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Island writer nominated as Poet Laureate

GALVESTON — Jim Boone has garnered a nomination as U.S. Poet Laureate. He does not expect to be awarded the title, but he’ll gladly take the role of a footnote.

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Living history exhibits detail life during war
The Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 2012 Battle of Galveston re-enactment Jan. 14 and 15.
January 13, 2012

Tinker Tailor: ‘Who can spy on the spies?’
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” hit screens with little fanfare despite the big names it boasted but delivers a chilling look at spies' battles with morality.
January 13, 2012

The Grand Opera presents "Fiddler on the Roof"
The Tony Award winning musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be presented for one show only.
January 13, 2012

Galveston Umbrella Brigade aims at record
GALVESTON — During Mardi Gras! Galveston, Umbrella Brigade is setting out to break Romania's record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance.
January 13, 2012

Re-enactors to commemorate Battle of Galveston
GALVESTON — Re-enactors will commemorate the Battle of Galveston on Jan. 14-15.
January 06, 2012

'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’: A dark masterpiece
Andrea Daniel reviews "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," starring Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer.
January 06, 2012

Celebration marks Twelfth Night
The public is invited today to a free evening celebrating the traditional end of the holiday season on the Twelfth Night of Christmas.
January 06, 2012

'Tintin' walks along the uncanny valley
Maybe one of the biggest letdowns for the year, “The Adventures of Tintin” wasn’t quite the action adventure it was built up to be.
December 30, 2011

A Grand birthday celebration
GALVESTON — The Grand 1894 Opera House will celebrate its 117th birthday with an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
December 30, 2011

'Game of Shadows' more action than mystery
The second Sherlock Holmes movie opened in theaters last week bringing with it more mystery, more brawls and more Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
December 23, 2011

Texas City New Year's Eve bash cancelled
Sluggish ticket sales forced city officials to cancel the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
December 23, 2011

2 festive performances bring laughter to season
Shannon Caldwell reviews “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and "A Tuna Christmas."
December 16, 2011

 
 
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