Chris Botti
Audiences will be mesmerized with the sublime sounds of the trumpet when American jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti takes center stage with his 7-piece band at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston on Sunday, February 12, 2012 for one brilliant, unforgettable performance at 4pm. Sponsored by Galveston.com and Company, The Houston Chronicle, the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts, this is a master artist and performer you won’t want to miss.
Botti's success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and includes four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy awards. His 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall in Love" quickly hit #1 on both the Traditional Jazz albums sales chart and the Top Jazz overall album sales chart, and his 2005 CD release-"To Love Again" - debuted at #1 on those charts as well.
Botti has performed with such internationally-acclaimed artists as Frank Sinatra, Josh Groban, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Paul Simon an…
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Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. DEADLINE: Grand Kids Festival Banner Contest
Grab your colored markers, crayons or colored pencils and enter the 17th annual Grand Kids Festival Banner Design Contest. Deadline for entries is Monday, February 20th. Entries may be created with colored markers (preferred), crayons, or colored pencil.
Open to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, this is not your average coloring contest. In this competition, the winning designs are actually re-created by the winning students on vinyl banners and displayed from light posts for all to see! Displayed throughout the grounds of The Grand Kids Festival, that will take place on Saturday, April 14th, on Postoffice Street – between 20th and 23rd – in historic downtown Galveston - this contest partners kudos and artwork – all in one! Banner designs will also be re-created as the cover artwork on special note cards available for sale at the festival.
Each year the Banner Design Contest has a specific theme – and this year’s theme is “Children’s Literature”. Be it a drawing of your book, or a…
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Monday, February 20, 2012.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Galveston Symphony Orchestra
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra will present a special concert at The Grand 1894 Opera House on February 26, 2012 at 7:00pm.
Featured will be:
- P. E. Tchaikovsky: "Francesca de Rimini Op. 32n"
- P. E. Tchaikovsky: "March Slav, Op. 31"
- Richard Strauss: "Death and Transfiguration Op. 24"
- Franz Schubert: "Symphony No. 5, D. 417 (Tragic)"
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and performing the full range of symphonic literature. This ensemble of highly skilled amateur and professional musicians has been bringing the unforgettable experience of live performances to Galveston audiences since 1979 with a repertoire of compositions ranging from the baroque to the contemporary. In the belief that symphonic music can be enjoyed by anyone who has the opportunity to hear it, the Galveston Symphony Orchestra presents programs that transcend boundaries of culture and differences in economic and educational background. The Orchestra rehearses every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.…
Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Adult Admission: $20. Children Admission: $15. Senior Admission: $15. Event Title: Galveston Symphony Orchestra. Contact: (800)821-1894.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. The 5 Browns
The 5 Browns – one family, five Steinway grand pianos, and 50 fingers – will fill The Grand’s stage for one incredible show on Saturday, March 3 at 8pm. Sponsored by The Galveston Musical Club, The Trube Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts, this will be a musical sibling symphony of sound!
The 5 Browns; Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae , all attended New York’s Juilliard School and became the first family of five siblings ever accepted simultaneously. The quintet enjoyed their first wave of critical attention in February 2002 when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” and they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. The 5 Browns have released 3 CDs that each went to #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart and have since performed in numerous venues including the Grand National Theater in China, Suntory Hall in Japan, and in the United States at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Symphony Hall in Chicago and Alice Tully Hall in New York C…
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Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Doubt"
"When a strong-minded woman is faced with a difficult decision, should she voice concerns about one of her male colleagues? Even if she's not entirely certain of the truth?" This dilemma unfolds on stage as Montana Repertory Theater brings the gripping and mysterious "Doubt" to Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House on Friday, March 9th. Showtime is 8pm. Sponsored by the Jerry L. Scales Trust, the Houston Chronicle, Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, "Doubt" is as timely a subject today as its 1964 setting.
The setting for "Doubt" is a Bronx Catholic school where principal Sister Aloysius struggles with the question, "What do you do when you're not sure?" as she becomes suspicious of charismatic and young Father Flynn. Is he using his positions as teacher and coach to encourage youngsters or to take advantage of them? By speaking up, would Sister Aloysius be protecting students from harm or would she be falsely accusing an innocent man of shocking betrayal and trust? Audie…
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Friday, March 9, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Double Funny"
It’s the show “everyone is laughing about”! Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson – the two stars of SIRIUS/XM Satellite comedy radio – are bringing their “Double Funny” Show to The Grand 1894 Opera House on Tuesday, March 13th. For just one hilarious performance only at 2pm, you won’t want to miss their side-splitting stories… sure to “lighten your heart, lift your spirit, and tickle your funny bone”! Doors open at 1pm. Tickets are $33 for individuals; $31 for groups of ten or more. All seats are reserved. To purchase tickets, call 800.955.4746 or email directly to: sue@carlhurley.com
Hurley stands 5’6” on tiptoes. Robertson is 6’2” with her hair “mashed down”. He grew up swapping homespun stories in the foothills of Eastern Kentucky; she is a former Miss North Carolina who finds comic inspiration in everyday life. Hurley is rotund and jolly with a mischievous twinkle in his eye; Robertson is willowy and elegant with a flair for weaving “a tapestry of humor as colorful and lovingly constructed as a co…
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Young Frankenstein"
IT'S ALIVE, and it's at The Grand! The musical comedy "Young Frankenstein" comes to Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House for a wickedly inspired and humorous re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend on Saturday, March 17th. Show times are 3pm and 8pm. Sponsored by the Houston Chronicle, this presentation on Saint Patrick’s day will prove the color green to be frighteningly funny!
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation "The Producers," and based on Mel Brooks' hilarious Academy Award-nominated 1974 film classic, this Broadway musical adaptation unfolds in the forbidding Castle Frankenstein and the foggy moors of Transylvania Heights. You will follow bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather's masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together, with his oddly shaped and endearing helper, Igor, his curvaceous lab assistant, Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancé Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster -- but not without sc…
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Saturday, March 17, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Young Frankenstein"
IT'S ALIVE, and it's at The Grand! The musical comedy "Young Frankenstein" comes to Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House for a wickedly inspired and humorous re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend on Saturday, March 17th. Show times are 3pm and 8pm. Sponsored by the Houston Chronicle, this presentation on Saint Patrick’s day will prove the color green to be frighteningly funny!
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation "The Producers," and based on Mel Brooks' hilarious Academy Award-nominated 1974 film classic, this Broadway musical adaptation unfolds in the forbidding Castle Frankenstein and the foggy moors of Transylvania Heights. You will follow bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather's masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together, with his oddly shaped and endearing helper, Igor, his curvaceous lab assistant, Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancé Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster -- but not without sc…
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. The Rob Landes Trio
The ever-popular Rob Landes Trio returns for another delightful matinee performance at The Grand 1894 Opera House on Sunday, March 25th at 3:00pm. Sponsored by Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, the trio will present "From Ella to Ellington," a melodious tribute to the musical legends of the '30s and '40s, whose bountiful talents originated The Great American Songbook.
Rob Landes has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and many countries in Europe. He began studying piano at the age of three and made his “debut” on the Art Linkletter House Party program when he was four. He has been musical director for many theatrical productions in Houston and was involved with Stepping Out and Forever Plaid at the Alley Theatre. He has been a faculty member of the Theatre Under the Stars’ School of Musical Theatre, and was musical director for the Junior League Charity Ball for three years. Landes has served on the board of the University of Houston Alumni Association,…
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Sunday, March 25, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Twinkle Twonkle"
The Grand 1894 Opera House welcomes back Tall Stories Theatre Company for "Twinkle Twonkle" on Wednesday, March 28th. This production- part of The Grand's Serious Fun Children’s Series- will offer performances at 10am as well as an evening performance – perfect for the entire family – at 7pm.
"Twinkle Twonkle" is inspired by Mother Goose's most beloved nursery rhymes and is a magical tale of two children's adventure throughout the galaxy as they explore the science of our solar system. Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way to space, and starts climbing up it. As Stella follows him, will she find Ryan in the night sky and solve the mysteries of the universe before it’s too late?
Come to The Grand for this sparkling new show, suitable for children in grades Pre-K - 2nd. The music and wonders of space are sure to lift you up, up and away!
Offered again this season for the…
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 10:00 AM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. "Twinkle Twonkle"
The Grand 1894 Opera House welcomes back Tall Stories Theatre Company for "Twinkle Twonkle" on Wednesday, March 28th. This production- part of The Grand's Serious Fun Children’s Series- will offer performances at 10am as well as an evening performance – perfect for the entire family – at 7pm.
"Twinkle Twonkle" is inspired by Mother Goose's most beloved nursery rhymes and is a magical tale of two children's adventure throughout the galaxy as they explore the science of our solar system. Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way to space, and starts climbing up it. As Stella follows him, will she find Ryan in the night sky and solve the mysteries of the universe before it’s too late?
Come to The Grand for this sparkling new show, suitable for children in grades Pre-K - 2nd. The music and wonders of space are sure to lift you up, up and away!
Offered again this season for the…
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Sinbad
Stand-up comedian, movie, and TV star Sinbad returns to The Grand with his “tickle your funny bone” talent for one encore performance on Friday, March 30th at 8 p.m. Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the "Top 100 standup comedians of all time," Sinbad masterfully finds laughter in the trials and tribulations of every day. Sponsored by Galveston’s Saltwater Grill, Sinbad is known for comedy that is profound without being profane!
Sinbad arrived on the comedy scene with “hit’em in the face” humor that has kept audiences laughing in the aisles for over two decades. He freely admits that he doesn’t know any jokes, except for the ones that his dad told him “back in the day”. The son of a preacher man, he decided to keep his comedy clean after his father attended one of his early performances. Sinbad says he learned that night that “funny is funny.”
He is internationally known for his starring appearances in such hit movies as “Houseguest,” co-starring the late Phil Hartman as well as his film debut “Ne…
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Friday, March 30, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Ronnie Milsap
Taking center stage at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st will be the internationally-acclaimed entertainer, Ronnie Milsap. Concerts are set for 8pm on Saturday evening and 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Ronnie Milsap had his first number-one country single with “Pure Love” in 1974, which started a remarkable run of Top Ten hits. In fact, he didn’t leave the Top Ten for fifteen straight years. During that time, he had a number of pop crossover smashes, beginning with “It Was Almost Like a Song,” “Smokey Mountain Rain,” “No Gettin’ Over Me," “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World” and “Any Day Now.”
Not only has Milsap been a consistent chart topper and icon in the industry, he is known for his highly entertaining live show. His humor is on display with fun stories from his time in the entertainment business, as well as a diverse mix of hits that showcase his amazing musical talent. Milsap's connection to his audience is unrivaled.
With 40 number-one hits, 6 G…
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Ronnie Milsap
Taking center stage at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st will be the internationally-acclaimed entertainer, Ronnie Milsap. Concerts are set for 8pm on Saturday evening and 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Ronnie Milsap had his first number-one country single with “Pure Love” in 1974, which started a remarkable run of Top Ten hits. In fact, he didn’t leave the Top Ten for fifteen straight years. During that time, he had a number of pop crossover smashes, beginning with “It Was Almost Like a Song,” “Smokey Mountain Rain,” “No Gettin’ Over Me," “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World” and “Any Day Now.”
Not only has Milsap been a consistent chart topper and icon in the industry, he is known for his highly entertaining live show. His humor is on display with fun stories from his time in the entertainment business, as well as a diverse mix of hits that showcase his amazing musical talent. Milsap's connection to his audience is unrivaled.
With 40 number-one hits, 6 G…
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. AUDITIONS: "The Tortoise Vs the Hare"
Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “The Tortoise versus the Hare” will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 at 4:30pm at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. There will be roles for students in Kindergarten through High School. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition. This will be a group audition – no advance preparation is required. The Grand is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston.
Rehearsals will be conducted every day from 4:30pm to 8:30pm at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston culminating with two presentations of the show -11am and 1pm - during The Grand Kids Festival on Saturday April 14th. Both performances will be presented on stage at The Grand.
The Missoula Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missou…
Contact: (800)821-1894. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Monday, April 9, 2012, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Grand
2020 Post Office St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett
The Grand will radiate with love and laughter, when America’s legendary comedienne-entertainer shares stories and fields questions from the audience. To paraphrase Carol’s weekly TV sign-off, you’ll be “so glad we’ve had this time together.”
The Grand 1894 Opera House announces a star-studded Performing Arts Season for 2011-2012. For ticket information, contact The Grand at 409.765.1894; 800.821.1894, or online at www.thegrand.com. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street, in historic downtown Galveston. All major credit cards accepted. The Grand is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”.
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Galveston Symphony Orchestra
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra will present a special concert at The Grand 1894 Opera House on April 29, 2012 at 7:00pm.
Featured will be:
- Bach-Stokowski: "Toccata and Fugue"
- Richard Strauss: "Till Eulenspiegel Op. 47"
- Jean Sibelius: "Concerto for Violin Op. 47"
Steven McMillan, Violin
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and performing the full range of symphonic literature. This ensemble of highly skilled amateur and professional musicians has been bringing the unforgettable experience of live performances to Galveston audiences since 1979 with a repertoire of compositions ranging from the baroque to the contemporary. In the belief that symphonic music can be enjoyed by anyone who has the opportunity to hear it, the Galveston Symphony Orchestra presents programs that transcend boundaries of culture and differences in economic and educational background. The Orchestra rehearses every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the College of the Mainland in Texas City…
Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Adult Admission: $20. Children Admission: $15. Senior Admission: $15. Event Title: Galveston Symphony Orchestra. Contact: (800)821-1894.
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez with Vikki Carr
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Grand with the nation’s premier Mariachi and singer extraordinaire (and El Paso’s favorite daughter) Vikki Carr. Jose Hernandez’ innovative ensemble has recorded with an amazing array of artists from Willie Nelson and Linda Rondstadt to Juan Gabrial, Lola Beltran, and Guadalupe Pineda. Vikki Carr marks her 50th anniversary in show business. Join us for a fabulous musical party ─ one performance only!
The Grand 1894 Opera House announces a star-studded Performing Arts Season for 2011-2012. For ticket information, contact The Grand at 409.765.1894; 800.821.1894, or online at www.thegrand.com. The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street, in historic downtown Galveston. All major credit cards accepted. The Grand is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”.
Ticket Phone: (800)821-1894. Ticket Web Link: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1345&schedule=list. Lodging Hotline: (888)939-8680. Lodging Link: http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations/.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 8:00 PM.
The Grand
2020 Postoffice St.
Galveston, TX.
For more info visit www.galveston.com.