< Previous90 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2023 The Galveston regional Chamber of Commerce produced the 16th annual Galveston Women’s Conference on Sept. 15 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. The conference featured keynote speaker Christine baranski, an award-winning actress; honorary speaker Mia Gradney, news anchor for KHOU 11; inspirational talks; shopping expo; vIP lounge; and a surprise proposal from Jeff richard to Kerri Taylor, executive director of Unbound Now Houston (she said yes). The luncheon featured a presentation of the Ann McLeod Moody Women of the Year honorees: Genette bassett, renae bentley, Mia Gradney, rebecca Lilley, June Pulliam, Saralyn richard, barbara Sanderson, Jeanne and Jill Shipp. Susanne Sullivan received the Mary ellen Doyle Legacy Woman of the Year Award. Photos by Carla Peoples GALVESTON WOMEN’S CONFERENCE PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Gerald and Susanne Sullivan with their daughter Kelley Sullivan Georgiades. 2. The Rev. 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LONE STAR RALLY [Nov. 2-5] Cruise down to Galveston for the largest motorcycle rally in North America. The weekend includes custom bike, trike and slingshot contests, live music, a sound-off competition, and a unique motorcycle rodeo featuring trick riding and impressive shows of skill. Nov. 2-5; various locations in Galveston; www.lonestarrally.com ‘THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING’ [Nov. 2-19] In 1869 London, four very different victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Con- trolled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. As their lives begin to intertwine, their journey takes audi- ences through grand drawing rooms, bustling theaters and rowdy Southwark pubs, where the women fight inequality as well as each other. but with the final showdown approaching, only one can become the Lady boxing Champion of the World in this epic tale of passion, politics and pugilism. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 2-19; College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu PIRATE SCHOOL: SEA DREAMS [Nov. 9] This family show led by pirate professor billy bones allows children ages 4-12 and their caregivers the chance to live out their dreams of swashbuckling adventure. Children are encouraged to attend in costume. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9; The Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater STUA r T v ILLANU ev A COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2023 99 • Domestic And Foreign Shipments Arranged • Serving All Traditional & Contemporary Beliefs • All Insurance And Burial Contracts Welcomed • Funeral Director At Your Service 24/7 • Funeral Arrangements At-Need At The Facility Or In-Home • Pre-Arrangement Funeral Plan Available • Traditional And Contemporary Services WHAT WE PROVIDE: Essential Hospice provides comfort, compassion, dignity, and peace for patients and their families through end of life care. Hospice is about enhancing the quality of life. We Understand We’re Personable We’re Caregivers Want to talk to our friendly staff? 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Nov. 10-12; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk. com, www.kemahwine.com or www.discoverkemah.com STEVE SOLOMON: ‘MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY’ [Nov. 10] Steve Solomon brings one of the longest running one-man comedies to The Grand stage. Using dialects, accents and sound effects, Solomon brings to life dozens of wild characters to which audiences can relate. 8 p.m. Nov. 10; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com HOLIDAY MARKET [Nov. 11] Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Texas City Garden Club’s 51st annual Holiday Market. There will be something for everyone on your list. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11; Nessler Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas City; 409.739.1775 or bbuffa1@gmail.com RACHEL BARTON PINE AT BAYOU THEATER [Nov. 12] violinist rachel barton Pine is one of the leading interpreters of the great classical masterworks. She joins the Mercury Chamber Orchestra for Mozart’s violin Concerto No. 5 in a concert that also features one of the composer’s most beloved symphonies. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12; The Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater BITES OF THE BAY EPICUREAN EVENT [Nov. 12] Congregation Shaar Hashalom presents this 22nd annual event featuring culi- nary delights from more than 20 local bay Area-Clear Lake restaurants, a silent auction with more than 60 distinct prizes and a 50/50 raffle. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 12; Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway, Seabrook; www.shaarhashalom.org/event/2023BOTB MOODY MARKET [Nov. 17-18] Hosted by Moody Methodist Church, this annual market features arts and crafts vendors, lunch from the Moody Market Café, silent auction, book sale and Sweet Shoppe. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St., Galveston, www.moody.org STUA r T v ILLANU ev ANext >