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Celebrate the Holidays with Moody Gardens

All-New CIRQUE JOYEUX …

Come to the cirque and make your holiday celebration extraordinary!

We invite you to a magical journey from There to Here in the company of musical and stage royal couple, the award-winning Texas thespians Linda Leonard & Bill Jenkins in an exhilarating and joyful celebration of the Holidays around the World: Lone Star Circus’ all-new CIRQUE JOYEUX — with a galaxy of awe-inspiring circus stars:

• From Argentina & Rio de Janeiro, South America, the adrenaline-charged Lone Star Circus Tumblers.
• From Hungary and Brazil, the breakneck acrobatic spins on roller skates of Karoly & Anita Zeman.
• From Chicago, Illinois, the daring and spectacular aerial display of the internationally renowned trapeze duo, the award-winning Duo Rose.
• From The Bronx, New York, the Cow Boy of the East, the immensely talented rope-spinning and whip-cracking AJ Silver ¾ who will indeed amaze and amuse all true Texans.
• From Dallas, Texas, the graceful and exquisite aerial ballet on lyra of Gitana Doyle.
• From Russia, the wholly improbable and utterly stunning equilibriums on rola-bola of Kirill Rebkovets.
• From Columbia, South America and animal shelters around North America, the rambunctious and joyous rescue dogs of the Pompeyo Family in their brand-new act.
• From Chicago, Illinois, the highly energetic and astounding acrobatics of the Chicago Allstars Acrobatic Team.
• From Brazil, South America, the amazing, delightfully entertaining and award-winning high-speed juggling of Amauri Da Silva.

CIRQUE JOYEUX opens December 20 at Moody Gardens Convention Center, located at 7 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554. It runs December 20 – 30 with a mixture of matinees and nightly performances. Attendees of the CIRQUE JOYEUX Dinner and Show will enjoy Chef Felipe Gonzalez’s delicious cuisine and then sit back for a one-hour holiday cirque spectacular. Your ticket to the dinner and show also includes admission to the incredible Moody Gardens Festival of Lights – The Gulf Coast’s Largest Holiday Lighting Event including Santa’s Workshop and a visit with Santa himself. ALL included at one great price.  Your ticket to the CIRQUE JOYEUX Matinee also includes admission to the incredible Moody Gardens Festival of Lights – The Gulf Coast’s Largest Holiday Lighting Event including Santa’s Workshop and a visit with Santa himself.

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Dinner and Show:

Non-Peak Dates:

12/23, 12/27, 12/28, 12/30

Peak Dates:

12/20, 12/21, 12/24, 12/25

The dinner and show will run on the above dates with doors opening at 6:30 pm, the holiday buffet beginning at 6:30 pm, pre-show performance starts at 6:40 pm and the cirque performance starting at 7:30 pm

Matinee:

12/22, 12/26, 12/29

Ticket prices to matinees include entrance to the Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. The matinees will not include dinner; we will have concessions open during the matinees. Doors open at 3:00 pm, pre-show starts at 3:10 pm and the cirque performance starting at 4:00 pm.

WHERE: 

Moody Gardens Convention Center

7 Hope Boulevard

Galveston, Texas 77554.

TICKETING:

Cirque Joyeux Dinner & Show:

Adults – $59 – 109

Children (3-12 years) – $39 – $109

Infants are Free (with the exception of specific premium seats)

Each ticket will be charged a $4 per ticket processing fee

Cirque Joyeux Matinees:

Adults – $29 – $49

Children (3-12 years) – $19 – $49

Infants are Free (with the exception of specific premium seats)

Each ticket will be charged a $4 per ticket processing fee

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Moody Member, Military and Group discounts available on select dates please call 409-683-4186 for more information.

A Cirque Joyeux is made possible through the support of local hotel and motel tax dollars from the city of Galveston generated to encourage tourism and to further promote arts and entertainment on the island.

MEDIA CONTACT

Miranda Landsman
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
409-683-4519
mlandsman@moodygardens.com

 

MOODY GARDENS GETS INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH CHRISTMAS IN JULY FESTIVITIES

Beat the heat with a chance to win your way into the Gulf Coast’s most enchanting holiday destination

Galveston, Texas (July 3, 2019) – Christmas has come early to Moody Gardens. Come celebrate all month long with exciting chances to win tickets to come back for the holiday season.

On Saturday, July 6 guests are invited to test endurance with the Ice Block Challenge. Compete against family and friends to see who can stay seated on a seat made completely out of ice the closest to five minutes. The winner of each competition will receive an Evening Pass to all of Moody Gardens’ holiday attractions.

On Sunday, July 7 Moody Gardens will be having a flash sale offering guests $5 off the purchase of an Evening Pass to all Moody Gardens holiday attractions. The Evening Pass offers guests entry into the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids, MG 3D and 4D Special FX Theaters, Arctic Slide, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Skate Rental, ICE LAND, Festival of Lights, Ropes Course and Zip Line after 3 p.m.

Also, every Saturday throughout the month of July from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moody Gardens will be inviting guests to dive in with the Polar Plunge and have an icy cold plummet in a dunk tank. A photo booth will also be set up with props featuring some of the iconic landmarks from around the globe that will be featured in this year’s brand new ICE LAND theme, Christmas Around the World. Frosty treats will also be available to help guests beat the heat.

Thursdays in July will be designated as Food Drive Thursdays. Guests who bring a non-perishable food item to Moody Gardens will receive two-for-one admission to the MG 3D Theater. The summer food drive observes the holiday spirit of giving. The food drive program benefits the Galveston County Food Bank.

ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World opens Nov. 16, 2019-Jan. 12, 2020 and is just one of eight holiday attractions, all offered at Moody Gardens as a part of the newly-named Holiday in the Gardens season-long event. Other holiday attractions include Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux Dinner & Show, Rudolph 4D, 3D films, ice skating, an Arctic Slide, and train rides, plus live entertainment and great food.

Go behind the scenes of ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World with the Ice Carver VIP Experience. This exclusive tour gives guests a chance to see the artists at work as they create these magnificent, towering ice sculptures, resulting in a truly enchanting holiday experience.

This skilled team of master ice carvers from Harbin, China will transport guests around the globe for a truly unique experience, including a giant ice slide.

And, don’t miss out on Shivers Ice Bar, featuring ultra-cool holiday spirits.

For more information visit www.moodygardens.org or call 409-744-4673.

Moody Gardens^® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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 Media Relations:

Alexis Shelly

Office: 409-683-4256

Cell: 409-771-3891

pr@moodygardens.org

Jerri Hamachek

Office: 409-683-4249

Cell: 409-789-2607

jhamachek@moodygardens.org

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SAY CHEERS TO 10 YEARS!

10th ANNUAL BREWMASTERS SERVES UP FOAM-FILLED LABOR DAY FUN.

Houston, Texas (June 27, 2019) …Toast to the end of summer at the 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny Galveston Island, Texas.  For 10 years, this frothy festival has been lauded as one of the top beer fests in the U.S. and revered by beer lovers across the region.  BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event held annually Labor Day weekend.  Want to tap into the world of craft beer on island time?   Join fellow craft beer fans that flock to Galveston Island August 30 – September 1 in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, beer education seminars and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this 3-day event offers endless opportunities to meet and learn from the men and women behind the craft.

Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker eager to try something new, or a newbie learning the ropes, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Reflecting on the past 10 years, Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Vine Time Productions, Inc. said “we have always focused on the education of craft beer, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any Texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves.  We were the first beer festival in the region and our goal was then and is now to offer an immersive learning and tasting experience. We think we’ve been successful in staying true to our original mission.  Be the leader in craft beer education,” added McDerby.

The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 30 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.

 

The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 30 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.

Saturday, August 31 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen at the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting which offers the chance to sample hundreds of the best beer in the world.  Pay close attention to the “Taste it First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Want an intimate tasting experience with Texas’ finest? Then, the Texas Brewery Tasting Tour is for you.  This tour, now part of the main tasting floor, provides a rare opportunity to meet some of the most successful and emerging breweries in the state. Guests will enjoy featured selections with each brewery offering a “Taste it First” selection and time with some of the most passionate and skilled brewers and owners in the industry.  Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the entire tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites, and premium sampling.  The VIP Zone opens at 2 p.m. with the Grand Tasting at 3 p.m.

Hear a wide range of experts on the Beer University Stage including a return of the very popular Women in Craft Beer panel where the women of craft beer talk about the growth of women in the industry.  Meet James Simpson and Chad Pilbeam, hosts of What’s on Tap Radio and many more. To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties from award-winning Pitmaster, Patrick Feges and Erin Smith of Feges BBQ, live music and, of course, plenty of ice-cold brews.

Make it a destination weekend.  Set in Galveston’s tropical Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, BrewMasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. Tickets range from $25-$85.  For more info, visitwww.brewmastersbeerfest.com/

Sponsored by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ben E. Keith, Buffalo Brewing, City of Conroe, Constellation Brands, GEVC, Guinness, Karbach Brewing, Liber Industrial, Palm Bay International, SpeedPro Imaging The Woodlands, T-Mobile and The Wine Group. In-Kind partners include Community Impact News, Goya Foods, Infiniti Graphics, Kelley Sweet Photography.

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Contact:  Debra Ford, debra@fordandcompany.com;

281-415-0673

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Journey beneath the Waves on World Oceans Weekend

Join us and take a deep dive as we focus on marine sanctuaries, fish in the ocean, and plastics in the ocean.

June 7

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Educational/interactive booths featuring Texas Scuba Adventures, Sport Divers Houston, Moody Gardens and more (Free!)
  • Try scuba diving in a fun and easy environment with the Go Dive Now Pool. All that is required is a swimsuit – we provide the rest! (Free!)
• 6:30 p.m.
  • Film screening of “A Plastic Ocean” in the MG 3D Theater. The film explores the challenges our oceans face with plastics that end up there. A Q&A panel discussion will follow the film as well as a reception with light refreshments and a cash bar. ($5 with proceeds benefiting the Moody Gardens Conservation Fund for ocean conservation.)

June 8

• 8:30 a.m.
  • Penguin Yoga class led by instructor Margaret Johnson. Class begins with a warm welcome by one of our very own penguins before a yoga session. At the end of class each attendee will have the opportunity to take picture with a penguin. ($35 per person with proceeds benefitting the Moody Gardens Conservation Fund for threatened or endangered penguins in the wild.)
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Educational/interactive booths featuring Texas Scuba Adventures, Sport Divers Houston, Moody Gardens and more (Free!)
  • Try scuba diving in a fun and easy environment with the Go Dive Now Pool. All that is required is a swimsuit – we provide the rest! (Free!)
• 10 a.m.
  • Encore presentation of “A Plastic Ocean” inside the MG 3D Theater (Free!)
• 4 p.m.
  • Film screening of “The Smog of the Sea.” The film explains how microplastics in the world’s oceans are affecting the marine food chain. (Free!)
• Saturday evening concludes with speed painter, Ange Hilz, creating an ocean-themed piece of art to be auctioned off at a special event later this summer.

June 9

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Educational/interactive booths featuring Texas Scuba Adventures, Sport Divers Houston, Moody Gardens and more (Free!)
  • Try scuba diving in a fun and easy environment with the Go Dive Now Pool. All that is required is a swimsuit – we provide the rest! (Free!)
• 10 a.m.
  • Encore presentation of “A Plastic Ocean” inside the MG 3D Theater (Free!)
• 4 p.m.
  • Film screening of “The Smog of the Sea.” The film explains how microplastics in the world’s oceans are affecting the marine food chain. (Free!)
    

For more information, and for a full schedule of World Oceans Weekend events, visit www.moodygardens.org/wod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOODY GARDENS HOTEL EARNS 2019 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

GALVESTON, TX – Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its ninth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that are consistently excellent – having earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

Moody Gardens is a tropical paradise nestled on the Galveston coast. The Galveston hotel’s grounds are beautiful and botanic, complete with palm trees and turquoise pools. Each accommodation at the resort in Galveston features stylish decor that awakens and energizes you. The 242 acres of scenery and attractions are fun to explore — from the majestic Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids to Schlitterbahn Waterpark located next door. Truly, Moody Gardens is a gem among hotels in Galveston.

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2019 Certificate of Excellence, which for nearly a decade has celebrated businesses that have consistently received positive ratings from travelers and diners on the world’s largest travel platform,” said Neela Pal, Vice President of Brand, TripAdvisor. “This recognition allows us to publicly recognize businesses that are actively taking into account customer feedback to help travelers confidently experience the most highly reviewed places to eat, stay, and explore.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

About TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With 760 million reviews and opinions covering the world’s largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering approximately 8.3 million accommodations, airlines, experiences, and restaurants — TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that’s right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the world’s largest travel community of 490 million average monthly unique visitors**, all looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), through its subsidiaries, manages and operates websites under the following other travel media brands: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bokun.io, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, and www.restorando.com), www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.

*   Source: Jumpshot for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, February 2019

** Source: TripAdvisor internal log files, average monthly unique visitors during season peak in Q3 2018

180th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

When
Thursday, July 4, 2019, 7pm
Where
37th Street and Seawall Blvd

Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better than the 4th of July!  Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a glittering parade followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf!

Details
Coming up the evening of July 4, Galveston Island will celebrate its annual Independence Day with a parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will kick off at 7 p.m. with a procession on Seawall Boulevard starting at 59th Street and ending at 25th Street.  After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 p.m. near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard.

A community collaboration works each year to create The Galveston Marine Corp League Fourth of July Parade. The Marine Corp League, the City of Galveston and community volunteers who create this parade appreciate your support and participation.

Rain Date: July 5, 2019
Link
galvestonparades.com

We’re so excited to announce that we’re now open for brunch and dinner on Sundays.
All new Sunday Hours:
Brunch 10 AM – 2 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM – 10 PM (through 9/1/19)
Moody Gardens Hotel on the 9th Floor

Executive Chef Felipe Gonzalez crafts his signature Gulf dishes.

Shearn’s Lounge has spectacular views of the pyramids and sunsets over Galveston Bay.

No rompers, flip-flops, jeans, shorts, swimwear, cutoffs, tank tops or hats allowed in the dining area. Collared shirts and sandals are acceptable.
Hours 5/26 – 9/1
Tuesday through Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sundays:  10 AM – 2 PM & 5:30 – 10 PM
RSVP NOW! (409) 683-4554.