Island Guide December 2015 edition

Baby It’s Cold Outside: Time to Get Your Gumbo On!

A Victorian December:2015 Dickens on the Strand

Music, Music Everywhere:There’s Over 30 Concerts Coming Up

Winter Wonder Island:It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

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December 4, 2015 • Issue 12, Volume 4

Contents5-7 Dining » Baby It’s Cold Outside...Time to Get Your Gumbo On! » The Kitchen Chick Presents: November Holiday

Cooking Classes8-11 Music » Music, Music Everywhere: Ruthie Foster, Louis Adams

Band, Little Jewford, Whetherman, Sisters Morales, The Victorian Pipe Organ Concert, and Holiday in the Park Caroling

» A Outstanding Holiday Season at The Grand: “Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’” “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical,” Tony Bennett, “Merry Texas Christmas Y’all: Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel,” Jerry Jeff Walker, Olympia Dukakis in “Rose,” “The Producers,” The Oak Ridge Boys, “Ragtime, The Musical,” “TAO: Seventeen Samurai,” Itzhak Perlman, “Vocalosity,” and Capitol Steps

» Upcoming Galveston Symphony’s Holiday Concerts » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps15 Books » “Grab a Glass of Wine and Get Comfy”

by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Book Signings this Month16-20 Things to Do » A Victorian December: 2015 Dickens on the Strand » Celebrate the Holidays at Moody Gardens with Ice

Sculptures, Festival of Lights, Ice Skating, and More » Holiday with the Cranes on Galveston Island, GC

Theatre Department presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” East End’s 2015 Christmas Homes Tour, Galveston State Park Moves Flawlessly Into Winter

» Project S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces by Rob Lucey

» “The Boomerang Effect,” Holiday Splash at Schlitter-bahn Waterpark & Surfing Santa, Ice Sculptures with SpongeBob SquarePants, Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens, Sunday Brunch with Santa, Artist Boat pres-ents: Float the Boat, Santa Train, “The Nutcracker” Tea and Performances, Holiday in the Park at Saengerfest Park, and Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon

21-22 The Fine Arts » “Exploring Hidden History Museums” by Rob Lucey » Galveston’s Galleries Prepare for the Holidays

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The Pelican Club is open Wednesday-Sat-urday 5-9pm and offers a nice, quiet atmosphere that is far removed from the hussle and bussle of the holiday season.Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar2105 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)750-8888, littledaddys-gumbobar.com

Downtown in the popular shopping dis-trict of Postof-fice St. quietly sits Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar, offering outdoor and indoor dining.

If you have the word “Gumbo” in your restaurant’s name, well then you can bet that it’s going to be good. The word gumbo is often used as a metaphor for a mix of cultures that existed in Louisiana in the 18th century. This culture combined the cooking of the French, indigenous tribes, and Africans.

So it is in this tradition, that Galveston’s own Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar brings you a full menu of delicious gumbos (pictured above). Not one or two kinds of gumbo - but four! Choose from seafood, chicken and sausage, prime rib, or if you can’t make up your mind, the Mumbo Gumbo is a combination of it all.

Each serving of gumbo is made to order in their award-winning steam kettles, and is served with steamed rice. Their gumbo is available in two sizes, “Little Daddy” and “Big Daddy.”

This restaurant has made an entire menu based around Gumbo, and what a great job they have done.

With more than 62 types of beer and a large wine list available, you can kick back with a “Big Daddy” bowl, an ice cold pint and a side of the NOLA’s Seafood Balls - life just doesn’t get much better.Black Pearl Oyster Bar327 23rd St., Galveston, (409)762-7299

While we are downtown, let’s walk on over to the Black Pearl, located on the corner of 23rd and Market St. The Black Pearl focuses on its oyster bar, but is equally lauded for its grilled specialties, fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood, tantalizing steaks, and their gumbo.

The Black Pearl stirs up some of the best seafood gumbo on the island. Their homemade, hearty, and rich roux is loaded with shrimp, oysters, crab, sausage, and okra, and makes up some of the best gumbo you will ever hunger for.

Black Pearl’s Seafood Gumbo is available in cup or bowl size. Grab a side of Crab Stuffed Jalapenos and do a some hearty eating while you sit by Black Pearl’s large glass windows and people watch.

Oysters at The Black Pearl are always available, in delicious dishes

such as Oysters Rockafeller with spinach cream cheese, Oysters Haelen topped with crab meat, cheddar, and bacon, and Oysters Diablo with spicy diablo sauce, shrimp, and cheddar cheese.Benno’s on the Beach200 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, (409)762-4621, bennosof-galveston.com

Let’s roll on down to the seawall to the infamous Ben-no’s. Located right on the Sea-wall, Benno’s hosts a gorgeous view of the rolling tide waters of the Gulf.

You can’t help but feel relaxed, happy, and warm looking out at the view while enjoying a nice hot bowl of Shrimp Gumbo. Don’t even begin to count the number of Gulf Shrimp in your bowl, there are way too many to try.

They start with the same thing all Cajuns do, a rich thick roux, then add what chefs call “The Holy Trin-ity” - onions, celery, and green peppers. These are always a must for both Cajun and cre-ole cooking. Let’s not forget about the succulent Gulf Coast Shrimp, sausage, and spices. Mix, mix, stir, stir...do it with love and fire, and there you have Benno’s Gumbo.

The Shrimp Gumbo is available in two sizes, cup and bowl, so grab some French bread to go with it and you will be one happy Cajun.

Don’t forget to save room for Benno’s heavenly Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce for dessert.

Benno’s is a fun, family restaurant that has everything seafood-related you could possibly want, from shrimp and crawfish to crab and oysters. Watch their Facebook page to see what seasonal specials are available.

Baby It’s Cold Outside...Time to Get Your Gumbo On!

Did you know that the word “gumbo” comes from the West African word “kingombo,” which translates to “okra?” Gumbo is a staple meal when it turns cold, and Galveston has a nice variety of styles and kinds that are sure to satisfy your every craving.

Gumbo recipes first showed up in 1802, but became more popular in the 1970’s when the Cafeteria of the United States Senate added it to their menu in honor of a Louisiana Senator, Allen Ellender.

Yeah, we are gumbo professors and connoisseurs of ‘all-things gumbo,’ and here on Galveston Island, we have lots of Gumbo choices. Here are a few of our “Locals’ Favorite” Gumbos, as well as a few of our own picks.

Gaido’s3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, (409)761-5500, gaidos.com

Let’s get started with the tried and true Galveston favorite, Gaido’s. Having opened their doors to the public in 1911, it’s only fair that we start with them. The same year that air conditioning was invented, the Gulf was teeming with a bounty of

fresh seafood. From that day forward, Gaido’s popularity as the freshest fish house on the Gulf grew from S.G. Gaido’s unwavering commitment to serve only the best. They have been open for what seems like for-ever for a reason, and they have been “rouxing” up that delicious brown southern charm for as many years.

Gaido’s Brooks’ Gumbo, a Thibodeaux, Louisiana-inspired hearty gumbo, is made with okra, shrimp, and Cajun spices. A rich roux is the key to Gaido’s gumbo, and it is a long-time favorite for many locals. Gaido’s Brooks’ Gumbo is available in two sizes, by the cup or by the bowl. Trust us, you are going to want the larger serving of this world class gumbo.

If you would like to try the gumbo and other soups, the Soup Combo is the way to go. You get three small cups, consisting of gumbo, bisque, and the soup of the day. Watkin’s Bisque is as legendary as Brooks’ Gumbo. It is a delicate blend of flavors with a seafood cream base, along with shrimp, pureed tomatoes, carrots, onions, and spices.

Add a half dozen oysters to complete your Cajun meal. Gaido’s oys-ters come in a variety of style - on the half shell, Oyster Maria (cornmeal battered and fried with bacon on top), Cy’s Demise (charcoal grilled with parmesan), or baked. You can also get a combination platter and a side of French bread for an awesome meal.

The Pelican Club3819 Avenue T (behind Gaido’s), Galveston, www.pelicanclub-galveston.com

A sister restaurant to Gaido’s, The Pelican Club’s Executive Chef Ross Warhol, originally from upstate New York, has been educated in some of the world’s most

legendary kitchens. Yet, even with such an enriching education, he credits his grandma, the best chef he’s ever known, for inspiring his love of all things culinary. He says, “I have had the humbling honor of cook-ing in some of the most renowned kitchens in the world. Those expe-riences led me to a deep belief in sourcing fresh, seasonal food from the surrounding fields and sea in a daily search to create new, dynamic dishes. With each unique creation, we want to engage not only your palette, but your sense of adventure as well.”

Traditional Creole Gumbo is classic Cajun fare, and comes loaded with chicken, andouille sausage and white rice. Add to your enjoy-ment by pairing your gumbo with the snapper crudo, a tostada, corn


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Right down the seawall from Ben-no’s is the long-time, locals’ favorite, Miller’s Seawall Grill. This place is full of Galveston locals everyday - rain or shine, cold or warm weather, the locals love Miller’s.

Mama Miller’s very own unique gumbo recipe is a hot and spicy bowl of goodness. Everyone has their own secret gumbo recipe, with the key word in this sentence being “secret.” Miller’s has been cooking up Mama Miller’s Gumbo for 37 years, so you know it has to be good. If you aren’t sure about it, ask for a sam-ple first. It is spicy! We promise you it is spicy, rich, and hosts a heavenly roux of flavors.

Bowls of gumbo are served with grilled bread and rice, while the cups of gumbo are served with crackers.

We recommend a bowl and a clas-sic - a big ol’ Fried Shrimp Po-Boy. You may need a short nap before moving on.

Leo’s Cajun Corner3201 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, (409)765-5151, leoscajun-corner.com

If you drive down Broadway, you can’t help but smell the hickory smoke wafting through the air as you pass Leo’s Cajun Corner. Again, when the word “Cajun” is in the name, you can bet that they know their stuff and have some authentic gumbo.

Follow your nose to the wonderful seafood gumbo and smoked meats - that’s right, smoked meats such as ribs, sausage, boudin, and brisket, all cooked to a Cajun perfection. Leo’s Gumbo is prepared fresh daily, comes in the standard two sizes of cup or bowl, and is super rea-sonably priced, starting at $3.25 for a cup.

From their website, “[We have] a commitment to our customers to provide top quality products - always fresh, never frozen - using four genera-tions of authentic Louisiana recipes. From speciality sausages and boudin, to homemade desserts, we always put our very best in everything we do.” With Leo’s long-standing reputa-tion and that they are open for break-fast, lunch, and dinner - you have no excuse not to get in there and get your grub on.

And those smoked meats that we mentioned earlier - they are perfect for your holiday party menus. Leo’s makes their own sausage in four ver-sions - pork, beef, ‘garlic onion with beef or pork,’ and Leo’s Special - pork, jalapeno, bell peppers, hot sauce, gar-lic and onions. Boudin is available too in regular flavor, crawfish, and smoked versions. Deer sausage is available sometimes as well.

Although we tried, there is no way to eat and write about all the wonderful gumbo that is available on the island. It is a challenge that we gladly accept, but there is certainly no way to try it all, so maybe you should do a little gumbo island exploration yourself. Let us know what you find by sending your suggestions to [email protected] or posting on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide.

Stay hungry my friends!

The Kitchen Chick Presents:December Holiday Cooking Classes

Coming up this month are a lot of exciting new series of cooking classes for children and adults.Thursday, December 3rd, 6:30-9pmMaceo’s Famous Meatballs & Gravy

Chef Concetta Maceo of Maceo Spice & Imports will take you back to where it all started and teach you how to make some of her fam-ily’s most loved recipes. Begin by learning the secrets to delicious crispy homemade mozzarella sticks. Chef Concetta will then teach you how to make her family’s famous meatballs and gravy. And for dessert, learn to bake the impressive Celli sister’s Charlotte Russe cake. Mama mia!

This class is $55 per person.Monday, December 7th, 2-6pmAuthentic Italian Lasagna

Chefs Laura & Linda of The Italian Wooden Spoon are back to teach you how to make authentic Italian cuisine. Begin by learning the secrets to preparing the real Italian lasagna – trust us it’s nothing like the American version. Chef Laura will also teach you to make a fresh tomato and herb bruschetta. And for dessert, learn to make a decadent chocolate and cookie ‘salame.’ Cibo delizioso!

This class is $60 per person.Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30-9pmAuthentic Italian Gnocchi

Chefs Laura & Linda of The Italian Wooden Spoon are back to teach you the secrets to making feather-light gnocchi – the best gnocchi this side of the Atlantic. Chef Laura will teach you two delicious sauces to top these soft potato pillows: traditional tomato and savory butter and sage. You will also learn to make a tasty stuffed tomato appetizer. No meal is complete without dessert, we’ll end with a silky panna cotta.

This class is $60 per person.Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30-9pmBottoms Up Boozy Cooking

You will really get into the ‘spirits’ of the holiday with Chef Cat at this festive class. She’ll kick things off by teaching you to make a vodka-poached shrimp with bloody Mary cocktail sauce. Next, learn to make baked brie en crut smothered in a boozy fig sauce, a traditional French coq au vin and for dessert, a sinful dark chocolate stout cake with Bai-ley’s frosting. Cheers!

This class is $60 per person.

Thursday, December 10th, 6:30-9pmMagical Holiday Cupcakes with Chef Mary Bass

Chef Mary Bass will teach you how to bake a trio of indulgent cupcakes that evoke the magic of the holi-day season. You will master a Ferrero Rocher cupcake with amaretto frosting, a cinni-bun cupcake with cream cheese frosting, and an Andes mint snowcap cupcake. Wash it all down with hot cocoa and homemade marsh-mallows (you’ll make those too). Happy, happy holidays start with cupcakes!

This class is $50 per person.December 12th, 11am-1pm and 2-4pmKid’s Gingerbread House Workshop

The Kitchen Chick is pleased to offer two ginger-bread house decorating parties with local baking guru Stephanie Conti. Kids just need to bring their imagi-nation and creativity – we’ll supply the rest. Hot apple cider and cookies will be served. Class price includes one child accompanied by one adult and a gingerbread

house to take home. Open to kids 5 years and up. Classes are limited Classes are $25.

Monday, December 14th, 6:30-9pmMagical Holiday Cupcakes with Chef Mary Bass

On Monday, December 14th, Chef Mary Bass teach a second classed for cupcakes. She will teach you how to bake a trio of indulgent cupcakes that evoke the magic of the holiday season. You will master a Ferrero Rocher cupcake with amaretto frosting, a cinni-bun cupcake with cream cheese frosting and an Andes mint snowcap cupcake. Wash it all down with hot cocoa and homemade marshmallows (you’ll make those too). Happy, happy holidays start with cupcakes!

This class is $50 per person.Thursday, December 17th, 6:30-9pmIt’s New Years Y’all! Chef Mary Bass’ Twist on Southern Tradition

Chef Mary Bass will teach you how to make a traditional southern New Year’s meal with a twist. You will learn to make spicy blackeyed pea hummus with crudite, cast iron baked honey poblano cornbread, savory ham stuffed cabbage rolls, and luscious champagne poached pears. There is no better way to ring in the new year!

This class is $60 per person.Monday, December 21st, 1-3pmKids Homemade Pasta Making Class

Kids love learning to cook at The Kitchen Chick! Chef Mary wants kids to cook with confidence and creativity. She will teach them how to make delicious homemade pasta, two savory sauces to smother it in, and a yummy dessert. Class open to children ages 8-14.

This class is $30 per child.Tuesday, December 22nd, 1-3pmKids Bread Baking Class

Chef Bailey is fired up to teach young chefs how to bake fresh homemade bread. She will teach them how to make delicious cinna-mon rolls and loaves of buttermilk white bread. This class is open to children ages 8-14.

This class is $30 per child.Please call (409)497-2999 to reserve your spot. Reservations are

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Music, Music EverywhereThere is a lot of great music going on this month

on the Island! Here is a list of the best that we found. Ruthie FosterJanuary 9th at Old Quarter Acoustic Café, 9pm-1am

Congratulations to Ruthie Foster for winning the 2015 Koko Taylor Award (Tradi-tional Blues Female) at the 36th annual Blues Music Awards! Those who have fol-lowed Ruthie Foster’s eclec-tic musical history, know that she can burn down any stage

with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk, and gospel. Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride. She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in Aus-tin. Ruthie’s list of achievements include Best Female Vocalist in 2007, 2008, and 2013 from the Austin Music Awards, a 2012 and 2009 Grammy nomina-tion for Best Contemporary Blues Album, the 2010 Living Blues Music Award Critic’s Poll for Female Blues Artist of the Year, and recent Blues Music Award wins for Best Contemporary and Best Tradi-tional Blues Female Artist of the Year.Louis Adams BandDecember 19th at B. Jiggers, 9pm-1am

Louis Adams-Diaz has performed in England, Scotland, Japan, and the USA, for the Queen of Eng-land once, and for the President of the United States three times. He sang for the World Energy Summit in Houston, and the Japanese American Summit in Hiroshima. With “Broadway on the Gulf” in Galves-ton, he was in a two-week run of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and he performed with Tommy Tune and Shirley Jones for the opening of The Hobby Center in Houston.

He managed to do all of this by the 8th grade. Additionally as part of the world-class Hous-

ton Children’s Chorus, he performed in 13 different languages beginning in the 3rd grade, sang for both the annual Galveston and Houston Uptown Tree Lighting ceremonies, the annual Thanksgiving Day parades, and annual performances at The Grand The-atre, and for past Dickens on the Strand in Galves-ton. He sang background vocals for both Beyonce Knowles and Josh Groban at the 2004 Superbowl. He won numerous awards in high school for solo, small group, and choir competitions, including win-ning a Sweepstakes award in New York, and was consistently in the top performing and pop groups.

Once he retired from Houston Children’s Cho-rus, he started a rock band and played drums and sang background vocals, performing at several Hous-ton area venues, including for the ExxonMobil music Festival. He started playing solo gigs two years ago, playing at wine bars, restaurants, dinner clubs, pri-vate parties, and The Old Town Spring Crawfish Festival. While he began playing percussion in the church worship band at age 10, he has functioned as a worship leader for several years.

Well traveled and culturally diverse, he performs a variety of tunes from pop, rock, country, rap, and alternative genres. His range is broad and his pitch is right on. He brings fourteen years of solid per-formance experience and professionalism to every performance.

Be sure to check him out at B. Jiggers this month!Little JewfordFridays and Saturdays in December* at Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley, 7-10pm

Little Jewford is known around the world as Kinky Friedman’s key-board player, sidekick, and the “last surviving

member” of the original band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys. He’s been called a “man of many voices” and an “idiot savant.”

Little Jewford’s solo performances blend musical talent, wit, and humor into an entertaining one-of-a-kind show. He describes his act as a “Dean Mar-tin and Victor Borge cocktail, with a twist of the Marx Brothers.” An internationally celebrated piano entertainer, Little Jewford plays everything from rat pack cool to sophisticated smooth, a bit of classical, ragtime, and original compositions, plus, to top it all off, comedy songs, his own personal stories, and musings.*Except Friday and Saturday, – December 25th and 26th

WhethermanDecember 4th at Mod Coffee Shop, 7-9pm

Whetherman is the moniker of 31 year old Nich-olas Williams, who has independently released six full-length albums of “sunny, soulful folk music that is irresistible” (Indie Music Reviewer) since 2007, and most recently, the critically-acclaimed “Seeds for Harvest” in April of this year. A finalist for the 2015 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase, Williams also received praise from BBC Radio of his latest release as “Completely beautiful…an absolute delight to the ears.” His songwriting displays earnest and poetic lyrics, soulful vocals, alongside percussive acoustic guitar, and a rolling harmonica - creating a rustic apple pie Americana sound.

Sonicbids, the world’s leading DIY resource for independent musicians, featured Williams for their article on “Success Stories - How to Make It as a DIY One-Man Band: Advice from Whetherman,” as he’s been touring 180 shows a year in over 40 states across the US since 2012, as well as performing throughout the UK and Western Europe on his own. He is completely independent from management, agencies, or contracts, taking a grassroots approach, and living the music he’s created. In this way, he’s opened for acclaimed acts such as The Wailers, The Wood Brothers, Howie Day, Kim Richey, Donavon Frankenreiter, Anders Osbourne, and Town Moun-tain among many others.

Living on the road for the better part of the last four years, his surroundings have secured songs of conviction, poetry, and resonance of nature. The end product has become a type of easy-listening that lifts the spirits and feeds the soul, akin to the likes of Ray Lamontagne or Van Morrison’s early recordings.

A large part of the sound behind his two most recent albums, is a six-member group that takes nothing away from the artfully established singer-songwriter presence, complimenting it with an eclec-tic array of Americana. The cast includes Rachel Mur-ray (vocals), JP Salvat (percussion), Alex Hayward (drums), Adam Mantovani (upright bass), Drew Matulich (mandolin/fiddle/guitar) and Eric Brigmond (keys).

Williams is currently touring the US in support of his new album. You can find Whetherman on iTunes and Bandcamp, as well as streaming on Pan-dora Radio and Spotify.Sisters MoralesDecember 5th at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 9pm-1am

Sister Morales are back from about a year of their sabbatical. They are bringing a five piece band with the incredible David Spencer on lead guitar. The Sis-ters are back together for good and Old Quarter is honored to have one of their first gigs - at our little, but somehow famous, listening room. Old Quarter always host great music - Sisters Morales is one of those acts.The Victorian Pipe Organ ConcertDecember 5th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7:30pm

The Victorian Pipe Organ Concert will be pre-sented by Trinity Episcopal Church starting at 7:30pm. A fixture of Galveston’s Christmas celebra-tions for more than twenty years, the Pipe Organ Extravaganza performances are an annual tradi-tion held on the Saturday evening of Dickens on the Strand. Opening the revelry is a special appearance by Houston choral group, The Sons of Orpheus, fol-lowed by the organ concert, and a Christmas Carol singalong. Featuring internationally acclaimed con-cert organist Ronald Wyatt, his masterful perfor-mances are awe-inspiring and even funny, as he weaves his witty commentary and anecdotal stories into the music. Admission is $10. Advance tick-ets are available at the church office located at 22nd and Winnie, downtown Galveston, the Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., and online at www.TheGrand.com. Tickets will also be available at the door on December 5th as well. For more informa-tion call (409)765-6317 or go to TrinityGalv.org. This is part of Galveston Island’s Winter Wonder Island Celebration. Holiday in the Park CarolingFriday-Saturday, December 12th-13th at Saenger-fest Park, all day

Bring out the whole family for a day filled with festive holiday tunes from local and area school choirs, bands, and amazing church choirs during this free event. Spend some time shopping for those last minute gifts at your favorite Galveston Strand shops as well as festive vendors located on 23rd Street. Children will also be able to visit and take pictures with Santa in the Park. This is free to attend and is part of Galveston Island’s Winter Wonder Island Celebration.

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Tickets start at $21.This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.Saturday, February 27th, 2016, 8pmItzhak Perlman

Revered for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, the reigning virtuoso of the violin is trea-sured for his remarkable artistry and his irrepressible joy for making music.

Tickets start at $50.Saturday, March 5th, 2016, 8pm“Vocalosity”

No genre of music is off limits to this amazing a capella vocal group – from 10th century Gregorian chant and classic choral, to barber shop quartet and bouncing doo-wop, to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. This fast-paced evening features 12 dynamic voices singing and swinging to some of today’s chart-top-ping hits in brand-new arrangements.

Tickets start at $24.Sunday, March 6th, 2016, 7pmCapitol Steps

This always entertaining Washington DC-based comedy troupe, which began some 35 years ago as a group of Senate staff-ers, provides a unique blend of musical and political satire. Their taste-ful lampooning is guar-anteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing.

Tickets start at $21.

Broadway musical spectacle. Winner of a record 12 Tony Awards, “The Producers” is a ‘boffo’ hit filled with singing, dancing, and plenty of outrageous, in-your-face humor.

Tickets start at $24.This is a Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.Saturday, January 23rd (7:30pm) and Sunday, January 24th, 2016 (3pm)The Oak Ridge Boys

Few Country music groups have had the endur-ing popular-ity, cultural significance, or crossover success of the Oak Ridge Boys. The 1981 strato-spheric rise of “Elivra” to the top of the Country and Pop charts brought them one of their five Grammy®

Awards, went double Platinum and cemented the Oaks in Country Music History. Members of the Grand Ole Opry and the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Oak Ridge Boys are true living legends.

Tickets start at $35.Saturday, February 13th, 2016, 8pmWellington International Ukulele Orchestra of New Zealand

The land of The Hobbits adores them, and so will you. There is high-octane ukuleles of all sizes, sublime vocal harmonies, flamboyant outfits, delight-ful theatrical effects, and plenty of audience partici-pation. From tunes of the “South Pacific” to “ukule-lefied” versions of rock and pop classics, you’ll love this musical funfest.

Tickets start at $19.Saturday, February 20th (8pm) and Sunday, February 21st, 2016 (3pm)“Ragtime, The Musical”

The lives of an upper-class New Rochelle family, a determined East-ern-European Jew-ish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician intersect in turn-of-the-century New York, where each longs for a better tomorrow. This Tony Award® winning Broadway tour-de-force is “simply stunning in every way.” (Variety)

Tickets start at $24.Friday, February 26th, 2016, 8pm“TAO: Seventeen Samurai”

Direct from their sold-out world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, TAO pres-ents its latest artis-tic triumph, com-bining amazing athleticism, strik-ing contemporary costumes, innova-tive choreography, and explosive Japanese drumming. “Extraordinarily


The Grand Celebrates The Holiday’s Island Style

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)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com.

Upcoming performances include:Friday, December 4th, 8pm“Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’”

Ebene-zer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future come together. This delightful perfor-mance features stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music and dance.

Tickets start at $29.A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.Saturday, December 19th, 2pm and 7pm“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical”

Satur-day, Decem-ber 19th at 2pm and 7pm “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical” comes to life!

A beloved TV clas-sic for the whole family soars off the screen and onto the stage of The Grand 1894 Opera House this holiday sea-son. “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musi-cal” is sponsored in part by Sunny 99.1 and is part of Galveston Island’s Winter Wonder Island Celebra-tion. Local support is provided by Sunny 99.1.

In 1939, Montgomery Ward Department Store advertising copywriter Robert L. May created the story of “Rudolph” as a free pamphlet distributed by the store during the busy holiday shopping season. Ten years later, Robert’s brother-in-law turned the story into a Christmas song, premiered by singing cowboy actor Gene Autrey at Madison Square Gar-den in New York City in 1949. “Rudolph” quickly became one of the biggest Christmas hits of all time, selling over 25 million copies. Only Bing Crosby’s version of “White Christmas” has sold more. The television special “Rudolph,” based on the hit song and sung by Burl Ives, was first broadcast in 1964 and has become the longest-running Christmas spe-cial in television history.

“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The

Musical” includes everyone’s favorite characters from the TV special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Her-mey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. The show is an adventure that teaches children that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

Tickets start at $24.A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.Sunday, December 20th, 7pmTony 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 and only a few tickets remain available.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 swin-gin’ slice of holi-day cheer. Texas’ pre-mier West-ern 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, 8pmJerry Jeff Walker

He’s been called “Mister Bojangles,” “The Gypsy Songman,” and “The Jimmy Buffett of Texas.” One of the Lone Star State’s most popu-lar musical ambassa-dors returns to The Grand as Galveston rings in 2016. Jerry Jeff delivers a mem-orable evening, filled with heart-tugging ballads, spirited mel-odies, and down-home fun.

Tickets start at $35.A Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.Saturday, January 9th, 2016, 8pm Olympia Dukakis in “Rose”

The Oscar-winning star of “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias” will capture your heart in this unforgettable portrait of an octogenarian who sur-vives the Warsaw Ghetto and builds an amazing life in America. This one-woman show, based on a true story, is a moving tribute to the endurance of the human spirit.

Tickets start at $21.This is a Galveston Island Winter Wonder Island Event.Saturday, January 16th, 2016, 3pm & 8pm“The Producers”

A scheming producer and his mousy accoun-tant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud cult comedy film turned GalvestonIslandGuide.com

Galveston Symphony Performs January 17th at

The GrandSunday, January 17th at 7pm

The Symphony will perform another Pops Con-cert with the theme “Dance!”

Sunday, February 14th at 4pmThe Symphony will present the third subscrip-tion concert of the season. The Valentine’s Con-cert will include Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante, K.364” featuring Elias Goldstein, viola and Espen

Lilleslatten, violin, and Bruckner’s “Symphony No.4.”

Sunday, April 10th at 4pm Balakirev’s “Overture on Three Russian Folk

Songs,” Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No.2” featur-ing Andrew Staupe on piano, and “Tchaikovsky’s

“Symphony No. 4.”Sunday, May 1st at 4pm

The program will include Schreker’s “Inter-mezzo, Op.8,” Copland’s “Old American Songs,” with John Weinel, tenor, Frazier’s “Jefferson: The

Making of America V: Jefferson and Liberty,” with John Weinel narrating, and concludes with

Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1.”All of the concerts will be held at The 1894

Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, downtown Galveston. Tickets are available at

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Thursday, December 3rdThe Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-12Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic

Jam, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Ian Moore, 9-1Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12

Friday, December 4thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jigger’s – Last Soul Clan, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher &

Gweenie, 4-8The Grand – A Christmas Carol, 8pmHotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe

Drum Circle, 10-1Mod Coffee House – Whetherman, 7-9Old Quarter – George Ensle, 9-1Rum Shack – The Playboyz, 10-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little

Jewford, 7-10Stuttgarden – Smith & Turner, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – Harbors Over Highways, 10-1

Saturday, December 5thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers – P.F. Flyers, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher &

Gweenie, 5-9The Grand – Victorian Pipe Organ Extrava-

ganza, 7pmHotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10M&M – Dick LeMasters, 6-9Mod Coffee House – Christie Glaser, 7-9Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9Old Quarter – Sisters Morales, 9-1Pleasure Pier – Epic Blaze, 4-8Rum Shack – Rachel Rose Band, 10-2Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little

Jewford, 7-10Stuttgarden – Los Vertigos, 7-11Tremont House– Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – DJ Quilla, 10-1

Sunday, December 6thCrow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher &

Gweenie, 4-8, opem mic 8-12Galveston Farmers Market – Dem, 8amHotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pmNonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pmSilver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2

Monday, December 7thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with

Debbie, 6-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday

Night Guys, 5-8On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Tuesday, December 8thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic

Tuesday, 8-12Float – DJ Nonstopp, 7-10Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2

Wednesday, December 9thB. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,


Debbie, 6-12Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic,

8-12Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9Old Quarter – Ray Wylie Hubbard, 9-1On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy

Kilgore, 7-11

Thursday, December 10thB Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic

Jam, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Old Quarter – Ray Wylie Hubbard, 9-1On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12

Friday, December 11thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers – Play Boyz, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher &

Gweenie, 4-8Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe

Drum Circle, 10-1M&M – Dick Lemasters, 6-9Mod Coffee House – Jacob Stiefel, 7-9Old Quarter – Jimmie Dale Gilmore &

Butch Hancock, 9-1Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1RumShack – Alter Ego, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 8-12Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little

Jewford, 7-10Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – SNAFU, 10-1

Saturday, December 12thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

6-9B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – The Relics, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Mod Coffee House – Mystery Loves

Company, 7-9Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9Old Quarter – Brad Boyer, 9-1

Pleasure Pier – Summer Street, 5-9Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Stuttgarden – Shawn Micheals, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Zach Tate, 7-11Yaga’s – SNAFU, 10-1

Sunday, December 13thCrow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher &

Gweenie, 4-8, open mic 8-12Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7Pleasure Pier – Summer Street Band, 2-6Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pmSilver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2

Monday, December 14thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,


Debbie, 6-12Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday

Night Guys, 5-8On The bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Tuesday, December 15thB Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic

Tuesday, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2

Wednesday, December 16thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

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B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie,

6-12Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9On The Bayou – Soulfia, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11

Thursday, December 17thB Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12

Friday, December 18thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

4-8Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle,

10-1M&M – Dick LeMasters, 6-9Mod Coffee House –Tommy Lewis, 7-9Old Quarter – Joe Ely, 9-1On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12Rumshack – Level One, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Stella’s Piano Bar at Havana Alley - Little Jewford, 7-10Stuttgarden – Nite Energy, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1

Saturday, December 19thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9B. Jiggers – Louis Adams Band, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

5-9Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10M&M – Dick LeMasters, 6-9Mod Coffee House – Jim Presley, 7-9Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9Old Quarter – Marina Rocks, 9-1Rumshack – Bristol Fashion, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Stuttgarden – Under Cover Brothers, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – Dominic James, 10-1

Sunday, December 20thCrow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

4-8, open mic 8-12Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8amThe Grand – Tony Bennett, 2pmHotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Zak Perry, 9-1Pleasure Pier – Summer Street, 4-8Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11Splash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2

Monday, December 21stThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie,

6-12Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys,

5-8On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Tuesday, December 22ndB Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12The Grand – Asleep At The Wheel, 8pmHotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2

Wednesday, December 23rdThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie,

6-12Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1

Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11

Thursday, December 24thCrow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12

Friday, December 25thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

4-8Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum Circle,

10-1On The Bayou – Live Music, 8-12Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 8-12Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11

Saturday, December 26thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

5-9Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10Mod Coffee House – Jim Kachelmeyer, 7-9Number 13 – Roger Tienken, 6-9Old Quarter – Ezra Charles, 9-1RumShack – J Metro, 9-1Silver Spot Saloon – Live Music, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – Lindrix, 7-11Tremont House – Trio Du Jour, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – Live Music, 10-1

Sunday, December 27thCrow’s Southwest Cantina – Christopher & Gweenie,

4-8, open mic 8-12Galveston Farmers Market – Live Music, 8amHotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Rosie’s – Joe Pena & Friends, 9-1Silver Spot Saloon – Open Mic, 7-11Shrimp & Stuff – Night Of Sax, 11-1pmSplash Bar – Karaoke, 6-9, DJ Joe Rios, 9-2

Monday, December 28thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-10Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie,

6-12Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday Night Guys,

5-8On The Bayou – Karaoke, 8-12Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1

Tuesday, December 29thB Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Acoustic Tuesday, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9Splash Bar – Karaoke with Debbie, 9-2

Wednesday, December 30thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11B. Jiggers – Dueling Pianos, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke with Debbie,

6-12Drunken Monkey – Acoustic Open Mic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 6-9On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Stuttgarden – Open Mic with Jeremy Kilgore, 7-11

Thursday, December 31stB Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam, 9-1Elks Lodge – Silver Wings Band, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 6-10KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1Rum Shack – The Playboyz, 10-1Silver Spot Saloon – Marina, 8-12Stuttgarden – DJ Daddy-O, 8-12West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-1Yaga’s – DJ Nonstop, 10-1

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“The Twelfth of Never” by Cynthia Boone

When I reviewed Ms. Boone’s book “Where Have You Been” back in Janu-ary, I had a sense that she was on to something very good. I was right! Her latest book, “The Twelfth of Never” should put her up with some of the better romance novel

writers around. Giving her readers a top-notch story-line with characters that are not only believable, but also likable, she has touched all the bases required for a home-run best seller.

Putting a new spin on the age-old formula of rich boy (Harris) who meets poor girl (Cassie), she tells the poignant story of a couple of young kids who meet in 1954 Dallas, Texas. Each goes their separate way to college, him to Yale and her to SMU, without realizing that they love one another. Through their friendly correspondence with each other, Boone tells the passing of time until they both wind up back in Dallas after graduation and realize how much they love one another.

Of course, love can never be easy when you’re young, and Boone has a lot of plot twists and turns scheduled for Harris and Cassie. So many, in fact, that just about the time you think you’ve got it all fig-ured out, you turn the page and discover you don’t.

This is definitely a book that I would recommend you read if you love stories that are loaded up with romance, intrigue, and lovable, as well as despicable characters. You might as well get comfortable when you start reading this one. I promise you won’t want to put it down until you get to the very end.Rating: 5 of 5Copyright 2015 – Book Baby“The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak

Death touches us all, but Liesel Meminger, the heroine of this novel, manages to touch Death with her shining humanity and the words of her young life, penned in the basement of a poor home, where she survives a devastating bombing of her neighbor-hood in Nazi Germany. Death personified holds her luminous grief and happiness in his pocket in the form of a black book containing her young life’s auto-biography, found by Him, forgotten by her, in the time of her greatest shock and horror.

Her love of books and the words that make them alive starts with the most unlikely sort of origin: “The Grave Digger’s Handbook,” found in the snow after

her six-year-old brother’s death. At almost ten, Liesel cannot read; but a new foster father finds “The Book Thief’s” first volume and uses it to teach her in the darkest hours of night when her terrors awaken her. Books continue to come to Liesel, and Liesel helps herself to books - from the remains of a burning pile on the Fuhrer’s birthday; from the haunted and ghostly Mayor’s wife.

Zusak’s prose style is marvelously creative and so completely captivating that word by word, moment by moment, the story is nearly impossible to stop reading. Each and every character becomes real, but most memorable may be the father, Hans, whose kindness and courage are inseparable. The voice of Death, the narrator, is different from any other voice that I have heard speaking of the horrors of WWII. In the midst of tragedy, compassion remains, even in the most unexpected places.

I would highly recommend the book as a fic-tional counterpoint to Anne Frank’s diary for mature teens reading about WWII and the Holocaust, driv-ing home the idea that brave hearts and strong con-sciences were found even in Nazi Germany. The character of Liesel jumps off the page with the same life and vivacity as Anne. While there can be no direct comparison between a real person and fictional character, both books convey the horrors of WWII through the eyes of the young. “The Book Thief” can also serve as a reminder as to how easily society can push us to overlook individual conscience for per-sonal and financial comfort. The character of Liesel will live long in my memory as few characters have. This book is a real gem and until you sit and swim in its poetic language, its vivid characters, and visceral tragedy, you won’t understand the power of “The Book Thief.”Rating: 5 of 5Copyright 2007 – Alfred A. Knopf“Mrs. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs

On the New York Times Best Seller List for more than 52 consecutive weeks, this book follows the story of 16 year old Jacob. Jacob is very close with his grandfather, who has, from Jacob’s earliest memories, told wild stories of his childhood. He even has the pictures to prove it. Granted, the photos look cheap and doctored to Jacob’s 21st century eyes, but that doesn’t change the fact that the stories are fantastic.

However, the stories stop being fantastic as Jacob nears adulthood; his grandfather claims that mon-sters are following him everywhere he goes, that they’re going to kill him. Jacob dismisses it sadly, believing his grandfather is slowly losing his mind. His belief is shaken when his grandpa is mysteriously murdered, torn apart in the woods behind his home. Jacob is the one who finds his grandfather. Just as the paramedics rush in, Jacob spots a horrific monster prowling the scene, which mysteriously disappears and the mysteries continue.

To be honest, when I first started reading “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” I expected a haunting thriller, full of horror and danger. That is not what this book is. Instead, this book is fantasy/adventure combined with a very unique style of pho-tography, which made the book better than I ever thought it would be. I might compare Riggs’ writing

style to that of Lemony Snicket in his book “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”

This was a worthy read for those who enjoy eerie, quirky tales. At first I had difficulty deciding which genre Peregrine belonged: Historical Fiction? Horror? Thriller? Fantasy? But trust me, it is a pleas-ant mix of all of these and more. It isn’t scary per se, but I think you will find yourself on the edge of your seat for much of the time you spend reading it. The author’s use of vintage photographs is nothing short of genius, and it would hardly have been the same story without them. My sincere hope was that there would be more to the story (it definitely leaves the reader wanting more, but satisfied at the same time).

If you find yourself hungering for more, Riggs has followed up this book with two more along the same vein, “Hollow City: The Second Novel of Mrs. Peregrine’s Peculiar Children,” and his newly released “Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Mrs. Peregrine’s Peculiar Children.”Rating: 5 of 5Copyright 2013 – Quirk Books

Book SigningsGalveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St.,

downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galveston-bookshop.com. Book signings are free to attend.Saturday, December 12th, 2-4pm“Galveston: 1900 - Indignities Book: The Arrangement” by N. E. Brown

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with N. E. Brown and her fifth installment in the “Indignities” historical fiction series set in Galveston and Houston.

The epic journey of Catherine Merit Matthews continues in N. E. Brown’s fifth book of her “Galves-ton: 1900, Indignities” series. Twenty-six year old Catherine Merit Matthews is beautiful, confident, newly remarried, and mother to four children. Although life appears to be perfect, old memories and scars from the past continue to haunt her. Her new husband, Trent Matthews, knows she is hid-ing shocking secrets from her past, and is greatly concerned now that she is pregnant with their first biological child. Coping with the everyday struggles of life in the early 1900’s is not easy, especially since Trent’s job as an oil scout causes him to travel often and he is gone weeks at a time. Catherine, the only doctor in the small town of Rosenberg, Texas, hires a French couple to assist in caring for her family. But all is not as it should be. Without warning, two trusted friends turn their backs on Catherine’s family, and even her husband cannot protect her from these unscrupulous people. Three months after their son is born, a tragedy surfaces when he is taken during the night while she and Trent are celebrating their first wedding anniversary in Galveston. As Trent joins forces with the Texas Rangers in the pursuit of their son, it cracks open a vast baby-selling scheme that will impact the lives of many people. Catherine’s faith is sorely tested. Will she find her baby? Alive?Saturday, December 19th, 11am-1pm“The Chili Cookbook: A History of the One-Pot Classic, with Cook-off Worthy Recipes from Three-Bean to Four-Alarm and Con

Carne to Vegetarian” and “Texas Eats: The New Lone Star Heritage Cookbook” by Robb Walsh

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with award winning cookbook author and Ameri-cana expert Robb Walsh.

“The Chili Cookbook” is devoted to the family friendly, tailgate party classic - featuring more than 60 tried-and-true recipes, digging deep into the fascinat-ing history of this quintessential American dish. Who knew the cooking technique traces its history to the ancient Aztecs, or that Hungarian goulash inspired the invention of chili powder? The cookbook features 60 different chilis, from easy slow-cooker suppers to stunning braised meat creations. There are beef, veni-son, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and shrimp chilis to choose from - there is even an entire chapter on veg-etarian chili.

For seven years, Robb Walsh drove the length and breadth of Texas looking for the best in bar-becue, burgers, kolaches, and tacos while scouring museums, libraries, and public archives - unearthing vintage photos, culinary stories, and nearly-forgotten dishes. Then he headed home to Houston to test the recipes he’d collected in his own kitchen. The result is “Texas Eats: The New Lone Star Heritage Cook-book,” a colorful and deeply personal blend of his-tory, anecdotes, and recipes from all over the Lone Star State. Saturday, December 19th, 2-4pm“A Dickens of a Miracle” by Diane L. Twilley

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with author Diane L. Twilley and her fifth novel set in the Houston/Galveston area.

Charismatic attorney and native Galvestonian, Jack Tierney, has mysteriously disappeared, leaving his pregnant wife, Gina, distraught. Did Jack leave on his own, or has he been in an accident, or worse, kidnapped? In a panic, Gina enlists the help of police detective Stephanie Smith, a family friend and the fiancée of the popular Houston Texans football player, Shawn McCormick. Questions torment the fam-ily: Who would kidnap Jack, and why? Jack’s older brother, Galveston police captain Richard Tierney, goes into overdrive to find him, but will it be in time?

Diane Twilley is author of five novels including “Flagship Murders,” “Mardi Gras Marathon Mur-ders,” “Storming Heaven,” and “Astrodome Murders.”“Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), Bloomington, Indiana•Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12

noon-5pm at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand, down-town Galveston, (409)740-1565

“Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s astonishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recovery from an incur-able and debilitating disorder. Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, awakened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear her angels talking to her.

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A Victorian Holiday December 4th-6th: A Historic Dickens On the Strand

Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petti-coats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 42nd annual Dickens on The Strand. Held December 4th, 5th, and 6th, the 2015 festival is a holiday tradi-tion with great family programming, including newly created events specifically for youth. This year’s festi-val begins Friday, December 4th with free admission from 5-9pm and continues Saturday, December 5th, from 10am-9pm and Sunday, December 6th, from 12 noon to 6pm.

Tickets purchased before December 4th are $13 for adults and $7 for youth ages 7-12. Tick-ets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $9 for youth. Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tick-ets are available online at dickensonthestrand.org, by calling, (409)765-7834. Attendees in Victorian cos-tume are admitted for $8.

“Dickens on The Strand continues to be one of the nation’s great holiday festivals,” states GHF Exec-utive Director, Dwayne Jones. “There is something about the entertainment, the costumes, and the feel of Dickens that starts the holiday season off right. You will not want to miss this year’s special focus on Dick-ens’ enduring children’s characters.”

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, rov-ing musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.

Two descendants of Charles Dickens will once again grace the festival, as GHF welcomes Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great-great-great-granddaughter of Dickens, and Jane Dickens Monk, great-great-grand-daughter. Both women will be at numerous events throughout the weekend.

“I always enjoy Dickens on the Strand, and this year we’ll be doing even more events,” says Lucinda Dickens Hawksley. “I’m happy that we’ll be placing greater emphasis on including children at the festival in 2015 and in encouraging them to write. I’m look-ing forward to seeing if my great great great grandfa-ther is able to inspire any budding Texan writers of the future.”

Jane Dickens Monk continues, “I’m thrilled to be part of Dickens on The Strand this year, with more emphasis on children which my great-great-grand-father would have approved of. I’m also looking forward to seeing old and new faces at the brilliant breakfast and to kick start the weekend at Fezziwig’s Friday night!”New in 2015Complimentary Book to Attendees

Christmas will come early for youth attending this year’s festival with a special gift to those ticket holders. Through a special grant by the Alice Tay-lor Gray Foundation, the first 3,000 youth that enter the festival grounds will receive a special print edition of Charles Dickens’ 1843 masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.”

Dickens Children’s Writing Contest

Could you be the next Dickens? This year’s festival will give you the chance to ride in a car-riage with both of our Dickens descendants if your story is the win-ning selection! Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will personally select two sto-ries, one from a 7-9 age range and one from a 10-12 range, for the win-ner to accompany them as their special guest during a Dickens parade. Stories are limited to 100 words and can be on one of three topics. Details and info on submitting can be found at www.dickensonthestrand.org.Oliver’s Alley Children’s Area

Children by the thousands come each year for the parades, petting zoo, history encampments, and more. This year’s event will feature an expanded Oli-ver’s Alley children’s area, presented by the Galveston Children’s Museum, where specialty programs and events will be scheduled all weekend long. Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will also lead a special writing workshop at Oliver’s Alley for participating youth.Trafalgar Square Stage in Hendley Green

Galveston Historical Foundation’s new down-town green space, Hendley Green, will offer attendees an amazing new location to take in the festival’s best entertainment, food, and fun. Located on the corner of 21st and Strand St., Hendley Green will feature special programming on its Trafalgar Square stage while also offering special food and drink vendors.Expanded OfferingsFezziwig’s Friday Night

Mr. Fezziwig was everything Ebenezer wasn’t, and we pay tribute to his jovial personality at our new Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. Join us Friday evening, Decem-ber 4th from 5-9pm for specialty acts, hearty brews, and new friends, all hosted by Dickens descendant Jane Monk. There will also be a specialty cocktail chosen from Cedric Dickens’ book, “Drinking With Dickens.” Admission is free for this lively start to the 42nd anniversary.Dinner With Dickens at the 1880 Garten Verein

It’s a renewed take on a Dickens classic as the annual dinner returns to the breathtaking German dancing pavilion. Held for one night only on Friday, December 4th at 6:30pm, “Dinner with Dickens” will treat guests to an evening of specially crafted food, grand storytelling, and royal company as the festival’s Queen Victoria makes her annual entrance. Held at the breathtaking 1880 Garten Verein, this is a holiday dinner not to be missed. Tickets are $85 per person and reservations are required.Breakfast with Dickens

The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dick-ens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to cook up a traditional English break-fast. Held on Saturday, December 5th at 8am, join Jane and a celebrity chef as they prepare a one-of-a-kind experience in one of Galveston’s most beloved

historic homes, the 1859 Ashton Villa. Tickets are $60 and reservations are required.Festival Highlights

The festival weekend also hosts a multitude of spirited fun with events such as the crowd favorite Whimsical Whisker Revue, a facial hair contest for the bearded and the dandy, the Dickens Victorian Bed Races, Victorian Costume Contest, Civil War liv-ing history encampments, and daily parades through Galveston’s National Historic Landmark Strand Dis-trict. In addition, special events are planned for all days of the event, including:Salute To Sunset On-Board the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

The Texas Seaport Museum transforms to a Lon-don wharf for this toast to the end of the day and beginning of the evening. The Tall Ship ELISSA wel-comes you board Saturday, December 5th at 4:30pm for heavy appetizers, cocktails, cannon fire, and spe-cial guests leading up to Saturday night’s Pickwicks’s Lanternlight Parade. Tickets are $50 per person and reservations are required.Holiday Handbell Concerts

The 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, the state’s first wooden built church and well-known for its excep-tional acoustics, hosts three holiday handbell con-certs on Friday, December 4th at 5:30pm, 7pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 per person and reservations are required.Saint Arnold’s Walking Tours

Learn about the history of The Strand and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales during this new tour. Held twice, both days of Dickens on The Strand, you’ll visit three festival pubs as you walk through the National Historic Landmark district with your guide. Tickets are $35 per person and include three complimentary beers. Advance reg-istrations are encouraged.Basement to Attic Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic Dis-trict, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architec-ture. The Basement to Attic tour of the 1892 Bish-op’s Palace offers you a rare look to areas of the home normally off limits. The tour will be held Saturday, December 5th at 9am. Tickets are $40 per person and reservations are required.

For more info or to purchase advance tickets and make reservations, please visit galvestonhistory.org or call (409)765-7834.

Islander By Choice to Host Annual Santa’s Night Out:”Benefiting Galveston Diaper Bank and Galveston’s Shriners Hospital for Children on December 12th

Looking for a way to get on Santa’s good side this year? Galveston’s Islander By Choice has a sure fire way to help with their 2015 Santas’ Night Out. The annual toy drive and pub crawl invites the public to join in their finest Santa suits, reindeer outfits, or elf attire, and take to the streets of Galveston for cold ales, warm toddies, and fine friendship while doing good for local charities. Participants to this year’s event are encouraged to bring diapers for the Galves-ton Diaper Bank or a new, unopened toy for Galves-ton’s Shriners Hospital for Children.

This year’s event will begin at 7pm on Saturday, December 12th at Murphy’s Irish Pub, 213 22nd St. The event is free to the public, however guests are encouraged to wear Santa or holiday inspired attire. A group photo will be taken at 8pm and a list of par-ticipating stops will be available at www.santasnigh-tout.com.

“We’re amazed every year, not only by the incredible turnout, but the generosity in the par-ticipants,” says Islander By Choice co-owner, Will Wright. “Each year, hundreds of people come together to enjoy a night out as Christmas approaches. Having fun and doing good in the com-munity seems to be a winning combination.” About Galveston Diaper Bank

The Galveston Diaper Bank partners with local organizations involved with creating a healthier envi-ronment for low-income neighbors, friends, and families by providing diapers through their parenting classes, job training, and education programs. Since their founding in September 2013, they have pro-vided over 55,000 diapers to parents participating in Incredible Years classes in partnership with Family Service Center of Galveston County and Galveston Sustainable Communities Alliance, and to families in crisis through St. Vincent’s House, Jesse Tree, and Galveston Urban Ministries.

You can learn more online at www.galvestondia-perbank.org.About Galveston’s Shriners Hospital for Children

Located in the heart of Galveston, Shriners Hos-pital for Children provides acute, reconstructive, and rehabilitative care for children with burns and other skin conditions. Their inpatient and outpatient units are designed to allow children to recover in a safe, fun and friendly environment where family comes first. Their world-class physicians and researchers are committed to continuously advanced burn care and treatment to children from all over the world.

You can learn more at www.shrinershospitalsfor-children.org/locations/galveston.

Santa Sightings• Sunday Brunch With Santa At Hotel Galvez -

December 6th, 13th & 20th• Santa On The Strand - December 12th &

19th (FREE)• Santa’s Night Out Pub Crawl - December 12th• Breakfast With Santa At Rainforest Café -

December 19th & 20th• Breakfast With Santa At The San Luis Resort -

December 20th

Celebrate the Holidays at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens is gearing up for a wonderful holiday of fun for the entire family.Festival of Lights

At Festival of Lights, you can witness more than 1 million twinkling lights and festive entertainment on the one mile long outdoor walking trail.

Guests can also grab an inner tube and plunge down the Festival’s Texas-sized, 100-foot long Arctic Ice Slide.

Festival of Lights runs through January 10th.Admission to the Festival of Lights is $10.95,

including ice skating admission. Guests can bring their own skates or skate rental is available for $7

with the purchase of a Festival of Lights ticket.

Tickets to the Aquarium Pyra-mid®, Rainforest Pyramid®, MG 3D Theater, 4D Spe-

cial FX Theater, SpongeBob SubPants Adventure, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Arctic Ice Slide are available for just $7 each with a Festival ticket.

Arctic Ice Slide Passes are available for $7 for one slide, $20 for 10 slides and $25 for all day extended fun and excitement at one of the Festival’s coolest attractions.Ice Land Ice Sculptures with SpongeBob SquarePants

Ice Land Ice Sculptures was created by a skilled team of professional ice carvers from Harbin, China. They took 2 million pounds of ice and transformed them into majestic marvels.

Dress warm, it’s 9 degrees in the tent. Parka’s will be provided.

SpongeBob will take you on an icy adventure with new surprises around every corner and even more ice than before. A first glimpse of the iconic destinations and new characters that will be featured throughout the new attraction this year was released today, offering a special look into SpongeBob’s Christmas Party adventure.

This brand-new frosted wonderland will give guests an opportunity to experience Bikini Bottom’s landmarks like never before - kids and families can walk through a full-size Krusty Krab made entirely of ice; explore an all-ice Flying Dutchman pirate ship; dive into the eerie depths of Rock Bottom, and stroll on Conch Street, home to SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward. Guests will even be able to belly up to the bar of the Salty Spitoon watering hole from the beloved TV series. And last year’s guest-favorite 100-foot ice slides will be back this year with an all-new sled race!

Admission is $26.95 for adults and $21.95 for seniors and children (4-14). Special prices are avail-able for groups of 20 or more.

Ice Land Ice Sculptures runs through January 10th.Food Drive Fridays

Food Drive Fridays will also offer the opportu-nity to enjoy the Festival and get a special discount to help those in need this holiday season. Guests can bring a non-perishable food item every Friday throughout the Festival and receive a two-for-one Festival admission. The food will be donated to the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks.“A Magical Christmas Dinner and Show.” Master Illusionist Curt Miller

In December, enjoy “A Magical Christmas 2015 Dinner and Show.” Master Illusionist Curt Miller and his talented friends will put on a phenomenal pro-duction with holiday music, magic and fun. Doors open at 6:30pm for guests to enjoy a succulent holi-day buffet dinner prepared by renowned Executive Chef Robbin Murphy. The 70-minute spectacular show starts at 8pm.

Each ticket to A Magical Christmas 2015 includes one admission to the show, a holiday buffet dinner, admission to the Festival of Lights – the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday lighting event, complimentary parking and all taxes and gratuities. The show runs from December 17th-27th.

Prices range from $59-$95 for adults, $44-$85 for children (3-12) and $15-$75 for infants. For tick-ets, go to the www.moodychristmasshow.com or call (409)683-4186.Ugly Sweater Sundays

Guests are invited to wear their ugliest holiday

sweaters and take their most creative photos at Moody Gardens for a weekly contest!

The photo can be taken anywhere at Moody Gardens that offers public access in a paid or unpaid area. Guests can then post their photos through social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Insta-gram using the hashtag #MGUglySweater on Sun-days and the most creative photo will be selected and announced each Tuesday. The weekly winner receives a Penguin Encounter for 4 people. Photos submitted any day other than Sunday will not be accepted. The contest runs each through December 20th. Mommy Monday

Moms are invited to join us on Mondays to visit Moody Gardens attractions. There will be a special Rainforest Presentation at 11am and an Otter Pre-sentation at 2:30pm. Moody Gardens will also offer a free lunch to the kids 12 and under with a choice of Chicken Finger Combo Meal or a Hotdog Combo Meal through the Visitor Center Concession area from 11am-4pm.

Participants will be required to print out a cou-pon to redeem their Combo Meal. Coupon can be found here at www.moodygardens.com/tickets.

Children 3 and under receive free admission, older children and adults will pay full admission prices. This promotion is scheduled for Mondays, through December 21st.Midnight in the Gardens New Year’s Eve Gala

Say farewell to 2015 and hello to 2016 at the “Midnight in the Gardens New Year’s Eve Gala.” On December 31st, from 7:30pm to 1am, put on your finest black-tie attire and celebrate the New Year. Guests will be treated to live music, an open bar, deluxe party favors, lavish buffet, Champagne toast and midnight balloon drop. Tickets are $470+tax per couple or $240+tax per single person. Hotel accom-modations for gala guests start at $109+tax/night.

For more information or tickets, call (800)582-4673 or visit moodygardens.org.

Give A Hug By Donating This Holiday Season

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Cen-ter is asking its donors to Com-mit for Life. All it takes is three simple steps: 1) Know how your type matters; 2) Donate what mat-ters today; and 3) Commit to your next donation. The Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood components to more than 170 hospitals and health care facilities in a 26-county Texas Gulf Coast region. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is an independent, nonprofit blood center that is not affiliated with the American Red Cross.

Beginning this month, you can donate and give hugs for the holiday season by donating or attempt-ing to donate blood in December at Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. This program will also enable you to write a note of well wishes to patients.

“Commit for Life” members’ notes will be attached to huggable teddy bears and hand-deliv-ered to patients spending the holidays in the hospi-tal. Your words and lifesaving generosity will surely brighten someone’s holiday.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Individuals who are 16 years old, at least 122 pounds, in good general health and have their parents’ consent also may donate. The donation process is simple, taking only about one hour.

You can visit any mobile drive or one of 16 Neighborhood Donor Centers across Houston, Bra-zos Valley or East Texas to take part in this program during the month of December. For more informa-tion and addresses go to www.giveblood.org.


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GC Theatre Department presents:

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

The Galveston College Theatre Department pres-ents the hilarious family comedy, “The Best Christ-mas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is the touch-ing story of the unruly, uproarious Herdman chil-dren as they wreak havoc during the rehearsals for a local church’s Christmas pageant. Despite their grimy faces and tattered clothes, the Herdmans, “the worst kids in the whole history of the world,” and an entire church congregation discover the true meaning of Christmas. The play opens as plans for the church’s pageant run amuck when the director breaks her leg. Grace Bradley, who didn’t expect to have anything to do with the Christmas pageant, steps in as director. The Herdmans show up at the audition and demand all the leading roles. Chaos erupts, but Mrs. Brad-ley perseveres, and the church youth produce what everyone considers “the best Christmas pageant ever.”

Show dates and times for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are Friday, December 11th at 2pm, and Saturday, December 12th at 2pm and 7pm. Doors open thirty minutes prior to curtain.

Performances will be held in the Galveston Col-lege Seibel Wing.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

For additional information, call (409)944-1398.

Ongoing EventsEvery Sunday - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm. The market offers a huge variety of vegetables and fruit every Sunday. Also, Heart of Texas Olive Oil, Kenz Henz pastured eggs, Law Ranch Cattle Co., Proverbs Farm goat cheese, and Pure Beeing raw honey are offered plus lots more. There is live music plus hula hooping for the kids and lots of fun games. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market is located at 2508 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston.It is free to browse.Ongoing - Full Moon Labyrinth Walks - The public is invited to participate in Full Moon labyrinth walks with each walk beginning approximately 1/2 hours after sunset. This magnificent labyrinth is a precision replica of the original Chartres design in France, adapted by Marty Kermeen. It is 39 feet in diameter, and the path is 12 1/2 inches wide, extending a total of 750 feet in length. The labyrinth is a powerful process tool, which has the capacity to open people in a supportive way to the deeper dimensions of human experience. It is truly a marriage of the medical field and human spiritual needs. Scheduled walks are:• Tuesday, December 22nd - Winter Solstice (7am)• Friday, December 25th - Cold Moon (6pm)All walks will meet at The Moody Methodist Laby-rinth, 2803 53rd St., Galveston, 409)744-4526.Birding Classes - Held the second Saturday (December 12th) - Birding 101, presented by

Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island. Classes meet at the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. You can attend at any time in the series. Held the third Saturday of each month (December 19th) - “Birding 201” classes allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here. Classes are held 9-11am. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot, please call (409)683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class.Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, www.moodygardens.com. This is open to all ages. For more info call (409)683-4101.December 12th, 19th (11am) - Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour, held monthly at 11am-12:30pm, this exclusive Basement to Attic tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace offers you a rare look at areas of the home that are normally off limits. Tickets are $30 and available at www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)497-2746. Please check in on the day of the event for admission at the Palace. Tour lasts up to 2 hours and participants must be able to negotiate stairs. Wear comfortable shoes and please arrive 15 minutes before tour time starts. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston.

Rosenberg Library announces Museum Book Club Winter selection

Rosenberg Library is pleased to announce that “Pets in America: A History” by Katherine C. Grier is the selection for its winter Museum Book Club Series. Both infor-mative and entertain-ing, the book explores the complex relationships between Americans and their household pets.

The first meeting will be from noon to 1pm, Wednesday, December 16th in the McCullough Room, second floor, 2310 Sealy Ave. A second session will be at the same time Thursday, February 18th. Light refreshments are provided at all sessions.About the Book

More than half of U.S. households include pets, and many Americans consider these pets to be mem-bers of their families. Grier focuses her study on the time period between 1840 and 1940, the time when contemporary practices in pet keeping were estab-lished in America. Included are stories related to the ways people relate to their pets — as companions, children or status symbols. The book is filled with warm and humorous anecdotes from historic news-papers, letters, and other materials.

At the time of its publication, the book accom-panied a museum exhibit, “Pets in America,” which traveled between five U.S. cities from 2006 to 2008 after its official opening at the McKissick Museum in Columbia, South Carolina.About the Author

Katherine C. Grier is a professor of history as well as the director of the museum studies program at the University of Delaware. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University and an M.A. from the Coo-perstown Graduate Program in Historical Museum Studies. She earned a Ph.D. at the University of Delaware and is a specialist in material culture stud-ies. Her research is focused on the history of every-day life in America, especially household routines, domestic interiors and food preparation. In addition to “Pets in America,” Grier is the author of “Culture and Comfort: Parlor Making and Middle-Class Iden-tity, 1850-1930.”From the Permanent Collection

Rosenberg Library’s historical collections include a variety of paintings and photographs depicting domesticated animals. During the Museum Book Club program, library staff will share original items from the Special Collections including fine art featur-ing dogs and cats, as well charming vintage photos of Galvestonians with their beloved pets.About the Book Club

Rosenberg Library’s Museum Book Club offers participants the chance to experience art and lit-erature in a more interactive way. Registration is required for all Museum Book Club meetings. Established book clubs are encouraged to partici-pate. Groups of more than 10 people are asked to call the Reference Desk in advance to arrange accommodations.

Visit www.rosenberg-library.org or call (409)763-8854 ext. 115 for additional information or to register.

Holiday with the Cranes on Galveston IslandCelebrate the Sandhill Cranes as they Flock to the Island

As Sandhill Cranes begin to arrive on Galveston Island to roost and forage later this month, the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council opens registration for Holiday with the Cranes, December 11th-13th.

Holiday with the Cranes is a new island experience that offers nature enthu-siasts a unique opportunity to spend a weekend observing and celebrating the flocks of Sandhill Cranes that migrate through Galveston each winter.

Events include indoor and outdoor nature activities and presentations, com-bined with the arts and ambiance of historical Galveston Island.

The impressive three-to-four-foot tall Sandhill Cranes, known for their size and the bright red cap atop their heads, arrive in Galveston late October and depart late February through early March. Last December, almost 230 cranes were counted on the island. There are 15 species of cranes around the world and only two are found in North America, the Whooping Crane, which is endan-gered, and the most abundant, the Sandhill Crane.

Holiday with the Cranes provides opportunities for Gulf Coast winter bird-ing, educational and entertaining learning, outdoor adventure, cocktails and con-versation, celebration of art, and volunteering. Events include:Friday, December 11th• “A Crane Affaire” is the opening celebration of Art on the Wing Juried Affaire,

a new juried art exhibition of birding paintings, drawings, photography, 2D mixed media and sculptures at the Affaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery. The show’s “Best of Crane” winner will be announced and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Honor-able Mention winners will be recognized, all amidst Galveston’s historic down-town district holiday glow.

Saturday, December 12th• “Coffee & Cranes with Keanna Leonard,” Education Director of the Iain Nicol-

son Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, includes a lively educational presenta-tion, “The Insights into the Private Lives of Sandhill Cranes,” and a self-driving tour to crane hot spots to see Sandhills as they forage and play. Viewing areas will be outfitted with spotting scopes, and local experts will be on hand to assist and answer questions.

• “Wild Winter Birds of the East End Lagoon” is an adventurous birding tour to a diverse habitat to see birds other than just cranes that make Galveston their home in the winter months. The caravan will drive the loop roads and beach

area around the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve, East End Seawall Blvd., Boddecker Dr. and Apffel Park. Local avian experts will meet partici-pants on site and guide this ride/easy walk adventure designed for birders of all skill levels.

• “Sandhills at Sunset” is an evening of crane conversa-tion, cocktails and canapes in a private home on the edge of the West Galveston Island Coastal Heritage Preserve, overlooking Galveston Bay. Join Keanna Leon-ard for an intimate presentation about the cultural and historical significance of cranes, plus a stunning sunset, a bird’s-eye view of the bay and West End wet-lands and wildlife. This is limited to 20 people and includes complimentary admission to the “Dawn Patrol” event on Sunday, December 13th.

Sunday, December 13th• “Dawn Patrol” is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see breathtaking views of

cranes in flight as they awaken and leave their roosting grounds at sunrise. This experience, at an undisclosed location on the West End of Galveston Island, will be complete with a symphony of trumpeting crane calls and the drumbeat of hundreds of flapping wings overhead.

• “Coffee & Cranes with Keanna Leonard” is offered both Saturday and Sun-day mornings to accommodate busy schedules; the presentations are identical. Young birders in grades 6-12 receive a discounted ticket price on Sunday as part of the Nature Tourism Council’s Student Incentive Program.

• “Every Crane Counts Sandhill Service Project” is a volunteer opportunity to help keep Sweetwater Preserve in prime condition. The 450-acre Galveston Bay Foundation preserve includes a diverse array of habitat that provides food and shelter for a variety of birds that live there year-round. Volunteers will help maintain native vegetation by removing invasive plant species, and will work on facility improvements.

Visit www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/holidaywiththecranes.asp for additional details. Holiday with the Cranes is presented by the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization that helps connect people with nature experiences and outdoor adventures in the Galveston area.

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East End’s 2015 Christmas Homes Tour

Galveston’s East End His-torical District Association will host its 25th Annual “A Victorian Christmas” Homes Tour on Friday, December 4th, from 5:30-9:30pm.

The architecture of Galveston’s East End reflects some of the state’s most nota-ble examples of residential Victorian architecture with a variety of styles and periods. This year’s tour will feature four East End homes deco-rated for the holiday season:The Isaac Heffron Home, 1509 Postoffice St.

Built in 1890 by Issac Heffron, this house has the original woodwork, long-leaf pine flooring, and an elabo-rate concrete balustrade along the front sidewalk line. After yellow fever and diphtheria outbreaks, Heffron was con-tracted to lay sewer pipes and build the Galveston Water Works to ensure fresh water.The August J. Henck Cottage, 1412 Sealy St.

Built in 1897 by real estate broker and builder Henck, this five-bay-wide cot-tage still has the original Vic-torian glass windows, with beveled cut glass. Henck aided in floating bonds for Galveston’s seawall after the 1900 storm.The Medard Menard Ganter House, 1209 Winnie

Built by 1881, this double-dormered cottage was the home of Colonel Menard (Confederacy during the Civil War), from 1881 until his death in 1887. Shortly after 1900, Herbert Ganter, a local jeweler, purchased the house. His family owned it until 1973.The George Wilson Home, 701 12th St.

Built in 1884, this two story home was owned by George Wilson, a pilot, whose office was in the Hendley building on The Strand. The home passed to the DiPuccio family about 1920, and remained in that family until 1945.

Guests may start the tour at any of the homes, or at the EEHDA Cottage, 1501 Postof-fice St., where refreshments and a restroom will be available.

Three complementary East End sites will also be included on the tour.

These sites will feature a variety of holiday music:The Victor Gustafson Cottage

Now the EEHDA Cot-tage, Gustafson was a Galves-ton Wharves cotton screw-man, who rebuilt the cottage after the 1900 storm. It has an attached front porch, which tended to be preferred for north-facing houses.Darragh Park

This park was built after a fire destroyed Darragh House on this site in the 1990s. The property was donated by Galveston Historical Foun-dation to the EEHDA, and a longtime association sup-porter, Dr. E. Burke Evans, donated the funds to build the wrought iron gazebo. The association maintains this park, along with Alderdice Park at 15th & Ball.First Presbyterian Church

This Romanesque build-ing was designed by promi-nent Galveston architect, Nicholas Clayton, and was constructed in 1872. Its sanc-tuary has been remodeled since Hurricane Ike, and fea-tures breathtaking stained glass windows, three of which were designed by Louis Com-fort Tiffany. Homes Tour ticket holders will enjoy a variety of holiday music at the

church:• Fanfare! Lutheran Music Academy - 5:40-6:00pm• Moody United Methodist Church Bell Choir

- 6:15-6:45pm• Transitional Learning Center Choir - 7:00-7:15pm• Holy Family Catholic School Choir

- 7:20-7:40pm• Galveston College Choral Group - 7:45-8:05pm• Saxophone Quartet - 8:10-8:40pm• Belton High School Madrigal Ensemble and Har-

mony Ensemble - 8:45-9:15pmThe cost of the tour is $15. Tickets are limited.

Purchase your tickets in advance online at www.the-grand.com or in person at The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., (409)765-1894.

Ticket proceeds directly benefit the East End Historical District Association.

The EEHDA was formed in the 1970’s to pre-serve and maintain the heritage and livability of the East End Neighborhood. For additional informa-tion, contact Deanna Johnson at [email protected].


Project S.I.T.:Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art PiecesBy Rob Lucey

At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continu-ous sidewalk in the United States. It provides a great place to walk, jog, skate, cycle or pedal one of the ubiquitous surreys. With all that leg power being expended, planners included plenty of benches along the way for people to take a break while counting the waves rolling in or watch the people pass by.

When the executive director of Artist Boat looked at the benches, however, she saw an opportunity to create an eye-catching public education project. Karla Klay founded the non-profit organization in 2003 to combine her passions for art (she earned a Bach-elor’s of Fine Arts from Southern Methodist Univer-sity) and the coastal environment (she earned a Bach-elor’s of Science in Marine Biology from Texas A&M

University).Artist Boat began

with two staff members, a $65,000 budget and a mission to promote awareness and preserva-tion of the coastal marine environment by combin-ing science and art pro-grams with kayak adven-tures. It has grown to over a dozen staff mem-bers, an annual budget in excess of a half million

dollars and a slate of pro-grams serv-ing schools and the public. The organiza-tion is also spearhead-ing efforts to create a bay-

side coastal heritage preserve.So it was only natural that Klay saw a blank can-

vas where she might artistically spread her ecology message to more people while they enjoy the seaside. Artist Boat had already completed some tile mosaic projects with area schools, so Klay knew that tiles were a medium that would work well to adorn what were essentially 63 cement boxes. “They were just ugly benches,” recalled Amanda Rhinehart, education program director for Artist Boat. “Some were painted previously, but paint doesn’t hold up well in the sea salt environment.”

Klay pitched her beautification plans to city and county officials who granted approval to move forward with transforming the seats through Project S.I.T. (Seawall Inter-pretative Trail).

In the first round, Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Residency Program at the island’s Satori School and KIPP Coastal Village taught stu-dents about ocean literacy and Gulf ecosystems. The stu-dents then hand-painted ceramic tiles portraying those themes, and the tiles were then affixed to the first dozen benches. Follow-ing that success, Artist Boat raised funds through pri-vate sponsors and opened the proj-ect up to local pro-fessional artists for another dozen benches.

Artist Boat pro-vides a template rep-licating the surface of the bench, and the artists design an informative piece of art based on such themes as Sargassum seaweed, zooplankton, red tide, recre-ational and commercial fisheries, hurricanes, ship-ping, coastal shells, marine mammals, and local beach history.

Designs selected by a jury of artists and marine experts are then painted onto the tiles. Once glazed and fired in the organization’s kiln, the finished tiles are affixed to benches by United Tile in Bacliff. Addi-tional benches will be completed as funds are raised from sponsors. For information about participat-ing, visit www.artistboat.org/project-s-i-t.html. There is also a possibility of funding through the City of Galveston’s Seawall Transit/pedestrian Access and Beautification Plan coordinated by The Goodman Corporation. The project includes additional benches for bus stops planned along the corridor.

Galveston State Park Moves Flawlessly Into Fall & Winter

The Galveston State Park has numerous events going on. These events are fun for the entire family. Most events are free, however you must pay $5 to come into the park.

Galveston State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island.

Events are:Held the first Saturday each month (December 5th, 9-10am) Become a Jr. Ranger! Join the fun at this short lesson and hike with Ranger Lisa. Do you know someone who likes to be outdoors? Do they like animals and plants? Perhaps you know someone who likes to play with others. Well, have we got the activity for you. This is great for families, young scouts, and youth of all ages to learn about the important job of a park ranger, and spend time discovering wildlife and hiking safety. You can begin the journey of earning a Jr. Ranger badge with Ranger Lisa on the first Saturday of the month, or try one of our free activity journals on your own.Every Saturday (10-11am) Beachcombing - Treasures await you at the water’s edge! Join Ranger Lisa for a great shell hunting workshop and collecting expedition. Winter is the best time for beachcombing, but dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet. We’ll start in the warm comfort of the Nature Center where we can review the basics, hand out equip-ment, and use the restroom before we go to the beach.Every Saturday (3:30-4:30pm) Bay Tower Hike - Overlook Galveston Bay and explore the waters below. We’re casting nets and tasting edible plants of Galveston Bay on our way to an observation tower. Won’t you join us? Ranger Lisa starts this hike at the Nature Center,

then we’ll drive towards the bay after a brief orientation and restroom break. Remember the ranger saying, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices,” so dress accordingly.Every Saturday (1-2:30pm, December 5th, 12th, 19th) Island Style Crafts - Have fun. Make gifts. Lovin’ life. Join Ranger Lisa in making

holiday crafts for family and friends while creating the best park souvenirs with the whole family. Our Nature Center will be open and craft supplies will be available to channel your creative energy into gifts, mementos, and keepsakes. You can make paper fortune cookies (great for New Years), holiday greeting cards, sand dollar ornaments, and watercolor paintings. All mate-rials and instructions provided. Everyone is welcome, but youth will need to be accompanied by an adult. Come early and prepare for a whirlwind of crafty extravaganza, while we get you in the mood for this special time of year.

Every Friday, January 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, 2016 (5:30-6:30pm) Heavenly Night Hike - The stars at night are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas! Do you know your stars?....Well, we can teach you a few or show you some cool ways to learn them all. Join Ranger Lisa on a cool evening night hike and learn about the importance of the dark and our connection to the stars overhead. Dress warm and be prepared to be outside. Hot cocoa

available. We will start at the Nature Center to hand out materials and use the restroom before we head into a secret dark spot in the park. Reconnect with the night and join us for a great evening adventure into the unknown.Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 (8:30-11am) 7th Annual 5 & 10K Fun Run/Walk - Work off the holiday sweets, and get sweaty while enjoying the prairies, bay views, and trails of this award winning state

park. You’re invited to join us for the 7th Annual 5K / 10 K / Walk Fun Run presented by the Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP) and Fit TRI Run. Registration is at fogisp.wordpress.com.Thursday, January 7th, 2016 (4:30-5:30pm) “Making a Park: History of Galveston’s State Park” - Galveston Island State Park (GISP) fascinates historians and adventurers alike. Your Texas State Parks are rich in history, and Galveston is no exception. Come here tales about deadly hurricanes, fresh water aquifers, ghost towns, cowboys, smug-glers, warring tribes, and bathing beauties. Ranger Lisa invites you to join us at the Nature Center for a relaxing and educational presenta-tion on the history of Galveston Island State Park, and connecting restoration efforts to the secret history of this treasured location. Warm hot cocoa, cool evening hikes, and clean restrooms are avail-able. Welcome Winter Texans!Every Saturday,( January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 2016, 1-2pm) Camera Phone Hike - Take a great pictures on the go with these tips and tricks. A picture is worth a thousand words ... but not if it’s fuzzy, unclear, or too dark. Join Ranger Lisa as we explore the tips for taking better camera phone pictures to capture those special moments. We’ll begin at the Nature Center, and then venture onto the open prairie to practice with our phones.Saturday, December 12th and January 9th (1-2pm) Geocaching 101 - Learn how to find hidden treasure within the park and around the globe with this short, activity-based program about geocaching. This is a workshop for nature’s high-tech treasure hunt - “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or food. Meet at the Nature Center, where we’ll use GPS units, learn about low-cost alterna-tives, and ways to get kids excited about the outdoors. All materials provided for workshop. Wednesday, January 20th (3pm) - Bay Walk - Join Master Naturalist Root Choyce and meet at the end of the Bay side road at Lake Como and begin by talking about the grasses that live in the salt marsh. We will then look at the fiddler crab holes and talk about the crabs. We will see lots of birds and try to identify them. Looking in the marsh, we will see what we discover there - marsh periwinkles and mussels, and then we will see what we can find around the edge of the bay - hermit crabs, whelk shells, etc.


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EventsFriday & Saturday Through December 12th - “The Boomerang Effect” will be on stage at Island ETC, just in time for the holiday season - for adults! This brilliant new comedy is an up tempo ultramodern comedy about relationships which focuses on the various loopholes and pitfalls of love that peeks into the sex lives of five different couples. Perfor-mances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8pm. Island ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic, downtown Galveston. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by calling (4090762-3556 or at www.Islandetc.org.Through January 3rd - Holiday Splash at Schlitterbahn Water-park & Surfing Santa (Through December 23rd) - Enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer while making a splash at the world’s best indoor waterpark. See “Surfing Santa,” costumed holiday characters, crafts, holiday meal packages and more.Through January 4th - Ice Sculptures with SpongeBob SquarePants - A skilled team of profes-sional ice carvers will take 6,000-300 pound ice blocks and transform them into majestic displays ranging from holiday-themed sculptures to undersea characters from SpongeBob SquarePants. Chilled and held at a temperature of 15 degrees, you can witness these works of art as Galveston makes its holiday transformation into a Winter Wonder Island. For details, visit www.moodygar-dens.org.Through January 4th - Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens - Moody Gardens lights up the season in Galveston with its annual Festival of Lights - the largest holiday lighting celebration on the Gulf Coast. This magical festival includes a mile long trail of sparkling lights and light displays synchro-nized to music, carolers, hot chocolate stations, ice skating, and other holiday activities wrapped around the breathtaking Moody Gardens pyramids. For details, visit www.moodygardens.org.Friday, December 4th - Victorian Homes Tour - Galveston’s East End Historical District Association (EEHDA) will host its 26th annual “A Victorian Christmas” Homes Tour 5:30-9:30pm. The East End Historical District was designated a National Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The architecture of the East End reflects some of the city’s most notable examples of residential Victorian architecture with a variety of styles and periods. This year’s tour will feature four East End homes decorated for the holiday season, along with the First Presbyterian Church. The EEHDA Cottage will also be open for refreshments, and guests will enjoy a variety of holiday music at some of the loca-tions. Ticket proceeds directly benefit the East End Historical District Association. Tickets are limited. The EEHDA was formed in the 1970’s to preserve and maintain the heritage and livability of the East End Neighborhood. For more information on the East End Historical District, visit www.eastendhis-toricaldistrict.org.December 5th - The Victorian Pipe Organ Concert will be presented by Trinity Episcopal Church, starting at 7:30pm. A fixture of Galveston’s Christmas celebrations for more than twenty years, the Pipe Organ Extravaganza performances are an

annual tradition held on the Saturday evening of Dickens on the Strand. Opening the revelry is a special appearance by Houston choral group, The Sons of Orpheus, followed by the organ concert, and a Christmas Carol sing-along. Featuring internationally acclaimed concert organist Ronald Wyatt, his masterful performances are awe-inspiring and even funny, as he weaves his witty commentary and anecdotal stories into the music. Admission is $10. Advance tickets are available at the church office located at 22nd & Winnie, downtown Galveston, the Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., and online at www.TheGrand.com. Tickets will also be available at the door on December 5th. For more information call (409)765-6317 or go to www.TrinityGalv.org.Sunday, December 6th, 13th and 20th - Sunday Brunch with Santa offers children the opportunity to personally speak with Kris Kringle and share their Christmas wishes as their families enjoy a grand dining experience at one of the best brunches in the State of Texas. The hotel’s annual holiday gingerbread display is in place for guests to view while listening to traditional holiday favorites being played on the lobby piano. Advance reservations are recommended. For reservations, please call (409)765-7721. Meet Santa at Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. Friday, December 11th - Artist Boat presents: Float the Boat - Come celebrate the holidays with Artist Boat at Float the Boat, and join us in honoring Martha Terrill, and Mort & Brenda Voller! The will be live music by Alli-gator Handshake, silent and live auctions, a raffle drawing for a Viking Kayak, curated art auction of 9”x11” watercolor paintings, pork tenderloin dinner provided by Lighthouse Charity Team, beer courtesy of Del Papa Distributing Company, and Ocean masquerade costume contest. Ticket sales are available online at www.artistboat.org/float-the-boat. Float the Boat tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. For more info call (409)770-0722.Saturday, December 12th - Santa Train - Santa is coming to town aboard our Harborside Express train 10am-2pm. Bring your wish list and visit with Santa. Stroll through our Garden of Steam and enjoy the festive Holiday lights & decora-tions. Complete your Holiday shopping at our Gift Shop. Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. South East Texas’ most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone. Galveston Railroad is located at 123 25th St., downtown Galveston, (409)765-5700.Saturday, December 12th - “The Nutcracker” Afternoon Tea, an annual tradition at The Grand! This delightful event features tea-time fare of finger sandwiches, cookies, punch, and of course, tea, and will take place at 12:30pm. Get your photo with our Nutcracker dancers. The Nutcracker Afternoon Tea is the perfect complement to a performance of The Nutcracker. Make this your new family holiday tradition. Tickets to the Nutcracker Afternoon

Tea do not include seats to a performance of The Nutcracker. Performance tickets must be purchased separately. City Ballet of Houston’s “The Nutcracker” performance is offered December 12th at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, December 13th at 2pm. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postof-fice St., downtown Galveston. Tickets are available by calling (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com. Saturday, December 12th (2pm and 7pm) and Sunday, December 13th (2:00pm) - The City Ballet of Houston presents “The Nutcracker” - An annual holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker” will delight audiences of all ages. It tells the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince, a Sugar Plum Fairy and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. Following the afternoon performances, join us to experience the behind the scenes magic of “The Nutcracker.” You will have an opportunity to hear a brief presentation about the ballet and meet the dancers. This special presentation is included with your ticket to the Saturday or Sunday matinee performance. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. Tickets are available by calling (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com. Friday-Saturday, December 12th-13th - Holiday in the Park at Saengerfest Park - Bring out the whole family for a day filled with festive holiday tunes from local and area school choirs, bands and amazing church choirs during this free event. Spend some time shopping for those last minute gifts at your favorite Galveston Strand shops as well as festive vendors located on 23rd Street. Children will also be able to visit and take pictures with Santa in the Park.Saturday, December 12th - Carols by Candlelight Performance by Houston Children’s Chorus - Galveston Historical Foundation and the Houston Children’s Choir invite the public to a free perfor-mance in the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church 6-7pm. The concert is free with advance RSVP. Seats are limited. The Houston Children’s Chorus was founded in 1989 by Stephen Roddy. The Chorus involves over 150 children in grades 2 through 8, by annual audition. In the first year of its existence the Chorus performed for over 15,000 people in events including the 1990 World Economic Summit and the UNICEF Gala with Audrey Hepburn and Michael Tilson Thomas. The annual audience for the Chorus numbers in the tens of thousands. Members of the Chorus represent all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Students come from every school district of the Houston area, private schools and home schools. 1859 St. Joseph Church is located at 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, (409)765-7834.December 12th -13th - Holiday with the Cranes - For a unique holiday experience, join the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council for “Holiday with the Cranes.” This annual birding event will be held Dec. 12-13 as outdoor enthusiasts await the arrival of these large, majestic birds of ancient origin. Events include indoor and outdoor nature activities and presentations combined with the arts and ambiance of historical Galveston Island. Event ticket prices range from $25 to $130. For more information, visit www.galvestonnaturetourism.Sunday, December 13th - Afternoon Tea at The Tremont will feature assorted mini salads, tea sand-wiches, pastries and sweets and will be served from 3-5pm. Advance reservations are required. Sunday

Afternoon Tea is $40 per person for standard tea service and $50 per person for the option of cham-pagne, mimosas or wine. A limited number of seats are available. For reservations, please call (409)763-0300. Tremont House is located downtown at 2300 Mechanic St.

December 17th – Sunday, December 27th - “A Magical Christmas 2015” with Curt Miller - The Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is excited to announce the return of “A Magical Christmas 2015 - Dinner and Show starring Master Illusionist Curt Miller and Friends.” Curt and his talented friends are back this December to introduce a new production, featuring new magic, music and fun. Witness people appearing and disappearing right before your eyes. Enjoy many of your favorite Christmas songs wonderfully performed by amazing singers and dancers. Over the past three years at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Curt Miller’s Christmas show has been seen by over 20,000 people, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations. This year Curt has enhanced the show with spectacular new illusions complimented with a new score of heartwarming holiday music and imaginative choreography. “A Magical Christmas 2015” runs December 17th-27th. Doors open at 6:30pm for guests to enjoy a sumptuous holiday buffet dinner. The 70-minute spectacular show starts at 8pm. Each ticket to “A Magical Christmas 2015” includes one admission to the show, a holiday buffet dinner, admission to the Festival of Lights – the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday lighting event, complimentary parking, all taxes and gratu-ities. For details, visit MoodyChristmasShow.com or call (409)683-4186.

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 includes a dri-fit half-zip 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.

Exploring Hidden History MuseumsBy Rob Lucey

To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts, explore the seaport and railroad museums, and read the many books that shine a light on parts of the island’s past. Or you can savor some time in the free museums hidden on the island.

Two museums hidden in plain sight can be found within the walls of two of the island’s historic landmark structures: the Rosenberg Library at 2310 Sealy St. and the Hotel Galvez at 2024 Seawall Blvd.More than Just Books

The library holds its own place in Texas history as the oldest continuously operating public library in the state. After opening its doors in 1904, it absorbed the collections of the former Galveston Public Library. The Greek revival structure was funded by a $600,000 bequest from Henry Rosenberg, a Swiss immigrant who raised from a clerk’s job to become financier, president of the Galveston City Railroad Company, philanthropist and public servant. A heroic bronze statue of him sits outside the building.

Soon after the building opened, citizen orga-nizations and individuals began donating art and other historic items to adorn its walls. The collec-tion grew to thousands of artifacts, and the library began the practice of showcasing significant items in display cases along the main corridor. Those displays

evolved into what is now the Rosenberg Library Museum, open 9am-6pm., Monday-Saturday. It is housed primarily on the fourth floor, although the practice continues of hang-ing art throughout the library and rotat-ing items through display cases in the second floor main corridor.

While ascend-ing the grand stair-way, visitors pass several impressive paintings en route to the museum level. The Lykes Gallery (a gift to the city from the family of James McKay Lykes) occu-pies part of what was originally a large lec-ture hall. Now it is home to the perma-nent exhibit “Galves-ton: Treasure isle of the Gulf.”

A stained glass window depicts the first ship owned by the Lykes Lines shipping company, and the ship’s bell and helm are part of the furnishings of the gallery. Exhibits include Native Amer-ican artifacts from the island’s indig-enous Karankawas and items represent-ing the many state’s “firsts” that occurred on the island, includ-ing the first tele-graph, first telephone and first hospital.

Nautical enthu-siasts will be impressed by the pieces from the

Texas Navy and Battle of Galveston display describ-ing the 1862 Civil War naval skirmish in Galveston Harbor.

Other exhibits trace the island’s role as a port of entry for imports and immigrants, the state’s cotton industry that enriched the city’s shipping merchants, early commercial enterprises, natural disasters and


The Arts the golden era of enter-tainment, gambling and tourism in the early 1900s.

On the opposite end of the former lecture hall is the Hutch-ings Gallery, funded by the family of Sealy Hutch-ings. It dis-plays historic items from Galveston families that have been donated to museum, including portraits of several of the city’s found-ers. The current display, “Galveston Before the Civil War,” includes early depictions of the city and arti-facts from the city’s early days.

Just up a few steps, you enter the Harris Gal-lery, which is in an adjoining portion of the library’s Moody Wing added in the 1970s. Thematic collec-tions from the museum’s thousands of paintings, illus-trations and photos rotate through the space, named for John Woods Harris III, who served nearly four decades as a trustee on the library board. As board president, he spearheaded efforts to raise funds for construction of the library extension in the 70s. Cur-rently on display is “Voices from the Past: An Exhibit Celebrating African American History in Galveston.”

The final rotating display area is the Hallway Gal-lery leading out of the Lykes Gallery. It’s cases cur-rently display “Arts of the American Southwest: The Pabst Collection.” The Native American jewelry, weavings, pottery, baskets and other items were col-lected by Galvestonians William and Viola Pabst while traveling through New Mexico and Arizona in the 1930s. The library acquired the collection in 1986.Hotel History

While you climb up stairs to get to the library’s museum, at the Hotel Galvez you slip down the flight of stairs just beyond the check-in desk. There you’ll find a couple of hallways lined with poster-sized his-toric photos and display cases packed with memora-bilia telling the story of the island’s beach front enter-tainment district. The Hall of History display opened in 2011 to mark the 100th anniversary of the hotel’s opening. Residents donated one-of-a-kind items for the exhibit, which was assembled by the Galves-ton County Museum.

Sepia tone photos show past incarnations of the Plea-sure Pier and bath houses that drew crowds to the island. In another, old cars line the Seawall as thousands gather for the early Bathing Girl Revues (which evolved into the Miss Universe Pageant). Others show the construction of the Galvez as the flood grade of the island was raised behind the Seawall.

Additional exhibits introduce some of the enter-tainers, presidents and other famous visitors to the Galvez. Many came to visit nearby speakeasy gam-bling houses during the Prohibition era when the island billed itself as the Free State of Galveston. A photo of Sam Maceo, owner of several such establish-ments, shows him in the Galvez penthouse where he lived.

There are also descriptions of the World War II era when the hotel was repurposed as barracks for soldiers stationed on the island.

The free mini-museum is open for anybody to visit. Learning about the colorful past provides great context for visitors to better appreciate the beach amenities of today.


Exhibits & EventsAffaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery(2227 Postoffice St., and 2317 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com)Affaire d’Art will be featuring “Figures” by Julius Danziger, Nikki Thompson and Rona Lesser, and guest artist Sergio Santos.Dr. Danziger (artwork pictured) was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a prac-ticing physician and diagnostic radiologist, he always observed the human form in the evaluation and exclusion of diseases. In the last 5 years, he has turned his attention to drawing and painting the human form in an artistic way, using mixed media including collage on watercolor paper. Danziger’s emphasis is on joy and happi-ness, and that’s why he attempts to be colorful and develop a free interpretation of the live model, attempting to stay away from a real likeness to the model posing. His work has been accepted into many juried shows.Houston based Rona Lesser is an artist and educator. She has been painting for more than 20 years, covering a wide variety of subjects in an ever-evolving style which is always colorful and vibrant. She has had work in juried shows in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. From 2000-2003 Lesser served as a Visiting Artist for the Texas Institute for Arts in Education. She has been a teacher with City Art Works (formerly Creative Alternatives) and Congregation Emanu El for over 20 years. Her art training includes classes at the Art League of Houston and the Glassell School, Houston Civic Art Association and the Watercolor Society of Houston. She is an active member of many arts organiza-tions and has served on the national board of the Women’s Caucus for Art. Lesser states, “I want to capture the beauty of the world around me and share my interpretation with my viewer. My figure work is done directly from models. My land-scape work comes from observation and my own photographs. I work in several different mediums depending on the subject. I hope the viewer enjoys my art as much as I enjoy creating it.”

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 2127 Strand 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. 2016 ArtWalk dates are January 9th, March 5th, April 16th, June 4th, July 16th, and August 27th.

The Artists’ Studios & Gallery(1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994)Gallery owner and artist Elizabeth George painted her latest work, “Sacred Heart Neighborhood,” from high atop a widow’s walk in the East End Historical District. Along with her new array of landscapes on display, Michael Frommer presents his fanciful vision of life and Aubrey Garcia her beach life and coastal bird collection. The Artist’s Studio also offers cards, paper print, and giclee reproductions. Studio space is also available, interested artists can contact the gallery directly.

DesignWorks(2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)766-7599)The exhibition on display currently is called “Celebrate Studio Crafts.” We have all craft media accounted for including ceramics, fiber, glass and metals.

G. Lee Gallery(2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, www.gleegal-lery.net) On exhibit this month is the Brushes By the Beach® Plein Air group

show. Thirty artists submitted over 50 paintings to the contest, in which all of the artists created their work outdoors on Galveston Island. Artists chose a variety of subjects from beach to marsh, historic homes to the Island’s iconic landmarks, and scenes seldom seen. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with new work by owner/creator of Silkendipity, fiber artist Heather Schiappa. She is dedicated to creating her wearable art pieces by hand, one brush stroke at a time. These pieces are easily dressed up or down to compliment any outfit. Also available is contemporary art by Bud Clayton, oil paintings by Svetlana Bazaman, pop art by Brendan Martinez, landscapes and mixed media by Michael Basham, and acrylic/mixed media by George Douglas Lee.

Galveston Arts Center(2127 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)763-2403, www.galvestonartscenter.org)Through January 3rd, all three galleries will feature new exhibitions curated by Galveston Arts Center’s renowned curator Clint Willour by Francesca Fuchs, Janet Hassinger, and Arielle Masson.The main gallery features paintings by Francesca Fuchs called “Selected Paintings 2004-2015.” This Houston artist creates evocative paintings that elevate the emotional content of her subject matter. In a large installation that uses an entire wall, Fuchs pays homage to paintings, drawings and photos that hung on the walls of her child-hood home, seemingly filtered through her memory in loosely rendered brush strokes and soft color palette. In other paintings she uses scale to bring a monumental sense of importance to domestic subjects such as household furnishings and nursing infants. Representing her latest body of work, at the entrance to the gallery, is a part of her series on residential Christmas trees. Fuchs is represented by Texas Gallery in Houston. For more info go to www.francescafuchs.com. The Brown Foundation gallery upstairs features “Janet Hassinger: Planet Ocean,” a survey of watercolor paintings inspired by a concern for the health of oceans, by this Galveston artist that is known for her masterful transparent veils of color in her painting. “Painting and drawing is my natural form of meditation. Painting, like diving, involves working out of the linguistic mind and into a personal sensory world,” she states. Snorkeling and diving at her island home in Honduras has nurtured a long time fascination with the sea which began in the tidepools on the north shore of her native Boston. Hassinger maintains her studio in Galveston and is currently represented by DarkeGallery.com. “Exhibit Connect Workshop: “Watercolor Work-shop with Janet Hassinger” will take place Saturday, December 12th, 2-4pm. Hassinger will demonstrate a variety of watercolor techniques for students to learn to apply to a basic wetlands landscape. Demonstrations for using and controlling watercolor will include the basic veiled wash, flushing pigment to water, methods of lifting, saving whites, and developing textures. Students will be able to follow in a similar manner, the steps to create a simple, and beautiful landscape image. Class cost is $30. And, in the 1878 Gallery, Houston artist Arielle Masson is featured in “Akasha: The Fifth Element,” an exhibit of geometric paintings in gouache on paper. Masson has used a single geometric matrix, called the “Vesica Piscis” or Vessel of the Fish, as a point of departure in her paintings since 1993. The matrix could be described as the overlapping of two circles, creating an almond shape in between, the Mandorla. This single module has been acting like a seed generating the extensive variety of circle-based patterns that is seen in her work. Masson was born in Mexico City and is a French, Mexican, and American citizen. She currently teaches at The Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.“Silhouettes by Cindi Harwood Rose” will take place Friday, December 4th, 3:30-7:30pm. Kick off your Victorian-themed Dickens on the Strand weekend with world-famous Houston-based paper cutting artist Cindi Harwood Rose. She will be creating hand-cut silhouettes live for you in the lobby of Galveston Arts Center’s new location. By appointment, you can have your own, original silhouette made right before your eyes. Cindi’s silhouettes capture each individual’s likeness and personality in elegant black profile. Beautiful, timeless, and uniquely personal, you can have your’s captured in duplicate, matted, framed,

and ready to take home as special remembrance of your 2015 Dickens on the Strand weekend. To RSVP, go to www.silhouettesbycindi.com.Beginning in December, every second Friday from 5-6:30pm, GAC hosts a casual open-studio session in their spacious Studio Classroom called “Open Studio Nights.” An artist-mentor provides art making materials, drawing aids, and tips. Partici-pants can enjoy the company and inspiration of fellow artists, as well as music and refreshments including wine. This is open to adults and accompa-nied teenagers.

Galveston Art League(2117 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)621-1008, www.galvestonartleague.com)The Galveston Art League is celebrating “the art of the doll,” December 3rd-27th. A special exhibit of works from members of the Texas Association of Original Doll Artists (TAODA). TAODA was started by a group of 10 doll artists who met at a doll making workshop in 1999. The member-ship has now grown to nearly 50. The members have shown their work in libraries, museums, and at other art leagues throughout the greater Houston area. They have also sent collec-tions to art shows in Kansas City, Kansas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and exhibited at the Wisconsin Museum for Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg. To qualify as an artist member, a doll maker must create one-of-a-kind dolls and/or costumed sculptures that are totally the original design and work of the individual artist. Many of their shows have themes, such as “Sinners and Saints and Wisecracking Women.” Shows entitled “Masquerade” and “Bathing Beauties” were on display at J. Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery in Galveston in 2010 and 2011. The theme of the exhibit at the Art League is “Word Takes Form.” One of the special collections at TAODA is their Storybook Dolls. Each doll is based on a character from a favorite book. Members often lend a copy of the book that inspired each doll to be part of the exhibit. The Storybook Dolls travel from library to library along the Texas Gulf Coast, staying in each location for about a month. Seven collections have been retired, and characters in those still being shown include Little Miss Riding Hood, elves from Grimms’ Fairy Tales, and David Copperfield.

Galveston Artist Residency(2521 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4446, www.galvestonartistresidency.org)On exhibit through February 6th, 2016, “Shifting Baselines: Texas Gulf Coast” by Victoria Sambunaris in collaboration with Kristopher Benson. Victoria Sambunaris is a project-based photographer who organizes her life around annual road trips across the American West, equipped with a 5x7 wooden field camera, camping gear, and a few months supply of canned sardines and crackers. The large-scale photos of the contemporary American landscape tell a conflicted story in geographic, economic, and cultural terms. She integrates herself into the community in which she is working. While in Galveston, Sambunaris collaborated with Kristopher Benson of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to develop the work on view in “Shifting Baselines: Texas Gulf Coast.” The show brings together their unique perspectives on the industry and culture of the Texas Gulf coast, specifically in the context of the Galveston port and other parts of the Texas Gulf coast from Port Arthur down to Brownsville. Benson offers a scientific/empirical understanding of how locations are affected by people and industry. Sambunaris brings a visual/aesthetic interpretation of place to focus the viewer’s perspective on these locations. Together their collaboration brings attention to the important conservation and restoration work undertaken by NOAA and other natural resource managers.Also on exhibit through February 14th, 2016 is “Island Time: Galveston Artist Residency - The First Four Years” and features works by former residents and artists who have exhibited at the Galveston Artist Residency (GAR). The exhibition includes work by twenty-two artists and features

animation, installation, painting, sculpture, video, and performance, representing the breadth of work that has originated and been shown in Houston’s neighboring island city of Galveston. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Eric Schnell, director and co-founder of GAR. Artists in the exhibition are: Nick Barbee, Josh Bernstein, Jesse Bransford, Bill Davenport, Alex Irvine, Jonah Groeneboer, Eric Heist, John Hodany, Colin Hunt, Autumn Knight, Nsenga Knight, Joe Joe Orangias, Grace Ndiritu, Zahar Vaks, Bill Powhida, Jade Townsend, George Rush, Victoria Sambunaris, Davide Savorani, Dan Schmahl, Kelly Sears, and Hilary Wilder.

Heard Gallery(2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com )“Discuss Fish” is another creation by gallery owner and artist Ray Heard, available in the small art section as an 8x10 canvas gallery wrap. This December at The Heard Gallery you will also find pieces ranging from small to extra-large, filling up the gallery and ready for your holiday purchases. Six new marble coasters have been added to their “Best of Galveston” series.

“islandframed gallerie 515”(515 25th Street, downtown Galveston, (409)256-0062, www.islandframed.com)Richard Kelver will be showing Watercolors and Oils on canvas all month. We also have unique handcrafted gifts for the holidays.

Island Gallery & Studio by Ed Gearke(2328 Strand, downtown Galveston, (281)757-1656, edgearkeart.com)Island Gallery will continue through December with Texas Landscapes by Ed Gearke, Mike Ortega, and Catherine White Swan. Also on view will be the ceramic art of Karen Cruce. The gallery will be gath-ering works for the January 9th ArtWalk featuring Ed Gearke’s Planetary series, a continuation of the theme of past exhibits, Dark Matter, and Singularity which is an exhibit of one artist’s fascination with the cosmos.

J Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery(25th & Avenue L, Galveston, (409)763-6161)On view through January 3rd, J. Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery currently features an exhibition entitled “Insula Vitea,” by Laura Montford Greiner. Also showing is handmade jewelry by “They.”

Katrina Howarth Gallery(215 Tremont St., downtown Galveston, (713)550-6431, 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, designer silk scarves (from paintings), and Katrina’s three books, “Pink Cocoa & Cappuccino,” “Blue Figs with Tea,” and “Ivory Slippers & Vanilla Truffles.”“Pink Cocoa & Cappuccino” is a series of portrait paintings. These portraits are sized 5x7 framed in gold leaf and can either be displayed on decorative tabletop easels or directly on the wall. “I have so very much enjoyed working on these this past year and now I am branching out to offer boutiques to display my work in their collections, for as it has turned out, they go so lovely in ladies dressing rooms, on jewelry and make up tables....mother’s have been buying them for their daughters, sisters, friends, and ‘just because’ - they are really quite pretty,” said Howarth. These make great gifts!

MiArt(1327 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)692-7833)

PeckArts(2208 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com)Joyful gifts of Art fill PeckArts this holiday season! 2015 brought more amazing talent to the gallery as Jennifer Peck sourced work from the gulf coast of Florida. With Galveston collectors in mind, she continues to expand the gallery’s festive coastal offerings. Sarah

Grange, Texas is exhibiting for the first time. John’s work is rather photorealistic with paintings of classic automobiles and motorcycles. Daniel Elliott returns to the gallery with a series of new paintings that are vibrant, and powerful. There is a very dynamic energy in all of Daniel’s paintings. Shae will be exhibiting new sculptures, both in wood and bronze, along with some resin pieces. It is amazing that he can turn remnants of found tree limbs and trunks into such beautiful and powerful works of art.

Tony Wynn Modern Art Gallery (1601 Tremont, 23rd @ N 1/2, (409)974-7079, www.TonyWynn.com)A modern art gallery located on 23rd St., featuring a nice collection of eclectic styles and art.

The Marketplace at the Peanut Butter Warehouse(102 20th St., Galveston, (409)632-7165)On view thru January 3rd, The Marketplace at the Peanut Butter Warehouse features artwork by artist Rick Schmid, along with “Nature Photography” by Joe & Danica.

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(511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762, www.galveston.com/tremontgallery)With 35 artists, there is something at this gallery for every taste. From Mardi Gras bead pictures, to Summer Breezes blossoms with butterflies and bees, paintings and photography, bottles and purses, and the Alley Cats of Galveston. Also, Tremont offers calendars, notebooks, gorgeous pieces of coral, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics.

Tyler Studio(1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org)Randall Cogburn is the featured artist for November. Come see his exquisite works now on display. An open model session is offered every third Saturday. Call for details and time.

Urban Resort(411 25th St., downtown Galveston, (409)443-5410)Urban Resort features an exhibit by artist Regina Lee Parkinson entitled “Surface Transitions,” on view through December 31st.

Vacation on Canvas(2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston,

(409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com)Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original paint-ings that will be on display for the entire month of December. Peterson masterfully captures our Island’s environment with his brilliant use of vivid colors and precise detail which emanates a relaxing comfort that has become his trademark. Along with his original paintings, he also offers reproductions of his artwork in canvas giclées, cards, paper prints, and one-of-a-kind ceramic tiles.

Water’s Edge Studio and Gallery(1302 21st St., (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwa-tersedge.com)This December Gayle Reynolds will bring to frui-tion many ideas she has been pondering for quite some time, such as watery scenes and depictions of horses, and she is planning some larger works to contrast her smaller works from this fall. Pat Moberley Moore’s collection of bronze and clay sculptures of the feminine form, as well as the ever-present pottery by Madeleine Baker, steel sculptures of Jack Farrell, and the necklaces of Chase Jennings.


Kiser, Nancy Tome, and Kevin Ritter all create wonderful island inspired works, including pelicans, mermaids, jellyfish, and seahorses. These painters, as well as the many local artists, offer extraordinary works of art under $100, perfect for holiday gifting. In addition to original paintings, collages, and sculpture, PeckArts offers limited edition prints, calendars, cards, pillows, and books, as well as jewelry. During December, Peck exhibits a collection of abstract pieces that are created for Galveston, using maps of the Island, cut outs, and text from her books and prints, restructuring them in lively compositions celebrating the abundance of coastal living. “Rock Stars” are new edition giclees, a set of Starfish, embellished with decorative papers and covered with an epoxy resin.

The Proletariat Gallery(2221 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)356-9092)A little bit of this and a whole lot of that! Join us at The Proletariat on Wednesday, December 9th for Cheburashka night! If you haven’t seen this adorable cuddly little creature come by for a great evening. We will be projecting cartoons starting at 7pm, along with the most delicious cake you have ever had and drink specials. Let Cheburashka and Gena the Alligator warm your heart in their Galveston debut.Also, local artist Catherine Stroud is on exhibit. During the November ArtWalk Stroud did a live painting, with the idea to show you the creative process of how a painting comes from the artist herself. Cath-erine’s lyrical lines fluidly move like music dancing on a canvas. Her use of vivid expres-sionistic and non-local color can be compared to the fauvist movement that flourished in Paris during the early 1900 with artists like Matisse. Travel has been a huge inspiration for her personally and artisti-cally; the study of people - their personalities, their secrets, their lives, have been a constant study. While her younger years in art focused on precision and realism, her current works focus on attaining a state of raw emotionalism.

René Wiley Gallery(2128 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9077, www.renewileyart.com)René Wiley’s recent show “City and Sea” debuted beautiful new oil paintings of the Island, while Rachel Wiley-Janota exhibits a variety of new evening landscapes that feature Galveston’s seascapes, estu-aries, and harbor views. Popular tree sculptor James Phillips also presents new works carved from local, reclaimed trees. With a total of nine gallery artists, René Wiley Gallery carries a multi-faceted variety of works in all sizes and for any budget that include paintings in several mediums, sculptures, mosaics, prints, and wooden and glass bowls.

Strand-Gallery(2518 Strand St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762)Watch for the opening in December of the newest gallery in town, hosted by Joey Quiroga, offering his photography and art exclusively. He has taken his signature pieces to a new level, showing inter-esting works you will love. Directly overlooking the Strand, in the new Transportation Center, the Gallery will be open daily. There will be invited artists’ work each month, and different offerings on a limited, one-of-a-kind basis.

Third Coast Gallery(2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com)The paintings of John Schaeffer, Daniel Elliott, Jack Morris, and the sculpture of Shae Skidmore and Nic Noblique will be featured this month. John Schaeffer of La

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Island Guide December 2015 edition