Galveston Daily News - Entertainment

Galveston Daily News - Entertainment http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from en-us Copyright 2012 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:22:27 GMT Tue, 22 May 2012 08:22:27 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png : News http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from select id, cleanstr(headline) as headline, /*rss*/ cleantext(story_summary) as story_summary, byline, category, rank, publish_date, date_lastmodified from story where released="Y" AND (layout="text" OR layout="obits" OR layout="announcements") AND ( category="Entertainment" ) and publish_date <="2012-05-22 08:22:27" order by publish_date DESC, rank ASC LIMIT 20 Longhorn museum to stage Civil War re-enactment http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315254/ LEAGUE CITY — Along the banks of League City’s Clear Creek, a Civil War battle re-enactment will take place Saturday and Sunday. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT f33141e015a21a615d0f3bd8bd36f080 'Firecracker' a Southern gem in need of polish http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315250/ Theater critic Shannon Caldwell reviews Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest." Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT e18b27cb166b38340e670ec59ae89493 Yaga's cook-off set for Saturday http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315278/ 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. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT 7c3f4737cb810a0cda900704e16074ed Bands & Bombshells tonight at Saengerfest Park http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315310/ GALVESTON — Before the ladies hit the beach for the Galveston Island Beach Revue on Saturday, the party tonight will be at Saengerfest Park. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT 053910e71c61d7df6bf301da626cadb9 Kick off summer with a retro event http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315326/ Galveston is officially kicking off its summer season with the annual Beach Revue on Saturday. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT 76763070d68b9fc8fe785c9f559bd06d Charm of 'Pirates' lies in subtle humor http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314862/ Flick Chick Andrea Daniel reviews Peter Lord's and Jeff Newitt's film "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:02 GMT 3e0b87f88d4946d58c2c0a8f48b777e5 Clever script makes 'Shadows' a success http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314886/ Film critic Dustin Chase reviews Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows." Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:02 GMT 06bd0a85038edcf5bce711c9c8abeed2 Troubadours return to country's storytelling roots http://galvestondailynews.com/story/313694/ The Turnpike Troubadours' new album returns to country music's roots with tracks that tell a story and get feet tapping. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:13 GMT edec36107d046a530286076fbec84f2c Last chance to see the Historic Homes Tour http://galvestondailynews.com/story/313698/ The 38th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour will continue this weekend. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:13 GMT aeaa09ad37e3af12616615ee233bed6d Author, director discuss 'The Help' at conference http://galvestondailynews.com/story/313702/ LEAGUE CITY — Kathryn Stockett, author of "The Help," and Tate Taylor, who directed the film adaptation, spoke at the LiveWell Women's Conference on Thursday. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:13 GMT 1f57a1dad4ca0af107f8990d58e408d6 Bay Area playhouse presents 'The 39 Steps' http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312170/ Bay Area Harbour Playhouse impresses theater critic Shannon Caldwell with its production of an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps." Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:08 GMT 54235971cb2df4def282139634cef1dc Historic Homes Tour returns to isle http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312178/ The 38th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour returns Saturday, Sunday and May 12-13, showcasing 10 historic island homes. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:08 GMT 5c9fe595e19b2809e1eb0d46f0995923 Kemah to celebrate 44th Blessing of the Fleet http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312174/ KEMAH — Kemah will celebrate the 44th annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend, signifying the spiritual opening of the shrimping season. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:08 GMT 90050dc47e1d8e9e9d12f7d3f0dc459f Statham’s moves are beautiful in ‘Safe’ http://galvestondailynews.com/story/311746/ Flick Chick Andrea Daniel writes Jason Statham sticks to his strengths in “Safe,” playing a guy who lives at the bottom. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:07 GMT b54a9588099bc4cc1659be0a7c82f4b9 Texas film is an instant classic http://galvestondailynews.com/story/311750/ Dustin Chase reviews "Bernie," starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:07 GMT fafde583d2fd867dbc1a9f2bf298adb5 Celebrate the pups at A Bark in the Park http://galvestondailynews.com/story/310242/ The second annual A Bark in the Park dog show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kempner Park. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 6d015ec9cea4d4528eff506d950c8076 'Engagement' offers some engaging moments http://galvestondailynews.com/story/310270/ Film critic Dustin Chase reviews the new comedy "The Five Year Engagement." Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 376b799547eb6cdaede52738096ba662 Oleander Festival comes to Moody http://galvestondailynews.com/story/310254/ GALVESTON — The International Oleander Society will present its 24th annual Oleander Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 9e4050592e045694bbdfe925c7657f36 ‘Chimpanzee’ a surprisingly human emotional tale http://galvestondailynews.com/story/309762/ Flick Chick Andrea Daniel reviews “Chimpanzee.” Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:00:57 GMT d0adab0826627e422702019fb9274488 Yaga's to present food and wine festival http://galvestondailynews.com/story/308130/ GALVESTON — Yaga’s Entertainment will present the third annual Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival with a Premium Wine Tasting and Gulf Seafood Showcase today. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:05:36 GMT c27e31f5fe660cba8c496cb07aa23368