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Though a powerful storm that commands a watchful eye, Gustav is next week's news. There's still lots of fun - and lots of great weather - all thru the Labor Day Weekend on beautiful Galveston Island. Come on down!
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The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Robert Earl Keen in concert, Friday evening of Labor Day weekend, August 29, at 8pm. Ticket prices range from $18.50 - $55.
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The Galveston Symphony Orchestra presents a Pops Concert at Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo A, 7 Hope Boulevard, Sunday, August 31st, 8pm. Tickets available at the door.
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The wildly popular Movie on The Strand returns this Saturday, September 6th, to Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand. Don't miss the movie classic Casablanca, beginning at 7:30pm.
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Galveston Island Fall Preview
School is back in session, and that means fall is just around the corner. Whether you're visiting Galveston Island for the day, or you plan to make this your extended weekend getaway, The Galveston.com Fall Preview is a great place to get your plans underway.
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The Johnny Cash Show Heads to Moody Gardens August 27th
Galveston Island Musicals features The Johnny Cash Show, August 27-31 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased by calling (409) 316-0346 or out of area (800) 54-SHOWS Monday through Saturday.
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African Americans in World War II presented by Galveston County Historical Museum, beginning September 1st
Galveston County Historical Museum will host a new traveling exhibit this fall that will tell the story of African Americans' service in World War II. The museum is asking the public to share their stories for possible inclusion. The exhibit opens September 1st.
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Moody Gardens Star Party Twinkles Back to Isle September 6th
Stars, planets and other wonders of the universe will come into sharp focus when Moody Gardens hosts a Star Party. Stargazers of all ages are invited on a journey through outer space as Moody Gardens hosts its Star Party from dusk until 10:00 pm. This event is free.
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Family Day Returns to the Ocean Star September 13th
Step aboard the Ocean Star and find out about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Learn what you would look like as an offshore oil worker. Try on safety gear, explore the control room and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit.
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Steve Tyrell Visits The Grand September 13th
Grammy Award-winning vocalist extraordinaire Steve Tyrell kicks off "A Signature Season" at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, September 13 at 8 pm. Sponsored in part by Charlie and Kittsie Thomas, Sand Dollar Autoplex, and Galveston.com & Company, Tyrell "brings to classic songs a rough-hewn, raspy vocal style that goes back to his Texas rhythm-and-blues upbringing." He's a super-smooth artist, producer, songwriter, performer and two-time Emmy nominee and his extraordinary musical skills will create an unforgettable night!
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Isle to Host Two Great Fall Festivals This October
Historic downtown Galveston will come alive the last weekend of October when two premier fall events share the same weekend: October 24-26, 2008. Kicking off Friday evening, October 24, the 27th annual Island Oktoberfest will begin a fun, family weekend of great music, authentic German food, libations, auction, raffle, games, and much more on the grounds of and streets adjacent to First Lutheran Church, 24th and Winnie. This event will continue Saturday, October 25th, from 11am-7pm. Next, the 11th annual ARToberFEST will get underway - just a few blocks down the street in the heart of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District - on Postoffice between 21st and 23rd Streets, from 10am-6pm on Saturday, October 25th and continuing Sunday, October 27th from 10am-5pm.
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Galveston.com & Company Epicurean Evening Sizzles Back to Moody Gardens November 18th
The Galveston.com & Company "Great Taste of the Gulf" Epicurean Evening will take place on Tuesday, November 18th from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Moody Gardens Convention Center and has been generously underwritten by Galveston.com & Company for the sixth consecutive year. Guests attending the event will have the opportunity to sample some of the Gulf Coast's finest cuisine and beverages from Galveston County's top restaurateurs, hoteliers and dedicated suppliers.
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