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Historic Downtown Galveston Offers Free Holiday Fun
The holiday season is just around the corner and this year, Historic Downtown Galveston is offering visitors some extra holiday magic. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, will transform into a must-see holiday spectacular and host the return of “Santa on the Strand” as well as newly introduced “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park” and more. - November 04, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Nonno Tony's Brings Worldly Eats to Pier 21 and Downtown Galveston
Galveston Restaurant Group (GRG) recently opened their latest dining concept at Pier 21 – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen. GRG owners Johnny Smecca, Joey Smecca, and Danny Hart collectively bring more than 100 years of experience to their newest establishment at Pier 21. Nonno Tony’s... - November 04, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Internationally Acclaimed Photographer to Display Unique Photography at Tremont House
The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk. Kendrick’s exquisite tintype photography will be exhibited... - October 31, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Museum Debuts Rare Political PEZ for Charity Fundraiser
The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia will debut what is arguably the two rarest Pez candy dispensers in the world. - October 30, 2012 - Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
Urban Forestry Project Awards Announced
California ReLeaf announced today Friends of Balboa Park has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the California ReLeaf 2012 Urban Forestry and Education Program. Friends of Balboa Park is one of 25 grant recipients statewide funded through this $200,000 competitive grants program. The grant... - October 24, 2012 - Friends of Balboa Park
Country Western Festival Scheduled for the Second Weekend of Galveston’s Mardi Gras
Texas country music fans are invited to join "Boots on the Beach" Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 during Galveston’s Mardi Gras. Jerry Jeff Walker will be gracing the stage with Joe Ely, Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson, & Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils. - October 21, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Friends of Balboa Park Announces the Completion of the Roadmap to Water-Wise Parkland in Balboa Park: Optimizing Water Use by 2020
Achieving a water-wise parkland will leave a major legacy for future generations - October 17, 2012 - Friends of Balboa Park
IMLS Announces $2.5 Million to Support Early Learning- Erie Art Museum is Funding Recipient
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded more than $2.5 million to museums and libraries developing innovative programs to prepare young children for school and to ensure they don't lose ground over the summer. These projects, part of an IMLS initiative to support the goals... - October 14, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Four-Story Mural Depicting a Narrative History of Erie, PA Now on Display at the Erie Art Museum
Artist Todd Scalise recently completed a four-story mural project entitled "HIGHERGLYPHICS" for the Erie Art Museum. Created over the past 18-months, this large-scale project is now permanently installed in the museum’s annex stairwell. The mural opened to the public in late... - October 07, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
LARVAE by Jamey Morrill at Yellow Peril Gallery
LARVAE, a sculpture installation by Jamey Morrill, consists of mundane, seemingly benign materials that collectively become imposing and uncanny. - October 03, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
COLLECT: Art + Design Concept Store to Launch in #102 Satellite Project at The Plant in Olneyville
COLLECT, an art and design concept store for the curated lifestyle in Olneyville, to launch Friday, November 9, 2012, in #102 Satellite Space at The Plant, a 2,500 square foot space devoted to new artistic explorations in Providence, RI - October 02, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Fabric Flesh: New Works by Flynn Grinnan #102 Satellite Project in the Plant
'Fabric Flesh', a series of large scale figurative works by Flynn Grinnan, to mark launch of #102 Satellite Project in The Plant. - September 29, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Publishes American Latinos and the Making of the United States
The compelling story of American Latino heritage in the United States from the early 19th century to today is the focus of Eastern National’s new publication, American Latinos and the Making of the United States. Authored by Yale University Professor Stephen Pitti, PhD, the book provides an... - September 20, 2012 - Eastern National
Downtown Galveston is More Than Just Shopping; It’s Fun
Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston at 2302 Strand is a great meeting place for Galveston residents and visitors. With a central location in the heart of the Strand National Historic Landmark District, Saengerfest Park offers annual free events to the public and easy access to downtown shopping. - September 19, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Bed and Breakfast Opens at Patricks' Pastures in Denton, Texas
The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures offers vintage-style cottages in a quaint country setting, surrounded by alpacas, llamas and other animals. Also included is a venue for small weddings, community meetings and other gatherings. - September 08, 2012 - Patricks' Pastures Alpaca Ranch
BUSINESS AS USUAL by Quintín Rivera-Toro at Yellow Peril Gallery
Exhibition of various works including site-specific installations, live performance, video simulcast, photography and sculpture by Latin American Contemporary artist Quintín Rivera-Toro. - September 03, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Downtown Galveston Offers Unique Deals This Labor Day Weekend
For many, Labor Day Weekend is an opportunity to take advantage of great shopping discounts. Bargain hunters looking for a deal in downtown Galveston are in luck. A number of attractions and shops will be offering generous discounts for the holiday weekend. Visitors can find out about downtown... - September 01, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
"The Noise in the Basement" Roars Into WWA Gallery on October 6th
Discover the commotion caused at WWA Gallery on October 6 with ‘The Noise in the Basement’ by exhibiting artists James “Jimbot” Demski, Dan Goodsell, JoKa, David Lozeau, Juan Muniz, Jeff T Owens, JC Rivera, and Saratoga Sake. - August 31, 2012 - WWA gallery
Gnani Arts Presents Nothing Else But Love: Sculptures and Paintings by P. Gnana in Singapore
A monumental exhibition, as it is after three years that P. Gnana's art collection is being showcased in the Lion City, after exhibiting his paintings and sculptures in New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, Mumbai and New York. - August 29, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Downtown Galveston Erupts with Beatlemania
The British are invading September’s Music Nite on The Strand. Beatles lovers are welcomed to participate in a free celebration of the Lads from Liverpool at Saengerfest Park. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, will be performing classic... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests and Halloween Fun in Downtown Galveston
Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to join in the Halloween festivities at the 2nd Annual Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. The free, family friendly Halloween carnival will include assorted games and prizes,... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Zombies Invade Downtown Galveston
The dead are walking at October’s Music Nite on The Strand. Zombiephiles of all ages are encouraged to invade Saengerfest Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Flash the Robot DJ and Come See My Dead Person will wake the dead with lively music. In addition to the dance party,... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Living With Miss G by Mearene Jordan, Long-time Personal Assistant to Ava Gardner, Now Available
Living With Miss G offers rare insight into Ava Gardner's life as a silver screen star. - August 28, 2012 - Ava Gardner Museum
Ava Gardner Museum Joins Smithsonian Magazine's National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants.
On Saturday September 29, 2012, the Ava Gardner Museum will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which the Ava Gardner Museum will emulate the free admission policy of the... - August 28, 2012 - Ava Gardner Museum
New, Free Learning Area, Snowmaking, & Relocated Terrain Park Highlight “What’s New” for the 2012/13 Winter Season at Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain
Summer attraction operations remain in full swing at both Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain, but major improvements & initiatives for the 2012/2013 winter season are taking place at both ski areas as fall approaches. Attitash Mountain Resort hosts its 15th annual Oktoberfest this... - August 20, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Galveston's Hotel Galvez to Begin Taking October Ghost Tour Reservations Sept. 4
The “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa will begin taking reservations for its annual October ghost tour and dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 to make reservations. During the tour, guests hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences. - August 19, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
South Florida Museum Announces New Political Exhibit, Vote For Me! Vote For Me! The Marketing of Presidential Campaigns August 28 - November 25, 2012
Vintage and rare Presidential campaign materials will be on display at the South Florida Museum in the Curator’s Choice on the 2nd Floor, August 28 - November 25, 2012 in the new exhibit, Vote For Me! Vote For Me! - August 10, 2012 - South Florida Museum
August Film lineup for FILM at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum FILM series continues. - August 05, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
RETINAL DISPLACEMENT by Naomi Campbell Explores the Dualities of Reality
RETINAL DISPLACEMENT, an exhibition of new works by Canadian-born artist Naomi Campbell exploring the alternate realities stemming from the merging worlds of the virtual and actual states - August 04, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Reveals Line-Up Headliner Talent to Include Lee Konitz Trio and Red Baraat
The Annual Erie Art Museum’s Blues & Jazz Festival returns to Frontier Park to celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, August 4 & Sunday, August 5, 2012. For two days and two nights, Frontier Park comes alive with what has proven itself to be the region’s most dynamic... - August 03, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Grid: a Relational Project by Quintín Rivera-Toro
Part of an on going series of interventions – and in the spirit of relational esthetics – SUMMER GRID is a platform for social engagement as its own form of a visual art experience. - August 03, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Galveston's Favorite Southwestern Jewelry Shop Has Moved
Now just a block from their previous location, Santa Fe Trails has moved to join the shops at Old Galveston Square, 2217 Strand. The Native American and Southwestern jewelry and art shop relocated in order to accommodate repairs to the Ike damaged cast iron columns supporting the exterior of their... - August 03, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Table Fights 2012 Returns to Providence with Fully Automated, Remote Controlled, Fighting Tables by Local Artists
Table Fights 2012 is a furniture performance art event that features fully automated, remote controlled, fighting tables that compete for “ultimate supremacy in a splinter thirsty showdown of furniture mayhem.” This year, Table Fights founders Shaun Bullens, Annie Evelyn and artist Cara Blaine seek to engage more local artists who may not otherwise have experimented with electronic media or had the opportunity to showcase their work in a performance setting. - August 02, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Gnani Arts Pte Ltd Presents Performances at The Asian Prom Opening Preview Featuring Senior Performers in Singapore
Performances at the Exhibition Opening Preview of The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art. Free Admission. - August 01, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
IAMTHEINTERNET: A Farewell Letter to Providence by Diana Joy to World Premiere at Yellow Peril Gallery
Shot in Rhode Island and Vermont, IAMTHEINTERNET introduces audiences to a familiar friend, a “ubiquitous technobeast” known as The Internet, who absentmindedly consumes while a helpless youth loses a sense of self in the engagement process. - August 01, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Gnani Arts Pte Ltd Presents a Very Special Exhibition The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art Featuring International Artists
This exhibition will feature elucidating paintings depicting various dance forms of Asia, by 6 accomplished artists who hail from France, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. - July 22, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Community Art Project Captures Bay Culture at July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival
“Stepping Out of the Boat” is the theme of a special community art project highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival in St. Michaels, MD. The hands-on sculpture project is partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, with... - July 15, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
LET GO: Moment in Movement by James Starkman Captures Soaring Parkour Artists Mid-Flight
Serendipitous photographic journey of James Starkman as he followed a group of Parkour practitioners (known as traceurs) training in various urban environments in and around New York City. - July 04, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation
Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National
New Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
This holiday season visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” Saturday, Nov. 24, at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, the inaugural Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Launch Celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. - June 30, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours with Tin Mountain Conservation Center & Appalachian Mountain Club Naturalists This Summer & Fall
Every week in July and August, “Tin Mountain Tuesdays” and “Wednesdays at Wildcat” provides opportunities to explore Wildcat Mountain with a Tin Mountain Conservation Center naturalist learning about the diverse ecology of Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest. - June 28, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Art Class in Singapore at The Gallery of Gnani Arts (Step-by-Step Guidance)
Oil Painting Classes at Orchard by artist P. Gnana. Suitable for beginners. Step-by-step guidance. - June 20, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner in October
Guests at the “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, can hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences during the hotel’s annual ghost tour and dinner in October. The... - June 20, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery Opens on the 45th Anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery celebrates the grand opening of their new location on the 45th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival, June 16th 2012 at 380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940. Among the select exhibitors and notable guests attending the grand opening celebration will... - June 14, 2012 - The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience
Justus Cotterill Exhibit on Display at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum announces a new exhibit, Justus Cotterill: The Sway, on view June 1 through September 1, 2012 in the Ronald E. Holstein Gallery. The show centers on the artist’s depictions of young adulthood which, in his words are, “all about staying young for as long as you... - June 10, 2012 - Erie Art Museum