Poetry Readings at Lasker Inn
Award-winning poet and author Sarah Cortez hosted a special event Aug. 7 showcasing 10 acclaimed poets at The Lasker Inn in Galveston. The poets represented a specialized genre in the world of poetry....
View ArticleCWIC 50th anniversary dinner
The Coastal Windstorm Coalition met Aug. 2 at Riondo’s Ristorante in Galveston for its 50th anniversary dinner and board meeting. Chairman Henry Freudenburg passed the gavel to Terrilyn...
View ArticleTrinity Episcopal School Appreciation Night
Trinity Episcopal School supporters met Aug. 26 at The Bryan Museum to celebrate the most successful annual fund campaign in the Galveston school’s history. In a year marked by a pandemic, the school...
View ArticleRunway of Hope
The Salvation Army of Galveston County Women’s Auxiliary presented the Runway of Hope Style Show and Luncheon on Aug. 6 at the Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston. This year’s event –...
View ArticleThe Daily News Press Run 10th anniversary celebration banquet
The Daily News hosted a celebration banquet Sept. 23 at WaterGrove Event Venue in Dickinson to mark its 10th annual Press Run. Steve Mataro, of DSW, received special recognition for his longtime...
View ArticleParade of Homes Luau Kick-off Party
The Daily News and Land Tejas hosted a luau-themed VIP kick-off party Sept. 21 for the Parade of Homes at the Lago Mar Clubhouse and Crystal Clear Lagoon in Texas City. More than 150 guests, many...
View ArticleIsland ETC season 19 opener
Island ETC (east-end theatre company) opened its 19th season Sept. 10 with a performance of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” in downtown Galveston. The evening not only included an incredible performance, it...
View ArticleThe Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum on Sept. 19 presented its Distinguished Speaker and Texas Frontier Gold Medal Award to Susan Garrett Baker and James A. Baker III. Guests enjoyed an intimate armchair discussion with...
View ArticleMeals on Wheels Fall Regatta
Galveston Meals on Wheels hosted its annual Fall Regatta on Oct. 21 at the Galveston Country Club. Guests enjoyed delicious food, entertainment and a silent auction all while helping raise funds for...
View ArticleGUM Gala
Galveston Urban Ministries celebrated 10 (plus one) years of community engagement, equipping and empowerment Oct. 14 at Garten Verein. The pandemic last year postponed the group’s 10-year anniversary...
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