Galveston Island, Texas (May 20, 2014) - Galveston Naval Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting seafaring military men and women, is donating more than $90,000 to the Seafarers Center of Galveston. The generous donation will help to offset the costs of several ongoing maintenance needs facing the Seafarers Center’s more than 140-year-old facility. 

Ernest Connor, a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, along with fellow board members William A.…

The sought after Latin Rock band Vallejo will perform at the last Party on the Pier of the season on Sat., October 19. Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® present this free, family-friendly gathering, which takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October and features live music and entertainment including performances by award winning Austin musicians.

The award-winning rock band of…

The dead are walking at October’s Music Nite on The Strand!  Zombiephiles of all ages are encouraged to invade Saengerfest Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 26. The rock reggae band Idiginis will take the stage first on October 12th, and will set the mood for the Voodoo dance party. The fun continues with a Zombie dance party featuring the popular gypsy rock band Come See My Dead Person, on October 26^th as they wake the dead with their…

Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to join in the Halloween festivities at the 3^nd Annual Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand.  The free, family friendly Halloween carnival will include assorted games and prizes, trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses, and a costume contest for children ages 0-11 at 3 p.m.

Children will compete for prizes for the scariest, cutest and most…

This holiday season, in addition to unique shopping opportunities, visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a free holiday event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” During Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, Nov. 30, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, hosts the 2^nd annual Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Celebration. The park will transform into a holiday spectacle with music, a special appearance by Santa…

Downtown Galveston is abuzz with new shopping options!  The Scentimental Perfumery by Valerie Villarreal and Texas Cowgirl are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in the Dargan and Tobyn building and Old Galveston Square respectively on the Strand near the newly opened Cariloha and Del Sol near Saengerfest Park.

The Scentimental Perfumery by Valerie Villarreal opens on Sat., June 15.  The shop is the newest…

Galveston’s favorite heiress of outlaw country is returning for a little “Island Time”!  In a special performance presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21®, Paula Nelson, daughter of outlaw country icon Willie Nelson, will perform at the island’s only harbor-side live music venue.  The free, family-friendly performance takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., June 29 at Pier 21®, Harborside and 21^st Street. 

Native to…

Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20.  Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® present this new free, family-friendly gathering, which takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October and features live music and entertainment including performances by award winning Austin musicians. 

Del Castillo has won upwards of 18 awards for their eclectic…

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (May 10, 2013) –   Galveston has long been home to a thriving art and live music scene.  This year, Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® are raising the bar with a new monthly event called Party on the Pier.  The free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October and features live music and entertainment including performances by award winning Austin…

Galveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island.  Mitchell Historic Properties has installed level-2, DC Fast Charge (DCFC) port e-car charging stations by Blink in the Harbor Square parking lot adjacent to popular downtown eateries Starbucks and Jimmy John’s, as well as at the only historic hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast, Hotel Galvez & Spa, and at downtown hotel, The Tremont House.

The…

Downtown Galveston comes alive with free family activity most weekends, and April is no exception!  This month, catch the fun at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, during Movie Nite on the Strand and Music Nite on the Strand.  Join the rip-roaring fun at Party on the Pier at Pier 21, 21^st Street and Harborside Dr.  In addition, be sure to visit the special art installation The Blue Trees by international artist Konstantin Dimopoulos at Saengerfest…

Shoppers can enjoy three new businesses that are opening late this May in Galveston’s historic downtown.  Texas Cowgirls, Del Sol, and Cariloha are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in the Dargan and Tobyn building on the Strand near the newly opened Fuddruckers located adjacent to popular Saengerfest Park.

Fuddruckers had a soft opening on January 31 just in time for the first weekend of the downtown Mardi Gras…

Pier 21 on the Galveston harbor is kicking off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with drink specials, live music, and plenty of fun!  The first ever Party on the Pier will start the season with merry making and much celebration as The Classix perform oldies hits for visitors and locals.  Featuring live music monthly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Saturday from March through October, Party on the Pier is Galveston’s newest family friendly event and live music…

As the weather warms up, Galveston Island fills up with amazing, free events.  Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies and live concerts throughout the historic downtown.

This March, Movie Nite on The Strand starts the season off right for locals and visitors.  Movies begin just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand.  Moviegoers are encouraged to stop for a bite to eat at a wide variety of downtown restaurants before setting up a blanket or chair for a…

The holiday season is just around the corner and this year, Historic Downtown Galveston is offering visitors some extra holiday magic.  Beginning Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, will transform into a must-see holiday spectacular and host the return of “Santa on the Strand” as well as newly introduced “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.”  Saengerfest Park will buzz with “Magical Parties with Disney” courtesy of the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and…

GALVESTON, Texas (November 1, 2012) – Galveston Restaurant Group (GRG) recently opened their latest dining concept at Pier 21 – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen.  GRG owners Johnny Smecca, Joey Smecca, and Danny Hart collectively bring more than 100 years of experience to their newest establishment at Pier 21.  Nonno Tony’s is GRG’s seventh restaurant concept and brings together the best dishes from their diverse collection of dining experiences.

“Nonno” is Italian for “Grandfather”…

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (September 5, 2012) – The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk.  Kendrick’s exquisite tintype photography will be exhibited at The Tremont House by William Reaves Fine Art for one night only as a precursor to The Tremont House’s 29^th Annual Mardi Gras…

Grab your boots and dust off your cowboy hat!  A once in a lifetime country music festival is coming to Galveston!  Be sure to include “Boots on the Beach” on your Mardi Gras must do list.  Texas country music fans of all ages are invited to join the festivities on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 during the second weekend of Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration.  The festival will feature a beer garden and food vendors as well as live music and room for dancing.  Infamous Texas songwriter…

Saengerfest Park at 2302 Strand in downtown Galveston is a great meeting place for Galveston residents and visitors. George Mitchell and Mitchell Historic Properties developed the small urban park as the centerpiece of its downtown holdings and, while privately owned, the park is open to the public daily, year round. The park is known for its giant chess set, London-style phone booth and a large compass on one corner. With a central location in the heart of the Strand…

For many, Labor Day Weekend is an opportunity to take advantage of great shopping discounts.  Bargain hunters looking for a deal in downtown Galveston are in luck!  A number of attractions and shops will be offering generous discounts for the holiday weekend.

Visitors can find out about downtown bargains by visiting the Galveston Chamber of Commerce at the corner of 23^rd Street and Mechanic.  The chamber will be open to visitors on Labor Day from Noon to 5 p.m. to help lead…