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Manor
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and Breakfast
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Elegance with Romantic History"
THINGS
TO DO
Galveston Musicals Kicks Off Season
with Annie Get Your Gun, June 25th
Galveston Island Musicals features Annie Get Your Gun, June 25 - 29,
2008 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. Performances will be held at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday; 2:30pm & 7:30pm Thursday through
Saturday; and 2:30pm on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased by calling
(409) 316-0346 or out of area (800)54-SHOWS Monday through Saturday
The Grand Announces 2008-2009 Season
Legendary artists whose compelling gifts include an unparalleled ability
to move and inspire audiences will headline the 2008-2009 "Signature
Season" at The Grand 1894 Opera House. Season highlights include
the long-awaited Galveston premiere of violinist Itzhak Perlman; encore
performances by Hal Holbrook, Neil Sedaka, and Ronan Tynan; the world
premiere of Look Homeward Honky Tonk Angel, created by and starring
Larry Gatlin; Broadway musicals including Tony® winners The Pajama
Game and The Drowsy Chaperone; Twist King Chubby Checker; and the political
satire of Capitol Steps. Patron's Choice Subscriptions (four events
or more) include priority seating and ticket exchange privileges. Discounts
for groups and senior citizens are available for select performances.
For subscription or single ticket sales information, call 409.765.1894
or 800.821.1894, or visit www.thegrand.com.
Celebrate American Independence During
4th of July Parade
Come Fourth and join us in the fun at Galveston's 4th of July Parade
and Celebration! The parade begins at 10am at the Galveston Railroad
Museum on 25th Street, heading north and winding its way through historic
downtown Galveston, from Postoffice Street to 21st Street, north on
21st Street to Strand, then west on Strand to 25th Street. Join us along
the parade route to celebrate with local civic organizations and families,
and salute those who have ensured our nation's freedom! The parade will
take place (light) rain or shine, but in the event of threatening weather,
we will proceed indoors for the festivities.
Independence Day Fireworks Set to Dazzle
July 4th
Don't miss the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display, a 20 minute
fireworks spectacular over Galveston Island's beach to commemorate the
4th of July, at 9:15pm. The event will take place at 37th & Seawall
Boulevard.
ArtWalk Celebrates the Arts July 5th
For over 20 years the Galveston Arts Center has produced ArtWalk on
Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district. Now spreading
to other parts of the island, ArtWalk occurs approximately every six
weeks.
Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show
Zaps to Moody Gardens July 2nd thru 13th
Magic buffs won't want to miss The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show.
Curt's "Las Vegas Style" show dazzles the audience with a
mixture of large-scale illusions and comedic flair. You'll be left amazed
and laughing out loud as Curt makes audience participants disappear,
levitate and break up into different pieces. A surprising blend of incredible
magic and clean comedy suitable for all audiences.
Also Happening on the Isle...
Celebrate the Arts During ArtWalk
Every six weeks, the art galleries welcome Island visitors and Galvestonians
alike into their galleries for ArtWalk; an event that provides visitors
with wine and cheese while leading them through the historic streets
and into boutiques and galleries.
Art in the Park
Don't miss Art in the Park, an open-air market event held the first
Saturday of the month (March thru October) at Saengerfest Park, 23rd
& Strand. Dozens of artists will set their masterpieces out for
all to see. This event is free to the public and whether you're an art
enthusiast or not, it is a great chance to see some unique artwork by
local Galvestonians.
"Links
of Interest"
Grace
Manor
1702 Postoffice Street
Galveston, Tx 77550
409.621.1662
800.810.8590