The Charles T. Doyle Convention Center in Texas City was buzzing with action as members, supporters, business partners and the community gathered to celebrate an enchanted evening at the Texas City-La Marque Chamber 54th Annual Membership Gala.
Seaside Scenes on Jan. 18 made its annual pilgrimage to the Patrón Tequila Pairing Dinner at Yaga’s Cafe, 2314 Strand St. in Galveston. More than 40 guests — locals along with out-of-towners — enjoyed specially prepared courses paired with cocktails from Patrón Tequila.
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Wonderful world: The idea of “soul music” only came into being with the arrival of Sam Cooke, the Mississippi-born crooner who made it big singing out of secular concerns, but whose style never strayed far from his gospel roots. In the years between 1957 and his controversial death at age 33…
The 33rd annual East End Historical District Holiday Homes Tour heralded the festive and spectacular Christmas season on Galveston Island.
Friends gathered on New Year’s Eve at the Sportsman Road island home of Matt and Sara Hawkes for a party themed “Silver for the Win.” Partygoers wore silver attire to match the theme.
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Play on: In James McClure‘s “Lone Star,” a big-talking Vietnam vet, his brother and their no-account friend get rip-roaring drunk in the backyard of a West Texas bar until secrets start spilling out. A prized pink Thunderbird eventually comes into play in the one-act comedy, which opened on …
Friends on Dec. 30 gathered in a private dining room at Shearn’s Seafood and Prime Steaks restaurant at Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa to celebrate Brenda Atchley‘s birthday.
Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance recently held its second annual Butterfly Release event at Carbide Park in La Marque.
Deep winter is a quiet time for nature. Our recent cold spell has left greenery mostly on live oaks and evergreens. In winter, trees display their structure rather than their foliage. So what are trees doing at this time of year? Do they sleep? There is more than meets the eye.
As we look to the New Year, Seaside Scenes reflects on notable happenings that rounded out the holiday season, including: the Rev. Ray Pinard Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament at the Galveston Country Club; Jim Nonus’ Historical Clubs Christmas Social at the Antique Pavilion; Dr. Vivian Hernan…
Space City Corvette Club recently held its membership dinner at Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant in Webster to celebrate its successful 10th annual Good Grub & Gears Car Show & Fall Festival. The event, held at Stevenson Park in Friendswood, attracted 223 cars and a great turnout of car…
The December Holiday Dinner and fundraiser for the Galveston Seafarers Center was a glowing success. The Propeller Club on Dec. 7 presented the Galveston Seafarers Center with a check for $7,500 to support its ongoing mission.
When Sarah Osborne began planning a Diamond Anniversary Ball to celebrate the city of League City’s 60-year anniversary, she and her team wanted to pull out all the stops.
Ron and Kathi Ashy and Amy and Derrick Etzel on Nov. 19 welcomed guests to the nuptials of their children Kathryn Ashy and Landon Etzel. The groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Gaido’s the night before. The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was performed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church …
You might imagine that most of the questions we get at the Rosenberg Library are about books, and many of them are. But did you know that just as many are about technology?
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Radio days: Turn off TCM for an evening and tune into something along a similar wavelength: Galveston College’s Theatre Department presents the Holiday Vintage Radio Hour, a free online production of the 1940s radio dramas “The Bishop’s Wife” and “Christmas In Connecticut,” available Friday …
Independence Village recently held its second annual Ghostly Gala at Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Susan Bailey served as the 2022 gala chairperson. The event coincided with the 30th anniversary of the “village,” sponsored by The Cameron Foundation. Emken Linton and Randy Dietel ser…
After a two-year hiatus, Galveston Arts Center revived its popular Sunset Soirée on Nov. 19, honoring several longtime board members. The event was held at the Tasting Room, 3316 Church St. on the island. Guests enjoyed dinner, drinks and live music by the Sync or Swim Trio and Electric Viol…
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Joy to the World: More than 20 large sculptures of various types of marine life — whales, sharks, starfish, sea turtles, etc. — are headed to Galveston, with a twist: the material comes from the nearly 35 million metric tons of plastic discarded into the globe’s aquatic ecosystems, according…
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