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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.

Galveston Scenes
by Frances Powell

Bark in the Park exceeds $20,000 goal
Bark in the Park had more than 2,000 attendees — way up from last year — and met and exceeded its goal of $20,000.
May 20, 2012

Emerald Condos to host open house
The Emerald Condos and IBC Bank are co-hosting an invitation-only open house Celebration of the Senses from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
May 13, 2012

Galveston Arts Center to honor Armin Cantini
Galveston Arts Center’s annual island casual gala, the Sunset Buffet, is honoring its president Armin Cantini.
May 06, 2012

Internal medicine alums gather for awards ceremony
A festive group crowded at Gaido's Restaurant to celebrate alumni and faculty accomplishments.
April 29, 2012

Historical foundation to award Steel Oleander
B.J. Herz will be honored as the Galveston Historical Foundation’s 19th annual Steel Oleander at Thursday’s luncheon at Garten Verein.
April 22, 2012

Black Tie and Boots island gala to honor Thompson
The Black Tie and Boots Galveston Gala will honor Barbara Thompson, M.D. on Cinco de Mayo at The Tremont House’s Davidson Ballroom.
April 15, 2012

The Grand Kids Festival needs volunteers
The Grand Kids Festival is Saturday, and the DocShop’s Faculty Women’s Club is looking for volunteers for the face painting booth.
April 08, 2012

BOIs launch isle tour of historic area
The Ekelund family’s sixth-gen BOI and fourth-gen BOI Bobby Sanderson Jr. have launched Galveston Island Historic Tours.
April 01, 2012

Maternity center opens at John Sealy Hospital
After delivering nearly 20,000 babies since Hurricane Ike, UTMB opened a state-of-the-art Comprehensive Maternity Center.
March 25, 2012

Baby Apple welcomes newest member
Welcome to the world and to one of the Baby Apple’s OGF’s ... to new little Miss Abigail Marie Hanlon.
March 18, 2012

Artillery Club announces 2012 royal court
Guests at the Artillery Club's 46th annual Mardi Gras Ball were met with a Bali dancer light show, and tropical plants ruled the evening.
March 11, 2012

Tremont spins the ball on Mardi Gras celebration
Ball-goers gathered for the 28th annual Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party, hosted by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family.
March 04, 2012

Fertittas host yacht party for Momus
BOI Tillman Fertitta and his wife, Paige, hosted the Kights of Momus duchesses aboard their motor yacht, the Boardwalk.
February 26, 2012

Momus dominates weekend social scene
The Knights of Momus dominated the social scene all weekend starting with the president’s affair at the Galveston Artillery Club.
February 19, 2012

Krewe of Gambrinus royal court celebrates season
The Royal Court of the Krewe of Gambrinus kicked off the Mardi Gras season with a Champagne toast at the “Hansenienda."
February 12, 2012

2012 courts celebrate Mardi Gras season
Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus Royal Courts, Jester Circle members and the Coronation Ball committee attended an Evening of Homage and Toasts.
February 05, 2012

Party held in celebration of birthday
GALVESTON — More than 125 people gathered at Saltwater and 21 to celebrate Gina Spagnola's birthday.
January 29, 2012

Dr. Herndon joins distinguished list of honors
The Momus coronation ball is Feb. 11 and themed South Beach at The Grand 1894 Opera House is chaired by Anouk and Jason Davis.
January 22, 2012

Chief of staff named 2012 San Luis Salute Honoree
Dr. David N. Herndon was named the 2012 San Luis Honoree.
January 15, 2012

Holiday event honors musician's legacy
Many of the Baby Apple's downtown social circle hosted a holiday event at the Tremont House remembering the late Oma Galloway.
January 08, 2012

 
 

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