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November 6, 2015 • Issue 11, Volume 4

Cheap Eats on the Island: Rally or Not, Here It Comes:

It’s Time To Save Money for the Holidays

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Contents 5-7 Dining

» “It’s Time To Save Some Money for the Holidays: Locals’ Favorite Cheap Eats on the Island” » The 35th Annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive » The Kitchen Chick Presents: November Holiday Cooking Classes » Galveston Educational Foundation To Host Swirl, Sniff & Sip Event At Farley Girls

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» “Robert ‘Bubba’ Donovan: The Island Music Man” by George Douglas Lee » A Outstanding Holiday Season: The Grand Celebrates The Holiday’s Island Style » Upcoming Galveston Symphony’s Holiday Concerts » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

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» “Nothing Like a Good Book - Or Three” by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings: “Water is for Fighting Over: A Compilation of Articles on Water Resource Management in Texas” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton, PhD., “Saving Jake: A Parker McLeod Thriller” by A. Hardy Roper, and “Laura’s Return” by Earnie Deats » Book Signings for “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

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» “Rally or Not, Here It Comes! The 2015 Lone Star Rally Roars into Town” by Gini Rainey » A Victorian December: 2015 Dickens on the Strand » “Galveston Railroad Museum: Model Train Exhibit and Santa” written and photographed by Terry Card » Celebrate the Holidays at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center » Hotel Galvez Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration: Local Entertainment, The Queen, Galveston Ballet and Tons More » Preservation U: Historic Home Buying November 14th

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Food It’s Time To Save Money:

Locals’ Favorite Cheap Eats on the Island With the holidays approaching, the value of a dollar is becoming more and more evident. We decided that to help you find the most value for your hard earned cash. The following restaurants offer good food and value driven prices, and offer their patrons the best bang for their buck. Here are a few of the locals’ suggestions: Ocean Grille & Beach Bar 1228 Seawall Blvd., (409)974-4508, www. oceangrilleandbeachbar.com During Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 3-6:30pm, Ocean Grille offers “Small Bite” plates with a nice array of selections including Mediterranean Flatbread, Asian Tuna Flatbread (pictured), Shrimp Corn Dogs (yes, you read that right), Greek Salad Bites, and our favorite, Burger Bites which are slider-size, and come three to an order. Chips & Salsa or Fried Tempura Green Beans are available as well. These dishes range from $3-$7 and pair nicely with the Happy Hour drink specials. Ocean Grille offers a huge selection of wines and local beers. And the best part? The view. You can sit alongside the Seawall and look out on the gulf, either inside or outside, under the covered palapas. This is a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon or unwind after work. Ocean Grille is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, and FridaySaturday 11am-11pm. Ocean Grille offers one of the few remaining petfriendly patios on the Seawall. Pho Tai Vietnamese Noodle House 3728 Broadway, (409)762-3888 Open Monday-Friday 10am8pm, and Saturday 11am-5pm, Pho Tai has earned a reputation for the Best Pho on the island, and with nothing on the menu over $9.49, it makes our list of bargain meals on the island. Nestled into a shopping strip on mid-Broadway, you may find this restaurant a tad bit hard to find, but once you locate it, you will feel that you have found a hidden gem on the Island. Pho is a broth-noodle-based soup served with cilantro, mint, and bean sprouts on the side, and is available in beef, beef meatball, chicken, brisket, round steak, and seafood. Our favorite is “A7,” the Pho Beef, Brisket and Soft Tendons ($7.59) which comes in a huge bowl piled high with the various beefs in a rich broth with noodles. Be sure to get a side of their homemade Vietnamese Egg Rolls, $2.99 for an order of two. These are fried and hand-rolled daily and often are so piping hot that you can barely hold them...yum! If you are not in the mood for soup, Pho Tai Vietnamese Vermicelli dishes are a good choice. The “B3,” Vermicelli with Grilled Honey Chicken is a tasty, unique dish. This dish is always a large portion and comes freshly prepared, with green onions, carrots, peanuts, fried onions, bean sprouts and “nuoc man” (fish sauce). Pho Tai also offers steamed and fried rice plates. Vegetarian options are plentiful, and various seafood dishes are available including salmon, shrimp, and fish. Many of the dishes are available in a tofu option. The menu is available in Vietnamese as well as English, and dine-in

and carry out are available. Graffiti’s Cafe 2121 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9319, www. GraffittisCafe.com Located on the Strand, Graffiti’s is nestled back behind the Strand St. shops and offers tables inside and along the corridor leading to the restaurant - all of which have a nice, quaint, and quiet atmosphere - away from the hussle and bussle of the Stand. Graffiti’s is a “Locals’ Favorite” hang out and made the list of bargain meals because of both their prices and their devotion to excellent quality. Offering Panini and Signature sandwiches, burgers, seafood baskets, salads, wraps, and soups, you will be able to find something to satisfy your cravings. The most expensive item on the menu is the Fish and Shrimp Combo Basket at $10.95! Our favorites are Graffiti’s Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, which comes with your choice of coleslaw, potato salad or a bag of chips ($7.75). You can add french fries for $2 more. The Italian Delight Sandwich is loaded with grilled Italian salami, bell peppers, onions, swiss cheese, and topped with an olive mixed salad, served on Ciabatta bread. Graffiti’s Cafe is legendary with the local’s for their burgers. There are a good selection of toppings available so that you can make your own “perfect burger.” Our current favorite creation is the Graffiti Original Burger, piled high with grilled onions, two slices of bacon, and BBQ sauce. For under $10, this cooked-while-you-watch burger will hit the spot, plus makes you feel stuffed and ready for a nap. Graffiti’s is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-4pm, and Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm, closed on Tuesdays. You can dine-in or order for pick-up. Miller’s Seawall Grill 1824 Seawall Blvd., (409)763-8777 Opened in 1976, long time Island favorite, Miller’s Seawall Grill, or as locals still call it, “Miller’s Landing,” offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves fresh quality food and a gorgeous view of the Gulf. The best breakfast bargain around, Miller’s “Sunrise Special,” is served Monday-Friday 8-11am, excluding holidays for $5.99. This comes with the gorgeous view, endless coffee, and two eggs cooked any way that you would like, hashbrowns or grits, two slices of bacon and toast or a biscuit. Miller’s “Mini Meal,” is perfect for the smaller appetite, and for only $4.99 you get your choice of any two of the following: one egg, one sausage, two slices of bacon, hashbrowns or grits, or a pancake. Lunch and dinner are served daily as well as a nice selection of beers, wine and well drinks. Appetizers are served in full and half portions and make a great mid-afternoon snack. The Crab Stuffed Jalapenos or the Grilled Shrimp Galvez (spicy) are great. Oh, and don’t forget Miller’s Key Lime Pie - it is the best on the Island that we have sampled. Maceo Spice & Import Company 2706 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)763-3331, www. maceospice.com Maceo’s has been in business for over 70 years, opening their doors for the first time in 1944, and have been serving the community with handmade spices, plus excellent authentic food. “Walking into Maceo Spice & Import is like taking a step back into the America we know and love. From the second you enter the front doors, your senses will be flooded with the wonderful smell of fresh spices and herbs.”

For the bargain hunters, Maceo’s offers to-go po-boy’s for only $6! Run in, grab one, and you are back out the door in a jiffy. A stand-out on the menu is our favorite, Spaisano Sandwich: freshly baked Italian loaf bread with Maceo’s original olive salad, ham, capocollo, sopressata (a type of salami), and provolone. Islander’s favorite, for a long time, has been the Maceo’s Muffaletta, which is available in either a quarter, half or a whole sandwich. The muffalettas are good for a party tray at your holiday get-togethers, too. Maceo’s hand-made and rolled Cannolis are excellent, as well. An order is available for $3.50 or you can get a mini-cannoli for $1.50. Also on the menu are Meatballs and Spaghetti (usually available on Thursday), sub or Italian sausage sandwiches, most priced under $10. Daily specials change, check their Facebook page to see what heavenly creation is featured each day. Every Sunday though, Maceo’s offers beignets - the best beignets around - freshly prepared, served hot and loaded with powdered sugar. Yes, every Sunday 10am-2pm - you can get three of these delicious piles of warm gooey sugary goodness for only $3.95. French roast coffee is available as well, and just recently Maceo’s has added Sunday specials of fruit and cheese plates, quiche, and more. Chef2u Delivery offers delivery from Maceo too, call (409)2734009 or log on to www.chef2udelivery.com and have Maceo’s delivered to your door - we have found heaven on earth! “He who controls the spices, controls the universe.” Amen! The Driftwood Cafe 1110 23rd St., Galveston, (409)974-4300 Recently opened in the old Charlie’s Burgers location, Driftwood Cafe is a familystyle cafe, serving American and Scottish cuisine and offers the bargain-hunters a dream menu. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, we found this remodeled restaurant to be charming and lively. Scotch Eggs are offered, which is a unique menu item, made fresh and served with salt and vinegar house chips for $6.99 (pictured). Taco Tuesdays are a great deal and for only $5.85 you get four. The Bronco Burger comes served on Texas Toast and is topped with bacon, cheddar and homemade BBQ sauce. If you like, a side of jalapenos are available to spice it up. An onion ring tops off the burger making this stack of goodness unique. The burgers are available a la carte and in baskets. Hot dogs are offered and feature Coney Island Dogs, Chicago Dogs and a Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Dog (pictured). You can also get a Plain Dog if you are not feeling adventurous. These range from $3.50-$8.99. Wings, wraps, burritos, and salads round out the lunch and dinner menu along with daily specials. Breakfast items include Breakfast Sandwiches of various combinations, omelettes, Scottish Sausage Roll and eggs, french toast and a dream creation - the Chicken Fried Chicken and Eggs plate. This is a dog friendly place with picnic tables out front.

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The 35th Annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive

December 4th, students will be distributing paper grocery bags to residents throughout the Island beginning approximately one week prior to December 4th with instructions as to what day students will come back to pick up local residents’ food contributions. With the Ball High School Student Council taking the lead, GISD Entertainment and on-camera interviews will also be part of the schools and ABC 13 have again joined forces to help end hunger on activities on Friday, December 4th, which will include Tuffy Tor, Santa Galveston Island, and in Claus, The BHS Band, Tornettes and cheerleaders, a Hispanic Dance Galveston County. Also, presentation, student council interviews, and the “Hand to Hand” food joining in the efforts this chain link. year are community, reliFor more information as to how you, your organization, church, or gious, and business sponbusiness can get involved, contact (409)789-4717. Since ABC 13 and sors, including the Galves- Ball High School joined forces 34 years ago, over 1 million pounds of ton Ministerial Alliance (and food have been collected for Galveston County residents. 12-member congregations), Randalls (Galveston) and Target (Galveston), along with the Galveston 39th Annual Rotary Club Chili Supper Regional Chamber of Commerce, Classic Auto Group-Galveston, and Set for Wednesday, November 4th Moody Gardens. The Rotary Club of Galveston will host its 39th annual Chili SupThis year’s 35th annual “Share Your Holidays” food drive will conper, Wednesday, November 4th, from 5-8pm. It will be held in the Ball clude on Friday, December 4th when donors can bring their contributions to Ball High School, 4115 Avenue O (Clock Tower entrance), High School Cafeteria, 4115 Avenue O, Galveston. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit the Rotary Club of Galveston’s Foundation, 6am-4pm. which in turn sponsors and supports many essential programs and projKick off for this year’s 35th annual Holiday Food Drive actually began in July when Randalls sponsored a two-week Food Drive at their ects that benefit the Galveston community. In addition to great “homemade” chili and rice, guests can purchase Galveston store, and Galveston’s Target store generously donated a $500 Gift Card to help set the pace for the most aggressive campaign to date. tamales to accompany their chili supper, as well as a variety of homeWith an ambitious goal to surpass the record set in 2012 of over 40,000 made and specialty desserts. Many of the delicious desserts available pounds of non-perishable food items collected, Student Council mem- for sale will be made from the Rotarians’ family recipes, handed down bers are continuing to work hard on this year’s drive by organizing com- from generation to generation. In addition, desserts will be donated by Galveston College’s culinary arts department, UTMB, and many of the petitions between all of the GISD and private schools in Galveston. “All contributions, either non-perishable food items or cash dona- Island’s best restaurants. Guests may dine in or bring containers for “to tions (each dollar donated equals a pound of food) will stay in Galves- go” orders. “Take out” containers will also be available. For those patrons who choose to enjoy their chili supper with friends in the Ball High cafton and Galveston County,” stated BHS Student Council Coordinator, Lisa Schweitzer. “The need is great. Presently, almost 76% of GISD eteria, you’re welcome to return for more chili as often as you like. There will be free children’s books, again generously donated by students receive either subsidized or free food at school, with 40% Half-Price Books in Clear Lake, that will be given away throughout the of Galveston County residents classified as ‘low income,’” Schweitzer emphasized. “For those who would prefer to make a monetary contri- evening. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at the door. Advance tickets bution, checks may be made payable to the Galveston County Food may be purchased from any member of the Rotary Club of Galveston. Bank as a tax-deductible contribution,” she added. For more info call (409)692-3838, or e-mail h.fattig@sbcglobal.net. In addition to dropping off food items and/or contributions on

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Coming up this month are a lot of exciting new cooking classes. Those scheduled are: Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30-9pm Not Yo’ Mama’s Sides with Chef Cat Chef Cat will teach you how to make show stopping side holiday dishes. Wow your friends and family with rosemary pecan sweet potato salad, knock their socks off with pan roasted green beans with pancetta and fried shallots, astonish them with a cranberry pomegranate relish and goat cheese crostini, and impress them with southern white cheddar corn spoon bread. You’ll be the MVP of your Thanksgiving dinner party thanks to these full-proof recipes. Chef Cat has all kinds of tips and tricks up her sleeve to help you celebrate the holidays without losing your spirit. This class is $50 per person. Thursday, November 12th, 6:30-9pm Winter Squashmania with Chef Mary Bass Chef Mary Bass will teach you how to veg out with delicious winter squashes. Learn to make a curried sweet potato spread with crispy pitas, a savory butternut squash tart topped with fried sage, a roasted parsnip and pumpkin ravioli, and for dessert, a delicious beet cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting and sweet pepita brittle. This class is $60 per person. Saturday, November 14th, 2-4pm Chili with a 100% Chance of Paleo Chef Bailey is embracing sweater weather and will teach you to make her special PPP – paleo, pork and pumpkin – chili! You will also learn how to make a paleo “corn” bread baked golden in a cast iron skillet. And giving a nod to the fall-i-days, a truly delicious paleo pumpkin pie. This class is $60 per person. Sunday, November 15th, 2-4pm Holly Jolly Holiday Brunch with Chef Cat Chef Cat will teach you how to make an easy-peasy brunch menu that will impress all of your holiday guests. Start off by sipping a cranberry pomegranate prosecco cocktail followed by over-the-top chicken and waffle sliders smothered with cranberry syrup. You will then learn to make sinful French toast strudel cups, savory vegetable gruyere tartlets, and finally crispy bacon, egg and cheese crescent wreaths. This is definitely not your basic breakfast. Chef Cat has all kinds of tips and tricks up her sleeve to help you celebrate the holidays without losing your spirit. This class is $50 per person. Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30-9pm Hunger Games Inspired Meal with Chef Bailey On Wednesday, November 18th, the odds are definitely in your favor. Chef Bailey will teach you how to make a menu inspired by the Hunger Games trilogy. On the eve of the final installment, learn to make Prim’s goat cheese truffles with herb crackers, Cinna’s savory orange chicken, Katniss’s fluffy parsley mashed potatoes, Peeta’s cheese buns, and sweet Mellark Spice Cake with decadent caramel sauce. It’s a meal even Effie would love. This class is $60 per person. (409)256-5166

Thursday, November 19th, 6:30-9pm Holiday Party Hors D’oeuvres with Chef Mary Bass Chef Mary Bass will teach you how to stray from the same old standard party fare. She will share her tricks to creating a luscious holiday party spread. Start by constructing a delectable meat and cheese board, followed by a caramelized onion and shallot dip served on endive. Learn to make roasted red pepper shooters, savory blue cheese and pear tartlettes, and a decadent crab, chestnut and sharp cheddar crostini. Par-tay! This class is $75 per person. Please call (409)497-2999 to reserve your spot. Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are kept small to ensure that you get to interact with the instructor. Also, please note that website comments will not count as reservations - you must call to reserve your spot. Payment is due at the time of reservation.

Galveston Educational Foundation To Host Swirl, Sniff & Sip Event At Farley Girls

The Galveston ISD Educational Foundation has a special night out planned, and you’re invited! The Swirl, Sniff & Sip Wine Event, scheduled for Thursday, November 12th from 6- 8:30pm at Farley Girls Café, 801 Postoffice Street, will serve as the official kick-off for GEF’s firstever Annual Campaign. Attendees can expect heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, and a great night of raising money for Galveston’s educators. Tickets are $75 per person and seating is limited. All proceeds benefit the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation. For additional info, please call the GEF office at (409)766-5156 or e-mail foundation@gisd.org. “The Educational Foundation is beyond grateful for the unfailing support of Farley Girls Café,” states GEF Executive Director Erin Yarbrough. “By underwriting this event, they are allowing the proceeds to be directed toward our mission of enhancing the educational experience and preparing our students for the future.” About GEF The Galveston ISD Educational Foundation is a 501 C 3 non-profit, tax exempt philanthropic organization and is independent of the GISD Schools but complements it through partnership. Sharing a vision of enhancing education in the GISD schools, GEF works to increase private support for public education and benefits GISD students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars. GEF encourages and recognizes creative approaches to education through grants, and awards Foundation funds to teachers and students through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business and community leaders. For more info, please visit www.galvestonedfoundation.org or call (409)766-5157.

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The Island Music Man By George Douglas Lee Last year, Robert “Bubba” Donovan was watching his music students learn stringing and tuning guitars. This year, he spends more time watching what he eats and exercising at his home in Bayou Vista. An era in Galveston Island music ended this year when Robert sold his Island Music Store at 25th St. and Market St., and retired after suffering a stroke nearly a year ago. He still carries on in the form of IsleMusic.com on the internet. Back in the days of downtown shopping, Galveston had three music stores. Ginsberg’s, Nevelow’s and Melody Maker, where those of us who grew up on the Island bought our band instruments, accessories, records, and took lessons. Two of the shops were downtown. That’s where Robert Donovan’s love affair with music began. At about the age of nine, Robert’s mother insisted he learn to play an instrument. That instrument was six-string electric guitar. His father took him to Vic’s Pawn Shop and bought him a Stella acoustic, and he was promptly signed up for lessons with the legendary Mr. Pedrazza at Nevelows Music on 45th Street. That didn’t last very long after Mrs. Donovan got mad at the Nevelows and whisked her son downtown to Ginsberg’s Music. Strangely enough, Mr. Pedrazza also taught there, and Robert’s guitar lessons began in earnest. He took from Mr. Pedrazza for five years, most of that time bringing home notes from his teacher admonishing Robert for not practicing. That was when Robert’s 42-year career in music started. It wasn’t long before Robert got a new guitar and started playing with other aspiring musicians in Galveston during junior high school. He idolized his cousin John Hunter, who played in a band called “King and the Counts.” The new guitar was another gift from Robert’s dad, a Fender Mustang electric, along with a Fender Champ amplifier. He and another kid drove the neighbors up the wall with their garage band bashing rave ups. “Years later, I mentioned this on Facebook,” laughed Robert. “A guy who lived down the street saw the post where I talked about playing Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Hey Joe.’ He said, ‘so that’s what that song was?’” Yes, it’s a terrible critique when someone hears you play a universally known famous song, and they don’t recognize it! Robert started working in the retail music business at Hunt Music in the old Galvez Mall, where Target and Home Depot are today. “Mr. Hunt was great,” says Robert. “He played with Liberace and Frank Sinatra. Everybody that worked at that store were excellent musicians. They were so far out of my league. I learned a lot.” While he was learning the retail business of music, Robert was brought into a country band. “Tom Patterson was the best singer I ever worked with. I told him I couldn’t play country, didn’t know any country music, hey, I’m from Galveston! He said I’d pick it up easy, so I tried it and I did. One of my favorite places to play was DJ’s in Santa Fe, Petro Tex, and Sons of Hermann. The stairs were killers, but the gigs were great. And so for the last 42 years, I’ve done nothing but work in music.” For a while, Robert lived in Temple, Texas, which he misses to this day. “It was smaller than Galveston, one of those little towns where you can drive 50 miles in any direction through more little towns,” he said. “They all had banks that looked like they’d been robbed by Bonnie and Clyde. One thing I loved about living in Temple, I was helping a friend with his music store, and some afternoons, I’d load a piano into the back of my truck and take off through the country, just to see if I could sell one. I usually did. One afternoon, I was out in the middle of nowhere, in a huge stand of trees. An old man wandered out and told me they were his pear trees. He gave them names, like Martha, Sally, and so forth. He asked me about the piano, and said his wife wanted a new one, so I better come over to his house and have supper with them. Well, his wife not only fed me dinner, but she whipped out her checkbook and bought the piano!” Donovan also worked with music stores in the Dallas area, Alvin, and the Mainland. He opened Island Music on 45th Street in 1974. At one time, he had a full array of instruments and accessories. He even carried surfboards, hanging chairs, guitar-shaped purses, band instruments, and other items one might not normally find in a music

store. He also carried a full line of pianos. “Yep, after a while, I began to believe that only an idiot would open a music store, and only a bigger idiot would open a music store in Galveston,” Robert observed with a hearty laugh. “But there was a time when it really rocked. I even stocked some beautiful pianos. I love pianos!” Not long before Hurricane Ike, Robert decided to leave his location on 45th Street, and open a new space on 25th Street and Market. If he thought business was slow at the old location, he found things really bleak at the new one. But he admits he loved working downtown. Then Ike blasted across the Island, and right through his shop. He’d been advised to move everything up at least five feet from the floor. He did so. Unfortunately, the storm didn’t see the memo, and his little store sustained 8 feet of water, and everything crashed to the floor and soaked under the rising flood. Robert had no insurance. He almost gave it all up. Isle churches had suffered the same fate, so with the help of his instrument and equipment suppliers, he began restoring the church sound systems and got back on his feet. For a while, he operated out of the garage in a vacant house he owned, until he felt he could afford to pay rent at the space on 25th Street and Market, where he returned after a few months. A little over a year ago, Robert was thinking about just giving up due to a lack of steady business. He had a brainstorm, and decided to shift from retail music, to music instruction. The Island Music Instructional Studio was born, practically over a weekend, with virtuoso Richard Roach providing instruction on nearly any popular instrument. The list of students quickly swelled from seven to seventy. A few months ago, something as devastating to Robert as Ike shattered Robert’s new venture. He suffered a small stroke. This time, he did give in and give up to fate. For nearly a year, Robert has been homebound, rarely leaving his house as he recovers. However, he’s still there to help local musicians with strings, cables, and other musical supplies through his website, www.islemusic.com. “Throughout all this, I’ve learned two things,” said Robert. “ First, check your blood pressure. You never know, it hit me with no warning. And second, spend time with good friends and laugh. It’s the best medicine!”

Keeping Rhythm on the Sea Exhibit at Texas Seaport Museum

For as long as there have been sailing ships on the open ocean, there have been songs that helped sailors keep rhythm together and work as one. Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum will highlight these songs at a new exhibit, “Keeping Rhythm on the Sea – A History of Sea Shanties.” The exhibit will debut on-board the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA on Friday, November 13th from 6-7pm during a special Galveston Historical Foundation member’s preview. GHF members can RSVP to susan. vanderford@galvestonhistory.org for complimentary admission on November 13th. The exhibit will be open to the general public beginning Saturday, November 14th during normal hours at the Texas Seaport Museum. The museum is located at Pier 22 and Harborside in downtown Galveston on the harbor. “These songs unified the crew in times of laborious undertakings and tragic disasters, creating a camaraderie and determination that brought a ship safely into port,” explains Susan Vanderford, Coordinator of Maritime Education and Programs at the Texas Seaport Museum. “Whether on deck working the rigging, or below stowing cargo, on a small barque like ELISSA, shanties allowed sailors to complete tasks that they could not do alone.” This new exhibit, generously donated to Texas Seaport Museum by Texas A&M Galveston Maritime Studies program, highlights the historical and contemporary life of the sea shanty and the men who sang them. Video and audio clips of shanties being sung aboard ELISSA add to the experience of being on board while under sail. Come explore the life of a 19th century sailor keeping rhythm on the sea.

A Outstanding Holiday Season:

Friday, December 4th, 8pm “Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’” Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, is one of the few and the Ghosts of remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in Christmases Past, the National Register of Historic Places. As further Present, and Future recognition of its importance, the citizens of Texas come together. This and the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The delightful performance features stunning sets, lush Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas” in 1993. costumes, and plenty of music and dance. Host to a wide variety of excellent entertainment, Tickets start at $29. The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event. Tickets are available by calling (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www. Saturday, December 19th, 2pm and 7pm thegrand.com. “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Upcoming performances include: Reindeer, The Musical” Saturday, November 21st, 8pm The beloved TV classic “Rudolph The RedJohn Pinero in “Vince: The Life and Nosed Reindeer” soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Times of Vince Lombardi” Come see all of your favorite characters from the This masterful portrayal special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the of the greatest Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come professional coach in foot- to life in “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The ball history has Musical.” won five-star Tickets start at $24. reviews and A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event. unanimous Sunday, December raves from the 20th, 7pm National FootTony Bennett ball League. The Grand welTickets start at $19. comes back the one A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event. and only Tony BenSaturday, November 28th, 8pm nett and his won“An Olde English Christmas” with derful trio. WinHerman’s Hermits starring Peter ner of 18 Grammy® Noone Start your holiday season with 60’s pop sensation Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award and two Emmy® Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits. Enjoy a great Awards, Tony is an NEA Jazz Master and a Kenmix of Christmas favorites and memorable solidnedy Center Honoree who has sold over 50 million gold classics, including “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Can’t You Hear My records worldwide. Tickets start at $77 and only a few tickets remain Heartbeat.” available. Tickets start at $38.

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Tuesday, December 22nd, 8pm “Merry Texas Christmas Y’all: Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel” Spice up your Christmas party with a swingin’ slice of holiday cheer. Texas’ premier Western swing band decks the halls with plenty of honkytonk holiday fun. Tickets start at $29.

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2016, 8pm Jerry Jeff Walker He’s been called “Mister Bojangles,” “The Gypsy Songman,” and “The Jimmy Buffett of Texas.” One of the Lone Star State’s most popular musical ambassadors returns to The Grand as Galveston rings in 2016. Jerry Jeff delivers a memorable evening, filled with heart-tugging ballads, spirited melodies, and down-home fun. Tickets start at $35. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.

Saturday, January 9th, 2016, 8pm Olympia Dukakis in “Rose” The Oscar-winning star of “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias” will capture your heart in this unforgettable portrait of an octogenarian who survives the Warsaw Ghetto and builds an amazing life in America. This one-woman show, based on a true story, is a moving tribute to the endurance of the human spirit. Tickets start at $21. This is a Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.

Galveston Symphony Performs October 11th at The Grand

Sunday, November 1st at 4pm. Included on the program are Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette,” Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33,” Bragato’s “Tango for cello and strings,” and Handel/ Halvorsen’s “Passacaglia for Violin & Cello,” Harold Saeverud’s Music to Ibsen’s “Peer Gynt - Dovretroll Jog, Hymn Against the Boyg, and Devil’s Fivehop,” and Dukas’ “The Sorceror’s Apprentice.” This program features Brinton Smith on the cello and Trond Saeverud on the violin. Sunday, January 17th at 7pm The Symphony will perform another Pops Concert with the theme “Dance!” Sunday, February 14th at 4pm The Symphony will present the third subscription concert of the season. The Valentine’s Concert will include Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante, K.364” featuring Elias Goldstein, viola and Espen Lilleslatten, violin, and Bruckner’s “Symphony No.4.” Sunday, April 10th at 4pm Balakirev’s “Overture on Three Russian Folk Songs,” Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No.2” featuring Andrew Staupe on piano, and “Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” Sunday, May 1st at 4pm The program will include Schreker’s “Intermezzo, Op.8,” Copland’s “Old American Songs,” with John Weinel, tenor, Frazier’s “Jefferson: The Making of America V: Jefferson and Liberty,” with John Weinel narrating, and concludes with Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1.” All of the concerts will be held at The 1894 Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, downtown Galveston. Tickets are available at www.GalvestonSymphony.org.

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Lone Star Rally: Saengerfest Park: Jarred Blake, 12-2pm Cold Hard Cash Show, 2:30-4:30 David Allen Coe, 5-7 Badlands House Band, 7:30-9:30 Hairball, 10-12 Beach Central: ORGE, 12-2pm ZZ-3, 2:30-4:30 Ryan Rolando, 5-7 Bobby Friss, 7:30-9:30 Jackyl, 10-12 Longboards – J Metro, 6-9 Mod Coffee House – Christie Glaser, 7-9 Number 13 – Dick LeMasters, 5-9 Pleasure Pier, The Posse Band, 5-9 Poop Deck – Soulshine, 3-7 Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 10-2 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Steve Krase Band, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – DJ Daddy-O, 8-12 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s – The New Offenders, 3-7, Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, JJ Garrett Band, 9-1 Yaga’s – SNAFU, 10-1 Sunday, November 8th

Bliss Lounge – Level One Band, 2-6pm Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher Bergeron & Gweenie Roberts, 5-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8am 7-11 7-11 Beach Hut – Card-Castle Deluxe, 5-8, Becca & Beach Hut – InDaSkies, 12-3, Cassette Tape, Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm Lone Star Rally: 4-8, Big Palooka, 9-1 The Bad Boys, 9-1 Saengerfest Park: B. Jiggers – P.F. Flyers, 9-1 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Ryan Rolando, 12-2pm Bliss Lounge – Level One Band, 2-6pm Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher David Allen Coe, 2:30-4:30 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Tomz Katz Band, Bergeron & Gweenie Roberts, 5-9 Cold Hard Cash, 5-7 10-2 Float – Live Music, 8-12 Beau Braswell, 12-2 Drunken Monkey – Naked Truth, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 ZZ-3, 2:30-4:30 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Float – Live Music, 7-10 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Circle, 10-1

Pleasure Pier – The Bourbon Brothers, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pm Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2 Monday, November 9th

KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12 Friday, November 13th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Space Monkey, 9-1 Club21 – J Metro, 8-12 Crow’s – Christopher Bergeron & Gweenie Roberts, 5-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 M&M – Dick Lemasters, 6-9 Tuesday, November 10th Mod Coffee House – Eric Culbreth , 7-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Old Quarter – Al Staehely, John Staehely, 7-11 Evelyn Rubio, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Patrick’s Bar – Soulshine, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1 Tuesday, 8-12 RumShack – SNAFU, 9-1 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 7-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Silver Spot Saloon – Almost Endless Summer, Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 8-12 Wednesday, November 11th Smooth Tony’s – Mystery Loves Company, B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 6-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 6-9 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Jewford, 7-10 Debbie, 6-12 Stuttgarden – Den Of Theives, 7-11 Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Saturday, November 14th Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 6-9 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Jiggers – Fidelity Max, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, B. Elks Lodge – Wes Hardin & The Country 7-11 Outlaws, 7-10 Thursday, November 12th Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Mod Coffee House – Hank Schyma, 7-9 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9 Old Quarter – Kevin Anthony & G Town, Tex Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Renner & Blunderbuss, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys, 5-8 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

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Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Pleasure Pier – Will Carter, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pm Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2 Monday, November 16th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys, 5-8 On The bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, November 17th

B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Wednesday, November 18th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfia, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Thursday, November 19th

B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12 Friday, November 20th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee House –Justin Pecina, 7-9 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1 Rumshack – Level One, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Gulf Coast Rockers, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 Saturday, November 21st

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Club21 – Level One Band, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee House –Tommy Lewis, 7-9 Pleasure Pier – Fuzzy Side Up, 5-9 Poop Deck – Nite Wave, 9-1 Rumshack – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Texas Roadburners, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Deltaphonic, 10-1 Sunday, November 22nd

Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 9-1 Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Shadowlands, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2 Monday, November 23rd

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys, 5-8 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, November 24th

B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Wednesday, November 25th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12

Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Thursday, November 26th

B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12 Friday, November 27th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Fuse, 9-1 Club 21 – J Metro, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Galveston Convention Center – Rapture Ruckus, NF Mansion, 6-9 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee House –Jim Bryant, 7-9 Old Quarter – Ramlin Jack Elliott, 9-1 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Poop Deck – La Raza Connection, 9-1 RumShack – The Goods, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Paul Orta & The Kingpins, 8-12 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Dark Energy, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Saturday, November 28th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 The Grand – Hermans Hermits, 8pm Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee House – Samuel Barker, 7-9 Old Quarter – Odd Toddler, Harbors Over Highways, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 5-9 Poop Deck – Nite Wave, 9-1 RumShack – The Playboyz, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Sofa Kings, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Dominick James, 10-1 Sunday, November 29th

Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Black Water Roll, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pm Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2

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B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2 Wednesday, December 2nd

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie, 6-12 Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Thursday, December 3rd

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Books

Nothing Like a Good Book - Or Three By Gini Rainey

“The Girl On The Train” by Paula Hawkins If you like a really good mystery, this book is most definitely for you. Amazon.com’s Book of the Month for January 2015, “The Girl on the Train” is one terrific psychological-suspense thriller. With a mix of obsession, instability, and deception, the story line leads to danger, suspense, and mystery. There are so many unexpected plot twists, it becomes completely absorbing. The story is basically told by three different points of view. Rachel’s, the main protagonist – and also the girl on the train – Megan’s, the woman she watches from the train, and Anna’s, Megan’s ex-husband’s new wife. While I found that none of the characters are particularly likable, likable is not what the storyline is about. It’s more about the inner workings of the human mind and how twisted, confused, and sad people can become. The mystery aspect of the plot is done very well, as the suspicion of who did what moves around all the different characters. The suspense and character development was executed brilliantly and keeps the reader guessing and working out the clues to what really might be going on beneath the surface. You might feel that I’m being fairly vague about this outstanding piece of literature, but anything more specific would need to carry several spoiler alerts. I will say, though, that poor Rachel is a bit of an alcoholic, and that fact alone makes her memories of the events that happen somewhat unreliable. With the obvious comparison to the movie “Rear Window,” the mystery definitely came to life for Rachel as she hovered in her train window over and over while passing her old home. Because of her natural connection to the neighborhood, she finds it difficult to remove herself from it and finds herself completely immersed in the mystery. Artfully crafted and utterly riveting. this book’s clever structure and expert pacing will keep you on the edge of your seat, but it’s Hawkins’s deft, empathetic characterization that will leave you pondering this harrowing, thought-provoking story about the power of memory and the danger of envy. Copyright 2015 – Riverhead Books Rating: 5 of 5

“The KFC Murders – A News Account” by Jacque HIlburnSimmons and Kenneth Dean Written by two members of the news team from Tyler Morning Telegraph, this account pulls together the details of the murder of five people at the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in the quiet town of Kilgore, Texas on fall evening in 1983. If you’re like me, you will appreciate the investigative reporting that the authors did in order to pull together all of the facts related to this tragic event. Although always in the back of my mind, as events would occur over the 22 year time span, it had been difficult for me to follow or sort out all of the details on my own. Although there a general feeling that the investigation is over and that all of the guilty parties have been found, tried, and convicted, there is also the feeling that there could possibly be one more person who was involved in the vicious murders that took place on September 23, 1983. With that thought in mind, perhaps there will be a sequel to this book down the road. With the seemingly insurmountable volume of paperwork that accompanies a crime of this magnitude, Dean and Hilburn-Simmons did an amazing and commendable job of reducing it down to a tight, easy to read manuscript that absorbed my attention straight through to the finish. While there are plenty of murder mystery novels on the market these days, there is nothing more chilling than reading a book that is grounded in reality – and if you’re from the east Texas area – there is nothing more chilling than the reality that the all of this happened in our own back yard. Definitely a must read if you are a fan of true murder mysteries. Copyright 2015 – TBB Publishing Rating: 5 of 5 “Seeking the Star” by Traci Borum When Traci asked me if I would be interested in reviewing her new book, I jumped at the opportunity. This is the third book of her Chilton Cross series, and I had fallen in love with the town and characters she has created. I was anxious to return to them. Set in the Cotswolds area of England, with her latest book we are taken back to Chilton Cross for a Christmas adventure. You would never know that Traci, a writing teacher at Tyler Junior College, was a native Texan, as her grasp of the people and countryside of England is able to transport you completely to Chilton Cross with only a few paragraphs. A person who loves everything English, Traci fills her writing with an authenticity that makes it difficult to believe she doesn’t have roots in the Cotswolds. “Seeking the Star” introduces the reader to Mistletoe Cottage and its owners, Mary and George, who discover a stranger on their doorstep in the middle of a snow storm. As you would expect, they introduce him to the warmth of their home and village, and before Ben knows it, he is an integral part of their family and community. Having all suffered great losses, Mary, George and Ben find that they are able to help fill the voids in each other’s lives. My suggestion is to buy a copy of “Seeking the Star,” find a comfy corner and immerse yourself in

Book Signings

Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com. Book signings are free to attend. Friday, November 13th (5-7pm) “Water is for Fighting Over: A Compilation of Articles on Water Resource Management in Texas” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton, PhD Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton, who have assembled a new compilation of their articles on water resource management in Texas. The authors have worked to document what has become a large and complex set of rules, regulations, plans and systems for dealing with the water needs of a large state with an ever growing population. The title of the collection comes from a much used phrase - of undocumented origin - “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” The articles have appeared in newspapers across Southeast Texas and parts of the Hill Country. The book seeks to inform readers of the kinds of challenges to water supply and demand that the future holds. Chris O’Shea Roper is a freelance writer and editor, having collaborated on over 50 books, numerous papers, and over 100 news articles. She writes often on coastal ecological issues. Thomas L. Linton, PhD is a marine scientist with 30 years of experience in the field as a marine resource manager, teacher, and researcher. He has actively supported the creation of legislation to protect and conserve both coastal zones and river basins in the United States and abroad. Saturday, November 14th (2-4pm) “Saving Jake: A Parker McLeod Thriller” by A. Hardy Roper Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with A. Hardy Roper, author of the Parker McLeod mystery thriller series set in Galveston. “Saving Jake” is the 3rd novel in the series. Parker McLeod is the proprietor of The Garhole Bar, a favorite watering hole out on Galveston’s west end among the salt grass marshes, rattlesnakes, and prickly pear. Island life is good and the international intrigues of his last two adventures are beginning to fade from memory when he comes upon a ghostlythin mother with a troubled 14-year-old son needing a ride. Against his better judgment, he loads the hitchhikers into his old Chevy pickup.

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It soon becomes obvious what a pile of trouble his passengers are when a man with a gun wants him to pull over. After a harrowing shootout Parker thinks he’s gotten rid of the duo, but when the boy appears at The Garhole, he sees flashes of his own childhood and is torn between mentoring the boy and breaking all ties. Enter Clementine Garza, a sexy, baton-wielding, trash-talking P.I. from San Antonio. Clementine is hot on the trail of a case concerning a Boston billionaire seeking the truth behind his son’s disappearance. As Parker and Clementine’s paths merge, the tension ramps up to an explosive ending, full of treachery and betrayal. Saturday, November 21st “Laura’s Return” by Earnie Deats Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Ernie Deats and his latest novel of Dickinson, Texas history. “Laura’s Return” is the sequel to “Kidnapped on the Bayou,” telling the story of Laura Nolan’s journey home after being left for dead by kidnappers. Her father, Charles Nolan was the largest and most prominent rancher on the mainland of Galveston County in the late 1800’s. Laura must use all her wiles and cunning on her arduous trek and the slim likelihood of her survival is what drives the story. Ernie Deats has a passion for ranching, legends, and local history, which gives his novels a firm grounding in authenticity. Mr. Deats is a fourth generation Dickinsonian who continues to live and ranch in the same prairie lands depicted in his novels. “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching 2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), Bloomington, Indiana • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon-5pm at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand, downtown Galveston, (409)740-1565 “Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s astonishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recovery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. In addition to her own miracle, the author also shares how several other family members have been divinely touched and experienced their own mysterious healings. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” can be purchased at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand St., or online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Balboa Press. Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical and spiritual healing. For more info go to www.cathycatching.com or www.facebook.com/ccatching.

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The 2015 Lone Star Rally Roars into Town By Gini Rainey

The Geico Lone Star Bike Rally, scheduled for Thursday, November 5th through Sunday, November 8th, is the largest one of its kind event in North America. With over a half million bike riders and enthusiasts expected to attend this year’s event, you can be sure that the Island will be filled with the good vibrations from Harleys to customs and everything in between. Touted as one of the “Biggest Biker Parties in Texas,” this event draws from the furthest reaches of the USA, bringing together hundreds of thousands of motorcycle loving friends to party, ride, and shop, and this year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. Whether you ride two wheels, or just like to be around them, this is an event you don’t want to miss. There’s something to be said for the view of curb to curb bikes as far as the Island eye can see, mixed in with the charm of Galveston’s downtown district itself, and with the eclectic mix of bars, restaurants, and shops. Can you think of better way to spend a weekend than cruising on your bike through the Mardi Gras-type atmosphere of Galveston with the beautiful waters and sandy beaches of the Gulf by your side? Sure, all of this activity congests the Island for a few days and makes a lot of the locals either hole up at home or travel to the mainland, but if you stop and think of the millions of dollars that are injected into the Island’s hotels, restaurants, bars, and gas stations with the money spent by the bikers over the four days they’re in town, then it seems like a small trade-off for the impact that this Rally makes to the economy. For the most part, however, it seems like G-Town embraces the Rally and the people are cordial and the police force is tolerant. So, if you are planning on attending the Lone Star Rally, here’s a taste of what you can expect to enjoy during the weekend: Entertainment What’s a party without good music and there will be plenty of it at this year’s event at two locations: Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd Street and Strand St. downtown; and Beach Central Park, located at the corner of 21st Street and Seawall Blvd., beach side. Featured headliners at this year’s Rally are: Jackyl - “shot out of Georgia with its wild, untamed and uncouth approach to rock ‘n’ roll.” Equal parts hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl formed in 1991 and brought rock ‘n’ roll back - back to its down-to-earth, wild, fun-loving origins. Full of spit and swagger - and a “dirty” sense of humor to boot - Jackyl quickly earned a deal

with Geffen Records. Jackyl’s live shows were already legendary before the ink dried on the Geffen contract. David Allen Coe, the Notorious American songwriter and “outlaw” country music legend will rock the Saengerfest stage at the Lone Star Rally for 2 shows, 5-7pm Saturday and 2:30-4:30pm Sunday. Brian Howe exploded onto the scene when he partnered up as lead vocalist with multi-platinum artist Ted Nugent for the 1983 album, “Penetrator.” As the front man of Nugent’s live show, the album’s tour took Howe around the globe – his first opportunity to share his killer rock vocals internationally, and it wouldn’t be long before the world would take notice of Howe’s ascension to super-stardom with his next venture, Bad Company. Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget. A band puts on a concert, Hairball puts on an event! Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holdsbarred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party of lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans. Jared Blake first appeared on NBC’s hit show “The Voice,” and quickly became one of America’s favorite contestants as member of Blake Shelton’s team. These days, the Nashville musician is seeing plenty of radio play with his new single “Stomp,” and has hit the road for a fall concert tour across the country. He’ll be playing dates with the likes of Charlie Daniels and Bret Michaels, before making his way to this year’s Lone Star Rally. The Cold Hard Cash Show is an original and innovative tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three. Fronted by guitarist and singer Merle Travis Peterson, The Cold Hard Cash Show brings to life classic Cash songs from the Sun & Columbia Records Catalogs to the modern American recordings, performing with the energy of the Live at Folsom and San Quentin albums, with a sound so accurate you’d think you’re listening to The Man in Black himself. The line-up is: Saengerfest Park Thursday 2:30-4:30pm Cold Hard Cash 5-7pm Ryan Rolando 7:30-9:30pm Brian Howe 10-12am Bobby Friss Friday 2:30-4:30pm Ryan Rolando 5-7pm Black Canvas 7:30-9:30pm Bobby Friss 10-12am Hairball Saturday 12 noon-2pm Cold Hard Cash 2:30-4:30pm Jared Blake 5-7pm David Allen Coe 7:30-9:30pm Badlands House Band 10pm-1am Hairball Sunday 12 noon-2pm Ryan Rolando 2:30-4:30pm David Allen Coe 5-8pm Cold Hard Cash

Beach Central Park Thursday 5-7pm ZZ-3 7:30-10pm Jared Blake Friday 2:30-4:30pm Cold Hard Cash 5-7pm Jared Blake 7:30-9:30pm Badlands 10pm-12am Jackyl Saturday 2:30-4:30pm ZZ-3 5-7pm Ryan Rolando 7:30-9:30pm Bobby Friss 10pm-1am Jackyl Sunday 2:30-5pm ZZ-3 Bike Shows & More What’s a Rally with hot bikes like without some hot babes? The Miss Lone Star Rally is one of the Rally’s most popular annual events, with the crowning of Miss Lone Star Rally happening Saturday, November 7th at Saengerfest Park on the Budweiser Stage. There will be cash and prizes totaling more than $5,000 up for grabs. The preliminary and secondary contests have already been held at Jackie’s Brickhouse in Kemah earlier this fall. Jackie’s Brickhouse is the Title Sponsor for the Miss Lone Star Rally contest. The finals will be hosted by Texas Radio Hall of Fame DJ and will be held at the Rally. The Cycle Source “Ride in Custom Bike Show” will take place on Saturday, November 7th at Beach Central on Seawall Blvd. Registration is from 12 noon until 1pm, with judging from 2-4pm and awards being presented at 5pm. Categories will include Sportster Street, Sportster Radical, Big Twin Street, Big Twin Radical, Daily Rider, Antique, Antique Radical, Bagger Street, Bagger Radical, Chopper, Bobber, European Import, Asian Import, Sport Bike, Paint, Panhead, Knucklehead, Shovelhead, FXR, People’s Choice, Rat Bike, Best in Show, Metric Cruiser and Trike. The Best of Show Bike will be featured in a full article in Cycle Source Magazine as well as win a $500 cash prize. The Rally’s Bike Games Motorcycle Rodeo, sponsored by ‘The Cycle Source Magazine’ will be held Friday, November 6th with registration running from 12 noon-1pm and the games from 1-4pm at Beach Central Seawall. The 2015 Rodeo Championship Belt will be awarded to the overall winner of the Barrel Roll, Weenie Bite, Slow Race, and Ring Toss. Entrants must participate in 3 of the 4 events in order to qualify for the Championship. Thursday, November 5th-Saturday, November 6th are the dates for the Poker Run and Scavenger Hunt, offering activities for Rally participants by providing places for them to ride, as well as introducing them to some of the most interesting and unique locations on Galveston Island. This year, the host charity, Rolling Thunder Inc – Texas Chapter 1 &

2, will be taking care of the Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt during the Lone Star Rally. There will be prizes, games and lots of great places to rides. To participate in The Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt, stop in at their location at 23rd Street in front of Fuddrucker’s Restaurant to sign up. Participants will have all day Thursday and Friday, and Saturday until 6pm to complete the route. This event will provide an opportunity for the Rolling Thunder Inc – Texas Chapter 1 & 2 to raise money and they will welcome any and all donations to help support their cause. The Rolling Thunder Inc - Texas Chapter 1 & 2 will also be displaying their Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall all four days of the rally for everyone to visit. The 12th Annual Outlaw Dave’s Ranch Ride will depart on Saturday, November 7th at 11am from Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Houston. They will once again roar down I-45 to Galveston for the Rally, with breakfast served at 9am, auction at 10am, and kick stands up promptly at 11am. This is an escorted ride to Galveston. There is a minimum of a $20 donation per person for this ride, which includes breakfast, a commemorative t-shirt, and more goodies. The 2015 Baddest Bagger in Galveston Show will be held at Beach Central Park on the corner of Seawall Blvd. and 21st Street on Saturday, November 7th. Registration is from 11am-1pm with Awards being presented at 4pm. Featured vendors at this year’s Rally include Russ Brown, Motorcycle Attorneys, Bad Ass Bullets, Hot Leathers, Debra’s Designs, Flag Me Down, Make My Day Jewelry, One Sexy Biker Chick, UniqCycle Sounds, Biker Jewels, Antelope Creek Leather, FastLights LEDs, American Drag Seats, D & D Performance Exhaust, Pro Pad, Inc., EagleRider Motorcycles, and Wide Open Custom. The Bars While you’re on the Island for the Rally be sure to visit and wet your whistle at some of the area’s BikerFriendly Bars, like Island Pier Club, Albatross, Gizmo’s, Stuttgarden Tavern on the Strand, Silver Spot Saloon, West End Sand Bar, Yagas Café & Bar, Float Pool & Patio Bar, Tsunami, and Beerfoot Beach Bar, among others. Tickets Admission to the entire event is free. To find out more information about these and all of the other great events that are scheduled for this year’s Lone Star Rally, you can e-mail cindy@lonestarrally.com, call (832)437-2318 or visit the website at lonestarrally.com or “LoneStarRally” on Facebook. For up to the minute info and special offers, download the free, official Lone Star Rally smartphone App from Google Play or the Apple Store. Remember, it’s not what you ride, but that you ride. It’s not how fast you go, it’s about the ride, and it’s not when you started riding, but that you continue to ride every day.

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coats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 42nd annual Dickens on The Strand. Held December 4th, 5th, and 6th, the 2015 festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, including newly created events specifically for youth. This year’s festival begins Friday, December 4th with free admission from 5-9pm and continues Saturday, December 5th, from 10am-9pm and Sunday, December 6th, from 12 noon to 6pm. Tickets purchased before December 4th are $13 for adults and $7 for youth ages 7-12. Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets are available online at dickensonthestrand.org, by calling, (409)765-7834 or at all area Randall’s stores beginning November 1st. Attendees in Victorian costume are admitted for $8. “Dickens on The Strand continues to be one of the nation’s great holiday festivals,” states GHF Executive Director, Dwayne Jones. “There is something about the entertainment, the costumes, and the feel of Dickens that starts the holiday season off right. You will not want to miss this year’s special focus on Dickens’ enduring children’s characters.” The annual holiday street festival, based on 19thcentury Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items. Two descendants of Charles Dickens will once again grace the festival, as GHF welcomes Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great-great-great-granddaughter of Dickens, and Jane Dickens Monk, great-greatgranddaughter. Both women will be at numerous events throughout the weekend. “I always enjoy Dickens on the Strand, and this year we’ll be doing even more events,” says Lucinda Dickens Hawksley. “I’m happy that we’ll be placing greater emphasis on including children at the festival in 2015 and in encouraging them to write. I’m looking forward to seeing if my great great great grandfather is able to inspire any budding Texan writers of the future.” Jane Dickens Monk continues, “I’m thrilled to be part of Dickens on The Strand this year, with more emphasis on children which my great-great-grandfather would have approved of. I’m also looking forward to seeing old and new faces at the brilliant breakfast and to kick start the weekend at Fezziwig’s Friday night!”

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Complimentary Book to Attendees Christmas will come early for youth attending this year’s festival with a special gift to those ticket holders. Through a special grant by the Alice Taylor Gray Foundation, the first 3,000 youth that enter the festival grounds will receive a special print edition of Charles Dickens’ 1843 masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” Dickens Children’s Writing Contest Could you be the next Dickens? This year’s festival will give you the chance to ride in a carriage with both of our Dickens descendants if your story is the winning selection! Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will personally select two stories, one from a 7-9 age range and one from a 10-12 range, for the winner to accompany them as their special guest during a Dickens parade. Stories are limited to 100 words and can be on one of three topics. Details and info on submitting can be found at www.dickensonthestrand.org. Oliver’s Alley Children’s Area Children by the thousands come each year for the parades, petting zoo, history encampments, and more. This year’s event will feature an expanded Oliver’s Alley children’s area, presented by the Galveston

Children’s Museum, where specialty programs and events will be scheduled all weekend long. Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will also lead a special writing workshop at Oliver’s Alley for participating youth. Trafalgar Square Stage in Hendley Green Galveston Historical Foundation’s new downtown green space, Hendley Green, will offer attendees an amazing new location to take in the festival’s best entertainment, food, and fun. Located on the corner of 21st and Strand St., Hendley Green will feature special programming on its Trafalgar Square stage while also offering special food and drink vendors.

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Fezziwig’s Friday Night Mr. Fezziwig was everything Ebenezer wasn’t, and we pay tribute to his jovial personality at our new Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. Join us Friday evening, December 4th from 5-9pm for specialty acts, hearty brews, and new friends, all hosted by Dickens descendant Jane Monk. There will also be a specialty cocktail chosen from Cedric Dickens’ book, “Drinking With Dickens.” Admission is free for this lively start to the 42nd anniversary. Dinner With Dickens at the 1880 Garten Verein It’s a renewed take on a Dickens classic as the annual dinner returns to the breathtaking German dancing pavilion. Held for one night only on Friday, December 4th at 6:30pm, “Dinner with Dickens” will treat guests to an evening of specially crafted food, grand storytelling, and royal company as the festival’s Queen Victoria makes her annual entrance. Held at the breathtaking 1880 Garten Verein, this is a holiday dinner not to be missed. Tickets are $85 per person and reservations are required. Breakfast with Dickens The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to cook up a traditional English breakfast. Held on Saturday, December 5th at 8am, join Jane and a celebrity chef as they prepare a one-of-a-kind experience in one of Galveston’s most beloved historic homes, the 1859 Ashton Villa. Tickets are $60 and reservations are required.

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The festival weekend also hosts a multitude of spirited fun with events such as the crowd favorite Whimsical Whisker Revue, a facial hair contest for the bearded and the dandy, the Dickens Victorian Bed Races, Victorian Costume Contest, Civil War living history encampments, and daily parades through Galveston’s National Historic Landmark Strand District. In addition, special events are planned for all days of the event, including: Salute To Sunset On-Board the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA The Texas Seaport Museum transforms to a London wharf for this toast to the end of the day and beginning of the evening. The Tall Ship ELISSA welcomes you board Saturday, December 5th at 4:30pm for heavy appetizers, cocktails, cannon fire, and special guests leading up to Saturday night’s Pickwicks’s Lanternlight Parade. Tickets are $50 per person and reservations are required. Holiday Handbell Concerts The 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, the state’s first wooden built church and well-known for its exceptional acoustics, hosts three holiday handbell concerts on Friday, December 4th at 5:30pm, 7pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 per person and reservations are required. Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tours Learn about the history of The Strand and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales during this new tour. Held twice, both days of Dickens on The Strand, you’ll visit three festival pubs as you walk through the National Historic Landmark district with your guide. Tickets are $35 per person and include three complimentary beers. Advance registrations are encouraged. Basement to Attic Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. The Basement to Attic tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace offers you a rare look to areas of the home normally off limits. The tour will be held Saturday, December 5th at 9am. Tickets are $40 per person and reservations are required. For more info or to purchase advance tickets and make reservations, please visit galvestonhistory.org or call (409)765-7834.

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Galveston Railroad Museum: Model Train Exhibit and Santa Written and Photographed by Terry Card If those attending the 2015 Model Train Exhibit expected the same old – same old, they were in for a wonderful surprise! The oohs and aahs emanating from around the Model Train displays in the General Hall and from the Special Lego Room displays were a testimony to the fact that Model Trains continue to fascinate young and old alike. The Galveston Railroad Museum has exceeded itself once again – making many new additions to the permanent Museum displays as well as the Model Train Exhibit itself. The $135,000 Larry George Model Train Display has been upgraded with an entirely new detailed Texas country background to complement the wonderful train display dedicated to the Museum. Entering from the newly refurbished Parking lot, on the left, outside the entrance, is a new exhibit of Railroad Display Cars. The emphasis is on Railways and Rail Cars. Although the restoration of the Rail Cars was completed 18 months ago, the displays have been added over time and are still being updated. In order to restore the four 1920’s vintage baggage cars for the displays, they had to be completely gutted by Calvin Worley who did the restoration under the supervision of Curator Ellen Rider. There are displays in these restored cars of items that were important to running the railroads long ago that are unknown in our modern society. For example, Date Nails. One exhibit is a collection of all the Date Nails used in Texas railroads to identify by date when railroad ties were installed so that they could be replaced under a regular maintenance program to ensure passenger safety. Another is a vintage film of the Galveston Railroad Museum opening in 1983. Soon to be added are Audio Tours which return the visitor to the times when the Museum was a working station. As well, a Canadian company was able to retrieve audio destroyed by Ike describing and bringing alive the white figures that normally populate the Museum. In the near future, as a thank you, there will be a special train ride for First Responders from Galveston to Bellville, a 104-mile trip. There is always something new! Upon entering the Museum itself, the first Model Train display encountered is the Cold Creek Timber Company display. This is a mesmerizing display that people continually circled, unable to break themselves away. It was so detailed and realistic that one felt they were transported back into the days of the Gold rush. Excited children and adults continually pointed out this scene or that – this detail or that – to family, friends, and even strangers. How good was it? It was good enough to win first prize in the National Narrow Gauge Convention which had attendees from all over the world. A wonderful aspect of the Model Train Displays is that the people who created them and run them are on hand to field all the questions from curious children and adults, as well as explain in detail how various aspects of their displays were built and how they worked technically. For example, Jim Lennon of Dickinson and Loren Neufeld from Houston created their

award winning Cold Creek display and were on-hand to describe how they achieved the amazingly detailed scenery. Another intriguing exhibit in the main hall is the Galveston County Model Railroad Club’s technically complex display, which includes a detailed fire scene attended by emergency vehicles with revolving lights, superman cruising overhead to lend a hand if needed, a hot air balloon sailing from one end of the display to the other, fishermen holding rods that bobbed up and down as they catch a fish, and a myriad of other action scenes, all controlled by computer animation. Garry McCracken, one of the team of creators, ensures that all of the technically complex systems run without a hitch. He started the display with his fellow Model Train aficionados the year Princess Diana died. Their display is on permanent exhibit at the Texas City Museum every Saturday, 10am-4pm. Finally, in a special room on its own were three Lego model train displays created by the Texas Brick Railroad organization. All the displays were built using Legos, even the trains, ties, cranes and buildings. One included a Sky Bridge winding track which had a Go Pro camera mounted on the front of one of the trains giving an unusual view of the display as the train worked its way around. It was created by Joe Herbert of Buda, Texas and required four tables to support the entire exhibit. It took five weeks to construct and six hours to assemble. The Santa Train Shortly after Thanksgiving the Museum will be decorated for the Santa Train. There will be arts and craft tables for the children, and Santa, played by Larry Carpentier for the third year, will be on the caboose of the Harbor Side Express, along with his five elves, comprised of female Museum staff. When not on the caboose, Santa can be found on his big Rocking Chair near the gift shop in front of a line usually consisting of about 150 children waiting to sit on his lap. More Info Galveston Railroad Museum is currently operating under its winter hours (November to March), 9am-4pm weekdays, and 10am-5pm weekends. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year’s Day, and for Mardi Gras. Summer hours (April to October) are 10am-5pm daily. Admission is $10 for adult (13+), seniors (60+) are $8, children (4+) are $5. Three and under and active Military are free. Towering at the head of The Strand, the Galveston Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with more than 20,000 railroad items, including more than 40 engines and cars. For more info call (409)765-5700 or go to www.galvestonrrmuseum.com.

Sunday, November 8th - Purple Post Day - Artist Boat and CITGO are proud to announce that they will be hosting a volunteer workday at the Coastal Heritage Preserve. Volunteers will help Artist Boat staff and agency partners restring the fence line surrounding the Preserve’s borders, and paint the posts purple. The Coastal Heritage Preserve is a 360-acre collage of estuarine wetland, palustrine wetland, tidal flat, freshwater pond, and coastal upland prairie habitat, located on the southwest side of Galveston Bay. This area represents critical barrier island habitat for many economically important fish, shrimp, and crab species. It is a favorite spot for migratory and native birds, including great blue herons, roseate spoonbills, brown pelicans, and great egrets, to name a few. Contact (409)770-0722 or go to www.artistboat.org to see details. Tuesday, November 10th - Serious Fun presents “Spot” - Based on the books by Eric Hill, Theater Terra brings Spot to life through the use of puppets and actors on stage. Spot and his friend enlist the help of the audience to find the lost animals on his father’s farm and bring them back home. Recommended for Grades Pre-K2 and up. Each season The Grand offers a selection of performances to area students and school groups. Presented on weekdays during the school year, the performances offer a supplement to existing curricula for a nominallypriced ticket. All of The Grand’s children’s programs feature professional touring companies with reputations for high-quality productions. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. Tickets are available by calling (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at thegrand.com. November 12th - Galveston Educational Foundation (GEF) Hosts Swirl, Sniff & Sip Event at Farley Girls - The Galveston ISD Educational Foundation has a special night out planned, and you’re invited. The Swirl, Sniff & Sip Wine Event, scheduled for Thursday, November 12th, 6-8:30pm at Farley Girls Café, 801 Postoffice St., will serve as the official kickoff for GEF’s first-ever Annual Campaign. Attendees can expect heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, and a great night of raising money for Galveston’s educators. Tickets are $75 per person and seating is limited. All proceeds benefit the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation. For additional information, please call the GEF office at (409)766-5156 or e-mail foundation@gisd.org. November 14th-January 2nd, 2016 - Moody Gardens Festival of Lights is held nightly, 6-10pm. Come out and enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. You can also skate around on the area’s only outdoor ice skating rink, try out the Arctic Ice Slide or take pictures with Santa. This is held at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd. Festival admission is $10.95 (includes ice skate admission). For tickets or more info call (800)5824673 or go to moodygardens.com. November 20th-December 12th - “The Boomerang Effect” will be on stage at Island ETC, just in time for the holiday season - for adults! This brilliant new comedy is an up tempo ultramodern comedy about relationships which focuses on the various loopholes and pitfalls of love that peeks into the sex lives of five different couples. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8pm. There is one Sunday matinee on November 22nd at 2:30pm. Island ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic, downtown Galveston. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by calling (409)762-3556 or at www.Islandetc.org.

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Saturday, November 21st, December 19th- Galveston Island Market - The Galveston Island Market offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters, and growers showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. Featured for sale are beautiful quilts to handmade soaps, photography, jewelry, and more. The Island Market provides a relaxing setting to browse and shop for unique handcrafted items, many created by Galveston artisans. This is held the third Saturday of the month, 10am-4pm. The market has moved to a new location, at 23rd and Mechanic from 22nd and Mechanic St. For more info, galvestonislandmarket.com. Saturday-Sunday, November 21st -22nd - Festival of Lights Walk and Holiday Half Marathon & 5K This is a great course with a fun post race party. The Festival of Lights Walk will be held Saturday starting at 5:30pm for the entire family with a free t-shirt, ice skating, a family photo with Santa, entrance to Festival of Lights, holiday surprises and more. The cost is $17. Children three and under are free but do not receive t-shirt. The Holiday Half Marathon will be held Sunday starting at 8am. Registration includes a Tech t-shirt, two free Schlitterbahn Indoor Water Park tickets. Enjoy the weekend with discounted tickets to Moody Gardens attractions with all registrations. To register go to www.halfmarathonmoodygardens.com. November 28th - 5th Annual Galveston Country Club Holiday Bazaar - Galveston Country Club’s yearly bazaar is open to the public and provides shopping enthusiasts with the retail offerings of vendors from all over the Island 5-9pm. Original artwork, jewelry, clothing, and skin care products are just a few of the items available at the bazaar, as well as home decor, candles, specialty coffees, quilts, and woodworks from a collection of more than 20 vendors and the Galveston Country Club Pro Shop. Patrons can also enjoy a cash bar, appetizers, and specialty martinis as they mingle and enjoy the best of local holiday shopping all in one place. The Galveston Country Club is located on the West End, just past 12 Mile Road at 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston. For more information call (409)737-9800. December 20th - Santa Hustle - Runners can have a “jolly good time” in Galveston for the annual Santa Hustle! At this event, half marathon and 5K runners compete in Santa suits and beards in a race that takes them along the island’s gorgeous Gulf waters and historic downtown streets. Along the route, participants can stop at cookie and candy stations while enjoying holiday music. To register, go to SantaHustle.com. Proceeds benefit the Galveston County Food Bank. There will lots of holiday spirit here!

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for all day extended fun and excitement at one of the Festival’s coolest attractions. Celebrate the Holidays $25 Ice Land Ice Sculptures with at Moody Gardens SpongeBob SquarePants Also opening on November 14th, is the Ice Hotel, Spa and Land Ice Sculptures. A skilled team of professional ice carvers from Harbin, China, have taken 2 milConvention Center lion pounds of ice and transformed it into a majestic Moody Gardens is gearing up for a wonderful

holiday of fun for the entire family. Festival of Lights Join us on Saturday, November 14th as we kick off the holiday season with the grand opening of Festival of Lights (FOL). Witness more than 1 million twinkling lights and festive entertainment on our one mile long outdoor walking trail. Admission is $10.95. Other attractions (Rainforest, Discovery and Aquarium Pyramids) are just $7 each with your FOL ticket. Festival of Lights runs November 14thJanuary 10th. Santa Claus will parachute in and flip the switch to officially kick off the holiday season on Galveston Island Saturday, November 14th as well. Live entertainment including choirs, musicians, and dancers will be a part of the opening day festivities. From there, visitors can walk the trail of more than 100 sound-enhanced light and animated displays themed to their favorite holiday music. Guests can then grab an inner tube and plunge down the Festival’s Texassized, 100-foot long Arctic Ice Slide. Admission to the Festival of Lights includes the ice skating admission. Guests can bring their own skates or skate rental is available for $7 with the purchase of a Festival of Lights ticket. Tickets to the Aquarium Pyramid®, Rainforest Pyramid®, MG 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, SpongeBob SubPants Adventure, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Arctic Ice Slide are available for just $7 each with a Festival ticket. Arctic Ice Slide Passes are available for $7 for one slide, $20 for 10 slides and

marvel. Dress warm, it’s 9 degrees in the tent. Parka’s will be provided. Admission is $26.95 for adults and $21.95 for seniors and children (4-14). Special prices are available for groups of 20 or more. Ice Land Ice Sculptures runs November 14th-January 10th. When viewing this, SpongeBob will take you on an icy adventure with new surprises around every corner and even more ice than before. Glimpse the iconic destinations and new characters this year that are featured throughout the attraction, offering a special look into SpongeBob’s Christmas Party adventure. This brand-new frosted wonderland will give guests an opportunity to experience Bikini Bottom’s landmarks like never before - kids and families can walk through a full-size Krusty Krab made entirely of ice; explore an all-ice Flying Dutchman pirate ship; dive into the eerie depths of Rock Bottom, and stroll on Conch Street, home to SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward. Guests will even be able to belly up to the bar of the Salty Spitoon watering hole from the beloved TV series. And last year’s guest-favorite, the 100-foot ice slides are back with an all-new sled race. Food Drive Fridays Food Drive Fridays will offer the opportunity to enjoy the Festival and get a special discount to help those in need this holiday season. Guests can bring a non-perishable food item every Friday throughout the Festival and receive two-for-one Festival admission. The food will be donated to the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks.

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Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel is hosting its annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 27th at 6pm, featuring performances from “The Nutcracker,” a hand bell choir, and area carolers. One of the more than 1,000 holiday events making Galveston the “Winter Wonder Island” of Texas, the Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration is an annual, free family event and marks the start of the official holiday season in Galveston. The Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration begins with the arrival of Santa Claus by horse-drawn carriage, followed by the lighting of the hotel’s 35-foot Christmas tree with a count-down led by Santa Claus and Galveston’s Mayor Pro-Tem Terrilyn Tarlton. KHOU-TV’s Mia Gradney will emcee the event. Guests will be entertained by Moody Festival Ringers led by Tish Massey, Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy led by choir director Anita Donato, Trinity School Choir led by Laura Hyatt and new this year, Odyssey Academy Choir under the direction of Beth Slaughter. The evening will conclude with a performance by the Galveston Ballet. Dickens on The Strand’s Queen Victoria and other special characters will also make an appearances during the festivities. Additionally, children can have photos taken with Santa Claus in the hotel’s Music Hall. Souvenir photos with Santa by KC Photography will be available for purchase for $15. Throughout the evening’s festivities, Hotel Galvez will accept monetary donations for the Salvation Army to help make the holidays brighter for all members of the community. As part of the celebration, Hotel Galvez & Spa is offering a special holiday package during the Thanksgiving weekend with rates starting at $279 per night. The package includes an overnight stay, Thanksgiving brunch for two, compli-

“A Magical Christmas 2015 Dinner and Show.” Master Illusionist Curt Miller In December, enjoy “A Magical Christmas 2015 Dinner and Show.” Master Illusionist Curt Miller and his talented friends will put on a phenomenal production with holiday music, magic, and fun. Doors open at 6:30pm for guests to enjoy a succulent holiday buffet dinner prepared by renowned Executive Chef Robbin Murphy. The 70-minute spectacular show starts at 8pm. Each ticket to “A Magical Christmas 2015” includes one admission to the show, a holiday buffet dinner, admission to the Festival of Lights – the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday lighting event, complimentary parking and all taxes and gratuities. The show runs from December 17th-27th. Prices range from $59$95 for adults, $44-$85 for children (3-12) and $15$75 for infants. For tickets, go to the www.moodychristmasshow.com or call (409-)683-4186. Thanksgiving Day Bountiful Feast On November 26th, celebrate Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a bountiful feast with family and friends in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom. The mouthwatering menu prepared by Chef Murphy highlights classic favorites and specialties guaranteed to satisfy all appetites. Complimentary Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas will also be available. Seating times are available every half hour beginning at 11am with the last seating at 3pm. Prices are $52.95 for adults, $42.95 seniors, $24.95 for children (ages four-12) and free for children three and under. For reservations, call (409)683-4466. Home for the Holidays Gift Market Get your holiday shopping out of the way at our “Home for the Holidays Gift Market.” On November 27th-28th, come out to the Moody Gardens Convention Center and browse more than 150 unique gift vendors. Shop clothing, home decor, jewelry, and more. Hours are 12 noon-8pm on November 27th

mentary valet parking and courtesy shuttle service to Galveston’s historic Strand District for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Additionally, the hotel is offering a Galvez Holiday Getaway package throughout the holiday season, with rates starting at $189 per night on weekdays and $249 per night on weekends. This package includes a $50 food and beverage credit and complimentary valet parking. See the “special offers” tab at www.HotelGalvez.com. Sundays in December, Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez Sunday Brunch with Santa offers children the opportunity to personally speak with Kris Kringle and share their Christmas wishes as their families enjoy a grand dining experience at one of the best brunches in the State of Texas. The hotel’s annual holiday gingerbread display is in place for guests to view while listening to traditional holiday favorites being played on the lobby piano. Advance reservations are recommended. For reservations, please call (409)765-7721.

and 10am-8pm on November 28th. General admission is $6 per person. When guests purchase one admission, they will get one free. All teachers will receive free admission when they present their school employment identification badge. Those with a Festival of Lights ticket will receive free admission into the gift market free. Guests with a Home for the Holidays Gift Market ticket will get admission into the Festival of Lights for $5.95. Midnight in the Gardens New Year’s Eve Gala Say farewell to 2015 and hello to 2016 at the “Midnight in the Gardens New Year’s Eve Gala.” On December 31st, from 7:30pm to 1am, put on your finest black-tie attire and celebrate the New Year. Guests will be treated to live music, an open bar, deluxe party favors, lavish buffet, Champagne toast, and midnight balloon drop. Tickets are $470 per couple or $240 per single person. Hotel accommodations for gala guests start at $109. For more information or tickets, call (800)5824673 or visit moodygardens.org. Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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Historic Home Buying November 14th Are you interested in buying a historic home? Have you recently purchased a house and asked yourself, “now what?” Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to learn the step by step process of purchasing your next historic home. This special Preservation U class will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 10am-3pm, with a one hour lunch break from 12-1pm. Lunch is not provided. The class will be held at GHF’s Architectural Salvage Warehouse, 2228 Broadway. The class is $15, $10 for GHF members. Experts in their field will teach you to understand the city permit process, take advantage of tax incentives, navigate mortgage and flood insurance, and answer any other questions that you may have. Additional Preservation U classes will be held in spring of 2016. “Education is not limited to the classroom at Preservation U,” explains Galveston Historical Foundation’s Joey Janota. “The course will then continue with a hands-on class on restoring wooden windows. Participants will gain practical experience deconstructing and reassembling a historic window and the proper tools and equipment needed to complete this weekend project.” For more information please contact (409)7653457, x 1306.

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The Arts Elizabeth Punches: Allegorical Art

Written and Photographed by Sharis Roe DeJaynes It is not easy for a single artist to own a studio and gallery, but Elizabeth Punches is doing just that and surviving, not starving. Passionate and fearless yet gentle and warm, Punches brings great color to the arts and galleries in Galveston. Though trained in different mediums, Punches paints exclusively with oils on constructed wood panels with stretched linen over them and prepped with her special blend of rabbit skin glue. Through the materials she uses and original practice from the Masters, she is highly attentive to ensuring her paintings are built to last for many generations. Using commercial grade materials as a base, she creates her own colors and textures using other mediums. “My palette for each painting is chosen specifically for that painting, though I have my favorite colors as any artist does,” she says. She prefers to paint large format pieces and is very versatile as to subject matter – she can paint nearly anything. “Most of my subject matter stems from a situation I’m going through, an intense observation or simply from what I feel needs to be said at that point in time. I purposely stay away from hot topics, as those seem to be temporary and fleeting. And, I love mermaids,” Punches says. Many of her themes are based on psychological allegory, and are classical and realistic in style. Gerhard Richter is one of her strongest influencers in terms of bringing old techniques to a contemporary setting. He is a catalyst and she refers to him often. After exhibiting in many cities, having had a gallery in Maine, and working as an Art Director at Allure Gallery here in Galveston, Punches no longer creates art purely for the sake of exhibiting and selling it. Though it is true she has a business to run and her body to feed, she has taken the “necessity” out of the equation and focuses solely on her creations alone which in turn sustains her monetarily, by default. Her biggest stream of income is commissioned work, portraits, or otherwise. She focuses on one commissioned piece at a time every day, and queues up other commission requests behind it. She feels she owes dedicated concentration to each piece she creates, and it shows in her work. She sells original paintings only, no prints - a school of thought, many artists adhere to. Punches’ past experience as a graphic artist working for a sign company has led her to being commissioned for menu boards or signage for many downtown Galveston businesses as well, including MOD Coffee House and Board Game Island. She is currently working on a huge menu board for Board Game Island and the new owners. “Hand lettering is always challenging but rewarding,” she says. “My idea for downtown Galveston is that every location would have some sort of visible art, so when people come into downtown it doesn’t read so industrial, rather it reads as a community of people who live and work here,” Punches expresses with a passion. Apart from her commissioned work, Punches is starting work for her upcoming solo show at The Proletariat in March. It is sure to be a fascinating exhibition in the very building she lives in.

Punches welcomes anyone into her studio at any time. “If the doors are open, come on in,” she says. Bring a coffee, sit down with her, and listen to her fascinating stories about her art. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled her journey with her and may find yourself immersed enough to commission a painting of your own! About the Artist & Gallery: Punches was born and grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has been painting since a very early age. Her mother managed restaurants for 20 years, and her father worked in the oil fields. Both parents were artists as well. Her grandfather was a carpenter and taught her how to chip carve when she was 10. Punches moved often with her parents, and having been married for 21 years to a psychology professor, she traveled much with him as well due to his career. After attending a few different schools in different states, Punches received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Intermont College. Prior to moving to Galveston in 2007, she spent 7 years in northern Maine and had a studio and gallery there. Punches opened her gallery in Galveston in June of 2011. She lives at The National Hotel Artist Lofts among other artists. She has one younger brother and three children. When not in her studio, Punches contracts with a restoration and conservation services company. She most recently worked on a project restoring the Williams Administration Building at Texas A&M. She was also brought in on the painting phase of the Simon Theater in Brenham, Texas. Elizabeth Punches Studio & Gallery is located at 403 22nd Street in Galveston. It is open Thursday-Saturday, 12 noon(ish)-7pm and by appointment. Visit the gallery during ArtWalk, November 28th until 9:30pm. Also visit www. facebook.com/ElizabethPunchesStuidioAndGallery. You can contact Punches by phone at (740)624-7797.

Galveston Art Academy Talk at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

It was open from December 1883 through 1886, but for its few years in business, the Galveston Art Academy was the go-to location for Galveston’s arts related needs. In this updated gallery talk lecture, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Renee Tallent, Museums Collections Manager, will welcome guests to the 1894 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway, for a special lunchtime talk on this early island business highlighting Minna Althof, a teacher at the Galveston Art Gallery, who had a whirlwind romance and tragic death. Over the past year, new research was conducted which will be presented in this talk. The lecture, limited to 20 RSVP, will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 20th and admission is free with online reservations. Although a lunch is not provided, guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch to the lecture. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes, followed by a brief Q&A. “It was a local business that sold pictures, artist supplies, window shades and frames to many of Galveston’s elite citizens,” says Renee Tallent, Museums Collections Manager. “In addition, the business owners operated an art school on the second floor and hosted exhibitions of the student’s works for the public in the gallery.” Admission is free but you must RSVP. Tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)497-2746. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston.

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Events Affaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery (2227 Postoffice St., and 2317 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com) Affair d’Art is now accepting entries for a future exhibit, “Art on the Wing, A Juried Affaire.” The gallery encourages entries from artists of their best 2D nature and bird art representing the Texas Gulf Coast. The “Bird and Nature” theme will be left to the artist’s interpretation. The deadline to apply is November 30th. Each artist may submit up to four artworks for review. Only one image per piece of artwork is allowed. To apply, go to www.affairedart.com. Affaire d’Art is also featuring works by Robert McBride, Stacy McBride-Tracy, and Jeff Hamachek. Also, enjoy new pieces from many other artists. ArtWalk ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in the heart of the downtown historic district and now other parts of the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market St., or go online at www.galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free and there are several Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the galleries. Various artworks will be for sale. The last 2015 ArtWalk is November 28th. 2016 ArtWalks dates are January 9th, March 5th, April 16th, June 4th, July 16th, and August 27th. The Artists’ Studios & Gallery (1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) A new mixed media painting from resident artist Aubrey Garcia, entitled “Take Off” is on exhibit, as well as others of her work. They are the beautiful result of her recent decision to dedicate more time to her art. It is currently on display at the Artists’ Studio this month as the gallery also welcomes home the owner Elizabeth George, recently returned from Wyoming, and Michael Frommer who has been traveling between Chicago and New York. Studio space is currently available for interested artists.

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DesignWorks (2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)766-7599) DesignWorks Gallery invites you to Tim Schneider, “Atmospheres,” through November 15th. Tim’s landscapes are the work of a mature artist, one who, despite the dark tones of his panels, is totally bewitched by light - how it sculpts natural forms, how it limns the tracery of tree branches, how it dazzles off the water, how it gives form and movement to clouds and trees. And, for Schneider, the light in his paintings is almost always about to change. He seeks the alchemy of that light change at sundown or sunrise or when weather approaches. He catches light on the fly, as it were, and gives it back to us, his viewers, as a testament to its magic and energy. And, while the impulse of these landscapes hints at the Luminist and Hague schools of the 19th century, Schneider’s paintings, some with clear evidence of man’s impact on the landscape, some with decaying coastal prairie grasses and trees, all capture a contemporary moment. For despite living in the 4th largest city in the nation, Schneider returns, again and again, to nature and to the sea as the wellspring of his inspiration. And, in turn, he shares that energy and awe with us. As he becomes increasingly adept at capturing these moments of breathtaking light, Schneider is exploring new ways with paint, sometimes employing stronger brushstrokes, sometimes working with highly textured impasto. These newer techniques only add to the strength and beauty of Schneider’s imagery.

Arts Center, National Society of Artists and G. Lee Gallery. Galveston Arts Center (2501 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)7632403, www.galvestonartscenter.org) Held every first and third Friday - Illustration Friday is held 4-6pm. An artist-volunteer will introduce the Illustration Friday topic (a one-word creative prompt) and each person picks up pencil or brush and responds however they like. When you finish, they can scan your piece and upload it to www.IllustrationFriday.com, where it will be showcased along with thousands of other participants’ responses from around the world. Be sure to bring your favorite personal drawing materials (sketchbook, pens, tablet/laptop, etc.) GAC will provide art materials as needed like paper, pencils, pastels and watercolors. The Illustration Friday project has been going on for years and attracts everyone from professional illustrators to students and hobbyists. At GAC, those under 18 need to have a parent or guardian sign them in. Kids 14 and under need a responsible adult drawing buddy. Elinor Evans, “A Force of Nature: 101” will be on exhibit through November 23rd. This solo exhibition is of new and recent work by Elinor Evans. A Professor Emeritus of Rice University School of Architecture (RSA), Ms. Evans turned 101 this year and is currently the oldest practicing artist in the state of Texas. The exhibition, which includes found-object collages, and woven textiles and baskets, celebrates the artist’s lifelong love of nature and the poetic relationship she sees between people and plants. Evans taught design to RSA freshmen from 1964 to 1985 and lectured there into the ’90s. Her focus as an educator has been to challenge students to look at nature to help them think about structure, as she still does in her art. Today, she still regularly creates art in her Houston studio in mediums ranging from painting to collage, to off-loom weaving, and more. This will be the final exhibition at Galveston Arts Center’s current location on the corner of 25th and Market Street. “A Force of Nature: 101” will run through November 22nd, overlapping with the opening of Galveston Arts Center’s new location at 2127 Strand in mid-November. “Coming Home” Gala Celebration On Friday, November 13th, 7-10pm, Galveston Arts Center will host a “Coming Home” Gala Celebration at the newly restored building. The program will include music, food, drink, silent auction, a first look at the three new exhibitions, and an opportunity to be first to tour the newly renovated building. Tickets are available for purchase by phone at (409)763-2403 and at www.galvestonartscenter. org. All three galleries will feature new exhibitions curated by Galveston Arts Center’s renowned curator Clint Willour. The main gallery will feature paintings by Francesca Fuchs. Galveston painter Janet Hassinger, and Houston artist Areielle Masson, will be featured in the upstairs galleries. ArtWalk will take place two weeks later on November 28th and will feature a public reception for the three new exhibitions.

Galveston Art League (2117 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)6211008, www.galvestonartleague.com) Leroy LeFlore is the featured artist this month. Leroy LeFlore is a self-taught artist who has developed his very unique technique through trial and error, observations of other artist’s techniques, and research of traditional methods. He works in both watercolor and oil, and his work is built on a foundation of detailed sketching and accurate perspective, what he refers to as “making it look real.” The wide open skies and impossibly infinite horizons of the Texas coastal plains are a constant G. Lee Gallery source of inspiration for his paintings. His work (2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370- will be featured through Sunday, November 29th. 7350, www.gleegallery.net) LeFlore has lived in Galveston with his wife Mary G. Lee Gallery is pleased to announce that the third for the past 40 years. They are proud of the three ® Brushes By the Beach Plein Air contest is on. Artist BOI daughters they have raised on “our sunny little Boat, famous for taking kayakers into the wilds of sandbar.” He is retired from a career as a marine Galveston Island and painting plein air, is our non- engineer that took him all over the liquid part of profit partner. Eight wonderful days to paint plein the world. He admits that the many days at sea, air on beautiful Galveston Island, November 13th observing sea and sky and a clear horizon has had a -21st, will be held at G. Lee Gallery. Cash prizes for huge influence on his art. best in show, second and third place winners will Heard’s Gallery be awarded. New this year, is a “people’s choice” (2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (903)357award, determined by visitors who stop by the G. 9073, www.theheardgallery.com ) Lee Gallery and vote for their favorite. College of the Mainland Professor of Art Mark Greenwalt will Resident artist Dampier recently added another masterpiece to his collection with “A Chair for You,” judge the event. Judging will be held at the close part of his current exhibit inspired by beach scenes of the event at 3pm, Saturday, November 21st. on Galveston’s West End. New Coaster designs have To register for the contest or workshops: www. gleegallery.net/brushes-by-the-beach-pleinair. Brushes been added to the gallery’s “The Best of Galveston” By the Beach® Plein Air contest is sponsored by the collection, and all of the large art at Heard’s Gallery Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees, Galveston is specially priced throughout the holiday season.

“islandframed gallerie 515” (515 25th Street, downtown Galveston, (409)2560062, www.islandframed.com) Dana Sparks from Austin will be our featured artist this month until ArtWalk, November 28th. Her work is strongly influenced by an appreciation of the dramatic spectrum of color and contours. She has developed a repertoire of shapes and forms which frequently reappear in her paintings. She embraces the unplanned, unstructured results which come after years of experience working in varied mediums. For November 28th Artwalk, islandframed gallerie 515 presents Richard Kelver, showing watercolors and oils on canvas. We also have unique handcrafted gifts for the holidays!

made from Galveston’s Ike trees and other reclaimed wood. All told, the gallery exhibits ever-changing artworks by nine gallery artists, with works of all sizes, and for any budget, including paintings, wood and glass sculptures, textile mosaics, fine art prints, and wooden and glass bowls.

Third Coast Gallery (2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com) Third Coast Gallery is pleased to welcome back artists Daniel Elliott and Shae Skidmore. Featured will be Daniel’s new oils on canvas and Shae’s new, thought-provoking sculptures. Also featured is an artist new to Third Coast Gallery, John Schaeffer from La Grange, Texas, who paints incredibly Island Gallery & Studio realistic portrayals of landscapes and classic autoby Ed Gearke mobiles. As always, the work of gallery owner and (2328 Strand, downtown Galveston, (281)757-1656, artist Jack Morris are on exhibition, and this month edgearkeart.com) is your last chance to experience “Art of the Pastel,” On exhibit at the Island Gallery through November on display until November 27th. and December are scenes of the Gulf Prairie, Galveston Bay, and the coast of Texas. Ed Gearke Tremont Gallery Galveston.com works in the medium of pastel, and has devoted (511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256his years to painting the landscapes of Texas. He 0762, www.galveston.com/tremontgallery) concentrates on the dramatic and mysterious and Shawna Lee Stroup Billet is the featured artist for seeks the beauty in each subject. He wishes to compel November. Her artist’s statement is: “Making art is the the viewer to involve themselves in the study of the painting. The artist will be in the gallery through November and will be working on new art for an exhibit in January titled “Planetary.” Also on view will be the ceramic art of Karen Cruce, whose beautifully crafted pieces reflect her inspiration of earth themes. On Friday November 13th, Island Gallery will host the Master of Arts in Education, Texas Tech University, exhibition of Bailey Idom and Rebeca Regalado. Bailey Idom works with screen printing and glass. Her work with the multi layers of the printing process show the correlation between layers of a print and the layers of a person. Her art in glass explores the magical quality of a line between danger and design. She wishes the viewer to be able to identify with the layers in their lives and inner self. Rebeca Regalado strives to make connections between her paintings, photographs, and glass, and the relationships closest to her. The works are like diary entries, memories, and an outlet to express her emotions and thoughts. Regalado’s art tends to focus on family: the main fuel for her continual search for higher knowledge. A reception for these artists will be held the evening of Friday, November 13th 6-8:30pm.

way I process memories and experiences. Each brush stroke or mixture of color evokes a strong emotion through that moment of application. The majority of my work is inspired through travel and experiences. My work often reflects bold colors, organic forms, expressive lines, and movement. My medium of choice is acrylic, but I also work in watercolor, ink, and have a new-found love for mixed media.” Children’s Art Classes Samitha Hess Edwards is continuing her Children’s Art Classes on Fridays, 3-6pm, for children 7-14. This is pure art education of the highest standard, and each week she features the work of a different artist, following which, the children work in that particular vein. The cost is $20 per class. Tyler Studio (1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org) Randall Cogburn is the featured artist for November. Come see his exquisite works now on display. An open model session is offered every third Saturday. Call for details and time. Vacation on Canvas (2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com)

November is here and fall is the ideal time to visit Galveston Island and experience the best of island living. Everyone is invited to take a “Vacation on Canvas” to see Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original works, on display for the entire month of November including ArtWalk on November 28th. Robert masterfully captures our Island environment with his trademark style of brilliant colors, precise detail, and all of the relaxing comfort of paradise. He also offers reproductions in canvas giclee, cards, paper prints, and ceramic tiles. Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwatersedge.com ) The recent watercolor and oil series of painter Gayle Reynolds that debuted at the last ArtWalk, depicting palm trees around Galveston, remains on display until her upcoming exhibit, “Good Times” is released later this month. The newest project of Rex Reynolds, a South Deer Island Dory Skiff, will soon be appearing to complement the gallery’s eclectic collection of sculpture. Featured are the pottery and raku of Madeleine Baker, primitive necklaces by Chase Jennings, Jack Farrell’s welded steel series entitled “Rust,” and the enchanting feminine figurines of Pat Moberley Moore.

MiArt (1327 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)692-7833) Owner and artist Michele Grindberg is excited to present several new artists this month. Metal sculptor Janey Katz creates adorable creatures from repurposed vehicles, and each piece is labeled with the year and vehicles used for the sculpture. Nina Cork is a well-known pottery artist whose most popular pieces are prayer jars, displayed alongside the spiritual mixed media paintings of priest Robin Reeves. Sensational jewelry artist Arpad also debuts his intricate pieces crafted from Sterling silver with rose and yellow gold or black rhodium plating. PeckArts (2208 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com) PeckArts is filled with joyful gifts of Art for the holiday season! Owner Jennifer Peck sourced work from the gulf coast of Florida intended for Galveston collectors and is expanding the gallery’s festive coastal offerings. Sarah Kiser, Nancy Tome, and Kevin Ritter all create wonderful island-inspired works, including pelicans, mermaids, jellyfish, and seahorses. For the November ArtWalk, Peck has created a collection of abstract pieces just for Galveston, using maps of the Island, cut outs and text from her books and prints, and restructured them in lively compositions similar in theme to her past works. In addition to original paintings, collages, and sculpture, PeckArts offers limited edition prints, calendars, cards, pillows, and books, as well as jewelry. The Proletariat Gallery (2221 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)356-9092) Featuring live paintings and select works by Catherine Stroud, November 28th at ArtWalk René Wiley Gallery (2128 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9077, www.renewileyart.com) Rachel Wiley-Janota presents a variety of new evening landscapes that feature Galveston’s seascapes, estuaries, and harbor views through the mediums of mixed media, and photography on aluminum plates. René Wiley’s has new oil paintings of Galveston Island, and James Phillips has new inshore sculptures

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