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Designer adds personality to dresses

GALVESTON — Designer Miwa Sakashita, whose elegant gowns are known for simple lines, adds some personality of each duchess in the Knights of Momus Ball to her gowns.

Galveston Scenes
by Frances Powell

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

Kudos to the Holland House elves for holiday party
Thanks to all the Holland House elves who helped with this year’s party that was even better than last year’s.
January 01, 2012

Lafitte Society celebrates marine-themed Christmas
The sounds of sea chantey’s filled the holiday air as members and guest of the island’s Laffite Society joined in a singalong.
December 25, 2011

FWC members bring gifts for children to luncheon
The Faculty Women's Club leadership team agreed to support FWC’s Inpatient Pediatric Child Life Program.
December 18, 2011

Scholarship committee presents 2011 award winner
The University of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Women’s Club Scholarship Committee introduced 2011 award winner Amanda Edgmon.
December 11, 2011

Wanted: Elves to help bring holiday cheer
Angela Brown and co-chair Cynthia Darwin are calling on their Holland House Elves to join in as they bring holiday cheer to the seniors.
December 04, 2011

Bayouside celebration held for birthdays
A celebrations was held at the bayouside camp of Lyda Ann Thomas for October and November birthdays.
November 27, 2011

Pastor’s group returns from holy land
Father Page Polk's back from the Holy Land, and this pilgrimage was especially blessed by two of his co-pilgrims Joyce Ann and Michael Daniel.
November 20, 2011

Gowns give a twirl to underprivileged girls
When Cathy Stovall told her co-“Flams” about her nightgown Twirligirli idea to help little girls in need, they decided to find sponsors for gowns.
November 13, 2011

Oktoberfest celebration the biggest and best yet
Scenes columnist Frances Powell writes that this year's Oktoberfest was the best yet.
November 06, 2011

Princess tea presents ballerina additions to Jeté
A beautiful Ballerina Princess Tea was hosted at the home of former Kemah Mayor Bill King to announce Kennedy Dance Theatre’s 2011-12 Jeté.
October 30, 2011

Top awards go to GHF at international festival
Congrats to our own Galveston Historical Foundation projects, as the International Festivals and Events Association paid tribute to numerous projects during an awards ceremony.
October 23, 2011

Food, drink to be on tap at Oktoberfest
Next up is the annual Island Oktoberfest on Oct. 21 and 22.
October 09, 2011

All things girli, whirli and twirli
Twirligirli, playgowns for whirls o’ fun, is the brainchild of one of our own fellow Baby Applers.
October 02, 2011

Happily grillin’ Dominican style; goodbye, Dolph
The gals in green from Dominican High lunched at the Olympia Grill during the big reunion weekend.
September 18, 2011

Get ready for some Serious Fun at Saltwater Grill
Margo Markowitz and Mary Ann Salch are heading up this year’s Serious Fun at Saltwater Grill.
September 11, 2011

 
 

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