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» “Wait Until Dark: A Psychological Thriller” at Island ETC » Free Fun at Saengerfest Park: “Hocus Pocus” & The Fab 5 » 2018 PAWS Gala: Cruisin’ PAWribbean Style: Saluting Paco Vargus » The Grand 1894 Opera House: Wynonna & The Big Noise Opens the New Season, Aida Cuevas – Totalmente Juan Gabriel, “Phantom of the Opera:” A Silent Film with Rob Landes at the Organ, The Doo Wop Project, Gabriel Royal: The Underground Cello Project, and Asleep at the Wheel: Merry Texas Christmas Y’all » Galveston Children’s Museum Free Family Fun Night and DaVinci Day » Haunted Mayfield Investigation: The Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunt of The Historic Butterowe Building » Bark-tober at Haunted Mayfield Manor » Antiques on Winnie Celebrates One Year Anniversary » This Month at The Bryan Museum: Free Second Saturdays, “Yeehaw! Cowboy Culture” Series, & Quack Medicine Lecture » “Kissed By God” Film Screening: A Feature Film About The Life of World Champion Surfer Andy Irons » A Wine Tasting Returns at G. Lee Gallery » Even More Reasons to Visit Galveston This Fall » Galveston Historical Foundation Events: Market Street Social featuring Matthew Ryan, Lantern Light Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, Ghost Tours of the 1859 Ashton Villa, and 1838 Menard House Trick or Treat » Clay Cup Studios This Month: Wizard Night Out & Ladies Dirty Martini & Dirty Pour Canvas Party » “Party Like a Pirate” Pub Crawl 2018 » Have Fun, Make a Difference at the Turtles About Town: The Art of Saving Sea Turtles Fundraising Event » “Life On A Rig” at Family Days on Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum » All Things Water-Based is Covered at Sea Scout Base Including the Fun » Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: September Free Walk-On Fridays, Live Music and More » Warm Fall Weather Continues the Fun at Schlitterbahn » The Wine and Jazz Festival Comes to Moody Gardens
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The Grand 1894 Opera House:
Wynonna & The Big Noise Opens the New Season The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at
“Wait Until Dark: A Psychological Thriller” at ETC A blind woman, a policeman, a con man, an
old friend, a lost doll, and a murder – all of this and more will keep you on the edge of your seat when Island ETC opens “Wait Until Dark” on Friday, September 14th. Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Frederick Knott’s (“Dial M for Murder”) classic thriller is a slow burn that builds in menace until the gripping climactic conclusion. “Wait Until Dark” is as anxiety inducing as an old film noir, but also has many laugh-out-loud moments that balance the tension. “Wait Until Dark” is a wonderful statement about finding your inner strength to overcome insurmountable obstacles, refusing to be a victim, and fighting the true monsters in the world around you. The talented cast from throughout the Houston/Galveston area includes: Laurel Powell (Susan), Matt Poole (Roat), Riley Harper (Mike), Kyle Wright (Carlino), Kelsey Perkins (Gloria), and Juan Buitrago (Sam). Directed by Kim Mytelka, the production team includes Tom Boone (Scenic Design), Nancy Dougherty (Costume Design), Lisa Miller (Light Design), Jennifer Daugherty (Sound Design), and David Cooley (Stage Manager). “Wait Until Dark” opens on Friday, September 14th and continues through October 6th.
2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com.
Wynonna & The Big Noise
Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8pm. There will be one Sunday matinee on September 23rd at 2:30pm. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $25 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at islandetc.org. Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) is Galveston’s only professional production company that produces year-round. ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic Street in Downtown Galveston. For further information regarding ETC or this production, please visit the website at islandetc.org or call the theatre box office at (409)762-3556.
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Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park:
“Hocus Pocus” & The Fab 5 With beautiful weather and longer days, fami-
lies are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun. Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair. One movie remains as part of this series: • October 6th: “Hocus Pocus” Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged! Scheduled concerts are: • September 8th: The Fab 5 (Beatles tribute band) • October 13th: Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (zydeco) These events are presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to galveston.com/saengerfestpark.
September 22nd, 6:3011:30pm, join the best party on the island - the 2018 PAWS Gala! This year, the Galveston Island Humane Society salutes PAWCo., honoring Francisco “Paco” Vargas. There will be live music, silent and live auctions, the prestigious presentation of our Elite Pet Owners, and the crowning of the 2018 “Pet of the Year.” The event takes place at the Galveston Island Convention Center. Purchase your tickets online at galvestonhumane.org.
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Saturday, September 29th (8pm) Respected by millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice was dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” Wynonna appears with her great backup band, “The Big Noise,” led by her husband/drummer/producer, Cactus Moser. Get ready for an evening filled with country, Americana, blues, soul, and rock! Tickets are $48-$148.
The Choir of Man
Saturday, October 6th (8pm) The runaway hit of recent international music festivals, The Choir of Man makes its first U.S. tour! Their joyful performance combines the spirit of party time, an electrifying concert event, and a carefree evening at your favorite pub. Nine energetic performers will thrill you with their roof-raising singing, dancing, stomping, and outrageous renditions of pub tunes, folk, Broadway, and classic rock. “This is the ultimate-feel good show!” Tickets are $30-$78. This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.
Aida Cuevas – Totalmente Juan Gabriel
Saturday, October 13th (8pm) Aida Cuevas, the “Queen of Ranchera Music,” presents a mariachi spectacle, paying tribute to her dear friend and greatest mentor, Juan Gabriel. Aida’s stunning vocals and unwavering devotion to traditional mariachi music led to her 2018 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album, the first won by a woman. “Aida Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” (Kansas City Star). Tickets are $30-$78. This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.
“Phantom of the Opera,” A Silent Film with Rob Landes at the Organ
Friday, October 26th (8pm) An annual Halloween tradition, Rob Landes reprises his specially created, totally improvised musical score for the showing of Lon Chaney’s 1925 silent film masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera.” With his transformative (and highly secretive) makeup techniques and his exceptional acting abilities, Lon Chaney created iconic bigscreen characters that made him one of early Hollywood’s biggest box office stars. Come in costume if you dare! Tickets are $20.
The Doo Wop Project
Sunday, October 28th (4pm) From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! 3 parts Jersey Boys, 2 parts “Motown: The Musical” and “not your grandma’s doo wop,” these five charismatic, handsome, triple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band – tear it up, with musicality, dancing, and showmanship not found with any other group in the world. They take classic Doo Wop songs from the 50’s and 60’s and make ‘em sound fresh and new…and they take contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Maroon 5, and “doowopify” them. This is perfect entertainment for people ages 10-100! Tickets are $25-$85.
Gabriel Royal: The Underground Cello Project
Saturday, November 10th (8pm) Gabriel Royal’s journey from art teacher to modern chamber pop composer-performer began as a fun diversion with friends. His sensual singing voice and sonorous cello accompaniment developed while playing and singing in the New York subways. Gabriel’s musical influences include Stevie Wonder’s groove, Burt Bacharach’s relaxed, jazzy yet poppy sensitivities, and the multi-talents of alternative contemporary artists including John Legend, Hiatus Coyote, Flying Lotus, James Blake, Jangle Monae, and Thundercat. Tickets are $30$75. This project is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.
Asleep at the Wheel: Merry Texas Christmas Y’all
Saturday, November 24th (8pm) Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel 47 years ago. Now based in Austin, the band holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums, and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, including “Still The King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys,” their third full-length Bob Wills tribute album. Now traveling as an 8-piece band, Asleep at the Wheel has a newfound energy and their own Texas style. Between those Texas Twin Fiddles and Boogie Piano, you can bet you’ll be dancin’ down the aisles and swingin’ all night long when the Wheel rolls into town. Tickets are $28-$88.
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Galveston Children’s Museum Bark-tober at Haunted Mayfield Antiques Manor on Winnie FreeTheFamily Fun Night October 6th, Galveston Children’s Museum is filled with fun and entertaining interactive exhibits and 11am-3pm, celebrate Celebrates hands-on programming for ages 18 months to 12 the spooky season the fun way - with pupyears old. Galveston Children’s Museum (GCM) One Year is located at 2618 Broadway, Galveston. For more pies and kittens! Come down to info go to galvestoncm.org or call (409)572-2544. Anniversary Haunted Mayfield September 13th, October 11th (4-7pm): Free Manor, 2313 Harborside Dr., Downtown GalvesIn the wake of Family Night - Visitors can get free admission for the entire family. September 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th (9:30-10:30am): Cafe Du Moms - Starting September 11th, Cafe Du Moms will open every Tuesday and Wednesday. This will include complimentary tea and coffee for visiting moms and dads. Come relax and chat in the activity room while the kids play in the museum. October 13th (10am-5pm)
DaVinci Day
Join the first-ever DaVinci Day on the grounds of the Galveston Children’s Museum. “Artist. Inventor. Architect. Genius.” is the theme. Leonardo DaVinci was perhaps the original “Renaissance Man”– a particularly brilliant person with expertise in many fields. Galveston Children’s Museum believes there is brilliance in all of us and wants to help develop the DaVinci in you! This will be a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness featuring local builders, artists, educators, students, crafters, tinkerers, and hobbyists seeking to share their creations and ideas. Everyone is welcome to browse and explore hands-on activities and use their imagination to create something unique. Tickets are $3-$7. Potential exhibitors can go to galvestoncm.org/become-an-exhibitor for more info.
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ton, to meet some fur-babies looking for their forever homes. 10% of every sale will be donated the The Galveston Island Humane Society. This is free to attend.
Haunted Mayfield Investigation: The First Ever Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunt of The Historic Butterowe Building
October 6th, 10pm-4am, the first ever Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunt of The Historic Butterowe Building, a 1900 Storm Survivor, will take place and you can be a part. This tour will also include one of the Temporary Morgues after the 1900 Storm! Currently The Historic Butterowe Building is the home to the Haunted Mayfield Manor and Pirates of the Gulf Coast. Come find out IF Galveston’s only year round haunted house is really haunted. This is sponsored by Lantern Light Tours of Galveston. Tickets are at lanternlightgalveston.com. Check in is at 10pm and the investigation starts at 11pm.
Hurricane Harvey, two sisters seized their opportunity to open a new retail business in Galveston’s central business district. Becky Palmer, from Spring, Texas, and her local sister, Tammie Taylor, opened the doors to Antiques on Winnie, September 30th, 2017. Today their business, aptly located on Winnie between 23rd and 24th streets, is thriving. Tourists and locals alike have deemed the store a “must stop” when antiquing in Galveston. “We love meeting customers from all over Texas and beyond,” said Palmer, “but it’s really great to be appreciated by your local patrons too.” Antiques on Winnie has become a favorite spot on the Galveston Art Center’s ArtWalk. The store stays open until 9pm on ArtWalk nights, and offers customers complimentary hors d’oeuvres, champagne punch, and a selection of wines. “ArtWalk is always a really festive time around here,” explains Taylor. “We have fun preparing delicious bites and drinks to share with our customers, and we end up having a great evening selling antiques and visiting with friends, old and new.” The next ArtWalk is Saturday, October 13th, which will also be the date Antiques on Winnie hosts its one year anniversary celebration. Palmer and Taylor have plans to serve food and beverages all day and say they are working out details for more fun, so check out their website or
Facebook page for the latest. “We are so happy and really proud to mark a year of success in our business,” said Taylor. Palmer added. “We’re excited to build on the great start we’ve had, and we look forward to an even bigger and better second year.” The store features a wide variety of constantly changing merchandise creatively curated by the two sisters, along with their friend and long-time local antique dealer Jo Mooney. The three of them work hard to bring their customers outstanding, quality furniture, glassware and china, collectibles from old bottles to rosaries, vintage books, albums, clothing, and Galveston souvenirs and treasures – there’s something to fit most any budget or style at Antiques on Winnie. Antiques on Winnie is a traditional retail antique store, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston at 2323 Winnie St. The store is open daily, Thursday-Monday 10am-6pm.
This Month at The Bryan Museum:
Free Second Saturdays, Yeehaw! Cowboy Culture Series, & Quack Medicine Lecture The Bryan Museum is located in the historic
Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. Set in an exquisite Renaissance Revival-style building surrounded by beautiful landscaping in a historic neighborhood, The Bryan Museum is an oasis in the heart of Galveston. Tickets are $14 for adults; seniors, students, and military are $10; children 6-12 are $4; and children under 6 are free. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday-Tuesday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org. September 6th (5-7pm): After Hours in the Museum - Get the inside scoop on the staff’s favorite collection pieces, enjoy beverages such as wine and beer (available for purchase in La Sirena), and get free admission to select galleries. This is held the first Thursday every month. September 8th (4-7pm): 5 Historic Hurricanes of Galveston - Stan Blazyk, Galveston’s unofficial weatherman, lifelong climate enthusiast, and author of “A Century of Galveston Weather,” will discuss the resilience and response of Galvestonians to the 1900, 1915, and 1943 hurricanes, Carla (1961), and Ike (2008). This is near sell out. September 9th (10am-5pm): The Rotary Club of Galveston presents Free Second Sundays - Free admission and free refreshments, games, and activities will help you study your way through history and complete your Ranger training with a popular Ranger Hunt inside the Museum. Compete in a game of corn hole, learn to lasso, or watch the butterflies while discovering the beauty around the Museum through a garden scavenger hunt. September 13th (5:30-6:30pm): Yeehaw! Cowboy Culture Series: “Cowboys on Canvas” - For two hundred years, artists have shaped the iconic image of the cowboy. Byron Price will explore the various developments of cowboy art from the 1820’s through today. The discussion will range from Texas vaqueros to open range cowpunchers by Remington and Russell to modernists such as Warhol and Lichtenstein. Byron is Director of Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West at the University of Oklahoma and is Director of the University of Oklahoma Press. He spent 25 years in the museum profession, serving a range of institutions specializing in the American West. The lectures are free. October 11th, the topic will be “The [True] History of Cowboys.” September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (3-6pm): Wine at The Bryan - In conjunction with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, visit the Bryan Museum for a relaxing time with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine, beer, and complimentary bar snacks will be served inside the Museum Shop. Please enter from the Guest Parking lot behind the Museum. This is held the second, third, and fourth Thursday of each month. Every Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (9am1pm): Galveston’s Own Farmers Market - Founded in 2012, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market hosted at the Museum that provides a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheesemakers, and specialty-food producers. September 27th (7-8:30pm): Iconoclast Sessions - The Iconoclast Sessions are quarterly performance gatherings which are free and open to the public that pair an academic poet with an urban poet. In addition to introducing students to a wide variety of literary expressions, Iconoclast Sessions create a context where communities that would not otherwise meet can begin to build friendships. These are open to the public and free
to attend bringing together diverse communities in the Houston area in order to nurture kinship, inspire imagination, and give voice to young emerging artists. October 4th (5:30): Quack Medicine: Selling Hope for Profit and Glory - Discover the era of quack and patent medicine! Quack medicine often relied upon questionable treatments such as cocaine toothache drops, asthma cigarettes, and eyeball massagers. Philip Montgomery, head of the Texas Medical Center Library’s John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center, will discuss these bizarre treatments and is bringing some antiquated medical devices to see. This is made possible by Elizabeth and Chauncey Leake Memorial Fund. “The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight” On Exhibit through October 22nd Innovator, entrepreneur, conservationist Charles Goodnight left his mark on the West. With his partner, Oliver Loving, he pioneered the Goodnight-Loving cattle trail. He invented one of the earliest food-trucks, the chuckwagon, and the survival of the American Bison also owes much to his and Molly Goodnight’s conservation efforts in the Texas Panhandle. “The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight” looks at the story of Goodnight’s life through the lens of contemporary Western and Wildlife artist Lee Cable. Cable’s series of 13 paintings is a conscious balancing act between solid historical research and artistic license. As Cable says, “In the case of Goodnight much is written, not much is illustrated.” This body of work aims to change that. The paintings are complemented by a display of authentic Charles Goodnight artifacts from institutions across the state.
“Kissed By God” Film Screening: A Feature Film About The Life of Three Time World Champion Surfer Andy Irons
A screening of “Kissed By God” will be shown September 15th at 7:30pm at Galveston Island Brewing Company. This will be shown under the stars on a huge screen with state of the art sound system. Tickets are $10 per person. It is family and dog friendly. “Kissed by God” is a brand new full length feature film that has played in theaters around the country. It’s a documentary about the life of three time world champion surfer Andy Irons and his struggle with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. It includes beautiful cinematography of some of the world’s best waves. For more info contact chair@galveston.surfrider.org. Proceeds benefit TGSA (Texas Gulf Surfing Association) which promotes a healthy surf competition and environmental awareness. This is sponsored by Texas Surf Co. and Surfrider Foundation Galveston Chapter.
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Even More Reasons to VisitWithGalveston This Fall cooler weather, Galveston comes alive
in the fall with its popular outdoor events and festivals – some popular traditions and activities that both locals and visitors look forward to every year. As the leaves turn colors and as the beach crowds wane, the focus is now more on the arts, theater, music, dining, sightseeing, bike riding and walking along the Seawall to enjoy the cool breezes. And then there are the holiday events – from the spooks and ghosts of Halloween to the island’s longstanding “Dickens on The Strand” festival. Here are highlights of just some of the things you can do in Galveston this fall: The Fall Migration for Bird Watchers & Amazing Fishing Autumn is one of the best times to go fishing on the island. Flounder, red drum, and trout are especially active as they start feeding for the winter, meaning you just might catch a few fish you can brag to your friends about. See our Fishing on the Island article at galvestonislandguide.com/where-to-fish-on-galveston-island. Fall is also bird migration season and Galveston sits in the heart of the trans-Gulf migration route. Get your binoculars and explore the island’s shorelines, prairies, and waterways to see non-native birds like the sandhill crane, sharpshinned hawk, and Mississippi kite. For a complete guide, go to galvestonbirds.org. When you’re not fishing or birdwatching, rent a stand up paddleboard and hit the waves at the Galveston Seawall, explore the kayaking trails in Galveston Island State Park, or simply kick back and catch a refreshingly cool sea breeze. And if you are not into fishing for your dinner, be sure to check out the harbors seafood shops. The Texas Gulf Coast is all about the seafood, and you won’t find it any fresher than at Galveston’s own Katie’s Seafood Market and Sampson & Son’s. Step into either market and you’ll see whole red snappers, redfish, tilefish, and groupers, as well as shrimp that were caught just hours before. Fillets are available as well, just in case you don’t know how to clean a fish. And if you don’t want to even cook it, you can take your taste of the Gulf to Olympia Grill at Pier 21 and they’ll prepare it for you. Since Gulffresh fish is hard to find, make sure to stop by on your way out of town to stock up. Cocktails with a View Sip on a cocktail and watch the sun set over historic downtown Galveston at The Rooftop Bar, a sophisticated openair joint perched on top of The Tremont House. Drink in a stunning view of Downtown Galveston you won’t get anywhere else and order up a tasty
cocktail or a pint of craft beer. Once the sun sets, bask in the soft glow of lights from the eight-foottall Manzanita tree as you find a cozy spot on one of the sectional couches. The Rooftop Bar is just as ideal for a romantic date night or an evening with friends, but it’s not the only unique spot in town. Indulge in a craft cocktail, or your choice of a selection of beer and fine spirits, at the upscale Daiquiri Time Out (2701 Market St.). For tropical drinks, seafood eats, and views of the beach, the Rum Shack (3204 Seawall Blvd.) is for you. Marina Bar & Grill (715 N. Holiday Dr.) offers wonderful views in a local’s favorite casual atmosphere. Regardless of where you end up, you’re guaranteed a good night out on Galveston Island.
Fall Events
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival: September 28th-29th Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but in September Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival featuring some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer. Event festivities include Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Official 5K Fun Run, Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Lil’ Shrimps Parade, the Strand Merchant Walkabout, and more. ArtWalk: October 13th For over 25 years, the Galveston Art Center has produced an ArtWalk on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district. Now spreading to other parts of the Island, ArtWalk occurs approximately every six weeks. Not a street festival, ArtWalk takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces and what are called “other walls” - restaurants and retail stores. One of the Galveston Arts Center’s largest programs, ArtWalk promotes visual art and supports our arts-based community, offering alternative places to see and learn about art. Galveston Island Greek Festival: October 13th-14th Galveston’s lively Greek Festival brings together top Greek dishes along with a variety of Greek ornaments, icons, jewelry, and artwork that will please the most discerning shoppers. In its 35th year, the festival will include traditional foods like beef souvlaki, gyro, pastitsio, tiropites (cheese puff triangles), and favorites spanakopita (spinach triangles), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and keftedes (meat balls). And don’t forget the Greek salad with olives and feta cheese. ARToberFEST: October 20th-21st Sponsored by the The Grand 1894 Opera House, ARToberFEST is the island’s biggest art event bringing together more than 125 artists from all over the country, each showcasing
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their creations – paintings, sculptures, drawings, and more. Enjoy the bursts of colors from the artistic works while “sipping and strolling.” Have children? ARToberFEST offers a wonderful kids area that encourages them to create their own paintings and other works of art. Harvest Moon Regatta: October 25th Come out and watch as hundreds of sailboats take to the Gulf of Mexico for the annual Harvest Moon Regatta. The race will start in Galveston, with the start of the race located at 25th and Seawall Blvd. The boats will race to Port Aransas. Island Oktoberfest: October 26th-27th Oktoberfest has been bringing Galvestonians, visitors of German heritage and those who just enjoy a great time together for 37 consecutive years. 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. Admission is free. German costumes encouraged. Mini Monster Bash: October 27th Saengerfest Park will be the central location for fun. There will be games, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and a costume contest. Contestants will compete for Cutest, Scariest, and Most Creative for age groups 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. The festival will be free to the public and include Trick or Treat stops at local businesses throughout Downtown Galveston. And...Ghost Tours. Need We Say More? Throughout its turbulent - and sometimes tragic - history, Galveston has been home to cannibalistic Indians and marauding pirates, and it has also weathered the deadliest natural disaster in American history. No wonder it’s one of the most haunted cities in the country. What better time to experience the island’s spooky side than Halloween season? Fortunately, there are an abundance of captivating ghost tours that will give you all the spine-tingling chills you could ask for. Explore some of the island’s most active paranormal hot spots with Dash Beardsley, the one
and only Ghost Man of Galveston. Visit some of the creepiest locations in the Strand Historic District, or embark on an eerie journey into the Old City Cemetery, the resting place of Civil War soldiers and victims of The Great Storm of 1900. Dash Beardsley’s tours are held throughout the year, but there are a few that you can only go on in the fall. Take a ghost tour of the 1859 Ashton Villa for a chance to see the spectral form of former resident Miss Bettie Brown. Meanwhile, a sunset cruise to some of the island’s mysterious places is a gripping way to learn about Galveston’s supernatural past. November 1st-4th: Lone Star Rally With juried bike shows, truck, jeep and classic car shows and free concerts on two stages, this year’s Lone Star Rally will be jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long. This year’s rally will once again present more than 40 free musical performances in genres from classic rock and adult contemporary to rockin’ country on two sound stages - the main stage at Saengerfest Park downtown, and a second at Beach Central Park in front of the Hotel Galvez. Houston area day trippers are encouraged to come out and enjoy all the free, non-stop entertainment only the Lone Star Rally provides. Big rig displays of motorcycle parts and accessories will dot the island’s three event zones: Downtown/The Strand, Harborside at Pier 21, and Beach Central Park at Seawall. As well, hundreds of vendors selling everything from leatherwear to jewelry, sunglasses to crab cake sandwiches, will fill every nook and corner of the Strand and along the seawall. Visit LoneStarRally. com for the latest news and event happenings.
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tion (GHF) offers many events and tours that are open to the public. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org or by calling (409)765-7834. This month, these events will take place: Bishop’s Palace Tours The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District and a National Historic Landmark. 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 at Ave. J. Available Daily (11am-5pm): Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours - Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld highresolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11. September 8th, 22nd, October 6th, 20th (11am-1pm): Basement to Attic Tours - Offering 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 and an exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. October 24th and November 23rd (8pm): Full Moon Tour of The Bishop - Experience Bishop’s Palace in a whole new light...the moonlight. See how this architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the moonlight. Tickets are $30 per person. Other Events September 14th (8:30am-5pm): Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Class for Painters and Contractors - Galveston Historical Foundation’s Center for Coastal Heritage is partnering with Sherwin Williams to provide EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting lead exposure certification training for contractors. Upon completion of this one-day training course, participants will receive their EPA Renovation Certification. The National Center for Healthy Housing certified trainer Glenn Ray will oversee the course. Training and certification will close at 50 participants. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. October 6th (6-9pm): Market Street Social featuring Matthew Ryan - You’re invited to join #galvestonhistory for a night of Market Street love featuring live music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan. Held in the 1904 GH&H Railroad Depot, 3304 Market St., Downtown Galveston, guests will be able to purchase specially selected craft beer offerings, a curated menu of cocktails from DTO Galveston, and incredible food options from Gypsy Joynt and Maceo’s- all showcasing some of the amazing foods and drinks available in this rapidly developing area of Galveston Island. Tickets are $10. October 13th (6-9pm): Sally B. Wallace Awards for Historic Preservation - The 2018 Sally B. Wallace Preservation Award recognizes outstanding projects and crafts people that are involved in the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of Galveston County’s historic buildings and neighborhoods. The annual award ceremony is 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. Admission is free with complimentary wine and small appetizers. Please note, this event will take place inside Eaton Chapel, 2216 Ball, Galveston. October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 31st (10am12pm): Fall Sunset Tours - Enjoy fall’s outstanding weather and sunsets with this special hour and a half long tour. Departing from the Texas Seaport Museum, guests will enjoy a
narrated exploration of Galveston’s historic bay. These sunset cruises are BYOB and feature the haunted history of Galveston and the port along with unmatched sunsets and sightseeing. Seagull II, Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel was built specifically for harbor sightseeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. Knowledgeably narrated tours explore the wide variety of birds and marine life that teems in the Bay. They have no contract with them, but playful dolphins almost always show up to entertain themselves by watching the red-and-white boat and its passengers. And the human activity in this busy port can only truly be appreciated from the water. A tour aboard the Seagull II is always an hour well spent. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for youth 6-18 years old. October 20th (6-9pm): 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Birthday Party and History on Tap - She’s looking fantastic for 141! Help us celebrate the October birthday of The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, at this special History on Tap tasting. Your $20 ticket gets you admission to the Texas Seaport Museum, onboard the ship, and complimentary craft beer courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Company. You’ll need that beer for a special toast to the ship which you won’t want to miss. We’re biased, but there’s nothing better than an ELISSA IPA onboard ELISSA. In addition to the delicious craft beer, we’ll have a special ELISSA birthday cake and are offering free admission to anyone named ELISSA. Simply show up at the gate with your ID and you’re in to share in the celebration! Tickets are $20. This will be held at Texas Seaport Museum, 2200 Harborside Dr., Galveston. October 26th, 27th, 31st (7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm): Lantern Light Tours of the 1892 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. Tickets are $30. October 26th, 27th, 31st (7pm and 8:15pm): Ghost Tours of the 1859 Ashton Villa - The public is offered a rare set of tours 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 after-life, of the home’s Miss Bettie Brown. Tickets are $30. October 31st (2-3pm): Sailor’s Superstition’s Tour - Come join a spook-tacular tour of the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA and learn what makes sailor’s so superstitious! From bananas on board to whistling up a storm, this special hour long guided tour will delve into the supernatural world of nautical know-how and uncover the ghostly past of this great national landmark. Tickets are $12. This will be held at Texas Seaport Museum, 2200 Harborside Dr., Galveston. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for youth 6-18 years old. October 31st (5-7pm): 1838 Menard House Trick or Treat - Galveston’s oldest residence opens its gates for one night of ghostly fun! Bring your kids by for treats and be sure to bring your ghost hunting equipment. Admission is free.
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Clay Cup Studios This Month:
‘Wizard Night Out’ & ‘Ladies Dirty Martini & Dirty Pour Canvas Party’ Clay Cups Studio is a paint your own pottery
and social canvas studio located in Downtown Galveston. You can find the studio at 2201 Market St. To register for a class go to claycupstudios.com or call (409)762-CLAY. September 6th (6-9pm): College Night - Come out and join your friends for this fun night, held every month on the first Thursday. If you come with four painters, you can get a large Mama Theresa Pizza for free! September 8th (6-9pm): Wizards Night Out, Calling All Houses - Clay Cup Studios is having its first annual Wizards Night Out. What house will the sorting hat put you in? You will be able to choose from wizard wands, mugs, castles banks/ boxes, owls, snakes, goblets, and more to paint. There will be stencils available to help paint on both pottery and glass objects. Wizard Games will begin promptly at 6pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Special prizes will be given for best dressed Wizard. The cost is $10 for your studio fee. Pricing for projects range are $10-$50.
The Art of Saving Sea Turtles Fundraising Event September 26th, October 24th (6-8pm): Ladies Night Out Dirty Martini & Dirty Pour Canvas Party - Come sip and have fun! Tickets are $25. This night time event always includes a fun beverage and fun art projects for you and your gal pals. Feel free to bring any snacks and additional beverages with you. It’s ladies night so make sure to let your girls know! October 13th (6-9pm): Sugar Skull ArtWalk Night - This will be the 3rd annual Sugar Skull ArtWalk Night and will be a great time painting plus you can have a glass or two of complimentary sangria while listening to great music, and enjoying a night out with friends. Choose from these Sugar Skull options: large 16”x20” canvas $25, small 12”x12” canvas $20, Sugar Skull Tote $15, Sugar Skull Bank $19, Sugar Skull Light (comes with light fixture) $29, or Sugar Skull Bank $18. $10 is your RSVP and studio fee and will be applied to your balance the night of.
“Party Like a Pirate” Pub Crawl 2018 September 15th, 7:30pm-2am, you too can party like a pirate at the
annual Pirate’s Pub Crawl! It’s that time of the year again! The first Party Like a Pirate Crawl was so much fun they had to bring the ‘piracy’ back for another round. Come out to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” and local businesses the best way a pirate can! There will be raffle prizes, shenanigans, piracy and more. Costumes are highly encouraged but not necessary. Drink specials will be available at every bar that is participating with the purchase of a wristband. Wristbands are $10 online at facebook.com/ events/262990304536238. They are $15 in person on the day of. A complimentary raffle ticket will be given with every online wristband purchase. Otherwise, raffle tickets are available for $5 a piece or 5 for $20 and will be available on the day of. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for participating bars and more info.
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September 30th, 6-9pm, come out to The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., Galveston, for some fun! The Art of Saving Sea Turtles is a celebration of local Texas sea turtles and the Galveston Turtles About Town community art project. This will be a perfect fall evening backdrop of a magnificent European-inspired design of intricate metalwork and beautiful emerald-green glass all nestled in lush, curated gardens. There will be appetizers, beer and wine, a silent auction, Jewerly Mystery Boxes, and a program. Join the fun at the elegant Bryan Museum Conservatory as they showcase Turtle Island Restoration Network’s endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle conservation efforts. Advance tickets are required and tickets are $100 and may be purchased at Eventbrite. For more info go to tinyurl.com/TurtlesAboutTown. The Art of Saving Sea Turtles is inspired by Turtles About Town – a community-based project that showcases the city of Galveston and the conservation efforts of Turtle Island Restoration Network while boosting economic growth and tourism. “Working with the residents and visitors of Galveston Island, we ensure protection of sea turtles and a broad defense of the ocean habitat. Each 5-foot 3-inch sea turtle sculpture is painted and adorned by a local artist to create public art within the city that brings awareness and charm to our island.” Proceeds benefit Turtle Island Restoration Network’s local sea turtle conservation and rescue programs. Learn more about Turtle Island Restoration Network at seaturtles.org.
“Life On A Rig” at Family Days onOnOcean Star Oil Rig Museum the second Saturday of every month,
10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments. Children 18 and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone. The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum is located at Pier 19 in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)766-7827 or go to oceanstaroec.com. • September 8th: Life on a Rig - Step aboard the Ocean Star and learn about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Come search the museum to discover more about these vehicles at sea and see what you would look like as an offshore oil worker, try on safety gear, explore the old control room, and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit. • October 13th: Sources of Energy - In addition to petroleum, learn about nine other energy sources and how each one is important to you at any moment of every day. See if you can put together an energy puzzle, and discover how renewable and non-renewable energy affect your life.
All Things Water-Based is Covered at AtSeaits strategic ScoutperchBase Including the Fun overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Scout Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But looks can be deceiving. At Sea Scout Base Galveston, the sea is an extraordinary classroom that provides hands-on opportunities for youth to learn and build character through challenging, rewarding, hands-on experiences. Sea Star Base Galveston is a high adventure marine and maritime destination offering aquatic education programs that instill lifetime leadership, teamwork skills, and independence in body, mind, and spirit. For more info go to ssbgalveston.org or call (409)572-2560. Sea Star Galveston is based at 7509 Broadway, Galveston. Upcoming events include: Kayak Excursions September 7th, September 28th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th (4-7pm), Sea Star Base Galveston offers Kayak Excursions year round. A gentle three mile paddle through the calm waters of Offatt’s Bayou sets the kayaker on the Central Flyway, a migratory bird path that extends from Alaska to South America and offers the opportunity to see and photograph birds unlike any other location on the Gulf Coast. The fee is $35 per person and available by reservations at ssbgalveston.org or by calling (409)572-2560. They also have Private Kayaking Excursions available. Call for details.
lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work the sails if they like, or even steer, as our Captains point out areas of interest along the route. Reservations are required. This is free for members and $50 for non-member adults, $40 non-member students. Youth Sailing Saturdays Offered every Saturday 2-4pm, the Youth Sailing Program at Sea Star Base Galveston is unlike any other youth program in the country. It is their belief that every child has the ability and should have the opportunity to learn how to sail and become an ambitious, skilled, and active lifetime sailor. Children are taught by our highly skilled staff at a world class sailing facility but the benefits do not end there. In the youth sailing program, children learn stewardship of our oceans, coasts, and communities; they are heavily mentored by dedicated volunteers and learn physical and social skills that will carry them throughout life. These classes are open to the public.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier:
September Free Walk-On Fridays, Live Music and More
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. All events and rides are weather permitting. For more info, tickets, and a full list of events go to pleasurepier.com. For decades, the historic Pleasure Pier served as a tourism catalyst for Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard and the Texas Gulf Coast. More than 40 years after the original Pleasure Pier was destroyed by Hurricane Carla, Landry’s has transformed the Pleasure Pier into a world-class amusement park for all ages. September Free Walk-On Fridays Join every Friday night in September and walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pier for free! Music on the Pier (5-9pm) • September 8th: Becky & The Aviators • September 15th: The Others • September 22nd: Velvet Punch • September 29th: Tino Trevino Specials • Weekend Adventure Pass – Three Parks – One pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday-Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk, and Downtown Aquarium Houston. • October 12th-13th: Scouts Weekend - Purchase a $17.99 all day ride pass and Pleasure Pier will donate $2 back to the scouts! • October 25th: Galveston Appreciation Day & Harvest Moon Regatta Enjoy $15.99 All Day Ride Passes. • October 25th: Homeschool Day - Homeschooled students are invited for a day of educational thrills and discounted passes. • October 27th: Halloween Party - Bring the kids out for a ghostly good time with discounted ride tickets, trick or treating, movies and more. Movies on the Pier (7pm) • October 6th: “Coco” • October 13th: “Monsters Inc.” • October 20th: “Hotel Transylvania 1” • October 27th: “Hotel Transylvania 2”
1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in
American history on this tour! This hour long driving tour covers stories of survival, surviving buildings, and sites of destroyed buildings. Sites include Ashton Villa, site of Isaac Cline’s home, the Levy Building, Sacred Heart, Bishop’s Palace, and more. This tour is held every Saturday in September at 4pm. Tickets are $15 per person and available at galvestonhistorictour.com or call (409)789-9911 for more info. This tour meets at Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Ave., Galveston.
Warm Fall Weather Continues the Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Be sure to bring in the ad in this edition of “Island Guide” for a discount! Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is the hottest, coolest, and most thrilling destination for your family. You will be thrilled by the large collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. There are also longer, more thrilling slides, and zip lining. There is free parking, free tubes, and picnics and coolers are welcome. Tubes are always free. September 8th-9th, 15th-16th, Schlitterbahn Waterpark is open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm. September 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th and October 6th-7th, 13th14th the park is open 10am-5pm. The rest of the year Schlitterbahn is open Saturdays-Sunday 10am-5pm. They also host special events for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Several special days are: October 20th (all day): Lifted Up Faith and Family Day- Music! Fun! Fellowship! Lift your heart with the music of more than 10 Christian musical acts playing live at Schlitterbahn. We are throwing a family-friendly celebration all day long. October in Texas is a great time for waterpark fun! Concert admission is included for every guest. October 27 (9-10am): Fall Scout Day - All Scouts receive exclusive use of the Wasserfest tower attractions from 9-10am before it opens to the public on this special day with all-day park admission. You must be a member of a Scout Group to participate. Weekends September 1st-October 14th: Bonus Days - Summer and the warm weather is not over quiet yet so Schlitterbahn’s season includes extended Bonus Days - giving the biggest fans the ability to enjoy the Wasserfest and Surfenburg sections of the park for a discounted prices. The Wasserfest Section include the Wolfpack Family Raft Ride, the Torrent Wave River, and great kids play areas including Torrent Beach Kids Area.
The Wine and Jazz Festival Comes to Moody Gardens The Martini Blu Jazz Cafe Fall
Wine and Jazz Festival will be held September 22nd-23rd at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. The festival will be held 2pm-12 midnight. Tickets start at $50 for general admission for both days. Schedule performances are: • Saturday, September 22nd: Alex Bugnon, Pieces of a Dream, Grace Kelly, Theresa Grayson, Mark Dini, Kyle Turner • Sunday, September 23rd: Jonathan Butler, Eric Roberson, Paul Taylor, Dominique Hammons, Evelyn Rubio, Stephen Richard There will also be local artists, vendors, and more! For more info look the event up on Facebook.
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Galveston Island Shrimp Festival:
A Seafood Lover’s Paradise
Two full days of shrimp, music, friends, and fun begins on Friday, September 28th and runs through Saturday, September 29th. Event activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Official 5K, Lil’ Shrimps parade, live music, vendors, kids area, and a Strand Merchant Walk-About. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy! For more info and to get tickets go to galvestonshrimpfestival.com. Gumbo Stroll Join in as Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District is transformed into a melting pot of flavors. With more than 80 teams from award winning cookers to backyard roux roughnecks you will want to get in early to try them all. With the purchase of a Gumbo Stroll ticket, you get the opportunity to try all the amazing gumbo the Cook Teams have to offer. Teams lining the Historical Strand District will dish out a sample to festival attendees who have purchased an official Gumbo-Tasting Cup. Walk around and try countless samples for the 4-hour span, enjoy the live music, and cold refreshments. Tickets are $12 until September 16th online, and increase to $14 after. Want Shrimp, But Don’t Want To Do The Gumbo Stroll? NEW this year! Purchase the “Shrimp Dinner and Beer Combo” ticket that includes: a plate of fried shrimp, a cup of shrimp gumbo and one 16 oz beer, then redeem in Saengerfest Park at 23rd and Strand, September 29th, 12-4pm. This ticket option does not include the Gumbo Stroll. Cook Off Whip up a batch of your best gumbo recipe and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical Strand. Compete for the gold and Shrimp Gumbo Champion bragging rights. Although every gumbo has it’s own unique taste, they can’t all be winners. Here is your chance to light up those judges’ taste buds and show ‘em what you got! There is a $1,000 cash prize. Sign up early to receive lots of perks! Shrimp Scamper In cooperation with the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, this is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. The race will start and end at 28th and Seawall. Perks include free libations, performance t-shirt, pre-run snacks, placing medals, costume contest, downtown activities after the run, and more. The 5K Combo ticket includes: Gumbo Tasting Cup for entry into Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, 5K registration with chip timing, fun performance t-shirt, and one free beer at early packet pickup/runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery, and another free beer after the Run.
Tickets are $56 before September 11th, and $66 after. Register before September 19th to guarantee a shirt in your size with your registration. Walkabout Take a break from the September heat and stop into some of the islands most popular Strand Merchants for a quick browse or some serious shopping. Visit all of the shops on your walk-about card, get a stamp from each one, turn in your card by 4pm and enter to win! All completed cards entered have a chance at winning hundreds of dollars in gift cards from participating stores. Winners will be contacted by email after the festival. All completed cards must be turned in by 4pm to the Information Booth to qualify. Card are available at the information booths at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand or 22nd and Strand in Downtown Galveston. Lil’ Shrimp’s Parade Saturday, September 29th at 3pm, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade is something the whole family can enjoy! Come out to catch beads from participating floats as they roll down the Strand celebrating all things Shrimp! Interested in having your organization participate in the parade? Get more information by contacting the Parade Coordinator Jimmy Wisner at jimmz77@sbcglobal.net. More Info For more info and to get tickets go to galvestonshrimpfestival.com.
October 14th-15th benefitting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, located at 1824 Ball St. Festival hours are Saturday 11am8pm, and Sunday 12 noon-6pm. Entertainment and church tours will be every two hours. The best part of the festival is the food - two full days of authentic food prepared on site along imported Greek wines and beer, live entertainment, gifts, and tours of the Greek Orthodox Church. Savor traditional Greek favorites including mouthwatering souvlaki (shish kabob), gyro, vegetarian dishes, and a complete dinner of pastitsio, salad, dolmades, olives and meat balls. To complement the menu is imported Greek beer and wines, and for dessert there are pastries baked by the ladies in the community. Enjoy baklava, melomacarona, kourambiedes, koulourakia, and paximadia with a fresh cup of coffee. Don’t miss the made to order loukoumades: a honey puff pastry drizzled with honey and homemade sweet bread. There will be featured imported items including icons, jewelry, paintings, gift items, imported foods, religious items, and much more. Returning again this year is the ever talented Alex Kalos who plays the clarinet, bouzouki, and every other instrument that compliments Greek dancing. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join the dance line to catch the Greek spirit at this festive event. Father Stelios Sitaras, 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 on Sunday at 10am. The service is one hour. A donation of $2 per person at the door is appreciated. All foods and drink items are priced individually ranging from $2 to $8, including pastries. A complete dinner is available for $16. Advance dinner tickets are available online at galvestongreekfestival.com until October 5th. Tickets for all items will be sold at ticket booths at the event. There is no party like a Greek party and it only happens once a year – don’t miss it! For more information call (409)762-7591 or go to galvestongreekfestival.com.
Galveston Island’s 37th Annual Island Oktoberfest Galveston’s premier fall festival - the 37th
Annual Island Oktoberfest - kicks off Friday evening, October 26th from 5-11pm, and continues Saturday, October 27th from 11am-11pm. Island Oktoberfest admission is free. This fun, family weekend will feature continuous live entertainment on three stages, an expanded menu of authentic German food and libations, Cake Wheel, shopping for fine arts, crafts and gifts in the historic 1860 Lyceum; a lively auction, new and exciting fun, family 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. German costumes are encouraged. This year, festival goers can look forward to more of everything that is German! Island Oktoberfest, hosted by First Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Del Papa Distributing Company, will open Friday evening with themed-Bier Garten venues featuring a variety of both German and domestic brews and a variety of German-style wines. Again this year, Oktoberfest will feature two very special beer and wine tasting events paired with a delightful array of appetizers. In addition to great music and dancing, there will be superb food including smoked sausage, bratwurst, knockwurst, and “Wurstabendessen”a sausage dinner comprised of German-style and Polish style Wurst with all the traditional German side dishes. This special German Dinner will be available both Friday evening and on Saturday. For a sweet finale, homemade Helmut’s strudel (freshly baked on site), will be offered in addition to a variety of tempting home-made desserts specially prepared by congregation members from recipes handed down from generation to generation, and additional popular festival treats. The historic and beautifully-renovated circa 1860 Lyceum will again be open Friday evening and on Saturday with vendors showcasing exceptional hand-crafted 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 at their long-time favorite booths, each featuring holiday and other special gift items. Attendees are encouraged to dress in German costume. For more information, visit 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 including FeedGalveston, an initiative that provides nutritious, ready-to-prepare meals for those in Galveston County who are food insecure. In addition, proceeds benefit Fanfare! Lutheran Music Academy, a non-profit organization established by First Lutheran Church that provides high quality, lowcost music, art, and drama education for Galveston youth.
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Announcing New Hire of Additional Head Chef at Yaga’s Cafe Downtown
Yaga’s Presents is pleased to announce it is expanding its culinary talent with the recent addition of Chef William W. Pickavance III. Pickavance will assist Executive Chef Chris Lopez to oversee the entire culinary aspect of Yaga’s Café and companywide catering, focusing on the continuation of serving fresh ingredients and high-quality dishes. Yaga’s Presents is confident this addition to the Yaga’s Café team will continue to uphold the restaurant’s relevancy from a culinary standpoint that Chef Lopez has delivered for over ten years. The hiring of
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Pickavance will also help to accommodate more private parties, events, weddings, and luncheons. The company’s strategic plan includes the addition of another culinary concept in the late 2019 or early 2020. Pickavance and Lopez will be developing the concept’s menu in the remainder of 2018. With over 21 years of culinary experience, Chef Pickavance’s resume is outstanding. As a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Pikavance has put his culinary degree to use. He has worked under two Certified Master Chefs, and lead the openings as the head chef of two restaurants in Galveston. About Yaga’s Tropical Café Located in the Strand Historic District, Yaga’s Café offers a mixed menu of salads, burgers, pizzas, and classic appetizers. Yaga’s Cafe offers both lunch and dinner, as well as a full catering service. Every Friday and Saturday, the restaurant transforms into a nightlife bar. Yaga’s Café celebrated its 31st birthday last November 2017. To learn more about Yaga’s Café, visit yagascafe.com.
Foodie Events September 15th (10am-12 noon): The Go Nuts and Beans Official Grand Opening - The Peanut Butter is back! Go Nuts and Beans, located at the Marketplace at Peanut Butter Warehouse, 102 20th St. Suite C Downtown Galveston will be celebrating its grand opening. Come out and try free samples of a variety of locally roasted coffees and fresh ground nut butters. They will have natural, honey roasted, butterscotch, sea salted caramel, and chocolate nut butters plus get a coffee cup koozie with any purchase while supplies last and a free hurricane preparedness pack from AllState for the first 60 people. Don’t miss this fun filled family event! September 25th (5-9pm): Diaper Drive at Yaga’s Cafe - Join at Yaga’s Cafe for dinner and diapers! Drop off a package of diapers and then dine in to support Diaper Need Awareness Week and the Galveston Diaper Bank. Please show this event listing to your server and 10% of your bill will be donated to the Galveston Diaper Bank. Yaga’s Cafe is located at 2314 Strand St., Downtown Galveston, (409)762-6676.
Fall Fun & Games Plus New Vendors at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
Every Thursday 3-7pm and Sunday 8am1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Join the fun in the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation with friends, family, and museum staff while shopping for locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products. The Thursday market features all the perks that you’ve come to expect at the market plus the added charms of the Bryan Museum “Wine at the Bryan” weekly event. The Sunday market also features wonderful goods and the charm of Bryan’s courtyard. Special events sometimes take place including Galveston Arts Center drawing, painting, sculpting lessons, live music, plant sale and Pot-Your-Own-Plant station, and more. It is always free to browse and most events are free to participate. September 9th, 20th, October 14th, 18th (9am-12 noon): The Friends of Rosenberg Library Book Sale & Give-Away takes place. Come peruse the books or just get a free kids’ book to take home. The Friends curate special selections each month of nature, cooking, and science-related books, and you’ll also find plenty of fiction, children’s literature, and general book goodness. Future book sales will be September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 9th. This is held every second Sunday of the month. Every Sunday: Yoga Classes - There are also yoga classes available every Sunday at 10am at the market. These classes are led by local yoga teachers. All classes are free to attend and anyone is welcome to participate. Every Sunday: “Bring a Cup” - GOFM is doing away with disposable cups. They need the community’s help to stock the market with mugs. Clean out the cupboards and bring them to market! Donated reusable cups will be available for use at the market - if you use it, take it home with you. Keep it, love it, or wash it and bring it back the next week. September 27th and 30th: Kid’s Corner Houston Bay Area Creative Reuse (HBACR) joins Galveston’s Own Farmers Market several times in the upcoming months. They’ll offer free kids crafts and life skills activities fit for all ages, all utilizing donated supplies. Donated arts and craft supplies are available for sale at a deeply discounted price. HBACR is non-profit recycles donated items that would otherwise end up in a landfill like old art supplies, architectural salvage, fabric and notions. They resell them at a very low price for artists, students, teachers and parents to give access to the arts.. Future dates are October 4th and 25th. September 27th - Get A Card with Rosenberg Library - Come out to get a free library card and spread the word about Rosenberg Library’s programming & events. News The Thursday market gains a new vendor! Welcome Cultured Heat - they make small batch hot sauces through natural fermentation and locally-sourced peppers. Stop by market to get a taste of these complex and flavorful sauces Jolly Farms is back on Thursdays, meaning you can grab your beloved pasture-raised chickens during the week now. Whole broilers and your favorite cuts are available. GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program has created an Amazon wishlist, perfect for those of you who have asked how you can contribute to this program’s success other than putting your hands in the dirt! YGP needs all kinds of equipment and materials to keep our kids happy and healthy, growing and learning. Find the list at Amazon > Young Gardeners Program Wish List.
Books Some Things to Think About By Gini Rainey
“The Isle of Gold” by Seven Jane If you like to read adventure books that have everything from swashbuckling pirates to mystical lands beneath the sea, then this is the book for you. Set in 1716 – the golden age of pirates – this book follows the adventures of Merrin Smith, an orphaned waif who was raised in the kitchen of a quayside brothel. Written by Seven Jane, a “dark fantasy and speculative fiction,” this book is filled with more pirates and fantasy than you can shake a stick at. When Merrin, at the tender of age of probably fourteen or so, decides to join the crew of the pirate ship Riptide in order to discover who her parents were, she disguises herself as a pirate and falls under the watchful eye of the notorious Captain Winter, whose madman antics and behavior keep everyone on board in line, lest they get run through by one of the many daggers he has hanging from his belt. When she meets the handsome boatswain, Tom Birch, a bit of unrequited love begins to weave itself into the story. Fortunately, or perhaps not so fortunately, as time passes on the Captain’s quest to find the mythical island of Bracile (a place hidden between air and sea and that exists only for a moment every two years - and which has never returned any man who has sailed for its shores) Merrin’s body begins to mature and she must now bind herself to prevent anyone on board from discovering that she is a woman. This book is a delightful romp and an easy read filled with the things that will keep the reader engrossed to the very end. Pour yourself a glass of wine, curl up in your comfy chair and let Seven Jane take you a mystical place filled with adventure and romance. Rating: 4 of 5 – Copyright 2018, Black Spot Books “Gracie’s Secret” by Jill Childs This book is one long emotional rollercoaster. Beginning when Jen’s 3-year old daughter Gracie is involved in a car accident and nearly dies, the emotions of everyone involved are raw and aching. While the character development was good, as was the premise, there were many things about this book that left me wondering “why?” Following the accident, Gracie had a near death experience and met angels who asked her if she wanted to stay or go home. She chooses to go home and shares with her non-religious mother that she met a man in heaven who is later identified as the archangel, Saint Michael after
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spotting a statue in a parish church. There could be a spoiler alert here, but I won’t tell anymore, so no need for one. It was too far into the book that the plotline began getting convoluted and twisted. Lots of accusations and insidious mysteries are uncovered, and suffice it to say, the intrigue became deeper and deeper. I, for one, had no idea where this was all heading, but when everything started falling apart and coming together, I had a hard time moving through to the end of the book. I will say that I kept turning the pages and finished the book, but there were many things that I had to question. For one, if Gracie’s mom, Jen, was so completely devastated by her recent divorce, it amazes me how quickly she falls for the doctor she met while Gracie was in a coma. Doctor Matthew steps into their life and begins to fill all of the voids they had both been experiencing since the divorce. He steps in way too easily. All of that being said though, this is a pretty intriguing book and well worth the read. Rating: 4 of 5 – Copyright 2018, Bookouture
Galveston Bookshop Book Signings:
“Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of TheGalveston Line”Bookshop by Kimber Fountain is located at 317 23rd St. in Downtown
Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com. Saturday, September 22nd (2-4pm) - “Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line” by Kimber Fountain Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Kimber Fountain and her new history of Galveston’s legendary red light district. Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy and infamous red-light district. Called simply “The Line,” the unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came alive every night with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love. A stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years, it finally shut down in the late 1950’s. But ridding Galveston of prostitution would prove much more difficult than putting a padlock on the front door. Kimber Fountain pursues the sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them. Kimber Fountain is the editor-in-chief and feature writer for “Galveston Monthly” magazine and serves as chairperson of the Arts and Historic Preservation Advisory Board to the Galveston City Council. She is also the author of “Galveston Seawall Chronicles,” a history of Galveston’s Seawall, its construction, and subsequent impact on the city’s tourist trade and economy. She can also be found on stage at the Island East-End Theater Company. Ms. Fountain resides in Galveston. Copyright 2018, The History Press, Soft cover, $23.99
Cathy Catchings:
Angel Readings, Book Signings, & More Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 noon-5pm Author Cathy Catching has written three wonderful books. The first book, “Angel Talk: A True Story of One Woman’s Miraculous Healing and the Angels Who Got Her Through It” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s interactions with heavenly beings and her recovery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. Learn how the author awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages. The second book, “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. Her third book, “Healing with Angel Talk: Learn How Your Angels Can Help You Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul” is an extraordinary handbook that teaches methods on healing the mind, body, and soul with angelic assistance. Learn about the big picture and our role here on earth, the lessons that our angels want us to learn, how they communicate, how to meditate, the power of our own thoughts, and the importance of getting in touch with our five senses. Your angels want you to understand about their unconditional love and are eager for you to talk with them. They want you to be happy and healthy, and they will show you exactly how to do so. After reading “Healing with Angel Talk,” you will have all the necessary tools to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Cathy Catching also does angel readings and teaches others how angelic communication can provide emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. Books can be purchased and signed at Mysticatz, located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown Galveston, or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more info call (409)740-1565, go to cathycatching.com, or on Facebook @ccatching.
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The Arts
Creative Exhibitions & Classes at Galveston Arts Center
“Low Magic” Continues on Exhibit Opening Saturday, August 25th, 6-9pm will be Fort Worth-based artist Jesse Morgan Barnett’s exhibition “LOW MAGIC,” which follows the artist’s correspondence with Valery Spiridonov, the first confirmed head/body transplantation patient, and works through questions about conditionality, perseverance, and naturalistic interpretations of luck. In the second floor 1878 and Brown Foundation Galleries, “Visual Pathology” presents a collaboration with GAC and the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. In collaboration with six pathologists from UTMB, artists Steve Fisher, Mark Greenwalt, Colleen Maynard, Sarah Sudhoff, and Kamilla Szczesna were given access to the remnants of UTMB’s historical pathological and surgical pathology collections as an inspirational starting point for the exhibition. Both artists and pathologists worked in teams to consider the history of the collection and current research undertaken at UTMB. The resulting exhibition explores the intersections between pathological and creative practices. On Thursday, September 6th, join “Visual Pathology” artists and pathologists for a conversation about the project and their work at 6pm. These exhibitions will remain on view through October 7th. About GAC GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which takes place every six weeks in Downtown Galveston. The ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map can be downloaded at galvestonartscenter.org. 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.
Events
Art Club for Kids (every Tuesday, 4:15-5:45pm) - GAC’s Summer Art program has become so popular, they’ve decided to extend their weekly classes for kids year-round. Perfect for homeschoolers or after school, this mixed age art club centers on student-directed exploration of drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Instructors focus on expanding students’ experience of art beyond the school classroom and introducing novel art techniques, tools, concepts, and inspiration. There will be no cookie-cutter craft projects here. GAC instructors teach expressive arts practice, where kids use traditional art techniques to develop essential skills like intuitive reasoning, investigative play, and self-confidence. Join any week, or enroll for the whole semester! Fall Semester is September 4th-December 18th with no class Thanksgiving week. Spring Semester will be January 22nd-May 13th with no class on Mardi Gras February 22nd or GISD Spring Break starting March 12th. This program is designed for students in grades 3-9. Cost depends on how many session your child attends.
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September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Tuesdays, 6-8pm): Ceramic Studio - Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with this earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. This course uses methods that don’t require a potter’s wheel, including pinch-pots, coil construction, slab-construction. Students will learn the anatomy of a vessel, how to securely join corners and handles, make lids fit properly, and various kinds of surface treatments, textures, and glazes. Bisque and glaze firings are scheduled at an offsite kiln regularly. All materials and supplies are provided. Beginners welcome. Ceramics Studio is an ongoing program. Work at your own pace, and use your passes as you go – which are good for up to 4 months. Fees are $50 for two sessions or $75 for four sessions. September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm): Life Drawing Class - Drawing the human figure from a live model is the foundation of nearly all studio art programs. If you have an interest in portrait painting, character design, comics/manga, game design, illustration, animation, fashion design, medical illustration, or just learning to “see” like an artist, this is for you. The Life Drawing Studio at Galveston Arts Center meets for two hours on Wednesday evenings. Live models pose for short “gestures” and longer poses of up to 90 minutes. Focus is on the study of the human figure in its natural state; models typically pose nude or, occasionally, semi-clothed/ draped. Artists are invited to bring their own materials and supplies. The spacious, well-lit studio is equipped with eight standing easels and 16 adjustable-angle drafting tables. Fees are $12 per day or $10 per day when you purchase four or more passes at once. September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (Sundays, 1-3pm): The Art of Poetry - Are you currently writing poetry? Do you want to start? Then this weekly, team-taught writer’s workshop may be for you. Open to poets at any level of experience aged 18 or older, class members will support each other with advice, strategies and camaraderie to help each writer find his or her unique voice. Instructors embrace the link between poetry and other expressive art forms. Artists currently working
in other fields (painting, music, sculpture, etc...) are highly encouraged to join. Purchase a 4-class pass and use them at your own pace. New material will be covered every week. Session range from four classes ($40) to 12 classes ($100). September 15th and 22nd (1-4pm): Printmaking Workshop - In this Printmaking Workshop with Marie Leterme, you will learn how to build Collagraph plates using simple, inexpensive materials like mat board and leaves. Then, explore Monotypes, creating images on poly-carbonate plates using oil-based etching inks and various textured materials as well as drawing and painting tools. Students will print a small edition of Collagraphs from the matboard matrix, and combine both techniques in one single Monoprint. Fee is $150 or $120 for GAC members. October 15th-November 21st: Printmaking Sampler with Betsy Campbell will be held. March 4th-April 8th, 2019: Printmaking Sampler II with Betsy Campbell will be held. All levels welcome; no experience necessary. September 14th (6-9pm): Culture Class Bash - At this Culture Clash Bash, the newest Culture Clash magazine that focuses on education will be released, honoring their contributors. There will be live music, cheese, wine and fruit, plus you can help work on community art projects. Musical acts include a song swap between Tex Renner, Lee Brooks, Lyda Kat, and Kevin Jeffries. A fun large scale dinosaur (the Culture Clash mascot) will be painted by guests and painting of kindness rocks. This is a family friendly event so feel free to bring the kids. October 13th (10am-4pm): Polymer Clay Workshop - Come to this all-day workshop where Paula Kennedy will show you how to use an extruder to make a variety of different designs including the look of a woven basket, decorative vines, several styles of beads, and miniature quilt patterns. Cost is $75. October 13th (6-9pm): Museum of Pocket Art featuring Elaine Bradford and Ernesto Walker The Galveston Arts Center welcomes the Museum of Pocket Art (MoPA) during ArtWalk on October 13th, 6-9pm. MoPA presents two exhibitions by artists Elaine Bradford (Houston, TX) and Ernesto Walker (Monterrey, Mexico). The Museum of Pocket Art began fifteen years ago with an idea that everyone should carry with them a small artwork in a pocket to enrich their day and share with others. MoPA developed this idea and organized it into a formal venue for contemporary artists and patrons.
Galveston Art League Gallery Exhibits Works from Juried Competition From Sep-
tember 2nd-30th, the Galveston Art League, located at 2117A Postoffice St., Downtown Galveston, will display entries that were accepted into its Fall 2018 Juried Show. Exhibit highlights include the Best of Show winner as well as those receiving first- and second-place awards in these categories: works on canvas, works on paper, photography, two-dimensional mixed media, and 3-D works such as sculpture, pottery, and jewelry. Galveston Art League has offered juried and invitational shows since December 1914. Now in its 114th year, the organization is the oldest continuously operating membership-based art league in Texas. The judge for the fall 2018 show was Alexander Squier, a conceptual artist who works across media including printmaking, drawing, photography, video, and installation. Squier earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Rochester and his master’s from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (Tufts University) in 2013. He taught printmaking there before returning to his hometown of Houston. Squier has a studio at Box 13 Artspace in Houston’s East End and teaches printmaking at the Glassell School of Art, the University of Houston, and Art League Houston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com.
Odette Ruben’s Watercolors onG.Exhibit at G. Lee Gallery Lee Gallery is
hosting a retrospective of the late Odette Ruben’s watercolors. Ms. Ruben’s watercolors are dramatic representations of Galveston’s best known landmarks and historic homes – some of which are no longer standing. Ms. Ruben was a member of the Texas Watercolor Society having achieved the honorary status as a Purple Sage Brush member. Her work has been collected by Rosenberg Library and City of Texas City Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. Also showing are Lou Sprecher, Rene Armstrong, Ruth Ann Ruiz, Ada Jones, Keith Clark, Nicki Hirt, Maxx James, Sheryl Lambert, Kelly Halbach, and resident artist George Douglas Lee with still life, landscapes, contemporary, and iconic Galveston landmarks in oil, acrylic, and mixed media. G. Lee Gallery is located at 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B, Downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, gleegallery.net, facebook.com/gleegalleryart.
Outdoors 5K’s & More
September 8th: The Daily News Press Run Run, walk, or jog in Galveston’s premier Causeway Run. The Daily News Press Run supports the Newspapers In Education program. Featuring certified 5K and 10K courses, an exciting Kid’s 1K, vendor booths, food, drinks, snacks, moonwalks, music, a costume contest, and much more, this race is fun for everyone. For more info go to dailynewspressrun.com. September 9th: Captain Kids Triathlon - The Captain Kids Triathlon has all the hype of a large scale adult triathlon, but it is designed with kids in mind. The swim is in the lazy river of Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach (making this a fabulous race for kids as young as 5 or for first time youth triathletes). The kids then bike around the beautiful grounds at Moody Gardens and end the triathlon with a run down the path along Offatts Bayou. Each participant receives 4 tickets to Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach in their packet so they can relax and enjoy the afternoon with their family after they have completed their race. This race is $65 and is limited to 600 participants. For more info and to register go to captainkidstri.com. September 29th: 5K Shrimp Scamper - Enjoy the official 5K of the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. This is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautifully rebuilt beach and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. For more info go to galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com. September 30th: Island Girl Tri - Island Girl Tri is a super fun multi-sport event, perfect for those who want to do their first triathlon and for veteran triathletes as well. Enjoy a 200m swim in the Palm Beach lazy river at Moody Gardens, a flat 8 mile bike ride in Galveston, and a 2 mile run around the lush and tropical Moody Gardens. Stick around for post-race fun, food, and refreshments. Women and girls, ages 8 years old and up are welcome. For more info go to islandgirltri. com. More Runs • October 6th: Light Up the Dark • October 13th: Walk to End Alzheimer’s • October 20th: Toughest 10K Causeway Run • October 20th-21st: Bike Around the Bay
2nd Annual Battle of the Bay
Want to go to a place where both the sport of dragon boat and stand-up paddle racing meet and battle at an event like no other? With the combined forces of Island Paddle and Houston Heat Dragon Boat Club, they are bringing both paddling disciplines to one great event: The Galveston Battle on the Bay, held at Moody Gardens September 29th, 8am-5pm. The crew is back and ready to make the 2018 Battle on the Bay even bigger and better! Get ready to round up your dragon boat crews - get your SUPs/OCs/Kayaks ready to go - grab your paddles and head on down to Moody Gardens. As always, the action will be packed on the water! Registration is now open at battleonthebaygalveston.com.
Artist Boat Events This Month
Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness and action. For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org. Sea Citizen Orientations Sea Citizens are Artist Boat’s volunteer leaders. Sea Citizens help out with many different programs including habitat restoration, kayak adventures, Bucket Brigade tours, outreach events, and more! Learn how you can get involved at the upcoming orientation Thursday, October 11th, 6:30-8:30pm. Save the Date for “Float the Boat” Float the Boat 2018 is celebrating 15 years of Artist Boat Saturday, November 10th, 6-9:30pm at The Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, Downtown Galveston. Artist Boat is thrilled to have served over 100,000 participants and to have conserved 669 acres of land on Galveston Island. Join us on November 10th and help to continue to Float the Boat! Enjoy great food, live music, the best silent auction in town, and more! There will also be signature cocktails and a kayak raffle! The 2018 Honoree Sheridan Mitchell-Lorenz. Learn more and purchase tickets at artistboat. org. Reserved seating tickets for Float the Boat 2018 are now available for $85-$115. Brushes By The Beach Plein Air Contest The Brushes by the Beach Plein Air Contest, hosted by G. Lee Gallery, will be held November 10-17th. The contest is open to any artist using the plein air technique, and Artist Boat has been selected as the contest’s nonprofit partner. Early bird registration is now open. For more information or to sign up visit the G. Lee Gallery website. Volunteer Workdays at the Preserve Bring your friends, church groups, work partners, or your knitting circle - everyone is welcome to come out and volunteer during these open workdays at the Coastal Heritage Preserve on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. Come make a difference and help plant native grasses, bump up seedlings, remove invasive species, and more as you restore the natural prairie ecosystem. RSVP to the Habitat and Stewardship Coordinator at habitat@artistboat.org. This is free to attend. Upcoming dates are September 6th and 20th, October 4th and 18th. Kayak Adventures You can enjoy tours such as a guided and interpretive Eco-Art Kayak Adventure and paddling to places of natural significance. To sign-up, go to artistboat.org. Tours range from $50-$75. • September 1st (9-11am): East End Lagoon • September 1st (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • September 2nd (9-11am): Coastal Heritage Preserve • September 2nd (12 noon-2pm): Coastal Heritage • September 2nd (8am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage • September 8th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • September 8th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • September 9th (9am-1pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • September 15th (9am-1pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • September 16th (9-11am): East End Lagoon • September 16th (12 noon-2pm): East End Lagoon • September 21st (4:30-6:30pm): Coastal Heritage • September 22nd (10am-12 noon): East End Lagoon • September 22nd (1-3pm): East End Lagoon • September 23rd (10am-2pm): Coastal Heritage • September 28th (4:30-6:30pm): Coastal Heritage • September 29th (10am-2pm): Armand Bayou • September 30th (10am-12 noon): Coastal Heritage • September 30th (1-3pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve • October 6th (10am-12 noon): East End Lagoon • October 6th (1-3pm): East End Lagoon • October 7th (10-2pm): Coastal Heritage Preserve
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Galveston Island State Park:
Sandcastle Contest, Morning & Evening Paddles plus an Insect Safari This Month The Galveston Island State Park (GISP) has
numerous events going on this summer. These events are fun for the entire family. Most events are free, however, you must pay $5 to get into the park. Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)737-1222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island. Events are: September 2nd, 3rd (12:30-1:30pm): Sand Castle Contest - Think you’ve got some good sand castlebuilding skills? Ranger Lisa will clear an area for the contest, and bring some gear for you to use. They want to see what kind of castle you and your family and friends can make. Everyone is invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! September 3rd (9-11:30am): Morning Paddle - Please consider reserving your spot for a quick instruction, free gear rental, and guided trip with Ranger Lisa into a protected cove of Galveston Bay. Starting location is the Oak Bayou picnic area. September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (10-11:30am): Bay Exploration - This is a hands-on discovery of what’s lurking beneath the murky bay waters. Come join one of these weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and island paradise Galveston Bay. September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (10-11am): Beach Exploration - Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. You will begin with a brief orientation, shell identification, then go to the day-use beach to view special habitats leading to the sandy beach. September 8th, 22nd (5-7:30pm): Sunset Paddle - With the support of the Friends of Galveston
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Island State Park (GISP), this paddle will provide a great experience on the water with a guide. RSVP 24 hours in advance preferred. September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th (1-2pm): Geocaching 101 - This High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop provides high-tech treasure hunting basics and clues to your next wild adventure. Learn how to find hidden treasure within the park and around the globe with this short, activity-based program about geocaching. “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or supplies. September 22nd (all day): GISP One Night Event for Texas Outdoor Family - Join this fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation. For a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop plus reservations, go to the website. September 22nd, 29th (1-2pm): Insect Safari - Come out for some catching, observing, and releasing of some six-legged friends! Bug nets are provided then you will head to the fields in search of bug-eyed, six-legged critters from butterflies to grasshoppers. This fun-filled catch-study-release program is perfect for children of all ages with a fascination with the world of insects. Venture into the prairie and pond areas for some great fun! September 29th (2:30-3:30): Beach Paint Party Let the beauty found in Galveston Island State Park inspire you to pick up a brush and lay down some color. Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir and make some memories with Ranger Lisa. All art supplies are ready and available for use. This is fun for the whole family. No experience is necessary and you can just show up to participate.
Beach Clean Up & Seawall Mural Painting
Ohana Surf & Skate:
Bros, Brews & Boards This Saturday-only option for surf lessons
includes an Ohana camps tee, pint glass, and a Galveston Island Brewery Sampler! The cost is $55. Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) excursions are available which includes one paddle board per person and group instructor. Price includes transportation fee. You can choose from excursion lengths of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours. Cost is $65. Please note that 48 hour advance bookings are encouraged to ensure there are surf conditions good for an adult as well as securing your instructor. Register at ohanasurfandskate.com. Ohana Surf & Skate offers rentals of bodyboards, skim boards, SUPs, surfboards, skates, and wetsuits as well as offers a huge selection of beach and surf products for sale. Visit them at 2814 Ave. R 1/2, just off Seawall Blvd. For more info call (409)763-2700, ohanasurfandskate.com.
On September 15th, 10am12 noon, Burners Without Borders Galveston County (BwB) will utilize their grant funds from BwB & Burning Man as they partner with the Texas General Land Office Adopt-a-Beach Program for their Texaswide Beach Cleanup. Sharing the “Leave No Trace” (#leavenotrace) life ethos/philosophy with all of the Texas Gulf Coast, the Adopt-A-Beach program has seen over 523,000 volunteers clean up over 9,590 tons of trash from the beautiful Gulf Coast shoreline. Members of BwB Galveston County have been committed for the past six years to hosting monthly campout cleanups April-August. This event will take place at Babe’s Beach in Galveston along the shore between 39th and 41st St. BwB will be handing out trash bags at 10am. You can spend the rest of the morning cleaning the beach, then you can trade your trash bags for paint brushes in the afternoon for a Galveston Seawall Mural event. This will be an all-inclusive event, handing paint brushes to passersby and inviting them to be an interactive part of creating a history making a mosaic-style Seawall Mural. This is free to attend and open to all ages. Be a part and make a difference by cleaning up your island beaches.
Fun on the Sand for Everyone
season. Check-in is at 8:30am and the tournaments begin promptly at 9am. The Gulf Coast Volleyball Associa- Everyone is welcome to join the fun. Scheduled remaining games this seation (GCVA) hosts an array of open to the public high-flying volleyball tourna- son are: • September 1st: Labor Day Classic ments at Stewart Beach. • September 23rd: Season Closer A few remain this month for the
Music “Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition Begins Beginning September 11th at 8pm
on Tuesdays the “Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition kicks off with karaoke afterwards. This will be held weekly - come out and compete for this prestigious title! This will be held at Rumors Beach Bar, 3102 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, galveston.rumorsbars.com, (409)497-4617. Rumors Beach Bar is one of Galveston’s favorite hangouts on the Seawall! With karaoke, quality shows, daily drink specials, and fun events, there is always something going on at Rumors! For more info go to galvestonsgottalent.com.
World Class Musical Legends Hit the Stage at The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
At Galveston Island Brewing This Month
Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a week: Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday 3pm-12 midnight, Saturday 12 noon-12 midnight, and Sunday 12 noon-9pm. GIB offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1pm. Tours are about 30 minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. For more info call (409)740-7000 or go to galvestonislandbrewing.com, or you can always stop by the brewery located at 8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston. Live Music • September 7th (5-8pm): Dr. B On The Keys • September 8th (5-8pm): Clave The Verb • September 14th (6-9pm): Geoff Fish • September 21st (5-8pm): Louis Morales • September 22nd (5-8pm): Los Mighty Hooks • October 6th (5-8pm): The Boleys, King Country, Flower Graves, and India Tigers in Texas Other events are: September 8th, October 6th (12 noon): Yoga At The Brewery - These yoga classes are free and open to the public, weather permitting. All levels are welcome. Please bring a beach towel or yoga mat, water, and any additional equipment you may need. September 15th (7-10pm): “Andy Irons - Kissed By God” Film Screening - The Galveston premiere of this movie is the untold story of world champion surfer, Andy Irons. This special one-night event is open to the public and will be held at the Galveston Island Brewery. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 starting at 7pm. The movie will start at dusk. All proceeds will benefit the Texas Gulf Surfing Association (TGSA). The TGSA’s mission is to promote the sport and spirit of surfing on the Texas coast through healthy competition while promoting good sportsmanship, education, and environmental awareness. September 28th (5-8pm): Galveston Heroes & Hounds Calendar Launch Party - Join the fun for the Heroes & Hound Calendar Launch Party, sponsored by Brown Plastics. Get your 20182019 Galveston Heroes & Hounds calendar signed by all the Galveston Firefighters, cuddle with adoptable pets, drink craft beers from Galveston Island Brewing, enjoy live music, and more. October 20th (12 noon-8pm): Oktoberfest at the Brewery - More details to come!
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For tickets and more info, go to oldquarteracousticcafe.com or find them on Facebook. Events this month are: • Every Wednesday: Open mic with Neil Down & Fiscal Cliff • Every Thursday: Open mic with Kitty Litter Upcoming Shows • September 7th (8:30pm): Kevin Galloway with Doug Strahan • September 8th (8:30pm): The Brush Poppers • September 15th (8:30pm): Bob Simpson with Ali Holder, Nicolette Good, Gabe Wooten • September 19th (8:30pm): Bri Bagwell • September 20th (8:30pm): Trout Fishing in America • September 21st (8:30pm): James Steinel Record Release with Simon Flory • September 22nd (8:30pm): Brad Boyer • September 26th (8pm): Travis Meadows • September 28th (8:30pm): Marc Turner, Theron Pfeifer, Chris Olsen • September 29th (8:30pm): Freddie Steady KRC presents Tuscan: A Western Folk Rock Horse Opera in Verse and Song Live • October 6th: The New Offenders October 5th (8:30): Colin Gilmore/ Nicolette Good - Nicolette Good is a singer-songwriter and a Kerrville New Folk competition winner. She writes songs known for their intricate emotional setups, plain-spoken wisdom, and effortless hooks. Using subtle production, Good’s latest album “Boat on a Wave” captures her unglamorous performing persona and heartfelt, gentle vocals. The album includes songs crafted during The Lighthouse Works, an artist fellowship program in New York. A Houston native, Nicolette is also a staff musician for Home Street Music, a non-profit using music to empower people who have experienced homelessness.
The Wine and Jazz Festival Comes to Moody Gardens The Martini Blu Jazz Cafe Fall Wine and Jazz
Festival will be held September 22nd-23rd at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Schedule performances are: • Saturday, September 22nd: Alex Bugnon, Pieces of a Dream, Grace Kelly, Theresa Grayson, Mark Dini, Kyle Turner • Sunday, September 23rd: Jonathan Butler, Eric Roberson, Paul Taylor, Dominique Hammons, Evelyn Rubio, Stephen Richard The festival will be held 2pm-12 midnight. Tickets start at $50 for general admission for both days. There will also be local artists, vendors and more! For more info look the event up on Facebook.
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Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Anitra Jay, 7-9 Moody Gardens - Martini BLU Jazz Festival, 2-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Brad Boyer, Charlie To list your band’s or venue’s Harris, 9-1 gigs here, shoot your dates to: Pleasure Pier - Velvet Punch, 5-9 Poop Deck - Satisfied Drive, 9-1 Wednesday, September 12th Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Monday, September 17th 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Rum Shack – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Friday, September 7th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern - Ed Johns One Ton Country 23rd Street Station - Gretchen Hughes, 6-9 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Rumors –Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Band, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Sharky’s Tavern Karaoke, 8-10 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 9-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Tuesday, September 18th Stuttgarden – The Heights Funk Collective, 9-1 Thursday, September 13th Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Three Doors Down - David Richardson, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11 Drunken Monkeyz - E. Nicole Band, 9-1 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Float – DJ, 9-1 Woody’s Beach Bar – New Clear Weapon, 3-7 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing – DR. B on the Keys, Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1 – Anitra Jay, 3pm 4-8 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Sunday, September 23rd Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Wednesday, September 19th Marina Bar & Grill - Boo Schaaf, 5-8 23rd Street Station - Island Idol, 7-10 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Mod Coffeehouse - Sergio Trevino, 7-9 Albatross - Geoff Fish, 3-6 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Old Quarter - Kevin Galloway/ Doug Strahan, The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 BLU Boutique - David Richardson, 12-4 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12 8-12 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Bri Bagwell, Sara Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1 – Anitra Jay, 9am Petite, 8-12 Three Doors Down - Open Mic, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern - The Relics, 9-1 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Rumors –Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ Nonstopp, 2-8 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 9-12 Friday, September 14th Stuttgarden Tavern - Jeremy Kilgore, 9-1 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 23rd Street Station - Luis Parra, 6-9 Three Doors Down - Britney Doyle, 6-10 Rum Shack – DJ, 9-1 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Thursday, September 20th Tipsy Turtle Seaside Grill - Slave The Verb, 7-10 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Albatross - Karaoke, 9-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Cash McCall, 8-12 B. Jiggers – Hybrid 7, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Woody’s Beach Bar – Jo Hell Band, 3-7 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Yaga’s – Midnight River Choir, 10-1 Monday, September 24th Drunken Monkeyz - E. Nicole Band, 9-1 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Saturday, September 8th Galveston Island Brewing – Geoff Fish, 4-8 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 – DEM, 3pm Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 23rd Street Station - Jazz Trio, 6-9 Island Pier Club – Britney Doyle, 7-10 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Huli Huli Hut - Amy & Me, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Trout Fishing in MOD Coffeehouse - Cheryl Bobbitt, 7-9 B. Jiggers – Swagger, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 America, 8-12 Poop Deck - Unusual Suspects, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Drunken Monkeyz - Geoff Fish, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Tuesday, September 25th Rum Shack – OMG, 9-1 Float - The Blue Side Band, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Galveston Island Brewing – Slave The Verb, 5-8 Sharky’s Tavern – Kerry Williams, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 7-10 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Hemingways - Karaoke, 9-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Tin Cups - David Joel, 7-10 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Three Doors Down James Sturrock, 7-10 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – The Brush Poppers, Three Doors Down - Cheryl Bobbitt, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 9-1 Friday, September 21st Wednesday, September 26th Yaga’s – Prophets & Outlaws, 10-1 Mod Coffeehouse - Jahrel Pickens, 7-9 23rd Street Station - Jahrel Pickens, 6-9 Nick’s Pool Bar - Bare Necessity, 7-11 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 Saturday, September 15th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Pleasure Pier - Becky & The Aviators, 5-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 23rd Street Station - Lu/X, 9-12 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 Poop Deck - Six Gun Keys, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Travis Meadows, The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Midnight Release, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Jimmy Pizzitola, 8-12 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Clayton Adams, 9-1 Rumors –Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 The Float DJ, 9-1 Saengerfest Park - Fab 5, 6-9 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Miller, 7-10 BLU Boutique - Miguel Lopez, 3-7 Galveston Island Brewing – Louis Morales, 5-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Drunken Monkeyz Britney Doyle, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Thursday, September 27th The Float DJ, 9-1 MOD Coffeehouse Love Punch, 7-9 Stuttgarden – Curtis King, 9-1 Hemingways - Karaoke, 9-1 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – James Stienle, Three Doors Down - Keith Neubauer, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Simon Flory 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Salty Sounds, 7-9 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Woody’s Beach Bar – Caleb & The Homegrown Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Amy Holder, Bob – Under The Bridge, 3pm Rum Shack – Radio Frequency, 9-1 Tomatoes, 7-10 Simpson, Nicolette Good, Gabe Wooton, Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Sharky’s Tavern - David Joel Band, 8-12 Yaga’s – DJ NonStopp, 10-1 9-1 Poop Deck – Open Mic, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sunday, September 9th Pleasure Pier - The Others, 7-11 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 9-1 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 23rd Street Station - Island Idol, 7-10 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Rum Shack – Rachel Rose Band, 9-1 Albatross - Kevin Jefferies, 3-6 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Three Doors Down - Rye Davis, 7-10 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Sharky’s Tavern – Zach Tate Band, 8-12 Three Doors Down - Open Mic, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 - Britney Doyal, 9am Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Friday, September 28th Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Saturday, September 22nd 23rd Street Station - Kirk Hale, 6-9 Stuttgarden - Holly Tucker, 9-1 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm 23rd Street Station - Dave Thomas, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Three Doors Down - Amy & Me, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Beach Hut - Drum Circle, 9-12 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, B. Jiggers – Level One, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Woody’s Beach Bar – Pushwater, 3-7 Cash McCall, 8-12 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Yaga’s – Jake Worthington, 10-1 Woody’s Beach Bar – Austin Gillam Band, 3-7 BLU Boutique - Laura Meagers, 3-7 Drunken Monkeyz - The Feel Band, 8-12 Sunday, September 16th Monday, September 10th Drunken Monkeyz - Britney Doyle, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing – Live Music, 4-8 23rd Street Station - Island Idol, 7-10 The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 The Float - DJ, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 Albatross - Monday Night Guys, 3-6 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing – Los Mighty Hooks, MOD Coffeehouse - Matthew Williams, 7-9 BLU Boutique - Amy & Me, 12-4 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 5-8 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Marc Turner, Theron Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum Hemingways - Karaoke, 9-1 Pfeifer, Chris Olsen, 8-12
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The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tom Turner, 9am Galveston Island Brewing - Acoustic Jam, 1-4 Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Cash McCall, 8-12 Woody’s Beach Bar – Aaron Stephens Band, 3-7
Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Cool Under Fire, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – The Blaggards, 9-1 Three Doors Down - Boo Schaaf, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Yaga’s – Buffalo Ruckus, 10-1
Saturday, September 29th The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 BLU Boutique - Gabriel Cosby The Grand - Wynonna & The Big Noise, 8pm Hemingways - Karaoke, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10 MOD Coffeehouse - Jim Presley, 7-9 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe -Freddie Steady KRC presents Tucson Live, 9-1 Pleasure Pier - Tio Trevino Band, 5-9 Rumors – DJ, 8-12 Rum Shack – The Spotlights, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Monte Good, 8-12 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michaels, 9-1 Three Doors Down - Mike Laird, 7-10 Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s Beach Bar – Mike Stinson Band, 3-7
Sunday, September 30th 23rd Street Station - Island Idol, 7-10 Albatross - Slave The Verb, 3-6 Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Bryan Museum – Darryl Olison, 9am Hotel Galvez - Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm Nick’s Pool Bar - DJ NonStopp, 2-8 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Zach Perry Open Jam, 4-8, Cash McCall, 8-12 Woody’s Beach Bar – Silvercloud, 3-7
Monday, October 1st The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing – Monday Night Guys, 2-6 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern - Karaoke, 8-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, October 2nd The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12 Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12 Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, October 3rd 23rd Street Station - Laura Magers, 6-9 The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Open Mic, 8-12 Rumors –Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1 Sharky’s Tavern - Myke Moore, 7-10 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Thursday, October 4th B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1 Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12 Poop Deck - Open Mic with Joe Pena, 8-12 Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1 San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30 Sharky’s Tavern - Matt Moore, 10-1 Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2 Stuttgarden – Brandon McDermott Band, 9-1 Three Doors Down - Open Mic Night, 7-10
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