Galveston Island Musicals features South Pacific, July 4th thru 22nd, 2007 at The Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort, 5600 Seawall Boulevard. Tickets can be purchased by calling (409) 316-0346 or out of area (800) 547-4697 Monday through Saturday.

The performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday evenings and matinees are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday through Sundays. Tickets can be purchased by calling (409) 316-0346 or out of area (800) 547-4697 Monday through Saturday.

Saturday, July 14th, don't miss the Historic Downtown Galveston Farmers Market, 8am to 1pm, at Saengerfest Park. Featuring locally-grown produce, crafts, gifts, and musical entertainment.

The Market is a great place to meet friends for Saturday morning coffee, do some shopping and have fun! For more information contact: Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership (409)763-7080.

Galveston's visual arts culture continues to thrive as visitors browse through art galleries during the day and night. The Postoffice Street Arts & Entertainment District is nestled in the famous Strand National Historic Landmark District, only three short blocks from The Strand. This district is home to over 20 quaint galleries that feature various types of art from local, national and internationally recognized artists. While some galleries highlight oil and watercolor paintings, along with other traditional style art, others introduce visitors to contemporary designs such as metal and glass sculptures, as well as paperborne art. Whichever type of artistic expression tickles the art enthusiast's fancy, this historic "Street" will leave an art aficionado fulfilled.

Every six weeks, the art galleries welcome Island visitors and Galvestonians alike into their galleries for ArtWalk; an event that provides visitors with wine and cheese while leading them through the historic streets and into boutiques and galleries.

Comedy and competition go hand in hand at Moody Gardens Convention Center when Houston's longest running live comedy show, ComedySportz, comes to Galveston July 13 through 21. Appropriate for all ages, families will watch two teams of improvisers pitted against one another in a battle for laughs and victory. The shows are at 8:00 pm each night and 5:00 pm on July 14, 15 and 21. The show will be dark on Monday, July 16.

Every show is different, fast-paced and positive. According to Dulany, "ComedySportz celebrates the creative human spirit, not the rants of a potty mouth." Each show lasts about 90 minutes.

Tickets for ComedySportz are available at all Moody Gardens ticketing locations and by calling 409/683-4186.

Marathon Oil Company is proud to sponsor Family Day at The Ocean Star. Family Day occurs on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at student's level using a variety of activities such as word games, coloring, and crafts. We encourage parents to bring their children aboard and explore the various facets of the offshore industry. Our goal is to promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge with a paying chaperone. This special discount is designed for individual ticket sales and cannot be combined with other discounts, group tours or other museum programs.

On July 14th, learn how obsolete oil platforms are being converted into artificial reef habitats and why sea creatures make these structures home. Create a Porthole of Life - a unique view of an amazing underwater habitat.

Visit the Galveston Summer Band Concerts to enjoy a variety of musical entertainments. Concerts are held every Tuesday evening during June, July and August (last concert ending August 21st).

The open air concerts are performed at the Sealy Gazebo, located at 24th Street and Avenue I; benches are provided. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

At Moody Gardens Pyramid Kids Camps, the learning is fun and kids get to meet creatures from around the world. Each day, campers will make themed crafts, play games and participate in guided tours of the Rainforest and/or Aquarium Pyramids.

Each day, campers will make themed crafts, play games and participate in guided tours of the Rainforest and/or Aquarium Pyramids. Camp is from 8 am to 1:30 pm and costs $125 per week or $30 per day. After-camp care is also available from 1:30 pm to 6 pm.

This summer, island etc (east-end theatre company) will be presenting a "fairy-tale with a twist." Opening on Friday, July 20th will be the fun-filled musical Once Upon A Mattress with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller.

Once Upon A Mattress will open with a gala/benefit performance ($45.00 per ticket) on Friday, July 20th. Performances will continue through Saturday, August 18th. The east-end theatre is an intimate theatre, so make your reservations early. Performances will be Thursdays (PG), Fridays (R), and Saturdays (R) at 8:00pm and on Sunday afternoons (PG) at 2:30pm. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for students and senior citizens. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. All performances will be at island etc (east-end theatre company) located at 2001 Postoffice Street in Galveston.

Frank Petronella and Vic Geerts reprise their roles as Felix and Oscar, two divorced men who decide to share a New York apartment, in The Odd Couple, July 20th thru August 12th, at Strand Theatre.

Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2:30. Tickets range from $22-$15 and may be purchased by visiting the Strand Theatre Box Office, located at 2317 Ship's Mechanic Row or may be charged by phone at (409) 763-4591.