< Previous50 COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015Save the Date‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ [Dec. 4-20]The familiar saga of George bailey, from the small town of bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty and whose guardian angel comes to save him from despair on christmas eve and to remind him by show-ing him what the world would have been like had he never been born that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Dec. 4-20, Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281.335.5228 or clearcreekcommunitytheatre.comBREAKFAST WITH DICKENS [Dec. 5]Join Jane monk, the great-great-granddaughter of charles Dickens, as she prepares a traditional english breakfast in one of Galveston’s most beloved historic homes, the 1859 Ashton Villa.8 a.m. Dec. 5, 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galveston, 409.765.7834, www.galvestonhistory.org or www.galveston.comVICTORIAN PIPE ORGAN EXTRAVAGANZA [Dec. 5]A fixture of Galveston’s christmas celebrations for more than 20 years, the Pipe Organ extravaganza performances have become an annual tradition celebrating the holiday season. This year’s event will feature internationally acclaimed concert organist ronald Wyatt.7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball Ave., Galveston, 409.765.6317 or www.trinitygalv.orgSUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA [Dec. 6, 13, 20]Sunday brunch with Santa offers children the opportunity to speak with Kris Kringle and share their christmas wishes as their families en-joy a grand dining experience at the Hotel Galvez. The hotel’s annual holiday gingerbread display will be in place for guests to view while listening to traditional holiday favorites being played on the lobby piano.Dec. 6, 13 and 20, Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, 409.765.7721 or www.hotelgalvez.comFLOAT THE BOAT [Dec. 11]come celebrate the holidays with Artist boat at Float the boat where martha Terrill and brenda and mort Voller will be honored for their commitment and work to the organization. The event will feature live music, silent and live auctions, dinner, beer and an Ocean masquer-ade costume contest.6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 11, Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galves-ton, 409.770.0722 or artistboat.orgMODEL TRAIN SHOW [Dec. 12-13]The Dickinson Historical Society hosts the eighth annual model Train Show at the Dickinson Historical railroad center.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 13, 218 FM 517 W., Dickinson, 281.534.4367Winner of Best BAR-B-QUEin Galveston CountyMon. – Sat. 10:30am–8:00pm Sun. 11:30am – 8:00pm35th S (One block from Seawall)409-762-3151 48 years of family cookin great BBQ for Galveston County! “Humble But Addictive”Dog FriendlyPhone Orders Welcome • Catering AvailableHomemadeBrisket Chili THE DAILY NEWS Bulk Spices • Blends • Olive Oil • Tea & CoffeeImported Specialty FoodsFrom Around the WorldMarket & Deli409.763.33312706 Market StreetDowntown Galvestonwww.maceospice.comTuesday - Saturday11am-5pmBeignets on Sunday from 10am - 2pm COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015 51Featured Home3314 KleinmannMid-Town Galveston4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths1,932 Sq. 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Ryan Moody, B.O.I.Broker Associate / Co-Owner, ABR®, AHWDAccredited Buyer Representative(409) 599-1818Ryan@RyanMoody.netwww.RyanMoody.netLeading Edge52 COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015Save the DateNUTCRACKER AFTERNOON TEA [Dec. 12]Treat your favorite little girl or boy to the Nutcracker Afternoon Tea featuring tea-time fare of finger sandwiches, cookies, punch and, of course, tea.12:30 p.m. Dec. 12, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.com‘THE NUTCRACKER’ [Dec. 12-13]An annual holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker” tells the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy and a fierce battle against a mouse King.2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.comCRYSTALAND CHRISTMAS PARADE [Dec. 12]The crystaland christmas Parade, sponsored by the bolivar chamber of commerce, begins at the courthouse Annex building, 946 Noble carl road, in crystal beach. Afterward, Santa will greet all the kids with a gift and picture taking. Hot dogs, cookies and drinks will be served.6 p.m. Dec. 12, Crystal Beach, www.bolivarchamber.orgHOLIDAY CHARITY BALL [Dec. 12]The Holiday charity ball is the Junior League of Galveston county’s largest annual fundraising event. This year’s gala invites guests on a tropical vacation: Passport to Paradise at The San Luis convention center, where they will enjoy live entertainment, fine dining and a unique array of silent and live auction items. This year, the league also selected Libbie Ansell and Joan mcLeod as the Holiday ball honorees.6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 12, San Luis Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, www.jlgalveston.orgMAX AT THE WITCHERY [Dec. 18-20]JoAnn Parks and max, the ancient crystal skull, will return to The Witchery in downtown Galveston for a weekend-long event, featuring private sessions and a two-hour lecture, both of which must be paid for in advance. call the shop to reserve your spot.Dec. 18-20, The Witchery, 2116 Postoffice, Galveston, 409.515.0669SANTA’S WONDERLAND [Dec. 19]come meet Santa and his friends at Santa’s Wonderland at the butler Longhorn museum. The event will feature a christmas Story in the Ole Theater, coloring contest, snacks and music by the H.b. Piano Acade-my. Santa will arrive in a Wells Fargo stagecoach at noon.10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281.332.1393 or www.butlerlonghornmuseum.comGALVESTON ISLAND MARKET [Dec. 19]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. Dec. 19, Mechanic and 23rd streets, Galveston, www.galvestonislandmarket.com‘RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, THE MUSICAL’ [Dec. 19]come see all of your favorite characters from the beloved TV classic, including Santa and mrs. claus, Hermey the elf, the Abominable Snow monster, clarice, Yukon cornelius and, of course, rudolph.2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 19, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.com‘MERRY TEXAS CHRISTMAS Y’ALL’ FEATURING RAY BENSON AND ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL [Dec. 22]Spice up your christmas party with a swingin’ slice of holiday cheer. Texas’ premier Western swing band decks the halls with plenty of honky-tonk holiday fun.8 p.m. Dec. 22, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.comPhoto by Alysha BeckCHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE [Dec. 12]The 54th annual christmas boat Lane Parade will feature hundreds of decorated boats. beginning at South Shore Harbour resort & con-ference center, the parade is on the League city side of clear Lake. It will take about 45 minutes for the first boat to make it down to the Kemah boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave.6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Clear Lake, www.kemahboardwalk.comIn case of cancellations and changes to events, check with venues for updates. To submit an event, send pertinent information to calendar@coastmonthly.com.ACCEPTINGNEW PATIENTSLEADERS IN NEUROLOGICAL CAREBringing leading medicine to your neighborhood. 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They are total opposites, but I like them both.”Favorite designer: Kate Spade. “Her designs are chic and colorful.”Favorite place to shop locally: Nord-strom and Tanger Outlet.Best place to snap up a fashion bar-gain: Last call, a Neiman marcus concept store near The Galleria.Favorite online fashion store: AnnTaylor.com for business attire.Favorite place to shop in the world: “Fashion Valley mall in San Diego, but I love to window shop in Paris and the United Kingdom.”Dream fashion purchase: A gold chanel clutch.Fashion crime: “Those who overdress and wear the wrong clothing for their body type.”Favorite trends this season: Jeans and boots. “Aquatalia boots by marvin K. are the best and very comfortable.”Celebrity wardrobe you’d love to raid: charlize Theron’s. What Chau is wearing: A vivid orange sleeveless sheath dress from St. John collection with champagne fox stole, South Sea pearl stud earrings, ALOr circle pendant necklace with matching coil bangle bracelet, cellini rolex watch and ankle strap black suede heels by Via Spiga. “my husband bought the stole for me in New York and got me the jewelry for my birth-day. I bought the dress at Houston Premium Outlets and the shoes at Nordstrom.” COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015 55Red patent cross-strap sandal heels by J. Reneé: “I got these at Last call and absolutely love them. They go perfectly with a little black dress when we go to the ballet.”Louis Vuitton red patent purse: “This purse is 15 years old, but is very dear to me, because at the time I couldn’t afford it, so my friends pitched in and helped me buy it.”Orange golf “skort” with blue and white diagonal design by Slazenger. Navy blue top with white trim from Brooks Brothers. Bay Oaks Country Club cap: “This is a typical outfit I wear when I go golfing.”Red lacy wrap: “my husband bought this for me when he was in brussels. It looks great over anything black.”Pendant necklace and earrings from the Spanish ship Atocha: “my husband got these for me when we were in the Virgin Islands. The pieces are replicas cast from actual silver bars recovered from the 1622 wreck of the Atocha off Key West.”Yellow dive watch by Citizen: “A perfect watch for snorkeling.”Bronze pendant with dark brown stones: “my husband bought this for me when we were in the bahamas. He buys most of my good jewelry; I buy the fun stuff.”Bee ring: “I bought this online. Another fun piece with a little bee inside a flower.”56 COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015Party PicsThe 43rd annual Galveston epicurean evening, hosted by the Galveston restaurant Association, was Oct. 13 at moody Gardens convention center. This year’s theme, “A Taste of the Gulf,” set the stage for more than 60 exhibitors to feature their best culinary treats and beverages. moody National bank sponsored the event, and funds raised from ticket sales and the silent auction benefit Galveston college’s culinary arts program. Photos by Leslie AckermanGALVESTON EPICUREAN EVENINGPICTURED: 1. Cara Koza, Julie Foutch and MaryBeth Bassett. 2. Jana Trajkovski, Robert Trajkovski, Lidija Bikova and Ivan Bikova. 3. Judge Jim Schweitzer, Andy Schweitzer and Lisa Schweitzer. 4. Harrison Badalamen-ti, Haley Herrin, Stephanie Scofelia and Andrew Badalamenti. 5. Sara Brown and Constable Clint Wayne Brown. 6. Marcus Zepeda and Richard Ternstrom. 7. Jack Brown, Katie Brown and Vic Pierson. 8. Ed Roberts, Bentley Barnett, Henry Delao and Brandon Talley. 9. 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Norman Pappous and Cindy and Jim Earthman. 2. Teri and Dolph Tillotson and Sally Kline. 3. Elite Pet Owners Benno Deltz and Pamela Watson. 4. Gaye Lynn and Stuart Zarrow with Joan and Doug McLeod. 5. Elite Pet Owners Joan Richardson and Barbara Thompson with their cat Jeffrey. 6. Elite Pet Owners Danny and Jennifer Hart with their dog Bella. 7. PAWS Gala co-chairs Margo Markowitz and Mary Ann Salch and Elite Pet Owner Christi Jensen with her dog Roscoe. 8. Elite Pet Owners Debbie and David Rogers with their dog Maxx. 9. Gala co-chair Margo Markowitz, Galveston Island Humane Society Executive Director Caroline Dorsett-Pate and gala co-chair Mary Ann Salch. 10. Lindsey Serrette, Gene Hornstein, Cynthia McEl-downey and Elizabeth Alvarado, president of the Galveston Island Humane Society. 11. Debi Loya, Susanna Mayberry, Jim Mahon and Pat Barrios.1234567891011 COASTMONTHLY.COM / December 2015 59Found your dream home and now you need a mortgage lender? 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Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady and Dr. Jason Glenn. 2. John Allen and Chris Kreds. 3. Kristen Carlson and the Rev. Meredith Holt. 4. Galveston College President Dr. Myles Shelton and Gail Ayers-Cantini. 5. Alcohol/Drug Abuse Women’s Center Program Director Vanell Wilson, Dr. Suzanne Peloquin and Gerald Bower. 6. United Way Galveston County Mainland Executive Director Chris Delasandri and Armin Cantini. 7. Beverly and Dr. David McCormick. 1234567Next >