< Previous100 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 A great vacation rental or permanent home awaits you. This home is located just behind Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant. It’s approximately a 4 minute walk to the ever popular Mardi Gras parades, surf, food, and Seawall activities. Spacious 2+ bedroom, 2 full baths and large yard and wood frame home with original pine flooring has many updates making this cottage a favorite for families vacationing on the island. Home has quartz kitchen counter tops, and includes appliances. Bonus room w/utility closet and built- ins serves as a study, small den, or kids room. Asking price: $449,000.00. Call me for more information and available showing times. Ingrid Gonzalez Broker/Owner 409-256-3838 709 University Blvd. Galveston, TX. 77550 insidegalveston@comcast.net 3818 Ave T – A stone’s throw to the beach! Now Just Tap . . . . a Snap! Galveston • Pearland • League City • Friendswood • Alvin • www.HomeTown.Bank COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 101 GALVESTON 222 Kempner 409-763-4641 GALVESTON - WEST END 13680 FM 3005 409-737-1488 TEXAS CITY 905 Logan 409-948-1771 SANTA FE 13227 FM 1764 409-925-3800 FRIENDSWOOD 281-819-4280 LEAGUE CITY 281-332-3521 102 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 The Bryan Museum presented restaurateur Johnny Carrabba with the sixth annual Buck ‘N Ball Award during its fundraising event, An Evening at The Bryan: La Dolce Vita, at the museum, 1315 21st St. in Galveston. The two-night affair kicked off March 24 with a cocktail reception and arm-chair chat with museum co-founder J.P. Bryan and Carrabba about the important contributions Italians made to Texas history. With his parents on the front row, Carrabba shared his family’s legacy — from his grandparents’ immigration to Texas and their hard work to establish themselves in a new country, to running the family grocery store and the multi-generational love of creating good food. More than 200 guests attended the glamorous gala on March 25 featuring an authentic Italian meal curated from a Carrabba family recipe, silent and live auctions, a performance by the Richard Brown Orchestra and award presentation. Photos by Dave Rossman and Carla Peoples AN EVENING AT THE BRYAN MUSEUM: LA DOLCE VITA PARTY PICS 12345 986 7 10 1112131415 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 103 PICTURED: 1. Auction chairs D’Lisa and John Johnston. 2. Museum Director Melissa and Matt Murphy. 3. Event emcee Shane and Meredith McAuliffe. 4. Angela and Craig Brown, Galveston mayor. 5. Tena Lundquist Faust and Tyson Faust. 6. Johnny and Sydney Sullivan with Jocelyn and Billy Sullivan. 7. Judge Ken Wise, Judge Frances Bourliot, Elizabeth and Craig Bunk. 8. Honoree Johnny Carrabba and museum co-founder J.P. Bryan. 9. Museum co-founder Mary John Bryan, Michael Kempner and Lara Bell-Milan. 10. Sally Kline, Jolyn Scheirman and Guylene Lendrum. 11. Heather Canak and Ed McMahon. 12. Linda and Steve Ivy. 13. Mike and Sandy Pontello. 14. Tissy and Rusty Hardin. (Photos courtesy of Dave Rossman) 15. Gala chairs Jim and Kate Lykes. 16. Paul and Traci Guthrie with Meg and Guy Oliphint. 17. The Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith, Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder, Tom Schwenk and Trey Click. 18. Marc Hill, Gail and Armin Cantini and Jeffery Hill. 19. Seated: Pam Ploss, Judge Patricia Grady and Jamie Hill; standing: event auctioneer Larry Taylor, Judge John Grady and Trey Hill, a member of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports. 20. Seated: Johnny Carrabba Jr., Rosie Carrabba; standing: honoree Johnny Carrabba III and Mary Louise Cruse. 21. Seated: Lynsey Blair, Sheila Merritt; standing: Janice and Vic Pierson. 22. Front: Fred Burns; back: Don Sanders, Diane Burns, Jolyn and Russell Scheirman. 23. Vicky Lykes, Ross Grief, gala co-chair Jim Lykes, Seal Grief and state Sen. Mayes Middleton. 24. Seated: Brent Milan, Keith Brenton and Hayley Hardcastle; standing: Lara Bell-Milan, Tracie Welch-Brenton and Jason Hardcastle. (Photos by Carla Peoples) 161718 1920 21 22 23 24104 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 The Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future held its 15th annual Legacy Hall of Honor Gala on March 3 at the Doyle Convention Center. This year’s inductees included Okla Anderson, Clifton Jones Sr., Dr. Annette Jenkins and Dr. William McGarvey. Community award recipients included Harilyn McMillan, Visionary in Education Award; Terri Burchfield, Distinguished Service Award; Frances Cantu, Spirit of Education Award; Tilly Clark, President’s Award. 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Photos by Carla Peoples GALVESTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION SEASIDE SPRING SOIRÉE PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Galveston Education Foundation board Vice President Erica Farmer, foundation board President Lynn Clore and Jimmy Clore. 2. Foundation board member Christine Hopkins, Dr. Amy Gonzales, foundation Executive Assistant Terry Muehe, foundation Director Brittany Viegas, foundation board members Erin Ward and Sheila Lidstone. 3. Sara Hawkes, Jackie Hart and Sarah Piel. 4. Seated: Nilde Smecca, Nickie Smecca; standing Clarice Campagnola and Johnny Smecca, Galveston ISD school board trustee. 5. Bryce Kennard, Richard Chance, Roger De La Cruz, Jerry Shoemaker and Misha McClure. 6. Galveston ISD school board Trustee David O’ Neal, Michelle Surratt and Steven J. Baines. 7. Ed Ramirez with Michelle and William Stephenson. 8. Cat and Mike Bouvier, Galveston city councilman, with foundation board member Danny Hart and Lesley Spradlin. 9. Tammy and Bob Jones with Galveston ISD Superintendent Jerry Gibson and his wife, Tamara. 12 3 6 45 98 7 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 107 SOLD 23022304 PaintedLadiesGalveston Locatedon23rdandAvenueP 23142312231023082306 DAVEBRIDGWATER (409)392-5655 JOETRAMONTEREALTY (409)765-9837 KARENFLOWERS (409)789-7377 SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD To learn more about our school-readiness initiatives including Galveston Born Learning Trails and the “Are you Baby Smart?” Quiz visit www.UWGalv.org or call (409) 762-HELP Being Ready for Kindergarten108 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 Understanding Dementia Most patients tell me “Mom is forgetful, or missed her medication, or not eating,” these are common comments. Understanding dementia and its subtypes allows for a better treatment plan and outcomes for each individual. The approach is to use a broad, evidence-based treatment program analysis while never deviating from the family’s core foundational beliefs. 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SAVE THE DATE MAY EVENTS Festivals, concerts, plays and more, there are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked. ‘DONKEY’ [Through May 7] Steve Ryan is an independent coffee shop owner in a liberal-arts college town in upstate New York. When the mayor paves the way for corporate coffee shop Quick Java to move into the center of town, Steve ignores the writing on the wall. A satire of small-town politics that is both heartfelt and funny, “Don- key” reminds audience members that for every decision we fail to make, there is another decision waiting to not be made. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through May 7; College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu GULF COAST HERB FAIR AND LUNCHEON [May 3] The Friends of Moody Gardens will host the 11th annual Gulf Coast Herb Fair and Luncheon. Genevieve “Ginger” Benson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agent for Family & Community Health, will be the featured speaker on gingers. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3; The Garden Restaurant at the Moody Gardens Visitor Center, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston; www.eventbrite.com or www.moodygardens.com LEAGUE CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL [May 5-6] The League City Lions Club’s annual festival features live music, barbecue cook- off, arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors and kids zone. May 5-6; Walter Hall Park, 807 state Highway 3 N., League City; lcmusicfest.com LONE STAR DELUXE HOTROD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL [May 6] This free, family-friendly event on the historic downtown streets of Texas City is packed with classic cars, food and craft vendors and live music. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6; downtown 6th Street, Texas City; www.facebook.com/ TheLoneStarDeluxe/ STUART VILLANUEVA COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2023 109 For more more information scan the QR Code or visit: https://galvestonthedaily newstravel.convertri.com Travel Trips Just For You... The Galveston County Daily News is pleased to partner with Premier World Discovery to offer opportunities for our readers and friends to travel together on journeys around the globe. As a group travel specialist, Premier World Discovery specializes in traditional escorted tours, unique rail tours, “one hotel/unpack once” tours and river cruise charters. 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