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OuT & abOuT | EVENT PLANNER

These events are free. To register visit
www.galvestonchallenge.com.

galveston Symphony orchestra: 4pm.
featuring Trond Saeverud as Conductor,
the program will include Copland - An
Outdoor Overture, Mozart - Piano
Concerto No.24, k.491 - Xiaohui yang,
piano and Schubert - Symphony No.9,
D.944 “The Great.” Tickets start at $20.
held at The Grand 1894 Opera house,
2020 Postoffice St. 800.821.1894 or
www.thegrand.com

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the Rob landes trio Revisits the music
of wwII: 4pm. Relive the Big Band
sounds that kept this nation’s spirit alive
through one of the toughest wars in
our history with stories and the subtle
piano tunes of the day. Rob not only is a
consummate musician but a storyteller
who weaves words and music together in
his own special style that will inspire and
charm you with the memorable music of
Galveston’s Own farmers our past. Tickets $20. held at The Grand
Market held every 1894 Opera house, 2020 Postoffice St.
Thursday and Sunday
800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.com

addition to museum admission. held at games, live entertainment, food booths, maRch 30
the Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 silent auction, vendor booths, beer, and Journey to Promotory Premier: 6pm.
Santa fe Place. 409.765.5700. other beverages. held on the two city Richard Luckin will be premiering his PBS
block grounds of St. Patrick’s Church, documentary “Journey to Promotory” at
maRch 16 34th & Broadway. free the Galveston Railroad Museum in honor
Jamaica Beach Market: 10am-3pm. of the 150th Anniversary of Promontory
This annual spring market features movie night on the Strand: 6-9pm. Point (Golden Spike). The documentary
arts, crafts, woodworking, gourmet This free family movie night features will be broadcast on PBS nationwide later
foods, creative plants, jewelry, home the 1982 classic “E.T.” Grab your chairs this year. Luckin will introduce the film,
décor, personal products, and outdoor and blankets. held at the corner of 23rd and field questions from the audience
furniture. held at the Jamaica Beach Street and Strand at Saengerfest Park. after the screening. Reservations are not
City Park, corner of Bob Smith and Jolly free required, but seating is limited. held at
Roger. free Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa
maRch 17 fe Place. 409.765.5700. free
Galveston Island Market: 10am-4pm. Galveston Family Beach Challenge:
A festive monthly outdoor event 11am-5pm. The challenge will transform aPRIl 1
where local artisans, handcrafters, and a portion of Stewart Beach into a gigantic Open Auditions – “The Snow queen”:
growers showcase their creations from obstacle course, allowing families to 4:30pm. if you love to perform for family
beautiful quilts to handmade soaps compete in life-size versions of classic and friends this is your time to shine!
to photography to jewelry and more. games. The course will include stations Led by actors/directors from Missoula
Perfect place to pick up unique gifts and for kids and adults including a bean Children’s Theatre, this show will be
souvenirs. held at 23rd and Mechanic in bag game, a life-size battle ship game, performed in front of a live audience
downtown Galveston, just one block off limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, at The Grand kids festival on Saturday,
The Strand. free giant Connect four, Jenga, dominoes, April 6, at 11am and 1pm. Auditions are
sack races, sandcastle building, and free and open to children in kindergarten
St. Patrick’s Day Festival: 11am-6pm. more. held at Stewart Beach, 201 through high school. held at The Grand Courtesy image
holy family Parish is holding its annual Seawall Blvd. Prizes include a $500 gift 1894 Opera house, 2020 Postoffice St.
St. Patrick’s Day festival featuring kid’s card, plus tickets to island attractions. 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.com GM

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