Galveston Experience Podcast

The cool front has past, and we have a sunny and perfect weekend ahead and SO many things to do on the Island.  Listen to this edition of the Galveston Experience Podcast for details and visit the Galveston Experience Company at 15th and Seawall for you FREE GHOST photo!

For more Island events, visit www.GalvestonExperience.com

It's already looking like Christmas on the Island with decorations going up along the Strand, and a TUNA Christmas at ETC Theatre Company.

We also salute our Veterans this weekend at the Naval Museum at Seawolf Park, and lots of music events and great outdoor events at the State Park, Sea Star Base, Farmers Market at Bryan Museum and much more.

Welcome to David, our new driver for our Ghost Bus Tours and Historic Tours at the Galveston Experience Company - he's an Island Veteran and an excellent tour guide - book a tour with him Saturday night at www.GalvestonExperience.com

See you on the Beach!

Motorcycles will thunder across the Island all weekend and there are a host of events associated with Lone Star Rally, including one ALT-Biker event to be held at Prohibition Red's - an Escape Room type event called Escape Prohibition.  Get your tickets at www.GalvestonExperience.com

We have a rundown of the major Rally events in this podcast as well as some non-bike events going on over the weekend.  Due to the road closures and volume of motorcycle traffic, the Galveston Experience Company Historic and Ghost Bus Tours will be suspended until Tuesday.  Our full schedule will start up again next week. 

For complete Lone Star Rally event schedule visit www.LoneStarRally.com

Enjoy the weekend - drive safely and be alert for our motorcycle visitors. 

The creative minds at Island Treasure Hunt,  have teamed with Prohibition Reds for a new event to be held on Saturday November 2nd during the Lone Star Rally 2019.  More than just an Escape Room event, includes VIP service at "the Hideout" in the Historic Prohibition Reds location in Galveston.  Book your tickets online at www.GalvestonExperience.com

In this podcast, David and Grace will let you know what you can expect, and David details the well crafted back story of the event which ties into the history of Galveston, and the historic location of Prohibition Reds. 

Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are encouraged.  Information also available on the Facebook pages for both Island Treasure Hunts and Prohibition Reds.

We're traveling back from Singapore, but will be back in time for some of the Oktoberfest festivities - hear all about them and of course all details ALWAYS available on the calendar at GalvestonExperience.com

Know someone who should be on our podcast?  Get in touch online or drop by our studios at 15th and Seawall.

See you on the beach!

Jim & Lilia. 

Cooler temperatures on the Island and plenty of cool things to do including ARToberfest.  Plenty of live music around the Island this weekend, and this week we get an EARLY start on Thursday night with Billy "Blues" Hill of G-Town Surf hosting a Charity Trivia Night at Saengerfest Park. 

For theatre fans, the Galveston College Theatre department will return to the stage this fall for a three-day run of “More Fun than Bowling,” a funny and eccentrically philosophical comedy.  Show dates and times are Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. 

Several great events at the Library, Childrens Museum and Bryan museum as well - hear all the details on the Galveston Experience Podcast, as well as the CALENDAR page at www.GalvestonExperience.com

It is golf tournament time for the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.  On this episode of the Galveston Experience Podcast, Chamber President and CEO Gina Spagnola talks about the event which provides an excellent opportunity to network at one of the best business tournaments in the region, Monday, October 28 at the Galveston Country Club in Galveston.

Enjoy a day of golf, business networking, delicious food and drinks and fun! The Galveston Country Club is not only the oldest Country Club in Texas; it is also an important part of historic Galveston Island, located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Galveston Bay at Pirates’ Beach.

Gina also provides a preview of a significant event in the Chamber of Commerce history - the 175th Anniversary.

Be sure to subscribe to the Galveston Experience Podcast to be notified when each new episode is released, including weekly updates on events happening on Galveston Island. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced at the studios of RadioGalveston.com - Galveston's only local radio station providing hourly updates on Island weather, events, and a unique Island music blend which can be streamed on devices worldwide, promoting the best of Galveston globally. 

Cooler weather arrives for the weekend and plenty of indoor and outdoor events around the Island this weekend.  Hear all about them in Episode #57 of the Galveston Experience Podcast, produced at the studios of RadioGalveston.com at 15th and Seawall.

Be sure to subscribe for weekly updates, you can also find the events listed on the CALENDAR page at GalvestonExperience.com

See you around the Island!

The Fall weather is arriving this weekend with temperatures a bit cooler and plenty of sunshine to enjoy all the Island events including the final weekend of ETC Theatre Company performances of Lobby Hero, Million Dollar Quartet at the Grand Opera House, Movie Night on the Strand, East End Garden Tour & Market, Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference, Adaptive Sailing at Sea Star Base and plenty of outdoor activities including Artist Boat and Bay adventures at the State Park. And, our Ghost Bus Tours, Historic Bus tours and more!

For all details, check out episode #56 and visit the Calendar page at GalvestonExperience.com

See you on the Island!

...and thanks to Billy Blues Hill of G-TownSurf.com for the great cover photo!

The weather looks likes it will be cooperating for the big Shrimp Festival in Galveston  with two full days of shrimp, music, friends and fun - activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Official 5k, Lil’ Shrimps Parade, Live Music, Vendors, and a Strand Merchant Walk-About! There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.  23rd and Strand at Saengerfest Park. 

If you're not a shrimp fan, still plenty of historical, athletic, musical and event activities all around the Island this weekend.  Listen for details, and read all the details on the Calendar Page of GalvestonExperience.com

If you're into Ghosts - as a podcast listener, book online at GalvestonExperience.com and use the discount code SAVE20 to save on Ghost Bus Tours this weekend only!

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced by Radio Galveston - listen online or any device at www.RadioGalveston.com