$10 at the door
https://brandonmcdermottband.com/
If you were to think of the most glorious sound that could ever be produced…As if Heaven itself were to part the clouds for the briefest of moments and all the Angels gathered to sing their most Angelic song, and it was so beautiful that it could only be heard for a single whisper of a moment or the gloriousness of the sound would overwhelm everyone on Earth….yep, that’s the Brandon McDermott Band.
From Galveston to Houston to College Station and all the way up to Amarillo, the Brandon McDermott Band has been bringing their exciting brand of Texas country music to stages across the Lone Star State. The Brandon McDermott Band released their first studio album titled “Mile Marker Zero” and just like their live shows, which continue to leave the audience wanting more, the album is chock-full of fun, energetic songs that are guaranteed to make their listener have a good time. From good ol’ fashion party songs, to songs about relationships gone bad, this album has something for everyone and has been getting great reviews from country music publications and industry people alike. Now the band is about to head into the studio to record their follow up album with Producer Adam Odor. The Brandon McDermott Band has played shows with many of Texas Music’s top acts including Stoney LaRue, Kevin Fowler, Reckless Kelly, Micky and the Motorcars, Josh Abbott Band, Aaron Watson, Dirty River Boys, Brandon Rhyder, Bri Bagwell, Honeybrowne and even 90’s megastars Poison, plus many more. So no matter whether you prefer mud on your boots or sand between your toes, if you like Texas Music then the Brandon McDermott Band has something for you.
The Brandon McDermott Band is – Brandon McDermott (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Taylor (lead guitar, vocals), Brent Topa (drums), Soloman Garcia (bass).
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
Join us 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25 with jewelry wire wrap expert Annette Kinslow.
No experience needed…this class is for everyone.
All materials are provided.
Cost is $105 per student. Seating is limited. Reservations and payment must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020.
You will leave with your own beautiful wearable Sea Glass creation, written instructions, and the ability to create your own beautiful jewelry. Learn how to capture a cabochon in a wire bezel. Learn how to make and manage a wire bundle, secure it, create the ball and set the stone.
Your instructor Annette Kinslow – has years of experience creating one-of-a-kind, unique, hand made jewelry. Influenced by our coast, Annette chooses unique, antique, one of a kind stones for her work.
Come hear live music on stage!
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
On Exhibit: Brown Foundation Gallery: Britt Thomas Indian Spirit
1878 Gallery & Vault: Amada Miller But then (again)
Galveston Arts Center (GAC) presents two new exhibitions. Britt Thomas’ photography exhibition Indian Spirit documents the Port Neches-Groves Indians high school football traditions and community who keep those traditions alive. Amada Miller’s exhibition But then (again) includes photographic and video work focusing on the celestial bodies that make seasonal appearances near our planet. These exhibitions will remain on view through April 12, 2020.
Amber Eagle’s exhibition Nap Dreams will continue through February 23, 2020 in GAC’s main gallery.
These exhibitions are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
About the Exhibitions:
Britt Thomas’ exhibition, Indian Spirit, documents the Port Neches-Groves Indians high school football traditions and the community who keeps those traditions alive. The photographs take an observational approach to PN-G’s unique fusion of Texas football customs and Native American cultural appropriation that has existed in this community since 1925. The title, Indian Spirit, emerges from the name of PN-G’s mascot and reflects the community’s intense commitment to their motto of ‘Honor, Pride, Tradition.”
But then (again) is an exhibition of photographic and video work focusing on the celestial bodies that make seasonal appearances near our planet by San Antonio-based artist Amada Miller. Astronomers and scientists have spent centuries probing these mysterious portents, claiming everything from life-bearing origins to humanity’s destruction. Focusing on comets and meteor showers, the works in this exhibition are comprised of a record made of ice that plays the sound of a comet flying through space (recording acquired by the European Space Agency’s Rosetta Mission) and long exposure photographs of the night sky as the Quadrantids and Ursids meteor showers pass by. These images are recorded and obscured by a handmade glass lens made from tektites, a type of glass that is formed from the heat of a meteor impact.
About GAC: GAC is the organizer of ArtWalk, which takes place every six weeks in downtown Galveston. The ArtWalk brochure, which lists participating venues, hours, information, and map can be downloaded at www.galvestonartscenter.org.
Galveston Arts Center is located at 2127 Strand St. in Downtown Galveston. The galleries are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Admission is free at all times.
Friendswood artist Janie O’Farrell is the Galveston Art League’s Featured Artist for March. Her detailed paintings – many of them executed on salvaged building materials – will hang in the league’s gallery, 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston, from Feb. 27-March 29.
Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 6-9 p.m. during ArtWalk on March 7.
O’Farrell, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from Baylor University, taught drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture at Glassell Junior School for about 20 years. She also has taught outreach classes at various hospitals and senior centers in Houston. Several Friendswood-area schools and restaurants feature murals that she painted.
She likes using acrylic paints to create images on salvaged ceiling tiles, roof tiles and wood. “The most challenging thing to me about painting is when I paint on reclaimed wood or tin is deciding what to paint,” O’Farrell says. “I have to live with the vintage object awhile until I can envision my subject matter.” Her aim is to capture the essence of a landscape or object in her paintings.
O’Farrell sells through the Galveston Art League Gallery and is a professional member of the league. To find out more about the league and its memberships, please visit www.GalvestonArtLeague.com and click on “Join.”
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
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.
Thirsty Thursdays is every 3rd Thursday wherein Galveston Island Brewing donates beers first-come, first-serve to our market customers. They shop, sip and stroll the market while exploring the museum grounds & buying local foods.
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.
Queen of Hears Drawing. This game has big pots and weekly drawings. Come join the fun!https://www.facebook.com/events/2292432317715647/
Enjoy entertainment, drinks and snacks in our elegant and cozy private lounge. The Bar is the perfect place for libations and lively conversation before or after your meal at the adjacent Steakhouse or Blake’s Bistro.
Hosted by Fish Naked every Thursday Night.
Come jam with us! Everyone is welcome.
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
