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Countdown to fun at Pleasure Pier begins

GALVESTON — Landry’s employees and their families put Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier workers to the test Sunday as they prepare for the official opening.

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Longhorn museum to stage Civil War re-enactment
LEAGUE CITY — Along the banks of League City’s Clear Creek, a Civil War battle re-enactment will take place Saturday and Sunday.
May 18, 2012

'Firecracker' a Southern gem in need of polish
Theater critic Shannon Caldwell reviews Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest."
May 18, 2012

Dickinson music festival set for Saturday
DICKINSON — Dickinson officials aren’t just hoping the third time is a charm for the Red, White & Bayou Crawfish and Texas Music Festival.
May 18, 2012

Yaga's cook-off set for Saturday
The 16th annual World Wild Game Championship and BBQ Cook-off benefiting the Yaga’s Children’s Fund Saturday at Pier 21 and Harborside Drive in Galveston.
May 18, 2012

Bands & Bombshells tonight at Saengerfest Park
GALVESTON — Before the ladies hit the beach for the Galveston Island Beach Revue on Saturday, the party tonight will be at Saengerfest Park.
May 18, 2012

Kick off summer with a retro event
Galveston is officially kicking off its summer season with the annual Beach Revue on Saturday.
May 18, 2012

Charm of 'Pirates' lies in subtle humor
Flick Chick Andrea Daniel reviews Peter Lord's and Jeff Newitt's film "The Pirates! Band of Misfits."
May 16, 2012

Clever script makes 'Shadows' a success
Film critic Dustin Chase reviews Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows."
May 16, 2012

County Line for May 13, 2012
GALVESTON — The production of “The Miss Firecracker Contest,” by Beth Henley, lights up the stage at Island ETC.
May 13, 2012

Troubadours return to country's storytelling roots
The Turnpike Troubadours' new album returns to country music's roots with tracks that tell a story and get feet tapping.
May 11, 2012

Last chance to see the Historic Homes Tour
The 38th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour will continue this weekend.
May 11, 2012

Annual music festival, fair expects 10,000 visitors
LEAGUE CITY — The three-day Texas Music Festival and Village Fair kicks off today.
May 11, 2012

 
 
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