All posts tagged "events"

Foodie Events: Yum Yum Yum!

Galveston is a food lover’s paradise with an elaborate selection of cuisine types to cooking classes to the wonderful Farmer’s Market. Check...

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The Bryan Museum Presents “Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” Exhibit

“Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” on Exhibit at Bryan Museum The Bryan Museum is thrilled to announce a special exhibition in collaboration...

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The Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour

When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...

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December Treasure of the Month: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” Diorama

This month, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a historic diorama which was originally created for the library’s children’s department in the early 1940s. ...

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Food

A Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston

By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...

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More To Do

Family Fun on Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....

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Music

Debbie “Kepi” Boyd: Music is a Gift that Touches Everyone

Do you love to sing? Well, Debbie “Kepi” Boyd, aka “Galveston’s Karaoke Queen” is soon to be your new best friend!...

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Book Lovers Events: Signings, Author Meet Ups & More

From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...

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Things to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day

By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...

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Ready, Set, Read!

By Gini Rainey I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...

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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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Schlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...

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Outdoors

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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Outdoors

Biking: Nothing Compares to Riding a Bike

By Elizabeth Rogers │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Riding a bicycle brings you closer to your surroundings, closer to life, and closer...

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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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Argentine Tango “Grooves” It’s Way To Galveston

Argentine Tango Comes To Galveston Argentine Tango dance classes are being offered weekly June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5-6:30pm. The Sunday Tango...

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Devil and the Deep Brewing: A Hoppy Dream Come True

By Terry Card Behind every business, there is a story. Its parts may be the building, the location, or the entrepreneur who...

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This Art Will Capture Your Soul: René Wiley Gallery

Painting Her Soul By Terry Card What makes the René Wiley Gallery successful? Located at Postoffice Street and 22nd, Galveston’s renowned attraction,...

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Food

Blog: Old Moon Deli & Pie: A Love Affaire!

By Lauren Ware Sandwiches are loved by people of all kinds throughout the world. They are simple to make, leave no dirty...

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Coast 2 Soul: Voices of the Island

By: Lauren Elizabeth Ware On the first and third Tuesday of every month, people from all walks of life gather at The...

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Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica

Moody Gardens Reveals New Aquarium Pyramid: Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica Hidden behind the doors of Moody...

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Ruth Downes Lays Down the Law for Painting

By Rob Lucey There are jokes about throwing lawyers in the ocean, but in at least one case, if you mix a...

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Nautical Décor, Island Style Galore

By Rob Lucey Whether you are fortunate enough to own an island home or just want to take a bit of the...

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Beat The Heat With A Good Book

By Gini Rainey “The Yellow Crocus” By Laila Ibrahim Set in pre-Civil War Virginia, The Yellow Crocus tells the story of a...

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Jack Morris: Over Five Decades of Art

Written and Photographed by Sharis Roe DeJaynes Welcome to a brand new year! “Deck the Halls!” is over and now it is time...

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Catherine Stroud: Beauty and the Brush

By Kimber Fountain Plato made the very wise realization that “Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.” Of course, on the...

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Antique Island: Tour the Timeless Treasures of Galveston

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A well-rounded antiquing experience in Galveston is by no means a one-stop-shop, because just like...

Thrift Shop Treasure Hunting on the Island

Written and Photographed By Rob Lucey In Galveston, treasure hunters might spend years digging holes under oak trees on the west end...

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Bryan Museum: A Piece of History

By Terry Card “That man’s gone crazy! What’s he doin’ diggin’ for oil in front of the old orphanage? Does anybody know...

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Exploring Hidden History Museums on the Island

By Rob Lucey To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts,...

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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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Robert Dampier: Illuminating the Shadows

By Kimber Fountain The relationship between darkness and light is one that has confounded the human race for the entirety of its...

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