By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The City of Galveston is just over 175 years old, admittedly a rather brief lifespan in the scheme of recorded history, and especially brief when considering that Earth is estimated to have existed … read more

Starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone Woody Allen may have made more films than any living director, however, he is certainly quantity over quality.  With last year’s gargantuan Woody Allen hit, “Blue Jasmine,” in which Cate Blanchett became the first actor … read more

By Stephen Boothe Roots Rock, Americana, or whichever name you choose to label that unique sound I like to call Texas Country is not only alive and well but is thriving here in Texas; and you have to go no … read more

The 2014-15 Performing Arts Season of The Grand 1894 Opera House promises countless opportunities to “Celebrate with The Grand!” It’s a banner year for The Grand, celebrating its 40th consecutive performing arts season, following the purchase and initial restoration of … read more

This summer camp teaches all of the basics of fishing. Lessons taught will be from knot tying, properly baiting a hook, casting, and battling a fish on a rod and reel to how to throw a cast net and catch … read more

Friday, July 11th – Summer Art Workshop Series – The Galveston Arts Center is offering weekly classes at Moody Mansion all summer long. As in years past, a number of local fine arts professionals have paired with GAC, lending their … read more

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost It is interesting to ponder the ancient storytellers, those orators of legend who were the first to satiate the innate human desire to be entertained. Their myths and tales captured minds and imaginations, … read more

Even though ComicCon 2014 is now only a blip on the horizon, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your own event right in your own backyard!  Mikyla Bruder put together “The Star Wars Party Book” back in 2002 that was copyrighted by … read more

Saturday, Saturday, August 2nd – Bishop’s Palace “Basement to Attic” Tour takes place 11am-1pm. The Basement to Attic tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace offers you a rare look to areas of the home normally off limits. The Bishop’s Palace … read more

Saturdays – Fitness in the Park takes place August 9th, September 13th and October 11th outside the stage area at Menard Park, 2222 28th St., Galveston. Bring a mat and water and join in this fun free chance to exercise. … read more