< Previous80 COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2023 The Clear Creek Education Foundation presented the inaugural regency Gala: A royal Affair on Feb. 4 at South Shore Harbour resort and Conference Center in League City. Guests, many dressed in their regency-era finery, enjoyed an evening featuring dinner, dancing, live auction, raffle, whiskey tasting and entertainment from the Black Cat Choir. The foundation raises funds to enrich academic achievement within the Clear Creek independent School District. Photos by Carla Peoples CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION REGENCY GALA PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Brandon Burr, Alex McLauglin, Sarah and Nathan Moutz. 2. CCEF board members Greg Ploss, Chris Rylant, Deborah Laine and Dr. Gerald Guderian. 3. Melissa and Earl Garrison. 4. Dr. Timothy Giardino and Erin Ribble. 5. Tim and Jamie Bramer. 6. Dan and Jill Reason. 7. 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Photos by Carla Peoples CONNECTIONS OF THE HEART GALA PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Marissa Barnett, Katherine Hughes, Laura Hughes, Jimmy Watson, Jennifer Haglund, Dr. Michael Hughes and Jeannie Hughes. 2. Stephen Lewis with Barbara and Mike Winburn. 3. Dixie Messner, Cynthia Smith, Georgia Meyer Barzilay and Jenny Senter. 4. Dr. Jack and Georgianna Mullins with Renee and Steve Casey. 5. Dr. Jeff Temple, Ernie Manouse, Ann Wood and Walt Zipprian. 6. David Herrin, Lindsey Polk and Davy Herrin. 7. Benny and Peggy Holland with Ashley and Corey Lee. 8. Jeff Ehrich, Eileen Donlon and Sherry Ehrich. 9. Jim and Brenda Atchley, Dotsy Balentine, Alan Matthews and Peggy Hipple. 10. 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The results are a hilarious, heartwarming tale about the real meaning of family, and the power of love and understanding to dissolve the walls between “us” and “them.” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through April 8; Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston; 409.762.3556 or islandetc.org BIG ASS CRAWFISH BASH [April 1] Bring your appetite to Mainland City Centre for all-you-can-eat crawfish, a crawfish cook-off competition featuring 50-plus teams, vendor booths, kids zone, live music and more. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 1, Mainland City Centre, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City; www.bigasscrawfishbash.com GALVESTON STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL [April 1] Take a step back in time through machines, performances, music, costumes, lectures and more at the Galveston Steampunk Festival. April 1; Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston; www.galvestonsteampunk.com or 818.856.1650 TEXAS CITY ART FESTIVAL [April 1-5] Check out the works on display during the Texas City Art Festival Juried Art Show & Exhibition. Opening night awards and reception, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 1; public view- ing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 3-5; Doyle Convention Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas City; www.texascitytx.gov or 409.643.5990 GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [April 2] The Galveston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Trond Saeverud, will perform its Masterworks iV Concert featuring Mozart’s 24th piano concerto sur- rounded by French works by women composers Mel Bonis and Lili Boulanger, ending with the second suite from ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe.” pianist Daniel Hsu will perform. 4 p.m. April 2; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com or galvestonsymphony.org EPICUREAN EVENING: A TASTE OF THE GULF [April 6] presented by the Galveston Chapter of the Texas restaurant Association, this taste of the town event features live music, silent auction, lots of fun and, of course, delicious food and drinks. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 6; Moody Gardens Convention Center, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston; www.eventbrite.com COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2023 85 In Independent Living you can be who you were meant to be.... 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April 15-17; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com EASTER EGG HUNT AT SEAWOLF PARK [April 8] This free community event features an Easter egg hunt for children up to 12 years old, pictures with the Easter bunny, face painting and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8; 100 Seawolf Park Blvd., Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com or 409.797.5114. SAENGERFEST PARK CONCERT SERIES [April 8] Don’t miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston’s Saengerfest park. 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A satire of small-town politics that is both heartfelt and funny, “Donkey” reminds audience members that for every decision we fail to make, there is another decision waiting to not be made. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from April 20 to May 7; College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu ARTWALK [April 22] 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 22; Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, and other galleries, Galveston; www.contemporaryartgalveston.org FEATHERFEST [April 20-23] Every year, hundreds of unique bird species pass through Galveston on their migration along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. FeatherFest is a cele- bration of the city’s feathered friends, offering visitors a chance to experience nature adventures, photography field trips, a photo contest and more. 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