PUBLICATIONS

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ATTRACTIONS/AMUSEMENTS

BUMPER BOATS/CARS

Stewart Beach Park. Seawall Boulevard at Stewart Beach Pavilion. A few other rides and amusement activities are located at Stewart Beach and Broadway (Seasonal).

MOODY GARDENS

A lovely garden spot located on Hope Boulevard (near the Airport). Hope Arena, Palm Beach, and the animal compound. Great for getting away to a pleasant, clean beach area.

SEAWOLF PARK

Pelican Island. Once an immigrant quaran tine station, the park is now a relaxing tropical oasis. Situated at the entrance to Galveston Harbor, close up views of huge ships and thousands of pleasure crafts can be seen from the three-level pavilion. Playgrounds, concessions, and a fishing pier round out the pleasures of Seawolf Park.

MUSEUMS/TOURS

ASHTON VILLA

2328 Broadway. Since 1859, Ashton Villa has withstood the onslaughts of both man and nature . . . the Civil War, the 1900 Hurricane, the threat of demolition. Today, this grand Italianate Mansion, restored to its ante-bellum beauty, is open for the public to see. Weekdays and weekends it offers an excellent background of Galveston and the 1900 Storm.

BISHOP'S PALACE

1402 Broadway. Most widely known architectural attraction in Galveston. Ranked among the top 100 homes in the USA for architectural significance. Erected in 1887 by Col. Walter Gresham and purchased in 1923 as the residence of the bishop of the Galveston-Houston diocese of the Catholic Church. Daily tours, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Balance of year open 1-5 p.m. daily, except Tuesday.

DOLL HOUSE MUSEUM

1721 Broadway. A rare and beautiful collection of antique dolls displayed in a restored pre-Civil War cottage. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00-6:00 p.m.

THE TALL SHIP ELISSA

Pier 21, adjacent to the Strand. Built in 1877, the Elissa is a square-rigged merchant sailing ship restored to her former grandeur by the Galveston Historical Foundation. Tours start at the ship or at the Strand Visitor's Center. Daily 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Call first, as they have extensive sailing tours.

GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

2219 Market. Fascinating exhibits of history specific to Galveston County. Karankawa Indians, Jean Lafitte, Battle of Galveston in the Civil War, 1900 Storm, and more. Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30-4:30 p.m.

RAILROAD MUSEUM

The Center for Transportation and Com merce, or Railroad Museum, is located at Shearn Moody Plaza, Galveston's former Santa Fe Railroad depot on the Strand. Explore 35 railway cars, from stearn locomotives to an opulent 1929 private rail car- Open daily from 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Saturday until 6:00 p.m.

TREASURE ISLE TOUR TRAIN

Seawall & 21st Street. Tour includes Fort Crockett, historic homes and buildings, the Seawall, downtown, churches, docks, shrimp fleet, yacht basin, and more. June-August, 5 tours daily at 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30. September - November and March - April, two tour daily at 11:00 and 1:30 (closed MOndays). Four tours daily in May, at 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:30. The Galveston Trolley is also available for a quick tour of the island down 25th street, and Strand, and Ship's Mechanic's Row. The fixed rail trolley is connected by rubber wheel trolleys that travel throughout the island.

ARTS/THEATER

1894 GRAND OPERA HOUSE

2020 Postoffice Street. On stage performances of opera, dance, jaza, vocal concerts and specialty acts by world famous artists. 765-1894.

LONE STAR OUTDOOR MUSICALS

Paul Green's "The Lone Star," an epic portrayal of Texas' struggle for independence, and other well-known musicals such as Irving Berlin's incomparable "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Oklahoma!" are performed on alternate eveings (except Mondays), Mary Moody Northern Amphitheater at Galveston Island State Park, FM 3005 and 13 Mile Road. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Call 737-3442 for reservations and information. (June - August).

STRAND STREET THEATRE

2317 Mechanic. Presentations include musicals, comedy, dramatic, and classical works. For more infomaiton on current shows, call 763-4591.

ANNUAL EVENTS

DICKENS' WEEKEND ON THE STRAND

Authentic re-creation of a Victorian holiday street scene, Texas' most outstanding winter event. SAHS students have consistently assisted as costumed volunteers and/or as vendors raising money for their student group.

Sponsored by Galveston Historical Foundation. First weekend in December. 765-7834.

GALVESTON BLESSING OF THE SHRIMP FLEET

Arts, crafts, international foods, and special entertainment events on the Strand and, on Sunday, the traditional "Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet." Traditionally, it occurs the second weekend follwoing Easter.

HISTORICAL HOMES TOUR

Presented by Galveston Historical Foundation. Private homes not normally open to the public. First and Second weekends in May. 765-7834.

ROSENBERG LIBRARY

The Rosenberg Library, at 2310 Sealy (telephone 763-8854), is a nice quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of UTMB. The hours are convenient: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday.

A library card is free for the asking, but you must present a valid ID card for address verification.

In addition to a large inventory of books, the Rosenberg Library offers art displays, a Great Books reading program and a fine collection of Galveston and Texas history. They also have a fine rare book collection, several large conference rooms, audio-visual equipment (which can be checked out), and a large children's section, all housed inside a 1904 Italian Renaissance and 1971 marble Cube structure. An excellent loan service for records, paperbacks and current magazines makes the library a resource worth using on a regular basis.

One of he best deals in town is the Library's noon film series for adults. General interest films are shown free-of-charge every Tuesday (except in summer months) at noon in the Wortham Auditorium. There has also, in the past, been a free once-a-month film festival for adults in the evenings: call 763-2526 for further information and a listing of events.

FILMS

In addition to the Rosenberg Library's film festival, UTMB's SGA offers movies almost evry Friday night when classes are in session. SGA movies are free for students and are generally shown in the Levin Hall Building Auditorium. Schedules are posted around campus.