting in September of 2011, the first beer served at Brews Brothers was their original brew nicknamed the “1900 Great Stout.” This high volume stout aged over 100 year old Galveston Oak was a pitch black malt bomb with hints of chocolate, bourbon and vanilla. Now Brews Brothers proudly serves the finest craft beers available from breweries both local and abroad. The burgers are some of the best on the island! We recommend the “Mission from God” or the “Big Tex.” 2404 Strand St. | (409)763-BREW Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen

Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen is a New Orleans style po’boy shop specializing not only in authentic po’boy sandwiches, but other delicious fare from southwest Louisiana. They buy their seafood fresh daily, just two blocks away at Pier 19, and their dishes are all homemade and made fresh every day. Located on the far east end of The Strand, this casual place is one not to miss. 1919 Strand St. | (409)974-4100 Bobbie’s House of Spirits

Long time local’s hang out, Bobbie’s offers a huge variety of ice cold beer, drinks and shots. They also offer food from neighboring Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen delivered to your barstool. There is live music most Friday and Saturday nights. 202 20th St. (on the corner of Strand and 20th) | (409)256-7042 Crow’s Southwest Cantina Bar and Grill

Live music, fun festive food plus a great place to people watch. 2408 Strand St. | (409)766-9995

Graffittis

A casual eatery with exceptional food featuring burgers, pannini’s, po’ boys, salads and wraps. Try the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich - to die for! 2121 Strand St. | (409)750-9319

LaKing’s

Known for making their own saltwater taffy, LaKing’s also makes their own ice cream in-house, and with its dense and supremely creamy texture it is surely one of the best you will ever have. They produce traditional favorites like Mint Chocolate Chip, Rocky Road, Butter Pecan, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, but also raise the standard with their specialty flavors such as Amaretto Almond, Lemon Custard, Coffee Bean Flake, Peanut Butter Chip, Banana Walnut, Cheesecake, and Strawberries and Cream, made with large chunks of real strawberries. 2323 Strand Street | (409)762-6100

Mediterranean Chef

Mediterranean Chef features an array of Mediterranean-style greek cuisine you’re sure to love. Specialties include Combo Pita Sandwiches such as mouth-watering gyros with steak or shrimp, as well as an array of tantalizing platters featuring kabobs, spanakopita, moussaka, and pastishio. Delicious salads and appetizers round out the menu. Lunch menu available and there is a nice bar where you can stop and cool off over an appetizer snack. 2402 Strand St. | (409)765-7700

Yaga’s Cafe & Bar

Yaga’s Cafe and Bar wrote the book on mo’ bettah food and vibes on Galveston Island. From sandwiches to hot-from-theoven pizzas to weekend live entertainment to the jammin’ outdoor patio, Yaga’s Cafe and Bar is the place to go when you’re ready for Jamaican-style good times. Yaga’s also offers patio dining, overlooking Saengerfest Park, made famous by the giant chess pieces. 2314 Strand St. | (409) 762-6676

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C-Sick Surfin:

A Love of Riding the Waves By Terry Card Ducking low - the giant wave rolled barely above his head – again escaping disaster as he had so many times before. Whether he was travelling the world’s oceans, working on cargo ships, or military transports, or on commercial fishing boats in the roughest of seas – or simply running the curls on his surfboard in Hawaii – giant waves were a part of his life and the water, a part of his being. This epitomizes the life of Brian Jarvis, a man whose love of the sea started very young and continued throughout. As Brian related, his mother became frustrated with having to retrieve him from the water – and it was she, who began referring to him as being ‘Sea Sick’, because of his intense need to be in the water, on the water or at the water, in her view – a sickness. In fact, it became his nickname at home, so it was simple to select the name over the years for his license plates and ultimately his surfing company. The surfing bug stayed with him from the first time he surfed in Hawaii in 1962. Despite travelling the world working on ships and working in fishing fleets in Cape Hatteras and various other locales, it was a chance opportunity in 1994 that eventually led Brian to come to Galveston. As a member of the Maritime Union for many years, he was given the option of attending maritime classes at Texas A&M in Galveston. After he finished his course, he toured Galveston, walked the beaches, fell in love with the city and bought a house. However, he still had to earn a living and until that time had been shipping out of Charleston, North Carolina, but as chance would have it, the ship he was supposed to work on wasn’t ready, so

he went down and shipped out of Houston. This allowed him to come down to his house in Galveston and do some surfing, which was always his first love. It worked well until 9/11 when he found more and more, that when he worked the ships, travelling and going through customs and immigration became a major hassle. With all this in mind, combined with a desire to settle down and not lead the life of a ‘sea-going vagabond,’ Brian decided to start C-Sick Surfin in 1999. As he said, “When I started, it was one guy, two surf boards and a rusty red truck.” Having his captain’s license allowed him to work for two years on Galveston’s Duck Tours, but after that, he wanted to stop and concentrate on building his business. And he has been very successful at it. C-Sick is Galveston’s oldest professional surf school and is open year round. He now has 15 part-time employees, 40 surf boards and about one hundred and fifty wet suits. Like him, all of his employees are surfers, many are single mothers who appreciate a flexible schedule, and several have been with him for between eight and ten years, so they know their stuff. C-Sick Surfin has very reasonable fees. Surfing lessons are given on a 2:1 ratio of student to instructor and included in the fee is a board that is sized to the student’s height and weight, a wet suit if needed and a two-hour surfing lesson for only $50 per person up to four people. For four people the fee is $190. The busiest time for his industry is from May to the end of October, but with use of the available full and partial wet suits, students are quite comfortable year round. In addition to the general surfing lessons, he has summer youth surf camps for two and three day for ages seven to twelve, with a maximum of twenty students per camp. The camps are held in June, July and August only. A relatively new addition is stand up paddle lessons given on Galveston Bay in two locations. One is off Sportsmen’s Road and the other is off 99th Street at Air Travel Road, opposite the airport. There is a maximum of twelve students taught at a time in a 4:1 ratio of student to instructor/guide. The cost for a two hour lesson and tour on the Bay is $60. Surfing lessons are given on the beach at the 43rd Street lifeguard stand at Seawall Blvd. For surf lessons, youth summer camps, or stand up paddle lessons and tours, call (409)770-9455 or for further information go to www.c-sicksurfin.com.

Texas Surf Camp:

Fun for All Levels of Surfers

The Texas Surf Camp program is designed for males and females ages 5 and up. Although most of their campers are between the ages of 5 and 18, they have had many campers in their 20’s and 30’s and moms and dads who have enjoyed the camp and learned to surf along with the kids. Children under the age of 5 require one-on-one attention and benefit most from the private lesson format. Campers are divided into smaller groups for surfing instruction based on age. Usually campers are broken down into 3 groups, each with a specific set of instructors: (1) ages 5-8; (2) ages 9-12; and (3) ages 13 and up. These groups may vary based upon the number and ages of campers in any particular session.

Camp Activities

Texas Surf Camps’ primary focus is on surfing instruction and practice. It is their goal to provide each camper with the confidence and knowledge to continue the great sport of surfing on his or her own after camp is over. For those who do not continue to surf, hopefully the camp will promote lifelong familiarity with the ocean and all it has to offer. In addition to instruction in surfing and related ocean sports, activities will also include: • Beach and ocean games • Education in safety, awareness and marine biology • Lessons in surf etiquette • Competitive pointers • Plenty of fun on the beautiful beaches of Galveston Island State Park

They are chosen not only for their surfing and teaching ability and certifications, but also for their positive attitude, concern for safety and genuine interest in building confidence in each camper in the ocean environment and passing on with enthusiasm the great sport of surfing. All surfing and beach equipment is provided, including surf boards. Each Monday-Friday camper will receive a free surf camp t-shirt and other goodies. Weekly Camps

Weekly Camps are Monday-Friday, 8:45am2pm. You can attend daily or weekly. Cost is $300 for 5 full days, or $70 per day for less than 5 days. Sibling discount of 10% for siblings after first fully paid registration - applies to full days only for weekly camps (not Saturdays). A 2nd week of camp and any additional weeks after that are $250 per week per person (no other discounts apply). All weekly camps include free pizza lunch on Friday, t-shirt and other goodies. Optional $5 deli lunch delivered to camp will be available Monday-Thursday. Register online at www.texassurfcamps.com. This will take place at Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM 3005 on the west end of Galveston.

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Instructors

Instructors are the pride of Texas Surf Camps and among the best in the world. All instructors are competent surfers and swimmers and are certified in CPR and First Aid. The Director and most Senior Instructors are certified lifeguards. Most instructors have been with the organization for several years.

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Texas Seaport Museum Offers Marine Biology Tours

Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is pleased to announce that they will be offering their Marine Biology Harbor Tour to the public on a limited basis. This unique experience takes place on board the Seagull II, a 50’ catamaran that docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston. The tour is $15 per person and $12 for youth aged 5-17. Reservations can be made online at www.galvestonhistory.org. Dates are June 21st, July 5th and 29th, and August 2nd and 16th. 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. Located in the historic port of Galveston, the Texas Seaport Museum is home to the 1877 ELISSA and also tells the story of a rich legacy of sea borne commerce and immigration. Look for ancestors with a one-of-a-kind computer database containing the names of more than 133,000 immigrants who entered the United States through Galveston, “The Ellis Island of the West.” Join the Museum’s staff and volunteers as they bring the past to life through special exhibits and educational programs. For more information and reservations, please contact Texas Seaport Museum at (409)763-1877.

Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Continues

Divisions are Men’s 2’s Open, AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s 18<, 16< 14< 12<; Coed BB 2’s. Anyone can participate. 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. You do not have to be a GCVA member. Check-in is at Stewart Beach is 8:30am, with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am.

Schedule:

June 21st �� ESPN Radio SunFest June 28th �� “Qualifier for the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship” July 12th �� GCVA “Texas JBT Grand Slam” July 19th �� GCVA “Last Man Standing” August 3rd �� GCVA “Hot as Hell Classic” August 24th �� GCVA “Dog Days of Summer” September 7th �� GCVA “Back to School Blues” September 28th �� GCVA “Closing of the Beach”

Events

Every Sunday - Galveston’s Own Farmers Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to residents of Galveston and the surrounding areas every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm. They strive to foster a greater sense of community, all while supporting farmers plus producers, and connecting individuals with their local food economy. The Market is always seeking vendors of produce, prepared foods (homemade), and edible farm products (ie: eggs, cheeses, meats, etc). Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market is located at 2508 Postoffice St., Galveston. Every Second and Third Saturday - Seaside Saturdays - Celebrate the ocean at Moody Gardens with Seaside Saturdays every second and third Saturday. Guests will have the chance to participate in themed days, which range from pirate events, aquarium diver presentations, penguin activities, seaside ropes course challenges to arts and crafts based on your favorite characters from the new “Rio 4D” film. These classes are free and held at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Saturday, June 14th - Great Texas Catamaran Race will take place South Padre to Galveston Island where hundreds of sailboats will make their landing

at East Beach. The Great Texas Catamaran Race is one of the premier long distance beach cat races in the country. This is distance racing at its best. In its 11th year, it is again expected to attract world class racing teams. Awards for each class will be given at 7pm in addition to the First to Finish trophy. Come down around 3pm to see this beautiful site. Friday-Saturday, June 13th-14th - Back Gardens Tour - Clean Galveston will present its Back Garden Tour June 13th-14th, featuring some of the most incredible gardens on the island. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of the the event. Advance tickets may be purchased online or at The Emporium at Eiband’s, 2201 Postoffice; Speedy’s Printing, 715 24th Street; Tom’s Thumb Nursery, 2014 45th; and West End Gallery & Decor, 16708 San Luis Pass Rd. For tickets online go to www.cleangalveston.org. Please print your PayPal receipt and bring to one of the garden locations. Friday-Sunday, June 13th-15th - Military Appreciation Weekend at Pleasure Pier - Celebrate the US Army’s 239th Birthday with Half Price All Day Ride and Walk-On passes for active military, veterans and their families. Must present valid Military ID for discount. Situated on Seawall Boulevard, Pleasure Pier extends 1,130 feet over the Gulf of Mexico and is comprised of Texas’ first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. as well as family-oriented attractions, including 16 rides, 11 midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. For additional information about the Pleasure Pier, please call (409)766-4950 or visit www.pleasurepier.com. Saturday, June 14th - Family Day at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum - Family Days occur on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-3pm. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at student’s level using a variety of activities such as word games, coloring, and crafts. We encourage parents to bring their children aboard and explore the various facets of the offshore industry. Our goal is to promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge with a paying chaperone. This special discount is designed for individual ticket sales and cannot be combined with other discounts, group tours or other museum programs. Ocean Star is located at 1900 Harborside Dr., downtown Galveston. Saturday, June 14th - Burpees For The Battle - This event will take place at CrossFit Galveston on the second Saturday in June. There will be a $20 charge per person to participate in a workout with the shave event to follow. You will receive an awesome shirt, along with a super fun workout. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer driven organization funding life-saving pediatric cancer research. The foundation funds more grants than any organization besides the U.S. government. St. Baldrick’s events happen throughout the year and in every part of the world. Each event is unique, but they’re all focused on one goal - curing childhood cancer. Events take place in pubs, restaurants, schools, churches, parks, malls, military bases, firehouses and any other place you can imagine. “We shave because kids with cancer often lose their hair during treatment, and we stand proudly bald beside them,” states the cause. “But the true goal to cure childhood cancer will be accomplished because, while shaving, we raise funds for lifesaving childhood cancer research.” Sign up at www.stbaldricks.org. This will take place at Crossfit Galveston, 1227 Avenue L, downtown Galveston, (409)256-5610. Saturday, June 21st - Preservation U: Historic Wood Doors will take place at the Architectural Salvage Warehouse at the 1940 Sears Building, 2228 Broadway, 10am-12 noon. Experienced door craftsman Joey Janota will demonstrate how to make your front door an attractive, welcoming entrance to your home. From scraping and sanding to staining and painting, you’ll learn the steps to restoring your interior and exterior wood doors. For reservations call (409)765-7834 or www.galvestonhistory.org. Saturday, June 21st - Island Market - The Galveston Island Market offers a festive outdoor event where local artisans, hand crafters, and growers can showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. They offer everything from beautiful quilts to handmade soaps to photography to jewelry and more. The Island Market provides a relaxing setting to browse and shop for unique handcrafted items, many created by local Galveston artisans. Island Market is held the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am-4pm. For information on becoming a vendor at Island Market, visit www.galvestonislandmarket. com. Island Market is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Art League.

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East Location 1914 23rd Street 1 block from Seawall (409)770-0300 Opened Monday - Saturday: 10 :30am to 7:00pm Closed on Sunday

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Monday - Thursday: 7:30am to 9pm Friday: 7:30am to 9:30 pm Saturday: 7:30am to 9:30pm Sunday: 7:30am to 6:00pm

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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

Matters of the Heart, Mind, and Soul

By Hugh Prather I discovered this little book over 30 years ago and, even now in times of stress, I have found myself reaching for it for help in putting things in perspective. This gem isn’t one that you should read straight through. In fact, my copy has become dog-eared and pencil marked over time. Mr. Prather’s wisdom is just as applicable today as it was when it was

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“Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter”

By Seth Grahame-Smith The book “Abraham Lincoln-Vampire Hunter,” made into a movie by Tim Burton in 2012, begins with 9 year old Abe Lincoln kneeling by the bed of his mother as she lays dying from what was known in those days as “Milk Sickness.” It was only later that he learned his mother’s fatal affliction was the work of a vampire. And thus begins his life-long quest to both, rid America of the undead that had begun to populate the young country and also to keep lengthy journals of his adventures. Because a large portion of this book is written as though taken from Lincoln’s journals, which just so happened to have been mysteriously delivered to our author, I must admit that initially I had a lot of trouble discerning which journal entries and historical references in the book were actual and which were fiction. It was one of those books I really had a hard time wrapping my brain around. However, because (for some strange reason, as it is nothing like anything I had read before) my husband gave it to me for Christmas, I had a sense of obligation to read it. Now that I’ve finished it, I’m glad I persevered. When the truth about his Mother’s death becomes apparent to young Abe, he pledges to rid the country of all the vampires and begins a regimen to prepare himself for the mission he’s set for himself. Drawing from Lincoln’s journals and combining them with well-researched historical data, Grahame-Smith manages to create the secret life of vampire hunting taken on by our sixteenth president, from his childhood all the way through to his assassination at Ford Theater in 1865. A quote from “Vanity Fair” on the back cover of the book says “The funniest, most action-packed, and weirdly wellresearched account of the Civil War you’ll probably read in a long time…” For some reason the humor they refer to escaped me, having studied a bit of Civil War history. I thought that the way in which Grahame-Smith built Lincoln’s character, not upon vast generalizations, but rather on very specific historical details from his life, really added to the story. It wasn’t as though I was simply reading about a man who loosely represented Abe Lincoln; I actually felt as though the character from the novel could have just as easily been the 16th president himself. The fictional additions are worked in very artfully and some who remained unnamed even maintain a strong presence in the story. The actual historical photographs that were skillfully Photoshopped by Stephanie Isaacson, will definitely have you scratching your head and thinking ...perhaps. Let me say, I’m not a fan of vampire stories - never have been and probably never will be. This book might be the exception. I felt the way in which Seth Grahame-Smith managed to inter mingle the fictional with the historical was brilliant. Everything about the interactions in the context of the story seems as though

first published in 1970. What is truly unique about this book is how you will begin to have the feeling that perhaps Prather has crawled around your heart and soul and written down your own feelings. It’s the sort of book you will find yourself wanting to tell others about so you can share this journey of life that we are all on. A couple of my favorite passages are: “…Before, I thought I was actually fighting for my own self-worth; that is why I so desperately wanted people to like me. I thought their liking me was a comment on me, but it was a comment on them.” My favorite is, “Negative feedback is better than none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference.” Prather, writer, minister, and counselor, a native of Dallas, had written several books about self-help and relationships before his death in 2010. He has been categorized as a New Age writer, but his wisdom is definitely for the ages. This book is not filled with goody, goody advice, but wonderful, life-living nuggets of wisdom. Its contents are thought provoking, not in an earth shattering way, but in a deep down, soul satisfying, non-preaching way. My suggestion? Buy the book, get a pencil, and find a quiet place to begin reading “Notes to Myself.” Don’t even attempt to finish it in one sitting – you’ll miss Prather’s point. You’ll find that it will become a book that you will return to time and time again for affirmation of what you believe and answers to what you seek. Rating: 5 of 5; Copyright 1970 – Real People Press

Book Events

Book Signing for “Lighthouse of Texas” will be held at Hendley Market, 3-6pm, Saturday, June 14th. Author Steph McDougal will be signing copies of her new book “Lighthouses of Texas” which delves into the beacons that dot the coast from Port Arthur to Port Isabel. Helndley Market is located at 2010 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)762-2610, hendleymarket.com. G. Lee Gallery is pleased to announce that artist Ted Ellis will be at the Gallery to sign his new, collectible, limited edition of “T. Ellis Fine Art.” The beautiful book features over 110 breath taking prints spanning Mr. Ellis’ art career. Mr. Ellis’ artwork has been shown at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Tulane University’s permanent collection, and, featured in “Southern Living” and “Newsweek” magazines. Please join us for this very special signing 12 noon – 6pm, Friday, June 20th, at the G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St., Galveston. For more information call (409)3707350, www.gleegallery.net.

Have a Blast this Summer:

Join The Reading Club at Rosenberg Library

Rosenberg Library is taking on reading and science in a big way with its Summer Reading Club theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Through programming and the reading club children can explore the fascinating world around them from the convenience of the library. The “Fizz, Boom, Read!” theme compliments the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum many schools have adopted. Creative art programs focusing on studio art, drama and music also play a big role in the library’s summer programming. The Children’s Department encourages babies through 7th graders to join the free Summer Reading Club and earn fun prizes. Children may read (or listen to) any book or magazine they want, anywhere they choose. Register, keep track of reading, write reviews, and receive prize notification via computers in the Children’s Department or any other computer with Internet access. To get started, go to www.rosenberg-library.org and follow the “Fizz, Boom, Read!” link. Children and their families are encouraged to come to the programs but attendance is not required to be a Summer Reading Club member.

Programs for the entire family include:

• Drop-in Fridays - Through August 8th, rotating Art Studio, Lego® Brick Yard, and Gaming • Family Fun - June 11th – July 16th, featuring good books, fun stories, movement and puppets • Garden of Books –June 25th, presented by Lisa Jastram, Oasis for Children • Harriet Tubman Encounter – June 21st, reenactment by actress Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux • Magician John O’Bryant – June 23rd • Puppeteer Nitsana Lazerus – July 9th • Texas Snakes – July 12th • Bugs on Wheels – July 23rd, Houston Museum of Natural Science • Little Red – August 2nd, live performance by Express Theatre of Houston Programs for children 5 to 12 and their family include:

• Wild Things Zoofari - June 12th • Science on Stage – June 19th, Houston Museum of Natural Science • R U Curious? – June 26th and July 10th – 31st • Legend of King Arthur - July 3rd, Hampstead Stage Company followed by an acting workshop • Cursive Writing Workshop – July 7th – 10th and July 14th – 17th • Paleontologist Dinosaur George – July 21st • Animals Rock - August 7th, singing zoologist Lucas Miller • Chemistry Road Show – August 15th, Texas A & M University, College Station • Bluebonnet Book Party – June 17th and 24th and July 15th, 22nd and 29th, rising 3rd – 6th grade only Activities especially for preschoolers and their family include:

• Toddler Time - Through July 16th, developed for one toddler to attend with one adult • Storytime - Through July 16th • Mother Goose on the Loose – June 18th, Lisa Jastram, Oasis for Children • Pet Care & Safety around Dogs – July 30th, Galveston Humane Society • Babies Need Books - June 13th and 14th, for new and expectant parents Children in day cares, summer camps, schools and group settings of five or more and their adult leaders can enjoy many of the same quality programs by coming to Story Fair. A brochure of activities is available and preregistration is required at (409)763-8854 x135. Summer reading Club ends August 15th. For a complete list of summer events pick up a brochure at the library or download from the library’s website. Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston. Children’s Department hours are 9am – 6pm. Ample free parking is available.

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Festivals Birthplace of Juneteenth:

Galveston Celebrates Emancipation with Festivities June 7th-24th

When you head to Galveston this June, you’ll be coming home to where it all began as the Island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth – a holiday that originated in this historic beach town. This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. To help commemorate June 19th, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South - the annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation will take place June 19th at the official Juneteenth monument located at Galveston’s Ashton Villa. Major events planned for Galveston’s Juneteenth festivities: Saturday, June 7th, 5-9pm - Artist Reception featuring Brendan Martinez – Featuring the artwork, “Found in Translation.” Admission is free and the event is open to the general public. G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice Street, (409)370-7350 Sunday, June 8th, 7pm - Juneteenth Development Corporation Scholarship Gala - Young ladies ages 17-22 will compete for scholarships and prizes. The first place winner will be crowned Miss Juneteenth Ambassador. Contestants will be judged on an oral presentation of their goals and aspirations, a creative talent, formal wear and a question and answer session. This will be held at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Avenue M, Galveston. Tickets will be available at the door, $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. For more information, contact (409)762-0063. Tuesday, June 10th, 7pm - Al Edwards’ Juneteenth Banquet - The state theme “Come On Home Where It All Began” highlights the history of Juneteenth and its importance to the community and heritage. The banquet speaker will be State Representative Sylvester Turner of Houston. Sponsorships are available at $350, $500 and $1,000. Individual tickets are $35. Proceeds will benefit the Old Central Cultural Center. The banquet will be held at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Avenue M, Galveston. For additional information contact (409)599-5520. Saturday, June 14th, 6pm - St. Vincent’s House Gospel by the Sea Benefit Concert - Please join St. Vincent’s House for the annual concert for Galveston’s Juneteenth celebration. This is held at the Greater St. Matthew Church, 6333 Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas. The concert is free with a ticket, call in advance at (409)763-8521. Saturday, June 14th, 11am-5pm - 9th Annual Juneteenth Family Day at Stringfellow Orchards - Activities for the day include historical reenactments, games for children of all ages, music and performances. Stringfellow Orchards was owned by Henry Martyn Stringfellow (1839–1912), a successful businessman in the late 1880’s. Because of his success, Mr. Stringfellow was able to pay orchard workers one dollar a day (when the going wage was fifty cents). This enabled workers, mostly freed slaves, the opportunity to better take care of their families and progress after Emancipation. Stringfellow Orchard is located at 7902 State Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas. Admission is free. Contact (409)256-3822 for info. Saturday, June 14th, 1-5pm - Juneteenth at Jack Johnson Park - Enjoy local entertainment and refreshments at the pavilion. Jack Johnson Park was dedicated in November 2012 and is operated by the Old Central Cultural Center Board of Directors. The community park recognizes its native son, John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, born March 31, 1878. Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1908. A life-size statue was placed in the park in his honor. The park is located at 2601 Avenue M, Galveston. Admission is free. Contact (409)599-5520.

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Wednesday, June 18th, 8:30am-3:30pm - GHF Presents “The Making of the Underground Railroad: From Slavery to Freedom” - Since 2002, as part of Galveston’s annual Juneteenth activities, Galveston Historical Foundation has produced an Underground Railroad program to educate local children about American slaves who escaped to freedom and the abolitionists who helped them. This year, the event will add a new character to its roster. The event consists of a day of re-enactments of the lives of people who traveled the famous Underground Railroad. The program is designed to show children the challenges slaves faced in escaping to freedom. Children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. This will be held at Menard House, 35th and Avenue O, Galveston. Admission is free. Call (409)765-3468 to register. Thursday, June 19th, 8:30am - 35th Annual Al Edwards’ Emancipation Proclamation Reading and Prayer Breakfast - The Emancipation Proclamation will be read to commemorate the historic event that occurred in Galveston on June 19th, 1865, two years after the proclamation was enacted. Galveston holds the distinction of being the place of the first reading of the Proclamation in the South. Texas State Representative Al Edwards sponsored two legislative bills establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday. There will be a free breakfast provided after the program. To be held at Ashton Villa, 2300 Broadway, Galveston. Admission is free. Contact (409)599-5520 Thursday, June 19th, 12 noon - 5pm - Juneteenth at Jack Johnson Park - Enjoy local entertainment and refreshments at the pavilion. Jack Johnson Park was dedicated in November 2012 and is operated by the Old Central Cultural Center Board of Directors. The community park recognizes its native son, John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, born March 31, 1878. Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1908. A life-size statue was placed in the park in his honor. Admission is free. The park is located at 2601 Avenue M, Galveston. Contact (409)599-5520. Thursday, June 19th, 11am-3pm - Annual Annie Mae Charles Juneteenth Picnic - The picnic includes refreshments, music, activities and a special program including the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Admission is free. Wright Cuney Park is located at 41st Street and Ball Street, Galveston. Contact (409)939-4674. Thursday, June 19th, 6-8pm Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church Historic March and Inspirational Program - Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church will conduct its traditional reenactment of the emancipation procession of January 1, 1866 “from the Court House to the Colored Church on Broadway” as documented in period newspapers. An inspirational program will be held in the church sanctuary, featuring African American spirituals, stirring speakers and performances and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditional Juneteenth refreshments will be served following the program. Admission is free. This will be held at the Old Galveston Court House, 21st Street and Sealy Street. Contact (409)974-4839. Friday, June 20th, 12 noon - 6pm - Book Signing of “T. Ellis Fine Art” by Ted Ellis - Author and artist Ted Ellis will be signing his limited edition, “T. Ellis Fine Art,” featuring over 110 prints of his artwork. Admission is free. To be held at G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice Street, Galveston, (409)370-7350. Saturday, June 21, 1pm - Galveston Juneteenth Parade - The parade will start at 22nd Street and Harborside Drive, travel to 22nd and Strand streets, turn right on Strand St. to 25th St., turn left on 25th St. to Avenue M, turn right on Avenue M to 27th Street in front of Jack Johnson Park. Marching bands, drill teams, decorated cars and performers from Galveston and other areas will excite the crowd along the route. Admission is free. Contact (409)497-3203.

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Saturday, June 21, 10am - Galveston Historical Foundation and Texas Historical Commission, Juneteenth Marker Dedication Ceremony - The Galveston Historical Foundation will hold a dedication ceremony through the Texas Historical Commission to formally recognize the events in Galveston that occurred on June 19th, 1865 as having historical significance and meaning to the citizens of Texas. The event is free and open to the general public. After the ceremony, visitors are invited to enjoy live entertainment sponsored by the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. Admission is free. This will be held at 22nd Street and Strand Street (Old Galveston Square parking lot). Contact (409)765-3486. Saturday, June 21st, 11am-3pm - Take it to the Wood “Juneteenth Celebration” at Shiloh A.M.E. Church - This celebration includes food, games and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free. To be held at 1310 29th Street (MLK Blvd.). Contact (409)762-3646 Saturday, June 21st, 6-10pm - Galveston Historical Foundation Juneteenth Community Concert - The Juneteenth Community Concert is sponsored by the Galveston Historical Foundation. Historically, the first formal celebrations of Emancipation and Abolition were celebrated in the public square. The concert will feature the music of Houston-based band, Bourbon Street. The concert is free and open to the general public. It will be held at Saengerfest Park located at 23rd Street and Strand Street, Galveston. Contact (409)789-4113. Tuesday, June 24th, 6pm - NIA Culture Center Screening of PBS Film “American Experience: Freedom Summer” - The documentary film, “American Experience: Freedom Summer” will be screened followed by a panel discussion to reflect on the progress since 1964. Admission is free. This will be shown at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave. M, Galveston. Contact (409)765-7086. About Juneteenth

Many people think slavery ended on September 22nd, 1862 – the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, many slaves weren’t freed until much later when news of the proclamation reached their towns. The last of those slaves lived in the South and were freed on June 19th, 1865 after the Emancipation Proclamation was read on a harbor pier in Galveston, Texas. This date eventually became known as “Juneteenth.” While celebrations were long held in various parts of the country in earlier years, Texas lead the way in making Juneteenth an official state holiday in 1980. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated in more than 40 states throughout the country.

“Galveston Firsts” Lecture Series to Honor City’s 175th Anniversary

first in Galveston. They grew to achieve local and national recognition and were praised in Abraham Flexner’s’ report on medical education in the United States and Canada (1910). The museums expanded and moved from “Old Red” to the new laboratory Galveston Historical Foundation will honor building in 1925. The museums were open to the the 175th anniversary of the City of Galveston with general public and highly unusual for the period. special lectures and tours at the Menard Campus, Over subsequent decades however the museums 3302 Avenue O. The lectures will take place at 2pm fell out of use. This lecture charts the rise of fall of on Sundays, June 22nd, July 13th and August 3rd. the museums and describes what remains of the The price for lectures is $12 for non-members former collections and how they could form the and $10 for GHF members. Reservations are recnucleus of a future medical museum. ommended. Go to galvestonhistory.org or by call Presented by Dr. Paula Summerly, Research (409)750-9180. Project Manager for the John P. McGovern AcadIn addition, Galveston’s oldest residential dwell- emy of Oslerian Medicine, and Chair of the “Old ing, the 1838 Menard House, will be opened for Red” Medical Museum Task Force and Heritage Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival public tours. Tours will be available 12 noon-4pm Committee at The University of Texas Medical When: June 13th-15th June 22nd, July 6th and August 3rd. Admission Branch (UTMB). Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston on is $8 for adults and $6 for students aged 6-18. July 13th - Rosenberg Library, Tickets: Ranges $10- $75, check the website for Schedule of Lectures the First Public Library in Texas details and event times. Purchase tickets at June 22nd - “Death and Resurrection of www.texasmargaritafestival.com The 175-year-old City of Galveston has been the first Medical Museums in Galveston” Events: Friday, June 13th- Tequila Herradura credited with a long list of “firsts” in Texas. Among Social, $10 these is the state’s first public library. One hunAt the opening of The University of Texas Saturday, June 14th -Tour de Tequila & dred forty-four years ago, the Galveston Chamber medical department in October 1891 there were Outdoor Festival Pass, $60, Margarita of Commerce founded a library for local citizens. two museums in “Old Red”, one anatomical the Grand Tasting & Outdoor Festival Pass, other pathological. The museums were amongst the Although Rosenberg Library was not established $35 Sunday, June 15th- Father’s Day South of the Border Brunch, $35 Weekend Pass to Friday and Saturday, $75 It has been long rumored that the first margarita was made in Galveston at the historic and legendary Balinese Room. The discussion heats up as Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival organizers are preparing for an explosive weekend of tequila tastings, margarita samplings, great food and music as this “TexasSized” festival rolls into Galveston June 13th-15th. This year’s festival, at Moody Gardens, will feature an epic gathering of the world’s best tequilas alongside some of the region’s best restaurants competing for title of “Best Margarita.” The festival weekend is comprised of four anchor events, “Tequila Herradura Social,” “Tour de Tequila,” “Margarita Grand Tasting,” and a “Little Mexico” inspired outdoor festival. The Friday night event, “The Social Presented by Tequila Herradura,” brings together industry professionals and weekend festival goers for an evening of sipping on specialty tequila cocktails, a delectable “create your own” taco bar and live music. Moody Gardens “Bands on Sand” and fireworks over the bay round out the kickoff to the weekend festivities. Saturday is action packed starting with “Tour de Tequila” in Expo A at the Moody Gardens Convention Center, 1-4pm. Some of the world’s best tequilas come together to present their various styles of tequila alongside restaurants showing the public the dynamic fusion of pairing food and tequila. The doors open at 3pm in Expo B & C for the “Margarita Grand Tasting.” Forty restaurants, businesses, and individual teams compete for “Best Margarita” in their category. A “People’s Choice” award will be given to the restaurant or individual that receives the most votes cast by visitors at the event. During the “People’s Choice,” visitors will be able to vote with their dollar and 100% of the money collected will go directly to Friday Harbour charity. Don’t let the sun go down without strolling to the Oleander Bowl at Moody Gardens for the Outdoor Festival presented by Dos-A-Rita. This is intentionally created to feel like a passport to a street fair with a “Little Mexico” flair. This area offers a distinctive shopping experience fashioned after a traditional Mexican village and a live music stage with the sounds of Latin, Blues, Country and Rock music. Various flavors of margaritas will be offered along with all the fan-favorite Mexican foods, alongside traditional festival staples from sausage on a stick to funnel cakes. Gates for the outdoor festival are 12 noon-10pm. Texans love their “Tex-Mex” and this festival delivers with its charity Fajita Cook-Off that benefits Friday Harbour & Galveston County Fair & Rodeo. Teams will compete for best fajitas in both the chicken and beef categories. Sunday rounds out the weekend and the festival closes with a “South of the Border” brunch at Moody Gardens Hotel. Guests will have the opportunity to sip Michelada’s and Bloody Maria’s while dining on traditional style Mexican foods. Tickets are available at texasmargaritafestival.com and at the gate. Friday Harbour and the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo have been selected as the charity partner’s for the event. Friday Harbour’s mission is to provide free temporary housing for cancer patients and their caregivers as they seek cancer treatment at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Galveston County Fair & Rodeo’s purpose is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education and agriculture by supporting 4-H and FFA programs.

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until 1904, its roots can be traced to this early predecessor. While most people are familiar with the Rosenberg Library at 2310 Sealy Street, many probably don’t realize that at one time there existed a separate Rosenberg Library branch for AfricanAmerican residents. The presentation will include rarely seen historical photos and documents related to these institutions. August 3rd - Galveston City Company: First Development Company in Texas

One of the first land development companies west of the Mississippi, the Galveston City Company was organized in 1838 under the leadership of Michel Menard and other founders. The company sold lots for development and gifted others for community projects or important public institutions. The presentation reveals preliminary findings from a special project undertaken to examine the minutes of the company, communication among stockholders and managers, and descriptive information on the beginnings of Galveston. The final presentation of the 2014 Menard Summer Lecture series provides a rare look into the archives held by Stewart Title Company, which reveal the first few decades of the island’s history. For more information call (409)750-9108.

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“A Century of Galveston Art” Preview Party Rosenberg Library announces its newest exhi-

bition, “A Century of Galveston Art,” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Galveston Art League and of the library’s own 110th anniversary. A preview party is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th from 6-8pm in the Harris Gallery located on the library’s 4th floor. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres provided. “A Century of Galveston Art” will feature works by members of the Galveston Art League painted during the past one hundred years. Established in 1904, Rosenberg Library was the first organization in the city to collect and preserve fine art. Founded ten years later in 1914, the Galveston Art League was the first organization to promote art appreciation and to support local artists in the city. A natural partnership, the two entities have been closely connected since the early 20th century. For many years, Art League exhibits were regularly held at the library. When the Rosenberg Library added its Moody Memorial Wing in the 1970s, space was provided for a permanent gallery for the Galveston Art League. Each year a juried show was held, providing members the opportunity to exhibit and sell their art. In addition to planning regular exhibitions and juried shows, the Art League managed its own permanent collection of artworks that had been acquired over the years through purchase or donation. Many of these were displayed in the Rosenberg Library and became iconic images for patrons. Works by notable local and nationally acclaimed artists such as Paul Schumann, Boyer Gonzales, Dawson Dawson-Watson, Rolla Taylor, Frederic Taubes, and Eugene Speicher were included in the Galveston Art League collection. In 1982, the League generously donated its collection of 23 paintings and drawings to the Rosenberg Library to ensure its long-term preservation and care. Many of these works are included in “A Century of Galveston Art.” Although the Art League now maintains its own gallery on Postoffice Street, the relationship between the League and the Rosenberg Library continues today through the McGivney Award purchase prize program. The McGivney Award was created by Dr. Merlin Joseph McGivney (1905-1985), a local dentist and long-time member of the Galveston Art League. Dr. McGivney perpetuated his love for the arts by establishing an endowment fund administered by the Rosenberg Library. Each year the library awards a purchase prize to the McGivney Award winner at the Galveston Art League’s spring juried show. The winner is presented with a check, and his or her painting is added to the library’s permanent collection. Many McGivney award-winning paintings will be featured in the exhibit, as will original works by Dr. McGivney. “A Century of Galveston Art” will be on display through December 2014. The exhibit is located in the Harris Gallery on the library’s 4th floor. Rosenberg Library is open Monday through Saturday from 9am-6pm. Admission to the museum galleries is always free. Rosenberg Library is located 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston, (409)763-8854, www.rosenberg-library.org.

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Affaire d’ Art (2227 Postoffice, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com) Currently on exhibit: “Through The Lens” continues on view through July 4th. “Through The Lens” will feature works by Irene Amiet and Alicia Boles, along with guest artist Tim Herschbach and selected themed pieces from many of our artists. Irene Amiet is a Field Representative for Global Vision International (GVI), and an internationally published nature photographer with a marketing background. A native of Switzerland, Irene has lived in the Bermudas and in South Africa prior to moving to Galveston. She has been active as a research volunteer with Leatherback turtles in Panama and participated in big cat density research in Limpopo, South Africa while involved in marketing for conservation organizations. Irene was marketing manager of the Edeni Lodges in Limpopo, South Africa, before founding her own fine-art and commercial photography business in Galveston. Irene is a correspondent for “Coast Magazine” and a blogger for the “Galveston Daily News” on outdoor topics.Her work has been featured in “Africa Geographic” and found space in “National Geographic’s” prestigious stock library as well as having been featured in an array of local and overseas press. Irene is an avid conservationist and hopes to bring the beauty of our planet to the heart of the people by means of her photography. It is Irene’s goal that her images portray moments in time that draw the viewer into the story as is told by nature infinitely. She believes that once mankind understands itself as an integral part of the great system that nature is, the necessary respect for our planet’s fragility will be shown. The aim is to draw the viewer into a moment, into a scene, where a story can be spun through a visual doorway. Also on exhibit is the work of Alicia Boles. Taking photographs has always been Alicia’s way of expressing herself; a camera’s flash and click has been her voice and inspiration for years and will be for years to come. “I’ve always loved looking at the world through the lens of

2527 Market, GALVESTON a camera.” Working with images from her collection that wouldn’t necessarily make sense together, Alicia puts a unique spin on her art by blending these images together to form a new creation through a process of layering. Not only a photographer with a distinct view, Alicia has extended her creativeness to canvas, paint, wood and “whatever else I can get my hands on,” and uses several mediums including oils, acrylics and mixed media. Tim Herschbach currently has a show on exhibit as part of “Through The Lens.” Tim grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and spent his childhood playing outdoors in the woods, fields, streams and lakes. He became interested in art at a young age. His aunt bought him Mark Kistler’s Draw Squad for his birthday when he was twelve and it taught him the fundamentals of creating a three-dimensional world on twodimensional paper. In Junior High, he took a year of private instruction from a local acrylic painter who worked with wildlife and landscapes. Throughout this time Tim had dabbled in photography, from his first 110 film camera given to him by his first grade teacher, to the Minolta SLR he chose as a high school graduation present. However, it wasn’t until December of 2009 that Tim began to take photography more seriously when he decided that he would like to create some artwork to hang on the walls in his home. In order to do this, he knew that he had to develop a strong foundation for the technical aspect of photography and to continue developing his artistic eye and mind, which he had already begun years before. Tim began scouring the internet and reading every book he could get his hands on and watching countless hours of videos on image processing. He submitted select photos for critique by professional photographers and attended workshops. He took on voluntary photography projects at work and at his church to learn how to use light effectively and he picked up some small family portrait jobs here and there for family and friends. With every photograph Tim created, he grew closer to being able to use photography as not just a way to capture a beautiful scene or subject, but as a viable method of communicating emotion, a fundamental principle of fine art. In the summer of 2013, Tim Herschbach left his full time position as an IT specialist at a Houston television station and put his full devotion into his art career. He is currently selling his work online and at regional art shows. DesignWorks (2119 Postoffice St., (409)766-7599) “Divide,” an exhibition of new photographs by Don Glentzer of Brenham, Texas, continues through July 11th. In this new series, Glentzer uses a technique that involves a more saturated inking in his printer, creating a process that is more like printmaking than actual photography. He is engaged with what he knows intimately – light and scale – and in this body of work, the images are both abstract and mysterious. The title of this new body of work, “Divide,” represents the difference in viewpoint from across the Brazos River - the “Divide” - from Houston to Brenham. G. Lee Gallery (2214 Postoffice St., (409)370-7350) G. Lee Gallery is pleased to present “Found in Translation” artist reception featuring Brendan Martinez. Mr. Martinez has had a lifelong interest in art. Challenged by his high school art teacher, he completed his first painting “Chief Joseph” and promptly won a scholastic award from the Wichita Museum of Art. He continued his art studies at Bowie State University, Maryland. Mr. Martinez, originally from Hutchinson, Kansas, has recently moved to La Porte, Texas. The G. Lee Gallery is delighted that this bright, emerging and extremely talented artist has chosen Galveston County for his home. Mr. Martinez says it best, “There is magic behind creating. I believe this magic is God doing his work through us. We are His tools working to make mankind better. We have a responsibility to share our abilities and spark others with inspiration.” Galveston Arts Center (2501 Market St., (409)763-2403) The Galveston Arts Center proudly presents “Ron Adams: Master Printer” and “Luis Jimenez: Selected Prints.” Both exhibitions will open at the the June 7th ArtWalk and continue all month. Exhibitions are in

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conjunction with PRINTHOUSTON, a summerlong celebration of original prints, the artists who create them and the people who collect them. Ron Adams has been featured in exhibitions in museums around the country. The works of Luis Jiminez (1940–2006) have been exhibited across the United States. The exhibition gallery and selections from GAC’s retail gallery, ArtWorks, are open to the public. Galveston Art League (2117 Postoffice St., (409)621-1008, galvestonartleague.com) “Bonnie Blue Featured Artist” will be on exhibit during the month of June along with a wide assortment of artwork by the League’s members. It is appropriate that Bonnie is the featured artist for the month because her artwork was chosen by members of the Art League to adorn their postcards and posters advertising the league’s 100th anniversary gala on June 28th. Bonnie’s art car, “Women Rock,” gathers a lot of attention when it is being driven around town or parked in Galveston. The car is covered on all sides by large Styrofoam women’s faces that are periodically changed and updated. She created the “Women Rock” art car to travel around the country selling her art and spreading her message, written on the front of her car, to women everywhere. The message reads, “… created for women by a woman to honor women because across continents, we are all connected at the heart regardless of the barriers, laughter, abuse, tears, rich, poor, destitute, or skin color.” The car has won numerous awards throughout her travels. The large heads on the car this year represent women from all over the world. The faces are repainted every two years. To date, the car has featured 36 different women. Bonnie is also known for her faces and caricatures on rocks and hand painted boots, purses, shoes and jackets. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Mechanic St., (409)974-4446, galvestonartistresidency.org) The third Annual Artist in Residence Exhibition in the GAR Gallery, featuring work by 2013-2014 Artists in Residence: John Hodany, Autumn Knight and Joe Joe Orangias, continues this month. John Hodany received his BFA from The Cooper Union in 1995 and his MFA from de Ateliers 63 (Amsterdam, NL) in 2002. For the past ten years he has been living and working between New York and Berlin. Hodany’s work has been exhibited at Zurcher Gallery, Eleven Rivington, Greenberg Van Doren and Rare Gallery in New York. In Germany his work has been exhibited at Lena Bruening, Sabine Knust and Conradi Gallery, in Sweden at Loyal Gallery and in The Netherlands at Fons Welters, Play Station. (johnhodany.com) Autumn Knight is a Houston-based performance/ video/installation artist, and a trained drama therapist. Play, social encounter, and spontaneity re-emerge as themes in her performance and installation art work. Autumn Knight holds an MA in Drama Therapy from New York University (New York, NY) and a BA in Theatre Arts/Speech Communications from Dillard University (New Orleans, LA). Her performance work has been included in shows at DiverseWorks, Art League Houston, Project Row Houses, Texas Southern University Museum, and Alabama Song (Houston, TX) and most recently Blaffer Art Museum. (www. autumnjoiknight.com) Joe Joe Orangias is a visual artist whose practice intersects fine arts, design and critical theory. Working through history, collaboration, and local material, the overarching goal of his work is to sustain, but also challenge, the cultural identities of certain places as they shift over time. His multi-media and writing projects propose equity by locating new contexts for social, economic and environmental issues. Orangias holds an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University, and a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His work has been exhibited at galleries and on-site in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Scotland and USA. He was awarded the 2014 SMFA Traveling Fellowship to realize a project in New Zealand, an ASA Visual Arts Fellowship from the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg, where he worked with the Design for the Living World studio, and residencies at ART342 in Colorado, the New Territories: International Festival of Live Art in Glasgow, and Atelier OPA in Tokyo. (www.joejoeorangias.com) Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice St., (903)357-9073) Ray Heard’s “Colorful Sea Turtle” is a fine example of the paintings at The Heard Gallery. Come look through their extensive selection of paintings - the gallery walls are covered with vibrant paintings and provoke the sunny feel of the Island.

Katrina Howarth Gallery (215 Tremont St., (713)550-6431, thehowarthgallery.com) On display this month are new fine art original oil paintings by artist and gallery owner Katrina Howarth of beautiful European landscapes and colourful still life compositions of florals and tabletops. MiArt (1327 Market St., (409)692-7833) MiArt Gallery will showcase the “happy colors” of June, featuring an original oil painting entitled “True Love” by owner Michèle Grindberg. The gallery will also spotlight the inspirational works of Regina Lee Parkinson and Mary Ann Hasty’s lively clay art. As always, the gallery will display fabulous handcrafted jewelry in sterling silver with precious and semiprecious gemstones from various local artisans. René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., (409)7509077, renewileyart.com) The gallery continues with it’s show of René Wiley’s newest series of large paintings depicting Galveston’s harbor boats and pelican resident. Wiley’s available works also include Galveston’s historic churches, seascapes and seabirds of all kinds. Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser newest series of textile mosaics are also available at the gallery. The gallery also offers René Wiley’s limited edition giclée prints as well as landscapes by Wiley’s daughter Rachel Wiley-Janota. PeckArts (2208 Postoffice St., (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com) “Bodacious Blooms,” Jennifer Peck’s recent series of floral collages on panel continues at PeckArts thru June. Stenciled backgrounds create grounding for layers of paper Peonies, Lilies and Dahlia in full bloom, floating on textured surfaces. Austin mixed media artist Anne Camp exhibits works on canvas and wood in her show “Ephemera” as well. Camp creates non-objective abstract constructions using paint, handmade and vintage papers, fibers and textiles. Woven in like fabric, jewel toned color emerge thru words and imagery producing a thought provoking collection. Peck also shows her newest work at the Mosquito Cafe this month. “Shine the Heart” is an collection of small collages on panel, inspired by a recent course in personal mythologies. A subject matter centered around nature’s quiet intelligence, nurturing and illumination, are illustrated thru budding trees, birds, nests and the sun. Recent additions to the gallery are Kerrville’s Brent Freed’s hand carved pelicans and Galveston’s own “aerosol artist” Gabriel Prusmack. Working on found pieces of wood and scrap metal, Prusmack’s newest series reflect how his personal character is being developed as a believer in Christ, and who he is transitioning into. This series focused on the idea of ‘moving on’ revolves around images of automobiles that represent the details of character, gained or lost, throughout his life. Also showing new works are J.A. Soukup, Russell Mai, Ross de la Garza, Homer Allen, Robin Renee Hix and Doug Sweet. Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic, (409)9744661) Celebrating their one year anniversary, Third Coast will host the reopening of the solo exhibit of paintings of Jack Morris. This exhibition features Morris’ new paintings, as well as a few from the early 1990s. Morris has been noted in the past for his narrative paintings of New Orleans, the new pieces focus on the sights of Galveston, from the waterfront, the nightlife and spots in between. Vacation on Canvas Gallery (2113 Postoffice St., (409)974-4006, VacationOnCanvas.com) Now that it’s summertime on the Island, there’s no better time to see Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original paintings. Robert has masterfully captured our Island environment in brilliant vivid colors and precise detail, with all the relaxing comfort that has become his trademark. Along with his original paintings, Robert offers reproductions of his artwork in canvas giclée, cards, paper prints and one of a kind ceramic tiles. Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925) “Let the Big Ones Eat the Little Ones and the Smooth End Drag,” by Gayle Reynolds, is new to the gallery this month, as well as many other paintings. The main painting is about business, and is named with a saying from a fine old businessman remembered. In the boat room, Rex Reynolds’ seventh dory has been turned right side up, and the interior has been both boat souped and painted. His Adirondack tallboys are on display in the gallery. Bronze sculptures of ladies, who may be romantic or mystical, are by Pat Moberley Moore. Other sculptures of a different nature and style are by Jack Farrell, a welder who works with rusty metal. Pottery is by Madeleine Baker and John Whitman.

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Tours

From Ghosts to Pub Tours, There is Something for Everyone!

This month we highlight the variety of tours that are available on the island. Below are a few of what is available. The Sin City of the South Tour - Explore Galveston’s “Free State” period that included bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution. This hour long driving tour will include a history of all three vices, and drive by the Hotel Galvez, Balinese Room site, the old Red Light District, and more. The tour will be every Friday and Saturday in June at 6pm (days may expand due to high demand), and depart from Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway. The cost is $15 per person, reservations are required and can be made by calling (409)789-9911. The Prohibition Pub Trail Tour - This tour includes Prohibition drinks at five downtown pubs and a history of Galveston’s “Free State” period that included bootlegging, gambling and prostitution. Enjoy a pre-Prohibition lager at Brews Brothers, Old Fashioneds at Murphy’s, Manhattans at O’Malley’s, Sidecars at Molly’s, and Margaritas at Old Cellar Bar. The tour is $50 per person (includes transportation, tour, drinks, and gratuity) and departs every Friday and Saturday in June at 8pm (days may expand due to high demand). Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid ID. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (409)789-9911. Every Saturday - Rides on The Harborside Express - Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. South East Texas’ most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone. Every weekend they offers train rides which are between 11am-2pm. This is great fun for all ages. The train boards every 15 to 20 minutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm. The $4 ticket fee is in addition to museum admission. Located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, downtown Galveston, www.galvestonrrmuseum.com. Artist Boat conducts daily tours of all different kinds, skill levels and ages. They offer a variety of kayaking adventures including East End Lagoon, Christmas Bay, Coastal Heritage Preserve (just $10 per person), Drum Bay, Quickstart Your Kayak, East End Sunset Lagoon, Galveston State Park Reserve Tour, Armand Bayou, and Deer Island. Visit artistboat.org to see details and pricing. This is a great opportunity to see the island in an unique way. For more info call (409)770-0722, kayak.destinationnext.com for tickets. An example of what these tours offer is: Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve is a place for the adventurous as well as the romantic. Hosting the last remaining natural stands of seagrass beds in Galveston Bay, Christmas Bay supports the offshore shrimp fisheries and the recreational fisherman’s desire for redfish. Explore one of the most pristine places on Galveston Bay where an unhindered horizon line meets the Gulf of Mexico. You are able to gaze upon the fragility of Galveston Island’s dunes, beaches, prairies, and marshes. Galveston History Tour Guide now offers indoor showings. George Douglas Lee is the only Galveston Tour Guide featured on the History Channel. Rick Stovall stated, “This is a great eclectic gallery. Mr. Lee does a fabulous history tour of Galveston Island. The hour long tour seemed like it was only minutes. He kept us totally engaged in all the history and we barely stopped laughing at the many, many stories of this enchanted island. We will go again on our next trip to Galveston.” Indoors - G. Lee Gallery now offers a presentation by Mr. Lee with slides, and a showing of the History Channel’s “Perfect Storms” episode about the 1900 Storm, featuring George Lee as one of the commentators. It’s an excellent one hour documentary about the nation’s deadliest disaster. Admission is $20 per person, $15 for seniors and children. Kids are always welcome. For info, galvestonhistorytourguide.com Outdoors - This extraordinary tour features George Lee’s “feel like you were there” stories. The 90 minute tours are done as walking tours through historic downtown, in George’s Mustang convertible, he can ride with you in your car, or as step-on bus tours. Discover a parallel universe where the founders and heroes were con men, swindlers crooks, nutcases and dreamers. You will learn about the city’s eccentric characters and colorful history. Come see for

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yourself. We meet at the G .Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St., downtown. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children, seniors and veterans (under 6 free). You can call (409)370-7350 or stop by the G. Lee Gallery and make a reservation. Ghost Tours of Galveston - Join a haunted ghost tour like no other. Galveston’s oldest and longestrunning ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the known authority on Galveston and its hauntings. The rich history of Galveston Island is infused with thoroughly researched historical evidence and personal accounts from local residents. Tours are given daily, year-round, with three to choose from. The ‘Original Ghost Tour’ tells of the history and explanations behind the enormous amount of paranormal activity in the city and the tales of documented residents of Galveston who have stayed behind. The ‘Restless Spirits Tour’ presents to the visitor a number of buildings with ongoing paranormal activity, much of which is documented for you to see, hear and decide for yourself. Or become a hush-hush member of the ‘Secret Society Cemetery Tour,’ with tales of Galveston’s legendary woes and the woebegone amid the sights of the tantalizing and mysterious City Cemetery. These tours are unique and a fun way to see the haunted history of the island. Visit the website for schedules, meeting places and to book your tours online at ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com. Pier 21 Theater presents “The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte” - Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Lafitte. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day. Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Lafitte in the early decades of the 1800’s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Lafitte made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried here, none has been found...yet. “The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte,” directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character and shows daily every half hour, from 11:30am-5:30pm, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Dr. and 21st St. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6. Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone era aboard the Colonel, a triple deck sternwheeler. Her 650-passenger capacity makes her one of the largest paddlewheelers that has ever cruised the area. Plush carpeting, elegant draperies, colorful lighting and uniformed staff members guarantee that your cruise will be a special adventure. Guests can enjoy the open-air promenade deck, or one of the elegant dining rooms - the Texas Room or the Galveston Room. The Colonel offers daily cruises and monthly dinner/dance cruises. Admission is $10.95, children (4-12) $8.95 and senior (65+) $8.95. Cruises are Monday-Friday at 1pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 3pm. Bishop’s Palace offers tours daily. The Bishop’s Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America. Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stainedglass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver). Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892. Bishop’s Palace is located at 402 Broadway, call (409)765-7834 or go to www.galvestonhistory.org for tickets. Harbor Tours - Tours take place daily at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. See Galveston Harbor up close aboard “Seagull II,” Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. There are a lot of dolphins too! Seagull II is fast, stable and sheltered; she was built specifically for harbor sightseeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. “Seagull II” is restroomequipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered

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from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. For more info, call (409)765-8687. Tall Ship Elissa - The Elissa is the queen of the harbor, standing at 100 feet tall and 200 feet long. She is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque built in 1877, and is one of the oldest fully functioning sailing vessels in the world. Named after the Phoenician princess in the Roman poem “The Aenid,” the Elissa was built during the rise of maritime commerce, and served as a commercial vessel for almost a century until she was retired in 1967. Now owned and operated by Galveston Historical Foundation, she continues to sail the Gulf on an annual basis, and is open to explore as an extension of the Texas Seaport Museum. For more info, www. galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-1877. Texas Seaport Museum - This harborside museum tells the story of Galveston’s days as one of the busiest and most influential commercial ports of the 19th century, which was also the era when Galveston had surpassed Ellis Island in the number of immigrants coming to America through our Harbor. Special exhibits and educational programs are presented, both chronologically and categorically, and include the Galveston Immigration Database which stores digital records of nearly 150,000 immigrants who arrived to the United States via Galveston. Entrance to the museum includes access to search this database, as well as self-guided tours, and a film presentation. Texas Seaport Museum is open daily from 10am-5pm, (last ticket sold at 4:30pm). Tickets are free for children under 5, $8 for youth, and $10 for adults. The museum also sells a Seaport Package which includes entrance into the museum, onto the Elissa, and a seat on a Harbor Tour (below). The package is $20 for adults, $15 for youth and free for children under 5. For more info, www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-1877. Pier 21 Theatre - This little blackbox theatre is one of Galveston’s oldest and most well-known attractions, and has probably educated more visitors about the Island than any other single venue. Featuring two short films that run every hour and half hour, Pier 21 Theatre is a perfect respite from the heat of the outdoors, coupled with educational entertainment. “The Great Storm” is a short documentary, that with the help of well-preserved photographs and survivors’ tales, recounts the story of September 8th of 1900, a day that is still marked as the day the United States was struck with its deadliest and most catastrophic natural disaster. See the horrors of that day, and then live the triumph and victory of Galveston’s ultimate tale of survival. The second film featured at Pier 21 Theatre revives the legend of Jean Lafitte, one of Galveston history’s most romanticized figures. A pirate turned privateer, Jean Lafitte arrived with his men to the Island in 1817, and this film catalogues his brief four year stay here and his efforts to turn the barrier island into the port of commerce that it would eventually become, albeit without Lafitte himself. The newest addition to the theatre is “Gateway to the Gulf,” a historic presentation of Galveston’s time as a port of immigration. Over the span of roughly one-hundred years, Galveston Harbor was the entrance to America for over 200,000 immigrants, many of whom were responsible for shaping the cultural, social and economic aspects of Galveston. “The Great Storm” plays every hour on the hour. “The Pirate Legend of Jean Lafitte” plays at the half hour, daily from 11am to 6pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 18, and free for children under six. “Gateway to the Gulf” is shown at 10am and 4pm only; admission is $8 for adults and $7 for 6-18. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time as late seating is not allowed. For more info, www. galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-8808. Jet Boat Tours - Lauded as the “Max Thrill Ride” of Galveston Island, Jet Boat Tours is an exhilarating speed ride on the Sun Time Water Sports jet boat Spin Time, which has no external parts, no rudder, and no propeller, but instead uses a Hamilton 212 Jet unit. The unit draws in water, compresses it, and then drives it out of the boat at 3,000 gallons per minute. Steering is controlled by the direction of the flow of the jets, and it can also brake and reverse using the physics similar to that of an aircraft. The equivalent of a water-borne roller coaster, the Jet Boat Tour is twenty minutes of high speed thrills that even includes doing some donuts in the harbor if you’re lucky. All captains are licensed through the United States Coast Guard and have been well trained in both operation and safety procedures. Jet Boat Tours are open seven days a week, cost is $28 per person. For more info, www.suntimewatersports.com,

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(409)276-6116. Baywatch Dolphin Tours - Owned and operated by Galveston local Captain Michael Caldwell, Baywatch Dolphin Tours is a fun, friendly and informative romp through the waters of Galveston Harbor. All the sights and sundries of port commerce are displayed and described, but nothing beats the sight of the dolphins when they come out to play. The Dolphin Tour lasts just under an hour; the boat leaves every hour on the hour, daily, from 10am to 5pm. Adults are $10, children are $5, and infants and pets are free. For info, baywatchdolphintours.com, (832)859-4557. Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum - The only facility of its kind in the world, the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum is not only three stories of dynamic exhibits and information regarding the oil industry, it also serves as the training grounds for many people making their entrance into the world of offshore drilling. Entertaining and educational, and housed in an actual retired rig, the museum displays include real equipment used in the work, scale models of the intricate processes involved in underwater drilling, interactive displays, video presentations, all of which lends to the cumulative detailed, awe-inspiring perspective of offshore oil excavation and an inside look into a world that may never otherwise be experienced. The Ocean Star is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. Self-guided tours can be accompanied by an optional audio narrative via portable listening device. For more info, www. oceanstaroec.com, (409)766-7827. Williams Party Boats - This locally owned and operated charter service has been in operation on the Island since 1946, hosting all ages and experience levels across all areas of the Gulf. They offer a range of boats and excursions, from a few hours with the family on the Texsun II, to a special corporate entertainment charter. Quality is the cornerstone of this local company, with everything from their customer service to their tackle, and can easily adapt to whatever your wishes are – whether you want to catch and release, just catch, or whether you are a veteran angler or a rookie fisherman. Charter trips range from four hours to 36 hours, and they also offer a Galveston Harbor Eco Tours. Times and availability of the excursions ranges, and of course weather is a factor, so check their website for the most current schedule. For more info, www.charterfishinggalveston. com, (409)762-8808. Galveston Party Boats - Galveston Party Boats is Galveston’s premier fishing-charter company that pioneered the use of the catamaran fishing vessel in Galveston waters. Aboard these vessels sport fishermen will enjoy the use of the latest in technology and equipment for securing some of the Gulf’s most prized catches. Drum, Amberjack, Stingray, and Shark are only some of the species expected to be reeled in during their various excursions. These excursions include a Bay and Jetty 4-hour trip, Deep Sea trips of either 8 or 12 hours, and 30 hour Trips that take you one hundred miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. Visit their website for pricing and availability of each trip. For more info, www.galvestonpartyboatsinc.com, (409)763-5423. Historic Sightseeing Shuttle Tours - Join Galveston Island Tours as he guides you through the showcase of gorgeous buildings, churches, and tree sculptures that the Island has to offer. This is a part of the Galveston Historical Foundation and they pride themselves on their professional historic tour content. Join us to learn about the builders of our magnificent architecture and the colorful history of Galveston. Tours focus on the East End, Silk Stocking, Lost Bayou, and the Strand/Mechanic Historic Districts. These usually last a little over one hour. You are able to purchase tickets online at www.galvestonmerchants. com and at the time of the tour. There is free parking at the Visitor’s Center in the back of Ashton Villa, 328 Broadway St., Galveston, (409)765-8687. Tickets are adults $15, students and seniors $12.

Music It’s a Grand Summer!

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show, August 9th (8pm) and 10th (3pm)

The Texas Tenors Prepare your“Let Freedom self for an enterRing,” July 6th tainment “3-for-all,” when Emmy Award-winning

Complete your 4th of July weekend celebration with an afternoon of vocal fireworks, as The Texas Tenors return to The Grand 1894 Opera House, Sunday, July 6 at 4pm. Their Galveston appearance promises to be an afternoon of cowboy charm, country humor, and a winning blend of classical, country, gospel, and Broadway tunes, as well as everyone’s favorite patriotic songs! Introduced to the nation on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, The Texas Tenors feature country music singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins, and opera singer John Hagen. They have performed in more than 600 shows in 20 countries during the past 4 years, including acclaimed collaborations with major symphony orchestras. The Texas Tenors have released 4 CDs, and their first PBS Special, “The Texas Tenors: You Should Dream,” is airing this spring in the United States. Additionally, they partner with several charity organizations including Homes For Our Troops and ChildFund International. Tickets prices for the July 6th, 4 pm performance by The Texas Tenors at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House start at $28. Houston Children’s Chorus, July 20th

The Grand 1894 Opera House will become “The Grand Ole Opry” on Sunday, July 20 at 4pm, when the Houston Children’s Chorus presents a salute to country music. One-hundred youngsters from HCC culminate their annual week-long Galveston residency and workshop for students from Galveston to Harris County and beyond, grades 3 – 6, with a rousing Summer Pops Concert. The entire family will enjoy their special arrangements of “Grandma’s Featherbed,” “Rocky Top Tennessee,” “Wabash Cannonball,” “Ring O’ Fire,” “I Will Always Love You,” and other memorable selections. Founded in 1989, the mission of The Houston Children’s Chorus is to teach children to achieve high artistic standards through choral singing and performances, while providing the community with an outstanding children’s chorus. Each summer, the Chorus hosts auditions for its week-long summer program and summer pops concert. Galveston children in grades 3 through 6 are selected from area schools. Houston children pay their way to spend the week in Galveston to work alongside the Galveston children. Stephen Roddy, Founder & Director of the Houston Children’s Chorus, is the choral clinician and conductor. Stevie Rivers Rawlings, a nationally-acclaimed choreographer from Verona, N.J., is the clinician and choreographer for the week. Ticket prices are $15 per person.

comedienne Vicki Lawrence lights up the stage of The Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, August 9th at 8pm, and again on Sunday, August 10th at 3pm. First, the other red-head on ”The Carol Burnett Show” steps into the spotlight herself, performing a mixture of music and conversation. Then, she takes the stage as “Mama” – the head of one of TV’s most memorably dysfunctional families, complete with sensible shoes and those sharp-toughed opinions. Plus, you’ll enjoy side-splitting “out takes” from “Carol Burnett” and “Mama’s Family.” Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Vicki Lawrence went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of the “Carol Burnett Show.” In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches later, at the ripe, old age of 24, Vicki created her most endearing character to date, Thelma Harper, or “Mama” as she is better known to her fans. “I think people will get a kick out of the things Mama has an opinion about. We’re creating new material with a more modern and cutting edge. Where Mama is concerned, expect the unexpected. There’s really nothing she can’t do,” she says. “I hope people will be pleasantly surprised by a side of Vicki they may never have seen…I know they will be looking forward to Mama, and for her part, that crazy old gal will be up to the challenge.” (Caution: may not be suitable for all audiences) Tickets for Vicki Lawrence & Mama on August 9th at 8pm are priced starting at $22. Dr. John & The Nite Trippers & Aaron Neville, August 23rd

The Grand’s summer season - “Just For The fun Of It” - will close with the soulful, free- spirited artistry of Dr. John & The Nite Trippers and Aaron Neville. With just one performance on Saturday, August 23 at 8pm, these true icons of American culture are sure to deliver an evening of highflying entertainment! From Dr. John’s “voodoo” boogie and blues to Aaron Neville’s melodious soul and doo-wop, these native sons will radiate with the community pride and musical panache of their New Orleans home. Performing separately, with their incredible backup bands, Dr. John and Aaron Neville are sure to have the “Big Easy” running through your veins! Just as his presence evokes curiosity, Dr. John’s demeanor oozes New Orleans. This formidable boogie and blues pianist with a lovable vocal growl has been awarded 6 Grammys with 6 other Grammy nominations and was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame by John Legend. In 2013, Dr. John was awarded an honorary doctorate from Tulane University alongside His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Dr. John’s ability to stay so relevant through the years has been enhanced by his many collaborations with contemporary artists, bringing about a new audience to experience his sound. Everyone from the electronic “Is There outfit Spiritualized to Paul Weller, Derek Trucks, Life After and even multi-Grammy winner Dan Auerbach of Lubbock?” the Black Keys have recorded with Dr. John, making Saturday, him an authentic musician sought to complete origiJuly 26th nal and eclectic sounds. Starring Jaston Joining Dr. John is fellow New Orleans statesWilliams, Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes man, Aaron Neville. Heralded for his unique vocal On Friday, July 25th at 8 pm, one of Texas’ contributions to the Neville Brothers, Aaron’s sweet best actor- story tellers, Jaston Williams (of “Greater falsetto and Cajun and Creole-influenced R&B have Tuna” fame), will be joined by legendary Lone Star led to acclaimed collaborations with the likes of Linda musicians Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes for a memo- Ronstadt, Trisha Yearwood, Chaka Khan, and Mavis rable evening of humor, story spinning, and musi- Staples. He has had four top-20 hits in the United cal fun at The Grand 1894 Opera House. Whether States along with four platinum-certified albums. you called Lubbock home (Joe and Kimmie), or A recent inductee into the Louisiana Music Hall spent your formative college years there (Jaston), of Fame, Neville continues to entertain audiences an uncommon connection appears to link so many worldwide with his heart-felt blend of soul and R&B. creative and people and eccentrics in West Texas. Ticket prices for The Grand 1894 Opera House Explore the possibilities in a delightful performance performance of Dr. John & The Nite Trippers and that attempts to answer the haunting question, “Is Aaron Neville start at $35. There Life After Lubbock?” For information about all performances sched“Is There Life After Lubbock?” features three uled, please contact The Grand’s box office at old friends swapping stories and songs about the (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The crazy town where they all lived. You’ll hear stories Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com. Listed on about everything from the cocktail-mixing airplane the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand pilot to the ocelot in the bedroom. Sure to be an 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postofevening filled with laughs and audience talkback, fice Street in Galveston’s historic downtown Culyou too, will want to kick back and try to help tural Arts District and is recognized as “The Official answer the question: Why Lubbock? Ticket prices Opera House of the State of Texas.” All major credit cards accepted. start at $25.

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Music Guide

Still, Quiet Waters and Live, Loud Music

Thursday, June 12th

This month, “Island Guide” Music takes a brief time-out from featuring the musicians themselves and instead brings to you one of Galveston’s favorite live music venues, The Sandbar in Sea Isle. A subset of the West End Restaurant and Marina, The Sandbar not only features local musicians amid the comfort of a cool and casual patio, it also offers the amenities and means for every type of excursion. Whether it is an upscale evening, a fishing trip, or just a stop off the roadway or waterway, West End Restaurant and Sandbar plays ample host to all of them along the still, quiet waters of the Bay. Upstairs in the West End Restaurant, diners enjoy a heightened, formal atmosphere and ample views of Galveston Bay, along with full tableside service. The menu in the dining room is a fresh assortment of seafood and steaks, featuring wild-caught Gulf Snapper and hand-cut beef. On the main level of the complex is a full-service, overthe-water marina with slips that can accommodate boats up to 6,000 pounds. Alongside the marina are fueling stations with Val-tech marine fuel, a bait shop, and grocery store. West End Marina also recently began hosting fishing tournaments, and currently has twelve scheduled for the summer season. But at the heart of it all, literally and figuratively, is the Sand Bar, a cozy and covered open-air patio that is never wanting of shade or breeze. Relaxed and easy, Sand Bar is the place to grab a casual bite to eat, take a respite from a day on the water, or complete your evening with live music after dinner at West End Restaurant. Their full-service bar includes a variety of beer and wine along with several house specialty drinks. The ‘Texas Cucumber’ is altogether sweet, sour, and spicy, made with the new Absolut Texas Cucumber and Serrano Pepper Vodka and fresh lime juice, served in a glass rimmed with chilisalt made from cayenne pepper and salt. ‘Cranberry Sauced’ is a fizzy combination of Deep Eddy Texas Cranberry Vodka and fresh lemonade with a splash of soda. From the open-air grill and downstairs kitchen comes a great selection of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Starters include ‘Shrimp Kisses,’

Friday, June 13th

2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues with Blue Louie, 6-9 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Zak Perry, 7-10 Pleasure Pier – Justin Van Sant, 5-9

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2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Wasi Townsend, 5-9 B. Jiggers –Mambo Kings, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Coastal Fury, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Fried Okra, Gumbo, Boiled Shrimp, and ‘Shrimp Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Poppers.’ The burgers are massive and are buildGalvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 your-own, with an assortment of cheeses and favor- Hotel Moody Gardens – Velvet Punch, 6-10 ite toppings from which to choose, such as grilled Old Quarter – Freddie Steady KRC, 9-1 onions and mushrooms, avocado, jalapenos, bacon, Pleasure Pier – Hair Nation, 6-10 or even a fried egg. Sand Bar’s sandwich selecRum Shack – Michael Taylor & Blues tion ranges from a light and simple BLT to a savory Cutters, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Blackened Chicken Sandwich, with Philly, Pulled Pork, and Boudin sandwiches in between. Everyone’s Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 favorite, ‘Steak Night,’ has been extended through West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 summer. Every Monday night at Sand Bar (only), Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1

from 5-9pm, a 12oz Ribeye Steak, a Texas-sized baked potato, and salad are only $15.95. Weekend breakfast burritos have also been added, every Saturday and Sunday from 7am-11am they are cooked up fresh on homemade tortillas. Then of course, there is the music. Most Friday nights are Karaoke night from 7pm11pm, and the weekends usher in the local sounds with daytime performances on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm, and Saturday evenings from 7-11pm. The June line-up for Sand Bar includes many names familiar to the Island music scene. Sand Bar welcomes Dahl Thompson to the Saturday afternoon shows on June 14th and June 28th, and Zac Tate to the Sunday performances on the 22nd and 29th; Tate is also slated to perform on the evening of Saturday, June 14th. Larry Emerson Live takes over Saturday night the 21st, and Dennis Davis on the 28th. Then on Friday June 27th, Karaoke moves over to make way for Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef. Far away from Seawall mania, miles from vibrant downtown, from the peaceful placidity of the West End, emerges the Sand Bar, swaying and rocking to the beat of fun for all. Despite the allure of the crashing Gulf waves and the vivacious hum of seaside frolic, weekends at Sand Bar is where music is the main event. Cool breeze, cold drink, and hot food; still waters and live music; that is pretty much the Island at its finest. The music line for June is: • June 13th - Karaoke, 7-11pm • June 14th - Dahl Thompson, 1-5pm, Zac Tate, 7-11pm • June 20th - Karaoke, 7-11pm • June 21st - Larry Emerson Live, 7-11pm • June 22nd - Zac Tate, 1-5pm • June 27th - Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef, 7-11pm • June 28th - Dahl Thompson, 1-5pm, Dennis Davis, 7-11pm • June 29th - Zac Tate, 1-5pm The Sand Bar on the West End

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Saturday, June 14th

2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 The Beach Hut – Wiseguys, 8-12 B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Marty Monte, 9-1 Crow’s SW Cantina – Chris Smith, 12-4 Paul Ramirez, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Moody Gardens – Jared Waggoner, 6-10 Old Quarter – Brad Boyer, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams, 6-10 Saengerfest Park – Dolly Rockers With Cottonwood Blossom Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Dahl Thomas, 1-5 Zac Tate 7-11 Woody’s – Joe Hell Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1

Sunday, June 15th

2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Cisco, 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s SW Cantina – Live Music, 4-8 East Beach – Card Castle Deluxe, 3-6 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Beggars, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 3-7 Woody’s – Presley Lewis Band, 3-7

Monday, June 16th

B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s SW Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12

Tuesday, June 17th

Crow’s SW Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9

Wednesday, June 18th

2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s SW Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic,

8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter - Open Mic, 9-1

Thursday, June 19th

B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues, 6-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Zak Perry, 7-10 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – 100 Miles Gone, 5-9

Friday, June 20th

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Shaun Michael, 5-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Noise Poets, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Club 21- DJ, 9-1 Crow’s SW Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Moody Gardens – Intercoastal Pirates, 6-10 Old Quarter - Ramblin Jack Elliott, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Nigel Edison Band, 6-10 Shearn’s – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Brandon McDermott, 10-1

Saturday, June 21st

2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – PIT Rescue Benefit Bands all day, 3-12 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Crow’s SW Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Moody Gardens – Brandon McDermott, 6-10 Old Quarter – Terry Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Space Monkey, 6-10 Rum Shack – Shawn Michael, 9-1 San Luis Convention Center – Legendary Whispers, 6:30pm Shearn’s – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Woody’s – Opie Hendrix & The Texas Tall Boys, 3-7 Yaga’s – Thieving Birds, 10-1

Sunday, June 22nd

2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Radio Minor, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 East Beach – School Of Rock W/The Playboyz, 3-6 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Yelba, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tomz Katz, 4-8 Rum Shack – Flicker System, 3-7 Woody’s – Ben Morris & The GABC, 3-7

Monday, June 23rd

B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s SW Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12

Tuesday, June 24th

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s SW Cantina - Troubadours Open

Jam, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9

Wednesday, June 25th

2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s SW Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1

Thursday, June 26th

2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues with Blue Louie, 6-9 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Zac Perry, 7-10 Old Quarter – open mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Posse, 5-9

Friday, June 27th

2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Marty Monte Duo, 6-10 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Big Tip Todd, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Moody Gardens – Madigan, 6-10 Old Quarter – Wood & Wire, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – 11th Hour, 6-10 Rum Shack – Robert Saint Reveue Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga - karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef, 7-11 Yaga’s – Soulflya, 10-1

Saturday, June 28th

The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Alvin & Slickpunks, 3-7, Gary Helms, 8-12 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Crow’s SW Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – Flicker System, 9-1 The Grand – The Blind Boys Of Alabama Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Moody Gardens – Zydeco Dots, 6-10 Old Quarter – Hemmerridge Mountain Boys, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams, 6-10 Rum Shack – Baby Makers, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – Noise Poets, 6-9 Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Dahl Thompson, 1-5 Dennis Davis, 7-11 Woody’s – Manzy Lowery Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – DJ Ebonix, 10-1

Sunday, June 29th

2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Hell In A Bucket, 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 East Beach – Sawdust Road, 3-6 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Bristol Fashion Band, 6-10 Rum Shack – The Vu Du Kings, 3-7 West End Restaurant – Zac Tate, 1-5 Woody’s – Pardo Reed Band, 3-7

Monday, June 30th

B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s SW Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12

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