Treasures of the Gulf Museum • Port Isabel Historical Museum • Port Isabel Lighthouse
July 2nd’s showing of “Monsters vs. Aliens” will be rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Alex.
Please check back for more information. If you would like to be notified by email about the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema movie schedule, please email: info@portisabel-texas.com.
“Old Indio Last of the Karankawa”
The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2010 on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 E. Railroad Ave.
Steve Hathcock, local historian and locksmith, will present “Old Indio Last of the Karankawa”, the history of the last remaining Karankawa Indians of Padre Island. Mr. Hathcock, a founding member of the Historical Foundation, Chairman of the South Padre Island Historical Preservation Board, also serves as a board member with the Cameron County Historical Commission. He has written about South Texas history for the past 25 years, and along with his work, has completed and published four books. Mr. Hathcock latest book release titled “Old Indio Last of the Karankawa” documents the Native Americans of Padre Island and contains several short stories. After the presentation, Mr. Hathcock be available to sign his his books or to meet and greet attendees.
The Museums of Port Isabel welcomes all visitors and locals to attend this FREE presentation. Drinks and refreshments will be served.
The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation’s goals are to educate and preserve our local history. With the help from supporters and the public, we can continue to preserve our past for future generations.
For more information Contact Gabriel at (956) 943-7602 or visit www.portisabelmuseums.com.
Bring your family, your lawn chair or blanket and join us for CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS! Movie starts at 9:30p.m. after South Padre Island’s Fireworks over the Laguna Madre! No admission charge. Concessions available. No alcohol allowed.
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JUNE 18>>> CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS: The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved childrens book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. Rated: PG. Running Time: 90 minutes (2009) |
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NEXT MOVIE
is… JULY 2>>> MONSTERS VS. ALIENS: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young woman and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. Rated: PG. Running Time: 94 minutes (2009) |
For more information call 956/466-7729 or email info@portisabel-texas.com.
Sponsored by: SOUTH PADRE BANK, N.A. (understudy), Pirates Landing Restaurant, Museums of Port Isabel, City of Port Isabel, Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation, Port Isabel Merchants Committee.