Mardi Gras Mayhem

Mardi Gras Mayhem

All around the world, for thousands of years, the celebration of Mardi Gras has taken place. Whether you are thrilled just to be a part of the excitement or you know the real meaning behind all of the bead throwing, mask wearing, or parade watching – Mardi Gras is a tradition unlike any other.

Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, the time of eating rich and fatty foods before practicing in the Christian season of Lent. The annual event dates back thousands of years and has evolved into one of the most widely celebrated holidays on a global scale. This year the official Mardi Gras will be taking place on March 5th, but celebrations will start way in advance.

Fun Facts:

  • The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, gold, and green.
  • Mardi Gras is also known as “Pancake Day” … celebrate wisely
  • It is illegal to ride on a Mardi Gras float mask-less!

More than 150 years ago marked the first Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, Texas. A few years later, the first large-scale celebration was held which entailed parades, masked balls, and extravagant costumes. As the years have gone by the parties have only gotten bigger and better, with one of the best only days away from now. The 108th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston will start this Friday, February 22 and go until March 5, 2019! Be sure to buy your tickets today so you can experience this one of a kind extravaganza.

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by Hattie Fahn

Electric Mardi Gras! Galveston, Texas

Electric Mardi Gras

The excitement of Mardi Gras! Galveston comes from good company, great drinks, and even better music. Throughout both weekends there will be non-stop entertainment around every corner but the most important will be the Electric Mardi Gras Stage.

Electric Mardi Gras Schedule:

Friday, February 22

Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Pre-party @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DJ Havoc @ 9:00pm
DJ Nicky-Z @ 10:00 pm
DJ Qwest @ 11:00 pm

Saturday, February 23

SBMT Pre-party @ 5:00 pm
Grey The Mute @ 9:00 pm
DJ Villa @ 10:00 pm
Buck Rodgers @ 11:00 pm

Friday, March 1

SBMT Pre-party @ 5:00 pm
DJ Omix @ 9:00 pm
SEB @ 10:00 pm
Poe Junior @ 11:30 pm

Saturday, March 2

SBMT Pre-party @ 5:00 pm
EROK @ 9:00 pm
Bryan Rhymez @ 10:00 pm
DJ Nonstopp @ 11:00 pm

Electric Mardi Gras is so much more than just the music; the captivating lightshow, the enthusiasm of the performers, and the thrilling sensation of being able to dance the night away in such an incredible atmosphere. The hottest DJ’s from across all of Texas are coming down to participate in one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States! As the beads are flying, smiles are being shared, and top-notch beats are being blasted, you’ll understand why thousands of individuals have been counting down for this event since the last performance of 2018.

You will not want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – buy tickets today!

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by Hattie Fahn

Mardi Gras! Galveston

Mardi Gras! Galveston

The countdown has begun: Mardi Gras Galveston is only one month away, and tickets are on sale now! The two best weekends of the year will start on February 22 and go until March 5, 2019. The weekends will be filled with lots of excitement; parade viewing, bead catching, and live entertainment on two stages!

This year will be the 108thcelebration of Mardi Gras in Galveston and the party will not only be as good as last year – but better. From the record setting Umbrella Parade to the Jolly Jester Jaunt Galveston 5K there is a little something for everyone. Parades occur throughout the entirety of the days and lead into a night full of entertainment.

Starting Times:

February 22nd– 5:00 PM

February 23rd– 11:00 AM

March 1st– 5:00 PM

March 2nd– 11:00 AM

Location: 23rd& Strand St, Galveston, TX, 77550

The headliners for Mardi Gras Galveston include Pat Green (February 23 @ 5:30 PM), Duelo (February 24 @ 2:30 PM), Jason Cassidy (March 1 @ 10:30 PM), Drew Womack (March 1 @ 8:30 PM), Buck Rodgers (February 23 @ 11:00 PM), and SBMT. To see the full schedule for performers throughout the weekends click here!

As the excitement creeps in the tickets are fleeting so act now to join in on the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.

“There are an expected 300,000 attendees for 30+ concerts, 22 parades, 20 balcony parties, and five elegant masked balls.”

Galveston’s historic downtown is always a sight to see but more importantly is the place to be this time of year. An interesting experience of enjoying the Mardi Gras adventure alongside the blissful beach environment is not one for you to pass up.

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by Hattie Fahn

Happiest of Hours in Galveston

Happy Hours

The city of Galveston is filled with lots of fun attractions and constantly has events going on to spend your time at. However, in order to find true happiness in this city one must take full advantage of the various happy hours. The options are endless, but some personal favorites include Yaga’s Cafe, Float Pool Bar, Beerfoot Brewery, and BLVD Seafood.

At BLVD Seafood, they offer their happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm. The decision between which $7 shareable to indulge might be difficult seems how the options range from Crabby Crab Cakes to Smoked Salmon Crostini. There are also $6 cocktails, including but not limited to the BLVD Mudslide, Cucumber Martini, Coconut Margarita, Caribbean Dream, and Vanilla Strawberry Martini. The deals continue on with the $5 call cocktails and wine, $4 draft beer and well cocktails, and finally just $3 for bottled beer.

“Happy customers come from happy hours, and the best are found in Galveston, Texas.”

Another prime happy hour location is located on Seawall Boulevard, Float Pool Bar.The great views paired with great drinks and food options, specifically Tuesday’s with the $2 Taco and Margaritas on the Rocks (4-8 pm) are sure to improve the day. From 4-7 pm, Monday through Friday, there are plenty of specials on the happy hour menu. Wells going for $2.50, Domestic Drafts for only $1.25, and Imports ranging from $2.50 - $2.75.

The only brew pub in Galveston, Beerfoot Brewery, can also be found along the Seawall. The name shows for itself, they offer a great selection of beer and offer daily specials along with the 4-7pm happy hour Monday – Friday. Starting with Monday’s you can come in and enjoy $3.50 Select Bottles, Tuesday never disappoints with the $3.75 Select Texas Drafts, Wednesday’s are for $5 Flights, and Thursday’s are meant to be celebrated with $3 Select Cans. After spending the weekends enjoying all of the sporting events starting at noon, stick around through the late night to enjoy $3 Jameson and Texas Vodka.

Last but surely not least, Monday – Friday, coming down to Yaga’s Cafe from 4-7 pm will satisfy both the drink and food cravings. From the $10 margarita pitchers and $2 wells to the $3 quesadillas, boneless wings, and Caribbean pork nachos no one will leave without feeling all of the joy. This unique location on the strand offers indoor and outdoor seating on the patio and provides some impeccable food and drink options.

Spend your time in Galveston wisely with all of the incredible happy hour options. Stay updated with each restaurant’s social media to make sure you never miss out on new deals and specials!

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by Hattie Fahn

Night Club & Night Life at Voodoo Hut

Come early, stay late and leave happy at the Voodoo Hut located in Kemah, Texas. Open 7 days a week until 2 am, this is the place to enjoy your night out when coming to Sixth Street Kemah. Just a short drive from League City, Friendswood, Clear Lake or Houston – and it will be worthwhile no matter what day of the week.

Daily specials start at 7pm and range anywhere from Mannequin Mondays with $4 16oz Domestics to Girls Night Wednesday with $4 Absolute Vodka. This unique bar is more than just finding a drink to satisfy everyone’s cravings – which can be done as well. The lively atmosphere brings a new type of night club experience. Live DJ’s come out at 9pm, 5 days a week, Wednesday – Sunday and the party will last all night long.

Looking for a memorable weekend can be done at the Party on the Patio. Both Saturday and Sunday there will be live acoustic music during the daytime to help lead you into the evening. All day there will be drink specials such as $4 frozen drinks, $4 Mexican beer, and $5 Voodoo Mary.

The overlapping happy hours (12 pm – 7 pm daily) with the daily specials, live music and incredible company creates an unbeatable night life at the Voodoo Hut. Feel free to stay updated on all social medias and come out to enjoy all the fun for yourself.

Website: https://www.thevoodoohut.com

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by CRISP

LIFE HTX | Bring Your Events To Life

Right outside the heart of Houston, the one of a kind Life HTX event venue is located in the central River Oaks/Montrose area. The address is perfect, located just off Westheimer at 2512 Woodhead St., convenient access to the Museum District and downtown is provided. Whether you are looking to have the most elegant wedding, memorable corporate event, or the party of the year – Life HTX will transform to best suit all of your needs.

Life HTX strives to provide an innovative and luxury event space and has been doing so seamlessly for the past 2 years. Working to be available to various types of events, all aspects of creating the venue was taken into consideration. The developer of Life HTX, Monsour Taghdisi, “recognized the need for an elegant, exclusive and innovative event space in a prime neighborhood.” In turn Taghdisi created that and more; the leading-edge lighting, modern architecture, and remarkable atmosphere of the venue comes together in perfect harmony.  The most outstanding feature is the 100’ long projector screens that can be entirely transformed to project custom scenes along the gallery walls. The possibilities are endless – stunning view of the hill country, the cotton candy skies from The Maldives, or even an African Safari landscape could be surrounding the entire venue.

The venue, being 4000 square foot on one floor, can accommodate 250 – 300 guests depending on if it will be a sit-down or standing event. Valet parking, a preferred list of vendors if requested, caterer’s kitchen and security is always available for each event.

Check out Life HTX on all their social medias and don’t hesitate to experience this incredible venue for your next event!

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Ice Bath vs. Cryotherapy

The tale of getting into a freezing cold ice bath after a tough workout is as old as time. Trying to ease the pain by barely dipping in your toe until you work up the courage to slowly sink down into the painful water is sure to bring back some intense memories. Most athletes will be sure to have a funny story that comes along with ice bath – or anyone who has ever attempted to work out their soreness would be able to give you the rundown. This rundown might also be followed by talks of just feeling stiff and practically immobile for the rest of the hour.

The reasons for taking ice baths are in an attempt to force the nervous system in your body to go into protective mode against the cold temperatures. Ideally, the nervous shock will lead to the thickening of blood viscosity and can eventually release endorphins to help the muscles. The not ideal situation – but also common – is during an ice bath when the overexposure causes muscle tissue damage or even worst case could potentially lead to hypothermia. Throughout the prolonged exposure period the body will just try to maintain constant temperature; danger and discomfort are inevitable after so long.

Unlike an ice bath, cryotherapy is a shorter version and is actually a dry form. The two methods are often compared but a cryotherapy session only lasts on average 3 minutes and uses non-toxic nitrogen gas to achieve the freezing temperatures. The process is painless, less severe, and there are more benefits to be reaped. Since it is a more immediate reaction, recovery procedures for the body will be triggered and directed right towards the blood flow. Blood circulation begins to improve, natural anti-inflammatories start working, and serotonin and endorphins are produced.

Overall choosing a cryotherapy session instead of sharing the water with other sweaty individuals is the more effective option. The recovery process will be accelerated after cryotherapy, leaving you to enjoy the time after feeling good and looking good.

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Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day

Cow Appreciation Day: Chick-fil-A

Cow Appreciation Day is on July 10th every year and is celebrated through Chick-fil-a’s across the nation. Its your chance to dress up like a cow and receive free food from one of your favorite restaurants. It’s celebrated as customer appreciation day for Chick-fil-A.

The celebration is a play on the chicken sandwich chain’s longstanding advertising campaign featuring a group of mischievous cows who encourage the masses to skip burgers and instead “Eat Mor Chikin” at Chick-fil-A.

Check out some of the photos that we took of our client’s restaurants. We absolutely love working with Chick-fil-A and being apart of the local impact that these establishments have on the community.

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Voodoo Hut in Kemah, Texas: A New Destination

Located at the entrance of the Kemah Boardwalk, Voodoo Hut is seen by every single driver who visits this area. Opening their doors in 2017, Voodoo Hut had a vision to bring a unique bar experience to the area. In less than a year they have doubled their patio size and have plans to increase it even more. From their island libations to the cold beer served out of a VW Bus, there’s a drink for everybody’s taste buds. There is a wide variety of custom artwork, mannequins, cool bathrooms, games, and much more! You definitely need to make it a point to go visit Voodoo Hut in Kemah, Texas.

Daily Happenings at Voodoo Hut:

There’s so much to do at Voodoo Hut from watching your favorite sports team on all the TVs, pool table, mega jenga, connect 4, and viewing all the artwork. Make sure to stop by next time you’re in the area!

- Happy Hour Everyday: 12-7pm
- Mannequin Mondays (you will find an array of mannequins to drink with)
- Karaoke Tuesdays
- Dukes & Boots Wednesdays (country night)
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday: DJ from 9pm-2am
- Sunday Funday

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by CRISP