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Grammy Award-winning vocalist extraordinaire Steve Tyrell kicks off "A Signature Season" at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, September 13th at 8pm.
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Don't miss Family Day at the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, Saturday, September 13th. Find out about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them.
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Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House presents an evening with International European star Dyana Dafova on Saturday, September 20th at 8 pm, featuring One World In Song.
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The annual Historic Downtown Galveston Lofts Tour returns to the Island October 4th & 5th. Visit the lofts of the rich & famous, the talented & tidy, and the wacky & wonderful.
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Galveston.com Wins Two 2008 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
Galveston.com, the offficial tourism website of Galveston Island, Texas, captured two silver statuettes this year in the United States/Canada Overall Destinations: City and Destination Marketing: Website categories, following gold city winner Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Galveston.com Fall Preview
School is back in session, and that means fall is just around the corner. Whether you're visiting Galveston Island for the day, or you plan to make this your extended weekend getaway, The Galveston.com Fall Preview is a great place to get your plans underway.
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African Americans in World War II presented by Galveston County Historical Museum
Galveston County Historical Museum will host a new traveling exhibit this fall that will tell the story of African Americans' service in World War II. The museum is asking the public to share their stories for possible inclusion.
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Greek Night Oompahs to Olympia Grill September 17th
Don't miss Greek Night at Olympia Grill, Wednesday, September 17th, 7pm - 9pm. The restaurant will feature bellydancers, live bouzouki music, and an excellent Greek menu. The event is open to anyone, kids are welcome, but reservations are definitely recommended as room runs out fast. There is no cover or admission charge, but anyone wanting to stay and enjoy the festivities will be expected to order from the Greek Night Menu. The restaurant is located at 4908 Seawall Boulevard.
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Texas Outdoor Family Workshop Coming to State Park September 20th & 21st
If you've been wanting to take the family on a camping trip, but weren't quite sure how to put up a tent, what equipment to take and where to go to camp, the Texas Outdoor Family program is right up your alley. The first Texas state park-hosted TOF pilot program will be held on Aug. 4-5 at Galveston Island State Park.
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Serious Fun to Benefit The Grand, September 24th
Join The Grand 1894 Opera House for this annual event hosted by Galveston's Saltwater Grill Restaurant that is filled with delicious food, great fellowship and a seriously fun silent auction. Celebrating the tenth anniversary this year, the event will feature unique nesting tray tables hand-painted by local artists, as well as a selection of the popular dessert plates painted by area children.
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Music Legend Tony Bennett to Take Grand Stage September 26th
The Grand 1894 Opera House's star-studded 2008-2009 "Signature Season" continues with the triumphant return of the legendary Tony Bennett Friday, September 26, for one performance only at 8 pm. Bennett, sophisticated, charming, and a "true American classic", has sold over 50 million records worldwide. According to The New York Times, "Bennett pours his heart into every note he sings and every phrase he swings."
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Quilting Guild Show Sews Up an Unforgettable Exhibit Beginning September 29th
Starting September 29, Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will showcase the Island Quilters Guild (IQG) Thirteenth Annual Show at the 1861 U.S. Custom House at 502 20th Street in Galveston.
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Ghosts of Galveston Festival Returns With an Entire Month of Ghoulish Fun
Founded in 1836, Galveston has a history as old and phantom-filled as the entire state of Texas. So many people have lived and died here and some of the dead still reside here. Would you like to visit the spirits first hand?
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Isle to Host Two Great Fall Festivals This October
Historic downtown Galveston will come alive the last weekend of October when two premier fall events share the same weekend: October 24-26, 2008. Kicking off Friday evening, October 24, the 27th annual Island Oktoberfest will begin a fun, family weekend of great music, authentic German food, libations, auction, raffle, games, and much more on the grounds of and streets adjacent to First Lutheran Church, 24th and Winnie. This event will continue Saturday, October 25th, from 11am-7pm. Next, the 11th annual ARToberFEST will get underway - just a few blocks down the street in the heart of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District - on Postoffice between 21st and 23rd Streets, from 10am-6pm on Saturday, October 25th and continuing Sunday, October 27th from 10am-5pm.
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Galveston.com & Company Epicurean Evening Sizzles Back to Moody Gardens November 18th
The Galveston.com & Company "Great Taste of the Gulf" Epicurean Evening will take place on Tuesday, November 18th from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Moody Gardens Convention Center and has been generously underwritten by Galveston.com & Company for the sixth consecutive year. Guests attending the event will have the opportunity to sample some of the Gulf Coast's finest cuisine and beverages from Galveston County's top restaurateurs, hoteliers and dedicated suppliers.
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