February 1, 2013 • Issue 2, Volume 2
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February 1, 2013 • Issue 2, Volume 2
Contents
4 Who We Are: A Little History 5 Dining
● The Jungle: Eat on the Wild Side by Kimber Fountain
6-7 Movies
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● “Stand Up Guys:” In 30 Years This is What “The Hangover” Will Look Like ● “Hansel & Gretel:” Witch Hunters’ Failed ● New Movies and TV Shows On Demand
Things to Do
● Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market: The Beginning of a Homegrown Tradition ● Home & Garden Show Celebrates 25 Years, Seaside Chats, Island ETC presents Avenue Q, and Movies, Music and Well, the Party Returns
10-11 Festivals
● “Mardi Gras! Galveston:” There’s Something for Everyone No Matter What Your Age
12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps 15-17 Books
● Galveston Bookshop: A Real Bookshop Complete with Passionate Readers ● A Setting for Suspenseful Fiction, Humor, and True Crime
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The Fine Arts
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Outdoors & Fitness
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● Gallery Art Abounds Across the Island ● UTMB Revives Causeway Fund Run: To Benefit School of Health Professions Scholarship Fund ● Jolly Jesters Jaunt 5K, Blocker Burn Champions 5K and Surfside Half and Full Beachside Runs
Family Fun
● FamilyGras!: Mardi Gras Family Style for Two Legged and Four Legged Creatures
21-23 Music
Staff Publisher
Sales Manager
Tena Jerger Louie Jerger
Copy Editor
Jill Kerr
Editorial
Dustin Chase, Kimber Fountain, Jill Kerr
Photography
Christa Schreckengost
Distribution
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● February is Variety Month” Country to Symphony, There’s Something for Us All
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Who We Are One of our most popular questions that we, as a Galveston entertainment magazine, is asked is “Where did you guys come from?” We found this concept so intriguing that we decided to add this new section to our magazine, “Who We Are.” During 2013, in each issue, we will publish articles featuring all our talented staff. We hope this will help you get to know everyone as well as serve as a source for new information about Island Guide. We continue this column with Louie Jerger, Sales Manager and Distributor.
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Sales Manager, Distributor and Genius Guitarist By Kimber Fountain
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Louie Jerger got his first guitar when he was eight years old. He did not actually begin playing it until his teens, at a time when Ozzie Osbourne and Poison posters instantly turned any normal, suburban garage into a rehearsal studio. But one day, as he walked out of his family home in Tyler, Texas, he heard a strange sound coming from the park down the street. He turned and walked towards it curiously. He liked it immediately, even though it was far from the spastic, thrashing melodies he currently played. It was lilting, it was rhythmic, it was soulful, it was the Blues. In that park he would also find his first music mentor who patiently taught him the art of the Blues, and at 19 years old Louie moved to New Orleans and began an established career with “Pig Pen and the Pork Chops;” at the height of their career the band played along with Dr. John at the House of Blues. Years later family obligations brought Louie back to Texas, where he met Mark Turner at an open mic night. Together they formed Blue Louie, began writing songs, and they still play together almost twenty years later. Blue Louie toured the United States and Europe. They released their first album in 1997 through Breakaway Records. Two more CDs would follow. The music business is just that, a business, full of bookings and promotions, sales and persuasion. Fortunately the interpersonal skills of Louie Jerger served Blue Louie and their success just as well as his musical talents. They traveled the world for years on end. Louie does not know any strangers, only friends he has not yet met, and thus Blue Louie was rarely without a stage or an audience. While taking breaks from touring, Galveston was often a place where they would come to relax and unwind from their adventures as road warriors, and most trips also ended up with an impromptu performance at places like the old M&M Bar or Java 213. They developed a following here on the Island, with a group of loyal fans affectionately dubbing themselves the “Blue Losers.” Some of these fans still come to Blue Louie’s gigs some 10 years later! Then on one fateful day, Louie requested an interview with Tena Jordan for the magazine she published in his hometown of Tyler called EGuide. After an interview and after much convincing on his part, Tena finally relented and agreed to a date with Louie, but it would be three months before he returned from the road to make good on his request. They were married, and a few years later, after the release of Blue Louie’s second CD, Louie decided it was time for a break from the road. He opened a real estate firm in Tyler, where he worked primarily with investors and developers. After Tena sold EGuide, she worked with Louie in real estate; all the while the couple drove to Galveston almost every weekend. Soon they began thinking about making a change, and decided to flip flop their lives. They would make Galveston their home, and Tyler the place they visited on the weekends. Louie encouraged Tena with her idea to publish a Galveston version of her EGuide, knowing that the Island was truly in need of a publication which promotes upcoming events and entertainment. And although he had never worked in the publication business before, the one thing he knew from his music days was how to sell, and sell well, so Tena put him to work. Louie manages all of the advertising sales and distribution for
The Island Guide, and does so always with an extra effort towards customer service and community. Advertisers and distributors receive personalized attention, and the distribution of the publication is strong and dependable. Racks are checked, refilled, organized, and maintained on a regular basis. “Louie never meets a stranger, he has one of those personalities that people love. He’s funspirited, very likeable and fun to be around,” says Trina at Bulldogs Bait Shop. This is why he is so successful at everything he does - he pours himself into every aspect of whatever project he is doing. Louie also finds it important to stay involved in the community around him. In The Island Guide, local events that are open to the public are privy to free promotion, which follows closely with Louie and Tena’s desire to give back to Galveston. Louie is also a member of the Sharon Shrine Lodge and is a Master Mason with the Henry Marsh Bell Lodge. Blue Louie performs regularly across the Island; currently they are featured at the Poop Deck every other Thursday, and in March will resume “Burgers & Blues with Blue Louie” at the Beach Hut. Louie and Tena are also putting their years of real estate experience to work with their newest publication, Galveston Real Estate Guide, or “GREG.” Louie is a licensed broker, and saw the need for a one-stop real estate guide without the spam of craigslist or the expense of other local advertisements. As a prospective tenant or home buyer, the Galveston real estate system is often hard to navigate, and “GREG” allows for streamlined, easy-to-read listings, featuring local real estate agents, property for sale, lease, vacation rentals, commercial, and land. Tena says of Louie that, “whenever he does something, he does it right.” And in that spirit he continues to set personal goals, like winning Galveston Island’s Biggest Loser Contest. He also looks toward extending the promotion of the thriving local music community by creating a Musician’s Guild some time this year. This would be a collaboration of Island artists all working together to promote and grow Galveston talent and the local music scene. Even Blue Louie is set to expand soon, as they are currently searching for a bassist and percussionist to fill a rhythm section. But as always Louie will continue to do what he does best, and that is win friends and welcome them to The Island Guide family. You can hear and download Blue Louie’s music at www.bluelouie.net or on Facebook. E-mail him at thebluelouieband@gmail.com.
Dining Out The Jungle:
Eat on the Wild Side By Kimber Fountain Tucked away in an unassuming location just off the seawall is a place where palms trees and seagulls are replaced with the sights of a tropical forest and an exotic menagerie. Fortunately for the person in search of a delicious, homespun meal, this menagerie is entirely edible and the terrain of Galveston’s Jungle is relatively easy to traverse. Simple and efficient both in its methods and its ambiance, this local favorite proves without question that gourmet food does not have to come at a gourmet price. That was one of the main philosophies David and Vickie Morley set forth to embody when they embarked on their journey to bring the best of their restaurant and service talents to the Island. For almost twenty years David worked all over the United States and in the Carribean as an executive in the hotel food and beverage industry, promising all the while to someday bring Vickie back home to Texas. When that time finally came, they searched all down the Texas coast from Beaumont to Corpus Christi for their ideal location. Their third visit to Galveston was quite a trip for David, as he broke his foot while touring their current location when it was under construction. Not stymied by the accident or by the state of things as they were just after Hurricane Ike,
Ahead for guests of The Jungle is a new and expanded menu slated for release this month. They will add several new salads and sandwiches, but their current favorites, the generous portions, high quality ingredients, and low prices will remain the same. Photos by Christa Schreckengost
the couple decided they wanted very much to be a part of Galveston’s recovery process. And be a part of it they have, as their humble little establishment has been overwhelmingly welcomed by the Island community and given David and Vickie the opportunity to grow their dreams right alongside Galveston’s reemergence as a resilient survivor. The support they have garnered from the local community is a fitting reward for The Jungle, as they operate in such a manner that is geared towards the customer with friendly, personalized service and downright amazing food. It was a flash of inspiration from David that gave The Jungle its concept and name, coupled with an interest in African décor and tribal art that once adorned the formal dining room in their home. Originally it was intended to be primarily a hot dog joint, but as their demand grew, so did their selection. The result is a current menu that reads like a who’s who of wild animals with the fun, creative titles, and is as full of choices as it is flavor. Dishes are paired with the style and personality of their namesakes, such as the Rhino Hoagie, a sandwich stuffed full of spicy sausage, sautéed onions, bacon, and Jungle Mustard. Or the Hippo Hoagie, that boasts a gargantuan slab of homemade meatloaf drenched in Jungle Tiger sauce. The Shrimp Burger, a seafood cake full of shrimp and spices perched atop a fresh bun is a unique and original creation of David’s, and a house favorite. The recipes for chili and baked beans Originally it was intended to be primarily a hot dog joint, but as The Jungle’s demand grew so did their selection. The result is a current menu that reads like a who’s who of wild animals, and is as full of choices as it is flavor - and lots of fun! Photo by Christa Schreckengost
are also labors of love from David; many have tried to replicate their intense, savory flavor, but so far no one has succeeded. The potato salad, pea salad, and macaroni and cheese are all recipes of Vickie’s mother, and next to the baked beans are the highlights amid a vast selection of side dishes. Reubens, salads, stuffed baked potatoes, Gyros, an Aardvark Club Sandwich, and of course hot dogs round out the fare. The Jungle also features hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, malts, sundaes, and freshly baked desserts. Any professional diner knows that a level of service is just as important, if not more so, than the quality of food that a place produces. David and Vickie know this too, and so they seemingly always go the extra mile for their guests, not only keeping a cautious eye on the consistency of the food they put out, but also in the manner it is delivered-so much so that they offer a rare service to their patrons and deliver beyond the walls of their restaurant to a ten mile radius. Galveston itself is only thirty-two miles long, so it goes without saying this convenience extends to the majority of homes, hotels, and businesses here. Also if you are a bit leery of something with a name like Jungle Tiger sauce, or are not convinced that David’s baked beans will live up to your mom’s, they will gladly serve up a sample before you purchase. Ahead for guests of The Jungle is a new and expanded menu slated for release this month. They will add several new salads and sandwiches, but their current favorites, the generous portions, high quality ingredients, and low prices will remain the same. In the two short years since David and Vickie answered the call of the wild, the steady and increasing success of this local eatery has come at a rapid pace, all due to an unwavering commitment to join the ranks of unbeatable quality offered by so many of Galveston’s small businesses. Their food is nothing short of superb, the service is generous and friendly, and they are both presented with a charm, personality, and warmth that is sure to delight. It may, if only for a moment, even make you feel like King of The Jungle. The Jungle is located at 1914 31st Street. You can call (409)7700300 or log on at www.thejungle.co (***note it is in fact .co not .com) They offer dine in, carry out, and delivery for the island.
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Rated R for sex, nudity, voilence, gore and lots of profanity. Grade: CEven iconic actors can make bad movies, and Stand Up Guys is proof of that. Directed by veteran character-actor-turned-director Fisher Stevens, this movie is like a glimpse into the future when The Hangover team is on The Hangover 32. It’s as if someone had the dumb idea (screenwriter Noah Haidle) to turn The Hangover into an elderly version. We get the drugs, prostitutes, illegal activity—all the crazy stuff from the raunchy buddy movies-except actors near and dear to our hearts are portraying them. It’s almost disturbing. There is an escalation of films about, and geared towards, the over-55 crowd (and its wonderful) but within that surge there was bound to be a rotten apple and this is it. Twenty-eight years ago Val (Pacino), a cheesy criminal, took the fall for the group. He kept his mouth shut, but he did kill the son of the crime boss. Now, as he is released from prison, his only friend, Doc (Walken), is there to pick him up and show him a good time. The catch is that Doc has been hired to kill his own best friend. Val understands the compromise Doc has made, and wants to live his last 24 hours to the fullest. They take their old driver Hirsch (Arkin) out of the nursing home for one last spin. As the night turns into day, the two friends must deal with the inevitable and face their fears head on. Stand Up Guys does not reveal the era it’s set in until Pacino’s character steals a new Dodge Charger and can’t figure out how to start it without a key. The film gets much of its comedy routine out of old guys adapting to a modern world or trying to play the game like they did in their youth. Pacino plays the type of big mouth, obnoxious character he has done before, which isn’t exciting. One of the many low points of the film is seeing him with an issue after having taken too many “boner pills.” Another really dull casting is former ER and current The Good Wife star, Julianna Margulies playing a nurse. Walken is better than the rest of the cast because his character at least has a decent struggle to manage, but this film is more interested in satire than emotional character arcs. “It’s time to kiss a*s or chew gum… and I’m all outta gum,” Val and Doc say as if they have said it a million times, then Doc does a little old-man dance. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Hope Springs, Hitchcock, and even Skyfall and A Late Quartet, to a certain extent, deal with stories or characters facing the winter of their lives and their personal struggles. All of the films I’ve mentioned highlight and explore those characters, unlike many films that degrade and do injustice to elderly roles. Stand Up Guys has no real depth or understanding of its characters, which are poorly drawn; unfortunately, its intention is a laugh or a spoof, rather than a statement. Final Thought – In 30 years this is what The Hangover series will look like, unfortunately,
‘Hansel & Gretel:’ Witch Hunters’ Failed By Allen Green Rated R for strong fantasy horror violence and gore, brief sexuality/nudity and language. Grade: D This month is notorious for its awful slate of new releases (not to be confused with awards season favorites like Zero Dark Thirty that opened in limited release the previous year and wait until January to go wide). Studios come down from the holiday rush by releasing the absolute worst of their back catalogue that would get creamed against real competition. But even when taken with this grain of salt, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters is still a dreadful film. The premise is that Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) got such satisfaction out of killing their first witch (she of that infamous gingerbread house and fiery fate) that they made it their life’s work to kill the rest of them. Our heroes are summoned to a small village where about a dozen children have gone missing. They soon discover that a congregation of witches led by Muriel (Famke Janssen) is in town for a ceremony that will make them impervious to fire. Naturally, the ceremony requires a blood sacrifice, and Gretel’s blood fits the bill nicely. But it’s mostly witch and sleazy human blood that gets spilled over the course of the investigation. The story seems to take place in 19th-century Germany, yet the characters use modernized, automatic weapons. So not only is the film dumb enough to transport these weapons to its antiquated setting, but it can’t think of a way to kill its witches without cheating and resorting to guns. The promise of brainless violence is one of the film’s selling points, and the guns rob us of some creative 18th-century methods. Also, I kept hoping to see somebody impaled with a brokenoff candy cane from the gingerbread house and it never happened. Most of the story takes place in a forest of unclear dimensions, so at any given time it’s impossible to tell where the characters are in relation to each other. The special effects are terrible; the witches aren’t scary and the action sequences make blatant use of bad CGI. The script is peppered with profanity that is maybe supposed to be funny but really just proves how desperate the film is for a laugh. I do believe that there’s potential for a good R-rated “Hansel and Gretel” movie. But instead of turning the main characters into adults who hunt witches, leave them as children who get lost. There’s plenty of room for twisted, violent imagery in a straight-up adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale. Plus you don’t get all those embarrassing unintentional laughs when a grown man and woman introduce themselves as Hansel and Gretel.
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In the Electric Mist - Starring Tommy Lee Jones, 20th-century conflict between Roman Catholics John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard. While investiand the anticlerical Mexican government. On Demand & In the Box gating a series of grisly murders, veteran detective Grade: BDave Robicheaux (Tommy Lee Jones) navigates The Giant Mechanical Man - Starring Jenna his way through the Louisiana bayou and the Fischer, Chris Messina. Out of work and living dark, sultry world of New Orleans mobsters. with her sister, a young woman finds a kindred Grade: B The Perks of Being a spirit in a similarly aimless street performer. BWallflower - Starring Logan Footloose - Starring Kenny Lerman, Emma Watson, Wormald, Julianne Hough, Ezra Miller. In this adaptaDennis Quaid. In this tion of Stephen Chbosky’s remake, city kid Ren best-selling novel, a lonely McCormack moves to a freshman falls under the small town where rock ‘n’ By Dustin Chase Downton Abbey Season spell of a free-spirited girl roll and dancing have been 3- Starring Hugh Bonnand her fearless stepbrother. banned, and his rebellious End of Watch - Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and eville, Phyllis Logan, Grade: B spirit shakes up the Michael Pena in one of the toughest and gripping Elizabeth McGovern. populace. Grade: C life-like cop thrillers you will ever see. A terrific The Imposter - Starring Adam O’Brian, Frédéric Season 3 is now availblend of comedy and traumatic drama set in the Bourdin, Carey Gibson. The gripping true story able. The adventures at For Greater Glory: : The worst parts of Los Angeles. Grade: B+ of a Texan boy who went missing in 1994 and Downtown continue True Story of Cristiada with weddings, - Starring Andy Garcia, Oscar Isaac, Catalina The Paperboy - Starring was miraculously found three and a half years later, thousands of miles away in southern Spain. Sandino Moreno. Andy Garcia stars in an oldsurprises, and ample witty one-liners from the Nicole Kidman, Zac Dowager Countess. fashioned epic about the Cristero War, a bitter Grade: AEfron, Matthew McConaughey and John Cusack. I promise you have never seen a film like this. Sweaty and gritty, director Lee Daniels followup to the award winning Precious is filled with scenes you won’t believe you are watching. So bad it’s good. Kidman received a Golden Globe and SAG nod for her work. Grade: B+ Paranormal Activity 4 - The latest in the series follows the same path as the previous films except with more terrible excuses to try and scare the audience. Paranormal Activity 4 is lazy filmmaking at its worst and the unrecognizable actors prove just how cheap the franchise is willing to get. Grade: DSeven Psychopaths - Starring Collin Farrell, Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken, this was probably the funniest movie of 2012 and I don’t think many saw it. From the genius writer/director of In Bruges, the entire cast is better than I have ever seen them. Walken is hysterical and Woody Harrelson plays a terrific, unpredictable mobster who can’t find his priceless dog. Grade: B+ Alex Cross - Starring Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox and Edward Burns, this is the reboot on the character by James Patterson and the first action thriller role for comedian Perry. Fox plays one of 2012 best and toughest villains. It’s not as psychological as the Morgan Freeman versions, but the action packed sequences certainly won’t leave you bored. Grade: B Flight - Starring Denzel Washington, the first live action film from director Robert Zemetkis in some years. Flight is part thriller, with an extraordinary opening crash sequence and then a very intriguing character study on an alcoholic. Washington delivers a must see performance that has earned him a slew of award nominations. Grade: B+ Cloud Atlas - Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry. The story of various lives intersecting throughout time directed by The Wachowski’s and Tom Tykwer is a love it or hate it film. The standout performance is from Ben Wishaw, plus the original score is memorable. This film isn’t forever one and will have most switching it off before it reaches its long and drawn out conclusion. Grade: D Deadfall - Starring Eric Bana, Charlie Hunnam and Oliva Wilde, this snowy thriller is filled with cheap sex scenes and few action sequences. It relies more on the fact it has actors like Sissy Spacek and Treat Williams, but never really gives them much to do. Bana has played this same enforcer type bad guy before. Nice to see Hunnam (who just was in Galveston for the bike rally) on the big screen again. Grade: C The Island Guide Magazine theislandguide@gmail.com (409)256-5166 7
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to put a face with a product. Patrons of the Farmer’s Market buy directly from the hands that The Beginning grew, harvested, or of a Homegrown otherwise creTradition ated the wide variety of availBy Kimber Fountain able goods. Galveston’s A farmers’ market has been a seed in the mind of many Galveston locals for Own Farmers several years now, but last summer those Market is an minds at last joined forces and ambition. accredited, perFrom their collective ideas and commumitted, and nity consciousness emerged an initiaTexas Certitive that has quickly been established as fied Farmers a new Island tradition. Galveston’s Own Market that Farmer’s Market is more than simply a collection currently provides space to farmers from Santa of local farmers and food producers; it is an event Fe, LaMarque, Seabrook, Alvin, and Galveston, that livens up downtown every Sunday morning, and underlying the commitment of this group of and it is a place that provides a peaceful, friendly, amazing individuals is their passion for increasing and fun alternative to the supermarket. public awareness. Cate Black, Travis Bible, Kat Lilley, Vince A trip to the Farmer’s Market is also an educaBruno, Tyler Hall, Sid Holliday III, and Steve tional opportunity. The farmers and vendors are Hermecke comprise the group of like-minded happy to share their stories, their processes, and individuals that sought to bring the best of local their inspirations behind the products they offer. agriculture to the Island. Hermecke donates the Most of them do not come from a long family traland for their use, Cate Black deftly manages dition of farming; they are first generation farmers the entire undertaking, and most of the group that purposely sought out a way and a means to also represent their own products at the Market. produce healthier, earth-conscious fare. Together they have expanded and created a netAll vendors must be approved by the board of work of community support and outreach that directors of the market, and they must submit an well serves the Galveston community. Not only does it offer natural, organic food sources to locals application that outlines their growing practices. and visitors, it affords one the unique opportunity The board also limits purveyors to a one hundred
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mile radius in an effort to truly keep their efforts local. Among the vendors is Galveston’s Market Street Foods, which also houses the certified kitchen out of which Vince and Nellie Bruno brew their Kombucha tea. Kombucha is tea put through a fermenting process, where antioxidants and B vitamins are released, resulting in a delicious beverage that boosts the immune system and energizes the body and mind. Oasis Juice Bar, another Island favorite, is also a vendor, along with Proverbs Farm and Dairy out of Alvin. Proverbs is the enterprise of Tammy Kocurek, who raises goats and from their milk creates cheese, soaps, and lotion. Hill Country Olive Company is also a regular attender with their homemade oils and vinegar. The newest addition to the Market’s family is Law Ranch out of Crosby, who will be selling their pasture-raised, grass-fed beef one Sunday a month. Pure Beeing sets up every Sunday to provide local, raw honey, along with Jackie’s Gourmet who offers preserves and jams, pickled vegetables, and salsas. TexaSelect Farms offers starter plants and eggs, which are also sold by Kenz Henz Eggs out of Santa Fe. The large selection of fresh produce available comes from a variety of sources, including CoCreative Organics (Alvin), Winter Family Farm (Santa Fe), Thomas Autrey Farm (Santa Fe), and Deborah’s Garden, Galveston’s community garden on Postoffice Street just across from the Market’s location. Completing the line-up is Island Aquaponics out of Galveston, and Vincent Morreale who sells pecans from his orchard in Santa Fe. At Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market, entertainment is provided as well, with hula hoops for the kids to enjoy and live music from local musicians. Robert Kuhn performs the first Sunday of every month; Matty Sullivan and Kevin Anthony provide the accompaniment for the second and third Sundays, respectively. The Farmer’s Market is also currently open to receiving new musicians to fill the alternate weekends. At the corner of 25th and Post Office, every Sunday morning, a truly special and unique thing is happening. In a fashion that resonates with
everything Islander, a dedicated group of people has come together to provide locals and visitors alike with an experience that is best conveyed by their mission statement. “Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market [strives] to foster a greater sense of community, all the while supporting farmers and producers and connecting individuals with their local food economy.” The fulfillment of that mission is apparent in the fact that even on cold, rainy days, most vendors completely sell out. If that is not convincing enough, consider that the Market is the only place on the Island can you find hula hoops, a Cajun accordion, and a guy in a carrot suit, all in one place. Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is located at 2508 Postoffice Street, downtown. They are open every Sunday, 9am-1pm. For information, vendor applications, or musician submissions contact Cate Black at gofarmersmarket@gmail.com. Photos by Christa Schreckengost
Home & Garden Show Celebrates 25 Years Winter is the perfect time to start mapping out a spring garden and planning a home remodeling project, and there’s no place better to implement plans than at the 25th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show, March 2nd-3rd, at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. To celebrate the show’s silver anniversary, Master Gardeners and home improvement experts are offering seminars and presentations daily to inspire, educate and provide tips to gardeners and home repair enthusiasts from novice to professional. Master Gardeners from across the state confirmed for the show include prominent Rosarian Baxter Williams, representing the Houston Rose Society, whose home has been described as stepping into a Claude Monet canvas. Baxter and his wife began growing roses in 1967 and now maintain more than 400 rose bushes. An expert on growing roses on the Gulf Coast, he will offer his expertise and will have quality plants for sale at the show. Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A & M University System, specializes in all aspects of horticulture, including bedding plant production, greenhouse and garden performance, postharvest, field and nursery production of garden roses, plant growth regulators and landscape water use. He will speak on the “Texas Superstar Program – Great Plants for Texas.” Back by popular demand is The Lazy Gardener, Brenda Beust Smith, who will report on what is growing in her garden and offer cuttings from her yard. Author, columnist and BOI, Brenda who maintains many personal gardens will share her experience on laid back gardening. Want to grow your own avocados? Jerry Hurlbert, moderator and coordinator of the Texas Rare Fruit Growers Club, has more than 40 years experience growing avocados in Galveston County. Jerry will cover sun exposure, varieties and the
Events
Seaside Chats Resume Interested in learning more about the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS)? From a general introduction, to topics of research, management, exploration, and fish oddities, the Seaside Chats are sure to please. These free presentations will take place at the Texas Seaport Museum (Pier 21 and Harborside) on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm through February 27th. Following are the classes: February 6: Sanctuary Science – a look at research taking place in and around the sanctuary to help us manage this precious resource. February 13: Expanding Sanctuary Horizons - an exploration of other reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico that may be considered for sanctuary expansion. February 20: Shipwrecks of Galveston – a chance to discover some of Galveston’s maritime heritage which the sanctuary has helped to explore. February 27: Fish Do the Strangest Things – a glimpse of the beautiful and unusual fishes of the sanctuary and some of their peculiar habits. Plan to make an evening of it and visit the tall ship Elissa before hand, then pop in to hear our talk. Validated parking available. For a printable flyer and additional information about Seaside Chats, please visit flowergarden.noaa.gov. Thursday-Saturday and some Sundays, March 1st - April 6th - Avenue Q at Island ETC - If the ‘characters’ seen wandering in and out of
culture of avocados to help you go from seed to magnificent fruit bearing trees. For vegetable gardening, there is no other gifted gardener than Herman Auer who is a propagation and vegetable specialist in the Texas Master Gardeners. Into peaches, citrus, pecans, vegetables and grafting trees, Herman will speak both days at the Home & Garden Show. Kitchen gardener Mary Demeny has been successfully nurturing a plethora of herbs and vegetables for 66 years through old fashioned methods and techniques. Mary will share organic recipes for fertilizing, bug control and fungus eradication and offer valuable insight on growing, gathering and cooking from the yard to the kitchen. Home improvement is high on the list at the show, and contractor Vic Hegman will be featured in a segment titled “Ask Buccaneer.” Vic will entertain questions from the audience on all aspects of home repair. Vic’s company, Buccaneer Construction, has a solid reputation throughout Galveston County and is the only contractor located in Galveston County recognized by James Hardie® as a “Preferred Remodeler.” Does your mutt have manners? Trelle Dandridge and Heather Leeson, trainers and owners of “Mutts with Manners,” will demonstrate how to teach your dog basic obedience. In a short period of time, you will learn how to curb bad habits and how to instill in your beloved pet good behavior habits. Don’t miss the pet adoption center located at the show. You may find your new best friend. The 25th Annual Galveston Home and Garden Show is sponsored by Truly Nolen, Aramco Storm Shutters, Splash Pools, Buccaneer Construction, Galveston.com, Frost Bank, and HomeTown Bank. Show hours are Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. Admission is $7; 14 years and under $4; under 4 is free. Go to www.galveston.com/homeandgardenshow or call (409)762-3930 for more info. Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) at 2317 Mechanic Street in Galveston seem a little ‘different,’ it’s because they can’t contain their excitement at being a part of the critically acclaimed musical Avenue Q! (And, of course, some of these ‘characters’ are puppets.) Performances for this smash Broadway hit begin March 1st - April 6th. Avenue Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The story follows a cast of characters – some human, some puppet – in an adult, politically incorrect Sesame Street satire that explores the difficult details of grown-up life. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8pm. There are two Sunday matinees on March 10th and 17th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $27 for adults and $22 for student and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased online at www.islandetc.org. For more information, please call (409)762-3556. Due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity), Avenue Q may be inappropriate for kids under 13. Movie & Music Nights begin again! March marks the beginning of outdoor entertainment season. Join us at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, on March 2nd beginning at sundown for Movie Nite on the Strand featuring The Muppets. Saengerfest comes alive with the sweet sounds of Music Nite on the Strand beginning at 6pm on Saturday, March 9th featuring “Hypersoul” (Classic Rock) as well as Saturday, March 23rd featuring “The Dead Rabbits” (Irish Folk Rock). Don’t miss our newest endeavor, “Party on the Pier” which will be held every 3rd Saturday beginning at 6pm at Pier 21, Harborside and 21st Street, featuring live music, fun attractions and delicious dining for all ages. For more info call (409)763-5806.
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uring Mardi Gras! Galveston, the island comes alive with extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment and the best Gulf Coast cuisine in the world. There is something for everyone including a beachfront carnival, shopping, and nightlife featuring everything from Cajun and country to jazz and rock and roll. Don’t miss Mardi Gras! Galveston, returning February 1st-Fat Tuesday, February 12th for the best parties of the year! Rich in history, Mardi Gras! Galveston is celebrating its 102nd event in 2013. This year’s event includes parades, headliner music, entertainment and a ticketed entrance to the island’s historic Uptown Entertainment District. General admission tickets are available online for $15 or you can purchase them at the gates. Along with these features, the traditional Seawall parades and other long-time downtown parades will continue to make Mardi Gras! Galveston a rich island tradition.
Mardi Gras Festivities Friday, February 1st
The Tremont House and Hotel Galvez present Dancie and Jim Ware with the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award
Where: Tremont House, 2300 Ships Mechanic Row Time: 5:30pm An award ceremony will take place in front of the Tremont House and will be followed by a brief reception. George P. Mitchell Honoree Mardi Gras Parade
Where: Downtown Time: 7pm The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade will begin in front of The Tremont House to officially kick off the Mardi Gras! The Tremont House & Hotel Galvez Balcony Party
Where: 23rd St. and Strand St. Time: 5pm-1am Come out and start Mardi Gras off with bang! Watch 3 parades including the World Record Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. Balcony tickets $45 and include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day with music and full cash bar. The entrance to the balcony is on Strand St. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Bud Light Balcony Party
Where: Above the Trumpets at 23rd and Strand St., Southeast Corner Time: 5pm-1am The new BIG weekend is full of BIG Parades and BIG Music! Enjoy the festivities from above with a great view of the parades and live music. Balcony tickets are $35 and include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony with music and full cash bar. The entrance is on Strand St. (foyer near The Admiralty). Balcony rotation will be enforced. Electric Mardi Gras Balcony Party
Where: Trolley Station, 2021 Strand St. Time: 5pm-1am This balcony has the ultimate view of the Jagermeister DJ stage and laser light shows all night plus a bird’s eye view of the parades. Bring your dancing shoes, it’s going to be a party. Balcony tickets are $35. The entrance into the balcony is located at 2021 Strand (across from Hendley Market). Balcony rotation will be enforced. Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade
Where: Downtown Time: 8:30pm
Krewe of Thalasar Ball
Where: Jockusch Building, 2025 Strand Time: 8pm Krewe of Thalasar invites one and all to their annual Mardi Gras Ball, “A Masquerade Ball at Wayne Manor!” Have a VIP experience watching the Friday night parades from the corner balcony overlooking 21st and Strand. Between parades, enjoy a catered dinner, dance to a hot beat, and tempt the crowd below with your best beads. Admission includes a Strand pass for Friday night and in-and-out privileges to Jockusch Building at 2025 Strand. The attire is cocktail attire or costume. Call (409)502-0745 for tickets. 10 The Island Guide Magazine theislandguide@gmail.com (409)256-5166
Saturday, February 2nd
“Boots on the Beach” Concert
Where: Beach Central, 21st and Seawall Time: 4pm - 12am, midnight Where: 23rd and Strand, Main Stage, downtown The 2nd weekend of Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebraTime: 12pm - 1am tion, Mitchell Historic Properties is proud to present This is THE Party not to be missed! This balcony ticket for $60 “Boots on the Beach,” a country music festival featuring gets you admittance into Entertainment District, entry onto the performances by legendary songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker balcony all day with music, full cash bar and VIP view of TONIC on and Joe Ely, as well as heavy hitters Jesse Dayton, Paula Strand Saturday night in Saengerfest Park. Limited tickets availNelson, and local favorites, Sam Navarro and the able. Entrance to balcony is on Strand St. Balcony rotation will be Lone Star Devils. Grab your boots and dust off your enforced. Tonic has six top 10 singles and over 4 million records sold. They have many grammy nominations, platinum albums, numerous cowboy hat! Texas country music fans of all ages are invited. The awards and hit songs around the world, plus the #1 most-played rock festival will feature a beer garden and food vendors as well as live music, attractions, and room for dancing. Boots on the Beach is a song of 1998. family friendly festival presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th annual Mardi Gras Kick the George Mitchell Family in conjunction with The Tremont House off Parade Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party. Purchase tickets in Where: Seawall Blvd. from 14th to 59th Street advance for $30 or $40 at the gate. www.BeachCentralGalveston.com. Time: 12pm, noon Mardi Gras 102 Balcony Party We have come a long way baby! And we are ready to celebrate Where: Dargan & Tobyn East, 23rd and Strand in a big way with our 25th annual parade featuring over 80 units Time: 5pm - 1am including 20 high school marching bands. The colorful pageantry of the popular parade will spotlight 160 costumed Krewe members Don’t miss your chance to throw beads and view the Mardi Gras festivities from above. Balcony Party tickets are $35 and include and the regal Aquarius royal court. Participating Krewes will be “Thalasar”, Bacchus of Texas, Krewe DuLac and Krewe of Boudreaux. entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day with music and full cash bar. Entrance to the balcony is on For the best and most beads, do not miss this one! Strand. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Sorry, this event is sold Krewe of Gambrinus Parade out. Where: Parade runs along Seawall Blvd. from 23rd St. to Central Official “Mardi Gras! Galveston” Balcony Party City Blvd. Where: Jockusch Building, 21st and Strand Time: 6pm Time: 5pm - 1am King Gambrinus throws a party for 200,000 of his closest friends This party is open to everyone. Balcony party tickets are $35 and with over 650,000 throws with giant searchlights lighting up the include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the night. Open and free to the public! balcony all day with music and full cash bar. Entrance to the balcony iheartradio Rocks the Block Balcony Party is on 21st Street. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Where: Jockusch Building, 21st and Strand Up Close and Personal-VIP Balcony Party with LEE Time: 12pm - 1am BRICE Join the iheartradio Krewe and rock the block as the party continues Where: Trolley Station, 2021 Strand on Saturday with 4 parades including the “iheartradio Rocks the Time: 5pm - 1am Block Parade” and the “2nd Annual Zaniest Decorated Golf Cart Get these Exclusive VIP tickets Parade,” sponsored by The Daily News. Balcony tickets are $40 and while they last! Lee Brice will make include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to balcony a special appearance to the balcony all day with music, full cash bar and view of entertainment at 21st party prior to his show in SaengerStreet Stage. Entrance to balcony is on 21st Street. Balcony rotation fest Park at 9pm. See him before will be enforced. everyone else! This $40 ticket will Bud Light Balcony Party - Tonic Concert View! get you into the Entertainment Where: The Trumpets at 23rd and Strand Southeast Corner District, access to the balcony all Time: 12pm - 1am day to enjoy the parades, view of This is THE party not to be missed! This balcony ticket for $50 21st Street stage and the Ultimate VIP experience with the band. Brice gets you admittance into the Entertainment District, entry onto will be playing a private acoustic the balcony all day with music, full cash bar and view of the Tonic show, as well as a meet and greet concert on the Main Stage. Limited tickets available. Entrance to on the balcony from 7pm-8pm. balcony is on 23rd Street. Sorry, this one is sold out! Bonus: 1st 500 Bud Lights are on the house compliments of our Up Close and Personal-VIP Balcony Party with TONIC good friends at Bud Light. Entrance into the balcony is located at Where: Trolley Station, 2021 Strand 2021 Strand (Across from Hendley Market). Balcony rotation will be Time: 12pm - 1am enforced. Get this Exclusive VIP ticket while they last! Tonic will make a San Luis Salute – Jazz! Jazz! Jazz! special appearance to the balcony party prior to their show in Where: The Galveston Island Convention Center Saengerfest Park at 7:30pm. See them before everyone else does. at The San Luis Resort This $60 ticket will get you into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day to enjoy the parades, view of 21st Street stage Time: 7:30pm The San Luis Salute, hosted by Tilman and Paige Fertitta, celebrates and the Ultimate VIP experience with the band. Tonic will be “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by providing a charitable aspect to the playing a private acoustic show, as well as a meet and greet on the City’s annual celebration. Each year, the Salute recognizes the balcony from 5-6pm. Bonus: 1st 500 Bud Lights are on the house compliments of our friends at Bud Light. Entrance into the balcony extraordinary work of doctors and scientists, and also funds specific programs at The University of Texas Medical Branch. This year’s is located at 2021 Strand (across from Hendley Market). Balcony honoree is Ken Fujise, Professor and Chief of the UTMB Division of rotation will be enforced. Cardiology and the John Sealy Centennial Chair of Medicine. “This Knights of Momus Coronation Ball party is continually recognized as one of the best parties of the year,” Where: The Grand 1894 Opera House said Paul Schultz, vice president of hospitality for Landry’s Hotel Time: 7pm Division. “We put on the usual glitz and glamour of a black-tie ball Knights of Momus Coronation Ball - Continuing the tradition of and this year, we pay tribute to the jazz age. It will truly be a night Mardi Gras court presentations, dating back to 1871, the Knights of to remember.” Schultz said guests will be dazzled with the phenomMomus, Galveston’s oldest Mardi Gras Krewe, will present its royal enal performances, stylish costumes, an elegant seated dinner, royal court, King Frivolous XCVIII, the Queen and 23 duchesses, at the procession, and revelry until 1am with Kool & The Gang and Big Knights of Momus Coronation Ball on Saturday, February 2nd at The Blast and the Party Masters. Back for their 29th year to celebrate Grand 1894 Opera House. Following the coronation, the Krewe will “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” the Mummers, will stop by San Luis Salute dine and dance the night away with entertainment. Black-tie/mask. to showcase its creativity and innovative style to get the party going. Launched in 1997, the Fertittas have continued to build upon a Friday, February 8th tradition of tremendous success, excitement and fun. In its first year, The San Luis 29th Annual Costume Contest the Salute joined in the citywide celebration of “Mexico Magnifico,” Where: H20 - The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center with proceeds from the event benefiting the Breast Imaging Center Time: 3pm at UTMB. For ticket prices and more info please call (409)744-1500. We want your most whimsical Mardi Gras Costumes! Wild and outlandish attire will be the norm as the 29th annual San Luis Krewe Babalu Annual Balcony Party Costume Contest gets underway. The “Mardi Gras! Galveston” Where: Dargan & Tobyn Building, 23rd and Strand tradition will continue once again with a slew of off-the-wall entries, Time: 5pm - 1am including celebrity judges, fabulous prizes and festive spectators. Come celebrate Mardi Gras from the “other side”. Bring your own Cash prizes will be awarded to winners: 1st place, $300; 2nd, $200; beads or buy at the door. This is the best balcony in Galveston. It and 3rd, $100. Costumes will be judged based on creativity, origioverlooks the Strand and the stages at Saengerfest Park. All the nality and presentation. This takes place Saturday, February 2nd, at parades through the Strand come by this balcony. We will have a DJ 3pm, at the H20 - The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, inside and live music will be playing across the street outside. Don’t miss the fun! Tickets $75. Float rides also available. Group rates for 5222 Seawall Blvd. For more info please call (409)744-1500. Tonic Concert Viewing Balcony Party
parties over 10 people. Come meet the Dynamo Girls! Call (281)703-3331 to reserve. Z Krewe Balcony Party
Where: Trumpets Building, 23rd and Strand Time: 6pm - 12:30am Be a part of THE best Mardi Gras Balcony Party. Alternative balcony times guarantee you will have premium bead throwing opportunities. Between throwing beads and parade watching, a catered dinner is provided and you can dance to live entertainment from the Austin band, Groove Knight. There will be free beer while it lasts plus a cash bar. There is a special room for guests to store throwing beads and beads are available for sale. Other features include in-and-out access and clean restrooms. For ticket information go to www.zkrewe.net. The Tremont House’s 29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party
Where: Tremont House, downtown Time: 6pm Entertainment for the evening includes Texas’ premier western swing band, Asleep at the Wheel, American country with a rockabilly attitude by Jesse Dayton and incomparable New Orleans jazz performed by the internationally acclaimed Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet. The ball begins at 6pm and tickets are $200 per person. This popular Mardi Gras event will feature an open bar and an extensive dinner and dessert buffet. Ball goers will enjoy prime viewing of the “Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade” as floats and marching bands pass in front of the hotel. After the parade, the party will continue in the hotel’s ballroom and breakfast will be served beginning at 11pm. Dress for the event is black tie or country-themed costume. Tickets are still available online at the website at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.
Saturday, February 9th
Krewe of WHO? Balcony Party & Throw
Where: 21st and Strand Time: 2pm The hottest parties on the Strand are above the street! Join the Krewe of WHO? for our Mardi Gras Loft Party and Bead Throw. We have the largest balcony on The Strand and it overlooks the parade route. There will be live music by The Zydeko Dots, dancing, dinner, and a cash bar inside. Outside on the balcony, throw beads to the crowd and enjoy the carnival atmosphere Galveston style. For more details go to atwww.kreweofwho.com and go to the events page. You can call (281)561-0234 to purchase advance tickets. Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade
Where: Start at Kempner Park 27th and Ave N, down 27th to Seawall, down the Seawall to 31st, and down 31st street to Holy Rosary Catholic Church Time: 11am Battle of the Bands begins at 9am, and the parade begins at 11am. There will be an after party with all types of cultural food booths, more bead throwing, music, and fun. This is a family oriented parade with lots of high stepping marching bands from Houston and Galveston with lots of bead, trinkets and even some food throws. Call (713) 494-9746. Mardi Gras 102 Balcony – Grand Night Parade Viewing Brought to you by Texas Ford Dealers
Where: Dargan & Tobyn, 23rd and Strand Time: 12pm - 1am Celebrate Mardi Gras as big as you did the first weekend and round it out with a bang! Toss beads, dance, enjoy great company and a great view of the parades as we wrap up the 102nd Celebration of “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” Balcony party tickets are $60 and include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day with music and a full cash bar. Entrance to Balcony is on the Strand. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Houston Chronicle Neauxs Balcony Party
Where: Trolley Station, 2021 Strand Time: 12pm - 1am Spend your last Saturday at Mardi Grasp partying like a King...or Queen! Toss beads, dance, enjoy great company and a great view of the parades as we wrap up the 102nd celebration of “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” Balcony party tickets are $50 and include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day with music and full cash bar. The entrance
into balcony is located at 2021 Strand, across from Hendly Market. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Sorry, this event is sold out. Z Krewe Balcony Party
Where: Trumpets Building, 23rd and Strand Time: 12pm - 12:30am Be a part of THE best Mardi Gras Balcony Party. Alternative balcony times guarantee that you will have premium bead throwing opportunities. Between throwing beads and parade watching, a catered dinner is provided and you can dance to live entertainment from the Austin band Groove Knight. Limited complimentary drinks plus cash bar are available. There is a special room for guests to store throwing beads and beads are available for sale. Other features include in-and-out access and clean restrooms. Z Krewe welcomes you and we hope to see you there. For ticket information, go to www.zkrewe.net. You must be 21 or older to attend. Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
Where: 22nd and Seawall, winds through the downtown area and concludes at 25th and Strand Time: Starts at 6:45pm On Saturday, February 9th, the Knights of Momus will present the most spectacular of all Galveston Mardi Gras parades, the Momus Grand Night Parade, as they Salute the Age of Jazz. This illuminated parade will feature colossal floats, dozens of marching bands, the Philadelphia Mummers and thousands of coveted beads and doubloons. Revelers of all ages are invited to enjoy the entertainment and Mardi Gras spirit. The festivities will begin at 6:45pm at 22nd and Seawall, wind through the downtown area and conclude at 25th and Strand. Once again, Tilman Fertitta, sole owner, Chairman and CEO of Landry’s, Inc. will sponsor a taped broadcast of the 2013 Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on Channel 13 (ABC). Be on the lookout for this year’s parade coverage to air at 10:35pm. For the first time anchors Tom Koch and Gina Gaston will take their post in Galveston in front of the newly opened Pleasure Pier. With a fresh backdrop full of action, you won’t want to miss this year’s parade broadcast. Houston Chronicle Neauxs Krewe Balcony Party
Where: Trolley Station, 2021 Strand Time: 12pm - 1am
Sunday, February 10th Cruise Krewe Balcony Party
Where: Dargan & Tobyn, 23rd and Strand Time: 12pm - 1am This party is open to everyone. Balcony party tickets are $20 and include entrance into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony all day with music and full cash bar. Entrance to balcony is on Strand St. Balcony rotation will be enforced. Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade
Where: Begins at 28th and Seawall, and proceeds west to 47th Street, to the Academy parking lot Time: 1pm Bringing out the best in people and their pets - this parade is lots of fun. Pets of all sizes, shapes, and species are welcome (costumes optional). Registration begins at 11am and the pre-parade costume contest begins at 11:30am, with the winners making up the Royal Court. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade
Where: Begins at 27th Street and Seawall, proceeds to 47th Street to the Academy parking lot Time: 2pm Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston. The parade marches with costumed kids and decorated floats.
Fat Tuesday, February 12
Krewe Babalu Annual Balcony Party
Where: Dargan & Tobyn, 23rd and Strand Time: 5pm - 12am midnight Come celebrate Mardi Gras from the “other side.” Bring your own beads or buy at the door. This balcony overlooks the Strand and the stages at Saengerfest Park. We will have a DJ inside and live music will be playing across the street outside. Tickets $20. Float rides also available. Group rates for parties over 10 people. Call (281)703-3331.
Headlining Music
A good variety of music will be available including these great bands: Friday, February 1st Where: Budweiser Stage Time: 10:15pm Fred Andrews and Honeybrowne has made its mark on the Texas music scene and beyond by going song by song, gig by gig, album by album and Mile By Mile. Singer, songwriter and group leader Fred Andrews and his musical compadres come by their sound and success honestly, drawing from a rich palette of inspirations and then going out and road-testing the music they create to ensure that it makes a genuine connection with music-loving listeners. How does the band follow “this year’s first must-hear,” as Entertainment News & Views said of their last release? Answer: With a new album that enriches and expands the Honeybrowne sound on a set of even stronger songs that are bound to travel with you Mile By Mile for years to come. The album boasts everything from expansive country-rock anthems like the title song and “Rock it All Night” to the twangy trot of “That’s What I Think About You.” “This Side of Crazy” lands right within the musical sweet spot where country, rock and pop meet. Saturday, February 2nd Where: Budweiser Stage Time: 7:30pm TONIC - Six Top 10 singles, over 4 million records sold, Grammy nominations, platinum albums, numerous awards and hit songs around the world, plus the #1 most-played rock song of 1998 - Tonic is a musical powerhouse, merging the raw honesty of rock to unabashed melody and ushering rock ‘n roll into a new millennium. Friday, February 8th Where: Budweiser Stage Time: 7:30pm LEE BRICE - Award-winning singer/ songwriter Lee Brice recently released his powerful new single “I Drive Your Truck.” The new track follows Brice’s multi-week #1 hit “Hard To Love,” which is the second consecutive chart-topping hit off his sophomore release on Curb records by the same name. Brice’s previous studio album “Love Like Crazy’s” title track spawned Billboard’s most played country song of 2010. Billboard recognized Brice again as a songwriter for the most played country song of 2011, “Crazy Girl,” which also earned him a 2012 ACM Award for “Song Of The Year.” Brice’s name can be found in the writing credits for additional hits recorded by country stars including Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and more.
The Budweiser Stage is located at 23rd St. and the Jagermeister Stage is at 21st St., both within the Entertainment District, downtown.
Friday, February 1st 5pm 5:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 9:30pm 10:15pm 10:30pm 11:30pm
DJ Non-Stopp & DJ Villa Melovine Brandon McDermott DJ Randy V DJ Nestro Liam Fred Andrews & Honeybrowne DJ Matty P DJ Mr. RyymeZ
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Books Galveston Bookshop:
A Real Bookshop Complete with Passionate Readers By Jill Kerr In the digital age, it’s becoming increasingly House novel The Drowning House, a suspenseful difficult to find a real bookshop—one with paswork of fiction set in Galveston. Other Meet & sion for readers and a heart for books printed on Greets in February will include Andy Upchurch, paper. Look no further, Galvestonians, because author of the humorous memoir The Oleanders of the Galveston Bookshop is that place. San Leon, and Amanda Still, author of Echoes of Your first clue that you’ve stumbled onto a the Storm, a mystery set in Galveston during the happy place is Gus, the bookstore cat. Owner years after the 1900 storm. For more details, and a Sharan Zwick says Gus, now ten and a half, wan- full listing of upcoming events, visit the Galveston dered up when he was around two months old. Bookshop website at galvestonbookshop.com, or call He’s developed quite the fan following on the the store at (409)750-8200. Island. Gus “works” at the shop each day, and Like many other Galveston businesses, HurZwick says he is especially popular with crew ricane Ike left its mark on the bookshop. Sharan members on the ships in port, who have pets back Zwick credits the generosity of people who home in the countries where they come from, and donated shelving with getting them back on their come in to pet Gus because they miss their furry feet. “We were very fortunate to have shelving friends. donated to us. Some of it was delivered to our I don’t blame Gus for wanting to hang out front door; some of it was pick up and assemble. at the Galveston Bookshop. Exposed brick walls That made recovery so much less stressful. Once I add cozy warmth that invites you to come in and was told, two weeks out, ‘I’ve got tons of shelving browse. I could personally spend hours walking and you’re free to come pick it up,’ I realized amongst row after row of shelving lined neatly reopening wouldn’t be that difficult. People were with books covering, well, just about everything. very nice. People we’d never seen would drop Their largest sections are mystery, science fiction, off boxes of books and run off quickly before we and general fiction, and they offer a large number could get their name. of vintage collectPeople have been ibles in each of very supportive after those sections. The the storm.” bookshop also has That support a fantastic Texana was needed and section, for you appreciated, as the local history buffs, Galveston Bookand a great selecshop had seven feet tion of Galveston of water in the store history and fiction after the storm. They set in Galveston. lost all the inventory Though the and shelving on the Galveston Bookfirst floor. While the shop deals pribooks were difficult marily with used to replace, the bigbooks, they added gest expense would a small selechave been replacing tion of new titles, all the shelving. book club selecZwick said “When tions and popular you get towards the literary titles, in end, it’s all the little 2009 when major things that add up retailers such as so quickly. You’re Hastings left the almost at the point Island. They have of running out of an inventory of funds to reopen. We approximately were very fortunate.” 70,000 books. In addition to And the being a lovely place music! The to spend an afterGalveston Bookshop has a large Upcoming Meet & Greet events for February include an author noon, the Galveston Bookshop has a selection of vinyl, signing with Elizabeth Black on February 16, from 2-4pm for more practical purand you can have her brand new Random House novel The Drowning House, a suspenseful work of fiction set in Galveston. pose, as well. If you fun browsing have used books through all the for which you’re vintage albums. looking for a home, you can bring them to the (I miss album covers! Don’t you?) Galveston Bookshop is more than just a place Bookshop to be evaluated. They accept used books for store credit, or sometimes for cash, on a to buy books. Events, author signings, and Meet case by case basis. & Greets turn a visit to the bookshop into an Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd entertainment destination, as well. Upcoming Street. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday Meet & Greet events for February include an author signing with Elizabeth Black on Feb10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-4pm. They can be ruary 16, from 2-4pm for her brand new Random reached by phone at (409)750-8200.
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Galveston:
A Perfect Setting for Suspenseful Fiction, Humor, True Crime By Jill Kerr Galveston’s colorful past and dynamic present make it an ideal setting for works of fiction, and several authors have taken full advantage. Not only are these books suspenseful, humorous, and entertaining, but you can even catch some of the authors at local book signings and events at places like the Galveston Bookshop, located at 317 23rd Street in Galveston. The Drowning House: A Novel (Elizabeth Black; Doubleday, $15.06)
fiction, locals will enjoy the familiar touches that bring their Island to life. John Berendt, author of the bestselling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, has this to say: “The Drowning House marks the emergence of an impressive new literary voice. Elizabeth Black’s suspenseful inquiry into dark family secrets is enriched by a remarkable succession of images, often minutely observed, that bring characters, setting, and story sharply into focus.” You can meet Houston-based author Elizabeth Black in person on February 16, from 2-4pm at the Galveston Bookshop. The Oleanders of San Leon
Photographer Clare Porterfield has a crumbling marriage, and a troubled past. She receives an invitation to exhibit her work in Galveston. Clare grew up on the Island, but she hasn’t returned in ten years. Clare welcomes the chance (Andy Upchurch; Tate Publishing, $17.93) to get away for a while, and This humorous memoir covers also to search for answers a little bit of everything. Upchurch about her family’s complicated describes life in the sailing community past relationship with the around the Clear Lake-Kemah area and wealthy Galveston family, the the community of San Leon, growing Carradays. up with a love for music and the water, Clare soon finds herself and ultimately moving to Texas and drawn into the Island’s past, living on a sailboat while building investigating the mystery a house on an island. In addition to involving Stella Carraday’s humorously recounting his sailing death. Local legend has it that adventures and his adventures playing Stella drowned in her family’s music, Upchurch also gives a detailed house during the Great Storm account of what it’s like to buy land and in 1900, hanged by her long build a house on the Gulf Coast. hair from the drawing room Upchurch intersperses the details chandelier. The death sounds with flashbacks to his youth, and like an act of God, but as Clare delves deeper into humorous anecdotes to keep the whole thing the event, she begins to face troubling questions. moving. There are more than a few laugh-outWas Clare’s family involved? The closer Clare gets loud moments in this book. Locals, as well as to the answers, the more disturbed she becomes. those from other States, will enjoy getting to know Could this Island that was once her home hold more about the quirky San Leon community in secrets darker and more disturbing than she ever Coastal Texas. imagined? Upchurch is one of those Renaissance men The Drowning House is steeped in the rich Cont. on page 16 local history of Galveston. Although it is a work of The Island Guide Magazine theislandguide@gmail.com (409)256-5166 15
who has done a little bit of everything, and thankfully, he’s blessed with the writing talent to share it all in an engaging, humorous way that will keep you turning pages. If you’d like to meet Mr. Upchurch in person, you will have the opportunity at a February 23rd Meet & Greet at the Galveston Bookshop. Seashell Prisoners
"We're all here because we're not all there!"
(Frances Collins; CreateSpace, $19.95)
This non-fiction, true crime tale takes you from Orange, Texas to the Caribbean island of Roatan, Honduras. Seashell Prisoners tells the story of a child who was kidnapped three times, the first time from Orange, Texas. The drama unfolds as the citizens and government of Roatan try to protect the child from being returned to an abusive father, the FBI surrounds the child’s home with machine guns in an effort to force the return, and a Texan woman attempts to protect her granddaughter, in the process landing herself on America’s Most Wanted. Based on a true story, Collins bills this as the story of Man’s Laws vs. God’s Laws, as she discusses her faith and how it helped her through a harrowing experience. Frances Collins will be coming to the Galveston Bookshop, February 23rd for a Meet & Greet, and you can discuss her amazing story with her. For more information, visit the Galveston Bookshop website at galvestonbookshop.com, or call the store at (409)750-8200.
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Saturday, February 23rd - New Monthly “Meet and Greet the Authors” at Galveston Bookshop is sponsoring a monthly “Meet and Greet the Authors.” These events will be held on Saturday afternoons, 2-4pm. The event is February 23rd, March 16th and April 20th. Three great local authors will be here on Saturday, February 23rd: Echoes of the Storm, by Amanda Still, is a Galveston mystery set in the years just after the 1900 hurricane featuring a female attorney trying to investigate the death of the daughter of a wealthy and powerful family. The Oleanders of San Leon by Andy Upchurch is a humorous memoir of a musician and sailor who moves ashore and tries to build a house without any experience. Seashell Prisoners by Frances Collins is a true crime tale of her granddaughter’s kidnapping that starts in Orange, Texas in 1994 and ends in Honduras. Patrons can ask questions of the authors as well as get a book signed if desired. Potential authors will need to get in touch with Sharan Zwick at (409)750-8200 or by visiting at 317 23rd Street. Wednesdays, February 6-March 13 - Rosenberg Library “Tales for Tails” - Free! Children can come to the Rosenberg Library, 4-5pm, and read aloud to Annie, a trained Heart of Texas Therapy Dog. Practicing reading skills with a nonjudgmental audience helps struggling and advanced readers gain read aloud confidence. Reading sessions are in the Children’s Department. Regular storytimes continue Wednesdays through April 24, at 10am and 2pm. Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston. Call (409)763-8854 for more info. Saturday, February 9 - Rosenberg Library’s Second Saturday Adult Book Club will meet the second Saturday of every month, 12 noon-1pm, at the Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Street, Morgan Room, 3rd Floor. This is free and open to the public. Bring a brown bag lunch, participate regularly or occasionally, whatever works for your interest and schedule. Desserts and beverages provided. Scheduled books to be discussed are: February 9th: Nemesis, by Phililp RothLibrary March 9th: White Fang, by Jack London Please note that the library will close early at 2pm Saturday, February 9 for Mardi Gras celebrations.
It’s a Big Year for Galveston Reads:
“One City, One Book” Program Launches 10th Year of Community Programs By Hillary Huddleston Galveston Reads, a volunteer driven “One City, One Book” organization sponsored by the Rosenberg Library, cordially invites the public to read the 2013 selection, The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession and to join in public discussions and events. The Big Year written by prize-winning journalist, Mark Obmascik chronicles the travel, exploits, and single-minded obsession of three competitive birders in their quest to see as many species of birds in North America as possible. The three main characters in the book are also endeavoring to break the North American birding record of seeing 721 unique bird species in a single year which is quite a feat considering that there only 675 species are indigenous to North America. Their ingenious efforts to break the record will entertain birders and non-birders alike. Galveston Reads kicks off its 10th year of reading together with programs starting in February, after Mardi Gras, and continuing through April 11th, with a Featherfest visit from the author. The first Galveston Reads program each year is the popular Professor’s Panel. This year’s panel will be held on Tuesday, February 19th at 7pm at the Rosenberg Library. Four distinguished panelists, Dr. Stephen Curley, Dr. John Gorman, Professor Michael Berberich, and Dr. Jean Goodwin, MD will provide personal, professional and literary insight into The Big Year. Dr. Stephen Curley, Regents Professor and an awardwinning teacher of literature, writing, and film at Texas A&M University at Galveston notes that “you don’t have to be a birder to enjoy the book, Mark Obmascik is a gifted wordsmith. As a reader (not a birder), I especially delight in his humorously outrageous metaphors. His prose explores as it enlivens the escapades of three more-than-slightly fanatical human beings
in their Super Bowl of birding.” Dr. John Gorman teaches at the University of Houston Clear Lake and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Gorman is active with the Poet’s Roundtable, and has been known to treat audiences with an entertaining impersonation of the Rosenberg Library’s benefactor, Henry Rosenberg. Gorman finds a previously unknown world in this book – as well as some choice travel tips, “I like the book because it takes me into a whole vital overlay of American life—a sort of Secret World I’ve visited only minimally. I also like the comic touches, the berserk competitiveness, and the advice on getting a cheaper motel room.” Michael Berberich, an instructor of English and Humanities at Galveston College, noted, “One thing that has always been fun about the professors panel is that we don’t actually choose the book, so in that sense I am always engaged by the challenge of reading something others are passionate about, which is in contrast to my usual role of making text selections and compelling others to read what I pick.” Berberich brings to the panel his dedicated teaching style and enthusiasm for reading, as well as personal experience scouting out roadrunners with his grandmother in the Mojave Desert and helping a Galveston brown pelican that was trapped in a hook and line. Rosenberg Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Jean Goodwin, MD as the 4th panelist this year. Dr. Goodwin, who will offer insight gleaned from her private practice in psychiatry and psychotherapy. “I take great pleasure in watching our avian neighbors on this island. The Big Year is about this pleasure enhanced by the addition of world class competition. Why is it that the protagonists in the book get so carried away by their bird watching addiction? Neuroscience has some answers. Exploring them has been almost as much fun for me as bird watching,” Goodwin said. The Professor’s Panel is a perfect kick-off to the many great Galveston Reads events that follow: Thursday, February 28th (10:30am – 12 noon) - Glenn Olsen presents Nature Journaling, Rosenberg Library Saturday, March 9th (7pm) - Of Birds and Texas Exhibit Opening. ArtWalk and Jim Foster Presentation, Rosenberg Library Museum Wednesday, March 13th (7pm) - Jim Stevenson
Presents: Can It Be Done Again? A discussion of The Big Year at G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St. Thursday, March 14th (2:30pm) - Moody Gardens Presents: Birding 101, Rosenberg Library Thursday, March 21st (7pm) - Movie: The Big Year starring Jack Black, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, Galveston College. Discussion led by Alan Griffin. Friday, April 5th (9am) - Field Trip to The Rookery at Smith Oaks in High Island. A car caravan will be leaving from Rosenberg Library. There will be a book discussion at The Stingaree Restaurant, 11:30am-1:30pm Thursday, April 11th (7pm) - Author Mark Obmascik, Galveston College, will visit. In addition to the planned programs, Book Discussion groups will be held throughout Galveston. No registration or prior book discussion experience is required. Join in one discussion or try several. These events are: February 13th (6pm) Unitarian Universality Church, 502 Ave. F February 18th (12 noon) - Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy February 26th (7pm) - Texas A&M University Galveston, Rm. CLB 103, Bldg 3007, Pelican Island, Galveston March 5th (6pm) The Mosquito Café, 628 14th St. March 7th (7pm) - Hitchcock Public Library, 8005 Barry Ave., Hitchcock March 9th (10am) - Robbie Farmer Library, Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St. March 11th (6:30pm) - Robbie Farmer Library, address above March 26th (4pm) - OLLI, 4700 Broadway, Suite B101 April 5th (12 noon) - The Stingaree Restaurant The committee volunteers endeavor to choose a book of interest to this community and to use the accompanying events to promote community involvement in Galveston County by encouraging reading and thoughtful discussion. The Committee also wishes to thank the Friends of the Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council and the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund for their financial support of the reading series. Additional information on the Galveston Reads series, is available at www.galvestonreads.org, or www.rosenberg-library.org, the Rosenberg Library website, or by calling (409)763-8854.
You Might Also Like... Seeking Old Photos of Galveston for Next Book - Galveston Historical Foundation is in the process of locating additional photos for its latest Arcadia Publishing Company book African Americans of Galveston. Written by Tommie Boudreaux and Alice Gatson, long time Galveston Historical Foundation volunteers and members of the Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee, African Americans of Galveston will be the sixth book in a series of publications produced by Galveston Historical Foundation. The book will celebrate Galveston’s African American culture from the 1840’s to the 1960’s while focusing on the community life and accomplishments of numerous Galveston African Americans who played a part in the heritage of Galveston Island. In particular, the committee is looking for images or photos of the following: • Camille Howard, born Camille Agnes Browning in Galveston, on March 29, 1914. Howard was a pianist and vocalist who started her career playing in local clubs in Galveston with The Cotton Traven Trio. Later, she moved to the West Coast and joined, traveled and recorded with the popular Roy Milton band. She also released recordings under her own name, Camille Howard. “X-Temporaneous Boogie” was her most successful recording, released April, 1948. She performed in Galveston at a charity ball for the Galveston Booster Club in Galveston in 1954. • Esther Phillips (Little Esther Philips), born Esther Mae Jones in Galveston on December 23, 1935. She moved to California in her teens with her mother. Starting as a young child she performed gospel music, but entered a talent contest at a blues club in California, won and was discovered by well known bluesman, Johnny Otis. • The Onzella Singers, a local gospel group who performed throughout Texas in the 1940’s to the 1960’s • Richard Nelson moved to Galveston in 1866. In 1873 he established the newspaper, Galveston Spectator. He was the first African American in Texas to be owner, editor and publisher of a newspaper. • Galveston Flyaways, Galveston’s Negro League Baseball Team organized in the 1880’s or any Galvestonian who was a member of any Negro League Baseball Team. • Athletes who played at the professional level or won an Olympic medal. • African American theaters (motion picture establishments) • Early Masonic Orders, Doctors and Lawyers in Galveston from 1840’s-1960’s, Mary Madison-Free black women who came to Galveston illegally. Photos should be submitted no later than February 15. For more information please call (409)765-3404.
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Galveston ArtWalk’s are held approximately every 6 weeks. These are events where area galleries and other participants unite to showcase and exhibit artwork throughout the community. This is held across the island on Saturday evenings. For more information, visit online at www.galvestonartscenter.org/artwalk.html. Upcoming ArtWalks are: March 9 - April 20 - June 1 - July 13 - August 24 - October 5 - November 30
Fine Arts Featured artists in the gallery are Sculptor Jim Adams and Sculptress Natasha Gallagher. After 24 years in the information technology field, Jim Adams of Sugar Land, TX renewed his artistic talent working with iron and steel. His works are diverse in themes, from surreal steel flowers, to aspects of humanity, to thought provoking abstracts. Gallagher was born in St-Petersburg, Russia, the daughter of a Russian poet. In 2005 she moved to the USA, continuing her studies. On view through March 3rd.
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Brian Hitchcox: Photographer
We are pleased to announce the addition of photographer Brian Hitchcox as an ongoing guest artist displaying his work on our walls. Brian is a gregarious, talented and engaging Englishman who loves our Gulf Coast and the excitement of photographing it. Brian has an extensive selection of subjects, sizes and prices available. We are also featuring guest artist Suzanne Lienhart, color pencil artist, on view through March 2, and photography by ongoing guest artist Jim Lawson.
We will continue our Grand Opening exhibit “Galveston’s Finest” featuring local artist Billy Hill of G-Town Surf. The installation will run thru March 8. Also on display, a myriad of original pieces ranging in size, scope, and color by local artists Jeanette Ulrich, Marian States, Brian Hitchcock, Fischer Bessi, as well as a collection benefiting the Texas Marine Mammal Stranded Network.
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“150 Years of Quilts Inspired by the Civil War” will be on display through April 5th. “Many women of the era turned to intricate handwork as a comfort, hoping for loved ones to return.” says guest curator Jenny Chiovaro. For example, the 1863 Jane A. Stickle quilt, now housed in the Bennington Vermont museum, has 5,602 pieces and is inscribed “In War Time.” The daunting task of replicating its 169 five-and-a-half inch blocks has been taken on by four quilters in this exhibit using computerized patterns by Brenda Papadakis in her book, Dear Jane. There are also copies of The Civil War Love Letter Quilt by Rosemary Young. Galveston Historical Foundation’s U.S. Custom House, 2nd Floor — 502 20th Street
Howarth Gallery showcases Katrina Howarth original oil paintings. She is from the UK and moved to the states in 1995. She is represented in 5 USA galleries and have collectors worldwide. Howarth’s unique style can be seen in whimsical interior and still life paintings and landscapes in her fun gallery. Influenced greatly by Matisse and impressionists, Howarth’s work describes her daily life. Currently, a display of selected new oils are on exhibit, guaranteed to uplift your mood! 215 Tremont Street Open Saturdays 12-6 and Sundays 12-4 (713)550-6431 and during all ArtWalks. thehowarthgallery.com
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Painter Gayle Reynolds has been cruising the seawall and riding the ferry enjoying the waters of Galveston. Her current show is titled “Watery Places.” In the boatroom, Rex Reynolds is scarfing marine plywood to make the planks for his seventh dory, The West Bay Fishing Dory. Planking will begin soon. Also on exhibit are bronze sculptures by Pat Moberley Moore, and pottery by Madeleine Baker and by John Whitman.
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Now featuring a diverse and delightful “Winter Group Show” at Buchanan, featuring new and recent work by our favorite gallery artists, including Krista Harris, Danna Ruth Harvey, Clint Stone, Doug Sweet and Damon Thomas. We also have paintings by a very special guest artist Nicola Parente, and new gallery artist Nancy Michael Susaneck. You can now preview the show online. The exhibition will continue through March 2nd.
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Curtis Gannon Featured Work by Houston-based artist Curtis Gannon will be on exhibition, featuring collages along with a site-specific installation through March 3rd. Gannon’s inspiration is comic books, an interest he has had since early childhood. He is drawn to the innocence of comics from the 1950’s, and has spent much of his artistic life creating paintings of those comics. His exhibition “Never Enough” contains work that has been sliced and diced from his favorite comic books.
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UTMB Revives Causeway Fund Run: To Benefit School of Health Professions Scholarship Program
Kim Bachmeier was not yet a runner when she signed up to participate in the University of Texas Medical Branch inaugural Causeway Fund Run in 1996. She preferred race walking. That year was the first time a run had ever taken place on the Galveston Causeway. Since pedestrian travel over that thoroughfare is strictly prohibited, the first Causeway 5K was a major milestone for area runners. It was the first time they ever took Galveston’s only actual incline by foot. For Bachmeier, it was the beginning of her life as a runner. “I had never participated in a race as a runner before,” she said. Now Bachmeier is the co-owner of downtown Galveston’s TriFITRun, a place she likes to think of as “the coffee shop of running stores - a community center where people of all ages, shapes, sizes and skill levels come together to train, learn and encourage one another to make a positive difference in our lives.” She is also the chairwoman of the newly revived UTMB School of Health Professions Causeway Fund Run, scheduled for Saturday, March 2, starting at the Galveston County Daily News building, 8522 Teichman Road. After a more than 15-year hiatus, the causeway run was reinstated when Betty Protas, dean of UTMB’s School of Health Professions, approached Bachmeier, an alumna of the school with a degree in occupational therapy, with the idea of collaborating on a fundraiser to raise money for School of Health Professions scholarships. “It was an amazing experience to run across the causeway,” said Bachmeier, who not only graduated from UTMB’s School of Health Professions but worked at UTMB for many years as well - as a pediatric clinician, junior faculty member and president of the School of Health Professions alumni association. “It became logistically more and more difficult to organize events involving the causeway beginning in the late 1990s because of the fees that were required,” said Bachmeier. “With recent changes however, the financial disincentives are now far less daunting,” she said. The March 2nd UTMB School of Health Professions Causeway Fund Run includes a kids’ 1K that begins at 7:45am, a wheelchair 5K that begins at 8:05am and a 5K run/walk that begins at 8:15am Online preregistration information is available at shp.utmb.edu/fundrun/. The cost is $10 for the kids’ run and $25 for the 5K in advance and $20 for the kids’ run and $40 for the 5K on the day of the race. The course is certified. Preregistered 5K participants will be chip timed. To prepare potential race participants, Bachmeier is leading a USA Fit Galveston program that begins February 11th and runs for 12 weeks. This will be the fourth year Bachmeier has organized the spring training program, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm, at the UTMB Field House track at 2nd and Mechanic Streets. The structured, progressive, intervalbased program breaks into three different groups at each meeting: walkers, beginning runners and
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Saturday, February 2nd - Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K Run for Fun is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely crawl through Galveston’s Downtown Historic District and follow it up with a day of great celebrations and libations. This fun event runners. Cost is $110 and registration is at reg. usafit.com/forms/form.php?fid=230. Last year, there will be held Saturday, February 2nd. The run is a little less than 5K long and will begin at 21st and were about 70 participants. Strand heading west to 25th street, loop around to Current sponsors of the event include the Jamail Galveston Foundation; the UTMB Office of Mechanic Street, and head back east to 21st street, the Executive Vice President, Chief Business and making three laps. Walking and/or running is permitted as this is a non-competitive, non-timed Finance Officer; the UTMB Office of the Presievent. dent; the UTMB School of Nursing; the UTMB Sealy Center on Aging; Kempner Capital ManSaturday, February agement Inc.; Celia Bailey-Ochoa; Fit Tri Run; 23rd - Blocker Burn the Galveston County Daily News; Texas A&M Champions 5K Run/ University at Galveston; Galveston College; MinWalk is an event to uteman Printing, The Island Guide and Spring support burn Action Photos. survivors in our For more info, call UTMB School of community. The Health Professions Causeway Fund Run at event is a 5K walk/run. Your support of this event (409)772-3006. is critical to ensure the success of the event and to
raise needed funds for the BBC. Even one small act can make a huge difference. The event begins at 8am. Registration fee is $25 for adults, ages 14 and up; and $10 for children, ages 13 and below. Proceeds go toward assisting survivors of burn injuries and their families. The Blocker Burn Champions (BBC) is an organization that is committed to burn survivors and their families. Contact www.utmbhealth.com to register. Saturday, February 23rd - Surfside Half and Full Marathon - This is the only half-marathon in the US actually run on the sand of the beach. We start at at Stahlman Park and proceed 2 miles down to the village of Surfside Beach, turn, and go 6.7 miles toward San Luis Pass, turn back and go 4.5 miles back to the finish line at Stahlman Park. The sand is firm, and relatively flat. Marathon runners begin at 7am and Half Marathon runners begin at 8am. Afterward, there will be a catered BBQ lunch, smoothies and other goodies. Half and Marathon registration cost is the same, $60 for either race. Register at thedriven.net/surfsidemarathon.
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Sunday, February 3rd is “FamilyGras!” Day and many events are taking place with families in mind. Check ‘em out: Rosenberg Library Mardi Gras “Win a Ride” Free! Children, 6 to 14 years old can enter a drawing for a chance to win a ride on the Rosenberg Library’s Mardi Gras Float at the Firefighters Children’s Parade at 2pm on February 10th. Twelve winners will be randomly selected. Each will receive a free camouflage READ t-shirt. Participants will get beads, promotional wooden nickels and wristbands to throw to the crowds lining the Seawall Boulevard parade route. Entries must be received by February 4th and winners will be notified on February 6th. A registration slip can be obtained online at rosenberg-library.org or at the library. Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston. Call (409)763-8854.
People.” Every year, the event provides free food and live entertainment for nearly 2,000 people with special needs as well as their families. This year’s theme, “We’re Feeling Artsy,” incorporates art created by children with special needs from last September’s inaugural “Art in the Gardens” event. Entertainment will include a performance by local band Space Monkey. Guests – are encouraged to dress up in costume and will enjoy food, dance and costume contests. Kids can also take pictures with costume characters, like Ronald McDonald and many others. Portraitures will be offered by Derek Anderson, as well as arts and crafts tables set
up by local artists. Anyone interested in attending the ball or volunteering to assist with event set-up, decorating, ushering, food serving or other needs, may contact Moody Gardens Volunteer Coordinator Maria Miller at (800)582-4673. PARADE: Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade Where: 2800 Seawall Blvd. Time: 1pm Bringing out the best in people and their pets, this parade begins at 28th and Seawall and proceeds west to 47th Street, to the Academy parking Parade “FamilyGras!” lot. Pets of all sizes, shapes, and species are welWhere: The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic come, costumes optional. Registration begins at Time: 11am 11am and the pre-parade costume contest begins This gets you free Entertainment District at 11:30am, with the winners making up the entry! On Sunday February 3, the Entertainment Royal Court. District will be free to the public for a “FamilyGras!” celebration. Donations will be taken at the PARADE: Mardi Gras Children’s Parade Where: 2800 Seawall Blvd. gate to benefit the Sunshine Kids and Shriners Time: 2pm Hospitals for Children. Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade dedi1K Fun Walk cated to the families and children of Galveston. Where: 2100 Strand St., Downtown The 2011 parade marches on with costumed Time: 12pm, noon kids and decorated floats. Begins at 27th Street 1K is a great way for the entire family to have and Seawall, and proceeds to 47th Street to the fun together, get some exercise, and an early start to Academy parking lot. the “FamilyGras!” activities, all while showing your Events support for the incredible kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Sunshine Kids. The race Wednesdays - Rosenberg Library Storytime begins at 21st and Strand and continues around - Free! Spring semester storytimes continue the Historic Strand District. Walking, running or through August 24th. Programs are offered at strolling are encouraged at this non-competitive, 10am and 2pm in Sandy’s Room on the Library’s non-timed event for all ages. 100% of your entry third floor. Storytimes are a fun way to introduce fee for the race will go to support the Sunshine Kids babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to the joy of and Shriners Hospitals for Children. stories. Music, puppets and games are combined with age appropriate literature to spark an interest PARADE: Sunshine Kids Parade in books for young listeners and their adult Where: 2300 Strand St., Downtown companions. Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Time: 1pm Bring out the family for a day full of Sunshine. Sealy. Children’s Department hours are MondaySaturday, 9am-6pm. The Sunshine Kids Parade will have lots of festive floats. The Sunshine Kids is an organization Rosenberg Library “Tales for Tails” - Free! that provides activities for children with cancer Children can come to the Rosenberg Library on through UTMB Centers. Wednesdays, February 6-March 13, 4-5pm and read aloud to Annie, a trained Heart of Texas PARADE: Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTherapy Dog. Practicing reading skills with a Galveston Parade nonjudgmental audience helps struggling and Where: 2300 Strand St., Downtown advanced readers gain read-aloud confidence. Time: 3pm “FamilyGras!” continues at 3pm with the Shri- Reading sessions are in the Children’s Department at Rosenberg Library, located at 2310 Sealy, ners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Parade. downtown. Call (409)763-8854 for more info or Patients, families and friends of Shriners Hosgo online to www.rosenberg-library.org. pital for Children will become a part of “Mardi Gras! Galveston” with this new parade led by the Every Saturday - Harborside Express Train Budweiser Clydesdales along with the La Marque Rides will be held every Saturday, 11am – 2pm, High School Marching Band, Shriners Clowns at Railroad Museum, 123 25th St. The Harborand Mini-Cars! side Train Ride leaves the Museum, travels down Harborside Drive and after crossing 33rd St., Sunday, February 10 goes back to the station. Passengers ride inside or Mardi Gras Ball for Special People out on the decks of the Missouri Pacific Caboose Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center #13895, and wave at the passing autos. Tickets Time: 4pm are available on a first come, first serve basis for Moody Gardens will let the good times roll people of all ages. Train rides depart every 20 at the “27th annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special minutes. Call (409)765-5700 for more info.
Music February is a Big Month of Music: Variety Abounds - From Symphony to Rock - There is Something for Everyone! If you a music fan, then this month you are going to be in high heaven. Elvis Lives! Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm; and Sunday, February 24th at 3pm. Four amazing finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest,” backed by orchestra, singers, and dancers, take you on an unforgettable multi-media and musical journey through the career of “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” “Boots on the Beach” Friday, February 8 Grab your boots and dust off your cowboy hat! A once in a lifetime country music festival is coming to Galveston! Be sure to include “Boots on the Beach” on your Mardi Gras mustdo list. Texas country music fans of all ages are invited to join the festivities on Friday, February 8th during the second weekend of Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration. The festival will feature a beer garden and food vendors as well as live music, attractions, and room for dancing. Infamous Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker will be gracing the stage, along with country heavy hitters Joe Ely, Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson and Galveston locals Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils. Boots on the Beach is a family friendly festival presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and the George Mitchell Family in conjunction with The Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party. Join the festivities at Beach Central, 21st and Seawall, on Friday, February 8th, 4pm-12 midnight. Purchase tickets in advance for $30 or $40 at the gate. Visit www.BeachCentralGalveston.com. The Mardi Gras Line-Up, Weekends of February 1-3 & 8-9 Friday, February 1st on the Budweiser Stage, starting at 10:15pm, Fred Andrews and Honeybrowne will perform. This band follows a claim of “this year’s first must-hear,” from Entertainment News & Views with a new album that enriches and expands the Honeybrowne sound on a set of even stronger songs that are bound to travel with you Mile By Mile for years to come. The album boasts everything from expansive country-rock anthems like the title song and “Rock it All Night,” to the twangy trot of “That’s What I Think About You.” “This Side of Crazy” lands right within the musical sweet spot where country, rock and pop meet. Saturday, February 2nd on the Budweiser Stage, starting at 7:30pm, TONIC will perform. They have had six top 10 singles and over 4 million records sold. They hold grammy nominations, platinum albums, numerous awards and hit songs around the world, plus the #1 most-played rock song of 1998. Tonic is a musical powerhouse, merging the raw honesty of rock to unabashed melody…and ushering rock ‘n roll into a new millennium. Friday, February 8th again on the Budweiser Stage at 7:30pm, award winning Lee Brice will jam. This singer/songwriter recently released his powerful and popular new single “I Drive Your Truck.” The new track follows Brice’s multi-week
#1 hit “Hard To Love,” which is the second consecutive chart-topping hit off his sophomore release on Curb records by the same name. A full schedule of performers are on page. 11. “Waltz Across Texas” with Asleep at the Wheel The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, welcomes revelers to a two-stepping, line dancing, Mardi Gras “Waltz Across Texas” on February 9th for the 29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party in Galveston. Entertainment for the evening includes Texas’ premier western swing band, Asleep at the Wheel, American country with a rockabilly attitude by Jesse Dayton and incomparable New Orleans jazz performed by Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet. The ball begins at 6pm and tickets are $200 per person. This popular Mardi Gras event will feature an open bar and an extensive dinner and dessert buffet. Ball goers will enjoy prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands pass by. Dress for the event is black tie or country-themed costume. Tickets are at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall. San Luis Salute – Jazz! Jazz! Jazz! with Kool & The Gang
The San Luis Salute, hosted by Tilman and Paige Fertitta, celebrates “Mardi Gras! Galveston” by providing a charitable aspect to the City’s annual celebration. This year’s honoree is Ken Fujise, Professor and Chief of the UTMB Division of Cardiology and the John Sealy Centennial Chair of Medicine. Guests will be dazzled with the phenomenal performances, stylish costumes, an elegant seated dinner, royal procession, and revelry until 1am with Kool & The Gang and Big Blast and the Party Masters. Back for their 29th year to celebrate “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” the Mummers, will stop by San Luis Salute to showcase its creativity and innovative style to get the party going. For ticket prices and more info please call (409)744-1500. Galveston Symphony Orchestra to feature Guest Conductor Trond Saeverud and Soprano Shayne Dalva The Galveston Symphony Orchestra adds a new dimension to their February 10th concert with a soprano solo featuring Shayne Dalya. The 3pm concert will be at The Grand 1894 Opera House under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Trond Saeverud. A California native, soprano Shayne Dalya studied voice at California State University of Long Beach and has performed extensively for opera productions in the United States and London. She will sing the leading role of Elvira in Giuseppe Verdi’s, “Ernani” in the spring with Vocal Productions NYC at the Symphony Space in Manhattan. Dr. Trond Saeverud, violinist, conductor, and seasoned performer with the Galveston Symphony, has chosen a dramatic program to present as guest conductor for the February concert: Gioachino Rossini’s William Tell Overture; Richard Strauss’ ’Serenade’ in E Flat for Winds, Op. 7; Jean Sibelius’: Finlandia; and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No., 3 “Eroica.” Dr. Saeverud has performed as a soloist with major orchestras in Europe and the United States and regularly premieres new works for the violin in Norway and Denmark. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 students and seniors, and may be purchased at The Grand Boxoffice, 2020 Postoffice, (409)765-1894. For more information go to www.galvestonsymphony.org.
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Friday, February 1st
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Silver Wings Crow Southwest Cantina – Felicia’s Music Revue 4-8, Soul Pride 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Jimmy’s Pier – Drum Circle Mardi Gras, Budweiser Stage, - Melovine 5:30, Brandon McDermott 7:30, Honeybrowne 10:30 Mardi Gras, Jagermeister stage – DJ NonStopp & DJ Villa 5pm, DJ Randy V 8pm, DJ Nesto Liam 9:30, DJ Matty MOD Coffeehouse - Chris Durbin Old Quarter – Kozmic Pearl Pier 30, Surfside – Nterlude Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws 6-10 The Waterman – Crashboat Johnny & The Pirates Yaga’s – Bare Necessity
Saturday, February 2nd
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Zac Perry Crow Southwest Cantina – Tomz Katz 12-4, Soul Pride 5-9, Pee Wee Bowen Band 10-2 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Mardi Gras, Budweiser Stage – Fiel 12pm, Mambo Jazz Kings 3:30, Will Maker & The Red Line 5:45, Tonic 7:30, The Line Up 10pm Mardi Gras, Jagermeister Stage – Southbeat Music – 1pm, DJ John & Wonderkid 8pm, DJ Mr. Rhymez 9:30, DJ Villa 10:30, Four Color Zack
MOD Coffeehouse - Matt Pelz Old Quarter – Robert Kuhn Band Pier 30, Surfside – 80 Plus Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Keyun & The Zydeco Masters 1-5pm, Dora & The Zydeco bad Boys 6-10pm Tremont – Jason James Yaga’s – Bare Necessity
Sunday, February 3rd
Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Crow Southwest Cantina – Beggars Union 12-4, Soul Pride 5-9, Blues Brothers 10-2 Mardi Gras, Budweiser Stage – Kevin Anthony And G-Town 11:45, The Bilge Pumps 2:30 Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Curtis Poullard & The Creole Zydeco Band 1-5pm
Monday, February 4th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke
Tuesday, February 5th
Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke
Wednesday, February 6th
Captain Jack’s – DJ Worm Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic Loading Dock - Karaoke Old Quarter - Open mic w/ Neil Down Pier 30, Surfside – Open Jam with Greg Garner Riptide Surf Bar – Carl Piano Smith
Thursday, February 7th
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Friday, February 8th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Antiques Boots On The Beach – Sam Navarro and The Lone Star Devils 5:30-5pm, Paul Nelson 5:30-6:30, Jesse Dayton 7-8:30, Jerry Jeff Walker 9-10:30, Joe Ely 11-12am Contenders – Blue Moon 9-1 Crow Southwest Cantina – Soul Pride 4-8, Pee Wee Bowen Band 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Jimmy’s Pier – Drum Circle Mardi Gras, Budweiser Stage – Caitie Taylor – 5pm, The Line Up 6:45, Lee Brice 9pm, Sprung 11pm Mardi Gras, Jagermeister Stage – DJ NonStop & DJ Villa 5pm, DJ Zach Toth 8pm, DJ Villa 9pm, DJ Skritchin 10pm, DJ Vice 11pm MOD Coffeehouse - Dave Oates Old Quarter – Marina Rocks Pier 30, Surfside – The 007’s Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Bourbon Street 6-10pm Tremonte – Leah Stonum Yaga’s – The Line Up
Saturday, February 9th
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Contenders – Blue Moon 9-1 Crow Southwest Cantina – Pride & Joy 12-4, Soul Pride 5-9, Leroy Thomas Band 10-2 Mardi Gras, Budweiser Stage - Ben Cina Trio 12pm, Bare Necessity 2pm, The Line Up 4pm, Will Maker & The Red Line 4pm, Sprung 11pm, Mardi Gras, Jagermeister Stage – Southbeat Music 1pm, DJ Chad Burleson 8pm, DJ Villa 9:30, DJ UpGreyed & DJ Kruxx, DJ NonStopp 11:30, DJ Mr. Rhymez 12:15 Old Quarter – Wood & Wire Pier 30, Surfside – Trip to Cascity Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Porter & The Zyeco Hustlers 1-5pm, Lil’ Brian & The Zydeco Travelers 6-10 Tremont – Ronnie Ginsburg Yaga’s – The Line Up
Sunday, February 10th
Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Crow Southwest Cantina – Blues Brothers 12-4, Soul Pride 5-9, Leroy Thomas Band 10-2 Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – LT & The Zydeco Mob 1-5
Monday, February 11th
The Bar @ San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke The Grand – Lyle Lovett 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 12th
Contenders Sports Bar – Open Mic Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Blues Brothers 9-1 The Grand – Lyle Lovett 7:30pm Pier 30, Surfside - Karaoke
Wednesday, February 13th
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Thursday, February 14th
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Friday, February 15th
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Saturday, February 16th
Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry The Grand – Ronnie Milsap 8pm Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Old Quarter – Shake Russell & Michael Hearne Pier 30, Surfside – Joe Hell Band Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Zydeco Dots 4-8 Yaga’s – Caitie Taylor
Sunday, February 17th
Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 The Grand – Ronnie Milsap 3pm Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Lil Jabb & The Zydeco Soldiers
Monday, February 18th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Nervous Rex 4-8
Tuesday, February 19th
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Wednesday, February 20th
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Thursday, February 21st
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Friday, February 22nd
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Saturday, February 23rd
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Sunday, February 24th
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