Island Guide February 2015

Folleaux the Flavor:New Orleans Niceties & Cajun Cuisine

Mardi Gras Madness:February 6-17, The Island Comes Alive

The Line Up Band:The Renaissance Men of Music

Tremont House Celebrates:Craft Beer, Aggie Mardi Gras and More

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February 5, 2015 • Issue 2, Volume 4

Contents5-6 Dining » “Folleaux the Flavor: New Orleans Niceties & Cajun

Cuisine” by Kimber Fountain » “The King of Carnival Confection: A Brief History of King

Cakes, And Where to Find Them!” by Kimber Fountain

7-9 Music » “The Line Up: The Renaissance Men of Music”

by Kimber Fountain » The Grand 1894 Opera House: February Brings Love » The Music Guide for Live Music Across the Island

10 Movies by Dustin Chase » Reviews for “Love Rosie” “Dawn Patrol,” “Two Days, One

Night” and “The Wilderness of James” » My Predictions for the Oscar’s » Dustin’s “Best” and “Worst” So Far for 2015

12-14 The Island Guide Fun Maps15 Books » “February – A Time For Romance and Intrigue”

by Gini Rainey » Galveston Bookshop Welcomes Book Signings

Throughout the Month » “Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching Book Signings

16-19 Things to Do » “Mardi Gras 2015: February 6th-17th, The

Island Comes Alive” by Kimber Fountain » Galveston’s The Tremont House to Celebrate 30th

Anniversary in 2015 with Lots of Special Events, “The Home & Garden Show: Catch Spring Fever,” Celebrate Women “Texas Style:” The 8th Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Conference, SHP Causeway FunD Run/Walk, “Be my GALentine,” Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Workshop and Tons More

20-22 The Fine Arts » “Pat Moberley Moore: Earthen Materials, Feminine

Forms” by Kimber Fountain » There’s Lots of On-Going Exhibits at Local Galleries

23 Tours » “K6 Island Sports: A Wealth of Knowledge of Experi-

enced Outdoorsmen” by Terry Card » From Sea to History: There’s Tours for Everyone

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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar

An original concept of Galveston Restaurant Group, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is known for their signature Steam Kettle cooking, a style of preparation predomi-nantly associated with the Big Easy. Elevating it to a culinary art form, Gumbo Bar dishes up massive kettles of assorted seafood stews, ciopinno, and their award-winning gumbo, available with a vari-ety of seafood, chicken, and sausage. Voted “Best Gumbo” in the 2014 Best of Galveston Awards, their impressively large bowl of gumbo does not just start the meal, they finish it, or better yet stands as a meal in itself.

For those who desire to be a little more “hands-on” with their meals, Gumbo Bar also puts together authentic po’ boys, which are served on freshly baked baguettes slathered with a Tabasco® infused mayonnaise for that extra Cajun kick.

2101 Postoffice St., (409)744-8626,

www.littledaddys-gumbobar.com, Open

Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm

Gumbo Diner

An expansion of Gumbo Bar’s con-cept, Gumbo Diner is the newest addition to Galveston Restau-rant Group’s family of concepts. Not only is it the only restau-rant within the group that serves breakfast, they serve it all day. That is important, because their break-fast menu includes the illustrious Beig-net, a delightful deli-cacy so intricately tied to New Orleans culture that no list of Cajun cuisine would be complete without it. Café Du Monde in New Orleans is the most widely known for purvey-ing these deep-fried, powdered-sugar-covered morsels of greasy goodness, but Gumbo Diner will undoubtedly remain uncontested as “the” place for beignets on the beach.

3602 Seawall Boulevard,

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Open every day 7am-11pm

Cajun GreekThe eclectic mix known as Cajun Greek has been delighting

Island diners for over two decades with its unlikely fusion of the best of Cajun, Greek, and American cuisine. Rich Mediterranean fare and Gyros share the menu with equally flavorful Cajun interpretations of fresh Gulf seafood, together with burgers and comfort food for the less adventurous.

House specialties include Boiled or Fried Crab, Boiled Craw-fish, and their signature Seafood Gumbo, and unique offerings meld distinct Louisiana flavors with All-American comfort foods, like the

Monday’s lunch special of Cajun Chowder, or Tuesday’s Cajun Mac & Cheese, a creamy combination of smoke Gouda, crawfish, and Andouille sausage. Po Boys are piled high with your choice of shrimp, oysters, catfish, chicken, or boudin, and the appetizer menu is just as appealing with inclusions like Spicy Peel-and-Eat Shrimp and the jalapeno-stuffed, bacon-wrapped Shrimp Diablo, served on a bed of Cajun rice. For dessert, Cajun Greek offers such Southern favorites as Red Velvet Cake, Key Lime Pie, and Carrot Cake.

2226 61st Street, (409)744-7041, www.cajun-greek-seafood.com, Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm

Maceo’s Spice & Import CompanyPerhaps it may seem strange to see an Italian eatery and spice

shop on a list of Cajun del-icacies, until you learn that Maceo’s is the only restau-rant in town to offer one of the most iconic New Orleans delights, the Muf-fuletta. Entirely Italian in its make-up, the Muffuletta is a sandwich served on a round loaf spread with a marinated olive salad, then layered with genoa salami and ham between mortadella, provolone, and Swiss cheeses. Inter-estingly, however, you will find no Muffulettas in Italy, and that is because it originated in New Orleans at the Central Gro-cery in the French Quarter. Spurred by an influx of Italian and Sicilian immigrants, local bakeries began to spring up that produced Muffu-letta bread, a traditional round Italian loaf which they would often sell to local grocers. One of those grocers was Salvatore Lupo, the owner of Central Grocery. Lupo was frequented by immigrant farmers who would buy the bread, along with meats, cheeses, and pickled vegeta-bles, then eat them separately, antipasto style, which was quite a dif-ficult feat without tables and chairs. For convenience, he suggested splitting the bread open and layering all of the ingredients together to make it easier to eat, even though it was not traditional. Soon he began making the sandwiches himself, and eventually they came to be known by the name of the bread as more people began to walk in and simply order a “Muffuletta.”

Maceo’s serves up the Muffuletta as one of their signature dishes, and it is indeed the real deal. Made from authentic, imported meats and cheeses piled high on homemade bread, it can be served warm or cold as it is traditionally. The authentic olive tapenade is made in-house from lighter green olives, which are marinated in such a way that its use as a sandwich spread is enjoyable even for those who do not typically like olives.

For the Mardi Gras festival season, Maceo’s will also have King Cakes available for special order, as well as party trays with your choice of Muffuletta, meat and cheese, or antipasto, or a mix-and-match of any or all of them.

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Benno’s on the Beach Galveston’s oldest and longest-standing Cajun restaurant is a little

gem on the Seawall called Benno’s. Namesake Benno Deltz and his son Tracy have been in operation since 1983, infusing the Island with their purely original, yet purely Cajun, palate of spices. One or both of the two can still be found at the restaurant every day, overseeing the reproduction of Benno’s recipes that the man himself formulated from

Folleaux the Flavor:New Orleans Niceties & Cajun Cuisine By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost

Mardi Gras season is in full swing and in the spirit of celebrating everything Louisiana, there is no better way to gear up for (or recover from) the festivities than with authentic Cajun cooking. From Gumbo and Etouffee, to Beignets and Chickory Coffee, New Orleans special-ties can be found all over the Island.

Leo’s Cajun Corner

An Island favorite for nearly 25 years, Leo’s Cajun Corner is the ulti-mate embodiment of Cajun cooking, from their authentic recipes that date back five generations, to their on-site smokehouse that produces mouthwater-ing jerkies and boudin, to

the fact that the entire operation is truly a family affair. For this par-ticular family, learning to properly execute meats in a smokehouse and the smell of Cajun cooking wafting through the Louisiana woods were distinct facets of their Louisiana origin. But they soon found that what was common fare to them was in high demand in their regular vaca-tion spot, also known as Galveston Island. Thus when the opportunity presented itself, Leo & Susan Mercantel moved to the Island specifi-cally to open a restaurant, and have been active in the daily opera-tions, along with their son Jody, since it opened in 1991.

Leo’s Cajun Corner is the home of what is unquestionably the best Crawfish Etoufee on the Island, and their signature Riblets are porky perfection. The entirety of their menu is both large and varied, but all of it is made with the freshest and finest ingredients available, and offered at prices that are insanely low compared to the quality. Fried Catfish and Shrimp, Brisket, and house-made sausages are served as plates or sandwiches and accompanied by authentic Cajun side dishes like smoky baked beans and tangy potato salad. For the complete Cajun experience, let Leo’s put the finishing touch on your meal with their homemade bread pudding, banana pudding, and carrot cake.

Boudin, crawfish tails, jerky, and sausages are made fresh daily and are readily available for bulk purchase, and are a fabulous way to add a little down home flare to your Mardi Gras parties. Leo’s also car-ries a generous selection of hard-to-find hot sauces from Louisiana.

3201 Broadway, (409)765-5151, www.leoscajuncorner.com, Open Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen

The newest addition to Galveston’s lineup of Cajun cooking, Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen takes the concept up a notch by adding the spectrum of full-service dining. Their excellent and attentive service staff is also knowledgeable about the menu, which is the culmi-nation of not only years of experience but also differ-ent approaches to prepara-tion from different regions of Louisiana. Managing partner Jonathan Sorelle attests that going from par-ish to parish is often “like going from country to country,” each has its own traditions and styles of producing Cajun special-ties. To develop the menu,

Jonathan and owner David Nash sat down with the kitchen staff, all of whom have various Southern and Cajun backgrounds, and they exchanged ideas, recipes, and ingredients used by their families.

A self-proclaimed New Orleans Style po’ boy shop, Cowboy’s selections are not only full of Louisiana heritage but quite possibly prepared by a guy who learned his techniques in his grandmother’s kitchen. And other than the boudin, which is a product of the legend-ary Zummo’s sausage company, everything is made in-house. Specialty items include various po’ boys and sandwiches, gumbo, and etouffee, accompanied by a touch of Southern soul food with collard greens and Fried Green Tomatoes also on the menu.

Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen is also the only restaurant to serve Cajun Cake for dessert, one of the lesser known Louisiana sweets but scrumptious all the same. The gooey cake is made with crushed pine-apple and frosted with a buttery concoction of coconut, pecans, and vanilla. And of course, they have King Cakes!

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The King of Carnival Confection:A Brief History of King Cakes, And Where to Find Them!By Kimber Fountain

Ah, Mardi Gras, that time of year when we prepare for the sancti-monious throngs of religious piety by indulging in excess and debauch-ery for two straight weeks. And with the opportunity for such out-rageous revelry, it is only appropriate that dessert is figured into the hedonistic equation. Never fear, the King is here, and he brings with him not only a level of decadence fit for royalty, but also insight as to how Mardi Gras emerged as the ultimate holiday paradox.

To fully understand the relevance of Mardi Gras, we must look beyond the popular (and very recent) establishment of the Christ-mas season schedule, which starts in November and abruptly ends on December 26th as a result of stores no longer being able to use it as a marketing tool. But the Twelve Days of Christmas actually begin on Christmas Day, and January 6th is known as the Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, which symbolizes the day that the three Magi (a word inter-preted by some to mean “king”) arrived at the birthplace of Jesus. The King Cake’s modern symbolism is directly tied to that of the Epiphany, shaped like a crown, with the baby inside representing the baby Jesus. It just so happens that Epiphany is also the first day of Mardi Gras, or the Carnival as it was originally called, a time of celebration before Lent. Thus the King Cake also became known as a symbol of Mardi Gras, and therefore went on to be included at every party for the duration of the Carnival season, most likely so they would have an excuse to eat cake every day.

Despite this seemingly Christian origin, the King Cake’s history goes back much further to the wild pagan celebration of Saturnalia which took place on one day during Winter Solstice, the predecessor of Christmas as the primary festival of the winter season. Cakes were baked to celebrate the harvest, and “king of the day” was chosen by using a bean concealed in them. In the Middle Ages with the spread of Christianity and the advent of Christmas, the cake ceremony was adopted for the celebration of Epiphany, right along with the raucous partying also associated with Saturnalia. Hence the religious-pagan hol-iday hybrid emerged and evolved, and although initially frowned upon by the church, they relented and merely went on to make attempts to distance the celebrations from their pagan roots, like replacing the bean with a baby Jesus.

The King Cake made its official debut in Western culture around 1870, and then in 1872 the Krewe of Rex established the official, sym-bolic colors of Mardi Gras: green for faith, purple for justice, and gold for power, and they were subsequently included in the cake’s decora-tion. Since Mardi Gras parties were originally held every day, the per-son who found the baby in the cake was expected to either bring the cake to the next party or host it. In the 20th century the baby returned

to its symbolic roots, and much like the bean it is now used to ‘crown’ the kings and queen of parties, festivals, and Krewes. Today for safety purposes, most bakeries include the baby to the side and allow the cus-tomer to place it themselves.

Galveston has celebrated Mardi Gras since 1867 and festivities reached an outrageous height during the roaring twenties. The public celebrations began to die out in the 1940s, but privately people contin-ued the parties and traditions. Then in 1985 it was revived full-force by the late and great George Mitchell, and it has grown to include over ten Krewes, countless parades, and of course the opportunity for the best of local bakeries to showcase their talents by way of the King Cake.

Originally, king cakes were just a simple ring of rich, Danish dough which is braided with cinnamon sugar, baked, frosted and then topped with sugary sprinkles and decorations. But some local Island bakeries have joined the creative evolution of the King Cake and offer their own unique varieties.

Shykatz Deli offers their house recipe King Cake stuffed with either a sweet cream cheese filling or any fruit you prefer, including but not limited to berries, apples, and peaches.

Pattycakes Bakery also makes their King Cakes in-house, with two sizes, Regular and Large, in either Cinnamon Sugar (traditional ver-sion), Raspberry, or Cinnamon Sugar Pecan.

Maceo’s Spice & Import Company will also offer King Cakes for purchase, by way of their related family operation, the outrageously popular and insanely delicious Rao’s bakery of Beaumont.

Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen is baking up the tradional favorite too with its own flair on the recipe. You will have to try it, they won’t tell us what’s in it!

No matter which one you choose, this specialty item is in high demand, so be sure to order your King Cake at least 24 hours in advance.

Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen1919 Strand St., (409)632-7280, Check their Facebook

ShyKatz Deli(409)770-0500, 1528 Avenue L., www.shykatz.com

PattyCakes Bakery(409)762-2537, 704 14th Street, www.pattycakesgalveston.com

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Crawfish, a Cajun favorite whose popularity spread so quickly and was embraced so fully down the Gulf Coast that we cannot even imag-ine life without it. They are also lauded for their amazingly fresh and perfectly seasoned shrimp and flounder, with succulent local Galves-ton Bay and Gulf seafood providing a perfect canvas for Benno’s house blends of Cajun spices. Benno’s also boasts other Cajun favorites like Fried Crawfish Tails, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, and Red Beans and Rice.

Louisiana definitely provides the flavor, but it is no doubt fur-ther embellished by the ambiance of the Island. Benno’s is perched upon the Seawall, providing diners with a stunning view of the Gulf. And assure yourself in advance that the beauty is real, this will lessen the likelihood of being tempted to rub your eyes while eating boiled crawfish.

1200 Seawall Boulevard, (409)762-4621, bennosofgalveston.com, Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm

The Black Pearl Oyster Bar

Black Pearl is the creation of local restaurateur Rudy Betan-court, who is also responsible for the local Island hot spot, the Press Box. Although lauded as more of an oyster bar than a Cajun restau-rant, the menu definitely reso-nates with a New Orleans vibe. All of the recipes were devel-oped by Rudy himself, down to

the spice rubs and sauces. One of their most notable favorites is The Bounty Mix, which piles a steaming, blackened mix of crab, shrimp, calamari, and crawfish onto a bed of fluffy white rice.

Black Pearl also ladles up an excellent Seafood Gumbo, and they are one of the few seafood restaurants to serve oysters on the half shell year-round. When the temperatures of local waters get too high for oysters to be harvested from Galveston Bay, they ship them in daily from other beds along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. When served raw the oysters are shucked to order, but the Rockefeller-esque creations that hail from the kitchen are another of the Pearl’s stand out delica-cies. The Oysters Haelen, named after Rudy’s daughter, are baked and smothered with crabmeat, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a spicy, home-made tomato sauce.

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Star Drug Store is a one-stop sweet shop for everything ice cream, milkshake, and soda jerk related, and they also have incredible sand-wiches and breakfast. But they round out our Cajun list with their service of another New Orleans spe-

cialty, Chickory Coffee, also known as the official Mardi Gras hang-over cure. Chickory is the root of the lettuce plant endive, which was originally roasted and added to coffee for the sole purpose of stretch-ing out the supply during lean times in the 19th century. The process began in Holland but was made incredibly popular in France during the French Civil War (1792) when coffee supplies were limited, and during the American Civil War, chicory became an important addi-tion when federal blockades prevented foreign ships from docking in New Orleans.

However what started out as a means to overcome economic scar-city has developed into a full-blown New Orleans trademark, and its fame is also credited along with beignets to Café Du Monde in the French Quarter. Star Drug Store brews their chicory coffee to order and serves it in your own personal French press, along with a side of evaporated milk.

510 23rd Street, (409)766-7719, www.galvestonstardrug.com, Open Daily 7am-3pm

Pictured, Top: Cowboy’s Cajun Kitchen King Cake; Left: ShyKatz Cherry and Sweet Cream Cheese filled King Cake before being iced and decorated.

The Line Up:The Renaissance Men of MusicBy Kimber Fountain

Picture a young boy, six years old, singing on the steps of the Customs House on 20th Street. Not too far away is another lad, an unassuming presence in the audience. Now fast forward a few decades with the knowledge that both of those boys are now grown men and members of The Line Up, and you just may be able to wrap your head around the relevance of this band to the Galveston music scene. Most native Galvestonians remem-ber the first time they saw The Line Up as well as the rest of the country remembers the first time they saw the Beatles.

Led by founding mem-ber Willy Gonzales, aka the boy on the steps, The Line Up was formed almost twenty-five years ago as a five-piece ensem-ble focused on great musician-ship. “We were all from differ-ent bands, it really was an all-star lineup. In fact, that is how we got the name,” Willy recalls. Assem-bled as the House Band of Hen-nessy’s, a popular local nightspot at the time, the band soon began to land gigs outside the club, and reverted to a three-piece for those performances. Willy notes that not long after the transition was made permanent, “and we have been a three-piece ever since.” Although two-thirds of the band changed several times, current bassist Stacy Cook has been with The Line Up since 1996, and Jeff Pennington, lead guitarist and the boy in the audience, will reach his ten year anniversary with the band this March.

Willy began playing the drums at the age of eight, and became the lead vocalist almost by acci-dent. “I told the guys I would sing until we found someone else to do it, but we never did,” he laughs, “so that’s how I became a singing drummer.” Jeff originally picked up the guitar in the fourth grade, but became disinterested, “until I heard Van Halen and Rush.” Jeff remembers his astonishment and thinking, “[Guitar] can sound like that?” Soon after he reclaimed his abandoned guitar. As kids, he and Willy played together, in his mom’s garage during junior high, and later at high school dances.

Stacy grew up in various towns along the southern corridor of I-45, and was no stranger to Galveston. He describes his entrance into music, “My uncle was a guitarist, I learned from him, tech-nique, and rhythm guitar. Then one time his bass-ist didn’t show up, so he taught me to play bass.” Stacy has played with national acts like Diamond Rio and Tim McGraw, and Willy attests that his roots in country music make him incredibly con-sistent, “He is the epitome of what a bass player should be.”

With each band member’s unique background and talent, The Line Up is a personified cross-sec-tion of cultures and musical genres, also evidenced in their repertoire that numbers nearly 500 songs spanning decades and genres. “There is not one type of music that anyone in this band likes enough to play all the time,” Willy attests, “We like the stuff that is timeless, and we play it all.” This enables the trio to custom-fit their performances to the respec-tive crowd, and Willy admits that they “haven’t had a set list since probably the early nineties. We do a really good job of reading our crowds,” he con-tinues, and the band has an unspoken, three-song guarantee. “Within three songs, you are going to hear something you like.”

Of course song selection alone is an entirely insufficient explanation for the popularity and lon-gevity of The Line Up. That can only be explained by their flawless execution of them. Many bands make lackluster attempts with unique arrange-ments and interpretations, but The Line Up gives you the songs you love, the way you love them. “We are very cautious about our sound and our quality,” says Willy, and Jeff adds, “We like to give

people what they are used to hearing, we call it the meat and potatoes, we do our best to replicate the essence of a song.”

It would seem their best is certainly good enough, as The Line Up is one of few local bands that has never had to travel to keep their calendars full. “Most successful bands have to travel, but we have been very lucky to have that balance, we get to play music, but we also get to be there for our families,” says Willy. The Line Up is a regular fix-ture at B. Jigger’s Lounge, located on the main floor of the Holiday Inn on the Seawall, a venue which Willy believes deserves much more credit. “There really isn’t any other place like it on the Island, it has been a mainstay of the music scene here for over thirty years. They bring in great names and high caliber acts, it really is a hipper, cooler spot than most people realize.”

Other venues frequented by The Line Up include Yaga’s Café, Club 21, T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah, and The Backyard at Smooth Tony’s on the East End. They are also one of the featured acts for Mardi Gras 2015, and one of the festival’s most highly anticipated acts. “We are a different band at Mardi Gras,” explains Willy, crediting the high-energy crowds for amplifying their performance even further. On February 7th they follow head-liner Delta Rae, after which they will move over to Yaga’s. They are also the featured act for this year’s Mardi Gras Ball at the Tremont House, all of the proceeds of which will be awarded as scholarships to students of Texas A&M University at Galveston.

For Willy, Jeff, and Stacy, 2015 is poised to be a ground breaking year. They look to expand their merchandising, and dabble with some original songs. Although they have never before considered releasing an album, they are also currently consid-ering the production and release of a live recording of their 2014 Mardi Gras performance. The idea of an album of cover songs is not one they originally assumed would be popular, but with their expan-sive fan-base and more importantly the fabulous frenzy of Mardi Gras fully captured in the record-ing, it has the potential to be insanely popular among The Line Up’s loyal legions of Island fans.

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“For the Love of Galveston” Local’s Release a New CD

“For the Love of Galveston,” is a cheeky new, happy and upbeat song about island life in Galveston. This single is a must have for your music collection and also includes an instrumental only track.

With a “Pastafarian” island sound, these songs are sure to be a hit with locals and visitors alike.

Sharis Roe, who wrote the lyrics, sang lead vocal, did the engi-neering and CD visual design, teamed up with music writer Tony Sassi, who also did the arrangement, played bass guitar and sang background vocals.

Download the songs digitally at www.sharisroe.com. For more info call (303)547-2814.Photo credit of Galveston’s 61st Street Pier belongs to Sandro Giorgi.

February at The Grand 1894 Opera House

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, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature pro-claimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas.” Host to a wide variety of excellent entertain-ment, The Grand has a little bit of something for everyone.

Upcoming performances include:

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Trond SaeverudSunday, February 15th, 4pm

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Trond Saeverud, will be presenting a program at 4pm that will feature works by Frazier, Haydn, Mozart, and Franck. The Galveston Sym-phony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and per-forming the full range of symphonic literature.

Tickets are priced at $30 for adults and $20 for students.

“Jekyll & Hyde”Friday-Saturday, February 20th-21st, 8pm

The Grand will be present-ing the Broad-way musical thriller “Jekyll & Hyde.” Based on the

1886 novella “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson, it is con-nected to Stevenson’s original story and its focus on schizophrenia and the duality of good and evil within each of us.

Tickets start at $39.

Hal HolbrookFriday, February 27th, 8pm

Celebrate an artistic collaboration that was 61 years in the making as one of America’s most revered actors, Hal Holbrook, returns to the stage of The Grand in his leg-

endary one man show, “Mark Twain Tonight!” at 8pm. Mr. Holbrook molds and shapes selections from a vast array of stories and witty lines result-ing in a night of fresh, improvisational conversation that never fails to delight audiences.

Tickets start at $39. To purchase tickets and for more information,

call The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com.Arlo Guthrie - 50th Anniversary of “Alice’s Restaurant”Sunday, March 1st, 5pm

The career of veteran singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie exploded in 1967 at the Newport Folk Fes-tival, when he performed his quirky protest song, “Alice’s Restaurant.” The song was credited with helping to foster a new generation’s commitment to social awareness and activism. As a member of American folk music royalty, Guthrie revisits those

classic, inspirational songs and shares timeless anec-dotes from a life campaigning for social justice.

Tickets start at $25.

The Montana Repertory Theatre Present the Production of “The Great Gatsby”Saturday, March 7th, 8pm

The beauty and poetry of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s powerful snapshot of the Roaring Twenties comes to life on stage for a new generation of theatergo-ers. The story of the young, mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his passion for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan explores the idealism, decadence, social upheaval, and excesses of the Jazz Age. This is a powerful night of theatre! Tickets start at $22.

Neil Berg’s “102 Years of Broadway”Saturday, March 14th, 8pm

If you love Broadway musicals, we’ve got the show for you! Award-winning producer, lyricist, composer, and arranger Neil Berg is joined by an ensemble of former Broadway cast members who light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred – including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Evita,” “CATS,” “Won-derful Town,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Fid-dler on the Roof.” You’ll relive the biggest moments from the finest shows of the century, including some of Broadway’s newest hits. Now, that’s enter-tainment! Tickets start at $22.

The Rob Landes Trio “Beatles, Bacharach and Beyond”Sunday, March 22nd, 4pm

“What the World Needs Now is Love”… and perennial Galveston favorite Rob Landes, playing music from the ‘60s. From “Yesterday,” “A Sum-mer Place,” and “I Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” to “This Guy’s in Love with You,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love,” you’ll be transported back to one of the most tuneful eras in contemporary popular music! Tick-ets start at $18.

Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Aoife O’DonovanFriday, March 27th, 8pm

Five-time Grammy Award-win-ning singer-song-writer and 2012 Nashville Songwrit-

ers Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpen-ter makes her debut at The Grand with an inti-mate, acoustic performance this spring. The tour marks Carpenter’s return to singing both timeless hits and deep cuts from her expansive and beloved 13-album catalog after performing with orchestras in early 2014. Carpenter will be joined on stage by longtime friends Jon Carroll (piano) and John Doyle (guitars, bouzouki), and will feature a special open-ing act by Aoife O’Donovan. Tickets start at $26.

Music GuideWednesday, February 4th2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

6-9Crow’s Southwest Cantina - Open Mic

Acoustic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Kevin Anthony, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Thursday, February 5th2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11 B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam,

9-1Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1Friday, February 6th2- Steppin Saloon – The Kelly Chambers

Band, 9-1The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jigger’s – Radio Live, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Live Music, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joel Sewell, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum

Circle, 10-1Longboard – HuDu Kingz, 9-1Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Bare Necessity, 5pm Boss Street Band, 6:30pm Clayton Gardner, 10:15pmMardi Gras Jagermeister Stage: DJ Southbeat Music, 5pm DJ Nonstopp, 8pm DJ Contest Winner, 12amOld Quarter – Leslie Krafka, 9-1The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9Rum Shack – Level One, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – DJ Big Worm, 7-11Tremont House– Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1Saturday, February 7th2- Steppin Saloon – The Kelly Chambers

Band, 4-8 & 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers – The Fuse, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s – Tom Katz, 10-2Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Kevin

Anthony, 5-8Hemingway’s – Zak Perry, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Longboard – Party On, 9-1Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Mambo Jazz Kings, 12pm Brandon McDermott, 2pm Delta Rae, 5:30pm The Line Up, 10pmMardi Gras Jagermeister Stage: DJ Southbeat Music, 5pm DJ Qwest, 9pm DJ Villa, 10pm DJ Pistol b, 11pm DJ NonStopp, 12amOld Quarter – Robert Kuhn, 9-1Poop Deck -Nitewave, 3-7, Coastal Fury, 8-12

Rum Shack – The PlayBoyz, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden Tavern – DJ Big Worm, 7-11Tremont House– Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1Sunday, February 8th2- Steppin Saloon – The Kelly Chambers

Band, 4-8 & 9-1B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic,

12-4Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Kevin Anthony, 11:45am Bilge Pumps, 2:30pmMardi Gras Jagermeister Stage: DJ NonStopp, 11amNonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-7Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Monday, February 9thB Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday

Night Guys, 5-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Tuesday, February 10thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

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

Open Jam, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Wednesday, February 11th2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,


Acoustic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Kevin Anthony, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Thursday, February 12th2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12The Bar – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam,

9-1Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Friday, February 13thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jigger’s – Louis Adams Band, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Coastal Fury,

5-9Hotel Galvez – Joel Sewell, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum

Circle, 10-1Longboard – After Party, 9-1M&M – Danny Kristensen, 7-10Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Luke Boor, 5pm Danielle Bradbery, 7pm Olivia Lane, 8pm Handsome As Sin, 9:30pm Sprung, 11:15

Mardi Gras Jagermeister Stage: DJ Southbeat Music, 5pm DJ Skritchin, 8pm DJ Randall Martin, 10pm DJ NonStopp, 11pm DJ B & Chase, 12amThe Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9Rum Shack – The PlayBoyz, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – DJ Big Worm, 7-11Tremont House– Island Jazz Project, 6-10Tortuga – Karaoke, 4-8West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1Saturday, February 14th2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1 The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers – The Nailers, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Tom Katz, 9-1Hemingway’s – Zak Perry, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Longboard – The PlayBoyz, 9-1Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Handsome As Sin, 12pm The Line Up, 2pm O.G.R.E., 4pm Fred Andrews & Honeybrowne, 8:30 Sprung, 10:30pmMardi Gras Jagermeister Stage: DJ B & Chase, 11am DJ Southbeat Music, 5pm DJ NonStopp, 8pm DJ Ebonix, 9:30pm DJ T. Grey, 10pm DJ Kyle Berg, 11:30pmThe Poop Deck – Coastal Fury, 9-1Rosie’s – Robert Kuhn, 9-1Rum Shack – Alter Ego, 10-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – DJ Big Worm, 7-11T- Bone Toms – Kelly McGuire, 6-10Tremont House– Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – larry Emerson,

7-11Yaga’s – Bare Necessity, 10-1Sunday, February 15th2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Tom Katz, 2-6Galveston Farmers Market, 9-12Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Mardi Gras Budweiser Stage: Almost Endless Summer, 12pmNonno Tony’s – Danny Kristensen, 4-8Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Monday, February 16th2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12B Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12 Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday

night Guys, 5-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Tuesday, February 17thThe Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

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

Open Jam, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1

Wednesday, February 18th2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12B. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,


Acoustic, 8-12Galveston Farmers Market - Kevin Anthony,

9-12Hotel Galvez – Kevin Anthony, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Nonno Tony’s – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Thursday, February 19th2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam,

9-1Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1Friday, February 20th2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers –The Line Up, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum

Circle, 10-1Longboard – Bristol Fashion, 9-1Old Quarter – John Evans Band, 9-1The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9Rum Shack – The Goods, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – Marty Monte, 7-11Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – Ocean Roots, 10-1Saturday, February 21st2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

6-9B. Jiggers – Fidelity Maxx, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Hemingway’s – Zak Perry, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Longboard – HuDu Kingz, 9-1Old Quarter – The Louvers, 9-1Rum Shack – Kaos, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden Tavern – Roger Tienken, 7-11Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – The Conquistadores, 10-1Sunday, February 22nd2- Steppin Saloon – Tejano DJ, 8-12B. Jigger’s – Karaoke, 8-12Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic, 7-11Hotel Galvez – Joyce Fields, 11-2pmKRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Rosie’s – Tom Katz, 4-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Monday, February 23rdB. Jiggers – Video DJ, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,Crow’s Southwest Cantina – Karaoke, 8-12Galveston Island Brewing Co. – Monday

night Guys, 5-8Splash Bar – Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesday, February 24thCrow’s Southwest Cantina – Country

Karaoke, 8-12

B Jiggers – Karaoke, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9On The Bayou – Open Mic, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Mellemel Frausto, 9-1Wednesday, February 25th2- Steppin Saloon – Country Karaoke, 8-12The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,


Acoustic, 8-12Hotel Galvez – Kevin Anthony, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1On The Bayou – Soulfiya, 9-1Splash Bar – DJ Alex, 9-1Thursday, February 26th2- Steppin Saloon – Country DJ, 8-12B Jigger’s – The Line Up, 9-1Crow`s Southwest Cantina – Open Mic Jam,

9-1Hotel Galvez – Bryan Guevin, 6-9KRave Bar – Karaoke, 9-1Old Quarter – Open Mic, 9-1Friday, February 27th2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

7-11B. Jiggers –Rapture, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Crow’s – Live Music, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Jimmy’s On The Pier - Djidala Djembe Drum

Circle, 10-1Longboard – Alternative Matter, 9-1Old Quarter – Claude Butch Morgan, 9-1The Poop Deck – Zak Perry, 9-1Riondo’s – Joyce Fields, 6-9Rum Shack – The Arcades, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – Skip Devlin Band, 7-11Tortuga - Karaoke, 4-8Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11Yaga’s – Clayton Gardner, 10-1Saturday, February 28th2- Steppin Saloon – Live Music, 9-1The Bar at the San Luis – Angelo Tolentino,

6-9B. Jiggers – 11th Hour, 9-1Club 21 – DJ, 9-1Hemingway’s – Zak Perry, 9-1Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 5-10Longboard – The PlayBoyz, 9-1Old Quarter – Tish Hinajosa, 9-1Pleasure Pier – The Staylyns, 4-8Rum Shack – UFC, 9-1Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11Stuttgarden – Naked Truth, 7-11Tremont House – Island Jazz Project, 6-10West End Restaurant – Larry Emerson, 7-11Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1


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parents encourage their sons to sell drugs, seek revenge, and revel in the same misery they find themselves in.

In a small surfing town near Santa Barbara, surfing brothers John (Eastwood) and Ben (Brochu) don’t have many expectations beyond catching waves, covering “Surfer” magazine, selling weed, and hook-ing up with chicks. John is older, wiser, and slightly more respon-sible than his fiery tempered surfing star brother and their alcoholic, drug addicted parents (Wilson, Fahey). When tragedy strikes one of the family members, their retaliation is only the beginning of the entire family’s downfall. John is surrounded by uneducated, poverty stricken, desperate family and friends who will do anything to hide their secrets.

This script looks and sounds a lot more like an episode of “The OC” or “Baywatch” than a feature film. It’s directed by Donald Petrie, Jr., who is far more familiar in his involvement in the TV movie of the week than feature films. His idea of subtlety or character development is equivalent to a soap opera. It doesn’t reinforce the story at all that Wilson and her highly visible breasts; Taylor, who is fully nude in the film; and the rest of the actresses degrade women to a level that can only reflect what the writers must think of mothers and daughters.

We see countless scenes of the young, hunky Ben defiling young girls, threatening violence, and abusing alcohol and drugs. Later, there is a scene where his father talks about opening a surf school in his son’s honor. “That’s what he would have wanted,” he says. This is absurd, since Ben’s character is so hedonistic and selfish—something his father witnessed on a daily basis. The inclusion of the Marine seg-ment, where John is held at gunpoint retelling his story to his captor, is a pointless and unnecessary subplot that utterly fails in strengthen-ing the already embarrassingly pathetic plot.

Final Thought – A poorly conceived, constructed and delivered film about a surfing community with no moral compass. Grade D

“Two Days, One Night”Starring: Marion Cotillard

The official Belgium entry for the Academy Awards is a barebones effort from film making brothers Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Cast-ing Oscar winner Marion Cotillard (“Inception,” “La Vie en Rose”) in the lead obviously brings aware-ness to the film and Oscar attention to the best actress race. Cotillard is beloved by Hollywood for her fierce performances and approachable demeanor, and manages to score her second Academy Award nomi-

nation which is very rare for foreign language performances to break in the acting categories. It’s a smart and penetrating look at society and virtues.

Following medical leave, Sandra (Cotillard) is poised to return to her salaried job that she and her husband Manu (Fabrizio Rongione) desperately need to support their family. The owner of the small company has said the employees must choose between their end-of-the-year bonus ($1,000 euro) or bringing Sandra back into her old position. Encouraged by her husband to visit each worker over the weekend, a deeply depressed and self-pitying Sandra desperately knocks on doors, drives around presenting the situation to the work-ers, forcing them to look her in the face and explain why they will not vote for her to retain her job.

On the one hand, this is an ingenious look at so many differ-ent sides of unselfishness, helping out a neighbor, seeing the world through another’s eyes. The script does an excellent job in staying away from stereotypes when showing which character makes which choice. The script doesn’t make Sandra very likeable; her self-pity is deplorable and not entirely understandable from the audience’s point of view. On the other hand, the script pushes the idea that this is the only opportunity Sandra has. It asks a normal person to wonder why she wouldn’t just walk away and spend all this energy on finding a different job.

We see a frail Sandra knock on doors one by one, preparing for the worst. Some argue with her; some show signs of hatred towards her; while others, ashamed about their decision cannot even face her. Others back her completely; they reinforce her hope and stamina to keep asking. Cotillard does an excellent job at reinforcing San-dra’s desperation—according to the terms of the script. It’s only when thoughts of suicide enter the character’s mind that we wonder if she is actually capable of returning to her old position. More importantly, the film focuses on individuals’ decisions, briefly setting each one up with a certain role in society, and basing choices on either what’s mor-ally right or selfishly looking at their own needs. With no score and no fancy filmmaking, it’s Cotillard and the message which hold your attention, and the film does a decent job in continually asking the viewer the same questions the characters are forced to answer.

Final Thought – A self-reflective piece of work that examines morals and virtues in modern society. Grade B-

“The Wilderness of James”Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Virginia Madsen, Isabelle Fuhrman, Danny DeVito

Probably the most common theme at SXSW is that of the young teenage boy trying to find himself. With a new filmmaker trying to cut his teeth on a first feature, it isn’t surprising that writer/direc-tor Michael Johnson uses the stereotypical drugs, alcohol abuse, and depression to wade through self discovery. “Each man’s wilder-ness is his own; It’s alive in us,” the lead character says. It becomes

very evident early on that ‘James’ is personal, as if Johnson wants to share some of his own pain with the audience.

After the death of his father, 17-year-old James (McPhee) is lost and rest-less. He has become anti-social, and the emotions he does feel are trans-mitted into disturbing drawings. His therapist (DeVito) isn’t much help either, and James feels very distant from his mother (Madsen), who doesn’t know how to comfort him. James meets a local street performer who introduces him to drugs, drinking and music beyond his favorite artist: Chopin. Their friendship leads James to this mysterious girl who bakes character cakes. Even with his world changing, and now including friends, James cannot stop think-ing about how abandoned he feels by his father and the secret about that fateful night that he hasn’t told anyone.

Madsen (“Sideways”) and DeVito (“Batman Returns”) are highly underutilized in the film, and perhaps again that has to do with the fact that Johnson is such a green filmmaker. He never really offers the viewer any thrilling insight or unique vision inside the mind of James or any other similar teenager. It’s punk skaters, hooked on music and weed, walking around all hours of the night in downtown Portland hoping to find a purpose in life.

In the final thirty minutes of the film, things do seem to come together; the “big secret” would have been far more beneficial to the audience had it come in the beginning because we fail to empathize with his pain until it’s revealed.

“The Wilderness of James” is similar in many ways to “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” but nowhere near as brilliant, emotional, or inspired. McPhee (“Young Ones,” “Let Me In”) never takes us inside his pain the way Logan Lerman did, but it’s the connection with the audience that never happens here. Portland is portrayed much like James mood: grungy and off-putting. The film only finds its voice when it’s too late, the characters come to life at the ending instead of the beginning, and it always feels as if it could be better, as if some interesting script was left unwritten.

Final Thought – Lost in its own lackluster Wilderness. Grade C-

My Predictions for the Oscar’sThis is going to be one of the ‘most talked about’ Oscar races in

years, not because the films are that strong or the race is that close, but because of the controversy surrounding the snubs and the mov-ies that got in. By this point you already know the lines are drawn and who the major snubs are, however in the recent days leading up to the final ballots being turned in, the race for best picture and best actor got a little more exciting.

The Producers Guild (PGA) chose “Birdman” as their top film (a bit of a surprise) and then the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) spread the love around, yet gave “Birdman” best ensemble. So while it looks like “Birdman” gained some momentum over “Boyhood” (which won at Golden Globes and Critics Choice) I think “Boyhood” is still the ground breaking and defining achievement of 2014 and I think Oscar (for all its faults and failures this year) will reward the film from southeast Texas. I wrote this article before the Director Guild of America (DGA) was announced, I think if for some reason Alejan-dro Gonzalez Inarritu (“Birdman”) wins that, then “Boyhood” should worry, however I expect “Boyhood” director and Texas Richard Lin-klater to win there.

If there are any surprises, they will come in the technical cate-gories, not in the main categories which have been sewn up for the majority of the season. However, with Eddie Redmayne (“The The-ory of Everything”) winning the SAG beating out presumed favorite Michael Keaton (“Birdman”), it’s a tight nosed best actor race.

Here are my predictions:• Best Picture – “Boyhood” • Best Director – Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”)• Best Actor – Michael Keaton (“Birdman”) • Best Actress – Julianne Moore (“Still Alice”) • Supporting Actor – JK Simmons (“Whiplash”)• Supporting Actress – Patricia Arquette (“Boyhood”)• Editing – “Boyhood”• Original Screenplay – “The Grand Budapest Hotel”• Adapted Screenplay – “The Imitation Game”• Cinematography – “Birdman”• Production Design – “The Grand Budapest Hotel”• Original Score – “The Theory of Everything”• Costumes – “Into the Woods”• Hair/Makeup – “Guardians of the Galaxy” • Visual Effects – “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”• Sound Editing – “Interstellar”• Sound Mixing – “Interstellar”• Song – “Selma”


Movie Reviews By

Dustin Chasewww.texasartfilm.com

Dustin is a Member of the “Houston Film Critics Society” Film Critic/Assistant Editor for “Texas Art & Film” (texasartfilm.com)Film Critic for “The Daily News” (Galveston)Entertainment Reporter for “Galveston.com” Film Critic for “Island Guide,” (Galveston) & “EGuide Magazine” (Tyler) and Online Air Entertainment News Commentator at “News 92FM’s Livin’ Large”

Movies

“Love Rosie”Starring: Lilly Collins, Sam Claflin

In an attempt to stay relevant between filming the next install-ments of their individual franchises, Lilly Collins (“The Mortal Instru-ments”) and Claflin (“The Hunger Games”) remind us all why most people despise romantic comedies. If American rom-coms have cooled or backed off for the meantime, the UK didn’t get the memo. “Love, Rosie” (although I am sure you won’t) is the same movie of a boy and a girl desperate to be together, but unable to communicate their love. It’s “Notting Hill,” it’s “My Best Friends Wedding,” pick one, pick them all. It follows the course of 12 years, hitting the very bullet points of life (marriage, death, college) that director Richard Linklater specifically said he stayed away from in his 12 year project “Boyhood.”

Best friends since age five, Rose Dunne (Collins) and Alex Stew-art (Claflin) have flirted all through high school, never being able to express their feelings for each other. One of them was always dating someone else when one got the courage to speak up. In an attempt to get back at Alex for taking someone else to the prom, Rose jumps into bed with Greg the jock (Christian Cooke) who impregnates her, changing all the future plans. Alex, from small town England, moves to Boston pursuing medicine, and over the next decade, they con-tinue to have the worst timing with their feelings.

“Love, Rosie” lacks a real moral conscience about everything young girls should be concerned with. Instead of using Rosie’s pre-dicament as a life lesson, her family is so accepting of her being 18 and pregnant and waving goodbye to college and career dreams. The only thing Rosie seems to understand is that Alex got away. Sex is portrayed repeatedly as a game by both Rosie and Alex. Don’t expect the audience to muster up much sympathy for Rosie. The book the movie is based on spans a much longer time, but is shortened to 12 years so we don’t have to switch actors.

“I just want to belong to someone,” Rosie says when she and Greg reunite years later after a missed opportunity with Alex. The script once again reinforces the notion that women are only happy and content with a man to take care of them. The entire film we watch Rosie (and Alex too) search for a companion as if nothing else in life matters, or at least isn’t interesting enough for the viewers. The bubble gum script of drama and tragedy is almost enough to make you sick. You see every plot point coming, thanks to the musical score that cues you in on when to cry or laugh. “Love, Rosie” is not a realistic portrayal of men with women best friends or visa versa. It’s not even a good portrayal of honest human interaction for that mat-ter as it caters to the world of fantasy and melodrama.

Final Thought – There is nothing to love here, only distain for the desperate portrayal of women. Grade D+

“Dawn Patrol”Starring: Scott Eastwood, Rita Wilson, Jeff Fahey, Demdroie Taylor., Chris Brochu

“Dawn Patrol” is likely to be among the worst of 2015’s early slate of films. Debuting at the Aus-tin Film Festival, the drama touting itself as a film with a surfer-turned-Marine is quite a bit of false adver-tising. Clint Eastwood’s son Scott, making his leading film debut, is every bit as charming as his dad in his youth; everyone will be swoon-ing over his surfer body, which is on display throughout the film.

However, this is likely the worst film dealing with the world of surf-ing I have ever seen. Not only is the opinion of surfers in the film very low, but it’s low for women as well. “Dawn Patrol” takes a hard look at the sad world of bad parenting, a surfing community where

Dustin’s “Best” & “Worst” of 2015 So Far“Best” Movies1. “Clouds of Sils Maria,” B+2. “Predestination,” B+3. “Paddington,” B

“Worst” Movies1. “The Boy Next Door,” F2. “Dawn Patrol,” D3. “Blackhat,” D+4. “The Wilderness of James,” C-5. “Wedding Ringer,” C-6. “We’ll Never Have Paris,” C+


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“Flesh and Blood – A Scarpetta Novel” by Patricia Cornwell

True to wonderful form, my daughter gave me my annual Patricia Cornwell book for my birthday. If you read my reviews, you’ll know that the debut of each of Cornwell’s books coincides with my birthday every year and I love them! Cornwell’s 22nd novel featuring Dr. Kay Scarpetta pits the chief Medical Examiner against a threat that turns out to be uncomfortably close to home. Set in and around the Cam-bridge area, “Flesh and Blood” is a return to what made the Scarpetta series great. Suspense, foreshadowing and an intricately woven plot all drive this novel forward and is reminiscent of Cornwell’s earlier writing style.

Always doing heavy research for her books, Cornwell doesn’t fail to utilize the latest information available for ballistics, DNA and forensics in a story that heavily relies on these elements that man-age to create a different slant of intrigue for the good doctor. In “Flesh and Blood” this aspect focuses on guns and ammo. With detailed descriptions, Cornwell walks you through using high-tech rifles, and although this information is somewhat interesting, I found that it was easy to get bogged down by the details of it all.

“Flesh and Blood” begins with Scarpetta and her husband Ben-ton in their exquisite backyard, talking about their long anticipated vacation that is to begin that afternoon. And as lovely as that idea may seem, Cornwell makes you sense and feel the evil lurking right there in the middle of all the idyllic perfection. But, if you are a Scarpetta fan, you already know that the perfect days are few and far between and darkness hovers around almost every corner.

Patricia Cornwell continues to be unpredictable in her newest Kay Scarpetta novel. Though it starts off a little slow and the details are a bit difficult to keep up with, Cornwell quickly launches into another terrifying tale of death, corruption and wondering who to trust. Everyone is a suspect, including her niece Lucy. Yet, Scarpetta fights like only she can, by letting the dead speak to her and lead her to the answers. Cornwell’s thorough first person descriptions of places, medical procedures and artillery will make you feel as though you are experiencing all of the events right alongside of Scarpetta.

Would I recommend this book to you? You bet I would. It’s a first rate read by an author who has developed the correct formula to combine romance, intrigue, and suspense while being able to bring something new to each tale. I can hardly wait till my next birthday! I hope Cornwell is hard at work on my present.

Rating: 5 of 5Copyright 2014 – William Morrow

“Painting the Moon – A Chilton Crosse Novel” by Traci Borum

This book came to me as a request for a review, and I’m so glad

it did. Traci Borum lives in Tyler, Texas where she teaches writing at Tyler Junior College. I must say that her students need to pay close attention to her teachings – she has an amazing gift for writing and her book was one of the most refreshing reads that I’ve had in a very long time.

Her main character, Noelle, lives in San Diego and works at a job that is less than fulfilling when she learns of her great aunt’s death. Having been named the heir of her aunt’s estate, Noelle travels to Eng-land and a small village, Chilton Crosse, in the Cotswalds where her intention is to stay a few days in order to clear up the matters of the estate and return home to California.

But like most good intentions, Noelle’s plans to return home are delayed, she renews relationships with old friends and begins to make new ones in a charming village filled with a cast of interesting people. Through a series of events, Noelle rediscovers her love for art, uncov-ers the secrets contained in a locked room in her aunt’s cottage, rekin-dles an old love and finds out a lot about her heritage.

From the first page of this book I was hooked by the wonderful character and plot development and had a really hard time putting it down. With just enough intrigue and romance to keep it interesting and a pace that moved along at a friendly tempo, I really didn’t want this book to end. It is very encouraging to me that the sub-title hints that there just might be some more stories to be told that are hiding around the corners in Chilton Cross

This is one great read and I would encourage you to either grab a copy of the paper back or download it to your e-reader today.

Rating: 5 of 5Copyright 2014 – Red Adept Publishing

“Return to Newtonberg” by David Emprimo

This is the third book in Emprimo’s series about a little town in east Texas. I was asked to review the second book, “All That Remains,” about a year ago and my bottom line for that book was I wish that David had taken a little more care with his character and plot development. I also felt that perhaps that book might better be suited as a long short story.

Well, I share the same opinion about his third book about New-tonberg. Even though I had read about this fictitious town before, I was left scratching my head all over again about what was going on here. I still think that Emprimo has a good idea going for him, but if you haven’t read the other two books, you won’t have a clue about what is going on in number three.

Most of the content centers around Madge and the mysterious document she had received, but absolutely nothing really clues the reader in about what the document is. There is even more intrigue than is necessary about the “purple-haired girl” (Nikki) that the good Father Nichols spots sitting in Swenson’s Café on his way to the Library Board meeting.

Of course, the people of Newtonberg embrace her whole-heart-edly when they discover she is there trying to locate Madge, who had recently passed away. She was on a mission to find out more about her great-grandfather and apparently Madge was someone who had been connected to him.

Bottom line, with the help of the local librarian and his girlfriend, she locates some crates of important papers left in the care of the vet-erinarian, who gives them to Nikki.

When I turned the last page of the book, I was once again left with the same feeling I had with the previous book – is that all there is? Seriously? I would love to see Emprimo take all three books and tie them together into one book, expand the plot and give his char-acters some life and depth. I think he’s got something good here, but maybe what he needs is an editor to help with development and engagement.

Rating: 3 of 5Copyright 2014 – CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

EventsGalveston Bookshop Signings

Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-8200, galvestonbookshop.com.“Tony Buzbee: Defining Moments” by Michael Lee Lanning2014, John M. Hardy Publishing, Houston, Hard cover, $28.95Saturday, February 21st, 2-4pm

Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with author Michael Lee Lanning and his new biography of prominent Texas trial lawyer Tony Buzbee.

Tony Buzbee is perhaps best known in Galveston for bringing a successful class action suit against the Texas Windstorm Association after Hurricane Ike in 2008. He is known and respected in his profes-sion as an aggressive and extremely well prepared litigator, winning judgments against large corporations and government entities alike, and often to the benefit of working class people.

According to the New York Times, Mr. Buzbee is, “one of the most successful trial lawyers in the country. Profane, flamboyant, and fragrantly aggressive, he’s something of a throwback to an earlier gen-eration of trial lawyers whose favorite place in the world was on their feet in court wearing out some corporate malefactor.”

Mr. Lanning is the author of 21 non-fiction books on military history, sports, and health, and has appeared on the History Chan-nel as an expert on the soldier’s experience in Vietnam. He was born in Sweetwater, Texas, is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired lieutenant colonel. He currently resides on the Bolivar Peninsula.

“Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching - Book Signings 2014, Balboa Press (a division of Hay House), Bloomington, IN• Wednesday, February 11th and Thursdays, February 12th, 19th,

and 26th from 11am-1pm at Mosquito Café, 628 14th St., down-town Galveston, (409)763-1010, www.mosquitocafe.com

• Saturday, February 28th from 6-9pm (during ArtWalk) at The Emporium at Eibands, 2201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9536

• Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February from 12-5pm at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand #4 (entrance on 21st St. between Strand and Mechanic), (409)740-1565

“Angel Talk” is a fascinating true story about one woman’s aston-ishing interactions with heavenly beings and her extraordinary recov-ery from an incurable and debilitating disorder. In addition to her own miracle, the author also shares how several other family mem-bers have been divinely touched and experienced their own mysteri-ous healings.

Learn how the author, in her personal quest for healing, awak-ened her sixth sense and discovered that she could actually hear her angel’s talking to her. As she shares her journey, discover how faith and positivity can lead you to your very own spiritual enlightenment and divine interaction. “Angel Talk” conveys more than just a per-sonal story of healing; it is packed full of valuable life lessons and heavenly messages that are intricately woven within the text.

“Angel Talk” can be purchased at Catz Jewelry, 2029 Strand #4, downtown Galveston, (entrance on 21st St. between Strand St. and Mechanic St.) or online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Balboa Press.

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

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“Mardi Gras! Galveston:”February 6th-17th The Island Awakens and Comes AliveBy Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost

Every year the Mardi Gras celebrations on Galveston Island get bigger and better, and 2015 is no exception. For six days in Febru-ary, Mardi Gras madness will take over the Island from the Seawall to the Strand, with two stages, 12 bands, 13 DJs, 17 balcony parties, and 20 parades, as well as family-friendly events, commemorative ceremo-nies, and even a 5K Fun Run. The festivities begin on February 6th, just a few short weeks away, but that still gives you plenty of time to forget about your New Year’s Resolutions and plan to have the time of your life.

General AdmissionYour GA ticket gets you direct access to the “Mardi Gras! Galves-

ton” Entertainment District for either Friday or Saturday on the week-ends of February 6th-7th and 13th-14th. General admission gains you up-close access to the parades, bead catching, shopping, and live entertainment on two stages. Purchase tickets today online by visit-ing www.mardigrasgalveston.com, for $10. Weekend passes with special online-only rates are available as well. Online discounted tickets are on sale for a limited time.

Weekend passes are the way to go at Mardi Gras. The pass for February 6th-8th will save you $16 and get you in for 10 parades, including Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambinus in the entertainment district.

The pass for February 13th-15th will also save you $16 and includes 11 parades along with non-stop entertainment on 2 stages that will feature country music star Danielle Bradberry on the 13th. Remember, the all-access balcony party tickets are also available, but there are limited quantities.

Delta RaeThe headliners of

Mardi Gras 2015, Delta Rae is an American folk rock band out of North Carolina who landed on the national music scene back in 2010 and released their debut album in June of 2012. Comprised of six mem-bers, three of whom are siblings, the group was

on the lineup of Lollapalooza 2014; and their debut album “Chasing Twisters” includes their breakout hit “If I Loved You,” featuring Fleet-wood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.

They will perform on Saturday, February 7th, from 5:30–7pm, but if you want to see them before anyone else, purchase exclusive tick-ets to the “Up Close and Personal–Delta Rae VIP Balcony Party” at the Trolley Station building (2021 Strand St.), where the band will make a special appearance prior to their show.

Tickets are $65 and include General Admission and all-day access to the balcony from 12pm–1am.

Budweiser StageThe Main Stage of “Mardi Gras! Galveston,” Budweiser Stage

is located in the heart of the celebration, at the corner of 23rd and Strand in Saengerfest Park.

The Boss Street Band, an 8-piece brass band based in Austin that boasts a funky, contemporary, horn-driven sound a la authentic New Orleans, will kick off the musical festivities with a performance on Fri-day, February 6th from 5:15–6:15pm.

On Saturday, February 7th, catch the Mambo Jazz Kings from 12 noon–1pm, followed by headliners Delta Rae, and closing out the night is The Line Up, on stage from 10–11pm.

The second weekend, Olivia Lane will grace the Budweiser Stage on Friday, February 13th from 6:45–7:45pm, followed later by the band Sprung from 11:15pm–12:15am.

Saturday, February 14th promises an entire day of live music, with Handsome as Sin from 12 noon–1pm, an encore performance by The Line Up from 2-3pm, and O.G.R.E. from 4–5pm.

After the sun goes down, Fred Andrews and the Honeybrowns

will take the stage from 8:30–9:30pm, then comes a repeat perfor-mance by Sprung from 10:30–11:30pm, and finally closing out the official festival is Almost Endless Summer from 11:15pm–12:15am. Access to all concerts on the Budweiser Stage is included in the Gen-eral Admission Ticket.

Jagermeister StageJagermeister Stage, located at 21st and Strand, is the official sight

of Electric Mardi Gras, a spectacular, crowd-pleaser of a show that compliments your beer and beads with laser lights and beat-thumping DJs. Electric Mardi Gras runs non-stop from 5pm–1am during all four nights of the official festival, with Southbeat Music warming up the turntables each evening from 5–8pm.

On Friday, February 6th, they are followed by DJ Nonstopp, DJ Bizonee, and the winner of the Jagermeister DJ Contest; then on Sat-urday the 7th, watch DJ Quest, DJ Villa, DJ Pistol B, and DJ Nonstopp light up the night.

For the second weekend of Mardi Gras, DJs Skritchin and Randall Martin are added to the slate on Friday the 13th, along with closing act DJ B & Chase who will perform a live mixing show.

On Saturday, February 14th, dance away the final hours of Mardi Gras to the beats of DJ Ebonix, DJ T. Gray, and DJ Kyle Berg. Access to all Electric Mardi Gras performances is included in the General Admission ticket.

“Mardi Gras! Galveston” Headquarters Balcony Party

Be the first to see the spectacularly lit floats as the first parade enters the Entertainment District. This party launches the revelry on Friday, Febru-

ary 6th from 5pm–1am at the Trolley Station building, 2021 Strand. Tickets are $35 and include admission to the Entertainment District, music, and a full cash bar. For tickets visit mardigrasgalveston.com. Mardi Gras Headquarters Balcony Party & Grand Viewing Party

February 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th, experience the true magic of Galveston’s Mardi Gras with a VIP view of all the parades from the balcony of the Dargan & Tobyn building, located at 23rd and Strand above Gracie’s. The official party of Mardi Gras runs from 5pm–1am all four nights, and includes general admission, music, and a full cash bar. Saturday the 14th brings the heightened Grand Viewing Party extravaganza, the best place to enjoy the final hours of Mardi Gras. Tickets are $45 for Fridays and $75 for Saturdays, visit www.mardi-grasgalveston.com to purchase.

Party Gras Procession, George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Ceremony & Parade

At 5pm on Friday, February 6th, a Dixieland jazz band and mem-bers of the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will escort the Lidstone Fam-ily in a walking procession that promises to be a delight for the entire family. The Lidstone Family are this year’s honored recipients of the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award, which will be presented in a heartwarming ceremony outside the Tremont House after the pro-cession at 5:30pm, followed by a cocktail reception and the George

P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade. Given in honor of the 2015 award recipients, this is the first official parade of the season and features the Ball High School Marching Band as well as festive floats. The parade begins at 7pm from the Tremont House and makes its way through the Strand Historic District.

The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade & Balcony Party

One of the highlights of the Mardi Gras Season, Galveston’s Funky Uptown Brigade is a cur-rent record-holder in the Guin-ness Book of World Records, and on February 6th at 8pm they hope to break that record again, cur-rently set at 2,314 Funky Brigad-ers. The parade is free to enter and gives families, friends, corporate groups, and organizations a chance to dance in the streets, or see the view from above at the Funky Brigade’s Balcony Party from 5pm–1am. Also, returning this year is the 2nd Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest of “Mardi Gras! Galveston.” You are invited to submit your original, decorated umbrella which will be voted on by the public via Facebook, and the top ten umbrellas will be show-cased at the official “Mardi Gras! Galveston” Poster & Umbrella Unveiling. The winner will lead the Brigade Processional. To join the parade, download the official Umbrella Contest form, or vote for your favorite, visit the Brigade on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MardiGrasGalvestonFunkyUptownUmbrellaBrigade.

Krewe da’ Yaga’s Parade

Krewe da’ Yaga’s closes out the first Friday night of Mardi Gras starting at 10pm with a parade that is full of Island vibes, and Yaga’s Café family from the past, pres-ent, and future as

they all take to the streets to show their Galveston pride. Boards and flip-flops required. Want to ride? Email [email protected] on the Brazos Krewe Balcony Party

Stars on the Brazos Krewe will host their balcony party the first weekend of Mardi Gras at the Roof Garden located at 2214 Strand. The $125 ticket price includes admission to the party on both Fri-day and Saturday, February 6th and 7th, and includes three fantastic meals, a wide selection of draft beer, a DJ, a dance floor, and access to a 125 foot balcony. This year’s theme is “Disco!” For ticket informa-tion contact [email protected], or visit www.sobkrewe.com.

Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K Fun Run/Jr. Jester Jaunt 1K

Get active this Mardi Gras by gallop-ing through the His-toric Strand District, stick pony optional. The first 500 gal-lopers will be given jester hats and a

jester-themed run shirt to wear during this whimsical event. Begin-ning at 11am on the 7th, the Jolly Jester Jaunt starts your Saturday off right with the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely crawl through downtown Galveston, to be followed of course by a day of celebra-tory libations.

For kids of all ages, the Jr. Jester Jaunt begins at 21st and Strand, then participants can walk, run, or stroll their way through this non-competitive, non-timed event, great for a day of fun with the family. 100% of the entry fee will go to support the Sunshine Kids and Shri-ners Hospitals for Children. To register visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com. Moody Gardens to Host 29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People

Moody Gardens invites special people to enjoy a special festive Mardi Gras celebration on February 1st that will provide food and fun for people with special needs and their families.

The 29th annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will be held at the Moody Gardens Convention Center from 12 noon to 4pm. This annual festive favorite provides food, fun and live entertainment for people with special needs as well as their families.

Admission is free for people with special needs, their immediate family and/or caregivers and includes food, live entertainment, cos-tume contest and more.

This year’s theme, “Winter Wonderland,” will feature winter delights and frosty fun for everyone in attendance. Guests can dress up in a costume, meet characters such as Ronald McDonald, and even get their picture with a snowman.

Anyone interested in volunteering to assist with event set-up, decorating, ushering, food serving or other needs, may contact (800)582-4673, ext. 4108, or [email protected].

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius

Hosting their annual Kick-off parade at 12pm on Saturday Febru-ary 7th, the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will launch the first official Mardi Gras weekend off in style, all the while celebrating their 30th Anniversary.

This annual street pageant features enormous floats and fifteen march-ing bands. 175 costumed Krewe members will be throwing special anniversary beads and cups during this three-hour parade that begins on the Seawall and ends in the Strand Historic District.

The Aquarius “Barn Bash” 2015 will take place later that same evening at the Aquarius float den located at 31st and Ursuline. Hailed “the biggest party of them all,” the Barn Bash welcomes over 750 guests who will enjoy the famous bead toss at 9pm, dance music by Funksion, a Mexican buffet, and a bead booth. Tickets are $20, must be 21 or over to attend.

Tickets can be purchased at www.mardigrasgalveston.com. Inqui-ries and questions may be directed to [email protected]. Zaniest Golf Cart & Art Car Parade

Why stop with umbrellas when cars and carts are so fun to deco-rate too? Starting at 1pm on Saturday the 7th, this parade is another great chance for friends, groups, and families to get together and get creative and participate in the Zaniest display of Mardi Gras yet. Reg-istration fee includes free entry into the Entertainment District for all participants. To register visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.

Krewe D’iHeart Media/Clear Channel Rocks the Block

Set your dial to the most rockin’ parade and party hosted by Clear Chan-nel, 94.5 The Buzz,

and Sunny 99.1. This parade starts at 4pm and cruises down the Strand with a procession of classic cars and jammin’ tunes. Before, during, and after the parade, enjoy the Krewe D’iHeart Clear Chan-nel Balcony Party at the Trumpets building at 23rd and Strand from 12pm–1am. Tickets are $75 and include General Admission, access to the balcony all day, as well as music and a full cash bar. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by visiting www.mardigrasgalveston.com. Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire

The rich history of this Krewe dates back over thirty years, and this year they will begin their festivities with a celebration at Moody Gardens Ballroom entitled “All That Jazz” on February 7th. Inspired by the Roaring 20s, guests are encouraged to wear costumes of semi-to-formal attire. The Royal Pageant begins at 8:30pm, and during the ball, guests will be served light refreshments and have access to a cash bar. Music will be provided by Le’Jit, and the party includes an on-site photographer, raffles, silent auctions, and bead throwing. Tickets are $30 for individuals or $300 for a table of 10.

The following weekend, at 9am on Saturday the 14th, Rosaire will hit the streets with their parade, the “Battle of the Bands,” that includes bands from all over the Houston area. Other entries in the parade include motorcycle groups, Krewe royalty, drill teams, danc-ers, ROTC, boats, and floats winding from Kempner Park over to Jack Johnson Park. For more information contact Cheryl Lynch at [email protected] or (409)392-4962.

Electric Mardi Gras Balcony PartyHailed as the most energetic and intense balcony party of all, on

Saturday, February 7th the Jockusch Building at 21st and Strand will host a one-night-only VIP view above Electric Mardi Gras.

This balcony is also a prime location to watch the two largest parades of the season.

Tickets are $65 and include admittance into the Entertainment District and entry onto the balcony starting at 12pm. Enjoy music and a full cash bar all day, and balcony rotation will be enforced. For tick-ets visit online at www.mardigrasgalveston.com.

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade

This parade is more like a party, hosted by King Gambrinus on Saturday the 7th, for 300,000 of his friends with 650,000 throws. Searchlights illu-minate the procession as it begins at 57th and Seawall at 6pm and continues into the Entertainment District.

Attendees of the Gam-brinus Parade will enjoy

12 lighted floats, marching bands, and many other entries. This year is exceedingly special, as the King and Her Majesty

celebrate their Silver Anniversary.

Mardi Gras King’s Court Balcony Party

Round out the second weekend of Mardi Gras like royalty. Party like kings and queens as you toss beads to people below and enjoy a stun-ning view of all the different parades as they make their way through the Entertainment District. The King’s Court Balcony Party is located in the Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, on Friday February 13th from 5pm–1am and Saturday February 14th from 12pm-1am. Tickets are $40 for Friday and $60 for Saturday, and include entrance into the festival, music, and a cash bar. To purchase tickets visit www.mardigrasgalves-ton.com. Krewe Babalu

During the official celebration, Krewe Babalu will host another of their annual events, the Den Party, held this year at Buckshot Saloon. Admission is $20 and includes free beer and food. Krewe Babalu’s Bal-cony Parties will take place on the second floor of 2228 Strand, on Fri-day the 13th from 5pm-1am ($80) and on Saturday the 14th from 12pm–1am ($110).

This Krewe also claims to have the most beads per square foot with their All Krewe Parade, and you can see it for yourself on February 13th at 8pm. This is Krewe Babalu’s 10th Annual Parade, which circles the Entertainment District and is the perfect place to load up on beads.

For questions or to reserve your spot at any of these events, call Gladden Walters at (281)703-3331.

Family GrasOn Sunday, February 8th, Mardi

Gras turns kid-friendly with “Family Gras!” This all-day celebration includes live performances on the Budweiser Stage by local favorite Kevin Anthony from 11:45am–12:45pm, and the Bilge Pumps from 2:30–3:30pm, as well as vendors and other entertainment. And of course, Mardi Gras revelry of any size or age must have a parade, and Family Gras has two. At 1pm the Sunshine Kids Parade features colorful floats and marching bands. Later at 3pm, the Shriners Parade allows patients, friends, and families of Shriners Hospital for Children to march along-side a festive float, the Ball High Marching Band, and Shriners clowns and mini-cars. Family Gras begins at 11am and is free to the public.

The Mardi Gras Kids Parade is hosted by the Firefighters of Local 571 and dedicated to the families and children of Galveston. Cos-tumed kids and floats march down the Seawall from 27th Street to 45th Street on Sunday, February 15th at 2pm.

Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade

At 7pm on Friday, February 13th, Mardi Gras will pay tribute with this parade given in honor of Danny Weber, Sr. Mr. Webber was a lifelong resident of the Island who served for

30 years in the Galveston Fire Department, working his way up the ranks to eventually become Fire Chief. After retirement, he continued to serve the Galveston community by serving three terms as the Dis-trict 5 Representative to the City Council. This parade is dedicated to Danny because of his love for the community, the Fire Department, and Mardi Gras.

Krewe of WHO?“Hijinks on the 7 Seas” is the theme of this year’s “WHO? Mardi

Gras Ball,” to be held on February 13th at the Galveston Island Hil-ton Resort (5400 Sea-wall) from 7:30pm-12 midnight. Come ready to dance and party the night away, with music provided by the Grateful Geezers and dinner by the Hilton Hotel. A professional photographer and cash bar will also be set up.

The Krewe of WHO?’s All Krewe Processional will make the rounds on February 14th from 1-2pm. There is no cost to march in


the parade, but you must be in the staging area at 2502 Mechanic Street by 12:30pm.

For more information about the Krewe of WHO? visit www.kreweofwho.com or contact (281)265-7232.

Krewe Maximillian ParadeClosing out the second Friday of the Festival is the

Krewe Maximillian Parade, which always proves to be one of the wildest tickets in town. The parade begins downtown on the Strand at 9:30pm.

“Houston Chronicle” Neauxs Krewe Parade

Fortunately for party-goers, this Krewe throws a lot more than newspapers. Hot off the presses, the Neauxs Krewe will start on the Strand on Saturday the 14th at 2:30pm and make its way around the Entertainment District. “Houston Chronicle” is the 6th largest newspaper in the United States and a proud sponsor of “Mardi Gras! Galveston.”

Knights of Momus Grand Night ParadeThe Grand Finale of Mardi Gras, the Knights of Momus Parade is

the largest and most stately of all, with mesmerizing floats, marching bands, and dignitaries. Proceeded and introduced by the Laissez Les Bon Temp Rouler Parade at 4:30pm, this parade begins at 6:30pm on the Seawall at 23rd Street, turns right on 25th, and continues on into the Entertainment District. Don’t miss the (almost) last and best chance to revel in the outrageous beauty and fun of Galveston’s beloved Mardi Gras celebration.

The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade

Pets like parties too, and there is no pet party quite like the Barkus and Meoux Parade. Pets and their people stroll down the Seawall from 28th to 45th in an array of fantas-tic colors and costumes. All sizes, shapes, and spe-cies are welcome, and cos-tumes are optional. Reg-istration begins at 11am

and the pre-parade costume contest starts at 11:30am, with the win-ners making up the royal court. Parade begins at 1pm.

Fat TuesdayAs the saying goes, all good things must end, but in Galveston, at

least they go out in style. The Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade is the final display of mirth and merriment, and a coming together of all of the festival’s most dedicated participants. Each year this grand parade winds down the last hours of Mardi Gras, and Aquarius is joined by the Krewes of Gambrinus, Babalu, Thalasar, Baccus, and Z, who all help in the revelry. The parade begins at 6:30pm in the Strand Historic District, and features marching bands, dance teams, and dozens of lighted floats.

For additional info on any of these events or to purchase tickets, go online to

www.mardigrasgalveston.com

Friday, February 6th 5pm DJ Southbeat Music 5:15pm Concert: Boss Street Band 8pm DJ Nonstopp 10pm DJ BizoneeSaturday, February 7th 11am Jagermeister DJ Contest Winner 12pm Concert: Mambo Jazz Kings 5pm DJ Southbeat Music 5:30pm Concert: Delta Rae 9pm DJ Qwest 10pm Concert: The Line Up 10pm DJ Villa 11pm DJ Pistol bSunday, February 8th 11am DJ NonStopp 11:45am Concert: Kevin Anthony 2:30pm Concert: Bilge Pumps

Friday, February 13th 5pm DJ Southbeat Music 7pm Concert: Danielle Bradbery 8pm Concert: Olivia Lane 8pm DJ Skritchin 10pm DJ Randall Martin 11pm DJ NonStopp 11:15pm Concert: SprungSaturday, February 14th 11am DJ B & Chase (live show) 12pm Concert: Handsome as Sin 2pm Concert: The Line Up 4pm Concert: O.G.R.E. 5pm DJ Southbeat Music 8pm DJ NonStopp 8:30pm Concert: Fred Andrews &

Honeybrowne 9:30pm DJ Ebonix 10pm DJ T. Gray 10:30pm Concert: Sprung 11:30pm DJ Kyle BergSunday, February 15th 12pm Concert: Almost Endless Summer

Galveston’s The Tremont House to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2015

The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, cel-ebrated its first Mardi Gras Ball and grand opening cer-emony on February 16th, 1985, in conjunction with Galveston’s revival of its citywide Mardi Gras celebration. As the hotel approaches its 30th anniversary in 2015, it plans to revive old practices, pass on current rituals and create new traditions for the future, including special events, giveaways and more.

Afternoon Tea and a Taste of Texas Craft Beer Brewed in Galveston

In the early years of operation, the hotel hosted a “Tea tête-à-tête” on weekday afternoons, offering fine herbal teas, finger sandwiches and pastries; one of Texas’ most legendary leading ladies, Lady Bird Johnson, enjoyed after-noon tea at the hotel in 1986. To honor this early tradi-tion and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, will revive this event and host afternoon tea on March 8th, June 14th, September 13th and Decem-ber 13th.

Sunday Afternoon Tea will feature assorted mini salads, tea sand-wiches, pastries and sweets and will be served from 3-5pm. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (409)763-0300. Sunday Afternoon Tea is $40 per person for standard tea service and $50 per person for the option of champagne, mimosas or wine. A lim-ited number of seats are available and an overnight package for Sun-day night will be offered.

The hotel will also offer a “Craft Beer 101” event June 5th-7th, for craft beer enthusiasts. In partnership with Galveston Island Brewing Company, the weekend event will offer an introduction to craft beer that will give novices the opportunity to learn about the basics and differences of craft beer, the art of making beer and beer pairings with food. The weekend package starts at $299 per night and includes accommodations for two for two nights, valet parking, a craft beer talk and tasting on Friday and a brewery tour and beer pairing din-ner on Saturday. For details, visit www.TheTremontHouse.com and see special offers.

Mardi Gras with a Touch of MaroonIn honor of the hotel’s close association with Mardi Gras, and

in memory of hotel owner and 1940 Texas A&M University gradu-ate George Mitchell, The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, will transition its longstanding Mardi Gras Ball to a Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party benefitting Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG).

Mitchell, who has been recognized as the most generous donor in Texas A&M University history, donated the land for TAMUG’s main campus in his father’s name. Now, the George P. Mitchell Society of Texas A&M University at Galveston will be the beneficiary and host of this annual Mardi Gras event, which had been previously presented by George and Cynthia Mitchell and the Mitchell family since 1985.

The first “A&M Mardi Gras Parade Viewing and Balcony Party,” underwritten by The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, will be held on Saturday, February 14th.

All festivities will be held in the Tremont Ballroom, offering guests a premier view of Galveston’s biggest Mardi Gras Parade. For tickets,

visit www.tamug.edu/mardigras.History Exhibit and Audio Tour

The history of The Tremont House can be traced back to 1839, when the first hotel opened at the corner of Tremont and Postoffice Streets. In celebration of The Tremont House and the Mitchells’ long-standing heritages, the hotel will add an exhibit in 2015 showcasing the three hotels that have borne the Tremont House name, the contri-butions of George and Cynthia Mitchell to the current hotel’s preser-vation, and the family’s role in restoring The Historic Strand District in Galveston. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The hotel plans to produce a new audio tour, available in 2015 as a free smartphone app, that will offer a brief history of the hotel and the Mitchells’ role in preserving Galveston’s historic downtown. Addi-tionally, the hotel is working with the Galveston Historical Museum to create an expanded exhibit on The Tremont House and The Strand in the hotel’s lobby.

Anniversary Prizes, Giveaways and Discounts

The hotel team encourages guests to share their favorite photos and memories of The Tremont House in 2015, tagged with #Trem-ontHouse, on Facebook and Instagram. Doing so will give guests the chance to win giveaways from the hotel like gift certificates and get-aways throughout the year.

Additionally, Rooftop Bar patrons will enjoy “Friday Social Club” specials on Fridays from 5-7pm all this month.

About The Tremont HouseThe Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is owned by

the Cynthia and George Mitchell family as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The Tremont House is a 119-room, boutique-style hotel located in the heart of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts District. This historic hotel features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a bistro-style café, fitness cen-ter and two bars for entertainment – the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar.

For reservations, call (409)763-0300 or visit online at www.TheTremontHouse.com.


Seawall Paid Parking Enforced During Mardi Gras 2015 Festivities: Limited Parking Allowed for First Weekend

City leaders will allow limited overnight parking along Galves-ton’s Seawall Boulevard during the weekends of “Mardi Gras! Galves-ton 2015.” The public will be able to park their properly registered vehicles and trailers beginning at 5am Friday, February 6th. All vehi-cles and trailers must be removed no later than 6pm Sunday, Febru-ary 8th. Drivers parking along the roadway in advance of Friday will be cited and towed for violating the City’s No Parking from 3-5am regulation.

Available parking spots along Seawall are likely to fill up rapidly in anticipation of the first weekend parades. The Galveston Police Department reminds residents and visitors of parking protocol:• Do not try to cover space with anything other than a properly regis-

tered vehicle or trailer• Cones, chairs, ropes, chains and the like will be removed• Please keep Seawall sidewalk pathways clear

There will be a number of areas along the Seawall designated as no parking zones or restricted access areas.

Paid parking along Seawall Boulevard will be enforced per licensed vehicle; vehicles and trailers parked along Seawall Boulevard must display a license plate and pay for parking between the hours of 10am-6pm daily. Please note towing will be enforced.

Parking passes may be obtained by following the directions on the signs posted along the Seawall and at Island Bicycle, 1808 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, behind Miller’s Restaurant.

For additional information, please contact (409)797-3520 or [email protected].

Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Annual NeighborWoods Project

The Galveston Island Tree Conservancy (GITC) is looking for neighborhoods to plant street trees during the award-winning annual NeighborWoods initiative. This project provides free 15 gallon shade trees for planting in the city right-of-way by volunteer crews. Local homeowners are afforded an opportunity to be active in the selection of the tree type and in return, promise to care for it for two years.

In order to participate, a neighborhood must be willing to pro-vide their own coordinator(s) for the project and provide volunteers for planting day which is set for March 28th. GITC coordinates with “Texas A&M Big Event” to provide Aggie volunteers for planting day and sends out the call for other volunteers like the Galveston County Master Gardeners.

Tree types are selected from Texas A&M Forest Service’s recom-mended species for Galveston.

Under this program alone, over 1600 street trees have been planted. NeighborWoods is a partnership among the GITC, City of Galveston Tree Committee, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Island neighborhoods.

If your neighborhood is interested, please e-mail [email protected], or call at (409)599-6357.

Celebrate Women “Texas Style:”The 8th Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Conference to Feature “The Junk Gypsies” and Dr. Jennifer Arnold

The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to dedicate their 8th Annual Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit conference to all things Texas! Taking place at the Moody Gardens Conven-tion Center on Friday, April 17th, the all-day event will feature keynote speakers who are Texans and popular on two major television networks. Amie and Jolie Sikes, also known as “The Junk Gypsies,” will bring their hippie, rock ‘n roll, southern-fried, gypsy-fide style to this year’s event as they chronicle their many adventures. Additionally, conference attendees will hear from Dr. Jennifer Arnold, from TLC’s “The Little Couple.”

Amie and Jolie Sikes are sisters who own and operate “The Junk Gypsy Company” in Round Top, Texas, along with their parents Janie and Philip. The Sikes sisters were raised in a hard-working, down-to-earth family. Through hard work at their family-owned pizza restau-rant during their youth, they learned the basics of business firsthand. By mopping floors, baking pizzas and interacting with their custom-ers and co-workers, they developed a sincere pride of knee-scrapin’ hard work. Those entrepreneurial genes laid the foundation for the road ahead.

With a whole lot of faith, limitless determination and big-time dreams, Amie, Jolie, Janie and Philip created “The Junk Gypsy Com-pany” together. They believe every man’s trash is their treasure. “The Junk Gypsies” are the self-proclaimed “Purveyors of the World’s Finest

Junk,” and they bring you goods that are everything they are: a little bit hippie, a little bit rock n’ roll, a little bit southern-fried and a whole lot of Gypsy-fide!

Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP currently serves as the Medical Director of a state-of-the-art simulation center at Texas Children’s Hos-pital and is a practicing physician at the largest neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the country. Dr. Arnold completed her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology at the University of Miami in Flor-ida, and she received her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland in 2000. During a fellowship in neo-natology at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, she obtained a Mas-ter of Science in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is Board Certified in both Pediatric and Neonatal Medicine.

She stands at just 3 foot 2 inches and has a rare type of dwarfism called Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Type Strudwick (which involved more than 30 surgeries). Dr. Arnold and her husband Bill, along with their children Will and Zoey, are featured on TLC’s docu-drama, “The

Little Couple,” which follows their personal and professional lives and is now in its 7th season. She has also appeared on television programs including “Oprah,” “The Today Show,” “GMA,” “Dr. OZ,” “The Doc-tors,” “Wendy Williams,” “Anderson Cooper” and CNN among others. Dr. Arnold and her husband Bill report that their greatest adventure yet is parenthood.

UTMB Health is partnering with the Galveston Regional Cham-ber again to present the most cutting edge women’s health information available. UTMB physicians will discuss health topics to educate con-ference attendees on how they can live a healthier lifestyle.

The conference’s popular vendor market will be back and bet-ter than ever. Attendees can shop until they drop for clothing, shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, unique gifts and so much more. If your business is interested in becoming a vendor to market your products and ser-vices to conference attendees, contact the Galveston Regional Cham-ber today at (409)763-5326 or visit www.GalvestonChamber.com. Act quickly as space is limited.

Conference attendees will experience incredible professional and social networking opportunities with more than 800 women. Further-more, plans for this year’s event include a business development head-quarters, operated by the Galveston County Small Business Develop-ment Center, where event goers can get free consulting on topics such as developing a business plan, finding financing, attracting custom-ers, growing sales, developing foolproof procedures and making more profit.

Another new addition to the Women’s Conference is the Lone Star Luxury Lounge. Conference sponsors will have admission to the lounge, and individual ticket holders can purchase admission to the lounge as an add-on to their ticket. VIPs will have exclusive access to meet and greets with “The Junk Gypsies” and Dr. Jennifer Arnold, as well as refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, a secure holding place for their purses and shopping bags from the vendor market and complimentary neck massages. This will all be available in a comfortable retreat where you can steal a few moments of relaxation at any point in the day.

For more information about the event, to become a sponsor or for tickets, visit www.GalvestonChamber.com or call (409)763-5326.

EventsEvery Sunday - Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market brings locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to resi-dents of Galveston and the surrounding areas every Sunday morning, 9am-1pm. They strive to foster a greater sense of community, all while supporting farmers and producers, and connecting individuals with their local food economy. Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market is located at 2508 Postoffice St., Galveston. Fourth Monday of every month - Special Needs Support Group is hosted by the International Autism Ministry, 11am - 1pm. The International Austism Ministry will host a Special Needs Support Group on the 4th Monday of each month, at the Rosenberg Library (McCullough Room, 2nd floor), 2310 Sealy St., downtown. Chil-dren may watch a movie or play video games while professionals, caregivers and parents meet for a discussion of local resources, best practices, legislative issues, and job training. For additional info contact (512)876-9418 or [email protected]. First Wednesday of every month - Wednesday, February 4th - The Surfrider Foundation Chapter Meeting will be held 7-9pm at MOD Coffee Shop. The Galveston Chapter meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss local initiatives in ocean and beach activism. Check out www.galvestonsurfrider.com for more information.February 6th-7th and 13th-14th - “Be my GALentine,” starring Katie Harrison, Jana Ellsworth and Curtis Barber will be at Zack’s Cabaret House, 2219 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston. Don’t miss out on this great Valentine’s show. There will be four performances for you to choose from that are perfect for you and your Valentine’s date. These cabaret productions includes food and spirits as well as two complimentary glasses of champagne. Show tickets priced at $25. For reservations call (409)539-5618.Sunday, February 15th – The Galveston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Trond Saeverud, will be presenting a program at 4pm that will feature works by Frazier, Haydn, Mozart, and Franck. The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and performing the full range of symphonic literature. Tickets are priced at $30 for adults and $20 for students To purchase tickets and for more information, call The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com.Saturday, February 21st - TPWD Smash Traps at the 2015 Aban-doned Crab Trap Removal Event - From 9am-1pm, the Galveston Bay Foundation and many partnering organizations will host an Abandoned Crab Trap Removal event at Fort Anahuac Park. They are seeking volunteers with airboats and shallow-draft boats who are willing to join in on the adventure of pulling derelict traps from Trinity Bay, and we also welcome volunteers on-land who are ready to bring their boots and stomp traps flat. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided, as well as opportunities to win prizes. Abandoned crab traps result in the inadvertent death of several aquatic species including, but not limited to, blue crabs, estuarine sport fish, stone crabs, birds, diamond-backed terrapins, river otter, and–if found on land–terrestrial animals as well. Not only are abandoned traps hazardous to wildlife, they are unsightly, problematic for fishers and boaters, and can even smother seagrasses. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) aids the TPWD program to remove traps during the closed period by providing equipment and volunteers to help with the effort. For more info contact [email protected] or (281)322-3381.Saturday, February 21st - Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop in Baytown from 9:30 - 11:30am at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center, 1724 Market Street in Baytown. You’ll find out how to start saving water for the Bay while lowering your water bill. Future workshops are scheduled for Chocolate Bayou in March, Pasadena in April, Bayport in June and Friendswood in July. The cost is $30 per kit (limit to two). For more information and to register, visit www.galvbay.org or call (281)332-3381.Friday, February 27th - Hal Holbrook - The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice Street, will be presenting Hal Holbrook in “Mark Twain Tonight” at 8pm. Mr. Holbrook molds and shapes selections from a vast array of stories and witty lines resulting in a night of fresh, improvisational conversation that never fails to delight audiences. Tickets start at $39. To purchase tickets and for more information, call The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com.

Take a Break this Spring at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Now is the time to plan your Spring Break adventure at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. Come down to Galveston Island and soak up the sun, sand and endless excitement.

“We are ready and eager to welcome our Spring Break guests. Moody Gardens offers so much to guests, that it is possible for a fam-ily to spend their entire break and never have to leave the property,” said Garvin O’Neil, General Manager, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center.

Their family-friendly activities are overseen by Kids Crew. Kids Crew offers complimentary activities that are sure to delight the young and young at heart. Enjoy movie nights under the stars, visit Sunny the Penguin – the King of Cool, arts and crafts, balloon art, face paint-ing, Wii competitions, scavenger hunts, soccer games, tug of war, jump rope and everyone’s favorite event- roasting marshmallows in their fire pit.

Spend the day exploring Moody Gardens. Visit the Rainforest Pyramid and see the beautiful butterfly enclosure, feel the climate of a real rainforest and gaze upon Saki Monkeys and various plants and animals from all over the world.

Go underwater in the 1.5 million gallon Aquarium Pyramid and see various fish and marine life.

Experience a penguin encounter and get close with a real

penguin. Head over to the Discovery Pyramid and go back in time with

“Discover the Ice Age.” See real fossils, animal replicas and relics. Watch movies in the MG 3D and 4D theaters. Our films are sure

to excite, entertain and inform on their new laser projection system. Hit the high seas with a cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat –

a replica of an 1800s paddlewheel boat.Unwind with a trip to the spa where guests receive 15% off ser-

vices and soak in a hydrotherapy tub, relax with a massage or detox with a facial.

Or play 18 holes of championship golf at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Otherwise, splash the day away in the tropical outdoor heated pool with swim-up bar, adult lounge area and cabanas.

For more information, call 1-888-388-8484 or go to www.moody-gardenshotel.com.

SHP Causeway FunD Run/WalkBy Gini Rainey

It’s time to start thinking about sponsoring and registering for the third annual “SHP Causeway FunD Run/Walk” that is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. The UTMB Health and the School of Health Professions will host the event which is the primary fundraiser benefiting SHP student scholarships and represents a powerful investment in the future of health care for our region and state.

The UTMB SHP is dedicated to educating health professions students to meet the health care needs of a growing state by preparing competent professionals to assume and direct support roles in the provision of health services. These Respiratory Therapists, Clini-cal Laboratory Scientists, Nutritionists, Physician Assistants, and Occupational and Physical Therapists will help to solve medical care distribution, access and cost problems.

The goal for this year’s run/walk is to raise a net of $80,000 - $100,000 with all proceeds going to student scholarships. If you would like to become a sponsor, contact [email protected].

If you would like to register, go to www.causewayrun.com. Discounts and freebies are available for early registrations.


Catch Spring FeverIt’s time to begin planning your spring garden and there‘s no bet-

ter place to begin than at the 27th Annual Galveston Home and Gar-den Show, March 14th – 15th, to be held at the Galveston Island Con-vention Center at the San Luis Hotel adn Conference Center, 5600 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston.

Make plans to attend the ‘Best Little Home and Garden Show in Texas’ that will feature more than 100 vendors offering quality prod-ucts, services, and merchandise for amateur to professional home improvement enthusiasts. Learn from Master Gardeners at one of the mini seminars scheduled throughout each day. Presenting top-ics of interest are Loretta Olsen, “The Fabulous Fragrant Frangipani”

(plumeria); Brenda Beust Smith, “The Lazy Gardener;” Baxter Wil-liams, “Growing Spectacular Roses on the Gulf Coast;” Gene Speller, “Growing Peppers;” Jim Jahnke, “Rain Water Harvesting;” Priscilla Files, “Recovering a Community by Planting Trees;” Gary Parks, “The Life and Times of a Honey Bee;” Trelle Dandridge and Heather Leeson, “Mutts with Manners;” and Michael and Nicole Graham, “The Garden Hen.” Each presentation includes a question and answer session.

There is always something new at the Galveston Home and Gar-den Show. Designed to bring business and community together for a positive experience, its visitors will find everything from windows, swimming pools, shutters, paint, plants, plants, and more plants along with special show discounts on a number of products and services. A highlight of the show is the Galveston Island Humane Society’s Pet Adoption Center where a loving pet is waiting for an invitation from a loving family. Don’t miss the Texas Independence Day Cake Show-down sponsored by The Kitchen Chick.

An opportunity for a sneak peek is offered at “Can You Dig It,” a Preview Cocktail Party, Artist Showcase and Silent Auction, Friday, March 13th, 6-9pm. The individual ticket price of $50, will benefit the Galveston Island Humane Society and includes a cocktail buffet preview of the Home and Garden Show along with a ticket to return to the show over the weekend.

Admission to the 27th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show is $8 per person, 5 -14 years is $4, 4 and under is free. Parking is free. For more information go to www.galvestonhomeandgardenshow.com or call (409)762-3930.

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ArtWalk will be held throughout town, ranging in time from 4-10pm.

Mostly held in the heart of the downtown historic district and now other parts of the Island, ArtWalk is a free event that takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces,

and what are called “other walls,” restaurants and retail stores.

For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market St., or go online at

www.galvestonartscenter.org. All events are free.

Various artworks will be for sale.

2015 ArtWalk dates are: February 28th, April 18th, May 30th, July 11th,

August 22nd, October 10th and November 28th.


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Pat Moberley Moore:Earthen Materials, Feminine FormsBy Kimber Fountain

In a small town just down the coast, close enough to Galveston that it shares the same murky waters darkened by the silt of the Mississippi, Pat Moberley Moore’s childhood adventures brought her under the auspices of the local dump, which generously yielded to her pieces of metal and scrap. Spurred by an innate intrigue for three-dimen-sional creations, she would assemble the discarded remnants into works of art. Over the years, Pat’s evolution as an artist has taken her far beyond the tinkering of a child, into feminine forms of effort-less beauty and captivating essence, but remarkably they still succeed in inspiring the ease and simplic-ity of childlike wonder.

An idealistic and tenacious sojourner through the proverbial twists, turns, ups, and downs of an artistic career, Pat’s initial collegiate studies centered on Metalwork & Jewelry, which she studied under world-renown Houston jeweler Val Link. Her focus shifted to clay when she decided to join her husband in his travels for work. Pat explains that making jewelry is not really suited for travel, “Jewelry requires a lot of tools and lots of little pieces, but I always wanted to have something to work on while we were on the road, and clay travels much more easily.”

Pat and her husband traveled all over the United States, and once while in Florida she met a local painter, right about the time she was beginning to explore feminine themes in her work. “We just really hit it off,” Pat remembers, “we were really on the same wavelength.” The personal and artistic thread that pulled them together also led them to decide to work up their own show. Joined by a third friend who was a musician and interested in writing music to accompany their visual works, the three assembled an engaging exhibit of all of their artistry that combined painting, sculpture, poetry, and music. “We each worked separately, we were in different states, but we would communicate regularly and exchange ideas,” Pat says. Eventually the show went on the road and toured all over Texas and Florida.

Ten years later the ladies’ artistic relationship continues, but Pat points to those first few years of working together as the major cata-lyst for her current productions. Overtly and unapologetically femi-nine in both form and expression, the overall timbre of Pat Mober-ley Moore’s current collection elicits a quiet confidence. Her pieces, both individually and collectively, seem to contain a sustaining sense of renewal and hope, and they capture that same raw, awe-filled emotion found in the very moment the butterfly emerges from the cocoon.

Departing from the formulaic formalities of processes learned in school that typically require a linear approach, Pat remarks that her sculptures emerge intuitively. “I work on the face first, and the face just comes alive. Then I work from there.” She sculpts her forms in clay, and although some of them remain in that medium, she has many of them cast in bronze. “I know how to do bronze casting, but it takes a lot of time and a lot of equipment, and I would rather spend

my time creating,” so she entrusts her creations to Art Foundry Cor-pino in Houston, where she oversees and assists the process. Often she participates in the application of patinas to the bronze, which are chemicals used to produce certain reactions that “color” the metal.

Slated for release this month is Pat’s first printed work, a book entitled “Word Sculpture” that was inspired by the poetic expressions used in her creative process. “Sometimes the poem would come first, sometimes the sculpture would come first and then the poem would follow,” she says, “but many of my pieces do have poetry that accom-panies them, which I include when they are purchased.” “Word Sculpture” is an easily accessible showcase of much of her collection, and a presentation of images of the sculptures together with their cor-responding poems. It is currently available at Amazon.com, and soon copies will be set for purchase amid her displays at The Water’s Edge Gallery in Galveston, Thornwood Gallery in Houston, and Gallery on the Square in Wimberley.

Pat Moberley Moore has earned both BS and BFA degrees, she is a member of several premiere national art organizations, her work has won countless awards, and it is displayed across Texas. Technicalities aside, however, the vast appreciation for her sculpture is not only pro-duced by the materials or technique alone. Although both are mas-terfully executed, they are merely the mediums for the unmistakably positive energy with which she creates. Pat has said that “her vision is not political, nor do I care to look at the darker side of ourselves or our world. I endeavor to speak to the inner life and to the beauty of the earth and her charges.” This is a bold and progressive concept, consid-ering the modern societal tendencies to seek out the negative aspects of everything, and the ill-conceived but widely received notion that pow-erful art is only born of misery and degradation.

Further exemplifying her creative process is the freedom she gives to the pieces once they are completed. “Many artists do not want to sell their work, they want to keep it, but I turn them loose. They have their own life, I don’t cling to them,” which is most likely the

explanation behind the unhindered autonomy that seems to emanate from every sculpture. Pat’s feminine forms are not mere shadows of an artist’s hand, but rather the luminaries and keepers of their own per-sonal message.

For more info go online at www.patmoberleymoore.com.Her current Galveston exhibit is located at The Water’s Edge Gal-

lery, 1302 21st Street, (409)762-1925, www.galvestonwatersedge.com.

Call For Artists Issued For Galveston Historical Foundation’s 41st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

Celebrating the island’s rich architectural heritage, the Galveston Historic Homes Tour welcomes guests into privately-owned, island homes the first two weekends of May.

For the 41st anniversary, Galveston Historical Foundation is releasing a call for artists for commission of its 2015 homes tour print. The selected artist will be tasked with capturing the style and breadth of homes featured on the 2015 tour.

Applications close at 1pm on Tuesday, February 17th and sub-missions can be mailed or delivered to Will Wright, Galveston Histor-ical Foundation’s Director of Communications and Special Events, at 502 20th Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550. E-mail submissions are also allowed at [email protected].

“This is an opportunity to give special artistic life to Galveston’s dramatic architecture,” states Dwayne Jones, Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation. “The homes tour images become a part of many art collections and remain a visual reminder of the exceptional story we tell on the island.”

The call for artists will, initially, look at overall artistic style. For the first round of applicants, only portfolio pieces and examples of artist’s work and style are requested. No final submissions will be accepted at this time. The selection committee will then choose an art-ist for commission of this year’s print based on selected homes for this year’s tour. Any medium is welcomed. The selection committee will be looking for pieces that showcase the artist’s ability to incorporate mul-tiple styles of architecture and themes into an overall piece.

The selected artist will be compensated for his final work and featured in a limited edition Giclee print, available for purchase both weekends of the tour, as well as on other retail items and in adver-tising and marketing of the tour. The final piece will be owned by Galveston Historical Foundation and GHF will retain all rights to use of the art.

For more info call(409)765-3404 or visit www.galvestonhistory.org.

EventsOngoing - Artist Boat - Looking for something fun to do? How about kayaking in Galveston? For as little as $10 you can kayak the bay and other areas of Galveston. Artist Boat is establishing a Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island and is looking for people who want to explore by kayak. Their grant to acquire the land at the new Coastal Heritage Preserve provides financial resources to launch three years of educational programming from this special place. Public trips are available for $10 per person. For a schedule and to register for a public trip, visit the Coastal Heritage Preserve page on their website. Also, Artist Boat conducts daily tours of all different kinds, skill levels and ages. They offer a variety of kayaking adventures including East End Lagoon, Christmas Bay, Coastal Heritage Preserve (just $10 per person), Drum Bay, Quickstart Your Kayak, East End Sunset Lagoon, Galveston State Park Reserve Tour, Armand Bayou, and Deer Island. For more information, contact Artist Boat at (409)770-0722 or artist-boat.org.

EventsAffaire d’Art Fine Art Gallery(2227 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)789-0079, www.affairedart.com)Sunday, February 8th (4-6pm) and Sunday, February 22nd (4-6pm), join Irene Amiet for a two-evening workshop. The cost is $50 total per person. “Understand your SLR camera and find your focal point as a photographer” is the topic. Last January Irene was an aperture-driven nature photogra-pher, focusing on an object, setting the depth of field and shooting in a preferably well-set frame. The outcome was very documentary. She stated, “There is nothing wrong with that. But looking at our everyday surroundings seeking to be newly inspired on a regular basis is crucial in our journey as an artist. We need to translate a story as is told by life, by nature, by experiences and emotions. By the time the artwork is finished it is but a memory. To move from the documentary to the impressionist, the abstract and back again is a natural cycle in art.” Call or e-mail to reserve your spot! Wednesday, February 25th Deadline! Affaire D’Art announces that the entry deadline for the March juried art exhibit, “A Juried Affair” is February 25th. The event is open to any 2D artist in Texas, with artwork delivered no later than Tuesday, March 2nd to be eligible. The final 30 selections must be delivered to the gallery and displayed for the entire exhibition period which runs from March 6th-April 12th. Winning entries will be displayed at Affaire d’Art-Fine Art Gallery. On March 6th, 6-9pm, an Artist Reception will be held and the First, Second, Third and two Honorable Mentions will be announced. Prizes will be awarded by the Judge of Awards, Michael Golden, with First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention winners receiving ribbons and Affaire d’Art website recognition. In addition, monetary awards will be given to First, Second, and Third place. For full details, and to download the prospectus visit www.affairedart.com.

Sunday, March 15th (1:30-5:30pm), Affaire d’Art will offer its first street chalk art class. The class will be taught by Diane Fifer of Friendswood. She has been teaching art classes in a full and part time

capacity for over 15 years and is the founder/owner of ArtDwellers. Participants will receive step by step instruction, creating a 4X4 piece of art on the sidewalk under Affaire d’Art awning. Students will need to bring a picture of a famous person or any animal in color. Cost is $55. All supplies included. They only have room for eight students.

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,” restau-rants and retail stores. For a brochure listing all participants, stop by the Galveston Arts Center at 2501 Market St., or go online at www.galveston-artscenter.org. All events are free. Various artworks will be for sale. 2015 ArtWalk dates are February 28th, April 18th, May 30th, July 11th, August 22nd, October 10th and November 28th.

The Artists’ Studios(1902 Ave. N, Galveston, (512)217-1994)This is a large studio designed for space rentals for artists to paint, draw, or sculpt in an active creative atmosphere. Are you an artist and don’t have a space to work? Then this is the place for you. This space is designed for you to rent and use to create your art. The Artists’ Studio has spaces available for rent on a month-by-month, 6-month and 1-year basis. All utilities are paid and rental includes locker space. There are spaces available for classes as well. Amenities include free wi-fi, free

coffee or tea, keyless digital entry, industrial sinks, bathrooms, and small fridge for cold drinks. Call for availability.

DesignWorks(2119 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)766-7599)

Martha J. Terrill, “Reliquaries” will be display through February 15th. Also, the sculp-tural work of metal smith Jan Harrell will be on display just is

time for the upcoming twin holidays of Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day.

Ed Gearke Island Gallery & Studio(2328 Strand, 2nd Floor, downtown Galveston, (409)526-2209, edgearkeart.com)Ed Gearke Island Gallery & Studio is currently featuring an exhibition entitled “Singularity: New Works in Pastel.”

G. Lee Gallery(2214 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)370-7350, www.gleegal-lery.net)G. Lee Gallery is pleased to announce that Jane East is February’s featured artist.

Ms. East, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, finds inspiration from around the world. Most recently Ms. East has painted in Italy, Spain, and enthusiasti-cally paints the Texas Gulf coast. Eclectic, energetic, spiritual always vibrant in color describes Ms. East’s art. Impressionistic and abstract, the show will feature work in pastel and oil. Ms. East will teach two mono-printmaking workshops from 1-4pm Sunday, March 1st and March 8th. Students as young as 14 are invited to attend. Paper and canvas will be supplied. Students should bring paints and everyday items for printing. Ms. East is an enthusiastic presenter so this will be a great class. This class promises to be lots of fun. Cost $30 per student. Also available new work in oil by Galvesto-nian Bob Guicheret, pop art by Brendan Martinez, abstract by Bud Clayton, oils by Svetlana Bazaman, landscapes and mixed media by Michael Basham and resident artist George Douglas Lee.

Galveston Arts Center(2501 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)763-2403, www.galvestonartscenter.org)Continuing through February 22nd, Galveston Arts Center, in cooperation with Fresco Books and Ken

General of Duende Art Project, pres-ents “Texas Abstract.” This exhibition of 32 of today’s most signifi-cant Texas artists show-cases abstract paintings and sculptures originating

from the recent release of the book, “Texas Abstract: Modern + Contemporary,” written and curated by art scholars Michael Paglia and Jim Edwards. Opening on February 28th, Galveston Arts Center, with Barometry Projects, also presents “Urban Ecologies,” an original art exhibition that looks to the overlapping imagery of nature, construction, and destruction to consider the relationships we develop between cities and their landscapes. Considering landscape as an imagined thing, the exhibition asks how the urban experience lends itself to unique perspectives on nature and its role in daily life. Including work by Krista Birn-baum, Jorge Galvan Flores, Amy Sacksteder, Leslie Shershow, Thuy-Van Vu, and Eric Zimmerman, Urban Ecologies pairs artists from Houston with artists who live elsewhere, creating constellations of perspective and practice. The exhibition will open

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Galveston Art League(2117 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)621-1008, www.galvestonartleague.com)The Annual Winter Juried Show is now on exhibit at the GAL. Unlike the membership shows that are held nine times a year, the juried shows feature works of artists from throughout the area, both members and non-members. Awards are given in five categories: works on canvas or panel, works on paper, photography, wall-hung mixed media such as collages or fiber art, and three-dimensional free-standing works such as sculpture, pottery, or assemblage. In addition, one piece receives an award as best in show. The judge for the show was Leamon L. Green,

Associate Professor of Art at Texas Southern University. Mr. Green has a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art and a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia. He has been showing his art professionally since 1994 and his work can currently be seen at the Hooks-Epstein Galleries in Houston. The Art League gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6pm. Admission is free. Most of the works shown are for sale, but must remain in the exhibit through the end of the show.

Galveston Artist Residency(2521 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4446, www.galvestonartistresidency.org)The Galveston Artist Residency announces an Open Call for applica-tions for the 2015-2016 Residency Year. Three residency grants will be granted for the time period of September 1st, 2015 thru August 1st, 2016. GAR is a fully funded residency. Artists in residence will receive a studio, an apartment, a monthly stipend of $1,000 per month and a bicycle. The residency is intended as a gift of time for the development of the winners’ practice. They are looking for visual artists that are at a point in their life where they need to focus on their work and will benefit from a period of intense studio time. Those interested for consideration in the Residency Program should call (409)974-4446 or visit www.galvestonartistresidency.org for more information regarding qualifications and criteria necessary for consideration.

Heard Gallery(2217 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (903)357-9073, www.theheardgallery.com)Gallery owner Ray Heard is working on a new series of pelican and spoonbill oil paintings. Known for his custom work, ordering a painting of the size and color scheme you need is easy at The Heard Gallery. Thomas Williams has added wood carved 3-D wall art of the same subjects and these highly glossed works will be a certain focal point in your collection. John Skarda continues to display his Psycho Fish series of brightly air brushed masterpieces. The Heard Gallery offers a full service custom frame shop too.

J. Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery(25th and Ave. L, downtown Galveston, (409)763-6161) The heart of the gallery is the art collection by renowned local and national artists, most notably, “Galveston’s own” Pam Heidt.

Katrina Howarth Gallery(215 Tremont St., downtown Galveston, (713)550-6431, www.thehowarthgallery.com)On display this month are new fine art original oil paintings by artist and gallery owner Katrina Howarth of beautiful spring bouquets and colorful still life compositions of florals and tabletops.

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

During February at MiArt gallery owner Michèle Grindberg is featuring her new oil paintings that center around love - love for each other, our pets, nature and life itself. With bright cheerful colors and lots of texture her paintings have a very happy feeling to them. Get one for yourself or your significant other for Valentine’s Day. Also the whimsical clay work by Mary Ann Hasty is just delightful. New and one of a kind sterling-silver pieces handmade by local jewelry artists are on display as are the wonderful delicate looking scarves by textile artist Amanda Jeffrey.

René Wiley Gallery(2128 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)750-9077, www.renewileyart.com)Featured this month are coastal inspired works by local artists René Wiley, Rachel Wiley-Janota and James Phillips in a show titled, “Barrier Island.” The gallery offers a wide variety of small, medium

and large works for any budget, including original paintings, sculp-tures, textile mosaics, fine art prints and wooden and glass bowls. Stop in for the next ArtWalk opening when you can meet with the artists on February 28th from 6-10pm.

PeckArts(2208 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)621-1500, PeckArts.com)This month, PeckArts will be featuring “Recycled Abstractions: Selections from the Cutting Room Floor” by Jennifer Peck. These works were inspired by the scraps of paper (negative space) found on “cutting room floor” of Jenni-fer’s studio, and assembled to create these vibrant abstractions.

Shar Art Supply & Gallery(2527 Market St., downtown Galveston, (409)392-6272)Shar Art Supply is now offering classes! “Jorge’s Wood-Working Class” is held Fridays, 1-2:30pm. “Shar’s Mixed Media Class” is offered Tues-days, 1-2:30pm for $20 plus supplies. “Suzie’s Wood Burning Class” is offered Thursdays and Sundays 11am-1pm, “Chrissy’s Children’s Classes” are offered Saturdays, 4-6 year olds at 10:30-11:30am and 7-9 years old 12 noon-1pm. These classes are offered individually or as a 6-week course. “Rhiannon’s Art Class” is offered Mondays (Drawing) and Wednesdays (Painting) 2-4pm. “Art & Wine Fun” is offered every other week, BYOW and your friends for this fun night.

Third Coast Gallery(2413 Mechanic St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4661, www.thirdcoastgalleries.com)This month, come and enjoy the oil paintings of Jack Morris and the undersea watercolors of Liduine Bekman. Liduine has been a recip-ient of the coveted National Watercolor Society 1st Place award, and is in the Cousteau Foundation Collection, as well as a former featured artist of the City of Houston Bayou City Art Festival. Her work can be found in the collections of Exxon, IBM, and Hilton, Wyndham and Marriott Hotels. Originally from the Netherlands, she currently resides in Houston. Jack also has new oils of Galveston on display, from the seabirds to the historical architecture of the Island. Also see new sculpture by Laura Armstrong and jewelry by Janalee Jassen.

Tremont Gallery and Pawsh Boutique(511 23rd St., downtown Galveston, (409)256-0762)A variety of unique, one-of-a-kind art is always on display in this ecelctic gallery.

Tyler Studio (1201 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)7718371, www.tylerstudio.org)Victoria Narkin is the featured artist through the end of February. Victoria spent the first five years of her life in an Indonesian concentration camp. After those early years, she has lived on every inhabited continent in the world. As a child and then as an adult,

Victoria focused on the expressions and emotions in the faces of people whose language she did not speak. Drop by to see this moving exhibition of her work, it touches the heart.

Vacation on Canvas(2113 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, (409)974-4066, vacationoncanvas.com)February is the ideal time to stop in and see the new works featured at Vacation on Canvas Gallery. These paintings are part of gallery owner Robert Peterson’s newest collection of original paintings which will all be on display for the February 28th ArtWalk. Robert has masterfully captured our island environment in brilliant vivid colors and precise detail with all the relaxing comfort that has become his trademark. Along with his original paintings Robert offers reproduc-tions 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.galvestonwatersedge.com)In her next show titled “Bits of Red” gallery owner Gayle Reynolds will feature paintings that all have a bit of red in them even though the subjects of the paintings will be quite varied. The show will debut for ArtWalk on Saturday, February 28th. ArtWalk starts and ends earlier at The Water’s Edge, and visitors will be welcomed from 4-8pm. Rex Reynolds will have his West Bay Fishing Dory completed and on display as well as a number of his Adirondack tallboys. Featured bronze sculptures of ladies are by Pat Moberley Moore (see our featured article), and are complemented by the welded figurative sculptures of Jack Farrell. Pottery is by Madeleine Baker and primitive necklaces are by Chase Jennings.

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equipment they rent, not only on the Island, but also over the San Luis Pass Bridge to Treasure Island in Brazoria County where they have a more relaxed open beach policy for golf carts.

Upon return of all golf carts and rented equipment, it is cleaned for free, ready for the next customer. During the summer season, from Spring Break to October, K6 Island Sports is open seven days per week from 9am-7pm. The rest of the year, it is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to Sunday from 9am-5pm. For more information call (409)737-22K6 or go to www.K6IslandSports.com.

EventsBaywatch Dolphin Tours - Owned and operated by Galveston local Captain Michael Caldwell, Baywatch Dolphin Tours is a fun, friendly and informative romp through the waters of Galveston Harbor. The Dolphin Tour lasts just under an hour and the boat leaves every hour on the hour, daily, from 10am to 5pm. Adults are $10, children are $5, and infants and pets ride free. For more info, www.baywatchdolphin-tours.com, (832)859-4557.Bishop’s Palace offers tours daily. The Bishop’s Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. The building is owned by the Galveston-Houston Catholic Archdio-cese, and is managed as a museum by Galveston Historical Foundation. Bishop’s Palace is located at 402 Broadway, Call (409)765-7834 or go online at www.galvestonhistory.org for tickets.Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone era aboard the Colonel, a triple deck sternwheeler. Admission is $10.95, children (4-12) $8.95, and senior (65+) $8.95. Cruises are Monday-Friday at 1pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 3pm.Galveston Party Boats - Galveston Party Boats is Galveston’s premier fishing-charter company that pioneered the use of the catamaran fishing vessel in Galveston waters. Aboard these vessels, sport fish-ermen will enjoy the use of the latest in technology and equipment for securing some of the Gulf’s most prized catches. Visit their website for pricing and availability of each trip. For more info, www.galvestonparty-boatsinc.com, (409)763-5423.Ghost Tours of Galveston - Join a haunted ghost tour like no other. Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and oper-ated by Dash Beardsley, the known authority on Galveston and its hauntings. Visit the website for schedules, meeting places and to book your tours online at ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com.Harbor Tours - Tours take place daily at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. See Galveston Harbor up close aboard “Seagull II,” Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Tours depart from Harborside Dr. For more info, call (409)765-8687.Historic Sightseeing Shuttle Tours - Join Galveston Island Tours

as they guide you through the showcase of gorgeous buildings, churches, and tree sculptures that the Island has to offer. These usually last a little over one hour. You are able to purchase tickets online at www.galvestonmerchants.com and at the time of the tour. There is free parking at the Visitor’s Center in the back of Ashton Villa, 328 Broadway St., Galveston, (409)765-8687. Tickets are adults $15, students and seniors $12.Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum - The only facility of its kind in the world, the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum is not only three stories of dynamic exhibits and information regarding the oil industry, it also serves as the training grounds for many people making their entrance into the world of offshore drilling. The Ocean Star is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. Self-guided tours can be accompanied by an optional audio narrative via portable listening device. For more info, www.oceanstaroec.com, (409)766-7827.Pier 21 Theater presents “The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte” - Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Lafitte. This shows daily every half hour, from 11:30am-5:30pm, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Dr. and 21st St. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6.Tall Ship Elissa - The Elissa is the queen of the harbor, standing at 100 feet tall and 200 feet long. She is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque built in 1877, and is one of the oldest, fully functioning sailing vessels in the world. For more info, www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-1877.Texas Seaport Museum - This harborside museum tells the story of Galveston’s days as one of the busiest and most influential commercial ports of the 19th century, which was also the era when Galveston had surpassed Ellis Island in the number of immigrants coming to America through our Harbor. Special exhibits and educational programs are presented, both chronologically and categorically, and include the Galveston Immigration Database which stores digital records of nearly 150,000 immigrants who arrived to the United States via Galveston. Texas Seaport Museum is open daily from 10am-5pm, (last ticket sold at 4:30pm). Tickets are free for children under 5, $8 for youth, and $10 for adults. The museum also sells a Seaport Package which includes entrance into the museum, onto the Elissa, and a seat on a Harbor Tour. The package is $20 for adults, $15 for youth and free for children under 5. For more info, www.galvestonhistory.org, (409)763-1877.Train Rides on The Harborside Express - The train boards every Saturday, every 15 to 20 minutes with the last ride boarding at 1:45pm. The $4 ticket fee is in addition to museum admission. Located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, downtown Galveston, www.galvestonrrmuseum.com.“World War II Warbird Flight Experiences” will take place every Saturday at Lone Star Flight Museum, 2002 Terminal Dr., 9am-5pm. Cost is $225 - $1,995 depending on the length of flight. For reserva-tions or info call (409)737-1304.


Welcome to SurfSide, texaS!Stahlman Park Reception & Conference Center

2211 Bluewater HighwayThis facility is ideal for events such as family reunions, wedding receptions, class reunions as well as company

meetings.

Boat RampSurfside has completed the joint project between the Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Village of Surfside, a Boat Ramp on Thunder Drive that leads directly

into the Freeport Channel. This Boat Ramp park has restrooms and fish cleaning stations and is the fastest boat

ramp access to the Gulf on the Texas Coast.

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1304 Monument Drive - Surfside Beach, TX 77541 979-233-1531 - www.surfsidetx.org

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ToursK6 Island Sports:A Wealth of Knowledge of Experienced OutdoorsmenBy Terry Card

For many families, renting a beach house for a week can be prohibitively expensive, ranging from $3000 per week to $7000 per week or more, depending upon the size and ame-nities of the beach home. Another option to renting a home on the beach, which provides direct beach access, is to rent a much less expensive home further from the beach, while still being able to quickly access it via a golf cart.

For example, at K6 Island Sports, a four passenger golf cart can be rented for $350 per week and a six passenger for $450 per week. This can dramatically reduce the cost for a family vacation while ensuring that everyone can enjoy the water and the beach.

In addition, k6 Island Sports, located at 16708 – F San Luis Pass Rd (FM 3005) in the Jamaica Village Shopping Center, around the corner next to Buck’s West and opposite the police and fire station in Jamaica Beach, rents out Beach Cruisers (bicycles) at only $35 per day, Body Boards for $10 per day, Kayaks for $50 per day, Skim Boards for $7 per day, Surf Boards for $30 per day and Paddle Boards (SUP) for $60 per day. Weekend and weekly rates are also available.

So for a very moderate cost the entire family can enjoy time at the beach, parents relaxing in the sun soaking in the rays enjoying a cool one, while the more active kids glide along the shoreline water on skim boards, challenging each other to races and distances covered. Older children may take the opportunity to challenge the waves on SUP’s or explore the waters in kayaks. Later, Mom and Dad may do their own exploring of the island on Beach Cruisers.

K6 Island Sports is a family owned and operated business. Two of the principal owners, Justin Karm and Ash Karm are cousins. Keith Kolb is the third member of the family, also a principal owner of K6 as well as a roofing company owner. Justin Karm owns a construc-tion company in addition to K6 and Ash Karm is a business man. This wealth of business experience has been put to good use since K6 Island sports was opened Memorial day 2014 and bodes well for their ultimate vision of the services they want to offer to their clientele in the future.

All three owners are avid fishermen and outdoorsmen who fell in love with The West End. In keeping with their love of fishing, and the knowledge they have gained in the West End, they hope to expand their services by providing the best bait to catch the fish running at the time and the best fishing locations for their customers. According to Lyndon Woods, who works in the shop, they also expect that in the near future they will sell golf carts in addition to renting them. Cur-rently, though, they have expanded their sales line to include Costa sun-glasses and apparel, and Cabiz with Flotz.

Golf Cart rental on Galveston Island is regulated under an Ordi-nance passed by City Council on 24 March 2010, effective 31 March 2010 and the ordinance requires that anyone driving a golf cart on Galveston Island must be a licensed driver. Operating a golf cart on pedestrian, non-vehicular beaches anywhere on the island, is limited to handicapped individuals with clearly displayed placards.

The Ordinance also provides that it is illegal to drink alcohol while driving the golf cart. The same open container and driving while intoxi-cated rules that apply to a motor vehicle, also apply to driving a golf cart, and are punishable by law. In addition there are different rules under the Ordinance for golf carts rented in the East End (east of 103rd Street) vs. the rules for golf carts rented in the West End.

For both the West End and the East End, Golf Carts must have operational headlamps and tail lights, side reflectors, an operational parking brake and a rear view mirror. In addition, East End Golf Carts must have turn signals, a horn, brake lights, and seat belts. K6 Island Sports future business plan includes having golf carts available that can be driven both in the West End as well as the East End of the Island.

Customers have been really supportive and complimentary of the service they have received. K6 Island Sports provides free delivery of all

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Island Guide February 2015