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 Press ReleaseDuring 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 Press ReleaseGalveston Island is a seafood lovers paradise year round and the 4th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival will bring foodies a little taste of Heaven September 27-29. Featuring some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer.
Read Press ReleaseParty 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 Press ReleaseGalveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island.
Read Press ReleaseShoppers 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 Press ReleasePier 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 Press ReleaseThe 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 Press ReleaseTexas 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 Press ReleasePerformances 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 Press ReleaseGhouls 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 Press ReleaseBeatles 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 Press ReleaseThe 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseWhat 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 Press ReleaseHalloween 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseUnlike 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 Press ReleaseThe return of the Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival comes full of new additions including a second festival area featuring a boat show, boat parade, Bob Schneider concert along with all the great events from last year.
Read Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseAs 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 Press ReleaseGary 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseWild 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 Press ReleaseThe 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 Press ReleaseHotel 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 Press ReleaseGalveston 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 Press ReleaseJoin 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 Press ReleaseGuests can see Something Old, Something New: Galveston's Distinctive Architecture as depicted in Historic Postcards and Paintings from the Rosenberg Library's Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House on Saturday,Nov 28 from 6-9 pm.
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