SHRIMP FEST

It's no secret that Galveston is a resort town. As such, the business cycle here is just that -- cyclical. Very cyclical.

For Mike Dean, owner of Yaga's and Yaga's Entertainment Group, the downturns in the cycle provided an opportunity to increase business for downtown merchants by producing festivals. To date, the group has put on the Chili Fest in January, the Food and Wine Festival in April. This month, the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival will make its debut September 24 through September 26. READ MORE

GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER 2010

The Second Annual Galveston Rebirth-Revival Race is planned for Saturday, September 11th starting early in the morning. You will want to be a part of the race…walking, running, or watching. We have added a 10K along with the 5K from last year, and a1K for children who want to take a shorter run. It is great fun and a wonderful way to see our historic neighborhoods and downtown. The run starts at the Historic Tremont House on Mechanic and a celebration and awards program is held at Saengerfest Park at 23rd and Strand. The run commemorates Hurricane Ike and the island’s remarkable revival.

Galveston Arts:
GALLERIES, WORKSHOPS, ART WALK,
FEATURED ARTISTS in AUGUST 2010
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A Famous Guy Invested in Galveston
Drop In For A Taco
.K. folks – I’m tired of being subtle. Carlos Mencia, the famous comedian of HBO’s “The Mind of Mencia” has invested his hard earned money and the money of others in “Carlos Mencia’s Maggie Rita’s Mexican Grill and Bar” on the Strand. Located where “Fuddys’ big burgers used to hang out on Strand and 23rd Street, it’s easy to find. .READ MORE

International Day of Peace
September 21st 2010

“There was never a good war or a bad peace.” Benjamin Franklin

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
Jimi Hendrix

PARK BOARD UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2010
New Park Board of Trustees Members Make Plans for the Future

The Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees welcomed five new members to the board in July. Miguel Aleman, Rusty Legg, Shane McDermott, James Yarbough and new chairwoman, Sheryl Rozier joined board members Dr. Craig Brown, Ernest Conner, Lauraleigh Gourley-Vogel and Melvin Williams. READ MORE