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Seafarers Center Receives More Than $90,000 Donation By Galveston Naval Foundation
Galveston Naval Foundation is donating more than $90,000 to the Seafarers Center of Galveston. The generous donation will help to offset the costs of several ongoing maintenance needs facing the Seafarers Center's more than 140-year-old facility. Read More
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Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
During Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, Nov. 30, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, hosts the 2nd annual Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Celebration. Festivities will be held beginning at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Read More
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Acclaimed Musician Carolyn Wonderland To Perform at Galveston's Pier 21®
Party on the Pier is a monthly free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Acclaimed Texas blues musician Carolyn Wonderland will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., June 15. Read More
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Mitchell Historic Properties Offers Green Solution for Eco-Conscious Travelers Visiting Downtown Galveston, The Tremont House, and Hotel Galvez & Spa
Galveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island. Read More
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Mitchell Historic Properties Welcomes New Businesses Opening Just in Time for Summer
Shoppers can enjoy three new businesses that are opening late this May in Galveston's historic downtown. Texas Cowgirls, Del Sol, and Cariloha are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in downtown Galveston. Read More
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Party on the Pier Kicks Off Music Season at Galveston's Pier 21
Pier 21 on the Galveston harbor is kicking off Saint Patrick's Day weekend with drink specials, live music, and plenty of fun! The first ever Party on the Pier will start the season with merry making and much celebration as The Classix perform old Read More
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Internationally Acclaimed Photographer to Display Unique Photography at Tremont House
The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk. Read More
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Country Western Festival Scheduled for the Second Weekend of Galveston's Mardi Gras
Texas country music fans are invited to join "Boots on the Beach" Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 during Galveston's Mardi Gras. Jerry Jeff Walker will be gracing the stage with Joe Ely, Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson, & Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils. Read More
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Holiday Season Begins at Hotel Galvez with Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration
Performances from The Nutcracker, handbells, bagpipes and Christmas carols will entertain guests at the Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, on Friday, Nov. 23. Read More
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Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests and Halloween Fun in Downtown Galveston
Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to join in the free Halloween festivities at the 2nd Annual Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. Read More
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Downtown Galveston Erupts With Beatlemania
Beatles lovers are welcomed to participate in a free celebration of the Lads from Liverpool at Saengerfest Park. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, will be performing classic Beatles tunes. Read More
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New Hotel Galvez Webcam Offers Bird's-Eye View of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
The public can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier from a newly installed Galveston.com video webcam located at the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa in Galveston. Read More
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Hotel Galvez Invites Couples to Renew Vows During Wedding Vow Renewal Valentine's Weekend
Hotel Galvez & Spa is offering a Romantic Rendezvous weekend featuring a Wedding Vow Renewal on Valentine's Day weekend, Feb. 10-12, 2012. Couples are invited to renew their vows at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 11 and participate in Mardi Gras! Galveston. Read More
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Hotel Galvez to Host Free Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration Hotel Galvez to Collect Donations
What do Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria all have in common? They will all be attending the City of Galveston's Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. T Read More
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Free Halloween Carnival and Children's Costume Contest Scheduled on October 29 in Downtown Galvesto
Halloween fun will come alive in historic downtown Galveston with the Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. The Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash, a family friendly Halloween carnival, offer Read More
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Galveston's 'Haunted' Hotel Galvez Offers October Ghost Tour Dinner and Room Packages
Hotel Galvez & Spa is extending its ghost tour to the public as part of a special three-course dinner special on Thursday evenings and Halloween. The hotel will also offer special overnight ghost tour packages for guests on Thursdays and Sundays. Read More
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The Tremont House in Galveston Unveils New Look for The Rooftop Bar
Unlike Houston, Galveston's downtown isn't surrounded by 75-story skyscrapers; the island's tallest building is a mere 20 stories giving The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House a charming panorama of historic downtown Galveston. Read More
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Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library's Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel's centennial celebra Read More
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Texas' "Queen of the Gulf" - Hotel Galvez Commemorates 100 Years in June
Hotel Galvez & Spa, will commemorate its 100-year reign as "Queen of the Gulf" with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. The grounds will come alive with family activities, live music and a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico. Read More
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Texas' Hotel Galvez to Commemorate Centennial with Community Celebration
Hotel Galvez & Spa, will commemorate its 100-year reign as "Queen of the Gulf" with a free community celebration June 11 and 12, 2011. On Saturday, the grounds will host activities during the day and end with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mex Read More
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Hotel Galvez To Host Spanish Wine Event During Food And Wine Festival
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. with visiting Chef Pedro Angel Garcia of Houston's El Meson Restaurant. Read More
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Noted Author, Gary Cartwright, Returns To Galveston For A Weekend Of Book Signings
Gary Cartwright, noted author of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, returns to Galveston on Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2. He will make several appearances around downtown and the seawall Read More
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Galveston's 'Haunted' Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner Package on Thursdays in October
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is now extending its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a dinner package on Thursdays. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7 and continuing through Thursday, Oct, 28, guests can en Read More
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Wild Texas Galveston Shrimp Festival
Wild Texas Galveston Shrimp Festival to be held September 24-26 2010. The weekend will include fun activities including Galveston's Top Restaurants to compete for best gumbo, a 5k run, whimcylce shrimpcycle ride on the seawall and much much more! Read More
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Downtown Galveston To Host New Shrimp Festival September 25
The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival makes it return September 25, 2010 to downtown historic Galveston. The first of a planned annual event will host a Gumbo Cook-Off. Additional activities include a children's parade, 5K walk/run and much more. Read More
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Historic Galveston Hotel Completes Second Floor Renovation in Preparation for 100th Anniversary
Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has unveiled its beautifully appointed new second floor guest rooms. In preparation for the hotel's 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners are updating all guest rooms. Read More
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Galveston Hosts Inaugural Food & Wine Festival April 16-17, 2010
Galveston will be the site for the inaugural Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival on April 16-17. This two-day event includes an invitation only Chaîne dinner on Friday and a wine tasting on Saturday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in Saengerfest Park. Read More
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Galveston Hotel - The Tremont House Hosts 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Join lion dancers, dragon dancers and revelers as The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, celebrates "A Chinese New Year" at the 26th Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, with a portion benefitting Rosenberg Libr Read More
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