< PreviousParty PicsThe Galveston Artillery Club introduced its royal court at the Fat Tuesday Ball on Feb. 17. Dr. Don Watson Powell and Kim Raschke were crowned the 49th king and queen. The royal court included dukes Keith McFatridge and Alton Todd, and duchesses Margo Mar-kowitz and Fara Godley. Photos by Todd Parker, STP Images Inc.Galveston artillery Club Fat tuesday ballPICTURED: 1. Galveston Artillery Club board President Steve and Kim Conner. 2. Galveston Artillery Club’s most Serene Majesties for 2015, Kim Noto Raschke and Dr. Don W. Powell. 3. Cindy Worsham Earthman, James and Sally Galbraith, Suzanne Guyette Little, Jim Earthman and Jim Little. 4. Dr. Don and Frances Powell. 5. 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Hundreds of pets and their owners participated in the event benefiting the Galves-ton Island Humane Society. Photos by Robyn BushongKrewe of BarKus & Meoux ParadePICTURED: 1. “The Happiest Pet” award winners Ted and Tommie Ann Mark and their dog Sissie with “Funniest Pet” award winners Tara and P.J. Head and their dog Frisco. 2. “Best Pet/Person Matching” award winners Carolyn High, Trevor High, Carl High and Chris High with their dog Leroy. 3. Zoe McClure, Katie Collins and Kelli McClure with their two baby goats. 4. Georgina and Angela Pizzitola with their pets Libbie, Emmitt and Lila. 5. “Best Costume” award winners Tim and Debbie Dittman and their dogs Tulip and Jackson. 6. “Best Personality” award winner Dakota Green with Roxie June and Lorsha. 7. “Best Group” award winners Roy and Dawn Smith with dogs Wednesday and Pugsley. 8. Diana Barr, Caroline Dorsett-Pate, executive director of the Galveston Island Humane Society, and Brenda Atchley. 9. Heather Goodgion and Doe. 10. “Best Theme” award winners Cathy Clemmons and Joe Reeves with dog Trixie.1245936781072 CoasTMoNTHLY.CoM / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 73Save the Date‘Not Now DarliNg’ [April 3-12]A well-meaning innocent young man struggles to keep things on even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner in an exclusive London fur salon. Rapid-fire jokes keep the play bubbling along merrily until the final curtain.8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from April 3-12, Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 state Highway 3, Dickinson, 281.337.7469 or www.harbourtheater.comMovie Nite oN the StraND [April 4]Bring a lawn chair to Saengerfest Park and watch a movie after dusk the first Saturday of each month. April’s showing is “Singing in the Rain.” Movies are free to the public.April 4, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, Galveston, www.galveston.comFeatherFeSt [April 9-12]With more than 100 field trips, workshops and social events, there will be something for everyone at FeatherFest 2015. Unique outdoor adventures amid some 200 species of birds are in store at the 13th annual festival.April 9-12, 4700 Broadway, Galveston, www.galvestonfeather fest.com‘the laSt Night oF Ballyhoo’ [April 9-26]From the author of “Driving Miss Daisy” comes this funny and touching tale of the Deep South. Set in Atlanta in December 1939, “Ballyhoo” tells the story of the Freitag family, German Jews in Atlanta who are much more concerned with who is go-ing to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season, than with events abroad.8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from April 9-26, College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu/community-theatregalveStoN CouNty Fair & roDeo [April 10-18]Saddle up for the 77th annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo. In addition to the fun carnival rides and concerts, there’s also mutton bustin’ for the kids, barbecue and seafood cook-offs, a aprilFestivals, concerts, plays and more, there are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked.petting zoo, livestock show benefiting hundreds of local youths in 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs and a full lineup of rodeo action.April 10-18, Jack Brooks Park, Hitchcock, www.galvestoncounty fair.comthe graND KiDS FeStival [April 11]Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House indoors and out on Postoffice Street between 20th and 23rd streets, this pre-mier family fun event in the spring provides hands-on access to activities for children and their families to raise an appreciation and awareness of the fine arts and to demonstrate the talent and ability of the community’s children. In celebration of the 20th annual event, no admission will charged to attend.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11, Cultural Arts District, 2300 Postoffice St., Galveston, www.thegrand.comSalute to heroeS [April 11]Country legends Moe Bandy and Janie Fricke will take the stage at the second annual Salute to Heroes dinner, concert and dance, benefiting the Sentinels of Freedom and BAHEP Cares.7 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 11, South Shore Harbour Resort, Crystal Ballroom, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City, 281.334.1000, Ext. 2025photo By KeviN M. 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HistoriCGALVESTONhomes tourMAY 2, 3, 9 & 10HistoriCGALVESTONhomes tourMAY 2, 3, 9 & 10Galveston•Exploring Your Island Paradise•Monthly MagazinePARROTGalvestonSave the DateAssistAnce LeAgue of the BAy AreA gALA [April 11]The Assistance League of the Bay Area’s 1960s-themed gala promises to have “The Right Stuff” — dinner, auctions, live en-tertainment from The Navigators and a lot of fun. Proceeds are used to support the Assistance League’s seven philanthropies, including Operation School Bell, which already has clothed more than 1,900 children in the Clear Creek, Dickinson, La Porte and Friendswood school districts in need for the 2014-15 school year.7:30 p.m. April 11, Space Center Houston, www.bayarea. assistanceleague.orgMusic nite on the strAnd [April 11 and 25]Don’t miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston’s Saenger-fest Park. Alter Ego will perform April 11, and Hard-Castle Deluxe will perform April 25.6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 11 and 25, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, Galveston, www.galveston.comcrAwfish BoiL [April 12]The Rotary Club of Galveston’s fifth annual Crawfish Boil ben-efits the Galveston community and its many vital projects and programs. The Lighthouse Charity Cooking Team will prepare Cajun-seasoned crawfish, potatoes and corn on the cob. The family-friendly event also features live Zydeco music and other fun activities.Noon to 4 p.m. April 12, Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, Scott Livanec, scott.boi@live.com or Lauren Suderman, laurensuderman@ gmail.comcis-BAy AreA chArity events [April 13]Tee off and raise a glass to Communities In Schools-Bay Area. 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Additionally, conference attendees will hear from Dr. Jennifer Arnold, from TLC’s “The Little Couple.”April 17, Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston, www.galvestonchamber.comlaffite SoCiety Seminar [April 17-18]The Laffite Society’s third annual Laffite Seminar begins April 17 with a welcome reception at the historic 1859 Ashton Villa. The seminar will be April 18 with topics including “Laffite Legends: Tales of the Texas Coast”; “Pieces of Eight and Pirate Gold: The Money of Colonial Texas”; a look at the life of Laffite author “Lyle Chambers Saxon: Mr. New Orleans”; and, to com-memorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, “The British Navy and the Battle of Lake Borgne” and “January 8, 1815, That Fateful Day.”6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 17, Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galveston; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Pelican Island Campus, Ocean and Coastal Sciences Building, Room 142, www.thelaffitesociety.comJa-ga reggae feStival [April 17-18]The Ja-Ga Reggae Festival celebrates the culture, history, music and tastes of Jamaica. Ja-Ga stands for Jamaica-Galveston, where you can experience the island of Jamaica on the island in your own backyard.April 17-18, Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, www.jagafest.comdoWntoWn loftS tour [April 18] An opportunity to view urbane lifestyles and décor, this event features nine unique lofts in beautifully restored buildings down-town. There will be a cocktail preview party in a premier loft space on April 17. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18, downtown Galveston, www.down towngalveston.orggalveSton iSland market [April 18]The Galveston Island Market offers a festive outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters and growers can showcase their creations for island residents and visitors.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18, Mechanic and 23rd streets, Galves-ton, www.galveston.comartWalk [April 18]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. April 18, Galveston Arts Center and other galleries, 2501 Market St., Galveston, www.contemporaryart galveston.orgtiki iSland CraWfiSh boil [April 18]Join the community of Tiki Island and Lighthouse Charity Team for their annual Crawfish Boil. There will be food, music and hot dogs for the little ones. All proceeds benefit the Tiki Chapel Ministries. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 18, Tiki Island Pavilion, 835 Tiki Drive, www.galveston.comlibbie’S luau [April 24]This annual fundraising dinner and dance benefits Libbie’s Place Senior Day Program. Food will be prepared by the Light-house Charity Team.6:30 p.m. April 24, Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St., Galveston, 409.741.2538‘boeing boeing’ [April 24 to May 10]This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian Lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancees, each beautiful airline host-esses with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time.8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from April 24 to May 10, Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281.335.5228 or clearcreekcommunity theatre.com‘i ought to be in piCtureS’ [April 24 to May 16]Headstrong 19-year-old Libby Tucker impulsively hitchhikes from her native New York City to Hollywood to visit her long-es-tranged screenwriter father. 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