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.
- 23rd Street Station – Dave Thomas, 9-12
- 3 Doors Down – Latin Night with Del Toro Trio, 8-10
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- The Float – DEM Roots, 9-2am
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Maceo Spice & Import – Bert Wills, 7-9
- Mod – Jahrel Pickens, 7-9
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Poison Ivy, 6-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Harbors Over Highways, 8-12
- Prohibition Red’s – Salty Sounds, 7-10
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Sharkys Tavern – Just Us, 9-1
- Stuttgarden – Ojos Rojos, 8-12
- Three Doors Down – Del Toro Trio, 7-10
- Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar – Stranded, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Tyler Stokes, 3-7
- Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
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.
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.
- 23rd Street Station Piano Bar – Sing along with Sean Cowin, 4-8
- Albatross – David Joel, 3-6
- Blu Boutique – Bobby Territo, 12-4
- Float – Euro Night with DJ Dominic, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Galveston Music Company – Neighborhood Sidewalk Jam, 3-7
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Bare Necessity, 7-11
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, 8-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11
- Tipsy Turtle – John Miller Band, 6-9
- Woody’s – New Clear weapon, 3-7
Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Come to the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation with friends, family, and museum staff while shopping for locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products, plus live music, yoga, massage, crafting and Kids Corner!
The Thursday market features all of the perks that you’ve come to expect at the market plus the added charms of the Bryan Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly event. The Sunday market also features wonderful goods and the charm of Bryan’s courtyard. It is always free to browse and most events are FREE to participate.
At every market, there will be:
- Live music
- A chance to learn more about The Bryan Museum
- FREE recycling with Keepin’ It Green: Every week, they accept your clean, rinsed recyclable plastics, glass, aluminum and paper/cardboard. KIG comes to pick it up every week aftermarket.
- Family-friendly activities sponsored by partners like Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Island Humane Society, etc.
GOFM is always “BYOC” – bring your own cup. They have eliminated single-use cups for the free Sunday morning coffee station and Thursday water station. Support the initiative by cleaning out your cupboards and donating unwanted mugs to market for others to use.
Every Sunday (10am): Yoga Classes – These classes are led by local yoga teachers. All classes are free to attend.
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays.
Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!
9am-12pm (June-September)
9am-1pm (October-May)
at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)
year-round
*There is always live music and activities/information offered by one of our many Community Partners, whether it’s Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife, Galveston Sports Massage, facepainting or beyond…
*Products typically available include: kombucha, fresh bread, hand-roasted coffee, teas/salves/tinctures, olive oil, baked goods, salsa, jams, fresh eggs & meats and fresh produce. All GOFM markets utilize only LOCAL vendors selling foods they grow or make themselves, which means at certain times of year we have very little produce because our local farmers have very little harvest (ie if it has rained a great deal, or the middle of summer, immediately after several days of freeze, etc.)
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.
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy beach access to the calm waters of this seafood nursery abound with life! Meet our naturalist guides at the Lake Como Fishing area at 10:00 am; explorations last approximately 75 minutes.
Discover the wetlands with a close-up look at the critters, grasses and birds that inhabit the marshland and bay. Tour activities include hands-on-seining, fiddler crab sightings and more under the guidance of FoGISP (Friends of Galveston Island State Park) volunteers.
Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Gulf seafood is all about latitude & attitudes! Chef Bailey Glover will teach you how to properly cook & prepare delicious fresh seafood dishes! We’re feelin’ crabby, how ’bout you? You will learn to make a corn, bacon and jumbo lump crab soup. Next, you will pan-fry crispy soft shell crab in a classic butter sauce. You’ll also learn to make a crispy crab cake accompanied by a creamy remoulade sauce. Finally, we’ll turn ripe summer strawberries into a rich mousse topped with chantilly cream. Life on the gulf coast sure is tasty!
$75/person.
Please call 409-497-2999 to reserve your spot! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis (website comments will NOT count as reservations; you must call us!). Payment is due at the time of reservation.
Please Read The Fine Print:
The Kitchen Chick will refund your tuition in full for cancellations made up to 72 hours before the class. No refunds or credits will be given for a cancellation made less than 72 hours before the class. Cancellations or changes can be made by calling 409-497-2999 or emailing alicia@aliciac1.sg-host.com. When a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will contact you by email or telephone and issue a full refund. If you miss a class due to weather-related concerns, our standard cancellation policy applies.
Class sizes are kept small to ensure you get to interact with the instructors. Can’t wait to get cooking with you!
