Island Guide Magazine March 2013 edition

Fun Maps Inside!

The Sweet Spots: A Guided Tour of Galveston’s Favorite Desserts

Something’s Spicy:

Galveston’s Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Years with Crawfish & Zydeco Fun

Celebrating Women: Mind, Body & Spirit

March 1, 2013 • Issue 3, Volume 2

Galveston Island’s

...A Celebration of Art & Community

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Contents

4 Who We Are: A Little History 5-7 Dining

● The Sweet Spots: A Guided Tour of Galveston’s Favorite Desserts by Kimber Fountain

8-9 Movies

● “Bless Me, Ultima,” and “Amour:” A Challenging, Difficult Film by Dustin Chase ● New Movies and TV Shows OnDemand

10-11 Things to Do

● Celebrating Women: Mind, Body and Spirit ● Home & Garden Show Celebrates 25 Years, The Spa at Hotel Galvez: Health & Beauty Series, The Party is Downtown: Movies, Music & More

12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps 15 Books

● “Spring Into New Books: There’s A Lot of Great New Releases ● Galveston Reads, Galveston Bookshop Meet & Greet the Authors and Bluebonnet at the Ocean Star Museum Book Signing

16-17 Family Fun

● The Rotary Club’s Getting Spicy: The Annual Crawfish Boil at Moody Gardens ● Open Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theater, “Jack and the Beanstalk”

18-19 The Fine Arts

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● ArtWalk, March 9th - Galleries and Other Walls Continue the Tradition

Outdoors & Fitness

● “Living with the Hens: The Chicken Shack Strut,” plus UTMB Causeway Fund Run

21-23 Music

Staff Publisher

Sales Manager

Tena Jerger Louie Jerger

Copy Editor

Jill Kerr

Editorial

Dustin Chase, Kimber Fountain, Jill Kerr

Photography

Kimber Fountain, Christa Schreckengost

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● “March Promises to be a Month of Grand Music” ● “The Only Bar on the Beach: The Beach Hut” ● The Complete Music Guide for all the live music across the Island

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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 are publishing 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 Jill Kerr, Copy Editor and Writer.

Jill Kerr:

Honoring Her Love of Writing and Reading

By Kimber Fountain

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Jill Kerr began writing when she was a child, crafting short stories to amuse herself when she was bored. In school, she looked forward to the essay exams usually dreaded by her peers. In high school she met her mentor, Pat Smith, whose tough and aggressive approach to writing instruction honed her skills and encouraged her to bring the best of her talented pen to the paper. As with most writers, her love for writing was equaled only by her love for reading, and she found inspiration in the pages of Jack Kerouac and Mary Shelley, in the delicate prose of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and in the poetry and plays of William Shakespeare.

“She was the first writer I ever hired,” says Tena Jerger, publisher of The Island Guide. Back in 1995, Jill was in Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Tyler where she picked up one of the first issues of the Tyler EGuide, Jerger’s first entertainment publication. There she saw an advertisement inside for a book reviewer. “I thought, ‘I can do that!’” Jill says, and so she wrote a sample book review and submitted it along with her resume. The rest, as they say, is history.

Originally from Carthage, Texas, at the time she applied to EGuide, Jill had just graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and EGuide was her first professional writing job. Once she began writing book reviews, she worked to increase her exposure by hosting book clubs. Soon, others began seeking her out for her writing, and since then she has expanded her published work to include restaurant reviews, cultural pieces, travel writing, advertising copywriting, and academic research.

Impressed with her work and willing to put Jill’s degree in English to even more use, Tena began sending her articles to edit, and eventually that evolved into editing the entire magazine.

Jill applauds the niche filled by the Tyler EGuide, because the city did not have anything else like it at the time. “Tena was really a pioneer of entertainment writing in Tyler,” Jill says, and recounts the fun and excitement they all had in expanding the EGuide from its inception as a small publication to its status as the town’s “go-to” magazine for events and entertainment.

When Tena and Louie decided to sell EGuide and move their efforts to Galveston, Jill remained on board as Editor, and or course, writer, and wholeheartedly agreed that Galveston was the perfect place for them to take their work to the next level. Because of the rich culture, fantastic arts scene, incredible dining, and the wide variety of events and festivals, she instinctually felt, along with the Jergers, that Galveston was absolutely ripe for an entertainment publication. She attests that The Island Guide’s almost instant success is due mostly to the continuation of the solid traditions they set forth back in Tyler.

Jill has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the growth and expansion of EGuide and The Island Guide, and has the utmost respect for the artistry of Tena’s graphic design and layouts and for Louie’s fantastic personality, which lends to his sales and marketing ability. “They are the perfect people to cover Galveston,” she says, having witnessed firsthand for many years the symbiotic talents of the couple.

Jill is also well aware that the business of magazine publication is truly baptism-by-fire, requiring

an astute ability to learn from your mistakes, which makes the growth and longevity of Tena and Louie’s work even more commendable.

In 2010, Jill completed her Master’s Degree in Art History, an educational journey that parlayed her other passions, art and travel. In 2007 she was fortunate enough to study abroad in Italy, and her studies took her to Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Padua, Verona and Ravenna.

Jill had the honor of presenting one of her research projects on-site at the Sistine Chapel.

Her specialization was the Italian Renaissance, and she wrote her thesis on the early works of Michelangelo.

From Italy to Texas, her passion for art has made its way to the pages of The Island Guide, and her recently published article on the local artists and art galleries of Galveston was met with overwhelming praise for its astute interpretations of style and genre. She deftly correlated the local works to well-known artists and productions, resulting in a beautiful expression of comparison that was not only incredibly informative but intriguing, as well.

Jill will continue with these articles, hoping to publish three more pieces within the next year.

Tena states, “I’ve worked with Jill for over 20 years and I am continually impressed with her talent of writing. It comes so natural to her and she truly loves it. You can see it in her face when I ask her to write articles. She comes alive. When I asked her to write the series of ArtWalk pieces during 2013 I thought she was going explode with excitement. It’s the best of both worlds for her writing and art!”

Jill currently writes the Book section, as well as covering other topics when asked.

Tena said, “Jill is one of the best writers I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and I look forward to us working together for another 20 years. I am very humbled that she has chosen to share her tremendous creative gifts with us for such a long time.”

Jill’s other hobbies include cooking, reading, making and viewing art, raising her thirteen year old daughter Emily, and travel. She has visited 22 states in just over four years, and would like to visit more of Europe, especially Ireland and Greece. Jill would love to one day combine her interests and work as a travel writer.

“What I find exciting about travel,” Jill muses, “is that visiting places and cultures that are not like your own opens up a new world of ideas. Traveling makes you realize how small our little corner of the world can be, and shows you that there are so many other ways to live. It expands your horizons and shows you that you are capable of much more than you ever thought.”

Dining Out

defy the traditional flavor palate, and their presentation is absolutely exquisite. Among the house favorites is the Lemon Bomb, a cakeball made from their Lemonade Dream Cake, stuffed with a raspberry buttercream center and surrounded by a delicious frosting shell.

Love at first bite, the flavors of the Lemon Bomb literally explode in your mouth, and linger with the taste of a tropical summer day.

Pattycakes has reinvented the Ding-Dong with the KnockKnock, a chocolate cakeball around a homemade whip cream center rolled in crushed Oreos. The Gooey Butter Bar is an original creation, consisting of a cake batter crust topped with a butter and cream cheese filling that is lightly toasted and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Croissants, cookies, and macaroons also fill the case along with cupcakes of every variety - among them European vanilla, strawberry, Chocolate Overload, and Peanut Butter Surprise. Custom wedding cakes by Patricia are also available for order year-round.

The Sweet Spots:

A Guided Tour of Galveston’s Favorite Desserts

By Kimber Fountain There’s nothing better than “something sweet!” Here is a guided tour of a few of Galveston’s favorite sweet spots.

Gaido’s

Sunflower Bakery and Café

3428 Seawall Blvd., (409)762-9625, www.gaidos.com

An icon of the Island, Gaido’s is Galveston’s oldest restaurant and among its most recognized legacies. In operation since 1911, this prominent establishment serves the best of local Gulf seafood and is known all over the world (literally) for its famous Pecan Pie. The recipe was developed by Father Tom Ponzini, who inaugurated Gaido’s in-house bakery before moving on to serve as a Roman Catholic priest. It was in this bakery that Father Tom used the best of his culinary skills to seek out the perfect crust; traditional crusts were soggy and bland, and they lost their freshness more quickly than the rest of the pie. So he began by mixing crushed, candied pecans in with the pie’s filling. As the pie baked, the pecans would rise to the top. After the pie was removed from the oven and cooled, he flipped it upside down and placed pecan halves over the top and outside of the pie, thus creating a magnificent piece of dessert history.

Traditionally pecan pie is served room temperature or chilled, but a slice of Gaido’s pecan pie, when ordered tableside, is served warm. Defying tradition has never tasted so good.

Whole pies are available for carryout or online delivery to anywhere in the world.

Despite the much deserved acclaim awarded to Gaido’s Pecan Pie, the rest of their expansive dessert menu is not to be ignored.

Equally as tempting are the Vanilla Bean Crème Brule and Banana Bread Foster. The Cassata Con Cioccolato Bianco, a light and fluffy Italian style wedding cake is nothing short of dreamy. Chef Taylor Stubbs created the newest addition to Gaido’s dessert lineup, a remarkable Bread Pudding based off of his mother’s recipe; it is served with vanilla ice cream and a bourbon caramel sauce.

If you prefer your dessert in liquid form, another Island favorite is the Wooden Shoe. Topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon, the Wooden Shoe is a scrumptious blend of vanilla ice cream, crème de cacao, and coconut rum; also in the mixture is a splash of a secret ingredient, which truly makes this sweet elixir unable to be duplicated.

Are you drooling yet? Read on. There’s lots more sweet goodness in store.

512 14th Street, (409)763-5500, www.thesunflowerbakeryandcafe. com

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Star Drug Store

510 23rd Street, (409)766-7719, www.galvestonstardrug.com

Local pharmacist Charles J. Michaelis opened his drugstore on 23rd Street in 1906, and added the original horseshoe-shaped soda-fountain counter in 1917.

After changing hands in the 1920s, Star Drug Store gained infamy as the first desegregated lunch counter in Galveston, and remained operational until 1998 when a destructive fire closed its doors. In 2001 it was purchased by the Tilts family, who spent five years restoring the building. They were careful to maintain the historical integrity of the location, and the original horseshoe counter still remains as its most recognizable attribute.

The full-service lunch counter has kept with its history, as well, and offers all the delights of the 1920s Soda Fountain. The malts are made with real malt, and the shakes, sundaes, and floats are made with locally produced ice cream from Sweet Dreams Creamery in Santa Fe. The Banana Splits are custom made to order the real old fashioned way, with colossal scoops of ice cream, fresh fruit, nuts, and loads of hot fudge. Cakes are baked in-house; among the favorites are Tiramisu and Italian Cream Cake, although the daily selection rotates between several different flavors. Slices are available at the counter, and whole cakes are available for order. Other favorites are their signature coffee milkshake and the Shipwreck Float, a ‘crazy concoction’ of Coke, Dr. Pepper, root beer, cherry syrup, and vanilla ice cream. Join Star Drug Store for Sweet Treat Happy Hour, currently every Friday and Saturday from 3pm-4pm. (In the summer Happy Hour is daily.)

Sunflower Bakery is one of those places to which you always return; if the expansive menu and quaint patio are not enough to lure you back to the full-service restaurant, the bakery cases are sure to beckon. Filled to overflowing every morning with luscious chocolate éclairs, an ever-changing variety of breakfast pastries, scones both savory and sweet, and mini cheesecakes, the homemade dessert selection is tantalizing and rich.

Danishes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, brownies, sandtarts, and shortbreads are all made in house by the owner, Lisa Blair.

The most notable of her creations are her merengue pies, one of the bakery’s most popular items. Available in chocolate, coconut, and lemon - the flaky crusts and creamy fillings are topped with an awesomely ostentatious pile of lightly toasted merengue that is almost too pretty to eat. Two out of the three flavors are featured daily, so if they do not have your favorite today, then you will have yet another reason to come back tomorrow.

Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream

902 Postoffice Street, (208)602-3286, www.heymikeysicecream.com

A native of Boston, Mike Bouvenir originally launched Hey Mikey’s in Idaho, then brought it down to Galveston in the summer 704 14th Street, of 2012. He makes all of the ice cream himself in a small machine (409)762-2537, behind the counter. Opposite that magic machine is a bucket of www.pattycakeschalk and a suggestion board, where he enlists the help of his guests galveston.com in creating new and original flavors. In fact, the only flavors that Pattycakes are guaranteed to be available are chocolate and vanilla; everything is a full service else rotates regularly as he incorporates seasonal ingredients and of bakery and a course, guests’ suggestions. local favorite, Among the more novel flavors at Hey Mikey’s are Chai Tea and owned and operCarrot Cake; Bouvenir has even developed a recipe for a beer ice ated by the procream. Lent has already begun but you can reminisce of the revprietors of the elry of the weeks past with the flavors of Mardi Gras: pralines, pineMosquito Café. apple, coconut, and sprinkles blended into Birthday Cake ice cream.

Steve Rennick, Another tribute to Galveston is the BOI: white chocolate ice cream the head baker, mixed with marshmallows and chocolate covered rice krispies. If just celebrated the two year anniversary of the shop with Patricia making decisions is difficult for you, never fear, they offer unlimited Rennick, his wife, the namesake, and wedding cake designer extraor- sampling so you can be sure to meet your perfect sugary match. Hey dinaire. Pattycakes has all of the comforts of a traditional bakery, but Mikey’s also features homemade waffle cones and waffle bowls, and finds its niche with one-of-a-kind sugary creations that beautifully Cont. on page 6

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Old Strand Emporium

2112 Strand, (409)515-0715, www.galveston. com/oldstrandemporium

The Old Strand Emporium was the very first retail store opened on the Strand back in 1974, and despite a few changes in ownership and a natural updating of inventory, the store has kept all of the appeal of the original.

“We are just continuing the tradition,” says owner Mary Sheaffer, and the sweetest part of that tradition is their homemade fudge. Mary had made a lot of fudge before taking over the shop in 2005, but even she admits there is just something special and unique about the house recipe of the Old Strand Emporium.

She keeps with the standards of chocolate, chocolate pecan, and peanut butter, and offers other familiar and popular varieties of fudge including Butterfinger, Cookies and Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Raspberry.

But Mary also gets creative with her recipes, at times featuring seasonal flavors and ingredients.

These include an Amaretto fudge, a peculiar but enticing jalapeno fudge, and a birthday cake fudge complete with sprinkles (available in the summertime only).

She even developed a fudge especially for Biker Rally, which eliminated the water in the recipe and replaced it with Jack Daniels.

Old Strand Emporium also offers handdipped Blue Bell Ice Cream and a wide variety of specialty candies.

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The name on the door may be one of a recognizable corporation, but inside Galveston’s Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory the making of delectable desserts and sugary surprises is most assuredly a family affair.

Opened over 15 years ago by Demas and Jennifer Caravageli, each of their employees is readily involved with not only the sale but the production of the many items that are made on-site. These include the decadent caramel apples and their many varieties, candied barks, massive amounts of fudge.

This is also the place to find chocolate-covered-anything and everything, from pretzels, almonds, and raisins to espresso beans, graham crackers, and Nutter Butters.

A New Orleans Praline is a delicacy they offer only on the weekends, and rounding out the selection are chocolates with every imaginable filling, available individually or in gift packages, truffles, Blue Bell Ice Cream, jelly beans, and even dog treats dipped in “white ribbon,” which does not contain the chocolate liquor known to be harmful to dogs.

Rocky Mountain also offers many of their classic favorites in a sugar-free variety, and many patrons attest that often they cannot even tell the difference. Variety is indeed the spice of life, and inside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, it’s dipped in chocolate.

LaKing’s Confectionery 2323 Strand, (409)762-6100, www.lakingsconfectionery.com

To walk through the door of LaKing’s Confectionery is to be transported to sometime in the 1920s, when life was a bit more simple, and when the Soda Fountain was the universal meeting place for all people from lovestruck teenagers to hardnosed businessmen. Original hardwood floors and quaint tables and chairs painted bright white are flanked on either side with a smorgasbord of sugary goodness of all shapes and sizes. There is something for everyone at LaKing’s, whether you are in the mood for a rich cup of coffee brewed from freshly ground, gourmet coffee beans, a root beer float, a chocolate shake or malt, or a cone topped with one (or more) of 33 different ice cream flavors.

Almost everything in the store is made inhouse, even the ice cream, but perhaps the biggest draw is their Saltwater Taffy created as you watch in an open kitchen just behind the counter.

Master Candy Maker Ernest Torres has worked for LaKing’s for 27 of its 36 years in business, and the only thing older than the 100 year old equipment used to produce all 22 flavors of their taffy is the technique, which means their saltwater taffy truly epitomizes the phrase “old-fashioned.”

Taffy is available by the piece or in packages, and they plan to launch five new flavors this summer.

Gift baskets and gifts sets are also available, with an endless variety of combinations of bon-bons, chocolate covered cherries, fudge, gummy candies, jawbreakers, rock candy, peanut patties, peanut brittle, and divinity. LaKing’s also creates custom wedding favors and leads candy-making demonstrations for classrooms, Scout troops, and other organizations (call-ahead preferred).

Shykatz Bakery and Deli 1528 Avenue L, (409)770-0500, www.shykatzdeli.com

Places like Shykatz, the places that put warmth in your heart and a stir in your soul, are what make this Island great. It is owned and operated

by Shy Leger, who oversees the deli, and Kathryne Kearnes, who heads up the bakery. Shykatz tops the list of our Island Sweet Spots because of the special ingredients that go into every one of Kat’s mixing bowls. Those ingredients are passion, service, faith, and love.

The repertoire of pastries and desserts that grace the display case is varied, expansive, and at times seasonal, thus the dessert menu at Shykatz is not printed as it rotates and changes regularly.

Kat’s Cream Scone is considered by many to be the house specialty and is available on most days, but at times the flavors expand to include blueberry, pumpkin, and brown sugar cinnamon. Another of Kat’s creations vying for the title of house favorite is her Berry Cake; fresh mixed berries are folded into a white cake layered with cream cheese frosting.

The Triple Chocolate Cake is three layers of moist and supple chocolate cake slathered with a luxurious chocolate frosting that somehow manages to be simultaneously light and rich. And each day it is a race to see which cupcake sells out first: red, chocolate-chocolate, or vanilla. Although you cannot be guaranteed which dessert will be there when you arrive, you most certainly can guarantee it will be divine.

are Tiramisu, Italian Cream Cake, and a chocolate covered Canoli. Bavarian Cream Eclairs, New York Style Cheesecake, and a Double Fudge Cake take you beyond the established culinary borders, and expectations are further exceeded with a GlutenFree Chocolate Cake, a rare treat for diners with dietary restrictions.

But the bakery at Mario’s does not do all the work when it comes to desserts, behind the bar they are mixing up some sweet treats spiked with a little something extra. Their version of a Brandy Alexander is a delicious blend of brandy and crème de Cacao with Vanilla Bean Gelato. Dessert with a kick try their Affogato: a scoop of either vanilla, Gianduja (chocolate-hazelnut) or almond gelato smothered with espresso.

MOD Coffeehouse

2126 Postoffice St., (409)765-5659, www.modcoffehouse.com

MOD Coffeehouse is best known for their coffee but their selection of pastries and desserts is simply heaven.

Need a little jolt and craving something sweet? Check out our favorite, the expresso brownies.

This soft, gooey mound of goodness will melt in your mouth and help you get through that long afternoon of work as well.

For those who prefer a non-caffeinated experience, they have yummy handmade smoothies and Italian sodas as well.

MOD has the best coffee, the friendliest staff and most delectable, homemade, yummy treats and good eats you can find.

Hopefully with all this ooey gooey goodness that we found for you, you will be able to find your new favorite sugar shack. Bon Appétit!

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Seaside Bistro

6300 Seawall Boulevard, (409)744-1447, www.seaside-bistro.com

Nestled in the middle of The Victorian Condo and Hotel, Seaside Bistro has been around for quite some time, but just last year it changed hands and has been reinvented by Todd MacKenzie and Thomas Fiero. The pair breathed a new life into the dining room and especially into the menu, aided significantly, of course, by the addition of Thomas’ homemade desserts. Here the dessert selection changes occasionally, sometimes according to the season, but the bread pudding is always a guarantee. Made from a recipe that belonged to Thomas’ mother, a heaping slice of warm and gooey bread pudding is topped with a bourbon sauce and freshly made whip cream.

The Bistro’s Fudge Nut Brownie has large chocolate chips baked into the batter, which gives the soft brownie a nice added texture. Homemade Lime Bars make a regular appearance; so do Blondies, a creamy peanut butter dessert topped with homemade whip cream. The Chocolate Parfait will have you scraping the dish for every last bite: whipped cream and chocolate graham cracker pieces are layered with chocolate custard, the consistency of which is somehow perfectly and directly in between a pudding and a mousse. Occasionally Rice Pudding, another of Mom’s recipes, makes it to the menu, and also growing in popularity is the Berry Tart: a flaky homemade tart crust, stuffed with a cream cheese filling and topped with fresh berries. Also available either a la mode or a la carte is real Vanilla Bean ice cream.

Mario’s on the Seawall

628 Seawall Boulevard, (409)763.1693, www.mariosseawall.com

Galveston’s oldest Italian restaurant is lauded for its rich authentic flavors, and their desserts are no exception. Immediately upon entering you will realize the true meaning of “saving the best for last” as you are greeted with two cases of desserts, one lined with rows of their homemade cakes, the other colorful and inviting, a showcase of a dozen different flavors of homemade Gelatto and Sorbetto. Traditional Italian offerings The Island Guide Magazine

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Movies:

‘Amour:’

In Theaters

A Challenging and Difficult Film

‘Bless Me,Ultima:’ Not Comparable to Anything Else

By Dustin Chase Rated PG-13 for violence and sexual references.

Starring: Luke Ganalon, Miriam Colon Grade: B+ I have been a fan of director Carl Franklin since his 2008 film “One True Thing” that grounded a young Renee Zellweger and earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination. Franklin went on to direct suspense thrillers like “High Crimes” and “Out of Time” before disappearing into television. He has returned to features with a film that stands apart from anything I have seen so far this year (which honestly isn’t boasting that much, its only February). “Bless Me, Ultima” has a terrible title and an even worse poster (just a close up of an owl, which makes it look like a nature film.

Five-year-old Antonio (Luke Ganalon) remembers the day when his grandmother Ultima (Miriam Colon), who some call a bruja (witch), came to live with him. “I have come to live out my last days,” she explains to the young, curious boy who promised to stand by her side. The most innocent soul in the family and on the school yard, Antonio seemed destined for priesthood despite the controversy that surrounded his family due to his grandmother’s special healing powers. Ultima and a local townsman get into quite a confrontation that has the entire small town up in arms, demanding the medicine woman be turned over.

Set in New Mexico during WWII, “Bless Me, Ultima” is the type of film that you leave the theater understanding more about culture and

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By Dustin Chase Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including a disturbing act, and for brief language.

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Isabelle Huppert Grade: BGerman Director Michael Haneke is certainly revered as an auteur filmmaker with subjects that push viewers’ minds to places they probably didn’t want to go in the first place but leaves them with something they didn’t have before.

Haneke won an Oscar in 2009 for his black and white foreign film “The White Ribbon.” history than you did when you entered. BorHaneke also wrote and directed the 2007 sadistic rowing a word from a fellow critic, “folksy” cerhorror film “Funny Games,” starring Naomi tainly describes the demeanor and attitude of Watts. That was an unforgettable film about two the storytelling. Colon (“All the Pretty Horses”) young men who torture a family. is really fun to watch in this role, from her deli“Amour,” in its own way, is unforgettable, but cate but fierce expressions to the gentle sympathy not because of violence; its subject matter on the this young actor displays. It’s a film about religion, end of life forces viewers to examine their own faith, spirit and family and always has some dra- mortality, whether they want to or not. matic moment or character thrusting the story Eighty-two-year-old Georges (Jean-Louis forward.

Trintignant) and his 85-year-old wife Anne Narrated by Alfred Molina, tackles faith and (Emmanuelle Riva) live in an old apartment in the belief in God in a way I haven’t quite seen Paris. They are both healthy until Anne takes a done before. There are really delicate issues at play turn for the worse. Georges promises his wife he in the film, all involving children that are really won’t send her back to the hospital, which she powerful and important. Much like his previous fears, and won’t send her to a nursing home. dramas, Franklin takes a very delicate approach They lived very independently and now he will take care of her on his own as much as he can, to a very important and touchy subject matter.

Ultimately, the film plays more like a weakly con- despite resistance from their daughter (Isabelle structed Latin soap opera spoken in English, but Huppert). Day by day Georges watches Anne, the subject matter and the fable story telling quali- who begins to lose functioning on her right side, become more desperate to die. He is faced with an ties elevate it to a more important level. awful reality that things will only get worse for the Final Thought - As a critic, it’s so rare that I see a film that is unique enough that I can’t com- both of them.

In some ways the title is brutal because how pare it to anything else.

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much we love someone can be the greatest burden when we are helpless in watching them suffer.

Haneke uses silence, long takes and cinematic bitterness to metaphorically scream his message of the brutality of our end of life.

I can appreciate the message and many of the reasons for shooting this as he did; however, I compare “Amour” to a film like “One True Thing,” which is also about a family dealing with inevitable death, but which delivers a far more powerful message.

“Put yourself in my shoes,” Georges begs his wife as she makes clear her wishes to die.

Riva, who is 85, delivers the kind of performance you don’t forget because it’s astonishingly powerful. Both Riva and Trintignant deliver heartbreaking performances that depend on both their own personal frailty and their power as actors.

I think the idea of secluding these two in this damp, dark and depressing home where they rarely go out or interact with others (including the sparse visits from family) paints this story in an unrealistic light from my own experience.

I haven’t been to Europe, so perhaps people live and die this way, but it seemed as if Haneke purposely isolated them for effect rather than reality.

Final Thought - Well acted, but extremely difficult to sit through.

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On Demand & In the Box

Stay In, Enjoy The Oscar Winners!

By Dustin Chase Forget going to the theater, stay home and watch some of 2012’s best films On Demand and on Bluray!

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (March 12) Sean Penn should have been among the best actor nominees for his outrageous performance in this film. I promise you won’t find another movie like this. A must see!

LIFE OF PI (March 12) Winner of 4 Oscars including best director Ang Lee, this visually breathtaking film is a workout for your eyes but the narrative and the dominating special effects make it a bit sterile.

SMASHED (March 12) A real eye opener of a film that tackles one of the most important problems in our society, alcohol addiction. Mary Elizabeth Winstead gives a powerful performance.

HITCHCOCK (March 12) One of my favorite films from last year, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren deliver devilish performances in a film that takes a look at the celebrated master of suspense.

RED DAWN (March 5) This is what cheap entertainment looks like. If you are looking for an action movie to snooze through then this invasion thriller might help you get some sleep. Starring Chris Hemsworth.

THE INTOUCHABLES (March 5) One of the most internationally acclaimed films of 2012, this moving true story isn’t overly unique in its story telling but is honest and memorable.

The Raven (March 4) After discovering that a string of baffling murders seems to be inspired by the macabre short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore cop Emmett Fields turns to the brilliant-but-boozy author to help solve the crimes.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS (March 5) Chock full of great actors like Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta Jones and Dennis Quaid this male perspective rom-com is a nightmare you want to avoid at all costs.

BREAKING DAWN PART 2 (March 2) One of the most hated films of 2012 and winner of the worst film of the year according to the Razzies arrives to make fun over and over.

THE MASTER (February 26) It didn’t win any Oscars, but all three cast members were nominated in one of the most obscure films of 2012, directed by the genius Paul Thomas Anderson.

CHASING MAVERICKS (February 26) If you love films about surfing then check this one out, it’s a heart-warming story with stunning scenery and two decent performances, starring Gerard Butler and Johnny Weston.

SINISTER (February 19) Hands down the best horror thriller from 2012. Ethan Hawke stars in this genuinely creepy film that stays true to its premise and follow-through.

ARGO (February 19) Oscar winner for best

picture, the most awarded film of 2012 is on Bluray. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, this edge-of-your-seat-thriller offers something for everyone.

Anna Karenina (March 1) Keira Knightley and Jude Law star in this visually enchanting interpretation of Leo Tolstoy’s epic love story.

The Man With The Iron Fists (March 7) Wu-Tang head honcho RZA makes his debut as a big-screen director and leading man in an epic action-adventure flick inspired by classic kung fu movies.

Nashville: There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight (March 7) Rayna tells Maddie and Daphne about her plans to divorce.

Safety Not Guaranteed (February 29) A team of journalists are dispatched to investigate a classified advertisement seeking a companion for time travel, with payment on return.

Like Water (March 14) This insightful documentary gets up close and personal with UFC middleweight title holder Anderson Silva, aka The Spider, as he trains to defend his mixed martial arts crown.

The Fourth Kind (March 7) When a psychiatrist videotapes her therapy sessions, she uncovers terrifying evidence that her clients have experienced the fourth level of alien encounter.

A Knight’s Tale (2001, March 1) Sparks fly between Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon in this rock ‘n’ roll meets medieval times musical mash-up.

Beverly Hills Ninja (1997, March 1) Chris Farley earns a black belt in silly as a well-meaning and hopelessly inept ninja.

Natural Selection (2011, March 1) An irreverent comedy about a devoted Texas housewife whose carefully ordered world is turned upside down when she sets out to find her husband’s long lost son.

Cropsey (2009, March 10) Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.

TV Series House of Cards (March 1) This is a thrillingly wicked political drama – the language and landscapes are dark, and the characters’ motives are darker. Kevin Spacey is at his best since ‘American Beauty’ as the manipulative, Machiavellian House Majority Whip, and Constance Zimmer, Kate Mara, and Robin Wright make up an impressive supporting cast. It appears that Mr. Fincher was given carte blanche to tell the story as he likes.

This is no after school special-it’s gritty-good gritty.

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working mothers, and shares how we can assuage guilt and ease daily stress when it comes to the work/parent tug-of-war.

Kristina Carillo-Bucaram, Mind, Body founder of the largest raw, organic produce cooperative in and Spirit the United States, is a leading Get your tickets now for this visionary in the raw movefun event! ment. “How to be Fully Raw: The 6th Annual Conference A Presentation on Raw Food Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Health, Beauty and CommuSpirit is designed to be an educanity,” will provide insight on tional, personal development day the ease of eating for health’s for all ages. Developed by women, sake. for women, the conference is Keynote speaker, Candace focused on key issues in health, Bushnell, creator of “Sex and nutrition, sexuality and overall the City” and “The Carrie Diawell being. It’s sponsored by the ries,” has influenced two genGalveston Chamber of Commerce, erations of women through in conjunction with UTMB Health. The conferher highly successful newspaper column, books, ence is Friday, April 5th, 8am – 5:30pm. movies and television series. Her novels will be Led by Mistress of Ceremonies, Dominique available for sale at the conference and she will Sachse, KPRC TV anchor and broadcast joursign books following her presentation. nalist, the day is filled with entertaining, high All conference topics are offered with good energy, motivational speakers. Local comedian humor, good taste and a common sense approach Lyssa Graham, known for outstanding wit and in guiding the audience to enhanced personal sophisticated delivery, will provide laughter as she growth and happiness. In addition to speakers, brings the daily grind into hilarious perspective the conference includes continental breakfast, between speakers. snacks, lunch, beverages, health breaks, book Providing dialogue on the natural progressigning, shopping expo, door prizes, and, new this sion of life, Dr. Tristi Muir, UTMB, will present year, the “After Glow Happy Hour,” sponsored by “Mambo Through Menopause: Managing Middle Reyka Vodka.

Age Magnificently,” and Dr. Catherine Hansen, For more info you can go online to the website UTMB, back by popular demand, will speak on at www.galvestonchamber.com/womensconference.

“Sex in your 60’s.”

Tickets for the Women’s Conference are $150 Author and documentary filmmaker Michelle per person. Reservations are required. Parking is free at Moody Gardens Convention Center Cove, “Seeking Happily Ever After: Navigating parking garage. To purchase tickets online go to the Ups and Downs of Being Single Without www.galvestonchamber.com or call (409)763-5326.

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25th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show: Silverlining Spring

The 25th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show, March 2nd-3rd, at the Galveston Convention Center at the San Luis, 5600 Seawall Boulevard, will offer everything from plants to nuts and bolts. Show hours are Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm.

Benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society, the show is sponsored by Galveston.com, Truly Nolen, Aramco Shutters and Splash Pools & Spas with support from Frost Bank, HomeTown Bank and Buccaneer Construction.

Weekend highlights include a pet adoption center, The Kitchen Chick’s Texas Independence Day Cake Showdown, and Galveston Island Humane Society grand prize raffle drawing. A show preview, “Cat Tails, Dog Tails and Cocktails” will be Friday, March 1st, 6-8:30pm. Preview tickets are $50 each and includes BBQ, Mashed Potato Martini Bar, beer, wine and sodas, silent

auction, sneak peak of the show, and Home and Garden Show ticket. For reservations call (409)740-1919.

Presentations at the Home & Garden Show’s silver anniversary include Brenda Beust Smith, The Lazy Gardener, “What’s Growing in the Lazy Gardener’s Garden;” Galveston County contractor, Vic Hegman, “Ask Buccaneer;” Master Rosarian, Baxter Williams, “How to Grow Roses on the Gulf Coast;” and Master Gardeners: Dr. Brent Pemberton, “Texas Superstar Program – Great Plants for Texas;” Jerry Hurlbert, “Growing Avocadoes;” Herman Auer, “Vegetable Gardening Part I and Part II;” and Mary Demeny, “Kitchen Gardening.” In addition, basic dog obedience will be offered by Trelle Dandridge and Heather Leeson, “Mutts with Manners.”

Among those selling plants, bulbs and offering gardening tips will be the International Oleander Society, Master Gardneners, Houston Rose Society, Galveston Garden Club, Flamingo Nursery, Tom’s Thumb Nursery, Jimbo’s Nursery, Groundworks Texas, Galveston Tree Conservancy, Island Flowers and Coastal Bonsai.

Need help in the kitchen? Visit The Kitchen Chick, Royal Prestige and Cutco for cooking tips, demonstrations and advice on bake ware.

Foodie’s shouldn’t miss specialty food vendors including The Oil & Vinegar Maestro, Mesquite Country Seasonings, Gaga’s Gourmet, Wild Bill’s and Mother Teresa’s Fine Foods. That tantalizing aroma? Yummie Nuts is back by popular demand.

Interior design, home renovation , service professionals and gift booths include Milltello Design, The Frog at Home, West End Gallery, Alex’s Air Conditioning, Sherwin Williams, Built Green Custom Homes, ReBath, Storm Tight Windows of Texas, Greg Lewis Architect, America’s Home Place, Walls and Windows, America’s First Choice Windows, Wonderful Windows and Siding, Air Repair AC, Immaculate Painting, Schlitzberger Stone Designs, Houston Mosquito

Control, United - Bilt Homes, Direct TV, Best Security, Marble Tile Collection, My Pillow, and Best Buy. For real estate and leisure properties visit with Galveston Realtors Association and Silverleaf Resorts.

To conquer a hot Texas summer visit Splash Pools and Spas and Redman Pools who can turn your back yard into an oasis and enjoy the view from your EZ Hang Chair. Looking for environmentally friendly products? Visit Green Mountain Energy, Gulf Coast Renewable Energy, Eco-Smart Power and Southland Eco. For art, jewelry and gifts visit Simply Charming, G.Lee Gallery, Affaire d’art, BEH Photography, Art by Bonnie Blue, Girly Girlz, Red Tangles, Beautiful Things, Lisa’s Island Creations,

Quilts by the Bay, Scentsy, Hagstrom Collection, and Bionic Band Dealers. Pamper yourself with Nerium, Advocare, and Bleach Bright. Get in touch with community entertainment, activities and education at The Grand, Fifty Club of Galveston, Texas Department of Insurance, and Galveston Co. SBDC. This is a snapshot of what to expect at the 25th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show.

Plan to enjoy a full day of activities.

Tickets sold at the door: adults $7; 14 and under $5; under 5 years old are free.

Advance discount tickets are available at Kroger, 5700 Seawall Boulevard.

For more information call (409)762-3930 or www.galveston.com/homeandgardenshow.

The Spa at Hotel Galvez:

August 7: The Importance of Good Nutrition

Health and Beauty Series

Have you ever wondered about the difference between a deep tissue and a Swedish massage?

Well now you can find out.

The Spa at Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is introducing a new Health and Beauty Series to educate clients on popular health and beauty topics. Led by expert speakers and inhouse staff, these educational sessions will begin in March and are scheduled at 6pm at The Spa at Hotel Galvez, located at 2024 Seawall Blvd.

The schedule is as follows:

Health is wealth! A strong immune system is what helps you fight, combat, prevent or reverse lifestyle diseases related to diet. Learn easy ways to minimize toxins in your life, what chemicals to look out for in cleaning products, organic vs. natural foods and much more.

October 2: Massage and Body Work The power of touch! Massage and body work continue to gain in popularity as people realize their significant health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and relieving pain. Learn about proper draping techniques, basic massage techniques and what to expect from body work.

December 4: Fitness and Body March 6: Color Matching – Makeup Wellness Tips on Changing Your Look from Fit for life! This seminar will focus on quesDay to Night tions and answers from fitness professionals on Master your makeup! Watch several live makeup demonstrations that start with a color match test and end with finished faces. This class explores changing your look from day to night and offers tips on addressing your unique facial attributes as well as how to conceal the most common skin care issues.

everything from exercise progression to the best nutrition before and after a workout. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about fitness in a fun and open forum.

The Spa at Hotel Galvez is a nearly 10,000 square-foot facility with nine treatment rooms, accompanying Kérastase level salon and fitness center. The spa offers a Relaxation Room, MeditaMay 1: Skin and Hair Care Tips tion Garden, Hydrotherapy Room, Vichy Shower, Spring time renewal! Have you ever wondered which products and ingredients to look for when Steam Room and Couple’s Massage Room.

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The Party is Downtown!

There’s lots to do downtown this Spring. Here is a few things that we think you should not miss!

Movie Nite on the Strand

Movie Nite on the Strand starts up for another summer season at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand!

Saturday, March 2nd, the movie series will kick off with the 1981 version of “Arthur” (Rated PG) featuring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud.

Saturday, April 6, Movie Nite on the Strand will show “The Help” (Rated PG-13) starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Movies are free to the public and begin at dusk.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Movie Nite on the Strand takes place every 1st Saturday of the month from March through October and is presented jointly by the Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mitchell Historic Properties.

Music Nite on the Strand

Get ready to rock Saturday, March 9th, 6-9pm, with “Hypersoul” at Saengerfest Park, 2302

Strand. They’ll be kicking off the Music Nite season with Classic Rock hits sure to make any music lover sway.

Saturday, March 23rd, “Dead Rabbits” will perform Irish Folk Rock tunes.

April 13th, “The Fab 5” will rock the house out.

April 27th, Music Nite on the Strand features “Alligator Handshake.”

Music Nite on the Strand is free to the public and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from March through October. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating.

Party on the Pier at Pier 21

Mitchell Historic Properties is proud to partner with the attractions and restaurants at Pier 21, 21st Street and Harborside, to present “Party on the Pier!”

Saturday, March 16th, the newest downtown activity will kick off with the oldies music thanks to the musical stylings of “The Clasixx.”

Saturday, April 20th’s musical entertainment features the Zydeco Country tunes of “Kevin Anthony & G Town.”

Party on the Pier takes place at Pier 21, 6-9pm, on the 3rd Saturday of every month from March through October.

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Books

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. Events are: Saturday, March 9th (7pm) - “Of Birds and Texas” kitchen. Each section tracks Pollan’s efforts to Exhibit Opening. Rosenberg Library Museum master a single classic recipe using one of the four elements. Follow his journey as he learns to Wednesday, March 13th (7pm) - “Jim Stevenson Presents: Can It Be Done Again?” A discussion of grill with fire, ferment a variety of things, bake bread, and generally transform his own cooking “The Big Year” at G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St. There’s A Lot of Thursday, March 14th (2:30pm) - “Moody style. Pollan has long preached the virtues of Gardens Presents: Birding 101,” Rosenberg Library consuming foods that are processed as little as Great New Releases! possible, and here, he gives us some concrete Thursday, March 21st (7pm) - Movie: The Big Year examples of how you can do that, by creating your starring Jack Black, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson,

By Jill Kerr own food instead of letting a corporation create Galveston College. Discussion led by Alan Griffin. it for you.

Judging from the budding trees outside my Book Discussion groups will be held window, spring is almost here. Not only does that “Inferno: A Novel” throughout Galveston. These events are: Dan Brown, Doubleday/$29.95 mean great new releases in many genres, but it The man who sees an Illuminati symbol also means that Beach Book season is on its way!

Have no fear, though! Even if an unexpected late around every corner brings us a riveting new season snowfall hits us, these books will keep you thriller full of exactly what you’ve come to expect: intriguing history, famous art, and lots of codecozy until warmer days at the beach arrive.

Saturday March 16th - Meet & Greet the breaking. As in “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels “The Fun Parts: Stories” Authors will be held Saturday March 16th, & Demons,” our hero Robert Langdon is once Sam Lipsyte, Farrar, Straus and Giroux/$24 2-4pm at Galveston Bookshop, 317 23rd St. This hilarious collection of fiction is just what again drawn into a dangerous world centered Three authors will attend: on an enduring masterpiece. This time, it’s a lityou might need to get you through those last “The Shortcut” by W. A. Sabol grim days of winter. These stories, some first pub- erary masterpiece, “Dante’s Inferno.” I’ve been to Don and Jean Beaumont arrived at their Dante’s tomb in Ravenna, Italy, and believe me, lished in “The New Yorker” and “Playboy,” feabeach house on Bolivar Peninsula for the the stories surrounding his tomb alone would ture a richly-drawn tapestry of characters, from weekend as they have done many times be enough to create an epic thriller. Add in the the flamboyant to the touching. You’ll meet a before. Entertaining their neighbors for riddle-fodder provided by Dante’s epic poem, variety of characters who will remind you that dinner they run low on ice. Jean drives to and you should expect enough twists and turns the human experience, while often chaotic and the local convenience store but never returns always treacherous, is one that is shared by us all. to make you dizzy. Dan Brown is often criticized from the errand. When Don hires Prestige for the inaccuracy of his history, but who reads If Lipsyte’s biting wit can’t see you through one Investigators to assist the local a thriller expecting to get an accurate history last cold night, then I’m not sure there’s hope. sheriff deputy, they discover that lesson?

Buckle up, suspend your disbelief, and The Drunken Botanist women have been disappearing enjoy the ride.

Amy Stewart, Algonquin/$19.95 at an alarming rate. With those The premise of this book is delightful, and Events facts in hand, they set out to makes me wonder why someone didn’t think of find a connection among all the Wednesdays, through March 13th Rosenberg writing it sooner. Amy Stewart explores the vast vanished women. What they Library “Tales for Tails” - Free! Children can array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi discover will stun you. come to the Rosenberg Library, 4-5pm, and read that humans have transformed into alcohol over aloud to Annie, a trained Heart of Texas Therapy “Saving Grace” by Pamela Fagan the centuries. Admit it, you’ve been desperate Hutchins enough to wonder if the juniper growing in your Dog. Practicing reading skills with a nonjudg2010 Winner of the “Writers back garden would make decent gin, haven’t you? mental audience helps struggling and advanced readers gain read aloud confidence. Reading League of Texas’s Romance Some of the stories are downright bizarre, and sessions are in the Children’s Department.

Manuscript” contest; 2012 not all of the methods or ingredients used are Winner of the “Houston Writers safe, but that just further illustrates man’s despera- Regular storytimes continue Wednesdays through Guild’s Ghost Story” contest. tion to find the perfect cocktail. In addition to the April 24th, at 10am and 2pm. Rosenberg Library interesting stories and bizarre trivia, you’ll get 50 is located at 2310 Sealy. Call (409)763-8854.

Katie Connell is a high-strung drink recipes, and growing tips for gardeners.

Galveston Reads: “One City, One Book” attorney whose sloppy drinking Program continues - Galveston Reads, a volun“Cooked: A Natural History of habits and stunted love life collide hilariteer driven “One City, One Book” organization Transformation” ously in a doomed celebrity case in Dallas. sponsored by the Rosenberg Library, cordially Michael Pollan, Penguin/$27.95 When she flees Texas for the Caribbean, Katie invites the public to read the 2013 selection, “The The bestselling author of “The Omnivore’s escapes professional humiliation, a broken Dilemma” and “Food Rules” is back. In his latest Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsesheart, and a wicked Bloody Mary habit, but sion” and to join in public discussions and events. offering, he attempts to gain control of his own she trades one set of problems for another

Spring into Books:

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 March 26th (4pm) - OLLI, 4700 Broadway Additional info is at www.galvestonreads.org or by calling (409)763-8854.

Saturday, March 9 - “Bluebonnet at the Ocean Star Museum” Book Signing will be held at the Ocean Star, 1900 Harborside Dr., 10am – 2pm.

Come meet Bluebonnet, the armadillo! In the latest book of the Bluebonnet Series, the armadillo “Bluebonnet” explores the Ocean Star Offshore Drill Rig Museum. Call (409)766-STAR.

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when she begins to investigate the suspicious deaths of her parents on the island of St. Marcos. She’s bewitched by the voodoo spirit of an abandoned house in the rainforest and discovers that she’s as much a danger to herself as the island’s bad guys. As the worst of her worlds collide, Katie drags herself back to the courthouse to defend her new friend Ava, an island local accused of stabbing the senator she’s been sleeping with lately.

“Bought Off” by Roger Paulding

Suave, buttoned-down Alex Upchurch seems an odd match with his position as Assistant District Attorney of Galveston, a city some say is like the antique store on the north end that advertises “Mostly Junque, a Few Jewels.” But when a dead John Doe is discovered naked in the bedroom of Alex’s baronial mansion, District Attorney John Henry Davenport has to cover up the crime to save not only his able assistant but also to placate Alex’s Mother, Honey Upchurch, whose money bought John Henry’s position. Figuring out who is dead and why proves almost as challenging as keeping that information from becoming known - especially when Alex is appointed to prosecute a former lover who knows all but tells nothing. Fortunately, Leon McAdoo, known as Miss Starlight because of a gossip column he (or she?) writes, is on hand to guide us through the maze of power, money, sex and corruption.

For more information call the Galveston Bookshop at (409)750-8200.

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The Rotary Club of Galveston celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and kicks off its Centennial year of activities with their 3rd annual Rotary Crawfish Boil, Sunday, March 24th at Moody Gardens. Set for 12 noon-5pm, this fun, family fundraising event will again be held in the Big White Tent behind the Discovery Pyramid.

“Last year, we had terrific response from the community for our 2nd annual Crawfish Boil.

And building on that success, we anticipate an even greater turnout this year – as well as even more crawfish to be consumed.

The Lighthouse Charity Cooking Team will be back with us – under the direction of Dick and Horacene Daugird and their superb crew - and everyone can look forward to a great dinner of Cajun-seasoned crawfish, potatoes and fresh corn on the cob”, noted Scott Livanec, event co-chair.

Other menu options include Lighthouse ‘dogs’ and red beans and rice. In addition to a variety of ice-cold beer, there will be soft drinks and bottled water available. Crawfish plate tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. There is no admission charge.

Live Zydeco has rocked the tent for the past two years and attendees can be assured this tradition will continue - even bigger and better - for this year. New for 2013 is the first-ever Zydeco Dance Contest, culminating with the crowning of the festival’s first Zydeco Dance King or Dance Queen. The winner will be chosen by performing in the Zydeco Island Romp.

Also new this year, will be a “Children’s Crawfish Eating Contest”, along with valuable door prizes and an exciting raffle. Other activities for children include the popular “Mud Bug Bounce” (aka MoonWalk) as well as activities on the playground near the Big White Tent.

“We believe this event is not only a perfect venue for families and friends to get together to enjoy great food and fellowship in incredibly relaxing and beautiful surroundings, but those attending also know that all proceeds from this popular event will benefit the Rotary Club of Galveston’s many vital humanitarian community projects and programs. Founded in 1913 and chartered by Rotary International as the 73rd club in the world, our club members subscribe to the motto, “Service Above Self ”- in addition to supporting this year’s Rotary theme, “Peace Through Service.”

All proceeds generated from this fundraising event will be distributed through the Rotary Club of Galveston’s Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc., to in turn be distributed to Galveston organizations dedicated to improving our local community’s health, education and welfare.

Advance crawfish plate tickets are available at the Galveston Chamber of Commerce office, 2228 Mechanic Street, or by calling (409)763-5326.

Admission to the event is free.

Open Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre

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The Grand 1894 Opera House announces an open audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” to be held Monday, April 1st, at 4:30pm at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Staged at The Grand as a residency by Missoula Children’s Theatre and sponsored by Target, area students from Kindergarten through high school are invited to audition for a role in this original musical adaptation. As a special highlight for this year’s upcoming Grand Kids Festival, set for Saturday, April 6th, performances will be given at 11am and 1pm on stage at The Grand.

The audition is a group audition with no advance preparation needed. There are roles for 50-60 students in the production; however there is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast.

Students interested in performing are invited to audition and must arrive by the 4:30pm scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour audition session. The first rehearsal begins immediately following the audition. Rehearsals will be conducted every evening April 1st – April 5th. All students cast must be available for rehearsals and all scheduled performances.

Celebrating its 18th year in bringing the arts to area families, The Grand Kids Festival will take place, 10am-5pm on Postoffice St. from 20th to 23rd streets, in historic downtown Galveston.

In addition to the performances of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” The Grand Kids Festival will feature family-friendly performances by student choirs, dance groups, bands and musicians along with professional family entertainment by The Biscuit Brothers, storytellers Margaret Caudle and Toni Simmons and more. The festival offers hands-on arts and craft activities for kids of all ages, and opportunities to learn about quilting, woodworking and puppet creation. Visit the giant teepee or the petting zoo, create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece or try blowing bubbles at the bubble pond. Be sure and come hungry as food booths will offer a variety of fun food selections.

Sponsors for the 2013 festival include: The John P. McGovern Foundation, Jamail Galveston Foundation, The Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, Galveston.com and Company, Yaga’s Children’s Fund, Houston Family Magazine, CenterPoint Energy, Target, Texas Commission on the Arts, Bush and Associates, Lyda Ann Kempner Thomas and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston as well as many friends of the festival and in-kind donors.

Festival admission on Saturday April 6th is $5 for adults; $3 for children; free for children 4 years and younger. With advance purchase, Saturday’s tickets are available at half-price.

For more information about the open audition for “Jack and the Beanstalk,” The Grand Kids Festival, or to purchase tickets visit www.thegrand.com or call (800)821-1894 or (409)765-1894. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston.

Events

Wednesdays - Rosenberg Library Storytime - Free! Spring semester storytimes continue through August 24th. Programs are offered at 10am and 2pm in Sandy’s Room on the Library’s third floor. Storytimes are a fun way to introduce babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to the joy of stories. Music, puppets and games are combined with age appropriate literature to spark an interest in books for young listeners and their adult companions. Rosenberg Library is located at 2310 Sealy. Children’s Department hours are MondaySaturday, 9am-6pm.

Rosenberg Library “Tales for Tails” - Free!

Children can come to the Rosenberg Library on Wednesdays through March 13th, 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 at Rosenberg Library, located at 2310 Sealy.

Call (409)763-8854 for more info or go online to www.rosenberg-library.org.

Every Saturday - Harborside Express Train Rides will be held every Saturday, 11am – 2pm, at Railroad Museum, 123 25th St. The Harborside Train Ride leaves the Museum, travels down Harborside Drive and after crossing 33rd St., goes back to the station. Passengers ride inside or out on the decks of the Missouri Pacific Caboose #13895, and wave at the passing autos. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis for people of all ages. Train rides depart every 20 minutes. Call (409)765-5700 for more info.

Thursday, March 7th - Serious Fun Children’s Series has just added a second performance of John Tartaglia’s “Imaginocean” on Thursday, March 7th at 12 noon. The 10am performance is sold out. This one-of-a kind live black-light puppet show is suitable for kids of all ages, K-Adult. Tony award- winning actor, John Tartaglia, presents this magical undersea adventure with three best friends who just happen to be fish. Their remarkable journey starts with a treasure map and they ultimately discover the greatest treasure of all-friendship. Tank, Bubbles, and Dorsel swim in search of clues all the while singing and dancing their way into the hearts of the audience. Tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for children. For info contact (409)765-1894, or visit www.thegrand.com. The theatre is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston.

After School - Art Classes - G.Lee Gallery offers art classes for children and adults. The focus is on drawing, and developing composition, line, form and texture skills, then moving into color with watercolor pencil and pastel. Students are encouraged to see what is around them, then interpret it through their own imagination using media.

Classes are $35 per 90 minute session, or $30 if students sign up for four classes. All ages are welcome, classes are limited to four individuals, or one-on-one instruction, conducted on Saturdays. After-school and other times are available by appointment. The G. Lee Gallery is located at 2215 Postoffice St. Call (409)370-7350.

Saturday, March 2nd - Texas Independence Day Cake Showdown will be held 1-5:45pm at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd, as part of the 2013 Home & Garden Show. Dust off your cake baking skills buckaroos - its time to throwdown Texas style!

Let’s celebrate the great State of Texas with some sugar, flour, and butter. This contest is open to all amateur bakers; no professionals please. Proceeds benefit the Galveston Island Humane Society. For more info call (409)497-2999. Preregistration is required for this event. Giddy up!

Saturday, March 9 - Family Day “Derrick of Distinction” will be 10am – 3pm at Ocean Star, 1900 Harborside Dr. “Derrick of Distinction: Oil Rigs” can be compared to vehicles: they come in lots of shapes and sizes. Come search the museum to learn more about these vehicles at sea. Create your very own piece of offshore artwork using spaghetti, linguine, and marshmallows. How tall can it grow and how much weight will it hold?

Call (409)766-STAR for more info.

Galveston Symphony Orchestra:

Guest Conductor Dr. Trond Saeverud, Featured Violin Soloist The Galveston Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, March 10th, 4 pm at The Grand 1894 Opera House, led by guest conductor Dr. Trond Saeverud, who will also be the featured violin soloist.

The concert will open with “The Lark Ascending,” a work by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Inspired by a poem written

by George Meredith about the skylark, the work was written for violin and orchestra and is one of the most popular classical pieces among British

listeners. The violin solo, performed by Dr. Saeverud, will inspire the listener to imagine the skylark’s movements as it soars through the sky.

Picking up the pace, “El Salon Mexico,” written by Aaron Copland, is a symphonic composition using Mexican folk music. Copland adapted the work for the musical “Fiesta” that later evolved into an animated short film based on the score. The film won numerous film festival awards including the International Film Festival, Independent’s Film Festival, Santa Fe and Santa Barbara Film Festivals, and the Tiburon International Film Festival.

The concert finale will be Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.”

Blending his interest in Native American music and African American spirituals, Dvorak incorporated the folk songs of America to write this piece. While in America, he developed a passion for the multi-cultural rhythms that is evident in the colorful score.

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra has been

performing for Galveston audiences since 1979 and is supported by hotel motel tax, contributions, membership, and audience support. The Orchestra rehearses every Sunday evening from 6-9pm at the College of the Mainland in Texas City, and invites interested musicians to join its ranks.

Tickets for the performance are $25 adults; $20 seniors and students, and may be purchased at The Grand box office, 2020 Postoffice, (409)765-1894 or www.galvestonsymphony.org.

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The gallery’s current show entitled “Through the Lens” features an exquisite collection of fine art photographs Galveston ArtWalk’s are held by gallery lens-based artists Irene Quiroga, Sandro Giorgi, Ron Wooten, approximately every 6 weeks.

These are events where area gal- Barbara Rabek, Katelin Kinney, Lauran Perry English, Chuck Carpenter and leries and other participants Joel Jones. Also showing works by unite to showcase and exhibit artwork throughout the commu- guest artists Jeff Narron and Brian nity. This is held across the island Hitchcox. on Saturday evenings.

“Through the Lens” will be on view The March ArtWalk will be March 6th – April 14th. Opening held March 9th.

Reception, March 9th, 5-10pm.

2227 Postoffice St. Participating Galleries are Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, (409)789-0079 featured on the right.

12-6pm and by appointment. www.affairedart.com Other walls include: Hutchings–Sealy Building Artists’ Lofts (2328 Strand, 2nd “Treasures” Floor) Opening 5–9:30pm; “Treasures’” focus is the very vibrant Art Scene and the Art “Jerry Graham: One-of-aCommunity in Galveston. Our focus is largely on the visual arts, Kind Brass and Copper but it also includes the broader Arts Scene. You will see dance, Sculptures,” (409)737-9590 or theater, writers, and musicians www.jerrygrahamsculptures.com as also. A Book Launch and Ribbon Cutting will start at 5pm.

Island Body Works (2220 Postoffice St., (409)539-1992, Also on display is a myriad of www.islandbodyworks.massagoriginal pieces ranging in size, etherapy.com) Opening 6–9pm; scope, and color by local artists “Jackie Luxon: Quilt Art and Jeanette Ulrich, Marian States, More” will be on view through Brian Hitchcox, Billy Hill, Yachty March 17th.

Gras Mermaids, Pamela Carstens as well as a collection benefiting Mosquito Café (628 14th St., 527 Moody, 21st Street the Texas Marine Mammal (409)763-1010, www.mosqui(409)497-2157 Stranded Network. tocafe.com) Opening 6–8pm; www.ArtEvolution-Gavleston.com “Impressions of Mosquito Café: Bets Anderson, Sallie Anderson, Margaret Canavan, Missy LivenCelebrate Spring good, Marilyn McCarnes, Mardi Mitchell, Suzanne Peterson, Kay We’ll be celebrating Spring with a very special exhibition featuring Sandor, Betsy Valentine and two colorful artists, Tami Merrick Svetlana Zhikhareva.” and Renata Lucia. We first introThe Grand 1894 Opera House, duced Tami during last summer’s Edna’s Room (2020 Postoffice, Art Chatter group show. She will (409)765-1894, thegrand.com) have new work for this exhibition, Opening 6–9pm; “Oceans of including larger scale pieces. Renata, Fun! The Grand Kids Festival Banner Design Contest Winners” an established Houston artist whose work has been shown at the Houston The National Hotel Artist Lofts Center for Contemporary Craft, (2221 Market St., (409)750-2427, Lawndale Art Center and Project historicartistlofts.com) Opening Row Houses, will be exhibiting a 302 25th Street 6–9pm; featuring Christopher new series of “quilted” encaustic (409)763-8683 Jones. Also showing: Elizapaintings with an amazing sense of www.buchanangallery.com beth Punches, ArtBull, Trisha texture, color and emotion.

Thompson-Adams, Frank Lankford and Matt Mejia “The Art of the Pot” The Tremont House (2300 “Art of the Pot: New Work,” an exhibition of functional Mechanic, (409)763-0300, work by Austin potters Chris Campbell, Keith Kreeger, Ryan www.hautephotographie.net) McKerley, Lisa Orr and Claudia Reese, opens at DesignWorks Opening 6–9pm; “Sandy Wells: Gallery with a Patrons’ Preview Perfume as Art” on March 2nd, and continues until For more information, April 7th. visit online at www.galvestonartscenter.org/artwalk This exhibition coincides with the 47th annual NCECA (National Council on Education for the Upcoming ArtWalks are: Ceramic Arts) ceramics conference April 20 - June 1 - July 13 in Houston, March 20th – 23rd.

August 24 - October 5 DesignWorks will be showcasing November 30 the wonderfully talented ceramic 2119A Postoffice artists from all across the Most begin at 6pm, but note (409)766-7599 country. the gallery hours as a few start www.designworks-gallery.com slightly earlier.

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Don & Ron Bertram

On Saturday, March 2nd, feature artist Don Bertram and twin brother and writer Ron will be featured during “Patron Preview Night on Post Office Street,” 4-8pm. Don and Ron are the authors of two books, “Celebrate Imagination” and “The Imaginaries” with Don being the illustrator, and Ron, the writer.

The books are whimsical, colorful and entertaining, plus, they benefit Texas Children’s Hospital and the Peace of Mind Foundation. The Bertrams will be featured at the March 9 ArtWalk, 6-9pm.

The ongoing exhibits of Brian Hitchcox, 2215 Postoffice Jim Lawson and resident artist George (409)370-7350 Douglas Lee will continue. www.georgedouglaslee.com

150 Years of Quilts In War Time

“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.

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Tim Jacob, Artist of the Month

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Tim Jacob, photographer, will be featured as the March Artist of the Month at the Galveston Art League Gallery, 2117 Postoffice St. A selection of his photographs will be exhibited along with the March members show from February 28th - March 24th.

The gallery is open from 12 noon to 6pm, Thursday through Sunday.

Jacob’s interest in photography started at a young age, encouraged by his family’s tradition of going to “someplace great” during summer vacations. Later, he began hiking and taking pictures with a camera he had gotten for a gift. His photos 2117A Postoffice can be viewed on his web site, (409)621-1008 www.pelican-pictures.com. galvestonartleague.com

Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present two exhibitions of work by Texas Master Piero Fenci. Fenci is the fourth artist to receive the honor bestowed by the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for making a significant impact in the craft field. Fenci was chosen a Texas Master for his outstanding involvement in the Texas craft community, his dedication and excellence in teaching, the innovative qualities of his work, and his exceptional craftsmanship. The exhibitions will open during the March 9th ArtWalk and will remain on view through April 14th.

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“Nostalgic Galveston”

Howarth Gallery showcases Katrina Howarth original oil paintings and new spring collection which are influenced greatly by Matisse and impressionists. Her work describes her daily life.

Howarth’s unique style can be seen in whimsical interior and still life paintings and landscapes in her fun gallery.

Currently, a display of selected new oils are on exhibit, guaranteed to uplift your mood!

Open Saturdays 12-6 and Sundays 12-4 215 Tremont Street (713)550-6431 and during all ArtWalks. thehowarthgallery.com

Please join Rosenberg Library as we celebrate the opening of our newest art exhibit, “Of Birds and Texas: The Art of Stuart and Scott Gentling.” The preview party is scheduled during the March 9th Art Walk from 6 to 8pm.

On loan from the Museum of Printing History Houston, this exhibit features lithographic prints from the Gentlings’ limited-edition 1986 elephant folio, “Of Birds and Texas.” Rosenberg Library owns an extremely rare signed printer’s edition of “Of Birds and Texas” which includes notes by the artists and chromalin printer’s proofs.

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René Wiley: Urban Nests ArtWalk this month will feature René Wiley: Urban Nests Also showing, works by: James D. Phillips Dale Hooks Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser Bill Meek Robbie Wood Darlene Wall Becky Wolfe Rachel Wiley Janota Patrons’ Preview Evening will be Friday, March 8th from 6-8pm.

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ArtWalk will feature J. A. Soukup - Galveston’s premier realist painter, in an exhibit called “Nostalgic Galveston.”

Also showing works by: Homer Allen, Ross de la Garza, Russell Mai, J. Vincent Scarpace, Jennifer Peck, Anne Heinrichs and Ted Armulowicz Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm or by appointment.

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“Galveston Houses”

ArtWalk is Saturday, March 9th, and it always starts a little earlier, 4-8pm for The Water’s Edge. During ArtWalk, Painter Gayle Reynolds will present paintings of Galveston houses in watercolor and in oils.

In the boatroom, Rex Reynolds is building his seventh dory, and he is calling it “The West Bay Fishing Dory.”

Pat Moberley Moore’s bronze sculptures are on display. They are ladies, and a small section of the sculpture is based on water, like a series of works. Pottery 1302 21st Street 2310 Sealy St. is on display by Madeleine Baker, a (409)762-1925 (409)763-8854 Galvestonian; and by John Whitman, galvestonwatersedge.com rosenberg-library.org who lives in the Heights.

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Outdoors Living With the Hens:

incorporating chickens into their yards and lifestyles. Visitors will be able to talk to hosts about coops, feed, breeds, costs, and their experiences raising healthy chickens in an urban environment. This is a rain or shine event; fowl weather The Chicken Shack Strut won’t stop the tour.

Tickets will be available from The Kitchen The first ever Galveston Island Chicken Shack Chick, located at 528 23rd Street, this month.

Strut will take place on Saturday, March 30th.

Proceeds from the tour will benefit the SeaEveryone is encouraged to flock to the island this wall Interpretive Trail (SIT) beautification proEaster weekend, tour local chicken coops, and gram lead by Artist Boat, a Galveston non-profit make some feathered friends.

The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut is a organization dedicated to integrating the arts one-day self-guided tour of coastal chicken coops, and sciences for exploration and appreciation of coastal habitats. The first 12 project SIT hen houses, mobile tractors, and crazy shacks.

Open to adults and children, the tour will show- benches were installed along Galveston’s Seawall case island chickens and their keepers, and dem- between 23rd and 29th Streets last year. These onstrate how more and more city dwellers are benches were created through Artist Boat’s Eco

Art Residency Program at KIPP Coastal Village and The Satori School. During the residencies, students learned principles of ocean literacy and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems and then created tiles related to those themes.

Organizers are still looking for enthusiastic chicken-keepers who would like to open their yards to visitors. Coops don’t have to be eggstravagant! Whether the coop is a mini mansion or cobbled together with recycled materials, consider having your hen house on the tour.

Sponsors for the event are also sought at $100, $250 and $500 levels.

Keeping chickens is permissible within Galveston’s city limits. In recent years, more and more islanders are raising chickens at home, often integrated with backyard gardens, compost systems, beehives, and other elements of urban food production.

For more information about becoming a Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut tour stop or if you would like to purchase tickets, please call (409)497-2999.

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Events

Saturday, March 2nd - UTMB School of Health Professions Causeway Fund Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, starting at the Galveston County Daily News building, 8522 Teichman Road. After a more than 15-year hiatus, the causeway run has been reinstated as a fundraiser to raise money for School of Health Professions scholarships. 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. Current sponsors of the event include the Jamail Galveston Foundation; the UTMB Office of the Executive Vice President, Chief Business and Finance Officer; the UTMB Office of the President; the UTMB School of Nursing; the UTMB Sealy Center on Aging; Kempner Capital Management Inc.; Celia Bailey-Ochoa; FitTriRun; “Galveston County Daily News;” Texas A&M University at Galveston; Galveston College; Minuteman Printing; “The Island Guide;” and Spring Action Photos. For more info, call UTMB School of Health Professions Causeway Fund Run at (409)772-3006.

Friday-Saturday, May 3rd - 4th - The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Galveston will begin at 6pm and go on until 6am Saturday morning. This popular event will be held at Spoor Field, 41st and Ave P. Teams may participate by contacting (409)996-1754) or go online to www.relaygalveston.com.

Every Sunday Morning - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market starts around 9am at 2508 Postoffice, on the empty lot behind Antique Warehouse and next to the Island Aquaponics greenhouse, on Postoffice between 25th and 26th.

GOFM believes that good food matters. Come pick up everything from fresh produce, honey, eggs, and cheeses to already-prepared foods.

GOFM will be starting a “home gardener” booth for our green-thumbed neighbors who have been asking about selling their surplus. If you are interested, please send them an email at gofarmersmarket@gmail.com for more information. Don’t forget to bring cash. As a community, Galveston is working to put an end to the plastic bags that litter our beaches. Join that effort and bring your own bags or baskets. We are aiming to use as few plastic bags as possible; you can help by reusing your own.

Sunday, March 10th - The GCVA Season Opener will be held at Stewart Beach. The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its annual GCVA Season Opener with the Largest doubles tourney on the Gulf Coast. Featuring 35 courts and 8 divisions. First 121 players checking in at the beach will receive Long Sleeve T’s. During the spring and summer months, the GCVA features an array of high-flying scheduled tournaments at Stewart Beach, Galveston Island’s premier family beach park. Don’t miss out on the fun! You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate.

Check-in at Stewart Beach is 8:30am, with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am. Register at gcva.wufoo.com.

Also the GCVA Spring Break Beach Tournament will be held Saturday, March 23rd, starting at 9am.

Every Saturday - Beach Walks begin at 10am, beginning at Galveston Island State Park through November 23rd. Get a close-up look at the many critters and birds that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed. Tour activities include hands-on seining, digging and beachcombing under the guidance of beach combing volunteers from Galveston Bay Master Naturalists and Friends of GISP. Meet at the GISP Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005 (bay side of the park). Walks are free. There is a $5 entry fee to the park for anyone 13 years and older. Come join us in our weekly explorations of a Galveston Island treasure. Contact (409)737-1222 for more information or for questions.

Music March Promises to be a Month of Grand Music

Johnny Mathis

Saturday, March 9th at 8pm

Billy Dean and Jimmy Fortune

Sunday, March 24th at 7pm

The world- class, world-renown and timeless entertainer Johnny Mathis will take center stage at The Grand on Sunday, March 24th at 7pm. He will be joined on stage by special guest and comedian/ musician, Gary Mule Deer. Sponsored by HomeNo matter what your tastes, there is something Town Bank and Rudy & Paco’s, you won’t want to just for you this month at The Grand 1894 Opera miss such hits as “Chances Are,” It’s Not For Me to House, in historic downtown Galveston.

Say,” and “When I Fall in Love.”

“Biloxi Blues” Learning songs and routines from his father, Saturday, March 2nd at 8pm a vaudeville performer, Johnny Mathis started Tony-Award winner Neil Simon humorsinging and dancing for visitors at home, school, ously explores the life of young army inductees as and church functions. At thirteen, he began they struggle to comtaking voice lessons in exchange for plete basic training, work around his teacher’s home. when The Grand presHe studied with her for six years ents “Biloxi Blues” Satlearning vocal scales and exercises, urday, March 2nd at as well as voice production and clas8pm. “Biloxi Blues” will sical and operatic skills. tug at both your heart This native Texan chose to strings and your funny become a singer and has been conbone. This presentafirmed by the Guinness World Book tion is supported by music chart as having sold over 350 The Jerry Scales Trust million records worldwide. and by Mid-America At this time, the performance is Arts Alliance with gencompletely sold out. erous underwriting by Michael Flatley’s “Showthe National Endowpiece Extravaganza:” ment for the Arts, Texas Lord of the Dance Commission on the Arts, and foundations, corThursday, March 21st (7pm) and Friday, March porations and individuals throughout Arkansas, 22nd (7:30pm) Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Michael Flatley’s “showpiece extravaganza” A 20-year-old recruit, Eugene Jerome, from “Lord of the Dance” will take the stage at The Brooklyn finds himself in Biloxi, Mississippi Grand 1894 Opera House Thursday, March 21st at trying to navigate boot camp. With a crazy drill 7pm and again Friday, March 22nd, at 7:30pm. sergeant, Jerome, he hopes to remain “neutral...

Sponsored by BETTIS and Emerson Process like Switzerland” while facing the same fears, anxi- Management, this exciting production has also eties, and loneliness that grip all young recruits been described by the New York Post as “fasciwho must encounter the ultimate test of combat. nating, rewarding and above all, entertaining.”

Told with Neil Simon’s characteristic and masTouted by the Los Angeles Times, this Irish terful combination of humor and compassion, musical and dance production was created, cho“Biloxi Blues” showcases the young, naive Jerome reographed, and produced by Irish-American as he faces the challenges of bigotry, hatred and dancer Michael Flatley; with the music for the abuse; terrible Army food, and also… the rapture show written by Ronan Hardiman. “Lord of the of falling in love. The New York Times calls “Biloxi Dance” tells a timeless story based on an Irish Blues,” “Heartwarming and funny.” folklore of good versus evil. Through the media of Ticket prices start at $20. dance and music, it is appreciated and understood Savion Glover presents “A Hoofer’s by all cultures.

Meditation on the Art of Tap” Ticket prices start at $21.

Tony-Award winning dancer, choreographer, and producer Savion Glover will present “a Hoofer’s Meditation on the Art of Tap” at The Grand Saturday, March 9th at 8pm. In “Sole Sanctuary,” Savion will pay tribute to his artistic ancestors – including dance legend Sammy Davis, Jr.; Jimmy Slyde; and his teacher and mentor, Gregory Hines.

This performance is sponsored by The Houston Chronicle chron.com, Saltwater Grill, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment For The Arts.

Considered by tap legend Gregory Hines as “possibly the best tap dancer who ever lived,” Glover incorporates old-school moves with his fresh, young, and funky style. He is recognized as “an incredible artist who finds extraordinary joy in what he does.”

Ticket prices start at $25.

The Rob Landes Trio - I Get a Kick Out of Cole: The Music of Cole Porter Sunday, March 17th at 4pm

Returning to The Grand 1894 Opera House again is “The Rob Landes Trio-I Get a Kick Out of Cole: The Music of Cole Porter.” This matinee concert, set for Sunday, March 17th at 4pm , is a salute to the great Cole Porter - well known for his sophisticated, suggestive lyrics, clever rhymes and complex forms - and a perfect combination for “The Rob Landes Trio.”

Known for his outstanding performances at Jones Hall, and The Houston Jazz Festival - as well as many other popular venues in the Houston area - The Rob Landes Trio is surely a performance you won’t want to miss!

Ticket prices start at $17.

Saturday, March 30th at 8pm

Join The Grand for a great country music double bill - Billy Dean and Jimmy Fortune - on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm. Grammy and ACM Award winner and Song of the Year singer/songwriter, Billy Dean teams up with Jimmy Fortune long-time member of the most awarded group in country music, The Statler Brothers. These supersized talents will have you toe-tapping to hits like “Only Here For A Little While,” “Somewhere In My Broken Heart,” “Elizabeth,” and “More Than A Name On The Wall.”

Ticket prices start at $24.

For tickets for any event at The Grand, call (409)765-1894 or go to www.thegrand.com.

The theatre, located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston, is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”

All major credit cards accepted.

Upcoming at The Grand...

Bits “n Pieces Puppet Theatre presents “Aesop’s Dinosaur Fable” - Thursday, April 4th, 10am and 12 noon.

The 18th Annual Grand Kids Festival - Saturday, April 6th, 10am – 5pm Mark Twain Tonight! Starring Hal Holbrook Saturday, April 13th, 8pm Jeanne Robertson, Comedienne - Friday, April 19th, 8pm; Saturday, April 20th, 8pm Sinbad - Friday, April 26th, 8pm The Addams Family - Friday-Saturday, June 21st22nd, (Fri. 8pm / Sat. 2pm and 8pm)

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East Beach – Live band 1-4 Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Zack Tate 2-6, The Slags 7-11 Monday, March 11th B Jiggers – Video DJ The Bar @ San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – After Party 2-6,Luther & The Healers 7-11 Tuesday, March 12th Contenders Sports Bar – Open Mic Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony 7-9 Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Beggers 2-6,Big Richard 7-11 Wednesday, March 13th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic The Loading Dock - Karaoke Old Quarter - Open mic w/ Neil Down Pier 30, Surfside – Open Jam with Greg Garner Riptide Surf Bar – Carl Piano Smith Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Kaos 2-6,Revelatore 7-11 Thursday, March 14th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Karaoke Captain Jack’s – Karaoke Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam Drip – The Line Up, 9pm-1am Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Riptide Surf Bar – Karaoke Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Flycker System 2-6,Staylins 7-11 Friday, March 15th Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Old Quarter – Butch Morgan Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Fuzzy Side Up 2-6,Fidelity Max 7-11 Tremont – Nina Kay Saturday, March 16th Beach Hut – Music and Unity Freedom Fest. 12-10 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Old Quarter – Toni Price Pier 21 – The Clasixx 6-9 St. Joseph Church – The Trishas 8pm Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – 11th Hour 2-6,Space Monkey 7-11 Sunday, March 17th Beach Hut – Music and Unity Freedom Fest. 12-10 B Jiggers – Karaoke Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 East Beach – Live Band 1-4 Galveston Farmers Market – Kevin Anthony 10-12pm The Grand – The Rob Landers Trio 4pm Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Park Avenue 2-6, Rapture 7-11 Monday, March 18th B Jiggers – Video DJ The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke Tuesday, March 19th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Contenders Sports Bar – Open Mic Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony 7-9 Pier 30, Surfside - Karaoke Wednesday, March 20th B Jiggers – Video DJ

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic Old Quarter - Open mic w/ Neil Down Pier 30, Surfside – Open Jam with Greg Garner Riptide Surf Bar – Carl Piano Smith Thursday, March 21st Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Karaoke Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Drip – The Line Up, 9pm-1am Old Quarter – Steve Poltz Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Poop Deck – Blue Louie 7-10 Riptide Surf Bar - Karaoke Friday, March 22nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Old Quarter – Lisa Morales Tremonte – Leah Stonum Saturday, March 23rd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – The Relics 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry Music on the Strand – Dead Rabbits 6-9 Old Quarter – Matt Mejia, James Sturrock, Just Francis Vanishing Point Café – Kevin Anthony Sunday, March 24th Beach Hut – Hold Fast Fables 3-7 B Jiggers – Karaoke Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 The Grand – Johnny Mathis 7pm Monday, March 25th B Jiggers – Video DJ The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Tremont – Nina Kay Tuesday, March 26th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Contenders Sports Bar – Open Mic Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony 7-9 Pier 30, Surfside - Karaoke Wednesday, March 27th B Jiggers – Video DJ The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic Old Quarter - Open mic w/ Neil Down Pier 30, Surfside – Open Jam with Greg Garner Riptide Surf Bar – Carl Piano Smith Thursday, March 28th Beach Hut- Blue Louie Burgers & Blues 6-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Karaoke Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Drip – The Line Up, 9-1 Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Riptide Surf Bar - Karaoke Friday, March 29nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – GCR3 5-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Kara & Mike Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Tremonte – Leah Stonum Saturday, March 30th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – Wiseguys 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry The Grand – Billy Dean with Jimmy Forune 8pm Sunday, March 31st Beach Hut – Crashboat Johnny & Pirates 3-7 B Jiggers – Karaoke Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 The Grand – Elvis Lives! 3pm

calling themselves The Trishas on a whim.

4 Girls Who Sing, No, it doesn’t March 28th, 6-9pm hurt that they’re Play and Write Songs witty, charming, The Trishas will perform Saturday, earthy and beauMarch 16th, 8pm at the 1859 St. Joseph’s tiful — but as Church, located at 2202 Avenue K. Wilson notes, Blue Louie has toured all is four girls who all sing, play “We just happen over the United States and Europe and andThis write songs...sometimes all at once. to be four chicks.” now is groovin’ beachside in Galveston! None of whom are named Trisha.

But when magic happens, sometimes you Tickets are free and available online at have to give in to its power. The sound of their For booking, contact us at www.galvestonhistory.org or (409)765-3410. voices soaring in close four-part harmony so thebluelouieband@gmail.com When Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelley transfixed listeners that night in Steamboat, Color (409)256-5166 Mickwee and Savannah Welch first shared a stage orado, that more performance offers began to in January 2009, their intention was simply to come in, luring them into testing the waters as a For song downloads perform a couple of songs as part of a tribute to group. In addition to their own shows and touring and shows go to Savannah’s father, singer-songwriter Kevin Welch. schedule, The Trishas have performed on The www.bluelouie.net They had no plans to pursue a joint musical future Maverick’s “Raul Malo’s Sinners & Saints” album and Ray Wylie Hubbard recruited them for his — they didn’t even have a name, and wound up 22 The Island Guide Magazine theislandguide@gmail.com (409)256-5166

lauded release, “A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is no c).” Their comfort level with one another is obvious; they laugh frequently and easily together, and even on tiny stages, they smoothly switch among a variety of stringed and percussion instruments, including drums.

The concert venue, St. Joseph’s, is the oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and was built by German immigrants in 1859. Now desanctified and managed by Galveston Historical Foundation, the Gothic revival church is distinguished by its elaborately detailed coffered wooden ceiling, delicately painted wooden sanctuary, original pews and hand-carved altars.

The concert is made possible by the Live Music Grant Program from the Texas Music Office and is sponsored by Galveston’s Bubba’s Island Music.

For more information on St. Joe’s Unplugged, please contact (409)765-3410.

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Every Other Thursday Blue Louie at The Poop Deck

Friday, March 1st The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – Marc Borde 5-9 Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – The Antiques Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Jimmy’s Pier – Drum Circle Old Quarter – Hank Schyma The Waterman – Crashboat Johnny & The Pirates Saturday, March 2nd The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – Marty Monte Band 3-7 Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Zac Perry Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Old Quarter – George Ensle Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Dora & Zydeco Boys, 4-8pm Tremont – Jason James Sunday, March 3rd Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Beach Hut – Threadbelly 3-7 Riptide Surf Bar – Robert Kuhn Band Stage 25, Pleasure Pier – Lords Of Kool, 2-6pm Monday, March 4th B. Jiggers – Video DJ The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke Tuesday, March 5th B Jiggers – Video DJ Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony 7-9 Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Wednesday, March 6th B Jiggers – Video DJ 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, March 7th Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Karaoke Captain Jack’s – Karaoke Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Drip – The Line Up, 9pm-1am Old Quarter – Mat Harlin, Brian Hudson Pier 30, Surfside – Karaoke Poop Deck – Blue Louie 7-10 Riptide Surf Bar - Karaoke Friday, March 8th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – Boo Schaaf 5-9 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell Jimmy’s Pier – Drum Circle Old Quarter – Al Staehely Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – Nervous Rex Tremonte – Leah Stonum Saturday, March 9th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino Beach Hut – Almost Endless Summer 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry The Grand – Savion Glover Music Night on the Strand – Hypersoul 6-9 Old Quarter – Come See My Dead Person Stage 25 @ The Pleasure Pier – 3 Peace 2-6 Tremont – Ronnie Ginsburg Sunday, March 10th B Jiggers – Karaoke Beach Hut – Denovo 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Crow’s – Blues Brothers 12-4, Soul Pride 5-9, Leroy Thomas Band 10-2

March 7th & 21st

Burgers & Blues Returns to Beach Hut

Acoustic & Electric Duo

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The Beach Hut: The Only Bar on the Beach in Galveston

By Kimber Fountain Angela Hunter looks to her left and says, “I used to look this way out of my office window every day, and my view was an In and Out Burger.” She then looks to her right out a window that reveals a tiki style bar and patio, and a view that extends past the sand and over the water into a limitless Island horizon. “Now this is the view out my office window.” Not too shabby, especially considering the metaphorical office of which she speaks is The Beach Hut, the only bar on the beach in Galveston.

There are other bars on the seawall, and there are bars on the water, and on the harbor, but The Beach Hut truly is the only bar on the Island where the only thing beneath it and in front of it is sand.

Complete with a stilted foundation and wooden boardwalk, this one-of-a-kind spot represents the best of island life. Steps from the dining room lead straight down onto the beach and out to two sand volleyball courts. Underneath the Hut is an old-fashioned bowling lane and large swings sway gently from the rafters, allowing guests to enjoy their cocktails in a shaded, front porch atmosphere.

The dining room and bar area is essentially all patio, sheltered only by a palapa roof and open on three sides, complete with a stunning panoramic view of the Gulf.

Angela and her husband Lee, the proprietors of The Beach Hut, first met in Frisco, Texas, and together they have over thirty years in the food and beverage industry. Most recently Lee was the General Manager of Sneaky Pete’s, and Angela worked for the City of Allen, overseeing the Allen Events Center. Both were involved in the food service industry on a very large scale, coordinating the operations of massive venues in the Dallas area, including the Dr. Pepper Ball Park, Pizza Hut Park,

round out their second full year of business.

This Spring, when The Beach Hut reopens full time on March 1st, they will roll out a new expanded menu that builds on their simple and straightforward selection of beach-style bar food and a burger that is already gaining a reputation for being one of the best on the Island. Along with their handmade salsa, homemade queso, and Tiki Shrimp, they will feature new items such as Crab Stuffed Jalapenos, Shrimp Kisses, and Santa Fe Rolls.

The Beach Hut also features fried shrimp, a club sandwich, chicken tenders, fish tacos, and a turkey and and the American avocado sandwich; new additions to the Airlines Center, sandwich menu include Seafood Sliders home to the and an Ultimate BLT. The quality of the Dallas Stars and food is outstanding, and the prices are the Dallas Mavincredibly reasonable. ericks. They even The Beach Hut is family friendly and led the charge at pet friendly, as the atmosphere and menu such events as the is suitable for kids of all ages and dogs are World Series. But Photos by Christa Schreckengost welcome as long as they are on a leash. they both dreamed This is also the perfect spot to enjoy live music, of doing something on a smaller scale, more intimate and more personal. Specifically, they wanted as the musicians play against a backdrop of a Gulf sunset and the cool island winds carry the music a bar on the beach. And so every time they took down to the tide. Lee and Angela have chosen to a vacation they picked a spot where there was a support only local bands and musicians, and they beach and a place for sale.

On their fifth or sixth trip of relaxation and real can be seen every Friday from 5-9pm, Saturday estate, they made the journey down to Galveston, 3-7pm, and Sunday 3-7pm. Later in the season they will be adding a later night set on Saturdays. and found a site that was the first place they felt Tuesday night is Taco Night, with a $5 spehad everything they desired in a location. They cial that includes three beef tacos along with chips came back two more times, and finally on their and salsa. Starting on March 28th The Beach Hut third trip decided that it was now or never. Lee will resume “Burgers and Blues” every Thursday, and Angela moved to Galveston and The Beach featuring Blue Louie and Buy One, Get One Free Hut opened in early November of 2011. It was a complete lifestyle change for the pair of entrepre- Burgers. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-7pm. neurs, and the transition to the easy-going, laid During Spring Break, on March 15th, 16th, and back Island life was a process for them, but it has proved rewarding and fun as they now prepare for 17th, the Hut will host of the 3rd Annual Music the upcoming Spring and Summer season that will and Unity Freedom Festival in conjunction with

Jimmy’s on the Pier. Between 15 and 20 musical acts are slated to play over the three-day festival, from 12 noon to 10pm. At 9pm, Jimmy’s (81st and Seawall) will kick off their half of the celebration and continue the festival on until the early “am.”

In the not-so-distant future, Lee and Angela hope to begin work renovating the building adjacent to the patio. It currently houses a souvenir shop, but they plan to convert the interior space into an additional seating and bar area. Renovating the interior of the location will allow diners and drinkers to enjoy the view and the ambiance in inclement weather. Also set to debut soon is a full line of Beach Hut merchandise.

The Beach Hut is quite easily one of the most relaxing and refreshing spots on the island, and the great food and entertainment is merely an added bonus. As a guest of the Hut you are transported by boardwalk to the friendly and welcoming sights and flavors of the beach, with a distinctly minimal distance from the cocktail in your hand to the sand between your toes.

The Beach Hut is located at 731 Seawall Blvd.

(8th and Seawall). You can call (409)770-0089 or go to www.facebook.com/TheBeachHutGalveston.

Open every day from 11am to midnight, starting March 1st.

March Line-Up of Music Fun! Friday, March 1...Marc Borde, 5 to 9pm Saturday, March 2...Marty Monte Band, 3 to 7pm Sunday, March 3...Threadbelly, 3 to 7pm Friday, March 8...Boo Schaaf, 5 to 9pm Saturday, March 9...Almost Endless Summer, 3 to 7pm Sunday, March 10...Denovo, 3 to 7pm

Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17

Music and Unity Freedom Fest, 12 to 10pm Friday, March 22...TBA Saturday, March 23...The Relics, 3 to 7pm Sunday, March 24...Hold Fast Fables, 3 to 7pm

Thursday, March 28....Blue Louie Burgers & Blues, 6 to 9pm Friday, March 29...GCR3, 5 to 9pm Saturday, March 30...Wiseguys, 3 to 7pm Sunday, March 31...Crashboat Johnny & Pirates, 3 to 7pm

Happy Hour M-F, 3-7pm The Only Bar on the Beach!

731 Seawall Blvd. on the East End of Seawall Blvd. www.TheBeachHutGalveston.com

Every Wednesday Pool League Nite Every Thursday - Karaoke Every Saturday Night Zak Perry Every Sunday Tom Katz Band, 9pm Coming in April - Bert Wills HAPPY HOUR $2 Domestic Beer Monday-Friday 11-6

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