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 … read more

Starring Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Collin Firth, Sophie Cookson, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine ​At first, when Kingsman moved from fall 2014 to winter 2015, I worried it was because there was something wrong with the film, as is usually the case for a … read more

Warm Weather Brings FREE Events to  Downtown Galveston As the weather warms up, Galveston Island becomes home to a number of amazing, free events.  Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies and live concerts throughout the historic downtown. … read more

If you’re looking for a unique Mardi Gras experience in 2015, grab some beads and hit the beach. Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your … read more

You could be a Star! At this one-week theatre camp, presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre actors/directors and staff at The Grand. Camp culminates with a performance of CINDERELLA Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2015 12:30pm – 5:30pm Daily Open … read more

February 2015 All Month Hammerhead sharks and spotted eagle rays school around the banks.- Learn More – Watch Ray Video – Watch Shark Video 3rd – Notice of Intent to Pursue Sanctuary ExpansionA Federal Register Noticed was released declaring the … read more

By 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 … read more

There’s a lot of great productions going on this month at The Grand. Check out the following shows. The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice St., downtown Galveston, is one of the few remaining theatres of its era … read more

Several years ago, my sister and I met in NYC for a long weekend.  It was her gift to me when I graduated from college and I couldn’t have asked for a better gift, nor a better sister.  She asked … read more

1892 Bishop’s Palace To Host Expanded Guided Tour And “The Art Of The Calling Card” Discussion In Victorian Galveston, calling was a ritualized way of visiting friends, navigating society, sending sentiments, and carrying out all communications necessary for a successful … read more

By Kimber Fountain Although it is hard to believe now, in light of the emerging backlash against the corporate giants of the food industry, processed and fast foods were once the height of progress, symbols of America’s deft ability to … read more

Starring Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon, Nathan Kress ​This might just be the summer’s most guilty pleasure. If you are going to 1-up 1996’s Twister, I guess this is the way to do it. Shot like a … read more