From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.

Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line.

Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”

This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.

Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women,  and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.

Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).

Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.

The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.

Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Signed copies of Kimber’s books  Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line and Galveston Seawall Chronicles  will be available for purchase (cash or credit) at the conclusion of the tour.

For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.

July 22nd-26th (9am-3pm): Cowboy Up for the Big Adventure – Time travel back to the American West of the late 1800’s and learn about the daily life and work of the American cowboy and cowgirl on a famous Texas cattle drive. Face the dangers of life on the range and try your hand at chuck wagon cooking, making gear, branding, poetry, and music. Register at bryanmuseum.com.

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston.

Tours are given (no reservations needed) at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for students with valid ID, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday-Tuesday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org.

Do your young ones have a passion for art, science, nature, and love to work with their hands? If so, a specialty art camp like Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camps may just be the perfect fit. Camps run all summer long and can be taken a week at a time. Sign up now as spaces are limited to ensure small camp size and individual attention.

Artist Boat uses S.T.E.A.M., an educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

Artist Boat has won national recognition for its educational programs and is a leader in outdoor educational experiences for small groups led by scientists and artists.

Campers use the scientific method to investigate processes in our ocean. Each camp culminates in the creation of artworks that illustrate the knowledge that campers have acquired about our ocean. Camp sessions are designed for children Kindergarten-Sixth Grade and split into groups of ages 5-8 and ages 9-12.

Summer Camp sessions are $150 per week for half day sessions or $300 per week for full day sessions. Camps are held from 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm. Sessions are limited to 12 campers.

Register at artistboat.org/eco-art-camps. Dates and topics are:

• June 3rd-7th (Ages 5-8): “Fish Frenzy” and “Whale of a Time”
• June 10th-14th (Ages 9-12): “Shark Mania” and “Marine Inverts”
• June 17th-21st (Ages 5-8): “Off the Deep End” and “Fish Frenzy”
• June 24th-28th (Ages 9-12): “Whale of a Time” and “Shark Mania”
• July 8th-12th (Ages 5-8): “Marine Inverts” and “Off the Deep End”
• June 15th-19th (Ages 9-12): “Fish Frenzy” and “Whale of a Time”
• July 22nd-26th (Ages 5-8): “Shark Mania” and “Marine Inverts”
• July 29th-August 2nd (Ages 9-12): “Off the Deep End” and “Fish Frenzy”
• August 5th-9th (Ages 5-8): “Whale of a Time” and “Shark Mania”

Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and with fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action.

Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public artworks; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force; conducted interpretive tours; and beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches.

For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.

Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are free for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are offered at Stewart Beach in Galveston. Join the Bucket Brigade in exploring the creatures and features that make Galveston beaches unique. Hands-on activities investigate topics including Galveston’s turbid water, marine debris, Sargassum landings, and more.

In June and July tours are available Wednesday-Sunday, weather permitting. Starting in August, tours are offered Friday-Sunday. Participants can sign up on location near the Beach Patrol Tower #6 at Stewart Beach. Tours are scheduled to start at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm.

Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and with fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action.

Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public artworks; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force; conducted interpretive tours; and beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches.

For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.

Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold its 26th annual “Summer Music Funshop” in Galveston this coming July 22nd-28th.

This is an annual service project for the Houston Children’s Chorus. Houston kids pay their way to spend one week in Galveston working side-by-side with Galveston children in a 5-day summer day camp. The daily workshops take place at Garten Verein in Kempner Park. The workshop culminates in a summer pops concert performed by all of the children at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

The fee for Galveston children is $25. This covers lunch each day, a performance t-shirt, and two tickets to the final concert. The theme for this year’s workshop is “A Rootin’ Tootin’ Boot Scootin’ Salute To Texas!”  Fun choreography, beautiful children’s voices, and a pit band have made this annual concert a unique summer pops concert on the Island.

Children who have completed grades 3 through 8 are eligible to attend. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is July 1st. Visit the Chorus’ website at houstonchildren.org for registration information. You may also email the Chorus at info@houstonchildren.org or call (713)650-3800.

Also joining the Houston & Galveston children will be 30 children from Taiwan. The Houston Children’s Chorus will be featured in concert during the week at Sacred Heart Church, St. Patrick’s Church, Moody Church, The Meridian, and Gulf Breeze.

The Houston Children’s Chorus is celebrating its 30th year. Over 6,000 children have participated in Chorus programs since 1989. These talented children perform over 45 concerts per year. They have performed for the president of the U.S. on 32 occasions. They were featured in the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl.

Stephen Roddy is the Founder & Director of the Chorus. Guest choreographer is Stevie Rivers Rawlings. The Summer Music Funshop is supported by grants from The Texas Commission on the Arts, Moody Methodist P.E.F., Dr. Leon Bromberg Trust, Starlight Education Foundation (Taiwan), Kinder Morgan Foundation, Landry’s, and other donors.

July 22nd-28th: Shark U Week – Come to the 6th Annual Shark University Week at Moody Gardens! Dive into the world of sharks and learn all about these misunderstood creatures. Your shark knowledge will be tested at the end of the week so make sure to pay attention once school is in session! Some of the fin-tastic fun activities and events this year include keeper talks & live feedings, shark discount, arts & crafts, interactive stations, exhibits & activities, “Great White Shark 3D” on the big screen, and even help name a Shark! Aquarist Talk will be held at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

Some of the fin-tastic fun activities and events this year include:

• Keeper talks & live feedings
• Shark discount
• Arts & crafts
• Interactive stations, exhibits & activities
• Great White Shark 3D
• Help us name our Shark!
• Sharks on Social Media #SharkUWeek

CLICK HERE to download flyer

BIOLOGY

SEE REAL SHARKS, REAL CLOSE!

KEEPER TALKS & EXPERIENCES:

July 22 – July 28

• 10:30 AM | Dive Presentation @ South Pacific Exhibit (Lower Level)
• 11:30 AM | Shark Feeding @ Caribbean Exhibit
• 11:30 AM | Ray Racket Feed Presentation @ Amazon Exhibit inside Rainforest Exhibit (Except Monday/Thursday)
• 1:00PM | Kelp Shark Feed & Chat @ Kelp Tank on Upper Level
• 1:30 PM | Dive Presentation @ Caribbean Exhibit
• 2:30 PM | Shark Feeding & Dive Presentation @ South Pacific Exhibit
• 3:30PM | Aquarist Shark Chat @ the Ocean View Room

ARTS & CRAFTS

1 – 3 PM (JULY 22 – JULY 28)

Stop by the Visitor Center lobby for some sharky arts & crafts!

SAVY SHARK CARTS

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (JULY 22 – JULY 28)

Visit our student volunteers at their Shark Carts for an interactive learning experience. 

SHARKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

JULY 22 – JULY 28

During Shark Week, we will be hosting several Facebook LIVE events where you can send us your questions using the hashtag #SharkUWeek and our shark experts will answer them LIVE from the Aquarium Pyramid! We will also be posting Fun Facts, Trivia Questions, Videos, and Give-Aways! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube so you don’t miss out on any of the Shark U Week Fun!

GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D

EXPERIENCE GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN IN TEXAS!

Showtimes: 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Misrepresented, maligned and misunderstood, the Great White Shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear…Great White Shark 3D will explore the Great White’s place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain… See the Great White through the eyes of people who swim with sharks: Mike Rutzen, Frederic Buyle and William Winram. Narrated by Bill Nighy, directed by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, and photographed by D.J. Roller.

SHARKS AFTER DARK, A SPECIAL SCREENING FOR SHARK U WEEK

Showings: July 26 – 6pm and 7pm

Where: MG3D Theater for FREE!

See a special Shark Week screening from Discovery Channel on the largest screen in Texas!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!

SHARK U WEEK DISCOUNT:

Visit the Aquarium Pyramid during Shark U Week for just $26.95 ($31.95 regular). Use code MGSHARK at checkout for $5.00 off aquarium admission. Valid only July 22 – July 28, 2018.

_{Not Valid with any other coupon or discount offer. Only Valid July 22 – July 28, 2018. Up to 6 people.}

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online