Galveston Island Texas - Calendar of Events: July

July 1-31 – Seahorse Symphony Exhibit
Moody Gardens Aquarium, One Hope Blvd. Come see and believe! The Aquarium's special exhibit is one of the world's largest collection of seahorses and their relatives. You can see creatures so mystical and unusual that many people believe they only exist in legends, myths and folklore. Seahorses and their relatives - sea dragon, pipefish, ghost pipefish, shrimpfish, trumpet fish and more!
For more information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – Moody Gardens TOAD-ally FROGS exhibit
It's a fish…no it's a bird…no it's a toad…well sort of… it's TOAD…ally FROGS! Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. Moody Gardens has the largest frog exhibit in the country on display now inside the Rainforest Pyramid. See over 50 fascinating species of frogs and toads along with our Epiphyte Extravaganza featuring beautiful orchids and bromeliads.
For more information call 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – Coca-Cola Summer Family Fun Series
Stewart Beach, Intersection of Seawall Blvd. and Broadway Avenue. Coca-Cola sponsors activities every weekend in July, which offers fun for the whole family. Call 888-425-4753 or visit www.galveston.com.

July 1-5 – Hope Therapy's Camp Discovery
Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. A special camp for those with physical disabilities. Hope Therapy's Camp Discovery (Ages 16-25) July 4, no camp.
For more information call 800-582-4673, ext. 4318.

July 1-31 – "IMAX Space Station"
Moody Gardens Gardens IMAX® 3D Theater, One Hope Blvd. IMAX SPACE STATION is the first cinematic journey to the International Space Station - where audiences can experience for themselves life in zero gravity aboard the new space station. The audience blasts off into space with the astronauts and cosmonauts from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome to rendezvous with their new home in orbit 220 miles above Earth. Space Station is the story of this unique partnership of 16 nations building a laboratory in outer space, a permanent facility for the study of the effects of long-duration exposure to zero gravity, and the necessary first step towards the global, cooperative effort needed if we are to go to Mars someday.
For more information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – Animal SuperSenses Exhibit
Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid, One Hope Blvd. When you look at an animal what do you see? When that animal looks at you he uses his amazing super senses to size you up. Never underestimate the power of the senses; animal senses. Animal SuperSenses is the next exciting interactive traveling exhibit to join the Discovery Pyramid at Moody Gardens. This extraordinary hands-on exhibit offer guests a rare opportunity to see the world through animals eyes, ears, noses, tongues, feet and bones.
For more information call 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – "Dolphins" (2D)
Moody Gardens Gardens IMAX® 3D Theater, One Hope Blvd. Follow the exploits of two young dolphin researchers as they travel from the Bahamas to Patagonia studying the communication and social habits of these captivating and much loved "ambassadors of the sea." 40 minutes. Showing daily at 12:10 P.M. and 6:10 P.M.
For more information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – "Into the Deep"
Moody Gardens Gardens IMAX® 3D Theater, One Hope Blvd. Journey to an enchanting underwater world of swaying kelp forests and glowing corals. We swim nose to nose with colorful garibaldi, starfish, and sharks; play tag with sea lions; observe the frenzied mating of the opalescent squid and other rarely-seen behavior of the creatures of the eternal undersea night. Filmed off the coast of Southern California, Into The Deep dazzles, entertains and mesmerizes. Showing daily at 3:10 P.M.
For more information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – "Haunted Castle"
Moody Gardens Gardens IMAX® 3D Theater, One Hope Blvd. This story begins when Johnny, a young-up-and-coming musician, is summoned to his mother's castle, where she spent her final days before she died. He feels this is a strange request, since his mother had not seen him since he was three years old. However, he decides to go in accordance with her final wishes. Johnny soon finds things are as not as they appear. Showing at 8:10 P.M.
For more information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 1-31 – "Sea Trek" Ridefilm
Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. The Ridefilm Theatre has a 180-degree wrap-around screen and seats that move with action. In this animated underwater adventure, thrill-seekers are invited to tour Base 7, but before the tour gets underway thiere is a warning of a deep sea pirate roaming the area. The audience feels every move, shake and vibration as their tour turns into a rescue mission to destroy the pirate's Black Shark submarine and save Base 7 and its occupants. For information contact 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 4 – Fourth of July Fireworks Display
37th & Seawall Blvd. Enjoy the annual fireworks display that lights up the Gulf in celebration of the 4th, sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. and feature a 25-minute show. Call (888) 425-4753 or visit www.galveston.com.

July 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 – Band on the Sand
East Beach. Listen to great entertainment with toes in the sand and a drink in your hand! Free event. Noon - 6 p.m. Parking is $5 per entry. For a complete schedule visit East Beach.

July 6 – Galveston Artwalk
Galveston Arts Center. Galveston Island's visual arts continue to flourish. Approximately every six weeks, the art galleries join together to host ArtWalk, an evening of openings and receptions of new works by local artists and national touring exhibitions. The evening is a wonderful night out for art lovers from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. Free.
For more information call 409-763-2403.

July 6-7 – Funk of July Beach Celebration Concerts
East Beach. Hosted by Houston radio station 98.5 Jammin' Hits. Take I-45 South, east on Seawall Blvd., then left at Boddeker Drive. Ticket prices to be announced. For a complete schedule visit East Beach.

July 6-31 – 7th Annual "Quilts in Motion" Exhibit
Galveston County Historical Museum, 2219 Market Street. Discover the artistry of modern quilt making by members of the Galveston Island Quilters Guild. Admission is Free.
For more information call 409-766-2340 or www.galvestonhistory.org.

July 6-31 – Voyage to Prehistoric Island
Moody Gardens Convention Center, One Hope Boulevard. Explore a world of giant land and sea creatures that time has forgotten Get petrified by life-like replicas of the Dunkleosteus, a heavily armored shark-like creature; the Andrewsarchus, a relative of the wolf and the Basilosaurus an extinct whale measuring over 65 feet long. See these along with 20 other robotic prehistoric sea creatures, mammals and reptiles. Admission is $4.95 per person.
For more information call 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.com.

July 7 – Ocean Potion and Sun & Skin Care Products Presents the 2002 Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Tournament
Stewart Beach, "Ocean Potion Red White & VB" 9:30am, $5.00 parking fee at Stewart Beach. Stewart Beach has 20 permanent sand volleyball courts, Indoor/Outdoor showers, lifeguards, first aid, and concessions. Stewart Beach is a non-alcohol beach.
For more information visit www.gcva.net.

July 7-12 – Hope Therapy's Camp For All
Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. Camp Discovery will be taking its campers for a five-night stay at a facility called, "Camp For All" located near Brenham, Texas. Ages 16-25 only.
For more information call 800-582-4673, ext. 4312.

July 8-20 – Galveston Outdoor Musicals Presents Over Here
Outdoor Musicals Amphitheater, 14528 Stewart Road. A train ride into the 1940's wartime America and features an entire slate of big band swing musical numbers. The big band will be placed right on stage and will be part of the action. This show is the show that launched John Travolta's Broadway career in 1964. Plenty of dance and fun entertaining. "A triumph…Delightful and exhilarating." - The New York Times. "Warm, wise and witty." Newsweek.
For more information call 409-737-1744

July 12 – Texas Lifeguard Competition
East Beach.
For more information visit East Beach.

July 12-14 – Caribbean Carnival Festival
Costume dancing procession parade. Caribbean arts, crafts and food booths. Caribbean cultural dancers, limbo, calypso, reggae and steel drums. Calypso competition and much more.
For more information call (409) 643-7944.

July 13 – Ocean Potion and Sun & Skin Care Products Presents the 2002 Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Tournament
Stewart Beach, "Last Man Standing Tourney" Under" 9:30am, $5.00 parking fee at Stewart Beach. Stewart Beach has 20 permanent sand volleyball courts, Indoor/Outdoor showers, lifeguards, first aid, and concessions. Stewart Beach is a non-alcohol beach.
For more information visit www.gcva.net.

July 13 – Texas Beach Ultimate Fest Frisbee Competition
East Beach. 4 on 4 Frisbee Tournament plus live entertainment. Take I-45 South, east on Seawall Blvd., then left at Boddeker Drive. East Beach.

July 14 – Playboy Model Bubble Bath Contest
East Beach.
For more information visit East Beach.

July 22-31 – Hope Therapy's Camp Discovery
Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. A special camp for those with physical disabilities. 8:30am - 1pm (Ages 10-15).
For more information call 800-582-4673, ext. 4318.

July 24-31 – Galveston Outdoor Musicals Presents Crazy For You
This new George and Ira Gershwin extravaganza is filled with song and dance and hilarious dialogue. You will be swept up in this artfully constructed tale of boy meeting girl in this Wild West, where they spread goodness and ultimately fall in love. Songs include Bidin' My Time, Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, I Got Rhythm, Nice Work if You Can Get It and many more. Crazy For You is a high-energy comedy that includes mistaken identity; plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.
For more information call 409-737-1744.