On a Thursday night in Galveston, a 13-year-old saxophone player may find a chair beside a 92-year-old saxophone player. The age difference is striking, but perhaps not as striking as what the two musicians have in common: Neither had to audition for the chair.
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Anyone who’s lived on Galveston Island for more than about fifteen minutes knows gardening here demands a sense of humor. You can splurge on a tropical that promises coastal success, only to watch it fold in July like a tourist wearing jeans on Stewart Beach.
Then, just when you’re convinced you’ve completely lost your gardening touch, some old-fashioned pass-along plant quietly takes over the fence, blooms its heart out, feeds every butterfly in sight, and never asks for special treatment.
Before the Moody Civic Center became a familiar landmark at 21st Street and Seawall Boulevard, the site had already spent decades entertaining Galvestonians and visitors. In 1919, J.R. Stratford and R.S. Lindamood purchased property in the 2100 block of Seawall and developed Joyland Park, an amusement complex with rides, concessions, a bandstand and dance hall. The Garden of Tokio, an open-air dance pavilion, was added in 1921 and became a popular beachfront destination. After Joyland closed, the pavilion remained for years before being demolished in 1946. The vacant property later passed into Moody family interests.
Where to find lunch, brunch, dinner covering casual to fine dining. These places are not afraid to try new things. Hope you're hungry. More
Beaches aren't all Galveston has to offer. Local theater productions, contemporary art exhibits and other family events that always inspires. More
The portion of Galveston’s Strand Street between 20th and 25th Streets is called simply, “The Strand.”
Galveston Monthly presents a multi-part series on the history of the Galveston Fire Department.
Built after the Storm of 1900 to protect Galveston from future storms.
Histories of the incredibly rich past of the architecture in Galveston.