Month: February 2019

GALVESTON, TX – February 27, 2019 – The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Jessica Herrin, Author, CEO and Founder of Stella & Dot, as an additional speaker at the 12th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference to be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston.

Jessica Herrin is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded WeddingChannel.com, the world’s leading wedding site. With a vision to create a new kind of company that would offer today’s busy woman a career alternative, Jessica wanted to use her savvy to help solve the modern woman’s dilemma: achieving success and balance through a career you love. Never one to go with the status quo, Jessica felt that the typical home-based business just didn’t deliver. With a lackluster product, high-pressure sales tactics, and old school marketing methods, inventory was ending up in people’s closets with little profit in their pockets.

Jessica’s vision called for an entirely new concept that could guarantee women flexibility, reward, style, profit and fun. With an irresistible product and exceedingly personal service, a proven formula for passionate earning and personal success was born. In 2007, Jessica built a world-class team including esteemed advisor Mike Lohner, sales guru Danielle Redner and Blythe Harris as partner and Chief Creative Officer. Jessica and Blythe named Stella & Dot after their beloved grandmothers.

The Galveston Women’s Conference will also feature a special keynote speaker. Visit www.galvestonwomensconference.com to see who it is!

The event brings in more than 1,000 participants from across the region and features dynamic speakers, an incredible vendor market, fitness breaks and more. The event aims to educate women about health and women’s issues, equip them with skills to be successful in life and business, inspire them to be their best, and renew their spirit.

“Over the past 11 years, the Galveston Women’s Conference has brought some amazing voices to the conference, said Gina M. Spagnola, President and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. “This year, we are honored to have Mrs. Bush and Jessica Herrin as well as leading experts on women’s health and wellness from physicians’ at UTMB Health. We are proud to produce this event and provide women access to development opportunities and personal empowerment.”

For more information on the conference, visit www.galvestonwomensconference.com or contact Frances Moody at (409) 763-5326 or fmoody@galvestonchamber.com.

About Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is to promote and advocate for business and community development. Founded in 1845, Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is Texas’ first chamber of commerce. For more information about the Galveston Chamber, visit them at the corner of 23rd and Mechanic in Historic Downtown Galveston. To become a partner or to learn more about the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.GalvestonChamber.com.

Media Contact: Lindsay Touchy Vice President of Marketing and Communications Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce (409) 763.5326 ltouchy@galvestonchamber.com

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Guests will don their “diving masks” this spring when Moody Gardens introduces a new attraction on March 9 called Reef Rescue.

 

The Experience

 

 

Fun for the whole family, Reef Rescue is the world’s first high capacity, interactive virtual reality experience! You’ll take a virtual dive into a beautiful 360° coral reef environment with up to 15 other people. And together, you’ll all blast away trash, plant coral branches, and feed fish, restoring the reef to perfect health!

Before the dive, you’ll meet Sting and Bob, a ray and a triggerfish, in their undersea home at the Great Barrier Reef. They’ll explain what corals are, how important they are to the global ecosystem, and why reefs in every ocean are threatened.

“Reef Rescue is an ideal fit for Moody Gardens as it fits right in with our mission of education and conservation, as well as recreation,” said John Zendt, President and CEO of Moody Gardens, who added the virtual reality experience allows guests to take away a greater understanding of how remarkable corals are and the larger role the reefs play in the marine ecosystem, the planet and our individual lives.

Reef Rescue was created by Super 78, a themed attraction and technology studio, along with partners and developers in the field of motion tracking software and hardware. “Super 78 and Moody Gardens have worked together for several years, first collaborating on the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure, the interactive character experience powered by Super 78’s Geppetto system. The attraction and Geppetto were both honored with Thea Awards, the themed entertainment industry’s highest recognition” said Dina Benadon, Super 78’s CEO and Executive Producer.

“Moody Gardens is an ideal location for Reef Rescue” added Brent Young, Super 78’s President and Creative Director. “Unique in America, Moody Gardens has a specific mandate to educate as well as entertain, which fits Reef Rescue’s mission perfectly.”

Reef Rescue opens at Moody Gardens on March 9 inside the Visitor’s Center for a limited engagement. Admission is $7 per guest and $6 for members. $1 from every ticket sold will go toward conservation efforts. It is not included in a Moody Gardens Value Pass.

Learn better practices to Save our Seas by visiting the Reef Rescue website:  https://www.reefrescuevr.com/

 

Cuba 2D       Duration: 43 minutes    

Launches March 9^th, 2019 in the MG3D Theater

CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation’s vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture, and pristine ecosystems provide a vivid window into the island’s history and spirit. CUBA will transport audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs, and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana.

Through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians, and scientists, the film provides an intimate look this vivacious island nation. Filmed exclusively for the giant screen format, CUBA reveals why Cuba continues to stir the imagination of the world. CUBA is produced by Golden Gate 3D, in association with BBC Earth, Giant Screen Films and the Giant Dome Theater Consortium.

Visit Cuba’s website for more information and trailer: http://cuba-film.com/

Australia’s Great Wild North 3D               Duration:40 minutes   Coming to the MG3D Theater May 25^th, 2019

The coast, rivers and waterholes are haunted by sharks.  The plains are guarded by territorial buffalo and venomous snakes but the apex predator here is a living dinosaur the salt water crocodile.  They have been on the planet in almost identical form for 200 million years – even surviving the meteor strike that wiped out the rest of the dinosaurs.  Crocodiles are the ultimate predators.  They attack with stealth, are extremely aggressive and can grow up to 7 meters in length.  Up here, they have even been known to attack and pull fisherman out of boats.

This film will carry the viewers across the whole Top End of Australia, from the wild Kimberly coast through mysterious and rarely seen Arnhem Land and then deep into the world’s oldest rainforest in Cape York.

Come with us on an epic journey through some of the wildest landscapes on Earth as we take you deep into crocodile’s world.  AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH is shot in magnificent 8K for IMAX® and other Giant Screen theaters.  Specialized underwater camera rigs have been designed to get the audience closer than ever before to the most powerful jaws on Earth.

Visit Australia’s Great Wild North’s website for more information and trailer: http://www.australiasgreatwildnorth.com/

Great Bear Rainforest 3D          Duration: 40 minutes       

Coming to the MG3D Theater August 19^th, 2019

Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth — in the film Great Bear Rainforest. Hidden from the outside world, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the wildest places left on earth. Found on Canada’s remote Pacific coast, it is the last intact temperate rainforest in the world—a place protected by the region’s indigenous people for millennia. Now, for the first time ever, experience this magical world in IMAX and giant screen theatres, and discover the land of the spirit bear.

Visit Great Bear Rainforest’s website for more information and trailer: http://greatbearrainforestfilm.com/

 

Mother’s Day – May 11-13

Rates starting from $189.00+tax per night•

Stay in our spacious guest rooms.•

Mothers eat free* at our Mother’s Day Buffet from 11am – 3pm, use Promo Code MOM when you book online.

$59.00 for adults, $49.00 for seniors, $29.00 for children (4-12), children 3 and under are free.

Complimentary Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas will be served with the buffet.

Spring Getaway Special

Stay April 21st or 22nd for only $199.

This package includes a $20 credit for Moody Brews Cafe, two passes to explore the Aquarium and Rainforest, and valet parking.
Book now before we book up.

It’s time for a new adventure!

Moody Gardens presents: Adventures In Art, in collaboration with From The Heart Gallery.

Experience local artistry, converse with the artist, and drink something fun and new!

Open to the public.

Now, we’d like introduce you to our 3 artists for the very FIRST Adventures In Art: Happy Hour, March 13, 6-8pm at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center.

Oh, and here is just a little taste of what you will see that evening:

From the Heart Gallery Artists

Artwork titled “Fish Toast” by Rebecah Thompson, Photographer and Digital Artist

1. Stress Relief

2. Pain Relief

3. Better Breathing

4. Flexibility

5. Building strength

6. Weight Management

7. Improved Circulation

8. Cardio conditioning

9. Better body Alignment

10. Focus on the Present.

Dr. Michele Pola retired in 2014 with 35 years in the public and non-profit sector of education.  She served as chief of staff for the Houston Independent School District, the nation’s seventh-largest district, from 2007 to 2014.  Her dedication to public education began in the early 1980s as teacher and soon after as principal of River Oaks Elementary in Houston ISD.  To this day, not a week goes by that parents, former students, and teachers don’t stop “Ms. Pola” in public to say hello and share how much they appreciated the positive impact she has had on their lives.

Additionally, she served as executive director, associate director, and program director of the Houston A+ (Annenberg) Challenge from 1999 to 2007, Dr. Pola led reform efforts to build leadership capacity in central offices and at the school level.

Michele started her journey in 2007 into mindfulness initially through Yoga, and in 2017 became a certified Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance at Joy Yoga University. She became directly engaged with Mindfulness in 2014 by attending sessions with Dr. Ann Friedman of Mindful Being. Currently, she is a student for certification of Mindfulness Facilitation at Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) of the Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at UCLA. She serves as a facilitator for training with Dr. Friedman and as a consultant facilitating and coaching for balanced professional and personal improvement through life skills, strategic planning, and networking.

As the daughter of two American educators working with the U.S. Military, Michele was fortunate to live in France, Italy, Germany, as well as spending many years in Cuba.  Her summers, however, were always spent at her family’s hometown on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Dr. Pola’s formal education includes an Ed.D in education from NOVA Southeastern in Florida, an M.S. in Mid Management from the University of Houston–Clear Lake, and a B.S. in Education from Lesley College in Massachusetts. In 2014 she completed the Rice University. Executive Education Accelerated Development Program, having finished the university’s Strategic Marketing course in 2012.

Dr. Pola has served numerous professional organizations as a volunteer and board member, including Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Greater Houston Partnership Education and Workforce Advisory Committee, the Public Education Network Board, the Teach for America Advisory Board, the March of Dimes Board, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s P–16+ Council, and the Texas Association of Partners in Education Board of Directors. She chaired the 2005 and 2017 Convocation on Public Education for the American Leadership Forum (ALF), for which she is a fellow of Class XXIV. Dr. Pola is also a member of the Center for Houston’s Future 2014 class.

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