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September 4, 2015 • Issue 9, Volume 4
Contents 5-7 Dining » “Dive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About” by Sissie Coomes » The Kitchen Chick Presents Fall Cooking Classes » “A New Taste for Tacos at Brews Brothers” by Chris Elzen » Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut: Saturday, October 10th, Strut Your Stuff » The Grand 1894 Opera House and Galveston Restaurant Group Invite You to Some “Serious Fun” 8-11 Music » “Joe Pena: The Granddaddy of Galveston Rock And Roll” by George Douglas Lee » The Grand 1894 Opera House: The 2015-2016 Season Kicks Off » “Galveston Symphony’s Pop Concert” by Gini Rainey » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island 12-14
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Food Dive Into A Mexican Breakfast:
A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great start to your day - especially a big, hearty breakfast loaded with tradition, flavor and more. That sense combined with our favorite style of food, Mexican, is a win-win combo in our book. Here are a few of our favorite Mexican breakfast places and dishes. El Jardin Restaurant 413 24th Street Rear, Galveston, (409)762-2864, eljardin-cafe.com Have you driven by El Jardin lately? They painted the outside! After many, many years, the outside received a recent facelift last month and is now blue. You’re in luck if you are craving ‘spicy’ for breakfast at El Jardin. It’s hard to name a favorite dish here but we love the “Tremonte,” papas (potatoes) a la Mexicana on corn tortillas with two eggs on the side. The “Beef, Bacon Surprise Burrito,” is a huge serving of egg, potato, bean, cheese, bacon, and beef, rolled up in a giant burrito for $4.95. El Jardin’s chorizo will satisfy your cravings and is available in a scrambled egg combo plate as well as in a burrito. Galveston’s finest - the men and women serving at the Galveston Police department - dine here often, as well as many local celebrities and thus, there are a few plates named after these regulars, such as the “Nick Plate,” eggs Mexicana with carne Guisada, potatoes, refried beans and bacon; as well as the “Father Fabj Plate,” chilaquiles mixed with chorizo topped with white cheese. Chilaquiles are fried tortilla chips mixed in with other ingredients, miga style. El Jardin Restaurant was voted “Best Breakfast” and “Best Breakfast
Burritos” in the area. Their flour tortillas are homemade, and made fresh daily at the restaurant. They have several breakfast plates that are all served with potatoes, beans and tortillas. Breakfast begins at 6am and is served until 2pm Monday-Saturday. The family has been providing outstanding service to Galveston for 26 years. The Original Mexican Restaurant 1401 Market St, Galveston, (409)762-6001, theoriginalgalveston.com Cheese enchiladas with an over-easy egg on top along with a spicy bloody Mary make for heaven on earth for a lazy weekend morning! Served with potatoes and refried beans as well as a bottomless basket of thin, crispy, freshly fried tortilla chips, homemade spicy-and-roasty salsa and a black bean style dip, this breakfast dish is your next “favorite dish.” Another popular item on the breakfast menu is the Mexican Omelette - a light, fluffy omelette, served with bacon, cheese, sauteed onions and peppers. It comes with it’s contents overflowing all over the plate. Breakfast Burritos start at $2.95 and are a good size. You can customize your perfect combination for the burrito for a little extra. Traditional menudo is also available. The Original is open on Saturday and Sunday’s only for breakfast and seven days a week for lunch and dinner. They are able to accommodate a large group quite easily. The margaritas are a favorite during happy hour with the locals and are they are “legendary.” A diner stated, “The Original can be summed up as simply as, ‘super friendly service, reasonable prices, and some great Tex-Mex.’” The Original is hidden on the harbor side of Galveston on 14th St. in a neighborhood area. La Estacion Restaurant 2428 Ball St., downtown Galveston, (409)762-4262 A long-time locals’ hangout, La Estacion is a popular, nothing-fancy, great little “hole in the wall” restaurant. It’s hard to choose which is our favorite between the Surprise Burrito (thick-cut bacon, scrambled egg, cheese, beans, fries) or the Chorizo Burrito (egg, chorizo, cheese). Both are excellent, huge and wellknown around the island. The tortillas are incomparable to others and the best we’ve tasted; the filling is delicious, and the salsa has just enough spiciness to quench your desire for an authentic Mexican taste. The Surprise Burrito has french fries for the potatoes and is a brilliant combination of tastes. And the best part breakfast for less than $10 for two? Yes, please. A side of guacamole only makes these burritos more perfect. Other stand outs on the breakfast menu are the Huevos Con Chorizo, Barbacoa (Saturday and Sunday only), and the Migas with bacon a la Mexicana, which are served with perfectly crisped tortilla strips mixed with well done scrambled eggs, peppers and onions. La Estacion offers large portions that are freshly prepared and are
very delicious. La Estacion is family owned and operated, so the service is second to none. The family is hugely passionate about their restaurant and makes sure you feel at home. They are open 6am-2pm daily, serving breakfast till 11am weekdays and all day on weekends. Most dishes are under $10. If you go on the weekend during lunch, try the Barbacoa Torta avocado, onion, and tomato. It’s bursting at the seams, simple, and delicious - filled with savory, moist barbacoa and served on a buttery bun topped with the bare minimum of rich avocado, crunchy white onion and tomato. But we digressed into lunch, back to the topic - breakfast! Mi Abuelitas Homestyle Mexican Restaurant (My Grandmother’s) 1728 45th St., Galveston, (409)621-1616 Located in the middle of a neighborhood on 45th St., Mi Abuelitas reminds us of the food my grandma used to cook - good, down-home, authentic Mexican food. It is a great “find.” Mi Abuelitas offers an array of homestyle Mexican favorites and caters to the breakfast and lunch crowd, with hours from 5am-3pm (2pm on weekends). They offer a vast array of breakfast plates, ranging from pancakes and eggs, to Mexican specialties of chorizo and chicharróns, steak and pork chops. Weekend specials include barbacoa and menudo. Weekday specials are offered at very reasonable prices, and additional daily specials are posted on the front door. Our favorite is the Migas a la Mexicana style. This includes scrambled eggs with corn chips, tomatoes, and onion, accompanied by refried beans, potatoes, and bacon, plus delicious homemade flour tortillas. Tasty, flavorful salsa with just enough spice is served as well as a thick slice of savory, crisp bacon. Mi Abuelita’s breakfast tacos are huge and also very popular. They are available in different combinations, including barbacoa on weekends. Menudo comes in all different versions and styles, depending on where you eat, and Mi Abuelitas is very tasty and tender with just the right spiciness. If you like menudo, you will fall in love with ‘My Grandmother’s.” Mi Abuelitas is a Galveston classic, serving good, fresh, handmade food with friendly and attentive service, and lots of local diners. Prices are reasonable. This family-owned and operated restaurant fills up quick and food is prepared fresh. This is definitely a “go to” restaurant when in Galveston. Nopalera Grill Galveston 5001 Broadway, Galveston, (409)762-5777, www.facebook.com/ NopaleraGalveston Nopalera’s is known for their great lunch and dinner menu, but did you realize that they serve an awesome breakfast too? It is a breakfast hot spot for locals because the large breakfast menu offers everything from big burritos to migas to huevos ranchero and our favorite, barbacoa. The prices are great too and serving sizes are very generous. All dishes are prepared fresh and authentically, using recipes... Cont. page 6
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passed down and perfected through the years. Many restaurants offer barbacoa on the island, but we have found that Nopalera’s is prepared in the most authentic, traditional way - tender, shredded, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. This wonderful dish is served as a combo plate with a huge portion of barbacoa, a choice of refried or charro beans and huge handmade tortillas, which are usually served so hot that you can barely touch them. The barbacoa has a mild amount of heat and is served with enough juice for a tortilla to wipe up. Delicious! Don’t let the initial size of the restaurant surprise you when you walk in the door. There is an additional dining room in the back as well as a brand new bar. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Henry’s Mexican Restaurant 2823 Broadway St., Galveston, (409) 765-8400 Henry’s place is the ultimate dive and not Mexican, but rather claims to be El Salvadoran food. That being said, it is a favorite restaurant for locals who are looking for a good deal and good food. The dining area is totally humble, you order at a counter, and the food is good with a definite multi-cultural feel. Susie McMann stated, “The spicy green salsa is some of our favorite salsa around. It’s so simple, but the spice level is so good. I always buy a quart of it to go when I’m in town. The ‘Surprise Burrito’ is one of the top five tastiest things on the island, in my opinion. Henry’s tortillas are dense and doughy, but cooked perfectly. The eggs are fluffy, the beans creamy, the potatoes and bacon crisp, and the french fries! Oh my. Did I mention the Surprise Burrito is under $5? I can’t be in Galveston and not get one.” We agree! Our second favorite meal is the Huevos Rancheros - eggs and salsa, you can’t go wrong! Suspend judgement if you usually like fancier
places. Henry’s is very local and has very affordable food, with a walk-up counter where you order by number and photo. This unassuming restaurant packs a punch. This restaurant is one of Galveston’s best kept secrets. Los Compas Taqueria & Mexican Restaurant 2314 45th St., Galveston, (409)762-1140 Authentic breakfast tacos, homemade tortillas, and great salsa are all features of this small hole-inthe-wall restaurant (located in a small, converted brick home) offering breakfast and lunch daily. The Grande Burrito is our favorite and if you are a breakfast burrito connoisseur, you will find these at Los Compas Taqueria as big as your face and made with delicious, mouth watering, eggs, bacon, cheddar plus tons of other options. Jim Lowe stated, “Everything is served fresh and tasty. The owners are very sweet and sociable to everyone. This is a gathering spot for many regulars as it seemed every person who entered were greeted by name. I’m glad I found this restaurant, it’s one of those hidden gems.” As well as the breakfast burritos, we recommend the Huevos Rancheros with bacon. If you are craving spicy for breakfast, the Chilaquiles with Green Chile Sauce are heavenly. Most breakfast plates come with refried beans, crispy potatoes, and giant hand-made flour tortillas. On weekends, menudo and barbacoa are served. This is a hidden gem. The parking is on the street and the building is easily missed if you’re not paying attention. Los Compas is open seven days a week, MondaySaturday 7am-2pm and Sunday 8am-2pm. The menu is simple but the food is outstanding.
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A New Taste for Tacos at Brews Brothers By Chris Elzen
Burger or tacos? That is the question. Now you don’t have to choose because tacos are taking over the menu at Brews Brothers, 2404 Strand Street, downtown Galveston. Don’t worry, their fantastic island famous burgers, humongous wings, and other favorites are still around, along with their usual extensive selection of craft beers, but now they have tacos - all kinds of tacos: breakfast tacos, pork belly tacos with dried ancho and cascabel chiles, and fresh Gulf caught grilled Golden Tile fish tacos served with mild but tangy purple salsa. Plus, if you love their burgers, try one in taco form. They’re just as delicious, but wrapped in corn tortillas instead of between a bun. That’s right…they’re now offering the option on their menu to transform any burger into four tacos served with fresh in house made totopos (tortilla chips) and their slightly sweet, and definitely spicy, green salsa tropica made with pineapple. Or you can go hog-wild, and turn the pulled pork sandwich, the Notorious P.I.G., into tacos…pulled pork tacos. Yeah, you can do that too! It’s devine.
Head Chef Pedro Morales and Sous Chef Chris Williams are doing some interestingly tasty stuff with the menu these days, as well as with the off menu daily specials. These guys’ creativity in the kitchen results in some delicious offerings. Classic Brew’s Brothers burger options such as the Mission from God and Big Tex burgers can still be found on the menu, and as mentioned, eaten in taco form, however there are some new arrivals on the current menu including the Mosquito Valentine and Holy Krishna burger. And, for the incredibly brave palate in terms of spiciness, let’s not forget the Heat Seeker. In taco form, the Heat Seeker’s infamously fiery habanero aioli comes on the side, so you can administer as much (or as little) as you desire, depending on how brave you are feeling. The Heat Seeker topped with the house pico de gallo, pickled serranos, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, naturally and seamlessly transitions into the taco persuasion. Although, for the fainter of heart, the Big Tex makes for a milder choice, topped with cheddar, bacon, and St. Arnold’s Root Beer BBQ sauce. More adventurous palates should try the Mission from God or the Mosquito Valentine in all their tacoesque glory. Both options come topped with grilled onions, crispy bacon, and tangy-creamy goat cheese. The Mosquito Valentine, the most adventurous option of the two, comes topped with pickled beets and beer marinated currants, in addition to the grilled onions, bacon, and goat cheese, served with rich malted aioli on the side. Also, rather than using lettuce, Brew Brothers top off their tacos with arugula and cilantro, combined with diced tomato, providing additional dimensions of spiciness and flavor. Whether enjoying the sidewalk out front on Strand St., winning free beer with your mental acuity at Brews Brothers Wednesday Trivia Night, or just having a couple beers with friends…give the tacos a try! You won’t be disappointed.
Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut: Saturday, October 10th, Strut Your Stuff
The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut will take place Saturday, October 10th, 10am-4pm. Everyone is encouraged to flock to the island this fall, tour local chicken coops, and make some feathered friends. The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut is a one-day self-guided tour of coastal chicken coops, hen houses, mobile tractors, and crazy shacks. Open to adults and children, the tour will showcase island chickens and their keepers, and demonstrate how more and more city dwellers are incorporating chickens into their yards and lifestyles. Tickets will be available beginning in September. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Seawall Interpretive Trail (SIT) beautification program lead by Artist Boat, a Galveston non-profit organization dedicated to integrating the arts and sciences for exploration and appreciation of coastal habitats. Ultimately all 60 benches along the length of the island’s Seawall will be transformed through this educational project. Organizers are still looking for enthusiastic chicken-keepers who would like to open their yards to visitors. Coops don’t have to be ‘eggstravagant’ to be a part. Keeping chickens is permissible within Galveston’s city limits. In recent years, more and more islanders are raising chickens at home, often integrated with backyard gardens, compost systems, beehives, and other elements of urban food production. For more info call (409)497-2999 or e-mail alicia@thekitchenchick.com. The Kitchen Chick is located at 528 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)497-2999, www.thekitchenchick.com.
The Grand 1894 Opera House and Galveston Restaurant Group Invite You to Some “Serious Fun” September’s the month, the 2nd the day From 6-9 is when we’ll play. Nonno Tony’s is just the place On Pier 21 – it’s a fabulous space! Wining, dining, auction, and more, Get your tickets – one, three or more! Just $75 dollars for Serious Fun Supporting Kids Shows, they’re second to none! Click thegrand.com to order, & please don’t you wait, We’re hoping to see you – let’s make it a date! The Grand 1894 Opera House and Galveston Restaurant Group invite you to join us for the annual Serious Fun at Nonno Tony’s party celebrating and benefiting The Grand’s Educational Programs. Event will include: Wine Pull Come join the fun for $25 per cork. Choose a numbered cork and win the bottle of wine with the corresponding number. Everyone wins, but there is a limit to 50 wine pull tickets. Many wines are worth $50 or more and none are worth less than $15. Silent Auction Fun There will be just a handful of items this year, but each one is a super sweet deal. Items will include: • Italian Feast for 10 at Nonno Tony’s, donated by Galveston Restaurant Group • 2-Night Stay in a Diamond Beach Condo, donated by Gina and Bob Spagnola • 7-Day Stay for 4 in Croatia at Waterman’s Holiday Club, donated by Diane and Marion Duzich Hand Painted Dessert Plate Auction This is a “Serious Fun” tradition! Bid on your favorite painted dessert plate. There are only 10 available at this event. These are painted by local children. Entertainment will be by Mickey Hobbs. This event benefits The Grand’s Educational programs which provide affordable opportunities for children and families to experience different facets of the arts through diverse programs and cultural partnerships such as student matinees, and free in-class workshops for students, to arts festivals for the whole family, these programs offer something for everyone. You can purchase tickets at www.thegrand.com for $75 per person. This is a fun event and a great cause to come out and support.
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The Granddaddy Of Galveston Rock And Roll By George Douglas Lee One night a few years ago, I dropped in at the late, lamented Bobbie’s House of Spirits to hear the open mic jam. Joe Pena was there playing Oye Como Va and Black Magic Woman with the Tomz Katz Band. He saw me. When they stopped, and to my surprise, he called out, “George Lee is in the house.” I shouted back, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Joe Pena, the Granddaddy of Galveston Rock and Roll!” And the name stuck. Anyone who frequents the local clubs has probably seen and heard Joe Pena. Joe is a legendary guitar figure on the island. He began playing in the sixties at the long gone, legendary Christi’s Beachcomber. That’s where Joe began playing the hits of the day like, “Gloria,” with a cheap Catalina electric guitar and amp purchased at the former Western Auto store on 25th street, now a vacant lot. His parents moved to Galveston from the Valley and Edna. Joe was born on the island. He grew up in a large family, and a musical one as well. His father learned to play accordion from Joe’s grandfather. Joe learned enough to get by on accordion, but his love was guitar. While in high school, at Stephen F. Austin Junior High, he put together a band of his peers. They played parties, talent shows and other events, as they were still too young to play in the bars. Not everyone in his family was happy with Joe’s newfound talent. “My mama tried to get me to stop playing the guitar. But I never did. One day, I got so mad at her, I smashed my guitar to pieces,” he laughingly recalls. Joe joined the army to pursue his education, and get away from his mother’s influence. When the Army transferred him to Germany, his desire to play guitar followed him and resurfaced as he became the lead guitar player in a band composed of other army personnel. Now able to afford better instruments and equipment, the urge to perform was intense. Rock n’ roll was exploding, like millions of others, Joe was hooked by the Beatles. The Army sent him around the world and throughout the U.S., and preferred that he become an expert mechanic. He was often assigned to the armored divisions. His time in the Army eventually came to an end and he moved back to Galveston. But the guitar playing didn’t stop. He played bass. He played keyboard. He played in disco bands, Tejano bands, dance bands and any group that had a need and could use him. Then he met Tom Flores at the Albatross. Tom’s band had lost their guitar player so Joe filled in. With Joe on lead guitar, the Tomz Katz band became a well-known, rock solid band, featuring Michael Quast on trumpet and guitar, playing a diverse mix of rock, blues and Latino. Citing his musical influences, Joe includes Jimi Hendrix, Beatles and Santana, whom he idolizes. Tomz Katz Band featuring Joe Pena began hosting open mics at local clubs. Probably their most prolific open mic stints were at the now closed Bobby’s House of Spirits. They continue to appear around the island though, playing at the Poop Deck, Crow’s and Rosie’s. “I enjoy doing the open mic jam sessions. I enjoy
it because I can play and I can watch, learn, and enjoy other people playing.” He has a workmanlike approach to his singing and playing. Preferring to accompany the singer gives Joe a chance to pull out some of the classic guitar hero bits, like flipping his Stratocaster over his shoulder and playing it behind his back, or turning the guitar backward, and picking the strings with his teeth. It’s classic rock from the sixties. The only thing missing is the lava lamp projected on the screen behind the band. Joe thoroughly enjoys the open mics. He loves to observe and learn from other musicians. Joe’s mind is an encyclopedic catalogue of songs. He can accompany the new, young musician playing in front of his first audience to an experienced musician showing off his chops. “I like to see young musicians doing their thing. Like to see them play, have a good time, enjoying it, and enjoying themselves doing what they do.” “The best part of hosting an open mic jam is the hospitality,” said Joe. “It shows the musicians that we are here to have fun and jam, and that’s why you came. We want you to come jam. We didn’t want you to come to listen to me play all night, or anybody play all night. We came to give you a chance to be the star. It’s your show, y’know!” Fifty years of playing guitar, bass and keyboards, from Galveston to Europe, throughout the U.S. and back to Galveston again, has honed Joe’s music with a quality and sound not found on any computer generated playlist. Joe’s advice to the next generation of Galveston musicians, “Don’t let anyone tell you ‘don’t do it,’ or you ‘shouldn’t do it.’ I tried to give it up, but I guess it was just in me,” Joe said, smiling. “Be yourself, do what you think you need to do. To me, it’s just getting better all the time.” As this is being written, Joe is probably hosting an open mic jam some place in downtown Galveston. Come on down. Joe Pena is in the house! For more info, go to www.facebook.com/joe.pena. To see where he is playing, see our Gig Guide. You can listen to my interview at Electric Theatre Radio Hour at www.georgedouglaslee.com. Click on the Radio Hour button.
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Music enthusiasts looking for a great free live music scene will enjoy Music Nite on The Strand. A dance floor and limited seating are provided so crowds can dance to the beat and rest between songs. Bands perform at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown, 6-9pm. It is free to attend. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating. Music Nite takes place the second Saturday of each month through October. The Music Nite schedule is: • September 12th: The Fab 5 (Beatles Tribute Band) • October 10th: The Journey Agents (Funk) • October 31st: HYPERSOUL (Classic Rock) Music Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info and weekly event updates, please visit www. facebook.com/saengerfestpark.
A Grand Fall Line-Up of Fun:
The Season Kicks Off With A Big Bang The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance, the citizens of Texas and the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas” in 1993. Host to a wide variety of excellent entertainment, The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone. Tickets are available by calling (409)7651894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com. Upcoming performances include: A Pre-Season Event Friday, October 2nd, 8pm “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this is a wonderful new production of the Tim RiceAndrew Lloyd Webber Broadway musical. Tickets start at $24. Season Opener - Saturday, October 17th, 8pm Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Centennial Celebration What better way to celebrate the beginning of our new season! The five-time Grammy®
nominated Ambassador of the American Songbook celebrates the centennial of one of the greatest voices in American music history. Sponsored in part by Lyda Kempner Quinn Fund For The Performing Arts and Rudy & Pacos. Tickets start at $48. Friday, October 30th, 8pm Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: 1920 Silent Film Classic with Rob Landes, Organist Prepare yourself for another “Howling Halloween” as organist Rob Landes, a perennial Galveston favorite, accompanies this unforgettable 1920 silent film masterpiece starring John Barrymore. Tickets start at $19. Saturday, November 21st, 8pm John Pinero in “Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi” This masterful portrayal of the greatest professional coach in football history has won five-star reviews and unanimous raves from the National Football League. Tickets start at $19. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.
Saturday, November 28th, 8pm “An Olde English Christmas” with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Start your holiday season with 60’s pop sensation Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits. Enjoy a great mix of Christmas favorites and memorable solid-gold classics, including “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat.” Tickets start at $38.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2pm and 7pm “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical” The beloved TV classic “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” Tickets start at $24. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.
Sunday, December 20th, 7pm Tony Bennett The Grand welcomes back the one and only Tony Bennett and his wonderful trio. Winner of 18 Grammy® Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award and two Emmy® Awards, Tony is an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree who has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Tickets start at $77. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.
Tuesday, December 22nd, 8pm “Merry Texas Christmas Y’all: Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel” Spice up your Christmas party with a swingin’ slice of holiday cheer. Texas’ premier Western swing band decks the halls with plenty of honky-tonk holiday fun. Tickets start at $29. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.
Saturday, January 2nd, 2016, 8pm Jerry Jeff Walker Friday, December 4th, 8pm He’s been called “Mister Bojangles,” “The “Charles Dickens’ Gypsy Songman,” and “The Jimmy Buffett of ‘A Christmas Carol’” Texas.” One of the Lone Star State’s most popuEbenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, lar musical ambassadors returns to The Grand and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, as Galveston rings in 2016. Jerry Jeff delivers a and Future come together. memorable evening, filled with heart-tugging This delightful performance features stun- ballads, spirited melodies, and down-home fun. ning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music Tickets start at $35. and dance. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event. A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.
Galveston Symphony Performs September 6th Pops Concert By Gini Rainey The newest Galveston Symphony season marks its 36th year of performance, currently under the direction of acclaimed conductor and respected International Concert Violinist Trond Saeverud. On Sunday, September 6th, 7pm, at The 1894 Grand Opera House, Saeverud will lead his musicians in the debut concert of the 2015-2016 Season with a Pops Concert entitled “Celebrating Jazz.” The first subscription concert of the season will be held on Sunday, October 11th at 4pm, and will feature Mozart’s “Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio,” Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No.1” with Evelyn Chen on the piano, and Sibelius’ “Symphony No.1.” The second subscription concert, The Halloween Concert, will be held Sunday, November 1st at 4pm. Included on the program are Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette,” Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33,” Bragato’s “Tango for cello and strings,” and Handel/Halvorsen’s “Passacaglia for Violin & Cello,” Harold Saeverud’s Music to Ibsen’s “Peer Gynt - Dovretroll Jog, Hymn Against the Boyg, and Devil’s Fivehop,” and Dukas’ “The Sorceror’s Apprentice.” This program features Brinton Smith on the cello and Trond Saeverud on the violin. On Sunday, January 17th at 7pm, the Symphony will perform another Pops Concert with the theme “Dance!” Sunday, February 14th at 4pm, the Symphony will present the third subscription concert of the season. The Valentine’s Concert will include Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante, K.364” featuring Elias Goldstein, viola and Espen Lilleslatten, violin, and Bruckner’s “Symphony No.4.” The 4th concert of the season will be held on Sunday, April 10th at 4pm and will include the following on the program: Balakirev’s “Overture on Three Russian Folk Songs,” Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No.2” featuring Andrew Staupe on piano, and “Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” The final concert of the season will be on Sunday, May 1st at 4pm. The program will include Schreker’s “Intermezzo, Op.8,” Copland’s “Old American Songs,” with John Weinel, tenor, Frazier’s “Jefferson: The Making of America V: Jefferson and Liberty,” with John Weinel narrating, and concludes with Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1.” All of the concerts will be held at The 1894 Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, downtown Galveston. Tickets are available online at www.GalvestonSymphony.org.
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Music Gig Guide
Silver Spot Saloon – The Gulf Coast Rockers, 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Wednesday, September 2nd Stuttgarden – Salty Dog, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen- Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 tino, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – DJ Daddy Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1 Roux, 8-12 Saturday, September 5th Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo TolenKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 tino, 7-11 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Caribbean Blue Steel Drum Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Band, 2-4, A Sure Thing, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 8-12 BrewMaster Festival – The Line Up, 6-9 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Club 21 – J Metro, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – The Relics, Thursday, September 3rd 9-1 The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Float – Roger Tienken, 7-10 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Damn Union, 7-10 Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Mod Coffee House – Amy Goloby, 7-9 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-11 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Old Quarter – Q&A, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Silver Spot Saloon – Zak Perry, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Culverhouse Band, 1-5, Friday, September 4th Radio Frequency, 6-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen- Riondo’s – Tommy Lewis, 6-9 tino, 7-11 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – Radio Live, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 9-1 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 5-9 Stuttgarden – Lead Feather, 7-11 Elks Lodge – Wes Hardin & The Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Country Outlaws, 7-11 Woody’s – The Drugstore Gypsies, 3-7 Float – Dem Roots, 8-12 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Dem, Zack’s Mac Shack – George Lee, 7-10 4-7, Robert Kuhn, 8-11 Sunday, September 6th Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Albatross – Cash McCall, 3-6 B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Drum Circle, 10-1 BrewMaster Festival – Rat Ranch, 6-9 Longboards – Shaun Michael, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, M&M – Danny Kristensen, 7-10 8-12 Nick’s Pool Bar – Coastal Fury, 7-10 Float – DJ Dominic James, 7-10 Old Quarter – Larry Joe Taylor, 9-1 Galveston Farmers Market – Dem Pleasure Pier – Adrian Circle, 6-10 Roots, 8am Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 Rum Shack – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Damn Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Union, 7-10
The Grand – Galveston Symphony, 7pm Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nick’s Pool Bar – Fred Rusk Band, 7-10 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8 Pleasure Pier – Kache 1-5; A Sure Thing 6-10 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 RumShack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Tin Cups – Harbors Over Highways, 7-11 Woody’s – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Monday, September 7th
B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Float – Dem, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys, 5-8 Hooks – That Captain, 5-8 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Vertigo, 2-6 RumShack – Right Lane Bandits, 3-7 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1
B. Jiggers – Adrian Circle, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Mod Coffee House – Tommy C. Lewis, 7-9 Old Quarter – Wrecks Bell & Adam Carroll, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Summer Street Band, 6-10 RumShack – Alter Ego, 9-1 Saengerfest Park – The Fab 5, 6-9 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Thursday, September 10th Silver Spot Saloon – Marina & The B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Guppies From Outer Space, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Jam, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Smith & Turner, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Woody’s – AC & The Bad Billys, 3-7 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Yaga’s – Dominic James, 10-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Zack’s Mac Shack – George Lee, 7-10 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1
Friday, September 11th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Dem, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee House – Baylor Bendele, 7-9 Nick’s Pool Bar – Soulshine, 7-10 Old Quarter – Tommy C. Lewis, Dana Cooper, 9-1 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 Tuesday, September 8th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolen- RumShack – Thermal Fusion, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 tino, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Heath Spencer B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Phillips, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Tuesday, 8-12 Stuttgarden – Salty Dog, 7-11 Float – DJ Nonstopp, 7-10 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Robert Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Kuhn, 4-7 Yaga’s – Kyle Berg, 10-1 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Saturday, September 12th Wednesday, September 9th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12
Sunday, September 13th
Albatross – Salty Dog Band, 3-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Galveston Farmers Market – Anita Donnato, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nick’s Pool Bar – DJ Non Stopp, 2-8 Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7 Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 2-6 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Woody’s – Bexar Creek Boys, 3-7 Monday, September 14th
B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys, 5-8 On The bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1
LIVE BANDS September 4th
The Gulf Coast Rockers September 5th
Salty Dog
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Heath Spencer Phillips September 12th
Marina and the Guppies from Outer Space September 18th
Tony Vega Band September 19th
Big Dog featuring Tommie Lee Bradley September 25th
98 in the Shade September 26th
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Tuesday, September 15th
B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Wednesday, September 16th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic Acoustic, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfia, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1 Thursday, September 17th
B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Friday, September 18th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – The Line up, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Cisco, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee House – Jim & Louise Presley, 7-9 Old Quarter – Red Feather Tribe, 9-1 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 Rumshack – The Playboyz, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Tony Vega Band, 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11 Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10 West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Snafu, 10-1 Saturday, September 19th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – Mambo Jazz Kings, 9-1 Club 21 – J Metro, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Sullivans Vessel, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Old Quarter – Claude Morgan, Seth Walker, 9-1 Pleasure Pier – Will Carter, 6-10 Rumshack – Bristol Fashion, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – Big Dog, 9-1 Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Shaun Michael, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Woody’s – Buggaboo, 3-7 Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1 Zack’s Mac Shack – George Lee, 7-10
B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – DJ Daddy Roux, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1
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B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1 Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1 Friday, September 25th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Rapture, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Iron Cross USA, 7-10 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle, 10-1 Mod Coffee House – Tommy C. Lewis, 7-10 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9 RumShack – J Metro, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Silver Spot Saloon – 98 In The Shade, 8-12 Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Dark Energy, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Wild Texas Shrimp Fest. – Ruby Jane, 2pm West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11 Yaga’s – Ruby Jane, 10-1 Saturday, September 26th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9 B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1 Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1 Float – Devono, 7-11 Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10 Longboard – Shaun Michael, 8-12 Mod Coffee House – Samuel Barker, 7-9 Old Quarter – Charlie Harrison, Lisa Morales 9-1 On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12 Pleasure Pier – Shadowlands, 6-10 RumShack – The Playboyz, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Salty Dog, 9-1 Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11 Stella’s Piano Bar – Little Jewford, 7-10 Stuttgarden – Smith & Turner, 7-11 Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10 Wild Texas Shrimp Fest. – Roxy Roca, 2-5 Woody’s – Reed Brothers, 3-7 Yaga’s – Roxy Roca, 10-1 Zack’s Mac Shack – George Lee, 7-10
SEPTEMBER LINE UP: DRINK SPECIALS - BANDS PLAY 3-6PM
September 6 - Cash McCall September 13 - Salty Dog Band Septemner 20 - Sam Navarro September 27 - Jaredd Reed Band (409) 765-5778 815 21ST GALVESTON, TX, 77550 WWW.ALBATROSSGALVESTON.COM
Sunday, September 27th
Albatross – Jaredd Reed Band, 3-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11 Galveston Farmers Market – Robert Kuhn, 8am Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, September 20th Nick’s Pool Bar – DJ Non Stopp, 2-8 Albatross – Sam Navarro, 3-6 Pleasure Pier – The Posse, 2-6 B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 9-1 Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Galveston Farmers Market – Kevin Anthony, 8am Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pm Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Woody’s – The Burdens, 3-7 Nick’s Pool Bar – DJ Non Stopp, 2-8 Monday, September 28th Pleasure Pier – Mockingbirds, 3-7 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Stuttgarden – Jeremy Kilgore, 12-3 Guys, 5-8 Woody’s – The New Offenders, 3-7 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, September 21st Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12 Tuesday, September 29th The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night 8-12 Guys, 5-8 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, September 22nd
B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9 Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1 Wednesday, September 23rd
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
Wednesday, September 30th
The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Crow’s Southwest Cantina – DJ Daddy Roux, 8-12 Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10 KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9 On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1 Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1
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Books
Fall Into Reading By Gini Rainey
“The Weird Sisters” by Eleanor Brown A New York Times best-seller, “The Weird Sisters” is an interesting novel about three sisters whose brainiac father’s main method of communication is by using quotes from William Shakespeare. In fact, he is so enamored by the Bard that the girls are named after three of his characters: Rose (Rosalind, “As You Like It”), Bean (Bianca, “Taming of the Shrew”) and Cordy (Cordelia, “King Lear”). However, their mother is still stuck somewhere in the peace-loving 60’s and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Wonderfully written, this is a book you’ll have trouble putting down. Although not new to the market (published in 2011), the interwoven lives of the three sisters gives a fresh look at the relationships in a family filled with people who don’t know how to live their own lives, nor how to communicate with one another. This tale of relationships between siblings is not a new concept, but Brown’s take on the three sisters, their ethereal parents, and life in a college town was unique. Each one of the girls returned home, trying to escape a life that was in shambles, and consequently, are attempting to get their collective acts together while getting help and encouragement from one another. What they found was a mother facing a serious illness who, although wouldn’t admit it, needed their love and support to continue through her own healing process. This compelling, coming-to-adulthood story follows the different paths that each of the sisters has chosen and aren’t necessarily happy with. Through the process of their discovering that they pretty much define themselves by the relationships and characteristics of the other sisters, the reader is able to pretty much take a bird’s eye view as the process unfolds. “Sisters,” told in an unusual, but fitting, collective first person “we” voice, makes for some interesting Escher-like shifts in perspective as the story seamlessly moves among the different sisters lives as they comment on their entanglements and deliver sisterly judgements and reactions to each other. Although the book got off to a slow start, and I had to give some extra thought to the Shakespeare lines for better clarification. When it was all said and done, this turned out to be a great read that I found hard to put down. Copyright 2011 – Berkley; Rating: 4 out of 5
“Cary Grant: Dark Angel” by Geoffrey Wansell Geoffrey Wansell, an acclaimed biographer and former reporter and feature writer for “London Times,” columnist for the “Observer” and the “Sunday Telegraph,” takes on the awesome task of writing a biography about one of the most iconic leading men that has come out of Hollywood. From his humble beginnings as Archibald Leach in England, to the star-studded glamour of the big screen, Cary Grant’s life is laid out for the reader in straight-forward language, with very few punches pulled. Cary Grant had a fairly unusual, challenging life, and was blessed, yet riddled, with different issues from his childhood. Even though, as an adult, he kept much of his private life to himself, and had many emotional insecurities, Grant was able to create a cool, suave, meticulous character that he shared with the public who adored and revered him. Unfortunately for me, I read this book on my Kindle and just now discovered that originally it was published in a coffee table book format and was filled with, apparently, wonderful photographs that gave a visual backdrop to Grant’s life story. Somehow I can’t help but think the visual would have greatly enhanced the reading experience of this book. Although Wansell gave some insight into the complexity of Grant, I had a lot of trouble staying with this book. In my opinion, this book, with all of the interesting stories about Grant’s life, is really more of a chronological account of the life and times of Cary Grant, and although all the speculation in the world can be made about what might have been going through his mind and motivating him, Grant is the only one who knows for sure where that truth lay. Copyright 2011 – Arcade Pub.; Rating: 3 out of 5 “Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir” by Kambri Crews In this critically acclaimed and “New York Times” best-seller, Kambri Crews tells the story of her life growing up with two Deaf parents in a voice that is fresh, fearless, and singular. This is another one of those books that I found difficult to put down. With Crews telling the story about her family’s struggle to repair their broken relationship by moving the family into the woods deep in rural Texas, you had to question the wisdom of such a move. Unfortunately it didn’t quite work out the way they had planned and had to abandon the woods to move into Ft. Worth and a more advantageous job market. Through Kambri’s brilliant use of descriptions and character development, she had me laughing, crying, becoming angry, and feeling intense sorrow, as I was pulled into the riveting story about her family’s attempt to find a semblance of normalcy in spite of several set-backs. The major unsettling undercurrent in the Crew’s family was Kambri’s father’s inability to escape the demons that seemed to plague him, and that ultimately succeeded in pulling him in directions that landed him in jail and serving a 20 year sentence. If nothing else, “Burn Down the Ground” illustrates the infuriating complexities of life. There are so many sides to every story, and as much as we would like to have them fit neatly into a box, they just can’t and won’t. Kambri learned through living how to
survive, and through that survival she has become an incredible writer who isn’t afraid to tell it like it was. By leading us through the challenges she faced, Crew helps us to become much more wise and compassionate to ourselves and others when life gets messy and doesn’t go ‘according to plan.’ The honesty and rawness of this book makes it a must-read if you’re wanting to gain the perspective of the life of someone who has dealt with things most of us will never know, and survived to tell about it, in an completely honest and mature way. Copyright 2012 – Villard; Rating: 5 of 5
Book Signings
Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com. Book signings are free to attend. Saturday, September 19th (2-4pm)
“We Were Prepared” by Frank Urbanic
Book Signing And Lecture With Ken Hafertepe at 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Kenneth Hafertepe, chair of the Department of Museum Studies at Baylor University, will be giving an illustrated lecture, “Families, Houses and History: The Architectural Heritage of Fredericksburg, Texas” and signing copies of his new book, “A Guide to the Historic Buildings of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County,” on Sunday October 25th at 2:30pm at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace. The book has color illustrations of 210 of the most interesting historic buildings in the Hill Country, as well as black and white photos of notable historic landmarks. These range from the 1934 replica of the Vereinskirche (the society church) to the LBJ Ranch, and from the houses of the Pioneer Museum Complex in Fredericksburg to Luckenbach, Texas (Willie and Waylon are not included, but the famed Luckenbach Dance Hall is). A native of Dallas, Ken attended Georgetown University and then did his graduate work at the University of Texas in Austin. He worked at the French Legation Museum and the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, then from 1990-2000, he was director of academic programs at Historic Deerfield, a museum of New England history and art in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. He has taught at Baylor since 2000. His earlier books include, “America’s Castle: The Evolution of the Smithsonian Building and Its Institution, 1840-1878,” “Abner Cook: Master Builder on the Texas Frontier,” and “A History of Ashton Villa: A Family and Its House in Victorian Galveston, Texas.” He has been working for more than a decade on “Germans in Texas.” The Fredericksburg book is a foretaste of another, larger book, entitled, “The Material Culture of German Texans.” This lavishly illustrated volume will consider a variety of German Texan houses, made of log, fachwerk, and rock, but also the German cabinetmakers who migrated to Texas. 1892 Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway, Galveston. This event is free to attend.
Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Frank Urbanic and his new book, “We Were Prepared,” a fascinating account of the Girl Scouts’ and Boy Scouts’ involvement with the aftermath of the Texas City tanker explosion in 1947. Most books written about the Texas City Disaster of 1947 fail to recognize the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who heroically responded to this disaster, braving choking fumes and dodging hot shrapnel from exploding fuel storage tanks. Scouts as young as twelve years old were involved in rescue efforts. After a cargo ship loaded with 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded, officials responsible for disaster relief efforts immediately requested that Scouts be mobilized to provide emergency services. Scouts were called to help because it was known that they had achieved specifically needed skills through the merit badge program, they could be depended upon to obey orders, and that Scouts were trained to follow the Scout Motto, “Be Prepared.” The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and is based upon interviews from Scouts and Scouters who answered the call to duty, official reports, media articles, and the author’s personal experiences. Saturday, September 26th (2-4pm) “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching “Hill Country Property: A Novel” 2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), by Jim Sanderson Bloomington, Indiana Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 with Beaumont author Jim Sanderson and his new novel, “Hill Country Property,” a prequel to the Beau- noon-5pm at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand, downtown Galveston, (409)740-1565 mont private eye mystery, “Nothing To Lose.” “Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about Before Roger Jackson was a P.I. in Beaumont, one woman’s astonishing interactions with heavenly he was a washed-out lawyer in Austin. In 1985 he beings and her extraordinary recovery from an incurfinds himself searching for his ex mother-in-law at the request of Henry, his ex father-in-law, a process able and debilitating disorder. In addition to her own which becomes the start of his career as an investiga- miracle, the author also shares how several other family members have been divinely touched and tor in the divorce business. Described as a Twentieth Century historical novel, “Hill Country Property” experienced their own mysterious healings. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, meanders through a sub-urbanized Texas and the stories of Jackson’s relations to a backdrop of Texas awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she oil fields, horse farms, the Great Depression and the could actually hear her angels talking to her. “Angel Talk” can be purchased at Catz Jewelry, Normandy Invasion. Jim Sanderson has published seven novels, three 2029 Strand St., or online at Amazon, Barnes & short story collections, and one essay collection. The Noble or Balboa Press. Cathy Catching also does angel readings and short story, “Bankers,” won the 2012 Texas Institute of Letters’ Kay Cattarulla Award for the best short teaches others how angelic communication can prostory about Texas or by a Texas Writer. vide emotional, physical and spiritual healing.
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Things To Do Galveston Gardens Galore: Tropical Foliage Abounds By Rob Lucey More than a third of U.S. households grow some of their own fruits and vegetables, up nearly 20 percent from a decade ago, according to the National Gardening Association. Add in those who enjoy flower gardens, perennials, succulents and other specialties, and you have a significant number of green thumbs in the populace. For true gardening enthusiasts, vacation isn’t a time to take a break from tending the beds, but a chance to visit other gardens during their travels. When visiting Galveston, that’s an opportunity to see what grows in the island’s semi-tropical climate with ample rainfall. From hotel and restaurant parking lots to residential yards, tropical foliage abounds. The top stop for most horticulturists is the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid ($21.95 adults, $17.95 children/seniors) where you can easily spend a few hours wandering through the 10-story-tall collection of more than 1,000 exotic (many endangered) plants from around the world, including palms, cycads, gingers, bromeliads, succulents, figs, ferns, orchids, fruit trees, and much more. Mixed amongst the plant collections, visitors will also find resident rainforest animals such as exotic monkeys, sloths, fish, butterflies, birds, frogs, turtles, and bats. Allow time to sit on a bench and observe the flora and fauna while listening to the soothing sound of waterfalls. The gardens on the grounds surrounding the glass pyramid are also worth a wander, featuring palms, specimens of Norfolk Island Pines, a Banyan tree, a tropical shade garden, and assorted hibiscus. But where else can horticulture enthusiasts go on the island to get their gardening fix? Here are some suggestions: The International Oleander Society’s Betty Head Oleander Garden Park 2624 Sealy, Galveston This garden features more than 40 varieties of the official flower of Galveston, as well as related plumerias and periwinkles. A gazebo, fountain, and garden paths make for a relaxing place to visit. In the early 1840s, pioneer residents were looking for plants to break up the flat monotonous landscape of the island. Joseph Osterman brought a schooner load of supplies from Jamaica including tubs containing the first palm trees and oleanders to be
planted on the island. He gave the oleanders to his sister-in-law, Isadora Dyer. When they thrived, she shared them with neighbors and the rest is history. “After the 1900 storm, they bloomed through the rubble of the storm,” says Elizabeth “Betty” Head, a member of the Galveston-based International Oleander Society who was a driving force behind the establishment of the Oleander Garden Park, located behind the Moody Mansion and next door to the City Hall. “While the men re-built, the women propagated the oleanders to re-grow the island.” Head says she first became involved with the society a few years after its founding in 1967. “I was born on the island and I grew up with oleanders,” she says. “I loved them and played with them as a child making leis and things with them.” The garden was first established seven years ago, just before Hurricane Ike struck. Once again, the oleanders bloomed after the storm waters receded. Head led efforts to complete the project while islanders were re-building. Plants in the collection include several of the early Galveston varieties as well as more recent dwarf varieties and European imports. The society’s 200 members include several from abroad including some from Germany who made presentations at the annual meeting held at Moody Gardens in May. “Oleanders are increasingly popular in Europe,” Head says. The park is open 10am-4pm daily. Visit Oleander.org for more information. Kempner Park 2704 Ave. O, Galveston Head says there are more than 100 varieties of oleanders grown on the island. Another favorite place she likes to visit to see them and other plants is Kempner Park, home of the historic Garten Verein (“garden club”) built by residents of German descent in 1880. The five-acre grounds surrounding the octagonal dance pavilion originally included lawns, gardens, walkways, bowling greens, tennis courts, croquet grounds, and playgrounds. The property was acquired by insurance executive Stanley Kempner in 1923 and deeded to the city in memory of his parents, Eliza and Harris Kempner.
In addition to walkways through the park, there is a fountain at the north end of the property. Darragh Park and Robert Alderdice Park 15th Street and Church; 15th and Ball Two neighborhood parks worth a visit are maintained by volunteers from the East End Historic District Association (EEHDA). After the historic Darragh House was destroyed by a fire in 1993, the Galveston Historical Foundation donated the lot to the EEHDA. Funds were donated to build a wrought iron gazebo to match the historic 1800s cast and wrought iron fence and gates from the original home. A path encircles the park for a relaxing stroll. In April 2009, after Hurricane Ike, neighborhood volunteers replanted the park with 2,500 plants. Four blocks south on 15th Street, a small pocket park features one of Galveston’s ornate Rosenberg Fountains. The treasured relic is one of 17 built with funds bequeathed to the city by philanthropist Henry Rosenberg in 1893. The drinking fountains were built around the city “for man and beast.” EEHDA also hosts an annual Fall Garden Tour as a fundraiser to support its beautification efforts. For $10, visitors can gain a glimpse into the gardens hidden behind many of the historic homes in the district. Past tours have included an old English cottage garden, a claw-foot tub filled with succulents and rosemary, a roof garden, unusual tropical plants, and whimsical outdoor art. Community Gardens For those more interested in learning about what kind of fruits and vegetables can be grown on a barrier island, several community gardens have been established in recent years. Part of the urban farming movement, these generally entail a vacant lot being filled with plots that community members can rent and use to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits year-round. It’s interesting to what the various gardeners choose to grow and the personal, often artistic, touches they incorporate in their beds. Perhaps the most prominent is Deborah’s Community Garden, featuring more than 40 raised beds located at 25th St. and Postoffice just a few blocks from The Strand. The garden is dedicated to the late Deborah Conrad, a community activist and business woman. In addition to their own 4 x 8-foot raised beds, members also tend the common areas and meet to share gardening tips. A chicken coop and pen with four milking goats are also part of the gardens. Visitors are always welcome to walk through the garden and enjoy viewing its seasonal bounty. Some members donate their surplus produce to area organizations that help the needy. Some produce and fruits are sold at Galveston’s Farmer’s Market on Sunday mornings. One non-profit organization behind many of the island’s community gardens is Seeding Galveston (www.seedinggalveston.com) whose mission is to
create a sustainable agricultural program to benefit community residents and food banks. Two of their projects include a new garden at Ave. N and 33rd Street and another at St. Augustine of Hippo Church, 1410 Ave. M ½. Other community garden locations include: • Wright Cuney Park, 718 41st St. • Menard Park, 2222 28th St. • Margaret Biehl Community Garden, 1410 41st St. Entrance on Ave. M ½ • San Jacinto Neighborhood Garden, 2005 Ave. N ½ • Sea Isle Planters Bunch in the Sea Isle subdivision on the island’s West End recently built a community garden. The group also hosts an annual Garden Tour in May, featuring half a dozen private gardens on Galveston’s West End. Besides the annual East End Historic District and Seat Isle garden tours, the non-profit volunteer organization Clean Galveston has hosted a Back Yard Garden Tour for 22 years. This self-guided tour, usually held in early June, promotes Island beautification and helps inspire visitors with ideas they can bring to their own back yards. Check www.cleangalveston.org/ events.html to see when the next tour date is set. Garden Centers If, after seeing all of the lush plants the island has to offer, you feel the need to take some of that exotic island foliage home with you, your best bets are the family-owned Tom’s Thumb Nursery at 2014 45th St. or Flamingo Gardens at 814 61st St. Flamingo Gardens focuses mostly on palms and other larger landscape plants. Tom’s Thumb has a wider variety of plants and gift items. Master Gardeners If you need a bit of advice for your own gardening efforts, the Galveston County Master Gardeners offer guided tours of their demonstration garden 9-11am on the first Thursday of each month or visitors are welcome to walk through at their own pace. The gardens are located just over the Causeway at 4102-B Main St. in La Marque. Whether you have a green thumb or simply just want to admire the beauty of the tropical paradise of our island, Galveston is definitely the place to be.
Free Movies Downtown Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies in the historic downtown. Movies begin just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars. Upcoming movies are: • September 5th: “Maleficent” (2014) starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning • October 3rd: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) starring Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson Movie Nite is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. For more info visit www.facebook.com/ saengerfestpark.
GCVA 2015 Season Ends
Come join in the fun at the Galveston Volleyball Association Saturday games. Anyone can participate and this is also fun to simply watch. You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate. Check-in at Stewart Beach no later than 8:30am. Tournaments begin exactly at 9am. Games are: September 6th Back to School Blues September 27th GCVA Closing of the Beach For more info, go to www.gcva.net.
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The 5th Year with the Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival September, the 5th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival kicks off for a three-day weekend of fun, Friday-Sunday, September 26th-28th. This year’s festival will include a shrimp gumbo cook-off, gumbo tasting, 5K and 1K Fun Runs, parades, live music and activities for the kids as well as a free Boat & RV Show, a huge variety of vendors, a kids’ play area and also the Lil’ Shrimps Parade for the kids to enjoy. Live music takes place in Saengerfest Park along with Yaga’s craft beer booth. The free Boat & RV Show also begins Friday night, and the event concludes with a VIP Sponsor Party and a “Texas Size” shrimp dinner, also in Saengerfest Park, paying tribute to the sponsors and gumbo cook-off teams. Those attending who wish to participate in the Gumbo Stroll can purchase tickets online at a discount until September 17th. Holders of Gumbo Stroll tickets will receive a souvenir sampling cup to sample from over 60 cook-off teams, including 13 restaurants competing, in the Restaurant Division part of the contest. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the University of Texas Medical Branch, Ronald McDonald House and Yaga’s Children’s Fund. Friday events include: • VIP Sponsor Party and dinner tickets are available to the public for $50 for Friday night. Then on Saturday, the festival begins: • 9am – Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K Downtown • 10am-8pm – Free Outdoor Show • 12-4pm – Public Gumbo Tasting and Strand Merchant Walk-About • 3pm – Galveston Shrimp Company Lil’ Shrimps Parade • 6pm – Awards Ceremony in Saengerfest Park Visitors will be able to purchase a Gumbo
Sampling Cup in advance for $8 for a limited time. This cup will allow guests to sample gumbo from over 60 cook-off teams comprised of amateur and professional cookers. Other events on Saturday include the Lil’ Shrimps Parade at 3pm, sponsored by the Galveston Shrimp Company with festive floats, marching band, and bead tossing. The Lil’ Shrimps Kids area will be open from 12 noon-4pm. Live music will be performed all day with headliners Roxy Roca, performing both Saturday and Sunday on stage at Saengerfest Park. Roxy Roca, a soul/funk band straight from Austin, will get all of you shrimp lovers on your feet and dancing to their beats. “Roxy Roca delivers powerhouse energy from beginning to end as Taye makes the most of every moment with old school dance moves, genuine audience interaction, and heartfelt vocals. Combine that with well-written songs paying homage to all the motown greats, a solid band lineup, and a snazzy horn section to boot, Roxy Roca can get any crowd grooving like they’re on the last episode of Soul Train.” (“The Deli Magazine”) Festivities continue on Sunday, September 28th with the free Boat & RV Show, Lil’ Shrimps Kids area and Sunday Funday events in the Park. Event sponsors include Landshark Lager, Del Papa Distributing, Galveston Shrimp Company, Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Classic Auto Group, The Tremont House, Ron Hoover, Igloo, Patron Tequila, Pyrat Rum, The Daily News, Casa del Mar, Mitchell Historic Properties, Dougets Rice Milling, and Whataburger. For tickets and additional information visit www.galvestonshrimpfestival.com.
Texas Outdoor Weekend:
A Fun, Family Weekend at Galveston State Park Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks, Saturday-Sunday, September 19th-20th. All camping gear and equipment that is required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation. The cost is $65 per family (up to six individuals). Facilities available are individual car camping sites for each family with potable water at or near each campsite. Campsites have electricity and restrooms with hot showers available. There is an overnight ranger presence for comfort and confidence. The basic camping equipment needed for the weekend will be provided. Families are expected to provide sheets, blankets, food, and personal items. You can download the Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) packet for a detailed list of what is provided at tpwd.texas.gov. You are also encouraged to explore the park on your own, creating your own adventure along the way. All activities are subject to weather conditions. The TOF program will provide you with an opportunity to enjoy all of the following activities: • Credible Campers and Campsites - Adults: Learn “Leave no Trace” principles, how to pitch your tent and use stoves safely. Junior Rangers classes include a kid specific hike, including a conversation about “Leave No Trace.” • Building Base Camp: Families come together, gather equipment, and build a base camp for the weekend • Caching in on State Park Trails: Trail adventure and exploration through GPS and Geocaching • Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking Tips: How to safely build fires and cook on open flames and grills • Experience the Sounds of the Night: Celebrate nature’s night sounds with a Ranger led presentation • Kayaking in Galveston Bay: Learn how to safely paddle and take a trip through the bay via kayak • Explore the Beach: Take a walk in the sand and take a swim in the Gulf of Mexico • Family Fishing: Learn to safely cast and then try to catch a big one • Chat with a Park Ranger: Learn more about parks and conservation • Know Before You Go: Breaking down your camp and “Leave No Trace” of your stay • State Park Junior Ranger Journal: (Available upon request) When completed, these journals earn your Jr. Ranger their very own patch • And more - the night skies might be right for an impromptu star party or the park may host another great outdoor program that you would like to participate in Texas Outdoor Family programming typically concludes with the borrowed gear being turned-in at or before 11am on Sunday. Your family is invited to stay in the park until the close of business (10pm) on the day that your program concludes, but campsites must be vacated by 2pm. Call (512)389-8903 to register and to speak to one of the “Texas Outdoor Family” customer service representatives Monday-Friday 9am6pm. All reservations must be made by 12 noon on the Thursday prior to the event and payment is required at the time a reservation is made.
Endless Summer Galveston Surf Reunion: Reliving Great Memories from “Back in the Day”
The first annual Endless Summer Galveston Surf Reunion takes place on September 11th-13th in Galveston. Inspired by the gathering of surfers who frequented Surfside, the Old Guys Surf Reunion, Jerry Shelton began a Facebook group with the hopes of bringing together those who surfed the waters of Galveston Island. Slowly but surely the word spread and old and new surfers began to join the group, posting pictures and reliving great memories from “back in the day.” It wasn’t long before the reunion was birthed and excitement has been building as the date draws closer. Jerry Shelton’s family (dad, Jim and mom Evelyn) started the original Sunrise Surf Shop on 61st Street back in the late 60’s. Jerry’s uncle, Don Shelton, owned Island Surf Shop. Along with other Galveston surfer and surfing supporters, they supplied the surf community with boards to buy or rent, baggies and bikinis, wax, repairs, and all the necessities for the sport. Galveston was also home to several other surf shops, such as Ken’s Surf Shop and Tom Cat Surfboard Rentals, and some talented board shapers such as Doug Pruns, Bob Martin, Rudy Martinez, and so many others. To help bring it all to fruition, Shelton teamed up with other Galveston surfers including DeWayne Munoz, Mike Reinschmidt, Billy Hill of G-town surf fame, John Heard, Rusty Herring, Kyle Kelly, Peter Lienz, Mylinda Carter, along with beach enthusiasts Jan Kent, Patricia Munoz, and Nancy Shelton, to name a few. The incredible photography of Mike Chaplinsky was chosen for the t-shirt designs which will be available for sale at the events. This event is free. Registration is required to attend by going to the Facebook page, “Endless Summer Galveston Surf Reunion,” to join. Because this is a not-for-profit event, all profits
will be used to aid the completion of the historic documentary on the Galveston surf culture, “Broken Waves,” and the Wounded Warrior Project and other possible charities. Current sponsors include Texas Surf Co., Southern Spears, G-town Surf, Strand Lofts, Marty’s City Auto, and “The Island Guide Magazine.” Sponsorship opportunities are still available. A partial schedule for the event is: September 11th • (6-10pm) - Meet & Greet mixer plus watch the “Endless Summer Movie” at the Double Tree Hotel September 12th • (9am) - Expression Session at 44th and Seawall across from Galveston Island Realty (broadcast on G-town’s web cam live around the world) plus surfing, swimming, eating and enjoying the Island with old friends. • (6-10pm) Gather back at Double Tree Hotel to enjoy the music of the Skip Devlin Band. Denny Norris, drummer, says their music is, “More of what you don’t hear with the regular bands.” They play the classics from surging rock-n-roll to classic surfer songs and everything in between. There will also be a viewing of the trailer for “Broken Waves.” All Texas surfers, friends and families are welcome to attend but you must register at the official Facebook page for “Endless Summer Galveston Surf Reunion.” For more info call (808)228-9246 or (888)231-5649.
and neighbors” for this fun two day event. Featuring live and lively This Month Friday-Sunday, September 4th-6th - BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival- entertainment, great Wusrt Abendessen (German Sausage Dinner) and libations, fun children’s activities (including activities from the Houston Tap into your inner-craftsmen this Labor Day by joining fellow craft Livestock Show and Rodeo), a variety of booths featuring handcrafted beer lovers for the 6th Annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival, voted gifts, arts and crafts, a live auction, Cake Wheel, and tempting treats by “Thrillist” as one of the top ten beer festivals in the country, citing it from the Sweets booths, you don’t want to miss this yearly event. In as the best for international tastes. For beer enthusiasts from expert to addition to the traditional Sausage Dinner, homemade cakes, and sweets, novice, this foam-filled weekend features over 400 craft beers, hard-tofind specialty brews, Taste it First selections and a range of innovative and festival-goers can look forward to Helmut’s Strudel and Donald Gangl’s educational beer events like BrewLicious Brews & Foods Pairing, Texas apple cake. For more info go to www.galvestonoktoberfest.com. Brewery Tasting Tour, BrewHaHa Grand Tasting, concerts and more. This Saturday-Sunday, October 31st-November 1st - The 32nd Annual festival will be located at Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center. Galveston Island Greek Festival benefits the Assumption of the Virgin For information and tickets visit www.brewmasterscraftbeerfestival.com. Mary Greek Orthodox Church and promise a rich cultural experience at an event that features the best in food, drink, entertainment and history. A Friday-Sunday, September 25th-27th - Galveston Island Shrimp celebration of Hellenism, the Greek Festival is designed to welcome visiFestival features three full days of shrimp, music, friends and fun. For tors to a community steeped in tradition and brimming with hospitality. more info see our feature article. The experience begins at the festival entry where the aroma of traditional October Greek street food including Shish Kabob, Gyro, and Locanico Sausage is Saturday-Sunday, October 10th-11th - Ghost Tours of Galveston prepared over coals and served ala carte with fresh pita bread. A complete Presents Dash Beardsley’s 2nd Annual Wake the Dead Horror Para dinner with pastisio, dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), tiropites and Con 2015 to the Galveston Convention Center from 11am to 6pm. This Greek (cheese or spinach triangle puffs), salad, keftedes (meatballs), event features Kathy Najimy (“Hocus Pocus,” “Sister Act 1 & 2”), Pruitt spanakopita and feta is available for $15 a plate. Each plate is served with a Taylor Vince (“The Walking Dead”), Bobby Campo (“Final Destination”), olives challenge to clean your plate as no one leaves the Greek Festival hungry. and Jennifer Lynn Warren (“American Horror Story”), in addition to The Greek Festival is Saturday, October 31st, 11am-9pm and Sunday, other celebrities from the horror, paranormal, and pop culture genre. November 1st, 12 noon-7pm. Admission is a $5 donation. Complete We are including Dakota Lawrence, a talented Clairvoyant Medium dinner tickets are $15. Parking is free. For more info call (409)762-7591. and Psychic, to conduct a special psychic gallery that will amaze and entertain the whole family. This event will also include multiple vendors Saturday, October 31st - Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash Halloween fun awaits you at the 5th Annual Saengerfest Mini Monster and interesting lectures covering strange and unusual subject matters. This is a perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season! Horror costumes Bash taking place 1-4pm at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, downtown Galveston. This free, spook-tacular festival will include assorted games are encouraged for the chance to win prizes. They will be hosting a and prizes, trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses, face special multi-course VIP dinner on Friday, October 9th, at Galveston’s Riondo’s Italian Restaurant that will allow guests an opportunity to dine painting and a costume contest for children ages 0-11 at 3pm. Children will compete for prizes for the scariest, cutest and most creative costumes with our celebrity talent, then continue on a family-friendly haunted pub crawl with the Ghostman of Galveston, Dash Beardsley. VIP passes for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. For info call (409)761-4102. This is a are $195 that includes Friday Night VIP Multi-Course Exclusive Dinner/ great family-friendly event. haunted pub crawl, Dakota Lawrence Exclusive VIP Psychic Gallery, free November 11×14 autographed keepsake (signed by all attending Hollywood and Thursday-Sunday, November 5th-8th - Lone Star Rally - With juried paranormal celebrities), priority access to all celebrity talent, reserved bike shows, truck, jeep and classic car shows and free concerts on two VIP seating (guaranteed) for all lectures and Q&A’s, free Saturday night stages, s Lone Star Rally will be jam packed with entertainafter party pass, “early bird” two-day free admission at 10am (one hour ment forthisallyear’ ages, day and night, all weekend long. Bands will perform prior to general admission) through closing. Regular tickets are $20 throughout the weekend at Saengerfest Park and at Beach Central Park. for 13 years and up, children 12 and younger are free. Ghost Tours of Rally goers can also shop ’til they drop with hundreds of vendors, offering Galveston was founded in 1998 by owner/creator Dash Beardsley. everything from motorcycle accessories and state of the art aftermarket Saturday-Sunday, October 17th-18th - 18th Annual ARToberFEST - parts to custom crafted jewelry and hand-tooled leather throughout Galveston. For more info, go to www.lonestarrally.com. Historic downtown Galveston will come alive with what is considered the Island’s premier art event, ARToberFEST, to take place in the heart of December Galveston’s downtown Cultural Arts District on Postoffice Street between Friday-Sunday, December 4th-6th - Dickens on the Strand - With a nod 21st and 23rd Streets. For additional info, see page 23. to the ghost of Dickens past and an eye towards the future, Galveston’s Friday-Saturday, October 23rd-24th - 34th Annual Galveston Island world famous Victorian holiday festival returns to Galveston Island. The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, Oktoberfest - Look for this year’s event Friday 5-11pm and Saturday 11am-11pm. Galveston’s Island Oktoberfest was first celebrated in 1981 features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers. by members of First Lutheran Church who traced their roots back to Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts German immigrants of the mid-1800s. What started simply as a, “fall activity for the congregation and their friends and neighbors in the court- laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, yard in front of the Parish Hall,” has grown and expanded into what is jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. For more info go online to now Galveston Island’s premier fall event attracting over 15,000 “friends www.galvestonhistory.org. 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“For Your Paws Only” Theme for 15th Annual PAWS Gala:
Saturday from 11am-5pm for adoptions, claiming lost pets and for surrendering animals. All proceeds from this event will benefit GIHS. For more information about the shelter and its community-wide programs and activities, call (409)740-1919 or visit online at www.galvestonhumane.org.
The 15th annual PAWS Gala, benefiting exclusively the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) is set for Saturday, September 12th at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. With the exciting theme “For Your Paws Only,” this year’s event will honor Diana Barr, longtime board member, past president, and supporter for GIHS, as well as an active volunteer for over 30 years. Shelter friend Frank Billingsley, Chief Meteorologist for KPRC TV Local 2, will be Master of Ceremonies for the evening and Sean O’Donohoe will be the evening’s auctioneer. Guests will enjoy an open bar, a sumptuous seated dinner, and dancing to “Password,” one of Houston’s premier party bands that has also played nationally for many events. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6.30pm as guests view the exciting “007” themed vignettes designed for the Elite Pet Owners (EPO). Keeping with the James Bond theme, guests are encouraged to dress in “anything 007” or come “Island Casual” as they rub shoulders with “James Boned,” “Kitty Galore,” “Miss Moneypenny” or other members of Her Majesty’s Secret Service. In addition to viewing the vignettes and visiting with the Elite Pet Owners, guests will also have the opportunity to bid on an incredible array of valuable silent auction items. Again this year, GIHS will be showcasing two shelter pets during the cocktail reception in a specially-designed vignette, alongside the Elite Pet Owners’ pets, in an effort to help more homeless animals find “furever” homes. The winner of the Elite Pet Owners’ competition will be the Parade Marshall and honored as the King or Queen of the 2016 Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade set for Sunday, February 7th, as part of Galveston’s annual Mardi Gras festivities. Sponsors to date include Dr. Joan Richardson, Dr. Barbara Thompson, Danny Hart/ Ben and Jerry’s and Galveston Restaurant Group; Linda and Fred Raby, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center; Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund, Alane and Robert Nuzum, Mary Ann Salch and Bob Murphy and Margo and Avi Markowitz; Dr. Pamela Watson, Gerry and Gene Hornstein, David Bowers, Robyn Bushong and Ed Hill, Mary and Courtney Townsend, Tom Schwenk, Janet and Norm Hoffman, Cara Geary, Katie and Harry Cullen, and Disaster Recovery Services, LLC. Tickets are $150 per person. For additional information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, call the Galveston Island Humane Society office at (409)740-1919 or you can go online at www.galvestonhumane.org. The Galveston Island Humane Society was founded in 1981. Located at 6814 Broadway, the shelter is open Monday-Friday from 11am-6pm and
Question: What is the latest and greatest thing to do on a Tuesday night in Galveston? Answer: Tony’s Trivia Tuesday at Stuttgarden Tavern on The Strand! Buzztime® Trivia Live hosted by Tony Sassi is every Tuesday night at 8pm, featuring pints from visiting breweries with a different brewery representing every week. Also, $2 domestic bottles, $2 well drinks and your team on the big screen! Here’s how it works: 1. Grab your friends and get yourselves gathered at Stuttgarden around 7:30pm or earlier. The Tremont Tea Society invites you to sip, up a pint on special or your snack, and socialize at The Tremont House, A Wyn- 2. Order favorite drink and place your food order. You dham Grand® Hotel, which is hosting special afterknow you’re hungry after a long Tuesday. noon tea events on Sunday, September 13th, and 3. Ask your server for a Playmaker® gaming tabSunday, December 13th, in celebration of its 30th let, one per team. Teams can be made up of one Anniversary. The hotel is also offering a special Tremplayer or as many players as you would like. ont Tea Society Package for each afternoon tea event, 4. Your host will help you login and you can create including afternoon tea for two, accommodations your own team name. for two on Sunday night and valet parking, starting 5. The game starts promptly at 8pm and lasts about at $196. an hour depending on the number of teams. Guests partaking in the afternoon tea events 6. Your host will guide you through the questions will be able to chat with friends in the hotel’s sun and present the leaderboard after each round, with drenched atrium while nibbling on tea sandwiches, breaks at intervals. petit fours, and other treats, sipping tea or cham7. Questions are presented in multiple choice format pagne, and listening as harpist Andrea Fronk plays in a wide range of topics, both on screen and on live music softly in the background. Standard tea your Playmaker®. Everyone has fun facts lodged in service includes Earl Grey, Assam Black Tea grown their heads, you never know what you know. in the India, Ceylon Black Tea/Sri Lankan Black Tea, 8. At the end, the winning team is identified and the Chamomile Tea, Mint Tea and Rose Congou Tea, boasting begins! selected to compliment the afternoon’s menu. The Trivia Live winning team receives a $25 The menu features two salads including chicken, tab, redeemable on your next visit, along with other apples and raisins in endive and feta, Kalamata goodies in a bag (pictured are the August 25th winolives, and grape tomato served in a cucumber cup. ners, Brian and Andres of “Team OliveSoup”)! Do Guests can also enjoy tea sandwiches of cucumber not let the fun evening stop there though. After mint on rye bread; tomato, basil and mozzarella on Trivia Live ends, continue exercising your trivia sourdough bread; prosciutto and asparagus on white knowledge and play Countdown Trivia or simply bread; and roasted beef, horseradish cream and aru- hang out and continue boasting about your win. gula on mini brioche. Baked goods including banana Let Stuttgarden nourish and entertain you with nut bread and assorted scones and pastries, served live hosted trivia every Tuesday night, rain or shine. with flavored sweet butter cream, Devonshire cream If it is cold outside, Stuttgarden has heaters. If it is hot and assorted preserves will be served. Tea concludes outside, Stuttgarden has fans. If it is sprinkling outwith assorted sweets served in a beautiful display of side, Stuttgarden will put up umbrellas for you. Or petite fours, mini assorted cheese cakes, macaroons, stay inside where you can play trivia as well. Stuttgarand tarts. den aims to please and will ensure an enjoyable and The hotel will begin taking reservations for Sep- memorable experience for you and your friends. tember 13th and December 13th tea on September Question: When are you coming to Trivia Live 1st and December 1st, respectively. The cost is $40 hosted by Tony Sassi at Stuttgarden Tavern on The per person for standard tea service and $50 per per- Strand? son for the option of champagne, mimosas, or wine. Answer: Every Tuesday night! Advance reservations are required and can be Stuttgarden is located at 2110 Strand St., near made by calling (409)763-0300. A limited number the corner of 21st and Strand streets in downtown of seats are available. To reserve the Tremont Tea Galveston. Visit www.stuttgardentavern.com and Society Package, visit www.TheTremontHouse.com www.facebook.com/stuttgarden.onthestrand or call (409)497-4972. and click the “special offers” tab.
Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) will present “The Glass Menagerie,” the haunting ‘memory’ play by Tennessee Williams from September 18th -October 10th. This classic of the American theatre is a must-see production! Tennessee Williams rose from obscurity in 1945 when his semi-autobiographical play, “The Glass Menagerie,” opened on Broadway. The play is about a Depression-era family struggling in a small apartment that is too cramped to house the larger than life dreams of its inhabitants. In it, there’s Tom, the restless dreamer, his fragile, pathologically shy sister Laura, and their domineering mother Amanda, a faded Southern belle. When a gentleman caller comes for dinner, the events that transpire over the course of the evening change the family’s lives forever. The show is directed by Cameron Dunbar with sets designed by Thomas D. Boone, costumes designed by Amie McMillan, and lighting designed by Lisa Miller. Portraying some of modern theatre’s most memorable characters are Aaron Alford (Tom), Caitlyn Mytelka (Laura), Craig Putnam (Jim – the Gentleman Caller), and Kim Mytelka (Amanda). Performances for this beautiful piece of theatre are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, September 18th-October 10th at 8pm. There will be one Sunday matinee on September 20th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $25 for students and senior citizens and $30 for adults. Tickets may be purchased online at www.islandetc.org. All performances will be at Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street in downtown Galveston. For additional information, please call (409)762-3556 or visit online at the website at www.islandetc.org.
December 19th. For more info go to www.galvestonislandmarket.com. September 24th - Blue Santa Fundraiser & Auction will be held 11am-8pm at 2214 Strand St. Food will be served with loaded baked potatoes and shredded beef sandwiches and salad for a $10 donation. Proceeds help provide local needy children with Christmas presents each year. Contact Joey Quiroga at (409)256-0762 to buy tickets or make a donation. They are also looking for silent auction items so if you have a business that would like to donate a item please donate to this good cause. Saturday, September 26th - Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up will take place starting at 9am. Meet at Menard Park, 27th and Seawall Blvd. to participate. Since the first cleanup in 1986, more than 423,000 Texas Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have picked up more than 8,100 tons of trash from Texas beaches, some of it originating from as far away as South America. Keeping Texas beaches clean and safe is an economic as well as environmental priority. Coastal tourism, a $7 billion industry, and commercial fishing, a $1.9 billion business, demand clean beaches and a healthy gulf to thrive. The Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program, an all-volunteer effort, is dedicated to preserving and protecting Texas beaches. For more info go to www. glo.texas.gov/adopt-a-beach. The program’s success is due to the generous efforts of dedicated volunteer county coordinators, coastal community leaders,
sponsors and citizens. Friday-Saturday, October 2nd (6-8pm) and October 3rd (10am-4pm) - Friends of Rosenberg Library Annual Book Sale will take place at Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St., downtown Galveston. Help the Friends of Rosenberg Library celebrate its 75th Anniversary by supporting the Annual Book Sale. There will be new and used books and materials sold at bargain prices. All proceeds go to the Rosenberg Library for new acquisitions. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, this once a year event is not to be missed. There are literally thousands of books to shop - a book lovers paradise. Saturday October 24th - Galveston Island Witches’ Ball ‘15 - Tickets are now available for Galveston’s most popular October event, The Witches Ball, hosted by The Witchery (2116 Postoffice St.) at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, starting at 8pm. The non-stop, fun-filled evening will include a complimentary bar, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment, including a special performance by Two Star Symphony. Costume contests are also a big part of the celebration, with winners crowned in several categories including Best Witch, Best Couple, Most Creative, and Crowd Favorite. Get your tickets fast for a special discount and because they will sell out soon. The first 100 tickets are available for $75, then all tickets after that are $90. For more information visit www.WitcheryOnline.com; to make a reservation call (409)515.0669.
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museum programs. September 5th - Marine Biology Tours at Texas Thursday-Saturday, September 17th-19th - The Seaport Museum - This unique experience takes 21st Annual Redfish Rodeo, a two-day ladies fishing place on board the SEAGULL II, a 50’ catamaran tournament will be held at the Pelican Rest Marina in which docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, Galveston. Over 150 women representing 38 teams in Galveston. The tour starts at 9:30am and costs $15 will be competing for money to donate to their favorite charity. Meeting headquarters is the Pelican Rest per person for adults 19 and up, and $12 for youth aged 6-18. Children 5 and under are free. The Marine Marina, 7819 Broadway, Galveston. For more info you can contact via e-mail redfishrodeo@austin.rr.com or go Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on to www.rrtournaments.com. opportunity to observe dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, trawl for and handle marine Saturday, September 19th - Galveston Scavenger organisms, and more. Reservations can be made Hunt - Open to the public, teams race to find locaonline or by calling (409)763-1877. tions on Galveston Island based on a list of clues to win prizes and awards. This event will begin and end Saturdays, September 12th, October 10th, at Saengerfest Park on the Strand. The race begins at November 14th, December 12th - Family Day at 11am, with check-in starting at 10am. All proceeds go Ocean Star Museum - Learn an amazing trick— to the Alzheimer’s Association. Cost is $25. You can almost like magic! A bamboo skewer coated with petroleum jelly demonstrates the elasticity of polymers register by contacting jegerson@utmb.edu. when pushed through a balloon. Locate the areas on Saturday, September 19th - Galveston Island Market the balloon that can be stretched, allowing the skewer offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local to penetrate through the balloon without it popping. artisans, handcrafters, and growers can showcase Family Days occur on the second Saturday of each their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. month from 10am-3pm. Each Family Day focuses on There will be beautiful quilts to handmade soaps a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. to photography to jewelry – and more. The Island The information is presented at a student’s level. Market provides a relaxing setting to browse and shop Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted for unique handcrafted items, many created by local free with a paying chaperone. This special discount Galveston artisans. This is held the third Saturday of is designed for individual ticket sales and not meant the month, excluding July and August, 10am-4pm, September 19th, October 17th, November 21st, and to be combined with guided group tours or other 18 The Island Guide Magazine GalvestonIslandGuide.com (409)256-5166
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September Saturday, September 12th - 4th Annual 1K, 5K and 10K Causeway Press Run 2015 - Run, walk, or jog in the 4th annual Daily News Press Run to support the Newspapers In Education program. Featuring certified Galveston Causeway courses, an exciting Kid’s 1K, vendor booths, food, drinks, snacks, moon walks, music, a costume contest and much more - this race is fun for everyone. Newspapers in Education supports local classroom teachers and students. Newspapers in Education provides resources that use the newspaper to develop reading comprehension skills, critical thinking, and a better understanding of the way the world relates to the classroom. The course is professionally chip-timed and a USATF certified course. It begins and ends at The Daily News building at 8522 Teichman Road in Galveston. The beginning times for the courses are 7am - Kid’s 1K, 7:30am the 5K (certified) will start and at 7:30am the 10K (certified) will begin. Runner parking will be available at the Target parking lot at 6128 Broadway Street in Galveston. Shuttle buses will bring runners to and from the race site at The Daily News building. Runners are encouraged to come dressed as his or her favorite book character to be judged in a costume contest. Registration is available at www.galvnews.com/pressrun. Sunday, September 13th - Captain Kid’s Triathlon is a triathlon specifically for children ages 6-14 at Moody Gardens. The Mates and Mini-Mates will begin by enjoying a completely protected swim in the lazy river at Palm Beach. They will bike around the Aquarium and Rain Forest Pyramids, as well as Schlitterbahn and the Lone Star Flight Museum. From there, the kids will complete the race with a run near the water’s edge and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and will be invited with their families to Palm Beach post-race for the awards presentation, refreshments, and celebration. To register, go to www.captainkidstri.com. There will be lots of fun activities and discount tickets for Moody Gardens attractions for all participants. Sunday, September 20th - Island Girl Triathlon Join us for a super fun multi-sport event. This race is perfect for those who want to do their first triathlon and for veteran triathletes as well. Enjoy a short 200m swim in the Palm Beach lazy river at Moody Gardens, a flat 8 mile bike ride in Galveston and a short 2 mile run around the lush and tropical Moody Gardens. Stick around for post-race fun, food, and refreshments. We welcome women and girls, ages 8 years old and up. To register, go to www.islandgirltri.com. Saturday, September 26th - 4th Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K - Get your teams together, outfits ready and lace up your running shoes, the new and improved 4th Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K returns. In cooperation with the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, this is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautiful Historic Strand District and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. All registrants get a Gumbo Tasting Cup for entry into The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival in downtown Galveston ($15 value), 5K runners receive one free beer at Early Packet Pick Up on either Wednesday, September 9th or Wednesday, September 16th at Beerfoot Beach Bar (2816 Avenue R 1/2) from 5-8pm ($5 value), plus another free beer after the 5K Fun Run ($5 value). The Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K is an event for all ages and fitness levels. Running, walking, rolling, strolling, jogging, skipping, and marching are all permitted, but we will say this is a timed event that will allow competitive runners to blast their way to the finish line. The only thing we ask is that you just have fun, get some exercise and dress wildly. Skateboards, roller skates, strollers, and bikes are all welcome. Bring your dog along for the fun, too. The run will start in the Historic District of downtown Galveston followed by a designated route. More info is at www.yagaspresents.com/shrimpfestival/5K.html. October Saturday, October 10th - Gritty Goddess Women’s 5K Fest - Gather your fellow goddesses for an event that’s all about women, and women only. You really need to set aside one day for yourself and take on a different sort of challenge with your girlfriends. This is a 5K obstacle course built just for women, no matter age, shape, size, or athletic ability. It’s a way to get back to nature, and reconnect with your inner goddess. It’s non-competitive, so you can take your sweet time, have fun, and enjoy every moment with your bosom buddies. There will be mud, sand, foam, and water involved, and some other, more colorful goop as well. You’ll also be required to run, crawl, climb, slide, balance, hoist, swing, stretch, and make your body do things it may not usually do. That’s all part of the fun. All of this effort is not without reward, along the way you’ll find “Temptation Island,” and at the finish, you will receive the pampering that every hard-working goddess
deserves. Register at www.grittygoddess.com. Saturday, October 10th - The Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join the Galveston team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs and support to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans. This walk will take place at Stewart Beach Park in Galveston. Registration is at act.alz.org/goto/ineedarideteam. Saturday-Sunday, October 17th-18th - Bike Around the Bay - Tour the scenic and picturesque countryside of the Texas upper coast roadways while visiting the bay area towns of Baytown, Anahuac, Galveston, Texas City, Bacliff, Kemah, Seabrook, and La Porte during the Lyondell Bike Around the Bay. Be part of the fascinating environment of the many bay coves and inlets while cycling with your friends and family on a 2-day tour of Texas’ coastal assets. Over 1,000 cyclists enjoy a 180-mile ride around Galveston Bay that supports our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance our local waterways. To be a part of this annual event, register at www. bikearoundthebay.org. Saturday, October 17th - Toughest 10K Causeway Run - The same organization that brought you the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon over the Fred Hatman Bridge, the Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon and The Toughest 10K in Houston, will be presenting you with another exciting and fun challenge - the Toughest 10K Galveston. There is a time limit of two hours which is strictly enforced. The race will be chip timed. Start and finish at the Galveston Daily News. You will have the west side lane of the causeway and the shoulder. Run north “against traffic” to Tiki Island, turn around and come back the same way. To register go to www.toughest10kgalveston.org. Saturday, October 24th - D’Feet Breast Cancer Run/Walk to Celebrate Life returns to Moody Gardens in Galveston. An event for the entire family, the run/walk is a principal fund-raiser for D’Feet Breast Cancer, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free screening mammograms and followup care to uninsured and under served women in Galveston County in order to detect and treat breast cancer early. Events are certified 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a 1K kids run/walk. The runs will wind through Moody Gardens, surrounding neighborhoods, and to the Galveston Seawall, and through the adjacent Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The kid’s event takes place on the Moody Gardens property and ends behind the Discovery Museum inside a large tent. To register go to www.dfeetbreastcancer.com.
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November Saturday-Sunday, November 21st -22nd - Festival of Lights Walk and Holiday Half Marathon & 5K This is a great course with a fun post race party. The Festival of Lights Walk will be held Saturday starting at 5:30pm for the entire family with a free t-shirt, ice skating, a family photo with Santa, entrance to Festival of Lights, holiday surprises and more. The cost is $17. Children 3 and under are free but do not receive t-shirt. The Holiday Half Marathon and 5K will be held Sunday starting at 8am. Registration includes a Tech t-shirt. If you register by October 15th you can have your bib personalized. Also included are two free Schlitterbahn Indoor Water Park tickets. Enjoy the weekend with discounted tickets to Moody Gardens attractions with registration. To register go to www.moodygardens.org/vip, be sure to use the code “holihalf” for package deals. More info is at www.halfmarathonmoodygardens.com. December December 20th - Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon - Santa Claus is comin’, and is running to your town. See Galveston unlike ever before as thousands of Santas race along the streets and the oceanfront path. Jingle all the way through the course with candy and cookies, festive music, creative Christmas images, and so much more. It is all designed to get you in the perfect holiday mood and is bound to be a Christmas tradition that you do with your family and friends year after year. To make your jingle tingle, new for Santa Hustle this year is a dri-fit half-zip shirt along with the Santa hat and beard. So, if you like dressing like Santa Claus, enjoy dancing to some holiday music, devouring candy, and joining in on an epic after party, then grab your favorite friends and family, get in the holiday spirit, and make your way to the Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon. Register at www.santahustle.com/galveston. The Official 2015 Santa Hustle Galveston Charity is Galveston County Food Bank.
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The Arts Dan Martinez:
Glorifying Surf Culture Written and Photographed by Sharis Roe DeJaynes Custom wooden surfboards by Dan Martinez simply glorify surf culture. Styled after Hawaiian and Californian surfboards, Martinez does not disappoint, bringing a nostalgic appreciation of what the surfboard symbolizes…a culture. “Having been raised in Northern California, I spent my early years surfing at many of the most famous surf spots in the world. Places where the oldfashioned ‘Woody’ surf van was a common sight. So I guess it’s only natural that I began making custom wooden surfboards as a sort of artistic therapy in order to shake off the stress of the work day and immerse myself in the simplicity of creating each surfboard’s sleek lines by using the natural beauty of wood,” says Martinez. He initially decided on designing Hawaiian gun format boards with their pointed nose, pointed tail and more streamlined for fast Hawaiian waves but has produced long boards as well. Martinez retired 5 years ago from the energy business and renewed his love of designing surfboards. After a trip to Hawaii, he was inspired by a local Hawaiian designer who was creating surfboards out of the local Koa wood. About a year and a half later, Martinez perfected his own process. “The creation process begins by selecting wood that will enhance and complement the design concept. Strips of laminated exotic woods are selected for their distinguishing characteristics and hand cut to preserve and highlight their natural grain,” says Martinez. A torsion box process is used to provide the board with an overall shape, thickness and contour. This provides a lightweight, but strong skeleton. The
laminated wooden strips are glued together, then pressed and bent over the ribs and spar. The wooden rails are also laminated together to provide a solid form around the board. The board is then hand planed and sanded to provide the final shape. A removable fin box is hollowed out and inserted to the rear of the board. An air vent is then added. Final steps are epoxy glassing and buffing. Over 400 hours goes into each board. They are a true labor of love, for surfing, and surf culture. “Something about wood – the look, the feel and smell attracts me. There are tens of thousands of species of wood on the planet, each so unique and so beautiful when finished in the right way,” says Martinez. He works with around 150 types of wood at a given time based on the market and availability. Unique and unusual woods are his preference. Like a kid in a candy store, he frequents and purchases select wood from Houston Hardwoods which brings in wood from all over the world. Of special note: Martinez’s surfboards are functional, not just a piece of art! Certainly, one would hate to scratch it up, but to know you could ‘wax that stick and take it for a spin’ makes them all the more special. His surfboards also come with stands, should you desire, and a certificate of authenticity. As a reminder of your past or your future, infuse yourself or your coastal décor with a custom surfboard by Dan Martinez. About the Artist: Martinez was born in Berkeley, California and spent much of his young life in that area. After high school, Martinez moved to Houston and attended the University of Houston completing a business degree in Production Logistics Management. He began his career at Shell Oil Company and retired in 2010 from Shell after 33 years of service. He serves on the Executive Committee of Big West Oil, an independent refinery in Salt Lake City, Utah. Martinez, and his wife Cheri, live in The Woodlands, Texas. They have one son, Zac, who graduated
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from Baylor University, and one daughter, Riley, who currently attends Baylor in their pre-med program. They also own a home here in Galveston at Pirates Beach, where Martinez proudly displays a few of his custom boards. He continues to surf wherever and whenever he can. Martinez also specializes in furniture such as cabinets, tables, and grandfather clocks. Currently on display at Affaire d’Art is a spectacular table made of Texas mesquite with an ambrosia walnut base. Martinez is represented by Estelle Stair Gallery in Rockport, Texas. His surfboards and furniture are also on continuous display and represented by Affaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery, and Affaire d’Art Gifts and Gallery here in Galveston. He can be reached directly by e-mailing martinezdan725@gmail.com or via the galleries mentioned. About Affaire d’Art: Affaire d’Art is a fine art gallery representing local, national and international artists. The gallery showcases a diverse selection of original works in fine art mediums including painting, drawing, photography, 2D mixed media, and sculpture. Affaire d’Art is located at 2227 Postoffice Street, in downtown Galveston. Visit www.affairedart.com and www.facebook.com/affairedart or call (409)7890079 for more info.
After operating from a temporary location on Market Street since 2009, Galveston Arts Center is moving home to its historic building at 2127 Strand this November. The two-story structure, originally built in 1878 as the First National Bank building, has been the home of the Galveston Arts Center since 1968. Extensive repairs to the cast-iron facade were underway when Hurricane Ike struck Galveston in September of 2008. With support from several foundations and individuals, the building’s $3 million interior restoration will soon be completed; it will include three art galleries, a studio classroom, a museum store, an installation shop, offices, a library, and a kitchen. On Friday, November 13th, 7-10pm, Galveston Arts Center will host a “Coming Home” Gala Celebration at the newly restored building. The program will include music, food, drink, silent auction, a first look at the three new exhibitions, and an opportunity to be first to tour the newly renovated building. Tickets will be available for purchase by phone at (409)763-2403 and at www.galvestonartscenter.org. The Arts Center is actively seeking volunteers to help with this event. All three galleries will feature new exhibitions, curated by Galveston Arts Center’s renowned curator Clint Willour. The main gallery will feature paintings by Francesca Fuchs. Galveston painter Janet Hassinger and Houston artist Areielle Masson will be featured in the upstairs galleries. ArtWalk will take place two weeks later on November 28th, and will feature a public reception for the three new exhibitions. Taking their place, a newly scheduled exhibition will open at Galveston Arts Center’s current location at 2501 Market Street during ArtWalk on October 10th. Houston-based artist and centenarian Elinor Evans is the oldest living and practicing artist in Texas (if not in the United States.) Her exhibition at Galveston Art Center will comprise collages, woven wall pieces, and baskets, and will be on view through November 23rd, running simultaneously with the first two weeks of the exhibits at the Strand location. Galveston Arts Center is currently located on the corner of Market and 25th Streets. Galveston Arts Center is the organizer of Galveston ArtWalk, a collaborative evening of art openings hosted in area galleries and arts spaces every six weeks throughout the historic district.
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Bryan Museum: A Piece of History By Terry Card “That man’s gone crazy! What’s he doin’ diggin’ for oil in front of the old orphanage? Does anybody know what’s goin’ on?” And, so it appeared to the neighbors surrounding the old State orphanage, the original Gothic Revival building having been designed by Galveston architect Alfred Muller in 1895, and reconstructed in Renaissance Revival style in 1902 by architect George B. Stowe after the Great Storm of 1900. But true to form, J.P. Bryan was thinking ahead, and with methodical planning of the same fashion that he used to create his outstanding collection, he chose to heat and cool his museum, utilizing geothermal wells – more costly up front – but more efficient and sustainable over the long haul. Alex Gonzalez, the historic preservation contractor who owns Creative Combinations, discussed the system installed in 2013 just after J.P. purchased the property. “There are 67 wells, 300 feet deep, in vertical loops along the front and both sides of the Museum. The water is distributed and collected by two manifolds; the north one near the front fountain and the south one near the dance floor. Five heat pump units hanging in the rafters are in the basement and five are in the attic.” Uncharacteristic of a man, who for decades, with his wife Mary Jon, had collected over 70,000 pieces including books, documents, art, weapons, and other memorabilia chronicling the history and settlement of the southwest, J.P. took very little time in deciding where he was going to house his collection. Mary Jo Naschke, in charge of public relations for the museum, told the story. “J.P. had for some time been searching for a permanent home for his collection, rather than only being able to hold selective displays in his Houston building and other venues. He was in Galveston and was leaving for Houston when he received a call from his curator, Andrew Gustafson. “Where are you?” Gustafson asked. When J.P. told him, he said, “There is a building for sale on 21st Street you will want to see.” J.P. immediately arranged a tour of the building with the real estate agent and in just four hours, his decision was made.” As quoted, J.P. stated, “For our collection, the building’s large rooms and high ceilings is a marriage made in heaven.” And as Alex Gonzalez, who worked very closely with Mr. Bryan said, “J.P. is very proud that we did not move a single wall. In addition we used the original wood as much as possible. For example, the wood you see used for building the reception desk and eleven doors throughout the museum, including those in the reception area, was taken from the wood stripped from the ceiling in the basement, where the children’s area is now located.” Tirzah Hall, Outreach Coordinator for the museum, works with the volunteers who guide visitors and explain the artifacts in each room to visitors. “I love working here. There is a steep learning curve but it is extremely rewarding. J.P. is incredible, very giving. I love the history and art, and working with the volunteers and visitors.” One of those volunteers is Donna Reznicek, a retired high school teacher. “I enjoy history and have extensively studied the life of Alfred Muller, the original architect. So for me, this is the perfect museum. Also, in a sense, it is my home. I was a state ward and protestant, and this was the orphanage for protestant state orphans. St. Mary’s looked after Catholic orphans and Lasker House took in the Jewish orphans.”
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Visitors who come from various parts of Texas often have a different perspective than out of state visitors. Kevin Lueb, from Rockwall, near Dallas, was visiting the museum because, as he said, “When I had been in Galveston previously, I had seen this building evidently abandoned. It was such a fine looking building even then, before all this beautiful restoration work took place. When I learned it was open – I actually didn’t care what was being displayed – I just really wanted to see the building. But I think the display will be awesome. I can’t wait to see all of the building and I am really interested in seeing the history of my state and the southwest.” An out of state visitor, from St. Paul, Minnesota, Michael Aldrecht, had read about the museum in a publication which described the display of southwest history and art. “I am very interested in the history of the southwest and that is my primary focus. However, that being said, the building is incredible.” The many children in the reception area were anxiously waiting to visit the children’s area below that houses a pirate’s den, toys from some of the original orphans, a wooden ship play area featuring the sounds of a cannon as it fires off smoke, a mermaid, nautical paintings, and tentacles of a giant octopus that spread over the ceiling. The Bryan Museum, which was the recipient of the Galveston Landmark Commission Rehabilitation Award on May 14th of this year, has been received with great enthusiasm by Galveston. As City Council member Norman Pappous said, “J.P. Bryan under promised and over delivered on this project. The Bryan Museum is not just for the Galveston and Houston market, but is truly a national treasure on Galveston Island. It is spectacular.” This spectacular museum houses some of the most inspiring historical objects relating to Texas and southwest history. What Texan isn’t proud of our heritage and independence as a country, our ancestors having fought for and died for Texas independence from Mexico? It is fitting that this museum is located in Galveston, the home of the Texas Navy. Within the walls of this restored orphanage is housed one of a kind pieces of history like Santa Anna’s field command order book showing commands Santa Anna made during the Texas campaign right up until two weeks before the Battle of San Jacinto. In another display, is the sword used in the capture of Santa Anna when he tried to escape, disguised as an ordinary soldier. But the museum is much more than the Battle for Texas Independence. The breadth of history of the innumerable displays includes objects like the Colt Walker revolver used in the Mexican American War of 1846 to 1848, a Spanish colonial silver saddle, an Alamo receipt signed by Colonel William Barret Travis just three days before ‘The Alamo,’ extensive letters from and statues and paintings of Stephen F. Austin (J.P. Bryan is third great grandson of Stephen Austin’s sister, Emily Austin Bryan Perry), Southwest Art by Frank Reaugh, one of J.P. Bryan’s favorite artists, and artwork by Texas artists Jose Arpa and Elizabeth Ney and works of German artists who settled around Castroville and Fredericksburg. Alex Gonzalez, when discussing the renovations said, “The original wainscoting was too high to display the art, so room for the artwork displays was made by lowering the five and one-half foot high wainscoting down to three feet. The original wood is still there, but has been plastered over.” In addition to the displays set in the various rooms, is an outstanding conference room with wood walls that immediately elicit a warm feeling as soon as you enter, thirty foot open webbed Cyprus beams that support the wood ceiling, an acid etched
concrete floor that is naturally patterned by the acid and colored to lend a cozy feeling and brightness to the room. “It is J.P.’s favorite room,” confided Alex, “and he never thought it would be able to be built.” The Captain’s Quarters, across the hall from the conference room, is a nautical themed room, created using artifacts purchased from Nautical Antiques Warehouse, a local Galveston store. J.P. tried to buy from local stores and suppliers whenever possible. This room is used as a groom’s reception room. A hidden bar, special lighting, and plush seating, create a relaxing room for the groom and his ushers. Wedding receptions will be held in the new glass conservatory to be constructed behind the museum building, as part of phase 2 and 3, for which permit application has already been sought. And, “as promised during a meeting with surrounding residents and businesses, of which I am one,” said Rex Reynolds, owner with his wife Gayle of The Water’s Edge Studio & Gallery across the street from the museum, “I understand that J.P. purchased the old Children’s Crisis Center building at the back and will be tearing it down to provide off-street parking, so that residents will not have a flood of parked vehicles in front of their houses and businesses. Knowing that he cares and has been as good as his word when he met with the residents, allows residents to be patient – knowing any parking problems will be short term.” And as Councillor Pappous intoned, “J.P. Bryan under promises and over delivers. What a wonderful legacy for the man and for our city.” The Bryan Museum – definitely over-delivered! The Bryan Museum is located at 1315 21st St., Galveston, (409)632-7685, thebryanmuseum.org. It is open Friday-Monday, 11am-4pm. Tickets are adults $10, seniors, military and students (with I.D.) are $8 and children (6-12) are $4. Children under six are free. Group rates available.
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Affaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery (2227 Postoffice St., and 2317 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com) The gallery’s current featured artists are Sharis Roe DeJaynes, Rene’ Palmer Armstrong, and Maria Hart. Their work will hang through late September. Sharis Roe DeJaynes
DeJaynes creates fresh, contemporary art that springs from her passionate approach to life. Concepts emerge fully clothed in color and strong in design. A brand new form, born first from intellect, then from emotion, becomes visible and introduces itself to the world. She has been in multiple juried shows across the country. Her works sell internationally and have been featured in numerous articles, both online and in print. Rene’ Palmer Armstrong
Armstrong’s love of art has been a life-long fascination. She took a few lessons in oil painting and knew she was hooked. Additionally, she worked in glass back in the 1970s. After owning a stained-glass company, she immediately fell in love with working with glass and found it to be very fulfilling. Combining her love of fused glass and canvas into one piece of work, she is captivated by her new form of expression, her “Canvas and Glass” series. She loves Art Deco designs and... Cont. page 22
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moves these structured shapes into various angles with splashes of color throughout the canvas. Armstrong is also the author of “Wings And A Ring: Letters of War and Love from a WWII Pilot,” and “Gwendolyn: A Frog’s Perilous Adventure,” a children’s book sure to delight kids and parents alike. Maria Hart
Hart’s passion for art started when she was very young living in Cuba. Prior to moving to Houston she lived in Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Technology at the University of Central Florida. At present, she is dedicating her time experimenting with different media (watercolor, oil, acrylic, wood, pencil, pastels) creating works that touch her soul. “I hope that the final product will be enjoyed by the viewer as much as I enjoyed creating it.” ArtWalk ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm. Mostly held in the heart of the downtown historic district and now other parts of the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and what are called “other walls,” restaurants and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market St., or go online at www.galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free and there are several Preview Parties on Friday evenings at the galleries. Various artworks will be for sale. Remaining 2015 ArtWalk dates are October 10th and November 28th. The Artists’ Studios & Gallery (1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994) Currently gallery owner and artist Elizabeth George is working on a series of landscapes inspired by her journeys out West, and she will be back with these new works in time for October’s ArtWalk. Meanwhile on display is the work of Aubrey Garcia, who captures avian life through multimedia art, alongside the stunning abstracts of Regina Lee Parkinson and fanciful art of Michael Frommer. Also on sale is an array of prints and greeting cards. The gallery is only open by appointment during September. DesignWorks (2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)766-7599) In conjunction with “PrintHouston,” “From Burning Bones Press,” a group show of print artists continues all month. G. Lee Gallery (2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, www.gleegallery.net) Renowned artist Bud Clayton’s contemporary art show, “Laser Days,”continues through September 30th. Clayton uses the analogy of walking thru an alley, observing the gradations of time on brick resulting in distressed fields of color. His work reflects time and the forces of nature on everyday objects. A courageous colorist, his work is rich with texture. Clayton rarely uses
a paintbrush, more often his work is created with a knife, sandpaper, or an object found in nature. Also available are acrylics by Fontaine Jacobs, oil paintings by Svetlana Bazaman, pop art by Brendan Martinez, landscapes and mixed media by Michael Basham, plein air art by Liz Bonham, and acrylic and mixed media by George Douglas Lee. Galveston Arts Center (2501 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)7632403, www.galvestonartscenter.org) Held every first and third Friday - Illustration Friday - drop in at GAC between 4-6pm for a casual, friendly, open-studio session. An artistvolunteer will introduce the Illustration Friday topic (a one-word creative prompt) and each person picks up pencil or brush and responds however they like. When you finish, they can scan your piece and upload it to www.IllustrationFriday.com, where it will be showcased along with thousands of other participants’ responses from around the world. Be sure to bring your favorite personal drawing materials (sketchbook, pens, tablet/laptop, etc.) GAC will provide art materials as needed like paper, pencils, pastels, and watercolors. The Illustration Friday project has been going on for years and attracts everyone from professional illustrators to students and hobbyists. At GAC, those under 18 need to have a parent or guardian sign them in. Kids 14 and under need a responsible adult drawing buddy. Galveston Arts Center presents “Binder,” a site-specific installation by Galveston artist Eric Schnell. A co-founder of the Galveston Artist Residency, Eric Schnell combines delicate ink and graphite drawings with bamboo, clay, and other assorted detritus for the works of “Binder,” which will be on exhibit through October 4th. This is also the final exhibit at GAC’s current location before they return to their original, fully restored historical building in November on Strand St.
entries from its members, the three juried shows that are held each year, are also open to nonmembers and includes works of both amateur and professional artists from throughout the greater Houston-Galveston area. The judge for the show was Neldene Matusevich. She has both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s from Texas A&I, now Texas A&M Kingsville. She has also studied at the Instituto de Allende, San Miquel de Allende, and at the University of Houston. Matusevich is known for her landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works. Galveston Artist Residency (2521 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4446, www.galvestonartistresidency.org) The GAR Gallery is pleased to present “Photographs Taken at One-Hour Intervals During a Walk From Galveston Island to the West Texas Town of Marfa,” by the poet, Joshua Edwards. This exhibition features over 200 photographs taken during the 40 day journey. “On November 10th, having just returned to the States from a year in Germany, with time on my hands and without a job or anywhere to call home, I set out on foot from my birthplace on Galveston Island, heading to the west Texas town of Marfa, where Lynn Xu and I will build a house and settle down after many years of moving around. [On] December 20th, I arrived in Marfa two hours past sunset, forty days after beginning. Throughout the journey I took one photograph each hour. The first image is of the building that now stands in the place of the hospital where I was born, and the last, taken in the morning light on the day after I reached town, is of the property where Lynn and I live, 404 West Galveston Street in Marfa.” (Joshua Edwards, from the Introduction to the book “Photographs Taken at One-Hour Intervals During a Walk From Galveston Island to the West Texas Town of Marfa,” 2014)
input from the visitor. There will also be some regional landscapes on view during this exhibit, as well as ceramic work by Karen Cruce. Her work is inspired by the earth - its processes, textures and color. From these elements, her glazing technique creates a beautifully crafted work that is finished in a way to capture the viewers’ attention and stimulate a tactile response. The Island Gallery is located in the historic Hutchings - Sealy Building on the second floor (served by elevator) and is complemented by the architecture of this structure. Visitors are amazed by the glass floor. Katrina Howarth Gallery (215 Tremont St., downtown Galveston, (713)5506431, www.thehowarthgallery.com) This lovely gallery features large landscapes, simply created with a silkiness quality, plus Katrina’s hugely popular boutique items, prints, totes, t-shirts, designing silk scarves (from paintings) and Katrina’s three new books, “Pink Cocoa & Cappuccino,” “Blue Figs with Tea,” and “Ivory Slippers & Vanilla Truffles.” MiArt (1327 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)692-7833) Jovial and humorous oil paintings by gallery owner Michele Grindberg are the highlight of this fun and vibrant gallery, surrounded by the whimsical Clay art of Mary Ann Hasty. Textile artist Amanda Jeffry showcases her stunning, handmade silk scarves, and Sterling Silver jewelry handcrafted by local artisans is available as well, all at very affordable prices.
PeckArts (2208 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com) PeckArts Gallery is thrilled to feature the abstract paintings of Annie Lockhart this month. Annie is a native Heard Gallery Texan and is currently (2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, residing and painting (903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com) on Galveston Island. Resident artist Dampier’s “An Evening Flight” is Annie identifies as another one of the most realistic oil paintings seen a lifelong artist. She on Galveston Island. His original works sell quickly, teaches artist workbut if you are a fan of realism gallery owner Ray shops across the Heard suggests ordering a custom, made-to-order country and plans to painting of any subject that he will produce in any commence classes on Galveston Art League Pre-designed samples of your order will be the island this fall. She (2117 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)621- size. available for view before the painting begins. The is a published author, 1008, www.galvestonartleague.com) Heard Gallery also offers large 40 x 60 canvas prints and wrote, “Objects of Reflection, A Soulful Journey The Galveston of all art in the gallery. Through Assemblage,” an acclaimed guide to the Art League deeper understanding of assemblage art. Annie’s Gallery is “islandframed gallerie 515” featuring its Fall (515 25th Street, downtown Galveston, (409)256- work has been exhibited in some of the country’s top juried shows, she has been featured in national juried show 0062, www.islandframed.com) from September Dana Sparks from Austin will be our featured artist magazines and her work can be found in numerous collections spanning North America. Annie refers to 3rd-27th. this month. Her work is strongly influenced by this body of work as, “Soulful Painting,” the paintHighlights of the an appreciation of the dramatic spectrum of color ings are reflective and have a dreamlike, aqueous exhibit are the and contours. She has developed a repertoire of Best of Show and shapes and forms which frequently reappear in her quality. Using a variety of media, the initial portion of the work is painted by applying acrylic with her those that have won first and second place in each paintings. She embraces the unplanned, unstrucfingers and later adding details with a brush and of five categories. These categories include works tured results which come after years of experience inks. The colorations are profuse and luxuriant and on canvas, works on paper, photography, twoworking in varied mediums. manifest in a style most refer to as abstract expresdimensional mixed media, and three-dimensional sionism. For Annie, it is anything but abstract, she works such as sculpture, pottery, and jewelry. The Island Gallery & Studio believes it to be, “the clearest expression of who I by Ed Gearke show also includes the annual McGivney Award, have become as an artist.” Annie creates the work given to the best work on paper or canvas that (2328 Strand, downtown Galveston, (281)757hoping the audience will let go of unnecessary portrays Galveston life. The Award was established 1656, edgearkeart.com) preconceptions and join her in the calm space in honor of Dr. Merlin McGivney, a local dentist, Ed Gearke’s “Forgotten Landscapes” is an exhibit artist, and patron of the arts. The winning work of mysterious and dramatic scenes and it continues revealed within the paintings. is purchased by Rosenberg Library and entered through September at the Island Gallery. The artist Also, on exhibit is Jennifer Peck’s work. Inspired by the end of summer crowds at the beach, Jennifer into its permanent collection. Unlike the League’s will demonstrate his often unorthodox methods Peck recently created a series of collages introducing shows nine months out of the year that only accept with pastel, his chosen medium, and welcomes
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life as I have bouncing beach balls. Receiving life’s joy is central to her work, and the rambunctious and unpredictable known it, with beach balls embody playfulness. The wind and the the joys and waves keep the moments spontaneous and lightfreedoms of hearted during a day at the beach, and her intent is living in these to highlight this serendipitous blessing. United States,” is her mission Also exhibiting are Catherine Stroud, Homer Allen, statement. She Gabriel Prusmack, Russell Mai, Robin Renee Hix, presently creates Anne Camp, Nancy Tome, Sarah Kiser, Kevin Ritter, originals - landscapes, portraits, animal, and house and Mary Farragher; sculptors Ross De La Garza, Joe Hobbs, Justin Howell, Ted Armulowicz, Laura portraits. This innovative gallery offers painting, Abrams are on exhibit and selected studio jewelry. photography on metal and canvas, as well as prints, sculpture, jewelry, coral, and sea shells. Tremont Gallery Galveston.com is also the home of the The Proletariat Gallery Iconic Alley Cats of Galveston, where the alley cats (2221 Market St., downtown Galveston, tell their story in photos, with their print version to (409)356-9092) follow in the Fall. The Proletariat Gallery and Public House is a new, collaborative exhibition space and local hangout dedicated to enhancing the arts in Galveston. There Tyler Studio (1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, is a bar, there is art - it is a great place to be! (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org) Tyler Studio has always been a dream for Susan René Wiley Gallery Tyler. She acquired a corner store in the Historical (2128 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, end of Galveston and has created place in Galveston (409)750-9077, www.renewileyart.com) that provides an environment to nurture fine art; Currently on display are René Wiley’s newest oil paintings from her exhibit, “Avian Summer,” which providing artists, writers, and other creatives to meet includes paintings of coastal birds and early morning and exchange ideas as well as display their work. Open model session is offered every third Saturday. sunrises. Also featured are new works from each of their nine gallery artists, including the mixed media Call for details and time. The September featured paintings of Rachel Wiley-Janota and sculptures from artist is Sallie Anderson. the acclaimed wood sculptor James Phillips. Vacation on Canvas (2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)974Third Coast Gallery 4066, vacationoncanvas.com) (2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, Everyone is invited to take a “Vacation on Canvas” (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com) This month will feature the work of two extremely to see Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original works on display. Robert masterfully captures our talented painters, Laurie Humble, and Carla Island environment with his trademark style of Gauthier. Both are highly respected artists and the brilliant colors, precise detail, and all of the relaxing gallery is honored to be showing their work along comfort of paradise. He also offers reproductions on with selected paintings of gallery owner and artist canvas giclee, cards, paper prints, and ceramic tiles. Jack Morris. Third Coast Gallery is also excited to be the host of the 2015 Pastel Society of SouthWater’s Edge Studio and Gallery east Texas’ annual juried exhibition. These pastel paintings will be featured during the October 10th (1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwatersedge.com ) ArtWalk along with the sculptures from gallery Houses and palm trees are the current subjects of artists. painter Gayle Reynolds as she focuses on works for Tremont Gallery Galveston.com her new show entitled, “Galveston Scenes, in Oils (511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762, and Watercolor.” “The West Bay Fishing Dory” by Rex Reynolds will also be on display, as well as his www.galveston.com/tremontgallery) Adirondack tallboy chairs. Other featured artists are Tremont Gallery Galveston.com celebrates it’s Pat Moberley Moore with her feminine sculptures one-year anniversary with a special ArtWalk/Party on September 19th, 6-9pm. The gallery has grown in clay and bronze, and Jack Farrell who executes to over 30 artists exhibiting broad spectrum of art. figurative work in rusty, welded steel. They are Come meet our artists, browse the Gallery, see their accompanied by the raku pottery of Madeleine Baker, work. Rose West is the featured artist for September. and Chase Jennings’ primitive necklaces strung from She is studio-based in Livingston, Texas. “Painting bison beads, turquoise, and animal teeth.
18th Annual ARToberFEST:
October 17-18 In Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District The 18th Annual ARToberFEST brings historic downtown Galveston alive in vivid color - the weekend of October 17th-18th. Considered the Island’s premier art event, ARToberFEST is held in the heart of Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts District, on Postoffice Street between 21st and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, October 17th (10am-6pm) and Sunday, October 18th (10am-5pm). Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, ARToberFEST is a juried Fine Arts Festival showcasing work from over 125 artists from throughout the United States. Jurors for the festival were represented by several local artists, art festival organizers and The Galveston Arts Center. The jury process proved to be challenging again this year with a record number of applicants vying for the limited spaces in the festival. This year artwork will be presented in thirteen media styles including clay, glass, jewelry, painting, acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, photography, digital media, textiles, wood and metal. All works will be presented in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by a variety of antique shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants located around the ARToberFEST venue. New this year is ARToberFEST’s collaboration with Clay Cup Studios with organizers creating a free fun, family outdoor craft area where children can make, and then take home, the items they “create.”
This special outdoor craft area will be located at the corner of 22nd and Market Street in front of Clay Cup Studios. The Grand is also pleased to announce their partnership again this year with Clean Galveston’s WalkAbout. Attendees who show their Walk-About tags will each receive one free admission to the festival. (This offer is valid for Saturday admission only.) ARToberFEST admission is $5 per person, free for children 12 and under. A portion of admissions will benefit the Educational Programs of The Grand 1894 Opera House. ARToberFEST also provides free booth space to local high school and college art classes, offering students the opportunity to obtain valuable experience in creating, marketing, and selling their artwork. For additional information about ARToberFEST, contact (409)770-5066, (800)821-1894 or via e-mail at spiel@thegrand.com. This year’s festival coincides with The Grand’s season opener - Michael Feinstein Sinatra Centennial Celebration at 8pm, Saturday evening, October 17th. For ticket information about performances at The Grand 1894 Opera House visit www.thegrand.com. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston and recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”
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