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Volume #4
www.galvestonwizard.com
Never seen one? Read up! You’re already three issues behind!
Do We Have Your Attention Yet?
(It’s Out There!) Cheaper to Walk!
Page 8
The Balkanization of Galveston Minds Page 9
Property in Atlantis Worth Nothing Page 10
More!
Greetings From the Galveston Wizard,
-Galveston Wizard
Greetings From the Galveston Wizard,
It has been far too long since we’ve last spoken, for that I apoligize. We have been focusing our efforts on bringing you a more consistent publication, while at the same time keeping up and growing sections and things that you loved about us when we were a just a young periodical. (Seems like only yesterday!) Our Web wizard has been working fervently on updating www. galvestonwizard.com, where you can find all of our previous issues, along with other exciting and useful information and resources related to Galveston and beyond! Also, we are doing our best to locate trend-setting businesses and organizations to bring to your attention, but such efforts require much work, as their penance for such promotion is to provide funding for the parchiment, ink and effort that goes into the completed work you hold in your hands now, and of which you want more,...more consistently...(sigh)...there is much work to be done. And we need your help! It is you, the reader, who are ultimately responsible for letting those businesses know that you see them on these pages to ensure it’s continued publication. However, with that obligation also comes the luxury of a painstakingly-created forum for you and your fellow man: to exchange ideas, express viewpoints, showcase artwork, educate from your specialty, and more! As always, we are always on the lookout for ways to be of service to Galveston, it’s fair citizens, it’s businesses, and those in the realms surrounding it. Feel free to contact us, using the criteria at right as guide for your submissions to us! Time is of the Essence!
Criteria for Submissions Want to submit something for publication in the Galveston Wizard? Here are some things you should keep in mind. Be ledgible. (Typed submissions only, please, email preferred! Submissions may be edited for content or readability.) 200-400 words for Editorial Article Submissions, up to 100 words for letters to the Wizard. Be optimistic. If you present a problem, offer solutions. What’s going wrong, what’s going right? Sending artwork? Make copies. Do not send originals as items will not be returned. (why not email a digital picture of it?) Send Top Quality stuff. No blurry, small, or otherwise unpublishable pictures. Highest quality jpg or pdf, please! Give details. If you do provide a picture, be sure to include your name, contact, caption, and other pertinent information. Email submissions to us at:
[email protected] Sending Something snail mail? P.O. Box 3467, Galveston, Tx 77552-3467. Questions, Comments and Ideas may also be directed to David Torkelson at 409.621.2864
“Let “Let the the Galveston Galveston Wizard Wizard Guide Guide You.” You.” Publisher David Torkelson Editor In Chief David Torkelson Advertising David Torkelson
Columnists David Torkelson Sylvester Captain Chinbeard Design/Layout David Torkelson Mingo “X”
Photography David Torkelson Imagician Distribution David Torkelson Press Gorilla
Webmaster David Torkelson ??? (Your name could be right here! Every journey begins with a first step!)
What is it you seek? Web site: www.galvestonwizard.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 409.621.2864 Mail: P.O. Box 3467 Galveston Texas 77552-3467
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Table of Contents
A Quick Rundown of just a few of the things you will find in this issue!
1 Cover
Volume #4 of the Galveston Wizard, Logo by JRA
2 Greetings from the Wizard
Where are we headed? Contact info!
4 Thoughts from Readers
See what your fellow reader has to say!
6 Editorials/Articles
Sylvester shows his claws, more!
7Fishing Trip Exploits! Bill shows us a great day on the boat! 8 Cheaper to Walk
...are you prepared?
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The pleasures and pains of vehicular ownership!
Owned & Operated Since 1938 By The Milan Family
9 Balkanization of Galveston Minds
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11Show us your beads...!
Big plans for Galveston Nightlife!
14 Server Underground
“Watches-You-Eat” tells all
15Captain Chinbeard
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WINNER! Eddie checks out the third issue of the Galveston Wizard! We wonder if he’s admiring his ad? We put 10,000 copies all over Galveston and Beyond! Check out Gravity Bar off 21st Strand if you haven’t yet... And tell them we sent ya!
You must be!You are apparently clever enough to be reading your Galveston Wizard Cover-To-Cover! It’s the only way to do it! Want more? Got an idea? Got something to say? Say it thru the Galveston Wizard! Email or write us ideas, pics, articles, rants, or anything else you think your fellow man could do with hearing.
Contact info page 2!
Wow! There are so many places that we want to crack open for our readers to understand on the island! If only there were more time! (and money!) The inner core will be better AND stronger! But it will not happen overnight. Make the changes work out in the end! How may we be of assistance?
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G’Wiz: Galveston Wizard
Do We Have Your Attention Yet?
Some Thoughts from Readers,
As always, the Galveston Wizard looks forward to hearing from our readers! Below are just a few of the letters that we received from readers just like you! We want to hear from you! Send thoughts, ideas, suggestions and corrections to [email protected] Wiz, I am really excited about The Galveston Wizard. We have to get other artists, writers, photographers and graphics people involved. The Wizard can be a showcase for local talent. We need to have a meeting place and time where everyone can get together for brainstorming sessions. This could be really big. -The Imagician Hey David! Nice publication! Finally, someone has put the arts and entertainment in arts and entertainment for Galveston!
-Ken Petty Publisher, Public News http://www.publicnews.us Galveston Wizard, Read your 3rd edition yesterday at Chili’s. Between the mag and the Petron, it was a great Sunday! -ang Wizard, Let me introduce myself. My name is Misty Valdez. Born and raised in Galveston, Texas I have been entertaining in the Galveston/Houston area for over 25 years. Having worked @ Garza’s kon tiki originaly The kon tiki
for more than 20 years thru 4 owners and 3 locations, believe that old school drag is still alive & kicking! Having held over 19 years, now on my 20th year of fundraisers for the Aids Coalition of Coastal Texas have the support of many local buisnesses and individuals. I have had the oppourtunity of performing with many talented and interesting entertainers, both locally and out-of-state. Many of whom have passed on to a better place have given me the strenghth and courage to carry on the art of female impersonation! I was taught to give back to the comunity that has given so much to me. Still
working @ Robert Lafittes (the original show bar) 24 years as well as Undercurrent & Third Coast beach bar every week-end, believe there is always a home for old school drag as well as any showgirls. So Galvestonians and supporters as long as there are establishments of interest and The Original Island Diva there will always be old school drag for entertainment or charity! -Misty Valdez Hey There! The paper looks like it is going extremely well!! I’m so excited for you. Keep up the good work! -Rachel
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Recent Island Job Fair Visit Like Stroll thru Mall That is, only if you go to malls where every store is offering you a job! With complete company information available in the form of handouts, flyers, applications and decisionmakers on hand, eventgoers (and jobseekers) could window shop companies desperate to find good employees! Yes, it feels good to be wanted. Think you would have liked to go? Become aware of happenings, events, and opportunities. They are happening every day, but it’s up to you to take the first step. Read your local publications...pay attention...become aware!
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No More Island Time! Something about salt water, the waves, or sea gull fecum seems to slow everything down here on the island! Life seems to settle into a routine so quickly! If you are sailing ahead at top speed with no signs of slowing down, then share the wealth! (think “Waterskiing!”)Share some of the secrets of your success! Inspire others to do things from the remedial to the momentous! Let other people see and hear perspectives and ideas that they have never thought of before! When? ...Now! No more island time. If you are having trouble moving forward and quickening yourself or your business, then it is ok to ask for help from others, or let us pose your question to other readers! The Galveston Wizard will only begin to be useful to you when you begin using it!
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Sylvester the Cat
G’Wiz: Galveston Wizard has lazed around for more than a month now, mostly in one spot. “Lordy! Lordy! I thought I saw a Puddy Tat!” Sylvester is on the prowl!
(guest columnist)
Of course, I saw plenty stayin’ in one spot. The whole world passed me by! Only thing around here more pesky than Sylvester the Cat is those damn meter maids. I’m afraid to stop at a red light for fear of them slapping one of those green stickers under my windshield wiper blade. (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Talk about sufferin’, all those mental patients and homeless being trucked and tumped on the island. (ie. The Galveston Daily News. Didn’t know Sylvester could read didya?) Can’t get a high-priced tank of gas without one of their mitts in my wiskers. Hasn’t any of their cayote’s explained the Galveston ordinance that you can’t pan-
handle within 200 yards of a gas pump? That must mean you can panhandle everywhere else? Must be near 2000 of them by now, all wanderin’ around sayin gibberish, carrying plastic bags full of plastic forks, plastic spoons and plastic cups. Some of them have even started asking about motorized wheel chairs! (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Special Election, Special Election! (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Does anyone really believe the 2% who vote for ex-crack dealers are gonna change anything except another fight between those who are “in” and those who aren’t. Talk about disenfranchisement! Mercy! Galveston’s special, al right? That means “lots of diver-
sity, under tyranny, and a special type of martial law.” Just sitting in one spot I saw 20 different law enforcement agencies on the island! And that’s not countingthe special gestapo meter maid units, and they still can’t patrol a neighborhood. I think I just saw a short yellow school bus go by. Hmm, wonder if Tweety is in there with the rest of our city officials? (Sufferin’ Succotash!) No wonder I layed around a month! The system is broken and no amount of Moody’s, Mitchell’s or Fertitta’s money can put it back together again. Somethings got to give, a fat cat can’t find a decent meal in the garbage no more! -Sylvester
Don’t let our artists starve! Many of our readers thought about submitting something for our recent Galveston Wizard Artwork Contest. Unfortunately, our contest wasn’t “Who (Just) Thinks They Can Draw the Best Galveston Wizard,” or those people might have won! Check out some of Galveston’s “cream of the crop!”
Roshawn has amazing artwork skills! We’ll let his work below speak for itself. Tattoo designs, logos? Let him know! Call him at 409.599.7027 “Power to the People!”
www.galvestonwizard.com
(Left: Joaquin never ceases to amaze us. We see great success in his future! Murals, custom work, artwork requests? Call him directly at 832.561.0143, or look for him downtown on weekends! Make sure you check out “Jumping the Shark!” Galveston’s best (and only!) improv comedy group. They are Keith Martin, Lyssa Graham, Host Jay Reynolds, Chris Jones, and SusannahHolmes. (not shown :Robert Paterno) Check them out at www. myspace.com/ jtsgalveston Cast Members Needed!
We’ve never met anyone so determined to succeed... and guess what? He’s doing it! Kevin’s unique style graced our second issue cover! Call him at 817.709.7452
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Run-in with old friend sparks day-long fishing trip! That’s right! Turns out our friend Bill had started and now owns and operates a Fishing Guide Service! We told him about the Galveston Wizard and the rest is history! (But still in the future for you reading this now!) Two Mondays later we were embarking on our first trip out to sea, armed with beer, bait, rods and reels we’ve heard so much talk about. (from fishermen) For the first time ever, “we” were the one’s fishing and floating lazily in a boat while “other” people were making their way down I-45, driving past Ocean and Dimitri’s Cabaret. (Hey, they’re legitimate landmarks!) Aaahhh! This is relaxing! Riding around Galveston Island in a boat was quite amazing! Going under the Causeway was particularly exciting, while the various docks, boats, and other sites from this incredible new realm had us thinking that... “WHOA!!!!! Got one! She’s a beauty!
Someone get the net!” Chaos ensues as a member of our team began his struggle with a fish! Nice Catch! Whether fishing is second nature to you or you’ve never even been on a boat, spending a beautiful day with Bill’s Fishing Guide Services will be sure to have you catching a good time! Want to have a memorable fishing experience of your own? (and possible bragging rights) Give Bill’s Fishing Guide Service a call! Guided Tours usually start at about $400 for the day, depending on what you want to do, how many people, etc. Call Bill directly at (409)789.1457 for more information, or you can email him at [email protected] Create a unique and memorable experience! Schedule your adventure today! (And tell Bill the Galveston Wizard sent you!)
“Hold on to your baits!” Bill yelled over the engine he had just fired up... soon it was fullspeed ahead!”
Be a good friend! Adrift at Sea for more than a few hours? Watch yourself and your friends open up and start talking about all kinds of interesting (or bizarre) things on their minds! Be sure to listen to what they have to say! Immediately after taking this photo, the photographer went back to pretending he was asleep as his boat crept slowly along. More proof of your Galveston Wizard bringing you quality photography! Why not send us samples of yours?
(Don’t be dumb. Please obey all laws in their literal sense at all times!)
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Make sure you are fishing legitimately! Get your fishing license! Chin gives us our documentation! For License information call (800)792.1112
Glen at Galveston Bait & Tackle At the Causeway gave us the goods! “Best Bait in Town!” We worked hard to resist eating our newly-acquired shrimp! “Hey, it’s Charity, I ran into you guys last Saturday at the Poop Deck swinging some fire around. Here are some links for you! Our Website is http://www.freewebs. com/pyrospheric Also here is a direct link to some Mardi Gras Galveston Pics at http://www. myspace.com/pyrospheric ... Enjoy! We have some cool pics and videos on there. Our number is 832-221-6852. Have a sunshine sparkle day.” -Charity and Kali
Galveston Lotto Idea! Your odds of winning 168 million dollars may not be great with a big city lotto, but your odds of winning $40,000 are great with our fictitious Galveston Lotto Idea! Proceeds from the lotto benefit the GISD and other educational programs like E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) Courses or GED courses. Hell, it’d probably catch on so fast that we might figure out what to do with the education system itself! (Or someone who can.) That, and stories across the island from cool things people you know spending winnings locally. What would you do with $40,000? A cruise, first of all! What do we need to start this thing...a “non-profit?” Miles of Red tape? Let’s get to cutting, people!
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Do We Have Your Attention Yet?
Cheaper to Walk (but hard to do with groceries!)
Vehicular ownership is a huge responsibility. It is also a large investment (of time, resources, maintenance, etc!) Owning a car and keeping it legal (and yourself out of trouble) is a true test of financial responsibility. But there is more to it than filling the gas tank! (Which will cost you an arm and a leg as is!) Some see fit to gamble daily, but instead of “scratchoff’s”they drive around the island without consideration of the well-thought-out standard driving requirements that one must have to operate a vehicle legally! (These fees and taxes help maintain the roads, amongst many other things!) You may have to buy your car, but you can pretty much drive it anywhere around the island for free. (Parking is another matter.) That being said, there are several requirements (listed below) that one must meet in order to avoid being caught “ridin’ dirty.” (With alcohol/drug free, relaxed, alert, and law-abiding
Texas Dept. of Public Safety. (DPS) off 61st I-45 feeder headed to Houston. Know what you are doing behind the wheel! Get your license!
driving being “clean”) Another necessary (and considerable) evil of owning a horseless carriage is car insurance. This legally-required gamble protects you and other motorists, pedestrians or property from running into (no pun intended) financial ruin in case of an accident. They will ticket you for not having all of the requirements to drive legally, and you will be kicking yourself that you now have to make the required investments AND pay a dumbass tax for not having your “stuff” together. Looking for a used car? Contact “Cash Cars” at 936.718.8795 for more information on finding a car that is right for you! We will be talking about Island Transit and other traveling avenues and options in upcoming issues, as well as providing you with tips and relevant businesses that might interest you. Got an idea, suggestion, opportunity, or story on your travels in Galveston? Let us know!
Registration is still at the old courthouse downtown. We still think it would make a good high school! It’s perfect!
Slap-happy with hard-to-remove stickers! In an effort to keep street parking “jalopy free,” the impending tow usually forces vehicular repair or further clarification that “this is my primary mode of transportation and dispite her looks, she runs like a top!”
Ahhhh! Driving “guilty-conscience-free.” There’s nothing like it! If you handle your business right, you too can enjoy this glorious feeling! (But it’ll cost ya!) Let the Galveston Wizard guide you through a few of the things you will need to consider!
Quick Quests with you car: Learn the secrets of the One-Way Streets (What secrets? Exactly!) Drive the Seawall Travel West on the Seawall until you reach the Galveston Island State Park, check out one of the unique beach access points along way Go to East Beach (East on Seawall) and drive your car on the sand Travel North at 51st and Broadway onto Pelican Island Explore the Airport, Schlitterbaun, Moody Gardens, and Flight Museum on Stewart (We’re working on coupons for those for you) Take the Ferry To Bolivar via Ferry road on East End of Island
Make sure that your State Inspection is up to date. Stop by Hick’s Automotive at 8428 Teichman Road. Call 409.744.4374 for more info!
Kaboom! We all ducked down! What was that!? Preventive maintenance is an essential part of vehicle ownership... but there will always be surprises!
Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end! Is there something the city can do to run a “Fix or Forfeit-for-Pennies” Campaign on abandoned houses? Where market rates drop, middle income families can thrive! T.A.I.
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The Balkanization of Galveston Minds They are slipping through your fingers. They are tired, they are weary, and at some point they came to believe that they cannot live comfortably on the island. They are people that are Balkanizing from the island. American Heritage Dictionary defines “Balk” (the root word of the imposing “Balk-anization” word we’ve chosed for this article) as “To stop short and refuse to go on”, “to thwart, check,” or “a hindrance or setback.” Word has reached them of tales of high-paying jobs where their innovations and insights will be welcomed with arms wide open. Also, there is family calling from South Carolina, with promises of new beginnings and hope there. Land flowing with milk and honey...just over the causeway.
“Just pack up and come on.” And they are. Many landlords run rampant serfdoms unchecked, while the school systems, local businesses, and city and government organizations struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving Island climate around them! (we are too!) Large corporations sludge their way across the island with “big city” policies while thier local General Managers watch, bound and gagged of all “Island Customization” possibilities. Employers are looking for employees in all the wrong pools, or with such blinders that those actually in those pools are often otherwise occupied with remedial but necessary jobs, thier skills shelved...for now. (More tea, anyone?) The old are afraid of what the
A new life awaits? young will do with power, and the young feel that they are not being adequately prepared and informed for their inevitable turns at it. Should an islander find themselves getting a ticket (or series of tickets), the stress from that only builds upon the otherwise already exixtent difficulty of finding one’s
Nitche, and ultimately, their happiness on the island. It is a challenge many face. Do not give up. You are not alone. Make yourselves visible so that other like-minded people can find you! We can do it together! Make succeess happen here for yourself! We’re here to help!
Teri
Congratulations...
...to our last issue’s winner! (front)
Do you know who this is and where he works? (The first correct email answer we get will win a free G’Wiz T-shirt!
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Vinh and Duke at Wild Wings Cafe Downtown! It was indeed all of the wings we could eat! (Urp!)
Karen B. from Albuquerque New Mexico found herself the proud owner of a sweet G’Wiz T-shirt when she was the first to recognize Robert Rodrigues From DiBellas in our last issue! Will you be the winner this time? Better Hurry!
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Property on Atlantis Worth Nothing
The City of Galveston recently inquired of it’s residents (with a survey) as to “what height requirements and where” that the people imagine for their growing island home. Their hope is to determine a height master plan. First of all, a block back from the Seawall, no one can see the beach. Anyone con-
cerned about “breeze blockage” ought to imagine that “breeze” as hurricane gusts coming from the gulf. What if we can creatively guide hotels and other would-be building structures on the island, and pair them with projects like Seawall upkeep and updating? (Seawall Master Plan?) A huge wall of buildings, fortifying and
beautifying our Seawall might not be a bad idea. Driving East down Seawall (the numbers getting smaller) one building has already sprung up, apparently right in Seawall Boulevard’s Path! Maybe we could get a similar building or structure to shade the evening sun that blinds people as they are leaving the island? (Squint!)
“I’m Baa-ack!”
I’m a BOI. No, I wasn’t Born On the Island – I Belong On The Island! Maybe the difference should be delineated by BOTI. Saying that I’m an “Islander By Choice” (IBC) would be analogous to saying that I’m an alcoholic by choice. I’m addicted to Galveston, and have been since I first crossed the old causeway in the summer of 1950. There are only two places on earth where I felt like I really belonged – the only where I felt at home – Galveston and Terlingua. The Island and the weird, wild, wonderful little desert community are on the same parallel. If you put your finger on a map and draw a line due west from Galveston to a point just west of Big Bend National Park, you’ll find Terlingua. I felt comfortable in Greenwich Village and San Francisco in the early ‘60s. I felt comfortable in San Antonio, Austin and New Orleans, but I never felt at home in any of those places. My employment on The Island began in 1964 at Todd’s Ship Yard, Falstaff Brewery, then, The Galveston Fire Department. I discovered the joy of writing at Galveston College in 1970, and my professional journalism career began at the Galveston Daily News 32 years ago. Alternative journalism had always been an attraction to me – an attraction that became irresistible when Joe Murphy, Pete Fredrecksen and Steve Long lured me away from The News with an offer of complete editorial freedom and the opportunity to do some kick-ass journalism at In Between Magazine; an irreverent and sometimes muckraking fortnightly rag that had attracted an almost immediate cult following. a successful Keysrealto estate transaction . . .
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By Gordon Haire
Other alternative publications came and went. Port of Entry scared me. It was aesthetically and editorially superior to our rag. Murphy, Fredericksen and Long weren’t bothered by it. We just kept on keeping on and staying afloat while POE sank below the journalistic waves. Stories published by In Between led to the firing of a fire marshal, the forced retirement of a district judge, and the imprisonment of the executive director of the MHMR (the entire board of directors should have gone to prison). I hate to admit it, but my investigative reporting was a miniscule part of In Between’s popularity. It’s irreverent sense of humor and its penchant for barbecuing Sacred Cow is what made the magazine what it was. The “Café Gossip” column that Steve Long cranked out every other week was consistently the most read item in the entire publication. Everyone wanted to keep up with the latest adventures of an adulterous duo, known only as “The Hot Tub Couple.” Steve never revealed the true identity of the man and woman involved. It was sometimes surprising, especially for a writer who took himself way too seriously, when a spur-of-the-moment quickie story would be more widely read and enjoyed than a feature story that had taken weeks of interviews and research. One time, up against a deadline, I cranked out a quickie, “Honky Tonkin’ on Hwy 6,” after my wife-to-be and I spent a night of bar hopping on that stretch of road. The story was so popular, it inspired the “First (and only) Annual Honky Tonkin on Hwy 6 Bus Tour.” The Strand crowd borrowed a double decker London Bus, and spiced up the nightlife in the hinterlands. It’s time to get those clubs out of the attic!
Now, I’m back and will be freelancing (with the emphasis on free) for The Galveston Wizard. Mainly, I’ll be covering the nightlife, arts and entertainment scenes with words. My alter ego, The Imagician, will provide the photographic evidence to support my reportage. By the time this issue hits the streets, he’ll have replaced the camera he drowned at pier 19, when he walked off the dock while lining up a shot of a brown pelican. Over the years, I’ve become so addicted to covering local government and politics that I attend meeting and workshops when I don’t have to. I’ll occasionally write stories of interest coming out of Galveston City Hall. My turf is downtown, north of Broadway, between 20th and 26th Streets, with an occasional excursion to the party scene on East Beach. I’ll be the old, bespectacled, goateed guy with the Canon (the camera, not the artillery piece). Fell free to accost me and tell me what you’re interested in. What do you want to read about? What do you want to see? The Wizard likes to think of his publication as “Edutainment.” I prefer “Entercation.” He prefers the combination of education + entertainment, while I prefer entertainment + education. What’s the difference? Say the words slowly, out loud. “Edutain” and “Edutainment” don’t sound nearly as sexy as “Entercate” and “Entercation.” One thing The Wiz and I agree on the that “We just want to have fun.” If you have any ideas for phun photo pheatures, E-mail me at the. [email protected].
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Show us your beads and we’ll give you some T.I.T.S.! by Someone Somebody
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There are many Things Interesting To See at Mardi Gras. (or, “T.I.T.S” for short) First of all, did you make any effort to check out some of the 3 million things going on across the island? (A quick way to tell is You had to have noticed all of the celebrations, parades, events, concerts and hooplah. The countless cars, people (some less impaired than others), and atmosphere’s generated is something that is best experienced firsthand. There were some interesting developments at this years events, and we’re not just talking about the buckets of beads, beer, and fun that were consumed, thrown or had throughout the two weekends. Our primary staff spent most of their hours doing what they do most weekends that there aren’t thousands of would-be-Mardi-Grasians, and that is work! Luckily, the events, parades, shows, private parties and antics lasted most of the day most of the weekend on both weekends. We tackled the celebration with much hopefulness and resolution, but were almost overwhelmed by the listings
of events and happenings for the celebration. We made every effort to integrate ourselves and support those supporting the event bringing so much of a boost to the island economy, but found that there will be much work, preparation, and cooperation with organizers to be able to adequately guide our readers thru such an amazingly complex event as Galveston’s Mardi Gras next time. What became of the arrested photographer for the Daily News? Why did we sometimes feel like there was all this money around and we weren’t getting our take? One thing is certain, we will be at next year’s Mardi Gras celebration, and we will have the lowdown on where you should go and what things you should check out. Ultimately, though, the decision to partake in the fun or hide from the sun is up to you. Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions, or stories from Mardi Gras? Shout it thru the Wizard! Put innovative ideas and suggestions out there for your community and community leaders to consider when beginning plans for next years’ celebration!
...who got copies of the 10,000 of our last issue we distributed across Galveston, but we do know “CERTAIN” people that “MAY” receive direct distribution!
Mardi Gras ladies exchange pleasantries at Gravity Bar.
“Ahhhh! You guys! That is not funny.” Idiocy levels were at medium to medium high levels.
Not 3 hours ago, this table in Gravity Bar had stacks of Galveston Wizards and Parrots on it! Miss your copy? See the entire issue full-color online at www.galvestonwizard.com
“Doomp, Dat-Datta-Datta-DoompDOOMP!” Parades, marching bands and floats were a common site during the celebraton.
The not-envied-but-highly-respectedand-appreciated cleanup efforts began quickly when the madness ended!
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Bucky Lastards! BE SEEN! BE HEARD! USE IT OR LOSE IT!
People, Square up on all of your debts! We know it sucks, but Imagine the weight lifted off of your shoulders! (and the money put into your friends’ pockets and out of their thoughts as well!) Owe no man anything!
Paul and Brad Revamiping the Brickwork at American National. “Did you do all of that?!” we said in mock amazement while looking upward. Their laughter told us they got our joke!
Restaurant Guide serve it! In fact, if we come into your restaurant, it is because we like you and like what you have to offer! And we want to be able to promote their businesses as well! If any of you don’t know the world of owning and/or operating a restaurant, it is wildly hectic and active! Deliveries, shipments, employees, customers, cooking the food (duh!), and the seamless and flawless flow of all of them together! Don’t ignore it! Watch it yourself next time you are eating out somewhere! We look forward to the opportunity to bring you many more exciting, unique, or downright good restaurants that you should definitely check out in the issues to come! (And be sure to tell them you saw them in the Galveston Wizard.)
We gotta start with Slices on this one! Always Good to catch up with our Good Friend David Nielsen over a tasty pizza! 24th and Market! Law and Order on one big screen, football on another!
Considered one of the unofficial best steaks on the island. Dibella’s is where it’s at! See their ad on this same page! Coincidence? Try it tonight! 31st and P.
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DAZED AND CONFUSED Many people looking to make Night Moves in Galveston often find themselves in a quandary...”There are too many damn good bars, clubs and cantinas on the island to choose from!” We should know! Many meetings, post-work-unwindings, friend-comraderings, or significant (or nonsignifigant) other hunts have taken place in most of them across the island. We have logged thousands of dollars in tip jars and registers across the island. (We are sure we are still missing some good one’s too!) Events, open mic’s, drink specials abound across the island, and spring up like those electronic moles out of their respective hiding spots! So what is a publication to do when it’s bars and club scene
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Server Underground Tuesday Lunch by Watches-You-Eat Whelp! It’s official. Thursdays have become the new Friday. (or at least as far as servers are concerned) Weekends, especially Friday nights now seem to be devoted to the crowd that doesn’t usually go out. (And we know for a fact that very few of our fellow servers will be gracing us with their presence, as they are most likely working too!) Thursday night now seems to be the night that most people
think there will not be anyone else going out to eat. These likeminded people usually come in by the droves! (What does that even mean?!) That paired with the fact that management doesn’t normally go with the “overstaff for safety” mentality as much on the budding “cash-cow” night. I guess the real observation is that the Thursday night formula is closer to where I want it, as far as tables-to-stress level ratio goes. Makes the shift go by quicker!
So how do we use this information? How do we maximize productivity for ourselves? It’s obvious that the restaurant needs “All hands on deck” when it is busy, but don’t forget that you can make your schedule work for you, instead of vice-versa. By decreasing the number of servers working, managers and schedule-makers can actually increase the value of a shift. (by making it worth more of their
servers’ time) And let us also not forget that time off of work is almost as important as time on at work to your durable and resilient team. Don’t put a great team in jeopardy by relying too much on your “Star Performers” or “Any Schedule Workers” or you may lose them to fatigue, exhaustion, or un-nameable bitterness issues that don’t often end well. Well, that’s all I’ve got, just thought I’d put that out there...
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Captain Chinbeard’s
Etiquette Advice Column Captain Chinbeard! You’ve got to help me! I’m trying to organize a wine tasting party for those that have no knowledge of wines! How can I prepare and get people to come to this unique event? And should there be a dress code? snacks? entertainment? I want it to be a fun, informal look at wine tasting! -Merci! Purp le Chits, Frenchman, also, Aspiring Wine Connoiseur Ahoy there, Frenchy! I have pillaged and plundered for many years now. Some
places weren’t even on the coast-those scurvy rats didn’t see THAT one coming at all! I be a man of learnin’, so in me adventures, I learned that the best parties arr the ones that stand out from the rest. I’ve got somethin’ good in me pantaloons fer ye, Frenchy. Every scallywag in Galveston will be talkin’ about ye after this! Here it is: Most civilized folk go to a wine tasting party expectin’ wine. Ye can spend all the dubloons in yer treasure chest on the fanciest bleedin’ bottle of wine, and ye know what? They’ll go away talkin’ about how harrd ye tried and forget ye in a fortnight. So here is the
halyard that’ll hoist ye to the heights of society: Grog. Grog is a mixture of rum and water, or rum and beer. The important part is the rum. And make sure ye get real rum (the dark stuff). Rum is better than wine, because ye get drunk faster! As farr as the dress code goes, make sure everyone wears their finest dubloons, and lots of GOLD. The wenches should wear bikinis, if going naked is not an option for them like it is for many stuck-up landlubbin’ damsels. Snacks! Nobody likes those little crackers, and nobody likes little bits of cheese-we aren’t bilge rats, are we?! A few casks of salt
pork and seabiscuits should suffice! Find ye an accordion player for entertainment. If one isn’t available, drink yer rum and go plunder! But watch out for the Coasties! They’ll ruin yer party like they ruined me profession-I have to take on a second job as a columnist because of those scallywags. ARRRR!!!
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Wrap your mind around this one! Three men rented out a motel room for a night. The room cost $30 total so each man paid $10. Later the manager of the motel showed up and realized that the room they rented should have only cost $25. He gave the bell-boy $5 and told him to go and give it to the men. The bell-boy got half-way to the room, and realized he couldn’t split $5 between three men, so he pocketed $2 and gave each of the three men $1. So now, each man has paid $9 for the room and the bell-boy has $2. 3 x $9 = $27 (paid by the men) + $2 (kept by the bell-boy) = $29 Where is the other dollar from the original $30 that they paid?
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It has been far too long since we’ve last spoken, for that I apoligize. We have been focusing our efforts on bringing you a more consistent publication, while at the same time keeping up and growing sections and things that you loved about us when we were a just a young periodical. (Seems like only yesterday!) Our Web wizard has been working fervently on updating www. galvestonwizard.com, where you can find all of our previous issues, along with other exciting and useful information and resources related to Galveston and beyond! Also, we are doing our best to locate trend-setting businesses and organizations to bring to your attention, but such efforts require much work, as their penance for such promotion is to provide funding for the parchiment, ink and effort that goes into the completed work you hold in your hands now, and of which you want more,...more consistently...(sigh)...there is much work to be done. And we need your help! It is you, the reader, who are ultimately responsible for letting those businesses know that you see them on these pages to ensure it’s continued publication. However, with that obligation also comes the luxury of a painstakingly-created forum for you and your fellow man: to exchange ideas, express viewpoints, showcase artwork, educate from your specialty, and more! As always, we are always on the lookout for ways to be of service to Galveston, it’s fair citizens, it’s businesses, and those in the realms surrounding it. Feel free to contact us, using the criteria at right as guide for your submissions to us! Time is of the Essence!
Criteria for Submissions Want to submit something for publication in the Galveston Wizard? Here are some things you should keep in mind. Be ledgible. (Typed submissions only, please, email preferred! Submissions may be edited for content or readability.) 200-400 words for Editorial Article Submissions, up to 100 words for letters to the Wizard. Be optimistic. If you present a problem, offer solutions. What’s going wrong, what’s going right? Sending artwork? Make copies. Do not send originals as items will not be returned. (why not email a digital picture of it?) Send Top Quality stuff. No blurry, small, or otherwise unpublishable pictures. Highest quality jpg or pdf, please! Give details. If you do provide a picture, be sure to include your name, contact, caption, and other pertinent information. Email submissions to us at:
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Table of Contents
A Quick Rundown of just a few of the things you will find in this issue!
1 Cover
Volume #4 of the Galveston Wizard, Logo by JRA
2 Greetings from the Wizard
Where are we headed? Contact info!
4 Thoughts from Readers
See what your fellow reader has to say!
6 Editorials/Articles
Sylvester shows his claws, more!
7Fishing Trip Exploits! Bill shows us a great day on the boat! 8 Cheaper to Walk
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9 Balkanization of Galveston Minds
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Big plans for Galveston Nightlife!
14 Server Underground
“Watches-You-Eat” tells all
15Captain Chinbeard
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WINNER! Eddie checks out the third issue of the Galveston Wizard! We wonder if he’s admiring his ad? We put 10,000 copies all over Galveston and Beyond! Check out Gravity Bar off 21st Strand if you haven’t yet... And tell them we sent ya!
You must be!You are apparently clever enough to be reading your Galveston Wizard Cover-To-Cover! It’s the only way to do it! Want more? Got an idea? Got something to say? Say it thru the Galveston Wizard! Email or write us ideas, pics, articles, rants, or anything else you think your fellow man could do with hearing.
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Wow! There are so many places that we want to crack open for our readers to understand on the island! If only there were more time! (and money!) The inner core will be better AND stronger! But it will not happen overnight. Make the changes work out in the end! How may we be of assistance?
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Some Thoughts from Readers,
As always, the Galveston Wizard looks forward to hearing from our readers! Below are just a few of the letters that we received from readers just like you! We want to hear from you! Send thoughts, ideas, suggestions and corrections to [email protected] Wiz, I am really excited about The Galveston Wizard. We have to get other artists, writers, photographers and graphics people involved. The Wizard can be a showcase for local talent. We need to have a meeting place and time where everyone can get together for brainstorming sessions. This could be really big. -The Imagician Hey David! Nice publication! Finally, someone has put the arts and entertainment in arts and entertainment for Galveston!
-Ken Petty Publisher, Public News http://www.publicnews.us Galveston Wizard, Read your 3rd edition yesterday at Chili’s. Between the mag and the Petron, it was a great Sunday! -ang Wizard, Let me introduce myself. My name is Misty Valdez. Born and raised in Galveston, Texas I have been entertaining in the Galveston/Houston area for over 25 years. Having worked @ Garza’s kon tiki originaly The kon tiki
for more than 20 years thru 4 owners and 3 locations, believe that old school drag is still alive & kicking! Having held over 19 years, now on my 20th year of fundraisers for the Aids Coalition of Coastal Texas have the support of many local buisnesses and individuals. I have had the oppourtunity of performing with many talented and interesting entertainers, both locally and out-of-state. Many of whom have passed on to a better place have given me the strenghth and courage to carry on the art of female impersonation! I was taught to give back to the comunity that has given so much to me. Still
working @ Robert Lafittes (the original show bar) 24 years as well as Undercurrent & Third Coast beach bar every week-end, believe there is always a home for old school drag as well as any showgirls. So Galvestonians and supporters as long as there are establishments of interest and The Original Island Diva there will always be old school drag for entertainment or charity! -Misty Valdez Hey There! The paper looks like it is going extremely well!! I’m so excited for you. Keep up the good work! -Rachel
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Recent Island Job Fair Visit Like Stroll thru Mall That is, only if you go to malls where every store is offering you a job! With complete company information available in the form of handouts, flyers, applications and decisionmakers on hand, eventgoers (and jobseekers) could window shop companies desperate to find good employees! Yes, it feels good to be wanted. Think you would have liked to go? Become aware of happenings, events, and opportunities. They are happening every day, but it’s up to you to take the first step. Read your local publications...pay attention...become aware!
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No More Island Time! Something about salt water, the waves, or sea gull fecum seems to slow everything down here on the island! Life seems to settle into a routine so quickly! If you are sailing ahead at top speed with no signs of slowing down, then share the wealth! (think “Waterskiing!”)Share some of the secrets of your success! Inspire others to do things from the remedial to the momentous! Let other people see and hear perspectives and ideas that they have never thought of before! When? ...Now! No more island time. If you are having trouble moving forward and quickening yourself or your business, then it is ok to ask for help from others, or let us pose your question to other readers! The Galveston Wizard will only begin to be useful to you when you begin using it!
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Sylvester the Cat
G’Wiz: Galveston Wizard has lazed around for more than a month now, mostly in one spot. “Lordy! Lordy! I thought I saw a Puddy Tat!” Sylvester is on the prowl!
(guest columnist)
Of course, I saw plenty stayin’ in one spot. The whole world passed me by! Only thing around here more pesky than Sylvester the Cat is those damn meter maids. I’m afraid to stop at a red light for fear of them slapping one of those green stickers under my windshield wiper blade. (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Talk about sufferin’, all those mental patients and homeless being trucked and tumped on the island. (ie. The Galveston Daily News. Didn’t know Sylvester could read didya?) Can’t get a high-priced tank of gas without one of their mitts in my wiskers. Hasn’t any of their cayote’s explained the Galveston ordinance that you can’t pan-
handle within 200 yards of a gas pump? That must mean you can panhandle everywhere else? Must be near 2000 of them by now, all wanderin’ around sayin gibberish, carrying plastic bags full of plastic forks, plastic spoons and plastic cups. Some of them have even started asking about motorized wheel chairs! (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Special Election, Special Election! (Sufferin’ Succotash!) Does anyone really believe the 2% who vote for ex-crack dealers are gonna change anything except another fight between those who are “in” and those who aren’t. Talk about disenfranchisement! Mercy! Galveston’s special, al right? That means “lots of diver-
sity, under tyranny, and a special type of martial law.” Just sitting in one spot I saw 20 different law enforcement agencies on the island! And that’s not countingthe special gestapo meter maid units, and they still can’t patrol a neighborhood. I think I just saw a short yellow school bus go by. Hmm, wonder if Tweety is in there with the rest of our city officials? (Sufferin’ Succotash!) No wonder I layed around a month! The system is broken and no amount of Moody’s, Mitchell’s or Fertitta’s money can put it back together again. Somethings got to give, a fat cat can’t find a decent meal in the garbage no more! -Sylvester
Don’t let our artists starve! Many of our readers thought about submitting something for our recent Galveston Wizard Artwork Contest. Unfortunately, our contest wasn’t “Who (Just) Thinks They Can Draw the Best Galveston Wizard,” or those people might have won! Check out some of Galveston’s “cream of the crop!”
Roshawn has amazing artwork skills! We’ll let his work below speak for itself. Tattoo designs, logos? Let him know! Call him at 409.599.7027 “Power to the People!”
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(Left: Joaquin never ceases to amaze us. We see great success in his future! Murals, custom work, artwork requests? Call him directly at 832.561.0143, or look for him downtown on weekends! Make sure you check out “Jumping the Shark!” Galveston’s best (and only!) improv comedy group. They are Keith Martin, Lyssa Graham, Host Jay Reynolds, Chris Jones, and SusannahHolmes. (not shown :Robert Paterno) Check them out at www. myspace.com/ jtsgalveston Cast Members Needed!
We’ve never met anyone so determined to succeed... and guess what? He’s doing it! Kevin’s unique style graced our second issue cover! Call him at 817.709.7452
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Run-in with old friend sparks day-long fishing trip! That’s right! Turns out our friend Bill had started and now owns and operates a Fishing Guide Service! We told him about the Galveston Wizard and the rest is history! (But still in the future for you reading this now!) Two Mondays later we were embarking on our first trip out to sea, armed with beer, bait, rods and reels we’ve heard so much talk about. (from fishermen) For the first time ever, “we” were the one’s fishing and floating lazily in a boat while “other” people were making their way down I-45, driving past Ocean and Dimitri’s Cabaret. (Hey, they’re legitimate landmarks!) Aaahhh! This is relaxing! Riding around Galveston Island in a boat was quite amazing! Going under the Causeway was particularly exciting, while the various docks, boats, and other sites from this incredible new realm had us thinking that... “WHOA!!!!! Got one! She’s a beauty!
Someone get the net!” Chaos ensues as a member of our team began his struggle with a fish! Nice Catch! Whether fishing is second nature to you or you’ve never even been on a boat, spending a beautiful day with Bill’s Fishing Guide Services will be sure to have you catching a good time! Want to have a memorable fishing experience of your own? (and possible bragging rights) Give Bill’s Fishing Guide Service a call! Guided Tours usually start at about $400 for the day, depending on what you want to do, how many people, etc. Call Bill directly at (409)789.1457 for more information, or you can email him at [email protected] Create a unique and memorable experience! Schedule your adventure today! (And tell Bill the Galveston Wizard sent you!)
“Hold on to your baits!” Bill yelled over the engine he had just fired up... soon it was fullspeed ahead!”
Be a good friend! Adrift at Sea for more than a few hours? Watch yourself and your friends open up and start talking about all kinds of interesting (or bizarre) things on their minds! Be sure to listen to what they have to say! Immediately after taking this photo, the photographer went back to pretending he was asleep as his boat crept slowly along. More proof of your Galveston Wizard bringing you quality photography! Why not send us samples of yours?
(Don’t be dumb. Please obey all laws in their literal sense at all times!)
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Glen at Galveston Bait & Tackle At the Causeway gave us the goods! “Best Bait in Town!” We worked hard to resist eating our newly-acquired shrimp! “Hey, it’s Charity, I ran into you guys last Saturday at the Poop Deck swinging some fire around. Here are some links for you! Our Website is http://www.freewebs. com/pyrospheric Also here is a direct link to some Mardi Gras Galveston Pics at http://www. myspace.com/pyrospheric ... Enjoy! We have some cool pics and videos on there. Our number is 832-221-6852. Have a sunshine sparkle day.” -Charity and Kali
Galveston Lotto Idea! Your odds of winning 168 million dollars may not be great with a big city lotto, but your odds of winning $40,000 are great with our fictitious Galveston Lotto Idea! Proceeds from the lotto benefit the GISD and other educational programs like E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) Courses or GED courses. Hell, it’d probably catch on so fast that we might figure out what to do with the education system itself! (Or someone who can.) That, and stories across the island from cool things people you know spending winnings locally. What would you do with $40,000? A cruise, first of all! What do we need to start this thing...a “non-profit?” Miles of Red tape? Let’s get to cutting, people!
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Cheaper to Walk (but hard to do with groceries!)
Vehicular ownership is a huge responsibility. It is also a large investment (of time, resources, maintenance, etc!) Owning a car and keeping it legal (and yourself out of trouble) is a true test of financial responsibility. But there is more to it than filling the gas tank! (Which will cost you an arm and a leg as is!) Some see fit to gamble daily, but instead of “scratchoff’s”they drive around the island without consideration of the well-thought-out standard driving requirements that one must have to operate a vehicle legally! (These fees and taxes help maintain the roads, amongst many other things!) You may have to buy your car, but you can pretty much drive it anywhere around the island for free. (Parking is another matter.) That being said, there are several requirements (listed below) that one must meet in order to avoid being caught “ridin’ dirty.” (With alcohol/drug free, relaxed, alert, and law-abiding
Texas Dept. of Public Safety. (DPS) off 61st I-45 feeder headed to Houston. Know what you are doing behind the wheel! Get your license!
driving being “clean”) Another necessary (and considerable) evil of owning a horseless carriage is car insurance. This legally-required gamble protects you and other motorists, pedestrians or property from running into (no pun intended) financial ruin in case of an accident. They will ticket you for not having all of the requirements to drive legally, and you will be kicking yourself that you now have to make the required investments AND pay a dumbass tax for not having your “stuff” together. Looking for a used car? Contact “Cash Cars” at 936.718.8795 for more information on finding a car that is right for you! We will be talking about Island Transit and other traveling avenues and options in upcoming issues, as well as providing you with tips and relevant businesses that might interest you. Got an idea, suggestion, opportunity, or story on your travels in Galveston? Let us know!
Registration is still at the old courthouse downtown. We still think it would make a good high school! It’s perfect!
Slap-happy with hard-to-remove stickers! In an effort to keep street parking “jalopy free,” the impending tow usually forces vehicular repair or further clarification that “this is my primary mode of transportation and dispite her looks, she runs like a top!”
Ahhhh! Driving “guilty-conscience-free.” There’s nothing like it! If you handle your business right, you too can enjoy this glorious feeling! (But it’ll cost ya!) Let the Galveston Wizard guide you through a few of the things you will need to consider!
Quick Quests with you car: Learn the secrets of the One-Way Streets (What secrets? Exactly!) Drive the Seawall Travel West on the Seawall until you reach the Galveston Island State Park, check out one of the unique beach access points along way Go to East Beach (East on Seawall) and drive your car on the sand Travel North at 51st and Broadway onto Pelican Island Explore the Airport, Schlitterbaun, Moody Gardens, and Flight Museum on Stewart (We’re working on coupons for those for you) Take the Ferry To Bolivar via Ferry road on East End of Island
Make sure that your State Inspection is up to date. Stop by Hick’s Automotive at 8428 Teichman Road. Call 409.744.4374 for more info!
Kaboom! We all ducked down! What was that!? Preventive maintenance is an essential part of vehicle ownership... but there will always be surprises!
Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end! Is there something the city can do to run a “Fix or Forfeit-for-Pennies” Campaign on abandoned houses? Where market rates drop, middle income families can thrive! T.A.I.
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The Balkanization of Galveston Minds They are slipping through your fingers. They are tired, they are weary, and at some point they came to believe that they cannot live comfortably on the island. They are people that are Balkanizing from the island. American Heritage Dictionary defines “Balk” (the root word of the imposing “Balk-anization” word we’ve chosed for this article) as “To stop short and refuse to go on”, “to thwart, check,” or “a hindrance or setback.” Word has reached them of tales of high-paying jobs where their innovations and insights will be welcomed with arms wide open. Also, there is family calling from South Carolina, with promises of new beginnings and hope there. Land flowing with milk and honey...just over the causeway.
“Just pack up and come on.” And they are. Many landlords run rampant serfdoms unchecked, while the school systems, local businesses, and city and government organizations struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving Island climate around them! (we are too!) Large corporations sludge their way across the island with “big city” policies while thier local General Managers watch, bound and gagged of all “Island Customization” possibilities. Employers are looking for employees in all the wrong pools, or with such blinders that those actually in those pools are often otherwise occupied with remedial but necessary jobs, thier skills shelved...for now. (More tea, anyone?) The old are afraid of what the
A new life awaits? young will do with power, and the young feel that they are not being adequately prepared and informed for their inevitable turns at it. Should an islander find themselves getting a ticket (or series of tickets), the stress from that only builds upon the otherwise already exixtent difficulty of finding one’s
Nitche, and ultimately, their happiness on the island. It is a challenge many face. Do not give up. You are not alone. Make yourselves visible so that other like-minded people can find you! We can do it together! Make succeess happen here for yourself! We’re here to help!
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Property on Atlantis Worth Nothing
The City of Galveston recently inquired of it’s residents (with a survey) as to “what height requirements and where” that the people imagine for their growing island home. Their hope is to determine a height master plan. First of all, a block back from the Seawall, no one can see the beach. Anyone con-
cerned about “breeze blockage” ought to imagine that “breeze” as hurricane gusts coming from the gulf. What if we can creatively guide hotels and other would-be building structures on the island, and pair them with projects like Seawall upkeep and updating? (Seawall Master Plan?) A huge wall of buildings, fortifying and
beautifying our Seawall might not be a bad idea. Driving East down Seawall (the numbers getting smaller) one building has already sprung up, apparently right in Seawall Boulevard’s Path! Maybe we could get a similar building or structure to shade the evening sun that blinds people as they are leaving the island? (Squint!)
“I’m Baa-ack!”
I’m a BOI. No, I wasn’t Born On the Island – I Belong On The Island! Maybe the difference should be delineated by BOTI. Saying that I’m an “Islander By Choice” (IBC) would be analogous to saying that I’m an alcoholic by choice. I’m addicted to Galveston, and have been since I first crossed the old causeway in the summer of 1950. There are only two places on earth where I felt like I really belonged – the only where I felt at home – Galveston and Terlingua. The Island and the weird, wild, wonderful little desert community are on the same parallel. If you put your finger on a map and draw a line due west from Galveston to a point just west of Big Bend National Park, you’ll find Terlingua. I felt comfortable in Greenwich Village and San Francisco in the early ‘60s. I felt comfortable in San Antonio, Austin and New Orleans, but I never felt at home in any of those places. My employment on The Island began in 1964 at Todd’s Ship Yard, Falstaff Brewery, then, The Galveston Fire Department. I discovered the joy of writing at Galveston College in 1970, and my professional journalism career began at the Galveston Daily News 32 years ago. Alternative journalism had always been an attraction to me – an attraction that became irresistible when Joe Murphy, Pete Fredrecksen and Steve Long lured me away from The News with an offer of complete editorial freedom and the opportunity to do some kick-ass journalism at In Between Magazine; an irreverent and sometimes muckraking fortnightly rag that had attracted an almost immediate cult following. a successful Keysrealto estate transaction . . .
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Other alternative publications came and went. Port of Entry scared me. It was aesthetically and editorially superior to our rag. Murphy, Fredericksen and Long weren’t bothered by it. We just kept on keeping on and staying afloat while POE sank below the journalistic waves. Stories published by In Between led to the firing of a fire marshal, the forced retirement of a district judge, and the imprisonment of the executive director of the MHMR (the entire board of directors should have gone to prison). I hate to admit it, but my investigative reporting was a miniscule part of In Between’s popularity. It’s irreverent sense of humor and its penchant for barbecuing Sacred Cow is what made the magazine what it was. The “Café Gossip” column that Steve Long cranked out every other week was consistently the most read item in the entire publication. Everyone wanted to keep up with the latest adventures of an adulterous duo, known only as “The Hot Tub Couple.” Steve never revealed the true identity of the man and woman involved. It was sometimes surprising, especially for a writer who took himself way too seriously, when a spur-of-the-moment quickie story would be more widely read and enjoyed than a feature story that had taken weeks of interviews and research. One time, up against a deadline, I cranked out a quickie, “Honky Tonkin’ on Hwy 6,” after my wife-to-be and I spent a night of bar hopping on that stretch of road. The story was so popular, it inspired the “First (and only) Annual Honky Tonkin on Hwy 6 Bus Tour.” The Strand crowd borrowed a double decker London Bus, and spiced up the nightlife in the hinterlands. It’s time to get those clubs out of the attic!
Now, I’m back and will be freelancing (with the emphasis on free) for The Galveston Wizard. Mainly, I’ll be covering the nightlife, arts and entertainment scenes with words. My alter ego, The Imagician, will provide the photographic evidence to support my reportage. By the time this issue hits the streets, he’ll have replaced the camera he drowned at pier 19, when he walked off the dock while lining up a shot of a brown pelican. Over the years, I’ve become so addicted to covering local government and politics that I attend meeting and workshops when I don’t have to. I’ll occasionally write stories of interest coming out of Galveston City Hall. My turf is downtown, north of Broadway, between 20th and 26th Streets, with an occasional excursion to the party scene on East Beach. I’ll be the old, bespectacled, goateed guy with the Canon (the camera, not the artillery piece). Fell free to accost me and tell me what you’re interested in. What do you want to read about? What do you want to see? The Wizard likes to think of his publication as “Edutainment.” I prefer “Entercation.” He prefers the combination of education + entertainment, while I prefer entertainment + education. What’s the difference? Say the words slowly, out loud. “Edutain” and “Edutainment” don’t sound nearly as sexy as “Entercate” and “Entercation.” One thing The Wiz and I agree on the that “We just want to have fun.” If you have any ideas for phun photo pheatures, E-mail me at the. [email protected].
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Show us your beads and we’ll give you some T.I.T.S.! by Someone Somebody
We don’t know “Everyone”...
There are many Things Interesting To See at Mardi Gras. (or, “T.I.T.S” for short) First of all, did you make any effort to check out some of the 3 million things going on across the island? (A quick way to tell is You had to have noticed all of the celebrations, parades, events, concerts and hooplah. The countless cars, people (some less impaired than others), and atmosphere’s generated is something that is best experienced firsthand. There were some interesting developments at this years events, and we’re not just talking about the buckets of beads, beer, and fun that were consumed, thrown or had throughout the two weekends. Our primary staff spent most of their hours doing what they do most weekends that there aren’t thousands of would-be-Mardi-Grasians, and that is work! Luckily, the events, parades, shows, private parties and antics lasted most of the day most of the weekend on both weekends. We tackled the celebration with much hopefulness and resolution, but were almost overwhelmed by the listings
of events and happenings for the celebration. We made every effort to integrate ourselves and support those supporting the event bringing so much of a boost to the island economy, but found that there will be much work, preparation, and cooperation with organizers to be able to adequately guide our readers thru such an amazingly complex event as Galveston’s Mardi Gras next time. What became of the arrested photographer for the Daily News? Why did we sometimes feel like there was all this money around and we weren’t getting our take? One thing is certain, we will be at next year’s Mardi Gras celebration, and we will have the lowdown on where you should go and what things you should check out. Ultimately, though, the decision to partake in the fun or hide from the sun is up to you. Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions, or stories from Mardi Gras? Shout it thru the Wizard! Put innovative ideas and suggestions out there for your community and community leaders to consider when beginning plans for next years’ celebration!
...who got copies of the 10,000 of our last issue we distributed across Galveston, but we do know “CERTAIN” people that “MAY” receive direct distribution!
Mardi Gras ladies exchange pleasantries at Gravity Bar.
“Ahhhh! You guys! That is not funny.” Idiocy levels were at medium to medium high levels.
Not 3 hours ago, this table in Gravity Bar had stacks of Galveston Wizards and Parrots on it! Miss your copy? See the entire issue full-color online at www.galvestonwizard.com
“Doomp, Dat-Datta-Datta-DoompDOOMP!” Parades, marching bands and floats were a common site during the celebraton.
The not-envied-but-highly-respectedand-appreciated cleanup efforts began quickly when the madness ended!
Pocketbook Peace!
Bucky Lastards! BE SEEN! BE HEARD! USE IT OR LOSE IT!
People, Square up on all of your debts! We know it sucks, but Imagine the weight lifted off of your shoulders! (and the money put into your friends’ pockets and out of their thoughts as well!) Owe no man anything!
Paul and Brad Revamiping the Brickwork at American National. “Did you do all of that?!” we said in mock amazement while looking upward. Their laughter told us they got our joke!
Restaurant Guide serve it! In fact, if we come into your restaurant, it is because we like you and like what you have to offer! And we want to be able to promote their businesses as well! If any of you don’t know the world of owning and/or operating a restaurant, it is wildly hectic and active! Deliveries, shipments, employees, customers, cooking the food (duh!), and the seamless and flawless flow of all of them together! Don’t ignore it! Watch it yourself next time you are eating out somewhere! We look forward to the opportunity to bring you many more exciting, unique, or downright good restaurants that you should definitely check out in the issues to come! (And be sure to tell them you saw them in the Galveston Wizard.)
We gotta start with Slices on this one! Always Good to catch up with our Good Friend David Nielsen over a tasty pizza! 24th and Market! Law and Order on one big screen, football on another!
Considered one of the unofficial best steaks on the island. Dibella’s is where it’s at! See their ad on this same page! Coincidence? Try it tonight! 31st and P.
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One question that plagues the minds of our readers at least once a day is “Where should we go eat?” From here the scenario varies widely. For many the choice is sitdown (full-service), to-go, delivery (or www.takeoutgalveston.net!), their location on the island, the contents of their fridge and/or wallet, and more! This entire process usually takes no more than a second, is often be accompanied with the counter-phrase, “I don’t know...what do you want to eat.” These deliberations usually continue until someone pulls something from what we’ll call thier “subset” of places they will go or want to go. This list is usually very short, and is often incomplete. The Galveston Wizard loves food! And we love finding great places that
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It’s true. They did pay extra for their extra bacon order! How do we know? We were sitting next to them! Dutch Kettle on 36th and Seawall is yummy 24/7!
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DAZED AND CONFUSED Many people looking to make Night Moves in Galveston often find themselves in a quandary...”There are too many damn good bars, clubs and cantinas on the island to choose from!” We should know! Many meetings, post-work-unwindings, friend-comraderings, or significant (or nonsignifigant) other hunts have taken place in most of them across the island. We have logged thousands of dollars in tip jars and registers across the island. (We are sure we are still missing some good one’s too!) Events, open mic’s, drink specials abound across the island, and spring up like those electronic moles out of their respective hiding spots! So what is a publication to do when it’s bars and club scene
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appears unavailable to them and leaves them “with the rubber mallet in their hand with no advertising quarters?” We go out less. And not because we want to! We’d rather be at your bar/club/or speak easy, or at least talking about it to our readers, but if the money’s not there, neither can we...be. (as often). Businesses advertising with us essentially makes us their street team! (with hours, specials, etc.!) Wonder why we don’t have 10 pages on the bar scene in Galveston every issue? Because we don’t have the advertiser funding to print those pages...yet! And we are seeking for people and businesses to help us make that happen for you, the reader! Thank you all again for your continued support of the Galveston Wizard! See you where it’s at!
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“Won’t it be sweet when we figure out how to help unite all of Galveston’s Music Scene? An island to itself, now doesn’t that sound “clean!” Working together if you know what we mean?! .....” .... Now play that back and let’s hear it again! If only you people went to concerts, we’d throw one for you!... well, do you?
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Server Underground Tuesday Lunch by Watches-You-Eat Whelp! It’s official. Thursdays have become the new Friday. (or at least as far as servers are concerned) Weekends, especially Friday nights now seem to be devoted to the crowd that doesn’t usually go out. (And we know for a fact that very few of our fellow servers will be gracing us with their presence, as they are most likely working too!) Thursday night now seems to be the night that most people
think there will not be anyone else going out to eat. These likeminded people usually come in by the droves! (What does that even mean?!) That paired with the fact that management doesn’t normally go with the “overstaff for safety” mentality as much on the budding “cash-cow” night. I guess the real observation is that the Thursday night formula is closer to where I want it, as far as tables-to-stress level ratio goes. Makes the shift go by quicker!
So how do we use this information? How do we maximize productivity for ourselves? It’s obvious that the restaurant needs “All hands on deck” when it is busy, but don’t forget that you can make your schedule work for you, instead of vice-versa. By decreasing the number of servers working, managers and schedule-makers can actually increase the value of a shift. (by making it worth more of their
servers’ time) And let us also not forget that time off of work is almost as important as time on at work to your durable and resilient team. Don’t put a great team in jeopardy by relying too much on your “Star Performers” or “Any Schedule Workers” or you may lose them to fatigue, exhaustion, or un-nameable bitterness issues that don’t often end well. Well, that’s all I’ve got, just thought I’d put that out there...
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Etiquette Advice Column Captain Chinbeard! You’ve got to help me! I’m trying to organize a wine tasting party for those that have no knowledge of wines! How can I prepare and get people to come to this unique event? And should there be a dress code? snacks? entertainment? I want it to be a fun, informal look at wine tasting! -Merci! Purp le Chits, Frenchman, also, Aspiring Wine Connoiseur Ahoy there, Frenchy! I have pillaged and plundered for many years now. Some
places weren’t even on the coast-those scurvy rats didn’t see THAT one coming at all! I be a man of learnin’, so in me adventures, I learned that the best parties arr the ones that stand out from the rest. I’ve got somethin’ good in me pantaloons fer ye, Frenchy. Every scallywag in Galveston will be talkin’ about ye after this! Here it is: Most civilized folk go to a wine tasting party expectin’ wine. Ye can spend all the dubloons in yer treasure chest on the fanciest bleedin’ bottle of wine, and ye know what? They’ll go away talkin’ about how harrd ye tried and forget ye in a fortnight. So here is the
halyard that’ll hoist ye to the heights of society: Grog. Grog is a mixture of rum and water, or rum and beer. The important part is the rum. And make sure ye get real rum (the dark stuff). Rum is better than wine, because ye get drunk faster! As farr as the dress code goes, make sure everyone wears their finest dubloons, and lots of GOLD. The wenches should wear bikinis, if going naked is not an option for them like it is for many stuck-up landlubbin’ damsels. Snacks! Nobody likes those little crackers, and nobody likes little bits of cheese-we aren’t bilge rats, are we?! A few casks of salt
pork and seabiscuits should suffice! Find ye an accordion player for entertainment. If one isn’t available, drink yer rum and go plunder! But watch out for the Coasties! They’ll ruin yer party like they ruined me profession-I have to take on a second job as a columnist because of those scallywags. ARRRR!!!
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Wrap your mind around this one! Three men rented out a motel room for a night. The room cost $30 total so each man paid $10. Later the manager of the motel showed up and realized that the room they rented should have only cost $25. He gave the bell-boy $5 and told him to go and give it to the men. The bell-boy got half-way to the room, and realized he couldn’t split $5 between three men, so he pocketed $2 and gave each of the three men $1. So now, each man has paid $9 for the room and the bell-boy has $2. 3 x $9 = $27 (paid by the men) + $2 (kept by the bell-boy) = $29 Where is the other dollar from the original $30 that they paid?
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