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The Pelican Club:
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The Beach Revue:
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Galveston Home Tour: Tequila & Margarita Festival: Taps, ‘Tiques, Toons, Teas and Tours
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4-5 Dining » “The Pelican Club: Reinvented, Redesigned and Reimagined” by Kimber Fountain » Galveston County Food Bank Launches Food From the Bar, The Kitchen Chick Classes and Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1877 Tall Ship Elissa Set Sail for Saint Arnold’s Brewery 6 Movies » Reviews by Dustin Chase include “Locke,” “Chef,” “Blue Ruin,” “Cuban Fury,” “Neighbors” and “Brick Mansions” 7 Business » “Tarnished Treasures” by Tammy Thomas-Cooke plus Many New Businesses Open Up on the Island 8-11 Festivals and Things to Do » Galveston Island Beach Revue and “The Margarita Returns Home to Galveston at the Texas Tequila and Margarita Festival” at Moody Gardens » Seahorse and Classic Horse Carriage Tours by Terry Card » Seaside Saturdays, David Cassidy: Herman’s Hermits, Galveston Island Market, Plankowner’s Syndicate Party and Auction, Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Tournaments Begin Again and much more! 12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps 15 Books » “Bad Medicine” by Eileen Dreyer, “Lost Cat – A True Story of Love, Desperation and GPS Technology” by Caroline Paul with drawings by Wendy McNaughton and “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls” by David Sedaris reviewed by Gini Rainey » Book Signings at Galveston Bookshop and G. Lee Gallery 16-17 Tours » Galveston Historical Foundation’s 2014 Historic Homes Tour plus Events, Taps and Previews » The Gulf Coast’s Tallest Ropes Course and New Zip Line to Open at Moody Gardens, Galveston’s Seafarers Center Gala, Galveston State Park Events and much more 18-19 The Fine Arts » “Affair d’art: A Growing Creative State” by Tammy Thomas-Cooke » Exhibits at local galleries gather for ArtWalk 20 For the Health of It » “Crossfit Tidal Wave: Proving that Less is More” by Kimber Fountain 21-22 Music » There’s Loads of Music on the Island! » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island
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Pelican Club:
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By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost There is a new ArtWalk in town, but instead of lining the streets of Galveston with its fantastic displays, this one dances right across your table. On May 1st, the private, members-only extension of the long-standing Gaido’s conglomerate will go public, a transition which will open its front doors to the world and serve as the platform for the artistry of internationally seasoned Chef Ross Warhol. The sophisticated essence of Warhol’s culinary talent is imbued in the elegant renovations to the dining room, and flanked by the stunning creativity of expert mixologist Peter Clifton. With a century of family history and tradition as its backdrop, and an ever-increasing demand on the Island for cutting-edge concepts and upscale dining as its audience, the Pelican Club is poised to be the new star of Galveston’s culinary show. Upon entering the club, the changes are immediately evident. Gone is the stuffy air of pretension, and in its place is a glow of easy and effortless elegance. Warm and delicate lighting swirls around a neutral palate soft in color but rich in texture. Intimate seating arrangements are gilded with soft curtains and separate from the kitchen by a glass mural emblazoned with iconic vintage photographs of Gaido’s celebrated past. The piano remains, as do most of the original bar configurations, but the overall atmosphere of the Club has been radically transformed. Where it used to evoke a longing for the propriety of days gone by, it now emanates the pride of progress and fully captures the essence of modern luxury. As beautiful as the renovations to the Club’s interior are, it is merely the neutral canvas upon which the masterpiece is painted. Chef Ross Warhol is young and his creations are ambitiously unique. Mixologist Peter Clifton has crafted an eclectic and diverse specialty cocktail menu infused with originality. “And when the two of them get together,” says Club representative Lindsay McClelland, “it is just an explosion of creativity.” Warhol introduces to Galveston what is known as the New Progressive Dining Experience, coupled with a ‘farm-to-table’ aspect that utilizes a large percentage of locally sourced products. Some of the local purveyors now serving Pelican Club are Froberg’s Farms of Alvin, Moondog Farms, and Dripping Springs Olive Oil; their dairy provider is a farm out of Garland, some of their meat selections come from Hockley, Texas, and of course local seafood offerings are straight from the Gulf. Chef Warhol has created four different menus for the Club, one for each season, and each with as much delightful variety and creativity as the next. Pelican Club will debut with its Spring Menu, which as the others presents appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert courses. As in most fine dining establishments, the selections are relatively limited, but within each selection there is more variety and flavor than the entirety of most other restaurants. Starter courses for the Spring Menu include a supple House Made Gnocchi sautéed with Shiitake mushrooms and a garlic puree; a Spiced Red Lentil Soup with pureed lentils as the base as opposed to a broth, topped with pieces of fried herb bread; Roasted Beets & Chevre, and a Gulf Shrimp “Chorizo”. Using shrimp as its base instead of pork, this dish is a unique but delectable wedding of coriander spices and Gulf seafood, served with a Brussels sprouts slaw, buttered popcorn puree, and a drizzle of a cilantro lime dressing. The Spring Salad section is represented by a House Salad with whole milk mozzarella, pickled red onions, olives, and a roasted garlic vinaigrette; the Smoked Trout Salad is outfitted with green beans, confit potatoes, egg, a whole mustard vinaigrette, and a large piece of savory smoked trout that melts in your mouth; and a 64 Farmers Egg salad, complete with smoked cheddar grits, roasted baby beets, an almond crunch, and a Sherry Gastrique. For the entrée course of the Spring menu, guests can choose from
four different selections. The Pan Seared Chicken Breast is perfectly seasoned and served over a warm farro and turnip salad together with a curried onion puree, and topped with “sour cream and onion” kale chips. These dried kale chips are actually dairy free, the “sour cream and onion” flavor is derived from pureed cashews. Atlantic Halibut is seared and seasoned beautifully, and it rests atop a Mascarpone polenta cake and chili glazed Brussels sprouts drizzled with a white soy Hollandaise. The other seafood selection is locally caught Gulf Red Snapper, prepared Sous Vide style, where the meat is seasoned and vacuum-sealed, then cooked in boiling water. Chef Warhol’s Snapper is complemented by a spring Panzanella salad, sautéed baby Bok Choy, and finished with a chorizo vinaigrette. Rounding out the entrée selections is the Roasted Rib Eye of Beef, a succulent slab of grass fed beef surrounded by a cauliflower puree, sautéed rainbow chard, fingerling potatoes with a horseradish dressing, and completed with onion caramel. Chef Warhol is one of few who can move from savory to sweet with the same finesse and panache, a talent displayed by the extension of his artistry and originality to his desserts. Pelican Club Carrot “Cake” is served in a mini flower pot, where two soft pieces of carrot cake sandwich a par-cooked cheesecake filling. And just for effect, the dessert is topped off with crumbled brownie for the ‘dirt’ and garnished with a sprig of greenery. His German Chocolate Cake resembles little of the traditional variety but is just as appealing as it keeps the brown butter icing but trades the coconut for strawberry preserves and salted caramel ice cream. Defying all convention but setting a new standard is the Blackberry, Fennel, and Olive Oil, an intriguing compilation of an olive oil biscuit, blackberry jam, orange Granita, and a fennel mousse. The culinary creations continue over in the bar, where a new Bar Bites menu makes its appearance and is joined by a specialty cocktail menu designed specifically by expert mixologist Peter Clifton to complement Chef Warhol’s palate. Some of Clifton’s unique and inspiring concoctions include a ‘Cynar Julep,’ made with Cynar Artichoke
Liqueur, grapefruit, and mint. ‘The Strand’ combines Whistle Pig Rye, Pierre Fernand Dry Curacoa, and Licor 43, and ‘The Geisha’ brings an Eastern flair with its ingredients of Sake, Peche Lambic Beer, and cranberry bitters. The Bar Bites menu provides smaller portions and prices but with the same big flavor as Chef Warhol’s dining room offerings. Selections include a Smoked Sea Trout Fish Cake, Fried Calamari, Poutine, and Garden Green Beignets, a savory version of the dish made from greens bound with parmesan. In addition to the bar and dining room Pelican Club now features a Chef’s Table, where the dining experience includes creations not found on the regular menu. The number of courses can be decided by the guest with tiered pricing options, and also includes specialty beverage selections put forth to specifically pair with the specialty menu. Also look forward to the Summer Menu which begins in June, and includes delicacies such as Grass Fed Veal Schnitzel, Seared Sea Scallops, Peach Gazpacho, and a Lamb Rack & Belly. Warhol says his goal is to “provide guests with the freshest ingredients, prepared and presented as works of art. I want to generate good conversation through my culinary designs. To me, dining is all about the experience.” Indeed Chef Warhol is the kind of guy that would rather you talk about his food than about him, but with the distinct way he has injected his air of quiet creativity into an established tradition, and all the while dynamically impacted the overall profile of Island dining, chances are that he and his new Pelican Club will be a topic of conversation far beyond the dinner table. Pelican Club
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The Official Tall Ship of Texas has seen some unique ports of call in her day, but never Texas’ oldest craft brewery. Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes the public to a special “History on Tap” on Thursday, May 22nd from 6-9pm at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston. Tickets are $25 per person and include two complimentary beers, an Elissa pint glass and a chance to win a day sail on the historic vessel in 2015. Tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)765-3431. Each ticket holder will also have the opportunity to win a coveted spot on a 2015 day sail of the historic ship. The event also offers the public an opportunity to interact with items on the ship, including the ship’s wheel and wheel box, as well as learn about the histories of both the ship and the brewery, with a special introduction by the brewery and GHF. A limited menu will be available for those wanting to purchase dinner from the brewery.
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“Chef” Starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara,
Scarlett Johansson, John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Bonny Movie Reviews By Cannavale Grade B+ When Jon Favreau, director of the www.texasartfilm.com first two “Iron Man” films, stepped out at Dustin is a Member of the “Houston Film Critics Society” SXSW to open the festival with his admitFilm Critic/Assistant Editor for “Texas Art & Film” (texasartfilm.com) tedly smaller new film “Chef,” he said this Film Critic for “The Daily News” (Galveston) might not be a film for everyone, but that Entertainment Reporter for “Galveston.com” he was so glad independent film was alive Film Critic for “Island Guide,” (Galveston) & “EGuide Magazine” (Tyler) and and well. The cast Favreau has assembled Online Air Entertainment News Commentator at “News 92FM’s Livin’ Large” for a script he also wrote is a mixture of those he admires and has worked with previously, including Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. Favreau takes the lead on this one and the film is better for it. The entire film is a metaphor for Favreau’s career. Big studio films are Starring Tom Hardy represented by the restaurant he works in and the food truck repreGrade B sents indie film and a new realized sense of self-discovery. If you look Films with one actor deeper not only is “Chef” one of his most entertaining films but his on screen for the entire most personal. duration seem to be Chef Carl Casper doesn’t know how to use social media corgaining in popularity. rectly, and when he gets into a Twitter battle with one of Los Angeles’ In 2013, “Gravity” was most well known food critics (Oliver Platt), he singlehandedly grabs a success while “All is the attention of the entire city. While Casper is a respected chef and Lost” was a failure. Most now has a daily line of people trying to taste his food, Casper’s frusof the films with just tration with the restaurant owner (Dustin Hoffman) ends his reign as one actor on screen exist the head cook. Forced to get back to a place where he can cook what within the thriller or action genre (“Cast Away,” “Phone Booth”), but he wants for who he wants, Casper takes up the suggestion of a food “Locke,” as tense as some of the moments are, has a calming pace. truck with the help of his son (Anthony) and buddy (Leguizamo). The entire film takes place in an SUV as our lead actor Tom Hardy They decide to make the best Cuban sandwiches and hit the road to (“The Dark Knight Rises”) is driving to a hospital in London. The redefine what Chef Casper is all about. majority of the 90 minutes are spent on the phone to various people, After covering the SXSW film festival for five years, “Chef” is as Hardy’s character explains his actions and predicament. Through the only film that truly captures the essence of what Austin is really all of this we get a very good sense of his character, as well as his about. The crowd let out a cheer when Casper’s son tweets “Get ready, background. Texas…” and it’s obvious they are headed to Austin. Local establishIvan Locke (Hardy) leaves the construction site of what is to be ments like Franklin’s BBQ are prominently featured in the film and the largest non-government building in Europe on the most imporit’s no coincidence that Favreau and the festival decided to host the tant day of his company that is pouring the foundation concrete. film here. As a comedy, Favreau’s tone never ventures into the silly Locke is also supposed to be heading home after work to spend or schmaltzy on the drama side, and he keeps it and the food truck the evening with his wife and two boys as they watch an important headed in the direction it needs to be. A few times I wondered if the sports game. As soon as he gets in his vehicle, however, he begins his film wanted to be about a middle aged man rediscovering his passion many phone calls to Bethan, a woman he met 9 months ago who is or a father son film, but Favreau suggests he is and can be both. about to have his child. Locke must break the news to his family over The food really becomes one of the characters. Don’t go into this the phone as he drives quickly toward the hospital. He continually hungry or you will be salivating at the delicious and delectable items explains to Bethan and the doctors at her side that he is the father, Chef Casper cooks up. The language is a big vulgar throughout the but not her partner. film, but I think it’s used wisely to convey the passion Casper feels The first thing I thought of as I watched and listened to Locke’s towards his career. Hoffman has never been more stubborn as a charjourney away from everything he loves, his work and family, toward acter, Leguizamo is a terrific sidekick and Vergara makes a successful a mistake that had returned to haunt him, is how this film could also transition to feature films. Assuming I didn’t see the final cut, “Chef’s” work as a radio program. We never see the people he is on the phone road trip does run a long course, as a couple of different subplots fall with, but the script and Hardy’s performance gives us more than we by the wayside, most noticeably Scarlett Johansson. Favreau’s notion need to create the images in our minds. While the audio and spoken that this is a niche film should prove incorrect, as “Chef” is a heartdialogue are arguably the most important elements of the film, writer/ warming crowd pleaser, far more significant than his superhero past. director Steven Knight (“Redemption”) offers us really beautiful cinFinal Thought – Favreau serves up his best entertainment yet. ematography, and that’s saying a lot since most of the shots are inside the vehicle. The cinematography and editing in “Locke” go hand in hand, however. The score by Dickon Hinchliffe is another element, Starring Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, as in all the other single actor films, that makes it less of a one person Amy Hargreaves show and more like an experience. The script on which everything is built on is extremely clever Grade C+ with the order of the calls, which callers hang up, and which callWhat “Blue Ruin” lacks in character ers call back, etc. The viewer is more of a voyeur in this film, as we development it makes up for with susare privy to all these conversations, while the recipients on the other penseful silence. Winning a best directing end do not get a full picture of the anxiety and stress Locke is facprize at the 2013 Cannes film festival, Jering as he drives. It’s a juggling act, an in motion office, as he tries to emy Saulnier has created a revenge thriller calm his family, be there for Bethan and guide his second hand man that subtracts famous faces, an embedded through the technicalities of his absence at the jobsite. However, the plot, and literally everything we have come most impressive element out of everything I have mentioned is Hardy to expect in this genre of film. Instead, he himself, who listens as much as he talks. Therefore, the performance focuses on our lead character fumbling is mostly in his eyes that are gleaming with pain and often streaming around trying to kill those who destroyed his family. Macon Blair is tears. It’s a triumph for him as an actor, but very likely not a film you such an antihero that part of the suspense in the script relies on his would ever want to see twice. social awkwardness trying to survive or retaliate. The big question is Final Thought – Hardy gives another challenging and superb if Blair is a strong enough unknown actor to satisfy the audience’s lack performance. of character development the way a bigger name would.
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“Cuban Fury” Starring Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Olivia
Colman, Ian McShane Grade B It seems that comedic partners Nick Frost and Simon Pegg (“Hot Fuzz,” “Shaun of the Dead”) have parted ways after the conclusion of their trilogy last year. Frost breaks out on his own in “Cuban Fury,” based on a script idea he pitched starring himself as a has been salsa dancer. “Cuban Fury” could have easily been another “Joe Dirt,” but thankfully those Brits are just smarter and better at comedy scripts than most of the trash we see in the US. Frost and Jon Brown have a script that never elevates itself outside the realm of reality; the comedy and jokes stay grounded and make for an enjoyable film with really colorful characters. As a pre-teen Bruce Garrett was a salsa dancing sensational regionally, winning trophies and on his way to the big time. That all changed the night of the national championships, when bullies overtook him and forced him to eat nearly all the 100 sequins on his shirt. Twenty-five years later, working in an office and 200 pounds heavier, his interest in salsa dancing is reignited when his new boss (Jones) is not only beautiful, caring and a true professional, but she is also a salsa dancer. He hunts down his dancing teacher (McShane) and prepares for a local competition in hopes of wooing the woman he can’t get off his mind.
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A local Virginia Beach police officer informs Dwight (Blair), who lives in his car by the beach, that the man imprisoned for murdering his parents is being released. Dwight’s nomad existence is abruptly cut short as he heads for the prison and follows the accused to their hideout. Dwight does what he sets out to do, injuring himself in the process, and leaves his car which connects him to the crime. Now the retaliation is coming his way, as the entire Cleland clan comes after Dwight and his sister, who he races to protect and confess what he has done. The suspense really is in the silence. Most of the build up to action is Dwight having inner dialogue, which is expression through his breathing patterns, trembling, or trying to heal himself from wounds. Dwight’s klutz-like behavior also sets the suspense in a way that no one believes this guy will be able to defeat these backwoods redneck murderers. The few scenes of interaction Dwight has with the local police officer, his sister and friend from school all give us insight into the situation and our leading man’s motives. Is it enough? That’s the real question. Do we as an audience feel satisfied about all this bloodshed over a story we barely understand? The most interesting scene for me was Dwight’s need for assistance from his best friend from years ago with a supply of firearms. Devin Ratray (“Nebraska”) is the friend Dwight needs at that moment. With a man in the trunk, the entire field sequence is the centerpiece of the film, the turning point of either walking away from the killing or continuing to erase the entire clan. The short running time and the suspense might be enough to sustain those of us looking for an alternative to big budget thrillers. Final Thought – Suspenseful silence sustains Blue Ruin as a partially satisfying thriller.
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residents and tourists. They are a full service grooming salon and boutique for dogs and cats of By Tammy Thomas-Cooke all breeds and sizes. Their unique boutique caters to pampered pets and their people and features high On the busiest street in Galveston, a new busi- quality gear and accessories including collars, tags, ness has opened its doors: Tarnished Treasure clothing and more. Gigi’s Pampered Pets can also Eclectic help you get your pets ready for summertime with Resale and sunglasses and lifejackets. They offer pet day care Boutique. as well as taxi service for drop offs and pick-ups. Established They treat your pampered pets like their pampered September pets...with love and respect. Their motto is “Big or small, we groom them all!” Gigi’s Pampered Pets 2013, it has served Grooming & Boutique is located at 120 20th Street in Downtown Galveston. Like them on Facebook as the go at www.facebook.com/GigisPamperedPetsGrooming. to place for hard to For more information or to schedule an appointfind décor. ment, call (409)539-8002. Photo by Christa Schreckengost Owned Gossip Tween by Cyndi Coco and Brenda Davis, Tarnished Treasures is a trove of things you never knew you Boutique always wanted for your home. Furnishings, accesThe Galveston Chamber sories, jewelry, vintage clothing, and art populate of Commerce conducted this rambling establishment. Around each corner a ribbon cutting cereor through another doorway, the visitors are treated mony for Gossip Tween to a feast for the do it yourself decorator. Boutique. Owner Norma Mid-century, cool retro furnishings are juxtaCoffey spoke to guests posed with antique armoires from the 19th century. about how the business Reclaimed and repurposed wood sits next to spar- began. The family owned company was inspired by kling chrome and glass. her ten-year old daughter Samantha Coffey. While And speaking of sparkly, Tarnished Treasures is on their way to shop for clothes for Samantha, they home to some of the most bling-tastic flip flops on realized there weren’t a lot of options on the island the island. You know what I mean. They are home for “tween” apparel. It sparked the idea for their to our “DRESSY” FLIP FLOPS,” the kind that can business, and Gossip Tween Boutique was born. take a sundress from island casual to island sassy. Their goal is to sell the most affordable and unique Tarnished Treasures hosts 11 booths of varying clothes, shoes and accessories for “tweens.” They merchandise, but the owners also offer their exper- receive shipments weekly and continue to add tise in appraisals, liquidations, and estate sales. If new products to keep the boutique fun and fresh. you can’t find what you are looking for at Tarnished Most recently they’ve added an extensive line of Treasures, then you must have walked through the dancewear and custom bling attire. Gossip Tween shop wearing a blindfold. Just between us, I have Boutique is located at 2321 Broadway in Galveston. to put a blindfold on to be able to get out of the For more info go to www.gossiptweenboutique.com, shop… so many cool things, so little time. or call (409)497-2949. Stop in and see if you are able to leave without a blindfold. Right at Home Galveston Right at Home Galveston announced their new Tarnished Treasures location with a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted 4014 Broadway, Galveston, (409)939-4955 by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. Now Their summer hours are Sundays 1-5pm, located at 1623 Broadway in Galveston, Right Mondays 1-5:30pm, Closed Tuesdays, at Home Galveston is still a locally owned and Wednesdays- Saturdays: 11am-6pm operated business providing in-home living and companion services. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those they serve by providing high quality caregivers. Owner Kristen Carlson explained to guests that all of their caregivers Art by are carefully screened, trained, insured, bonded Cherisse and supervised to ensure they provide clients the The Galveston highest quality care and service possible. Right at Chamber of Home provides assistance for a variety of life’s daily Commerce activities including light housekeeping, medicawelcomed Art tion reminders, meal preparation, laundry, errands, by Cherisse as shopping and transportation, assistance with a new member! After over a decade of working for dressing/undressing, assistance with bathing and companies such as Instinet, Smith Barney, Williams assistance with walking. For more info go to Oil & Gas, and the Office of the Mayor of Tulsa, www.rahgalveston.com or call (409)740-7400. Artist Cherisse Goodwin decided to pursue her passion of oil painting in 2009. She studied at the Bear Claw University of Houston and The Glassell School of Knife and Art. Raised in Ghana, West Africa, Cherisse’s art reflects her international upbringing. Galveston Shear Chamber volunteers and staff welcomed Cherisse Bear Claw Knife and by presenting her with an official membership Shear has opened. plaque, certificate and welcome bag. For more Originating in Big information about Art by Cherisse, visit www. Spring, Texas, the artbycherisse.com. shop is known for its specialty cutlery and expert sharpening services. Items such as Boker knives, TCB Specialties American made Bear & Son knives, and hand TCB Specialties celebrated their membership crafted, American made Silver Stag hunting knives with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce with a grace the shelves. Additionally, the shop stocks ribbon cutting ceremony. Business partners Cassie “a nice selection of Wusthof kitchen cutlery for Kane and Bill Ball expressed their excitement to be the serious home chef,” boasts owner Richard members of the Galveston Chamber and help the Steinberg. The unique shop also offers sharpening Galveston business community promote themselves services that will “put a razor’s edge on all your by providing a wide range of apparel and promokitchen knives, pocketknives, and even your tional products. Their motto is “Taking Care of machetes,” says Steinberg. For more info visit their YOUR Business since 1999!” For more information website at www.bcknife.com. about TCB Specialities, www.tcbspecialties.com, or The Beef Jerky Outlet call (409)935-2375. The Beef Jerky Outlet is also opened now. The Gigi’s Pampered unique shop is a meat-eater’s dream with a “fun, atmosphere where you can sample the Pets Grooming & relaxing jerky before you buy it,” says owner Clint Hall. The Boutique shop features a variety of delicious beef jerkies, as Gigi’s Pampered well as offering smoked elk, bison, salmon, alligator, Pets Grooming & and kangaroo for the adventurous carnivore. 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for “Best Margarita” in their category. A preselected judging panel will award “Best Margarita” based on style, taste, and presentation. Cash awards for 1st ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) place will be presented for Best Restaurant/Bar Margarita and 1st ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) for Best Individual (Non-Restaurant/Bar) Margarita. A “People’s Texas Tequila & Choice” award will be given to the restaurant or individual that receives the most votes cast by visiMargarita Festival at A New Location Suited Perfectly tors at the event. During the “People’s Choice,” visiMoody Gardens tors will be able to vote with their dollar and 100% for the Beauties of the money collected will go directly to Friday What: Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival Galveston’s world famous Bathing Beauties have a new place Harbour charity. When: June 13th-15th to call home as Beach Central, located adjacent to the Hotel Don’t let the sun go down without strolling to Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston Galvez & Spa®, will play host to the annual Galveston Island the Oleander Bowl at Moody Gardens for the OutTickets: Ranges $10- $75 Check the website for Beach Revue. Officials for both the hotel and the promoters of the door Festival presented Dos-A-Rita. Intentionally details and event times. Galveston Island Beach Revue, Islander By Choice, LLC., recently created to feel like a passport to a street fair with Events: Friday, June 13th- Tequila Herradura agreed on the move to the Seawall property. a “Little Mexico” flair! This area offers a distinctive Social $10 The Galveston Island Beach Revue, scheduled on May 16th shopping experience fashioned after a traditional Saturday, June 14th -Tour de Tequila & and 17th, is Galveston’s official kick-off to summer. The Beach Mexican village and a live music stage with the Outdoor Festival Pass- $60, MargarRevue is free to the public and offers a weekend of family-friendly sounds of Latin, Blues, Country, and Rock music. ita Grand Tasting & Outdoor Festival events headlined by the Bathing Beauties Contest. Hotel Galvez & Various flavors of margaritas will be offered along Pass- $35 Spa®, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, is the title sponsor of the event. Sunday, June 15th- Father’s Day South of with all the fan-favorite Mexican foods, alongside “Hotel Galvez & Spa is pleased to be part of the Galveston traditional festival staples from sausage on a stick the Border Brunch $35 (Reservations Island Beach Revue,” says General Manager Steve Cunningham. “This event has ties to Galveston’s history so to funnel cakes! Gates for the outdoor festival are available through Moody Gardens) it’s only appropriate to be part of it. When you look at old pageant photos you see Hotel Galvez in the back- noon-10pm. Texans love their “Tex-Mex” and this Weekend Pass to Friday and Saturday ground. It’s great to honor this tradition.” festival delivers with its charity Fajita Cook-Off that Events- $75 Purchase tickets at www.texasmargaritafestival.com benefits Friday Harbour & Galveston County Fair Benefitting Galveston’s Family Service Center It has been long rumored that the first margarita & Rodeo. Teams will compete for best fajitas in The annual event, held the third weekend of May, will once again benefit Galveston’s Family Service was made in Galveston at the historic and legendary both the chicken and beef categories. Center with a percentage of profits going towards the island non-profit. Sunday rounds out the weekend and the fesFamily Service Center will be on site during the Beach Revue hosting a variety of family friendly games Balinese Room. The discussion heats up as Texas and programming beginning at 12:30pm on Saturday, May 17th. Families will have a chance to walk Tequila & Margarita Festival organizers are prepar- tival closes with a “South of the Border” brunch at Moody Gardens Hotel. Guests will have the opporaround with their kids, learn about services to keep their kids safe, busy and happy all summer long, and ing for an explosive weekend of tequila tastings, tunity to sip Michelada’s then sit back and relax for the main show – the Bathing Beauties contest! margarita samplings, and Bloody Maria’s while Family Service Center is a private, not-for-profit agency dedicated to enhancing the potential for great food, and music as dining on traditional growth of individuals and families. The Center strives to help people pursue healthy, independent and this “Texas-Sized” festival fulfilling lives through the provision of counseling, education and related social services. The Center is style Mexican foods. rolls into Galveston June committed to the creation and support of policies and programs consistent with its purposes that seek to 13th-15th. This year’s Tickets will be availimprove the quality of life in the community and to cooperate with other agencies and organizations simi- festival, at Moody Garable at www.texasmarlarly engaged. For more information, visit www.fsc-galveston.org. garitafestival.com. Fridens, will feature an epic day Harbour and the gathering of the world’s Bombshell Blondes and Bathing Beauties Galveston County Fair best tequilas alongside Bombshell Blondes and Bathing Beauties will abound as well with Conroe’s Southern Star Brewing & Rodeo have been Company, makers of the popular Bombshell Blonde Ale, and Del Papa Distributing returning to the Beach some of the region’s best selected as the charity restaurants competing Revue, which is Galveston’s official kick-off to summer and is free to the public. partner’s for the event. “Craft beer has never been bigger, or better, and having one of the Houston area’s best breweries involved for title of “Best MargarFriday Harbour’s misita”. The festival weekwith this year’s Galveston Island Beach Revue is tremendous,” states Will Wright, co-owner of Islander By sion is to provide free Choice, LLC, producers of the event. “With American Craft Beer Week taking place during this year’s event, end is comprised of four temporary housing for anchor events, “Tequila we look forward to celebrating the fruits of these brewers’ labors with some special events.” cancer patients and their The weekend will feature a craft beer tasting on Saturday afternoon as well as special appearances by Herradura Social”, “Tour caregivers as they seek de Tequila”, “Margarita bathing beauties and Beach Revue focused events leading up to the main weekend. cancer treatment at The Grand Tasting,” and a Galveston Island’s Fluid Sunwear University of Texas M.D. “Little Mexico” inspired Although the 2014 Galveston Island Beach Revue will offer a weekend of vintage, and vintage inspired outdoor festival. Anderson Cancer Censwimsuit fashion, it’s Galveston Island’s Fluid Sunwear that will keep women of all shapes and sizes “bathter and Texas Children’s The Friday night ing beauty” ready in 2015. In an exclusive partnership with the new swimwear line, the winner of the Cancer Center in Housevent, “The Social Pre2014 Bathing Beauties contest will put their signature style on a custom developed suit for the swimsuit ton, Texas. By alleviating sented by Tequila Hercompany’s 2015 line. In addition to the custom suit, this year’s winner will also receive $750. the strain associated with radura”, brings together “We are excited to offer this year’s winner the opportunity to work with our designer to create a cusfunding temporary housindustry professiontom-fit swimsuit for our 2015 spring line,” says Megan Turnbow, Fluid Sunwear’s President and CEO. ing, they hope to bring als and weekend festi“Our goal is to help every woman reveal with confidence, indulge in style and feel beautiful in her daily life val goers for an evening light to what is likely the and the Galveston Island Beach Revue is a great partner to help us reach this goal.” most extraordinary cirof sipping on specialty Fluid Sunwear will also be participating during the weekend’s activities with a special preview of their tequila cocktails, a deleccumstance in the life of swimwear on Saturday afternoon. the patient, and in the table “create your own” lives of those that love About Beach Revue taco bar, and live music. them. Galveston County Fair & Rodeo’s purpose is Dubbed the “Pageant of Moody Gardens “Bands on Sand” and fireworks Pulchritude” by C.E. Barfield, over the bay round out the kickoff to the weekend to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education, and agriculture by supporting Galveston’s Bathing Beauties festivities! 4-H and FFA programs. The Texas Tequila & MarSaturday is action packed starting with “Tour Contest began in the summer garita Festival is made possible through the generof 1920 and marked the kick- de Tequila” in Expo A at the Moody Gardens ous support of sponsors; Moody Gardens Hotel & off for tourist season each year. Convention Center (1-4pm). Some of the world’s Convention Center, Dos-A-Rita, Dienst DistributBy 1928, the event, which had best tequilas come together to present their variing, Dos Equis, and all of the participating restaumorphed into the “bathing girl revue” had become so popular, the island’s population was said to have tripled ous styles of tequila alongside restaurants showrants, vendors, and tequila brands. ing the public the dynamic fusion of pairing food during the event weekend. These island pageants were the beginning of what we know today as the Miss For more info, go to Facebook- www.facebook. and tequila. The doors open at 3pm in Expo B & Universe Pageant. The famed Galveston Bathing Beauties pageants ended in 1932 due in part to the Great C for the “Margarita Grand Tasting.” Forty restau- com/TexasMargaritaFestival or www.texasmargariDepression and were resurrected in 2009 by Islander By Choice, LLC. tafestival.com. rants, businesses, and individual teams compete Details on all things Beach Revue can be found online at www.galvestonbeachrevue.com.
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Saturday, May 3rd - “David Cassidy: Herman’s Hermits” starring Peter Noone will be on stage Every Sunday - Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at 8pm. You never forget your first love – or your brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, first “Teen Idol!” Return to the musical magic of the and edible farm products to residents of Galveston ‘60’s with the heart-melting star of “The Partridge and the surrounding areas every Sunday morning, Family” (“I Think I Love You,” “How Can I Be Sure,” 9am-1pm. They strive to foster a greater sense “Cherish,” ”Get Happy”) and the legendary British of community; all while supporting farmers plus band whose hits rocked American pop charts (“A producers, and connecting individuals with their Kind of Hush,” “Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown,” local food economy. The Market is always seeking “Henry the 8th”). Join us at The Grand, just for the vendors of produce, prepared foods (homemade), fun of it! The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at and edible farm products (ie: eggs, cheeses, meats, 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. For tickets etc). Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market is located at call (409)765-2894 or go to www.thegrand.com. 2508 Postoffice St., Galveston. Wednesday, May 7th - ArtsPower National Every Second and Third Saturday - Seaside SaturTouring Theatre presents “Laura Ingalls Wilder” days - Celebrate the ocean at Moody Gardens with will begin at 10am at The Grand. Laura and her Seaside Saturdays every second and third Saturday of family travel across America in search of a place the month. Guests will have the chance to participate they can call home. Facing obstacles such as in themed days, which range from special pirate scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their events, aquarium diver presentations, penguin pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested activities, seaside ropes course challenges to arts and but never broken. This uplifting story of one of crafts based on your favorite characters from the America’s most beloved authors comes to life in new “Rio 4D” film. These classes are free and held at ArtsPower’s popular musical. This is suitable for Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid, 1 Hope Blvd., ages 2nd grade – 6th grade. The Grand 1894 Opera Galveston. House is located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown
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renew their vows during a Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on Saturday, June 7th at 10am on the hotel grounds. A local Justice of the Peace will officiate the ceremony. Following the ceremony, a small reception will be hosted by the hotel. Couples have the option to join in the complimentary wedding vow renewal and can stay the night and enjoy the Hotel Galvez “Wedding Vow Renewal” package. Advance reservations are required for both. The Hotel Galvez Wedding Vow Renewal package includes an ocean view room for two, champagne accompanied by chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, rose petals on the bed as part of the hotel’s turndown service and breakfast buffet. For reservations, call (409)765-7721 or www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and click on “Special Offers.” Saturday, June 7th - Plankowner’s Syndicate Party and Auction - This annual fundraising event will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine during the silent auction, a buffet dinner, an exciting live auction and more. 100% of the proceeds benefit ELISSA and the many educational and training programs of the Texas Seaport Museum. The Plankowner’s Party also offers the public the opportunity to join the Plankowner’s II Syndicate. By joining ELISSA’s Plankowner’s II Syndicate with the purchase of a plank, you can earn your place in the history of the ship. Each plank donation will be honored with the purchasers name recorded and displayed on ELISSA’s Plankowner’s II Honor Board for posterity. “Plankowner’s is one of the most festive events in Galveston and now has a substantial history that makes it one of Galveston’s premier events” says Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “You can’t help but love the maritime setting that lends itself to the purpose of raising funds to support ELISSA and the Texas Seaport Museum.” Texas Seaport Museum founded the ELISSA Plankowner’s Syndicate in 1980 to honor a special group of donors. Through in-kind and cash contributions, individuals and businesses purchased planks for ELISSA’s decks. In 1985, Plankowner’s Syndicate members were invited to the first Plankowner’s Syndicate Party. The sale of the final plank inspired a new opportunity for the sale of 318 iron hull plates and in 1990, Hullplate Owners joined the Syndicate. The annual event is now open to the general public. Call (409)765-7834 or go online at www.galvestonhistory.org for tickets.
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Divisions are Men’s 2’s Open, AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s 18<, 16< 14< 12<; Coed BB 2’s. Anyone can participate. The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast, and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA. You do not have to be a GCVA member. Check-in at Stewart Beach is 8:30am, with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am. Schedule:
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“I now pronounce you man and wife!” As the organ music re-fills the church, all the guests enthusiastically applaud, many are teary eyed, as they follow the happy couple into the bright sunny Galveston afternoon. Throwing traditional rice they swoop down the church steps and watch in awe as the bride and groom enter the freshly cleaned white wedding carriage drawn by a single pure white horse. “Oh, isn’t that romantic!” one of the bridesmaids offers. “I so want that when I get married!” They all laugh as she nudges her fiancé. The Seahorse and Classic Carriage group specialize in weddings, having recently purchased a purposebuilt all white wedding carriage pulled by the only white horse on the island and guided by a seasoned driver in full regalia of tux and tails, if requested. Approximately 15 weddings per year ask the driver to be in formal dress, and another 15 per year desire a more casual approach. Thirty weddings per year keep them busy and with their new designated wedding carriage, and Galveston being a popular wedding destination, they expect to keep busy well into the future. Seahorse and Classic Carriages are two different companies that are managed individually by husband and wife, but are run as a combined operation. Carol Young owns and manages Classic Carriage Company which was purchased by the Seahorse Company approximately 20 years ago. The carriages, of which they have five in total, are stored outside at 2526 Church Street behind a six foot high chain link fence. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ike destroyed the carriage barn, but the horse barn is still standing as is a storage building which is filled with feed and other equipment. When the horses are working, they stay at this location, but when they are not needed they are transported by trailer back to their farm in Santa Fe. This is a well regulated service. Firstly, there is a $350 licensing fee per carriage levied by the City of Galveston. This discourages fly by night operations. In addition, all carriage tour companies are required to carry insurance. The horses are regularly inspected, as well as being subject to unscheduled spot inspections. Included in these inspections are examinations for sores, proper shoes, general health, required vaccinations and a myriad of other minor, but important health and safety requirements. For health, as well as aesthetic reasons, all horses must have a manure bag under the tail. Each carriage is required to have brakes and these are also regularly inspected by the City. In addition, all carriages the Seahorse and Classic Carriages own have headlights, tail lights, and flashers
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to make them more visible at night. All of these lights are run by batteries carried in the carriages. Aside from the wedding carriage, their other carriages are regularly seen on the Strand at specified parking spaces allocated by the City. There are a total of eight spaces provided in varying numbers at 21st, 22nd, and 24th at The Strand. However, Carol Young feels that the 24th and The Strand location is better than the other two locations. Often cars are parked in the spaces designated for the carriages, especially at Crows, a popular bar on the island. This creates a lack of parking spaces for the carriages. Carol wishes the City would increase the number of spaces to help the carriage tour operators overcome the parking problems they face on a regular basis. Usually, tourists who have been shopping along The Strand at the varied shops and boutiques, like to relax in a carriage, as they learn about Galveston and its history from the drivers. Some like to see the downtown area by night after a delicious meal at one of Galveston’s many fine restaurants, casual or formal. Others may use the service to return them to their hotel or bed and breakfast, after a night of touring some of the various themed bars that Galveston nightlife has to offer. The tours vary from a 10 to 12 block tour of The Strand and Mechanic for $25, or if desired a 20 block tour of the downtown area, including The Strand for $35. A fascinating tour of the East End Historical District at a pace slow enough to be able to appreciate it, with all its remodeled historic homes, can be purchased for $45. A General tour of Galveston costs $60 per half hour. Summer hours are 5pm to 9pm, but fluctuate depending upon customer demand. Winter hours vary, with much of the trade occurring as a result of reservations made by locals and wedding parties. The carriages are not allowed on the Seawall because of the traffic, so the normal pick up service at hotels only extends as far west as The Galvez. Those who call to reserve a pick up at The San Luis Hotel or Moody Garden Hotel, usually for a wedding, must pay extra for the horses to be delivered by trailer. Reservations are also required for the $150 one and one-half hour tour of the esoteric statues many residents had carved from trees killed by Ike. They and the local artists they employed, turned a woeful disaster into a wondrous opportunity to enhance their homes and gardens, not realizing the joy they would bring to the many Galvestonians and tourists who have made this a tour favorite. Seahorse and Classic Carriages pride themselves on providing first class service all the way. They arrive promptly at the appointed hour for reserved carriages, provide a well trained driver who knows the history of Galveston and her many distinct and individual districts. For reservations, call (409)789-6690.
whose lives converged on the vessel before it sank, “Real Pirates” offers “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah” visitors an unprecis now open at Moody Gardens. The touring exhibi- edented glimpse tion, organized by National Geographic and Premier into the distinctive political, social and Exhibitions, Inc., brings the classical age of 18th economic circumcentury piracy to life by showcasing over 150 artifacts recovered from the wreck site of the Whydah, stances of the early 18th century Caribbean. The Whydah, which was the world’s first authenticated pirate ship that was destroyed on April 26, 1717 in a violent storm off discovered just off the coast of Cape Cod. the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was discovFrom the creators of iconic blockbusters that Moody Gardens has previously hosted like “ Titanic: ered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984 The Artifact Exhibition and “Bodies Revealed,” Real and became the first fully authenticated pirate ship to be discovered in American waters. Pirates” uncovers the true story of the Whydah Moody Gardens will feature “Real Pirates” until a pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. The Exhibition embarks visi- September 28th. The Exhibition offers compretors on a journey back in time to the life of a pirate hensive education guides for use by teachers when planning field trips to the exhibit. For more inforwith artifacts like jewelry, weaponry and treasure mation or to purchase tickets to the Exhibition chests full of gold and coins. please visit moodygardens.org. Through compelling stories of the people
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Caroline and Wendy (Caroline’s significant other) had no idea what had happened to Tibia, but then, after six weeks of being gone, “Tibby” reappeared, no worse for the wear! Caroline and Wendy were overjoyed, but they also had feelings of jealousy and betrayal because they had no idea where the well-fed Tibby had been hanging out. Had he become a swashbuckling cat adventurer? Did he love someone else more? His owners were determined to find out. Using GPS technology, cat cameras, psychics, the web, and animal By Gini Rainey communicators, Wendy and Caroline embarked on a quest to discover what their cat did when they weren’t around. This tale, told through “Bad Medicine” by Eileen Dreyer “Bad Medicine” was written by New York Times bestselling author writer Caroline’s rich and warmly poignant narrative and illustrator Wendy’s stunning and hilarious 4-color illustrations, is a book for aniEileen Dreyer, who has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, was nominated for the Anthony Award, and is mal lovers, pet owners, and anyone who has ever done anything desperate for love. By the way, did I mention that this is a true story? a retired trauma nurse who has been trained in forensic nursing and Although this book might actually seem that it would be more death investigation. This book is set in and around the metropolitan appealing to the younger reader, don’t think for one moment that area of St. Louis and the fictional emergency room at Grace Hospital. Because Eileen Dreyer possesses a unique blend of dark humor, com- there isn’t a deeper level of meaning contained in its text. Within the plex motivations, and riveting suspense, she was able to create a char- final chapter is a list of seven possible morals for their story. It embodies the theories that although technology is awesome, in personal relaacter like Molly Burke, who is the heroine of this book. Burke is an extraordinary character whose life experiences have made her a woman tionships, this isn’t what you should rely upon. If you are depressed, performing a delicate balancing act with mental and emotional stability. it will make you bonkers and bonkers is always in the eyes of the The storyline is centered around Burke, a veteran of the Vietnam beholder, so get out and do something. Sooner or later, everyone war who still carries the scars from the traumas that she dealt with in becomes a cat lover and you can never know your cat and you can never know anyone as completely as you want. And, always, always, the course of her tour of duty as a nurse. Now an emergency room always – love is better. nurse at Grace Hospital, she’s fighting wars of a different kind in a Copyright 2013 - Bloomsbury USA more sterile environment, but still involving the traumas of life and death decisions with the medical cases that come through the doors “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls” by David Sedaris of Grace’s ER. Interestingly enough, she is also a member of the counI believe I have already stated (if you’ve been keeping up with my ty’s medical examiner team and helps to determine the cause of death reviews) that I love Amy Sedaris. Well, I also love David Sedaris. “Let’s of a lot of the victims she has seen while on duty in the ER. Explore Diabetes With Owls” is a book that made me laugh out loud, At the core of this book are the investigations into the suiand even snort, in the presence of my in-laws! (they probably thought cide deaths of one lawyer after another, until the count reaches five. 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Book Events
Saturday, May 10th, 2-4pm
“Secrets of the Storm” (Galveston Hurricane Mystery Book Three) By Amanda Albright Still Soft Cover $14.95, 2013, Gone Feral Publishing Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for local author Amanda Albright Still with the third installment in her Galveston Hurricane Mystery series, “Secrets of the Storm.” The series began with “Echoes of the Storm,” followed by “Brides of the Storm,” and features Dash Gallager, a lady attorney in the poststorm Galveston of the early 1900s. Book three deals with a local miser and master of secrets who is murdered in a house possessed by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dash’s investigation becomes mired in a world of secrets and half-truths as the killer remains at large and threatens her family. Saturday, May 17th, 2-4pm
“Lighthouses of Texas” by Steph McDougal, Soft cover, 128 pages, $21.99 Not long after winning their independence from Mexico in 1836, Texans began clamoring for lighthouses. Hundreds of miles of barrier islands, shifting sandbars, and shallow bays made the Texas coast treacherous at a time when few overland routes provided access to the new republic. Beginning in 1852, twenty-eight lighthouses were built along the Texas coastline, on land and over water. Lighthouse service was often a family affair, with husbands, wives, and children working together as keepers and assistants. For nearly 70 years, construction continued as coastal erosion, hurricanes, and wars regularly damaged or destroyed those lighthouses already built. These sentinels of the sea lessened but did not eliminate the chance of shipwreck, so lifesaving stations, manned by able seamen with unsinkable surfboats, were established as well. As Texas lighthouses were gradually automated throughout the 20th century, many were sold to private owners or abandoned. Today, several have been restored, and two at Aransas Pass and Port Isabel still function as aids to navigation. “The Port of Houston” by Mark Lardas Soft cover, 128 pages, $21.99 To reach the Port of Houston’s Turning Basin, a ship must travel 50 miles along a narrow and twisting channel that passes through Galveston Bay, the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. Despite this improbable location, Houston has the world’s largest landlocked port. Measured by annual tonnage shipped, the Port of Houston is the second-largest port in the United States. Its docks, wharves, and facilities cover more than 25 miles. The port starts its second century as a seaport in 2014. Its transformation from a crowded river port into an industrial giant is fascinating. It is a tale of technology, geography, politics, hard work and Texas braggadocio mixed with a little luck. Both “The Port of Houston” and “Lighthouses of Texas” are issued by Arcadia Publishing as part of their popular “Images of America” series which focuses on local histories with an emphasis on archival photographs, maps, and illustrations.
G. Lee Gallery Book Signings
G. Lee Gallery is pleased to announce that artist Ted Ellis will be at the Gallery to sign his new, collectible, limited edition of “T. Ellis Fine Art.” The beautiful book features over 110 breath taking prints spanning Mr. Ellis’ art career. Mr. Ellis’ artwork has been shown at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum; Tulane University’s permanent collection; and, featured in “Southern Living” and “Newsweek” magazines. He has received recognition from a variety of art and commerce organizations including “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the National Black Chamber of Commerce. He was the featured artist of Big Brothers Big Sisters 2012 “Houston’s Big Black Tie Ball” and is a partner of the Houston Child Protective Services Black History Program. Please join us for this very special signing 12 noon – 6pm, Friday, June 20th, at the G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St., Galveston. For more information call (409)370-7350, www.gleegallery.net.
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of the 1928 William and Marie Helmbrecht House, designed by famed architect John Staub, beginning at 9 a.m. After the tour, guests will join Mr. Fox at Menard Hall for a lecture of architect John Staub’s work. Tickets are $65 and spaces are limited for this tour. severely damaged. Lena was there alone, having been widowed a few months before. She oversaw repairs to the building in 1901 and lived there until her death in 1914.
May 3rd - History on Tap Dinner with Jason Hanin, Executive Chef of Number 13
August and Augusta Neumann, immigrants from Germany, built this high-raised Gulf Coast cottage in the working class area now known as the San Jacinto neighborhood. The couple came to Galveston in 1884, where August found work as a musician in the Galveston Beach Band. The cottage is a striking, but modest structure, fitting to the means of this young immigrant couple.
ton’s Number 13 restaurant, participants will be treated to a welcome by GHF Executive Director Dwayne Jones and a private tour of the host Beachtown home, all in Beachtown’s picturesque setting. Tickets are $150 per person and seating is limited for this dinner.
Held at Beachtown, the first weekend’s History on Tap dinner fea-
1887 August and Augusta Neumann Cottage - 1827 Ave. M ½ (Homes Tour tures an exclusive opportunity to experience gulf coast living and fine dining. With a specially crafted menu by Chef Jason Hanin of GalvesDebut)
1893 Augusta Peters Townhouse - 1821 Ball (Homes Tour Debut)
On September 10 1870, Augusta Fortmann married Henry B. Peters in Galveston. By 1880, she was a widow with three young children to support. She and her children resided with another widow, Ernestine Schulte, until 1893, when Augusta built twin Victorian townhouses on Ball Street. Augusta and her sons moved into 1821 and used 1823 as tenant property. 1905 Charles Suderman Tenant House - 1815 Ball (Homes Tour Debut)
Galveston Historic Foundation:
40th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour
The 40th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour opens the doors to numerous, privately owned, historic island homes May 2nd-4th and 10-11th. This year’s tour, which features nine homes, six of which have never been on tour, also hosts numerous special events and spotlights new island construction with specially selected additional homes both weekends. The 40th anniversary event also will highlight new island construction with two weekends of specially themed new homes. New construction with a reference to the historic architecture of Galveston Island is showcased the first weekend with ticket holders having the opportunity to visit select new homes in the award winning Beachtown development. Selected homes will also be available the second weekend that showcase new building focusing on green or environmental design. Homes Tour visitors will be able to view select townhomes at Evia as well as an additional, privately owned, residence recently certified LEED Platinum. Homes featured on this year’s tour are listed below, as well as separately ticketed special events held in conjunction with this year’s event.
2014 Homes on Tour
In 1905, Swedish immigrant Charles Theodore Suderman built this two-story Queen Anne house next door to his residence at 1819 Ball. Intended for use as a tenant property, the house features a hipped roof with an ornamental side gable offsetting double galleries adorned with decorative details. Restoration in Progress, 1907-1908 Thomas Lucas Apartments, Lucas Terrace - 1407 Broadway (Homes Tour Debut)
May 10th – History on Tap Dinner with Mary Eisenhour Bass, Executive Chef of Haak Winery
The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House welcomes guests to this year’s second weekend History on Tap dinner. Enjoy an exclusive dinner with the owners of this year’s Homes Tour cover house complete with a private tour, welcome by GHF Executive Director Dwayne Jones, drinks and dinner prepared by Haak Winery’s Executive Chef, Mary Bass. Reservations are $150 per person and seating is limited. May 11th – Second Sunday Jazz Brunch at Garten Verein
Enjoy a specially catered brunch complete with New Orleans style jazz, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the 1880 Garten Verein. This historic German dancing pavilion is the perfect location for a head start on the final day of Homes Tour or a wonderful Mother’s Day surprise. Tickets are $50 and reservations are required.
New Construction Homes on Tour
The historic buildings celebrated during the 40th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour all had a similar start as new construction on the Brick mason and English immigrant Thomas Lucas constructed his island. It’s with that spirit in mind that this year’s event also showcases first apartment building, Lucas Row, in 1894. Situated on the corner select construction projects during two weekends of especially themed of Broadway and Sixth Street facing the beach, the building was com- new construction tours. pletely destroyed by the 1900 hurricane. Lucas salvaged the bricks and Homes Tour ticket holders are welcomed, free of charge, to the rebuilt on the site of his personal residence, taking six years to comproperties from 10am to 6pm each day of the Tour. Properties included plete the project. Once completed, Lucas Terrace was advertised as are: being “superior” to all other apartments in the city. Architecture Weekend - May 3rd and 4th 1928 William and Marie Helmbrecht House - 3815 Bernardo de Galvez New construction, with a reference to the historic architecture of Cotton exporter William C. Helmbrecht, and his wife, Marie, hired Galveston Island, is showcased in the award-winning Beachtown develrenowned Houston architect John Fanz Staub to design their new opment, where nationally recognized architects are inspired by Galveshome on Ave. P in 1928. Raised in Tennessee and educated at the Uni- ton’s rich architectural heritage. versity of Tennessee and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Staub A privately owned new construction at 1227 Sealy will also be availarrived in Houston in 1921 and established his own firm in 1923. The able to tour. This property, completed in 2014 features a heavy timber Helmbrecht house features characteristics Staub was noted for; harmo- construction based on construction methods from the Homestead Herinious proportions, elegant detail, and fine materials. tage Institute for Sustainable Living.
Homes Tour Special Events
Eco Green Weekend - May 10th and 11th
Reflecting classic home designs with generous porches, five new LEED Certified town cottages help showcase green and environmental construction practices: such as spray foam insulation, high-efficiency Held for one night and one night only, GHF’s 1940 Sears BuildWilliam Boepple is believed to have built this Greek Revival cottage on land he purchased from Valentine Poole. Poole purchased the ing, at 2202 Broadway, will play host to an evening of champagne, hors heating/cooling, reclaimed wood flooring, and reclaimed exterior brick. In addition, a privately owned residence in Evia at 9203 Teichman house in 1872 which was later sold to John and Emma Jeanne Parker d’oeuvres and appraisals of your personal historic items from 5:30 to Road will be open for visitors. The property, Las Caistas, is a USGBC 8:30pm. Licensed appraisers from Houston’ s Simpson Gallery will be in 1935. Featured on GHF’s first Historic Homes Tour in 1975, Texas LEED Platinum private residence. Historical Commission designated the Poole Parker Cottage a Recorded on hand to view and appraise your personal items during this special Homes Tour kickoff. Don’t have anything to appraise? The event will Texas Historic Landmark in 1980. Additional Discounts and Attractions allow spectators to see for themselves the items on display. In addition, Attraction Discounts Restoration in Progress, 1874 Smith-Hartley House - 1121 33rd Street ticket holders will be able to tour the 1886 Adolph and Lena Nitsche Architect Thomas. J. Overmire came to Galveston in 1874 to During the four days of the Homes Tour, ticket holders will be design the Grand Southern Hotel. The same year, he announced part- House and the 1907-1908 Thomas Lucas Apartments in advance of entitled to a $5 admission to the Bishop’s Palace, Historic Harbor Tour Saturday’s Homes Tour start. Tickets are $55 and reservations are nership with English immigrant architect/ builder Sherwin and they and Dolphin Watch aboard Seagull II and ELISSA at the Texas Seadesigned this Italianate style house for early land speculator J. Mayrant encouraged. port Museum. Galveston’s oldest surviving residence, the 1838 Menard Also a special commemorative print highlighting one of the island’s House will be open Saturdays, May 3rd and May 10th from 12 noon Smith. Smith resided there briefly before moving permanently to his best known residences, the 1892 Walter and Josephine Gresham plantation in Richmond. Susan Hartley, widow of early Texas legisla4pm only with a $5 admission. House, or as most know it, Bishop’s Palace will be unveiled, by local ture Oliver Cromwell Hartley, purchased the house in 1880. Hartley East End Shuttle Tours artist Rene Wiley. Prints will be available in three different sizes and in was the sister of Rebecca Sealy, wife of prominent Galvestonian John Join Galveston Island Tours’ Matt Farragher as he guides you framed and unframed versions. Prints will also be for sale each day of Sealy. through a showcase of Galveston’s gorgeous buildings, churches and the tour at selected tour stops. 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House - 1426 Sealy (Homes Tour Debut) tree sculptures. Learn about the builders of these magnificent pieces of “Long before the Gresham House was known as Bishop’s Palace, it architecture as well as the history of the island. Tours will focus on the Thomas.J. Overmire’s most significant residential work is this was a home for a Galveston family. The architect and builder created grand-scaled, center-hall plan house. Designed for Julius Ruhl, bookEast End, Silk Stocking, Lost Bayou, and the Strand/Mechanic Historic a masterpiece that is an icon of Galveston’s Historic East End Neighkeeper for the Kaufmann & Runge Company, wholesale grocers and Districts and last approximately one hour. The tour departs from 1892 borhood,” says artist Rene Wiley. “Fortunately for Galveston, in 2013 cotton exporters, the house is one of the most notable properties in the Galveston Historic Foundation acquired this historical structure. This Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway and runs each day of the tour at 10am, East End Historic District. The Ruhl family maintained ownership of 2:30pm and 4:30pm. home is truly a castle, but mostly a beloved home in a lovely neighbor- 12:30pm, the property until 1962. For more information on Galveston Historical Foundation’s 40th hood. I feel privileged to live and work in this same neighborhood.” 1886 Adolph and Lena Nitsche House - 1617 Ball (Homes Tour Debut) Annual Galveston Homes Tour or any of the associated special events, German immigrants Adolph and Lena Nitsche built this Victoplease contact (409)765-3404 or to www.galvestonhistory.org. May 3rd – Stephen Fox Private Tour and Lecture on the Architecture of rian style, two-story house next door to St. Paul’s German Presbyterian John Staub General admission tickets to tour the homes is $20 and can be Church, to their east. During the 1900 storm, the Nitsche house was purchased at any of the Homes on Tour. Noted architectural historian Stephen Fox will lead a private tour 1867 Poole-Parker Cottage - 3419 Ave. L (Featured on Inaugural 1975 Homes Tour)
All events include a 2014 Homes Tour Ticket unless noted.
May 2nd – Grand Preview - Antique Appraisals & Home Preview Evening
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Events The Gulf Coast’s Tallest Ropes Galveston Island State Park Events Every Friday and Saturday - Galveston Historic Tour Presents Many events take place this spring at the Galveston Island Course and New Zip Line to Open at the Henry Rosenberg Tour - Learn about one of Galveston’s most State Park including walks, explorations and the Nature Center prominent and influential citizens. This driving tour will cover sites Explorations. Moody Gardens associated with Henry Rosenberg including his home, the Rosenberg The park contains a mosaic of coastal habitats that host a surprisChallenge 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 May 3rd. 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 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 an 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 percent off the two attractions, or upgrade to an Annual Membership and receive a 50 percent 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. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., moodygardens.org. Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation and research.
Galveston Seafarers Center Gala to Honor Sullivan Family on May 17th The Galveston Seafarers Center will honor Texas International Terminals and the Sullivan Family on Saturday, May 17th during its seventh annual gala at the Tremont House Ballroom. Frank Billingsley, KPRC- TV Local 2’s chief meteorologist, is Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Guests will enjoy professional style casino gaming, jazz vocalist Danette McMahon, cocktails, a sumptuous seated dinner, and live and silent auctions. The evening begins at 6pm with a cocktail reception and casino style gaming followed by dinner and a presentation to Texas International Terminals and the Sullivan Family. Following the presentation, the gala will continue with more gaming and cocktails ending at 10pm. Guests are encouraged to come in prohibition era dress with a nautical flair or cocktail attire. Tickets are $125 per person. For additional information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, call the Galveston Seafarers Center at (409)762-0026. Limited seating. About the Galveston Seafarer’s Center
The present ministry was founded in 1973, but traces its origins to providing for seafarers on ships during the Civil War blockade. Located at 221 20th Street in the 1870 John Koobbel building, the Center is open daily and staffed by a full time chaplain and dedicated employees. The center offers counseling and advocacy, recreational opportunities, telephones and internet services to meet the many needs the seafarer might have while in port. More than 12,000 seafarers visit the center each year. To learn more visit galvestonseafarerscenter.com.
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Public Library, Texas Heroes Monument, drinking fountains and more. The tour begins every Friday and Saturday in May at 4pm and departs from Ashton Villa (2328 Broadway). The cost is $15 per person and reservations can be made by calling (409)789-9911. Every Saturday - Rides on The Harborside Express - Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. South East Texas’ most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone. Every weekend they offer train rides which are between 11am-2pm. This is great fun for all ages. The train boards every 15 to 20 minutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm. The $4 ticket fee is in addition to museum admission. Located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, downtown Galveston, www.galvestonrrmuseum.com. Ongoing - Kayak Tours: Artist Boat conducts guided kayak tours to Galveston Island’s Coastal Heritage Preserve for just $10 per person. Visit artistboat.org, take a brief survey and follow the links to choose your adventure. This a great opportunity to see the island in an unique way for a greatly discounted price. For more info call (409)770-0722. Most Saturdays - “World War II Warbird Flight Experiences” will take place at Lone Star Flight Museum, 2002 Terminal Dr., 9am-5pm. Cost is $225 - $1,995 depending on the length of flight. “Historic Flight Experiences” take place aboard a B-17 Bomber, B-25 Bomber, AT-6 Texan, PT-17 Stearman, T-41 Mescalero, or P-51 Mustang. Weight, size and age restrictions may apply, especially in the single passenger aircraft. Flights are Saturdays or by appointment. For reservations or info call (409)737-1304. The museum is open to the public everyday. Ongoing - Galveston History Tour Guide now offers indoor showings. George Douglas Lee is the only Galveston Tour Guide featured on the History Channel. Rick Stovall stated, “This is a great eclectic gallery. Mr. Lee does a fabulous history tour of Galveston Island. The hour long tour seemed like it was only minutes. He kept us totally engaged in all the history and we barely stopped laughing at the many, many stories of this enchanted island. We will go again on our next trip to Galveston.” Indoors - G. Lee Gallery now offers a presentation by Mr. Lee with slides, and a showing of the History Channel’s “Perfect Storms” episode about the 1900 Storm, featuring George Lee as one of the commentators. It’s an excellent one hour documentary about the nation’s deadliest disaster. Admission is $20 per person, $15 for seniors and children. Kids are always welcome. Outdoors - This extraordinary tour features George Lee’s “feel like you were there” stories. The 90-minute tours are done either as walking tours through historic downtown, in George’s Mustang convertible, or he can ride with you in your car, or even as step-on bus tours. The tour is also available in speech form for after dinner presentations or special event entertainment. Discover a parallel universe where the founders and heroes were con men, swindlers crooks, nutcases and dreamers. You will learn about the city’s eccentric characters and colorful history. Come see for yourself. We meet at the G .Lee Gallery, 2215 Postoffice St., downtown. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children, seniors and veterans (under 6 free). Group rates are available on request. You can call (409)370-7350 or stop by the G. Lee Gallery and make a reservation. You can also arrange for private tours at $40 per hour. For more info, galvestonhistorytourguide.com. Ghost Tours of Galveston - Join a haunted ghost tour like no other. Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the known authority on Galveston and its hauntings. The rich history of Galveston Island is infused with thoroughly researched historical evidence and personal accounts from local residents. Tours are given daily, year-round, with three to choose from. The ‘Original Ghost Tour’ tells of the history and explanations behind the enormous amount of paranormal activity in the city and the tales of documented residents of Galveston who have stayed behind. The ‘Restless Spirits Tour’ presents to the visitor a number of buildings with ongoing paranormal activity, much of which is documented for you to see, hear and decide for yourself. Or become a hush-hush member of the ‘Secret Society Cemetery Tour,’ with tales of Galveston’s legendary woes and the woebegone amid the sights of the tantalizing and mysterious City Cemetery. These tours are unique and a fun way to see the haunted history of the island. Visit the website for schedules, meeting places and to book your tours online at ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com. Harbor Tours - Tours take place daily at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. See Galveston Harbor up close aboard “Seagull II,” Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. There are a lot of dolphins too. Seagull II is fast, stable and sheltered; she was built specifically for harbor sightseeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. “Seagull II” is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. For more info, call (409)765-8687.
ing variety of wildlife and is visited by birds from throughout the eastern hemisphere during the spring and fall migration seasons. Wading and shore birds, mottled and mallard ducks, raccoons, armadillos and marsh rabbits are found in the park, which is ideal for wildlife observation and photography. Beach or surf fishing for spotted seatrout, sandtrout, redfish, black drum, croaker and flounder is also popular. The park features 2,000 acres of upper Gulf Coast barrier island ecosystem. Barrier islands move and change constantly through the action of waves, wind and tides. Because barrier islands serve as transition zones between land and ocean, they support a variety of distinct eco-regions, including beaches, prairies and wetlands.
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Beach Exploration Walks take place every Saturday and Sunday at 10-11:30am. Beach Explorations at Galveston Island State Park are sponsored by the Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP) and led by Galveston Bay Area - Texas Master Naturalists. Walks are free but you must pay $5 to enter the park.
Nature Center at the State Park
Open on weekends through November, 10am-2pm, and staffed by FoGISP volunteers, the Nature Center is the ideal place to learn more about the park’s environment, flora and fauna. The Nature Center offers a range of attractions, including the following: Shell and Sea Bean Table - This table displays a variety of treasures found in the Park’s beach and bay areas, providing a hands-on experience for park visitors. Each item is identified via a label. Active bee hive - The bee hive, funded by FoGISP in 2013, is very popular with park visitors. On any given weekend, you can see visitors — adults and children alike — buzzing around the hive, trying to identify the queen and admiring the industry of her workers and drones. Nature Center Library - Trying to identify a plant or animal you’ve just seen in the park? Our newly updated (2013) library can help you do just that. With more than 2,000 nature-related publications, the library can help answer most of your questions. The Nature Center is free but you must pay $5 to enter the park. Galveston Island State Park is located at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston, (409)737-1222 in Galveston County, on the west end of Galveston Island. It is a 2,013.1 acre site that was acquired in 1969 from private owners under the State Parks Bond Program and was opened in 1975.
Preservation U Courses:
Spring Helps Homeowners Preserve History
Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) new “Preservation U” courses will offer participants a hands-on approach to home ownership and preservation. Led by industry professionals and Foundation staff, the courses will be offered in beginner and intermediate levels. Class schedule is:
Preservation U: I Bought A Historic House, Now What?
May 3rd at 10am-12pm 1940 Sear’s Building, 2228 Broadway, Galveston When it comes to restoring and preserving a historic house, researching different approaches and creating a long-term plan is essential. This is a class to help get you started as Matt Pelz, GHF Director of Preservation and Conservation, Fred Huddleston, architect and GHF board member, and Catherine Gorman, City of Galveston Assistant Planning Director, will discuss issues that new owners of historic houses often face including permitting, contractors, and design choices.
Preservation U: Creating A Disaster Plan
May 31st at 10am-12pm 1940 Sear’s Building, 2228 Broadway, Galveston As hurricane season begins, Joey Janota will discuss how to prepare your historic and modern home for the threats of severe tropical weather. You will learn how to create a plan to protect your property before, during and after a disaster.
Preservation U: Historic Wood Floors
June 7th, Location to be Announced Few things give character to a historic house like wood flooring. Fortunately, homeowners can learn the proper techniques to take advantage of wood’s natural durability and preserve the material. Join us at the site of our preservation project as craftsman Bill Hynek demonstrates what you can do to restore and maintain historic wood floors.
Preservation U: Historic Wood Doors
June 21st at 10am-12pm Architectural Salvage Warehouse at the 1940 Sears Building, 2228 Broadway Experienced door craftsman Joey Janota will demonstrate how to make your front door an attractive, welcoming entrance to your home. From scraping and sanding to staining and painting, you’ll learn the steps to restoring your interior and exterior wood doors. The class will include a brief discussion followed by a practice session on operating important tools. For reservations call Galveston Historical Foundation at (409)7657834 or go to www.galvestonhistory.org. If your a member of Galveston Historical Foundation already, discounts are available.
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A Growing Creative State By Tammy Thomas-Cooke, Photos by Christa Schreckengost
Affaire d’art never fails to impress, their elegant, stark white façade and crystal clear windows make the perfect frame for the art within; it’s rotation of installations keep it new and fresh year in and year out. The current installation is a collection named “Figures,” with some of the pieces subtly embodying the theme, i.e. “Spooning” oil painting by Sharis DeJaynes. With pale pastels and neutrals gently undulating and swaying on the canvas, a casual observer might have the impression that this was a painting of waves on the shore, but upon further inspection, the tenderness and warmth of lovers in repose, delicately whispers its name. A few steps away another nude by DeJaynes “Once in a Blue Moon” graces the wall; this one is painted in luxurious blues and blacks. The oil “Rouge” by Alicia Boles leaps from the canvas in a riot of red, the figure painted with the confidence and energy that matches the young artist. Alicia Boles is primarily a photographer, but her paintings speak volumes of the pent up energy that only an artist could convey. There are many more styles of art on display such as the breathtaking mixed media, “Ethiopian,” a haunting depiction of a woman in thought by Veronica Dyer. Pastel offering by Carolyne Ratliff, “Farmer’s Market” quietly hangs amid all the chaos of color, yet holds its own because of the artist’s use of shadow and light. Sculpted figures balance on tall columns, from the reclaimed metal, minimalist works by Jim Adams to the ceramic, “Withering Liberty” by Natasha Gallagher. Mosaics and photography pieces are scattered throughout the gallery. Of particular interest is the triptych by Galveston artist, Irene Amet entitled “Bird Mirror.” Statement jewelry pieces complete the tour of the gallery. One of a kind, handcrafted wearable works of art are available at surprisingly reasonable prices. Recently Affaire d’art has been sold by Sharis DeJaynes and purchased by Alicia Boles and Nikki Thompson. Boles has been the assistant manager of the gallery since January 1, 2014 and together with Thompson purchased Affaire d’art effective the end of April. The gallery will continue to operate under the same name, business philosophy and location. In January, 2012, Sharis DeJaynes opened Affaire d’art, to expose and market local, national and international artists. “Dreams do come true! The gallery’s growth since inception has exceeded expectations. The talent the gallery has attracted and represents, as well as the public’s glowing approval has been phenomenal,” said DeJaynes. The gallery exhibits a diverse group of original fine art from qualified artists from 10 nations of the world, including works from local Galveston artists, artists from across the State of Texas and other distant states. Forty-six artists are proud to provide a striking multidimensional collection of art for discriminating art collectors and art enthusiasts. “I could not be happier transferring one of my dreams to Boles and Thompson. Their energy and enthusiasm, involvement in the art community and their combined business expertise will ensure the gallery’s continued successful creative venture and enhance Galveston’s art community. I have the utmost faith in and regard for Boles and Thompson, and will continue to support them in any way I can,” says DeJaynes. “This is such an exciting time for us. It has been a dream of ours to open a gallery in Galveston and bring our community together through art. We are truly blessed by this opportunity to bridge various artist communities and provide its artists greater exposure to new markets. We look forward to seeing this dream through to fruition,” says Boles and Thompson. DeJaynes looks forward to renewed focus on her own art, among her many other endeavors. Paintings, books and other works by DeJaynes will continue to be on exhibit at Affaire d’art. All in all, Affaire d’art International Fine Art Gallery is a must see anytime and every time one happens to be in Galveston. Their next installation opening will be “Abstracts,” opening May 20th for ArtWalk, featuring works by Howard Hackney and Lauran Perry English. Hackney was born in the mountains of West Virginia. He married
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young and held a variety of jobs, including automobile mechanic and chemical plant operator. With the full support of his wife, Helen, he enrolled in the University of West Virginia, and eventually was awarded Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the field of Chemical Engineering. Howard became involved in the production of plastics and became expert in the color matching of plastics. He is still involved in the plastics-recycling business. The Hackneys moved to Kingwood, Texas where they raised a family, started a family business and eventually bought a second home in Galveston. It was in the decorating of the Galveston home that Howard became interested in, and had the talent for, the art of oil painting. They support various charities through the donation of art for auction. Howard is a long time member of the Advisory Board at the Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. He is also a member of the Kingwood Art Society, and has won numerous awards at judged shows including Kingwood Art Society, The Woodlands Art Society and the annual Texas state competition. Working in a number of mediums, Lauran Perry English is an emerging photographer, poet, artisan and artist. Inspired by the natural beauty and wonder of the ocean’s waves, shorelines, and seashells, she never tires of the remarkable draw of individual and universal palettes, patterns, shallows and depths to be explored. Treading the waters between the tension and tranquility of natural art, fine art, photography, poetry, and artful craft, while continuing to treasure the emerging, unhurried flow of creativity...this is where Lauran reconnects, where shelter and refining journeys transform. While especially drawn to the ocean - whatever curiosities, realities, and eccentricities of life, nature and the beauty that she is drawn to in her surrounding world - these things often finds a way into Lauran’s creative expressions.
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Affaire d’ Art (2227 Postoffice, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com) Currently on exhibit: “Figures, featuring works by Georgia Stathakos and Rona Lesser. Georgia Stathakos is a painter of the human body and works in mixed media. She uses minimal information to capture light and its effects on the color that it surrounds. Every human body she paint emits a personality of color and form – it is that personal frequency of color and intensity she craves to capture. Stathakos has a Bachelor of Fine 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 me and share my interpretation with my viewer. My figure work is done directly from models. My landscape 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.” Their next installation opening will be “Abstracts,” opening May 20th for ArtWalk, featuring works by Howard Hackney and Lauran Perry English. DesignWorks (2119 Postoffice St., (409)766-7599) Continuing at DesignWorks Gallery are the works on paper of Jai Llewellyn from Larbert, Scotland. “Uncharted Territory” opened on April 19th and continues until May 25. Llewellyn‘s paintings and prints are about the process of mark making, the history of a line seen through an abstract picture of the future. Llewellyn often works between painting and printmaking, both disciplines informing each other, both focusing in on relationships, juxtapositions of old and new, growth and decay, construction and deconstruction. The resultant works on paper are truly uncharted territory by which Llewellyn’s accomplished mark making resonates. An opening reception for new photographs by Don Glentzer of Houston will be on May 31st and this exhibit will continue until July 5. The Gallery will be open late on Saturday, June 7th for ArtWalk. G. Lee Gallery (2214 Postoffice, (409)370-7350) Mary Lou Darst is the featured guest artist this month at G. Lee Gallery presenting “Garden Glimpses,” with glimpses of roses so beautiful - you’ll think you can smell their sweet fragrance. An intense color, a beguiling fold of petals, Mary Lou Darst’s photography is up close and intimate. Gardeners, photographers, artists and romantics will love her “Garden Glimpses” show. Is your lover still miffed about only receiving a Valentine’s card? If you have not showered sufficient rose petals in your lover’s path, their hearts will melt, their arms will open with a gift of one of these photos. Owner and resident artist, George Douglas Lee always has new work on display, and the G. Lee Gallery features his paintings, prints, illustrated children’s book, original music CDs and stationery, featuring Galveston landscapes for sale. On exhibit thru May 20th. Galveston Arts Center (2501 Market, (409)763-2403) “Pat Colville: A Celebration” will be on view through June 6th. The Galveston Arts Center proudly presents the work of Pat Colville. “A Celebration” features five decades of work, spanning paintings, drawings, works on paper and most recently, sculpture. Pieces from the exhibit are courtesy of public and private collections. Primarily abstract, Colville’s work and compositions focus on geometric shapes and patterns with both energetic colors and more subtle monotone palettes. Pat’s work holds a commitment to abstraction and is influenced by the history of Chinese and Japanese landscapes from the 13th and 14th century. Pat Colville was awarded a 2010 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant and the Benjamin Altman Award in Painting in 2008. Her work was part of the exhibition Working in the Abstract, curated by Patrick Palmer at the Glassell School of Art in 2011 as well as The Modernist Thread, curated by Sally Sprout at Williams Tower Gallery. Her work is part of the collections of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. Pat has taught at the Glassell School of Art, the University of Houston, St. Thomas University, Bennington College, Sarah Lawrence College, and Cooper Union. The exhibition opened during the April 26th ArtWalk and will remain on view through June 2nd. Curator Clint Willour will lead a gallery talk beginning at 6:30pm during ArtWalk. The event is free and open to the public. Galveston Art League (2117 Postoffice, (409)621-1008, galvestonartleague.com) “Reflection” by Caroline Ratliff - The Galveston Art League Gallery is featuring entries accepted into its Spring juried show from May 1st-May 25th. Unlike the League’s shows nine months out of the year that only accept entries from its members, the three juried shows held each year are also open to non-members. All the works in this show have been created by the submitting artist within the last two years and have not been previously accepted at an Art League juried show. The show highlights works that have been awarded Best of Show and first and second place in each of five categories. The League, a nonprofit organization, is the oldest art league in Texas and is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Mechanic St., (409)974-4446, galvestonartistresidency.org) The GAR Gallery is pleased to present “Horizon,” a site-specific installation made up of paintings and wall drawings by the artist, George Rush. George Rush is interested in exploring multiple relationships: between painting and exhibition space, the historical discourse addressing reciprocities between painting, window, and wall, and also relationships that are built between multiple paintings in a single space. This work continues Rush’s exploration of the psychological and formal impact of modernism and how its legacies both inform the way paintings are made and direct the way we live and work. George Rush has exhibited in solo exhibitions in the United States and Europe since 2001. His most recent exhibition, “Rooms with Windows,” was at The Columbus College of Art and Design’s Canzani Center. He received a MFA from Columbia School of the Arts and a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. He received a New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship in Painting in 2005 and a Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant in 2010. He is an Assistant Professor of Art at The Ohio State University.
Heard Gallery (2217 Postoffice, (903)357-9073) Paintings by Albert Kurtyan are among many of the bright and colorful paintings being featured at The Heard Gallery this month. Inside the gallery you will find paintings of fish, crabs, birds, palm trees, and local landmarks for your island home. The Heard Gallery can also help you design your own custom painting. Gallery owner Ray Heard invites you to stop by after hours to view a wide selection of paintings in the gallery’s lighted front windows. Katrina Howarth Gallery (215 Tremont St., (713)550-6431, thehowarthgallery.com) On display this month are new fine art original oil paintings by artist and gallery owner Katrina Howarth of beautiful European landscapes and colourful still life compositions of florals and tabletops. MiArt (1327 Market St., (409)692-7833) MiArt is a charming little gallery located in one of the Victorian homes on the east end (across The Original Mexican Cafe at 14th and Market St.). All of the featured artwork has a happy appeal. On display are original bright oil paintings by Michèle Grindberg in a show titled “Coastal Inspirations.” Mary Ann Hasty offers fun clay art such as colorful pelicans and bowls with beautiful decors like dragonflies or seahorses. Various jewelers have their handcrafted sterling silver pieces with genuine gemstones and fashionable wrap bracelets on display that are perfect for Mother’s Day. MiArt will be open 5-8pm for ArtWalk on Saturday June 7th. René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice, (409)7509077, renewileyart. com) Gallery artist Brenda J. BuntenSchloesser is showing beautifully dyed fabric mosaics depicting architectural landscapes and local seabirds, from her newest textile series, “The Places I Have Danced.” Other works in a new exhibit by Rene Wiley depict Galveston cityscapes, landscapes and local seabirds, as well as signed, limited edition prints of her most popular works. Also, Rene Wiley was selected to paint the commemorative Galveston Historical Foundations 2014 Homes Tour Poster of Bishop’s
Palace. This commemorative print highlighting one of the island’s best known residences, the 1892 Walter and Josephine Gresham House, or as most know it, Bishop’s Palace will be unveiled May 2nd at the Grand Preview Evening for the GHF Galveston Home Tour. Prints will be available in three different sizes and in framed and unframed versions. Prints will also be for sale each day of the tour at selected tour stops (see page 16). “Long before the Gresham House was known as Bishop’s Palace, it was a home for a Galveston family. The architect and builder created a masterpiece that is an icon of Galveston’s Historic East End Neighborhood,” says artist Rene Wiley. “Fortunately for Galveston, in 2013 Galveston Historic Foundation (GHF) acquired this historical structure. This home is truly a castle, but mostly a beloved home in a lovely neighborhood. I feel privileged to live and work in this same neighborhood.” 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. A spineless eight legged Octopus 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) Throughout the month of May, Third Coast Gallery will be featuring the works of Sue Brown, James Bragg and gallery owner Jack Morris. Sue and James are noted Gulf Coast artists and the gallery is honored to be able to exhibit their paintings. Also, Jack Morris will be having a solo exhibition on June 7th during the next ArtWalk. Included in his exhibition will be primarily current oils as well as a sprinkling of paintings from the 1990s including two watercolors. Vacation on Canvas Gallery (2113 Postoffice, (409)974-4006, VacationOnCanvas.com) Come and experience what island living is all about at The Vacation on Canvas Gallery. See artist and gallery owner Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original paintings. Robert has masterfully captured our island environment in brilliant vivid colors and precise detail with all the relaxing comfort that has become his trademark. Along with his original paintings Robert offers reproductions of his artwork in canvas giclees, cards, paper prints and one of a kind ceramic tiles. Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925) Painter Gayle Reynolds recently enjoyed painting peacocks located on the west end of the island, off Stewart Road. Paintings of peacocks and other birds are currently on display in the gallery. The next ArtWalk is June 7th, and the title of that show will be “Let the Big Ones Eat The Little Ones,” and the “Smooth End Drag” and other Paintings. Pat Moberley Moore’s romantic and mystical bronze sculptures of ladies are available and Jack Farrell’s welded sculptures of people in action are also available. Pottery featured is by Madeleine Baker and John Whitman. The Artists’ Studios (1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) This is a large studio designed for space rentals for artists to paint, draw or sculpt in an active creative atmosphere. Are you an artist and don’t have a space to work? Then this is the place for you. This space is designed for you to rent and use to create your art. The Artists’ 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 sinks, bathrooms and small fridge for cold drinks. Call for availability.
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Steeped in history, rich in style and standing as a testament to survival, the 40th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour returns the first two weekends in May with special events and nine beautiful historic homes!
D I S C O U N T T I C K E T S N O W AVA I L A B L E A T G A LV E S T O N H I S T O R Y. O R G The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House
CrossFit Tidal Wave:
N OT TO M I S S S P E C I A L E V E N T S
M AY 2 THE GRAND PREVIEW
MAY 3 LECTURE & TOUR WITH STEPHEN FOX
M AY 1 0 HISTORY ON TAP DINNER WITH CHEF MARY BASS
M AY 3 HISTORY ON TAP DINNER WITH CHEF JASON HANIN
M AY 1 1 SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
The Robert Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation
Steeped in history, rich in style and standing as a testament to survival, the 40th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour returns the first two weekends in May with special events and nine beautiful historic homes! N OT TO M I S S S P E C I A L E V E N T S
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Proving That Less is More By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Although the explosion of CrossFit onto the News Feeds of Facebook users everywhere is a relatively recent phenomenon, the concept began back in the early 2000s as what can easily be classified as an underground movement. According to select groups of training and fitness enthusiasts, the rise of the “globo-gym” in the 1990s had produced nothing but a whole lot of shiny, bulky equipment with limited versatility that perpetuated a mindset that it was fashionable to spend all day in the gym, a mindset that ignores the probability that the only reason hours-on-end in the gym is even possible is because the actual workouts are utterly devoid of any real intensity. And so these revolutionaries did as revolutionaries do, they flipped the script. Starting in basements and garages and its now standard, warehouses, they stripped off the shiny and replaced it with rugged and raw. They traded big machines that only served one purpose for smaller, dynamic equipment that could be used in many different ways for conditioning various parts of the body. And they devised a way to make workouts more efficient by replacing duration with intensity. The movement also thrives on its internal competitive edge. Competitions range from in-house to the national level, but co-owner of CrossFit Tidal Wave, Shaun McCray, explains that although the competition is a factor, “it is not really the focus. We encourage people to start slow and build a foundation. We have a phrase, “embrace the suck.” You won’t be perfect at every movement right away, but the only person you are really competing with is yourself, to get better and more confident with the movements, which can sometimes take a year of work.” The competition factor is however a big motivator for some, and within the CrossFit community is the running joke that it is a retirement home for college athletes. Workouts are implemented in a group setting with no more than twelve people, and in each class certain workouts are assigned. Each workout consists of ten repetitions of each of three exercises, and the goal is to complete as many sets as possible within an allotted amount of time, usually around eight minutes. Technique counts towards the completion of a rep, and there is a standard for each movement. Much of the versatility of the CrossFit system lies not only in the equipment but in the variance of the actual exercises to allow for all skill levels to train together. “Movements can be regressed down to their most fundamental movement,” Shaun says, and so workouts can be altered or manipulated depending on the student’s experience. Beginner classes are offered, but because of the flexibility of the system they are not mandatory for new students. Classes are led by both Shaun and his business partner, Taylor Wilson. The two met at the CrossFit Gym in Seabrook and during one conversation, unaware of the fact that Taylor was a native islander, Shaun casually mentioned that Galveston seemed like a great place to open a gym, as it is quite difficult to find a town without a CrossFit within a fifteen mile radius. Taylor immediately took to the idea, and they opened the gym on January 14th, 2013. The growth was explosive, to say the least, and it began almost immediately. “It was amazing,” Shaun remembers, “we expected to have 40-50 people sign up the first month, but within our first three weeks we had 125 members. Within five months we were knocking out walls to make more room in the gym.” But the most notable aspect of Galveston’s CrossFit population, which currently exceeds 175 people, is not their numbers but their influence. Shaun, Taylor, and their group of members are actively involved socially and in the community in keeping with part of the philosophy set forth by the initial movement. On a consistent, monthly basis they have regular social gatherings, participate in community service projects and host self-defense seminars. In April they supported a Houston CrossFit team in a competition called “Battle Buddy.” CrossFit Tidal Wave offers two free sessions for prospective members interested in trying it out. New students will all receive a functional movement screening to assess the individual’s flexibility and
range of motion in the hips and knees. Beginner classes are offered on a monthly basis but, as mentioned, are not required. Membership is on a month to month basis and no contract is required. Shaun says, “The hardest part is walking in the door. People hear a lot about the competition, and the intensity, and we do have Rugby players and MMA fighters who train with us, but we also have a great grandmother and a former heart patient, and about 70% of our membership is female; women tend to last longer in the training than a lot of men do.” From bumper plates to slam balls, kettle bells to barbells, the CrossFit system is streamlined, efficient and intense. But it is also accessible and achievable even for those who have never considered themselves an athlete. The minimalist system requires focus, skill and concentration. That may not sound as easy as putting in your earphones and dragging your feet across a treadmill, but the payoff is in its effectiveness. Success stories range from weight loss to lowered heart rates to increased stamina and agility. Although pleased with the victories and progress of his members, admittedly he does not seem very surprised by it. “It is when you get out of your comfort zone, that is when the growth happens.” CrossFit Tidal Wave
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pool side reception where guests can mix and mingle with the artists up close and personal, a golf tournament at the Moody Gardens Golf Course, vendor exhibits, a host of culinary offerings and much more. The festival will also celebrate Houston’s own, Red Cat Jazz Festival Ronnie Laws’ fifty years in music. The tribute will be When: Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-May 4th a magical musical experience for the fans. Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd. The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society’s Rising Cost: Tickets start at $45 Star Talent Competition will bring The Red Cat Jazz Preservation promising high school musicians Society announces the star-studto the stage as part of its mission to ded line-up for the 4th Annual educate students about the imporRed Cat Jazz Festival, May 2ndtance of jazz music in Houston. 4th at Moody Gardens, Oleander This initiative works to promote Bowl on Galveston Island. the dynamic and rich legacy of the Grammy Award winners, Al s musical history. The Rising Jarreau, Kirk Whalum and 2014 Jazz city’ Star’s will perform both Saturday Grammy Nominee Boney James, Festival and Sunday. The Rising Star Talheadline an All-Star ensemble ent Competition will be hosted by of musical guests performing this year. The line-up also includes Marion Meadows, Miki Howard, Tom radio personality Dana Jackson. For more information on the 2014 Red Cat Jazz Brown, Mike Phillips, Jazz in Pink featuring Nik West, Karen Briggs & Gail Jhonson, Michael Ward, Festival visit www.redcatjazz.com. Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society produces signaJoey Sommerville and Bryan Best. Seating options start at $40 and gates open at 12 ture events for private, corporate and non-profit organizations, with the goal of promoting and preserving noon with lots of things to do. The Red Cat Jazz Festival 2014, hosted by Mar- the unique art form of jazz musicians and jazz oriion Meadows, celebrates its fourth year as one of the ented music. The goal is attained through affordable most coveted and highly anticipated music events in concert events and free educational activities for nonprofit organizations including music lectures, music the area. The weekend experience includes a pre-festival programs and student activities.
Galveston Beach Band Returns Every Tuesday
Palm Beach Summer Fun Concerts in the Sand
Starting in the 1920’s, the Galveston Beach Band free concerts were an important summer Island attraction, often boasting audiences of 2,000 and featured on the newspaper’s front page. By the 1960s the Band had declined and was revitalized, thanks to its core of loyal musicians and then new leader, Frank Incaprera. Fast forward to today and the free concerts continue, as much loved as ever. Now a proudly family venue, concerts are a diverse mix of much loved show tunes, big band numbers and jazz. Housed in Sealy Pavilion, concerts are a mixture of family, fun and summer relaxation. Frank Incaprera is the driving force behind the Galveston Beach Band. From annual quest for funding, to music selection, conducting, and playing solos, Frank is front and center stage. He is man of monumental commitment and under his 48 year leadership, the summer concerts continue to bring pleasure to so many. This season’s schedule is every Tuesday evenings during the months of June - August starting at 7:30pm. Concerts take place at Sealy Pavilion off Broadway, in front of the Rosenberg Library, downtown Galveston. The Beach Band continues a tradition of family music by performing twelve concerts each summer that provide good clean family fun. Please bring a lawn chair.
Moody Gardens gears up with one of Galveston’s most popular summertime attractions—Palm Beach. Beginning May 10th, Palm Beach will open weekends, inviting guests to sink their toes in white sand, lounge beneath a palm tree and splash amongst a variety of beach attractions. Visitors can even enjoy concerts and fireworks. The beach will be open daily from June 7th through August 24th, before opening weekends through September 13th. Guests can enjoy the interactive 650-foot lazy river, wave pool and two 18-foot tower slides. Families can also enjoy a game of beach volleyball on regulation courts or cool off at the Aquarium Adventure play area. The Splashpad automated aquatic water feature offers interactive dump buckets, spray arches and fountains for a day of fun at the beach. Palm Beach admission is $23.95 for adults, $17.95 for children and seniors or $55 for a season pass. Visitors can make it a weekend of entertainment with the popular “Bands on the Sand” summer concert series at Palm Beach. Beginning June 7th, this live music celebration series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Admission to each concert is $12 for all ages and the shows will be held from 6-10pm every Friday and Saturday through August 9th. Some of the region’s top bands will perform at Palm Beach for Bands on the Sand: June 7th The Line Up – variety music June 13th Velvet Punch – alternative, R&B and classic rock June 14th Jared Waggoner – Texas country June 20th Intercoastal Pirates – beach soft rock June 21st Brandon McDermott – country June 27th Madigan – rock and roll June 28th Zydeco Dots – blues July 4th Jared Waggoner – Texas country July 5th Rat Ranch – variety of rock and roll July 11th Space Monkeys – variety July 12th Radio Live – variety July 18th Vertigo – 80’s pop July 19th Face This Way – classic rock July 25th Intercoastal Pirates – beach soft rock July 26th Brandon McDermott – country August 1st Velvet Punch – alternative, R&B and classic rock August 2nd The Line Up – variety music August 8th Fal Skye – top 40 rock August 9th Mid Life Crisis – variety For more information about Bands on the Sand, please visit moodygardens.org or call (800)582-4673. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston.
Music on the Strand: Free Family Fun
Music Nite on The Strand is scheduled the second and fourth Saturday of every month this summer. A dance floor and limited seating are provided so crowds can dance to the beat and rest between songs. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St., downtown Galveston, starting at 6-9pm. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Music Nite’s are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. This year’s Music Nite schedule includes: May 10th Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils (country) May 24th Journey Agents (funk) June 14th Dolly Rockers with Cottonwood Blossom (rockabilly) June 28th Noise Poets (classic rock) with Kevin Anthony (country) July 12th Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears (R&B and funk) July 26th Zach Tate Band (rock) August 9th Classix (classic rock) August 23rd Eric Tessmer Band (blues) September 13th Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (zydeco) September 27th TBD October 11th Blaggards (Irish rock) October 25th CSMDP (Gypsy rock) Music Nite are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees.
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Wednesday, May 7th
Karaoke, 8-12 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9
Thursday, May 8th
2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter - Open Mic, 9-1
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Beach Hut – Burgers and Blues , 6-9 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 – Zak Perry, 7-10 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Friday, May 2nd
2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Duayne Hatfield, 5-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Live Music, 9-1 B. Jigger’s – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joel Sewell, 5-10 Pleasure Pier – Bulbo, 6-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 7-11 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Clayton Gardner, 10-1
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues, 6-9 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 – Zak Perry, 7-10 Friday, May 9th
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Weak Day Boyz, 5-9 B. Jiggers –Live Music, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Coastal Fury, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Saturday, May 3rd Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Pleasure Pier – Yelba, 6-10 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 The Beach Hut – DJ Nicho & Grupo Eterno, Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8 3-12 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Bobbies House of Spirits – Live Music, 9-1 West End Restaurant – Jerry Diaz & B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Hanna’s Reef, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Nick Gaitan & Yaga’s – Folk Family Revival, 10-1 The Umbrella Man, 4-8, Saturday, May 10th Club 21 –SNAFU, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Grand – David Cassidy & Herman’s The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Hermits & Peter Noone, 8pm 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 The Beach Hut – Denovo, 3-7 Pleasure Pier – Louis Adams Band, 6-10 B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1 Rum Shack – Infinity’s Twin, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Zac Perry, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Club 21 – CCRYDER, 9-1 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 West End Restaurant – Zach Tate, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Woody’s – Live Music, 3-7 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 6-10 Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 Saengerfest Park – Sam Navarro & The Sunday, May 4th Lone star Devils , 6-9 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 The Beach Hut – Liar, 3-7 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Woody’s – Live Music, 3-7 Katz, 9-1 Yaga’s – Sheila Marshall, 10-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, Sunday, May 11th 12-4 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 The Beach Hut – Wiseguys, 3-7 The Grand – Galveston Symphony Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Jam with Tomz Orchestra, 4pm Katz, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Vertigo, 1-5 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, Woody’s – Live Music, 3-7 4-8 Monday, May 5th The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Last Soul Clan, 1-5 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Woody’s – Kyle Reed Band, 3-7 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, May 12th B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Tuesday, May 6th Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, The Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 7-11 Tuesday, May 13th B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours
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Thursday, May 15th
B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues with Blue Louie, 6-9 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 – Zak Perry, 7-10 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Friday, May 16th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Duayne Hatfield, 5-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits – Noise Poets, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21- DJ, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Pleasure Pier – Nigel Edison Band, 6-10 Shearn’s – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Soulflya, 10-1
Tuesday, May 20th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Open Jam, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Wednesday, May 21st
2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Thursday, May 22nd
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 The Beach Hut – Burgers & Blues, 6-9 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 – Zac Perry, 7-10 Friday, May 23rd
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Matt Ryan Marc, 6-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Live Music, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Live Muisc, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Old Quarter – Adam Carroll, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – ReVamp, 6-10 The Rum Shack – Baby Makers, 9-1 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 Tortuga - karaoke, 4-8 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Anthony & Mike DJ, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Monday, May 26th
B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country Karaoke, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Southern Drawl Band, 5-9 Tuesday, May 27th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Troubadours Open Jam, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Wednesday, May 28th
2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Medicinal Purposes – Cisco, 8-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Thursday, May 29th
2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12 Beach Hut – Burgers and Blues, 6-9 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 – Zac Perry, 7-10 Friday, May 30th
2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Beach Hut – Danny Christianson, 5-9 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Live Music, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 Saturday, May 17th Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Old Quarter – Come See My Dead Person, 7-11 Saturday, May 24th 9-1 The Beach Hut – Mama Tried, 3-7 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Pleasure Pier – 11th Hour, 6-10 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –The Marty Monte 7-11 The Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Band, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 Smooth Tony’s – Live Music, 6-12 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Tortuga - karaoke, 4-8 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Beach Hut Bash, 12-12 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Club 21 – Almost endless Summer, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Club 21 – Flicker System, 9-1 Yaga’s – The Dirty River Boys, 10-1 Pleasure Pier – Retroburn, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 Shearn’s – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Saturday, May 31st Old Quarter – Shake Russell, 9-1 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Pleasure Pier – HatTrick, 61-5, Shelia West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 7-11 Marshall, 6-10 Woody’s – Live Music, 3-7 Bobbie’s House of Spirits –Zak Perry, 9-1 The Rum Shack – Live Music, 9-1 Yaga’s – Genevieve Allen , 10-1 The Beach Hut – Casette Tape, 3-7 Saengerfest Park – Journey Agents, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Live Music, 9-1 Sunday, May 18th Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Club 21 – DJ, 9-1 The Beach Hut – Threadbelly, 3-7 Woody’s – Hunter McKithan & The Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Offenders, 3-7 Old Quarter – Lisa Morales, 9-1 Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Pleasure Pier – Rapture, 6-10 Katz, 9-1 Sunday, May 25th The Rum Shack – Live Music, 9-1 The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12 Tremont – Island Jazz Project, 6-10 Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11 Pleasure Pier – Southbound, 1-5 The Beach Hut – Beach Hut Bash, 12-12 Woody’s – Dean Seltzer, 3-7 The Bar at the San Luis – Kirk Hale, Bobbie’s House of Spirits - Jam with Tomz Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1 10:30-2:30 Katz, 9-1 Monday, May 19th The Float – Robert Kuhn, 9-12 B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm To include your gigs, send to: The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Pleasure Pier – Big Richard, 1-5, Louis 7-11 Adams Band, 6-10 theislandguide@gmail.com Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Country The Rum Shack – Playboyz, 3-7 Woody’s – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey Karaoke, 8-12
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