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A Rapturous Reclamation

Warm Wishes and Furry Philanthropy

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June 5, 2015 • Issue 6, Volume 4

Contents 5-7 Dining » “The Island Famous Family: This is The Spot” by Kimber Fountain » The Kitchen Chick Presents A Good Variety of Cooking Classes this Month » “Bronco Burrito: Kickin’ It With the Burrito Experts” » “The Farmers Market Family: Casey McAuliffe & Moon Dog Farms”

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8-11 Music » “Flynn Donovan/EVAK: A Rapturous Reclamation” by Kimber Fountain » “A ‘Roxy Roca’ Good Time: Live at Yaga’s” » The Grand 1894 Opera House: A Jam Packed Summer » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island 12-14

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15 Books » “Three Different Kinds of Grace” by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings » Book Signings for “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching 16-19 Things to Do » “For A Cause Resale Shop: Warm Wishes and Furry Philanthropy” by Kimber Fountain » The Annual Plankowners’ Syndicate Party and Auction: Dinner and Auction to be Held Saturday, June 6th » Gulf Coast Volleyball Association 2015 Season at Stewart Beach Continues: Everyone’s Welcome! » Free Family Movies Downtown » “Revels Houston” to Perform “To The Shores of “Amerikay” » Galveston’s 150th Anniversary Celebration of Juneteenth: African American Emancipation Day Kicks Off Loads of Family Fun » Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival: June 19th-20th at Moody Gardens » Galveston Reads: “Freeman,” by Pulitzer Winning Columnist Leonard Pitts Events, a Movie Showing and Book Groups

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Food The Island Famous Family:

This is The Spot Written by Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost

If anyone should inquire as to the busiest spot on the Island, in essence, they have already answered their own question. That spot is The Spot, one of many restaurants on the Seawall yet nearly alone in its mass appeal as the go-to place for visitors to the Island. However, despite the demographic logistics of its patrons, the Island Famous, Inc. restaurant and hospitality family which includes eight different concepts, is all Galveston. The secret to The Spot’s outrageous success is in its fearless translation of the tenets of Island life into its business operations: generosity, creativity, and community. In the late nineties, several houses on the piece of land currently occupied by The Spot were slated for demolition to make way for a parking lot. Instead, Marion and Diane Duzich intervened, purchased all of the houses, and then proceeded to put them all together to form a complex. The Spot was officially opened on one side of the complex in 1998. In 2002, the restaurant was losing money every day and so the Duzichs decided to sell. Longtime employee Dennis Byrd would then make a decision that would forever change the fate of the restaurant. “Dennis tells the story of how Marion told him, ‘Don’t buy it!’” says current Director of Operations and Food & Beverage Concepts Lauren Desormeaux. “He told them, ‘Just let me try it out for a month and if it doesn’t work I will give it back to you,’” she laughs. “This is the only job Dennis has ever had. He was a busser, a dishwasher, a cook, a cashier...and it is really great to work for someone who really knows the restaurant and has been there in all the positions.” Needless to say it did work for Dennis, and it kept working. One of the buildings was used only as a gift shop, but in 2005 Dennis decided to convert it into the ‘Tiki Bar,’ what would become merely the first of many additions to the bar and restaurant family. “That totally changed the business,” says Lauren, who has been with Dennis since 2007. “It really transformed the restaurant, and gave Dennis an opportunity to re-invest in the property. We were able to upgrade the tables and chairs, add flat-screen televisions, and then purchase all of the big sporting events.” In 2009, the bar ‘Drip’ was opened as a 2-story bar with a Las Vegas nightclub feel, at the back of the complex that previously held an insurance office and an upstairs apartment. “But it really didn’t do as well as we had hoped,” remembers Lauren, “and so we all got together and said, ‘what can we do here?’” The downstairs level of ‘Drip’ is the first thing guests see when they walk up, so Lauren remembers it being very important that they really draw people in. Thus a new bar, ‘Squeeze,’ was born. This margarita and tequila bar has a bright but relaxing Southwestern flair complete with Spanish-tiled tables and old van seats converted into booth seating. ‘Rum Shack’ came next as Dennis decided to cut the roof off the Tiki bar and build a massive 1500 square foot palapa complete with a catwalk connecting it to ‘Drip.’ At its grand opening in 2011, Lauren remembers, “It was so packed the bussers couldn’t even get through to restock beer, the people had to help pass boxes over their heads to the bar.” Finally in 2013, the ‘Drip’ concept was dropped altogether and the upstairs area above ‘Squeeze’ was converted into ‘Sideyard’ with swings, tables with game boards, and artificial grass for a homey, backyard feel. “We have five different venues, and they are all unique,” Lauren explains. “We can capture all different demographics in one location, it is really special.” Each facet of the complex even has its own drink menu which includes specialty cocktails designed by former Bar Manager and current in-house teacher and Mixologist/Consultant Marjorie

Aceituno. “All of our drink recipes are proprietary,” remarks Lauren. “They are ours, and you can’t get them anywhere else.” In addition to the unstoppable creativity of Dennis’ team, another very important facet of the business’s culture is the camaraderie and appreciation constantly cultivated amongst the staff. Lauren created the position of Team Builder herself, which holds the sole responsibility of doing just that. “Dennis sets aside a certain budget that is solely dedicated towards employee morale.” Treats and rewards for the staff include gift cards or pizza parties, and even vacations to Disneyworld for employees to celebrate their 10-year anniversaries with the company, a feat which is not uncommon. “If our employees are happy, then our customers are happy,” Lauren says emphatically. “The culture we have translates into the experience that the guest has.” The Spot is located at 3204 Seawall Boulevard and is open Sunday-Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-12 midnight. Tiki Bar is open Sunday-Thursday 10am-12 midnight, Friday and Saturday 10am-1am. Squeeze, RumShack, and SideYard are open every day 12 noon-1am. Additional, Island Famous, Inc. concepts include the Doubletree by Hilton-Galveston Beach, Foxtail Restaurant, and Longboard Pool Bar - all located down the road a bit at 1702 Seawall Boulevard. You can find more info online for all of Island Famous businesses at www.islandfamous.com.

The Kitchen Chick Presents

Summertime Fun Classes this Month Coming up this month are a lot of exciting cooking classes:

• Saturday, June 6th - “Indian Food 101” (2-4:30pm) Chef Najet will transport you to India for this authentic meal. She will introduce you to enticing exotic spices and teach you to how to make chicken vindaloo with basmati rice, chole palak (curried lentil and spinach), samosas with green mint sauce, raita (yogurt and cilantro sauce) and homemade naan bread. Cost is $60 per person. • Wednesday, June 17th - “Pad Thai (Clean Eating)” (6:309pm) Chef Bailey Glover knows how much we all enjoy pad thai – sign up for this class and she will teach you how to make and eat it ‘clean.’ You will learn how to prepare naked potstickers, delicious chicken pad thai, a crisp Asian slaw and for dessert salted caramel coconut bites. If you love pad thai, don’t miss this class! Cost is $55 per person. • Thursday, June 25th - “Saint Arnold Patio Party Series #3” (6:30-9pm) Chef Cat and our friends at Del Papa Distributing will help you throw parties with delicious food and drink, full of seasonal summer flavors. Cost is $50 per person. • Monday, June 29th - “Meatless Monday – In the Raw” (6:30-9pm) Chef Stephanie Evans will introduce you to the techniques and benefits of raw cuisine. You will learn to make nut and seed milks from scratch, a marinated and massaged kale salad, Asian vegetable noodles with a sensational ginger sesame tahini dressing, cauliflower rice salad and for dessert, silky avocado chocolate mousse. Yum! Cost is $55 per person. Please call (409)497-2999 to reserve your spot. Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are kept small to ensure you get to interact with the instructor. No reservations will be taken by e-mail or online. The Kitchen Chick is located at 528 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)4972999, www.thekitchenchick.com. Payment is due at the time of reservation.

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Bronco Burrito:

Kickin’ It with the Burrito Experts By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost “Bronco Burrito” is the name of a restaurant, a signature dish, and an unwritten rule of Island life as well-known and strictly followed as, “During summertime avoid the Seawall at all costs.” Indeed, the modest building situated discreetly along bustling Broadway Avenue is an utter deception, for it houses one of the most famous and best-loved businesses in all of Galveston. Even the fact that they only serve breakfast does not deter throngs of people from piling in the door until closing time at 12 noon. It all started in 1991, when Adolfo Medellin opened The Donut Shoppe. After about a year of only selling donuts, he decided to incorporate burritos. Together, with some input from his regulars and friends, Adolfo coined the name “Bronco Burrito,” and the rest is, as they say, history. The business has remained family-owned and operated for its entire existence, and current owner Melinda Medellin-Lara has been at the helm since 2000. Often credited with not only being delicious but highly addictive, one bite of the Bronco Burrito is all it takes to prove that it is totally deserving of the hype. Two whole eggs, refried beans, thick slabs of bacon, spicy Chorizo, and cheese are stuffed into large flour tortillas that are made from scratch every day. But the self-proclaimed “burrito experts” do not stop with their specialty. They also offer other specialty burritos including Huevos ala Mexicana, Carne Guisada, and their wildly popular Barbacoa which has been known to sell out as early as 9am. If you prefer more of a fork-and-knife breakfast, Bronco has you covered there, too, with no need to worry that you will miss out on the large portions or consistent flavor of their burritos. Traditional favorites such as Huevos Rancheros and Migas easily hold their own among the decadent Pork Chop Plate and Machado Alamex, dried shredded beef with scrambled eggs and veggies. Bronco Burrito’s menu also includes several health-conscious items, like whole wheat tortillas and the option to substitute egg whites for whole eggs. Fresh, homemade tamales are available by the dozen on Wednesday-Saturday. Bronco Burrito is located at 4917 Broadway Avenue and is open 5am-12 noon Monday-Saturday, and closed Sundays. For more info call (409)762-9344. To view their complete menu online visit www.broncoburritos.com.

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The Farmers Market Family:

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Launched in the summer of 2012, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) was a culmination of visions from around the local community, all of whom were seeking to provide easier access to locally grown and produced food. It was an instant success, overwhelmingly embraced and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and it has continued a steady growth and evolution while continuing to hold fast to its original mission. Growth continues: new vendors have been added, it continues as a niche showcase for local musicians, and it has even taken the necessary steps to implement purchasing power to SNAP recipients. On the organizational end of the Market, Casey McAuliffe took over last summer as Market Manager and subsequently made outstanding work of filling the incredibly capable shoes of the inaugural manager, Cate Black. Originally from the Austin area, Casey and her partner Alex McPhail spent time working on organic farms all over the country prior to arriving in Galveston County. “We were really interested in food distribution, and the modern system for getting food to people,” she says. The couple ultimately decided to start a farm of their own, and soon after they began saving and scouting locations, a family member gave them a call. “They said, ‘There is this piece of property that is in the family,’ it was an old orchard,” Casey explains. They went on to explain that it was abandoned, “and no one was doing anything with it, so they offered it to us.” “I didn’t even know where Santa Fe was!” laughs Casey, but the stars would continue to align as they began looking for a place to sell the farm’s output. “I was a little discouraged at first because there were big markets in Houston we could go to, but I wanted neighbors, I wanted to be involved with the people around me.” Not soon after, GOFM was officially opened, and Casey and Alex’s Moon Dog Farms was one of the original vendors. “I immediately loved the market. I was so bowled over, people were so supportive of us and the work we were doing.” A little over a year later Casey joined the Board of Directors, and says that taking over the position of Market Manager, “was a very natural transition for me. My favorite part of being at the market was always leaving the booth and talking to people.” Moon Dog Farms has also continued to thrive, increasing from one acre of production to five, and includes a pear orchard, 100 chickens, and a variety of seasonal vegetables. These mutual endeavors are both extensions of Casey’s ultimate passions, healthy food and healthy people. “I am just so grateful, I have been given a platform to influence those things that I love just a little bit more.” Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is located at 2508 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, and is open Sundays from 9am-1pm. For more info you can visit www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com.

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Music

Flynn Donovan, aka ‘Evak:’ A Rapturous Reclamation By Kimber Fountain

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Today’s popular rap music is just like any cheap knock-off: tantalizing in its deception, yet utterly devoid of quality upon closer examination. Indeed, it appears that rappers simply do not have anything to say anymore. Or maybe they do, but they certainly are not saying it. That is quite the abomination and a rather vehement insult, considering their careers are the extensions of a collective legacy that was, both musically and socially, one of the most creative, fearless, and outspoken of the twentieth century. During what has been dubbed the Golden Age of Hip-Hop, it was as if all of the stimuli provided by the societal tensions of the 1960’s mixed with all of the unseen economic backlash of 1980’s capitalism. And, as the disparity widened between the wealthy and the poor, a unified voice emerged that was unafraid to not only blatantly disregard authority but also speak out against the tyranny it represented. “It was the purest form of communication at the time, but it has turned into a mere replication of itself,” muses Flynn Donovan, a.k.a ‘Evak,’ whose unspoken status as an underground rap artist does not do justice to his musical message fit for the modern masses. Born in Galveston, Flynn spent a portion of his early years outside of Nashville but returned to the Island when he was 15. Innately drawn to the world of skating as a form of creative expression, his musical tastes followed suit, but soon the rambunctious rants of punk rock gave way to an appreciation and insatiable interest in hip-hop music. He began freestyling just for kicks with his good friend Mike Hudson, not knowing at the time that their little hobby would eventually produce two albums as the duo. All the while, his father was a journalist and his mother a former civil rights activist, thus instilling in him a heightened awareness of societal issues. To date, Evak has six albums to his credit with various collaborators in addition to Hudson, with whom he produced “All That is Solid Melts” in 2003 and a 2015 limited cassette release “Wolves,” produced by I Had An Accident records. In the interim, “Fiasco” was the result of a 9-person collaboration known as Citizen Change, and the self-titled “Prison Soup” was the work of Evak and Scott Huber, a.k.a. ‘Babelfish.’ In 2007, he released a solo album entitled “Offset Register,” and “Six Pack O’ Death” completes the discography, a co-creation of Evak, Edison, and a San Francisco artist named Nick Dematteo. This extensive roll call and prolific output is no more than evidence of a purpose that is equal in scope and in measure. As Evak, Flynn uses more well-crafted words in one song than most bands do in an entire set, but he also has a lot more to say than most. In its finest hour, rap music was a powerhouse of social protest and civil disobedience, and the current shift in consciousness that is occurring presently across the country rests on the shoulders of those who are not afraid to speak out against injustice and inequality. For Flynn, his music is a platform for change. “It has always been very political,” he maintains, “and about getting out of the mindset of radio. We aren’t dumbing anything down, we want the discussion to be had.” He continues, “I am not speaking so didactically that I am telling people what to do, but there is so much injustice that continues to

get swept under the rug... and [modern rap] does not have that vested interest anymore. But the true power of music is in getting people connected... it can awaken the collective.” Above all he attests, “I try to empower people.” These themes are embroiled into his work, coursing through the rhythms as they engage in his musical game of Tetris, assembling words and beats, phrases and melodies with meticulous accuracy, and it is never finished, it is never done: every match just clears a line and makes way for another rhyme. Live performances are creatures all of their own, as Flynn rejects the usually pre-recorded background track in favor of a complex sound system he built that enables his live show to unfold organically. “I don’t like to just rap,” he explains, “I like to have a lot of different textures and create space.” A sampler is loaded and cued with instrumentals, produced by Hudson, and then connected to a chord synthesizer, chaos pad, and a delay pedal (synced also with his microphone to affect his own vocals). Flynn also admits, “I don’t like set lists...I don’t want to do the same songs over and over again. I want to do what feels right.” The cumulative result of Flynn’s intrinsic ability, creative prowess, and charged lyrics is a live performance that is so engaging it borders on hypnotic. A pure and unbridled conviction for change and social progress emanates so clearly that the need to catch every word is utterly irrelevant, which is fortunate because his verbal acrobatics and intricate wordplay are astounding. Influenced by the lyrical and soul-stirring poetry of Langston Hughes, Flynn Donovan’s acoustic penmanship is viable in its own right, enough so that it will soon make its way into a book of its own. “I love the cadences of words, the bounce, I am drawn to their rhythm,” he says, “but above all it is about giving people the truth.” Download the music of Evak at evak.bandcamp. com and find him on Facebook.com/EVAK1WORK. He performs live at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe on July 10th as part of “The Babe,” a collaboration with local singer/songwriter Matt Mejia.

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“It was challenging,” Taye admits, “You only get a couple of takes to get it right.” But, the risk of balancing a recorded album upon the precarious spontaneity of what was in essence a live performance totally paid off. ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Fancy,’ is a whirlwind of lip-snarling funk, body-bumping grooves, and the reckless abandon of soul, all underscored by the way it perfectly captures the palpable energy of everything about the band, from their explosive live performances all the way down to Taye’s wing-tipped shoes. Whether on stage or in the studio, Roxy Roca is not just a band that plays music, they are a cohesive unit that knows why they play music. “We understand why we are all here – we are on stage with a feel-good sound that also hits you spiritually. That is why I was drawn to it as a child,” says Taye, who continues with a presentation of the trifecta that makes their sound so undeniably charged. “The funk gets people moving, the blues say ‘hey, we know where you’re coming from,’ and the soul brings in the spirituality....some of us are from jazz backgrounds, some of us are from rock, but what unifies us is that we all want to uplift.” For more info go to www.roxyroca.com.

A ‘Roxy Roca’ Good Time: Live at Yaga’s By Kimber Fountain

Nineteenth century novelist and literary scholar, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, expounded the literary theory that all storylines ever conceived can be retraced to one of seven basic themes. In other words, there are no truly original stories, merely different versions of the same ones. The general notion of this theory could even be applied to music, that everything is merely a re-creation of something else. However true this may seem, it is an egregiously skeptical and limiting idea that ultimately proves irrelevant. It has not prevented Hollywood from maintaining its billion-dollar industry status, and it does not in any way deter bands like Roxy Roca from making rapturous music and staging thunderous live performances of a re-invented sound that is uniquely all of its own. The powerhouse that is Roxy Roca was formed in late 2010. Founder and frontman Taye Cannon’s formative years were spent in various locations across the deep south. In 2001, he arrived in Austin, where he made his musical debut as the voice of a rowdy and raucous punk band called Mocktiger. “But my heart was always into soul,” Taye professes, recalling his innate connection to groove as a child when his father would spin the sounds of Motown. It was a calling that not even the erroneous cacophony of punk rock could quiet, and at last he made the decision that “I was going to do what I wanted to do,” he says. Upon returning to Austin from a relaxing and enlightening cross-country RV trip, he decided, “I was ready.” Paulo Coelho once wrote, “when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it,” and thus a serendipitous meeting of guitarist Errol Siegel, and the prompting to ask him if he wanted to start a band, marked the beginning of a long and storied orchestration. Former Mocktiger member Roger Wuthrich then proved that Taye was not alone in his versatility, as displayed by his eagerness to join the new concept. “At first the three of us just spent some time writing music, all the while knowing we wanted a bigger band, more instruments,” Taye remembers. Not long after they began acquiring additional musicians, and were inaugurated into the Austin music scene at an Austin City Limits music festival after-party. Closing out their fifth year as an ensemble, the Roxy Roca lineup has shifted a few times over that duration. Taye explains, “We have fluctuated from nine to ten members, then eight... down to six. Some of that is because we have really honed in our sound, but also, touring is not for everyone.” There is certainly no shortage of either sound nor touring in the realm of Roxy Roca, who just this year released their first album after a very deliberate and calculated focus on perfecting their style and captivating a nationwide audience by way of live shows that are guaranteed to get people on their feet. The approach worked. A little over two years was all it took for Roxy Roca to become a full-time touring act, and since has logged thousands of miles traveling all over the United States. It also set them up to perform the epic feat of recording a studio album in four days. Even more remarkable is the fact that the band recorded every track as continuous takes with all of the current lineup in the same room, Cannon, Siegel (guitar), and Wuthrich (bass), as well as Ryan Greenblatt (drums), Thomas Hays (trombone), and Royce Phillips, Jr. (alto sax).

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Free Music Continues Downtown Galveston Music enthusiasts looking for a great live music scene will enjoy Music Nite on The Strand. A dance floor and limited seating are provided so crowds can dance to the beat and rest between songs. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown, 6-9pm. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Music Nite takes place the second Saturday of each month through October. This year’s Music Nite schedule includes: • June 13th: The Last Dragons (80’s Radio Classics) • July 11th: Mike Stinson (Country) • August 8th: Cassette Tape (Reggae) • September 12th: The Fab 5 (Beatles Tribute Band) • October 10th: The Journey Agents (Funk) • October 31st: HYPERSOUL (Classic Rock) Music Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more information on Music Nite on The Strand and weekly event updates, please visit www.facebook.com/saengerfestpark.

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Sunday, July 5th, 3pm Take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a stride-piano downtown Galveston, is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in virtuoso in the Fats Waller vein, Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As fur- and tie the whole thing together ther recognition of its importance, the citizens of Texas and the 73rd with a ‘one-of-the-boys’ frontTexas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House woman with a voice from another era, and you will get The Hot Sarof Texas” in 1993. Host to a wide variety of excellent entertainment, dines. Oh, and don’t forget about their legendary tap dancer! The The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone. Sardine sound fuses musical influences from New York, Paris, and Performances this month at The Grand include: New Orleans that were nurtured from the Prohibition era through the Great Depression, WWII and beyond, with a mission to transform An Evening with Travis Tritt songs from another era into pop music for this century. Sunday, June 14th, 7pm Sinbad One of the most successful and acclaimed musical creators of his era, Saturday, July 11th, 8pm Travis Tritt incorporates lifelong influStand-up comedian, movie, and TV ences of honky-tonk, Southern Rock, star Sinbad brings his “tickle your funny blues and gospel into his country bone” talent back to The Grand for an sound. “I feel so humbled and blessed encore performance. Claiming he doesn’t to be where I am right now,” says Traknow any jokes, Sinbad is ranked by vis. “My voice has never been stronComedy Central as one of the top 100 ger. I’m constantly playing and workstand-up comedians of all time; and his ing to become a better guitar player, comedy is profound without being probanjo player, vocalist, and songwriter.” fane. He has built a loyal following by During his career, Tritt has amassed more than $25 million in career finding laughter in the trials and tribulations of everyday life and attrialbum sales, two Grammys, three CMA Awards and a devoted fan butes his knowledge of comedy to what he learned from playing basbase that fills venues coast-to-coast. ketball. As a one-time standout athlete for the University of Denver, Sinbad believes “the competitive aspect of sports teaches you to never Million Dollar give up.” His appearance at The Grand promises to be another “hit Quartet ‘em in the face” performance. Friday, June 19th (8pm) Tickets start at $30. and Saturday, June 20th An Evening with (3pm and 8pm) Patti LaBelle This electrifying Tony Award-winning Broadway Sunday, August 2nd, 7pm musical is the true story of the “Beautiful,” simply does not describe famed recording session that the incomparable force known to the brought together rock ‘n’ roll world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues icons Elvis Presley, Johnny to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and become synonymous with grace, style, Carl Perkins for the first and only time. The hit score includes legend- elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, ary hits such as “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platof Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Hound Dog.” form of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. Her energy Put on your “Blue Suede Shoes” and get ready to party! keeps her fire burning and fuels a passion to try something new...for This is expected to sell out quickly! Tickets start at $22. instance, her recent participation in Dancing with the Stars. A Classic!

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Galveston’s Summer Pop Band Concert Series Returns Free Community Concert Series an Annual Tradition Since the 1920’s

Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Friday, June 12th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Elk’s Lodge – Wes Hardin, 7-10 Float – Roger Tienken, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Longboards – After Party, 8-12 Moody Garden – The Relics, 6-9 Nick’s Pool Bar – Andy & The Dreamsicles, 7-10 Old Quarter – Wood & Wire, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – A Sure Thing, 6-10 The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 RumShack – The Hudu Kingz, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Trent Minter, 6-9 Stuttgarden – Edison Chair, 7-11 Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Saturday, June 13th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Float – Zach Tate, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – The Stumps, 12-3, Blunderbuss, 4-7, Law By The Gun, 8-11 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Longboards – J Metro, 7-11 Moody Garden – The Line Up, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 Old Quarter – Guy Forsyth, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Toy Subs, 6-10 RumShack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – The Last Dragons, 6-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Smith & Turner, 7-11 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef , 7-11 Woody’s – Jonathan Mitchell Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Sunday, June 14th Albatross – Smith & Turner, 3-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 East Beach – DeM, 3-6 Galveston Farmers Market - Kevin Anthony, 8am The Grand – Travis Tritt, 7pm Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – The Staylyns, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Rumshack – Curtis King, 3-7 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Woody’s – Opie Hendrix & The Texas Tallboys, 3-7 Monday, June 15th B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday night Guys, 5-8 On The bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Tuesday, June 16th It is time for one of Galveston’s most beloved summer traditions! Join the Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Galveston Beach Band every Tuesday evening this summer beginning June 2nd Karaoke, 8-12 at 7:30pm for a weekly outdoor summer pop band concert. Every concert is free B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 and offers great musical entertainment for the entire family. Mr. Frank Incaprera Jr. leads the Galveston Beach Band which is just as much Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 a part of Galveston summers as snow cones, flip flops, and trips to the beach. The Moody Garden – The Coleman Brothers, 8-12 concerts entertain and delight audiences of all ages with a diverse mix of much On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 loved show tunes, big band numbers, and jazz. The band even offers children Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, ages three through ten a special opportunity to perform at each concert. 7-10 Join your neighbors, friends, and family by attending band performances at Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 the historic Eugenia and George Sealy Pavilion at Mary Moody Northern Plaza, located at 24th Street and Avenue I across from Rosenberg Library. This famWednesday, June 17th ily-friendly entertainment attracts a casual crowd of locals and tourists to the The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolendowntown site. Concerts begin at 7:30pm every Tuesday through August 11th. tino, 7-11 Wooden bench seating is provided. Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Special guest conductors and presenters make appearances all summer long. Acoustic, 8-12 For more info, please call (409)621-3177 or go to www.galvestonbeachband.org. Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 10 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166

KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Thursday, June 18th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Friday, June 19th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers –Live Music, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Ocean Roots, 10-2 The Grand – Million Dollar Quartet, 8pm Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Longboards – Curtis King, 7-11 Moody Garden – Mid Life Crisis, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 Old Quarter – George Ensle, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams Band, 6-10 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 Rumshack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Noise Poets, 7-11 Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 Saturday, June 20th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Rob Saint Revue, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Robert Kuhn, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Longboards – The Arcades, 8-12 Mod – Ben Apolinar, 7-10 Moody Garden – Space Monkey, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar – Fred Rusk Band, 7-10 Old Quarter – The Hemmer Ridge Mountain Boys, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Jedi, 6-10 Poop Deck – Clyde, 9-1 Rumshack – The Goods, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – Mombo jazz Kings, 6-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Woody’s – Joe Hell Band, 6-10 Yaga’s – The Journey Agents, 10-1 Sunday, June 21st Albatross – Trill, 3-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic East Beach – Alvin & The Slick Punks, 3-6 Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Megatones, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Rum Shack – Shaun Michael, 9-1 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Monday, June 22nd B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday night Guys, 5-8 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, June 23rd Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Wednesday, June 24th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11

Crow’s Southwest Cantina – DJ Daddy Roux, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Thursday, June 25th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Friday, June 26th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers –Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – Level One, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Cody Wayne & Westbound 21 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Longboards – HuDu Kingz, 8-12 Mod – Jacob Stiefel, 7-10 Moody Garden – velvet Punch, 6-10 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 Old Quarter – Harbors Over Highways, 9-1 On The Bayou – Salty Dogs, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 6-10 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 RumShack – J Metro, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Snafu, 10-1 Saturday, June 27th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – Level One Band, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Drunken Monkey, The Cover Letter, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Fiel, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Nick’s Pool Bar – Coastal Fury, 7-10 Longboard – The Dude Moods, 8-12 Moody Garden – Katye Hamlin, 6-9 Old Quarter – Al Staehely, John Staehely, Evelyn Rubio, 9-1 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Shotgun Road, 6-10 RumShack – The Playboyz, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Salty Dog, 7-11 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Woody’s – Pushwater Band, 6-10 Yaga’s – Snafu, 10-1 Sunday, June 28th Albatross – Cash McCall, 3-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic East Beach – Noise Poets, 8-12 Galveston Farmers Market - Robert Kuhn, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Rapture, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 RumShack – The Dude Moods, 3-7 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Woody’s – Captain legendary Band, 6-10 Monday, June 29th B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday night Guys, 5-8 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, June 30th Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1 Sealy Pavilion – Galveston Beach Band, 7-10 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1

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Books

3 Different Kinds of Grace By Gini Rainey “Don’t Let Me Go” by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Once again, a book has captured my undivided attention. In a story that basically is built on the premise that it takes a village, Catherine Ryan Hyde tells a tale of a group of people who live in a run-down apartment house in Los Angeles that join together to help keep young Grace out of the foster care system. All of the folks in this house have their own set of problems, but through a common love for Grace, their precocious 9 year old neighbor who has a drug addict for a mother, they find themselves working through those problems and becoming even better people than they were before Grace entered their lives. Billy, an agoraphobic former professional tap dancer is the first to bring Grace into the fold, followed quickly by the loving and caring manicurist, Rayleen. Filipe takes his turn at walking Grace home from school and begins to teach Grace Spanish. Billy, stepping way out of his comfort zone, takes Grace in after school, and teaches her to dance. Mr. Lafferty is a bit bigoted to the other neighbors and seems angry, but Grace has a way to melt parts of his heart. Ms. Hinman, says she is too old to help, but finds she wants to and enjoys a lost hobby in making Grace some new clothes. They all come together and help Grace, and each other, and consequently pulling each other out of their comfort zones. Unfortunately, Grace’s mother Eileen rises out of her self-induced drug fog and really doesn’t care much for everyone in the building taking over her responsibilities for Grace. Knowing that the only thing that matters to Eileen is her child, the group “kidnaps” Grace, and sets the ransom at 30 days of being clean for Eileen to get her daughter back and calls in her sponsor, Yolanda, to help with the plan. Although each of the characters is pretty quirky, there’s not a one of them I wouldn’t love to have as my neighbor. In true Catherine Ryan Hyde fashion (Hyde also wrote “Pay It Forward” among some 30 other books), the situation, characters, and story line is not only believable, but intriguing. She has laid so much feeling and depth on every main character, but because of her style, it’s not too much. There is so much sadness and joy in “Don’t Let Me Go,” that one balances out the other. Definitely pick up this book for a great summer read that will tug at your heartstrings. Rating: 5 of 5 / Copyright 2012 – Create Space Independent Publishing Platform

way he explains the differences between money and wealth, then breaks down how to accomplish becoming wealthy into 10 easily understandable and do-able steps, and then manages to do it in a neat, little 126-page book. A lot of his wisdom is scripturally-based which might turn off some people. However, try to remember that a lot of the scriptural references for living life are drawn on common sense wisdom that people have successfully utilized for thousands of years and can possibly lead the reader to a state of grace. The first concept that you will need to embrace in order to continue towards success using Mr. Pinkerton’s plan is the definition of true wealth. If you can define what true wealth means to you, you have taken a step in the right direction. Pinkerton suggests that not all wealth is monetary, but rather the non-material things in life that are important to you. He encourages you to define what your personal “truth” is, based on how you feel about yourself, your family, your community, and the people who will come after you. Once you have determined that, you will be ready to establish your goals and begin working towards them. Pinkerton writes that most of us are infected with “Jones-itis,” (a severe plague affecting America – Keeping Up With the Joneses) and because we all are bombarded daily with the commercialization in America to buy this and buy that, it is difficult to get rid of the infection. But, once you can get passed that, and with a clear set of goals in mind, following his 10-Step Program towards building “wealth” becomes infinitely easier. His book is set up in a workbook style with the admonition to write in the book, because it’s your book – you paid for it! With a series of heart-searching questions, practical examples of each step, and pages to make notes, Pinkerton walks you through each step in an easy to understand language that will help formulize your goals, and more importantly, execute them. I promise you, this will be one self-help book that will not be found on the shelf any time soon. Let me say this, that the younger you are when you begin his 10-Step program, the sooner your “wealth” will begin to grow and the peace of mind that you will begin to feel will be well worth the purchase price of this book. Trust me! Rating: 5 of 5 / Copyright 2014 - Pinkerton & Mims, Inc.

Events

Saturday, June 13th (2-4pm)

“Texas Gunslingers (Images of America Series)” by Bill O’Neal

Arcadia Publishing, 2014 Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Bill O’Neal, author of “Texas Gunslingers.” “Texas Gunslingers” presents the concept of Texas as the gunfighter capital of the West and takes a look at the most notorious men and events in Texas gun fighting history. There were more shoot outs and blood feuds in Texas, and more gunfighters from Texas, than any other territory in the West. Bill O’Neal is the State Historian of Texas and the author of more than 40 books. In 2012, the Wild West Historical Association presented Mr. O’Neal its Lifetime Achievement award, and in 2007 “True West” magazine selected him Best Living Nonfiction Writer. Saturday, June 6th (2-4pm)

Featuring 5 books by John DeMers: “The Delicious Mischief Texas Cookbook,” “Follow the Smoke: 14,783 Miles of Texas Barbecue,” “Marfa Shadows,” “Marfa Rocks,” and “Terlingua Heat”

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for radio host and food writer John DeMers and his new book, “The Delicious Mischief Texas Cookbook.” John DeMers is a food journalist and mystery writer, and hosts the weekly food and wine radio show, “Delicious Mischief” on 1070AM in Houston, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. John will be on hand to discuss and sign two of his cookbooks, “The Delicious Mischief Texas Cookbook,” and “Follow the Smoke: 14,783 Miles of Great Texas Barbecue” as well as his three West Texas mystery novels: “Marfa Shadows,” “Marfa Rocks,” and “Terlingua Heat.” In “The Delicious Mischief Texas Cookbook,” Mr. DeMers tells the tale of his transformation from shy food writer to high-energy, funny, and often irreverent radio host while sharing the top 100 recipes gathered from interviewing such notable chefs as Emeril Lagasse, “Destiny’s Grace” by Kirby Roy III In a book set for release in July 2015, Kirby Roy follows the growth Robert Del Grande, and Stephen Pyles. “Follow the Smoke” is a guide of the friendship of Derrick and Candace as it becomes something much to 119 of the best Texas Barbecue joints with reviews, stories and hismore than they had anticipated. In a quote from Mr. Roy that accompa- tories all rendered in his cheerful, engaging style. Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown nied his book for my review, he states that, “If up to 72% of children are Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com. born out of wedlock, then this is a story a lot of women and men can relate to. But since Grace is involved, it is a story filled with belief in the Book Signings for face of doubt.” Basically, this is pretty much the usual boy dates girl, girl sleeps with “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching 2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), Bloomington, Indiana boy, girl gets pregnant story. None too surprising, it has one of those “one time without protection” scenarios where she gets pregnant. What • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon-5pm at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand #4 (entrance on 21st St. between Strand and makes this book completely different is the style with which it is written. Mechanic St.), downtown Galveston, (409)740-1565 I found myself involved in a constant state of verbiage whiplash due to “Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s astonthe different “voices” that Mr. Roy has chosen to convey this story of an ishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recovunexpected pregnancy and its resolution. I’m not sure if I’m the only person that would find the verbiage styl- ery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. In addition to her ing unsettling, but nonetheless I did. Conversations between Derrick own miracle, the author also shares how several other family mem“Common Sense to Uncommon Wealth” and Candace and their friends are either in the language of the highly bers have been divinely touched and experienced their own mysteriby Jeff Pinkerton There are a ton of books on the market to choose from that make educated people they are, or when the girls or the boys are together they ous healings. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, slip into a slightly blue side of ethnic language. When their parents are awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear promises to show you how to become a wealthy person. Most of them are very lengthy, and a lot of them tell you how to make money. involved, a distinctively different set of vocabulary is used and their per- her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” can be purchased at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand St., or The thing about most of these books is that when you purchase them, sonal thoughts, yet another. Running through the whole of it, also, is a major thread of presumed guilt, expectations, and a hope that an all-for- online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Balboa Press. you are actually buying into helping the author make the money. giving grace will take care of all of the conflicts surrounding them. Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how Most of these books have at least 200-250 pages, if not more, and I personally was troubled by the verbiage, but to be perfectly honangelic communication can provide emotional, physical and spiritual most of them wind up on the shelf along with so many of the other est, I found it difficult to put this book down because I wanted to see healing. self-help books that you’ve purchased before and never managed to how all of the conflicts would resolve. For more info go to www.cathycatching.com or finish reading, much less applied to your particular situation. Rating: 3 of 5 / Copyright 2015 – Cave Publishing www.facebook.com/ccatching. What sets Pinkerton’s book apart, as far as I’m concerned, is the

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Things To Do

The Annual Plankowners’ Syndicate Party and Auction:

For A Cause Resale Shop:

succumbed to inclement weather and was canceled. Eventually, the couple aims to be able to extend their philanthropic reach to larger organizations outside Galveston, and P.J. explains that, “we really want to get to where we can help veterans suffering from PTSD gain Written by Kimber Fountain, access to service dogs.” Photos by Christa Schreckengost Their ability to contribute to these funds is of course mightily Galveston is most widely dependent upon support from known for fun places to go and local residents, which they have things to do, great restaurants, a received to an enormous degree. thriving art district, and its his“The community has been wontoric downtown. However it derful,” says Tara, to which P.J. would not be nearly as enteradds, “Everything in this store taining, tasty, creative, or wellhas been donated.” Even what preserved if it were not for the is outside the store was a conpeople who know that all of that tribution, as local graffiti artis merely the frosting on the cake ist Gabriel Prusmack designed of a galvanized community that and executed the sign, marquis, is quick to rally behind its memand artwork on the side of the bers and give selflessly to not only building. its human members, but its furry Donations are accepted and feathered ones, too. Mahatma every day, and items can even Ghandi said, “The greatness of a be brought in after hours and nation and its moral progress can left at the drop station at the be judged by the way its animals rear of the building. Donors can are treated.” In Galveston’s case, request a tax receipt, although that greatness is exemplified by it is important to note that the recent endeavors of Tara Flinn donated items must be re-selland P.J. Head (and Lexi, the furry able in order to qualify. one pictured). The store also has a growing Both are native Galvestonians need for volunteers. Once their whose journeys carried them off official non-profit status has of the Island and then back again, been obtained, For A Cause will and P.J.’s ancestral ties to the city be able to request help from the go back several generations. He city’s community service proopened a gold store three years gram, but people are currently ago which enjoyed consistent needed to help tag items and success at various locations. It is assist with the shop’s daily operpresently in a dedicated section in ations. “We are really nice!” Tara the same building as the couple’s says with a smile and a laugh to current undertaking, For A Cause prospective volunteers. Resale Shop, where one hunFrom a shopper and treadred percent of the net profits are sure hunter perspective, For A donated to various animal causes. Cause hardly looks as though “We love animals more than it has only been open for four anything,” says Tara of the reamonths. They offer a wide and soning behind opening the store. assorted variety of gently used “And I have always loved retail items from clothing and shoes and resale,” she adds, with a to books and furniture, electronlaugh of affirmation from P.J. The ics, and decor, and all at specshop opened on February 1st of tacularly low prices with varithis year as a dedicated non-profit ous Daily Specials that provide organization. The business team additional discounts. “Our clothes are never more than $3, and kids duo is currently amid the arduous application process of acquiring their official 501(c)(3) designation, but the red tape has not deterred clothes are never more than $1.” For A Cause is located at 4414 Broadway Ave. They are open Montheir progress. “We have been able to give a donation every month day-Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-3pm, and closed on since we opened,” says Tara. Sunday. Contact them at www.facebook.com/foracausegalveston. So far they have donated primarily to the Galveston Island Daily Specials are as follows: Humane Society (GIHS), and were generous contributors to the recent effort called Doe’s Fund, a fundraising campaign for a dog who • Monday, all clothing items are $2 and everything else is 50% off • Tuesday, Children’s Items 50% off had an unusual liver abnormality and needed surgery in New York. • Wednesday, Kitchen Items 50% off Doe returned home from a successful surgery at the end of March and is well on her way to full recovery. For A Cause also contributed • Thursday, Electronics 50% off substantially to GIHS’s recent Puppy and Kitten Shower, and they • Friday, Home Decor 50% off were sponsors of the 2015 Bark in the Park which, unfortunately, • Saturday, all clothing items are $1 and everything else is 50% off

Warm Wishes and Furry Philanthropy

Dinner and Auction to be Held Saturday, June 6th

The 2015 Plankowners’ Syndicate Party and Auction gets underway at Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum on Saturday, June 6th, beginning at 5:30pm. Reservations are $70 per person or reserved tables for eight are $650. Reservations are encouraged and may be made online at www.galvestonhistory.org/plankowners. “The 2015 June Plankowners’ Dinner and auction will be an exciting early summer event,” says Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “It’s a time to meet others interested in our maritime history in Galveston and support the continued restoration of the 19th century tall ship ELISSA.” This annual fundraising event will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine during the silent auction, buffet dinner, live music by Alligator Handshake and an exciting live auction. New this year, guests on site and those not able to attend will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items via their mobile device. 100% of the proceeds benefit ELISSA and the many educational and training programs of the Texas Seaport Museum. Auction highlights include four nights in California’s Sonoma wine country, six nights in Playa Herradura, Costa Rica, and seven days in Brac, Croatia. “Galveston’s Texas Seaport Museum will be the place to be, when the annual Plankowners’ Party and Auction benefit gets underway at Texas Seaport Museum,” states Seaport Director, Jamie White. “The annual fundraiser helps to support the maintenance and annual day sails of the 1877 riveted iron barque ELISSA, restored to sailing condition by Galveston Historical Foundation in 1982 and named in 2005 as the Official Tall Ship of Texas. Please join ELISSA’s crew and supporters in celebrating the magnificent iron barque ELISSA.” The 2015 Plankowners’ Party also offers the public the opportunity to join the Plankowners Syndicate II. By joining ELISSA’s Plankowners’ Syndicate II with the purchase of a plank, you can earn your place in the history of the ship. Each plank donation will be honored with the purchaser’s name and displayed on ELISSA’s Plankowners’ II Honor Board for posterity. Texas Seaport Museum founded the ELISSA Plankowners’ Syndicate in 1980 to honor a special group of donors. Through in-kind and cash contributions, individuals and businesses purchased planks for ELISSA’s decks. In 1985, Plankowners’ Syndicate members were invited to the first Plankowners’ Syndicate Party. The sale of the final plank inspired a new opportunity for the sale of 318 iron hull plates, and in 1990, Hullplate Owners joined the Syndicate, and the tradition was opened to GHF members and guests. The annual event is now open to the general public.

About The 1877 ELISSA

Named in 2005 by the Texas legislature as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, ELISSA is one of only three 19th-century iron square-riggers in the World that continues to sail. Built in 1877 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the iron-hulled vessel boasts a 90-year commercial history during which she carried a variety of cargoes to ports around the world, including Galveston. A National Historic Landmark and a fully functional sailing vessel, ELISSA has achieved a special place in history by sailing in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. After being abandoned as a freighter in Piraeus Harbor, Greece, ELISSA was rescued in the 1970’s by a group of preservationists who refused to let her and her rich history die. Following extensive restoration, she today is part of the museum’s permanent exhibit and one of Galveston Island’s most popular attractions. Measuring 205 feet in length with a height of 99 feet and nine inches at the main mast, she carries 19 sails that cover more than a quarter of an acre in surface area. When not sailing, ELISSA is open for daily tours at the Texas Seaport Museum, located at Pier 22, just off Harborside Drive in downtown Galveston. For more information contact (409)765-3435 or visit www.galvestonhistory.org .

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Come join in the fun at the Galveston Volleyball Association Saturday games. Anyone can participate and this is also fun to simply watch. You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate. The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast, and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA. Divisions are Men’s 2’s Open, AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s 18<, 16< 14< 12<; and Coed BB 2’s. You can register at www.gcva.net but is not necessary; you can simply show up and play. Everyone is welcome. Check-in at Stewart Beach no later than 8:30am. Tournaments begin exactly at 9am. Most participants get a free t-shirt while supplies last. This year’s schedule is: June 7th Spalding’s School’s out Beach Party June 13th Galveston Open Tournament June 20th ESPN Radio SunFest June 27th Red, White ‘n Volleyball Tournament July 11th Summer Madness Tournament July 18th USAV Junior Beach Tour Texas Grand Slam Tournament August 2nd Hot as Hell Classic August 23rd Last Man Standing September 6th Back to School Blues September 27th GCVA Closing of the Beach For more info, go to www.gcva.net.

Free Family Movies Downtown Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free

movies throughout the historic downtown. Movies begin just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars. Movie Nite takes place the first Saturday of each month through October. Upcoming movies are: • June 6th: “Jaws” (1975) starring Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw • July 4th: “Elf” (2003) starring Will Ferrell and Zoey Deschanel • August 1st: “The Outsiders” (1983) starring Tom Cruise and Matt Dillon • September 5th: “Maleficent” (2014) starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning • October 3rd: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) starring Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson Movie Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info visit www.facebook.com/ saengerfestpark.

“Revels Houston” to Perform “To The Shores of “Amerikay” Texas Seaport Museum welcomes Revels Hous-

ton to its home at Pier 22 for a special performance of “To the Shores of Amerikay, an Irish Immigrant Saga” on Saturday, July 11th from 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and available online at www.revelshouston.org. “To the Shores of Amerikay, an Irish Immigrant Saga,” follows a band of Irish immigrant families as they struggle to make a living on their farms in Ireland. Faced with the potato blight, families encounter more hardship and deal with the hard decision to leave for “Amerikay.” Enjoy songs swapped and stories told with the sailors about the work, food, games, loved ones left behind, and about the new land, “Amerikay.” Revels Houston encourages audience participation and there are opportunities throughout the show for the audience to join in the singing. Concessions will be available dockside and chairs are provided. Professional singers, dancers, musicians and community members young and old join together to form the cast and chorus of Revels Houston’s productions. Revels is a living tradition that bonds all participants — audiences, performers and volunteers — together as companions in celebration. Revels comes from the community, for the community. Tickets can be purchased online at www.galvestonhistory.org.

Texas Seaport Museum Announces Summer Programming Visitors to Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum this summer will have the opportunity to learn even more about the historic 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA and many aspects of nautical life with the museum’s special summer programming. Tickets, which are $12 per youth 6-18, $15 per adults and $3 per child 5 and under, are available at www.galvestonhistory.org, or by calling (409)7631877. All tickets include admission to Texas Seaport Museum and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Programs will be held each Tuesday from June 9th through August 18th and will begin at 2pm. In addition to the summer programs offered, the Texas Seaport Museum will also be offering an ELISSA scavenger hunt throughout the summer months starting June 9th-August 22nd. Participation in this is free and packets can be picked up at the front desk when purchasing tickets. There will be a prize for those that get all questions correct. • June 9th - Set a Sail: Ever wonder what life was like for a sailor in the 19th century? Join Texas Seaport Museum’s volunteer crew in setting a sail at dock on the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA. Participants will learn the language of seafaring, how to work together as a group and what it took to make it out on the high seas. • June 16th - Knot Tying and Marlinspike: Learn the ins and the outs of line handling at our basic Marlinspike knot tying classes. Whether you are an able seaman or a landlubber, knots are part of your everyday life. Participants will learn their basics aboard the ELISSA and see if they can tie their knots as good as our sailors. • June 23rd - Meal Time on the Main: Come discover what sailors ate on the long journey across the Atlantic. Landlubbers will help our cook create a meal for our crew with the stores available aboard. Class includes a short cooking demo. • June 30th - Opening of the Trade Routes: Japan opens its ports to trade with the United States of America. Come explore the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA and learn about her life as a cargo ship that sailed around the world. This class will discuss trade routes and cargo, especially those out of Japan. A hands-on project will include origami art. • July 7th - Flag Etiquette: Step into a world of maritime language! Learn how ships used to communicate with each other using only color and lines. Then create your own flag which we will fly at ELISSA’s mast. • July 14th - Rope Mat Knot Working: Come create a mariner’s masterpiece! Using line from the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA, help our crew make rope mats and block mats to be used aboard. • July 21st - Buoyancy Challenge: Join us dockside to put your skills to the test and create a ship that doesn’t stink….I mean sink! Using only a paper plate, three pieces of newspaper, and eight inches of duct tape, you will have the opportunity to construct your own unique vessel and answer the age old maritime question, “will it float?” Prizes will be awarded to the constructor of the ship that can hold the most weight. • July 28th - Dockside Marine Biology and Fish Rubbing Workshop: Explore sea life in the Gulf with Sid Steffens, Marine Biologist. As part of our dockside Marine Biology program, learn about the fish that make up our local ecosystem and take home a fish rubbing. Originally created by the Japanese over 200 years ago, this art form allows you to admire the beauty of our oceans wildlife. • August 4th - Scrimshaw Candle Workshop: Come get hands-on with history at our Scrimshaw candle workshop. Known as a pastime for sailors on whaling vessels in New England, scrimshaw has been around for around 200 years. Learn about this truly American pastime and take home your own piece of maritime history. • August 11th - Set a Sail: Ever wonder what life was like for a sailor in the 19th century? Join Texas Seaport Museum’s volunteer crew in setting a sail at dock on the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA. Participants will learn the language of seafaring, how to work together as a group and what it took to make it out on the high seas. • August 18th - Turtle Power: Delve into the Gulf and discover its most endangered species…the turtle! Join Root Choyce from the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council to talk about this beautiful creature and create your own floating turtle out of recycled materials. For more information, please contact (409)763-1877.

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of Directors. This community park recognizes its native son, John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, born on March 31, 1878, who became the first African American to win the world Heavyweight Boxing ChamThis fun family festival is for all ages to celebrate the Juneteenth in 1908. He was world famous and a life-size statue was tradition. It is free to attend. Come out and enjoy the music, food and pionship placed in the park in his honor. fun 12 noon-8pm at Kermit Courville Stadium Parking Lot, 27th and Annie Mae Charles Avenue L, Galveston. For more info call (409)497-6963.

African American Museum Juneteenth Family & Friends Festival

Juneteenth at Jack Johnson Park: “The Heart of a Champion”

Veteran boxing manager and historian Bob Spagnola will conduct a meet and greet along with several of his former and current clients to discuss the “sweet science” and view videos of several of the world champions he has associated with in his 35 plus years in the business. The talk will be held in Old Central Auditorium, 12 noon-5pm, and photos will be taken in the adjacent Jack Johnson Park which recognizes our native son, John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, who became the first African American to win the world Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1908. The Galveston Chamber of Commerce will have young entrepreneurs on site selling Lemonade. Tickets are available by calling (409)747-2791.

Juneteenth Noon Parade

To start the 150th anniversary of the Juneteenth celebration, join in the Annie Mae Charles Juneteenth Noon Parade! Everyone can enjoy the festivities featuring many motorcycles, corvettes, drill teams, train, trail riders, Texas South University, Grambling University and many other participants from around Galveston County.

Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church Juneteenth Homecoming for the 150th Emancipation March

Marchers should convene at 6pm on the steps of the Old Galveston Court House on 21st and Sealy. The procession will meet then proceed to Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2015 Broadway, Galveston, which is approximately three blocks. Families from all over the country are coming home to Galveston to celebrate Juneteenth, “where it all began.” Juneteenth HomeNIA Cultural Center: Screening of coming is a tradition that families have practiced since freedom came “Celebrating Freedom Then & Now” to Texas in 1865. Families came back home to Galveston to fellowInspired by a discussion of elder’s recollections of the celebraship, to pray and to honor their ancestors who endured the bonds of tion of Juneteenth when they were young, the NIA Cultural Center decided to document these firsthand accounts utilizing area students slavery. Bring your family to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors as who conducted videotaped elder interviews. This enlightening docu- Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church re-enacts the first documented celebramentary will explore the factual history of the holiday and testimoni- tion of emancipation, held on January 1, 1866 and attended by close als of how the celebration of Juneteenth and the Galveston Commu- to 1,000 citizens of Galveston. You’ll be a witness to history and forever a part of this historic event, the 150th reading of General Order Each June, Galveston hosts several days of festivities to celebrate nity has changed over time. Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic beach town This is a free screening and will be shown at the Old Central Cul- #3 from the steps of the Old Galveston Courthouse. A jubilant march to the historic sanctuary of Reedy Chapel but in 2015 the island is prepared to put on the biggest celebration tural Center, 2627 Avenue M, Galveston. A.M.E. Church is followed by an inspirational program of music, yet, in honor of its 150th anniversary, complete with a new logo and Sunday, June 14th performances, stirring speakers and a reading of the Emancipation expanded events lineup. Proclamation. St. Vincent House 14th Annual Galveston’s Juneteenth Traditional Juneteenth refreshments will be served. All are invited committee meets monthly to Gospel by the Sea Benefit Concert to participate in this free event which is open to the public. plan the event, and committee This will be a live musical benefit concert. Everyone is welcome member Sam Collins is proud to attend. Tickets are free to attend but you must have one to enter. Galveston Juneteenth Parade to announce the committee You can call (409)763-8521 to obtain your tickets. Starting at 7:30pm, this fun parade will be good for the family has recently adopted a new participating or simply watching! Wednesday, June 17th logo to mark the milestone. The parade lineup is at 6pm at 16th and Strand to 20th and “We are excited about A Live Discussion with Leonard Pitts, Strand. Everyone is welcome to join! The parade will travel west on celebrating this momentous Strand to 25th, then turn left on 25th to Seawall Bvld., right on Seaauthor of “Freeman” occasion and look forward to working with local businesses to help The “Galveston Reads” program and Rosenberg Library present a wall Blvd. to 28th and will end between Seawall Bvld. and Avenue Q. spread the word by embracing the new logo.” If you would like to be in the parade contact (409) 497-3203. discussion of the book “Freeman,” with author Leonard Pitts starting The 2015 Juneteenth festivities will include a variety of events, at 7pm at Sieber Center at Galveston College, 4015 Avenue Q. Free. Saturday, June 20th including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proc- Thursday, June 18th Take It to the Wood lamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place “Underground Railroad” “Juneteenth Celebration” June 19 at Galveston’s Ashton Villa to help commemorate June 19, This event consists of a day of re-enactments by local volunteers This fun event will feature lots of fun, food and games. Come 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South. of the lives of people who traveled the famous Underground Railenjoy the fellowship! This is free and will be held 11am-3pm at ShiEvents include: road. The program is designed to show children 8 to 11 years old the loh A.M.E. Church, 1310 29th St., Galveston. challenges slaves faced in escaping to freedom. This will be presented GHF Juneteenth Community Concert Saturday, June 7th 8:30am-12 noon at 1838 Michel B. Menard Home and Menard Hall, Held 6-10pm at Saengerfest Park, downtown Galveston, in honor 23rd Annual Juneteenth Development 1604 33rd St., Galveston. that historically, the first formal celebrations of Emancipation and Corporation Scholarship Gala Texas Juneteenth Gala at Ashton Villa Abolition were celebrated in the public square. Young Ladies ages 17 to 22 will compete for scholarships and Beginning at 7pm, this event celebrates the historic actions of The concert will feature live music and is free to attend. prizes as audience members watch in awe of the beauty and talent on former State Representative Al Edwards, The Texas Legislature, and stage. The first place winner will be crowned Miss Juneteenth Ambas- Governor Bill Clements who signed the bill making Juneteenth a State About Juneteenth Many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 - the sador. Contestants are judged on an oral presentation of their goals Holiday in June 1979 along with state funding of $100,000 for the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In and aspirations, a creative talent, formal wear, and a question and Texas Juneteenth Statue erected at Ashton Villa in June 2007. answer session. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling (409)747-2791. reality, many slaves weren’t freed until much later when news of the This will be held at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Avenue M, This will be held at the beautiful 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway. proclamation reached their towns. The last of those slaves lived in the South and were freed on June 19, 1865 after the Emancipation ProcGalveston. Tickets are adults $15, and children $7.50. Friday, June 19th lamation was read on a harbor pier in Galveston, Texas. This date For more info call (409)762-0063. eventually became known as “Juneteenth.” While celebrations were 36th Annual Al Edwards Juneteenth Tuesday, June 9th held in Galveston and various parts of the country in earlier State Holiday, Emancipation Proclamation long 23rd Annual Al Edwards years, Texas lead the way in making Juneteenth an official state holiReading and Prayer Breakfast day in 1980. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated in more than 40 states Juneteenth Banquet Beginning at 8:30am, The Emancipation Proclamation will be throughout the country. The theme “Come on Home Where It All Began” highlights the to commemorate the historic event that occurred in Galveston history of Juneteenth and its importance to our community and heri- read on June 19, 1865, two years after it was enacted in 1863. tage. Former State Rep. Al Edwards, Old Central Board President Galveston holds the distinction of being the place of the first Ennis Williams and UTMB started this banquet 19 years ago. reading of the Proclamation in the South. We also celebrate Texas This will be held at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Avenue M, State Representative Al Edwards’ sponsorship of two legislative bills Galveston. Individual tickets to attend this fun event are $35. Free Fishing Day will be held Saturday, June 6th where you establishing Juneteenth as a State Holiday in 1979 and providing for can fish without a license on any public waters in Texas. Find a Juneteenth statue in Galveston. In June 2007, the Texas EmanciSaturday, June 13th a fishing spot near you at tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/ pation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission dedicated a GHF presents “African American History: familyfish. Free Fishing in State Parks is designed to encourage $100,000 statue commemorating the state Juneteenth Holiday at the more people to get out and enjoy the great sport of fishing. Importance & Reflection” historic Ashton Villa, which was the first government recognized holiTexas Parks & Wildlife has waived the normal fishing license The Galveston Historical Foundation will host two speakers day for black people in the United States. and stamp requirements for anyone fishing inside the property to bring a historical perspective to Juneteenth and inspire us with There will be a free breakfast after the program which will be proboundary of a Texas state park. Once you’ve paid the park thoughts on the importance of African American History beginning at vided by “You Can’t Touch This.” entrance fees, no one needs a fishing license or stamp, whether 7pm. Deborah Mack, National Museum of African American History freshwater or saltwater, adult or child, as long as they’re inside and Caleb Daniels, Rice University Department of History will speak. 37th Annual Annie Mae the state park. However, bag limits, length limits, and other Charles Juneteenth Picnic This will be held at the 1861 Custom House, 502 20th St., regulations will still apply, and be enforced. This applies to Beginning at 11am, there will be activities for the whole family at Galveston. fishing from the bank, a pier, river or creek fishing, and fishing Wright Cuney Park, 41st and Avenue H, Galveston. 104th Annual Juneteenth Family Day from a boat, if the water body is fully contained within the state Mrs. Charles is one of our oldest Galveston leaders (101 years Activities for the day include a moonwalk, games for children of old). Complimentary refreshments will be provided as well as music park boundary. You can even wade-fish in our coastal state parks all ages, music and performances and more. This will be held at the along park property. activities for the entire family. A special program will include the Stringfellow Orchards, 11am-5pm. Stringfellow Orchards was owned and reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, Wright Cuney Angels, Also as part of this event, the Galveston State Park will offer “Go by Henry Marlyn Stringfellow (1839-1912), a successful businessman Talent Contest, Music, Praise Singing, Dance, Hoops Contest and Fish! Learn to Fish Event” where youth and adults can learn the in the late 1880’s. Because of his success, Mr. Stringfellow was able to Wright Cuney Brass Band. Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place basics of fishing. Families can learn the basics of fishing through pay orchard workers $1 a day (when the going wage was fifty cents). winners. The picnic is free to the public. Everyone is invited to bring fun, hands-on activities. Take away a fishing fun pack and enter This enabled workers, mostly freed slaves, the opportunity to better your lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment. the drawing for door prizes. Equipment and bait will be provided take care of their families. It also allowed them the opportunity to buy or bring your own. No license is necessary. Adults must accom3rd Annual Juneteenth land. In his book, “The New Horticulture (1896),” Mr. Stringfellow pany children. Bring sun protection and water. Registration and mentions the name of one of these men, Frank Bell. The Bell family at Jack Johnson Park start time is 9am. Galveston State Park is located on the west end lives in Texas City. From 12 noon-5pm, come out to the park for all the family of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. fun you can handle! Jack Johnson Park was dedicated in NovemStringfellow Orchards is located at 7902 State Highway 6 in ber 2012 and is operated by the Old Central Cultural Center Board Hitchcock. This event is free to attend. 18 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166

Galveston’s 150th Anniversary Celebration of Juneteenth:

African American Emancipation Day Kicks Off Loads of Family Fun

Free Fishing Day June 6th

Events

Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival: June 19th-20th at Moody Gardens

Feel The Speed At Moody Gardens’ Race Car Exhibit:

“Speed: Science in Motion” Step into the driver’s seat and feel the excite-

ment of a Formula One racer at Moody Gardens’ newest exhibit, “Speed: Science in Motion.” Opening May 23rd in the Discovery Pyramid, this new attraction arrives with exciting, hands-on exhibits to test guests’ potential and skills as a race car driver. “Speed” takes the form of a race track, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments, all designed to unravel the cutting edge science and technology behind motor sports. Interactive exhibits and displays that explore the fascinating science of speed will truly challenge visitors. Tour De Tequila “We are always looking for great interactive Friday, June 19th, 7-11pm experiences for our guests,” Moody Gardens’ presiat the Moody Gardens Expo C dent and CEO John Zendt said. “‘Speed’ is a unique Friday’s tasting and sampling session features some of the best and most respected brands. Local exhibit that focuses on two important priorities at Moody Gardens – learning and having fun.” restaurants participate in the showcase to pair the Developed by Scitech in Perth, Australia, and tequilas with an array of complimentary flavors. produced by Imagine Exhibitions, “Speed” enterPatrons have the opportunity to display the bond tains, while exploring complex scientific concepts between tequila and food together. from physics and engineering to human endurance The event brings 15 tequila companies sampling out their blanco, anejo and reposados as well and biology. Exhibits include Indy cars, pedal cars, as top chefs and restaurants creating culinary bites reaction timer, a pit stop wheel change, fitness testthat patrons are able to sample and pair with a wide ing, heart rate, peripheral vision, anticipation timer, and a bench top reaction timer. variety of tequilas. “Speed: Science in Motion” will be open daily Tickets are $60 and include entrance for Saturuntil January 10th, 2016. Tickets are $14.95 for day to the festival. adults, $11.95 for seniors, and $8.95 for children. Margarita Grand Tasting For more information, call 1-800-582-4673 or Presented by Casa Sauza visit www.moodygardens.org. Saturday, June 20th, 1-5pm at the Moody Gardens Expo A/B/C Saturday afternoon the public can sample a host of margaritas where local restaurants/bars and individuals vie for the title of Best Margarita and “Freeman,” by Pulitzer Winning ultimate bragging rights! Columnist Leonard Pitts There are cash prizes, celebrity judges and Galveston Reads, a volunteer driven “One a “People’s Choice Award.” Cash awards for 1st ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) place will be City, One Book” organization, challenges the pubpresented for Best Restaurant/Bar Margarita and 1st lic to read, discuss, and participate in the programs ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) for Best Indi- planned for this year’s selection, “Freeman,” by Pulitzer winning columnist Leonard Pitts. vidual (Non-Restaurant/Bar) Margarita. “Freeman” A “People’s Choice” award will be given to the begins in the restaurant or individual that receives the most votes chaotic time cast by visitors at the event. During the “People’s after the end Choice,” visitors will be able to vote with their of the United dollar and 100% of the money collected will go States Civil War directly to Friday Harbour charity. and shows a Tickets are $35 and includes access to Outdoor new perspecFestival. tive on this Casa Sauza Outdoor Texas important time Tequila & Margarita Fest in our nation’s Presented by Casa Sauza Tequila history. The Saturday, June 20th, 12 noon -10pm, novel explores a time when Oleander Bowl black slaves Your unforgettable weekend experience at were grappling Texas Tequila & Margarita festival must include with the promspending time at the Casa Sauza Outdoor Festiise and fear of their newly found status as free men val! The location for this event is nestled between Moody Gardens Hotel and Palm Beach, also known and women. Pitt’s novel begins a few months after President as The Oleander Bowl. This area offers a distinctive Lincoln has died from an assassin’s bullet. Wheels shopping experience, fashioned after a traditional are already set in motion by Sam Freeman, a PhilaMexican village and live music stage. This year’s delphian who has taken to the road on a southerly music has a little something for everyone! Blues, course, vowing to return to the brutal Mississippi Reggae, Indie Rock, and Tex Mex…what more plantation that he escaped from 15 years earlier. could anyone ask for while enjoying the day away Though Sam and Tilda were never married since at destination Margaritaville. Various flavors of margaritas will be offered, all slaves were legally prevented from getting married, Sam is married to Tilda in his heart.   your favorite Mexican foods, alongside traditional Sam Freeman is set on a collision course; his ultifestival staples from sausage on a stick to funnel mate goal is to reunite with his wife Tilda, whom he cakes. Sip, sun, have fun, and repeat! Live music will take place all day and includes left behind. Unfortunately, as Sam is heading south, Tilda is traveling west under armed guard, underLuther & The Healers, Wild Moccasins, Casgoing brutal treatment at the hands of a man who sette Tape, Free Radicals, Van Wilks and Texas refuses to see himself as anything other than “her Tornados. master.” He has a scheme - to attempt to move what Tickets are $15 for general admission to outdoor festival. The event is all ages. Children 12 and remains of his plantation stock to Arkansas, a territory that exists in a legal gray area that might uphold under are free. his right to own slaves.   For more info or tickets go online to The third main character, Prudence, is a white texasmargaritafestival.com. Texans love a “South of the Border” experience and June 19th-20th, the Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival returns to celebrate one of our favorite past times. Enjoy great margaritas, eating fajitas, listening to awesome live music, and spending time watching the waves roll in while sitting on the dock of bay at the lovely Moody Gardens Hotel, Convention Center and Spa in Galveston. Events include:

2015 Galveston Reads:

Every Sunday - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm. The market offers a huge variety and every Sunday, there is something new to choose from including, but certainly not limited to, tomatoes, kumquats, grapefruits, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, fennel, chard, salad mixes, spicy greens, leeks, sweet potatoes, herbs, onions, sprouts, radishes, potatoes, and more. Also, Heart of Texas Olive Oil, Kenz Henz pastured eggs, Law Ranch Cattle Co., Proverbs Farm goat cheese, and Pure Beeing raw honey are offered. There is live music every Sunday plus hula hooping for the kids and lots of fun games. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market is located at 2508 Postoffice St., Galveston. Friday-Sunday, June 5th-7th - “Craft Beer 101” Weekend - The Tremont House will host a weekend of “Craft Beer 101” for beer enthusiasts this summer. Designed for those new to the art of Craft Beer, even seasoned ale lovers will find themselves drawn to this weekend long event designed for tasting, sampling and learning. Locally owned Galveston Island Brewing Company will take center stage as Brewmaster Mark Dell’Osso takes guests through the basics and differences of craft beer, the art of making beer and beer pairings with food. For details, visit www.thetremonthouse.com (see special offers). Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston. Wednesday, June 10th - William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Lecture at 1892 Bishop’s Palace - Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes Michelle Johnson, project manager for the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive, to a special talk at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace from 12-1pm. Admission is free with RSVP. Lunch is not provided, but guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Created by the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive is a freely-searchable online archive that documents the lives, work, and products of Texas artisans and artists through 1900. Galveston Historical Foundation partnered with the archive in 2014 and contributed approximately 50 items from its museum collections, including several works by Mrs. Josephine Gresham, whose home will provide woman who leaves her privileged life in Boston for Buford, Mississippi with the intent to start a school for the newly freed people, thereby honoring her abolitionist father’s dying wish. All three characters face horrific challenges and each reaches their own shocking breaking point. All three characters are raised from despair by the power of love and purpose. “Freeman” is a beautiful story of redemption, compassion, and love. Leonard Pitts has meticulously researched this era in American history and has crafted a gripping yet fascinating historical fiction novel full of tragedy and triumph. “Freeman” has been critically acclaimed around the world. To promote the book, Galveston Reads will offer copies of the book free to the public. Stop by the library to claim a copy and please share your copy with other eager readers. If you would like multiple copies for your book group, please contact the references services department at (409)763-8854 ext. 115 for assistance. Supplies are limited. Rosenberg Library also has “Freeman,” available in electronic format. Copies of the movie, “Slavery by Another Name,” are available for checkout from Rosenberg Library as well. Now in its 12th year, the Galveston Reads series promotes community involvement in Galveston County with a wide range of events, activities and thoughtful discussions. Please contact (409)763-8854 for more info.

Program Schedule:

The following programs, all free and open to the public, have been arranged to engage readers with the book: Thursday, June 4th, 7pm

Galveston Heritage Chorale Performance at The Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston

Galveston’s Heritage Chorale will perform spirituals and other African-American traditional music. Featured soloists performing with the Chorale will be Jerryl Payne, Barbara J. Tucker, Jacqueline Chambers, Joan Hubert, Gary Navy, Aaron Patterson, and Lawrence Thomas. This is an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a unique professional musical experience. The Island Guide Magazine

the setting for the talk. The Archive includes census records, city directory entries, newspaper articles, and other primary source materials of the 19th century, as well as later research and publications about Texas artisans and artists. Images of objects also are included, beginning with objects in the collections of Bayou Bend as well as partner institutions including the Dolph Briscoe Center of American History at UT Austin, Galveston Historical Foundation, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, and the San Jacinto Battle Monument and Museum. Users can search the Archive by keyword or browse by occupation, name, county, type of object, or source category. The Archive is continually evolving, with information added regularly. Sunday, June 14th (3-5pm) - Afternoon Tea at The Tremont House will feature assorted mini salads, tea sandwiches, pastries and sweets and will be served from 3-5pm. Advance reservations are required. Sunday Afternoon Tea is $40/ per person for standard tea service and $50/per person for the option of champagne, mimosas or wine. A limited number of seats are available. For reservations, please call (409)763-0300. Tremont House is located at 2300 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston. Thursday, June 18th - World’s Largest Swimming Lesson - Come out and help break a Guinness World Record at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. Schlitterbahn is providing a free swimming lesson as part of an attempt to break the record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Simply show up at the park at 9am to register for your free lesson. All participants receive a free ticket to return during Schlitterbahn’s Indoor Waterpark Season this fall, Certificate of Participation, “Swimming Lessons Save Lives” souvenir bracelet and discount coupon valid for $3 off admission to the park following the lesson that day. All guests must arrive between 9-9:30am to participate in the free swimming lesson. Although the lesson is free, guests who wish to enjoy the rest of the park after the lesson must purchase an admission ticket for that day. Schlitterbahn Waterpark is located at 2026 Lockheed Dr., Galveston. This is always an amazing day to see so many gather for such a great cause. To include your events, send to:

theislandguide@gmail.com Friday, June 12th, 2:30pm

Ensemble Theatre’s “Br’er Rabbit” at Rosenberg Library, Wortham Auditorium

The Ensemble Theatre of Houston was founded in 1976 with a mission to preserve African American artistic expression and to enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. The troupe will perform “Br’er Rabbit” from the tales of Joel Chandler Harris’ Uncle Remus stories which were based in African oral folk tradition. There will be a talkback with the actors following the performance. This event is geared toward families and is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn more about African American history in a dynamic format. Wednesday, June 17th, 7pm

Author visit by Leonard Pitts at Galveston College, Siebel Center

Galveston Reads is deeply honored to announce that Leonard Pitts, Jr., the author of this year’s selected book, “Freeman,” will speak to our community about his work. Mr. Pitts is a columnist for the “Miami Herald” and won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2004, in addition to many other awards. Mr. Pitts has worked as a columnist, a college professor, a lecturer, and a radio producer but identifies himself most basically as “a writer.” Join us for what promises to be an engaging and inspiring presentation.

Book Discussions

In addition to the programs detailed above, Galveston Reads will sponsor a number of book discussions that are open to the public. Stop by and join the conversation at any of these discussions: Wednesday, June 3rd, 12pm Rosenberg Library, McCullough Room (2nd floor) Saturday, June 13th, 10am Moody Methodist Church, Robbie Farmer Library, 2803 53rd St. Thanks to Kempner Fund, Friends of the Rosenberg Library, Juneteenth Committee and Rosenberg Library for their generous support. GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166 19

The Arts Events

Affaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery

(2227 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com) Through June 23rd - Affaire d’Art will be featuring works by Jo Edwards, Karen Calhoun and Jay Burton with guest artist Mitch Cohen. Jo Edwards from Rosenberg, Texas - “It all began with watercolor. I’ve drawn and painted and sculpted since childhood but as an adult in the hectic everyday life of earning a living, I was drawn to the soft calming pastel washes I would often see in watercolor paintings by other artists. Unfortunately, when I sat down to paint, that was not what came off my brush. I began to paint photorealistically, depicting nature and the western lifestyle. Only after a weekend at an artist retreat in experimental art did I discover a new joy in creating paintings on canvas with oils. I could look at a scene and not feel like I had to reproduce it exactly but could use whatever colors and aspect of that scene I wanted to create a piece that was equally as calming as the watercolors of others that I so admired. Most of the oils I paint have energetic impasto brushwork and vibrant hues that are balanced by a minimalist composition. Lately, however, I’ve been led to use the same technique with a monochromatic palette. I’m often told by collectors that my works are happy or calming or peaceful. It’s that same peace and happiness I feel every time I start or finish a piece that I hope the collector takes along into the home or office environment when choosing to own one of my works.” Karen Calhoun from League City - Karen’s style can be described primarily as realism with the occasional whimsical piece. She also enjoys painting in the style of the ‘Old Masters.’ Karen received her BA in Studio Art, in Art in Architecture, and in Art History from the University of Pittsburgh. She has known since the age of five that art is what she wanted to do. After running a successful business for two decades in designing and creating fabric items, she at last turned solely to painting approximately 10 years ago. Karen is a member of the Galveston Art League and the National Society of Artists. Jay Burton from Alvin - “My current work is about sensuality and suggestion. It is all macrophotography-based and is presented with very little post-processing other than cropping and arrangement. The pieces, which probably fall into the category of “meditation,” are mostly abstract and are intended to be evocative of moods and emotions and desires. The grids are the most complex pieces and work on multiple levels: the first is comprised of the individual images themselves. Then there are the connections, interactions, and relationships created by juxtaposition among adjacent images. Next is the new larger, more complex organic entity created by the arranged pieces. And finally, there is the reflection of the grid and all its levels on the original subject. Of course, what the viewer sees and does not see depends in part on what he/she brings to the work. The grid itself is just the framework on which to hang things-an orderly structure to facilitate juxtaposition. The abstract non-gridded works also present meditative studies of the sensual that invite viewers to overlay their own metaphorical interpretation onto the pieces. This combination of contribution can yield a much-enriched aesthetic experience. Because of the nature of the imagery, it is anticipated that the pieces will strike a responsive chord in the viewer, serving to facilitate a collaboration between artist and audience.”

The Artists’ Studios & Gallery

(1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) What began as workspace for artists is now also a gallery for the resident artists’ work. Elizabeth George is working on a series of local landscapes and Galveston scenes, Martha Broday has new mermaid and coastal paintings, Najet Ayachi has several new watercolors on display, Michael Frommer has many large psychedelic paintings, and Aubrey Garcia is showcasing bird paintings, prints, and notecards.

DesignWorks

(2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)766-7599) “Ab-’strak-shen” is on display through June 28th. “Ab-’strak-shen,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Graham Dougherty, Kent Sollenberger and Larry Spaid. Graham Dougherty’s large abstract oil paintings appear to be cool and intellectual studies in part because of the graphic sectioning of his canvases, and in part, because of the impressionistic color fields that dance across the surface. But the atmospheric light and rich layers of colors with which Dougherty imbues his canvases belie such rational restraint. In a process that is controlled but allows for experiments on a theme and, gratuitously, for happy accidents, Dougherty alternately soaks his canvases in watered down pigment and applies pigment in precise coats, always mindful of the opacity or luminosity that he seeks. His paintings explore the play of light and color on spaces, both real and remembered. With underlying compositions based on architectural forms, these paintings celebrate sun-drenched color, dappled light and shadow and the ever-changing movement of sunlight through man-made spaces. These paintings, at once as intimate as breath and as universal as breathing, mark the natural beauty inherent in the ever-changing movement of light through manmade spaces. Kent Sollenberger’s hard-edged minimalist acrylic paintings are vibrant studies in color. And, while these highly abstract canvases fairly dance with movement and energy, for Sollenberger, they are all about the physics of observation and change. Sollenberger is interested is preserving the flat picture plane, something that has intrigued artists since the Old Masters. Clement Greenberg wrote, “The Old Masters had sensed that it was necessary to preserve what is called the integrity of the picture plane; that is, to signify the enduring presence of flatness underneath and above the most vivid illusion of three-dimensional space.” Renowned Philadelphia artist, Larry Spaid, has spent much of his adult life traveling the world. Perhaps as a result of his frequent travel - and just as probably, a result of his own nomadic soul Spaid’s paintings are minimalistic works, formally structured, and developed around objects of ritual that are heavy with meaning and symbolism. The surface of these luminous paintings is wonderfully worked, and creates a sensuous backdrop against which Spaid’s stark and dynamic symbols almost dance. Perhaps, the most profound quality of these paintings is their intensity, their ability to stir deep and passionate emotions, thus belying the composed tranquility of their surfaces.

Ed Gearke Island Gallery & Studio

(2328 Strand, downtown Galveston, (409)5262209, edgearkeart.com) On view this month is Ed Gearke most recent series ArtWalk of works. Gearke is a self-taught artist who, since ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in childhood has employed pastel drawing as a means time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in the heart of the for revealing his observations of the world around downtown historic district and now other parts of him. For most of his life, however, art was relegated the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in to a peripheral status. As Gearke entered his forties, existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, he felt an urgent calling to pursue his art more diliand what are called “other walls,” restaurants and gently. In 1986 he began to lease studio space at the retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, Blue Star complex in San Antonio. Regular contact stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market with other artists and intensive studio sessions St., or go online at www.galvestonartscenter.org. All impelled him on an exhaustive search for meaning events are free. Various artworks will be for sale. through art. Gearke is most profoundly inspired 2015 ArtWalk dates are July 11th, August 22nd, by his surrounding environment and has chosen people and landscapes as his primary subjects. The October 10th and November 28th. 20 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166

artists objective is to forge a connection between himself and the viewer. His drawings are vehicles for expressing the moods these subjects instill in him and initiating a dialogue with the audience. The artist employs pastel primarily for the “ handson” approach it allows.

G. Lee Gallery

(2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, www.gleegallery.net) Robert Guicheret’s “5 To 11” show begins May 30th and continue thru the month of June. Big, bold, thought provoking, Mr. Guicheret works entirely in oil. All his paintings are unique in size. The art, painted on hand stretched linen, is also framed by Mr. Guicheret himself. Mr. Guicheret, originally from Canada, moved to Galveston and has been an “Islander By Choice” for over 30 years. A recently retired master carpenter, he now has more time to devote to his art. With an art degree from the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work is shown only in Toronto and at the G. Lee Gallery. Also available are new works in pastel and water color by Brenda Taylor, oils by Svetlana Bazaman, pop art by Brendan Martinez, abstract by Bud Clayton, landscapes and mixed media by Michael Basham, Rozi Turnbull, Liz Bonham and resident artist George Douglas Lee.

Galveston Arts Center

(2501 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)763-2403, www.galvestonartscenter.org) Held every first and third Friday - Illustration Friday - drop in at GAC between 4-6pm for a casual, friendly open-studio session. An artist-volunteer will introduce the Illustration Friday topic (a one-word creative prompt) and each person picks up pencil or brush and responds however they like. Enjoy the company and inspiration of your fellow doodlers, as well as music and refreshments. When you finish, we can scan your piece right at GAC and upload it to IllustrationFriday.com, where it will be showcased along with thousands of other participants’ responses from around the world. Be sure to bring your favorite personal drawing materials (sketchbook, pens, tablet/laptop, etc.) GAC will provide art materials as needed like paper, pencils, pastels & watercolors. The Illustration Friday project has been going on for years and attracts everyone from professional illustrators to students and hobbyists. At GAC, those under 18 need to have a parent or guardian sign them in. Kids 14 & under need a responsible adult drawing buddy. Call for more info. On exhibit May 30th-July 5th - Robert Ruello is an artist-educator based in Houston. He has degrees from Loyola University in New Orleans (B.A. Psychology), The School of the Art Institute in Chicago (B.F.A.) and Columbia University (M.F.A.). Ruello is first and foremost a painter. In the past he has experimented with holography, video, installation, and sculpture; but he always returns to the basic process of placing pigment on canvas or paper to create his artworks. Although the images are digitally conceived, the final artworks are hand painted. That “touch” gives the images a weight and physicality not found in canvas or paper printouts. Ultimately he is not working towards a visually perfect computer generated image, but a hand done hybrid that exploits the sometimes messy and non-linear way in which images are produced. His “love of errors” is rooted in his early photocopy and collage piece. And it is those calculated imperfections that drive his art production. In addition to an MFAH Core Residency, Ruello has received a Brown Foundation Dora Maar residency, a Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture Residency, an NEA award in painting, and a Gottlieb Foundation Individual artist grant. Mr. Ruello maintains an active exhibition record and is represented by Inman gallery in Houston. More of his work can be viewed at www.robertruello.com.

Galveston Art League

(2117 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)621-1008, www. galvestonartleague.com) The work of M. Allison, a Houston-based artist, is being featured May 28thJune 28th. M. Allison is a Houston native and has been painting and showing her work for over 25 years in several galleries in the western and southern United States as well as in private collections. Her extensive travels throughout the United States, Latin America, and France are reflected in her images. She received her formal training at the University of Houston and the McNay Art Institute in San Antonio. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Commercial Art and uses her background and experience in graphic design as an integral design factor in her work. “I design and paint with the intent of asking the viewer to ‘wonder,’ she writes. “I ask them to feel what the portrayal is and what it is speaking to them. I ask for their immersion into the art.” M. Allison usually begins each piece (quite often on black canvas) with a simple pencil sketch. Without a great amount of detail, the painting is allowed to evolve in emotion and sensuality, favoring deep exotic depth, light, and shadow. Her styles and subjects are varied and her painting techniques range from figurative to impressionism to abstract, often combining them.

Galveston Artist Residency

(2521 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4446, www.galvestonartistresidency.org) The Galveston Artist Residency is proud to present our Fourth Annual Artists in Residence Exhibition, featuring work by current Artists in Residence Grace Ndiritu, Dan Schmahl, and Hilary Wilder thru July 18th. Grace Ndiritu’s newest body of work, titled Production: Post-Hippie Pop Abstraction is inspired by pre-historic rock paintings, Matisse cut-outs, aboriginal dot paintings, Aids activist quilts circa 1987 and the collection of moodboards Ndiritu has been creating for the last 15 years as the foundation of her extensive film/video practice. Shown alongside her video, A Week in the News, the work reflects where we are as a global species. The jarring energy of such disparate sources as the stock market, global media, disease, drugs, consumerism and the environment appear as disorganized and frenetic gestures. But underlying the chaos there appears to be an order, which reflects the philosophical and spiritual idea that even under chaos there is an intelligent design at work in the universe. Dan Schmahl is a multi-disciplinary artist using photography, video, printed media, and sculpture to seek out and highlight the sublime in the everyday.This new body of work reinvestigates common features of traditional coastal aesthetics and the history of romantic landscape painting. By documenting slowly shifting patterns of light, surf, and studio habits, Galveston Island and the Gulf of Mexico are transformed into ideal places for contemplating the sublime nature of being. More info is at www.danschmahl.com. Hilary Wilder’s most recent body of work is based on the theme of the nocturne; each painting employs a limited palette and an array of abstract forms to suggest a narrow depth of field and the ambiguity of evening light. Some works are composed of recurring forms, while others combine dissimilar painting strategies to connote instability or disharmony. Although the paintings are primarily a response to the history of landscape painting, they are also informed by Galveston; various motifs suggest islands, water, and the co-mingling of dissimilar visual information. For info is at www. hilarywilder.com.

Heard Gallery

(2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com) Gallery owner and artist Ray Heard continues to add paintings to his new series “Emerald View,” a selection of works painted from images of views

from the Emerald by the Sea condominiums located on the East End of the island. Let Ray know if you have a view that would make a nice painting as he is now taking requests for custom works. Also on display is “The Psycho Fish” series by John Skarda and wall wood carvings by Thomas Williams. While you browse the gallery check out the beveled mirrors and hundreds of frames to choose from in the custom frame department. You can also get an Italian marble coaster of your favorite island landmark.

Katrina Howarth Gallery

(215 Tremont St., downtown Galveston, (713)550-6431, www. thehowarthgallery.com) There’s lots going on at Howarth Gallery! This lovely gallery is turning into even more, with large landscapes simply created with a silkiness quality plus Katrina’s hugely popular boutique items, prints, totes, t-shirts, designing silk scarves (from paintings) and Katrina’s new books, “Blue Figs with Tea” and “Ivory Slippers & Vanilla Truffles.” Also Katrina’s is featuring a series of new portraits in oil and range from sizes 5 x7 , 6 x 6 and 8 x 10.

MiArt

(1327 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)692-7833) Visiting MiArt Gallery not only allows you to enjoy ‘happy art’ but you also get to take a peek at the architecture of a historic Victorian home. MiArt is situated in such a house, built in 1883, with lots of original details still in place. Gallery owner and artist Michèle Grindberg has on display her new oil paintings along with a select number of new whimsical clay pieces by artist MaryAnn Hasty. Also on display are handcrafted sterling-silver pieces by local jewelry artists and hand painted scarves by Amanda Jeffrey.

René Wiley Gallery

print, available at the opening in a hand embellished canvas giclee. Also exhibiting is Catherine Stroud, Homer Allen, Gabriel Prusmack, Eva Currie, Annie Lockhart, Russell Mai, Robin Renee Hix, Anne Camp, Nancy Tome, Sarah Kiser, Kevin Ritter and Mary Farragher. Sculptors Ross de la Garza, Justin Howell, Ted Armulowicz, Laura Abrams and selected studio jewelry.

Third Coast Gallery

(2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com) The paintings of Galveston Artist Jack Morris and the Paintings of Judith Mroski-Gonzalez and Sylvia Cameron will be on exhibit this month. Both of these talented artist are exhibiting at Third Coast Gallery for the first time. Jack will be exhibiting new smaller works along with the larger pieces that he is noted for painting. All of these new paintings depict various venues around the Island. Also you will enjoy the new jewelry exhibited by Janalee Jassen, and sculpture by Laura Armstrong, Deb Hill, MV Poffenberger, and Alan and Yun Fuentes.

Tremont Gallery and Pawsh Boutique

(511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762) Tremont is celebrating the release of the collectors book, “Alley Cats of Galveston.” This month’s featured artists are creative duo Samitha Edwards and Scott Edwards. Come by and browse through over 25 local artists!

Tyler Studio

(1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org) June and July featured artist will be Liz Hill. There will be an Open House June 12th, 5-9pm. Liz started her serious art training at the Los Angeles Art Center School at age 17. She studied advertising design and illustration. She enjoyed the experience, but always wished to do more unstructured creative pieces. During the 70’s she was a busy mother and wife, with an interior decorating business. She attended the University of Houston and studied under John Alexander and Gael Stack, something she treasures to this day, as they inspired her to find her own voice. She continued her art education always and studied under many fine teachers. In the 80’s she started showing and selling her work primarily in the Rockport, Texas area. She did many water paintings and anything relating to the ocean. Her work at this time in her career was exclusively oil. She moved to the Woodlands in 2001 and loves the artist opportunities she finds there. She is a member of the Woodlands art league, as well as a member of the leagues in Tomball and Conroe. She won many ribbons for her oils, but 4 years ago she was introduced to water media and never looked back. She has expanded her media into collage, and her workshops are known for their experimental nature and light hearted approach to art. The main focus of her work now is figurative work. “I work in water media as it enables me to draw and paint quickly. My work is contemporary in feeling, and the addition of collage materials reflect our world today. I am not interested in copying the past.”

(2128 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9077, www.renewileyart.com) The current show features various new works featuring our island scenes by local artists René Wiley. René Wiley has also recently captured the historic charm of our island’s houses, pathways, and churches from a bird’s eye view. René Wiley Gallery offers a wide variety of other artists work as well including James D. Phillips, Rachel Wiley-Janota, Dale Hooks, Brenda J. BuntenSchloesser, Bill Meek, Robbie Wood, Darlene Wall, Becky Wolfe and Pim Ormrod. Vacation on Canvas (2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)974PeckArts 4066, vacationoncanvas.com) (2208 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)621-1500, Stop by to see Robert’s newest collection of original PeckArts.com) paintings which will be on display for the entire PeckArts Gallery will be featuring the art of Joe month. Robert has masterfully captured our island Hobbs, a glass blower with over twenty years of environment in brilliant vivid colors and precise experience and an admirable education. Hobbs detail with all the relaxing comfort that has become studied at the Pilchuck Glass School, California his trademark. Along with his original paintings College of the Arts and the Rhode Island School Robert offers reproductions of his artwork in canvas of Design, and holds a BFA in Sculpture. He giclées, cards, paper prints and one of a kind has participated in numerous exhibitions across ceramic tiles. the country from Key West to New Orleans and Chicago. Hobbs grew up in the Bahamas , Cuba, Water’s Edge Studio & Gallery Key West and California and currently manages the (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwastudio at Wimberly Glass Works in Texas. Hobbs draws inspiration from his coastal upbringing and is tersedge.com) wide selection of Gayle Reynold’s work will be on an amazing talent in color and unique compositions, A display at the gallery. In the boat room, The West and is exhibiting hot out of the fire aquatic inspired Bay Fishing Dory, being built by Rex Reynolds, is sculpture made specifically for Galveston. getting closer to being complete. Madeleine Baker has a group of new pieces of pottery- a black and Jennifer Peck will be exhibiting a collection of coastal themed mixed media works just created out white group of pieces. They are raku, naked raku, of her Sarasota studio. These pieces, in softer pastel and obvara raku. Chase Jennings is exhibiting his palette, are reminiscent of her signature whimsical primitive necklaces, each centered with an arrowstyle that have always been a favorite of collectors. head, and features bison bone beads, turquoise, and animal teeth and claws. Two sculptors show A typical thread in all her work, sunshine stands out again in these pieces, as do the gusty winds and their works at the Gallery. Jack Farrell welds rusty steel into sculptures which are usually figural. Pat rambunctious shores from a beach day filled with the gusto of nature. Jennifer’s “White Pelican” is the Moberley Moore creates her sculptures in clay or latest edition to her Ode to Audubon series, a collec- wax and has them cast in bronze. Her pieces are tion now, of his five most popular birds. The White figural also, but are of women and are romantic or mystical. Pelican is also being released in a limited edition

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he had to pay rent in addition to the costs of creating the brewery. Then he wondered, if after all this effort and cost – what would happen if no customers came in? He was able to obtain the Sundowner (stadium seating) now in front from a distress sale and that has become a focal point for viewing bands and special events. His growing customer base delights in relaxing outside, taking in the music and drinking his fine beer. The inside seating is excellent as well, with a newly remodeled and expanded bar area and quaint, private conversation seating in the back. Mark’s personal brew favorite is Citra Mellon, an By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost IPA, but he offers a selection of IPA’s, lager, amber and dark beers ranging in alcohol content from 5.1% No longer is it necessary to go off the island to to 8.3%. One of the features of a small brew pub is tour a brewery. The welcome addition of Galveston special requests from customers allowing the mixing West End’s new brew pub features tours of its faciliof beer from the taps to get the taste desired. ties, and when the tour ends, the tap room provides Business hours are Monday-Thursday 4-10pm, a well-earned relaxation venue with cold beer in Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midhand. night, and Sunday 12-10pm. Unlike tours at larger and highly sophisticated For private events, rent the Barrel Room which breweries that serve large regions, states and the contains high alcohol beer aged for 9 to 12 months nation, this brewery tour is up close and personal. in premium barrels purchased from the U.S. bourNo standing behind plexi-glass looking in. You are bon region. For further information and locations right there, amongst the tanks, each of which has where Galveston Island Brewery beer is sold go to been named after one of the owner’s nieces or nephwww.galvestonislandbrewing.com. ews and one after his daughter. Apparently, it is a traFree Tours of the brewery are Saturdays at 1pm. dition in the brewing business to name your tanks Also, Saturday, June 13th, Galveston Island after family or celebrities. Starting with a 7.5 barrel Brewing is turning 1! They are happily celebrattank when the brewery opened in May 2014, Mark ing their first anniversary with timed beer releases has now added two 10 barrel tanks, one 15 barrel through out the day. Special beer releases include and most recently a 20 barrel tank. Balinese Imperial Smoked Porter and the Barley Waylon, his 2.5 barrel experimental tank, was Wine & Ejection Seat IPA. This will be the tapping most recently used to produce Galveston’s first Sarof their first barrel of aged Samson Imperial stout gassum beer, a very smooth and great tasting beer, and specialty pin cask as well. which based on its immediate popularity, will Bring your appetite because food will be from become a regular brew offering. It is a great way Shrimp N’ Stuff, which is guaranteed to satisfy your to make use of the seaweed that overwhelmed our soul with a few of their classics! beaches in 2014. There will also be games, complete with GalvesWhile takton Island Brewing prizes, kid’s grain bag race, ing the tour Frisbee golf putting tournament, cornhole tournayou will be ment, Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream Eating Contest and afforded the a few raffles. Live music will be The Stumps (12opportunity 3pm), Blunderbuss (4-7pm) and Law By The Gun to learn about hop vine, add several essentials to the brewing pro- year sailing adventure in the Caribbean with his wife. (8-11pm). cess - a bitterness that balances the sweetness of the Returning to Galveston with no job prospects, he the brewing Come join the celebration and raise a glass malt, as well as adding floral, citrus, and herbal aro- luckily was able to put his sailing and boating knowl- to Galveston Brewery to celebrate their 1 Year process in as mas and flavors, an antibiotic effect, and finally as an edge to good use on a tugboat running supplies and Anniversary! much detail equipment for the construction of the new railroad aid in the foamy “head retention.” as you could Featured this Month bridge next to the causeway. He was making good Yeast, which is responsible for fermenting the possibly want. money as was his wife, Liesel, who worked at UTMB. Saturdays, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th beer, is added after the beer has been cooled using Under the - Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour, held And, as is so often the case, the age old saying is a heat exchanger. The resulting liquid is stored in guidance of monthly at 11am-12:30pm, this exclusive Basement Head Brewer, the various tanks for seven to ten days during which true, “behind every successful man, there is a good to Attic tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace offers you woman.” It was Liesel who pushed to save every time the yeast metabolizes the sugars into alcohol Jason Stromberg, an a rare look to areas of the home normally off limits. expert in German beer and carbon dioxide, turning the wort into beer. The penny they could over three years, knowing that yeast also influences the character and flavor of the Mark was keen on expanding his long-time hobby of Tickets are $30 and available at www.galvestonhistory. making, the brewery org, (409)497-2746. Please check in at on the day of produces 80 barrels or beer. Depending on the type of beer desired, either homebrewing, into a business. As it turned out, self-financing the brewery was the event for admission at the Palace. Tour lasts up ale yeast, lager yeast or Bavarian yeast for German 16,000 pints of beer the only option after being refused financing at every to 2 hours and participants must be able to negotiate beer is utilized in the process. each month. Mark Dell’Osso, the young man responsible for turn. During those three years, in addition to apply- stairs. Wear comfortable shoes and please arrive 15 The process starts with malting the grain bringing Galveston Island Brewery to the West End ing for financing, Mark spent many hours negotiat- minutes before tour time starts. ultimately followed his longtime dream. However, it ing with building owners downtown, thinking the by submerging it in Galveston Booze Cruise - Do you want to safely bar perfect location was in sight, only to be frustrated by hop across Galveston? Let Galveston Historic Tour hot water for one hour, was anything but a direct line to its fruition. There regulators time and again. producing the enzymes were many deviations along the way, some of his be your designated driver. The cruise is every Friday Finally, the building Galveston Island Brewthat will allow conver- making, and others created by obstacles thrown into and Saturday in May and includes local downtown ery now occupies became available. Its location in his path. sion from starches in Seawall bars. The cost of the shuttle is $15 per the West End had fewer restrictions and regulation and He was born in Clear Lake where he became the grain to fermentable sugars during the mash properson, and drinks are not included. The cruise is an avid sailor. Both his father and Grandfather were requirements than the downtown venues, and he cess. The resultant liquid is drained into the brew and departs from and ends at Drunken was able to work out a leasing arrangement with the 6-11pm, house boiler where 200 gallons is boiled for a period born in Galveston and, after graduating from high Monkeyz Strand and 20th Street. Tickets may be new owner of the building. With modifications, the purchasedatthere. school, he attended Texas A&M at Corpus Christi of seven hours before it is drained, and the grain Space is limited so grab your tickets steel building was ideal, and the front yard would before transferring for his final two years to Texas dried. 1,200 pounds of the dried grain is collected early. For more info call (409)789-9911 or go to A&M University of Galveston to complete a degree provide a recreation area as well as parking space. for feed each week by a pig farmer. www.galvestonhistorictour.com. During the construction and equipment installain Business Administration. After finishing college, Hops are then added to the brew, which are tion process, he watched as his life savings rapidly used for flavoring and as a preservative agent. These he worked for three years as a shipping agent and The Sin City of the Southwest Tour - This hour diminished with no offsetting income. Stress set in as long driving tour aboard the Galveston Historic saved enough to be able to quit and go for a three plants, which are the female flower clusters of the

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Tour electric shuttle will cover the history and sites of Galveston’s Free State Period of bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution. The tour is $15 per person and departs every Saturday in June at 4pm from Ashton Villa. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling (409)789-9911 or go to www. galvestonhistorictour.com. Prohibition Tour - Enjoy Prohibition era beer and cocktails as you learn about the history of the drinks and Galveston’s Free State period of bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution. The tour is every Saturday in June at 8pm and begins at Drunken Monkeyz. The cost is $50 per person, which includes tour, drinks, gratuity, and transportation on Galveston Historic Tour’s electric shuttle. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling (409)789-9911. June 20th - Tropical Explosion Caribbean Boatride- Come out and celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with us! If you love the Caribbean culture, foods, drinks, pulsating music, our friendly people, and their beautiful accents and dialects, even if you only wish you can go there one day then this event is for you! This is brought to you by Barbados Association and StKitts/Nevis Association. This year’s boat ride takes place the Saturday of Father’s Day Weekend in June which is National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Come on board for delicious Caribbean meal, Fireworks display, 3 top shelf cash bars, multiple DJ’s, live steel pan entertainment, 3 decks for dancing, drinks, dining, music, and relaxation – professional photographer on board, news media coverage, Caribbean pageant contestants- Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Pop, R&B, and more. This is an annual 501c-3 nonprofit charity and scholarship fundraising event! Cost is $75, but if you register early, before June 10th its $60. For tickets call (713)977-0787 or go to www.tropxboatride.org.

partyboatsinc.com, (409)763-5423. Galveston Railroad Museum - Towering at the head of The Strand, the Galveston Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with more than 20,000 railroad items, including more than 40 engines and cars. For more info call (409)765-5700 or go to galvestonrrmuseum.com. Galveston Tree Sculptures - Come aboard Galveston Island Tours’ electric shuttle bus and tour the Galveston Tree Sculptures, beautiful creations in the island’s historic East End that came from oak trees damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. For tickets or more info go to galvestonislandtours.com or call (409)765-8687. You can also take a free, self-guided tour by downloading the online brochure. Historic Sightseeing Shuttle Tours - Join Galveston Island Tours as they guide you through all the gorgeous buildings, churches, and tree sculptures that the Island has to offer. These tours usually last a little over one hour. Tickets are available at www. galvestonmerchants.com and at the time of the tour. There is free parking at the Visitor’s Center in the back of Ashton Villa, 328 Broadway St., Galveston, (409)765-8687. Tickets are adults $15, students and seniors $12. Look on their website for times.

Jet Boat Tours - Lauded as the “Max Thrill Ride” of Galveston Island, Jet Boat Tours is an exhilarating speed ride on the Sun Time Water Sports jet boat Spin Time, which has no external parts, no rudder, and no propeller, but instead uses a Hamilton 212 Jet unit. Jet Boat Tours are open seven days a week. The cost is $28 per person. For more info, www.suntimewatersports.com, (409)276-6116. Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum - The only facility of its kind in the world, the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum is not only three stories of dynamic exhibits and information regarding the oil industry, it also serves as the training grounds for many people making their entrance into the world of offshore drilling. The Ocean Star is open daily, 10am-5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. Self-guided tours can be accompanied by an optional audio narrative via portable listening device. Family Days take place the first Saturday of each month and are free to attend. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students ages 6 to 18 and seniors 55 and over; free for children under 6. For more info, www.oceanstaroec.com, (409)766-7827. Pier 21 Theater presents “The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte” - Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary

Jean Lafitte. This shows daily every half hour, 11:30am-5:30pm, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Dr. and 21st St. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6. Tickets are available at the gate. Tall Ship Elissa - The Elissa is the queen of the harbor, standing at 100 feet tall and 200 feet long. She is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque built in 1877, and is one of the oldest, fully functioning sailing vessels in the world. Bring your family to visit and tour this giant, magnificent sailboat! Open daily. For more info, www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-1877. Train Rides on The Harborside Express - The train boards every Saturday, every 15 to 20 minutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Ticket cost is $4 and is in addition to museum admission. Galveston Railroad Museum is located at the top of The Strand district, 2602 Santa Fe Place, downtown Galveston, www.galvestonrrmuseum.com. “World War II Warbird Flight Experiences” will take place every Saturday at Lone Star Flight Museum, 2002 Terminal Dr., 9am-5pm. The cost is $225 - $1,995 depending on the length of flight and these require a prior RSVP by calling (409)7371304. For more info, www.lsfm.org.

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Artist Boat conducts daily tours of all different kinds, skill levels and ages. They offer a variety of kayaking adventures including East End Lagoon, Christmas Bay, Coastal Heritage Preserve (just $10 per person), Drum Bay, Quickstart Your Kayak, East End Sunset Lagoon, Galveston State Park Reserve Tour, Armand Bayou, and Deer Island. Visit www.artistboat.org. Baywatch Dolphin Tours - Owned and operated by Galveston local Captain Michael Caldwell, Baywatch Dolphin Tours is a fun, friendly and informative romp through the waters of Galveston Harbor. The Dolphin Tour lasts just under an hour and the boat leaves every hour on the hour daily, from 10am to 5pm. Adults are $10, children are $5, infants and pets ride free. For more info, www.baywatchdolphintours.com, (832)859-4557. Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone era aboard the Colonel, a triple deck sternwheeler. Admission is adults - $10.95, children (4-12) $8.95, and seniors(65+) $8.95. Cruises are everyday, Monday-Friday at 1pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 3pm. You can purchase tickets at Moody Gardens ticket booth or online at moodygardens.com Dolphin Watch Harbor Tours - Tours take place daily at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. This is a great way to see Galveston Harbor up close aboard “Seagull II,” Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twinengine motor vessel. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students age 6-18, and free for children five and under. Purchase tickets at the Texas Seaport Museum Gift Shop at Pier 22, next to Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Harborside Drive. Also, tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org and at “Eighteen-SeventyOne,” 2217 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)497-2746. Galveston Island State Park - The Galveston Island State Park is a great place for kayaking, birding and nature exploration, offering visitors access to the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries. This 1,200-acre state park hosts many examples of barrier island habitats explored easily from the beach or by walking trails. For more info go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ galveston-island. Galveston Party Boats - Galveston Party Boats is Galveston’s premier fishing-charter company that pioneered the use of the catamaran fishing vessel in Galveston waters. Aboard these vessels, sport fishermen will enjoy the use of the latest in technology and equipment for securing some of the Gulf’s most prized catches. Visit their website for pricing and availability of each trip. For more info, www.galveston-

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17423 Bristow

1721 61st Street

26934 Bay Water #101

3531 Cove Lane

4111 Campeche Ct.

Marina Point #120

The Eibands #417

4210 Jana Ln.

San Luis Resort, # 934

Marnelle Ruby 409-203-5660