Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Scrooge goes 3D at Moody Gardens
GALVESTON — Fans of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol,” need not fear disappointment in the latest adaptation by Disney, which opens today.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Chinese acrobats to show off ancient skills
GALVESTON — Cirque Shanghai-Bai Xi somersaults onto the stage at The Grand 1894 Opera House this weekend.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Entertainment Briefs for November 6, 2008
Entertainment Briefs published in The Daily News:
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Theater Picks for November 6, 2009
Theater Picks published in The Daily News:
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Teams needed for Dickens on The Strand event
GALVESTON — The first Victorian Bed Races begin at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 on Mechanic Street as part of the Dickens on The Stand festivities.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
County Extension Office to have open house
Area residents are invited to meet the County Extension Office staff and tour the display gardens during an open house Monday.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Tips for packing healthy lunches for your kids
Many prepackaged foods designed to make packing a child’s lunch fast and easy may help contribute to obesity.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Get a kick out of new boots
Boots are scooting off the shelves at area stores as buyers look for the latest in fashion, whether it’s a pirate or “peep toe” style.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Compassionate Friends group shows life goes on
The Galveston County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends has been silently helping families deal with their grief since 2000.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Place an order for the pansy sale
GALVESTON — The Galveston Garden Club is taking orders for flowers in its annual Powhatan Pansy Potpourri.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Salvation Army needs volunteers to adopt Angels
The Salvation Army in Galveston County needs companies, schools, churches, clubs and individuals to help the Adopt An Angel program.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Conjoined twins’ tales inspire empathy, not fear
Dr. Melvin H. Schreiber reviews "The Girls," by Lori Lansens.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
‘Forgotten Weapon’ fills void in WWII history
Mark Lardas reviews "Forgotten Weapon: U.S. Navy Airships and the U-boat War," by William F. Althoff.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A short pilgrimage to find historic churches
You can see exquisite historic houses of worship in the nearby Texas Hill Country by touring the 20 Painted Churches of Texas.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Green expands horizons with newest album
GALVESTON — Pat Green is the main act tonight at the first Concerts on the Gulf at Moody Gardens.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Trailer Choir stays true to its roots
GALVESTON — Trailer Choir, best known for “Rockin’ the Beer Gut,” will take the stage at Moody Gardens tonight.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Lone Star Rally ready to roll — and rock
GALVESTON — Harleys won’t be the only sounds on the island this weekend. Here’s a list of bands performing at Lone Star Rally:
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Theater Picks for October 30, 2009
Theater Picks published in The Daily News
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island Rotarians serving up chili at fundraiser
GALVESTON — As fall weather cools down, appetites heat up for chili, and the Rotary Club satisfies that hunger with its yearly chili supper.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Fall is ideal time to plant cool-season annuals
William Johnson offers a list of activities for gardeners to perform now that will pay off later.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Festival brings awareness to abuse
GALVESTON — The fourth annual Celebrate Recovery Festival increases public awareness of substance use disorders.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
World of dragons is light, diverting
Mark Lardas reviews David Freer's “Dragon’s Ring.”
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Obama’s ‘Dreams’ is engrossing story
Margaret Barno reviews Barack Obama's “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.”
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Keep your kids from becoming TV zombies
Area officials have three ways to get children off the couch and doing things.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Oktoberfest on tap this weekend
GALVESTON — First Lutheran Church’s annual Oktoberfest gets under way this evening and continues through Saturday.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
The ‘Gypsy Songman’ wanders into Texas City
TEXAS CITY — Jerry Jeff Walker will headline Music Fest by the Bay at Nessler Park in front of the Doyle Convention Center.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Ballunar Festival to launch today at NASA
HOUSTON — The 16th annual RE/MAX Ballunar Festival is set for today through Sunday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Moody Gardens to get ghostly
GALVESTON — Little goblins and ghouls can go wild and spooky at Moody Gardens on Sunday
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Don’t have a big yard? Try container gardening
Containers of flowers and other plants are a great way to decorate homes where there is limited space for gardening.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Health district posts inspections online
The Galveston County Health District is posting results of food-service establishment inspections on its Web site.
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