If you’ve always wanted to visit the North and South poles and encounter polar bears, penguins, reindeer and more — look no further than Moody Gardens’ chilly ICE LAND: Pole-to-Pole winter wonderland delight!
Music Director Trond Saeverud talked about the Galveston Symphony Orchestra’s next concert.
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Pianist Clay Howell is set to perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 23rd Street Station Piano Bar at 1706 23rd St. in Galveston.
Calling “Boy Erased” an emotional or powerful film doesn’t do it justice. Actor, writer, director and producer Joel Edgerton (“The Gift,” “Loving”) delivers the type of film that can permanently change lives. “Boy Erased” takes a devastating look at conversion therapy as a “cure” for homosex…
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The Lone Star Rally, which is normally the first weekend in November, features more than Harley’s and other sorts of two-wheelers in all their glory on Galveston Island.
When a film debuts during awards season skips all three major festivals (Telluride, TIFF, Venice) it’s usually a bad sign.
What Halloween season would be complete without a presentation of “The Phantom of the Opera?”
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The 2018 Bayou Fest, sponsored by the city of La Marque and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce, kicks off Saturday at Highland Bayou Park at 1991 Getty Road in La Marque.
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The 35th annual Greek Festival, benefitting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, will be — rain or shine — from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 1824 Ball St. in Galveston.
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce announced American country singer, songwriter, and Grammy winner, Tim Nichols, as the headlining entertainment for its 174th annual meeting and gala set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Davidson Ballroom at The Tremont House at 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row …
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The inaugural Galveston Island Film Festival and Conference begins at 9 a.m. today and will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday at a variety of venues across the island.
Oscar nominated actor Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper”) has made an unusual choice for his directorial debut.
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The ninth annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is set for this weekend in Galveston.
“The Sisters Brothers” is the best and the worst of the modern-day Western.
The Friendswood High School Theatre's production of "Seussical the Musical" can be seen at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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If you missed the BrewMasters Beer Festival earlier this month in Galveston, well, here’s another one, which originally was set for this weekend, but has now been rescheduled to Oct. 6 on the Kemah Boardwalk.
There are simply not enough films with Oscar winner Emma Thompson at the forefront. Director Richard Eyre (“Notes on a Scandal” and “Iris”) has crafted a rousing performance vehicle that could land Thompson back in awards consideration. The Children Act is written by Ian McEwan (“Atonement”)…
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Making its county debut, “Doublewide, Texas,” a fast-paced comedic play will kick off at 8 p.m. today at Bay Area Harbour Playhouse at 3803 state Highway 3 in Dickinson.
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The ninth annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is back — just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Editor’s note: The Galveston Symphony Orchestra will open its 2018-19 season Sunday. Music Director Trond Saeverud talked about the program.
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