< PreviousSave the Datein a position to advance anyone’s career.8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sun-days from April 24 to May 16, Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston, 409.762.3556 or www.islandetc.org‘The heiress’ [April 24 to May 17]Catherine Sloper is the shy and sheltered daughter of a promi-nent New Yorker. Caught between the demands of an emotion-ally distant father and the attentions of a passionate young suitor, Catherine must navigate the terrain of love and regret, desire and duty, a chance for happiness and the burden of fortune … as only an heiress can.8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from April 24 to May 17, Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 state High-way 3, Dickinson, 281.337.7469 or www.harbourtheater.comA BArk in The PArk & LemonAde dAy GALvesTon CounTy’s ‘BesT TAsTinG ConTesT’ [April 25]Galveston’s family-friendly dog show will open with the Lem-onade Day Galveston County’s “Best Tasting Contest” from 10 a.m. to noon with competitions for the dog show scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those interested in competing in the “Best Tasting Contest,” participants should bring one gallon of their lemonade in an unmarked container to compete for prizes. For information and to register for this year’s Lemonade Day Galveston County, visit www.Galveston.Lemonadeday.org. Galveston’s family-friendly dog show welcomes all dogs and all breeds. Vendors will showcase everything from pet supplies to handmade canine gift items. In addition, educational seminars about spay-neuter, microchips and obedience training will be held, including one of the most popular competitions: K9 Kom-motion. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25, Kempner Park, 27th Street and Avenue O, Galveston, 409.771.1747, 409.789.4142, www.galvestonislanddogshow.comGALvesTon symPhony orChesTrA [April 26]This ensemble of highly skilled amateur and professional musi-cians, under the direction of Trond Saeverud, will present “A Night at the Italian Opera” and more.4 p.m. April 26, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post-office St., Galveston, www.galvestonsymphony.org In case of cancellations and changes to events, check with venues for updates. 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To be a part of the process, visit www.UWGCM.org and sign up to serve on the Allocations Committee! (409) 948-4211 922 14th St. N in Texas City501 East Main Bldg. 5League City281-557-0336 Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pmScoop up the latest looks for the new season!www.mommiechicandme.comCurrents | MusicStory and photo by Zach TateSinger-songwriter Robert Kuhn was born and raised in Houston. But at age 18, he set out to see the world — or at least other parts of it. Over a 15-year stretch, his journey would take him through Pennsylva-nia, New York, South America and finally to Galveston. From the road came lots of writing, lots of songs and lots of thoughts about life and the pursuit of happiness. One of his many adventures sta-tioned him in Nicaragua, where he was a sustainable-living farmer from 2004 to 2010. “I saw people living well and hap-pily without money, so I got into agriculture and farming,” Kuhn said. “But it’s very difficult work. After six years, it was enough so I came back to Houston.”Kuhn’s candid talk about the real-ity of a life off the grid is refreshingly honest. So is his music. Growing up, Kuhn always had a guitar by his side, but only recently released his first album, “Everybody Knows,” recorded at Houston’s his-toric SugarHill Recording Studio. Earlier this year, the album was declared one of 2014’s local best by the Houston Press. Deep influences of early Bob Dylan can be heard on the 12-song CD, from Kuhn’s harmonica and guitar playing to his rhythmic storytelling style. Organ and piano playing by Jahrel Pickens further lend to the Dylan-esque ’60s and ’70s sound. All roAds leAd to GAlvestonAfter years of traveling, singer-songwriter enjoys a laid-back island life82 CoAstMontHlY.CoM / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 83The Art of Alignment1914 45th St | Galveston, TX 77550 | 409.762.2639 Register for classes at www.thebodyspacegalveston.comTHE BODY SPACEyoga | pilates | barreGifts • Jewelry Home Decor • canDlesFind us on Facebook!8111 Hwy. 6 • Hitchcock • 409.986.4200a selectionof colorsavailableswingintospring!HammockswingsCurrents | Music“My dad was a big Bob Dylan fan,” Kuhn said. “The first Dylan song I learned was ‘Up To Me.’ I was in the eighth grade and the song was about taking things into your own hands. I played the harmonica before I played guitar, but when I heard Dylan doing it all at the same time — it was something I knew I wanted to do. I built a harmonica holder from a coat hanger.” A history of listening to some of the world’s most re-spected rock and folk songwriters and musicians such as Dylan, “The Band,” Bruce Springsteen and Townes Van Zandt, along with his immersion into South America’s wide ranging Latin beats, have led Kuhn to create soulful, yet modern rhythms of his own. With the occasional Spanish language lyric or song, and a heartfelt yet sometimes quirky vocal delivery, Kuhn’s music is reminiscent of Jonathan Richman, The White Stripes, Wilco and The Proclaimers. His upbeat masala of sound — with some blues thrown in — has won some attention, with select tracks finding radio airplay on one of Houston/Galveston’s most popular stations for local music, KPFT 90.1 FM in Houston (89.5 in Galveston).Despite having to reassimilate to a more consumer-driven life, Kuhn is still as laid back as a Sunday afternoon and has been a Galveston resident for the last five years. He credits Rex (Wrecks) Bell, owner of the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in the island’s downtown, for his support. ZZ Top, Secret Agent 8, Grady Lee, JT Van Zandt, Sisters Morales and many other notable bands and performers have played the Old Quarter.“Galveston gave me a great start when I came back to the United States,” he said. “It’s such a tight community of mu-sicians, artists and songwriters. I always feel very comfort-able in Galveston.” Joining Kuhn on “Everybody Knows” is Chris Larmour on drums, Clark Duhon on bass, Claire Silverman on cello and Houston blues legend, the late, Little Joe Washington on guitar. “Joe was a very special person — a real character,” Kuhn said. “I’m so happy we got a chance to record with him. He spent his whole life playing music.”“Everybody Knows” also features original artwork by Galveston artist Catherine Stroud. Stroud had painted the somewhat abstract interpretation of Kuhn playing his guitar on his front porch before the album’s release and the two decided it would make a great fit. “Everybody Knows” is alive with its unpolished, raw sound and smiling grooves. C Visit www.RobertGKuhn.com and www.ReverbNation.com/RobertKuhnCoast Monthly is suiting up for its Swimsuit Issue, a yearly affair that signals May has arrived and it’s officially beach season. This year, there’s a twist. By popular demand, we’ve added men to the mix.EaSy lIVING, TExaS Gulf STylENext month ...84 COASTMONTHLY.COM / aPRIl 2015ShyKatz1528 Avenue Land16th St.Galveston Island 409-770-0500Monday – Saturday7:00 am – 3:00 pm COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 85Pamela Gabriel Realtor®• 16 Years Experience As a Galveston Island Realtor• Multi-Million Dollar Producer• Specializing in Galveston Island Residential Salespamela@sandnsea.com409-789-4990PamelaGabrielRealtor.comsandnsea.com Left: Gary Hankins, MD, Chair, Obstetrics and GynecologyCenter Left: C. Joan Richardson, MD, Chair, Pediatrics and Director, Division of NeonatologyCenter: Randall Urban, MD, Chair, Internal MedicineCenter Right: Cynthia Judice, MD, Chief Medical Ofcer, Community Based ClinicsRight: Barbara Thompson, MD, Chair, Family MedicineThe ve clinicians featured here are representative of the whole team of specialists spanning our primary care services. e University of Texas Medical BranchMember, Texas Medical Center e University of Texas Medical BranchMember, Texas Medical CenterWith four daughters, one son, a husband, and an elderly dad all on Mary Jo’s mind, every day is a family reunion. She’s come to count on the primary care physicians at UTMB Health.What’s more, when serious issues have come up, Mary Jo has seen the critical connection between primary and specialty care. Two of her daughters required such attention. “These doctors did not wait. They were all over it.”Whether you’re selecting a family medicine doctor, internist, ob/gyn, pediatrician, or geriatrician, when you choose UTMB Health, you’re getting the highest quality care backed by the extensive UTMB network.With exceptional primary care doctors, more than 30 locations in Galveston and the Bay Area, and the convenience of MyChart, our family is ready to take care of your family. Take charge and call us at 800-917-8906 or go to utmbhealth.com. rough thick and thin:Taking care of your family starts with primary care.Currents | SportsStory by Sue Mayfield Geiger Photo by Stuart VillanuevaMartha Kaminsky began canoeing at age 15. “I was living in Houston and came to Armand Bayou with a boyfriend,” she said. “We took out a 12-foot canoe and canoed for seven hours straight — I was hooked.” Seeing alligators and snakes didn’t sway her. A few years later, she began kayaking. After she married and became the mother of three sons, she introduced them to the bayou and opened up her world to them. Today, Kaminsky is remarried and resides in San Leon with her hus-band, Marty Kaminsky. Living on Galveston Bay has afforded her the opportunity to explore not only the bay, but also tributaries. She began going out in her 9-foot, sit-on-top Pelican, but discovered it was made more for buoyancy and stability, and less for speed. So, she sold it and began using Marty’s 12-foot Old Town Loon. They eventually bought a 15-foot Cape Horn.It isn’t unusual to see Kaminsky paddling around Galveston Bay, often making the 3-mile trek to Redfish Island, where she has planted numer-ous palm trees. “Marty told me there used to be foliage growing there before Hur-ricane Ike,” she said. “Since I love to garden, I started digging up our royal and queen palm offshoots and trans-planting them out on Redfish. I take ‘I’ve just got to be out there’Kayaker is a familiar fixture on Galveston BayMartha Kaminsky paddles her kayak from her San Leon home.86 CoAstMoNthLY.CoM / APRIL 2015a shovel, fertilizer, some water and head out.”Kaminsky has been out several times to check on the plants. Some have made it; some have not.When not venturing out to Redfish Island, she paddles over to TopWa-ter Grill in San Leon or the Bacliff Spillway. “I don’t really have a plan — if the weather looks good, I just take off,” Kaminsky, who doesn’t like schedules, said.“Sometimes, the water looks a lot smoother than it is,” she said. “You can’t tell about the wind until you get away from the shore, because the houses block the wind. But, when you get out there, it’s a whole different ballgame.”Kaminsky and her husband often go out together and do some fishing, but most of the time she just goes out on her own — either in one of the kayaks or in her paddleboat. An avid hiker, biker and runner, Kaminsky, 55, came in second place in the 20k cycling event at the Texas Senior Olympics last year. She now qualifies for national in July in Min-nesota.“I am the youngest of six children, so I’ve always had a very competitive edge,” she said. Kayaking has several positive com-ponents for Kaminsky, including the amazing wildlife she encounters.“I’ve had dolphins swimming beside me and a 3-foot long sow trout,” she said.Plus, kayaking is a good workout for the upper body and core. “Since I go out for speed, I am also working my legs pretty vigorously as well,” she said.There’s never really a bad day for Kaminsky to paddle out. “I usually go on a whim — I’ve just got to be out there,” she said. C COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 87Carpet • Tile • Wood • GraniteQuality and Service do not need to be expensive!Locally Owned & Operated Since 1995281-332-22721246 E. 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His work takes him away from home for months at a time.He holds a master’s license for any tonnage motor vessel on any ocean, and a 500-ton master’s license for sailing ships such as the 1877 tall ship Elissa in Galveston’s harbor.He prefers books over movies, rum over whiskey and the smell of pine tar over Axe body spray.Who’s your favorite seafaring actor on the big screen? Sterling Hayden. He was a real sailor who worked as a crew member on a schoo-ner in “Captains Courageous.” He had the studio buy him a sailboat as part of one of his movie contracts.Your three favorite ports? Yo-kohama, Japan: It’s like visiting the future. San Francisco, Calif.: The first harbor I entered by sea. Dubai,: Las Vegas of the Middle East, baby!Apart from your family and friends, what do you miss most when you’re away from home? A full night’s sleep.Which marine animal do you compare yourself to? 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