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» Third Annual Galveston Cajun Festival June 15th-17th » World Oceans Day, Celebrate June 8th » June 9th Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony at Hotel Galvez » “Run Dog Run” benefiting the Galveston Humane Society » Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: “Dolphin Tale” & Donovan Keith in Concert » The Great Hurricane Tour » “Devil and the Deep Brewing: A Hoppy Dream Come True” By Terry Card » The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show: Vegas Style Illusions, Family Fun for All Ages » This Month at The Bryan Museum: “The Life & Times of Charles Goodnight” Opens » Free Fireworks Every Sunday Over the Gulf » Galveston Island Market June 16th » The Grand 1894 Opera House: Greater Tuna’s Jaston Williams in “I’m Not Lying!,” Bill Engvall, “Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” The Texas Tenors, Robert Earl King and More » Island Treasure Hunts: Go on a Scavenger Hunt » Harbor Tours: Exploring the Bay in a Variety of Ways » The Galveston Trolleys, Getting Around the Island » Get an Unique Birdseye View of the Island from the Sky » Zipp E-bikes: Make Riding Super Fun » Escape the Island: Escape Rooms are all the Rage » Encounter Penguins & Otters Up Close and Personal » The Vinyl Radio Skate Shop: Vintage Meets Cool » Camps For All Ages at Moody Gardens » Galveston Children’s Museum Free Family Fun Night » Summer Theatre Camp: “King Arthur’s Quest » Galveston Historical Foundation: “The Green Book” » Super Duper Tons of Fun at Rosenberg Library » “Insulators & Conductors” at Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum

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June 9th Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

Third Annual Galveston Cajun Festival June 15th-17th The third annual Galveston Cajun Festi-

val is set for Father’s Day weekend, June 15th17th, and will celebrate the very best of Texas and Louisiana-style food, family fun, and live entertainment — island style! iHeartMedia will also be there to help keep the party going!

The grand event will be held on the beautiful grounds of Beach Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. The festival will take place rain or shine. Festival hours will be 5-11pm on Friday, June 15th; 11am-11pm on Saturday, June 16th; and 11am-5pm on Sunday, June 17th.

The festival will feature a wide variety of Cajun food vendors, a kid zone with games, rides, and lots of fun. Live music from a wide array of performers across a variety of genres will be held all weekend.

Crawfish eating contest, Crawfish Racing, Cajun Gumbo Cook-Off, lots of vendors, and more fun will be featured.

Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 10 and under are free.

The Galveston Cajun Festival is organized by the G-County Hope Foundation which is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, serving upwards of 500 underprivileged families in Galveston and surrounding communities during the Christmas holiday season. For more info, go to gcountyhopefoundation.org.

For information on the festival call (409)359-3045.

Celebrate June 8th The 2018 World Oceans Day Festival is Friday, June 8th, 4-8pm, at Stewart Beach in Galveston.

Bring your friends and family and join in celebrating the ocean right on its doorstep - on the beach in beautiful Galveston. The festival is free to attend. World Oceans Day is the recognized day of ocean celebration and action. All around the globe individuals and groups use this day to celebrate, learn about, and do their part to help the ocean.

There will be interactive booths where you can explore the human connection to the ocean with hands-on activities provided by partner organizations geared for all ages.

The Galveston Homeschool Performing Arts Co-op will perform at 4:30pm, singing two oceanthemed songs. Live music will be performed by Th3rd Coast Roots, a “roots rock reggae band performing in a third coast style,” at 6:30pm.

You can also view entries in the Marine Debris Art Contest submitted by artists and ocean-lovers of all ages and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Participate in the free class, “Yoga on the Beach,” with Kathleen DiNatale; at 5:45pm. The free class “Laughing Yoga” with Dennis McFadden from The Yoga Haven will also be held at 6:15pm.

As part of the Artist Boat World Oceans Day Festival, Artist Boat will exhibit pieces from the Marine Debris Art Contest, which was open to ocean-lovers of all ages. The contest is titled “Plastic Pollution Prevention” because the art was created completely from debris that would otherwise pollute our ocean. During the festival, judges will view all submissions, and you can get in on the action too by casting your vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award.

The Artist Boat World Oceans Day Festival

is made possible thanks to support from the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees and Port Houston.

Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action. Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public art works; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches.

For more info call (409)770-0722 or go to artistboat.org.

The Great Hurricane Tour

Kick off hurricane season with a tour about the 1900 Hurricane. The tour includes surviving and destroyed sites and stories of death and survival. This hour-long driving tour is $15 per person and departs at 4pm every Saturday in June. Purchase tickets at galvestonhistorictour. com and call (409)789-9911 for more info.

Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, invites couples to relive the joy and excitement of their wedding day and renew their commitment to each other during its eighth annual Galvez Wedding Vow Renewal on Saturday, June 9th.

The ceremony begins at 10am on hotel grounds and is officiated by Justice of the Peace Jim Schweitzer. Following the ceremony, a small reception is hosted by the hotel. Couples have the option to join in the wedding vow renewal at no cost or book an overnight package. All participating couples receive a courtesy bouquet and boutonniere for the ceremony. Professional photos are available for purchase.

The Hotel Galvez Wedding Vow Renewal package includes participation in the wedding vow renewal ceremony and reception on Saturday, and a room for two plus champagne accompanied by chocolate covered strawberries. Couples may keep their champagne glasses as a keepsake of their renewal.

“Couples love participating in this annual ceremony,” says General Manager Steve Cunningham.

“Every year, Judge Schweitzer does a wonderful job reminding couples to reflect on their wedding

“Run Dog Run” benefiting the Galveston Humane Society to be held June 6th

day and to treasure their love and memories to come.”

The ceremony is scheduled in June to honor the most popular month of matrimony and the 107th anniversary of Hotel Galvez & Spa®. Available for June 8th-10th, the package is offered as a one-night package starting on either Friday or Saturday. Advance reservations are required for both. For reservations, call (409)765-7721 or visit HotelGalvez.com and click on “Special Offers.”

About Hotel Galvez & Spa® Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. This 224-room, century-old hotel offers 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a 9,763-square-foot spa, fitness center, full-service restaurant, lobby bar, pool with a swim-up bar, and a Hall of History. The hotel is rated four diamonds by AAA and is owned by the Cynthia and George Mitchell family as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (409)765-7721, or visit HotelGalvez.com.

June 6th (6-8pm), Run Dog Run will be held at RELAX Life Wear benefiting the Galveston Humane Society.

This is a social run/walk and adoption event plus you can bring your own 4-legged pal to join the fun. Plan to run/walk with your own pet or with a pet from Galveston Island Humane Society and help socialize and exercise a shelter pet.

Stunt Puppy Hands free leashes will be available to try or purchase.

They will also be kicking off registration for the 6th Annual Surf Dog competition to be held July 21st.

Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park:

movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a With beautiful weather and longer days, fami- blanket or chair.

Upcoming lies are spending more and more time outdoors. movies are: Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family- • June 2nd: “Dolphin Tale” • July 7th: “It’s a Wonderful Life” friendly fun.

• August 4th: “Guardians of the Galaxy” Saengerfest • September 1st: “The NeverEnding Story” Park is a small, • October 6th: “Hocus Pocus” square park Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the located on the corner of 23rd St. second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These and The Strand in free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged! Scheduled concerts are: Galveston’s His• June 9th: Donovan Keith (soul) toric Strand Dis• July 14th: Campfire Soul (blues, rock) trict. Saengerfest Park is known for • August 11th: Dem Roots (reggae) having a large, playable chess set, a large compass • September 8th: The Fab 5 (Beatles tribute band) that can be used as a seat, a colorful iconic Galves- • October 13th: Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (zydeco) ton wall mural, a huge beach chair offering photo These events are presented by Mitchell Hisopportunities, wooden benches, an old-fashioned toric Properties and The Galveston Island ConLondon-style phone booth, and a stage used for vention & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to festivals, movies, and concerts.

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Devil and the Deep Brewing: A Hoppy Dream Come True

By Terry Card

Behind every business, there is a story. Its parts may be the building, the location, or the entrepreneur who started the business. The story behind the Devil and the Deep Brewery is unusual in that this story is populated by all three.

First, there is the entrepreneur. Eric Walker was born 35 years ago in Tucson, Arizona. His father was a mechanic who restored classic cars.

He attended high school in Oregon and upon graduation crossed the width of the country, ending in Maine.

He was a patriot who wanted to contribute to keeping our country safe, joining first the Navy and then the Army. While in the Army he arrived to do battle in Iraq.

Finally, he was transferred to Ft. Hood just outside Austin. In 2011, he moved to Galveston.

He had always been interested in brewing beer starting with home brewing, then learned the trade by volunteering at different breweries, which allowed him to get to know another mid 30 year old, Mark Del’Osso, the founder of Galveston Island Brewery.

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for him to go ahead with his dream. He interested financial backers in his project, found a location for his brewpub in the Hendley building, and was excited to finally bring everything he had dreamed about to fruition. Suddenly, the rug was pulled out from under him when foundation problems with the building were discovered. Everything he had worked for disappeared overnight. He was devastated!

This young patriot and war veteran, his dream shattered, received a phone call a week later from a buddy of his, Jimmy McClure, the owner of Jimmy’s On the Pier. Jimmy said he had heard what had happened and offered to lease him a building he had just purchased.

Location? It had been the old Loading Dock Bar, a popular and well-known location.

The building? It was perfect because prior to being The Loading Dock, the building had been used for fabrication and had bay doors, ideal for his concept of not just a bar, but a brewpub, with a need for delivery access, and space for brewing equipment. It was even better than the Hendley building.

Sometimes good people do get rewarded. As Eric said, “It was unbelievable! It just came out of the blue! How do you explain it?”

However, he did not need to be prodded to take advantage of his good fortune. He applied to the City for a variance in May 2017, and by August 22nd took delivery of his Brite Tank, and

by December 1st had created his first experimental batch. By December 7th, he and his partners, Chris David, Landers Weakly, and Daniel Torres had the gas lines and a new 4” water main installed. The bathroom had to be renovated and rebuilt, a new bar installed and general painting done, but by February 2nd, 2018, the Devil and the Deep Brewery was opened for business, completely self-financed with the help of their investors. Fortuitously, this was just in time for Mardi Gras!

Since the large breweries like Anheuser-Bush essentially control the domestic beer market, the only way to compete is to craft your own beer.

This was behind the decision to open a brewpub.

When he first started he turned to friends like Mark Del’Osso for advice on how best to proceed.

He decided that he wanted to brew beer that used a single hop recipe. This allowed him to

create clean middle of the road beer with a style that balanced the bitterness of hops with the malt used in the beer process. The beer ranges from 4.4% alcohol to 8% which Eric brews in 5 barrel tanks, all named after his investors, or in one case, after the investor’s dog. The next five tanks will all be named after dogs. The pub is dog-friendly as one would guess. Two of the more popular clean beers are the Blonde and the amber, both of which have a wonderfully balanced taste.

His customer mix has no social or demographic delineation. Right now, his clientele is about 70% local and 30% tourist, but he expects that to change over the summer through hotel advertising and creating liaisons with bar managers, in order to allow him to install a craft brew tap in their bar.

His future plans, besides getting his product into bars and restaurants, is to follow some of his compatriots in the craft beer industry by having canned beer distributed in stores. He also wants to create new specialty beers, such as traditional Belgian beer and sour beer, for which there is a viable niche market. The sour beer is not clean like the beer he now brews. To produce it, he would require a new brewhouse because the bacteria required to create the lactic acid for sour beer needs more time than in the clean beer process.

The advantage of the sour beer is that entirely new

flavors can be created.

The inside area is populated by picnic tables which allows plenty of space for hosting parties and wakes, which with the Irish turns out to be a party anyway, and for inviting young lecturers such as Dr. Anna Lepley, who talked about the health benefits of beer in her presentation last month. Plans are also underway to bring in vintage video games, a pool table, two foosball tables, followed by a foosball league.

Although food is not available, patrons can bring in food from anywhere, by food delivery or take-out. The pub staff is easy going and super friendly.

Art Director and partner, Daniel Torres, is busily preparing for the next ArtWalk June 2nd. Artists are invited to place their works in the pub.

Unlike most arrangements where art is shown in a gallery, the artists get to keep all of the proceeds.

The advantage to the Devil and the Deep Brewery is that the art community gets to know them and ArtWalk visitors become familiar with their establishment.

Located at 2425 Postoffice St. on the southeast corner of Postoffice and 25th Street, The Devil and the Deep Brewery is open Wednesday-Thursday 3-10pm, Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midnight, and Sunday 12 noon-10pm.

For more information call (409)220-3313.

The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show: Vegas Style Illusions, Family Fun for All Ages

This show returns to the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel for the 10th year as Magician & Illusionist Curt Miller blends dazzling magic, music, dance, and great clean comedy in a theatrical show that will leave your whole family amazed, amused, and most of all, entertained!

The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show has dazzled over 90,000 people at Moody Gardens, changing the show each year with new illusions. You’ll see people levitating and vanishing right before your eyes. You might even get chosen to be part of the show. Don’t miss your chance to see a Vegas-style magic show right here in Galveston!

Performances are July 2nd-8th with two shows at 1pm and 7:30pm daily. Doors open approximately 1 hour prior to showtime (at 12 noon and 6:30pm), and there is no reserved seating so it is recommended that you get there early to get a good seat.

Tickets are adults $23 and kids (3-12) are $16 and available at curtmiller.com and at the Moody Gardens’ Box Office. On show days, you may buy tickets at the Moody Gardens hotel (right outside of the performance location in the Frances Ann Ballroom). Tickets go on sale one hour prior to the show and are subject to availability.

This Month at The Bryan Museum:

“The Life & Times of Charles Goodnight” Opens The Bryan Museum is located in the historic

Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. Set in an exquisite Renaissance Revival-style building surrounded by beautiful landscaping in a historic neighborhood, The Bryan Museum is an oasis in the heart of Galveston.

Regular tours are a great introduction to the Museum. You will be guided through all of the permanent galleries where you will learn about the history of the West, the collection, and the historic building. Tours are given (no reservations needed) at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Tours are included in the price of the museum admission.

Tickets are $14 for adults; seniors, students, and military are $10; children 6-12 are $4; and children under 6 are free. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday-Tuesday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org.

June 7th (5-7pm) - After Hours in the Museum - Get the inside scoop on the staff’s favorite collection pieces, enjoy beverages such as wine and beer (available for purchase in La Sirena), and get free admission to select galleries. This is held the first Thursday every month.

June 14th, 21st, 28th (3-6pm) - Wine at The Bryan - In conjunction with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, visit the Bryan Museum for a relaxing time with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine, beer, and complimentary bar snacks will be served inside the Museum Shop. Please enter from the Guest Parking lot behind the Museum. This is held the second, third, and fourth Thursday of each month.

Every Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (9am-1pm) - Galveston’s Own Farmers Market - Founded in 2012, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market hosted at the Museum that provides a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheese-makers, and specialtyfoods producers.

Historical Fiction Camp Students will experience hands-on exercises that are inspired by the Wild West and Texas

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to stay and play another day at the beach this summer? Here's a dazzler for you!

There are no two better words to go along with summer than ‘free’ and ‘fun.’ Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf every Sunday this summer June 3rd-September 2nd. The shows will be held at 37th and Seawall Boulevard beginning around 9pm. It is free to watch from the beach or along the Seawall.

These shows are sponsored by the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Galveston Island Park Board.

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Campers will receive creative writing instruction from children’s author Melissa Williams, combined with exciting activities from the museum’s history experts. Campers will even have a chance to enter their story for publication in the “I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids” Writing Contest presented by iWRITE. Camp will be held July 9th-13th and July 23rd27th, 9am-3pm. It is open to incoming 4th-6th graders. Cost is $350.

“Spring Comes to the Bayou” on Exhibit until June 10th Visit the Museum to experience the work of Grace Spaulding John (1870-1972), a trailblazing artist, poet, and Houstonian who perfectly captures the delicate greens and misty weather of the season. “Spring Comes to the Bayou” is on display in this special exhibit “Eyes of Texas: A Century of Artistic Visions” is on view through June 10th. This view looks South from below the Buffalo Bayou Bridge at Allen’s Landing toward an old Houston Water Works tank and stacks.

“The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight” on Exhibit June 30th-October 22nd Innovator, entrepreneur, conservationist Charles Goodnight left his mark on the West.

With his partner, Oliver Loving, he pioneered the Goodnight-Loving cattle trail. He invented one of the earliest food trucks, the chuckwagon, and the survival of the American Bison also owes much to his and Molly Goodnight’s conservation efforts in the Texas Panhandle. “The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight” looks at the story of Goodnight’s life through the lens of contemporary Western and Wildlife artist Lee Cable. Cable’s series of 13 paintings is a conscious balancing act between solid historical research and artistic license. As Cable says, “In the case of Goodnight, much is written, not much is illustrated.” This body of work aims to change that. The paintings are complemented by a display of authentic Charles Goodnight artifacts from institutions across the state.

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Galveston Island Market Saturday, June 16th,

the Galveston Island Market is open 10am4pm and offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local artisans, hand crafters, and growers can showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors.

The Market carries everything from beautiful quilts to handmade soaps, photography, jewelry, and more. The Island Market provides a relaxing setting to browse and shop for unique hand-crafted items, many created by local Galveston artisans.

The Market is held at 23rd St. and Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston. For more information, visit galvestonislandmarket.com.

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The Grand 1894 Opera House:

Here’s Your Sign! Bill Engvall is onTheStage This Month Grand 1894 Opera House is located at

has garnered her a dedicated and raucous fan base across the world. Her interactive shows don’t just entertain, but empower the audiences’ take on the world with a bit of extra strength from her sweet tea. Tickets start at $25.

Harbor Tours:

Exploring the Bay in a Variety of Ways

There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two. All tours depart from various docks on Pier 21 Downtown. These July 27th (6pm) 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic DownThis production is the culmination of Theatre tours are: town Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available Seagull II Harbor Tour - Fast, stable, and by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765- Camp, led by actors and directors from Missoula sheltered, Seagull II was built specifically for harChildren’s Theatre as well as The Grand’s camp 1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com. bor sightseeing excursions and education, and Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long resiGreater Tuna’s Jaston Williams in staff. dency program presented by Missoula Children’s is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential “I’m Not Lying!”

Theatre and The Grand. This full musical perfor- learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified June 23rd (2pm & 8pm) mance of “King Arthur’s Quest” will feature all the and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home The truth will set you students and what they learned during camp. waters. Seagull II offers a comfortable main deck free. On occasion it can An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu: A Benefit Concert for sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck also get you locked up. affords a full panorama of water and sky. Tours Congregation B’nai Israel Celebrating 150 Years Join Jaston Williams as July 28th (7pm) are $10 for adults, $8 for students (6-13), and free he shares pre-Tuna stoWith Billboard Top 40 hits like “King Without for children under 5. Purchase tickets at the Texas ries where you will meet Seaport Museum Gift Shop at Pier 22 next to Fishthe Alaskan cowboy who a Crown” and “One Day,” Matisyahu beautifully erman’s Wharf restaurant. Harbor tours depart at drove a hearse, have din- blends the contemporary rhythms of reggae and 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm daily except for hip-hop with the more traditional disciplines of ner served by the most nervous waiter in Texas, jazz scat singing and Judaism’s chazzanut (prayer Wednesdays. Reservations are not required. For more info go to galvestonhistory.org. and drop in on a Renais- chanting). Regardless of your generation or faith BayWatch heritage, this boundary-breaking acoustic evesance Fair held at a movie star’s house while Dolphin Tours ning with Matisyahu is sure to warm your heart dressed in a chicken suit. The title of the show - BayWatch Doland touch your soul. Tickets range from $38-74, says it all..“I’m Not Lying!” Tickets start at $30 phin Tours is a children $24. More information at: facebook.com/ An Evening with Bill Engvall family-owned events/1344569812318346.

July 7th (3pm and 8pm) and operated The Texas Tenors Born in Galveston in business located August 4th (3pm) the middle of a hurricane, on Pier 21 in Texas favorites MarBill Engvall has become a front of the Harcus Collins, John Hagen, bor House Hotel. The boat has a covered interior national superstar, playand JC Fisher treat audi- and is a dolphin safe tour boat with no propeling solo as well as with his ences to a unique blend lers. On BayWatch, you will see an up close view Blue Collar Tour buddies, of country, classical, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, and Larry the Cable of the dolphins in their natural habitat. BayWatch Broadway, and current Guy. “Here’s your sign,” his known byline, has Dolphin Tours is open 7 days a week year round, pop music. With their breathtaking vocals, humor, 10am-5pm with tours departing every hour on become the favorite catchphrase among his fans of all ages. Last on The Grand’s stage in 2006, Bill and a touch of cowboy charm, their concert is full the hour. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for will have you rolling in the aisles with his special of toe tapping fun! Tickets start at $30. children (12 and under). No advance reservations brand of down-home humor! Tickets start at $28. An Evening with Robert Earl Keen are necessary. BayWatch’s ticket booth is located directly in front of Harbor House Hotel at 21st August 25th (8pm) “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” Street and Harborside near Downtown Galveston.

July 21st (8pm) Best known for his storytelling lyrics, Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen’s signature Back by popular demand! Dixie Longate is tunes, “The Road Goes on Forever,” “Gringo HonAmerica’s most famous Tupperware lady. Haveymoon,” and “Merry Christmas From the Family,” ing started selling the iconic bowls as a condiall tell offbeat tales of ordinary people caught in tion of her parole, she quickly rose in the ranks to become one of the top sellers in the US, which extraordinary, sometimes funny, situations. Join the fun for this evening of song with this Texas favornaturally led to a stage show. Dixie’s unique style As we welcome summer to Galveston Island, ite! Tickets start at $30. of southern comedy and personal empowerment the hours of operation for the Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) have been set for the 2018 summer season.

Beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Galveston Trolleys will return to their peak Use discount code “IG5” & get $5 off! season hours of 10am-10pm, seven days a week.

Want a fun, interactive way to see the island?

The fee to ride is $1 for adults, and minors Download the “Island Treasure Hunts” app and go on a who are accompanied by adults can ride for free. scavenger hunt exploring Galveston with trivia, sightseeing, and fun challenges.

Riders will need to bring exact change to place There are four tour options (Scavenger on the Strand, Seawall Stroll, Finding in the fare box; drivers do not have the ability to Poseidon’s Trident, and Hysterical Historical Hunt) to download for a fee. All are a make change for riders. ton of fun because you can hunt, tour, and play anytime and at your own pace.

Stops will take you from Stewart Beach along The Hysterical Hunt is a total blast! Prepare ye shipmates for a hearty 3.1 mile the Seawall to Moody Gardens as well as down round trip, challenging and fun mobile guided tour that will take you through the 25th Street to numerous stops throughout the hisPostoffice Arts and Theatre District, turn-of-the-century mansions, meet hurritoric Downtown. cane storm survivors, and find local hot spots. You will answer multiple questions, There are two routes: complete fun challenges, and experience a few surprises, plus encounter and take The Seawall Loop travels between Moody Garselfies with heroic and historic figures! This tour begins and ends at Saengerfest dens on the west end to Stewart Beach on the east Park in Downtown. Tours are $19.95 and downloadable for Apple and Andriod. end. Many stops are available along the way. You For more info go to islandtreasurehunts.com, on Facebook at @islandtreasurehunts, or call can transfer to the Downtown Loop at 21st and Seawall.

(844)752-9386.

Missoula Children’s Theatre & The Grand present “King Arthur’s Quest”

They depart and return on Pier 21 behind Willie’s.

For more info, go to galvestonbaywatch.com.

Cruise-N-Time Dolphin Tour - These one hour tours of Galveston’s Harbor are specifically designed to see birds and marine life plus you can get a close up view of playful dolphins jumping. The tour is aboard CruiseN-Time, a twin engine open-air tour boat. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children (12 and under). Tours are at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm seven days a week. Sunset tours are available at 7pm daily at $30 for adults. This is perfect for couples who want to sip champagne and watch the sunset or a group of friends just looking for something different to do. Tickets are at Galveston Water Adventures booth located on Pier 21. For more info go to galvestonwateradventures.com or call (409)276-6116.

Attention Poker Players!

Vault Poker Club, located at 2002 Strand St. in Downtown Galveston, is Galveston’s only legal, rake free, membership poker club and offers daily tournaments and cash tables.

Check them out on Facebook at @vaultpokerclub.

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On the Downtown Loop, the trolley travels between The Strand and the Seawall. North and south bound stops are available on 25th Street, Postoffice Street, 20th Street, and The Strand.

The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route every 30 minutes. You can jump on or jump off anywhere along the routes.

Those interested in utilizing the service can go to galvestontrolley.com for a complete list of stops and the history of trolleys on the Island.

Damaged during Hurricane Ike, the Island’s original vintage Rail Trolleys are being repaired and will soon be traveling the Downtown Loop between The Strand and the Seawall with a connection to the Seawall Loop.

Cathy Catching

Angel Intuitive & Author of “Angel Talk” “Guidebook to Angel Talk” “Healing with Angel Talk” Angel Readings held at Mysticatz, 2021 Strand St., Downtown Book Signings - Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12–5pm Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical and spiritual healing!

Books can be purchased at

Mysticatz, 2021 Strand #1, Galveston

409/740-1565 ~ www.cathycatching.com ~ www.facebook.com/ccatching

June 9th - Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run - This run is #3 in the “Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Beer Series & Challenge.” Start and finish at the hip and groovy Galveston Island Brewing Co. There is a post-race party with food trucks and four 8 oz. beer tastings in a finisher glass. All runners receive a finisher pint glass and tech shirt. Register at runintexas.com/sixpack.

August 11th: Sand Crab 5K/10K Night Run benefiting The Galveston Island Humane Society - The Sand Crab is run entirely on the sand and is a great way to get a little exercise under the stars and have a few beers while listening to great music. All races are chip timed including the Kid’s Mile which starts at 8pm.

The 5K/10K will start at 8:30pm. The Sand Crab starts on beautiful East Beach and runs west for 3.1 or 1.55 miles then turns back. The course is lit with led lights. Runners are required to run with a flashlight or headlamp. To register go to runintexas.com/gcrab.

Get an Unique Birdseye View of the Island

The Hugely Popular Escape Rooms are all the Rage

Escape the Island is located 910 21st St., Downtown. Featuring several rooms to work your way out of, like The Balinese Room, Hidden Treasures of Jean Laffitte, Escape the Elevator, and Escape the Storm - this is fun for all ages and varies in the skill level that are needed.

The most popular room is the Balinese Room and it is lots of fun. Your group is invited to spend a memorable night at the legendary Balinese Room in its heyday of the 1940’s. There, you will enjoy your time in the nightclub and maybe even try your luck in the casino bar. But remember, the police are on the way to raid the club and shut the place down. You have only one hour to enjoy all the fun that you can and find your way out of the room so that you can escape the raid!

Beginning June 6th, Escape the Island will be open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-10pm. Rates start at $25 for 14 years old and up, and $20 for ages 13 and under.

To reserve your spot go to escapetheisland. com, call (832)221-8080, or email info@escapetheisland.com. Any alcohol depicted in the rooms are props only.

Take a Helicopter Ride at East Beach and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Galveston with Galveston Helicopters. They offer several tours including the Sea Life Tour, Around the Island Tours, Beach Tours, Sunset Tours, Ship & Shore Tours, and private tours are available.

Check in at Galveston Helicopter Tours, based at 201 Seawall Blvd. on the East End of the island.

They are open 11am-6pm Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours are weather permitting you know and start at $35 per person. Call (409)750-1699, thatDid you can see a go online at galvestonhelicopters.com, find them penguin up close on Facebook, or email GHT@flyoasis.net. and personal? All you have to do is book the Penguin Encounter at Moody Gardens Aquarium and you will find yourself taken behind the scenes to visit with a live penguin. There is no touching but there are great photo opportunities and definitely a unique experience. June 2nd-August 19th, daily “Life is like tours are at 1pm and 3pm. Monday-Friday tickets riding a are $55 and on Saturdays and Sundays tickets are bicycle. To $75 per person. Children under three are free. keep your balance, you must keep moving.” A few rules you should know about: tickAlbert Einstein ets must be purchased at least 20 minutes before And at Zipp E-bikes, riding a bike is super encounter; participants must also purchase admiseasy since these bikes are electric! Explore and sion to the Aquarium Pyramid; children 12 and experience Galveston’s history, curiosities, and most of all, the fun that only Galveston has to offer under must be accompanied by an adult; and late entry is not allowed once the encounter begins.

- all without breaking a sweat.

Otters are fun too! And you can meet some up Zipp E-bikes has a wide variety of electric bicycle models to choose from with a bike style to close and personal! You can join an otter biolosuit everybody and every taste including RadRover gist as they take you behind the scenes of the otter exhibit for the rare opportunity to meet the Giant (electric fat bike), RadMini (electric folding fat River Otters. Learn about otter biology, conservabike), and RadWagon (electric cargo bike). All tion, and how these amazing animals are cared electric bikes are available for rental. for in their private interior exhibit area. You may Zipp E-bikes offers hourly (around $20), 2-hour (around $35), half day (around $45), full even get an opportunity to participate in a training and enrichment session with the otters. After day (around $65) rentals as well as kids seats, bluetooth speakers, and a basket. Check the web- this 45-minute encounter behind the scenes, you can then join the biologist on the training platform site for availability and rates. during the 2:30pm “You Otter Know” public preDon’t know where to go on these cool bikes? sentation. For more info, contact otters@moodyYou can sign up for one of Zipp E-bikes guided gardens.org. Tickets are $75 and encounters are electric bicycle tours. Take a tour of the Historic available on Saturday and Sunday only.

District and see homes built during Galveston’s Rules for the Otter Encounter are: limited to “Gilded Age” or ride along the famous Galveston a maximum of 6 people only; children under 12 Seawall with stops for photography and maybe even a splash in the surf. Tours are listed at zippe- must be escorted by an adult and children under bikes.com. Bikes are capable of handling the sand! six will not be permitted. Reservations must be made two days before the scheduled encounter.

Coming this summer is a unique food and Don’t forget on your way out to pick up your drink tour - Zipp E-bike’s EPICurean tour - a tour photos in Nature’s Wonders gift shop! of Galveston where you can visit the coolest restaurants and pubs.

June 9th (8-10am) - Cars & Coffee - Everyone of Zipp E-bikes is located at 2311 Mechanic all ages are welcomed to come out and enjoy the St., Downtown Galveston, across from the Trem- local car community. Fika Java & Juicery will be ont Hotel at 2311 Mechanic St. Contact them at on site selling coffee. There will be no revving, Facebook at @zippebikes, call (409)539-3323, or burnouts or loud music. This will be held at online at zippebikes.com.

Tortuga Mexican Kitchen, 6010 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. To register or for more info go to streetraid.bigcartel.com.

Do you love shopping for vintage July 15th (12 noon-6pm) - “Texas Strong LPs, skateboarding gear, Doc Cruise the Island” presented by Houston Martens®, comic books, Dropped Trucks will take place on East Beach, retro games along with shirts 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston. Come see some and backpacks and more? awesome cars and trucks at this free auto show.

Then you need to check out Contact @houstondroppedtrucks on Facebook for The Vinyl Radio Skate Shop, located at 2606 Church St. more details.

Encounter Penguins & Otters Up Close and Personal

Zipp E-bikes Make Riding Super Fun

The Vinyl Radio Skate Shop

Free Food Packs for Children June 4-Agust 10 Registration Required

Texas City Moore Public Library 1701 9th Ave N Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10-3 First Christian Church 2400 21st St N Monday & Tuesday 9am-1pm Wednesday 6-7pm Cross Pointe Church 722 3rd Ave N Monday 10am-2pm, 5-7pm Rainbow Park 800 Bay St N Thursday 10am-12pm St. George's Church 510 13th Ave 2nd Saturday of Month 12pm Hitchcock New Macedonia Church 6619 Prino St 2nd & 4th Friday 9am Hitchcock Public Library 8005 Barry Ave Thursday 11am

LaMarque First United Methodist Church 1825 Howell Ave 2nd & 4th Wednesday 9am

Rosenberg Library 2310 Sealy St. Monday-Saturday during normal hours

LaMarque Public Library 1011 Bayou Rd Wednesday 10am-6pm

Crystal Beach Community Church 1020 Diamond Rd Monday

Dickinson First Baptist Church, Dickinson 2504 44th St Friday 1pm Faith United Methodist Church 2205 Ave G Friday 2pm Faith Lutheran Church 800 FM 517 E Wednesday 10am-12pm New Beginning Ministries 12802 FM 3436 Wednesday 11am-12pm Santa Fe H.I.S. Ministries 4205 Jackson St Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9am-1pm Galveston

Catholic Charities 4700 Broadway Suite F-103 Monday-Friday 9am-12pm League City Perry YMCA 1700 League City Pkwy Monday-Thursday 4:30am-10pm Friday 4:30am-9pm Saturday 8am-6pm Sunday 12pm-6pm League City Police Department 555 W Walker St Wednesday 1:30-3pm Front Lobby Sante Fe Mae S Bruce Library 13302 6th St Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

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Camps For All Ages are at Moody Gardens

Come join the fun! For additional info or to register, call (409)683-4325 or e-mail education@moodygardens.org.

Preschool Camps (2-4 years old) Cost of each camp is $20 ($17 for members). Cost includes one parent chaperone.

• June 16th: “7, Digging Dinos” (Dinos Alive) • July 21st: “8, Superhero Sharks” (Aquarium) • August 18th: “9, Making Music” (JAM Discovery Museum) Summer Day Camps (5-9 year old) Campers will have loads of fun investigating the ways of the wild from the discovery of inheritance and interdependence to the diversity of life in different habitats.

Day camps are tailored to two age groups: 5-6 years old and 7-9 years old. The cost for half-day camps (8:30am-12 noon) is $40 a day, or either $160 for a full week. Full day camps (8:30am4:30pm) are $60 a day, or either $250 for a full week.

• June 25th-29th: iCamp 5s (Wildlife) • July 23rd-27th: iCamp 6s (Conservation) • August 6th-10th: iCamp 7s (Wildlife & Conservation) Jr. Keeper Camp (10-11 Year old) Find out what skills are needed to be animal keepers at Moody Gardens during Jr. Keeper Camp July 17th. Campers will learn about animal behaviors, practice their observation skills, and make enrichment devices through hands-on activities and games. Camp times are 8:30am-4:30pm. Cost is $75.

Keeper For A Day Camps (12-13 Year old) Work alongside the biologists as you experience firsthand what it’s like to be an animal keeper at Moody Gardens during the Keeper for a Day Camp July 19th, 8:30am-4:30pm. Campers will explore animal training, enrichment, exhibit requirements, and food diets for the animals in the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids. Cost is $75.

June 16th (10am-4pm with check-in beginning at 9am)

Galveston Lofts Tour

On June 16th, get an inside look into Downtown Galveston’s luxurious lofts.

Guests can enjoy a peek into the loft lifestyle and marvel at the architectural and interior design that blends historic flair with modern features. Check in is at Edna’s Room, 2020 Postoffice St. Admission is $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door.

Galveston Historical Foundation Presents “The Green Book” Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers many

Galveston Children’s Museum Free Family Fun Night

Galveston Children’s Museum is located at 2618 Broadway, Galveston. For more info go to galvestoncm.org or call (409)5722544. The Galveston Children’s Museum is filled with fun and entertaining interactive exhibits and hands-on programming for ages 18 months to 12 years old. They are an educational institution dedicated to advancements of child development and education through the power of unrestricted learning and child-led exploration.

June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th, December 6th (4-7pm) - Free Family Night - Visitors will get free admission for the entire family from 4 -7pm.

Summer Theatre Camp:

“King Arthur’s Quest” You Could Be A Star! If you love

to perform for family and friends – this is the camp for you.

Led by actors and directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre as well as The Grand’s camp staff, Summer Theatre Camp will consist of daily rehearsals and direction on acting, singing, and technical theatre, as well as theatre crafts, and performance instruction.

Summer Camps Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long residency program culGalveston Children’s Museum’s summer camps offer science and minating in a full musical performance of “King Arthur’s Quest” on Friday, July 27th at 6pm on The Grand’s stage. Family and friends engineering topics in an atmosphere of inquiry for ages 4-14 years are invited to attend the final performance. old. To register, go to galvestoncm.org. Camps fill up fast! Camps Camp session is July 23rd-July 27th with classes 12:30-5:30pm are $50 as a single day camp and $250 for the full week. each day. Campers must commit to attending all camp sessions and Sewing: June 4th-8th (Ages 10-14th) and July 23rd-27th participating in the final performance on Friday evening. Students (Ages 10-14) must be between the ages of 7-16 by July 15th. Camp session is Kids are never too young when it comes to learning crafts, espe- $245 per student. To register go to thegrand.com. cially sewing. Sewing can not only bring hours of joy, it’s also a practical life skill.

Tinkering: June 11th-15th (Ages 4-6) and August 20thClay Cups Studio is a paint your own 24th (Ages 4-6) pottery and social canvas studio located Maker camps indeed! These sessions are all about creating in Downtown Galveston. You can find the things that move: moving sound waves, moving up, moving on studio at 2201 Market St. To register for water, moving round and round, and moving through the air. a class go to claycupstudios.com or call Science Smorgasbord: June 25th-29th (Ages 4-6) (409)762-CLAY. Summer camp at Clay Get your Einstein on with an extraordinary variety of science Cup Studios is always a little messy and a topics. FYI, this involves experiencing science…sinking, erupting, lot of fun. This year, there are 3-day camps, wiggling, attracting, repelling, and changing…all these things and a 1-day camps, and a Mug Club Camp. great many more will be happening this week.

3 Day Camps - These camps are 9am-3pm TuesdayStories, Art, and Drama: July 9th-13th (Ages 4-6) and Thursday and cost $150.

August 6th-10th (Ages 4-6) • June 19th-21st: Animal Planet (mixed media) Campers will take inspiration from the greatest child authors and turn their words into works of art. This camp will bring books • July 10th-12th: Tile Me About It (mosaics) • August 7th-9th: Under the Sea (mermaids and shark-themed) to life with color and action.

1 Day Mini Art Camps - These camps are held Maker Camps 10am-12:30pm and cost $30.

There will be much to do with planning and testing, revising and rebuilding. It’s not an exact science (quite yet) but loads of fun. • July 6th: Pamper Yourself - Make perfume, soaps, and lip balms • Maker 1: July 11th-15th (Ages 7-10) and July 23rd-27th (Ages 7-10) • July 20th: Desserts - Yummy Treats • August 3rd: Emoji's • Maker 2: July 25th-29th (Ages 7-10) and August 20th-24th (Ages Mug Club Camp is a two-part camp and the cost is $50. Held July 7-10) 13th and 27th, the first day is for building and second day is for • Maker Camp (All): July 9th-13th (Ages 10-14) and August 6th-10th painting. The camp is 10am-12 noon and the afternoon camp is (Ages 10-14) 6-8pm. Choose whichever time fits yours best.

by Reuben and Toya Levi, at Menard Hall, 3302 Avenue Q. Admission is free with RSVP.

Clay Cup Studios Camps Promise Creative Fun

Discover Fun at Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features familyThe Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a oriented attractions including rides, midway contributing building in the East End Historic Dis- games, food venues, and retail shops. For more events that are open to the public. Tickets and trict, a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace info, tickets, and a full list of events go to pleareservations can be made online at galvestonhistory. is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J. surepier.com. org or by calling (409)765-7834. This month, these Available Daily (11am-5pm) - Bishop’s Palace events will take place: Audio Tours - Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Summer Movies on the Pier June 2nd (2pm) - “The Green Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen Every Sunday is Movie Night starting at 7pm.

• June 17th: “The Little Mermaid” Book” Public Lecture - During by previous tours on a handheld high-resolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.

• June 24th: “Beauty and the the Jim Crow Era, it was rare Beast” for African Americans to June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (11am-1pm) have the means to travel or • July 1st: “Justice League” Basement to Attic Tours - Offering participants to have equal rights. White • July 8th: “Moana” a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are Supremacists feared and sought typically off limits, the Bishop’s Palace Basement to • July 15th: “Finding Dory” to restrict black mobility.

• July 22nd: “Up” Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio and an Blacks had to work together • July 29th: “Tarzan” exclusive third-floor view to the Gulf of Mexico. to travel and vacation across • August 5th: “Surf Up” the US with the help of the June 24th (2-3:30pm) - Victorian Tea - Enjoy a • August 12th: “Lion King” historic “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a collecspecial guided tour complete with a specialty tea Music on the Pier tion of motels, gas stations, restaurants, and more. and light snacks. Tours are $30 per person for GHF will present this public lecture, presented • June 1st (5-9pm): Poison Ivy Trio adults, $18 per person for youth 18 and under.

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Bishop’s Palace Tours

• June 2nd (6-10pm): Space Monkeys • June 3rd (5-9pm): Turning Point • June 8th (6-10pm): Secret Party Band • June 9th: Brews & BBQ with Posse Band (1-5pm) and Mark May Band (6-10pm) • June 10th (5-9pm): Brews & BBQ, CC Rider Band • June 15th (6-10pm): Velvet Punch • June 16th (7-10pm): LN and the Crush • June 22nd (6-10pm): Shadowlands • June 23rd (7-11pm): Radio Frequency • June 29th 6-10pm): Zach Tate Band • June 30th (7-10pm): Will Carter Band Summer Special Days June: Thrill Ride Wednesdays – Experience the thrills all month and save money every Wednesday with “buy one, get one ½ off” all day ride passes.

June 15th-17th: Salute to Military & First Responders - “Buy one, get one free” all day ride passes are available for active military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Must present valid ID for discount.

Department to learn how to play the game of chess or brush up on your chess skills. This is hosted by George Laiacona.

Tuesdays, June 12th-July 17th (2:30pm) - Bluebonnet Book Club - This is an introduction and celebration of the 2018/2019 master list of the Bluebonnet Award nominees. Which one do you think should win?

We divide the list of 20 books and feature a few at each session. Book fun correlates with books introduced that session and includes a variety of activities such as readers’ theatre, food, word and book games, hands-on activities, writing, crafts, and more. This is perfect for grades 3-6.

June 13th (9:30am) - Baby & Me Yoga Melody Van Kay leads this Baby & Me yoga class for caregivers and pre-walking babies.

No special equipment needed.

June 13th (10am) - Storytime Yoga - Melody Van Kay leads this storytime yoga class for young children, and their caregivers.

Have no idea what to do with your children toddlers, No special equipment needed. all summer? Rosenberg Library has your June 14th (2:30pm) - Yoga for Kids - Melody problems solved!

Van Kay leads a yoga session for kids between Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 6-13 years old. No special equipment needed.

2310 Sealy St., Galveston. For more info call June 15th (2:30pm) - Happy Birthday, Henry (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.

Rosenberg! Come celebrate the birth of the org. All events are free and open to the library’s benefactor. There will be birthday public. party games, crafts, and refreshments all combined with a bit of history. This party will Children be held in the Fox Room.

Two “Paws to Read” Programs June 16th (2:30pm) - Shadow Puppets with Beginning readers can practice reading skills Greg Ruhe - Join the fun puppet show with with book-loving dogs. They are friendly, special guest puppeteer Greg Ruhe of Puppet kind, and very non-judgmental. Check in at Pizzazz. Afterwards at 3:30pm, learn to make the children’s desk to get signed up for a turn. your own puppets at a workshop.

Two summer sessions will be held: June 18th (2:30-5:30pm) - Drop-In Rock • Mondays, June 11th, August 13th (11amPainting - Drop by the Children’s Department 12pm) - “Paws to Read” with Cory to create your own unique rock painting.

• Every Thursday (6-7pm) - “Paws to Read” with Oliver June 21st (11am) - Kirk Marsh Comedy Every Wednesday (9:30-9:50am) - Babytime Reading Show - Join this engaging comedy show that includes juggling, unconventional - This cozy storytime is filled with lapsit magic, and outlandish audience participation songs, baby bounces, and short but sweet stories. Babytime is the perfect opportunity to with special performer Kirk Marsh. read, sing, and bond with your little one.

June 25th (2:30-5:30pm) - Drop-In Games Every Wednesday (10-10:30am) - Storytime - - Drop-in to play games of all kinds, such This is a fun and energetic storytime featuring as Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Quelf Jr., Connect Four, Hungry Hungry Hippos, storytelling, action rhymes, music, puppets, Lego Creationary, Twister, Operation, Jenga, and movement. Preschoolers are welcome.

Hedbanz, and more.

June 4th (9am-9pm) - 1st Day to Collect June 28th (2:30pm) - Alternative Rock with Prizes for the Summer Reading Club.

Ranger Lisa - Rock on with Ranger Lisa from June 5th (2:30pm) - Magic Show - Don’t miss Galveston Island State Park as she discusses this family-friendly magic show featuring the Anthropocene era. special guest magician John O'Bryant.

June 29th (2-5pm) and June 30th (10amJune 8th (2:30-5:30pm) - Drop-In World 1pm) - Drop-In Stop Motion Animation Oceans Day - A representative from Moody - The Edge of Imagination Station helps Gardens will be on hand for this global participants of any skill level create their own celebration of our ocean. animated short film using materials such as June 11th, July 9th (2:30-5:30pm) - Drop-In chalk, paper, and clay.

Legos - Drop-in to the Children’s Department Teens (Ages 13-18) for free Lego play.

The 2018 Teen Summer Reading Program is Mondays-Saturdays, June 4th-August 11th starts June 4th and goes through August 13th.

- Kidz Pac Pickup - Rosenberg Library and can register for the Summer Reading the Galveston County Food Bank are working Teens at the 2nd floor Reference Desk at the to ensure that hungry kids are fed during the Program Rosenberg Library. Just for signing up, you get summer. Collect one free Kidz Pac per week free hardcover book and a scratch ticket that during library hours at the Circulation Desk. amay give you a small or large prize. This ticket A waiver must be signed. also serves as a raffle ticket towards the end-ofsummer raffle prize drawings. Make sure to fill Mondays, June 11th-August 6th (5-7pm) it out and check out what you could win at the - Chess for Kids - Stop by the Children’s

Super Duper Tons of Fun This Summer at Rosenberg Library

“Insulators & Conductors” at Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum Ocean Star celebrates Family Day which focuses on the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s level. Children 18 and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone. The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum is located at Pier 19.

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

June 9th (10am-3pm) - Insulators and Conductors - Discover what it means to have an open and closed circuit. Find out what materials are insulators (do not transfer energy) and which ones are conductors (allow transfer of energy).

June 5th-19th

Galveston Juneteenth Celebration

The island hosts several days of festivities for Juneteenth, a holiday that originated in Galveston. This year’s festivities will include festivals, picnics, heritage exhibits, reenactments, and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19th at 9am. For more info go to galveston.com/africanamericanguidebook.

Reference Desk. In addition, every program you attend gets you another scratch ticket and an opportunity for a prize.

Every Monday June 4th-August 13th (1-4pm) - Teen Gaming - Board games – cooperative, strategic, and more, as well as Smash Bros. and Mario Kart on the Wii U will be available.

Every Wednesday June 6th-August 15th (1-4pm except July 4th) - Teen Tabletop RPG - Comeplay a pen-and-paper RPG like Dungeons and Dragons. Space is limited to the first six to arrive.

June 8th (1-3pm) - Artists’ Alley Crafting Workshop - Come create something out of Perler beads. Whether it’s Mario, the Tardis, comic book/anime characters, or your own creation - you can make whatever you'd like.

You can turn it into a magnet or keychain or just put it on the wall.

June 15th (1-3pm) - Anime Club - Anime, Pocky, soda, and crafts - lots of fun!

June 22nd (1-3:15pm) - Finally Friday Movie Night - The Jurassic Park movie releases this day so see the original that started it all. There will be free snacks and soda.

June 27th and 29th (1-4pm) - Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart 8 - Do you think you have what it takes to win our Mario Kart tournament? Face your foes in a double elimination tournament and compete for a prize.

June 29th will be Mario Kart 8.

Pirates Abound & Ghosts A Plenty at Pirates & Ghosts Behind Saengerfest Park!

OPEN DAILY! Group Tours • Birthday Parties Team Building Events 2313 Harborside Dr., Downtown Galveston

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Adults

Every Tuesday and Thursday (10-11am and 4-5pm) - EBook Drop-in Training Sessions - Come and get-hands on assistance downloading ebooks with your tablet, phone, or other smart devices. A librarian will assist you with setup, troubleshooting, and accessing library electronic resources such as e-books, e-audiobooks, and other streaming content.

June 7th (6-8:30pm) - Summer Cinema: “Dunkirk” - Get in from out the heat and watch Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” (2017) in honor of the Battle of Dunkirk which ended June 4th, 1940. There will be snacks. July 5th “Wonder Woman” will be shown.

June 11th (6:30-8:30pm) - Adult Board Game Night - Come try out new-to-you board games like Pandemic, Catan, and more. Don't worry - we'll teach you the rules.

June 18th, July 16th (6:30-7:30pm) - Adult Trivia Night - Put together a team of two or more and come enjoy our trivia night. No team? Meet new teammates here.

June 23rd (3-4pm) - KoumanKe’le African Dance and Drum Ensemble - The Rosenberg Library is proud to welcome KoumanKe’le, African Dance and Drum Ensemble.

KoumanKe’le, a Texas based cultural dance company, is a dynamic and energetic performance troupe that presents traditional West, South, and Central African Dance and culture and its transitions in this country. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

June 28th (4:30-6pm) - Coastal Crafts with Perler Bead Coasters - Perler beads make great coasters, or key chains, and you can get creative with the collection of designs, or create your own pattern. July 18th, Wire Wrapping Jewelry with Annette Kinslow will be held.

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Free Weight Loss Seminar To Be Held

Why is America the fattest country on the planet? How can “Healthy Foods” and “Diet Sodas” actually make one gain weight? Which vitamins and supplements really help and are needed or not? These questions and many more will be answered as we discuss the causes of this disease (such as hidden food allergies) so we achieve a lifetime cure.

Saturday, June 9th, 10am-2pm, at 6511 Stewart Rd., Office #7 you can come find out why. Please email or call to reserve a seat, receive the book “The Overweight Cure,” and get a free meal to Doc@RightSizeWeightLoss.com or (888)621-5557. “The Overweight Cure” is also on Amazon Kindle.

The seminar will discuss the concept of “Eliminate the Causes + Eat More (more often and natural) + Exercise Less (smart, aerobic Energy-surges) to regain or reach your RightSize for a lifetime.”

This will be led by Dr. FB Willis, MBBS, PhD, FACSM at his new clinic located at 6511 Stewart Rd., Galveston.

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Voted Galveston’s Best Mexican Food & Margarita 2012 Mexican Food 2013 By Galveston Daily News

Extended Summer Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm Friday 11am-10:30pm Saturday 8am-10:30pm Sunday 8am-9:30pm

Come check out our New Margaritas Breakfast served Saturday & Sunday 8-11am

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Open Sunday-Thursday 12-9 Friday & Saturday 12-10 409.744.4237

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to the Greek pizza. These are available in calzones too, but that is another topic for another day. Mama offers a few vegetarian and gluten Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on options too. earth can agree is simply the best. It's definitely ­­Ë­ Jack’s Pub on better than all the rest and at times, it’s simply Postoffice - A what we crave. I mean, what could be better than a Friday night at home with a big yummy pizza, a local’s favorite hang out, Jack’s pizza came in a very movie and all your friends and family around? Or close second place for our “Favorite Pizza on the going out for pizza after a concert or game, every- Island” poll. Jack’s offers regular crust and Extra Extra Thin pizzas which all come in either quarter, one piled around a table, sharing pizzas, toasthalf size, or full size of a 12” or 16” pizza. You ing friends, and enjoying your good times while devouring the piles of wonderful cheesy goodness. can customize the pizzas to Nothing. That is the recipe for a perfect evening your liking with for almost everyone.

Canadian bacon, Recently, we conducted a very informal poll on our Facebook page (@GalvestonIslandGuide) hamburger, pepperoni, jalaabout your “Favorite Pizza on the Island.” We penos, onions, received a lot of favorites, several funny comtomatoes, ments, and even specific pizza suggestions from mushrooms, or different places. Here are the results: pineapple. On Ê Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza - Overall, everyWednesdays, one’s #1 on the poll was Mama Teresa’s, located Jack offers a Downtown at 416 21st St. They host a nice variety 1-topping pizza of pizzas along with the ability to customize any for $8.75! Jack’s Pub on Postoffice is located at pie, but overall the Mama Teresa Supreme won 2406 Postoffice, Downtown Galveston. They also the poll as favorite, only coming in a close second cut the pizzas into small slices so it’s a great way to

share with your friends...but only if you want too! Ì Sharky’s Tavern - You will find great pizza made in a wood-fired oven here! The Sailor Sandwich is actually a pizza with ground beef, mozzarella, cheddar, red onion, diced tomatoes and a steak sauce blend. It is a fan favorite as well as the Big Fred made with Sharky’s special sausage blend, pepperonis, and two kinds of cheese, all topped with jalapenos. If you are in the mood for something a little different, try The Yardie shredded Jamaican jerk chicken and mozzarella all piled high and melted into a pie. They also have an Apple Crisp dessert pizza. Sharky’s Tavern is located at the corner of Postoffice and 25th St. in Downtown Galveston. Í Murphy’s Irish Pub - A longtime locals favorite pub, Murphy’s is also famous for its homemade pizzas including the mouthwatering “White Pizza” with garlic butter, spinach, and feta. Murphy’s has lots of seating - some open for larger groups and others tucked away for privacy and conversation. At Murphy’s, the beer is always cold and the pizzas are great. Murphy’s Irish pub is located at 213 22nd St. in Downtown Galveston.

Vintage Crown Boutique & Bar:

Feeling Crabby at The Kitchen Chick

Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really!

Î Gypsy Joynt - Voted Galveston Island’s Restaurant of the Year in 2017, The Gypsy Joynt is a unique blend of all things cool - including their heavenly pizzas. A fan favorite is the “What Duff?” which comes with an olive oil base, mozzarella, spinach, caramelized onions, Gypsy’s legendary bacon jam, and yunioshi sauce (the same sauce they put on their fried brussel sprouts), then if all that was not enough, they layer on shrimp and fresh strawberries! Yes, you read that right - it’s a heavenly concoction as unique and creative as this restaurant. The pizza “Garbage” came in a close second as a favorite which is like a supreme style pizza that comes with a marinara base, then is piled high with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, and tomatoes. They have several vegetarian options too and of course, you can build your own pizza however you can dream up. All pizzas come in only one size, 12”. Gypsy Joynt is located at 2711 Market St., Downtown Galveston. A pro’s tip - don’t waste any time thinking about whether you are going to share the pizza with anyone. Take our advice, you are not.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for our next fan’s favorite poll - “Dessert, Island Style.”

are kept small to ensure lots of interaction with the instructor. To reserve your spot call (409)4972999 or go to thekitchenchick.com.

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s Kids Summer Camps charming boutique kitchen Located at 215 23rd St. in Downtown GalvesEnroll your budding chef in The Kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet ton, Vintage Crown Boutique Bar features a nice Chick’s Summer Camps. Students will learn differkitchen wares and accessoline of clothing and a specialty bar with world ent cooking techniques, discuss nutrition, healthy ries, plus a full schedule of class preparadas, micheladas, beers, and more. eating, and practice food and kitchen safety enticing cooking classes and Vintage Crown Boutique & Bar was crein these deliciously hands-on, interactive, and kids camps.

Now in its new ated in 2013 by Angelo Arriaga. Angelo is a selflocation at 2402 Market St., there’s a lot going on encouraging lessons. Camps are: described “sneakerhead” who would go check in the kitchen. This month be sure to check out: • June 4th-8th: Bake & Be Happy to check to pay for his obsession for shoes and • June 11th-15th: Favorite State Fair Foods • June 1st (6:30-9pm): Southern Italy, Real Sicilian clothing. Streetwear clothing is a style of street A michelada is a Mexican cerveza (beer) pre• June 18th-22nd: Global Passport Spaghettios fashion, rooted from West Coast surf and skate parada made with beer, lime juice, and assorted • July 2nd-6th: Road Trip Across America • June 3rd (12 noon-3pm): Gulf Seafood, Feelin’ culture and has grown to encompass elements sauces, spices, and peppers. It is served in a chilled Crabby • July 9th-13th: Sweet & Savory Science of hip-hop fashion and Japanese fashion. Vinsalt-rimmed glass. Most are spicy! The michela• July 16th-20th: Brunch Favorites 7th (6:30-9pm): Tuscan Wine Dinner • June tage Crown carries a variety of brands such as das at Vintage Crown include cucumber, shrimp, • June 8th (6:30-9pm): Tasty Taco Trio Each camp is 4 days, 1-4:30pm, for 7-14 years Diamond Supply, 10 Deep, Mighty Healthy, Huf, takis, jerky, tapatio hot sauce, beer, and clamold, and led by a dynamic duo of certified teach• June 9th (11am-1pm): Southern Biscuit Saturday Mitchell and Ness, The Hundreds, Black Scale, ato. They come in two sizes - small and large - go • June 17th (12 noon-2:30pm): Southern Italy: Street ers. The Kitchen Chick will provide aprons for Crooks & Castle, and much more. ahead and get the large, you are going to love it. each child to wear and all supplies and tools. The Food They also feature Vintage Crown also servers mangoladas which • June 21st (6:30-9pm): Mac & Cheese, Yes Please cost for each session is $300 per camper. The an original line of “409” is a drink that is typically made with frozen mango • July 8th (12 noon-3pm): Gulf Seafood, Feelin’ Kitchen Chick offers a $25 discount when enrollclothing, stickers, and chunks, mango nectar, ice, chamoy sauce, tajin, ing a sibling in the same session. Call (409)497Crabby more. lime juice, and chili powder and is usually deco2999 or email alicia@thekitchenchick.com to Classes range from $50-$75.

Reservations are And, they have rated with a tamarind straw. enroll your child. made on a first come, first served basis.

Class sizes drinks like preparaGiant Fish Bowl drinks are available in michedas and micheladas... ladas and hurricanes. 6-Pack Preparadas, CevicheJuly 14th (10am-8pm) July 21st (3-7:30pm) some of the best on ladas, dacquaris, sangrias, domestic and imported the island according to beers, various kinds of Smirnoff Ice, wine, and Cooks start getting ready locals!

Jell-O shots are on the menu. Manzana (apple) - it’s almost time to get A preparadas is a Locos are available too. those Old Smokey grills Mexican term for beer Said by Crystal from Houston, “I'm so glad out and start planning and Stewart Beach will host a huge mixed with tomato we decided to stop by this place! The service was preparing for this annual party featuring a concert and juice, and hot sauce great and our drinks were amazing - they are huge cook-off. Registration food truck party held next to the or salsa. The drink and come with a big topping of snacks (shrimp, opens June 1st for new Stewart Beach pavilion. It will feature a free concert dates back to the cucumbers, fruit, gummy candy) all for about $10 teams. Categories are chicken wings, anything with from award-winning country music star and four-time 1940’s, when it became popular in Mexico. Vineach.” bacon and the third category is a surprise and will Texas Female Vocalist of the Year Bri Bagwell. Six tage Crown Bar offers theirs with your choice of Vintage Crown Boutique & Bar can be be announced June 3rd, 4pm, at the Albatross Old of the region’s most popular food trucks will be on Smirnoff Ice, chopped fruit, chili powder, chamoy, reached at (409)877-4400 and on Facebook and hand offering a wide range of international culinary Smokey Third Category Reveal Party. Albatross is delights. For more info go to galvestonbeachinfo.com. and topped with a variety of Mexican candies. located at 815 21st St. Instagram.

A Michelada Bar and Much More

Boots ‘n Eats on the Beach with Bri Bagwell

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9am-12 noon, the Friends of Rosenberg Library Book Sale & GiveAway takes place. Come peruse the books or just get a free kids’ book to home. The Friends curate speEvery Thursday 3-7pm and Sunday 8am-1pm, take cial selections each month of nature, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The cooking, and science-related books, Bryan Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Join the and you’ll also find plenty of fiction, fun in the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation children’s literature, and general with friends, family, and Museum staff while shop- book goodness. Future book sales will be July 8th, August 12th, Sepping for locally grown produce, prepared foods, tember 9th, October 14th, Novemand edible farm products. ber 11th, and December 9th.

The Thursday market features all the perks There is also yoga classes every that you’ve come to expect at the market plus Sunday at 10am at the market. the added charms of the Bryan Museum “Wine These classes are led by local yoga teachers. All at the Bryan” weekly event. The Sunday market classes are free to attend. also features wonderful goods and the charm of June 16th, 9-11am, you can get involved and Bryan’s courtyard. Special events sometimes take help maintain and amend the community garplace including Galveston Arts Center drawing, dens. Coffee, donuts, and smiles are guaranteed. painting, sculpting lessons, live music, Plant Sale Upcoming work days are July 21st, August 18th. & Pot-Your-Own-Plant Station, and more. It is For more info and to see what vendors and always free to browse and most events are free to events will be at each market, go to Facebook participate.

June 10th, every second Sunday of the month, @GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket.

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Foodie Events Every ThursdaySunday - Taste of The Strand Food Tour - At the Taste of The Strand walking and tasting tour, sample appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and other edibles from well-known Galveston institutions. Tickets are $89.95 per person.

Purchase tickets at tasteofthestrand.com. Tours are scheduled Thursday-Sunday at 1-4pm and 5-8pm. Weather permitting, tours begin at 2028 Strand at the corner of 21st and Hendley Green.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior.

Every Wednesday and Saturday (8-11am) Seeding Galveston Farm Stand is located at N & 33rd St. They have Island-grown produce

seasonally available. The garden is always open for walking about and visiting baby goats. Some of the produce is priced as low as $2 per overstuffed bag. Other veggies are priced below conventional market standards. They also have farm fresh eggs available and frequently other products such as fruits, pepper sauces, and more. This small market is a great neighborhood find. A list of what is available each week is at seedinggalveston.com.

At the 19th & Market St. Community Garden, just blocks from The Strand, visitors, residents, and tourists are welcome to walk through the garden and enjoy viewing its seasonal bounty. You can also rent a bed and raise your own produce.

Contact seedinggalveston@yahoo.com or call (281)794-9899 for more info.

June 3rd (4pm) - Albatross Old Smokey Third Category Reveal - The Old Smokey will be held July 14th and the categories are chicken wings, anything with bacon, and....the third category is a surprise and will be announced June 3rd at a Reveal Party at Albatross, 815 21st St. Number 13, located at 7809 Broadway St., now offers a Bar & Terrace Menu for lunch every Friday from 12 noon-4pm. The Bar & Terrace Menu offers light to moderate fare featuring a $10-25 price range. Come for the food and enjoy the beautiful day on the patio.

Lolo Kai Smoothies and Wraps has moved to Downtown Galveston at 528 23rd St. Lolo Kai offers a variety of real fruit, guilt-free, deliciously-satisfying smoothies that you can pair with fresh cut West Coast/Hawaiian-style wraps. The Hawaiian inspired menu features wraps, smoothies, protein shakes, açaí bowls, juice, and more. A fav is the Big Island Bowl with apple juice, strawberries, banana, honey, and coconut juice topped with blueberries, granola, and coconut shavings. All of their wraps are available in salad form also.

Maceo’s Spice & Import has added some new items to their heavenly Sunday morning brunch! In addition to freshly made mimosas and Bloody Marys, you can get Eggs Maceo (their wonderful version of eggs Benedict), biscuits and gravy, Breakfast on Market (French bread, pesto, provolone, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce), and their famous Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, muffulettas, the O.G., NOLA Roast Beef, and more. Brunch is served 10am-2pm Sundays only. Maceo’s is located at 2706 Market St., Downtown.

The Island Pour House, located at 213 23rd St., Downtown, is now open. It offers wine by the glass, tap, bottle, and a menu of charcuterie boards.

June 13th, 14th (6-9pm) - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa presents “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $56 per person (inclusive of tax and server gratuity), the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. Advance reservations are required. For reservations, call (409)765-7721.

June 24th (2-3:30pm) - Victorian Tea at Bishop’s Palace - Enjoy a special guided tour complete with a specialty tea and light snacks. Tours are $30 per person for adults, $18 per person for youth 18 and under. The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway Ave. J. July 24th (6-10pm) - Casino for a Cause - Join the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County for a night of fine dining, casino gaming, silent and live auctions, and music by The Line Up - all in the name of supporting victims of family violence and sexual assault in Galveston County.

This will be held at Moody Gardens Hotel, 7 Hope Blvd. Tickets are available at kdimmett@rccgc.org or (409)443-0521.

The Arts

FineHeldArtJuneCamp: Self-Portraiture 11th-14th, 10am-2pm, Affair d’Art will be offering

this camp with in-house portrait artist Catherine Gauche for a fourday summer art camp. In her camp, students will paint their own self-portraits following the same steps used during her creative art-making Does the ocean call to you? Do you wanna play with fire? Attend process. this class and fire it up with artist Stacy Gresell to learn encaustic These classes are perfect for chilpainting in a fun and informative dren ages 13-17 with a passion for fine “Let’s Paint Beaches” class. art. Classes are not craft based. StuSaturday, June 16th, 12 noondents will be working with high-grade 4pm, you can take an encaustic art supplies and will leave sporting new and mixed media look at the beach skills, valuable experience, and their which will focus on learning and own original acrylic on canvas artwork. refining basic encaustic painting Classes are kept small to ensure stutechniques that achieve a realistic dents have the opportunity for individimpression of the beach using blendual attention and guidance. ing and color fading. You will also To register your child, email learn three mixed media techniques including shading with pastels, shel- affairedart@yahoo.com or call (409)789-0079. Cost is $320 per student. All supplies are included. lac, and the incorporation of images.

You can see Catherine’s work at catherinegauche.com.

Materials will be provided. You will leave with a practice board and a finished beach painting. All experience levels are welcome, no Events art experience is necessary.

Email affairedart@yahoo.com or call (409)789-0079 to register. ArtWalk will be Class cost is $120 per person plus $30 for supplies.

June 2nd and held throughout town ranging in time from 4-10pm.

Children’s Summer Camps begin this month and it is not too This event is late to enroll your children. These camps will be held at Galveston held mostly in the heart of the Downtown historic district and now Art Center, located at 2127 Strand St., Downtown Galveston. For other parts of the Island. ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in more info call (409)763-2403 or go to galvestonartscenter.org. existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants, and retail stores. For a brochure Friday Morning Classes listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center located at This summer, GAC will offer two distinct focus areas during the 2127 Strand St. or go to galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free. summer. Each class date is a self-contained lesson, however, signing Various artworks will be for sale. Future dates are July 14th, August up for a block of classes will give kids the chance to build up skills 25th, October 14th, and November 24th. from week-to-week in a particular focus area. Ages 5-8 years old meet from 9-11am. Cost is $120 for the whole summer, or $15 for a Affaire d’Art (2227 Postoffice St., Suite B, (409)789-0079, affairedart. single class. Ages 9-12 year olds meet from 10:30am-12 noon. Cost com) - “Summer Selection” opens June 2nd showcasing a diverse selection of original works from Affair’s entire group of artists in a is $160 for the whole summer, or $20 for a single class. wide range of mediums and styles. There will be a reception 5-8pm.

Sculpture Section Alchemy Studio & Gallery (2208 Postoffice St., (713)823-7952) • June 8th: Paper & Cardboard Sculpture “The Nature of Things” featuring paintings by Regina Lee, ceramics • June 15th: Plaster/Concrete Sculpture

by Dana Dorman, and jewelry by Cheryl Huebner and Melissa • June 22nd: Wire & Clay Sculpture Goslawski will be on exhibit this month.

• June 29th: Found Object Sculpture • July 6th: Reductive Sculpture (Carving) Beta Gallery Fine Art by Mary K. Farragher (2328 Strand, Ste. Drawing & Painting Section 206, (409)370-3707, facebook.com/BetaGalleryMaryKFarragher) • July 13th: Drawing from Life - Beta Gallery welcomes new work by Mary K. Farragher, Nathan • July 20th: Printmaking (block printing and monotypes) Forbes, Chalda Maloof, Robert Dampler, Ulysses Penfield, Jan Arthur • July 27th: Layered Pattern Paintings & Drawing Harrell, Jussi Tinnemeyer, Edward Drozdik, Leslie LeCornu, and Jeff • August 3rd: Mixed Media Painting (self-portraits) Piper.

• August 10th: Drawing & Collage Elizabeth Punches Gallery (403 22nd St., (740)624-7797) 5-Day Art Camps Proudly presenting the 12th ArtWalk Auction! Original oils and These mini-courses allow students to delve more deeply into a prints on aluminum are available. There will be a silent auction with project or theme over a total of 15 hours. All camps meet Monday- enticing minimum bids, refreshments, and good cheer. The recepFriday, 1-4pm. Enrollment fee is $150. The recommended age range tion will be held June 2nd, 6-9pm. is 8-14. Campers calmly make art for 3 hours every day for a week. From the HeART Gallery (2111 Postoffice St., (409)300-3009, June 25th-29th: Painting Camp II - For ages 11-14 years old, fromtheheart.gallery) - If at first you don’t succeed…never ever give this is similar to the Painting Camp I but for older artists. Students up on your dream. Representing 33 artists in a wide range of media can try more refined techniques with water-based oils, watercolor is on view now. There will be a reception June 2nd, 6-9pm. pencils, and learn drawing, planning, and designing skills.

G. Lee Gallery (2211 Strand, #107B, (409)996-5040, gleegallery.

July 9th-13th: Felting Camp - For ages 9-14, make soft, colorful net) - Now in a new location, welcome to the new gallery featuring sculptures out of beautifully hand-dyed raw wool. Students in this paintings by George Lee and other gallery artists. camp will create and mold real wool felt to make soft, whimsical, one-of-a-kind creations after they draw and plan their own designs. Galveston Arts Center (2127 Strand St., (409)763-2403, galvestonartscenter.org) - Galveston Arts Center (GAC) presents two new July 16th-20th: Clay Camp - For ages 7-14, explore a variety of exhibitions opening June 2nd, 6-9pm, with artist talks beginning hand-building techniques including coil and slab construction using at 6:30pm. In the first-floor gallery, “Other Edens” features six low-fire stoneware and pro­fessional glazes. Learn in the context of artists who reference patterns in the natural world in their work. both historical and contemporary ceramics to see how clay can be The exhibition includes work by Rebecca Braziel, Dylan Conner, used to create both useful and expressive objects of art.

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In the second-floor 1878 and Brown Foundation Galleries, Ellen Tanner’s exhibition “Fables, Families and Myths” presents three series of works that highlight the artists’ exploration into characters, creatures, and myths. This exhibition and the accompanying catalog was organized by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

These exhibitions will remain on view through July 8th.

Galveston Art League (2117A Postoffice St., (409)621-1008, galvestonartleague.com) - May 31st-June 24th, Paula G. Freeman will be on exhibit. After being weekenders for five years, Paula G. Freeman and her husband moved to Galveston Island full time in 2016. Living in Galveston has allowed her to pursue her passion: art. Paula likes to use many layers in her work and incorporates a variety of media. She has taken drawing, design, and watercolor art classes from the Glassell in Houston, acrylic and mixed media classes from the College of the Mainland, and mixed media from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Galveston. She currently works primarily in mixed media, using acrylics and adding collage elements, ink, stamps, and whatever else fits the piece. She likes to be whimsical rather than realistic, frequently incorporating texture and words into her pieces.

Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Ships Mechanic Row, (409)9744446, galvestonartistresidency.org) - “Artists in Residence Exhibition” will be on exhibit June 2nd-July 21st featuring work by Kristina Estell and Justin Raphael Roykovich.

Heard Gallery (411 25th St., (903)357-9073, theheardgallery.com) - The Heard Gallery in Downtown Galveston recently has moved and in its new location, offers colorful beach-styled oil paintings and fine art giclée prints on canvas and archival papers.

J Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery (25th & Avenue L, (409)763-6161) - “French Garden and Art Market” with feature artists Sue Brown, Laura Greiner, and Loretta Trevino and is currently on exhibit.

The Proletariat Gallery (2221 Market St., (409)356-9092, proletariatgallery.com) - On exhibit is “Martha J. Terrill: A Respective.”

René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., (409)750-9077, renewileyart.com) - On exhibit starting June 2nd will be “Summer Shift” featuring Rene Wiley with work by Rachel Wiley-Janota, Samantha Wiley, James Philips, Brenda J. Bunten-Schlosser, Dale Hooks, and Bill Meek.

Studio 84 (2315 Mechanic St., (832)857-3621) - Opening June 2nd will be “New Ship Models” by Gia Nhien, and features paintings by Kristina Galytska.

Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic, (409)974-4661 or (281)9000444, thirdcoastgalleries.com) - Opening this month are new paintings by artist Joe Henderson and other gallery artists.

Vacations on Canvas (2204 Postoffice St., Suite A, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com) - On display this month is “Life on the Island Is One Long Weekend – Original Oil Paintings by Robert Peterson.”

Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, galvestonwatersedge.com) - Painter Gayle Reynolds will be working on “Ships and Palm,” for her art show for ArtWalk on June 2nd. Rex Reynolds has introduced a new color on his Adirondack Tallboys.

Other Walls Mosquito Café (628 14th St., (409) 763-1010, mosquitocafe.com) - Opening June 2nd, “Bonnie Blue: Art That Makes U Smile” will be shown. There will be a reception 6-9pm.

The Tremont House (2300 Mechanic St., (409)763-0300, thetremonthouse.com) - On exhibit for ArtWalk, June 2nd, 6-9pm, will be “Jurate Kopecky: L’Orologio” featuring geometric abstract paintings.

Zipp E-Bikes (2311 Mechanic St., (409)539-3323, zippebikes. com) - On exhibit is an introduction to the “Photographic Works of Michael Proia” with an open reception June 2nd, 6-9pm.

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Books

Galveston Bookshop Book Signing This Month Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St.

in Downtown Galveston. For more info events call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com.

Saturday, June 23rd (2-4pm) - “The Cruiser Houston (Images of America)” by Mark Lardas Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Mark Lardas who returns with his newest book, a history of the cruiser Houston.

The cruiser Houston was the first warship named for the Bayou City, and the ship proved a favorite of the city for which it was named. It was also a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who traveled on the Houston no fewer than four times. Houston was twice the flagship of the US Navy’s Asiatic Fleet. In the opening days of World War II, it battled the Imperial Japanese Navy, culminating in its midnight loss at the Battle of Sunda Strait. Mr. Lardas’ book tells the story of this magnificent ship and the city of Houston’s reaction to its namesake’s loss.

Mark Lardas is the author of numerous books on maritime, naval, and Texas history including “The Battleship Texas,” a history of the battleship USS Texas. A resident of the Houston area, he has maintained a longtime interest in the cruiser Houston. With generous assistance from the Houston Maritime Museum, the University of Houston, Sam Houston Park, and individuals equally enthralled by the cruiser, he has assembled a fascinating collection of images illustrating the life and death of this storied warship, from the first plans

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to build it, until its dramatic end in unequal combat. He also documents the reactions to the ship’s loss and how its memory has been preserved.

Copyright 2017, Arcadia Publishing Saturday, June 23rd (2-4pm) - “Texas Style Justice” by Susan P. Baker Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for local author and retired Texas judge, Susan P. Baker with her latest legal thriller, “Texas Style Justice.”

Devastated by divorce and the death of her child, Torie Van Fleet is rebuilding her life around her goal of succeeding in the justice system, and ultimately working her way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Vowing to do whatever it takes, she risks her relationship with her new husband by refusing to bear him a child. Further, she jeopardizes her friendship with her best friend by competing with her for the first major hurdle toward her goal, appointment to the Texas Supreme Court after the sudden death of one of the justices.

Not until she realizes what her backers demand of her does she understand what an exorbitant price she must pay to achieve her dream.

Will she risk everything, come to terms with her priorities, or does she even have a choice?

Susan P. Baker, a retired Texas judge, is the award-winning author of two nonfiction books and seven novels including “Ledbetter Street” (2015) and “Unaware” (2017), all related to the law. As a judge, she dealt with a wide range of cases from murder to divorce, involving both adults and children. Prior to this, she practiced law for nine years and, while in law school, worked as a probation officer. Her experience in the justice system is apparent in her writings. Currently, she has three novels in progress. Susan lives in Galveston.

Copyright 2018, Refugio Press

clairaudient as the author relays some of her own personal stories of angelic interaction. As she shares these captivating stories, you may very well be able to see the divine synchronicity in your own life.

The third book, “Angel Talk: A True Story of Every Friday, Saturday, and One Woman’s Miraculous Healing and the Angels Sunday, 12 noon-5pm Who Got Her Through It” is a fascinating true Author Cathy Catching has written three won- story about one woman’s interactions with heavderful books. “Healing with Angel Talk: Learn How enly beings and her recovery from an incurable and Your Angels Can Help You Heal Your Mind, Body debilitating disorder. Learn how the author awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could and Soul” is a remarkably detailed handbook on how to communicate with angels and other divine actually hear her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” is packed full of life lessons and heavenly messages. beings. Learn the basics about angels, how they Cathy Catching also does angel readings and interact with us, and how to unlock your own teaches others how angelic communication can prodivine connection. Through this connection, you vide emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. can have personal conversations with your own Books can be purchased and signed at Mysguardian angel, the Archangels, departed loved ticatz, located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown ones, or any other heavenly being.

Her second book, “Guidebook to Angel Talk,” Galveston. For more info call (409)740-1565, go to cathycatching.com, or on Facebook @ccatching. also offers readers a glimpse into the life of a

Angel Readings, Book Signings, & More

Rosenberg Library Book Club Selection:

“The Downfall of Galveston’s May Walker Burleson: Texas Society Marriage & Carolina Murder Scandal” Rosenberg Library’s selection for the Sum-

Teen & Adult Summer Reading Programs for 2018 The Rosenberg Library is excited to announce

the reinstitution of both the Teen and the Adult Summer Reading Programs for the summer of 2018!

Teens and adults can register beginning June 4th at the Rosenberg Library. As participants read throughout the summer and attend events, they will have the opportunity to win prizes and obtain mer 2018 Museum Club series is “The Downfall raffle tickets for larger prizes. All raffle ticket entries of Galveston’s May Walker Burleson: Texas Socimust be received by August 13th. Winners will be ety Marriage & Carolina Murder Scandal” by T. notified by phone if they have won a raffle prize by Felder Dorn.

August 20th.

Artifacts and archival The goals of the Teen and Adult Summer Readmaterials related to May ing Programs are to promote reading throughWalker Burleson and the out the community over the summer months and Walker Family of Galveston encourage participants to engage in summer events will be on exhibit as well. at the Rosenberg Library. Teen and adult events Rosenberg Library Museum help the community connect with each other, the Book Club offers particilibrary, and promote involvement in reading-related pants the chance to experi- activities. Events will include everything from board ence art and literature in a games to trivia nights to craft workshops. more interactive way. Select Anyone interested in participating in the Teen and register for the discus- or Adult Summer Reading Program can register at sion and participate in a the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rosenhands-on, interactive disberg Library starting June 4th. cussion about the book and select items from the Call (409)763-8854 x135, or send an email to library’s museum and archival collections. darcher@rosenberg-library.org for questions.

The Summer Museum Book Club meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 27th, 12 noon1pm in the McCullough Room on the library’s 2nd floor. The program will include an author talk and book signing. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration is required for all Museum Book Club May 2018 marked the 125th anniversary of meetings.

Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Print copies are available for check-out at Library has created a free, month-long program, Rosenberg Library. Visit rosenberg-library.org or “Passport to the Past,” to celebrate this milestone. call (409)763-8854 ext. 125 for additional inforWhen Galveston businessman and philanthromation or to register. pist Henry Rosenberg died in May of 1893, his last will and testament were made public. To the great About The Book surprise of local residents, Mr. Rosenberg left the Jennie May Walker Burleson was envied for bulk of his sizable estate to fund various charitahaving everything a woman of her time could ble projects around the city. Among these were the want—the privileged upbringing, the dazzling construction of a library, an orphanage, a church, a good looks, the dashing war hero husband. She monument honoring veterans of the Texas Revwas admired for demonstrating that a woman olution, and public drinking fountains for both could want more, from the front of the 1913 people and animals. Of the original 17 Rosenberg Woman Suffrage Procession to the bottom of a fountains only nine still exist. Many of these have Mesoamerican archaeological dig. But as she stood been moved to their present sites from other locaover the body of her husband’s second wife, gun in tions on the island. Each fountain bears a unique hand, society’s envy, and admiration quickly hard- design. Henry Rosenberg’s will also funded the ened into pity and scorn. T. Felder Dorn examines construction of a YMCA building but it was torn the complicated trajectory of her life as socialite, down in 1954. suffragist, and shooter.

Fortunately, many of Mr. Rosenberg’s gifts to T. Felder Dorn has previously published four Galveston can still be found today. “Passport To books: “Challenges on the Emmaus Road: EpisThe Past” provides an opportunity to explore the copal Bishops Confront Slavery, Civil War, and island and uncover the legacy of Henry Rosenberg.

Emancipation” (University of South Carolina Press, Visit Rosenberg Library (2310 Sealy St.) or the 2013), “Death of a Policeman, Birth of a Baby: A Bryan Museum (1315 21st St.) to pick up your Crime and Its Aftermath” (Xlibris, 2012), “The free “Passport To The Past” booklet and map.

Guns of Meeting Street: A Southern Tragedy” Participants who visit all 15 sites in the passport (University of South Carolina Press, 2001), and will receive a free ceramic mug or stainless steel “The Tompkins School, 1925–1953: A Commutumbler of their choice. Prizes are redeemable at Rosenberg Library while supplies last. nity Institution” (Attic Press, 1994).

Passport To The Past:

Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston

Libraries Rock!

Free activities for kids this summer at Rosenberg Library!

May 21-August II

Rosenberg Library - Galveston 409.763.8854 - rosenberglibrary.org

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Outdoors Free Fireworks Every Sunday Over the Gulf Do you need a reason to stay and play another

day at the beach this summer? Here's a dazzler for you!

There are no two better words to go along with summer than ‘free’ and ‘fun.’ Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf every Sunday this summer June 3rd-September 2nd. The shows will be held at 37th and Seawall Boulevard beginning around 9pm. It is free to watch from the beach or along the Seawall.

These shows are sponsored by the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Galveston Island Park Board.

Artist Boat Events This Month

Eco-Art Camps Art meets science in Artist Boat's 2018 Eco-Art Camp sessions. Each camper will create high quality art projects that illustrate all that they have learned throughout camp. Camp sessions for ages 5-12 and are $300 for both, or $175 each.

• June 11th-15th - (9am-12 noon) Feeding Frenzy; (1-4pm) Whale of a Time • June 18th-22nd - (9am-12 noon) Sea of Change; (1-4pm) Shark Mania • June 25th-29th - (9am-12 noon) Whale of a Time; (1-4pm) Feeding Frenzy • July 10th-14th - (9am-12 noon) Shark Mania; (1-4pm) Sea of Change • July 17th-21st - (9am-12 noon) Feeding Frenzy; (1-4pm) Whale of a Time • July 2th-28th - (9am-12 noon) Sea of Change; (1-4pm) Shark Mania • July 31st-August 4th - (9am-12 noon) Whale of a Time; (1-4pm) Feeding Frenzy • August 6th-10th - (9am-12 noon) Shark Mania; (1-4pm) Sea of Change • August 13th-17th - (9am-12 noon) Feeding Frenzy; (1-4pm) Whale of a Time Sea Citizen Volunteers Needed June 9th (9-11am) - Artist Boat is looking for volunteers! The Sea Citizen Orientations show all the different ways Sea Citizens can get involved, from land management and habitat restoration, to helping our Educators teach the public about coastal ecosystems on the beach and via kayak, to helping with the day-to-day tasks that keep our office running, and more. RSVP at (409)7700722 or email kguidroz@artistboat.org.

Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action.

Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public art works; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force, interpretive tours, beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Family Beach Challenges Galveston beaches.

Attention budding buildare free and will take place from For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@ ers – sandcastle builders, that is.

11am-5pm on June 17th, July artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.

Galveston will host This summer, 22nd, August 19th, and Septema free, family-friendly event series Kayak Adventures ber 16th. to help beachgoers create specYou can enjoy different tours such as a guided and interThe challenge will transform tacular sandcastles with tips from pretive Eco-Art Kayak Adventure and paddling to places a portion of Stewart Beach into a the pros. of natural significance on Galveston Bay. To sign-up, go to gigantic obstacle course, allowing Visitors to Stewart Beach can partici- artistboat.org. Tours range from $50-$75. families to compete in life-size versions of pate in “Sandcastle Days” to receive free • June 1st (5:30-7:30pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve classic games. The course includes 14 stasandcastle building lessons from a profes- • June 2nd (9-11am): East End Lagoon Mention you saw tions for kids and adults, with eight new sional sandcastle builder. The events will • June 2nd (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon this in Island Guide stations this year including a bean bag game, a life- take place every Saturday, June 2nd-August 18th. • June 3rd (10am-2pm): Cypress Swamp Magazine! size battleship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” Each event will begin with an instructor build- • June 5th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve bag, giant Connect Four, and more. ing a sandcastle from 8-11am followed by les• June 5th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve This is free to the public and structured for sons at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Equipment will be • June 6th (9-11am): East End Lagoon groups of four people. The family with the most • June 6th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon provided on a limited basis and participants are Bucket Brigade Beach Tours points at the end of the day will receive a $500 gift encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and • June 5th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve Join the fun on a free Bucket card plus tickets to island attractions like Schlitter- shovels.

• June 5th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve Brigade Interpretive Beach bahn Waterpark, Moody Gardens, Bishop’s Palace, • June 6th (9-11am): East End Lagoon The lessons will take place on the sand near Tour and explore the creatures and feaMoody Mansion, Ocean Star Drilling Rig Museum, the Stewart Beach Pavilion located at 201 Seawall • June 6th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon tures that make Galveston’s coastal and Harbor Dolphin Tour, and more.

Blvd. It is home to helicopter tours, a pavilion, vol- • June 7th (4:30-7:30pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve marine ecosystems so special! Tours last The Family Beach Challenges will be held leyball courts, a children’s playground, restrooms, • June 9th (10am-2pm): Armand Bayou approximately one hour and involve • June 10th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve at Stewart Beach at 6th St. and Seawall Blvd. 12 showers, chair and umbrella rentals, and conceshands-on activities to give visitors an • June 10th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve noon-5pm. Check in starts at 11am. sions. Parking at Stewart Beach costs $15 per car appreciation for Galveston’s different • June 13th (9-11am): East End Lagoon For rules and to register in advance, go to during Sandcastle Days events. but not “dirty” beaches. Bucket Brigade • June 13th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon For more info, visit galvestonbeachinfo.com. galvestonchallenge.com.

Tours explore questions such as “Why is • June 14th (10am-2pm): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] the water brown?” and “How is Sargas• June 15th (4:30-7:30pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve sum a good thing?”

• June 16th (9-11am): East End Lagoon Bucket Brigade Tours are sched• June 16th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon uled every Wednesday-Sunday starting • June 17th (10am-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, • June 19th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the 2:30pm, and 3:30pm at Stewart Beach • June 19th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve Texas Gulf” off of your bucket-list because Galves(Patrol Tower 6). Sign up is on loca• June 20th (9-11am): East End Lagoon ton Island Horse & Pony Rides (GIHPR) is now offertion, with a maximum of 20 participants • June 20th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon ing rides Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wednesday-Sunday per tour. If you have a larger group and • June 21st (10am-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve 11am-5pm. Private sunset rides are available after hours would like to reserve a specific time, • June 22nd (10am-2pm): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] too. please contact the Education Program • June 23rd (10am-2pm): Christmas Bay The riding trail follows the shoreline around the outCoordinator at kguidroz@artistboat.org • June 24th (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve skirts of the East Beach’s sea-turtle and seabird sanctuary.

Bucket Brigade is made possible • June 24th (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve The trail passes right by the south jetty on the furthest • June 29th (5-8pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve thanks to the support of the Galveston south-east tip of the island and goes around to the ship-channel side of the beach. The trail includes a • June 30th (10am-2pm): Galveston Island State Park [+$5] Island Park Board of Trustees. beautiful natural lagoon, teaming with wildlife on one side, and a serene beach on the other side.

GIHPR was founded by longtime Galvestonians who worked diligently to bring together their three great passions: horses, the Gulf-Coast, and public service. This union of passions blossomed into a public horseback riding experience along a beautiful Texas beach that only Galveston Island can offer. “Our Let’s go fishing! Grab a line and pole and head out to the nearest fishing spot. Free fishing applies to staff is experienced, professional, and kind horseman that love horses and will share that passion with fishing in rivers and creeks, from bank or pier. You can also wade fish in the surf along the shore of you. We look forward to riding with y’all on Galveston Island.” coastal state parks. You may be able to fish for free from a boat in a state park. If you are visiting a state Costs are per person. park, ask about free fishing supplies, park bag limits, and other restrictions that may apply.

• $50: 30 minute guided beach trail ride • $70: 60 minute guided beach trail ride EMTs are admitted free • $100: 75 minute private sunset ride during this special week!

• $100: Professional sunset photo-shoot (includes horse and handler) • June 12th and 19th • $25: 10 minute pony ride (for children only) Little League Days - On • $20: Beachfront horseback picture (take a picture on a horse by the water with your camera) these days, little league • $15: Horseback picture (take a picture on a horse with your camera) teams get exclusive • $10: Accompanied child with an adult (must be under 6 years of age) access to the Surfenburg It is strongly advised to make a reservation by calling (409)256-0663 or go to gihpr.com. Walk-ups Schlitterbahn Waterand Wasserfest sections are accepted but not guaranteed. To check in, go to the farthest southeast part of the East Beach parking park Galveston is the hotof the waterpark one area. They are directly behind the first lifeguard tower, just west of the seabird/sea turtle sanctuary. test, coolest, and most hour before it opens to thrilling destination for the public. Interested?

• July 7th: Red, White ‘n Volleyball Tournament your family.

Email ddillard@schlitterbahn.com.

• July 14th: Hot as Hell Tournament A one-mile river connects three distinct sec- • June 13th and 20th (8:30-10am) - Swim Team • July 21st: University of Houston Cougar Beach Bash During the summer months, the Gulf Coast tions of Schlitterbahn in Galveston. The water Tube O’Rama - Swim teams can take advantage • September 1st: Labor Day Classic Volleyball Association (GCVA) hosts an array of park is home to four high thrill speed slides of the exclusive use of the Surfenburg and Was• September 23rd: Season Closer open to the public high-flying scheduled tourincluding Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive serfest sections of the waterpark before it opens naments at Stewart Beach. Check-in at Stewart Screaming Serpents body slide. Surfenburg has to the public on these special days. You must be Beach is at 8:30am with tournaments beginning raft rides and water coasters with great picnic a member or guest of a swim team in order to promptly at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join the pavilions and the Tiki Tikes. The world’s TALLpurchase tickets and participate in this event. For fun. Scheduled games are: EST water coaster MASSIV Monster Blaster can more info go to schlitterbahn.com.

• June 2nd: East Beach Classic be found in the Blastenhoff section with a wave The entire park is open through August • June 10th: Spalding’s School’s Out Beach Party pool, Shipwreck Harbor, and a swim-up bar.

26th daily. Tickets can be purchased at the gate • June 16th: ESPN 97.5 & Yahoo Sports Radio 1560 • May 28th-June 3rd - American Heroes Week or in advance. For more info, ticket, and a full Super Fun Sunfest - Members of the military, police, firefighters, and list of events go to schlitterbahn.com.

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Up for a Challenge?

Galveston to Host Free Family Beach Competitions

Sandcastle Building Lessons To Be Held Every Saturday

Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List:

Ride a Horse on the Beach

June 2nd is

Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Fun on the Sand for Everyone

Fishing Weekend

Music Bands on the Sand:

Live Music & Fireworks Kick off the Summer

Moody Gardens Palm Beach will offer some new entertainment and traditional favorites as this popular beach attraction opens for the summer.

Guests are invited to sink their toes in white sand, lounge beneath palm trees, and splash amongst a variety of beach attractions including a 650-foot lazy river, wave pool, and two 18-foot tower slides. Visitors can even enjoy concerts and fireworks, too!

Additional private cabanas and enhanced Bamboo Lounges have been added this year. Other attractions include the Aquarium Adventure play area and Splashpad automated aquatic water feature with interactive dump buckets, spray arches, and more.

Palm Beach opens daily June 2nd-August 19th. As the summer season winds down, Palm Beach will be open weekends only August 25thLabor Day, September 3rd.

Admission is $23.95 for adults, $18.95 for children and seniors, or $65 for a season pass.

Children age 3 and younger get in free.

Be sure to come out for Bands on the Sand June 8th-August 11th. Enjoy this summer music series Friday and Saturday nights 6-10pm. Each show features local and regional R&B, rock, country, and blues bands. Admission is $15 and children age 3 and younger get in for free.

The Coconut Grove Bunch presents Maceo’s “On the Sidewalk” Summer Concert Series

It’s that time again - time to roll out the tumbling dice into summer. The “On the Sidewalk” Summer Concert Series starts again May 31st and continues every two weeks on Thursdays at Maceo’s Spice & Import. Held 6-8pm, come out and hear local musicians and have some free family-friendly fun. Scheduled are: • May 31st - Danny Kristensen • June 14th - Brian Collins and Lauretta Turner Gholston • June 28th - Darrell John • July 12th - Janet Z • July 26th - Mojo Faction Unplugged (Marty Monte & Mike Solina)

Each performance ends with a fireworks display over Offats Bayou overlooking the Moody Gardens pyramids.

For more info go to moodygardens.org or call (800)582-4673. Some of the area’s top local and regional bands are scheduled to perform: • June 8th: Rapture (variety, dance) • June 9th: Midlife Crisis (variety) • June 15th: The Slags (variety, dance & rock) • June 16th: The Max (variety) • June 22nd: The Line Up (variety) • June 23rd: Sun Dog Weaver (variety, rock) • June 29th: Black Light (classic rock) • July 6th: Rapture (variety, dance) • July 7th: The Max (variety) • July 13th: Flashpoint (variety, dance) • July 14th: Hattrick (variety) • July 20th: Tejano Knights (Latin Tejano, variety, dance) • July 21st: Shotgun Road (country rock) • July 27th: The Slags (variety, dance & rock) • July 28th: Vertigo (variety, rock) • August 3rd: Diamond Jack (classic rock) • August 4th: The Line Up (variety) • August 10th: Sun Dog Weaver (variety, rock) • August 11th: Hattrick (variety) • August 9th - Boo Schaaf • August 23rd Chad Ware These are held outside on the side patio. Food and beer and wine are available inside. Maceo’s has seating but it is suggested that you bring your own chair. Maceo’s Spice & Import is located at 2706 Market St., Downtown Galveston. There is no fee to attend.

This is presented by The Coconut Grove Bunch, aka Ronnie Maceo, Bubba Donovan, and Cruz Cortez.

TheEveryBeach Band Starts Again Tuesday beginning June 5th-August

21th, 7-9pm, the Galveston Beach Band will perform a free family-friendly concert opposite Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. Also, there will be a concert on Sunday, July 3rd to celebrate the holiday!

Starting in the 1920’s, the Galveston Beach Band’s free concerts were an important summer Island attraction, often boasting audiences of 2,000 and featured on the newspaper front page.

By the 1960’s, the Band had declined and was revitalized, thanks to its core of loyal musicians and then new leader, Frank Incaprera.

Fast forward to today and the free concerts continue as much loved as ever. Now a proudly family evening, concerts are a diverse mix of much loved show tunes, big band numbers, and jazz influences. Housed in Sealy Pavilion, concerts are a mixture of family, fun, and summer relaxation.

The band’s playlist includes music from Broadway shows, movies, and dance bands. Besides mixing the types of music performed, the band also features a singer and draws from its 18-24 members that form the dance band. This band is a favorite for all ages.

Frank Incaprera, age 94, is the driving force behind the Galveston Beach Band. From annual quest for funding, to music selection, conducting, and playing solos, Frank is always front and center stage. He is a man of monumental commitment and under his nearly 50-year leadership, the summer concerts continue to bring pleasure to so many.

Presenting family entertainment ranks highly with Incaprera who adds, “I want the children to be at the concerts.” At most concerts, 20-50

children are handed maracas and climb the stage.

“It’s fun playing music this way,” said Incaprera.

“It’s one of the highlights of my summers still to this day.” The typical concert can include the Hokey-Pokey for kids as well as a parade of flagcarrying children who come up on stage while the national anthem is played.

Visit galvestonbeachband.org or call (409)7973700 for details.

Argentine Tango Comes To Galveston

Argentine Tango dance classes are being offered weekly June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5-6:30pm. The Sunday Tango Series is designed for both men and women who are interested in learning the Argentine tango in a laughter-filled space where the beauty, essence, and excellence of Argentine tango are explored. Cost is $15 per class. This is hosted by Third Coast Gallery, 2413 Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston. No experience or partner required. To register call (407)569-6063 or skirtfulloftango@yahoo.com.

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Gig Guide Friday, June 1st 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 5-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Kaos, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Salty Sounds, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 9-12 Mod Coffeehouse - Mystery Loves Company, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Louis Adams, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Philippe Edison, Cat Daddy Slick, Strcolctr, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Poison Ivy Trio, 5-9 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Clayton Adams, The Rooster Man 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – DJ Omix, 7-11 Three Doors Down - Chris Elliott, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1 Saturday, June 2nd The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bubba’s On The Strand – Myke Miller, 2-5 Bubba’s Tiki Island - The Relics, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing – Kickin It Dixie, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds, 9-1 Mod Coffeehouse Hayden Jones, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Blue Grooves, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Space Monkey, 6-10 Rum Shack – Radio Frequency, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Hurricane Joes, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Brandon McDermott Band, 7-11 Woody’s Beach Bar – The Lime Traders, 7-10 Three Doors Down - Amy ‘N Me Duo, 6-9 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Sunday, June 3rd Albatross - Myke Miller, 3-6 The Float - DJ Dominick James, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum - James Sturrock & The O’Connell Kids, 9am Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Turning Point, 5-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Salty Sounds Band, 4-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Woody’s Beach Bar – Harbors Over Highways, 3-7 Monday, June 4th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tuesday, June 5th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sealy Pavilion - Galveston Beach Band, 7-9 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Wednesday, June 6th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Deltaphonic, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Thursday, June 7th B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 22 • GalvestonIslandGuide.com

Drunken Monkeyz - Castaway Radio, 5-8 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Leslie Krafka, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Matt Moore, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Woody’s Beach Bar – Jordi Baizan, 6-9 Friday, June 8th 23rd Street Station - Gretchen Hughes, 5-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 9-12 MOD Coffeehouse - Paper Sparrow, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Rapture, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Nigel Edison, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Brant Croucher, Shawnee Kilgore, Jana Pochop, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - Secret Party Band, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – OMG, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Jonas Lorance Band, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Blaggards, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Kickin’ it Dixie, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Saturday, June 9th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float - Hurricane Joe, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Kevin Anthony, 2-5 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Lyda Plummer, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Midlife Crisis, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Level One Band, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Ordinary Elephant, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - Posse Band, 1-5, Mark May Band, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Saengerfest Park - Donovan Keith, 6-9 Sharkey’s - Nick Bakay, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden - The Blaggards, 7-11 Three Doors Down - Salty Sounds Trio, 6-9 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Charlie & The Regrets, 7-10 Yaga’s – Chad Cooke Band, 10-1 Sunday, June 10th Albatross - Smith & Turner, 3-6 Float - Jake Hadden, 10-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum - Kevin Jeffries, 9am Galveston Island Brewing - Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Pleasure Pier - CC Rider, 5-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Salty Sounds, 4-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Monday, June 11th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tuesday, June 12th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Wednesday, June 13th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 9-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2

Thursday, June 14th B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Anitra Jay, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Maceo’s On The Sidewalk - Brian Collins & Lauretta Turner Gholston, 6-8 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern – Matt Moore, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Mika Miller Open Mic Night, 7-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Matt Harlan & Jimmy Pizzitola, 6-9 Friday, June 15th 23rd Street Station - Shannon Fitzwater, 5-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float - Bobby Territo, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 9-12 MOD Coffeehouse - Joe Premo, 7-9 Moody Gardens - The Slags, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Park Avenue, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Velvet Punch, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Yelba, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Jypsy Rose Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - David Richardson, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Saturday, June 16th 23rd Street Station - Jahrel Pickens, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float - DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Grifters & Shills, 12-1, Castaway Radio, Soul Creatures, 1-7 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Brightwire, 7-9 Moody Gardens - The Max, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - The Rikkis, 7-11 The Oaks - Harbors Over Highways, 3-7 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Harbors Over Highways, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - LN & The Crush, 5-9 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sharky’s Tavern - Stranded Band, 9-1 Stuttgarden – DJ, 7-11 Three Doors Down - Keith Neubauer & Bruce Brown Acoustic, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Mike Dean, 7-10 Yaga’s – Edison Chair, 10-1 Sunday, June 17th Albatross - Geoff Fish, 3-6 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Kickin It Dixie, 9am Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Salty Sounds, 4-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Woody’s Beach Bar – OPie Hendrix, 3-7 Monday, June 18th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tuesday, June 19th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Wednesday, June 20th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30

B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Float – Dem, 3-6 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Thursday, June 21st B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Under The Bridge, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Kinky Friedman, Little Jewford, 8-12 Poop Deck – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Woody’s Beach Bar – Gabe Wootton & Mike Messick, 6-9 Friday, June 22nd 23rd Street Station - Shannon Fitzwater, 5-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Level One, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Alligator Handshake, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 9-12 MOD Coffeehouse - Cheryl Bobbitt, 7-9 Moody Gardens - The Line Up, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Poison Ivy, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Shadowlands, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Cool Under Fire, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Heights Funk Collective, 10-1 Saturday, June 23rd 23rd Street Station - Chris Bergeron, 9-12 3 Doors Down - Adam Heatley, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Beerfoot - Geoff Fish, 9-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Brush Poppers, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Anitra Jay, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Sun Dog Weaver, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Bar Necessity, 7-11 The Oaks - Mojo Faction, 3-6 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Gabe Wootton, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - Radio Frequency, 7-11 Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Rachel Rose Band, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern – Tom Katz Band, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – 30i Live, 7-10 Three Doors Down - Adam Heatley, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – The Broken Spokes, 3-7 Yaga’s – SBMT, 10-1 Sunday, June 24th Albatross - Randy Wade, 3-6 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Robert Kuhn, 9am Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Salty Sounds, 4-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Monday, June 25th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 The Float - DJ Quilla, 1-4 Galveston Island Brewing – Monday Night Guys, 2-6 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tuesday, June 26th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12

Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Wednesday, June 27th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Moore, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Thursday, June 28th B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Tommy Lewis, 3pm Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – John Baumann, 8-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 8-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Mika Miller Open Mic Night, 7-10 Woody’s Beach Bar - Gabe Wooton & Doug Kent, 6-9 Friday, June 29th 23rd Street Station - Gretchen Hughes, 5-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Robert Kuhn, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djembe Drum Circle, 9-12 MOD Coffeehouse - Tommy Lewis, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Black Light, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar - Midnight Release, 7-11 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Jeff Plankenhorn, 8-12 Pleasure Pier - Zach Tate Band, 6-10 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Abraham Weaver, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - David Richardson, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Saturday, June 30th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Poison Ivy, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Matt Minigell, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Level One Band, 7-11 The Oaks - Brandon McDermott Band, 3-6 Pleasure Pier - Will Carter, 7-11 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – The Sharks, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Pushwater, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Sunday, July 1st Albatross - Randy Wade, 3-6 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Robert Kuhn, 9am Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Salty Sounds, 4-7 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 2-6 Monday, July 2nd The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 The Float - DJ Quilla, 1-4 Galveston Island Brewing – Monday Night Guys, 2-6 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tuesday, July 3rd The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 To list your band’s or venue’s gigs here, shoot your dates to:

TheIslandGuide@gmail.com

Galveston Island Brewing:

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From Yoga to Saving Rhino’s, There’s Something To Do for Everyone

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world.

The tap room is open seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midnight, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm. GIB offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1pm. Tours are about 30 minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged.

For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston.

Live Music • June 2nd (4-7pm): Kickin’ it Dixie • June 8th (4-7pm): Jaredd Reed • June 16th: 4th Anniversary Party: Live music, games, food, and more all day! Grifters & Shills, Castaway Radio, and Soul Creature will be on stage.

• June 17th (2-6pm): David Richardson • June 22nd (TBD): Alligator Handshake Time • June 23rd (5-8pm): The Brush Poppers • June 29th (5pm): Robert Kuhn Acoustic • July 6th (4pm): Dr. B on the Keys • July 7th (TBD): Dem Roots Reggae Music Time • July 13th (4pm): Cheryl Bobbitt • July 14th (4-7pm): Monday Night Guys • July 20th (5-9pm): Music by Geoff plus Flow and Flight: Yoga & Beer Pairing 6-7:30pm • July 21st: Galveston Brewing Strand St. Pub Crawl • July 21st (5:30pm): Nation Sack Nickel • July 27th (4pm): James Sturrock • August 3rd (TBD): Jarredd Reed Trio Other events are: June 2nd, August 4th (12 noon) -Yoga At The Brewery - These yoga classes are free and open to the public. All levels are welcome. Please bring a beach towel or yoga mat, water, and any additional equipment you may need.

World Class Musical Legends Hit the Stage at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a legendary music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For tickets and more info, go to oldquarteracousticcafe.com or find them on Facebook. Events this month are: Weekly • Every Wednesday: Open mic with Neil Down & Fiscal Cliff • Every Thursday: Open mic with Kitty Litter Upcoming Shows • May 31st (8:30pm): Radney Foster • June 1st (7:30pm): Grease Trap Syndicate presents Philippe Edison, Cat Daddy Slick, Strcolctr • June 2nd (8pm): Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds • June 6th (8:30pm): Los Dientes with Deltaphonic • June 8th (8:30pm): Song Swap with Shawnee Kilgore, Jana Pochop, Brant Croucher • June 9th (8:30pm): Ordinary Elephant, Tom Meny, Matt Harlan • June 16th (8:30pm): Harbors over Highways with Abe Partridge • June 21st (8:30pm): Kinky Friedman and special guest Little Jewford • June 23rd (8pm): Songwriters Series with Gabe Wootton, Tommy Lewis • June 28th (8:30pm): John Baumann • June 29th (8:30pm): Jeff Plankenhorn • July 7th (8pm): Sad Girls Go West-Jaimee Harris, Bonnie Whitemore, Lindsay Foote, Nathan Fox • July 12th & 13th (8pm): An Evening with Ray Wylie Hubbard (near sell out for both shows) • July 20th (8:30pm): Jesse Dayton • July 21st (8pm): Charles Bryant, Ray Cashman, and Grifters & Shills Jeff “Plank” Plankenhorn at Old Quarter Friday, June 29th at 8:30pm, Austin guitarist Jeff Plankenhorn will be on stage bringing his signature guitar style and love of music to Old Quarter!

When Jeff Plankenhorn — arguably one of the busiest and most highly regarded guitar players

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June 9th - Galveston Island Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run -​ This run is #3 in the “Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Beer Series & Challenge.” Start and finish at Galveston Island Brewing Co. There is a post-race party with food trucks and four 8 oz. beer tastings in a finisher glass. All runners receive a finisher pint glass and tech shirt. The 2018 “Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Beer Series & Challenge” features a one-of-a-kind series of 5K races at independent craft breweries held across Texas. Register at runintexas. com/sixpack​.

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4th Anniversary Party at GIB

The Party will be June 16th and feature fun games, food, specialty beer releases, beer specials and live music all day! 12 beers will be on tap. The Shrimp and Stuff food truck will be bringing classic seafood fare such as poboys, gumbo, burgers, and boiled shrimp to name a few. GIB’s year-round food from Maceo Spice and Import Company will be for sale in the tap room including muffalettas, roast beef, and Italian poboys. And the classic (and taproom favorite) Soft Pretzels will be available too. Check out the brewhouse and learn about the brew process from grain to glass with tours 1pm and 3pm. Live music will be Grifters & Shills at 12:30pm, Soul Creatures at 3pm, and Castaway Radio at 5:30pm.

There will be fireworks at 9:30pm. This is a free event and it is open to the public. GIB is a family friendly, dog-friendly brewery. Chairs and tables will be set out. on the Austin music scene — laughs and tells you that he “hardly ever takes sideman gigs anymore,” you can take it with a grain of salt. Yes, it’s true he’s made a concerted effort to carve out more time for his own solo career ever since issuing his breakout second studio set, 2016’s “SoulSlide” - and he aims to find even more of that “me time” now with the release of his latest album, “Sleeping Dogs.”

For the better part of the last 17 years, ever since he first moved to Texas with nothing to his name but a Geo Prism, $100, seven guitars, and the generous hospitality of Ray and Judy Hubbard, the gifted multi-instrumentalist, Columbus, Ohio native, has proved himself not just being able and willing, but above all worthy of playing with the best of the best. And the reason so many song poets like Hubbard and Joe Ely like having “Plank” at their side is not just because of his prodigious chops on all things stringed (especially those played with a slide), but because of his intuitive knack at knowing when to hold back, always allowing the singer room to land a lyric and go for the proverbial kill. “That’s just part of the skill set I learned very early on: ‘When in doubt, lay out,’” Plankenhorn explains with a chuckle. “That joke about knowing when not to play? It’s true.”

And should he find himself second-guessing his conviction on that solo sojourn, well, he’s already written his own anthem to sing his way through the doubt. “When I wrote ‘Sleeping Dogs,’ I got this image of sleeping dogs lying and how I need to let that go,” he explains. “I literally took a lot of things that I’m really bad at, or think I’m really bad at, and told myself, ‘If I sing this for a year or two on tour, it may make me better at these things; maybe I won’t take stuff personally, won’t let things get me down.’ And I thought, ‘Maybe somebody else will hear this song and maybe it will help them, too.’ And I really like that idea. I like the idea of writing songs that have a little moral imperative to them.”

Some would call that a sense of purpose. Or, as Hubbard put it best to Plankenhorn way back at the start of his journey, “There’s your proof!”

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