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Pie in the Sky:
A Little (Sometimes Big) Slice of Paradise
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4-5 Dining » “Pie in the Sky: A Little (Sometimes Big) Slice of Paradise” by Kimber Fountain 6-7 Movies » Reviews by Dustin Chase include “Better Living Through Chemistry,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Adult World” » Moody Gardens Brings Two New Films to Life: “Penguins 3D” and “Rio The 4D Experience” » An Interview with Roma Downey: “Son of God” 8-11 Things to Do » Home & Garden Show: There’s Lots of New, Fun Things to Do This Year! » Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum Spring Break Youth Courses and Marine Biology Tour » Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit Conference, Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair, Galveston Tall Ropes Course and Zip Lines, Lemonade Day Announced, Bark in the Park 12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps 15-16 Books » “It’s Nothing Personal” by Sherry Gorman, MD, “All that Remains - A Newtonberg Story” by David Emprimo and “The Great Texas Trailer Park Escape” by Reid Kerr reviewed by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings and Galveston Reads: “The Warmth of Other Suns: the Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” Continues 17 For the Health of It » “Aikido of Galveston: More Than a Martial Art” by Kimber Fountain » “Legion Fitness & Development, Galveston” by Christa Schreckengost » Many 5Ks, Half Marathons and Full Marathons Happening this Month! 18-19 The Fine Arts » “Ray Heard Gallery: A Joyful Quality of Work” by Tammy Thomas-Cooke » Exhibits at Local Galleries Gather for ArtWalk 20 Tours » “The Bishop’s Palace” by Terry Card plus Galveston Historical Tour, Kayak Tours with Artist Boat, Dash Beardsley Ghost Tour and more 22 Music » “Robert Kuhn: And The Album ‘Everybody Knows’” by Kimber Fountain » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island
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Flaky crust, gooey center, fluffy topping: thus is the ultimate Trifecta of Pie, and this month “The Island Guide” takes you on a tour of the restaurants and individuals who have made this combination of three into an art form. From creamy to fruity, from mini to massive, from world famous to neighborhood baker, Galveston Island is slicing it up any way you like it. Miller’s Landing
Miller’s on the Seawall is owned and operated by long time Galvestonian Don Clark, and is known as the place to go for fresh seafood, huge portions, breakfast all day, and Key Lime Pie. Described as, “to die for,” Miller’s Key Lime Pie is dished out in massive slices, and one patron advises that you may need “a tag team to eat it all.” Indeed a slice of pie at Miller’s is not just an order, it is an experience, so whether your slice is for two or for twelve it is guaranteed to be gone, as the pang of a full stomach is effectively quieted by an outstandingly perfect combination of creamy, tart, sweet, tangy, and rich, housed in a crust that is gooey and crumbly all at the same time. So when the line to get in to Miller’s is out the door, as it often is, just remember that the pie is worth the patience. 1824 Seawall Boulevard | 409.763.8777
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There are so many reasons to love Sunflower, the heartwarming comfort food, convenient and healthy meal Miller’s options, a picturesque patio, and nothing stirs a sugary soul quite like their dessert case. Rows of brownies and blondies, piles of cookies and scones, and pies loaded so high with merengue that your jaw will drop twice - once when you see it, and once when Cajun Greek you try to eat it. Made fresh daily and available to purchase whole, the varieties include Coconut Cream, Chocolate Cream and Lemon Merengue. Sunflower also sells a Chocolate Dipped Pecan Pie by the slice, and mini Key Lime Pies are a perfect individual size that Texas Star Bakery does not require sharing. They also offer several other variations of pie including a Chocolate Ice Box Tart, a Cream Cheese Tart, and a Strawberry Tart, as well as savory Quiches. 512 14th Street | 409.763.5500 | thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com
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priest. It was in that very bakery where he sought the perfect pie crust, disheartened by the soggy texture of traditional pie crusts that tasted bland and lost their freshness long before the rest of the pie. The process he develops includes mixing crushed, candied pecans directly into the pie filling. As the pie bakes, the pieces of pecan Texas Star Bakery rise to the top. After the pie is baked and cooled it is turned upside Texas Star Bakery is a locally owned, family business that dates down, and then pecan halves are placed all around the top and the back well over half a century. “It was started by my uncle, and then sides, creating a magnificent piece of dessert history. Typically pecan his kids took over, and then his grandkids,” says current owner pie is served room temperature, but when ordered tableside the slice Chris Chapa, whose immediate family has been involved with the is served warm with a heaping scoop of Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream. bakery for 44 of its 68 total years in operation. “My mom taught us Gaido’s Pecan Pie is available by the slice for dine-in guests, and to make the pie crusts by hand,” Chris continues, “everything we whole pies are also available for purchase either online or in house. do is from scratch, the old-fashioned way.” Any day you can find on Gaido’s ensures your craving can be met any time of the year, as they hand a variety of Merengue Pies, including Lemon, Coconut Cream, offer shipment of their Pecan Pie anywhere in the world. Chocolate Cream, and Banana Cream. 3800 Seawall Boulevard | 409.762.9625 | www.gaidos.com However the pie-making does not end with what is in the disAndrew Liebig play case, as some of the best of Texas Star’s offerings in this cateAndrew Liebig Designs is a floral design company that specialgory are made to order. “We have the best pecan pie you have ever izes in weddings and events, although its owner and namesake is eaten,” says Chris, which along with Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, and PattyCakes Bakery Pineapple Pie can be ready for you with as little as one day’s notice. also a popular independent pie maker whose talents were discovPattycakes is a full-service bakery owned by the proprietors of Homemade Pumpkin Pie and Sweet Potato Pie are also on the menu ered at a friendly pot luck dinner. Local musician Kat Joel-Reich tasted his apple pie, “and she asked me if she could pay me to make the local favorite Mosquito Café. Steve and Patricia Rennick, head during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. them for her and I said, ‘Sure!’” Andrew continues, “The funny thing baker and wedding cake designer, respectively, have provided for 5425 Broadway Avenue | 409.744.5905 is I really don’t like sweets, so I make the pies the way I like them, Galveston a unique and creative sweet spot with a colorful ambiance Gaido’s with less sugar. So it is still sweet but it is not overwhelming or rich. and cheerful imaginings of both original and traditional desserts. An icon of the Island, Gaido’s is Galves- The flavor is not as harsh but it is still enough to fulfill that craving.” Now in its third year of business, familiar favorites line the glass ton’s oldest restaurant and among the Andrew’s Apple Pie is still the most popular, but he also adds cases of Pattycakes, flanked by one-of-a-kind sugary concoctions Island’s most recognized legacies. The res- his special touch to Cherry Pie, Peach Cobbler, and Pumpkin Pie, that are as enticing as they are original. taurant has thrived through 103 years of Although technically they do not carry full-sized pies, they which is one of his personal favorites. He even has his own Key operation and four generations, known offer single-serving Tarts that are excellent for just a little something Lime Pie recipe, in which he uses a touch of other fruits such as for its spectacular presentations of fresh sweet. A Tart is officially a mini-pie, although traditionally they have orange or cranberry to round out the flavor. But as any baker will Gulf seafood which are trumped only by crust only on the bottom and are formed to be removed from their tell you, there is one key ingredient that surpasses all the rest, and its world-famous Pecan Pie. The recipe pan before serving. But Pattycakes’ Tarts come in a mini pie pan, Andrew does not keep it a secret. The first thing he will tell you was developed by Father Tom Ponzini, who established Gaido’s in- about his pies is, “I bake them with love.” making them convenient to store and carry, and are available in 832.359.8387 | aliebigdesigns@yahoo.com house bakery before his ordination and service as a Roman Catholic familiar pie varieties such as pecan and cherry. As soon as you step through the door of ShyKatz you feel like you are home. An ambiance of eclectic Southern charm and grace is amplified by their home-cooking flavors and a dessert table that will make you swoon. Proprietor Shy Leger oversees the deli and Kathryne Kearns is responsible for the daily output of desserts, which includes an array of cakes, pastries and cookies. But she is also known for her extravagant version of the American classic, which she has dubbed the ‘Mile High Apple Pie’ and describes as, “pretty darn good.” Newton used the apple to confirm physics, but Kat uses the apple to defy physics, as it seems nearly impossible to fit that much goodness into one pie crust. Another of Kat’s pies can be found across town at The Cajun Greek (2226 61st Street), who features her homemade Key Lime Pie on their dessert menu. Connoisseurs of this dessert will agree that this is one pie that is either done right or not at all, but Kat’s perfect balance of sweet and tart makes her Key Lime Pie one of the Greek’s most sought-after desserts. 1528 Avenue L. | 409.770.0500 | www.shykatzdeli.com
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Movies
“Better Living Through Chemistry”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan Grade BWhen Dolly Parton sang “You Better Get to Livin’,” I don’t think this is exactly what she had in mind. “Better Living Through Chemistry” takes a sweet-and-sour look at the effects of abusing prescription drugs. Instantly isolating itself as a comedy dealing with a real-world problem and making light of it, many will be turned off, regardless of the message in the end. However, Sam Rockwell (“The Way, Way Back”) was born to play this part as the straight-laced pharmacist who creates quite a concoction for himself behind the counter. The film’s impressive opening credits hint to some of the creativity to follow. Woodberry is a quiet little town with one pharmacy called Bishops. Founder Walter Bishop (Ken Howard) is hanging up the white lab coat and selling the business to his son-in-law Douglas Varney (Rockwell), but refusing to change the name. Stuck in the mundane cycle of his life with a stale marriage and a kid who likes to smear poop on lockers at school, the first sight of new lady Elizabeth Roberts (Wilde) gives Mr. Pharmacist an entirely new outlook on life. “Girls don’t go for honest and sweet, but women do.” However, Varney becomes anything but honest and sweet when Elizabeth suggests they start sampling some of the pills for fun. Rockwell and Wilde actually replaced original cast members Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Garner, thank goodness, because I cannot think of an interesting attribute between those two in these roles. The narration--wait, let me clarify--the naughty narration by Jane Fonda is one of the best things about the film. Of course, she even appears in a small onscreen cameo, but hearing her voice phrases like “balls deep,” among others, was both shocking and entertaining. Rockwell and Wilde have great chemistry and the rest of the film scenes suffer when they are not interacting. There are a handful of really funny and well written scenes, like the masturbation/couch story Varney has with his son. Unfortunately, this film with two directors has a soggy middle section, especially when the DEA agent shows up to investigate. With one of the many subplots, we can see the outcome a mile away, not that Varney can see clearly at all two thirds into the film as he wears his skin tight singlet and pops pills just to get back in control of his marriage. One minute Doug is super dad for his disturbed son, the next minute he goes full Charlie Sheen. Anyone with any knowledge of the long term effects of these drugs will likely scoff at the easy onand-off scenarios Varney enacts. Final Thought – Certainly has its funny moments due to the chemistry between Wilde and Rockwell.
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Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton, Saoirse Ronan, Toni Revolri, F. Murray Abraham Grade B+ There should never be any confusion about which films are directed by Wes Anderson. He is an auteur in every meaning of the word, as he has carved out a specific niche for his own distinctive creativity. Like a painter who reinvented brush strokes or a vocal artist with a special sound, Wes Anderson’s films are uniquely his own. He is not simply identified by the wildly imaginative characters with his favorite actors playing them, nor is his work only distinctive because of the brilliant screenplays he delivers; a Wes Anderson film is most identifiable by its look, feel, and appearance. Like the submarine world of “Life Aquatic,” the train travels of “Darjeeling Limited” or the remote and foggy island of “Moonrise Kingdom,” “Grand Budapest Hotel” has its own storybook quality with intricate moving pieces, fascinating people, and delicious theatricality. A young writer (Law) is eager to understand how the elderly Grand Budapest Hotel owner, Mr. Moustafa (Abraham), came to be in charge of the mountaintop retreat--and so the story begins when the original concierge M. Gustave (Fiennes) hired a young Zero Moustafa (Revolri) as a lobby boy, but their adventures together would make them more like brothers. Known for his amazing attention to detail and service, especially to elderly, rich blonde women, Gustave becomes embroiled in a family inheritance war when one of his patrons, Madame D. (Swinton), passes away. She wills him her most priceless possession, and the ruthless family refuses to honor her wishes. Wes Anderson, a Houston, Texas native, is not afraid of color; in fact, it is a vibrant accentuation in most of his films. He uses a dedicated color palette for each large set, which almost always has its own duplicate miniature. The hotel’s exterior is light pink, the modern day lobby is groovy orange, the spa completely blue, the elevators a heightened red, and so on. The obvious miniatures (smaller versions of big sets like the hotel, ski lifts, etc) are also highly detailed, but the way the camera focuses on them reinforce the storybook idea, complete with chapters. His attention to detail is also extraordinary, and never has that been more apparent than in the makeup design for Oscar winner Tilda Swinton, who plays an 84-year old. Each of Anderson’s stories/tales/ films deliver adventures with interesting characters moving through them. Fiennes is working with Anderson for the first time and is given a surprising chance to be extremely funny; he excels in every scene with short, precise remarks and quips. Many of the most wellknown actors with whom Anderson has worked in the past appear in small cameo scenes, which only makes the production seem that much more expansive, when prestigious names accept roles with little to no dialogue. The film’s greatest moments are certainly within the confines of the hotel and the lesser ones when our lead is imprisoned. If there is one thing Anderson’s films lack, it is emotion, but everything else nearly makes up for it. Final Thought – A delicious, pop-up storybook adventure.
“Adult World”
Starring: Emma Roberts, John Cusack, Evan Peters Grade D Emma Roberts is really trying to branch out, and now it seems she is taking the route of her aunt Julia and further trying to shed her childhood image by doing something in the “adult” market. She isn’t playing a hooker like Julia’s famous role, nor is she standing on the verge of a breakout. At first “Adult World” appeared to have a nice
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Moody Gardens Brings Two New Films to Life: “Penguins 3D” Waddles to the Big Screen
Celebrate the tale of a special King Penguin as he returns home to raise a family in Moody Gardens’ new movie, “Penguins 3D.” Shown on the largest screen in Texas beginning March 8th, “Penguins 3D” follows a King who returns to his birthplace of Penguin City, an island home to more than six million penguins. In a sub-Antarctic environment with albatrosses, fur seals and brawling elephant seals, what follows is the story of the most challenging time in a King Penguin’s life. His tale is often comic, sometimes tragic, and ultimately triumphant, as he sets off on a rite of passage set on one of the earth’s last great wildernesses. “3D allows you to literally step inside Penguins’ world,” said “Penguins 3D” producer and filmmaker Anthony Geffen. “This is the natural way for us to see and so you really feel it – you are in there, experiencing all this with him.” The Moody Gardens MG 3D Theater is one of the premier facilities in the country, featuring the biggest screen in Texas, and the only large format screen in the U.S. with 11.1 surround sound. “Our guests are fascinated with the penguins in our Aquarium Pyramid and the Penguin Cam on the website,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt. “This film provided an opportunity for guests to expand on that experience with a wonderful film that is great for the whole family.”
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Get ready to see a family favorite in a whole new way when “Rio The 4-D Experience” flies into the Moody Gardens Special FX 4D Theater this spring. The newest blockbuster to be converted into a 4D spectacular debuts just in time for spring break visitors. When the last blue macaws on Earth, Blu and Jewel, are captured by a gang of greedy bird smugglers, they must work together despite Blu’s inability to fly. Join them as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime that has them dodging beach balls, umbrellas, carnival floats and beach-goers as they try to escape the claws of an evil cockatoo, Nigel. This unexpected duo takes you on a thrilling 4D journey through Rio de Janeiro, finding courage, friendship and maybe even love along the way. The Moody Gardens Special FX 4D Theater adds a whole new dimension to the cinema experience. High-definition 3D projection combines with seat sensors, leg ticklers, wind, snow, scent and water splashes to engage all the senses. “‘Rio The 4-D Experience’ is a visually stunning film and has plenty of fun 4D surprises for both adults and children,” Moody Gardens president and CEO John Zendt said. “Our Special FX 4D Theater is one of our most popular attractions and we feel like this film is perfect for our state-of-the-art venue.” For more information on either film or tickets, call (800)582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
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“Son of God”
10 years have passed since Jesus graced the big screen, the same ten years since Emmy and Golden Globe nominated-actress Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) was up there, too. Downey recently traveled to Houston to promote her new film “Son of God,” which she executive produced and in which she portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus. “I started my life on this project as a producer. I went down to Morocco to begin filming with no intention of being in it. I really just went with my producers hat on,” Downey admitted. This is the second time Downey and her coproducer and husband have worked together. Previously the pair, together with “Son of God” director Christopher Spencer, were responsible for “The Bible” television miniseries. “We know that many people learn through visual means. So for many people watching, “Son of God” will be the first time they have read a Bible or experienced the Gospels. It was our job to make sure on the one hand you are accurate to the scripture, but on the other hand present the story in a way that is gripping, engaging and invitational.” Churches across the country have started to buy out theaters for the film. Although the film is not poised to make the impact or profit that Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” did ten years ago, Downey calls the project a labor of love. “I think that for people who already know Jesus, the performance by Diogo Morgado will allow them to fall in with Jesus all over again. And for people that don’t know Jesus, it will be a chance to discover him and the simplicity of the message that he brought us,” she said. Morgado also appeared as Jesus in “The Bible” series. The 33 year-old former male model gives Jesus quite a different look than we have seen in the past. “One of the hopes and dreams we had for the film is that it would reach a whole new generation,” Downey explained. She said that her teenagers told her before leaving to begin production, “don’t make it lame,” as they were worried about the special effects. Downey said her kids were the first to see the film and were very pleased with the final project, even asking to take the rough cut into their school and show friends. “Son of God” is far less violent than “Passion of the Christ” and kicks off 2014 as the first of four religious, Bible-based films. Rated PG-13, “Son of God” is now playing in theaters everywhere.
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Galveston Historical What’s New This Year: Foundation’s Bulb Hunter & Texas Seaport Chicken Coops Museum: Custom built chicken coops and rare
bulbs are new at the 26th Galveston Home & Garden Show, March 8th – 9th, Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis, 5600 Seawall Boulevard. Benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society, the show features daily presentations, exhibits, merchandise and the latest in home and garden techniques and products. The Garden Hen, the area’s premier supplier and authority on raising chickens will appear at the show, plus speak and give a peek at the latest designs in chicken coops. Owners Michael and Nicole Graham will share their passion and expertise in raising chickens in the backyard and advise on chicken coop maintenance and types of fowl that can be raised at home. Michael Graham suggests “Even the smallest back yard has room for a flock of chickens that can supply a family with eggs and take only a few minutes of your time each day to care for. Hens feed on kitchen and table scraps which makes the cost of maintaining a flock reasonably inexpensive.” Michael and Nicole Graham will appear at the Home & Garden Show and will be available to answer questions at their booth following their presentation. Christopher Wiesinger, The Bulb Hunter, has traveled the globe hunting and retrieving rare and elusive bulbs for propagating in the U.S. The New York Times stated, “Mr. Wiesinger makes a living finding pretty things in ravaged places. In many ways Mr. Wiesinger represents plant hunting’s latest iteration.” Wiesinger holds the distinction of Texas A & M’s ‘Robert H. Rucker Outstanding Senior in Floriculture,’ and is the author of several books on Heirloom Bulbs. Founder and owner of Southern Bulb Company, he currently acquires and supplies bulbs to Lowes, HEB, in addition to other chain retailers. Following his presentation at the Home & Garden Show, he will sign books and engage in one on one conversations. Tom LeRoy, founder of the first Master Gardener Program in Texas, has enjoyed a 35 year career with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Co-author of three gardening books, he will share his expertise in growing fruits and nuts in the South and offer a common sense approach to vegetable gardening. Texas Master Gardener and author of “The Island Garden,” Island-based community volunteer Jan Brick will address perennials, garden issues on Galveston Island and give tips on “a user friendly garden for the not so green thumb.” Back by popular demand, The Lazy Gardener, Brenda Beust Smith, will talk about native plants and how to maintain a beautiful garden with ease. At the conclusion of her presentation, The Lazy Gardener, columnist and author, will offer the audience cuttings from her garden. Trelle Dandridge and Heather Leeson, the pros at ‘Mutts with Manners,’ will demonstrate basic training for dog obedience training for pets of all ages. Proving you can teach an old dog new tricks, the dynamic duo will work with dogs from the show’s Pet Adoption Center. Manned by the Galveston Island Humane Society, pets available for adoption at the show will include cats and dogs. Volunteers and shelter staff will assist families with introductions and adoption papers. Your new best friend may be waiting for you at the show! Visitors to the 26th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show can learn, explore, or purchase merchandise from any of the many vendors. The show will be open Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. Admission is $8 per person, $4 for ages 6 – 14 and 5 years and under are free. Complimentary parking is available at the convention center, the entrance is on 56th St. For more information or tickets, galveston.com/homeandgardenshow or call (409)762-3930.
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Saturday, March 29th - Landmark Commission Calls for Annual Project Volunteers to Help Restore Valuable Cemetery - The City of Galveston Landmark Commission is seeking volunteers to help with its annual community project on Saturday, March 29th, at the historic Broadway Cemetery Complex. Landmark Commissioners and volunteers will plant trees, reset toppled monuments, repair mausoleums, clean headstones, and remove damaged, non-historic fencing. The cemetery complex, which occupies six city blocks between 40th and 43rd Streets along Broadway Avenue, was set aside for burial purposes in the original city charter in 1839. Those interred include some of the most significant and influential individuals within the city’s and state’s history.
The cemetery complex has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places and a final determination is expected in Spring 2014. The cemetery has also been nominated for designation as a Galveston Landmark. Volunteers are needed 8am-3pm. There will be projects available for all skill levels. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact (409)797-3546. The City of Galveston’s Landmark Commission oversees changes to exteriors in Galveston’s historic districts, relying on the Design Standards for Historic Properties document. Since 2012, Landmark Commission has completed an annual project that raises awareness and brings a historic property closer to conformance with the design standards.
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Two-Week Spring Break Youth Courses
The Texas Seaport Museum isn’t just home to the Official Tall Ship of Texas, it’s soon to be host to two weeks of new spring break activities for visiting youth on numerous sea and ship related topics. The courses will be held Monday through Friday’s at 11am and 3pm beginning March 10th and are $10 each. Admission includes a complimentary self-guided audio tour of the 1877 ELISSA and reservations can be made online at www.galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)763-1877. Courses offered include: Traditional Navigation – March 10th & 17th
the life of a traditional sailor, this program challenges you to take a hands-on, action packed approach to history. After a brief introduction to the safe practices of line handling, program participants will work as a team to set a sail onboard the historic 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA. Marlinespike Seamanship – March 13th & 20th
“Marlinespike Seamanship” is an essential skill for any sailor. In this program, you will learn to execute basic knots, understand the relationship between knots and safe seamanship, learn the purpose and use of each knot, and be prepared to tie each knot quickly on demand. All sailors need to know these basic skills so thoroughly that they can tie knots in the dark, upside down or in an emergency. Upon completing this program, all participants leave with their very own practice rope.
Navigation is the art of getting from one place to another, safely and efficiently. The first sailors stayed close to shore and navigated without the aid of GPS or other modern electronics, relying instead on traditional tools to determine their location. Led by professional staff, program participants will be introduced to these 19th Century tools, such as the chart, magnetic compass, chip log, lead line, and traverse board, to determine: “where are we?” and Dockside Marine Biology – “when will we get there?” March 14th & 21st Our new Dockside Marine Biology program Buoyancy Challenge – March 11th & 18th brings Galveston Bay to you. Taking place on site at Students of all ages can take the buoyancy chalthe Texas Seaport Museum, program participants lenge. Using only a paper plate, three pieces of newspaper, and eight inches of duct tape, you will will trawl for and study assorted plankton under have the opportunity to construct your own unique a microscope as well as test bay and Gulf waters for pH, salinity, temperature and turbidity. This is vessel and answer the age old maritime question: a multi-disciplinary program, using approaches in “will it float?” Prizes will be awarded to the constructor of the ship that can hold the most weight. history, social studies, mathematics, and science to facilitate an understanding of the Galveston Bay environment. Life of a Sailor – March 12th and 19th To reserve a spot or for more information conIn order to give people an understanding and appreciation for the workings of a sailing ship and tact (409)765-3404.
Texas Seaport Museum Announces Marine Biology Tour
Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is pleased to announce that they will be offering their Marine Biology Harbor Tour to the public on a limited basis. This unique experience takes place on board the Seagull II, a 50’ catamaran that docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston. The tour is $15 per person and $12 for youth aged 5-17. Reservations can be made online at www.galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)763-1877. Dates are March 12th and 19th, June 7th and 21st, July 5th and 29th and August 2nd and 16th. The Marine Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on opportunity to observe dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, trawl for and handle marine organisms, study plankton through microscopic lens, and explore Galveston Bay’s rich history. Led by marine biologist Dr. Sid Steffens, the tour lasts one and a half hours. Located in the historic port of Galveston, the Texas Seaport Museum is home to the 1877 ELISSA and also tells the story of a rich legacy of sea borne commerce and immigration. Look for ancestors with a one-of-a-kind computer database containing the names of more than 133,000 immigrants who entered the United States through Galveston, “The Ellis Island of the West.” Join the Museum’s staff and volunteers as they bring the past to life through special exhibits and educational programs. For more information and reservations, please contact Texas Seaport Museum at (409)763-1877.
2014 Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit Conference:
operation on a pregnant woman. Also speaking is Kendra Scott, one of the most successful jewelry designers and business owners in the nation. Parlaying her artistic talent and business acumen into a profitable venture, Kendra will share the ups and downs of how she launched her company in 2002 with $500 to become a multi-million dollar brand. Aisha Tyler, keynote speaker, is a native of San Be Inspired and Educated Francisco and holds a degree in government and with Aisha Tyler environmental policy. Author, actor, comedian and activist, she currently serves as co-host of the popuThe 7th Annual Conference for Women will lar CBS daytime talk show “The Talk.” Aisha, whose be Friday, April 11th, Moody Gardens Convention Center, 8am – 5pm. Keynote speaker is actress, second book, “Self-Inflicted Wounds,” recently released, is an active volunteer for Wounded Warauthor and co-host of CBS’s hit show “The Talk,” riors, Planned Parenthood, American Red Cross, Aisha Tyler. Presented by the Galveston Chamber The Trust for Public Land, and Doctors Without of Commerce Borders. The title of her presentation is “Pursuing with support Bravery: Embracing Risk and Fearlessness.” from UTMB, Registration is required; tickets will not be the ‘Celebrating Women: Mind, available at the door. Tickets are $150 per person. Attendees receive Body, Spirit a gift bag, continental breakfast, business breaks, Conference’ is an uplifting, energetic event designed to inspire and educate through topics of special interest to today’s women. Mia Gladney, KHOU TV anchor, will act as Mistress of Ceremonies at the event. A native Houstonian, Mia Gladney is a three time Emmy award winner and has served as anchor, reporter and producer for KHOU TV since 2000. A long time community volunteer for ‘Dress for Success,’ she co-founded ‘Women of Wardrobe,’ a young professionals group for ‘Dress for Success,’ in 2003. Gladney has a special affinity for supporting low income women in their quest for upward mobility through professional development. Conference presentations on personal and business development, health and well-being are targeted to women seeking new levels of success and happiness. The event is designed to impart a sense of empowerment and balance in effecting change in attendees personal and professional lives. New this year are high impact 5 minute interactive business sessions designed for sharing and learning new leadership skills. Small group discussions will focus on marketing, branding, customer service, communication, estate planning, and testimonials from real business owners. The sessions will offer participants the opportunity to forge lasting connections, gain enhanced self-awareness of their roles, and to analyze their unique strengths. Leading the business sessions will be Connie Thomas and Karen Hix, Galveston College; Carol Ann Peters, Galveston Co. Small Business Development Center; Galveston Small Business Development Center; Amy Hart, former corporate trainer; Maureen McCutchen, attorney, Mills Shirley Law Firm; Doreen Hughes, Mainland Testing; and Alicia Cahill, owner, The Kitchen Chick. Fashion and Marketing Consultant, and fashion/lifestyle blogger, Roz Pactor will present a personal improvement segment to the conference. A veteran of Paris, New York, and Houston Fashion Week, Roz has been a featured stylist in national magazines and television. “New Age, New Job, New Look” will be the theme for the Women’s Conference sweepstakes that will earn three lucky women the opportunity to receive a complete head to toe makeover. Sweepstakes winners will have their hair transformed by Lulu Benavides, entrepreneur and owner of Lulu’s the Salon, Inc. in Galveston. Courtney Goodbar, independent hair colorist and makeup artist based at Windmiller’s Salon in Galveston, will also help glam up our sweepstakes winners. UTMB physicians will address medical issues that are at the forefront of women’s concerns. Dr. Angelica S. Robinson, Assistant Professor of Radiology, UTMB, will speak on breast health. Named one of the “Best Doctors in America” 2005 – 2013, Dr. Vic Sierpina is popularly known for his weekly health column in the Galveston Co. Daily News. Dr. Sami Gokhan Kilic, pioneer of robotic surgery, author of more than 40 publications in medical literature, and editor of the textbook “Robotic Surgery,” performed the world’s first robotic cerclage
fitness breaks, snacks, lunch, a fabulous vendor market and Fireball Power Hour. For more information, sweepstakes entry details, or to purchase tickets (individual or group) go to GalvestonChamber.com/womensconference or call (409)763-5326.
registration is required. Exhibitors should contact (409)359-0086 or go online to the website at www.wrksolutions.com/oceans2014 to register. All employers will receive an 8’x10’ booth space and Wi-Fi is available. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring up-to-date copies of their ‘Oceans of resume as some employers will be performing onOpportunities’ Job Fair the-spot interviews. Workforce Solutions will provide additional The City of Galveston encourages all job seekers and employers to get ready for the 9th Annual resume assistance and helpful hints for job seekers at the fair. ‘Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair,’ Wednesday, Job seekers are encouraged to stop by any March 19th, 9am-2pm. area Workforce Solutions office for resume assisMeet with representatives from the petrotance and job counseling prior to the job fair. chemical, light industrial, information technolPlease call (888)469-JOBS (5627) or visit ogy, law enforcement, healthcare and hospitality www.wrksolutions.com for more information. industries, as well as companies offering adminThe ‘Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair’ is istrative, service and other career opportunities in the greater Houston area, Galveston and beyond. organized jointly by Congressman Randy Weber, the City of Galveston, the Galveston Chamber of This free event is a collaboration between U.S. Commerce, the Galveston Economic DevelopCongressman Randy Weber and the Galveston ment Partnership, UTMB Health and Workforce community. Solutions. Employer participation is free but advanced
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Galveston’s Tallest Ropes Course and New Zip Line
Challenge your agility, balance and strength at Moody Gardens as you encounter the new five-tier Sky Trail® Explorer Ropes Course and thrilling new Zip Line opening March 29th. Ranging from Criss-Cross Tight Ropes to Burma Buckets, the 71-foot Ropes Course is filled with 48 fascinating obstacles suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Each participant is outfitted with a full body harness and a safety lanyard or sling line. This unique system also allows participants to choose their path through the course while going at their own pace with the ability to pass other participants at each platform. Children between the ages of 2 through 7 can even take on an adventure of a smaller scale on the Sky Tykes™ Ropes Course that is appropriate for those who are 48 inches and under. The open course design allows for easy parent participation for any level of assistance needed. Parents can walk along side their child or simply step back and
watch the smiles grow. Thrill seekers can then take adventure to a whole new level at the Moody Gardens Zip Line. Snap into the harness, step to the edge of the zip line platform and glide over Palm Beach and the Lazy River 60 feet in the air for a bird’s eye view of the Moody Gardens Pyramids and tropical gardens. Guests can enjoy the Ropes Course or Zip Line for just $18 each, or double the fun with a combo ticket for $27. Kids can take-on the Sky Tykes™ course for only $5 with a chaperone. Visitors who are wanting to experience all that Moody Gardens has to offer with a Day Pass will receive 25% off the two attractions, or upgrade to an Annual Membership and receive
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a 50% off discount. Both attractions will be open year-round with a seasonal schedule and are available for event rental. Visit moodygardens.org for the full schedule.
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Kids of all ages, pre-k through high school, in Galveston County are encouraged to participate in this free event that teaches children how to own and operate their very own business. The Galveston Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Lemonade Day Galveston will reach beyond the borders of Galveston Island this year. Galveston County parents and caring adults can sign up their aspiring young entrepreneurs to participate in this free event online at Galveston.LemonadeDay.org. Lemonade Day Galveston will take place all day on Sunday, May 4th. Upon registering, students receive a backpack with an entrepreneur workbook that teaches them the 14 lessons of Lemonade Day including setting goals, planning, budgeting, advertising, purchasing, banking and more. Registered Lemonade Day Galveston participants are encouraged to participate in the annual “Build a Stand…Spark a Dream” event organized by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at 9am on Saturday, April 19th at Village Hardware located at 6627 Stewart Road in Galveston. Lemonade Day Galveston participants will have the opportunity to purchase kits for $19.99. Kits will include all the materials needed to construct a lemonade stand. Another exciting event presented by the Galveston Chamber is the annual “Best Tasting Lemonade Contest.” This year’s competitive event will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10am in Saengerfest Park located at 2300 Strand in Galveston. Lemonade Day Galveston participants can enter the contest by bringing one gallon of their lemonade in an unmarked container. Competitors must arrive by 10am. Lemonade Day Galveston will take place on Sunday, May 4th. Children will set up their lemonade stands all across Galveston County, and community members are encouraged to support our young entrepreneurs by drinking lots of lemonade. Corporate sponsors, volunteers and mentors are all needed to help the event succeed. If you are interested in getting involved with Lemonade Day Galveston call (409)763-5326. More information go to Galveston.LemonadeDay.org. About Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day Galveston is presented and organized by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day is a free, nationwide event on Sunday, May 4th, that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very first business – a lemonade stand. The purpose of Lemonade Day is to teach youth to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, market their product, and give back to the community. “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LemonadeDayGalveston.
Events
Saturday, March 22nd - Shrimp Boil Fundraiser will be held from 3-6pm in Milton Pines Park located in the west end subdivision of Sea Isle. The event is sponsored by Planters Bunch and 100%of proceeds will go to The Lighthouse Charity Team. Plates are $15 per adult/$7 for children under 7. For more information you can go to www.seaisleplantersbunch.com. Saturday, March 29th, Beach and Bay – Come Out and Play Day at Galveston Island State Park will be held 10am-4pm. This is hosted by Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP). Day fees for the park are waived. Planned activities include: • Beach and Bay Explorations led by Galveston Bay Area Chapter Master Naturalists & FoGISP • Texas Park Ranger led interpretative walks • Leave no trace camping exhibit • Kayaking • Learning how to cast • Birding • Nature Learning Center • Sea turtle obstacle course • Craft activities • Crab table and more More info coming on our FoGISP Face Book Page and FoGISP website fogisp.wordpress.com. Galveston State Park is located at 14901 Farm to Market 3005, Galveston, (409)737-1222.
4th Annual Galveston Island Dog Show:
“A Bark in the Park” Set for Saturday, April 26th at Kempner Park
Galveston Island’s fun and family-friendly dog show - the 4th annual “A Bark in the Park” - is set for Saturday, April 26th. Scheduled again in the historic, beautifully tree-shaded Kempner Park, 27th and Avenue O, this canine competition will take place between 10am-2pm. The show welcomes all dogs and all breeds – and their families. On site registration opens at 9.30am and will be followed by the “Blessing of the Dogs” Ceremony at 10am. The competitions will begin immediately after the blessings. Expanded activities will include “The Doggie Derby” Hat Contest, K-9 Kommotion Flyball team, the popular “Ask the Vet” booth manned by Drs. Lea Fistein and Ken Diestler; agility demonstrations, obedience demonstrations, microchip services, spay and neuter information, and Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Testing. Due to the tremendous response to the CGC testing from the public attending last year, organizers have added a second evaluation area. The cost is $25, and advanced reservations are encouraged. Last year, show attendance doubled and over $20,000 was raised for the Galveston Island Humane Society, the sole beneficiary of this event. The competitions this year will again include the following breed classifications: Terriers (e.g. Airedale, fox terrier, Jack Russell terrier); Sporting Dogs (e.g. spaniels and retrievers), Non- Sporting Dogs (e.g. Dalmatian, poodle, shar-pei); Working Dogs (e.g. boxer, pinschers, Portuguese water dog, Great Dane); Toy Dogs (e.g. Pekingese, Pomeranian, toy poodle); Hounds (e.g. Bassett hound, beagle, dachshund, greyhound); Herding Dogs (Shetland sheep dog, Old English Sheep dog, Australian Shepherd); Veterans (this includes animals seven years and older), Puppies (four months to one year of age), Hines 57 (mutts), and Rescue (any dog adopted from an animal shelter or a rescue group). The competitions will again include a “Best Canine Costume” and “Best Pet Trick” category. All canine entrants will receive a special ribbon for participating. Each class in this fun, lighthearted canine charity event will be judged with the winners advancing to the “Best in Show” category. No dog will be eliminated from the competition if unable to do tricks, and all canine entrants will receive a special ribbon for participating. In addition to the main ring, there will be a second ring with Canine Good Citizenship Testing, Fly Ball, obedience
demonstrations, and agility course. In conjunction with the show and competition, dog enthusiasts can gather important information at the Spay/Neuter Informational booth and Microchip informational booth (with micro-chip services offered for $25), as well as the opportunity to visit with ‘Mutts with Manners’ representatives following their obedience demonstration. Also returning this year by popular demand will be talented local artists showcasing their original canine creations, pet service vendors, a “rescue village” featuring adoptable dogs from the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS), and pet painters to paint your dog’s face - or yours. New this year is a photo booth where you and your dog can dress up and take a photo together for a fun memory. Vendors will showcase everything from fresh flowers to canine gift items and include (to date) Rita’s Italian Ice, Bark-n- Bisket, Bone Voyage Pet Resort, Fresh Lemonade, Mutts with Manners, Doggy-n-Wonderland, Poochie Chick, Naughty Nanna (a book/dog signing booth), Dogs at Dolphins View, Save the Moment Photo Booth, and Natural Attachments. Also, back again by popular demand is Sunflower Bakery offering a tempting variety of their signature sandwiches and pastries, as well as other freshlyprepared light fare to further enhance your enjoyment of a day in the park. In addition to spending a delightful day watching exciting canine competitions, shopping from a variety of outstanding vendors, enjoying great food and beverage, and taking part in a lot of fun family activities, one of the most popular activities returning is “The Doggie Derby” Contest. Event organizers are encouraging all ladies to wear their fabulous Kentucky-Derby-style hats and enter a contest for a chance to walk in the main ring and win a prize. Entry fee is $10 for each lady wishing to participate in “The Doggie Derby.” This competition will be held during the dog show intermission. Judges will recognize first, second, and third place, with the grand prize winner receiving a “Beauty Basket” worth over $300. The fee to enter a pet(s) in this Charity Dog Show competition is $10 per dog per class. All entries must have proof of current vaccinations and must be on a non-retractable leash. No female dogs in season will be allowed to enter. For more information about each canine classification and to determine the category for your pet(s), please visit galvestonislanddogshow.com. For more information concerning sponsorship opportunities, contact (409)789-4142. For vendor applications and registration information and to download entry form(s), go online at www.galvestonislanddogshow.com. All proceeds benefit the Galveston Island Humane Society located at 6814 Broadway. The GIHS is now beginning its 34th year of serving the Galveston Island community. For more information about the Galveston Island Humane Society, call (409)740-1919 or visit online at www.galvestonhumane.org.
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One of the most famous pirates to sail the Gulf made Galveston his home. Jean Lafitte, a Frenchman of questionable values, took New Orleans by storm, help defend our nation under Andrew Jackson’s command in the Battle of New Orleans, then sailed away from the shores of Louisiana settling on a magical island.... Galveston. Come join us and learn the legends,
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Adventures In Reading By Gini Rainey
“It’s Nothing Personal” by Sherry Gorman, MD
It wasn’t until I finished reading this novel, that smacked of startling reality, that I pulled up its author on Amazon.com. I found out that in 2009, Dr. Gorman, an anesthesiologist, was in the middle of a high profile, medical malpractice suit. The legal mess that occurred nearly destroyed her and her family. After the suit was over and she began to heal, Sherry’s close friends and coworkers encouraged her to document her experiences. This book was born from Sherry’s journey through her temporary this ordeal. “It’s Nothing Personal” is a scary journey into the world of what a medical malpractice suit can do to the career of a brilliant young doctor. Aha, you might say, if there is malpractice involved, and the doctor was negligent, bring it on. But, the problem with that concept here is that the doctor actually did nothing wrong within the accepted guidelines of standard operating room anesthesia procedures. Unbeknownst to Dr. Jenna Reiner, and all of the other docs in her anesthesia practice group, one of the operating techs had a nasty drug habit and had been stealing syringes of fentanyl from the doctors’ meds cart. That in itself was bad enough, but the operating tech had also been refilling the syringes with saline and replacing them on the cart. Oh, and did I mention, said tech also was infected with Hepatitis C? Additionally, she was sharing some of her syringes with her friends who had drug habits plus they were possibly infected with hep C, HIV and a host of other diseases that were getting passed around their little group. So, the outcome of the tech’s actions created a murder weapon in the hands of all the doctors. Not only did this make a critical liability for the unsuspecting patients that received these injections, but also for the doctors and the hospital. The tech’s addiction evolved into a public health scare that potentially affected thousands. As if all of this wasn’t bad enough, Dr. Reiner is put through a legal battle at the hands of the prosecuting attorney who represented one of her patients that had contracted Hepatitis C. Not only is there a great deal of medical intrigue in this book, but the smarmy lives of members of the judicial community that were involved in the miscarriage of justice add to the depth and character of this book. Watching Dr. Reiner’s horrible journey and back as she fought for her family, her career, her sanity and recuperation made this a tough book to lay down. The sad thing about this book, that I initially thought was “just a novel,” is that it was based on a very real happening and it’s hard to get past that fact. This book was beautifully composed, and unfortunately,
inspired by the true events of Dr. Gorman’s own journey. “It’s Nothing Personal” is a riveting, suspenseful, and emotional thriller which chronicles the story of faith and fortitude when an innocent woman finds herself surrounded by corruption and greed. Copyright 2013 – Quandary Publishing, INC Rating: 5 of 5
descriptions of this small country town may just remind you of some small, dirty East Texas town you’ve been through, and by dirty I don’t mean just the place, but the people. This saga embraces all of the smarmy, lowlife, fellas you would except to find in a trailer park deep in the piney woods of East Texas. Complete with characters named Sheriff Cheatwood, Spider, and Skeeter, what’s not too like? The only semi-normal character is Jack, who is a disillusioned Now, before we go any further with reviews, let me tell you junior college freshmen who dreams of hitting it big and escaping about something that was new to me. That would be Smashwords. his small-town life. Smashwords, Inc, based in Los Gatos, California, is an ebook selfAs luck would have, Jack’s only way out of town is in the form publishing and distribution platform founded by Mark Coker. The of a winning lottery ticket that had been purchased by Skeeter, a company began public operation in 2008. Since that time there motorcycle-riding neighbor, who unfortunately has just wrapped have been 288,009 books self-published – with a total of 38,941 himself and his bike around a tree. When all of the low-life, danbeing free. It’s easy to establish an account for both writers and read- gerously ignorant, yokels get involved in the game of “who’s got the ers. During the past month, I received 2 books with requests to be ticket,” big money makes everyone go a little crazy, and Jack has to reviewed that can be found on that platform, so here we go. keep his wits about him in hopes that he can outsmart the sheriff, the drug lord, and a burned out biker, Spider. “All That Remains – A Newtonberg With only a few hours to locate the ticket and get it to Austin, Story” by David Emprimo the group makes every mistake in the book. Jack, the only semiThis is the second of book of Emprimo’s Newtonberg series that decent fella in the bunch, is severely handicapped for the hunt by a are set in a small East Texas town which may or may not bear some broken leg and his girlfriend, Carla, who calls him every 10 minutes similarities to Jacksonville, Texas, where he has worked for almost from the livestock show in Houston. twenty years at the public library. “The Great Texas Trailer Park Escape” is definitely a redneck This is a short, but pleasant read, of only 131 pages. Beginromp through a small East Texas town that is fueled by greed and ning with a letter to the current director of the public library from instant wealth and will resonate with anyone who has ever lived in the recently deceased Madge Corbett, former director of the public a small town where going to the Dairy Queen is considered “dining library, this book delves into the history of Newtonberg and the rela- out.” Described as ‘“It’s A Mad Mad Mad World” that takes place in tionship between the Corbett family and Vernon and Billy Powell. the trailer-laden world of the people of Walmart,’ “The Great Texas Basically set in the time frame of 1948-1950, the story explores Trailer Park Escape” is an adventure novel that will either engage the budding relationship between Madge Corbett and Billy Powell. you or repulse you. The Corbetts, overflowing with neighborly goodness, go out of their Be advised, this book is not for someone who has an aversion to way to help Vernon and his son Billy make their new home in Newt- four letter words or East Texas dialect. The story is liberally punctuonberg following the recent death of Vernon’s wife and Billy’s mother. ated with both. Newtonberg explores the lingering emotional repercussions of This is also available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com that death both Vernon and Billy struggle to overcome on a daily as well. basis. Although grateful for the Corbetts’ generosity, it would seem Copyright 2014 – Biting Dog Publications that neither Billy nor Vernon were completely able to accept, nor Rating: 3 of 5 develop that generosity to a higher level for a stronger relationship with the Corbetts. My thoughts about the book? I would really have liked a bit Saturday, March 22nd - Long before post-traumatic stress disorder more character and plot development. Although not difficult to read, it left me feeling that, had there been a better expansion of plot was popularized into a four letter abbreviation, American families and character, the story would have more credibility of “book” sta- have dealt with its very personal impacts. Inspired to leave a memoir for her grandchildren, Mary Lou Darst has written a thoughtful, tus. Rather, I felt as though I had just finished a longer, short story. Additionally, I felt the end of the book had no closure, but per- compelling auto-biography of her life as a military dependent. Growing up in a world buffeted by international political winds haps Emprimo gave it an open-ended feel in order to be able conher “home” changed 26 times in 18 years. Her father, who served tinue the saga of Newtonberg in future writings. One of the most during World War II, was forever affected by that experience. He redeeming parts of the book, however, was the last line of Madge’s never saw his daughter until she was 2-1/2 years old and when letter, “Let people know that you love them, because you never he did – he did not seem to acknowledge that she was his. The know when they will be taken from you.” Not an original thought frightening combination of a young child’s perception of her Father’s by far, but one worth remembering every day of your life. rejection; constant relocations required by military assignments; Copyright 2013 – David Emprimo living in countries occupied by the U.S. military; and, distrusted by Rating: 3 of 5 locals, is an intimate and candid glimpse of the familial impact of war. Join author/photographer Mary Lou Darst on Saturday, March “The Great Texas Trailer Park Escape” by Reid Kerr Reid Kerr, self-described as “a writer, ne’er-do-well, natural born 22nd, 4-6pm at the G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Post Office Street for a discussion on War Ready: In My Father’s Shadow. Light refreshsmart ass native of Texas, and a former television and radio personality,” gives us a different view of the folks of East Texas that is ments will be served. Seating is limited; please let us know that you straight from red-neck heaven. Kerr gives us well developed charare coming (409)370-7350. George Lee Gallery is located at 2215 acters who are easy to picture in our minds, and the “charming” Post Office St., downtown Galveston, www.g.leegallery.net.
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March Book Signings at Galveston Bookstop Saturday, March 15th, 2-4pm
“Texas Depression-era Desperadoes” By Bartee Haile; 2014, The History Press, Soft cover, $19.99 Author Bartee Haile will be discussing and signing copies of his new True Crime history, “Texas Depression-era Desperadoes,” covering the lives and misdeeds of well known and lesser known Texas criminals in the time of Bonnie & Clyde. The lives of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow started in Texas, but their stories have become legend across the country. They, along with a band of other ne’er-do-wells from other Texas towns, grew to national infamy during the Great Depression. West Dallas’ Ralph Fults smuggled hacksaw blades into jail to break out Raymond Hamilton. In Galveston, the Downtown Gang, Beach Gang, Maceo brothers and others hustled and smuggled liquor for their speakeasy casinos. Behind the headlines lived real people and a Texas legacy. Author Bartee Haile weaves the stories of the well-known Barrow Gang, along with other notorious criminals of the day, together with their Texas roots. Bartee Haile started “This Week in Texas History” in 1983 as a weekly column for small-town and suburban newspapers. Thirty years and more than 1,500 columns later, it is the oldest and most widely read feature of its kind. Saturday, March 22nd, 2-4pm
“La Salle’s Ghost” By Miles Arceneaux; 2013, Stephen S. Austin State University Press, Soft cover, $24 “A Thin Slice of Life” By Miles Arceneaux; 2012, Stephen S. Austin State University Press, Soft cover, $18.95 Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with authors John T. Davis and James R. Dennis, two of the three man writing team who publish under the penname Miles Arceneaux who has been called “the Dashiell Hammett of the Texas Gulf Coast.” The three are a group of Texas-based writer friends who penned, as a literary lark, the collectively-written novel “Thin Slice of Life,” a book that has given birth to a series of witty Gulf Coast thrillers based on its central characters. Readers who fancy gritty and colorful mystery yarns steeped in gulf salt air and down-home waterfront locales will not want to miss Charlie Sweetwater and his adventures. “A Thin Slice of Life” Charlie Sweetwater returns to his hometown to visit his brother but arrives to find he is a noshow. The Coast Guard has discovered Johnny’s shrimp boat drifting abandoned in the Gulf. Is it “death by misadventure” as the authorities presume, or something more sinister?
‘Galveston Reads’ Continues
Galveston Reads, a volunteer driven “One City, One Book” organization challenges the public to read, discuss, and participate in the programs planned for this year’s selection, “The Warmth of Other Suns: the Epic Story of America’s Great Migration,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning Isabel Wilkerson which tells the story of the Great Migration, the exodus of six million black Southerners out of the Jim Crow-era south to the northeast, Midwest and California during the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
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Thursday, March 20th, 7pm – Movie Screening: “Going to Chicago,” Galveston College, Student Center
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The documentary film, “Goin’ to Chicago” chronicles the post-War migration of millions of African Americans from the rural south to the urban north, transforming America. Viewers will learn about the migration experience, its impact on the migrants themselves, the social transformation of northern and western cities, the origins of the northern civil rights movement, and the roots of current urban decay. Alan Griffin will lead the discussion and says “this
Meanwhile, Fulton Harbor, where Charlie’s family have docked their shrimp boats for generations, has changed—and not for the better. Hard-working fishermen are under the thumb of Col. Nguyen Ngoc Bao, a exiled gangster who aims to recreate his criminal enterprise in a New World setting. Confronting Bao and his thugs are Charlie and a mismatched group of good guys (and gals), a fast-and-loose Cajun hustler, a salty cast of “Third Coast” barroom regulars, a handful of courageous Vietnamese émigrés, a menacing ex-convict, and a misplaced Texas Ranger who discovers a slice of the Lone Star State that the cowboy movies of his boyhood never prepared him for. Unlikely heroes arise from improbable circumstances, and the denizens of the small seaside community find their fortunes and fates ebbing and flowing like the tidal flux of the ocean itself. “La Salle’s Ghost” Some years later, Charlie Sweetwater has settled down in Fulton where he has a business producing his invention, a turtle-excluder net. By strange chance Charlie becomes drawn into the rarefied world of Julien Dufay, a wealthy Frenchman and scion of a family-owned petrochemical dynasty headquartered in Houston, when he rescues him from certain doom adrift in the middle of the gulf. Charlie is soon drawn into Julien’s erratic orbit as he discovers a man possessed by a quest to discover the famed 17th century settlement of French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle. The treasure site is soon identified and becomes the focus of several highly motivated interests. Julien wants it for the legacy of his family and for the greater glory of France, while the project’s ambitious sponsor, Julien’s brother Jean-Marc Dufay, is hell-bent on getting at the natural gas resources hidden beneath. “Invitations From Afar” by Linda A. W. King
Paperback, $24.95 Galveston Bookshop is now stocking League City resident Linda A. W. King’s new novel, an outer space thriller set in the not-too-distant future. “Invitations From Afar” is set primarily aboard the Solarship Copernicus on a secret NASA mission to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede. After fulfilling all mission objectives and setting off on their return voyage, the crew learns of a planned attack from an unknown enemy which would threaten the ship, their lives, and their profound discoveries still held secret by mission parameters. The action takes us from the surface of a Jupiter moon, through the detailed exposition of NASA operations at Johnson Space Center, to life aboard an interplanetary vessel through the eyes of its crew. The Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com.
film is a wonderful parallel to the book. Seeing real life people and hearing stories is a great complement to reading ‘Warmth’.” Saturday, March 29th, 2:30pm – Bernadette Pruitt, “The Other Great Migration: The Movement of Rural African Americans to Houston, 1900-1941,” Wortham Auditorium, Rosenberg Library
Dr. Pruitt, a professor at Sam Houston State University, will be speaking about her book. Her topic closely parallels the stories told in “The Warmth of Other Suns.” Dr. Bernadette Pruitt, herself a daughter of parents who migrated to Detroit from Kentucky, has written a book that focuses primarily on migration from East Texas and Louisiana to Houston. Her book is well documented and has many photos. About Galveston Reads: Galveston Reads, a popular, volunteer-driven “One Community, One Book” program operating under the organizational umbrella of the Rosenberg Library, provides an opportunity for all residents to participate in a unique community wide discussion by reading and sharing views about the same book. More info is available at galvestonreads.org.
For the Health of It
More Than a Martial Art By Kimber Fountain
Perhaps the easiest way to introduce the intricacies of the martial art known as Aikido is simply to reveal the nuances of its name. It is a combination of three Japanese symbols or words, “Ai,” “Ki,” and “Do.” “Ai” means blend, “Ki” means energy, and “Do,” simply stated means The Way. The first two provide a fundamental understanding of the physical aspect of the Art, which in practical terms uses the energy of an attacker to unbalance them, rather than defending by the use of one’s own force. For this reason the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, was quoted as saying, “If you have the strength to turn a doorknob, you can practice Aikido.” But the full comprehension of the essence of Aikido is revealed in the last syllable, the ‘do,’ the ‘way,’ which indicates that this martial art was designed by Ueshiba as a metaphor of reflection on the personal level, and that beyond the dojo there is a deeper application to life. The physical practice of Aikido does not meet force with force, and therein also lies the basis of its parallel, philosophical life lesson. In fact, so passionate was Morihei Ueshiba about the peaceful nature of Aikido, that not only did he think it could change the world, in its history, development, and its practice, he defied many of the traditional conventions associated with martial arts. Ueshiba, who passed in 1969, is still today referred to by Aikido masters as “O Sensei,” the syllable “O” in Japanese being one of deep affection and respect. This alone displays the serenely dignified and devoutly spiritual nature of its founder, as opposed to one who wields only physical prowess. He developed Aikido by blending Diato Ryu Jiu Jitsu together with the sword slinging artistry of the Japanese Samurai, known for their deft maneuvering and cunning trickery. While it was still in its early stages of development, World War II broke out, and upon American occupation of Japan, the practice of all martial arts was outlawed. But Ueshiba knew his Art was different, and submitted his petition to the powers in command. His request was granted by General MacArthur who allowed Aikido to be the first and only Martial Art to be practiced in Japan until the end of war, and the first American students of Aikido were United States soldiers stationed there. In the early 1990s Ken McGrew moved to New York, shortly after he had begun his study of Tae Kwan Do. His master suggested that if he had a hard time finding a Tae Kwan Do dojo he should look into Aikido, and as it happened that was exactly what he found. Upon seeing it for the first time, Ken admits he was taken in immediately, “it just seemed like a more sophisticated form of martial art.” He trained every single day for the next ten years, during which time he moved to Florida to study with Shihan Mitsugi Saotome, a direct apprentice of O Sensei’s who decided to personally perpetuate the study of Aikido in the United States. Ken has continued to train and instruct consistently since. When his wife was offered a position at UTMB, he closed his dojo in Birmingham and immediately began looking to open a new one as soon as they arrived in Galveston. “The idea of having a dojo was always there, the only delay was in finding the right real estate. It was a little difficult because you need a lot of open space.” He opted out of leasing and instead decided to purchase the building at the corner of 25th and Mechanic in order to play host to an up-andcoming Asian Arts Center. “I wanted to have space to share with other practitioners and a space people can rent for a very reasonable rate.” Although in its infancy, the concept of the Asian Arts Center is a brilliant addition to Galveston’s downtown and a fitting expansion of the recently named “Health District” that began just a block away, the title ascribed to the growing collection of establishments along 25th Street that promote personal growth and wellness. The training process of Aikido is set apart from the common notion of martial arts. First and foremost there is no competition, there is no belt system, and only the attire of the Masters is embellished by a flowing pair of black pants. In the dojo the system is referred to as cooperative training, which Ken says “is very unusual within martial arts. Because of the cooperative training, people looking on may think it looks fake or staged, but there is a lot going on that you don’t see.” Students are actually trained to fall and to roll, as well as to defend, in order to simulate the momentum of an attack without injecting into training the sense of competition
Legion Fitness & Development, Galveston By Christa Schreckengost
I can promise most of you have never tried a workout quite like the ones that Legion Fitness & Development in Galveston offer! They are their own unique machine. Legion does not workout in a gym but instead they use the locale to create dynamic and challenging drills. I joined them on Mondays in front of the historic Hotel Galvez where we begin our 6am workout by doing variated pull-ups on the pergola. Don’t worry, for those like myself with delicate arm muscles, there were gigantic rubber bands to assist with the lifting. After numerous reps we hit the nicely manicured front lawn and pushed, then we did mountain climbers, and maybe a hundred sit-ups. I found that the hour workout goes by really fast with these guys and it was a ton of fun. LegionFD’s energetic and supportive trainers make it stand apart from any other fitness program I’ve tried on the Island. Lead Instructors Dave Casale and Jeff Ehrich bring 34 years of experience to their workouts. Dave served as a Navy SEAL for 17 years and Jeff is a Marine Force Reconnaissance vet with 16 years under his belt. They have both taught outdoor fitness classes since 1997. They incorporate their military backgrounds (and I don’t mean the iconic screaming in ones face) by developing drills similar to what they experienced professionally. The Legion FD workouts are sometimes a bit different with these guys. They offer a workout that anyone looking for a new challenge should try! “Some different workouts include treading water with a brick and then helping your teammates out of the water by carrying a heavy backpack just a little longer...sometimes we swim with our found in many proshoes on just so we can jump out of the pool, do twenty pull-ups and grams. “Both people then run a lap around the block,” the two instructs state. Sound like are working together to fun? It is! demonstrate the techOne thing LegionFD really wants to make clear is this program nique,” Ken explains. is meant for everyone. All ages, all shapes and sizes are welcome, “You actually learn and you can do this workout. If you think you can’t do one hundred to change your body push-ups in a row? Dave and Jeff will show you how you can. There and to simulate a good are modifications for everything and these guys know there stuff. And attack, even if the other after a month of working out with LegionFD, you’ll do a hundred person gets it wrong, pushups and ask for more plus have those great “summer” arms that and this subconwe all crave. sciously aids them in If nothing more, come workout with a great group of people who learning and improvall have a passion for health and fitness. LegionFD in Galveston meets ing.” Also Aikido trainat 6am five days a week. You can hand-pick a customized package ing is not linear, there of two-day, three-day or five-day programs. It’s an hour long workis no definite sequence out and sometimes an exercise mat is required. You can join anytime. to the particular Everyday is something new. moves. “The moves If you want to try it out before you commit please join LegionFD can be seen as dance positions or musical chords,” Ken explains. your first week for free. “Each is a building block but they can all fit together in many difThere are also specials for USAFit member and hotel associates. ferent combinations.” This makes the entrance into Aikido trainCheck out the website www.legionfd.com/fitness or “like” them on ing very fluid; although Ken does offer some specific introductory courses within his Basic Class, a new student need not wait for one facebook for more information. Daily workouts are at different places: Monday - Hotel Galvez front lawn, Tuesday - Ball High School pool, of these classes to begin their training. In addition to the Basic Adult Class, Ken also offers Inter- Wednesday - Pier 19 next to Ocean Star Museum, Thursday - Ball High School track and Friday - Ball High School pool. mediate, Advanced, and Kids Classes. They begin with light warm ups and stretching, and then move into the cooperative training element as students work together to learn specific techniques. He has recently added to his schedule a No-Throwing Class as well for Saturday, March 8th - 5K FunD Run Crosses Causeway Bridge As the path in and out of Galveston, the Causeway looms large in either those with limited mobility or those uneasy about the falls the lives of those who live and work on the island. In the spring, and rolls. However, Ken assures that even a person who thinks they this route will open to two-legged traffic for the Causeway FunD are limited will probably still be well-suited to the Basic Class. He Run benefitting students attending the School of Health Professions also recognizes the success that many women have with Aikido, and (SHP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The second annual notes that, in fact, women often ascend to the higher levels of the run will start with a kid’s 1K at 7:45am, followed at 8:05am with a art more quickly than men. Overall, Ken emphasizes that “strength 5K wheelchair race. The 5K run begins at 8:15am with the 5K walk actually makes Aikido less effective, and the great thing about immediately following the runners. The 5K course is USA Track Aikido is that since it uses the energy of the aggressor, anyone can and Field certified and starts in the parking lot of the “Galveston do it, all sizes and ages can practice in a way that is safe.” County Daily News” building then proceeds up the southbound lanes of the causeway, turning around at the acme of the bridge Aikido of Galveston where participants will head back to the starting line. For more info 2428 Mechanic St.m Galveston go to shp.utmb.edu/fundrun/ or call (409)772-3006. (409)771-4804, www.aikidoofgalveston.com Saturday, March 29th - 2014 Land & Sand 1K, 5K & 10K Fun Basic Adult Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm, Run Benefiting the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network Saturday 12pm-1pm (TMMSN) is once again hosting our Land and Sand Run with all Intermediate Adult Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7-7:45pm proceeds benefiting our Dolphin Rescue and Conservation activities Advanced Adult Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7:45-8:15pm at 8am. TMMSN is a non-profit that recovers all stranded dolphins No-Throwing Adult Classes: Tuesday 5-6pm and Thursday 4-5pm and whales along the Texas coast. Galveston is home to their Kids Classes (ages 8-13): Thursday 5-6pm, Saturday 11am-12pm dolphin rehabilitation and research facility. This is a fun family event welcoming children to seasoned runners and walkers to come out. Please visit the website for tuition rates and more information regarding appropriate attire and class etiquette prior to attending. This is the only race that travels over the sand and on through the streets of beachtown offering the participant a seaside jaunt followed For more on the Asian Arts Center by a scenic tour through the beautiful wetlands. Register online at visit www.galvestonasianartscenter.com www.landandsandrun.com.
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Fine Art Ray Heard Gallery:
A Joyful Quality of Work By Tammy Thomas-Cook
In the midst of the neon fueled chaos that is Galveston during Mardi Gras season, there is a small art gallery on Postoffice Street that offers a cool oasis for weary revelers. The Ray Heard Gallery lures visitors and natives alike with an ever changing selection ranging from whimsical to the sublime. I walked through the door to find a man seated at an easel, working happily, unaware of my presence, he was engrossed in the cool, crisp colors he was dappling on the canvas. I stood quietly transfixed, observing his brush strokes, the swift movements of his brush, the smile on his face; I knew, this was a man who loved his work. I felt a bit sad for disturbing him. He looked up and that smile had not abated, it was the owner, Ray Heard. Heard told me he liked painting houses, “not painting houses, but painting ‘houses,’” he said with an ubiquitous twinkle in his eye. We spoke of his use of light and shadow, and then he demonstrated that shadow didn’t always have to mean dark. He picked up a bit of tangerine from his pallet and dabbed it under the eave of the porch and along the edge of a palm tree and suddenly there was depth and shade where none had been. His pieces aren’t limited to architecture around town, his beach scenes and wildlife portraits bring the surf and sunshine into the room year round. Heard has bounced around the country following his passion, starting out in Oklahoma, then out to California where he says the “real art galleries are,” then finally he and his wife landed in Galveston. His wife is a photographer whose works are featured alongside the oils and water colors. There is a joyful quality to Heard’s work, the images sneak up on you. At first you see one of his houses he painted, but upon further inspection, somehow, the canvas becomes imbued with life, with hopes and dreams. One can only assume there is magic dripping from the bristles of Heard’s brush. His art is influenced by the “greats - Monet, Degas, Van Gogh” but one look at the sparkle in Heard’s eye, you will see he is not suffering for his art; he revels in it. Heard features a range of other visiting artists who rotate in and out of his gallery. The place is brimming with colors and textures. Go pay a visit to the cool side of Galveston art, say hello to Ray Heard, it’s his beautiful world; we all just get to live in it.
Arts degree from University of Texas at Arlington. She has exhibited her paintings in small and large galleries in the Galveston, Houston, Austin and Arlington areas. Rona Lesser is an artist and educator living in Houston. She has been painting for more than 20 years, covering a wide variety of subjects in an ever-evolving style which is always colorful and vibrant. Her work has been seen in galleries and juried shows around the Houston area. She also has had work in juried shows in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Lesser states, “I want to capture the beauty of the world around Ray Heard Gallery me and share my interpretation with my viewer. My 2217 Post Office Street, downtown Galveston figure work is done directly from models. My land(903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com scape work comes from observation and my own photographs. I work in several different mediums depending on the subject. I hope the viewer enjoys my art as much as I enjoy creating it.” Affaire d’ Art (2227 Postoffice, (409)789-0079, affairedart. G. Lee Gallery (2215 Postoffice, (409)370-7350) com) Featuring works by Georgia Mary Lou Darst is the featured guest artist this month at G.Lee Gallery presenting “Garden Stathakos and Rona Lesser Georgia Stathakos is a painter of Glimpses.” Mary Lou’s photography debut will be for ArtWalk Saturday March 8th. Glimpses of the human body and works in mixed media. She uses minimal roses so beautiful, you’ll think you can smell their information to capture light and sweet fragrance. An intense color, a beguiling fold of petals, Mary Lou Darst’s photography is up close its effects on the color that it surrounds. Every human body she and intimate. Gardeners, photographers, artists and paint emits a person- romantics will love her “Garden Glimpses” show. ality of color and form Is your lover still miffed about only receiving a – it is that personal valentine’s card? If you have not showered sufficient frequency of color and rose petals in your lover’s path, their hearts will intensity she craves melt, their arms will open with a gift of one of these to capture. Stathakos photos. Owner and resident artist George Douglas has a Bachelor of Fine Lee always has new work on display, and the G.
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Lee Gallery features his paintings, prints, illustrated children’s books, original music CDs and stationery, featuring Galveston landscapes for sale. Galveston Arts Center (2501 Market, (409)763-2403) “Hillerbrand + Magsamen: Home Improvement” will be on exhibit March 8th–April 20th with an ArtWalk Gallery Tour March 8th at 6:30pm. Hillerbrand+Magsamen are a collaborative husband and wife visual artist team made up of Stephan Hillerbrand and Mary Magsamen. Based in Houston, Texas their work draws upon the rich Fluxus practice of incorporating humor, performance, video art, and everyday objects. Expanding their personal family life into a contemporary art conversation about family dynamics, suburban life and American consumer excess which they call “suburban fluxus.” Home Improvement presents two collections of work, Mandala and Covering. In Covering, the artists question how they experience the absence of family as they grow older. “In the Covering photographs, we have used white sheets to obscure our faces as well as to tie, hold and connect us as a family.” In reaction to their previous work, Mandala brings a calming sense of order and peace out of the abundance of everyday household items and toys. “In an effort to unify our home and family, we have created a series of large photographs of Mandalas where we have organized the stuff from our home such as Barbies, Legos, books and all those crazy little plastic items into circular patterns.” Mandala utilizes bright, organized color pallets combined with odds and ends found throughout their home. Hillerbrand+Magsamen have presented their videos in prestigious international film and media festivals including SCOPE Basel, WAND V Stuttgarter Filmwinter, New York Underground Film Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Boston Underground Film Festival, and LA Freewaves New Media Art Festival. Their photographs have been exhibited with the Hudson River Museum, Center for Photography at Woodstock, Blue Sky Center for Photographic Art Portland, Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film, Indianapolis Art Center and Houston Center for Photography. They have been awarded grants from Austin Film Society’s Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Houston Arts Alliance, and a Carol Crow Fellowship from the Houston Center for Photography. They live and work in Houston, Texas with their two children, three dogs and a chicken. This exhibit is made possible by a generous donation from DarkGallery.com. Galveston Art League (2117 Postoffice, (409)6211008, galvestonartleague.com) ‘College of the Mainland Senior Adult Program Featured Artists’ at Galveston Art League has selected participants at the College of the Mainland’s (COM) Senior Adult Program as the featured artists for March. The show will be on display through Sunday, March 30th. The COM Senior Program has many outstanding artists and is respected regionally and nationally. The program provides lifelong learning opportunities for adults age 55 and above by offering personal enrichment classes on a variety of subjects. Senior Adult Program adjunct instructors and staff collaborate with COM’s academic departments and the community to develop programs that meet the existing and emerging educational needs of the senior adult student. Alesha Vardeman Aulds, Director of the Senior Adult Program, will select works of art for the show from offerings such as acrylics, beaded jewelry, Brazilian embroidery, drawing (pencil), fusion glass, gourd arts, oils, mosaics, paper mache, sewing and quilting, stained glass and watercolors. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Mechanic St., (409)974-4446, galvestonartistresidency.org) The Galveston Artist Residency is pleased to announce an Open Call for applications for the 2014-2015 Residency Year. Because we are honoring two residency deferrals from past years at this time, we
are selecting only one additional residency grant for September 1st, 2014 through August 1st, 2015. GAR is a fully funded residency. Artists in residence will receive a studio, an apartment, a monthly stipend of $1,000 per month and a bicycle. The residency is intended as a gift of time for the development of your practice. We are looking for visual artists that are at a point in their life where they need to focus on their work and will benefit from a period of intense studio time. If you are interested in being considered for the Residency program please contact (409)974-4446. The Grand 1894 Opera House (2020 Postoffice St., (409)7652894, www. thegrand.com) ArtWalk at The Grand will be held Saturday March 8th, 6-9pm and will feature Camille Ellington – “Island Paradise.” “I believe we are born with much of who we are - the essence of ourselves. But, I also believe in nurture. Living in Hawaii, as a child, surely shaped my painting. My peaceful childhood in Hawaii enhanced my essence and brought something to me that I did not have before. I believe art, like books, are capable of transporting us to some incredibly special places. People tell me they find my paintings peaceful and healing. That is a wonderful thing about art. Within the images, people find variety. One person sees trees, while another sees flowers, while another Manhattan. The experience of who we are brings an interchange while viewing. I like collaboration. I like interaction. We are all living life together. Not one person here is an island. I like the idea that what we see in life is a reflection of who we are. I am grateful for the people who take the time to look into my paintings. I think it is beautiful that art can be created and have meaning to the artist and then, in a moment, that art can also help others reach a special part of themselves. Our journeys are individual, yet our journeys are combined.” Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice, (903)357-9073) “The Best of Galveston: A Series of Restaurants, Churches, Local Scenes and Birds” - Mosaic impressionism is a style of painting enjoyed by gallery owner and artist Ray Heard. He describes it as squares of paint (mosaics) and impressionism (unrefined edges with blurry effects that blend into focus with distance) combined to create art. J. Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery (25th and Ave. L, (409)763-6161) Since 1981, J. Bangle Gallery has helped patrons from around the world frame those cherished possessions most important to them. Included among the gallery’s most famous frame jobs are prints of Galveston’s Tall Ship Elissa for James Michener and Prince Charles, as well as an original Gauguin. Voted ‘Best Gallery in Galveston County’ by readers of the newspaper, the Gallery also offers a host of other treasures including antiques, collectibles and a tasteful collection of old coin sets and frames. But according to Bangle, the heart of the gallery is the art collection by renowned local and national artists; most notably, “Galveston’s own” Pam Heidt. Katrina Howarth Gallery (215 Tremont St., (713)550-6431, thehowarthgallery.com) Howarth Gallery is currently featuring a solo exhibition by artist Katrina Howarth. The gallery is open by appointment only and on ArtWalk evenings. MiArt (1327 Market St., (409)6927833) MiArt features new oil paintings by Michele Grindberg. This month’s theme “spring is in the air” focuses mostly on paintings of wildflowers, butterflies and coastal colorful paintings. The clay artist Mary Ann Hasty will present her new whimsical pieces and new handcrafted jewelry from various local artists will also be on display, plus we serve Margaritas during all ArtWalks!
René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice, (409)7509077, renewileyart.com) Now showing “Sanctuary: Galveston’s Historic Churches,” new work by René Wiley. PeckArts (2208 Postoffice, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com) PeckArts shows Wimberly Glass Works artist Joe Hobbs! A seasoned glass blower, Hobbs studied at the Pilchuck Glass School, California College of the Arts and the Rhode Island School of Design, and holds a BFA in Sculpture. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and held solo shows across the country from Key West to New Orleans and Chicago. Hobbs is an amazing talent in color and unique compositions and will be exhibiting hot out of the fire vessels and glass conch shells made specifically for Galveston at the March 8th Artwalk. The spine-less eight legged Octopus (pictured) is Jennifer Peck’s recent subject. After completing some large scale commissions earlier this year, she has released the image in prints. In this small embellished edition, Peck collages on each print with sparkling paper that makes every piece shimmer and radiate uniquely. Also exhibiting this month is Homer Allen, Russell Mai, JA Soukup, Ross de la Garza, Robin Renee Hix, Ted Armulowicz and Anne Camp. Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic, (409)9744661) Third Coast Gallery is an upscale fine arts gallery located in the Strand Historic District of Galveston. The gallery represents several regional artists. Third Coast Gallery displays a variety of
pieces, mediums, styles and price ranges. Currently the Group Exhibition features works by Richard Williams, Nubia Gala, Laura Armstrong, M. Allison and other artists. Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925) Water’s Edge currently features two exhibitions: Gayle Reynolds’ “Good Times,” Rex Reynolds’ “Working on His Seventh Dory” and “Adirondack Tallboys.” Also showing is pottery by Madeleine Baker and John Whitman; and bronze sculptures by Pat Moberley Moore. The Artists’ Studios (1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) This is a large studio designed for space rentals for artists. Are you an artist and don’t have a space to work? Then this is the place for you. The Artist’ Studio has spaces available for rent on a month-by-month basis, 6-month and 1-year basis. All utilities are paid and rental includes locker space. There are spaces available for classes as well. Amenities include free wi-fi, free coffee or tea, keyless digital entry, industrial sink, bathrooms, and small fridge for cold drinks. Call for availability.
Upcoming ArtWalk’s are: March 8th • April 26th • June 7th • July 12th August 23rd • October 11th • November 29th A brochure with all ArtWalk participants is at www.galvestonartscenter.org.
Rosenberg Library’s March Treasure this Month
During March, Rosenberg Library will display an eclectic assortment of Victorian-era cutlery including antique spoons, forks and knives made of high-quality silver. With an abundance of fast-food restaurants, food trucks, and drive-through windows, it’s hard to imagine devoting several hours at the end of a busy day to sitting down at an elaborately set dining table and eating multiple courses of food on a regular basis. In modern times, we generally use just three utensils during a meal: a spoon, a fork, and a knife. European-style formal dining was a means of demonstrating one’s wealth and social status during medieval times. Members of the elite class began to use utensils for eating rather than simply using their fingers. Eliminating the need for picking up food with one’s fingers, forks provided a more delicate, much cleaner eating experience. By the Victorian age, dinner parties had evolved into carefully orchestrated pageant-like affairs. Formal attire was required for evening meals served after 6 o’clock. These dinners provided the host and hostess an opportunity to display all of their fine china and silver, and it was not uncommon for each diner to be provided with a 24-piece place setting. Up to 8 different forks, 8 different knives, various spoons, and multiple drinking glasses were set out for individual guests. There are two main styles of dining service which continue to be used today: ‘service a la francaise’ and ‘service a la russe.’ The French style ‘service a la francaise’ came about first, with a variety of dishes brought from the kitchen at once and placed together on the table. The dinner was usually served in three courses beginning with soup and fish, followed by roasts, and ending with desserts. Guests would select which types of foods they wished to eat and served themselves. ‘Service a la russe’ developed during the 19th century and allowed for a more streamlined dinner
service. The Russian style called for different foods to be brought out sequentially and served individually to guests who remained seated at the table. Each place setting was pre-set with a name card, a dinner plate and a rolled napkin. Silverware was placed on each side of the plate, with the exception of the dessert spoon which was brought out once dessert was served. Multiple wine glasses, water goblets, a salt cellar, a nut dish, and a menu were set at each seat. To the right of the plate, from the outside in were placed the oyster fork, a soup spoon, a fish knife, a meat knife, and a salad/fruit knife. On the left side, from outside in were the fish fork, meat fork, and salad/fruit fork. While restaurants today bring out food-filled plates to diners, it was considered poor taste to pre-serve guests, as they could not dictate the amount of food they wished to eat. Although most of us lack the time, energy, and the household staff needed to prepare and serve a 3-hour, 9-course meal, people today still enjoy food and the dining experience as much as people in the past—just with a few less forks on the table. The Treasure of the Month is located on the library’s historic second floor near the East Entrance. It can be viewed during regular library hours, 9am-6pm Monday - Saturday. For more information, (409)763-8854 x 125 or visit us on the web at rosenberg-library-museum.org.
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Galveston’s Most Significant Building and The Fourteen ‘Most Representative Victorian Structures’ in the USA By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost
The wind raged and the black water sucked at his legs. Struggling behind him, eyes bulging through bullets of spray churned by the hurricane winds were his wife and two children, whom he was pulling desperately towards what, he didn’t know - as they clung to a square timber that once belonged to a house. Splintered debris surged past, driven by the ten foot waves looming high above them. He felt his strength fading in the freezing Gulf water – but he had to go on – he had to. For a split second, he thought he could see something ahead, outlined in the driving rain. It was no longer there, but he turned toward it anyway, following his instinct for survival. There again, he could see it more clearly now – a great house still standing where all others had been destroyed on what had been a normal September day in 1900, until this deadly hurricane had struck. As they reached the spacious entryway steps, hands reached out to help them. Saviors he didn’t know, he just knew his family was now safely inside the protective load bearing bricks and exterior stone of the 23 inch thick walls of this strong and sturdy house. After recuperating, gratefully wrapped in warm blankets, he and his family looked around in awe at the size and grandeur of what he now knew was the house built and owned by Col. Walter and Josephine Gresham. It was Josephine Gresham and her staff forming a human chain out into the swirling water who reached out to save him and his family. Soon, many more were sheltered in the Great House, hundreds of survivors of what came to been known as ‘The Greatest Storm’, lodged helter-skelter throughout the 52 rooms spread over 20,000 square feet of this Victorian mansion. Gresham House, later to become known as The Bishop’s Palace, was designed by Galveston’s premier Architect, Nicholas J. Clayton for Col. Gresham who wanted the most elegant house in the State, and he got it. In that era, Clayton not only was the architect, but also acted as the general contractor and general supervisor. In the case of the Gresham House, he was so involved in the project he even helped Colonel and Mrs. Gresham with the furnishings. Col. Gresham was born in Virginia in 1841 and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1863. He entered as a private with Lee’s Rangers in the Confederate army, fighting in many battles during the war. The Colonel was admitted to the bar in 1867, and commenced his practice in Galveston. He later served as District Attorney for Galveston Judicial District in 1872, then from 1886 to 1891 as a member of the Texas Legislature. In 1893, he was elected to the Fifty-third Congress of the US. Along with Col. Moody and others, he was one of the original founders of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway who invested $750,000 to bring a direct line to Galveston, by-passing Houston. With Col. Moody he was an original member of The Deepwater Committee and guided the final negotiations with State and Federal officials to secure funding for deepening Galveston’s harbor to enable it to accept the new larger deeper cargo ships, thus ensuring Galveston’s survival. Located at Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historical District, Gresham House is listed as one of the 100 most significant buildings and one of the fourteen most representative Victorian structures in the United States. Built on a parcel of land that Clayton deemed too small for such an imposing structure, Gresham house was constructed over a six year period from 1887 to 1893. Col. Gresham preferred the Broadway location rather than land he owned nearer the beach, because he felt it was safer – prophetic, as it turned out.
Every Friday and Saturday in March - Galveston Historic Tour Presents the Places of Worship Tour - Explore the history of The Galveston’s churches and temples. Learn about the history of the Gresham family congregations and buildings. Drive by these beautiful religious moved into the institutions. Sites on the tour include Sacred Heart, Trinity Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and much more. Tours are every Friday house in 1890, and Saturday in March beginning March 7th. They begin at 4pm a full three and depart from Ashton Villa (2328 Broadway). The cost is $15 years before per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling final comple(409)789-9911. tion. It took six years to finish Every Saturday - Rides on The Harborside Express - Towering completely, at at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one a cost of about of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and $250,000. one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad Col. Gresham memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. South East Texas’ most popular was actively railroad museum, there is something here for everyone. Every involved in the weekend they offers train rides which are between 11am-2pm. details of conThis is great fun for all ages. The train boards every 15 to 20 struction, conminutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm. The $4 ticket fee sulting closely is in addition to museum admission. Located at 2602 Santa Fe with Clayton. Place, downtown Galveston, www.galvestonrrmuseum.com. Clayton was a mathematiOngoing - Kayak Tours: Artist Boat conducts guided kayak cal wizard tours to Galveston Island’s Coastal Heritage Preserve for just $10 who was very per person. Visit artistboat.org, take a brief survey and follow the precise and links to choose your adventure. This a great opportunity to see the island in an unique way for a greatly discounted price. For meticulous. As a result, more info call (409)770-0722. he expected near perfection from his contracMost Saturdays - “World War II Warbird Flight Experiences” tors. The imposing stone will take place at Lone Star Flight Museum, 2002 Terminal Dr., work on Gresham house 9am-5pm. Cost is $225 - $1,995 depending on the length of was cut on site by John flight. “Historic Flight Experiences” take place aboard a B-17 O’Brien, Clayton’s favorBomber, B-25 Bomber, AT-6 Texan, PT-17 Stearman, T-41 ite stone-mason, who Mescalero, or P-51 Mustang. Weight, size and age restrictions also sculpted the ornate may apply, especially in the single passenger aircraft. Flights are Saturdays or by appointment. For reservations or info call stone facings. The luxu(409)737-1304. rious interior decoration and painting was done by Clayton’s father-in-law, Col. Daniel Ducie, Ongoing - Galveston History Tour Guide Now Offers Indoor a Confederate veteran. It didn’t matter to any of them that Clayton had Showings. George Douglas Lee is the only Galveston Tour served in the Union navy during the Civil War. Guide featured on the History Channel. Rick Stovall stated, Nicholas Joseph Clayton’s design of the stone mansion included four “This is a great eclectic gallery. Mr. Lee does a fabulous history four-story towers topped with tiled cones, several balconies featuring tour of Galveston Island. The hour long tour seemed like it was delicate black grillwork, solid oak doors, the finest of sculptures, singular only minutes. He kept us totally engaged in all the history and fireplaces from around the world, including one lined with pure silver, we barely stopped laughing at the many, many stories of this and stained-glass windows of the finest detail. enchanted island. We will go again on our next trip down.” In 1923, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galveston purchased it for Indoors - Lee Gallery now offers a presentation by Mr. Lee with $37,000 to serve as the home for Bishop Christopher E. Byrne, Bishop of slides, and a showing of the History Channel’s “Perfect Storms” Sacred Heart Church across the street from Gresham House. During his episode about the 1900 Storm, featuring George Lee as one of tenure, a chapel was added in Josephine’s bedroom, the eldest daughter the commentators. It’s an excellent one hour documentary about of the Greshams. The incredible stained glass figures of the four apostles, the nation’s deadliest disaster. Admission is $20 per person, $15 St. Peter and St. Paul in the chapel were painstakingly painted in Gerfor seniors and children. Kids are always welcome. For more many using a single bristle brush to create the finest detail. When asked info, galvestonhistorytourguide.com about his new residence, Bishop Byrne said “I never thought a farm boy from Missouri, would find a castle in the sky in far away Galveston.” And Outdoors - This extraordinary tour features George Lee’s “feel like you were there” stories. The 90 minute tours are done as from that day on, it came to be known as The Bishop’s Palace. walking tours through historic downtown, in George’s Mustang In 2013 Bishop’s Palace was purchased by the Galveston Historical convertible, he can ride with you in your car, or as step-on Foundation for $3 Million. bus tours. The tour is also available in speech form for after dinner presentations or special event entertainment. Discover Bishop’s Palace a parallel universe where the founders and heroes were con Located at Broadway and 14th St. in the East End Historical District men, swindlers crooks, nutcases and dreamers. You will learn For ticket and tour information, call (409) 762-2475 about the city’s eccentric characters and colorful history. Come Admission: Adults: $10 ($2 is donated to Save America’s Treasures to see for yourself. We meet at the G.Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice restore the roof), Students (6 – 18): $7, Children 5 & under: Free St., downtown. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children, Adult pre-arranged group tours (20 or more): $7 per person seniors and veterans (under 6 free). Group rates are available Tours: Guided tours daily at 12:30pm and 3:30pm on request. You can call (409)370-7350 or stop by the G.Lee Self-guided Audio Tours are daily at 11am to 5pm Gallery and make a reservation. You can also arrange for private tours at $40 per hour. 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Robert Kuhn: And the Album “Everybody Knows” By Kimber Fountain
Pick any decade. Pick any genre. Chances are, no matter which you choose, you will hear it reflected in the latest album by local Galveston singer/songwriter Robert Kuhn. “Everybody Knows” is a display of amazing versatility, the product of a brilliant mind whose music is a veritable smorgasbord of sounds that lists like the Who’s Who of music. Subtle undertones of Jim Morrison, Bradley Nowell, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, and even Jerry Lee Lewis and Marc Antony resonate with a spiritual fervor equal to Chris Cornell’s and a paradoxical, intricate-yetsimple lyrical styling reminiscent of Rob Thomas. Add to this striking arrangements and an articulate delivery, together with the voice control of a trained stage performer, and no matter how many names you can list in comparison the final conclusion will always be the same: Robert Kuhn has a sound unlike anything else you have ever heard. Robert says the process for writing his songs is, “always different. Sometimes I just hear a song and boom, there it is. Or sometimes I will just sit down and start tinkering and the song will emerge.” The one thing that does remain consistent, however, is that he strives to “Keep the music positive. There is enough sadness out there. It is okay to be happy, and to have fun, to dance. There is beauty to be found everywhere.” Indeed the entirety of the output of the singer/ songwriter genre, which like Robert’s music is often focused on the
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Friday, March 7th
2- Steppin – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Live Music, 8-12 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crows – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joel Sewell, 5-10 The Old Quarter – Robert Kuhn, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1 Saturday, March 8th
progressive and uplifting side of things, provides an important balance in an industry inundated with the reflections of the darker sides of the present age. “Music has a lot of different edges, and it is always changing, it is always different,” Robert remarks, “because it is a commentary on the state of the world. You hear that a lot in modern urban and industrial music, the droning, monotone bass tones, the driving beats. As the times get more extreme, music is getting more abrupt, more aggressive.” But Robert Kuhn is a testament to a growing movement of musicians and songwriters who are weary of the morose and increasingly unwilling to succumb to the negative underpinnings of that jaded perspective. “Sure, right now you can see more darkness, but you can see more light, too,” Robert attests, and the inspirational
2- Steppin – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Bobbies House Of Spirits – Zack Perry, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Easy Money, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 4-8, Club 21 –Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Sisters Morales, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – 11 Hour, 2-6, Bulbo, 7-11 Rum Shack – Play Boyz, 9-1 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Sam Navarro, 7-11 Yaga’s – Sandbox, 10-1
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Kevin Anthony, 7-9 Pleasure Pier – The Staylyns, 2-6 Friday, March 14th
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolenti, 7-11 B. Jiggers – mambo Kings, 9-1 Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Shake Russell & John Inmon, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Park Ave., 7-11 Tortuga - karaoke, 4-8 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Hanna’s Reef Band, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Saturday, March 15th
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 The Beach Hut – Radio Minor, Eaggar, Audic Empire, Thread Belly, Elbodo, 3-1am B. Jiggers – Mambo Kings, 9-1 Bobbie’s House Of Spirits – Zac Perry, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Number 13 – Almost Endless Summer, 6-9 Old Quarter – Hank Schyma, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Fuzzy Side Up, 2-6, Pirate Radio, 7-11 The Rum Shack – UFC, 9-1 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Manna Band, 7-11 Woody’s – Justin Fulcher & The Burdens, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
depth he adds to his medley of melodies is affirmation of his belief. “To me, music is a spirit that is always present,” and it is one that has been with him his entire life. He picked up his first harmonica as an infant, went on to learn to play the family piano, and at age 13 began taking guitar lessons from a lady in his neighborhood. But although Robert has always enjoyed playing music, it was only recently that he committed his undivided attention to it. And slowly, “everything else just started to fall away,” he says, “the music just got bigger and bigger until there wasn’t room for anything else.” The recording and production of “Everybody Knows” began a little over a year ago, which he initiated by himself at the computer. Slowly the concept grew, musicians were added, and when the album was completed, he relates that it was a feeling of, “Okay, this is it! This is what I am telling the world that I think is good.” Fortunately for Robert Kuhn, so far it seems that everyone shares his opinion. A Houston radio DJ listened to the album and liked it, which led to an appearance at Troubadour Tuesdays at the Cottonwood Club, hosted by KPFT 90.1, where he also set the stage for his album release party. Since then it seems all of Houston is taking notice, as Robert and “Everybody Knows” have garnered the attention of the Houston Press, the Houston Chronicle, Cactus Music, and other Houston DJs, presenting him with opportunities to play live on the air and revisit the Cottonwood in early March. This month Robert Kuhn will perform live at several venues across Galveston, including every Sunday at 9pm at Float Pool Bar (2828 Seawall Boulevard). He can also be seen on the last Sunday of each month serenading Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market (every Sunday 9am-1pm, 2028 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston). Also check out his latest music video on YouTube, shot in Galveston by local filmmaker Patrick James. To keep up with Robert Kuhn, for additional dates, bookings, and for info regarding his upcoming tour, visit www.robertgkuhn.com. “Everybody Knows” is available for purchase at any of his live performances or by contacting him directly.
Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 7-10 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 5-8 Old Quarter - Open mic, 9-1 Moody Gardens – Steve & The Coconuts, 7-10 Pleasure Pier – Jimmy Wooten Band, 2-6 Thursday, March 20th
B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Kevin Anthony, 6-9 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Bodacious Tatas, 2-6 Friday, March 21st
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Live Music, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Club 21- DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Al Staehely, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – The Fuse, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Washers, 10-1 Saturday, March 22nd
2- Steppin – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Hold Fast Fables, 3-7 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Katz, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 12-4 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Club 21 – Almost Endless Summer, 9-1 The Grand – Galveston Symphony Orchestra, 4pm Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm Old Quarter – Sara Hickman, 9-1 Moody Gardens – Steve & The Coconuts, 7-10 Pleasure Pier – Lords Of Kool, 2-6, Southern Drawl Pleasure Pier – Obsolete August, 2-6, Rapture, 7-11 Sunday, March 16th Band, 7-11 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – Space Monkey, 9-1 Monday, March 10th Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 2- Steppin – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Crow’s – Live Music, 4-8 Woody’s – Fred Rusk & The Zydeco High Steppers, The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 3-7 Joe Hell Band, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Yaga’s – Ebonix & Vanilla Spice, 10-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Zack Tate, 2-6, DJ, 7-11 Pleasure Pier – Flicker System, 7-11 Sunday, March 23rd Tuesday, March 11th Woody’s – Presley Lewis Band, 3-7 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Monday, March 17th The Beach Hut – Wiseguy, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Open Jam B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony, 7-9 Pleasure Pier – 11th Hour, 5-9 Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Last Soul Clan, 2-6 The Grand – Rob Landes Trio, 4pm Tuesday, March 18th Wednesday, March 12th Pleasure Pier – Obsolete August, 2-6 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours open jam Woody’s – Carson Alexander Band, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Monday, March 24th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic, 8-12 Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony, 7-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Pleasure Pier – Lords Of Kool, 2-6 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 7-10 Wednesday, March 19th 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Tuesday, March 25th Moody Garden – Steve & The Coconuts, 7-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 9-1 Old Quarter – David Olney & Sergio Webb, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Pleasure Pier – Beggar’s Union, 2-6 Sunday, March 9th
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Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Open Jam, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Mosquito Café – Kevin Anthony, 7-9 Wednesday, March 26th
2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Captain Jack’s – Karaoke, 5-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - open mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 7-10 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Thursday, March 27th
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – open mic jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Kevin Anthony, 7-9 Friday, March 28th
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolenti, 7-11 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Live Music, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Humane Society Benefit, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Epic Blaze, 5-9 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga - karaoke, 4-8 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karoake, 7-11 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstop, 10-1 Saturday, March 29th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Radio Springs, 3-7 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Good Girls With Bad Intentions, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Bulbo, 5-9 The Rum Shack – Breakfast At Tiffany’s, 9-1 Tremonte – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Woody’s – Hunter Mckithan & The Offenders, 3-7 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Sunday, March 30th
2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Cisco, 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam With Tomz Katz, 9-1 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Pleasure Pier – Yelba, 1-5 Woody’s – Pardo & Reed, 3-7 Monday, March 31st
B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12
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