< Previous78 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 Clear Creek education Foundation charted a course for a record-breaking awards gala Aug. 23 at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The event drew 500 attendees and raised more than $28,000 to support education and student success in the Clear Creek school district. Awards were given to individuals for their contributions to the community and education, including Harv Hartman, George b. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award; Shari Sweeney, Alumni Impact Award; Kevin Kiersh, Dennis Johnson Memorial Small business Award; Col. Stuart Glenn, valor Award; and Peter Wuenschel, Clear Creek Independent School District Citizen of the Year. Photos courtesy of Clear Creek Education Foundation CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA PICTURED: 1. Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees Jaimeson Mackay, Rebecca Lilley, Arturo Sanchez, Jessica Cejka, Superintendent Karen Engle, board President Jonathan Cottrell and Jay Cunningham. 2. Clear Creek Education Foundation Director Bob Martin and his wife, Janis. 3. Education foundation Chairman JP Morris with his wife, Tanessa Crawford. 4. Education foundation directors Sean Doyle, Gail Figueroa (gala co-chair), Shannon Bennett (gala co-chair), Glencora Rodgers and Elizabeth Wiehle. 5. Glenn Freedman and Director of Communities in Schools Peter Wuenschel, 2025 Clear Creek Independent School District Citizen of the Year. 6. Jill Reason with Harv Hartman, 2025 George B. Carlisle Award recipient. 7. Education foundation Chairman J.P. Morris and Alumni Impact Award recipient Shari Sweeney. 8. Atul Jain and Red River Restaurants’ Kevin Kiersh, 2025 Dennis Johnson Memorial Small Business Award recipient. 9. Col. Stuart Glenn, 2025 Valor Award winner, with his parents. 10. Gala co- chair and education foundation director Sarah Moutz with Chef Mary Bass, who catered the event. 11. Lisa Holbrook and Stephanie Clawson. PARTY PICS 1 234 8765 91011 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 79 Galveston Island Meals on Wheels hosted its annual Fall regatta on Sept. 25 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. This year’s event, themed “Waves of Generosity,” celebrated the volunteers and donors who make the organization’s mission possible. The Fall regatta raises critical funds to support the organization’s work reducing food insecurity and social isolation by delivering nutritious meals to homebound island residents — those unable to prepare meals due to illness, disability or age. by the end of 2025, Galveston Island Meals on Wheels will have delivered nearly 50,000 meals to more than 300 residents. The continued support from the Fall regatta helps make this essential work possible. Highlights from this year’s event include the announcement of Miller’s Seawall Grill as business Partner of the Year, and MaryLou and Jim Collier as volunteers of the Year. Photos courtesy of Galveston Island Meals on Wheels MEALS ON WHEELS FALL REGATTA PICTURED: 1. Volunteer coordinator Nella Gambrell, Executive Director Kelly Cruz, Miller’s Seawall Grill owner and manager Sherry Smith and board President Hanna Holliday. 2. Larry and Shirlee Perez, Lucky Duck Patrick Koza, John Eshelbrenner and board member Kathy Kendrick. 3. Pat Kearney, board member Erin Conrad and advisory member Donna Kearney. 4. Board member Heidi Seigel and committee member Pamela Gabriel. 5. Janet Hoffman, board member Heidi Seigel and regatta committee member Hanna Lindskog. 6. Executive Director Kelly Cruz, Marty and Jackie Fluke and board President Hanna Holliday. 7. Executive Director Kelly Cruz, Joy Unbehagen, Cindy Sullivan and board President Hanna Holliday. 8. Board members Kathryn Mixon, Dina Roane, Erin Conrad, guest Erin McEldowney, board member Heidi Seigel, committee members Sunday Roberts and Cara Koza. PARTY PICS 12 345 76 880 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 SAVE THE DATE NOVEMBER EVENTS Festivals, concerts, plays and more, there are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked ‘CHEMICAL IMBALANCE: A JEKYLL AND HYDE PLAY’ [Oct. 30 to Nov. 16] College of the Mainland Theatre presents this darkly comic adaptation of rob- ert Louis Stevenson’s “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” In victorian england, repressed impulses burst their corsets as Dr. Jekyll’s experiments in the nature of evil threaten to reveal the bloody hands beneath the gloves of the british empire. A fast-paced romp about men and women tightrope walking the line between aristocracy and depravity, and between the twin specters of good and evil. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16; College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu GALVESTON ISLAND MARKET [Nov. 1] The Galveston Island Market offers a festive outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters and growers can showcase their creations. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1; St. Patrick’s Church, 1010 35th St., Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com TRADE DAYS HOLIDAY MARKET [Nov. 1] Strawberry Hill’s seventh annual Holiday Market features more than 100 ven- dors offering a little bit of everything, from home décor to baby clothes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1; Strawberry Hill Upcycling Boutique, 240 Park Ave., League City; www.visitleaguecity.com BARRY WHITE BIRTHDAY PARTY [Nov. 1] Lucky Lounge will host the seventh annual barry White birthday Party in honor of the rhythm and blues singer who was born in Galveston on Sept. 12, 1944. benefiting Access Coastal Care of Texas, the event will feature food, drinks, music, prizes and more. Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 1; Lucky Lounge, 904 Ave. M, Galveston; www.lucky-lounge.com or 409.744.5333 DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION [Nov. 1] Authentic Dia de los Muertos celebration with mariachi bands, sugar skull crafts and more at the Kemah boardwalk. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 1; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com/day-of-the-dead BLUE SANTA CASINO NIGHT [Nov. 1] This Galveston Police Department blue Santa fundraiser will feature table games, craps, blackjack, roulette, cash bar, food and dancing. Funds raised will be used to purchase gifts for island children in need for Christmas. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 1, Elks Lodge No. 126, 1518 23rd St., Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com or www.eventbrite.com HITCHCOCK’S ‘THE LODGER’ WITH ROB LANDES [Nov. 1] before digital sound and special effects, silent film stars captivated audiences with nothing more than expression, movement and music – bringing to life unforgettable stories of romance, comedy, adventure and horror. Continuing a beloved tradition, rob Landes returns with his one-of-a-kind, fully improvised musical score for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent classic “The Lodger.” 7 p.m. Nov. 1; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com MUTTS GONE NUTS – UNLEASHED! [Nov. 2] A dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers will take The Grand stage in a comedy dog spectacular. The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World record holder, an “America’s Got Talent” fan favorite and a host of amaz- ing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way into your heart. 3 p.m. Nov. 3; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com FALL FASHION SHOW & SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT [Nov. 6] The Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association will host its 39th annual Fall Fash- ion Show Luncheon benefiting the Crawfold-Zbanek Scholarship Foundation. This year’s theme, “A Journey through Sand and Stars,” will transport guests with Middle eastern-inspired décor and a fashion presentation produced by Lenny Matuszewski and featuring the latest looks from Dillard’s baybrook Mall. Attendees also will enjoy lunch, live and silent auctions and a raffle. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6; South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City; https://clearlakepanhel.org/fashion-show.html LONE STAR RALLY [Nov. 6-9] In its 26th year, the country’s largest four-day motorcycle event attracts 400,000 riders and revelers from every state as well as some international travelers to Galveston. rally events, vendors and shows occupy two main areas stretching from 17th to 25th streets, Harborside to Mechanic in downtown Galveston and on Seawall boulevard from 21st to 25th streets. Loaded with retail and food ven- dors, displays, special event areas, two official live concert stages, food trucks and open-air beverage bars, Lone Star rally has something for everyone. Nov. 6-9; various locations in Galveston; www.lonestarrally.com PHOTO: COU r T e SY ZACH TAT e COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 81 ECOFEST [Nov. 8] Presented by the city of League City, this family friendly event will feature classes and exhibits on sustainability with a focus on how easy it is to be more eco-friendly right here at home. There also will be vendors, crafts, giveaways, a yard sale and free trees and prizes, while supplies last, for participating in green bingo. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8; League City Community Center, 400 S. Kansas Ave.; www.leaguecitytx.gov/3750/Eco-Fest HOLIDAY MARKET [Nov. 8] Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Texas City Garden Club’s 53rd an- nual Holiday Market featuring unique vendors, plants and homemade goodies. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8; Nessler Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas City; 409.739.1775 or bbuffa1@gmail.com THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE [Nov. 14 to Dec. 23] Set to the soundtrack of the motion picture, The Polar express will be theatri- cally recreated to immerse passengers in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale while they are whisked away for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Nov. 14 to Dec. 23; Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston; 409.765.5700 or www.galvestonrrmuseum.org JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS [Nov. 14] Founded in 1988, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis tours the world performing a vast repertoire of music, from historic and rare compositions to commissioned works. The group’s compositions and arrange- ments include works by Duke ellington, Count basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, benny Goodman and Charles Mingus, as well as new music from the group’s unrivaled collection of world-renowned composers and arrangers. 8 p.m. Nov. 14; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com FIL e PHOTO: J e NNIF er re YNOLDS thru82 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 ‘EBENEZER SCROOGE’S BIG GALVESTON CHRISTMAS SHOW’ [Nov. 14 to Dec. 6] Island eTC presents a fun and family-friendly spin on one of the holiday season’s favorite tales that puts Galveston into the script. ebenezer, all three ghosts, Tiny Tim and more take the stage in this music-filled show. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6 (no performance on Thanksgiving Day) and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 23; Island ETC, 2317 Me- chanic St., Galveston; 409.762.3556 or islandetc.org SALTGRASS POTTERS GUILD FALL SALE [Nov. 15-16] The Saltgrass Potters Guild will hold its annual Fall Sale of original handmade pottery. Artists will be on hand to answer questions about their work and there will be a variety of items from functional dishware to purely decorative clay piec- es and also sculpture. Many items are suitable for decoration or as presents. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov 15-16; Dickinson Railroad Museum, 218 FM 517 W., Dickinson; www.saltgrasspotters.com WINE & COUNTRY WEEKEND [Nov. 15-16] Grab your hat, throw on your boots and head to the Kemah boardwalk for a weekend of country music, featuring performances by Gary Kyle, Jonah Miles, bama breeze Trio and the Harris County band. On Nov. 15, sample wines from Spain alongside appetizers from four boardwalk restaurants at the Fall Wine Fest. Nov. 15-16; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com GALVESTON ISLAND MARKET: AFTER DARK [Nov. 15] Sip complimentary wine as you browse this evening market featuring local artisans’ handcrafted jewelry, pottery and art. Savor gourmet bites from local vendors and enjoy live music. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 15; Saengerfest Park and Hendley Green, 2302 Strand, Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com ARTWALK [Nov. 15] 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. Nov. 15; Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, and other galleries, Galveston; www.contemporaryartgalveston.org FELIZ NAVIDAD CHRISTMAS MARKET [Nov. 20-21] The Lakewood Yacht Club Ladies Association will host a Christmas Market along Clear Lake in Seabrook. Shop from local vendors selling artwork, jewel- ry, accessories, home décor, culinary gifts, designer fashions and more. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21; 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Seabrook; www.visitleaguecity.com or www.galvnews.com/ local-events/ MUSIC IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT [Nov. 21] Join the League City Folk Association for a night of acoustic music in historic League Park. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 21; League Park, 512 Second St., League City; www.leaguecitycvb.com BREAKFAST & TEA WITH THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY [Nov. 22] Join the bay Area Houston ballet & Theatre for its annual Sugar Plum Fairy SAVE THE DATE Gala. Have breakfast and tea with your friends and family, shop at the Nutcracker boutique, see a preview of “The Nutcracker,” and have your photo taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22; Crystal Ballroom, South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City; www.bahbt.org ‘MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2’ [Nov. 22] Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, four beloved ladies set sail for more high jinks on the high seas. This musical parody takes a heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship – plus hot flashes, mood swings and memory lapses. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 22; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com TEJANO MUSIC SUPER FEST [Nov. 22-23] Celebrate the best in Tejano music with free concerts as well as free kids’ crafts and activities. Nov. 22-23; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk. com/tejano-music-super-fest HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS [Nov. 22 to Jan. 3] Moody Gardens pulls out all the stops to get guests in the holiday spirit. Ice Land returns with a global celebration of the season along with other holiday favorites: Festival of Lights, outdoor ice rink, Texas-sized Arctic Slide, train rides and holiday-themed 3D films. Nov. 23 to Jan. 1; Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston; 409.744.4673 or www.moodygardens.com GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Nov. 23] The Houston brass band will join the Galveston Symphony Orchestra, conduct- ed by Trond Saeverud, for its Masterworks II concert, “brass and bow.” The program will feature a world premiere with the Houston brass band, a U.S. premiere performed by the Galveston Symphony and works by Halvorsen and Shostakovich that unite both ensembles on stage. 4 p.m. Nov. 23; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com or galvestonsymphony.org NUTCRACKER MARKET [Nov. 28-29] Southern Style event presents the fourth annual Nutcracker Market featuring boutiques, jewelry, gourmet food, holiday décor, unique gifts and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29; Moody Gardens Hotel Ballroom, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston; www.southernstyleevent.com or www.visitgalveston.com ALL HALLOWS EVE CONCERT [Nov. 30] This annual tradition features Corbin Sturch at the organ with members of First Presbyterian Church’s Music Ministry bringing some of the classics of the holiday. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 30; First Presbyterian Church of Galveston, 1903 Church St., Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com In case of cancellations or changes to events, check with venues for updates. 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