Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning author Bartee Haile and his newest book, a survey of the famous entertainers who came from Texas.
In keeping with its reputation for size and spectacle, Texas has produced a staggering number of stars. Although many hailed from towns too small to have a post office, they occupied the spotlight on the largest of stages.
Roger Miller’s songs made him the “King of the Road,” and Howard Hughes stretched his vision across the skies of the silver screen. Gene Autry won fame as a singing cowboy and Van Cliburn wore a tuxedo to international piano competitions, but both hailed from the Lone Star State. Texans penned Old Yeller and voiced Daffy Duck. From Buddy Holly to Ginger Rogers and Joan Crawford to Jimmy Dean, Bartee Haile charts the brightest constellations of Texas entertainers.
Bartee Haile is known for producing “This Week in Texas History,” a syndicated column found in many local newspapers. He has also written several other Texas histories including, “Murder Most Texan,” a true crime collection; and “Texas Depression-Era Desperadoes,” which focuses on Bonnie & Clyde and other notorious criminals of that period.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Museum Members: FREE
Non-members: $10 ticket
Dueling, blood feuds, and guns! The iconic 1800s Wild West is coming to the Museum next Saturday. You’ll be allowed to actually hold the guns of the Wild West—they will passed around the room(!) as we learn about lawmen and outlaws from a True Texas Expert, the famous Bill O’Neal, our official State Historian. O’Neal has written more than 40 books and 300 articles about the American West and was named the “Best Living Non-Fiction Writer” by True West Magazine. Room capacity is limited. Please RSVP today so you won’t be disappointed.
Discover why the Lone Star State was known as the Gunfighter Capital of the Old West. Uncover the events that led to frequent gunplay and blood feuds. Join Bill O’Neal, former Texas State Historian and author of more than 40 books including Texas Gunslingers!
Museum Members: FREE
Non-members: $10 ticket
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.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
Join us for the 1st annual Maduros Cigar Lounge Smokin’ and Cruisin’ event. This is a 3-hour fun-filled cruise out of Moody Gardens. Includes Food, Drink, Cigar Vendors, Raffles, Music by DJ Big John and a podcast featuring ‘Smokin and Toastin with Ian and Cruize’!
Cigar Vendors include Rocky Patel, EPC, and Drew Estates
Tickets: After completing your purchase on Eventbrite, you will receive an email confirmation with your attached PDF ticket(s). You MUST print and bring your PDF tickets AND VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION to be admitted for the event. You may download the Eventbrite app and show your ticket on your mobile device for entry in lieu of printing
- General Admission- 3 Hour Cruise, 1st hour open bar, Food and a bag full of goodies!
- VIP- Transportation to and from event site (meet at Maduro’s Cigar Lounge@ 5:00 pm), 3 hour Cruise, 1st hour open bar, and a bag full of goodies!
- Boarding starts at 6:00 pm (gates close 10 min prior to sail)
- Departure is 7:00 pm sharp!
- Free Parking at Moody Gardens
- Casual Attire
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J.
Available Daily (11am-5pm): Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours – Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld high-resolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.
Full Moon Tours – Experience Bishop’s Palace in a whole new light, the moonlight, on their upcoming Full Moon Tour. This special tour lets visitors explore the National Historic Landmark and see how this architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the moonlight.
Enjoy cocktails, brunch, a terrific silent auction, and lively entertainment in support of Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc (ACCT). For over 30 years, ACCT has provided social, financial, and educational services for people living with HIV/AIDS. This fundraiser allows ACCT to meet individualized client needs that are not otherwise funded by government, charitable, or private agencies. This year’s theme is “Journey to the Bottom of the Sea.” Tickets to attend are $70 each. This will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. To donate a silent auction item, call (409)763-2437 or email give@accttexas.org for more information, or drop the item off at the ACCT offices, 707 23rd St., Downtown Galveston.
We’re doing it again — Charity Trivia Night! On Sunday, May 19th, we’ll meet at Galveston Island Brewing to eat, drink, and laugh while raising money for a great local charity!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Gather up to five of your smartest friends, family members, and co-workers (max team size is six people – cost is $10 per team member) Please pay at the door. (Cash only!)
Step 2: Pick a local charity to support (most local non-profits have already been approved; if you have a question about whether a charity meets our criteria, email us at michael@galvestoncentralchurch.com)
Step 3: Study! (Ok, not really.)
Step 4: Show up at Galveston Island Brewing on May 19th at 4:00pm.
Step 5: Win! If your team wins, the charity you’re playing for wins 100% of all trivia proceeds! Plus, Central will make a matching donation.
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.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available:
Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left unturned to bring Haunted Galveston’s history to you. Meet on the corner of Sealy Ave. and 23rd St.
Ghost Bus Tour – Seawall Departure
This is a 10-mile, approximately 60-minute tour of Galveston! You’ll hear from ghost eyewitnesses in their own words. Galveston is well known for its haunted history, and as you visit the Island, you’ll hear stories of hauntings and paranormal activity at locations nearly everywhere you go. For times, costs and such contact: info@GalvestonExperience.com, call (409)741-340, or go to galvestonexperience.com.
More in-depth stories can be heard on the Galveston Ghost Podcast at GalvestonGhostPodcast.com. The Galveston Ghost podcast brings you firsthand interviews in the words of the ghost eyewitnesses. Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when each new episode is released.
Schedules are available at galvestonexperience.com/calendar/.
