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Not since the Great 1900 Storm has Galveston suffered as much destruction and devastation as when Hurricane Ike roared ashore during the early-morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. And once again, Galveston has demonstrated that its citizens' enviable spirit, dedication and determination to regroup and rebuild - still thrives. To showcase this island community's incredible resiliency and progress just one year after Hurricane Ike, a series of "Revival and Reflections" events will take place beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 on the 109th anniversary of the Great 1900 Storm and continue through Sunday, Sept. 13, as Galvestonians, friends, visitors and supporters come together to celebrate "Revival and Reflections… Marking the first anniversary of Hurricane Ike, September 8-13, Galveston Island, Texas."

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Schedule of Downtown Events

Saturday, August 22, 2009

• "Ike" Quilt Exhibit Opens - The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, 6-9pm.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

• " Ceremonial Torch Lighting, followed by torch relay to the Strand. (Public encouraged to join in the "surge" at any point along the relay - culminating at Saengerfest Park.)
• " Saengerfest Park Opening Ceremony - continuation - 7pm, 23rd and Strand. Festivities continue with Ike Anniversary choir, brass ensemble, multi-media presentation;

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

• Remembrance Concert, 6:30-8pm. Music by the B Sides, multi-media presentation. Saengerfest Park (23rd & Strand).

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

• Remembrance Concert, 6:30-8pm. Music by the Galveston Beach Band, multi-media presentation. Saengerfest Park (23rd & Strand).

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

• Remembrance Concert, 6:30-8pm. Music by Chameleon, multi-media presentation. Saengerfest Park (23rd & Strand).
• "Ike" Quilt Exhibit - Multi-media-lated! - readings by two Island poetry groups, music by Galveston Island Arts Academy, open mic for Ike poetry - The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, TBA.
• Revival & Street Party, 25th & Market Street. 6-10pm Food & Music. Raffle of valuable prizes to raise money for the Replanting of Galveston's Trees!

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009

• Galveston Rebirth Race, 8:30am, a fundraising 5K Run/Walk through the streets of historic Galveston. Hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation. Register online at www.galvestonhistory.org.
• Artists Studio Tours/ Beachtown Open House Photo Exhibit. Presented by the Artist Homestead Galveston Island. Tickets available at any tour location. $5/pp, 1-5pm. There will be eight artist studios on tour. Each studio will showcase the artist's work as well as each studio's post Ike renovations/refurbishment.
• "Revivals & Reflections" Closing Ceremonies - Master of Ceremonies Frank Billingsley, will present "Ike: Tough Lessons, Tougher Texans", Houston Children's Chorus, Band & Brass Ensembles, 6pm, Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand. Live entertainment continues throughout Strand/Postoffice district.
• "Evening of Remembrance". Historic Downtown Galveston between Strand and Postoffice streets, 6-10pm. Live entertainment at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand. Photo displays throughout the multi-block district showcasing the area's revival and impact from the storm.
• Showings of "Ike: The Documentary" and "The Great 1900 Storm", 6pm. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice. Last showing 9:30pm preceded by "Shine a Light" remembrance walk; 9pm, Saengerfest Park walking to The Grand.

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

• Neighborhood Gatherings - Pot luck luncheons and progressive dinners.

Throughout this anniversary week of official City of Galveston-sponsored ceremonies and commemorations, several local ancillary events will be held by individual organizations.

September 5-13, 2009

• 53rd annual Treasure Ball Pageant "Salute to Galveston", Moody Mansion Museum, 2618 Broadway. $7; Students/Military, $3.50. For more information contact 409.739.4514.

Free Display Boards for Businesses

On Saturday, September 12, an "Evening of Remembrance" will be held from 6-9pm in historic downtown Galveston between Strand and Postoffice streets. Along with live entertainment at Saengerfest Park, the GCRC will be creating and providing FREE display boards to local businesses like yours to showcase your recovery efforts.

Download Form for Free Display Board

Marketing Opportunities

To highlight the many "Revival and Reflections" events and activities planned to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Ike, a 4-8 page full color newspaper "pull-out" supplement will be included in the Galveston County Daily News' Sept. 6 edition. In addition, press kits are now being prepared that will be distributed to local, regional, and national media.

To submit information about planned events and activities relating to the first anniversary, please contact Robyn Bushong at RBush1147@aol.com. To be included in the special "Ike" newspaper supplement, as well as to have collateral materials in the media press kits, information must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 30.