January 1 – March 1 “Southern Expressionism”. Artist Fred Asbury displays his paintings and photography at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum’s Community Gallery.
January 1 - December 31 “The Masons of Texas” Artifacts from the Masonic Organization from Texas. Theatre Room – Port Isabel Historical Museum.
January 22 “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury. A month and a half art project inviting artists and public to discuss art and gallery art work using results to create a final art expression with the Museum’s gallery. 7 – 8 p.m. Treaures of the Gulf Museum. Free.
January 26 The Laguna Madre Museum Foundation’s 10th Annual “White Elephant” Sale. Fire Hall. Port Isabel. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
January 29 The Museums of Port Isabel will host an “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury on Tuesday, January 29 at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum from 7 – 8 p.m.. This month and a half long art project invites artists of every genre and the public to discuss the art scene in the Laguna Madre area. The results of these ‘Talks” will be used to create an art expression in the Museum’s gallery at the end of February. Everyone is invited to this free program.
January 31 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
February 5 Calling All Amateur Thespians! Winter Stock is here! Auditions for Horton Foote’s famous texas play, "The Trip to Bountiful". 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Treasures of the Gulf Museum in Port Isabel. The cast includes four men and four women ranging in age from 25 to 70. The readers theatre style production, which will be staged at the historic Port Isabel Yacht Club on February 22 and 23, is part of the Heritage Series sponsored by The Museums of Port Isabel and El Paseo Arts Foundation. Both organizations hope to spotlight Texas history and culture through the annual Heritage arts events and want to engage area residents and visitors in the process of “telling the Texas stories.” Prior acting experience is not required; aspiring cast members need only have a willingness to work with others over a three-week rehearsal period to have fun creating an evening of theatre for local audiences. The Trip to Bountiful is the poignant story of Mrs. Watts, an aging widow living with her son and daughter-in-law in a three-room flat in Houston, Texas in the 1950’s. Fearing that her presence may be an imposition on others, and chafing under the watchful eye of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Watts imagines that if she can get away and return to her old home in the town of Bountiful, she is sure to regain her strength, dignity and peace of mind. First presented on television, then produced on Broadway, and finally adapted into an Academy Award winning film, the play has all the qualities to create the rarest of theatre experiences, an evening which will prove an indelible memory. For additional information on the auditions or if you are interested in working as part of the production crew, contact JoAnn Evans at 772-9097.
February 5 “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury. A month and a half art project inviting artists and public to discuss art and gallery art work using results to create a final art expression with the Museum’s gallery. 7 – 8 p.m. Treaures of the Gulf Museum. Free.
February 8 "Essence of the Laguna Madre” Museum Fundraiser. The Museums of Port Isabel’s main fundraiser will include food from various restaurants of the Laguna Madre area, music, door prizes, and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the programs and projects of the Museum. $50.00 per person. Yacht Club.
February 12 “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury. A month and a half art project inviting artists and public to discuss art and gallery art work using results to create a final art expression with the Museum’s gallery. 7 – 8 p.m. Treaures of the Gulf Museum. Free.
February 19 “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury. A month and a half art project inviting artists and public to discuss art and gallery art work using results to create a final art expression with the Museum’s gallery. 7 – 8 p.m. Treaures of the Gulf Museum. Free.
February 22- 24 El Paseo Arts Foundation in Collaboration with the Museums of Port Isabel will perform “A Trip to Bountiful” a Texas based play on love, life, and dedication. Funds raised to support Museums of Port Isabel. Performance at the beautiful Yacht Club.
February 26 “Art Talk” with Artist Fred Asbury. A month and a half art project inviting artists and public to discuss art and gallery art work using results to create a final art expression with the Museum’s gallery. 7 – 8 p.m. Treaures of the Gulf Museum. Free.
February 28 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
March 27 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. Cameron County Deputy Director and Port Isabel City Commissioner Joe E. Vega will present “The Restoration of the Bahia Grande Project”. Mr. Vega will explore the impact this award winning environmental project has done for the area and its environment. The Bahia Grande wetland restoration project is currently the largest wetland restoration project in the United States which consists of the construction of a permanent channel allowing water circulation from the Brownsville Navigation District Ship Channel through Bahia Grande.
March 31 "HIPER REALISM" An Art Exhibition by Mario Jiminez Diaz Reception Opening at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum. The Museums of Port Isabel and the Consulado de Mexico ~Brownsville, Texas are proud to present “HIPER REALISM” an art exhibition by Matamoros artist Mario Jimenez Diaz with a reception opening on Monday, March 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum’s Community Gallery. The exhibition is made up of large oil paintings on canvas depicting realistic portraits and group scenes. Everyone is welcome to attend the reception. Mr. Mario Jimenez Diaz who resides in Matamoros, Mexico received his Bachelor degree in Visual Arts with a specialty in video production and in plastic arts from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. He works as a professor in local universities as well as in the marketing and promotions field in Matamoros. His art has been exhibited in various locations in Mexico and the United States. This exhibition is one of many that will be exhibited at the Museums of Port Isabel through the support of the Mexican Consulate in Brownsville, Texas. The Hiper Realism Exhibit will be on display until May 9, 2008.
April 12 6th Annual Queen Isabella Market Day. Come celebrate Port Isabel with a day full of food, arts & crafts, music, tours of the Museums and Lighthouse at a special price of 1.00 per each site, and lots more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
April 24 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
May 9 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions. Disney Film.
May 29 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
June 6 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
June 26 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
June 20 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
July 4 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
June 18 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
July 31 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
August 1 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Elvis Appreciation. Concessions.
August 15 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
August 28 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
September 25 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
October 10 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
October 11 Lighthouse Arts & Heritage Fest/ Market Day. Port Isabel will celebrate the heritage of the Port Isabel Lighthouse with arts and crafts, food booths, presentations, music, performances and special admission to Museums and Lighthouse. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Lighthouse Square.
October 24 Lighthouse Establishent Cinema. 9:30 p.m. Lighthouse Square. Free movies. Concessions.
October 25 Los Colores del Muerto Annual Day of the Dead Celebration. One of the first and largest Day of the Dead celebrations in the Rio Grande Valley. There will be historical presentations; art show, altar displays, Calavera (poem) writing workshops; hands-on Altar making workshops; tours of the historic Point Isabel cemetery; music; theater, dancers, and Day of the Dead inspired food and craft booths. Free Admission to the event. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
November 20 Telling Our Stories, Oral History Program. Topic: TBA. Presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September. Telling Our Stories programs are presented by historians, scholars, and residents on topics involving the history, natural history, and culture of the Laguna Madre area. 7:00 p.m. free admission. Refreshments served.
December 1 Museum Christmas Decorations and Toy Display.
December 11 Museum Holiday Open House. Special presentations, refreshments and 50% all gift shop items. 7- 9 p.m. Free.
