All posts tagged "Downtown"

April 19th: Lisa Morales Band at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown...

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Featured

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend Tuesday, April 16th The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30...

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Concerts

April 20th: Jerry Jeff Walker at The Grand

Jerry Jeff Walker Saturday, April 20th (8pm) The combination of sensitivity and vulnerability, road-worn adventure, and folk singer defiance that Jerry Jeff...

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April Foodie Events: Bunny Roast & More

Foodie Events April 19th-21st: Rabbit Roast at The Oaks Garden – Rabbit Roast is the new version of an old favorite Bunny...

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April 20th: Cha! Cha!’s Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure & More

April 20th (8-1oam): Cha! Cha!’s Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure at the Rainforest Cafe – Have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Starting at 8am,...

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Concerts

April 27th: Fab Five Free Concert at Saengerfest Park

With beautiful weather and longer days, families are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown...

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Concerts

March 21st: Galveston Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra provides quality classical music, inspiring audiences and musicians alike, with a strong commitment to artistic excellence and community...

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All Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...

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Good Causes: April 27th: Build a Stand, Spark a Dream & Lemonade Contest

This spring, you can make a difference in a variety of ways. Check out these upcoming events: April 27th (10am-1pm): Build a...

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NEW! Red Light Tours by Galveston Historic Ghost Tours

Ticket Prices: $25 for Adults | Parental discretion advised. | BOOK NOW Under 16 not admitted without a parent Return to a time...

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More To Do

Weekends Through April 13th: “Something’s Afoot” on Stage

March 15th-April 13th, “Something’s Afoot” will be on stage. “Something’s Afoot” will open at Island ETC on Friday, March 15th with performances...

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April: Spring Cooking Class at Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing...

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23rd Annual YCF Wild Game BBQ Cook-Off May 10th-11th

May 10th-11th, come to Pier 21, at 21st and Harborside Drive in Galveston, for a “Wild Time” at the 23rd Annual Yaga’s...

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Books

Galveston Bookshop: April 27th, “Texas Singularities: Prairie Dog Lawyers, Peg Leg Stage Robberies & Mysterious Malakoff Men”

Saturday, April 6th (2-4pm): “In the Heart of Texas But Not Yet at Home” by Barbara Ortwein Galveston Bookshop will host a...

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G. Lee Gallery: Kelly Halbach’s Wearable Paintings Exhibits

The striking, colorful wraps and scarves of artist Kelly Halbach cross the aesthetic boundary from walls to fashion. An award-winning painter of...

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Galveston Art League: Susan Venier’s Paintings in April

Susan Venier’s Paintings on Display at Galveston Art League Through April 28th The pastel painting “Aspen Glory” by Friendswood artist Susan Venier...

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Dive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About

By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...

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My 5 Favorite Breakfasts

By Kimber Fountain Nothing beats a great breakfast, and not just to start your morning. The most versatile of mealtimes is delicious...

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Books

Spring Blooms with March Fun at Rosenberg Library

At Rosenberg Library This Month: Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or...

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Blogs

5 Reasons To Support The Local Businesses of Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...

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“Standard Tan” On Exhibit: Galveston Arts Center

At Galveston Arts Center This Month: “Standard Tan” Opens March 9th Galveston Arts Center presents a solo exhibition by Austin-based artist Brad...

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Bars

5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston

Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...

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Moody Gardens

5 Things To Do On Galveston Island Without Hitting The Beach

Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re not a sand-between-your-toes...

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Pizza Galore on Galveston Island

Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...

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Vegan Potluck, Open Photoshoot & Art Talk at HeART Gallery This Month

From the HeART: ArtTALK & ArtWalk This Month From the HeArt is located at 2111 Postoffice St., in Downtown Galveston. From the...

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The Proletariat: Galveston’s Artists Celebrate New Multi-Use Venue

Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...

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Boots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places

Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....

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Ceramic Studio Classes Every Thursday at GAC

Galveston Arts Center, located at 2127 Strand St., in Downtown Galveston is offereing Ceramics Studio workshops, 6-8pm, every Thursday. Learn hand-building techniques in pottery,...

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“A Little Weekend Time Traveling” At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities

Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...

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Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

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The Heard Gallery: A History of Art Downtown

By Terry Card Vincent Van Gogh/Ray Heard. How could those two names be linked in any way? What could they possibly have...

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Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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Saltwater Grill: The Heart of a City, The Charm of an Island

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A very distinct level of sophistication is required to exude limitless elegance without careening down...

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History

Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....

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Galveston Coffee Roasters, Galveston’s Locals

By Terry Card When longtime Galveston residents are told by someone they come from places that are renowned for their beauty and/or...

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Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness

By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...

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Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business

By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...

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Statues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...

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James Phillips: Inshore Sculpture, Original Wood Carvings

By Kimber Fountain James Phillips was first introduced to the world of art by his mother, who taught him how to draw...

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Pier 21: A Destination All Its Own

10 Things To Do at Pier 21 Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, looking for a fun and exciting day with...

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Getting Back to Our Roots: Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

By Kimber Fountain Although it is hard to believe now, in light of the emerging backlash against the corporate giants of the...

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Nautical Antiques & Tropical Décor: Maritime Memorabilia and Seafaring Sundries

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The profile of Galveston as a shopping destination has been on a steady upward trajectory over...

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