Waves Galveston December 2022

December 2022

BURKE’S BRIEFS

The Christmas Season is very special to me. It’s a time to spread cheer, goodwill, and happiness to as many people as possible as well as remember the people that are less fortunate than us. With an abundance of worthy causes in our area that need your contributions, please give what you can. Galveston is a giving community that am proud to be a member of. Our Waves staff and contributors have worked tenaciously to bring you our special December Holiday issue. Take a look to the left of my column and see the many people who work each month to bring Waves to you. want to offer my very sincere thanks to each and every one of them.

want to offer my heartfelt thanks to our readers and advertisers as it is with their loyalty and encouragement that we are able to bring Waves to you each month. We are at the beginning of our 6th year publishing Waves and are still loving every minute of everything we do. THANK YOU ALL!

Please remember this Holiday Season to LOCAL! cannot stress this enough. Support our local businesses! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you around the island.

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PET Corner

asher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph are the most famous reindeer of all. These larger-than-life, high-flying herbivores can carry millions of toys around the world in one night guided by Rudolph’s luminous red nose. These four-legged senior citizens have been helping Santa for well over a hundred years and have no plans to retire.

Real life reindeer are fascinating animals that are beautifully adapted to the extreme cold. They are members of the deer family that also include elk, moose, and our Texas whitetails. North American reindeer are called Caribou and inhabit the tundra in Canada and Alaska. European reindeer are native to Russia, Greenland, and Scandinavia. Their total worldwide population is close to five million animals, half of which are considered domesticated.

In fact, reindeer are the last species of animals that have been domesticated by humans. The Sami people of Norway depend on their reindeer herds for their subsistence.

They are the ranchers of the tundra tending to the herds numbering in the thousands. The reindeer provide meat, hides, leather, and milk; much of this sold in Europe to provide a living for the Sami people.

Reindeer grow spectacular antlers each summer, some reaching lengths close to four feet. The males shed their antlers in early December, the females in January. Come to think about it, all of Santa’s reindeer are shown in pictures with antlers when they take off on Christmas Eve. So technically they all must be females. Were Rudolph and Blitzen female reindeer posing as boys? Something doesn’t make sense.

Reindeer have large nasal passages to help warm the arctic air before it enters their lungs. Their noses can turn

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pink due to the large number of blood vessels in this tissue. This also helps warm the air and prevents their noses from freezing in the bitter cold. guess Rudolph has taken this to the extreme with his nose so bright it guides Santa’s sleigh at night.

Although reindeer can’t really fly, they do have hollow, air-filled fur shafts. This makes them more buoyant when swimming across frigid rivers and provides additional insulation from the cold wind. They are so well adapted to the arctic winter they are comfortable at twenty below zero.

their feet to dig into ice and run at full speed. Comes in handy when a hungry bear or pack of wolves are in pursuit.

Another interesting adaptation is the reindeer hoof.

In the summer, the underside of their hooves become spongy providing extra traction on muddy ground. When the winter cold sets in the hoof changes by contracting, which exposes the edges. This allows

I’ll give the wild reindeer the award for best survival skills in the harshest of environments, but think Rudolph and his (or is it really her?) gang would be a bigger hit at the office Christmas party.

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Hi there Jan and Dean - My husband Carl and I have been married for almost 6 years. e get along with each other and love being married. My problem is his sister. She hates me for some reason. I have never done anything to make her mad or cause ill feelings. The negative feelings towards me have e isted from the start of dat ing her brother.

At functions and family gatherings, she doesn t say hello or ev en acknowledge my presence! It is like I m not good enough to be in the family. I was warned that she acts like a princess, but I didn t take it seriously until I met her. ell, I have had it with this prima donna and told Carl that I wasn t going to any gatherings with the family again if she is involved. Am I right for putting my foot down? Please, any help is appreciated.

Tonya is perturbed.

ell, you haven’t said if you have talked to Carl about this, but I’m sure you have. Is he afraid of his sister the “princess?” Have your in-laws commented about this cold-shoulder attitude? After five years, there must be something said about it. Have you confronted her about why she doesn’t like you? wish knew more. But from what you have said, would tell your husband that you nor he will go to any more gatherings until she comes off her pedestal. Furthermore, he should be the one to stand up for you! If that doesn’t work, would stay away. Why waste time with someone like that?

i Tonya. Nothing better than family drama. It keeps Jan Dean in business! Seriously though, this kind of problem can poison an otherwise great marriage. Your husband must be aware of this situation as it has obviously been going on for a long time. Has he spoken to your sister-in-law regard ing this? Does he have the backbone to do so?

One thing have always believed is that some people don’t need a reason to be ugly to others. It’s just who they are. It’s like it’s embedded in their DNA.

As a capable adult, would confront your sister-in-law directly. don’t think anything will change with her as she is who she is, but the attempt on your part will offer a little closure if things can’t be resolved.

would not try to force your husband to stop attending his family func tions. This would likely cause worse problems, notably between you and Carl. However, would tell him that if his sisters’ attitude towards you doesn’t change, he will be attending these “family” functions without you.

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ello, Wavers! Your Bum hopes everyone enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving. Now the Christmas shopping season is in full gear. You probably guessed that your lazy Bum puts off his shopping until the very last minute.

had a random thought the other day while was riding around in my ol’ scarab. It’s not like me to have very many thoughts in a day, but here is what had me thinking:

have several kids on my shopping list and am always at a loss as to what to get them for Christmas. Then an idea hit me (scary know). thought, why not just look up the most popular toys of all time and go that route. So, that’s what did. There were several surprises on the list, but it gave your Bum a clear idea as to what the most popular toys are. Here are the Top Ten Selling Toys Of All Time.

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In 1960, the Ohio Art Company began manufacturing the EtchA-Sketch. They had recently purchased the rights from French inventor, Andre Casagnes, who developed what he called the Magic Screen. Renamed Etch-A-Sketch, it is still as popular as ever almost 60 years later having sold a whopping 100 million plus units to date.

Created in 1974 by Hungarian architect and inventor Erno Rubic, the Rubik s Cube handheld puzzle became one of the most popular toys of all time and one of the most frustrating. Your Bum can attest to the frustrating part. Over 350 million units have been sold worldwide.

Cabbage Patch ids made their debut for the Christmas shopping season in 1983 and rewrote the book on popular fads for all time. These toys were a sensation. People lined up for hours, fought over them and even bought them at exorbitant prices in an organized, highly lucrative underground market.

When Hasbro introduced their G.I. Joe action gure A Real American Hero in 1964, no one predicted the impact it would have on the toy industry. Young boys were absolutely obsessed with owning one and by 1965, Joe was accounting or o a asbro sa es. n esti ated i ion fig res have been sold worldwide.

y t e edg ing ideo ga e ind stry as in dire straits. All that changed with the introduction of the Nintendo Entertainment System or NES, which became the bestselling video game console of all time. With 60 million plus units sold at an original cost of $199.99, the NES single handedly resurrected the video industry.

Introduced in the early 1970s, the NERF empire had its humble beginnings with a single foam ball. Having outlasted numerous copycats, NERF products have continued to expand and innovate the idea of soft, foam toys that won’t break anything.

In 1943, General Electric engineer James Wright was attempting to formulate a synthetic rubber compound for use by the American Armed Forces during WWII. Although unsuccessful in that endeavor, he did manage to create Silly Putty, one of the most popular toys in history, by accident. Tens of millions are sold every year.

Hot heels was introduced in 1968 and still only around $1 for each vehicle, Hot Wheels are enormously collectible which partly accounts for their popularity. It’s estimated that Mattel has sold billions of dollars’ worth of them, with no signs of slowing down.

Mattel has sold over a billion arbie dolls since they were introduced in 1959. American Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.

The iconic Lego building blocks were introduced in 1953. Literally tens of millions of dollars’ worth of Lego products are sold each week. Lego is a play on the Danish words “leg godt” meaning play well.

C ookin ’C olumn Bunny’s

a waves magazine exclusive

i everyone and cheers. This month is a time of celebration and good times. Bunny is sick of cooking this month, and I’d rather have a beverage. I’m going to give you a couple of classic recipes from the partying era of the 1960’s drink favorites. So, hang on and I’ll make your holidays merry.

This next cocktail is for the evening hours. favorite still with my friends and family.

Bull Shot Ingredients

4 ounces of beef broth (yes, beef broth) dash of Worcestershire sauce little squeeze of lime dash of hot sauce

Again, spike it with either bourbon or vodka (Bourbon wins it on this one for me)

Note: You can drink this one straight or on the rocks

Okay, now go grab your goodies under the tree, and eat, drink and be merry!!!!

First is a drink you can substitute for a mimosa. Start your morning right.

Arnold Palmer

Ingredients

parts iced tea (sweet or unsweetened)

1 part lemonade (I actually use pink lemonade) Spike it with bourbon or vodka (I prefer vodka)

Directions

Pour over ice and stir.

Love to all! And of course, Happy Trails. - Bunny

FOCUS

ON FITNESS

Shaye

Henderson, SN, M.Ed., M.S., Owner, 640 Fit, 11 Evia Main, Galveston

Fitness Gifts for Under

$50

itness not only reduces your risk of multiple chronic illness es but also builds self-esteem, can help promote a sense of community, and strengthens the body to enhance our activities of daily living. Fitness doesn’t have to be expensive. It just takes a little planning, a little ingenuity, a little encouragement, and a little grit…okay, a lot of grit some days!

With the gift-giving holidays upon us, here are a few fitness-mind ed gift ideas for those on your list.

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Adequate water intake is essential to a healthy life. The BuildLife 1 Gallon Water Bottle holds your total daily water intake and cheers you on as you drink from it. Let’s repeat…this is to hold your filtered water, not fire water! 0 Ama on

Skywin orkout Dice

Need to mix up your workouts a little? Want your workout to be a surprise each day? Roll the Skywin Workout Dice, and you’ll create new set combinations. 6-sided workout dice include exercises and either time limits or set reps. You never know what you’re going to get!

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Sometimes simple design makes the most effective exercise equipment— for example, a set of light, medium, and heavy resistance bands. These fabric bands never roll up and stay put on calves and thighs. 14 Ama on

The Roll Model Therapy alls

We could give our fitness-loving friends an on-call massage therapist in a dream world. Instead, you can provide them with something nearly as therapeutic: myofascial release balls. Whether it’s working out that crick in your neck, massaging the knot between your shoulder blades, or rolling the bottoms of your feet to help with your plantar fasciitis, these therapy balls work wonders! 0 Ama on

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There are a hundred fancy new devic es from which someone can track their fitness. But sometimes, old school is best. Writing down workouts can help someone better spot patterns and measure progress and it’s an easy way to cut down on dis tractions in the gym. The Blogilates 12-Week Fit Journal lets you record and monitor your progress toward your fitness and wellness goals, including grocery lists and weekly recaps. 5 Target

Florensi Meditation Cushion

Mindfulness practice is an integral part of a fit lifestyle. The Florensi Medi tation Cushion helps improve posture and helps place you in a natural seated posi tion while meditating.

LMNT Electrolyte Powder Packets

Electrolyte drink mixes are a good choice if you need a little nudge to get the recom mended daily water intake without adding calories, sugar, fillers, or artificial ingredients. Just add a packet to your water bottle daily. My favorite flavor is citrus salt, but these come in flavors such as chocolate salt, lemon habanero, mango chili, or orange salt. An electrolyte supplement is not recommended if you have medical conditions requiring a low-sodium diet.

And maybe the best fitness gift-giving idea of all:

A phone call to a friend or family member saying, “Hey, I love you and want us to both be healthy and fit, so let’s make a plan to go work out together!”

Happy holidays to each of you. Find joy in moving, eating well, and getting the sleep and mindful relaxation we all need.

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Shaye Henderson, SN, M.Ed., M.S., Owner, 640 Fit, 11 Evia Main, Galveston

MEET DR. TARA WEGRYN

Earlobe Filler for the Holidays?

lanning to wear those beautiful earrings for the holidays but afraid they are too heavy? Or maybe you would love to wear your diamond studs, but they tend to sit awkwardly on your earlobe?

The earlobes can over time, with age and sometimes with the wearing of heavy, dramatic earrings, begin to stretch and flatten, causing them to lose their youthful volume and support as well as creating a visibly elongated piercing hole.

The earlobes are one area that isn’t often given much attention when it comes to anti-aging treatments. However, most women would like to make the appearance of their earlobes match their face, and to be able to wear their favorite studs or holiday ornamental earrings with confidence.

fillers are perfectly safe to inject into the earlobe and can create a long-lasting natural look. Small volumes of filler are sometimes all that is required to create the fuller look desired, leaving additional filler to be used in other areas of the face like the nasolabial folds or lips.

Use of a topical anesthetic makes the procedure very tolerable, and some patients describe the injections as fairly painless.

So, if you would like to restore a little volume and structure to your earlobes so that your holiday earrings sit well and frame your face nicely, consider hyaluronic filler…quick, easy, and effective.

Dr. Tara Wegryn is a board-certified Neurologist and Electrophysiologist and a member in good standing with the IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine). Dr. Wegryn received her MD from the University of Florida and residency in Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1996, Dr. Wegryn founded Houston Neuromonitoring, a successful intraoperative monitoring company that served the surgical community at the TMC (Texas Medical Center) for over 17 years. Dr. Tara Wegryn is currently the director/ owner of Refresh Medispa in Galveston, Texas.

Dermal fillers are an extremely versatile type of treatment which can restore the earlobes’ shape and volume. Hyaluronic

Have a great day, and I hope you continue to

If you have any questions about aesthetic medicine or Refresh Medispa, please send them to Drtara@refreshmedidayspa.com and she will try to answer them in future articles!

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Lemon Verbena

s the nights grow longer, we are given plenty of time to leaf through gardening magazines and seed catalogs. As you make your plans for spring planting, might suggest an uncommon herb?

Lemon Verbena!

At first introduction, many people hear “verbena” and think of the low growing perennial with clusters of brightly colored blooms. But lemon verbena is quite different. It does bloom once a year with long conical spikes bearing clusters of tiny white flowers. The flowers are lovely and a great help to the butterfly and bee populations.

Lemone Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to western South America. Common names include lemon verbena and lemon beebrush. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil.

Lemon Verbena was/is used by those believing in magic and spells. Lemon Verbena is for love to make yourself attractive to the oppo site sex. don’t know about all that, but after one growing season, am in love with lemon verbena!

Lemon Verbena has a wonderful citrus scent, bright green, glossy leaves, and it grows with little or no care. This herb is a friend to your immune system, nervous system, and to your kitchen making wonderful teas and jellies. And of course, let’s not overlook the sweet serenity caused by dropping fresh lemon verbena leaves in your hot bath!

The leaves of lemon verbena can be tossed in with any tea while

it steeps, or it can stand alone as an herbal tea. Lemon Verbena Lemonade is a great refreshing drink on a hot day.

also like to place fresh stems with the leaves intact directly on the grill and lay my fish on top. This infuses the fish with a mouth-wa tering flavor.

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Season’s greetings Wavers!

Christmas time is here! Peo ple are beginning to shop for Christmas presents. And this Waver has even seen poinsettias in some of the flower departments! Christmas lights are beginning to show up every where, so let’s start this month with the Festival of Lights.

Christmas Lights & More!

Go for a mile long trail of Christmas lights dancing to holiday music while enjoying the beautiful garden grounds.

to 19th Street, north to Strand, west to 25th Street, south to Postoffice and complete one additional loop before ending at 25th Strand by 8:00p.m.

Fun Fact: ou can participate in the parade. Entry is at least one unwrapped toy for the lue Santa program.

hat About Christmas At The Moody Mansion?

beautiful sight to see after 6pm! Moody Gardens has created a garden of Christmas lights! Fun Fact: There are over million lights! Every year this is a family favorite!

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the ice slide is back again! What fun!

Fun Fact: It takes over 900 tons of ice to create all of Iceland each year!

Christmas Parade

This year the Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10. The an nual parade is sponsored by the Galves ton Municipal Police Association. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on 25th Street and Postoffice, proceeding east

Located at 2618 Broadway Street, the thirty-one-room mansion was complet ed in 1895. The home is named for William Lewis Moody, Jr. Fun Fact: Moody, his wife and four children celebrated their first Christmas at the mansion in 1900. Another Fun Fact: They celebrated just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home to Moody family members until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused major damage. Following repairs and restoration, it was opened as a house museum in 1991. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.

This Christmas the Galveston Railroad Museum is celebrating the return of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride on GALVESTON ISLAND!

It includes photo ops and visits with Santa and his helpers, hot cocoa and cookies, and a quick look at the North Pole where Santa and his helpers are busy preparing for Christmas.

The 1894 Opera House in Galveston is always a holiday favorite! This island landmark happens to double as a fabu lous concert venue.

The identity of the “Secret Santa” has never been discovered, but more than a century later, this thoughtful holiday gift can still be enjoyed by visitors to the library. It is located on the library’s second floor near the East Entrance.

Fun Fact: Just like the kids in the book, families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride!

1894 Grand Opera House

An annual holiday favorite that delights audiences of all ages City Ballet of Houston’s presentation of The Nut cracker Ballet returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House.

A Secret Santa?

Oh, by the way, don’t forget all the tree lighting ceremonies on the island! There are quite a few so pick your favorite! From this Waver to

Fun Fact: A mysterious Christmas Gift from 1905! Is this Galveston‘s first secret Santa? On December 16, 1905—117 years ago— a beautiful Japanese-style vase “appeared” at the Rosenberg Library. The library had only been open for a year and a half.

Galveston Railroad Museum

Thomas Waggoner

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by: Tom Valliere & Charlie Bresenhan

e have discussed previously the many small neigh borhood Mexican restaurants that dot our island. Offering good value and convenience, these restaurants tend to have a predictable Tex-Mex and Northern Mexico style of cooking and limited operating hours usu ally just breakfast and lunch. It is refreshing when a new establish ment opens that breaks that mold offering exciting new dishes and expanded operating hours.

San Luis Potosi (or SLP) is a state in Mexico and an old colonial mining city of the same name in the central plateau of Mexico. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular destination for travel ers to enjoy outstanding colonial architecture and some of Mexico’s best cuisine.

It was to the state of SLP and the city of Matehuala that young Luis Quiroz moved to shortly after his birth in Galveston. Growing up in Mexico, he returned to Galveston in 2007 and graduated from Ball High School subsequently returning to Mexico to earn a degree in business management.

From the age of fifteen, while working at a Salvadoran restaurant called Mondongo’s in Houston as a dishwasher, young Luis knew he wanted a career in food service and to someday open a restaurant. Working summers at fast food restaurants and the San Luis Resort as a pool attendant and barback, young Luis perfected his English and knowledge of the restaurant business.

After finishing his degree in Mexico, Mr. Quiroz returned to Galves ton and began working at Gaido’s and Salsas while saving money to open his own restaurant, Vida Agave.

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true family affair, Luis is assisted by his two aunts, Maria and Lupe in the kitchen, and his sisters, Mariel and Yalexia in the dining room managing the front-of-the-house operations.

Using family recipes and blending the flavors of colonial Mexico has proven to be a popular combination as residents and visitors alike descend upon his downtown location.

wide variety of specialty a la carte tacos are popular as are their specialty drinks. The real stars of the show here are their Birria tacos and Birria quesadillas. Birria is a meat dish that is marinated, slow-cooked for 6 to 8 hours, and served as a stew or taco filling accompanied by a deep, rich dipping broth. The reci pe originated with his grandmother and is their signature dish.

Everything is handmade from scratch each day. Special empha sis is given to local sources as much as possible, so the ingredi ents are uniformly high quality and fresh.

In Luis’s own words: “What differentiates us is that we focus on fresh homemade family recipes skillfully prepared from scratch each day by myself and my two aunts.”

Their specialty drinks and hand-crafted cocktails are among the island’s best. They take great care in their selection of Tequila and Mezcal spirits and have a repertoire of custom drinks developed in-house. Their signature avocado margarita is made with all fresh ingredients and is not to be missed. All margaritas are handmade from scratch using only fresh lime juice and agave. “We are taking the margarita to the next level. We have the biggest selection of Tequila and Mezcal on the island and we have great cocktails from both spirits.”

Their restaurant is conveniently located in a new strip center on 25th Street just a few blocks from the Strand and Postoffice dis tricts. The restaurant is modern, colorful, and bright and has a large off-street parking lot. Handicapped accessibility is very good.

Of special interest are their operating hours serving a full menu until 10 pm and a late-night menu until midnight. There are not many late-night dining opportunities on the island, so these extended hours are both popular and appreciated.

“My plans for the future are to keep learning, growing, and im proving my restaurant little by little. With the amazing support and feedback we have already received from the community, we can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Mr. uiro and family, we at aves Maga ine heartily agree and applaud you for bringing a new dimension of Latin food to our Island.

Hours of Operation:

Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Tuesday Closed Friday Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM

DINER

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by: Tom Valliere & Charlie Bresenhan

In the March 2022 edition of Waves Magazine, I reviewed The Nolan’s Food Truck Park in downtown Galveston. Prominent among the offerings was the food trailer operated by the Galveston Bagel Company. The huge success and demand for their bagels quickly overwhelmed the capability of their small food trailer.

They were able to secure a brick-and-mortar location on 23rd street in the space formerly occupied by Koop’s BBQ (another start-up success story). After a complete makeover and an expanded menu, the bagel business thrived and attention returned to the now-unused food trailer. They discussed continuing operation at the downtown park, but in the end, decided to repurpose the trailer and utilize unused patio space at the 23rd street location. How it happened to become MAC-IES and sell their version of a hamburger is quite a story.

One day owner Dillan Mena, a professionally trained chef, decided he wanted a burger, so he made one from scratch including the homemade bun. He had been experimenting with the dough recipe for the buns and had been selling them in the bagel store before he embarked upon his hamburger idea and while he was perfecting his secret special sauce.

When Dillan felt like he had perfected his burger recipe and concept, he brought it to his business partners, Heather and Saul Estrada, and an instant decision was made to turn the food trailer

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into MAC-IES. Saul embraced the idea and launched headlong into the task of bringing the entire enterprise into fruition....the truck, the bar, the whole thing!

Always wanting to have a restaurant named after each of their children, Shelby and Dillan named the restaurant after their daughter Macie.

The bagel company is operating efficiently now which allows Dillan time to continue to launch MAC-IES and you will find him there 7 days a week.

Their menu is simple. First you choose the number of patties from 1 to 4 and your combination of 12 toppings including avo cado, grilled onions, jalapenos, spinach, and more. Second you choose your cheese preference including American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Gouda, or Swiss followed by your choice of dress ing(s); mayo, mustard, ketchup, ranch, Gray Poupon, or honey mustard. Lastly, select either a small or a large fry if you wish. Be warned! The small fry can easily feed two or more hungry adults. Sodas are a very reasonable $2.00.

MAC-IES Smash burger has been a smashing (pun intended) suc cess since opening a few short weeks ago. Social media has been deluged with reviews praising these burgers and fries. Mr. Anthony Carmona, our island resident burger aficionado gives them his high est accolades. also can attest to their high quality, and delight in a handcrafted burger. While you are there, drop in next door and pick up some of the best bagels you will ever have outside of NYC.

Do not let the road construction on 23rd street deter you. It is rela tively easy to snake through the side streets and the prize is worth it.

Off-street parking is available and handicapped accessibility i s good.

Pennie’s Take Out Menu

Smoked Brisket

Quality brisket covered with our original rub, slow smoked and ready to be sliced when you order.

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs cooked with our orig inal rub till almost done then basted with our honey sweet ened sauce.

Grilled Chicken

Chicken spiced with our rub cooked over wood. Unlike any chicken you have ever eaten.

Link Sausage

Pork and Beef link sausage smoked over oak ready and waiting for you to order.

Sandwiches

Chopped Beef | Sliced Beef | Sausage |Comes with a compli mentary 4 oz side

Stuffed Baked Potato

Huge baked potato filled with butter, cheese, sour cream, chives and best of all chopped brisket!

Texas Sized Tamales

Everything is bigger in Texas. Three times larger than our

regular tamales with the same great taste.

Barbacoa (Sat. and Sun. Only)

Pennie Ochoa’s delicious recipe. Tender, moist shredded beef is the result.

Menudo (Seasonal) Honey comb tripe in a spicy Mexican soup

Sides and Dessert

All sides are made fresh at Pennie’s

Potato

Salad

Dill based cool refreshing chopped potatoes mixed with dressings.

Pinto Beans

My own recipe made fresh daily. Lots of love goes into the beans. Green Beans Banana Pudding Trifle

rom Team Koops!

MOODY MANSION MUSIC

JANUARY 8 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A fun and varied pops concert modeled after the famous Vienna New Year Concerts – including a world premiere by Ketil Hvoslef! A fun, virtuoso duo featuring our concertmaster and principal bass.

Smith/Luck: The Star Spangled Banner

Meet our new violinists!

GISD and GSO are collaborating in an exciting new program, led by GSO violinist Kristina Davila. Her fourteen young students will perform a short piece – from memory!

Sibelius: Karelia Suite; excerpts

Mozart: Three German Dances

J.Strauss II: Overture to The Gypsy Baron

Hvoslef: Lilith and Eve Christina LeBlanc, violin Laura Bolsen, double bass

Copland: John Henry

J.Strauss II: Artist’s Life Waltzes

J.Strauss I: Radetzky March

Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever

FEBRUARY 26 VALENTINE CONCERT

Internationally acclaimed opera star Ji-Young Jeon joins GSO for a concert of beaurtiful arias, ending with Respighi’s Pines of Rome, birds and all!

Rossini: Overture to Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie)

Puccini: Quando me’en vo, Ji Young Jeon, soprano

Puccini: Crisantemi

Puccini: Vissi d’Arte, Ji Young Jeon, soprano

Wagner: Prelude to Lohengrin, Act I

Johann Strauss, Jr: Klange der Heimat

Ji Young Jeon, soprano

Richard Strauss: Morgen, Ji Young Jeon, soprano

Respighi: Pines of Rome

APRIL 2

MOZART

& RAVEL

Anton Nel joins GSO for Mozart’s gorgeous 24th piano concerto surrounded by French works of amazing women composers Mel Bonis and Lili Boulanger - ending with the second suite from Ravel’s most magnificent orchestra piece: Daphnis and Chloe.

Mel Bonis: Ophelia Mozart: Piano Concerto No.24 Anton Nel, piano Lili Boulanger: D’un Soir Triste Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite II

MAY 14

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SECOND

World Premiere of a new piano concerto by Norwegian composer Ketil Hvoslef with Andrew Staupe and Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, nicknamed “Little Russian” - meaning Ukrainian, and serves as a very meaningful, beautiful - and intense! – season ending.

Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmila Overture Hvoslef: Piano Concerto No.2 Andrew Staupe, piano Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2

CURTAIN GOING UP

RO W CHR TM M C TH T CE E R TE THE HO

By: Paul Hager

PAUL HAGER

need a little Christmas”? Well, I have a whole lot of Christmas for Broadway musical fans in this issue. With the holiday season upon us, I ventured over to Broadway Direct and found a list of the many Broadway musicals that have featured Christmas. From Christmas-themed musicals to shows that included the yuletide in the plot, here are my favorites that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood.

“We

hite Christmas

Irving Berlin composed one of the most recorded holiday songs of all time when he penned the classic “White Christmas,” sung by Bing Crosby. T e song a eared in t e fi o iday nn t en beca e t e basis or t e fi sica W ite rist as starring rosby and Danny aye. T at fi i e so any o ie sica s fina y found its way to the Broadway stage. In 2008, the story of two World War II veterans turned Broadway performers who set out to help their former i itary s erior t rned inn ee er de ig ted a diences it s c songs as a y o idays and o co rse t e iconic tit e song.

Meet Me in St. Louis

T e fi c assic eet e in t. o is boasted a e orab e score by g artin and a ane inc ding t e no -c assic a e o rse a erry itt e rist as introd ced by t e great dy ar and. eet e in t. o is as gi en a road ay ada tation in e anding t e story o t e it a i y o are acing ea ing t eir be o ed o eto n en t eir at er is o ered a ro otion in e or ity. a e o rse a erry itt e rist as ser ed as an e otiona c i a in the stage production, a reminder that family and friends are what the season is all about.

The est Little horehouse in Te as T e sica T e est itt e W ore o se in Te as ig t see i e an n i e y ace to find rist as sic b t t e aro a n ber

ard andy rist as is one o t e ost otent o iday-t e ed s o t nes to play on the Broadway stage. When Miss Mona learns that her popular brot e no n as T e ic en anc is being c osed do n by t e Te as government, she and her employees must say goodbye through this heart brea ing n ber. T e song o nd a ider a dience en Do y arton recorded t e song or t e fi ersion.

Mame

We eed a itt e rist as is one o t e any showstopping numbers in the 1966 musical comedy a e. T e erry er an ditty as beco e a sta e of Christmas, offering optimism and merriment any time of the year. In the musical, the proactive, outgoing Auntie Mame refuses to et t e reat De ression get er do n e en t o g s e as gone ban r t. T an sgi ing is a ee a ay b t s e decides to o t t e tinse and o y and bring some cheer to her nephew and devoted house staff.

Holiday Inn

T e fi o iday nn to d t e story o a retired performer who opens a Connecticut inn that is only open during the holidays. There, he and his per former friends sing and dance and re-create the act they did in NYC. A handful of Irving Berlin songs, most tethered to one holiday or anot er ade t e score. co rse t e fi s ig ig t as W ite rist as ic on t e cade y ard or best song. o iday nn as t rned into a stage musical and made it to Broadway in 2016, courtesy of the Roundabout Theatre Company.

PAUL HAGER

And Now, For A Shameless, Self-Promoting Plug

As most of my friends and family know, I started the process [and what a process it is!] to become a professional Santa Claus by attending the International University of Santa Claus back in July. I received my Bachelor of SantaClauseology degree from Santa Tim [see photo] and was preparing to ‘hang out my shingle’ to hopefully secure bookings for the season. As fate would have it, a golden opportunity fell into my lap [pun intended] when ETC Theatre announced they were looking for Santas for this year’s Polar Express Train Ride Experience here in Galveston. I auditioned and got the job! I am so thrilled and honored to have y first ro e as a ro essiona anta or ing it t e T eo e no and love. We o ened it o r first de art re on o e ber t and are r nning it multiple departures on multiple days through December 23rd. I am having so c n doing t is ot to ing e y o n e s b t t is is tr y a agica experience for families and children of all ages. For details, hitch up your reindeer and sleigh on over to my webpage - SantaPaulGalveston.com - which also has a video link to a drone’s eye view of the entire experience from the de ot to t e train cars to t e ort o e or tic et in or ation see t e istings column for a link to the Galveston Railroad Museum website.

CURTAIN GOING UP T D

[Currently playing]

ISLAND ETC [East-End Theatre Company]

A T ISTED CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Phil Olsen

o e ber - Dece ber nday atinees on o e ber o er or ance on T an sgi ing https://www.islandetc.org/

THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE ased on t e Warner ros. fi ti e Dates and Ti es t ro g Dece ber https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/the-polar-express/

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Paul Hager

By Agatha Christie January dates TBA https://clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com/

P RPLE OX THEATRE

Multiple Shows, Casts, Dates and Times in January See https://purple-box-theater.ticketleap.com/ for details http://www.thepurpleboxtheater.com/

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LONE STAR RALLY 20 Thats A Wrap 22

It’s difficult to say who stole the show at this year’s rd annual Lone Star Rally. It could have been the out-of-this-world display of thousands of motor machines lining the Strand and Seawall, or it could have been the vendors selling the coolest merchandise and some of the tastiest food anyone could ask for from a motorcycle themed event, or it might have been the music!

Two headliners opening on Thursday and Friday night; 90s rockers, Everclear, playing their hits like Santa Monica and Father of Mine, and Texas country legend evin Fowler amped-up the massive crowds at the Progressive Beach Central stage to kick things off. Hairball returned to Lone Star Rally for the 7th time and killed it with 80s and 90s hard rock covering everyone from Queen to Twisted Sister in full costume, complete with pyrotechnics. Hell s elles, the all-female tribute to AC DC, blew away crowds all weekend long (Adrian Conner in particular blazing on lead guitar) on both the Beach Central Stage and Miller Lite Main Stage at Saengerfest Park.

In the end, no one stole the show on their own. The 4-day spectacle that is Lone Star Rally is the collective show stealer and is best ex perienced in its entirety. From noon to midnight, November 3rd to 6th, from Harborside to Seawall Blvd., Galveston was once again convert ed into a beautiful ocean of revelry by the sea!

Galveston’s Lone Star Rally is a 4-day motorcycle-inspired event attracting estimates of 400-500,000 people. Considered the largest of its kind in the country, the annual extravaganza features live music, vendors (food, clothing, motorcycle parts, and acces sories), special events such as custom bike building and a tattoo contest, celebrity appearances (attending this year’s rally at the Gorilla Pro tent was Gas Monkey Garage host Richard Rawlings ), the Miss Lone Star Rally pageant, and a drive-in car and hotrod show. Taking home the honor of being crowned Miss Lone Star Rally and a si eable cash pri e was Taylor Co .

Story by Zach Tate

Photos by Zach Tate, Renee Hartfield and Joanna Valliere

TaylorCox Miss Lone Star Rally 2022

Church Of Chop artist Scharf

Stage Managers Kastle and Kelli with Rally emcee Lisa Ligon

Riders

Bikes

The Carshow

Food Vendors

Bike Rodeo Games

Miss Lone Star Rally Contestants

This year’s live music line-up was especially good with a mix of rock, zydeco, country, blues, tribute bands, original and cover bands alike. Highlights included appearances by country artist hey Jennings, Gulf Coast rockers ach Tate and, The Coman cheros, Tilluride, Amy N Me, Cowboy id Rock tribute , elany The All-Nighters, Folk Family Revival, Sonny oy Terry and , the outstanding tribute to Te as own Top. Emcees for this year’s rally events and concerts were motorcycle land-speed record holder Jay Allen and California spokesmodel Lisa Ligon.

all four days. Some vendor booths became small galleries of craftsmanship and art like that of artist, photographer, and Renegade Maga ine publisher Scharf . Food and drink were plentiful, not just at various tents and food trucks, but also in Galves ton’s local bars and restaurants which were open and grateful to see the massive crowds.

Next year’s Lone Star Rally will take place No vember 2nd to 5th and promises to bring more concerts, events, and tents for all to enjoy!

Absorbing all the sights and sounds at Lone Star Rally can take

Adrian Conner - Hell’s Belles

Simona Bressi - Hell’s Belles

Zach Tate Band

Comancheros Band

Kevin Fowler

Cowboy - Kid Rock Tribute

Folk Family Revival

ZZ3

Whey Jennings

Tilluride

Art Alexakis - Everclear

Dave French - Everclear

alveston waters are home to a diversity of fish, from giant hard pulling monsters to sleek, sneaky predators that re quire skill to outsmart. From the inshore waters of Gal veston Bay to the clear blue waters found offshore, when it comes to salt-water fish, Galveston, Texas stands out as one of the hottest spots in the world.

Join us in this section featuring advice, techniques and stories of the “big one” with local pro’s like Patrick Lemire and Max Conner. Find recommended bait and tackle shops as well as pow erhouse charters to get you out on the water in search of the “catch of a lifetime”. Enjoy!

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S S GHT

What is a Non-Slip Slip-Weight? It’s a fixed but ad justable positioning slip-weight, for adding casting weight to light lure presentations or natural baits. This rigging method can be used when casting for tuna, ling, dolphin, kingfish, grouper, snapper etc., from near the surface to the bottom.

While writing up my notes for the winter issues piece “Tuna Candy” I thought about the fact of seeing tuna stomachs being loaded with small fish, “glass minnows.” I soon realized that small baits were possibly needed at times to generate more strikes. Naturally the problem was being able to cast small, lightweight bait or baits effectively. What I came up with was the non-slip slipweight. The twice thru the slip-weight with the mono leader or main line isn’t new, I’ve seen it used for twenty years or so as a sort of fixed weight Carolina rig. That wasn’t on my mind obviously when I came up with this use, its pos sibly used as I’ve rigged for casting by others, but I haven’t heard or seen of it... there’s always another way. The added casting weight also lets you use heavier casting tackle with a light lure or bait that would otherwise be difficult, if not impos sible, to cast 75 to 100 feet. The fixed slip weight casts better and farther than a sliding slip-weight. The sliding slip-weight moves on your line/leader when cast, affecting the distance, as in shortening it.

Rigging up is as simple as using this technique, you just pass main line or leader thru the slip-weight, come back over and pass it thru again forming a loop thru and around the weight. Now tie on your lure, hook or leader, next push and pull the mono to position the slip-weight at the desired distance ahead of the lure, etc. Positioning the slip-weight 8 to 18 inches ahead of the lure will reduce any hydro dynamic upset effect on the lures built in swim motion as it moves thru the water. See the illustration for a clear view of it all.

A pair of other considerations also comes into the picture regarding the slipweight. Do you want to hide it, or really

expose it? Both are easy to do and have their place. Making a lead slip-weight much less noticeable can be accomplished by simply letting them naturally dull or, more quickly, spray them flat medium gray. How do you easily “expose it,” then why. Scraping a lead slip-weight with careful backstrokes of a knife blade will give an instant, almost chrome look to its surface. Lead will naturally dull on it’s own so each trip may require a re-scrape. The why is that the scraped-to-shine slip-weights brilliance, ahead of a lure or bait, gives the look of the lure/ bait chasing a food item, it gives an obvious “occupied and vulnerable” look to your presentation that predator’s key on. The flash weight is a trick I’ve used for years. While the flash is a plus it can also be a minus as the flash itself could be a strike generator. If the predator has teeth the mono itself will be a problem. As is the usual, vary the slip-weight size for depth control as the current dictates.

My primary use consideration for the non-slip slip-weight rigging was for tuna in open water, using the described baits. The hard to cast, lightweight lures and baits also apply to fishing around fixed leg platforms as well as subsurface rocks and wrecks for ling, mangrove and red snapper, etc. Small, hard or soft bodied swim baits come to mind as these struc tures hold many natural baits of this size that are constantly darting into and around structure trying to avoid being eaten. Then your small, but previously hard to cast presentation comes into view, suddenly your ling or mangrove morphs into Emeril Legasse and Bam! You’ re hooked up. Picture it in your mind, it really does happen. Concerning relatively small hard bodied swim baits, do they have thru wire rigging, heavy enough split rings and hooks? .... It’s something to think about since these factors greatly affect the amount of drag pressure you can apply. Strengthen up as needed. When casting, slow the cast by thumbing the spool to straighten the presentation out and away from you so its ready to fish as it hits and enters the water. Do this slowing just before the landing or it might land slip-weight first, creating a mess that’s not appealing to a predator. This adjustable but fixed weight rig can be used to

cast a lightweight such as the proven chrome Clark spoon and its minnow like flash and flutter in size 1 thru 4. They could be your ticket to a yellowfin, blackfin tuna etc., hookup. Light weight “bait buster” Mylar skirts ahead of a sardine has the look of the sardine chasing a group of small glass minnows. The minnows and sardine have that occupied and vulnerable look.

A small, and hard to cast any distance, bait or lure will greatly benefit when using this weight rigging method.

While there are revolving spool reels with great castability they seldom beat a good spin rig when distance is a factor. A spin rig, matched to 65 to 80-pound braid, helps to get your presentation to the edge of the bonus bright lights when tuna fishing on a party boat, in particular, on an over night trip. The edge of the bright light is where near surface yellowfin and blackfin tuna cruise, looking for a meal. When a small prey item is the target of the night or day this rig ging will help get you there.

Offshore, inshore, jetty, bay and freshwater if it’s a light lure or bait you’re casting the Non-Slip Slip-Weight will help get on target. It’s a simple re-use of an item we all have, the slip weight.

Patrick Lemire

Fall is the perfect time to make venison or wild boar chili and enjoy time in the woods during hunting season with family and friends.

The “TSS Chili Seasoning” recipe is printed on the mild Texa-Peno™ and hot Ghost Chili bottles that has won the National Golden Chile Award 2x and runner up 1x in 3 attempts along with a 2x Chile Pepper Magazine Chili con Carne Champion in the Cook Off and Home divisions plus countless other local and national awards for TSS and our customers. My venison chili can be altered to your taste buds but this recipe is what I serve at home and at hunting camp.

Venison Chili

Directions - Sauté vegetables in 1 tbsp. olive oil until soft and set aside. Brown meat in 2 tbsp. of lard over medium-high heat

Recipe Of The Month

until most of the fat is gone or drain. Raise heat to high and add all ingredients. Bring to a boil then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes stirring frequently. Fill a bread bowl or small cutout pumpkin then top with grated smoked gouda and sharp cheddar for a decora tive holiday presentation. I personally enjoy this Chili over crushed saltines, a dash of Tabasco sauce and an ice-cold glass of milk.

hili Con Carne

Directions - Brown meat slowly over medium heat. Drain. Raise. Heat to high and add all ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low 45 minutes stirring often.

PET PEEVES

Not uying Local During The Christmas Shopping Season

We are at the peak of the Christmas shopping season. Many local retail stores are strongly affected by the results of their holiday sales. There has been a trend the past few years of people making their Christmas purchases online from large corporations rather than supporting our local businesses. This is not good. It’s not the smart or right thing to do.

We need to s ort o r oca b sinesses. T is not on y benefits t e indi id a store owners, but it also enriches our entire community. Buying local should be the way we all shop this holiday season and year-round.

Does a large online corporation sponsor a local baseball team? Do they support our local schools?

Do t ey ro ide s it great ersona ser ice Do t ey ro ide ta do ars t at great y benefit o r co nity Do t ey gi e s a big s i e ca s by na e and a reciate o r b si ness?

The answer to all of these questions is a huge NO!

Do we like it when people support huge corporations over our friends and families businesses?

a e t is o iday eason a itt e brig ter or e

ere on o r bea ti is and. o oca . ost e eryt ing yo o d e er ant or need can be found right here. From small to big-ticket items,

Galveston Holidays are Never Lacking

As we approach the end of 2022, there is a clear reminder that there are hundrends of things to do on the island during the holiday season. The shops, entertainment, events, food, and opportunities stretch far beyond just Strand Street or the boundaries of the “shopping district.”

Shopping local is the essence of keeping Galveston in the small-town frame of mind, with the artistic and eclectic offerings standing proudly in the forefront. W en s o ing or t at er ect gi t t at is ard to find ni e n s a and or locally made, keep the merchants of Galveston in mind. In no particular order, here are 26 things that can add to the holiday season's fun and serve as a gift t at yo can on y find on t e is and.

Holiday Favorites From ur ocal usinesses

Jennika s- A a aar Place, 6 8 Market Street

Driftwood Santa’s, ornaments, and snowmen at Jennika’s- A Bazaar Place, 2628 Market Street. These are handmade by the owner and no two are ever alike.

Tangerine outi ue, 18 Post Of ce Street

The Funky Soul Embroidered Bandanas are created by a local artist and are available at Tangerine Boutique. This family-run boutique has been in Galveston since 2009 and always caters to the fearless woman who is comfortable in her skin and looking for the treasures she deserves.

Lady rown s outi ue, 501 Market Street,

Lady Brown’s Boutique is known for its custom t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts along with beautiful gifts such as handmade resin trays, tumblers, and coasters. This trend-setting boutique has a large stock in-store and online.

Skinsational, 09 Strand, Suite 106

You can build your own Christmas gift box at Skinsational, 2309 Strand, Suite 106. Holiday scents are available along with favorites such as handmade bath bombs and many other elegant items for sale.

agabon , 00 Strand Street

The entire line of handmade dog treats at Wagabonz, 2002 Strand Street, is always locally ade it a -nat ra a ors and c e ica preservatives and color free. They are made and packaged on-site for your fur babies.

www.jessicagutierre studios.com.

Local artist Jessica Gutierrez creates smallbatch ceramics from her home studio in Galveston. Her artwork can be found in local galleries but is also easily purchased from jessicagutierrezstudios.com. Gifts from her collection are one-of-a-kind collector pieces for t e reci ient o a reciates si icity fine lines, and functionality.

Island Silver

4 8 Mechanic Street

An island staple, Island Silver carries a huge selection of just about any piece of sterling silver jewelry you are looking for. There is a lot of island-inspired pieces available here to show your love for the island. Stop in and let George help you get the perfect gift.

The Lasker Inn

1019 16th Street

The Lasker Inn is an 1870s Colonial Victorian home with bedrooms available individually for overnight stays and includes a gourmet breakfast. Give the gift of a retreat to someone you love. This inn has won multiple awards, all of them well-earned as this is truly a beautiful B&B.

Patch Co. 111 Strand Street

This boutique offers fashion, bath body, home items, and more. Moonglow, a line of custom jewelry based on the moon from the date of your birth, is available and popular with Galvestonians. Spartina, Able, and many lines not found at the typical markets, but specially curated in-house, also adorn the displays.

Refresh Medispa 4 4 Mechanic Street

Dr. Wegryn and her team at Refresh Medispa offer a wide range of skin care services and products. From Botox, HydraFacial, skin tightening, and micro-needling to ZO Skin Health and Colorescience line of skincare products, anyone would appreciate this gift idea.

ild ill s Store

5517 FM 004, Hitchcock

If award-winning seasonings, BBQ rubs, pepper jellies, and Salsas are on your shopping ist yo definite y need to isit Wi d i s tore. His seasonings are well-thought-out additions to anyone’s kitchen. Take the short drive to his store for some stocking stuffers. It’s well worth it.

Carriage Haus 1 7 roadway

You have likely seen these beautiful nostalgia-inspired 1908 Model T golf carts around the island. This is an experience gift that anyone o d o e. T ere are gi t certificates a ai ab e on their website.

www.carriagehausrentals.com

ent on Healthy Living 910 5 rd Street

gi t o fitness is a ays e recei ed. ent on Healthy Living offers full Body Vibration Therapy, Salt Booth Therapy, Infrared Sauna Therapy, Massage, and IV Therapy. Bent on Healthy Living Wellness Center also offers educational classes on nutrition, essential oils, e ness and fitness.

A Holistic Solution 19A Strand Street

Among the electromagnetic frequency jewelry here, this shop has some really great offerings that would make a unique gift for anyone on your Christmas list. The shop is packed with incense, healing crystals/stones, salt lamps, and so much more.

Serious Tackle

14065 Delaney Road Lamar ue

Right over the causeway is Serious Tackle. The ace is a - ac ed it fis ing gear a are and even cookware. Normally we would not leave the island, but with the huge selection at this shop, we make an exception.

A Sea Resort

10811 Termini San Luis Pass Rd

AB Sea is another island relaxation favorite. They offer beachside condos and the grounds are packed with activities. You can see their holiday specials on the website. Who wouldn’t love a gift of beachside fun!

Dai uiri Time Out, DTO 701 Market Street

DTO is once again hosting the pop-up rist as oc tai bar irac e . T e rist as-t e ed bar a eo er o ers not on y t e s a cra t coc tai s t at a e DT a o s b t a so rist as-t e ed drin s and a -to- a decor t at ri a s t e ris o d s.

The Tremont House 00 Ship s Mechanic Row

The Tremont House recently had a complete facelift as well. The holiday season always brings beautiful decor with the famous Gingerbread hotel or house displayed in the lobby. T e or ans i o t e ote c e s is a ays a sensational site to visit.

Galveston Railroad Museum, 60 Santa Fe Place corner of 5th and Strand

T e o ar ress Train ide at T e a eston Railroad Museum on the corner of 25th and trand o ers riders a y interacti e e eri ence as if they are in the movie, enjoying hot c oco ate t e sic and anta.

La ing s Confectionery Strand Street

While grabbing a scoop of the ice cream o iday a ors o e ie in ie and aretto ond at a ing s on ectionery ta e in t e o iday tastes and s e s o t is a mous family destination. Ribbon candy, holiday fudge, novelty items, and candy along with the standards are all gifts anyone would relish.

Maceo s Spice and Import 706 Market Street

aceo s is tr y a eston any ti e o year. The holiday season brings party trays, catering gi t bas ets stoc ing st ers and a great place to stop for a bite to eat. This year, especially, the heart of Galveston is even more in tune with the Maceo family as we mourn the oss o onnie aceo. T ere s ore t an ood ere. ic i ber o ntain s boo T e aceo s and t e ree tate o a eston .

These 26 different merchants and artists are just a few of many that offer local faire all year and even more during the holiday season. There are other must-see/ must-do attractions on the island that are a tradition for many during this time of year. From Moody Gardens hosting their “Holiday in the Gardens”, to the downtown lights and laser light shows, along with musical performances on

Galveston Fishing Company 509

Market Street

as an in it t e e es. sto ers can fi o t t eir is ist and a e it e ai ed te ted to t e anta in t eir i es. T ey i a so ee it on fi e or t e in-store s o ing anta s. eing t e first y is ing s o on t e is and offers gear and accessories along with guides and instructors unique to thier shop.

A ecade 17 Strand Street

ecade is an e tre e y o ar ga ing establishment that offers top-of-the-line food choices, gaming, an arcade, beer pong, axe t ro ing and ore co ing. n e erience gi t is always top on the list for many who enjoy a fun time out with the family, instead of a material gift.

Galveston Island Dry Goods, 8 Mechanic Street

Galveston Island Dry Goods carries the full line o oca a t Water o a ong it a o ar winter sweater that represents Galveston to the fullest. The navy and white sweater has a simple design that is unisex and perfect for showing love for the island. It simply says a eston across t e c est.

Escape the Island Escape Rooms 910 1st Street

This is the only live escape room venue on the island with multiple room experiences and irt a rea ity o tions. i t certificates are a ai ab e or t ose in yo r i e o ant to sca e t e ase ent sca e t e e ator . sca e t e a inese oo or T e ean afitte oo . eac o t to boo yo r ri ate arty

A Pirate s Life, Pirates Plunder 0 1 Strand Street

a drics and irate s breec es are er ect or yo r Dic ens on t e trand attire b t a so a e or and ade oca y ade gi ts or t e irate in yo r i e. ar and Da n at irate s i e irates nder create accessories and clothing pieces, or secure local craftspeople who can, so there are always new and unique items to choose from.

the Strand and at the Grand, Moody Mansion decorated for Christmas, the Angel Tree in The Chamber of Commerce to Christmas parades, Galveston has local fun, products, entertainment, and the best atmosphere for the family to enjoy it all.

Reflections

A Than ul in evie

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Wow, 2022 is almost in the books as another year down! I wanted to write two reflections, but I decided to combine them into one. First, I want to reflect on 2022, and secondly, I want to show my thanks and gratitude to my “Island Friends” and those who follow and support Waves Magazine.

So, let’s get to it:

2022 has been a year filled with so many events on the island that brought us together and if you blinked you may have missed out. We had big events such as Mardi Gras, Long Ships Regatta, Sandcastle Contest, Lone Star Bike Rally, Moody Garden’s Christmas Showcase and Dickens on the Strand. We had our favorite local events that showcased local talent, such as the Art Walk (every six weeks) as well as numerous shows at the historic Grand Opera House.

We had several Pub Crawls that celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Poker Run, Galveston Brewery, Walk about (help keep Galveston clean) and a few others. If you weren’t careful, you were literally crawling to your golf cart or to the next pub! Oh, the sights and the fun. I won’t say any names to protect my island friends from scrutiny or embarrassment, including myself! We had plenty of fun runs, 3K’s, 5K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons and even an Ironman (my daughter and son-in-law participated in that one!).

I want to give recognition to the investment and commitment

to the local live music circuit. We have a growing music scene that showcases local talent and it’s getting bigger and better. It’s a lot of fun and I hope you will continue to support our local talent!

I want to say “Thank You” to all the sponsors of these events who help promote and support Galveston Island.

As you can see, so much occurs on the island and one of the best ways to keep up with it all....is our great support for Waves Magazine.

I want to say a special “Thanks” to Michael Burke, Christopher Bergeron and the crew who gives us Waves Magazine each month. If you want to know what’s going on, just pick up a copy, follow us at www.wavesgalveston.com, or follow Waves on FB and you will have access to everything going on all year long.

Finally, I want to thank God for the many blessings he has bestowed on our Island. We made it through another success ful tourism season, survived a few flooding events, we were protected from the ravage of another hurricane season and found ways to be kind and charitable through the Thanksgiving and upcoming Holiday season. We islanders had so much to be thankful for in 2022 and we look forward to the New Year.

“We count our blessings, we’re thankful for our Island friends and continue to love our Galveston Island.”

“Looking forward to a great 2023!”

o n and Kat y a astro