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April 12 thru 17 – Galveston County Fair & Rodeo – Santa Fe
From vendors selling wonderful scented candles to a wonderful competition in rodeo art. From rodeo queens being crowned to rodeo clowns dodging bulls. From hundreds of BBQ teams competing for prized trophies to a kids’ petting zoo. From bull riding and rodeo entertainment to livestock auctions the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo was once again successful in disbursing more than $43,000 in scholarship funds. Listen in as some rodeo professionals tell Talk of the Bay a little bit about their own stories. |
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April 9 thru 17 – Galveston County Fair and Rodeo – Santa Fe
The first weekend of the 72nd Galveston County Fair and Rodeo started off with hundreds of people pouring into the fairgrounds along highway 6, in Santa Fe. The weekend was filled with groups of friends teamed together for the annual Seafood Cook-off. Friday’s contests were for the best Boiled and Grill Shrimp and Saturday the menu was fish, seafood rice and gumbo. Listen in as some of the fair goers tell Talk of the Bay about this weekend’s fair. |
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April 9 thru April 17 – Galveston County Fair & Rodeo – Hitchcock
This wonderful Texas tradition started in 1938. In 1980 the fair outgrew its original grounds and moved to Jack Brooks Park in Hitchcock. Today, they fair continues to grow in attendance and activities. Starting off the first weekend is the Seafood Cook-off. Teams from all around the area gather up their best recipes and spices to compete for the grand prize. Friday, April 9 is the preliminary competition. Listen in as Sofia Splon, director of the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo tells Talk of the Bay what’s in store for this year’s fair goers. |
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February 14 – The Pet Parade and Childrens’ Parade – Galveston
The sun was shining, the water sparkled just off the Seawall and kids and pets were everywhere. The pet parade hosted by the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux and the Mardi Gras Children’s Parade hosted by the Local 571 Firefighters is an absolute favorites of ours and they always draw large crowds of spectators. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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February 13 – Saturday at Mardi Gras – Galveston
Saturday afternoon, hundreds of folks lined up along the Galveston Railroad Museum, on 25th Street. All of the parade participants were in costume and all were getting excited about the Z Krewe Processional. Members from several different Krewes joined in on the fun of strolling through Galveston’s historical downtown district while thousands of spectators waved and yelled to get beads thrown in their direction. There's more with the Talk of the Bay... |
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February 12 – Friday Nite Fun with Krewe Babalu – Galveston
Led by a purple haired lady, guys in funny hats and beads flying everywhere and in spite of the cold weather the All Krewe Parade, hosted by the fun loving Krewe Babalu, was on its way. Thousands of people lined Mechanics Row and The Strand waiting to get their hands on the treasures tossed by float riders. Listen in as Gladden Walters, President of Krewe Babalu and Jim Harrison, organizer of the Fat Tuesday Public Celebration tell Talk of the Bay about the fun happening in Galveston. |
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February 6 - Mardi Gras Opening Day of Parades – Galveston
The sun was shining and there was a light breeze; it was a perfect day to be outdoors catching beads. The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius, celebrating their 25th anniversary, kicked off the first parade of the 2010 Mardi Gras season. With approximately 20 floats the Krewe of Aquarius led the 75 unit parade down the Seawall. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we talked with a few folks enjoying this first Saturday of Mardi Gras 2010. |
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February 6 – Hangin’ With Z Krewe – Galveston
It was the first day of Mardi Gras Parades and the fun-loving Zanies, proudly wearing their beautiful green jackets, were in full swing. Leasing a 3 story home right on the Seawall, the Zanies moved in and setup for a weekend of partying. Foods of all varieties, drinks of every kind and of course beads galore were everywhere.Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with some of the Zanies from Z-Krewe. |
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January 16 – Z Krewe Coronation Ball - Galveston
The Royal Coronation Pageant for Z Krewe was held in the comfort of the Strand Theatre. Emcee, Alex Petty presented Big Daddy XVI Paul Rodgers and Big Momma XVI Julia Vandiver. Big Daddy and Big Momma are held in special honor, they are responsible for making sure that fun and frivolity reigns throughout the court and Krewe. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as some of our Z Krewe friends kick off this fun season. |
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Mardi Gras Season – Z-Krewe – Bay Area
Documenting their ideas on a paper napkin, in a neighborhood watering hole, 8 friends founded Z-Krewe. Today, they are over 100 members strong; from Galveston to Houston. There are even a few virtual ambassadors who reside across the country. Listen in as Alex Petty tells Talk of the Bay about the Krewe and some of their activities. |
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Krewe Babalu Bigger And Better This Year – Galveston
Krewe Babalu has completely recovered from Hurricane Ike and ready to enjoy their best year yet celebrating the Mardi Gras Season. “Ike flooded our warehouse where the floats were kept and displaced several of our members but they are back and ready to party” said Gladden Walters, President of the Krewe. Listen in as Linn Fallon, the Vice President of Krewe Babalu, tells Talk of the Bay about her Krewe and all of the fun they have. |
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Krewe of Gambrinus – Galveston
The Krewe of Gambrinus was founded 21 years ago under the name of Krewe of Brew, in honor of the Del Papa family business. Now known as the Krewe of Gambrinus, these fun loving folks are ready to bring in the 2010 Mardi Gras season. Listen in as Linda Kuper, a founding member tells Talk of the Bay about the Krewe of Gambrinus and their year round activities. |
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December 4 thru 6 – Dickens on the Strand – Galveston
Last year, only three months after Ike, the Dickens on the Strand was held. A scaled down version compared to previous years but still it was there. This year, on December 4 thru 6, Dickens on the Strand will be back to its pre-Ike size, stretching to Mechanic and Market Streets. Some of the traditional Victorian activities will return and a couple of fun new activities, including a Victorian Bed Race. Listen in as Molly Dannenmaier tells Talk of the Bay about this wonder Victorian weekend. |
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October 17 & 18 –
Artoberfest – Galveston
More than 100 very creative and talented artists gathered in the
historical downtown district of Galveston. Fully recovered from Ike,
this festival stretched for blocks, down Postoffice Street. Photography,
watercolors, oils, jewelry, metal art and horse heads created from
confiscated weapons were all on display. Listen in
to Talk of the Bay as we chat with artist Terry
Jones, and Kathy Modzelewski, the festival organizer. |
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October 10 & 11
–Bike Around The Bay – The Bay Area
With a passion for cycling, Bob Stoke the Executive Director and his
enthusiastic staff at the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) took on the
task of hosting a 2 day bicycle ride around Galveston Bay. Listen in as
Gayden Cooper of Lyondellbasell and Marie LaPlante tell Talk of the Bay about the first day’s ride. And
Bob gives us a rundown of the second day’s course and our very own Kelly
McGuire provides the entertainment for everyone. |
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October 17 & 18 –
Artoberfest – Galveston
The artists and the art, that’s what its all about. Artist from far and
near will be bringing their art to the Artoberfest celebration in
Galveston. A victim of Ike, last year this festival is alive and well
and so are the shops and galleries in the historic district of downtown
Galveston. Come out and browse through the art work, visit the shops
along Postoffice Street and enjoy the weekend in Galveston. Listen in as
Kathy Modzelewski, event coordinator, tells Talk of
the Bay about Artoberfest 2009. |
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October 2 – B52s
At The Grand 1894 Opera House - Galveston
Thank you WiredIn.cc for taking Donna and me to the B 52s concert.
Everyone there was partying and dancing and having a fantastic time. B
52s came out and started right off with their signature style and
excellent vocals.
Except for a technical glitch during the second and third song (they
repeated the third song) the concert went on flawlessly. Kate Pierson
and Cindy Wilson harmonized as well as ever and Fred Schneider was
having a blast with the music. Kate and Cindy even showed how strong
their voices were when the technical glitch hit and their microphones
malfunctioned. You could still hear them sing. the rest... |
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October 10 & 11 – Bike
Around the Bay - Galveston
The "LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay" is a fun two day, 148 mile
bicycle ride around Galveston Bay showcasing the natural beauty of
Galveston Bay and benefiting the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF). Day 1,
riders start in Anahuac, pedaling along a scenic route that includes
many Galveston Bay fascinating sights and highlights. Listen in as
Bob Stokes, President of the Galveston Bay Foundation, tells Talk of the Bay about the ride. |
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September
8 – Revival & Reflections – Galveston
The community of Galveston pulled together with citizens, friends and
neighbors to reflect on both the storm of 1900 and Ike of 2008.
Listen
in to Talk of the Bay as we share this day with
Justin Owens, making his offering and Roshelle Gaskins of the Galveston
Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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August 22 – Artwalk - Galveston
For over 18 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.
Listen in as Alexandra Irvine, Executive Director of the Galveston Arts
Center, tells Talk of
the Bay about the Galveston Artwalk. |
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July 4 – Independence Day
Celebrations Around the Bay
The 4th of July was celebrated throughout the bay area with home town
parades, park activities and fireworks being shot into the skies.
Families walked, rode bicycles, homemade floats along the main streets
of their communities. City officials put politics aside and rode one
after the other in honor of our country’s day of independence. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we enjoy the day with
parade participants including Frank Billingsley, Parade Marshal for the
Galveston festivities. |
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July 11 – Haak
Vineyard & Winery Harvest Festival – Santa Fe
This event kicks off at 9am with, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Todd
Staples, and our owner Raymond Haak greeting our guest and staff. Father
John Kappe will conduct the blessing and the harvesting of the grapes
will be under the direction of our assistant winemaker Nadia Hetzel.
Several other Texas wineries will be on site showcasing their own wines;
tastings and sales will happen throughout the day. listen in with the Talk of the
Bay... |
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July 4 - Fourth
of July Parade - Galveston
Come Fourth and Participate. Celebration in historic downtown Galveston
on Saturday, July 4, 2009! Decorate your bicycle, tricycle, golf cart,
skates, horses, wagons, carriages, floats, or any other favorite mode of
transportation and join us in the parade! Strike up the band and march
in the parade! We welcome all organizations, businesses, civic, church
and musical groups, individuals and families. Participation in the
parade is free and fun for everyone. Listen in to Talk of the Bay, as parade organizer
Kathy Modzelewski tells us about this fun filled patriotic event. |
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June 6 – AIA Sandcastle
Competition – Galveston
A nice breeze was coming off of the water, warm sun and thousands of
people enjoying Galveston beach. It was a perfect day for the AIA
Sandcastle Competition. More than 70 teams pulled together, came up with
a theme and put their architectural skills to work. There seemed to be a
theme amongst many of the teams but each structure was very different.
There were judges strolling past the displays judging t-shirts, team
spirit, and of of course the sandcastles. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we did our own stroll
past the competitors on East Beach. |
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May 30 –
Re-Birth-Day Celebration – Galveston
Still feeling the effects of Ike, Galveston is determined to moved
forward, rebuild and make a significant come back. Saturday, we strolled
the streets of historic downtown Galveston; along the way we ran into so
many of our island friends. Most were wearing flip flops, and t-shirts
but all were wearing big smiling faces. It was a wonderful feeling to
know that recovery is alive and doing well on the island. Listen in, to Talk of the
Bay, as we get reactions from some of the other folks
out on the streets. |
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May 22 – Wine & Stars –
Santa Fe
So what do scientists, Saturn, and Cabernet have in common? Well if you
were at Haak Winery on Friday night you would have gotten acquainted
with all 3. Members from the Star Gazers from Galveston and the Johnson
Space Center Astronomical Society brought out their telescopes and set
them up near the vineyard. Guests, while sipping on some great Haak
wines, strolled from one telescope to another to see those twinkling
lights up in the sky. Listen to Talk of the Bay,
as we enjoy the evening with our star gazing friends. |
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May 22 – Wine &
Stars Party – Santa Fe
Imagine gazing through a telescope, up at the moon and stars while
enjoying a glass of wine. Now that sounds like a very enjoyable way to
spend a Friday night. specifically, Friday, May 22. Haak Vineyard &
Winery and the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS) will be
hosting a Wine and Stars Party. This event is free to the public so
what’s not to love? Listen in as Bob Taylor, of
JSCAS, tells Talk of the Bay about their organization and how much fun these Star Parties are. |
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April 25 –
Vineyard Feast at Haak Winery – Santa Fe
Raymond and Gladys Haak greeted guests as they arrived; all were
anticipating a grand feast. The vineyards were lined with sparkling
lights which enhanced the beautiful greenery of the vines. And Jando, a
very talented band, provided the lively flamenco music throughout the
evening. David Reiss, the Executive Chef, started guests off with some
wonderful Texas gulf shrimp appetizers. Listen in to Talk of the Bay, as we shared the
evening with the other guests. |
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April 17
thru 25 – Galveston County Fair and Rodeo – Santa Fe
Howdy and Yeeeehawww!! The rain came down in buckets but the rodeo
spirit was still riding high. From the Seafood Cook Off to the Goat
Scramble, from the BBQ Cook Off to the Bull Riding and from the Carnival
Rides to the Chupacabra Monster, people were having a blast. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we made our way
through the cook offs, livestock auction, animal shows and scrambles.
And by the way, the Grand Champion Steer went for $22,000 plus add ons.
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May 9 & 10
– Historical Homes Tour - Galveston
The Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) has been at the heart of an
extraordinary preservation movement on the island for more than 50
years. Ten houses, dating from 1860 to 1904, have been chosen for this
year’s tour. Each of the ten houses has suffered a calamity to some
degree or another. Some are survivors of the Great Storm of 1900, others
of the flood waters of Hurricane Ike. Listen in as Molly Dannenmaier, tells us more on Talk of the Bay... |
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April 28 –
Into the Blue - Galveston
One hundred fifty to two hundred marine mammals are saved each year by
the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. When Heidi Whitehead and her
volunteers get an emergency call, they drop everything they are doing,
jump into their vehicles and head down to the beach, bayou or even deer
leases to rescue stranded marine mammals. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as Heidi Whitehead, the State Operations Coordinator for TMMSN, tells us
about the organization and how some of our marine mammal friends are
doing. |
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March 28 –
Into The Blue – Galveston
The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN) will be hosting a
fundraiser at Moody Gardens on Saturday, March 28, called Into the Blue.
This is an opportunity, for all of us to learn more about, and hopefully
help, these wonderful mammals that share our bay waters with us.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay as Heidi Whitehead, the
State Operations Coordinator for TMMSN, tells us about the organization
and their responsibilities. |
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February 24 – Fat Tuesday Celebration – Galveston
We started off at Santa Fe and 25th streets, the staging area for the Fat
Tuesday parade. So many of the krewe participate in this parade, the last hoopla
for the season. The parade started at 6:30, traveling down 25th to Postoffice.
Oh my gosh! Postoffice street was absolutely packed. I was shocked. As we made
our way down the route and turned onto the Strand it was like looking at a sea
of people. Hands, fingers, faces and smiles all mixed together. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we stroll through the staging area for the Fat Tuesday parade. |
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February 24 - Fat Tuesday Mardi
Gras Parade and Party - Galveston
Two weeks of Carnival culminates in one last night of revelry, Fat
Tuesday. Mardi Gras literally translated means ‘Tuesday Fat’. February
24, will be the final night of celebration for Mardi Gras 2009, before
the Lenten season.
Listen in as Jim Harrison, organizer of the Fat Tuesday After Party tells Talk of the Bay about this Mardi Gras tradition, the last day of Mardi Gras revelry. |
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February 22 – Pet and Children’s Mardi Gras Parades -
Galveston
The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux present the Mardi Gras Pet Parade. Not to be out
done by their human counterparts, this mixture of dogs, cats, ferrets, miniature
horses and even a turtle all prance, ride, and are carried down the seawall. And
all of them are very busy showing off their Mardi Gras beads, costumes and
spirit. Listen in to Talk of the Bay and we cover these two back to back parades; both delightful events and
definitely a crowd pleasers. |
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February 21 – Z Krewe Processional and Balcony Party –
Galveston
Saturday afternoon, we lined up by the Galveston Railroad Museum for the Z Krewe
Processional. This year, Z Krewe invited all of the other Krewes to participate,
as a united front after Hurricane Ike. Listen in as Talk of the
Bay takes you to the Z Krewe processional and out on the Z
Krewe balcony for some bead throwing and of course to watch the Knights of Momus
parade. |
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February 20 – Babalu All Krewe Parade and Balcony Party
– Galveston
The folks in this krewe are some of the most fun loving people and boy do they
know how to throw a party, on a float, in a warehouse or out on a balcony, they
have it down. And Krewe Babalu probably participates in the most parades. They
join the Krewe of Aquarius and the Krewe of Gambrinus for the opening weekend
parades. During the second weekend they participate in the Z Krewe processional
and of course the Knights of Momus parade on Saturday night. Listen in, to Talk of the Bay,
on some of the fun to be had during for the All Krewe parade. |
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Feb. 20 – The Philadelphia Mummers at the Hotel Galvez
– Galveston
One of our favorite attractions, during Mardi Gras, are the Philadelphia
Mummers. Wearing elaborate, colorful, themed outfits this marching band has
entertained the world over. As part of their tribute to Galveston, the Mummers
performed in front of the Hotel Galvez. Needless to say, visitors to the hotel
along with Mardi Gras enthusiasts were thrilled to listen to the band and watch
them perform. Listen in to Talk of the
Bay and we get in on the fun. |
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Mardi Gras 2009 – Gambrinus Parade – Galveston
One of the largest Mardi Gras parades, in Galveston, is hosted by the Krewe of
Gambrinus. This parade travels down the Seawall, to the delight of thousands of
people. Huge mascots lean forward in front of the floats, each float
representing the krewe’s theme for the season. Listen in to Talk of the Bay and enjoy the Revelers and the judges as everyone enjoyed the Gambrinus Krewe as
King Gambrinus Lights Up the Night. |
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Mardi Gras 2009 – Aquarius Parade – Galveston
There can only be one ‘first’ parade and the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius continues
the tradition of hosting the opening parade on the opening day of Mardi Gras.
Johnny Lidstone and his krewe get things rolling early Saturday morning with
about 80 units participating in the parade. One of the longer parades; this
parade travels about 45 blocks down the seawall. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we chat with some of the parade watchers. |
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Mardi Gras 2009 – Friday Night Den Parties – Galveston
It’s was the night before the official opening day parade. The Krewes have
crowned their Kings and Queens, the royal courts have been announced, beautiful
ball gowns and costumes have been worn to the coronation balls and the official
poster of Mardi Gras 2009 has been unveiled to the public….so what’s next?
P-A-R-T-Y!! Yup, the official time to party has BEGUN! We took a peek, at 3 den
parties, just to get a flavor of what our Krewes were up to. Listen in, as Talk of the Bay,
captures the revelry, fun, and party sounds of the Friday Night Den Parties. |
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February 4 - Mardi Gras Poster for 2009 – Galveston
The unveiling of the official 2009 Mardi Gras poster, was held at the San Louis
hotel in Galveston. The 3rd floor ballroom was filled with Purple, Green, Gold
and lots of laughter.
This year, Mardi Gras organizers decided that the krewe members should select
the official poster. Votes were tallied and the winner for 2009 was a poster
depicting a lady rising out of the waters with beads dangling her raised hand;
symbolizing Galveston’s rise out of the waters brought on by Hurricane Ike.
Listen in on the fun with Talk of the Bay,
as we visit with several krewe members. |
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Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Ball 2009 –
Galveston
The King and Queen of 2008, Alexander Saper and Charlene Manning sent a message
to their royal court and krewe members. “This year has been a trying year for
the Krewe and Krewe members, in dealing with the aftermath from Hurricane Ike.
We would like to thank everyone for their perseverance through this difficult
year. Hurricane Ike may have destroyed brick and mortar, but did not destroy our
momentum and spirit” No truer words were spoken and the sentiment was echoed by
Emcee Johnny Lidstone as the krewe kicked off their coronation ball. Listen in
to Talk of the Bay,
as the 2009 King and Queen start their reign. |
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January 24 – Z Krewe’s La Dolce Vita Italia - Galveston
Saluting Italy, during their fifteenth annual Royal Coronation Ball, the Zanies
of Z Krewe started their Mardi Gras revelry for 2009. Reigning King Zanie XIV,
Allen Taylor and Queen Zanie XIV, Sandy Taylor ended their year graciously and
in true Z Krewe fashion, turning the royal sword over to King Zanie XV Bill Pye
and his Queen Zanie XV, May Carol Lieblog. Loyal subjects saluted the new royal
couple and then cranked up the party. Listen in to Talk of the Bay, as we
all had a fun time. |
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January 9 - Krewe Babalu
Epiphany Party - Galveston
Congratulations to King Baba XI, Andrew Courteau and Queen Lu, Mary
Horner. Each year, krewes will select their king and queen and in the
true Mardi Gras tradition it involves a party. Some krewes call it a
King’s Cake Party; Krewe Babalu has an Epiphany party; either way it is
a lot of fun and great way to select your royalty. Listen in as the
captain of Krewe Babalu, Angela Chapman, explains to us on Talk of the Bay,
her krewe’s traditional party. |
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Mardi Gras and Krewe Babalu –
Galveston
Established in 1993, this krewe is all about friendships, long term
friendship. In fact their motto is Amigos para Siempre , "Friends
Forever". Active year round, this wonderful group of folks contribute to
charities in the Galveston area, attend a variety events and host social
gatherings and then they play hard during Mardi Gras. Listen in as
Angela Chapman, President of the krewe and Gladden Walters,
Vice-President tell Talk of the Bay about their plans for this the 2009 Mardi Gras season. |
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Mardi Gras and the Krewe of
Gambrinus- Galveston
The Krewe of Gambrinus will be celebrating their 20th anniversary during
the upcoming Mardi Gras season. Initially started to promote and
encourage tourism activities in Galveston, the Krewe of Brew is moving
forward with gusto in spite of the damages caused by Hurricane Ike.
These fun loving folks will be repairing their homes and preparing their
floats for Mardi Gras at the same time.
Listen in as George Black, Captain of the Krewe of Gambrinus, tells Talk of the Bay,
about the krewe’s year round activities. |
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Mardi Gras and ZKrewe, Feb. 13
– 24, 2009 - Galveston
Definitely a Zany group of people with a big heart, this krewe is very
active and involved with caring organizations throughout the community.
Hailing from as far away as Italy and as close as living on Galveston
Island, members come from all across the United States. With Talk of the Bay this morning is Larry Kram, President of the krewe. Listen in and find
out whether this may be the krewe for you. And for a little peek at last
year’s fun, check this out. For more information please visit www.Zkrewe.com . |
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Mystic Krewe of Aquarius –
Galveston
Approximately 14 years ago, a group of folks, including Johnny Lidstone
and his father, got together and started a Mardi Gras Krewe. After
considerable consideration, and a few brews, the Mystic Krewe of
Aquarius was born. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as Johnny, tells us about some of the Krewe’s year round activities and
the famous Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Barn Bash. I’ve attended this party
before; hundreds of folks come through and it usually turns into an all
day affair. Bead throwing, good food, good drinks and great music…a true
Mardi Gras tradition. |
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January 24 – Z Krewe’s La Dolce Vita Italia - Galveston
Saluting Italy, during their fifteenth annual Royal Coronation Ball, the Zanies
of Z Krewe started their Mardi Gras revelry for 2009. Reigning King Zanie XIV,
Allen Taylor and Queen Zanie XIV, Sandy Taylor ended their year graciously and
in true Z Krewe fashion, turning the royal sword over to King Zanie XV Bill Pye
and his Queen Zanie XV, May Carol Lieblog. Loyal subjects saluted the new royal
couple and then cranked up the party. Listen in to Talk of the Bay, as we
all had a fun time. |
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January 9 - Krewe Babalu
Epiphany Party - Galveston
Congratulations to King Baba XI, Andrew Courteau and Queen Lu, Mary
Horner. Each year, krewes will select their king and queen and in the
true Mardi Gras tradition it involves a party. Some krewes call it a
King’s Cake Party; Krewe Babalu has an Epiphany party; either way it is
a lot of fun and great way to select your royalty. Listen in as the
captain of Krewe Babalu, Angela Chapman, explains to us on Talk of the Bay,
her krewe’s traditional party. |
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The Lone Star Rally 2008 –
Rally to Rebuild - Galveston
It didn’t look good for the Lone Star Rally, as I drove to the Island,
on Friday night. I saw a total of four motorcycles, cruising the
highway, between League City and Galveston. Getting concerned, I thought
to myself that the Rally would end up on the list of casualties caused
by Ike. As I approached the Strand area, I saw a few more bikes so I
parked my car and got ready to shoot whatever I could find. there's more... |
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Dickens on the Strand 2008 –
Galveston
It was a gorgeous weekend to stroll down The Strand; meeting, greeting
and chatting with visitors from the days of Dickens. Queen Victoria
herself, accompanied by her Beefeaters and Father Christmas, enjoyed the
children playing in the streets while vendors hawked their wares and
entertainers filled each corner with music of all sorts. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we enjoy the morning at the Ashton
Villa and then the Dickens on the Strand. |
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Lone Star Rally - December
11-14, Galveston rescheduled more...
Discover Jean Lafitte’s buried treasure by unveiling clues located at
various vendor booths across the island and win a chest full of
motorcycle accessories. Jam to the famous Beach Boys, on Saturday night.
Continuous live music, hundreds of vendors and displays, demo fleets
from major manufacturers, a charity casino, ghost tours on the Tall Ship
ELLISA and a Leather and Lace costume ball, all at this year’s Lone Star
Rally. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as event director, Ron Limbock tells us about all the happenings for the
Biker Rally weekend. |
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Mardi Gras and the Krewe of
Gambrinus, Feb. 13 – 24, 2009 - Galveston
Mardi Gras 2009 is on for Galveston! With that being said, we thought it
would be interesting to find out what happened to some of the floats
during Ike and what will they look like for 2009. Joe Trambrella, Parade
Marshall for the Krewe of Gambrinus, also known as the Krewe of Brew,
gave us a sneak peek at their theme for 2009; Dressed to the Nines, a
fallback to the wonderful times of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
Listen in as Joe tells Talk of the Bay,
about their float construction and what their plans are for 2009. |
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December 5, 6 & 7 – Dickens on
the Strand - Galveston
Galveston Historical Foundation Executive Director Dwayne Jones
announced that the organization’s most important annual fundraising
event, the 35-year-old Dickens on The Strand Victorian holiday festival,
will take place this year. Even in the face of extensive flood damage by
Hurricane Ike, to the historic downtown, the festival will be held.
listen in with the Talk of the Bay |
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Santa By the Sea & Christmas Tree Lighting – Galveston
Lights of recovery and holidays to come, on Friday, families gathered at
the Hotel Galvez for the official city of Galveston’s Holiday Tree
Lighting. Music filled the lawns of this beautiful hotel while the
holiday crowd awaited the arrival of Galveston’s Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas. the rest with the photos... |
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Santa By the Sea, November 28 –
Galveston
The Mayor of Galveston will light the way to Christmas this year.
Gathering in the beautiful Hotel Galvez, children and their parents can
come and enjoy the Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa By the Sea. This
new tradition will help to bring cheer and smiles to the children on the
island. It also gives Galveston another opportunity to let everyone know
that the island is recovering. Listen in to Joyce Calver, of Footsies
and Angela Brown, owner of Mod Coffee Shop on Post Office, as they tell Talk of the Bay about the upcoming holiday event and the positive outlook of
Galvestonians. |
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Galveston One Month After Ike
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) is one of the largest local
preservation organizations in the country. It is the steward of 13
historic properties including Bishop’s Palace, the 1877 tall ship Elissa
and the oldest residence on the island, the Michel B. Menard House.
Several GHF properties were severely damaged by Hurricane Ike. The worst
include GHF headquarters, the 1861 U.S. Custom House along with the
antebellum Ashton Villa house museum. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay |
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Galveston Bay Foundation’s
Volunteer Weekend – Galveston
So many bay area families and residents were impacted by Hurricane Ike.
It was impressive to see volunteers taking time out from their own tasks
to help with Galveston’s recovery.
The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) had originally planned to host a 2
day bike ride, Bike Around the Bay, this weekend but then Hurricane Ike
changed their plans. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay |
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Oct. 18 & 19-Galveston Bay
Foundation Volunteer Weekend - Galveston
We explored all options to stage this year’s Bike Around the Bay but the
conditions in and around Galveston Bay and the safety risk will simply
not allow it this year,” said Bob Stokes, President & CEO of the
Galveston Bay Foundation. “In partnership with our sponsor,
LyondellBasell – and with the support of our riders and other foundation
supporters – we are committed to holding the Bike Around the Bay in
2009.” Listen in with Talk of the Bay |
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The next step: Starting the
Cleanup - Galveston
Galveston was hit hard by Hurricane Ike and now the cleanup process
starts. Power has or is being restored throughout the island, residents
have returned to their homes and business owners are trying to decide
where to start.
Listen in as Morris Gould, Director of the Galveston Railroad Museum;
JR, with the cleanup crew, and Dr. Steven Duncan tell Talk of the Bay,
explain what is going on during the cleanup. |
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Grand Champion Mullet Toss –
Galveston
From an underhand toss to a baseball fast pitch, mullets (artificial
ones) were being tossed, heaved, lobed and bowled across the sand on
East Beach. Partnered together with The New 93Q, the Galveston Island
Convention and Visitors Bureau, hosted the very first Mullet Toss on
Galveston beach.
Listen in as RoShelle Gaskins, PR Manager for the Galveston CVB, tells Talk of the Bay,
how she has honed her skills at mullet chunking. |
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Grand Champion Mullet Toss,
July 26 Saturday – Galveston
A mullet toss. What’s that? It’s exactly what it says…tossing fish,
literally. The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and the new
93Q Country are holding a unique competition along the Texas coast and
the grand competition will be held July 26 at noon on East Beach. All
this fun and they’ll raise funds for the Snowdrop Foundation. Listen in
as RoShelle Gaskins, PR Manager of the Galveston Island Convention and
Visitors Bureau, gives Talk of the Bay all the slimy detail. |
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4th of July Parade – Galveston
Starting at the Galveston Railroad Museum, the Galveston 4th of July
Parade wound its way down Postoffice Street to 21st and then back to the
museum via The Strand. Participants ranged from the USMC Color Guard, to
characters from the Dickens Festival, a mini train from the railroad
museum to families on bicycles. Politicians, Mardi Gras Krewes and
volunteer seamen from the Tallship Elissa all marched through historic
downtown Galveston. there's more... |
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4th of July Parade - Galveston
Floats, fire trucks, sirens, and decorated bicycles all marching through
downtown Galveston. It’s a 4th of July parade and everyone loves a
parade! American flags waving in the air, hotdogs with ketchup and
pickle relish, cold drinks with lots of ice and rides on a train, what’s
not to love? Listen in to Talk of the Bay,
as Kathy Modzelewski, the Director of this patriotic celebration, tells
us about this wonderful island tradition. And remember the parade starts
at 10am so get there early to get a good spot. |
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Nature
Exploration Day - Galveston
Armed with hats, sunscreen and an eagerness to check out Galveston Bay,
we headed for the Nature Exploration Day out on East Beach. Kayaking
with Artist Boats, seining, beachcombing, nature photography and
teachings about sea turtles were all part of the day of fun in the sun.
Listen in as some of the volunteers and participants tell Talk of the Bay about our bay area. For more information about Nature Exploration Days
visit www.galvestonnaturetourism.org |
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Nature Exploration Day Saturday, June 14
9:00am – Galveston
Enjoy
the natural wonders of Galveston Island’s East end during Nature
Exploration Day on Saturday, June 14. This event is hosted by the
Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC), in collaboration with
Artist Boat. It will offer free outdoor adventures and guided
exploration for family members of all ages, beginning at 9 a.m. at the
site of the future East End Lagoon Park and Nature Preserve. Listen in
to Talk of the Bay,
as Mort Voller, president of the GINTC tells us about all of the
different activities scheduled for the day. Keep your
fingers crossed for good weather and don’t forget your sunscreen. |
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Back Garden Tour
– Galveston
We arrived in Galveston on Sunday afternoon. It certainly was a warm
summer day but the breeze off of the Gulf was great. We made our way
from one garden to the next. Variety was the word for the day; we saw
very tiny yards to very large yards, beautiful majestic trees to
delicate flowering plants. There were water features in most and
swimming pools in others and one even had a brick fireplace. Listen in
to Talk of the Bay as several of owners talk to us about their gardens. |
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Back Garden Tour
- June 7th and 8th - Galveston
It is again time for one of the Island’s most popular springtime events,
the Clean Galveston Back Garden Tour.
There are ten private gardens and two bonus gardens on tour this year.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay,
as Jerry Eubanks, event coordinator, tells us about the tour and where
you may purchase tickets. For more information please call Clean
Galveston at 409-762-3363. |
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22nd Annual AIA Sandcastle
Competition, East Beach – Galveston
What a day to play in the sand. The 22nd Annual AIA Sandcastle
Competition took place, on Saturday, a very hot sunny day. Each team,
competing for the coveted ‘Golden Bucket’ award, set up their sites near
the water’s edge on Stewart’s Beach. For those folks a refreshing dip in
the bay was only a few feet away. Listen in as Machelle Treanor, Rick
Morris, and Scott Fendrick tell Talk of the Bay about their day at the beach. |
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Model Train Show - Galveston
Model train exhibitors and railroad enthusiasts all gathered at the
Galveston Railroad Museum, on 25th street, on Saturday and Sunday, May
17 and 18. Exhibitors brought in trains of all shapes, colors and sizes.
Tracks and locomotives ran through and around the miniature towns and
railroad stations.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we chat with some of the exhibitors and learn something about their
model train collections and organizations. |
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Galveston Uncorked – Galveston
It was, without a doubt, the most perfect evening for the annual
Galveston Uncorked Wine Stroll. Folks checked in and received a map of
the 12 different stops making up this year’ stroll.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay,
as we chat with Lesley Sommer, the Executive Director, of the Historic
Downtown Galveston Partnership, and some of the other ‘strollers’
enjoying the evening. |
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Galveston Historic Home Tour - Galveston
There are nine homes on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour along with
several special attractions. Each of the homes, examples of beautiful
craftsmanship, tells a story of survival. Whether surviving the Great
Storm or fires these homes are a wealth of history.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay and get a little
taste of the homes tour. Remember that the homes tour continues on
through next weekend. |
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Galveston
Historic Homes Tour – May 2-4 & May 8–11 – Galveston
34 years and still going strong, the Galveston Historic Homes Tour,
hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the islands most
popular events and this year it’s even bigger and better than before.
Listen in as Molly Dannenmeir, gives Talk of the Bay more details about these weekend activities
and the wonderful historic homes that will be featured on this year’s
tour. |
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Galveston County
Fair and Rodeo April 11 – 19 – Galveston
The first weekend of the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo was a hoot and
tons of fun. Everything that a county fair should be plus a rodeo. We
watched young men ride both mechanical bulls and live bulls. Some stayed
on while others went sailing through the air, everything you’d expect to
see in a rodeo. And there was more food then you can imagine including a
seafood cook off.
Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Judge Lonnie Cox, J.J.
and Brian of Krewe Babalu at the Seafood Cook Off. |
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Earth Day and Oleander Festival -
Galveston
The ballroom at the Moody Gardens Hotel was filled with the great music of
Sparky Koerner’s Band, the entertainment for the Southwester Hoedown and BBQ
dinner for the International Oleander Society; a kickoff event for this
weekend’s Oleander Festival being held at Moody Gardens. Beautiful pieces of
memorabilia were on display including a dress worn, in 1975, by Kewpie Guido.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we learn a little more about the society
and their love for this beautiful flower. |
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Galveston County
Fair and Rodeo – April 11 - 19 – Galveston
A Parade, Rodeo Queen contest, a seafood cook-off, a BBQ Cook-off, bull
riding, and a dance; these are just some of the events happening at the
Galveston County Fair and Rodeo. There’s also a fishing tournament, live
concerts and a talent show. There is something for absolutely everyone
at this fair and rodeo. Listen in as the president of the Galveston
County Fair and Rodeo, Paul Tibaldo, tells Talk of the Bay about this wonderful annual event. |
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Earth Day &
Oleander Festival - April 26-27 - Galveston
This spring, Moody Gardens will be home to both the Oleander Festival
and Earth Day celebrations. On Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27th,
Moody Gardens and its community partners will host arts and crafts
activities, live entertainment and eco-friendly presentations to
entertain and educate festival goers about going ‘green’. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as Anja Pfingsten, PR Coordinator at Moody
Gardens, tells us about the activities planned for the Earth Day
celebration and how kids can build their very own Toad Abode. |
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The Featherfest in Galveston April 3rd
I arrived in Galveston to meet the bus to head out to the kayak
adventure and couldn’t help but notice a large travel trailer parked in
the street next to Saengerfest Park. It was Jonathan Wood’s travel
trailer. He’s in Galveston with his Raptur Show in conjunction with this
year’s Featherfest. After getting off a few shots of the Birds of prey I
headed out to Galveston’s east end Lagoon where I hooked up with Rani
Henderson and Breck Sacra. Listen as Rani Henderson tells Talk of the Bay about our adventure and the Artist Boat. |
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Featherfest –
Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6 – Galveston
The Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council will be sponsoring the 2008
Featherfest on April 3rd through April 6th. This event promises to be
better than ever with more activities, events and more time to enjoy.
Four days of activities are planned including kayak trips, vendors with
items suitable for nature lovers, seminars, a banquet, raffles and of
course the “Big Sit”. Listen in as Herb Price tells Talk of the Bay about the upcoming excitement planned for Featherfest 2008. |
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The Easter Bunny
comes to the Railroad Museum – March 22 – Galveston
The train whistle was blowing and the horn was blowing, as the Easter
Bunny rolled in on Track #5, at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Kids and
their parents were excited and waiting for this adorable bunny to start
the Easter Egg hunt at the museum.
Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with some of these children as they enjoy their Easter morning. |
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Krewe Babalu
Bunny Bar Hop – March 22 – Galveston
Mardi Gras 2008 has come and gone but the Krewe Babalu is still having
fun. This lively group of people decided to have fun and raise money at
the same time with their annual Bunny Bar Hop.
Listen in as Angela Chapman, president of the Krewe Babalu and several
krewe members visit with Talk of the Bay throughout the night. |
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Railroad Museum
– Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch Mar. 22 – Galveston
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a wonderful place to discover artifacts
of the golden age of rail travel. Model trains, theatres, railroad
dining ware and silver are just some of the attractions.
Listen in as Sandi Schneider tells Talk of the Bay what the Easter Bunny has in store
for families visiting the railroad museum.
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Tour of Sacred Places, Saturday, February 9 - Galveston
A wide range of religious traditions and building styles will be
featured showcasing the sacred architecture that exists in Galveston.
The annual Tour of Sacred Places benefits the restoration of St.
Joseph’s Church, the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and also
the oldest German Catholic church in Texas. Listen in to Talk of the Bay with Beth Shriner... |
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Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Parade and Party, Tuesday Feb 5 – Galveston
Two weeks of Carnival culminated in one last night of revelry, Fat
Tuesday. Mardi Gras literally translated means ‘Tuesday Fat’. February
5, was the final night of celebration for Mardi Gras 2008 before the
Lenten season. Listen in as Talk of the Bay captures the excitement of some of
the parade participants before and after this wonderful event. Then
we’ve got Jim Harrison, who is the king of the final ‘official krewe
party’, at Cocktails. And finally, Duchess Carolyn Kalich, warmly
expressing the joy of the Mardi Gras season. |
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Tour of Sacred Places and Mardi Gras Exhibit, February 9 – Galveston
The Galveston Historical Foundation hosted the 13th annual Tour of
Sacred Places, in Galveston this weekend. More than a dozen different
and sacred sites made up the tour which raises funds to help maintain
and restore St. Joseph’s Church.
Listen to Talk of the Bay, as we learn a little bit about the
history of two of these precious sites, St. Joseph’s and St. Paul’s
Methodist Church. |
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ZKrewe Processional – Galveston
Parade participants gathered at the staging area near the Strand
anxiously awaiting the onset of the ZKrewe Processional. Royalty sat in
their carriages while high school bands cranked up the music.
Listen in as King Zanie XIV, Allen Taylor tells Talk of the Bay about the traditional King’s Toast to
his queen, in front of the ZKrewe balcony. |
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Celebration of the 2008 Mardi Gras Poster Unveiling - Galveston
The unveiling of the official 2008 Mardi Gras Poster took place at the
beautiful Tremont Hotel, in Galveston, on Wednesday, January 15. Members
from each of the krewes, city officials and guests attended as the
official poster was revealed. Listen in as the 2007 King of Gambrinus,
Jim Huddleson; Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas; The Parrot’s publisher, Trey Click
and the artist of the 2008 Mardi Gras poster, Hana Case talk with
Chiquita and Eddie on Talk of the Bay. |
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Krewe of Gambrinus Den Party, January 12 - Galveston
A den party is basically an opportunity for krewe members to preview
their Mardi Gras parade floats. For the Krewe of Gambrinus it is another
reason to party!! With food, drinks and lively music krewe members got a
peak at what their ‘competition’ has planned for the parade. Listen to Talk of the Bay as George Black, Capt. Of the Krewe of Gambrinus tells us the status of
the floats; Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas kicks off the den party; John Stallman
tells us what it’s like to be king and Linda Elliott explains the float
decorating competition. |
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Krewe of Gambrinus Coronation Ball 2008– Galveston
So what do Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Cruella Deville, Raggedy Andy and
Raggedy Ann all have in common? They are all members of the Krewe of
Gambrinus! At least that’s what it seemed like at the coronation ball.
Between beautiful gowns and handsome tuxedos, make believe characters
were dancing to the beat of the renown Triumphs. Listen in with Talk of the Bay |
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Mardi Gras Beach Run, Sat. Jan 19 – Galveston
Saturday was COLD, no doubt but it didn’t stop runners and walkers from
coming out and enjoying the Mardi Gras Beach Run.
Participants gathered up as Harold Jackson, with the YMCA, led the
warm-ups to the sounds of the Dancing Queen.
Listen, into Talk of the Bay, as Mardi Gras
Beach Run participants prepare for and complete their own races. |
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Krewe D’Esprit Rosaire Royal Pageant – Galveston
On Saturday night, January 19, 2008, the Krewe D’Esprit Rosaire
converted the Expo Hall at Moody Gardens into a Salute to Hollywood.
Krewe members dressed up as their favorite Hollywood star and came out
to walk in on the red carpet. But the true star of the ball was Miss
Ronnette Daniels, Queen of Krewe D’Esprit Rosaire. Listen in as Cheryl
Randle tells Talk of the Bay about this event... |
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Krewe Babalu Den Party, Jan. 25 – Galveston
It was a cold night in Galveston, typical Mardi Gras weather, but that
did not stop the fun from happening in the Krewe Babalu float warehouse.
It didn’t even slow down the fun!
With plenty of libations and some great food krewe members danced, threw
beads, and had a great time. Listen in as President Angela Chapman,
Queen Barbara tell Talk of the Bay about their event... |
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Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade – Galveston
The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius brought their pride and joy out to the
Seawall this morning. With 12 floats lined up on 15th street, the first
parade of the 2008 Mardi Gras season was staging for a grand entrance on
to the seawall.
Listen in as Talk of the Bay,
spends time with some of these parade participants. |
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Krewe of Gambrinus Float Contest & Parade – Galveston
On Saturday, January 26, the Krewe of Gambrinus hosted the King of
Gambrinus Lights up the Night, parade along the Seawall. Staging and
judging took place at 22nd and the Seawall, where Gambrinus krewe
members gathered to unveil their ‘secret’ themes for the float contest. Listen in as we talk to parade revelers about their costumes, their floats and how much fun
they are having. |
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Krewe Babalu Parade – Galveston
Eddie and I wondered through the staging area for the Babalu Parade.
There was so much excitement and laughter in the air, what a wonderful
way to startup a fun weekend in Galveston.
Listen in as several parade participants tell Talk of the Bay how excited they are to be in the parade. |
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ZKrewe Painting Their Logo on the Strand – Galveston
Very early on Saturday morning, prior to the ZKrewe Processional, a
group of Zanies get together, under the order of their king to paint the
ZKrewe logo on the Strand. Traditionally, the logo is placed directly
under the balcony of the Trumpet building which happens to be home for
the ZKrewe during Mardi Gras.
Listen in as ZKrewe members tell Talk of the Bay about this unique and charming
tradition. |
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Krewe du Vroom Parade – Galveston
With Mike Hightower in the lead the Krewe du Vroom took to the streets.
Celebrating their 2nd year as a krewe and parade participants the krewe
looked and sounded cool.
Listen in as Mike Hightower and some of the other krewe members tell Talk of the Bay about their bikes and their krewe. |
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Mardi Gras translated is “Fat Tuesday” - Galveston
The two week
celebration prior to Lent is known as ‘Carnival’. Only the day
before Ash Wednesday is Mardi Gras. Literally translated, from its
French origin, Mardi Gras means ‘Tuesday Fat’. A day of feasting
and revelry, originally Fat Tuesday was call Boeuf Gras (Beef/Ox Fat).
Listen in as the Captain of the ‘final hoopla’, Jim Harrison, tells Talk of the Bay all about the
fun party plans. For party information contact Jim Harrison at
409-692-3366. |
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Mardi Gras Beach Run 2008 - Galveston
From den parties to parades, from balcony parties to masquerade balls,
Mardi Gras in Galveston has everything; we even have a beach run.
Benefiting and hosted by the YMCA in Galveston, the Mardi Gras Beach Run
is scheduled for Saturday, January 26. Listen in as the Executive
Director of the Galveston YMCA, Jami Hugens tells Talk of the Bay all about this 9th annual beach run. |
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Galveston’s Santa by the Sea
December 15, 2007
Santa will be making a special trip to Galveston Island on Saturday,
December 15, at 4pm. Accompanied by one of his elves and his favorite
Christmas Penguin, Santa will be appearing at Pier 21.
In celebration of the very special
occasion, there will be live music, street performers and artists
entertaining the crowd prior to the Galveston Harbor Parade of Lights
happening at 6pm. Listen in on the Talk of the Bay |
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A City on
Stilts, Galveston 1902 - 1912 - Through November 26, 2007
The City on Stilts, that's exactly what Galveston was after the storm of
1900. Never before has there been such a collection of photos and
artifacts depicting everyday life during the rebuilding of Galveston.
Everything from children getting around the city, to the plans for the
seawall and the absolutely amazing engineering feat of raising the
ground level of an entire city. hear more with Talk of the Bay |
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Santa by the Sea - Galveston
The winds were blowing hard and the temperature dropped. It felt more
like the North Pole than Galveston. However, there was one person that
felt right at home in all of that winter weather…Santa!! The Santa by
the Sea brought kids of all ages out of the winter blast to give Santa
their Christmas wish list. Listen in as some of the kids tell Talk of the Bay what they want for Christmas. |
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Quilts in
Motion, Galveston County Historical Museum - Through November 16, 2007
An eclectic collection of quilts are now on display at the Galveston
Historical Foundation, located at 502 20th Street in Galveston. All of
these wonderful quilts are created by the members of the Island
Quilter's Guild.
hear the
rest in Talk of the Bay |
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Galveston
Harbor Parade of Lights - Saturday, December 15, 2007
Don’t Miss The Boats! On Saturday, December 15th , the Historic Downtown
Galveston Partnership will host Galveston Island ’s traditional
Galveston Harbor Parade of Lights. So, come on out and enjoy a dazzling
display of boats, of all sizes, dressed from stem to stern with
glittering lights and twinkling decorations!! Vessels from all over the
bay area will be participating in this year’s parade. get more...just
click here on The Talk of the Bay |
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Dickens on
the Strand November 30 – December 2, 2007
One of the pride and joys of Galveston, this festival is always one of
my favorites. Friday started the festival off with the beautiful holiday
music of the Handbell Concert at St. Joseph’s Church. Later that
evening, we attended the Traditional Dickens Feast, dining on a typical
English dinner while listening to Henry Dickens Hawksley, the great
great grandson of Charles Dickens. Listen to Talk of the Bay,
as bagpipes accompany Queen Victoria into the Garten Verein and as Henry
Dickens Hawksley narrates ‘A Christmas Carol' |
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Dickens on
the Strand - November 30 - December 2, 2007
More than three decades ago, the Dickens on the Strand festival was
conceived from a potluck dinner. The mission, then and now is to restore
and preserve the Strand's historic downtown district and it's buildings.
Now, thirty four years later, Dickens on the Strand is one of America's
most popular events, of it's kind. Listen in as Molly Dannenmaier, PR
Director for the Galveston Historical Foundation, tells Talk of the Bay, what we can expect to enjoy during this
exciting weekend. |
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Brandon
Backe Fishing Tournament Saturday, November 18, 2007
About 100 fishermen came out to the Galveston Yacht Club to compete in
the 3rd annual Brandon Backe Fishing Tournament. It turned out to be a
good day for fishing. Four hundred and twelve pounds of flounders,
redfish, and trout were caught and weighed in to determine who would
walk away with bragging rights. hear and read the rest in the Talk of the Bay |
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Brandon
Backe Fishing Tournament - Saturday, November 17, 2007
Brandon Backe, the starting pitcher for the Houston Astros, will be
hosting the 3rd Annual Brandon Backe Fishing Tournament on Saturday,
November 17, 2007. From 6:00 am, that morning, until 2:00 pm, fishermen
will be bringing in their fish for weigh in.
The tournament will go three deep, with cash prizes, in four categories,
of trout, flounder, and redfish. And an additional prize will go to the
'heavy stringer'. Listen in
as Brandon talks with Chiquita on Talk of the Bay |
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The Harvest Moon Regatta - Thursday, October 25 through October 28
On Thursday, October 25 at 2pm, the Harvest Moon Regatta will begin off
the Galveston seawall, in front of the Flagship Hotel. Participating in
the 34h annual race, 260 captains and their crew will race to Port
Aransas, for a weekend of celebration. A wonderful addition to this
year's race will be the sailing of Galveston's signature tall ship, the
130 year old Elissa. listen...Talk of the Bay |
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