Page 22 - Galveston Monthly Apr2019

arOuNd The islaNd

entertAinMent

plein Air soutHwest MAy 5-12
Outdoor Painters Society (OPS) is bringing their annual members
competition, show and sale, Plein Air Southwest, to the 1859 Ashton
villa May 5-12. Galveston historical foundation will partner with
OPS when the 44-juried artists record history in the form of paintings
th
created during the 45 Annual Galveston historic homes Tour.
The 1859 Ashton villa will host the public on Saturday and Sunday,
May 11-12 for the 2019 Plein Air Southwest Show. Saturday morning
you can stroll among the artists while they participate in the Quick
Draw on the grounds before viewing the exhibit inside. The show
th
coincides with the 45 Annual Galveston historic homes Tour. entertAinMent
The Outdoor Painters Society was formed in 1996 with nine charter
members. The goal was to create opportunities and incentives for GAlveston islAnD wine FestivAl
artists of like mind to come together and paint en plein air (outside April 26-27
in the open air). The group is now a nationally known plein air artist’s
organization with an annual average membership of around 350 Presented by yaga’s Entertainment, inc., the 10th
members. About 75% of OPS members reside in Texas, Oklahoma, Annual Galveston island Wine festival will be on friday,
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado. April 26 and Saturday, April 27. With specialty food
The premier juried “members only” annual event known as Plein Air items, culinary chefs, savory wines, and live musical
Southwest attracts national attention, elite artists, savvy collectors, entertainment by Roxy Roca, the festival offers a little
decorators, and locals who just enjoy art. bit of something for everyone.
for more information visit www.outdoorpainterssociety.com or the The festival offers the chance to enjoy wines from
Outdoor Painters Society facebook page. around the world paired with delicious, local food;
plus, the opportunity to learn first-rate tips from
popular chefs and winemakers. The Premium Tasting
entertAinMent and Grand Tasting events will be held in Saengerfest
oleAnDer GArDen FestivAl April 27 Park, located in Galveston’s historical Strand District,
allowing for a fresh, outdoor atmosphere.
The international Oleander Society will commemorate these Tickets for the Galveston island Wine festival are
magnificent flowering shrubs and trees with their annual festival and now available online and include a variety of options
sale at the Betty head Oleander Garden Park located at 2624 Sealy prepared to fit any budget, with packages ranging
Avenue, on April 27 from 10am to 4pm. Oleanders will be presented from $36 to $169. in addition, a portion of the
for sale along with other locally grown plants. proceeds from the event will be re-invested into local
Look forward to a lovely walk in the park with live music in the organizations such as Galveston College Culinary Arts
background, a silent auction, and garden related and green vendors. and the Galveston County Resource Crisis Center.
An opportunity for both residents and visitors to join the Society in visit www.galvestonislandwinefestival.com for tickets
paying tribute to the cherished oleanders. and more information. Any further questions regarding
for questions on becoming a vendor or for more information on the Galveston island Wine festival can be directed to
event call 409.770.4312. 409.770.0999 or info@yagaspresents.com. GM

22 | GALVESTON MONTHLY | APRIL 2019