In a career spanning more than 30 years, three-time Grammy winner Joe Henry has left an indelible and unique imprint on American popular music. Known for his exploration of the human experience, Henry is a hyper-literate storyteller, by turns dark, devastating and hopeful. On All The Eye Can See, his 16th solo release, Henry is joined […]

The Galveston Campaigns were a series of naval and overland battles that pitted Confederate General John B. Magruder and his often-improvised Confederate forces against General Nathaniel P. Banks and a variety of Union army and naval forces. A Federal fleet entered Galveston Bay on October 4, 1862, and the city surrendered after the expiration of […]

Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles, Schneider's music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short, FRUNK. Schneider draws […]

Join us for an unforgettable night of revelry at the 1839 Menard House, the oldest residence on Galveston Island and the very birthplace of Mardi Gras on Galveston Island! This historic venue is where the island’s first Mardi Gras celebration took place, and we're bringing the spirit of that legendary celebration back for one spectacular […]

Step into the rich history of Galveston Mardi Gras! at the 1938 Menard House, the island’s oldest residence and the birthplace of Mardi Gras on Galveston Island. Featuring live music on the porch, performances by The Crescent Circus, tarot card readings by Emmy Rose, and more, this intimate and lively brunch is the perfect way […]