Island Guide October 2016 edition

October 7, 2016 • Issue 10, Volume 5 Published the First Friday Every Month

Galveston Greek Festival: Saturday-Sunday, October 15th-16th

Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

Haunted Tours & Ghosts:

A Haunted History Brings Halloween Fun

A Grand ARToberFEST: Vivid Color Comes Alive

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October 7, 2016 • Issue 10, Volume 5

Contents 5-11 Things to Do

» Island Oktoberfest: Family, Food & Brews » The Lone Star Rally: November 3rd-6th, The Island is Ready to Rumble » “Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages”

by Terry Card » 33rd Annual Galveston Greek Festival: SaturdaySunday, October 15th-16th » Riding the Rails: 1 Ticket = 3 Museums » “Dinosaurs in Motion” at Moody Gardens: Interactive Dinosaur Sculptures Bring Art and Science to The Discovery Museum » Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash: Trick or Treating, Games, Crafts and More » The Grand Celebrates Fall Texas-Style » GHF Events this Month: Haunted Tours, Séances & Much More

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Things To Do

Island Oktoberfest: Family, Food & Brews

On October 21st-22nd downtown Galveston comes alive for the 35th Annual Island Oktoberfest! Island Oktoberfest is a family friendly event and is recognized as Galveston Island’s premier fall event. Island Oktoberfest, hosted by First Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Del Papa Distributing Company, will open Friday evening with themed-Biergarten venues featuring a variety of both German and domestic brews and a variety of German-style wines from nearby Haak Vineyards.

Festival goers will enjoy authentic German food and libations, German pastries, a shopping venue for quality hand-crafted gift items in The Lyceum, an exciting live auction and raffle, Cake Wheel, fun, a variety of children’s activities, and so much more.

The historic and beautifully renovated circa 1860 Lyceum will again be open from 5-9pm Friday evening and from 11am-7pm on Saturday with vendors showcasing exceptional handcrafted arts, crafts, and gift items for those festival goers eager to get a head start on holiday shopping.

Because Oktoberfest continues to be one of the vendors’ most enjoyable and popular venues, regular attendees can look forward to shopping with their longtime special vendors, each featuring Christmas and other special gift items. Shoppers always look forward to knowing that their favorite vendors have returned to showcase their best products.

The Fun

This fun, family festival weekend will feature continuous live entertainment on two stages, authentic German food and libations, Cake Wheel, fine arts, crafts and gifts; an exciting auction, exciting family and children’s activities and much more. Oktoberfest will be held on the grounds of and streets adjacent to First Lutheran Church, 24th and Winnie in historic downtown Galveston.

Saturday at 6pm on the Family Stage, the hugely-popular annual Chicken Dance contest will be featured. Costumes are encouraged.

Volunteers from the crowd and event staff will select semi-finalists from each of the two categories. The audience will judge the semifinalists.

The winner from each category will be determined by the length/volume of applause from the audience.

On Saturday, a variety of fun games and activities will be available in the special Children’s activities area including a pony carrousel, moon walk, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, water balloon toss, face painting, and more.

The Food & Beer

There will also be homemade desserts to

satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. You won’t want to miss the sweets booths for a treat to enjoy at the festival or maybe to take home with you.

There will be tempting arrays of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, candies, divinity, fudge, popcorn balls, caramel apples, cupcakes, homemade jellies and jams, and much more!

The Island Oktoberfest German Dinner consists of Knackwurst and Bratwurst Sausages, sweet red German cabbage, German hot potato salad, and sauerkraut. Festival goers may select a complete Wurst dinner, a dinner of sides only, or ala carte dishes as they choose. The side dishes are all made from congregation members’ recipes handed down generation to generation.

The ever popular sweet booths, apple cake, and strudel stands provide plenty of tempting opportunities to enhance one’s German Wurst dinner with a great homemade dessert. Desserts and strudels are ala carte.

Cost is $15 for the complete dinner and $4 for sides. A German dinner is available Friday night from 5pm until they run out, and Saturday from 11am until they are gone.

Island Oktoberfest is co-sponsored by Del Papa Distributing Company and will have themed-Bier Garten venues featuring a variety of both German and domestic brews as well as a variety of German-style wines from nearby Haak Vineyards. It all begins with the opening Beer Tapping event with Die Tubameisters at 5pm on Friday. Featured beers include Paulaner Hefeweisen, Paulaner Oktoberfestbier, Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Beck’s Oktoberfest, Kraftig, Saint Arnold Oktoberfest, Karbachtoberfest, Ziegenbock, and more.

The Music

35 Years of entertainment galore is celebrated at Island Oktoberfest. Music will be a fun-filled event, guaranteed to get your feet moving and the good times rolling.

Auf Gehts Back this year on the Music Stage Saturday night, Randy Adams and Auf Geht’s will perform. Randy and gang specialize in the music of the Alps – Bavaria, Tirol, Rheinland, Germany, “and Brazoria County Texas” (yee-haw!) featuring lots of yodeling (Alpine and Western), alpenhorn, musical handsaw, dazzling accordion, and trumpet instrumentals.

Valina Polka and Das Ist Lustig Das Ist Lustig headlines the Family Stage again this year and is a crowd favorite, especially when Valina starts her antics. Das Ist Lustig means “that’s fun,” and the band is a fan favorite for all ages. Das Ist Lustig offers variety that no other band does with their audiences.

Make sure to ask them for the Bench Dance or to go Cuckoo with you. They even have their own twist on the traditional Schnitzelbank!

Chris Rybak New this year to the Music Stage during the day on Saturday from Austin will be Chris Rybak and his band. Like a wagon master leading a wagon train, the Accordion Cowboy, with a crack of his whip, leads you through many colorful images of the grand state of Texas, featuring the German and Czech heritages. From Polkas to Two Steps, dance and listen to the mighty heartbeat of Texas. Along the way, you will be treated to honky-tonk piano, romantic waltzes, and boot stomping accordion and fiddle medleys.

Midlife Crisis Local professionals, “Midlife Crisis” will play to a loyal local following and a growing new fan base.

For 15 years now, this band of local doctors, attorneys, and professionals has been entertaining on Galveston’s Strand and at galas and charitable events. A tremendous hit and crowd favorite since 2011, the band returns this year to Island Oktoberfest, and will be featured on Friday night 7-11pm.

Kevin Anthony For Galveston-based musician, Kevin Anthony, his musical life experience took him from Galveston up to Houston, to New York City in 1993 and then jetted him to Minneapolis and back to the island where he has made

his home since 2005. He’s been performing his unique sound, which he calls “Gulf Coast,” throughout Texas and Louisiana with his band called G-Town, as well as trips to the mid-west to Wisconsin and Minnesota where he performs with his country/Cajun band, The Twin City Playboys. Anthony’s smooth voice comes through brilliantly – it’s soulful, warm, and lovely.

The TubaMeisters No instrument is more identified with German and Czech music than the Tuba. The TubaMeisters, a Tuba/Euphonium quartet, go far beyond the oompah tradition, by presenting a rich and varied entertainment. All the old standards are here with other music you’ll enjoy. There’s also Austrian, Czech, Slovenian, Spanish, and Mexican, and even a few Country-Western and Rock tunes with vocals in five languages. Back again by popular demand, the crowd pleasing part of their act is their strolling performances, interacting with the crowd up close and personal. TubaMeisters will perform on the Family Stage on Friday and can be found strolling through the crowds periodically having fun with the guests.

Fanfare - The Lutheran Music Academy Children’s Choir Fanfare returns this year bigger and better than ever. In its sixth year, the Lutheran Music Academy has grown to more than 70 students learning music and art in an after school program designed to introduce the participants to fine music theory and performance. See Fanfare on Saturday afternoon.

Deer Park Folk Dance Troupe Returning this year to the Family stage is the Deer Park Folk Dance Troupe. This respected group of young men and women study German at Deer Park High School and are in their 10th year of existence. Their enjoyment of the German culture, the fellowship they have found with each other, and their dedication to practice has made them successful in Regional and State German competitions. They will be performing on Saturday.

Rathkamp German Folk Dancers The Rathkamp German Folk Dancers (Die Rathkamp Deutsche Volkstanzgruppe) is a family-oriented group established in 1959 by Monroe and Betty Rathkamp. The group strives to preserve and perpetuate German and Germanic folk dances, customs and culture, and to cultivate a public appreciation of these by dancing in authentic costume accompanied by authentic music. The repertoire includes dances from all over Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: beautiful and graceful Ländlers with their many figures, Schuhplattlers (foot slapping dances) from Bavaria and Austria, guild (occupational) dances such as Mühlradl (Millwheel) which represents the grinding of grain, and Die Hammerschmiedgesell’n (blacksmith journeymen), wedding dances, and many other folk dances. See them Saturday on the Family Stage.

Gemischter Chor Harmonie The New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie is an ethnic choir that enjoys singing and having fun and fellowship (Gemütlichkeit) while preserving the German language and

traditions. Some are fluent in German, while others are using the choir to help them learn the language. Most of all they share a love of singing in German. See them on Saturday at 3:15pm and 6:45pm on the Family Stage.

Klaus and Becky, The Fragstein Duo Klaus and Becky, The Fragstein Duo, join Oktoberfest this year bringing their unique blend of German Music, Country, 50’s Rock & Roll, and music from around the world to the stages. Klaus’ music career began at the age of six in Germany when he sang with the Hannover Boys Choir and also with the Vienna Boys Choir. Becky is first generation German. She was born in Denver, Colorado. Becky began her musical career when her “Oma” bought her an accordion at the age of eight. Klaus and Becky now live in Lumberton, Texas. Klaus sings in 12 different languages. Come on out and see Klaus and Becky where you can dance along, “Schunckel” along, and sing along with their “musik.” They will be performing on the Family Stage on Saturday.

The Raffles

As well as all the fun at the festival, raffle tickets for the 35th Annual Galveston Oktoberfest are now available for online purchase at galvestonoktoberfest.com. Tickets are $20 each and the drawing will take place on Saturday, October 22nd. Prizes are for first prize - an Island-Themed golf cart! Second prize is two Grizzly Ice Coolers, and Third Prize is $200 and tons of other fun things. You can may also purchase raffle tickets at the event.

More Info & Tickets

Island Oktoberfest admission is free.

Attendees are encouraged to dress in German costume. For more info, visit www.galvestonoktoberfest.com, call (409)762-8477, or follow the event on Facebook at Island Oktoberfest.

All proceeds benefit programs and outreach for First Lutheran Church in Galveston.

Upcoming Festivals

Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round.

Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food, beer, and wine, while others celebrate various ethnic and cultural holidays. Here is a list of these festivals: • October 14th-15th - International Sea-Bean Symposium & Beachcombers Festival • October 15th-16th - ARToberFEST • October 15th-16th - Galveston Greek Festival • October 21st-22nd - Island Oktoberfest • November 3rd-6th - Lone Star Rally • November-December - Winter Wonder Island • December 2nd-4th - Dickens on The Strand

2017

• January 15th-16th - Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest • January 7th-22nd - Galveston.com & Company Galveston Restaurant Week • February 17th-19th, 24th-28th - “Mardi Gras!

Galveston” • April 17th-23rd - Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival • May 6th-7th & May 13th-14th - Home Tour • May 20th - Galveston Island Beach Revue GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 5

The Lone Star Rally:

Lone Star Tattoo Expo Lone Star Tattoo Expo will take place this weekend as well, featuring some of the best ink and ink masters in the state. Tattoos and body piercing will take place during the rally.

November 3rd-6th, The Island is Ready to Rumble Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, this year’s Lone Star Rally will be jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long, November 3rd-6th. With juried bike shows, truck, jeep, and classic car shows, and free concerts on two stages, not a moment will go to waste as the Island comes alive with the rumble of hundreds of thousands of bikes.

Since its inception in 2001, the Lone Star Rally has grown from a well attended, regionaldraw, bike event to one of the nation’s biggest and most exciting motorcycle rallies. Hundreds of thousands of riders will cross the causeway to Galveston Island for four days of non-stop entertainment. A large part of what makes the Lone Star Rally so unique is its setting. Rally goers take in some of them most spectacular waterfront riding available along the Gulf, coupled with the picturesque architecture and bike-only accessibility of Historic Downtown Galveston. The Island’s many delicious restaurants and unique boutiques also help to place the Lone Star Rally among the best loved destination rallies in the country.

Half a million rally goers can also shop ’til they drop at hundreds of vendors offering everything from motorcycle accessories and state-of-the-art after-market parts to custom crafted jewelry and hand-tooled leather throughout downtown Galveston and along the Seawall. Plus, they can check out the coolest new rides on two wheels, and four, with legendary bike builders from across the nation showcasing their best in custom paint and design.

Many events are scheduled including:

Bike Games

This year, the Bike Games will include a Motorcycle Rodeo at Beach Central Park on the Seawall Friday November 4th. This will feature a Barrel Roll, Weenie Bite, Slow Race, and Ring Toss. The 2016 Rodeo Championship Belt will be awarded to the overall winner.

Bike Show Friday, November 4th, CycleSource will host its Bike Rodeo Games at Beach Central Park on Seawall. Players will vie to win a coveted Championship Belt for their skill at tackling the Barrel Roll, Weenie Bite, Slow Race and Ring Toss events Saturday, November 5th.

Ride-In Custom Bike Show will take place with a cash prize of $500. There will be prizes for Sportster Street & Radical, Big Twin Street & Radical, Daily Rider, Antique, Bagger Street & Radical, Chopper, Bobber, European Import, Sports Bike, Paint, and Panhead plus Best in Show. This will be held at Beach Central on Seawall Blvd., 10am-2pm, with judging beginning at 2pm. Awards will be presented at 5pm.

A People’s Choice will be presented as well.

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Run Down the Shore Run Down the Shore will be held Thursday, November 3rd, 12 noon-1pm, starting at Beach Central. This is a day of fun and honor as the group leaves Beach Central and heads to Sea Wolf Park to explore a navy submarine and a destroyer escort. From there, the group will head up the Galveston coast line and stop at Pier 21 for a free picnic style lunch. A free ride patch will be given to all participants.

Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt

The Poker Run will offer activities for rally participants providing places for them to ride, as well as introduce 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 during the Lone Star Rally. There will be prizes, raffles, games, and lots of great places to rides. To participate in The Poker Run, stop in at their location at 23rd Street in front of Fuddruckers Restaurant to sign up, and you will receive one free raffle ticket. You have all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until 6pm to complete the route.

Two-Day Cruisin Classic Car Show

Pier 21 will be the location Thursday and Friday for the classic car show that is being hosting by Magic Kutomz, Sickies Garage, Robust Energy Drink, and “Renegade Magazine.” Plan to check out some of the hottest pre-’72 rides on Saturday when the team hosts a Drive-In Car Show and Pin-Up Contest, also being held at Pier 21.

a commemorative t-shirt, and more goodies.

The Baddest Bagger

The Baddest Bagger in Galveston will be held again this year at Beach Central Park on the corner of Seawall Blvd. and 21st St. on Saturday, November 7th. Registration is from 11am-1pm with awards at 4pm.

The Music

Free concerts will be happening all weekend long on music stages at Beach Central Park on Seawall and Saengerfest Park, downtown.

Acts from across Texas and the country will perform the best in classic rock, country, and blues throughout the weekend. All concerts are free to attend. The line-up has not been release yet. Watch our website at GalvestonIslandGuide.com for announcements.

The Galveston Beach Classic

Harley-Davidson will be presenting this event which is the first U.S. Beach Oval Motorcycle Race in 60 years. Practice laps will be offered on Friday, with the racing happening on Saturday. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in five classes. There will be a small fee of $5 for this event which will benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation.

Lone Star Rally Bike Giveaway, Builders & More

Each year Lone Star Rally fans look forward to this huge bike giveaway. You can register to win, and make sure to listen for the big winner announcement Saturday night from the Budweiser Stage.

Also, many builders will be presenting their best including Mystery Designs, Rick Fairless’ Outlaw Dave’s Ranch Ride Strokers Dallas (Dallas’ largest seller of factory In its 13th year, The Outlaw Dave Ranch custom and custom built motorcycles), Misfit Ride will once again roar down I-45 South to Industries, Motorcycle Master Builder Jeff NickGalveston Island for the Lone Star Rally on Sat- lus, and many more. They will all have bikes urday, November 5th! and custom designs on display.

Registration is at Stubbs Harley Davidson The Lone Star Drive-In Car & Truck Shows located at 610 South and Telephone Road in will take place again Thursday-Friday, NovemHouston at 8:30am with breakfast served at ber 3rd-4th starting at 12 noon. Come out and 9am. After breakfast, be sure to pick up some enjoy Lone Star’s hottest classics and music on goodies by getting involved in the auction start- the pier downtown. ing at 10am. Kick Stands Up will promptly be Saturday, November 5th (10am-5pm), at 11am as this escorted ride cruises to Galves- check out the Pre 72’ Hot rods, sleds, rods, rats, ton to the Rally. classics, and muscle cars.

They are asking for a minimum of $20 Sunday, November 6th (11am-4pm), there donation per person, which includes breakfast, will be a Rat Rod & Hot Cruise Show.

Admission is free to the event, however you can party like a rock star at this year’s Lone Star Rally with either of these all-inclusive, weekend-long packages. You’d better move fast, because they’re limited, and they will sell out!

You can enjoy exclusive access to the Devil’s Cut Balcony with its direct viewing of Saengerfest Park Stage and Lone Star Rally’s all new Roof Garden lounge with spectacular view over The Strand, rest rooms, air conditioning, convenient elevator access, and complimentary catered munchies throughout the day.

VIP Platinum Package ($99 per person) • Exclusive access to Devil’s Cut Balcony and a dedicated cash bar (on a space available basis) • Exclusive access to the Roof Garden at 2214 Strand with complimentary munchies and dedicated cash bar • Commemorative 2016 Lone Star Rally t-shirt • Entry pass to The Pleasure Pier • Entry pass to The Budweiser Lounge with one complimentary beer • Three additional free drink tickets - one each Devil’s Cut, Roof Garden, and Beach Central Park bars VIP Gold Package ($50 per person) • Exclusive access to Devil’s Cut Balcony overlooking the spectacular Saengerfest Park and Budweiser stage (on a space available basis) and dedicated cash bar • Exclusive access to the Roof Garden at 2214 Strand with complimentary munchies and dedicated cash bar VIP Packages are at lonestarrally.com. Packages can be picked up throughout the weekend beginning Thursday at 4pm at the Roof Garden located at 2214 Strand. Entry to Devil’s Cut balcony will be on a first come, space available basis.

The Lone Star Rally manufacturer displays, vendor shopping areas and entire music schedule are free to the public. Locals are encouraged to come out and enjoy the event’s happenings and help celebrate 15 years of roar!

More Info, Parking & Tickets

There is no admission fee to attend the Rally.

Be sure to purchase an Official Lone Star Rally parking pass at any of the designated lots.

For only $10 per day, you can move your bike in and out of Official Rally Parking areas as often as you’d like. Parking areas are detailed on the “Event Map” on the website.

For the latest info and announcements, you can also download the free Lone Star Rally app for Android and iPhones.

For more info contact (832)437-2318, LoneStarRally.com, or go to facebook.com/ LoneStarRally.

Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate the high tech application of Island Treasure Hunts to the age old scavenger hunt.

Just like soaring off into space, participants in this unique approach to searching out the sights, history, architecture, and natural beauty of Galveston will appreciate the flexibility available when they sign up with Island Treasure Hunts for one of three existing hunts.

How flexible is the scheduling? Well, for example, let’s say that you and your friends or family have just finished a wonderful meal at any one of Galveston’s great restaurants, the evening is cooling and you are looking for something to do.

You’ve not booked anything, so you’re at a bit of a loss.

Then someone is surfing the net on a smart phone and finds islandtreasurehunts.com. Since your group consists of four people, the maximum number per phone, the next steps are straightforward. Or, if you are alone, it is equally applicable and equally fun and simple.

After deciding which of the three hunts you want to play, you can pay for the hunt on your phone and start immediately. If you are with friends and decide that you want to stop in at a bar for a while and get into dancing, you can do that and then finish the hunt later that night or the next day, or go on a cruise with your family and finish when you return to port. Now that is flexibility! All at the same price! And you can pick up where you left off. There is no time limit, and the purchase of the hunt is yours until it is completed.

The three hunts available on this interactive mobile tour are the Scavenger Hunt on the Strand ($14.95), the Hysterical Historical Hunt ($19.95), or the Seawall Stroll ($14.95).

During each of the challenging and fun mobile guided tours, you will solve multiple choice riddles and challenges (hints available) that lead you step-by-step from one interesting location to the next. You can take selfies with heroic and historical figures, take your time and soak in the sights, or race against your friends.

The choice is yours.

Each time you correctly answer one of the multiple choice questions you will be awarded points based on the time to solve the puzzle and the answers you provide. These points will be tallied automatically, and you can win up to 100 Treasure Coins on each of the tours which can be used for special prizes and vouchers from local establishments.

These are essentially walking tours, but many walk or bike, and on the Strand Hunt and the Hysterical Historical Hunt, streetapproved golf carts may also be used.

The Scavenger Hunt on the Strand interactively guides participants on a 1.2 mile round trip through the Strand, Tremont House, Pier 21, Storm Survivors, and other great locations.

It begins at Saengerfest Park at the corner of The Strand and 23rd St. There are 25 challenge stops and two selfie stops, as well as one bonus.

The Hysterical Historical Hunt is a 3.1 mile round trip and visits the Postoffice Arts District, historical mansions, Texas Heroes Monument, Storm Survivors, The Strand, and more, again starting from Saengerfest Park. There are 34 challenge stops, two selfie stops, and one bonus.

The Seawall Stroll is a 1.1 mile round trip starting at Seawall Blvd. and 23rd St. and visits the Hotel Galvez & Spa, Pleasure Pier, the Seawall, beach hot spots, and much more. In this hunt there are 28 challenge stops, two selfie stops, and one bonus.

Island Treasure Hunt was co-founded by David Willingham, his 17 year old daughter Hannah, and his fiancée Delores. It was based on a similar enterprise they experienced while on holiday in Tampa, Florida. It struck them that Galveston needed something high tech like this to complement all the other entertainment available on the island, but it had to be at a reasonable price.

David was born in Downey (L.A. County), California and being close to Disneyland, he always had an interest in the entertainment industry. His father was in the oil industry, and when David was about seven years old, his father moved to the Midland/Odessa area, which is where he grew up. During his college years in Dallas, he studied Communications, majoring in Radio and TV production. After graduating, he became an outdoor education specialist and was in charge of setting up programs at youth camps.

After this, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Petroleum Land Manager on contract to oil and gas companies, a position he still holds.

But his passion has always been getting people outdoors and having fun. Island Treasure Hunt dovetails with that passion, and it fits exactly with his view of life and business.

So, he and his co-founding partners decided to develop a website that would provide fun, challenges, and information while guiding Galveston visitors and locals through the sights and sounds of Galveston. David feels strongly that this type of entertaining challenge - with its low pressure in which you can set your own pace and do with others or by yourself - is educational, inspires team building skills, and is not only wonderfully entertaining for the participants, but is a very good addition to the tourism industry in Galveston.

With the website completed, they opened for business on Memorial Weekend in 2016. After only three months, they are receiving thousand of hits on their website and have already achieved break-even status in spite of heavy technical development costs. Their clientele have so far been evenly split between locals and visitors.

With the success already generated, they are in talks with local businesses and planning to expand with at least one or two more hunts within the next year.

Again - all you need is your smart phone.

Select your hunts, pay by phone - or however you wish - and you can start anytime you like, take as much time as you want, end when you want, and pay a very reasonable price for great and educational fun! It really is simply fun.

For more info call (844)752-9386 or go to islandtreasurehunts.com.

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Saturday, October 1 Sunday, October 16 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 7pm - Live Music - Smith and Turner Monday, October 17- 7pm - Monday Night Tailgate Party Sunday, October 2 Tuesday, October 18 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 8pm - Goose Island Pint Night & Tony's Trivia Tuesday Monday, October 3 - 7pm - Monday Night Tailgate Party Wednesday, October 19 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday Tuesday, October 4 Friday, October 21 8pm - Ballast Point Brewery Pint Night & Tony's Trivia Tuesday Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Wednesday, October 5 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday 7pm - Live Music - Shaun Michael Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 22 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 7pm - Live Music - Jeremy Kitchen 7pm - Live Music - Curtis King Saturday, October 8 Sunday, October 23 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 7pm - Live Music - Jeremy Kilgore Monday, October 24 - 7pm - Monday Night Tailgate Party Sunday, October 9 Tuesday, October 25 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 8pm - Alltech Pint Night & Tony's Trivia Tuesday 12pm - Bartoberfest Barcycle Pub Crawl Wednesday, October 26 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday Monday, October 10 - 7pm - Monday Night Tailgate Party Friday, October 28 Tuesday, October 11 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 8pm - Alamo Beer Pint night & Tony's Trivia Tuesday 7pm - Live Music - Little Terry & the Blues Birds Wednesday, October 12 - 7pm - Whiskey Wednesday Saturday, October 29 Friday, October 14 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden 7pm - Live Music - Jeremy Kilgore 7pm - Live Music - Michael Brim Sunday, October 30 Saturday, October 15 Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Oktoberfest at Stuttgarden Monday, October 31 - 7pm - Monday Night Tailgate Party 7pm - Live Music - Little Terry & the Blues Birds WEATHER PERMITTING

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33rd Annual Galveston Greek Festival:

Riding the Rails:

Saturday-Sunday, October 15th-16th

The 33rd Annual Galveston Greek Festival, which will be held on October 15th-16th, promises to be a culinary delight and shoppers paradise. Presented by The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church at 714 19th St., downtown Galveston, the festival hours are Saturday, October 15th from 11am-10pm and Sunday, October 16th from 12 noon-6pm.

With two full days of Hellenic celebration, the event features authentic food, wines, dancing, entertainment, gifts, and tours of the Greek Orthodox Christian Church. Foods prepared on site include traditional Greek favorites such as beef souvlaki (shish kabob), gyro (beef and lamb served in pita bread), and a complete dinner of pastitsio (baked pasta with beef), tiropites (cheese puff triangles), spanakopita (spinach triangles), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), keftedes (meatballs), and Greek salad with olives and feta.

Pastries are baked by the ladies in the community, served individually, and available in assorted boxes to go, include baklava (phyllo dough with honey nut filling), melomakarona (spiced honey cookies with walnuts), kourambiethes (shortbread cookies), koulourakia (twisted butter cookies), and paximadia (spiced biscotti) and karidopita (walnut cake). Back by popular demand are loukoumades (a honey puff pastry prepared by order on site), and homemade bread. You can stock up with pastries for the holiday season! Greek wine and beer will also be available.

The gift area will feature Greek Christmas ornaments, icons, jewelry, paintings, dolls from Greece, stefana (wedding crowns) in boxes, and much more. Grocery items will include olive oil, olives, pasta, and imported canned goods. Look for unique and

1 Ticket = 3 Museums

Riding the Rails to Historic Galveston is a unique way to visit three of Galveston’s finest museums: The Bryan Museum, the Galveston Railroad Museum, and Moody Mansion. Visit all three of these heritage museums to learn about the art and history of the American Southwest, Galveston’s railroad, and the financier who made it happen.

The name “Riding the Rails” was chosen for this promotional campaign because during the late 1800’s, cities and towns throughout Texas were linked to Galveston by a ribbon of steel and steam locomotives. Operating from 1873 to 1965, the rail line connected small towns and transported passengers, cattle, lumber, grain, and cotton to and from Galveston. hard-to-find imported items too which are great for gift giving.

Live entertainment is provided by Alex Kalos. The Dancing Thalassapoulia, Greek dancers under the direction of Homer Rigas, will perform regularly throughout each day. Exciting children’s activities are also available.

Father Stelios Sitaras, the parish priest, will conduct educational tours of the church on Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday beginning at 12 noon. The public is invited to attend Divine Liturgy at 9am. The Service is approximately one hour in length.

Event admission is $3 per person. Ala carte food and drink items are priced individually. A complete dinner is $15, but with a pre-purchase of a complete dinner (via website) prior to the event, the admission is free. Free parking across the street.

For more info call (409)762-7591 or go to galvestongreekfestival.com.

Interactive Dinosaur Sculptures Brings Art and Science Trick or Treating, Games, Crafts & More

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At The Bryan Museum, you’ll trace the history of Texas and immerse yourself in the world’s largest collection of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to the Southwestern United States. By experiencing the relics and adornments from the period when the railroad was king, you’ll learn about this historically important stage in Texas and U.S. history.

The Bryan Museum is located at 1315 21st St., Galveston, (409)632-7685. They are open Thursday-Monday 11am-4pm, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Galveston Railroad Museum

At The Galveston Railroad Museum, you’ll see how the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway shaped the history, culture, economy, and landscape of Texas beginning in the 1860’s. You’ll experience The 6th annual Saengerfest Mini the magic of train travel up close by Monster Bash will take place Saturday, boarding our “rolling stock” of trains and rail cars and encounOctober 29th, 1-4pm. The festival will ter historical relics and memorabilia from the largest and finest be free to the public and include trick or collection in the Southwest. treating throughout downtown, games, The Galveston Railroad Museum is located at 2602 Santa Fe crafts, face painting, treats, and a cosPlace, Galveston, (409)765-5700. It is open daily (late Marchtume contest.

Children will compete for prizes for October) 10am-5pm. Winter hours (November-early March) are weekdays 9am-4pm, and weekends 10am-5pm. the scariest, cutest, and most creative costumes for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. For families just look- Moody Mansion ing for some Halloween fun, the park will be decorated to proAt Moody Mansion, vide the ideal backdrop for Halloween photos. you’ll explore the legacy and Saengerfest Park is located at 2302 Strand St. in downtown meet the family of ColoGalveston. For info call (409)761-4111. nel William Lewis Moody, the wealthy Galveston cotton merchant who helped finance the Gulf, Colorado, The Friends of Rosenberg’s group celebrates its 75th anniand Santa Fe Railway. The versary this year! Each year, the group spends 52-weeks collect- railroad was an essential ing books, records, DVDs, CDs, and other media treasures, then link that made it possible for Col. Moody to ship Texas cotton sorting, pricing, and storing them - all for this sale. from the Galveston wharves to the rest of the world. Here, you’ll This year, the event will take place Thursday, October 6th explore the history and treasures preserved by granddaughter (members only, 5-7pm), Friday, October 7th (12 noon-6pm), and Mary Moody Northen.

Saturday, October 8th (10am-4pm) at 2310 Sealy, downtown.

Moody Mansion is located at 2618 Broadway Avenue J, Books and materials in new, like-new, and excellent condiGalveston, (409)762-7668. It is open daily 10am-5pm. tion will be on sale in all genres, the most popular of which are For More Info history, science, children’s, cook books, art, religion, literature, popular fiction, how-to, poetry, and travel. The treasures secFor a limited time, you can purchase a Riding the Rails tion draws people who are looking for first editions, autographs, ticket that will give you entry to all three museums at the disantiques, and one-of-a-kind items. Saturday, October 8th, 10am- counted rate of $29.95 for adults, and $14.95 for children ages 4pm, the sale will continue with incredible bargains, some 4-12. For more info and tickets call (409)632-7685 or go to ridbooks available for only $1. It is free to browse. ingtherails.info.

“Dinosaurs in Motion” at Moody Gardens Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash: This fall Moody Gardens will be presenting a brand new exhibit in the Discovery Museum. “Dinosaurs in Motion” will feature 14 fully interactive, life-size dinosaur sculptures made of recycled metal created by artist John Payne.

The immersive exhibit blends together science, art, and innovation through life-sized metal sculptures. Each unique sculpture has exposed mechanics to illustrate science and technology principles in a fun and engaging way. The lifelike sculptures touch on these educational topics throughout the exhibit in a way much different than just reading about the goliath creatures that roamed the earth. “The dinosaurs by themselves were not enough,” Payne said about creating the pieces, “I had to bring life to them.”

Coming to life from sketches, the dinosaurs were crafted from recycled metals and junkyard parts. Payne modeled each piece of the dinosaurs after their real-life anatomy for the perfectly accurate recreations. Present on each sculpture, guests can see hammer marks that were left in the process of bringing the giant works of art to life. “I don’t try to hide the hammer marks or the cutting marks or the welding marks,” Payne said.

“They’re like the energy of the person who’s building it. It’s not a machine that’s building these, it’s a human being pounding with a hammer.”

Admission is $14.95 for adults, $10.95 for seniors ages 65 and over and children ages 4 to 12, and children 3 and under are free. “Dinosaurs in Motion” is also included in a Moody Gardens Day Pass for $59.95 and a Two-Day Pass for $79.95. For more info call (800)582-4673 or go to moodygardens.org.

The Bryan Museum

Rosenberg Library’s Annual Book Sale

The Grand Celebrates FallTheTexas Style Grand 1894 Opera House is a premier

the screen and onto the stage of The Grand this holiday season! Enjoy all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph.

What makes Rudolf such an endearing and entertainment showplace for acclaimed interna- enduring part of Christmas theatrical entertaintional stars, iconic American artists, and celement? It’s a fun-filled, holiday adventure with brated regional performers. a simple, yet powerful message: “What makes Tickets are available by contacting The you different can be what makes you special!”

Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)821- Give your family some “Reindeer Magic.” See 1894, or go to thegrand.com. you at The Grand!

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located “Elvis Christmas Memories Starring Jake Rowley” Sunday, November 20th, 2:30pm at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic “Elvis Christmas Memories Tour,” the most downtown Cultural Arts District and is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State authentic musical tribute to Elvis on tour today, is great for the entire family! It stars Jake Rowof Texas.” All major credit cards accepted. ley and features lots of the fun music of Elvis, Chubby Checker Christmas, country, gospel, and rock ‘n roll.

and the Wild Cats

Saturday, October 15th, 8pm The man who taught the world to do “The Twist” returns to The Grand with an evening full of rock ‘n’ roll memories and a great back-up band! Named by Billboard as the #1 single in the history of charting pop music, “The Twist” led to Checker classics including “Pony Time,” “Let’s Twist Again,” “The Hucklebuck,” “The Fly,” and “Limbo Rock.” For more than 50 years, Chubby Checker has appeared before enthusiastic audiences of all ages who have marveled at his personal charisma and high-energy performances.

Put on your dancin’ shoes, and join the fun!

“The Priests”

Sunday, November 27th, 7pm Hailed as a musical match “made in heaven,” this trio of Roman Catholic priests has achieved international acclaim for their stirring Irish tenor voices. They are one of the most recognized and successful acts in both the religious and secular world, and their 2008 debut album set a Guinness World Record for “the Fastest Selling Classical Debut Album of All Time.” The Grand invites you to experience a joyful encore performance by Fathers Eugene, Martin O’Hagan, and Father David Delargy.

Whether you’re a fan of classical, pop, or religious genres, The Priests will make you believe in the uplifting power of music!

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Friday, December 2nd (8pm) and Saturday, December 3rd (3pm) Back by popular request! Ebenezer Scrooge, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1923 film) with Rob Landes Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Saturday, October 29th, 8pm Christmases Past, Present, and Future come Prepare yourself for another “Howling Hal- together in this delightful performance featurloween” as organist Rob Landes accompanies ing stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of this Universal Studios movie extravaganza, a music and dance. The miserly Scrooge is made feature film that cemented the studio’s position to see the light as he survives a merciless batthrough the 1940’s as “The House of Horror.” tery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Based on Victor Hugo’s powerful novel, the film Christmases. This new adaptation of Dickens’ stars “master of disguise” Lon Chaney as the ever-popular classic fills the stage with veteran tortured hunchbacked Quasimodo − a deaf, Broadway actors and a timeless message. half-blind bell-ringer of the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame. The massive set recalling 15th- Jerry Jeff Walker century Paris was one of the largest ever built in Saturday, December 17th, 8pm the history of Hollywood. Rob Landes’ evocaPraised for his tive musical score is the perfect complement to unpretentious poetic this silent film classic at The Grand. sensibility and “An Evening With Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen” restrained but endearTuesday-Wednesday, November 1st & 2nd, 7:30pm ing singing style, Jerry Near sell out! These two long-time college Jeff Walker is a great friends, are back on the road swapping songs storyteller with a “say like they used to do on Keen’s front porch in what you mean, sing what you say” delivery. As College one of the Lone Star State’s most popular musiStation. cal ambassadors, he sees the world with a trouBoth artbadour’s eyes. His songs are the way he makes ists have sense of the world, how he passes on stories of been the people he meets, and how he expresses his inducted feelings on any given morning. into the Loretta Lynn, Queen of Country Music Texas Songwrit- Sunday, December 18th (4pm) and Monday, Deers Hall of cember 19 (7:30pm) Near sell out! “To make it in this business, Fame, and you either have to be first, great, or different,” continue to tour as both the duo and separately says living legend Loretta Lynn. “And I was with their bands. These legendary Texas singerfirst to ever go into Nashville, singin’ it like songwriters will each perform their most well- the women lived it.” One of the most awarded known songs and share stories of their friend- the of all time makes her first appearship and the music that you love. Back in 2013, musicians ance at The on the heels of “Full Circle” the Lyle and Robert acoustic duo sold out two- (her first newGrand studio album in 10 years) and the nights here at the Grand, so grab your tickets 2016 PBS Special, “American Masters - Loretta while you can and come join us!

Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl.”

“Elf, The Broadway Musical”

Sunday, November 13th, 3pm and 7pm “Elf, The Musical” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical”

Saturday, November 19th, 2pm and 5pm The beloved, made-for-TV classic soars off

home decor repurposed furniture antiques unique finds jewerly gifts

2113 Postoffice St.* Downtown Galveston * 409.762.3300

The Oak Ridge Boys

Saturday, January 21st (7:30pm) and Sunday, January 22nd (3pm) Since 1947 – The Oak Ridge Boys are always entertaining and still going strong! They have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their unparalleled four-part harmony; joyful, upbeat music-making; 33 albums; and 17 Number One hits on Billboard’s country singles charts continue to make them one of the hottest country acts around. They’ve earned Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and in 2015, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don’t miss their performances!

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GHF Events This Month:

Haunted Tours, Séances, & Much More Galveston Historical Foundation offers

many events that are open to the public. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.

Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)763-1877.

October 1st, 15th, November 12th, 26th (11am-12 noon) Bishop’s Palace ToursOffering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third floor view offers a truly one-of-a-kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Built of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family, this famous house was designed

by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston. Tickets are $30.

October 9th, 23rd, November 13th, 20th (11am-12 noon) - 1892 Bishop’s Palace: Extended Tour - Guests to the Extended Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace will be treated to a guided viewing of the house complete with a stop at Mrs. Gresham’s third floor painting studio. Typically reserved only for the Basement to Attic Tours, this new offering will give guests a quick view of the rarely seen third floor and an informative experience with knowledgeable tour guides. 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. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston.

Tickets are $15-20.

October 5th (12 noon-1:30pm) - Bishop’s

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Palace Gallery Talk - Learn about Mrs. Gresham’s, original occupant of Bishop’s Palace, active involvement with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, her contributions to the organization, and the reception she hosted at Bishop’s Palace for the veterans of the San Jacinto Battle. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston. Tickets are $15.

October 8th (6:30-8:30pm) - Harbor City Tycoons Tournament - Do you have what it takes to be an 1840’s land speculator? The Galveston City Company and early investors made their fortunes by buying and selling lots. Held at Hendley Green, you’re invited to play in the Harbor City Tycoons Tournament, GHF’s custom-made real estate board game, for your chance to prove your business savvy.

Hendley Green is located at 2028 Strand St., downtown Galveston. It’s $5 to register to play, but the event is free to spectators.

October 15th (9am and 10:15am) Broadway Cemetery Tour - Beginning in 1839 with the donation of four square blocks of land, the grouping of cemeteries on the central boulevard of Galveston has grown to include seven separate cemeteries within their gates. Join GHF for this fantastic tour of Galveston’s past! Broadway Cemetery is located at 3900 Broadway, Galveston. Tickets are $15.

October 15th (9am-6pm) - Sally B. Wallace Preservation Day - GHF’s headquarters in the 1940 Sears Building, 2228 Broadway, will open its doors for a special day of celebrating Galveston Island’s community preservation work. Admission is free to all events throughout the day and will conclude with the 2016 Sally Wallace Preservation Awards.

Held in the Architectural Salvage Warehouse, the day will feature a special “deal wheel” to be used at checkout for a variety of discounts and specials. From 9-10am GHF members will triple their wheel winnings, and from 10am-6pm they can double their winnings.

The general public will be able to spin the wheel for savings as well throughout the day.

Tours of GHF headquarters are available from 9am-2pm and special demonstrations will also be held throughout the day, free to attendees.

These quick courses will cover topics such as how to de-nail wood, window glazing, paint removal from hardware, door knob installation, and more. Additionally, guests will be able to fill out GHF’s property research forms for paid research on the history of their island homes. Nominations for homes deserving of Paint Pal program assistance will also be accepted all day. Headlining the day is the 2016 Sally Wallace Preservation Awards, held from 4:30-6pm. This special champagne reception will honor recipients of the annual award. Named after the late Sally B. Wallace, one of the driving forces behind Galveston Island’s preservation movement and a pivotal

figure in saving the antebellum Ashton Villa from demolition, these awards recognize outstanding projects and craftspeople involving the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of Galveston County’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.

October 16th - Free Day at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace - Celebrate Nicholas J. Clayton, Galveston’s most noted architect, with free admission to his masterpiece, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace.

The second annual Nicholas J. Clayton day (#nicholasjday) once again celebrates the incredible history of Mr. Clayton’s work and legacy. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston.

October 20th (8:30am) and October 21st (4:30pm) - Living on the Edge ConferenceEnjoy historic “Galveston Island Living on the Edge: Taking Action” third annual conference on building and preserving resilient and healthy coastal communities. For 2016, the sessions highlight leaders and organizations who have implemented strategies to confront environmental, social, and political challenges facing coastline communities and their cultural resources. Keynote speaker will be Adam Parris, Director of Jamaica Bay Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (New York City). The conference will take place at 1859 Ashton Villa located at 2328 Broadway, Galveston. Tickets are $25-150.

October 20th (7-9pm) - Matthew Ryan Unplugged at St. Joseph’s Church - Galveston Historical Foundation will open the doors to the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church for a special night of music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan. A special selection of craft beer and wine will be available for attendees with donation. Ryan’s performance will be completely acoustic, only using the incredible acoustics of the historic venue to highlight his highly regarded craft. 1859 St. Joseph’s Church is located at 2202 Avenue K, Galveston. Tickets are $20.

October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th (4-5pm and 5:15-6:15pm each day)- Haunted Harbor Tours- The narrated exploration of spooky corners and tragic sites in and around Galveston’s storied harbor takes place aboard the 50-foot passenger boat, Seagull II, with departures from the Texas Seaport Museum.

Galveston Harbor may be one of the most haunted waterways in America. This is the site of sea battles and violent, deadly storms, tragic ends, and at least one strange message from beyond. Take a journey into these mysterious waters and learn the ghostly legends of Jean Lafitte, the native Karankawas, and many other unlucky souls from many walks of life who met their end on or around this legendary city’s waters. These tours are near sell out!

Tickets are $20 for adult, $17 for youth ages 6-18, and free for children 5 and under.

October 27th-31st (7-8pm and 8:15-9:15pm

each day) Ghost Tours at the 1859 Ashton Villa - Enjoy a rare tour through this 1859 building.

Join your guide for an unprecedented tour of the home as you hear about the early days of Galveston’s formation and exceptional life, and possible afterlife, of the home’s Miss Bettie Brown. 1859 Ashton Villa is located at 2328 Broadway. These are near sell out! Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance.

October 27th-30th (7-8pm) - Schooner AMERICA Tours, Lectures & Happy HourGalveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum will play host to another legendary ship as the Schooner AMERICA makes a stop in Galveston. During their stay, the public is invited to tour the ship each morning and even take a rare journey onboard during special afternoon sail-aways. Viewing tickets are $18 per person and allow access to both AMERICA and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA and are available at the Texas Seaport Museum. Sail-away tickets are $85 per person for adults and $42.50 for children 17 and under. In addition to the tours and sail-away schedule, AMERICA’s Captain Troy Sears will also give a lecture on the ship and her remarkable history on Thursday, October 28th at 7pm. Admission is free with advance RSVP. Additionally, GHF will host a special happy hour, complete with sunset cannon fire, for the ship featuring seasonal craft beers from Saint Arnold Brewing Company held on Friday, October 29th from 6-8pm. Tickets are $30 per person and include complimentary beer.

October 28th-29th (8:30-9:30pm) - Lanternlight Tour of Bishop’s Palace - Experience Bishop’s Palace in a whole new light! This special tour lets visitors explore the National Historic Landmark and see how this architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the night. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston. These are near sell out!

Tickets are $30.

October 29th (9-10:30pm) - Séance at the 1838 Menard House - Join Sharon Michelle as she guides a group of guests through the spirits of Galveston’s oldest home, the 1838 Michel B. Menard House. A natural born psychic, Sharon first started using her many gifts more than 40 years ago. Since then the spirit has continued to guide her and add to her knowledge and abilities. This will be held at 1838 Michel B. Menard House located at 1605 33rd St., Galveston. These are near sell out! Tickets are $150.

October 31st (5-7pm) - Trick or Treat at the 1838 Menard House - Galveston’s oldest residence opens its doors for one night of ghostly fun. Bring your kids by for treats (and a few surprises). Be sure to bring your ghost hunting equipment. This will be held at 1838 Michel B. Menard House located at 1605 33rd St., Galveston. This is free!

Events

October 7th (3-6pm) - Kendra Gives Back Trunk Show - Shop for your newest Kendra Scott jewelry and benefit a charity at the same time! Hotel Galvez is hosting a Kendra Scott Trunk Show with 20% of sales benefitting the Daisy’s Friends at The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. Daisy’s Friends is a program designed to provide disadvantaged students with the opportunity to attend Serious Fun student performances at The Grand during the school year. Kendra Scott Friendswood will sell items in the lobby of the hotel. Sales staff will accept cards only.

October 14th-15th - Sea-Bean Symposium and Beachcombing Festival - Join “The Drifters” for all things sea beans and beachcombing! Displays, speakers, swap table, and activities abound during this “first-ever” Sea-Bean Symposium held in Galveston.

Expect to be able to chat with beachcombers, oceanographers, scientists, and nature writers to discuss and answer your questions about ocean treasures, world currents such as “What are Sea-Beans?” “What is Flotsam?” as well as Messages in Bottles, rafts, seaweed, sea turtles, lost Nikes, and lost LEGOS. This event is free and open to the public. This will take place at the NOAA Ballroom, 4700 Avenue U, Building 216. For more info contact kayrene11@ verizon.net or for hours and a full schedule go to seabean.com.

October 22nd (6pm) - Sunshine Center, Inc presents Autumnfest Fundraiser at the Elk’s Lodge, 1518 23rd St., Galveston. Enjoy dinner, auctions, raffles, and dancing! Tickets are $25 per person. There will be a cash bar.

Contact Sunshine Center (409)763-5029 or go to sunshinecenterinc.org.

5K’s & More Saturday, October 8th - Galveston/Bay Area

and to register go to toughest10kgalveston.org.

October 15th-16th - Bike Around the BayTour the scenic and picturesque countryside of the Texas upper coast roadways while visiting the bay area towns of Baytown, Anahuac, Galveston, Texas City, Bacliff, Kemah, Seabrook, and La Porte during the Lyondell Bike Around the Bay. Be part of the fascinating environment of the many bay coves and inlets while cycling with your friends and family on a 2-day tour of Texas’ coastal assets.

More than 1,000 cyclists enjoy a 180-mile ride around Galveston Bay that supports our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance local waterways. For more info call (832)930-6935 or go to bikearoundthebay.org.

October 22nd - D’Feet Breast Cancer 5K, 10K and Kids 1K - “Celebration of Life” is the theme this year, and this year’s event is going to be fun! The annual event hosts a certified 5K and 10K Run, a 5K Walk, and a Kid’s 1K Run. Form a team or participate individually.

There is still no way to prevent breast cancer.

One in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. “Breast cancer knows no barriers. We do 700+ screening mammograms yearly on those underserved and uninsured women of the county ages 40-64 who fall between the cracks and cannot afford this procedure. Early detection gives women the best option for treatment. We need your support in order to keep this program going.” This will take place at Moody Gardens, located at 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. For more info and to register call (409)771-5574, dfeetbreastcancer.com.

November 11th - World Class Racewalking Clinic - Dave McGovern, a seven-time U.S. Olympic Trials finalist and America’s most experienced racewalking and marathon walking coach and clinician, brings you this World Class Racewalking Clinic. Dave joined Fit Tri Run in Galveston for this clinic in 2014, and he is coming back this November.

All abilities are encouraged to attend. Dave has the unique ability to put beginning walkers at ease while getting them up to speed, while at the same time challenging more advanced racewalkers to excel. This will take place at Fit Tri Run, located at 518 23rd St., downtown Galveston. Want an Olympian at your clinic?

Sign up early! For more info or to register go to www.racewalking.org or racewalking.org/ clinics.htm.

In October, every Friday (8pm) and Saturday (6:30pm and 8pm), and October 30th (10pm)- The Living Dead Tour - Explore Galveston’s haunted history on this hour-long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle.

See where Galveston’s famous citizens lived and died, and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more.

Tours are $15 per person and are available on Eventbrite. For more info call (409)789-9911 or go to galvestonhistorictours.com.

In October, every Friday and Saturday (9:30pm) and October 30th-31st (12 midnight) - Graveyard Tour - Explore Galveston’s oldest historic cemeteries on this hour-long historic walking tour. See where Galveston’s most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannibalism, and more! Tours are $15 per person and are available on Eventbrite.

For more info call (409)789-9911 or go to galvestongraveyardtours.com.

Every Friday in October - Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner - Due to popular demand, Hotel Galvez & Spa has extended its popular “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel, followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the ghost dinner package. Advance reservations are required.

For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to hotelgalvez.com.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. To register go to act.alz. org/galveston.

October 8th-9th - Gritty Goddess 5K - Gather your fellow goddesses for an event that’s all about women, and women only. From the website, “I mean really, who wants to climb a cargo net with a sweaty, hairy, possibly smelly guy? Okay, some of you might, but for the rest of us, that’s just unnecessary grossness.

No offense guys – we still love you. We know you’re swamped in laundry, work, school, motherhood, wivery (not a real word, but we’ll go with it) – you know… life. But you really need to set aside one day for yourself and take on a different sort of challenge.” Gritty Goddess is a 5K obstacle course built just for women, no matter your age, shape, size, or athletic ability. It’s a way to get back to nature, and reconnect with your inner goddess. And it’s non-competitive, so you can take your sweet time, have fun, and enjoy every moment with your bosom buddies. There will be mud, sand, foam, and water involved (we said “get back to nature”) and some other, more colorful goop. You’ll also be required to run, crawl, climb, slide, balance, hoist, swing, stretch, and make your body do things it may not usually do. That’s all part of the fun! This will be held at Moody Gardens located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. For more info and to register call (203)314-3059 or go to grittygoddess.com.

October 15th - Toughest 10K Galveston: Race over the Galveston Causeway - The Toughest 10K Galveston is the second race in the Texas Bridge Series, organized by Running Alliance Sport. This run is chip timed and travels over the Galveston Causeway. You must be signed up by September 14th to receive a shirt and get your name printed on your bib. This race is limited to 2,000 runners, and registration will close when that number is reached. This benefits The Bridge over Troubled Water, better known as “The Bridge,” whose mission is to offer support, provide safety, and prevent domestic and sexual violence.” For more info

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Family owned and operated for over 20 years and serving authentic homemade Mexican food, this best kept Island secret is a favorite with the locals.

Serving up one of the best Mexican breakfasts on the Island and offering everything from burritos to migas, chorizo or if you prefer traditional eggs, bacon and potatoes there is something for everyone.

Lunch include enchiladas, combination plates, fajitas, tacos and steaks.

Open Monday-Saturday 6am-2pm 413 24th St., Galveston - (409)763-9289

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Books Fall Madness

By Gini Rainey “Icy Sparks” by Gwyn Hyman Rubio Set in rural Kentucky in the 1950’s, “Icy Sparks” tells the story of a ten year old orphan, Icy Sparks, who is being raised by her grandparents. As if life wasn’t difficult enough for Icy, she soon begins to display the symptoms of what we now know as Tourette’s Syndrome, but was unnamed, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood in the 1950’s.

Without revealing the diagnosis of Tourette’s until the last pages of this novel, Rubio lets now-grown Icy narrate her own tale of what it was like to live in a body that she, at times, had no control over and the reactions of the people around her. With strong character development, it isn’t long before the reader feels a kinship with the spunky young girl who fights against the disease that periodically took control of her body and made her feel more vulnerable than any 10 year old should ever have to feel.

From the beginning of this book to the very end, Rubio takes the reader through a full range of emotions as experienced by Icy: joy and sadness, hope and disappointment, delight and misery. She has succeeded in creating an unforgettable character who should be a reminder to everyone that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Underneath all of the tics, gestures, and language, Icy was just a young girl who wanted nothing more than to be accepted and loved.

Even though this was Rubio’s debut novel, she managed to portray the central character with a strong will to survive and provided the reader with an inspirational story of overcoming insurmountable obstacles.

Rating: 5 of 5, Copyright 1998 – Penguin Books “The Bridge on Jackson Road: An Anthology of Dark, Spooky Stories” by Phyllis H. Moore Just in time for some good ol’ Halloween reading, this book is filled with the stuff nightmares are made of. Although not necessarily blood-chilling, you’ll find that reading these stories might just make you take a second look behind you when you’re walking down a dark street or sitting alone in your home.

Named for a real location in south Texas where teenagers go on idle weekend nights, the Bridge on Jackson Road is a structure where,

if you holler, you might hear your own voice come echoing back to you – or perhaps something else.

This book is easy reading at its best, but you might just want to take some time between stories to ponder exactly what might have been going on in the underlying mysteries of the dark and haunting tales.

Whether or not you are a believer of ghosts, spooks, and things that go “bump” in the night, this book makes a perfect companion for campfires, stormy nights, and spooky holidays.

Rating: 4 of 5, Copyright 2016 – DelCorazon Interests “The Girl in the Ice” by Robert Bryndza The first in a series of Detective Erica Foster detective crime novels, this book follows the search for a serial killer all the way to a surprise ending. Someone in London is killing off prostitutes and leaving quite a trail that Foster begins to connect to the same person. This “Wall Street Journal” and “USA Today’s” number one best seller is quite a genre switch from Bryndza’s usual romantic comedy novels and takes a hard look at the privileged lives and attitudes of a wealthy London family.

Back on the job after a hiatus from her last case that resulted in Foster’s husband’s death, Erica is having to overcome not only feelings of guilt and loss, but also face a group of peers that aren’t quite sure she’s ready to be back at work. While you think you might have the end of this book figured out, be forewarned that nothing in this book is what it seems to be. With as many twists and turns as a country road, this plot is as complex as they come.

This book is full of brilliantly created, realistic, solid characters and great dialogue. This book is absolutely riveting and full of more intrigue than you usually find in a debut novel.

Bryndza has done a great job creating a character that will be able to hold her own through many more adventures in his series, and I hope he plans on several.

Rating: 5 of 5, Copyright 2016 - Bookouture

Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle, and more cast a dark shroud on the city’s legacy.

Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes.

The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled victims from the floodwaters during the great hurricane of 1900 roams the Strand. The ghosts of Civil War soldiers march up and down the stairs at night and pace in front of the antebellum Rogers Building. The spirit of an unlucky man decapitated by an oncoming train haunts the railroad museum, moving objects and crying in the night. Kathleen Shanahan Maca explores these and other haunted tales from the Oleander City. Kathleen Shanahan Maca lives in Clear Lake, Texas, and works on Galveston Island writing about its history. A graduate of Sam Houston State University, she is the author of “Galveston’s Broadway Cemeteries” from Arcadia Publishing and a member of the Texas Chapter of the Association for Gravestone Studies. A fan of ghost stories and legends since she was a child, she uses her experience in historical research and genealogy to add dimension to local folklore.

As part of the Galvez Bar & Grill events, author Kathleen Maca will read an excerpt from her newest book, “Ghosts of Galveston” including stories on Hotel Galvez’s ghosts and other tales in celebration of the most popular month for ghosts. All bar bite menu items will be half price, and the hotel’s popular Ghost Bride cocktail is $7. Purchase your book from the gift shop anytime 4-6pm. The reading will begin at 6pm in Galvez Bar & Grill. Kathleen will sign copies of her book following the reading. Free parking for Galvez Bar & Grill is available in the restaurant parking lot on Avenue P. Saturday, October 15th (2-4pm)

“The Battleship Texas (Images of America)” by Mark Lardas

2016, Arcadia Publishing, Soft Cover, $21.99 Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with author Mark Lardas. The USS Texas was built when dreadnought battleships were Book Signings kings of the seas. It was the world’s most pow“Ghosts of Galveston” erful battleship when first commissioned in 1914, and for more than a century it fought

by Kathleen Shanahan Maca many battles. Some took place while the Texas • Saturday, October 8th served as a warship in the US Navy in World (6-9pm) - The WitchWars I and II. Since becoming a museum ship ery, 2116 Postoffice St. and war memorial in 1948, it has fought a lon• Sunday, October 9th ger and more difficult struggle as it combats the (6pm) - Galvez Bar & ravages of time for its very survival. Throughout Grill, 2024 Seawall its existence, the Texas has made history, leavBlvd. ing a wealth of fascinating stories in its wake.

• Saturday, October 22nd (2-4pm) - Galveston Bookshop, 317 23rd St. Arcadia’s “Images of America” series focuses on • Saturday, October 22nd-29th (4:30-5:15pm) - local history with emphasis on photographic Texas Seaport Museum, 2200 Harborside Dr. documentation. Mark Lardas is the author of • Saturday, 26th (12 noon-1:30pm) - Rosenberg numerous books on maritime and Texas history, and a frequent contributor of book reviews Library, Fox Room, 2310 Sealy St. in the “Galveston Daily News.” A resident of • Sunday, October 30th (6pm) - Galvez Bar & Grill, 2024 Seawall Blvd. the Houston area, he has maintained a longtime

interest in the USS Texas. With generous assistance from, and in cooperation with, the Battleship Texas State Historic Site, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other individuals equally enthralled by the battleship, Lardas has pulled together a fascinating collection of images to illustrate the history of the Texas, from the laying of its keel in 1911 through the present and into the future.

Book Signings for “Guidebook to Angel Talk” and “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 noon-5pm “Guidebook to Angel Talk” is a remarkably detailed handbook on how to communicate with angels and other divine beings. Learn the basics about angels, how they interact with us, and how to unlock your own divine connection. Through this connection, you can have personal conversations with your own guardian angel, the Archangels, departed loved ones, or any other heavenly being. Your angels want you to understand about their unconditional love and are eager for you to talk with them.

They want you to enjoy your life and will show you exactly how to do so. Discover how angelic communication can create a happiness and positivity that will radiate from your very soul.

“Guidebook to Angel Talk” also offers readers a glimpse into the life of a clairaudient as the author relays some of her own personal stories of angelic interaction. As she shares these captivating stories, you may very well be able to see the divine synchronicity in your own life. Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.

“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.

As she shares her journey, discover how faith and positivity can lead you to your very own spiritual enlightenment and divine interaction.

“Angel Talk” conveys more than just a personal story of healing; it is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages that are intricately woven within the text.

Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.

Both books can be purchased at Mysticatz, 2021 Strand #1, Galveston, Texas or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

For more info call (409)740-1565 or go to cathycatching.com or facebook.com/ccatching.

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Food

A Brew’d Awakening: The Tremont House Introduces Brew Parlor The Tremont House, A Wyn-

dham Grand® Hotel, is bringing a new buzz to the traditional coffeehouse experience through Wyndham Grand’s Brew Parlor: a fresh take on afternoon happy hour where people can meet, recharge, or simply take a breather over cold-brewed coffeebased drinks and cocktails developed in partnership with the brand’s “Chef de Caffeine,” award-winning culinary personality, Chef Stephanie Izard, and mixology maven, Ivy Mix. Coffee lovers can now experience coldbrewed pick-me-ups and hand-crafted caffeinated cocktails from 4-6pm every MondayFriday at The Tremont House’ 1888 Toujouse Bar, 2300 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston.

The Tremont House is working with Houston roasting company, Katz Coffee for its coffee beans. The Tremont House joins Wyndham Grand hotels around the world in Chicago, U.S.; Shenzhen, China; Doha, Qatar; and Istanbul, Turkey already offering the one-of-a-kind program. Wyndham’s Grand Brew Parlor is also available at The Tremont House’s sister property, Hotel Galvez & Spa®, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, located at 2024 Seawall Blvd.

Wyndham Grand’s Brew Parlor is centered on cold-brewed coffee, an artisanal yet approachable trending drink consisting of coffee brewed for eight to ten hours with cold or room-temperature water, producing a condensed, smooth, and full flavor. Cold-brewed coffee is making its presence known in coffee shops around the world, reaching $7.9 million in sales in the U.S. - a 115 percent increase over the past year according to Mintel - and popping up throughout Europe.

“We are excited to be the only properties in Galveston to serve cold-brewed coffee and coldbrewed coffee cocktails,” says Steve Cunningham, general manager of The Tremont House and Hotel Galvez & Spa. “This new take on coffee being brewed for eight to ten hours with cold or room-temperature water and spiced up with creative recipes provides a unique travel experience for our guests as well as locals.”

Not only is coffee a universal daily beverage, but it has become an increasingly popular ingredient in cocktails, sweets, and savory dishes. Izard has created several proprietary cold-brewed coffee beverages available only at Wyndham Grand’s Brew Parlor like Five Spice Shaken Iced Coffee with Thai chili, cinnamon, clove, star anise, and sweetened condensed milk; Cafe Olé with dark chocolate, brown sugar, and ancho and guajillo chiles; and Biscotti Coffee with almond whipped cream and simple syrup made of star anise, fennel seed, and orange zest.

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looking for enthusiastic chicken-keepers who would like to open their yards to visitors. Coops don’t have to be ‘eggstravagant.’ “Whether the coop is a castle or cobbled together with recycled materials, consider having your hen house on the tour. We also need volunteers to greet ticket holders the day of the tour at each of the stops. Tour sponsors are also sought at $100, $250, and $500 levels. There is a way for everyone to get involved,” said Alicia Cahill, The Kitchen Chick owner.

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

For more info about becoming a Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut tour stop, enthusiastic volunteer, or a valued sponsor, please call (409)497-2999, e-mail alicia@thekitchenchick. com, or go to thekitchenchick.com.

cheers the day away. Check back for more information as it unfolds. Prost!

October 25th (6-8:30pm) - 44th Annual Galveston Epicurean Evening will be held at Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Food enthusiasts can sample items from more than 60 participating restaurants and beverage vendors. Tickets will be sold at participating restaurants, which are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Galveston Restaurant Association’s Epicurean Evening, a community event offering an evening of tastings from Galveston’s top restaurants.

For more info go to www.facebook.com/ GalvestonEpicureanEvening.

Saturday-Sunday, January 7th-22nd, 2017 The sixth annual Galveston.com & Company Galveston Restaurant Week brings Galveston Island’s vibrant food scene to life for two full weeks of delicious dining. The event will showcase the freshest ingredients, most Mixologist Ivy Mix shakes up Brew Parlor flavorful dishes and tastiest culinary gems that with exclusive cocktails such as The Impetus Galveston has to offer. Home of the finest Gulf Spritzer with St. Germain, Canada Dry tonic, Coast seafood and some of Texas’s most delecand Cynar; Spurred Ground with cold-brewed table restaurants, Galveston Island proudly coffee infused with oloroso sherry, Italian verwelcomes visitors to Galveston Restaurant mouth, premium rum, and amaro; and Initial Week, where patrons can choose from GalvesAscent with bourbon, crème de cacao, lemon, ton’s most delightful and delicious eateries framboise, and fresh raspberries. for prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus - in For more info call (409) 763-0300 or visit attractive price you’re sure to savor! Last year’s www.TheTremontHouse.com. event featured a vast array of Galveston Island Events eateries, and resulted in a very welcome boost during the Island’s slower season of winter.

Tuesday, October 4th - National Taco Day at Galvez Bar & Grill - In celebration of National And while your taste buds are celebrating delicious, you can put the guilt aside knowing Taco Day, you can buy one and get one free Fish Tacos at Galvez Bar & Grill during lunch that your participation in Restaurant Week is helping others. This year, each restaurant and dinner. Parking for Galvez Bar & Grill participating in Galveston Restaurant Week is available in the restaurant parking lot on has committed to help Access Care of Coastal Avenue P (#NationalTacoDay). Hotel Galvez The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut is located at 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston.

Texas provide weekly lunches to its clients. tour is held annually, and this year you can For more info call (409)765-7721 or go to These lunches provide nutrition for persons be a part of all the fun Saturday, October 8th, hotelgalvez.com. with HIV or AIDS. Many times this is the only 10am-4pm. nutritious meal a client may have that day, or Saturday, October 15th National Red Wine Started in 2013 by two bird-brained sadly, that week. Fore more info go to www.

Day Special at the 1888 Toujouse Bar & The friends, The Galveston Island Chicken Shack galveston.com/restaurantweek.

Rooftop Bar In celebration of National Red Strut is a one-day, self-guided tour of coastal Wine Day, all red wine by the glass is $2.50 Every Thursday (Menard Park at 28th and chicken coops, hen houses, mobile tractors, off the retail price in the 1888 Toujouse Bar Seawall Blvd., 3-7pm) and Sunday (downtown and crazy shacks. and The Rooftop Bar (#NationalRedWineDay). at 2508 Postoffice St., October-May 9am-1pm) Open to adults and kids, the tour show1888 Toujouse Bar & The Rooftop Bar is - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings cases island chickens and their keepers, and demonstrates how more and more city folk are located on the roof of Tremont Hotel, located locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products every Sunday morning, incorporating chickens into their yards and life- at 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row St., downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-0300 9am-1pm. The market offers a huge variety, styles. Visitors can talk to hosts about coops, or go to thetremonthouse.com. and every Sunday there is something new feed, breeds, costs, and their experiences raisto choose from including, but certainly not ing healthy chickens in an urban environment, October 15th (12 noon-9pm) - Oktoberlimited to, tomatoes, kumquats, grapefruits, as well as ask plenty of questions. fest at the Brewery - Join the fun under the cucumbers, sugar snap peas, kale, broccoli, The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut bierzelt for the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at cabbage, lettuce, carrots, fennel, chard, salad is always a rain or shine event - fowl weather Galveston Island Brewing! This is an all day, can’t stop, won’t stop the tour. free event filled with food and dance, stein and mixes, spicy greens, leeks, sweet potatoes, herbs, onions, sprouts, radishes, potatoes, and Tickets are sold exclusively at The Kitchen t-shirt sales and of course, OktoberFest beer Chick, located at 528 23rd St., downtown specials. Shrimp N’ Stuff will have traditional more. Also, Heart of Texas Olive Oil, Kenz Galveston.

German food for sale including bratwurst and Henz pastured eggs, Law Ranch Cattle Co., Proverbs Farm goat cheese, and Pure Beeing Proceeds from the tour benefit the Seawall sauerkraut with German potatoes, Bavarian raw honey are offered plus lots more. There is Interpretive Trail (SIT) beautification program soft pretzels, jaeger schnitzel, and gumbo. live music plus hula hooping for the kids and lead by Artist Boat, a Galveston non-profit orga- There will be live music by Joe Brikha (1:30nization dedicated to integrating the arts and 5:30pm) and Auf Geht’s (6-9pm). Oktoberfest lots of fun games. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market has two locations. Be sure to bring sciences for exploration and appreciation of commemorative one-liter glass steins are for coastal habitats. Ultimately all 60 benches along sale in the tap room now so that you can start your own bags. GOFM is now officially a part the length of the island’s Seawall will be trans- practicing for Masskrugstemmen. There will of the Go Green Galveston’s G3 recycling formed through this educational project. be $7.50 OktoberFest stein fills on the day of program. For more info call (832)819-1561 or To participate, organizers are always the event. Join the fun as we sing, dance and go to galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com.

5th Annual Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut: October 8th, Get Clucky With It

The Arts

Galveston College Theatre Announces Fall Season Galveston College Theatre Department will

mature audiences, and there will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

The second production will produce two productions this fall season. The be a holiday show first production to be held in October is “Silent consisting of short Sky” written by Lauren Gunderson. skits, songs, and Directed by Liz Lacy, the play follows Lau- dances all written The 19th Annual ARToberFEST brings historic ren Gunderson’s riveting exploration of the life and created by the downtown Galveston alive - in vivid color - the and career of celebrated astronomer HenriGalveston College weekend of October 15th-16th. etta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921) and takes us on Theatre students.

Considered the Island’s premier art event, a humorous, heartwarming, and motivational The holiday ARToberFEST is held in the heart of Galveston’s journey as this superstar fearlessly asserts her- show will be held Downtown Cultural Arts District on Postoffice self in the turn-of-the-century world of HarFriday, December Street between 21st and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, October 15th from 10am-6pm, and Sunday, vard’s male-driven observatory, and ultimately 2nd at 2:30pm October 16th from 10am-5pm. touches the outer reaches of our universe, prov- and 7:30pm, and Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, ARToberFEST is a juried Fine Arts Festival ing that the human mind and heart truly know Saturday, Decemshowcasing work of over 125 artists from throughout the United States and the Gulf Coast area. no limits. ber 3rd at 2:30pm and 7:30pm in the Seibel New this year, Haak Winery from nearby Santa Fe, Texas, and one of the state’s most popuShe isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or Wing. lar vineyards, will be showcasing their products and encouraging patrons to “sip and stroll” as Performances are located in the Fine Arts they view the works of art created by these fine artists. In addition, the popular Clay Cup Studios, express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the Building, FA-207 on the Galveston College located at 22nd and Market Streets, will expand their participation by featuring a children’s area stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates campus, located at 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston. where your youngsters can “create” their own individual projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the For additional information call (409)944work of art, while you and family members and friends women’s probing theories. Henrietta attempts 1398, e-mail llacy@gc.edu, or go to gc.edu/gc/ sip, stroll, and shop the festival. to measure the light and distance in the sky, performing_art.

Other new enhancements to make your day even trying to balance her dedication to science, with more enjoyable at this year’s 19th Annual ARToberFEST will include live music presented on the festival grounds. family obligations.

Show dates and times for “Silent Sky” are And, for the first time this year, “Best of Show” ribbons Friday, October 21st at 2:30pm and 7:30pm will be presented to the top artists who receive a perfect and Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30pm in the score as judged by the Festival’s Fine Arts committee.

You should see our website!

Fine Art Building, room 207.

This year artwork will again be presented in thirGalvestonIslandGuide.com This production is recommended for teen media styles including clay, glass, jewelry, painting, acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, photography, digital media, textiles, wood, and metal. All works will be presented in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by a variety of antique shops, boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants located around the ARToberFEST venue.

ARToberFEST admission is $5 per person, and free Galveston Arts Center (GAC) will present for children 12 and under. A portion of admissions will “Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art,” an exhibition benefit the Educational Programs of The Grand 1894 that explores the diverse world of book art. The colOpera House. ARToberFEST also provides free booth space to local high school and college art classes, offering lective talent of six book artists will showcase the breadth and complexity of this art form. The show students the opportunity to obtain valuable experience will open on October 8th-January 8th, 2017 in the in creating, marketing, and selling their artwork. Again upstairs Pop-Up Gallery. this year, those participating in Clean Galveston’s annual Candace Hicks is an artist based in Nacogdoches “Walk About” event, will receive complimentary admiswhose cloth composition notebooks are filled with sion to the festival on Saturday, October 15th by wearing their event name badge. embroidered words and pictures that satirize the For additional information about ARToberFEST, contact Festival Coordinator Sarah Piel at almost compulsive human need to find meaning in (409)770-5066, (800)821-1894, or via e-mail at spiel@thegrand.com. For ticket information the universe around us. The second in a series, “Super String Theory: A Locked Room Mystery” about performances at The Grand 1894 Opera House and event information, contact the box explores the connection between the puzzle of perpetual motion and an obscure sub-genre of office at (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at mystery fiction. This establishes a view of the universe where coincidence is the determining fac2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District, and recognized as tor in all events, occurrences, and workings of the cosmos.

Michelle Wilson’s books are crafted from handmade paper made from invasive flora or plants “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.” All major credit cards accepted. she has grown herself. The site-specificity of the plants used for her paper primes the viewer for the narrative within the books, which are concerned with location and environmental ecology. galvestonartbound.org.

Often intersecting themes can be found in Wilson’s work. Politics and colonialism are paired with Meanwhile inside GAC, the Book Art Silent natural history or environmental concerns that make a statement about the connection between Auction bidding will begin at 1pm. This aucmankind and nature. Her work. “Chacaltaya,” physically demonstrates the disappearance of a tion will feature artists from Galveston and vital Andean glacier, while “The Last Color” looks at the ocean before there was a word for the Houston, including: Derek Anderson, Shara color blue.

Appanaitis, Edward Drozdik, Mary Farragher, Dorothy Yule has been making books since childhood and currently creates under her own Mayuko Ono Gray, Mark Greenwalt, Janese imprint, Left Coast Press. Paper engineering techniques such as pop-ups, fold-outs, and movGalveston Maricelli-Thomasson, David McClain, Julon ing parts are featured heavily in her work, as the form of the book itself demonstrates her disArt Bound, a Pinkston, Elizabeth Punches, Janet Reynolds, tinct message. Yule’s small, intimate, and vividly colored books are often autobiographical, pepfamily event pered with imagery that invokes the fantastical and emotional world of childhood. “Memories of supporting chil- Lisa Stewart, and Catherine Stroud.

Each artist created a work of art about Science” details the artist’s early fascination with scientific subjects in rhyming verse, from early dren’s literacy childhood to young adulthood. Also in narrative verse, “Souvenirs of Great Cities” features four and art educa- books especially for this auction. Bidding will continue throughout the day and evening dur- small accordion books, each describing a different city with pop-up illustrations. tion, will kick ing ArtWalk. Bidding will close at 8pm with Denver-based artist Susan Porteous forges a connection between the content of a page and the off on Friday, winners announced immediately afterward. form of the book itself by folding, gluing, cutting, or rebinding books until they take on a unique October 7th Proceeds from both auctions will benefit GAC form altogether. Porteous’ creations are not to be read in a traditional sense; they are altered to this year with a and SMART Family Literacy by supporting a more sculptural role with page content used strategically to insert meaning. “Atlas (Texas)” Book Art Silent both of these organizations’ outreach programs take is a folded geometric globe made from a page in an atlas, part of a series of “blobjects” that repreAuction Prefor underserved children in the Galveston area. sent a separate state in the United States. view Party from 5-7pm in Galveston Arts CenSMART Family Literacy is dedicated to Bonnie O’Connell has been working with book art since 1971. Since she began, she has ter’s upstairs studio. Meet the artists and enjoy education for young children and their famienjoyed the creative, intellectual, and practical experience that book arts provides. She finds that live acoustic music and refreshments from lies through innovative hands-on activities in the sculptural possibilities afforded by her medium enable her to re-work the materials, design, locals’ favorite ShyKatz Deli. science, math, art, reading, and technology. and subject of books until they lie outside of conventional understanding. Her work combines On Saturday, October 8th, bring the famPrioritizing goals in early childhood literacy, the supportive quality of binding and the tactile nature of paper to create both interesting strucily to a fun Street Party, 2-6pm, right outside of bilingual literacy, and health literacy, SMART ture and visual metaphor. Two of her pieces, “Pine in the Spine” and “I Assist at an Explosion,” GAC, where you can enjoy bites and refreshreads aloud with community groups, builds will be on display at Galveston Arts Center. ments from Farley Girls Cafe, or dance to vegetable gardens, and gives children’s books.

Jennifer Khoshbin is based in San Antonio, TX. She uses strategic cutouts from old chilthe blues rock tunes of Baizan and Zipper of Literacy creates access to opportunities and is dren’s books to create diorama-like scenes, in which whimsical characters stand perpendicular to QandA and reggae/roots music from DEM. the most powerful tool in the struggle towards the page and striated cavities are carved into the pages that encircle poignant phrases or images.

Included in Saturday’s festivities is the Ama- self-sufficiency.

Khoshbin’s work signifies her own connection to the power of storytelling, and her work usually teur Team Art-making Challenge where teams Galveston Arts Center (GAC) is located at displays pivotal moments within larger narratives that are left to the viewer’s imagination. compete to create works of art from repur2127 Strand St. in beautiful historic down“Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art” will premier on Saturday, October 8th in the upstairs posed books available on-site. Each creation town Galveston. The galleries and the ArtWorks Pop-Up Gallery. will be included in a Live Auction at 5:30pm museum store are open to the public Tuesday Galveston Arts Center (GAC) is located at 2127 Strand St. in the historic district of downtown with the creators of the work receiving the Galveston. The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the public Tuesday-Saturthrough Saturday from 11am-5pm, and Sunhighest bid receiving a first prize trophy. To day from 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all day, 11am-5pm and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times. enter a team of up to 10 students or amateur GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which occurs every six weeks in downtown Galveston. The times. For more info about GAC’s outreach proartists in the Team Art-Making Challenge and grams for youth and adults call (409)763-2403 ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map, can be downloaded at galvestonartscenter.org or for more info call (409)763-2403. for general information about Art Bound go to or go to galvestonartscenter.org.

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19th Annual ARToberFEST:

Vivid Color Comes Alive October 15th-16th

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“Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art” Pop-Up show opens at GAC during ArtWalk, October 8th

Galveston Art Bound:

A Family Event Celebrating Books and Art October 7th and 8th

GAC Announces Three New Solo Exhibitions Curated by Director Jennifer Justice Galveston

Arts Center (GAC) presents three new solo shows curated by Director Jennifer Justice opening Saturday, October 8th from 6-9pm.

Featured in the downstairs gallery will be “Discourse by Lydia BodnarBalahutrak.” On exhibit in the upstairs galleries will be “Intuitive Moments by Mindy Veissid” and “Children in Print” by emerging artist Ann Sandberg. The exhibits will run through November 20th.

In addition, “Beyond Bindings: The Book as Art” will show in the upstairs Pop-Up Gallery.

In the front upstairs gallery will be Ann Sandberg with “Children in Print.” Sculpting life-sized figures of children, Sandburg uses newsprint to create the metaphoric skin and bones of her subjects just as children today are the products of the world around them. This will be Sandberg’s first solo exhibition.

Events

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Galveston Arts Center (GAC) is located at 2127 Strand Street. in the historic district of downtown Galveston. The galleries and the ArtWorks Museum Store are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.

The National Society of Artists Presents 32nd National Juried Art Showcase The National Society of Artists has selected Galveston to be the site of their 32nd National Juried Art Show. Artists from across the country will be competing for the $3,000 in prize money. The public is invited to the artists reception 6-8pm, Thursday, October 6th, at the Wortham Auditorium, Rosenberg Library located at 2310 Sealy, Galveston.

The National Society of Artists (NSA), initiated in 1985, provides programs, support, and networking for artists working in all media.

NSA is a beacon on the horizon, encouraging and supporting artists in charting a due course towards artistic excellence. NSA includes all the visual arts – photography, painting, drawing, computer-generated art, and sculpture.

Through workshops, exhibitions, and competitions, NSA serves the professional and beginning artist. NSA provides opportunities through their member sponsored shows to meet with collectors and all who enjoy art. NSA fosters a signature membership, which has become a symbol of both the artist’s and the organization’s growth.

For more info go to nsartists.org.

free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what Affaire d’Art are called “other walls,” restaurants and retail 2227 Postoffice, (409)789-0079, affairedart.com stores. For a brochure listing all participants, Affaire d’Art is seeking Star Wars art for our stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2127 upcoming Juried Art Competition! Open to Strand St., or go online at galvestonartscenter. any 2D artist, 3D artist or jeweler – you must org. All events are free, and there are several be able to have your artwork delivered no later Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the than October 17th to be eligible. Each artist galleries. Various artworks will be for sale. may submit four artworks for review. There 2016 ArtWalk dates are October 8th, and will be monetary prizes and ribbons for 1st, November 26th. 2017 dates are January 14th, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention will receive March 4th, April 22nd, June 10th, July 29th. a ribbon. There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 22nd. The deadline to G. Lee Gallery submit, October 3rd.

2215 Postoffice St., October 15th (1-3pm) - Share the Love!

(409)370Receive Love Share (RLS) is making a come7350, gleegalback. Everyone had so much fun creating lery.net their own RLS to hide that we decided to G. Lee host another project. Join the fun Saturday, Gallery presOctober 15th and help create a RLS piece to ents Lillian be shared secretly with others. They will have Arnold an assembly line set up for everyone to add “Celebration” show thru November 5th. Don’t their own touch and you will get to leave with let anybody tell you that seniors only rock an RLS piece to hide wherever you like. Help chairs. Mrs. Arnold, began painting when she bring joy to the receiver and inspire them to retired from her full time day job. At an enershare their love with others - RLS is all about getic 85 years young, she has become a superb receiving love and sharing it. watercolorist. She creates unusual compositions with natural elements. For all who have Art Market on Market ever said, “Someday I’m going to retire and 2200 Market St., (409)750-2427, paint,” Mrs. Arnold’s work will inspire you to artmarketonmarket.com start now Art Market on Market is held approximately every 6 weeks on the same night, and in Also available is oils by Bob Guicheret and cooperation with, Galveston’s ArtWalk. They Svetlana Bazaman, jewelry by Georgia Leisey, feature booths with paintings, handcrafted oils by Bob Guicheret, non-representational items, photography, ceramics, and much art by Bud Clayton, oils by Svetlana Bazaman, more. graphite and colored pencil by Ada Martin, landscapes and mixed media by resident artist The Artists’ Studio George Douglas Lee. 1902 Avenue N, (512) 217-1994, galvestonstudio.com Galveston Arts Center The Artists’ Studio & Gallery will be open 2127 Strand St., again for business starting October 17th. This (409)763-2403, galvestonartscenis an open and casual studio space. “Sharing ter.org has its advantages - we strive to create an upbeat and affirming atmosphere where there Galveston Arts is no competition or judgment.” Studio space Center (GAC) will present is available for a few impassioned artists at a “Beyond Bindmonthly rate to do your work all day, every ings: The Book as Art,” an exhibition that day. The studio is also a formal gallery that explores the diverse world of book art. The is open to the public 11am-4pm, Thursdaycollective talent of six book artists (Candace Saturday, and by appointment.

Hicks, Michelle Wilson, Dorothy Yule, Susan Porteous, Bonnie O’Connell, Jennifer ArtWalk Khoshbin) will showcase the breadth and ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in complexity of this art form. The show will open on October 8th-January 8th, 2017 in the the heart of the downtown historic district, and now other parts of the Island, ArtWalk is a upstairs Pop-Up Gallery.

Three new solo shows curated by Director Jennifer Justice opening Saturday, October 8th from 6-9pm. Featured in the downstairs gallery will be “Discourse

by Lydia BodnarBalahutrak.”

On exhibit in the upstairs galleries will be “Intuitive Moments by Mindy Veissid” and “Children in Print” by emerging artist Ann Sandberg. The exhibits will run through November 20th.

October 8th - ArtBound Galveston 2016 is a book arts event featuring art created from or about books. ArtBound is for the artist and book lover in everyone: art teachers, professional artists, beginners and lifelong learners.

This event features live and silent auctions, food and drink, live music, and outdoor hands-on art. There will be a preview silent auction and Professional Book Arts Exhibit inside GAC Friday, 5:30-8:30pm. Support students in the arts and other SMART classes.

This will be held 3-8pm.

Galveston Art League

2117 Postoffice St., (409)6211008, galvestonartleague.com Vicki Wood is Galveston Art League’s featured artist this month.

Vicki Wood and her husband Jim are recent transplants to Southeast Texas from Alaska.

They wanted to be “done, done, and done” with shoveling snow and 20 below zero days. That desire led them to snow-birding in the Woodville area over two winters. In the spring of 2013, they decided to sell the farm on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, head south, and take up residence in Colmesneil, Texas. Vicki did not start working with any direction as an artist until the early 2000’s when she was recovering from major neck surgery and facing a huge lifestyle change. After another back surgery in 2008, she obtained an associate’s degree in art from the Kenai River Campus of the University of Alaska, Anchorage. As far as Vicki can remember, she has been immersed in color, the brighter, the better. She says it is “a throwback to my teen years in the 60’s with pop art, psychedelic murals, body art, windows filled with crystals – making rainbows everywhere.” As a beginning artist, she dabbled in acrylic, oil, and watercolor, but made a move to mostly dry mediums such as colored pencil after going on a workshop-cruise to the Caribbean in the spring of 2013. Vicki has continued her art education by attending workshops in watercolor, colored pencils, and pastels. She has had her works accepted in shows under well-known jurists and participates regularly in juried shows across Texas.

During Galveston Art League’s fall 2014 juried show, Vicki’s colored pencil work of a Brown Pelican entitled “Baywatch” was selected to receive the annual McGivney Award for the best representation of Galveston and the Gulf Coast at the Art League’s fall juried show. That artwork has now been added to the Rosenberg Library museum’s permanent collection.

guano production factories?” is answered.

David Snyder uses the word “kludge” to explain his approach to sculpture. Kludge, a term used by computer scientists and engineers, describes a poorly designed system of patchwork fixes and inelegant solutions.

Snyder’s humorous work mixes earnestness and satire to explore a society often held together by such fixes.

“For Me TV,” for the Hammer Museum’s “Made in LA” (2012), Snyder created a home’s façade caught in a state of mid-collapse. Inside the home, a chaotic plywood scaffolding housed Snyder’s cacophonous, homemade videos that parodied mass media. For his recent installation “Porous, Poor us, Por us” (2016), Snyder took objects found in the streets of Los Angeles and displayed them in a network of stucco shelves that snaked through the gallery as recordings from art auctions played. His installation at GAR will take on the “kludge” of our current political climate.

Heard Gallery

2217 Postoffice St., (903)357-9073, theheardgallery.com You will need to visit Heard Gallery to see a new style of painting from gallery owner and artist Ray Heard because photos do not come close to revealing the true beauty of these works. “Octo” is representative of this new style that looks like liquid glass on canvas.

The technique produces an effect that allows viewers to see down through the brushstrokes.

The paint seems almost luminescent, even though it is not a varnish, resin, or glow-inthe-dark paint. Paintings of this medium and many others are available by commission with customizable colors and sizes, or simply select your favorite on the gallery walls.

PeckArts 2208 Postoffice St., (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com PeckArts Gallery will be featuring new work

by Galveston local, Mary K. Farragher. Mary released “Not for Navigation,” an abstracted map series of the region earlier this year and was greeted by enthusiastic collectors. For this exhibition, she intends to expand upon that series offering vibrant originals and a selection of limited edition prints. This exhibition will be on display through the month of October.

The Proletariat Gallery

2221 Market St., (409)3569092 The haunting illustrations of Lukas Wade will be featured all month starting during ArtWalk on October 8th.

October 30th (10pm) - “A Dream within a Dream” will be a special night of live poetry with Edgar Allan Poe plus a prelude of Poeinspired short films at 8:30pm.

Movie Nights are held every Sunday starting at 8pm. Join each Sunday evening for a different movie and a free popcorn buffet. There is no cover.

René Wiley Gallery

2128 Postoffice, (409)750-9077, renewileyart.com Galveston Artist Residency Rachel Wiley2521 Mechanic St., (409)974-4446, Janota’s newest galvestonartistresidency.org solo exhibition, The Galveston Artist Residency continues on “Born of the exhibit David Snyder’s on-site installation: Sky,” celebrates “Knock-off Oracle, Undecider’s Anthem... atmospheric And a Disaster, After.” This is curated in collaboration with Joshua Fischer, Rice Gallery. landscapes “Knock-off Oracle, Undecider’s Anthem... And from Galveston Island to West Texas, and as far as the Pacific a Disaster, After” is a site-specific installation Northwest. Featured paintings are ones of the and video piece by David Snyder. In addiartist’s collaborations with local photographer tion, GAR will be showing David Snyder’s Christopher Aleman, taking his drone footage 2016 video “The Guano,” where the simple and ridiculous question of “What if we turned of the island and translating it into a series of defunct Blockbuster video stores into bat mixed media paintings. This unique exhibit

“This year, 2016 has been a very positive and transitional year of life for me on many levels. I’m discovering within this last trimester of the year, that the word, ‘awareness’ has taken on a higher level for me as a photographer who simply brings awareness to all things forgotten. I’ve personally gone from an artist who desires to exhibit within galleries to one who is determined to motivate, inspire, The Strand Gallery and catapult one to change. As I’ve shared 2518 Strand, Suite D, (409)256-0762 recently via my last exhibit, ‘VIVA Pulse,’ we’re As one of the most prolific photographers living in a pivotal time within society that is on the Island, Joey Quiroga, continues to set himself apart from the rest. His newest Gallery craving positivity and love overall I believe. As is a sleek and upscale backdrop for the artist’s a woman who desires and strives to achieve both in life daily, my hope is that my viewers innovative adaptations. His in-depth knowlreceive and walk away with a moment of edge of art, artists, and art history, give him a diverse, comprehensive palette from which to calmness, peace and awareness after viewing my photographs. If either are experienced, reference and work. then I’ve done my job as a photographer.”

Featured This 3,000 square foot gallery is a hidden gem guest artist in downtown. By the looks of the outside, one for October is could never imagine the diverse and unique Marilyn Biles. treasures that have the gallery bursting at the For lifelong seams. Featuring 35 distinctive resident artists, artist Marilyn Tremont Gallery displays a wide spectrum Biles, art is of works, including sculptures, photognot a static raphy, prints, vintage jewelry, painted bottles, object meant seashells, and so much more. This gallery to be passively and it’s eclectic character truly represents and observed. It is captures the essence of the island. the language she speaks. Perhaps this is why her patrons Children’s Art Classes are held every Friday feel such a strong connection to her work. In 3-5pm and 5-7pm. Samitha Hess Edwards the words of Ms. Biles, “Every painting is a instructs beginner level artists in a creative new research project done in the unproved setting. All art supplies are provided along present creating symbols from experiences that with healthy refreshments. Samitha has a BFA express myself as I contact and am inspired by in Fine Arts and 30 years experience and is the world. Unselfconsciously, I am exposing also a resident artist, offering an incredible my inner life to others whose tastes and opin- selection of her own original art. ions are different but nevertheless are as valid as my own. To the extent that I am able to Tyler Studio think and see with a difference, others will in 1201 Postoffice St., (409)771-8371, turn be enriched by my art.” tylerstudio.org Ruth Downes Third Coast Gallery latest body of 2413 Mechanic, (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com work will be on exhibit this For Artwalk, October 8th, Third Coast will month. Her oils feature the watercolor paintings of Cynthia are beautiful and Reid. Cynthia first exhibited in Galveston emotional. There at Third Coast Gallery in 1990, when the is always somegallery was located across from the Hendley thing new to see Market and adjacent to Zan’s Restaurant. at Tyler Studio.

The watercolors in the series “Drawn by the The paintings change out often so the studio Sea” are based, more or less, on photographs will continually have new life to give. Also, that Texas artist Reid took at Galveston, Pensacola Beach Florida, and Playa Junquillal, Open Model sessions are the third Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm. To attend, register in Costa Rica. Water is a complex subject to depict; colorless, it borrows its hues from the advance by calling (409)771-8371. There is a $20 fee. Please bring your own supplies. surroundings, such as sky and sand. Along with the reflected color, depending on depth Vacations on Canvas and transparency, objects and colors may be 2113 Postoffice St., (409)974-4066, seen beneath the surface of the water. There vacationoncanvas.com can also be objects floating on the surface, October is easily one of the most beautiful times along with froth or foam usually present. of the year on the Island, and a perfect time for Cynthia currently teaches painting at Sam Houston State University, where she is Adjunct a Vacation on Canvas where Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original paintings will Professor, and previously also at Lone Star College. She is also in charge of Artist Manage- whisk you away to paradise. His uncanny ability to capture the island environment in brilliant ment at the Woodlands Art Council and as vivid colors and precise detail also teems with a such, is heavily involved in the selection of relaxing comfort that has become his trademark. the artists to be allowed to participate in the Along with original works, Robert offers reproAnnual Woodlands Waterway Art Festival. ductions of his artwork in canvas giclées, paper prints, and ceramic tiles.

Tony Wynn Modern Art Gallery 1601 Tremont, 23rd @ N1/2, (409)974-7079, Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery TonyWynn.com Galveston Island Native Tony Wynn exhibits 1302 21st, (409)762-1925, galvestonwatersedge.com his various portfolios of original artwork from Inspired by the amazing cloud displays in the sky recently, this month Gayle Reynolds is his shows in Miami, Berlin, and New York. seeking to capture the ethereal allure of cloud forms in her newest collection of paintings.

Tremont Gallery Galveston Rex Reynolds continues to build his sought511 23rd St., (409)256-0762, galveston.com/tremontgallery after Adirondack tallboys, and also on display Renee Rodriguez is the featured artist for the is his South Deer Island Dory Skiff which is month of October. Tremont Gallery Galveston in to be repainted after several lively rowing is pleased to share with you exclusively Renee’s sessions in West Bay. The studio will not exhibit titled “Conciencia,” which means participate in the October 8th ArtWalk but is awareness in Spanish. Renee Rodriguez stated, open for viewing most days.

GalvestonIslandGuide.com • 19 opens ArtWalk weekend with an evening receptions on October 7th and 8th at the gallery.

Also, René Wiley’s oil paintings along with impressive textile mosaics and tapestries from Brenda Bunten-Schloesser will be on exhibit. James Phillips and Dale Hooks are two more of the gallery’s nine total artists, who create beautiful sculptures and bowls from reclaimed Galveston trees. The gallery offers an outstanding variety of small, medium, and large works for any budget, as well many conveniences such as gift certificates, shipping, and discounts for previous collectors, and they will even pay for your downtown parking.

Music

to the rarified ramen story-telling of their previous releases: outer space. Inspired by a Japanese space-alien tale and a previous band name, “SpacePowerDelight” is the fifth album from the one-of-a-kind Tokyo indie-funk band, with a release date of October 7th, 2016.

“We wrote the album while touring the States earlier this year,” according to mastermind singer and guitarist Kentaro Saito. “We J-Rock Party Funk Gets Metagalactic in G-Town just come up with ideas which we know will be A unique sound is coming to Galveston and it is the indie-funk of Otonana Trio! Octo- fun to perform live, and which will make people dance!” ber 30th, join the fun at Gypsy Joynt, 2711 The twelve tracks on the new album proMarket St., downtown Galveston.

Otonana Trio has played hundreds of shows vide a variety of expertly-played pop punk, funk and blues, interlaced with cosmic keyin the States, and will be in Galveston this month at Gypsy Joynt, downtown Galveston, to boards and Japanese lessons.

Otonana Trio is a three piece band from support their new release, “SpacePowerDelight.”

Tokyo, Japan, with Kentaro Saito on guitar and They are currently touring with an extensive national tour and Galveston is one of their vocal, Kazuhisa Maekawa on bass, and Hikari Kuroda on drums. Their biggest influence was stops. “We love our audiences and can’t wait to play them the new songs they inspired us to none other than their audience. They have played over 300 shows at which more than write,” says Kentaro.

The Otonana Trio returns with a new twist 80% were at dive bars in which they learned

Tokyo’s Otonana Trio:

A New Album plus A US Tour in October

that the crowds mostly just wanted to dance. This influenced the band’s evolution from modern jazz to a lively, high-energy funk sound.

Kentaro Saito, lead guitarist and vocalist of Otonana Trio, is not new to the American music scene. In fact he graduated from one of the most prestigious music schools in Hollywood with awards, and has a degree in Jazz performance. Kentaro began playing guitar at the corner of a French restaurant in NYC, getting paid $50 a night when he was a student in music school on 14th Street. This lit a fire in Kentaro to start a band.

He and a couple of students at the school agreed that it was logical to play music other than Jazz to reach the masses. However, none of them had any formal vocal lessons or experience. This oddly, led them to become an avant garde punk

band. The punk band was somewhat popular by breaking into CMJ Top 80, headlining at one of the biggest festivals in Taiwan, Kentaro was described as “playing guitar like Hendrix, and performing stage kung-fu like Bruce Lee.” Although they had a good run the band decided it was time to move on.

Kentaro moved back to Japan, but after the devastating Earthquake, he decided it was time for another change.

He formed the new band Otonana Trio, and his old band mate came on board to help with bookings. Kentaro brought to the trio the Japanese version of the slap funk master in Kazuhisa Maekawa on bass, and the funkiest female drummer, Hikari Kuroda. Otonana Trio is the Japanese version of p-funk with a touch of Hendrix, Les Claypool, and Sheila E. Come delight in Otonana Trio!

The Dollie Barnes Band with El LAGO and Matt Mejia: Favorites Return to Old Quarter

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Friday, October 7th at 8pm, Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe presents a favorite, the Dollie Barnes Band, a six-piece indie pop band from Houston featuring sounds from the 60’s and 70’s.

This exciting band is always fun to see.

David Garrick of “Free Press Houston” said about the band, “The Dollie Barnes sound is hard to describe not unlike her signature voice.

Singer-songwriter John Evans said it best when he told me that her voice only works for her, and no one else could have her sound. Because I’ve been lucky enough to be around Barnes, I’ve gotten to see that she’s a savvy, intriguing, and multi-layered individual who just happens to be one of the most engaging artists I’ve seen in a good while.”

“Over the past year or so, Dollie Barnes and front woman Haley Barnes in particular, has begun asserting itself as one of the most promising bands in town. Barnes, the woman (Dollie is a family nickname), was already wellknown to Houston audiences from her work in Buxton and Ancient Cat Society; a detour to Baylor University gave her the time and space to develop as a songwriter skilled at mingling mystery and melancholy a la Stevie Nicks.

Chris Gray of “Houston Press” said, “Barnes, the local indie-pop band, also includes two members of Buxton and two guys from Robert Ellis’ band, plus Barnes’ fiance Tom Lynch, whom she and several bandmates join in aesthetically similar Houston outfit Vodi.

Earlier this month, the band released the single ‘Taking All Day,’ a wistful and hummable track that prefaces their forthcoming debut album ‘Caught In a Phase.’”

Opening for Barnes will be EL LAGO (ellagoband.com), an independent rock band from Galveston that blends the nostalgic palette of 90’s shoegaze with new pop chemistry. Matt Mejia will also perform with his bluesy, soulful vocals and guitar.

Tickets are $8 at the door.

Singer-Songwriter Matthew Ryan To Perform Unplugged Concert At 1859 St. Joseph’s Church Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will open the

doors to the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, located 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, for a special night of music with acclaimed singersongwriter Matthew Ryan, on Thursday, October 20th at 7pm.

Tickets are $20 per person and available online at galvestonhistory.org.

Ryan’s performance will be completely acoustic, only using the incredible acoustics of the historic venue to highlight his highly regarded craft. A special selection of craft beer and wine will be available for attendees with a donation.

Throughout a career that spans nearly two decades, Matthew Ryan has refined the poetry of his songwriting, creating his own aesthetic where beauty and darkness often trade punches from line to line—intelligent, minimalist, and unapologetic; it’s music for humans. Along the way, he has built a group of ardent supporters including the American treasure that is Lucinda Williams, as well as authors Michael Koryta and Jim Shepard (to name a few). Last winter, Ryan set up shop at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, New York, with a small team of friends: producer and multi instrumentalist Kevin Salem, The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon on guitar, longtime Ryan collaborator Brian Bequette on bass, Joe Magistro (The Black Crowes) on drums, Tracy Bonham on violin, and Ryan himself on vocals and guitars. They hunkered down to do the work of making a loud and beautiful rock and roll album. What transpired is at times spare, cinematic, and poetic, and at others raucous and loud; but always smart with heart to spare. From the silvery burst of feedback that opens the album, to the dissolving vérité of the last notes of the closing track, “Boxers” offers a rare rock and roll that never relents. Lyrically, musically, and sonically, “Boxers” is an authentic beauty.

St. Joseph’s Church is the oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and was built by German immigrants in 1859. Now desanctified and managed by Galveston Historical Foundation, the gothic revival church is distinguished by its elaborately detailed coffered wooden ceiling, delicately painted wooden sanctuary, original pews, and hand-carved altars. Previous artists who have performed there include The Trishas, Joe Pug, Ian Moore, and more.

About Galveston Historical Foundation

GHF was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and reincorporated in 1954 as a non-profit organization devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last 60 years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.

For more info contact (409)765-3404 or go to galvestonhistory.org.

Galveston Symphony:

“Grieg’s Piano Concerto” Featuring Adrienne Elisha’s “New Overture, World Premiere”

By Gini Rainey The newest Galveston Symphony season marks its 37th year of performance, currently under the direction of acclaimed conductor and respected International Concert Violinist Trond Saeverud. The Galveston Symphony Orchestra provides quality classical music, inspiring audiences and musicians alike, with a strong commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement. This ensemble of highly skilled amateur and professional musicians has been bringing the unforgettable experience of live performances to Galveston audiences since 1979 with a repertoire of compositions ranging from the baroque to the contemporary.

The third concert of the season is on Sunday, October 30th at 4pm. The Symphony will present “Grieg’s Piano Concerto” featuring Adrienne Elisha’s “New Overture, World Premiere,” Grieg’s “Piano Concerto” with Evelyn Chen on the piano, and Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 9.”

Another Pops Concert with a New Year Celebration theme will be presented by the Symphony on Sunday, January 8th at 7pm.

On Sunday, February 19th at 4pm, the Symphony will present “Violin Favorites” featuring Ernest Bloch’s “Nigun” from “Baal Shem” for violin and orchestra, Ernest Chausson’s “Poeme” Op.25 for violin and orchestra, Maurice Ravel’s “Tzigane,” rhapsody for violin and orchestra with Trond Saeverud on violin, and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an

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The Symphony will present “Virtuoso Romantic” on Sunday, March 19th at 4pm.

Featured selections will be Glinka’s “Ruslan and Ludmilla” Overture, Tchaikovsky’s “Concerto for Piano No. 1 Op.23” with Soheil Nasseri on piano, and Dvorak’s ‘Symphony No. 7, Op.70.”

On Sunday, April 23rd at 4pm, the Symphony will present its final concert of the season, “Voice” featuring J. S. Bach’s “Suite No. 1 in C Major,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 8, Opus 93,” Schubert’s “Mass No.2 in G (D167)” with College of the Mainland and Galveston College Chorale, and Mozart’s “Exsultate Jubilate, K. 165” with Megan Stapleton, soprano.

All concerts will be held at The Grand Opera House located at 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston. More info and single performance tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (409)765-1894 or going online to galvestonsymphony.org.

FreeMusicMusical Fun Downtown enthusiasts looking for a great live

music scene will enjoy “Music Nite on The Strand.” A dance floor is provided so crowds can dance to the beat.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St., downtown Galveston, from 6-9pm unless otherwise noted, and weather permitting.

One final concert remains for this season: October 8th, Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (Blues, Country) will perform.

Music Nites are sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info visit facebook.com/ saengerfestpark.

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Music Gig Guide Friday, October 7th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – Rapture, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Float – DEM, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s on The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Joel Premo, 7-9 Old Quarter – Dollie Barnes, El Lago, Matt Mejia, 9-1 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Soul Shine , 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kitchen, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – The Heights Funk, 10-1

Saturday, October 8th

Old Quarter – Al & John Staehely, 9-1 Saengerfest Park, Downtown - Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Curtis King, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Woody’s – Aaron Stephens Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – Ugly, 10-1

Sunday, October 9th Albatross – Live Music, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Kevin Anthony, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm, Reg & Cary, 6-10 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 Pleasure Pier – City Nights Band, 3-7 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Monday, October 10th Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee Shop – Lyda Plummer, 7-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9

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Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s on The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Tuesday, October 11th Old Quarter – Hank Schyma, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 9-1 Tolentino, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Texas Silver Spot Saloon – Hellcats, 8-12 Dave, 7-10 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Michael Brim, 7-11 Wednesday, October 12th Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Yaga’s – Rikkis, 10-1 Tolentino, 6-9 Saturday, October 15th Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Tolentino, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 B. Jiggers – Breakfast At Tiffany’s, 9-1 Thursday, October 13th Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Music, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Galveston Island Brewing – Joe Brikha, Jam, 9-1 1-5, Auf Geht’s, 6-9 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 The Grand – Chubby Checker, 8pm Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Old Quarter – Blunderbuss, The Texas Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 Devils, Charles Bryant, Richard The Woody’s – Gabe Wooton, 3-7 Drifter, 9-1 Friday, October 14th Rum Shack – Groovanomics 101, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, Tolentino, 7-11 7-11 B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Almost Endless Club 21 – The Spotlights, 8-12 Summer, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – ChristoStella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley pher & Gweenie, 4-8 Little Jewford, 8-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Hooks – Jon Stork & The Brothers West End Restaurant – Live Music, Tweed, 9-1

7-11 Woody’s – Jo Hell Band, 3-7 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Sunday, October 16th Albatross – Live Music, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Pleasure Pier – Jack Nelson, 3-7 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11

Monday, October 17th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, 6-9

Tuesday, October 18th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1

Wednesday, October 19th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1

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Thursday, October 20th B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12

Friday, October 21st The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Island Oktoberfest, Downtown - Valina Polka & Das 1st Lustig, Midlife Crisis, Kevin Anthony, The Tubameisters, 6pm Jimmy’s on The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Hank Schyma, 7-9 Old Quarter – Harbors Over Highways, 9-1 Rum Shack – Party On, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Zach Tate, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin Cajuns, 10-1

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Friday, October 28th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie, 4-8 Float – DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s on The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Clay Parker & Jodi James, 7-9 Rum Shack – The Spotlights, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 8-11 Stuttgarden – Little Terry & The Blue Birds, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Saturday, October 29th

The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – The Relics, 9-1 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee Shop – Katrina Ross, 7-9 Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9 Saturday, October 22nd Old Quarter – Matt Mejia, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Rum Shack – The Recovered, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – Los Vertigos, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Drunken Monkeyz – Dem, 8-12 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 8-11 Island Oktoberfest, Downtown - Auf Geht’s, Valina Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11 Polka & Das 1st Lustig, Chris Rybak, Kevin Anthony, Fanfare, Gemischter Chor Harmonie, Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Klaus & Becky Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1 Mod Coffee Shop – Jacob Stiefel, 7-9 Old Quarter – Guy Forsyth, 9-1 Sunday, October 30th Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Albatross – Live Music, 3-6 Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 9-1 Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, Float – DJ Dominic, 9-1 8-11 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11am-2pm Stuttgarden – Curtis King, 7-11 Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 3-7 West End Restaurant – Live Music, 7-11 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1 Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Sunday, October 23rd Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Albatross – Live Music, 3-6 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, October 31st Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11am-2pm Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, Huli Huli Hut – Jordan Tydings, 3-7 6-9 Pleasure Pier – Zack Person Trio, 3-7 Redfish Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 7-11 Tuesday, November 1st Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Monday, October 24th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Wednesday, November 2nd Float – DJ Nonstopp, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Galveston Island Brewing - Monday Night Guys, B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 6-9 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Tuesday, October 25th B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Thursday, November 3rd Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 8-12 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1 Wednesday, October 26th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Karaoke, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 To list your band’s or bar’s live music, send to: Rumors Beach Bar – Evan & Rusty, 8-1

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