What To Do
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Out of this World
The annual AIA Sandcastle Competition features amazing works of art crafted by teams of architects, designers and engineers.
May 22 2012
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Stolen Passports OMG: Part Dos
Remember “Stolen Passports OMG”? Well I promised to write more about this dilemma – so here’s it!
May 22 2012
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum to Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families This Summer
The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum recently announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012.
May 22 2012
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Bombshells Return for 2012 Beach Revue
Building on the success of last year’s record attendance, the 2012 Galveston Island Beach Revue, presented by Mostyn Law Firm, returns Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th to historic Galveston Island. This year’s Friday night “Bands & Bombshells” concert expands with a larger concert area as well as themed vendors and classic cars. Saturday’s Bathing Beauties Contest will feature a new and larger venue and updated format.
May 17 2012
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Rosenberg Library May 2012 Treasure of the Month
The Rosenberg Library presents an assortment of military memorabilia from the late Colonel Marius S. Chataignon (1886-1957) as the May Treasure of the Month. Among Chataignon’s military gear is a WWII bed roll, honorary medals, dog tags, and a desk name plate. These artifacts were donated by his sister, Marie Louise Chataignon, in 1968 and by the Overbeck Family in 2008.
May 17 2012
Weather
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Surf Report-Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 22nd, the surf remains flat, with SW winds blowing 8-10 knots. Water temperature is 80 degrees. The outlook looks promising to have some small, but ridable surf towards and [...]
May 22 2012
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Sunny to partly cloudy and warm weather to continue. Tropical Depression Alberto heads into the open Atlantic.
More warm, mostly sunny to partly cloudy weather is in our picture as we move into the middle part of the week. High pressure aloft and relatively low moisture levels will tend [...]
May 22 2012
Cruising
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Stolen Passports OMG: Part Dos
Remember “Stolen Passports OMG”? Well I promised to write more about this dilemma – so here’s it!
May 22 2012
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This is Sick
Let’s face it! People can – and often do get sick on cruise ships. But there are ways to protect yourself.
May 8 2012
Where To Eat
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Galveston Restaurant Group to Open New Restaurant Concept at Pier 21
Galveston Restaurant Group is opening its newest dining concept – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen at Pier 21 – late this summer.
May 10 2012
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Perfect Pizzas
There are few foods quite as perfect as good pizza. There are few foods that can please children and adults alike.
Apr 30 2012
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Galveston al Fresco: Hot Spots to Enjoy an Island Breeze
The dogs and I went for our nightly stroll through the neighborhood alleyways, and all along our walk you could hear families outside enjoying this fabulous spring weather. It seemed as though every yard had someone outside. But with spring in Galveston, you can’t help but want to be outside as much as possible.
Apr 28 2012
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DINING DIVA: A Review of Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks
It’s been a while since we dined at Willie G’s. A friend wanted lobster for her birthday so a group of us gathered there. The weather was lovely so we chose outdoor seating, a special treat with the Elissa temporarily docked nearby. The extensive wine list provided both the red and white wine lovers among us many fine choices and we savored some while we perused the menu.
Apr 15 2012
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Fresh Faces for Postoffice Street Dining
Galveston Restaurant Group announces major changes this week for two of its most popular dining concepts, Sky Bar Steak & Sushi and Gumbo Bar. The eateries will be swapping locations, with Gumbo Bar moving into the larger neighboring space at 2107 Postoffice and becoming Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar, the company’s first franchised concept and second location. Once the move is complete, Sky Bar will be re-opened in the original Gumbo Bar location at 2105 Postoffice.
Apr 3 2012
