Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) is pleased to bring to our stage Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO. Mr. Lonergan is the screenwriter who wrote/co-wrote Analyze This, Gangs of New York, Margaret, and Manchester By The Sea (Academy Award Winner for Best Original Screenplay.) LOBBY HERO first made its debut in 2001 and had a Broadway revival in 2018. A hot-button work ahead of the curve in exploring imbalances of power, LOBBY HERO is even more relevant today as these imbalances have become part of our national conversation in the era of #MeToo, Time’s Up, and Black Lives Matter.
LOBBY HERO will open at Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic in Galveston, on Friday September 13th with performances continuing through Saturday, October 5th. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on September 22nd.
LOBBY HERO is set in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment building during a graveyard shift. Jeff, portrayed by Daniel Hicks, is the security guard in the lobby. Jeff is a worn-out, wisecracking slacker who is living with his brother but with lazy ambitions and full of envy of those more successful. His supervisor, William (Alric Davis) is a family man who takes his responsibilities seriously and has no time for those who do not. He is faced with a major dilemma when a family member is arrested. The lobby is very slow during the late evenings, so two beat cops make the building one of their stops. Bill (Ralph Biancalana) is a veteran cop who has his own way of doing things and has no problem bending the rules and Dawn (MaryAnna Nagorski) who is fresh out of the academy. Dawn idolizes Bill (possibly more). LOBBY HERO is a beautifully written comic-drama that explores basically honest characters dealing with sticky moral questions.
Tickets to LOBBY HERO are $25.00 for seniors and students and $30.00 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at www.islandetc.org. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. If interested in information about these, please call ETC at 409-762-3556.
**Warning: LOBBY HERO contains profanity and adult content. ETC does not recommend this production for children.
Save the date for Float the Boat 2019, the annual Artist Boat fundraiser and gala. This year, Artist Boat celebrates its 15th birthday Saturday, November 16th, 6-9:30pm at The Trolley Station, 2021 Strand, Downtown Galveston. The event will include a plated gourmet dinner, live music, live and silent auctions; plus you can enter to win a kayak! Listen to live music from Alligator Handshake while enjoying beer, wine & signature cocktails from Del Papa, a gourmet dinner, dessert, and the live and silent auction! This year’s theme is ‘Shapes of the Sea.” This year’s event will be honoring the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association, a long time supporter of Artist Boat. WGIPOA’s mission is to preserve and protect the Gulf and bay shoreline and the quality of life as the west end continues to develop. Purchase tickets at artistboat.org. Sponsorships are currently available. You can purchase Raffle tickets at artistboat.org/float-the-boat/.
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.
Includes…
• $10 for one
• 3 for $25
1. In Person, at MOD Coffeehouse, 2126 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX, 77550
2. Mail Check to: Artist Boat, P.O Box 16019 Galveston, TX, 77552
3. By Phone: Call Artist Boat (409) 770-0722
4. Online: www.artistboat.org/float-the-boat
The winner will be announced at 9pm, at the event. You do not have to be present to win the kayak raffle. 100% of the proceeds goes directly to Artist Boat.
For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.
Saturday, September 28th
- 23rd Street Station – Dave Thomas, 9-12
- 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse – Geoff Fish, 8-11
- The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, 7:30-12:30
- B. Jiggers – Level One Band, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Blu Boutique – David Richardson, 3-7
- Brewchachos – Ojos Rojos, 7-10
- Bubba’s On The Strand – Jaredd Reed, 12-4
- Fill’er Up Bar – Towne Adams Band, 8-12
- Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill – Mambo Jazz Kings, 7-11
- Galveston Country Club – Boo Schaaf, 6:30-9:30
- The Grand 1894 Opera House – The Midtown Men, 8-10
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Island Pour House – John Escue, 8-11
- Marina Bar – Boo Schaaf, 1-4
- Midtown Tavern – Rodney Haines, 4-8
- Mod Coffee – Jim Presley, 6-9
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Zach Tate, 7-11
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Tommy Lewis, Jimmy Pizzitola, 8-12
- Playground Patio Bar & Grill- Last Soul Clan, 9-1
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – The Feel Band, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Shrimp Festival, Downtown – Chad Cooke Band, 1-4pm
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tipsy Turtle – Salty Sounds, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Tyler Stokes Band, Tanner Sparks, 3-7
- Yaga’s – Selfless Lovers, 10-1
September 28th: 5k Shrimp Scamper – Enjoy the official 5k of the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. This is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautifully rebuilt beach and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. For more info about the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival go to galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com.
The race will start and end at 28th and Seawall. Perks include free libations, performance t-shirt, pre-run snacks, placing medals, costume contest, downtown activities after the run and more. Use Promo Code: SHRIMP15 for 15% off your run ticket. The 5K combo includes:
- Gumbo Tasting Cup for entry into The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
- 5K Registration with chip timing
- Fun performance t-shirt
- 1 free beer at early packet pickup/runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery and another free beer after the Run
For more info and to get tickets go to galvestonshrimpfestival.com.
Two full days of shrimp, music, friends, and fun includes a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Official 5k, Lil’ Shrimps Parade, Live Music, Vendors, Kids Area, and a Strand Merchant Walk-About. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy!
September 28th (8am-5pm): Texas Veterans Classic Car & Military Vehicle Show – Bring the entire family to this all day event that will include 200+ classic cars, 60+ military vehicles, SWAT vehicles, firepower demo, swap meet, flyover, 80 foot American flag, live music from Mouse and the Traps, and much more. This will be held at 655 S. Doctor M. Roper Parkway in Bullard. For more info go to facebook.com/events/2264353326930799. Admission is free.
All makes and models welcome! $20 donation per car to register.
Gates open at 8:00am
Register by 10:00am
Awards by 2:00pm
Great food and music! Vendor booths. Family fun. All proceeds benefit nonprofit charities.
September 9th (9am): Morning Kayak Tour – This is an adult-guided kayak trip. The Friends of Galveston Island State Park support provides a great experience on the water with a guide. Safety, paddling tips, and environmental education are given during this active aquatic tour. Please consider reserving your spot for a quick instruction, free gear rental, and guided trip with a trained guide into a protected cove of Galveston Bay. You will start with an orientation on land, paddle out into the bay, and return before the sunsets. The starting location is the Oak Bayou picnic area.
Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call (409)737-1222 or go to tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island. The beachside of Galveston State Park (everything south of FM 3005) is closed as renovations take place. The side facing the bay will remain open. This closing is expected to last for about three years.
The 9th Annual Scenic City Open Car Show presented by the Scenic City CruiZers, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday September 28th, at Lee Pointe,
6400 Lee Hwy. The show is open to all vehicles. Top 75 awards, along with 20 specialty awards such as People’s Choice and best Sounding Exhaust. A cash
award will be given to the top 3 Clubs Participation. A 50/50 drawing will be held, $500 CASH, will be awarded in a grand-prize drawing at end of show.
Also a silent auction will be held featuring over 40 items day of show. Registration fee is $20, which includes a ticket for a door prize and the goody bag.
Proceed go to Chattanooga Room in the Inn. For more information, visit www.sceniccitycruizers.com, email sccchattanooga@aol.com or call 423-593-2029.
Rain date is October 5th.
Every Saturday: Youth Sailing Saturdays – The Youth Sailing Program at Sea Star Base Galveston is unlike any other youth program in the country. It is their belief that every child has the ability and should have the opportunity to learn how to sail and become an ambitious, skilled, and active lifetime sailor. Children are taught by the highly skilled staff at this world-class sailing facility, but the benefits do not end there. In the youth sailing program, children learn stewardship of the oceans, coasts, and communities; they are heavily mentored by dedicated volunteers and learn physical and social skills that will carry them throughout life. These classes are open to the public. Beginning Sailors classes are 9am-12 noon. Intermediate Sailors classes are 1-5pm. Non-members can pay the daily rate of $25 per session. Membership is $200 annually for students only.
