< Previous90 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 The Galveston Historical Foundation played host to Menardi Gras on Jan. 26 at the historic Menard House. Galveston’s first Mardi Gras ball was held at the house of Michel Menard, one of the city of Galveston’s founders, on March 26, 1856. Guests enjoyed a night of food, fun, music and frivolity at Galveston’s oldest residence. Photos by Carla Peoples MENARDI GRAS PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Julie Winston, Jamie Thrash, Jennifer Massie and Desiree Haddock. 2. Janet Woody, Liz Andrews and Gil Triplett. 3. Sarah Schott with Carl and Tracy Reed. 4. Jim and Kelly Stevenson with Michael and Monica Johnson. 5. Merlyn and Alejandra Osbourne. 6. Noel and Donna Spencer with David and Maria Perez. 7. Standing: Larry Grissom, Joe Machado, Kevin Forness, Dean Nichols; seated: Rita Forness, Deanna Grissom and Natalie Maisel. 8. Kathy Sprich, Susan Lannan, Jan Malone, Debbie Morris and Roxanne Barton. 9. 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Guests enjoyed a dinner buffet by Catering by Benno, silent and live auctions and music by the Al White Band and DJ Norty. Proceeds from the gala help provide funding for the many community and international projects and programs the rotary supports. Photos by Carla Peoples MARDI GRAS MAINLAND GALA PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Sonny and Dawn Tholcken. 2. Ami and Georgia Barzilay with Jenny and Bob Senter. 3. Former state Sen. Larry and Pam Taylor. 4. Brian Goodwin, Brenda Goodwin, Zoie LeBlanc and Bri-Ana Goodwin. 5. Charles and Dana Dunkel with Denise and Perry O’Brien. 6. Kirk Broiles, Reese Atkins, Elizabeth Atkins and Trudy Broiles. 7. Dave Wilson and state Rep. Terri Leo Wilson. 8. College of the Mainland President Warren Nichols with Sandy and Don Gartman. 9. 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Country music performers Randall King, Catie Offerman and Hayden Haddock with Gina Spagnola, president and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. 2. Fred and Kim Raschke with Brenda and Congressman Randy Weber. 3. Chamber Vice Presi- dent Lindsay Touchy and Shane McDermott. 4. Shadi Shanak and Susanna Shugars Mayberry. 5. Kelly and Paul Williams. 6. Cynthia and John Smith. 7. Chris Kinard, Kevin Venable, Ann Ramos, Lissette Ibanez and John Kinard. 8. Terri O’Connell and Beverly Ferguson. 9. Brad and Kristi Neal with Renee Gibson. 10. Henry Freudenburg, Don McClaugherty and Sheryl Rozier. 11. 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He also won one of the biggest comedy contests in the country in 2019 at the World-Famous Comedy Works in Denver. This well-respected competition has more than 250 entries each year. 7:30 p.m. March 1; Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater ARTWALK [March 2] Stroll the streets of downtown Galveston and check out works by local artists and artisans in a wide variety of media. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 2; Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, and other galler- ies, Galveston; www.contemporaryartgalveston.org DRUM TAO [March 2] Drum Tao’s shows are a complete package of music, dance and theater. Their unique costumes and stage set-ups take audience members on a journey to Japan’s ancient world of drumming and martial arts. 8 p.m. March 2; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE [March 7] The evening’s song choices are completely in the hands of the audience through request cards that audience members fill out before the show. Audience members fill out three things: their name, favorite Beatles song and reason they chose that song. The cards are collected, and two minutes before the show begins, a set list is created based on the songs chosen by that particular audience. 7:30 p.m. March 7; Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater ROB LANDES – BACK TO BERLIN [March 10] rob Landes and his trio will perform music from American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin. But this time, along with familiar songs, such as “There’s No Busi- ness Like Show Business,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Puttin’ on the ritz” and “What’ll I Do?”, audience members will hear some unfamiliar songs like “Marie from Sunny Italy,” “Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun” and “A Man Chases a Girl.” 4 p.m. March 10; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galves- ton; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com NESTFEST [March 12] Join NestFest to remove marine debris from coastal habitats used by beach nesting birds and sea turtles. 9 a.m. to noon March 12; sites along Galveston Island, Follet’s Island and Bolivar Peninsula; www.splashtx.org/nestfest Discover the hidden gems of our ship with guided tours of normally restricted engine and machinery spaces. Gain insights into the operational secrets of Destroyer Escorts during World War 2, unveiling the working conditions of sailors. COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 97 ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ [March 14-17] Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The Clear Creek Community Theatre presents this timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz. 8 p.m. March 14-16 and 2:30 p.m. March 17; Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.clearcreek communitytheatre.com ‘DAMN YANKEES’ [March 15 to April 13] Island ETC presents this Tony Award-winning musical about America’s favorite pastime — baseball — and the tale of Joe Boyd, a middle-aged fanatical and frustrated fan of the Washington Senators who is willing to give up everything to lead his team to victory against the New York Yankees. Boyd is granted this opportunity by the devil incarnate himself, Applegate, who transforms Boyd into Joe Hardy, a 22-year-old slugger, in exchange for his soul and his wife, Meg. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from March 15 to April 13 and 2:30 p.m. March 17 and 24; Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston; 409.762.3556 or islandetc.org CORVETTE CHEVY EXPO AND GALVESTON CRAFT SHOW [March 16-17] Celebrating its 46th anniversary, this all-Chevrolet event features world-class show cars, major national vendors and live entertainment. Held in conjunction with the Corvette Chevy Expo, the Galveston Craft Show features all hand- made items from local artists and crafters. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17; Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston; www.corvettechevyexpo.com and galvestoncraftshow.com BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL IN CONCERT [March 16] Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell’s diverse background will take audience members on a journey through the likes of Broadway, opera, film and much more. 8 p.m. March 16; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com CELTIC FESTIVAL [March 17] Don your kilt and celebrate Celtic culture with bagpipes, beer, dancing, little Celts highland games, live music, performances and more at the Kemah Boardwalk. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 17; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com MAH JONGG FUNDRAISER [March 20] Come as a single player or group for an afternoon of Mah Jongg, lunch and desserts benefiting ronald McDonald House Galveston. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20; Galveston Country Club, 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston; www.rmhg.org or 409.762.8770 MERCURY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AT BAYOU THEATER [March 22] The Mercury Chamber Orchestra presents Dvorák’s “American” featuring double bass soloist Maxime Bibeau. The concert also will include works from Mazzoli, Proto and Clyne. 7:30 p.m. March 22; Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater 2202 Strand, Galveston • 409-762-251598 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 SAVE THE DATE THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY [March 23] This immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Follow their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry through their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the 1960s to their dramatic split in 1970. The evening of music culminates with their famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 23; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ [March 23] The city of League City and Galveston Bay Brewing present this lecture and concert series. radio personality Todd Parker, host of “Analog Jazz” on KTSU-FM 90.9, will moderate an interactive lecture, which will include information about the artist(s) performing in League Park that evening and details about the “type” of jazz they will be playing. After the lecture, walk across the street to League Park to enjoy the live performances under the historic oak trees. March 23 and April 27; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. lecture; 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. concert; lecture at 144 Park Ave., Suite 400; concert at 512 Second St., League City; www.leaguecitycvb.com or www.eventbrite.com TEXAS CITY ART FESTIVAL [March 23-27] Check out the works on display during the Texas City Art Festival Juried Art Show & Exhibition. Opening night awards and reception, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23; public viewing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 25-27; Doyle Convention Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas City; www.texascitytx.gov or 409.643.5990 EGGSTRAVAGANZA [March 27] Grab your basket for the citywide Eggstravaganza featuring face painting, games, and, of course, eggs filled with candy and prizes. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 27; Carlos Garza Sports Complex, 3300 Magnolia Ave., Texas City; www.texascitytx.gov or 409.643.5990 KEMAH BOARDWALK EASTER WEEKEND [March 29-31] Hop over to the Kemah Boardwalk for pictures with the Easter bunny, a scaven- ger egg hunt, kids crafts and more. March 29-31; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com TWISTED PINE AT BAYOU THEATRE [March 29] Exploring a sound the band calls Americana funk, Boston-based Twisted Pine once was bluegrass but now is “something else, a wider version of a string band, boundary jumpers akin to outfits like Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek and Crooked Still,” according to The Boston Globe. 7:30 p.m. March 29; Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.uhcl.edu/bayou-theater In case of cancellations or changes to events, check with venues for updates. To submit an event, send pertinent information to calendar@coastmonthly.com. 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