"GAR Year 2"
Galveston Artist Residency celebrates its second year of existence with a special exhibition entitled "GAR Year 2: A Group Exhibition." The show features works by artists in residence Josh Bernstein, Davide Savorini, and Zachary Podgorny, and will remain on view July 20th. Call for hours.
About Josh Bernstein:
Josh Bernstein inserts his own travels, sculptures and photographs into larger historical narratives.
His work has been exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Bryan Miller Gallery in Houston, and the Emergency Room Gallery at Rice University. It has been reviewed in the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press, as well as Artforum.com and Art Fag City.
Bernsteins work is included in several private collections and the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He received his B.A. from AmherstCollege and his M.F.A. from Mason Gross School of Art at Rutgers University.
About Zachary Podgorny:
Zachary Zeke Podgorny’s birth name is Zachar Vaks, and written in Cyrillic letters…
Business Name: Galveston Artist Residency. Contact Information: (409)974-4446. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Galveston Artist Residency
2521 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Katrina Howarth: "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils"
Howarth Gallery is currently featuring a special exhibition by artist Katrina Howarth entitled "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils."
The gallery is open by appointment only, and on ArtWalk evenings.
Business Name: Howarth Gallery. Contact Information: (713)550-6431. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Howarth Gallery
217 Tremont
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club is from May 29 to August 17. The club is open to all children from infants through rising 7th graders. Registration begins on May 29 and continues throughout the summer. Register online anywhere with Internet access. Go to rosenberg-library.org to get started or ask children’s staff for assistance. Children can earn prizes by reading or listening to books. They may read anything they want anywhere they choose. All registrants will receive a free Summer Reading Club t-shirt just for joining. Limited quantity on all prizes. Children do not need to attend library events to participate.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Al Edwards Emancipation Proclamation Reading and Prayer Breakfast
Galveston on June 19, 1865, two years after the proclamation was enacted. Galveston holds the distinction of being the place of the first reading of the Proclamation in the South. Texas State Representative Al Edwards sponsored two legislative bills establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday and providing for statues in Galveston and at the state capital in Austin. Free breakfast after the program is sponsored by DSW Homes, Jamail Smith Construction and Sullivan Land Services.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19,…
Business Name: Ashton Villa. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)599-5520. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 8:30 AM.
1859 Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Flight Museum Tours
The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers, Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.
Business Name: Lone Star Flight Museum. Cost: Adults $8 | Seniors $5 | Children $5. Contact Information: (409)740-7722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Mainland Morning Quilt Guild Exhibit
Quilts from the Mainland Morning Quilt Guild, based in Texas City, are now on display through July 3, 2013 at Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861 U.S. Custom House at 502 20th Street. The collection can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An evening reception, free to the public, is planned during this weekend’s ArtWalk on Saturday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This exceptional collection features work from 22 Mainland Morning Quilt Guild members with many styles of quilt making represented. Hand-pieced, hand-appliqued and hand-quilted pieces involving hundreds of hours of work are all on display.
“One quilt maker regularly makes quilts for loved ones, thinking of them and saying prayers for them through the long process” says Jenny Chiovaro, Guest Curator. “There are also machine-pieced and machine-quilted works with light-hearted motifs meant to be loved and used up by children. There are small quilts to be hung on the wall as art, as well as large ones used as family quilts.”…
Business Name: 1861 Custom House. Contact Information: (409)765-7834. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Custom House
502 20th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:44 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Kayak Adventure: Coastal Heritage Preserve
Artist Boat is establishing the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. The Coastal Heritage Preserve project is envisioned as a conservation area of approximately 364 acres of land on West Galveston Island adjacent to West Bay.
This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island. Our grant to acquire this land at the new Coastal Heritage Preserve is providing the financial resources to launch three years of educational programming from this special place. Join us to discover the wonders of the dune/swale complex and wetlands and to celebrate nature while envisioning our future home. Artist Boat is looking for individuals and school groups to help us with the educational programming aspects of our grant.
Book trip online at https://kayak.destinationnext.com/
Download the official Artist Boat brochure at http://www.galveston.com/media/artistboat.pdf
Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization de…
Business Name: Artist Boat. Contact Information: (409)770-0722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: Artist Boat is establishing the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. The Coastal Heritage Preserve project is envisioned as a conservation area of approximately 364 acres of land on West Galveston Island adjacent to West Bay. Book online here: https://kayak.destinationnext.com/.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Coastal Heritage Preserve
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit kayak.destinationnext.com. Storytime "I Dig Hidden Treasure"
Ahoy me young maties, welcome to a storytime full of pirate adventure stories, songs and rhymes. Located in Harris Gallery Recommended for infants - age 4 and adult companion.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Season
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be your personal happy place! During the summer season the park offers over 32 amazing rides and attractions, including uphill water coasters, thrilling speed slides, kid's water playgrounds, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides and the Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Business Name: Schlitterbahn Summer Season. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
2026 Lockheed Drive
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:50 AM – 11:32 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Return to Galveston"
Third Coast Gallery currently features an exhibition entitled "Return to Galveston," featuring works by artist Jack Morris, Daniel Elliott, Richard Kelver, MV Poffenberger, Deborah Hill, and Shea & Shirley Skidmore.
On view thru July 8th.
Business Name: Third Coast Gallery. Contact Information: (409)974-4661. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Third Coast Gallery
2413 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Maggie Fuller: "Lean Into Me"
DesignWorks features a summer exhibition of works by artist Maggie Fuller, entitled "Lean Into Me." The show will be on view thru June 20th.
Business Name: DesignWorks. Contact Information: (409)766-7599. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
DesignWorks
2119 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Marcelyn McNeil: "Bent into Shape"
“Some paradoxical qualities found in my paintings are: biomorphic and geometric, quiet and loud, controlled and improvised, lyrical and muscular, and thick and thin. The work is about push and pull.” -- Marcelyn McNeil
The Galveston Arts Center proudly presents Marcelyn McNeil’s newest series of large-scale abstract oil paintings titled “Bent into Shape.” The exhibition will open during the June 1st ArtWalk and will remain on view through July 7, 2013. Curator Clint Willour will lead a gallery talk with the artist beginning at 6:30 pm during ArtWalk. The event is free and open to the public.
McNeil “has a wonderful way of making dry, matte surfaces feel sexy,” says painter Howard Sherman. He also praises her “mastery of color and unusual marriage of intuition and specificity.” In her exuberant and colorful paintings, McNeil explores chromatic relationships while creating spatial tension; her forms appear to be moving in and out, pulling the eye to various areas of the painting rather than letting it…
Business Name: Galveston Arts Center. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-2403. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Galveston Arts Center
2501 Market St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Rene' Wiley: "Summer Reflections"
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery currently features an exhibition by Rene' Wiley entitled "Summer Reflections." The gallery is also showing work by Rachel Wiley Janota, Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser, James D. Phillips, Bill Meek, Dale Hooks, and Darlene Wall.
All on view thru July 11th.
Business Name: Rene Wiley Studio & Gallery. Contact Information: (409)750-9077. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery
2128 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Russell Mai: "Salt Air"
PeckArts is currently featuring an exhibition by Russell Mai entitled "Salt Air." Other artists on display include Jennifer Peck, Homer Allen, Ross de la Garza, Anne Heinrichs, and Ted Armulowicz.
The show will continue thru July 7th.
Business Name: PeckArts. Contact Information: (409)621-1500. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
PeckArts
2208 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "JAM: Remastered: The Science Behind Music"
JAM: Remastered demonstrates the calculated side of music in an interactive and tangible form, allowing guests to fully experience the birth of music today.
Each gallery features different components that highlight the key roles played by science and math. Communicate through whisper pipes, rock a tune on the Theremin or serenade the crowd on the karaoke stage. Whatever the activity, there is a formulated equation that sings with the sounds.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid. Cost: Adults: $9.95 | Seniors & Kids: $7.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Annual Annie Mae Charles Juneteenth Jubilee Picnic
Complimentary refreshments will be provided as well as music and activities for the entire family. A special program including the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation will begin at 2:00 p.m. The picnic is free to the public.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South.
About Juneteenth...
Many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 - the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, many slaves weren’t freed until much…
Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)599-8050 or (409)526-6193. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM.
Wright Cuney Park
718 41st St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Dinos Alive! Exhibit
Moody Gardens will be transformed into a prehistoric stomping ground with more than 20 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex, a baby T-rex and its nest, a Triceratops and a Stegosaurus, just to name a few. The exhibit Dinos Alive! takes guests on a Jurassic adventure as they become part of a rescue team sent back in time to search for a missing plane and its crew. The team will wander through curving paths lined with tropical foliage, discover full-grown and baby dinosaurs and gather clues to assist in the search mission.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Circle. Cost: $7.50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Robert McBride & Kelly Halbach: "Surf & Turf"
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery currently features an exhibition by Robert McBride and Kelly Halbach, entitled "Surf & Turf." It will be on view at the gallery thru July 6th.
About Robert McBride:
Born in Los Angeles, California, McBride was influenced early by his artist mother who worked in watercolors and porcelain. McBride studied art at the Glassell School of Fine Arts under Robert McCoy and Richard Hickman at the University of Houston. There, he was absorbed in the study of color, sculpture and life drawing, refining his own visual and conceptual vocabulary that emerged through his focus on drawing, painting and poetry.
McBride currently works and lives in the Silk-Stocking District of Galveston, and spends much of his time in the Sacramento mountains of New Mexico, where he and his wife Beverly recently built a mountain cabin.
McBride has recently self-published a collection of poems and paintings in a volume titled, Firehouse. In addition, he as been published in Thread of…
Business Name: Affaire d'Art International Fine Art Gallery. Contact Information: (409)789-0079. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery
2227 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:14 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Juneteenth at Jack Johnson Park
Enjoy local entertainment at the pavilion. Food and refreshments will be available for sale in the Jack Johnson Park next to the historic Old Central Cultural Center.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South.
About Juneteenth...
Many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 - the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, many slaves weren’t freed until much later when news of the proclamation reached their towns. The last…
Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)599-5520. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jack Johnson Park
2601 Avenue M
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure"
Bugs! A Rainforest adventure is a live-action nature drama filmed in awe inspiring, totally immersive large format. Shot on location in Borneo and in a purpose-built studio in Oxford, England, Bugs! explores the dramatic and savage lives of an Old World praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Papilio.
This 40-minute feature combines incredible footage with cutting-edge IMAX® technology to deliver a fantastically entertaining and enlightening experience about the little guys in life.
The stars of Bugs! Hierodula, the mantis, and Papilio, the butterfly, are born in the same part of the exotic Borneo rainforest. Their home is the foliage around an abandoned and dilapidated shack on the edge of the river. Here, we witness Hierodula and Papilio mature and grow.
Hierodula develops by incomplete metamorphosis; emerging from his egg as a mini-mantis and shedding his skin regularly on the way to gaining his adult wings. Papilio goes through a complete metamorphosis…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:25 PM – 2:05 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Stories Alive: "I Dig Hidden Treasure"
“I Dig Hidden Treasure.” Set sail with Captain Gold Coin for an adventurous storytime full of pirate tales, songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 4 -8.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:20 PM – 3:04 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:15 PM – 3:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Cassette Tape
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Captain Jack's Beach Bar is a worthy tribute to old Galveston. It is an "open air" bar that has one of the largest "palapa" roofs in the continental United State.
Captain Jack's is conveniently located steps from the beach; minutes from The Strand Historic District, The Texas Cruiseship Terminal, and myriad restaurants; and only a short ride to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
Business Name: Captain Jack's. Contact Information: (409)762-4141. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: 1(888)939-8680. Summary: Captain Jack's presents Cassette Tape.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Captain Jack's
1702 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:10 PM – 4:54 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea"
The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea is an uplifting giant screen journey exploring the beauty and mysteries of the world's reef ecosystems: a distant yet parallel world, with living cities undeniably connected to our own human communities. Through vivid 3D visuals, music and narration, the film reveals the teeming life of these underwater cities, and their crucial role in the ocean’s survival - and our own. As these ancient, exotic havens face the threat of extinction, The Last Reef inspires audiences with a vision of the reef’s incredible - yet fragile - power to rebuild.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. 13th Annual Mount Olive Gospel Explosion
The Gospel Explosion is a spiritual event hosted by Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Bring the entire family to join in the festivities and listen to great gospel music, soloists, and praise dancers. Prayers will be offered for our soldiers and others.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South.
About Juneteenth...
Many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 - the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, many slaves…
Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)762-0088. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Mount Olive Baptist Church
3602 Avenue H
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Reedy Chapel’s Annual March, Musical & Reception
Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church will conduct its traditional reenactment of the emancipation procession of January 1, 1866 "from the Court House to the Colored Church on Broadway." This year's procession will be led by troopers from the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum of Houston, followed by a joyous celebration featuring rousing music, inspirational messages and historical performances.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South.
About Juneteenth...
Many people…
Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)392-5887. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00 PM.
Reedy Chapel AME Church
2015 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Nia Culture Center Youth African-American Heritage Exhibits
History exhibit of African American figures from Galveston County.
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When you head to Galveston June 8-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth - a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts. The annual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in front of the official Juneteenth monument will take place June 19 in Galveston to help commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date the last slaves were freed in the South.
About Juneteenth...
Many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 - the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, many slaves weren’t freed until much later when news of the proclamation reached their towns. The last of those slaves lived in the South and were freed on June 19, 1865 after the Emancipation…
Contact Information: (409)765-7086. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Old Central Cultural Center
2627 Avenue M
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:40 PM – 7:24 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 7:35 PM – 8:17 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "A Turtle's Tale: Escape from Paradise"
A Turtle's Tale: Escape From Paradise follows the adventures of two sea turtles, Sammy and Ray, in a funny and fast‐paced 3D adventure. Snatched off the beach by animal hunters, these two friends find themselves trapped in an underwater ocean display filled with all sorts of colorful characters. Despite the beauty of this artificial paradise, getting out is on everyone's mind: our two turtles especially long for home and to be reunited with their grandchildren. But first they have to get past the local mafia headed by Big D, a power‐hungry sea horse, and his moray eel henchmen. With the help of some unlikely friends, our two heroes discover that when you work together, anything is possible.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 8:30 PM – 9:22 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Haunted Castle"
Join a young musician named Johnny as he takes possession of his mysterious new home recently bequeathed to him by his deceased mother. Once inside, however, Johnny will quickly learn that all is not as it appears eerie spooks and materializing spirits make their haunting presence known. Further exploration unearths an unexpected visage from beyond the grave Johnny's disembodied mother. She warns her son to take heed: an evil presence lurks deep within. But unbeknown to Johnny, his final arrangements have already been made, and he is unceremoniously led to the castle's ghoulish sanctuary of terror. Here he will come face to face with Mephisto and Mr. D, the custodians of evil, who will tempt him with the promise of fame and fortune in exchange for his eternal soul! Now, before night turns to mourning, Johnny will find himself dying to escape the chilling castle alive!
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:15 PM – 9:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "GAR Year 2"
Galveston Artist Residency celebrates its second year of existence with a special exhibition entitled "GAR Year 2: A Group Exhibition." The show features works by artists in residence Josh Bernstein, Davide Savorini, and Zachary Podgorny, and will remain on view July 20th. Call for hours.
About Josh Bernstein:
Josh Bernstein inserts his own travels, sculptures and photographs into larger historical narratives.
His work has been exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Bryan Miller Gallery in Houston, and the Emergency Room Gallery at Rice University. It has been reviewed in the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press, as well as Artforum.com and Art Fag City.
Bernsteins work is included in several private collections and the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He received his B.A. from AmherstCollege and his M.F.A. from Mason Gross School of Art at Rutgers University.
About Zachary Podgorny:
Zachary Zeke Podgorny’s birth name is Zachar Vaks, and written in Cyrillic letters…
Business Name: Galveston Artist Residency. Contact Information: (409)974-4446. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Galveston Artist Residency
2521 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Katrina Howarth: "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils"
Howarth Gallery is currently featuring a special exhibition by artist Katrina Howarth entitled "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils."
The gallery is open by appointment only, and on ArtWalk evenings.
Business Name: Howarth Gallery. Contact Information: (713)550-6431. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Howarth Gallery
217 Tremont
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club is from May 29 to August 17. The club is open to all children from infants through rising 7th graders. Registration begins on May 29 and continues throughout the summer. Register online anywhere with Internet access. Go to rosenberg-library.org to get started or ask children’s staff for assistance. Children can earn prizes by reading or listening to books. They may read anything they want anywhere they choose. All registrants will receive a free Summer Reading Club t-shirt just for joining. Limited quantity on all prizes. Children do not need to attend library events to participate.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. KEEPER FOR A DAY CAMP (ages 12-14)
Keeper for a Day Camps
Learn what it’s like to be a keeper for the animals at Moody Gardens! Explore animal training, enrichment, exhibit requirements, and help Moody Gardens staff prepare food diets for the animals in the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids.This program is designed for campers ages 12-14.
Come See What All the Fun Is About!
Moody Gardens reserves the right to cancel any program due to minimum enrollment, inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances.
Reservations and prepayment are required for all programs. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance. For additional information or to register, please call 409-683-4325 or e-mail at education@moodygardens.com.
Moody Gardens members & UTMB Employees receive a 15% discount on all camp programs.
Kids from 3 to 12 can join the Pyramid Kids Camp mailing list and receive information about upcoming camps as they are announced. To be added to the list, please send an e-mail to education@moodygardens.com.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid. Contact Information: (409)683-4325. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Flight Museum Tours
The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers, Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.
Business Name: Lone Star Flight Museum. Cost: Adults $8 | Seniors $5 | Children $5. Contact Information: (409)740-7722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Kayak Adventure: East End Lagoon
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. Exploration of the five-mile jetty entering the Gulf of Mexico makes your day complete from beach to bay. This place was returned to the public and will be the City of Galveston’s interpretive home to Galveston Island’s natural history.
Book online here: kayak.destinationnext.com
Download the official Artist Boat brochure at http://www.galveston.com/media/artistboat.pdf
Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts.
Business Name: Artist Boat. Contact Information: (409)770-0722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. Book online here: kayak.destinationnext.com.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East End Lagoon
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit kayak.destinationnext.com. Mainland Morning Quilt Guild Exhibit
Quilts from the Mainland Morning Quilt Guild, based in Texas City, are now on display through July 3, 2013 at Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861 U.S. Custom House at 502 20th Street. The collection can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An evening reception, free to the public, is planned during this weekend’s ArtWalk on Saturday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This exceptional collection features work from 22 Mainland Morning Quilt Guild members with many styles of quilt making represented. Hand-pieced, hand-appliqued and hand-quilted pieces involving hundreds of hours of work are all on display.
“One quilt maker regularly makes quilts for loved ones, thinking of them and saying prayers for them through the long process” says Jenny Chiovaro, Guest Curator. “There are also machine-pieced and machine-quilted works with light-hearted motifs meant to be loved and used up by children. There are small quilts to be hung on the wall as art, as well as large ones used as family quilts.”…
Business Name: 1861 Custom House. Contact Information: (409)765-7834. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Custom House
502 20th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:44 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. June Exhibition
The Water's Edge currently features two exhitions: Gayle Reynolds's "Palm Trees;" and Rex Reynolds's "The West Bay Fishing Dory and Adirondock Tallboys."
Also showing work by Madeleine Baker, Pat Moberley Moore, and John Whitman.
Business Name: The Water's Edge. Contact Information: (409)762-1925. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Water's Edge Studio & Gallery
1302 21st St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Season
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be your personal happy place! During the summer season the park offers over 32 amazing rides and attractions, including uphill water coasters, thrilling speed slides, kid's water playgrounds, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides and the Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Business Name: Schlitterbahn Summer Season. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
2026 Lockheed Drive
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:50 AM – 11:32 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Return to Galveston"
Third Coast Gallery currently features an exhibition entitled "Return to Galveston," featuring works by artist Jack Morris, Daniel Elliott, Richard Kelver, MV Poffenberger, Deborah Hill, and Shea & Shirley Skidmore.
On view thru July 8th.
Business Name: Third Coast Gallery. Contact Information: (409)974-4661. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Third Coast Gallery
2413 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Summer Group Show"
Buchanan Gallery hosts its "Summer Group Show," a favorite annual tradition. This summer the gallery is presenting one of the largest and most diverse offerings of paintings, mixed-media works and sculptures in its 24-year history. The exhibition will be on view thru July 6th.
Artists include Krista Harris, Heather Gorham, Danna Ruth Harvey, Tami Merrick, Nicola Parente, Charlie Jean Sartwelle, Louise Schlachter, Catherine Eaton Skinner, and Doug Sweet.
Business Name: Buchanan Gallery. Contact Information: (409)763-8683. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Buchanan Gallery
302 25th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Maggie Fuller: "Lean Into Me"
DesignWorks features a summer exhibition of works by artist Maggie Fuller, entitled "Lean Into Me." The show will be on view thru June 20th.
Business Name: DesignWorks. Contact Information: (409)766-7599. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
DesignWorks
2119 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Marcelyn McNeil: "Bent into Shape"
“Some paradoxical qualities found in my paintings are: biomorphic and geometric, quiet and loud, controlled and improvised, lyrical and muscular, and thick and thin. The work is about push and pull.” -- Marcelyn McNeil
The Galveston Arts Center proudly presents Marcelyn McNeil’s newest series of large-scale abstract oil paintings titled “Bent into Shape.” The exhibition will open during the June 1st ArtWalk and will remain on view through July 7, 2013. Curator Clint Willour will lead a gallery talk with the artist beginning at 6:30 pm during ArtWalk. The event is free and open to the public.
McNeil “has a wonderful way of making dry, matte surfaces feel sexy,” says painter Howard Sherman. He also praises her “mastery of color and unusual marriage of intuition and specificity.” In her exuberant and colorful paintings, McNeil explores chromatic relationships while creating spatial tension; her forms appear to be moving in and out, pulling the eye to various areas of the painting rather than letting it…
Business Name: Galveston Arts Center. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-2403. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Galveston Arts Center
2501 Market St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Rene' Wiley: "Summer Reflections"
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery currently features an exhibition by Rene' Wiley entitled "Summer Reflections." The gallery is also showing work by Rachel Wiley Janota, Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser, James D. Phillips, Bill Meek, Dale Hooks, and Darlene Wall.
All on view thru July 11th.
Business Name: Rene Wiley Studio & Gallery. Contact Information: (409)750-9077. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery
2128 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Russell Mai: "Salt Air"
PeckArts is currently featuring an exhibition by Russell Mai entitled "Salt Air." Other artists on display include Jennifer Peck, Homer Allen, Ross de la Garza, Anne Heinrichs, and Ted Armulowicz.
The show will continue thru July 7th.
Business Name: PeckArts. Contact Information: (409)621-1500. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
PeckArts
2208 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "JAM: Remastered: The Science Behind Music"
JAM: Remastered demonstrates the calculated side of music in an interactive and tangible form, allowing guests to fully experience the birth of music today.
Each gallery features different components that highlight the key roles played by science and math. Communicate through whisper pipes, rock a tune on the Theremin or serenade the crowd on the karaoke stage. Whatever the activity, there is a formulated equation that sings with the sounds.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid. Cost: Adults: $9.95 | Seniors & Kids: $7.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Members Exhibition"
Galveston Art League Gallery currently features a Members Exhibition, featuring works by Scott Buckel. The show will be on view thru June 23rd.
Business Name: Galveston Art League Gallery. Contact Information: (409)621-1008. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Galveston Art League Gallery
2117A Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Dinos Alive! Exhibit
Moody Gardens will be transformed into a prehistoric stomping ground with more than 20 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex, a baby T-rex and its nest, a Triceratops and a Stegosaurus, just to name a few. The exhibit Dinos Alive! takes guests on a Jurassic adventure as they become part of a rescue team sent back in time to search for a missing plane and its crew. The team will wander through curving paths lined with tropical foliage, discover full-grown and baby dinosaurs and gather clues to assist in the search mission.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Circle. Cost: $7.50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Kayak Adventure: East End Lagoon
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. Exploration of the five-mile jetty entering the Gulf of Mexico makes your day complete from beach to bay. This place was returned to the public and will be the City of Galveston’s interpretive home to Galveston Island’s natural history.
Book online here: kayak.destinationnext.com
Download the official Artist Boat brochure at http://www.galveston.com/media/artistboat.pdf
Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts.
Business Name: Artist Boat. Contact Information: (409)770-0722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. Book online here: kayak.destinationnext.com.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East End Lagoon
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit kayak.destinationnext.com. Robert McBride & Kelly Halbach: "Surf & Turf"
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery currently features an exhibition by Robert McBride and Kelly Halbach, entitled "Surf & Turf." It will be on view at the gallery thru July 6th.
About Robert McBride:
Born in Los Angeles, California, McBride was influenced early by his artist mother who worked in watercolors and porcelain. McBride studied art at the Glassell School of Fine Arts under Robert McCoy and Richard Hickman at the University of Houston. There, he was absorbed in the study of color, sculpture and life drawing, refining his own visual and conceptual vocabulary that emerged through his focus on drawing, painting and poetry.
McBride currently works and lives in the Silk-Stocking District of Galveston, and spends much of his time in the Sacramento mountains of New Mexico, where he and his wife Beverly recently built a mountain cabin.
McBride has recently self-published a collection of poems and paintings in a volume titled, Firehouse. In addition, he as been published in Thread of…
Business Name: Affaire d'Art International Fine Art Gallery. Contact Information: (409)789-0079. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery
2227 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:14 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure"
Bugs! A Rainforest adventure is a live-action nature drama filmed in awe inspiring, totally immersive large format. Shot on location in Borneo and in a purpose-built studio in Oxford, England, Bugs! explores the dramatic and savage lives of an Old World praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Papilio.
This 40-minute feature combines incredible footage with cutting-edge IMAX® technology to deliver a fantastically entertaining and enlightening experience about the little guys in life.
The stars of Bugs! Hierodula, the mantis, and Papilio, the butterfly, are born in the same part of the exotic Borneo rainforest. Their home is the foliage around an abandoned and dilapidated shack on the edge of the river. Here, we witness Hierodula and Papilio mature and grow.
Hierodula develops by incomplete metamorphosis; emerging from his egg as a mini-mantis and shedding his skin regularly on the way to gaining his adult wings. Papilio goes through a complete metamorphosis…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:25 PM – 2:05 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2:20 PM – 3:04 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. In the Ocean, In the Sea
Lisa Jastram from Oasis for Children creates a “virtual aquarium” of glowing sea creatures using black lights and strobe lights. Original movement, songs, and a joke-telling shark provides plenty of audience participation. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:15 PM – 3:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4:10 PM – 4:54 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea"
The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea is an uplifting giant screen journey exploring the beauty and mysteries of the world's reef ecosystems: a distant yet parallel world, with living cities undeniably connected to our own human communities. Through vivid 3D visuals, music and narration, the film reveals the teeming life of these underwater cities, and their crucial role in the ocean’s survival - and our own. As these ancient, exotic havens face the threat of extinction, The Last Reef inspires audiences with a vision of the reef’s incredible - yet fragile - power to rebuild.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bluemoon
Captain Jack's presents Bluemoon, live.
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Captain Jack's Beach Bar is a worthy tribute to old Galveston. It is an "open air" bar that has one of the largest "palapa" roofs in the continental United State.
Captain Jack's is conveniently located steps from the beach; minutes from The Strand Historic District, The Texas Cruiseship Terminal, and myriad restaurants; and only a short ride to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
Business Name: Captain Jack's. Holiday Inn SunSpree. Contact Information: (409)762-4141. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Captain Jack's
1702 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Christie Glaser
A mainstay on Galveston's East End near UTMB, Smooth Tony's features a renowned juice and smoothie bar, delicious sandwiches and burgers, fresh wraps, and more.
Owner Tony Gonzalez has created a memorable refuge that's perfect for visiting with friends, enjoying wine with friends or during scheduled wine tastings. And during nice weather, al fresco dining on the establishment's patio is not to be missed.
Business Name: Smooth Tony's. Contact Information: (409)765-5200. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Smooth Tony's
415 9th Street
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:40 PM – 7:24 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Kevin Anthony
Kevin Anthony plays on Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm at Medicinal Purposes. Take a little honky tonk from the hill country and mix it with a little Cajun music from Louisiana and you get what they like to call "The Gulf Coast" sound!
Whether for lunch, dinner or a round of drinks, visiting Medicinal Purposes Bar & Grill is always an extraordinary experience. Relax with family or friends over a premium cocktail, or indulge in one of the delicious desserts. Friendly, knowledgeable service is a given.
Business Name: Medicinal Purposes Bar & Grill. Contact Information: (409)974-4365. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Medicinal Purposes Bar & Grill
712 7th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:35 PM – 8:17 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "A Turtle's Tale: Escape from Paradise"
A Turtle's Tale: Escape From Paradise follows the adventures of two sea turtles, Sammy and Ray, in a funny and fast‐paced 3D adventure. Snatched off the beach by animal hunters, these two friends find themselves trapped in an underwater ocean display filled with all sorts of colorful characters. Despite the beauty of this artificial paradise, getting out is on everyone's mind: our two turtles especially long for home and to be reunited with their grandchildren. But first they have to get past the local mafia headed by Big D, a power‐hungry sea horse, and his moray eel henchmen. With the help of some unlikely friends, our two heroes discover that when you work together, anything is possible.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 8:30 PM – 9:22 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Haunted Castle"
Join a young musician named Johnny as he takes possession of his mysterious new home recently bequeathed to him by his deceased mother. Once inside, however, Johnny will quickly learn that all is not as it appears eerie spooks and materializing spirits make their haunting presence known. Further exploration unearths an unexpected visage from beyond the grave Johnny's disembodied mother. She warns her son to take heed: an evil presence lurks deep within. But unbeknown to Johnny, his final arrangements have already been made, and he is unceremoniously led to the castle's ghoulish sanctuary of terror. Here he will come face to face with Mephisto and Mr. D, the custodians of evil, who will tempt him with the promise of fame and fortune in exchange for his eternal soul! Now, before night turns to mourning, Johnny will find himself dying to escape the chilling castle alive!
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:15 PM – 9:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "GAR Year 2"
Galveston Artist Residency celebrates its second year of existence with a special exhibition entitled "GAR Year 2: A Group Exhibition." The show features works by artists in residence Josh Bernstein, Davide Savorini, and Zachary Podgorny, and will remain on view July 20th. Call for hours.
About Josh Bernstein:
Josh Bernstein inserts his own travels, sculptures and photographs into larger historical narratives.
His work has been exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Bryan Miller Gallery in Houston, and the Emergency Room Gallery at Rice University. It has been reviewed in the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press, as well as Artforum.com and Art Fag City.
Bernsteins work is included in several private collections and the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He received his B.A. from AmherstCollege and his M.F.A. from Mason Gross School of Art at Rutgers University.
About Zachary Podgorny:
Zachary Zeke Podgorny’s birth name is Zachar Vaks, and written in Cyrillic letters…
Business Name: Galveston Artist Residency. Contact Information: (409)974-4446. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013.
Galveston Artist Residency
2521 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Katrina Howarth: "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils"
Howarth Gallery is currently featuring a special exhibition by artist Katrina Howarth entitled "New Collection of Whimsical Original Oils."
The gallery is open by appointment only, and on ArtWalk evenings.
Business Name: Howarth Gallery. Contact Information: (713)550-6431. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013.
Howarth Gallery
217 Tremont
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club is from May 29 to August 17. The club is open to all children from infants through rising 7th graders. Registration begins on May 29 and continues throughout the summer. Register online anywhere with Internet access. Go to rosenberg-library.org to get started or ask children’s staff for assistance. Children can earn prizes by reading or listening to books. They may read anything they want anywhere they choose. All registrants will receive a free Summer Reading Club t-shirt just for joining. Limited quantity on all prizes. Children do not need to attend library events to participate.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Art Class: Fabric Art with Ilse Bernard
Galveston Arts Center is pleased to announce summer art classes for kids age 5 thru 12, coming to historic Moody Mansion. Cost is $15 for Galveston Arts Center members and $17 for non-members.
The day's topic will be Fabric Art, and the class will be hosted by Ilse Bernard.
Business Name: Galveston Arts Center. Moody Mansion. Cost: Members: $15 | Non-Members: $17. Contact Information: (409)763-2403. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Flight Museum Tours
The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers, Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.
Business Name: Lone Star Flight Museum. Cost: Adults $8 | Seniors $5 | Children $5. Contact Information: (409)740-7722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Kayak Adventure: Coastal Heritage Preserve
Artist Boat is establishing the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. The Coastal Heritage Preserve project is envisioned as a conservation area of approximately 364 acres of land on West Galveston Island adjacent to West Bay.
This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island. Our grant to acquire this land at the new Coastal Heritage Preserve is providing the financial resources to launch three years of educational programming from this special place. Join us to discover the wonders of the dune/swale complex and wetlands and to celebrate nature while envisioning our future home. Artist Boat is looking for individuals and school groups to help us with the educational programming aspects of our grant.
Book trip online at https://kayak.destinationnext.com/
Download the official Artist Boat brochure at http://www.galveston.com/media/artistboat.pdf
Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization de…
Business Name: Artist Boat. Contact Information: (409)770-0722. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: Artist Boat is establishing the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. The Coastal Heritage Preserve project is envisioned as a conservation area of approximately 364 acres of land on West Galveston Island adjacent to West Bay. Book online here: https://kayak.destinationnext.com/.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Coastal Heritage Preserve
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit kayak.destinationnext.com. Mainland Morning Quilt Guild Exhibit
Quilts from the Mainland Morning Quilt Guild, based in Texas City, are now on display through July 3, 2013 at Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861 U.S. Custom House at 502 20th Street. The collection can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An evening reception, free to the public, is planned during this weekend’s ArtWalk on Saturday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This exceptional collection features work from 22 Mainland Morning Quilt Guild members with many styles of quilt making represented. Hand-pieced, hand-appliqued and hand-quilted pieces involving hundreds of hours of work are all on display.
“One quilt maker regularly makes quilts for loved ones, thinking of them and saying prayers for them through the long process” says Jenny Chiovaro, Guest Curator. “There are also machine-pieced and machine-quilted works with light-hearted motifs meant to be loved and used up by children. There are small quilts to be hung on the wall as art, as well as large ones used as family quilts.”…
Business Name: 1861 Custom House. Contact Information: (409)765-7834. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Custom House
502 20th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Ohana Surf Camp
Learn to surf - or improve your surfing skills - with Ohana surf camps! Ohana has over 8 years camp experience on Galveston Island teaching kids how to enjoy surfing and offer lessons everyday of the week at the lowest prices in Texas.
Ohana has assembled a group of experienced watermen and women to serve as instructors who share their enthusiasm for the sport of surfing and love for the ocean. Ohana's model of teaching is based on a “safety first attitude,” so get ready for another summer of fun.
Campers will be met each morning at 9:00 a.m. by their own Ohana Surf Camp instructor on the beach between 28th & 29th St. on Seawall Blvd. (weekdays) or West Beach / Hershey Beach (weekends) on beautiful Galveston Island. These are excellent sites with good waves, sandy bottoms, and safe environments for learning to surf. Galveston Beach Patrol lifeguards are on duty at the 27th and 29th street jetties from 9:00 a.m. until the end of the day. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m till 12:00 noon.
Through out the surf c…
Business Name: Ohana Surf & Skate. Cost: $49. Contact Information: (409)763-2700. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: Learn to surf - or improve your surfing skills - with Ohana surf camps! Ohana has over 8 years camp experience on Galveston Island teaching kids how to enjoy surfing and offer lessons everyday of the week at the lowest prices in Texas. Register online at http://www.galvestonmerchants.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=OHANA&Product_Code=Surfcamp-weekONEDAY_0621&Category_Code=ONEDAYCAMPS_JUNE.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ohana Surf & Skate
28th & Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galvestonmerchants.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:44 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Drop-in Family Gaming
Play a variety of Wii and board games. Entire family invited to play.
Business Name: Rosenberg Library. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-8854 ext. 161. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. June Exhibition
The Water's Edge currently features two exhitions: Gayle Reynolds's "Palm Trees;" and Rex Reynolds's "The West Bay Fishing Dory and Adirondock Tallboys."
Also showing work by Madeleine Baker, Pat Moberley Moore, and John Whitman.
Business Name: The Water's Edge. Contact Information: (409)762-1925. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Water's Edge Studio & Gallery
1302 21st St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Summer Season
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be your personal happy place! During the summer season the park offers over 32 amazing rides and attractions, including uphill water coasters, thrilling speed slides, kid's water playgrounds, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides and the Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Business Name: Schlitterbahn Summer Season. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
2026 Lockheed Drive
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:50 AM – 11:32 AM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Return to Galveston"
Third Coast Gallery currently features an exhibition entitled "Return to Galveston," featuring works by artist Jack Morris, Daniel Elliott, Richard Kelver, MV Poffenberger, Deborah Hill, and Shea & Shirley Skidmore.
On view thru July 8th.
Business Name: Third Coast Gallery. Contact Information: (409)974-4661. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Third Coast Gallery
2413 Mechanic
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Summer Group Show"
Buchanan Gallery hosts its "Summer Group Show," a favorite annual tradition. This summer the gallery is presenting one of the largest and most diverse offerings of paintings, mixed-media works and sculptures in its 24-year history. The exhibition will be on view thru July 6th.
Artists include Krista Harris, Heather Gorham, Danna Ruth Harvey, Tami Merrick, Nicola Parente, Charlie Jean Sartwelle, Louise Schlachter, Catherine Eaton Skinner, and Doug Sweet.
Business Name: Buchanan Gallery. Contact Information: (409)763-8683. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Buchanan Gallery
302 25th St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Maggie Fuller: "Lean Into Me"
DesignWorks features a summer exhibition of works by artist Maggie Fuller, entitled "Lean Into Me." The show will be on view thru June 20th.
Business Name: DesignWorks. Contact Information: (409)766-7599. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
DesignWorks
2119 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Marcelyn McNeil: "Bent into Shape"
“Some paradoxical qualities found in my paintings are: biomorphic and geometric, quiet and loud, controlled and improvised, lyrical and muscular, and thick and thin. The work is about push and pull.” -- Marcelyn McNeil
The Galveston Arts Center proudly presents Marcelyn McNeil’s newest series of large-scale abstract oil paintings titled “Bent into Shape.” The exhibition will open during the June 1st ArtWalk and will remain on view through July 7, 2013. Curator Clint Willour will lead a gallery talk with the artist beginning at 6:30 pm during ArtWalk. The event is free and open to the public.
McNeil “has a wonderful way of making dry, matte surfaces feel sexy,” says painter Howard Sherman. He also praises her “mastery of color and unusual marriage of intuition and specificity.” In her exuberant and colorful paintings, McNeil explores chromatic relationships while creating spatial tension; her forms appear to be moving in and out, pulling the eye to various areas of the painting rather than letting it…
Business Name: Galveston Arts Center. Cost: Free. Contact Information: (409)763-2403. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Galveston Arts Center
2501 Market St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Rene' Wiley: "Summer Reflections"
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery currently features an exhibition by Rene' Wiley entitled "Summer Reflections." The gallery is also showing work by Rachel Wiley Janota, Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser, James D. Phillips, Bill Meek, Dale Hooks, and Darlene Wall.
All on view thru July 11th.
Business Name: Rene Wiley Studio & Gallery. Contact Information: (409)750-9077. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Rene' Wiley Studio & Gallery
2128 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Russell Mai: "Salt Air"
PeckArts is currently featuring an exhibition by Russell Mai entitled "Salt Air." Other artists on display include Jennifer Peck, Homer Allen, Ross de la Garza, Anne Heinrichs, and Ted Armulowicz.
The show will continue thru July 7th.
Business Name: PeckArts. Contact Information: (409)621-1500. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
PeckArts
2208 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "JAM: Remastered: The Science Behind Music"
JAM: Remastered demonstrates the calculated side of music in an interactive and tangible form, allowing guests to fully experience the birth of music today.
Each gallery features different components that highlight the key roles played by science and math. Communicate through whisper pipes, rock a tune on the Theremin or serenade the crowd on the karaoke stage. Whatever the activity, there is a formulated equation that sings with the sounds.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid. Cost: Adults: $9.95 | Seniors & Kids: $7.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Members Exhibition"
Galveston Art League Gallery currently features a Members Exhibition, featuring works by Scott Buckel. The show will be on view thru June 23rd.
Business Name: Galveston Art League Gallery. Contact Information: (409)621-1008. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Galveston Art League Gallery
2117A Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Dinos Alive! Exhibit
Moody Gardens will be transformed into a prehistoric stomping ground with more than 20 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex, a baby T-rex and its nest, a Triceratops and a Stegosaurus, just to name a few. The exhibit Dinos Alive! takes guests on a Jurassic adventure as they become part of a rescue team sent back in time to search for a missing plane and its crew. The team will wander through curving paths lined with tropical foliage, discover full-grown and baby dinosaurs and gather clues to assist in the search mission.
Business Name: Moody Gardens Discovery Circle. Cost: $7.50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Robert McBride & Kelly Halbach: "Surf & Turf"
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery currently features an exhibition by Robert McBride and Kelly Halbach, entitled "Surf & Turf." It will be on view at the gallery thru July 6th.
About Robert McBride:
Born in Los Angeles, California, McBride was influenced early by his artist mother who worked in watercolors and porcelain. McBride studied art at the Glassell School of Fine Arts under Robert McCoy and Richard Hickman at the University of Houston. There, he was absorbed in the study of color, sculpture and life drawing, refining his own visual and conceptual vocabulary that emerged through his focus on drawing, painting and poetry.
McBride currently works and lives in the Silk-Stocking District of Galveston, and spends much of his time in the Sacramento mountains of New Mexico, where he and his wife Beverly recently built a mountain cabin.
McBride has recently self-published a collection of poems and paintings in a volume titled, Firehouse. In addition, he as been published in Thread of…
Business Name: Affaire d'Art International Fine Art Gallery. Contact Information: (409)789-0079. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery
2227 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:14 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure"
Bugs! A Rainforest adventure is a live-action nature drama filmed in awe inspiring, totally immersive large format. Shot on location in Borneo and in a purpose-built studio in Oxford, England, Bugs! explores the dramatic and savage lives of an Old World praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Papilio.
This 40-minute feature combines incredible footage with cutting-edge IMAX® technology to deliver a fantastically entertaining and enlightening experience about the little guys in life.
The stars of Bugs! Hierodula, the mantis, and Papilio, the butterfly, are born in the same part of the exotic Borneo rainforest. Their home is the foliage around an abandoned and dilapidated shack on the edge of the river. Here, we witness Hierodula and Papilio mature and grow.
Hierodula develops by incomplete metamorphosis; emerging from his egg as a mini-mantis and shedding his skin regularly on the way to gaining his adult wings. Papilio goes through a complete metamorphosis…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:25 PM – 2:05 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 2:20 PM – 3:04 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Penguin Encounter
The Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program designed to allow guests to get up close to one of the penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid South Atlantic Exhibit. Led by a Moody Gardens biologist, the experience starts at the front of the exhibit and takes guests behind the scenes to the penguin food preparation kitchen and the back of the chilly penguin exhibit while discussing penguin biology, conservation, training, enrichment and care. Participants will experience the cool climate, sounds and even smells of the exhibit and witness a penguin create a work of art as part of an enrichment activity for the animal.
Tickets are $50 per person, 3 year old and under free. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must also purchase admission to the Aquarium Pyramid. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Encounters can be canceled at any time if there is an animal emergency. Because these are special, behind-the-scenes experience, and participants are allo…
Business Name: Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid. Cost: $50. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3:15 PM – 3:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Bishop's Palace Tour
The Bishop's Palace is one of the best known and most widely recognized historic attractions in the country. It is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark, and has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the 14th most important Victorian building in America.
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the o…
Business Name: Bishop's Palace. Contact Information: (409)762-2475. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf"
Between 1835 and 1935, more than 200,000 immigrants from all over the world entered the United States through Galveston, Texas. Their stories are as rich and diverse as their origins, and they gave the island a most unique cultural heritage which continues today.
For some, the city was their final destination, but for most it was merely a way-station on their journey to the interior of the country. By wagon train and rail they would push on to the north and west to tame the land, start businesses, and build communities on the frontier. In the process, Galveston would grow and prosper, becoming the most important shipping and financial center in the Southwest. As the premier port of entry for the entire region, Galveston would rightfully come to be called America’s Gateway on the Gulf.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" is a documentary telling the story of these, and all the other immigrants who shaped the island’s business, social, and cultural existence.
"Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf" shows daily a…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Harbor Tour
See Galveston Harbor up close aboard "Seagull II," Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters.
"Seagull II" is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
Business Name: Galveston Harbor Tours. Cost: Adults: $10 | Students (6-18): $8 | Kids 5 & Under: Free. Contact Information: (409)765-8687. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 4:10 PM – 4:54 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea"
The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea is an uplifting giant screen journey exploring the beauty and mysteries of the world's reef ecosystems: a distant yet parallel world, with living cities undeniably connected to our own human communities. Through vivid 3D visuals, music and narration, the film reveals the teeming life of these underwater cities, and their crucial role in the ocean’s survival - and our own. As these ancient, exotic havens face the threat of extinction, The Last Reef inspires audiences with a vision of the reef’s incredible - yet fragile - power to rebuild.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Cassette Tape
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Captain Jack's Beach Bar is a worthy tribute to old Galveston. It is an "open air" bar that has one of the largest "palapa" roofs in the continental United State.
Captain Jack's is conveniently located steps from the beach; minutes from The Strand Historic District, The Texas Cruiseship Terminal, and myriad restaurants; and only a short ride to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
Business Name: Captain Jack's. Contact Information: (409)762-4141. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: 1(888)939-8680. Summary: Captain Jack's presents Cassette Tape.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Captain Jack's
1702 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite"
Pirate or patriot? Smuggler or businessman? Merciless murderer and thief, or hero in time of war? These are the contradictions of the legendary Jean Laffite. His harsh actions have secured his place in infamy, but his motives remain a mystery to this day.
Whatever his reasons, the mere mention of Laffite in the early decades of the 1800s sent merchant ships throughout the Gulf of Mexico racing for safe harbor. During the last three years of his marauding campaign, Laffite made Galveston Island his base of operations. As for the treasure he is said to have buried there, none has been found . . . yet.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite," directed by C. Grant Mitchell, is an exciting chronicle of the adventures of the pirate who called Galveston home, and seeks to explore the questions of his character.
"The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite" shows daily every half hour, from 11:30 – 5:30, at the Pier 21 Theater, Harborside Drive and 21st St.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, ages 6 to 18, and f…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Dinos Alive"
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX ® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Beginning in the 1920s, AMNH scientist and adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews, who is believed to be the inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, led five expeditions to the Gobi Desert. Andrews and his team fou…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Great Storm"
"The Great Storm," the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8, has been digitally restored from its 35MM slide presentation to an advanced wide-screen, high definition format. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. This new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary.
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. “Using today’s imaging technology we were able to remove large scratches, tears and focus issues in the photography which wasn’t possible 18 years ago,” says Producer Richard Hoggatt of Houston’s Stage Directions Production Company. “The result with digital projection is an incredible clarity in these old images.”
"The Great Storm" shows daily every hour on the hour, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and…
Business Name: Pier 21 Theater. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Band on the Sand: Ben Cina
Enjoy this popular summer concert series on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 -10 pm. Featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues, families can rock out as they float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island's only white sand beach.
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With its white sand beaches and freshwater lagoons, Palm Beach has offered Galveston Island visitors a scenic, family-friendly escape to cool off since 1988. Discover a more interactive experience with the addition of a Lazy River and a giant Tower Slide as part of a $5.5 million enhancement.
Now you can delight in the major enhancements that have been made to Galveston's only white sand beach! Bask in the sun on soft beaches beside and surround yourself with lush, exotic landscaping. Relax in a Texas-sized spa or enjoy a game of beach volleyball on our regulation courts. Either way, you're in for an unforgettable day at the beach.
Business Name: Palm Beach. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Palm Beach
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Flight of the Butterflies"
It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:40 PM – 7:24 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Sharks"
Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating beasts, but wild fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you "Ocean Wonderland 3D" on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of this ultimate predator.
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, "Sharks 3D" is a breathtaking 3D film experience that offers audiences a truly unique perspective on these amazing creatures.
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:35 PM – 8:17 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "The Addams Family"
You don’t want to miss this darkly-delirious smash-hit musical comedy, The Addams Family, as it comes to life at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House on June 21st and 22nd. With performances set for 8pm, Friday, June 21st and 2pm/8pm on the 22nd, the production is sponsored by The Houston Chronicle, Sunny 99.1 and News Radio 740 AM KTRH. Come be part of the fun and find out whether Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Pugsley, and Lurch will behave like a “normal” family when their daughter Wednesday’s “very normal in-laws-to-be” come visit.
Numerous film and television adaptations exist of this well-known family, but the musical is based upon the cartoons rather than the television and film characters. Still, "they're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky" because they are The Addams Family. Bring your family to The Grand and enjoy this funny, charming, and energetic musical
production of this weird and wonderful family! Don’t be ghoulish!
Ticket prices start at…
Business Name: The Grand 1894 Opera House. Cost: Prices Start at $21. Contact Information: (800)821-1894. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: You don’t want to miss this darkly-delirious smash-hit musical comedy, The Addams Family, as it comes to life at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House on June 21st and 22nd. Tickets available online here: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Belly Dancing
Enjoy Live Belly Dancing Friday and Saturday nights at Olympia Grill Pier 21. Belly Dancing first appeared in Greece as early as 5,000 B.C.. It is an ethnic fusion folk dance performed during festive occasions such as weddings and other social gatherings for fun and celebration.
Larry and Tikie Kriticos were born and raised in Galveston, and are first-generation Greek Americans. Their father, Gus, came from the island of Patmos and opened the Seawall Cafe on 17th Street (1946) in Galveston. Their mother Nora's family came from Sparta.
They credit their father (Seawall Cafe) and their uncle (The Golden Greek) for teaching them to follow in their footsteps as great restauranteurs. In their kitchens, Larry and Tikie were taught Gulf Coast, Creole, and Greek cooking styles.
Olympia prepares fresh food daily, and features family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Olympia's promise is that they'll continually test new items, as well as maintain the integrity of the family recipes which hav…
Business Name: Olympia the Grill at Pier 21. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Summary: Enjoy Live Belly Dancing Friday and Saturday nights at Olympia Grill Pier 21 during the summer season. Belly Dancing first appeared in Greece as early as 5,000 BC.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Olympia the Grill at Pier 21
100 21st Street
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "A Turtle's Tale: Escape from Paradise"
A Turtle's Tale: Escape From Paradise follows the adventures of two sea turtles, Sammy and Ray, in a funny and fast‐paced 3D adventure. Snatched off the beach by animal hunters, these two friends find themselves trapped in an underwater ocean display filled with all sorts of colorful characters. Despite the beauty of this artificial paradise, getting out is on everyone's mind: our two turtles especially long for home and to be reunited with their grandchildren. But first they have to get past the local mafia headed by Big D, a power‐hungry sea horse, and his moray eel henchmen. With the help of some unlikely friends, our two heroes discover that when you work together, anything is possible.
About the Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:30 PM – 9:22 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Haunted Castle"
Join a young musician named Johnny as he takes possession of his mysterious new home recently bequeathed to him by his deceased mother. Once inside, however, Johnny will quickly learn that all is not as it appears eerie spooks and materializing spirits make their haunting presence known. Further exploration unearths an unexpected visage from beyond the grave Johnny's disembodied mother. She warns her son to take heed: an evil presence lurks deep within. But unbeknown to Johnny, his final arrangements have already been made, and he is unceremoniously led to the castle's ghoulish sanctuary of terror. Here he will come face to face with Mephisto and Mr. D, the custodians of evil, who will tempt him with the promise of fame and fortune in exchange for his eternal soul! Now, before night turns to mourning, Johnny will find himself dying to escape the chilling castle alive!
About Moody Gardens 3D Theater
Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with…
Business Name: Moody Gardens 3D Theater. Cost: Adults: $10.95 | Seniors & Kids: $8.95. Contact Information: (800)582-4673. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:15 PM – 9:55 PM.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. The Line Up
With a long history of pleasing crowds throughout the Galveston and Houston area, The Line Up continues to know what the crowd wants and delivers it consistantly. This tight group of accomplished musicians have made an art form of providing the right song at the right time. The band’s strength is the ability to adapt to any situation.
Yaga's Cafe and Bar, located at 2314 Strand, wrote the book on mo' bettah food and vibes on Galveston Island. From sandwiches to hot-from-the-oven pizzas to weekend live entertainment to the jammin' outdoor patio, Yaga's Cafe and Bar is place to go when you're ready for Jamaican-style good times.
Business Name: Yaga's Cafe. Contact Information: (409)762-6676. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 PM – Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1:00 AM.
Yaga's Cafe and Bar
2314 Strand
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com.