< Previous110 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 Moody bank hosted a VIP viewing party for the USS Texas on Aug. 31 at Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston. Guests enjoyed food and drinks as the battleship arrived in Galveston for dry docking and repairs. Photos by Carla Peoples USS TEXAS VIEWING PARTY PARTY PICS The Propeller Club — Port of Galveston held its monthly Social and Dinner on Aug. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dinner featured pasta, meatballs and sausage, salad and mini cannoli catered by Maceo Spice & Import Co. established in 1946, the club is dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry in Galveston. Photos by Carla Peoples PROPELLER CLUB SOCIAL AND DINNER PICTURED: 1. Galveston City Councilwoman Marie Robb, state Rep. Mayes Middleton, Michael Lerner, Galveston Mayor Craig Brown, Craig Barker, Kevin Harrington. 2. Galveston City Councilman John Listowski and Mayor Craig Brown. 3. Debra and Tom Perich, Battleship Texas Foundation board chairman. 4. Jason Farmer. 5. 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Onlystepsawayfromawidearrayofshops,restaurants,museums,andgalleries.Frompre-weddingceremonies,tohoneymoons, andthebigdayitself,discoveraworldofuniquepossibilities.Celebratethebeginningofalifetimetogetherhereat TheTremontHouse.Iconicsettings,stylishaccommodations,andtimelesselegance. -SABRINAWIGHTREED&KENDALREED|PHOTOGRAPHER IS FLEETING & CO- FALLGARDENTOUR EEHDA's FranKelly Saturday,October15 9AM-4PM|RainorShine Arts&CraftsMarket+SilentAuction $15 proceedsbenefit theEEHDA Purchaseticketsorfindout moreinfobyscanningthe QRCodeorvisiting: eastendhistoricaldistrict.org SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER EVENTS Festivals, concerts, plays and more, there are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked. ‘FOUR OLD BROADS’ [Through Oct. 8] retired showgirl beatrice is in desperate need of a vacation, and she’s convinced that a Sassy Seniors Cruise in the Caribbean is just the escape she needs from Magnolia Place Assisted Living. As she takes the warpath to convince her best friend eaddy to stop praying just long enough to go with her, the “old broads” of Magnolia Place are soon caught up in a mystery. Due to several mix-ups, a disturbing number of residents are being moved to the nursing home’s “dark side.” Will the ladies be able to solve the mystery and still make it to the cruise ship? 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 8; Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston; 409.762.3556 or islandetc.org ‘9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL’ [Through Oct. 9] The Clear Creek Community Theatre opens its 58th season with this musical based on the 1980 hit film starring Dolly Parton. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 9; Bayou Theater, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com GALVESTON ART LEAGUE FEATURED ARTIST: JACKIE LIDDELL [Through Oct. 30] Award-winning painter Jackie Liddell, Galveston Art League’s featured artist for October, will present about 15 of her vibrant watercolors and mixed media pieces. Seascapes and waterfalls are among the diverse subjects Liddell depicts. All works in the October exhibit, including dozens by other art league members, will be sold on www.galvestonartleague.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30; Galveston Art League Gallery, 2117A Postoffice St., Galveston; gallery2117@gmail.com and www.GalvestonArtLeague.com BOO ON THE BOARDWALK [Through Oct. 31] Face your fears in the terrifying Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, or the kids can enjoy the Little boo Haunted Fun House. Plus, enjoy pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating and much more. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com or www.dungeonofdoomkemah.com MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL [Oct. 1] enjoy visiting layouts, trackless train ride and movies in the Texas City Museum and across the street in the Showboat Pavilion. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1; Texas City Museum and The Showboat Pavilion, 409 Sixth St. N., Texas City; www.texascitytx.gov COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 115 HAUNTED HARBOR TOURS [Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22] On this special 90-minute tour on board Galveston Historical Foundation’s Seagull II, guests will hear the haunted history of Galveston’s harborside. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22; Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston; www.galvestonhistory.org MOVIE NITE ON THE STRAND [Oct. 1] Take a lawn chair to Saengerfest Park and watch a movie after dusk. The last movie of the season is “Maleficent: Mistress of evil” (2018). Oct. 1; Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, Galveston NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL [Oct. 1] Featuring groundbreaking music from the 1940s through the early ’80s, Neil berg and a cast of rock and roll singers pay tribute to such iconic stars as elvis Presley, bob Dylan, The beatles, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Simon & Gar- funkel, Led Zeppelin, elton John, Stevie Wonder, The eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and more. 8 p.m. Oct. 1; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com STUA r T VILLANU e VA HARVEST MOON REGATTA [Oct. 6] The 150-nautical mile race begins at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and follows the Texas coast to Port Aransas over the course of two days and two nights — when the night sky is dominated by the harvest moon. 2 p.m. Oct. 6; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 25th Street and Seawall Boulevard; www.harvestmoonregatta.com TASTE OF THE BAY [Oct. 6] Presented by the League City regional Chamber of Commerce, this event features some of the bay’s best offerings and will highlight more than 40 local restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries. This family-friendly night also includes activities for children. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 6; Big League Dreams, 1150 Big League Dreams Parkway, League City; www.leaguecitychamber.com116 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 Locally owned and operated Galveston Premiere Taxi Cab Company • Brand New Cars • Live Dispatcher answering calls We welcome charge accounts hospitals, government offices, schools any all institutes. 24/7 airport runs & Pick up Reservations welcome. Short distance or long distance are welcome. 409-370-2514 2902 SEAWALL BLVD GALVESTON AH Y Welcome Aboard GalvestonNavalMuseum.com GALVESTON NAVAL MUSEUM VOLUNTEER OR DONATE TODAY open daily SAVE THE DATE TEXAS A&M SINGING CADETS AND WOMEN’S CHORUS [Oct. 7] The Galveston County Aggie Moms’ Club hosts the Texas A&M Singing Cadets and Texas A&M Women’s Chorus for a night of music and uplifting entertain- ment. Funds raised will go toward providing financial scholarships for students as well as help fund the student organizations on A&M campuses. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 7; Aggie Student Event Center, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Building 3505, 200 Seawolf Park Blvd., Galveston; https://galvestonco.aggiemoms.org/ BAY AREA/GALVESTON COUNTY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S [Oct. 8] Sign up for a 5K and dog-friendly walk on the beach to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care. 8 a.m. Oct. 8; Stewart Beach Pavilion, 201 Seawall Blvd., Galveston; www.alz.org/walk GALVESTON ISLAND MARKET [Oct. 8] The Galveston Island Market offers a festive outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters and growers can showcase their creations. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8; Mechanic and 23rd streets, Galveston; www.galvestonislandmarket.com CELEBRATION SEABROOK [Oct. 8] Celebration Seabrook takes over Meador Park for a day of music, food and art. Celebrating the best of coastal living, this family friendly festival features a kids’ zone, gourmet food trucks and a full slate of live music. 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Meador Park, 2400 Hammer St., Seabrook; www.celebrationseabrook.com FALL BEER FEST [Oct. 8] enjoy beer samples, giveaways, live music and bratwurst at the Kemah boardwalk. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com, www.kemahbeerfest.com or www.eventbrite.com MUSIC NITE ON THE STRAND [Oct. 8] Don’t miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston’s Saengerfest Park. The CrUe Tribute Houston will perform this month. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 8; Saengerfest Park, 2300 Strand, Galveston ARTWALK [Oct. 8] 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. Oct. 8; Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, and other galleries, Galveston; www.contemporaryartgalveston.org GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Oct. 9] The Galveston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Trond Saeverud, will present its Masterworks I concert featuring Haydn’s cello concertos performed by brinton Smith. Also, celebrating Haydn’s love for england, the program will include rousing selections from english composers Arnold and Holst. 4 p.m. Oct. 9; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com or www.galvestonsymphony.org COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 117 Susan Zielke, REALTOR® 248-417-1813 Susan@sandnsea.com Island Retreats Mid-Town Bungalows Historic Homes High-Rise Residences Love Galveston? Follow the sound of the surf home. It’s the perfect time to shop small, shop local, and come see what all the excitement is about! 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Oct. 15; Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park, 1919 Getty Road, La Marque; 409.938.9255 or www.lamarquebayoufest.com HARVEST FESTIVAL [Oct. 15] enjoy crafts, face painting, games, hayrides, a pumpkin carving contest, a kids’ costume contest, and more at the annual Harvest Festival. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15; League Park, 512 2nd St., League City; www.leaguecitycvb.com FALL GARDEN TOUR [Oct. 15] The Galveston east end Historical District will host its annual Fall Garden Tour featuring some of the east end’s most beautiful gardens, plus an arts and crafts market and silent auction. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15; 1501 Postoffice St., Galveston; www.eastend historicaldistrict.org ARTOBERFEST [Oct. 15-16] Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, ArToberFeST is a juried fine arts festival representing 14 different forms of artistic media. The event also features live entertainment, food trucks, two entertainment stages, an emerging student-artist tent and a children’s creative zone. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16; Postoffice Street between 21st and 23rd streets, Galveston; www.artoberfest.com GALVESTON GREEK FESTIVAL [Oct. 15-16] The 38th annual Greek Festival promises to be a culinary delight with some of the best chefs in the area preparing the fare. Presented by Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, the event features authentic food, wines, dancing, entertainment, gifts and tours of the church. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 16; Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1824 Ball St., Galveston; www.galveston greekfestival.com STUA r T VILLANU e VA118 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 Galveston Recreation RENT ME AT 29th & Seawall 346-408-0888 RENT ME AT 29th & Seawall 346-408-0888 SERVICE SPECIAL With This Ad expires 10-31-22 $ 69 409.925.8275 TACLBO22538E FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES KEEP IT LOCAL! www.AffordableAirTX.com SAVE THE DATE HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST [Oct. 15, 23, 29 and 31] Dress the kids in their spooky best for a chance to win prizes. 5 p.m. Oct. 15, 23, 29 and 31; Main Plaza, Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com BAY AREA TURNING POINT 31ST ANNUAL EVENT [Oct. 15] bay Area Turning Point celebrates 31 years of service in the community with a “Vegas Nights” event complete with dinner, drinks games and more. Since 1991, bay Area Turning Point has been committed to providing recovery services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 15; South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City; 281.338.7600 or www.bayarea turningpoint.org/vegas-nights/ WITCHES NIGHT OUT [Oct. 15] Dress, dance and shop like a witch at the Kemah boardwalk. Oct. 15; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com TEJANO NIGHTS [Oct. 15] LULAC Council 255 presents a night of music and dancing featuring DJ X. Proceeds will help provide scholarships to students. 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 15; The Showboat Pavilion, 416 Sixth St. N., Texas City; www.eventbrite.com GALVESTON ISLAND OKTOBERFEST [Oct. 21-22] This fun, family weekend will feature continuous live entertainment on two stag- es, authentic German food and libations; shopping for fine arts, crafts and gifts in The Lyceum; a cake wheel; auction; and children’s activities. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 22; First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2415 Ave. G, Galveston; www.galvestonoktoberfest.com STUA r T VILLANU e VA COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2022 119 STUDIO & GALLERY LLC GAYLE and REX REYNOLDS Oil & Watercolors • Pottery • Sculptures • Wooden Dories • Adirondack 1302 21st Street at Avenue M Open Thursday - Friday - Saturday 409.762.1925 • www.GalvestonWatersEdge.com “Oleanders” by Gayle Reynolds www.GalvestonByTheBay.com 1026 Gayle Street • $99,500 Lot 6,000 Sqft, unrestricted views of bay and beach KRYSTAL BRADFORD REALTOR ® 409.240.9900 • Krystal@KrystalBradford.com You have many options when it comes to selecting an agent, Discover how I get RESULTS, Call me today! 1193 Bay Street • $149,900 Lot 5,600 Sqft, buildable canal lot in desirable Kona Kai Subdivision in Crystal Beach, TX GALVESTON GHOST STORIES [Oct. 21-22 and 28-29] Historic Galveston Island is no stranger to strange stories and occurrences. Tour Galveston’s oldest residence, the 1838 Menard House, and learn about some of the island’s most haunted history. Complimentary beer and wine will be served on the porch before the tour. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and 28-29; 1838 Menard House, 1605 33rd St., Galveston; www.galvestonhistory.org ‘GISELLE’ [Oct. 21-23] The bay Area Houston ballet & Theatre presents “Giselle,” a two-act ballet about love, betrayal and broken hearts. Giselle, a beautiful young peasant girl, falls for the flirtations of the deceitful and disguised nobleman Albrecht. When the ruse is revealed, the fragile Giselle dies of a broken heart, and Albrecht must face otherworldly consequences. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22; and 2 p.m. Oct. 23; Bayou Theater, University of Houston-Clear Lake; 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; www.bahbt.org TOUCH A TRUCK [Oct. 22] This unique interactive outdoor family festival allows children to climb on, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. The event also includes monster truck rides, a reptile exhibitor, moonwalks, face painting and balloon animals, DJ Jeffrey, food trucks and arts and crafts vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22; downtown 6th Street, Texas City; www.texascitytx.gov GALVESTON COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL AND BBQ COOK-OFF [Oct. 22] Sample barbecue from 30 teams competing head-to-head to win prizes and bragging rights. Festival highlights include bouncy houses, a petting zoo, face painting and fall activities. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22; Walter Hall Park, 807 state Highway 3 N., League City; www.gcbbqcookoff.com R.E.S.P.E.C.T. THE ULTIMATE ARETHA EXPERIENCE [Oct. 23] Journey through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph during this elevated concert starring a live band, supreme vocalists and a night full of all the hits you love, including “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “r.e.S.P.e.C.T.” and more. 7 p.m. Oct. 23; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com MOVIE NIGHT AT MENARD [Oct. 28] Visit the spooktacular grounds of Galveston’s oldest residence, the 1838 Menard House, for a showing of “beetlejuice.” Guests are encouraged to take their blankets and chairs for the evening. Craft beer, wine, and water will be available for purchase and a food truck will be on site for food options. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28; 1838 Menard House, 1605 33rd St., Galveston; www.galvestonhistory.org MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM [Oct. 28] Take a lawn chair to the historic grounds of the League City Historical Society for an evening of acoustic music from the League City Folk Association. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28; League City Historical Society Museum, 210 N. Kansas Ave., League City; www.leaguecitycvb.comNext >