Events - Texas Gulf Coast
  January 14-31, 2012

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Santa Fe – January 14, 2012
Haak’s Annual Pruning Day – Break out your boots and learn how to prune like a pro – Haak Vineyards & Winery – 409-925-1401

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Houston – January 15, 2012
Chevron Houston Marathon – a multi-race running event (marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids’ fun run) including approximately 7,500 race day volunteers.

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Galveston – January 15-21, 2012
Galveston Restaurant Week - participating restaurants on Galveston Island offer special lunches and/or dinners in $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40, and $45 price points.

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Beaumont – January 20-21, 2012
Hot Hearts combines messages for youth with Christian music – 409-951-5400

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South Padre Island – January 20-22, 2012
South Padre Island Market Days – Shop arts, crafts, jewelry, tradeshow items and especially foods. South Padre Island Convention Center – 956-554-9899
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Corpus Christi – January 20 – March 11, 2012
Art of the Diva/Portraits of the Deep – Features 75 paintings, sculptures and photographs by marine artists – Art Museum of South Texas – 361-825-3500

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Galveston – January 20-22, 2012
Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest – Saengerfest Park – In addition to the chili and beer… other events include a Washer Pitching Tournament, Milagro Margarita Contest, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Chili Pepper Quick Step 5K Fun Run, and Strand Merchant Walk-About.
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Port Aransas – January 21, 2012
Rotary Club Fish Fry – Live music, dining and dancing – Charles Rhea – 361-749-2208
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Houston – January 21, 2012
Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Ride – Shop for local organic produce, hop on your bike and ride through the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston. This is a very social ride and all levels of riders are welcome  713- 524-3567
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Beaumont – January 21, 2012
The Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong – Symphony of Southeast Texas  409-892-2257
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Houston – January 21, 2012
Lunar New Year Bash – Children’s Museum of Houston – 713-522-1138
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Lake Jackson – January 21, 2012
Bird Banding – The public is invited to join workers collect data on bird populations at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory – 979-480-0999
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Port Arthur – January 21, 2012
Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame Concert/Janis Joplin Birthday Bash – Bob Bowers Civic Center  800-235-7822
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Port Aransas – January 28, 2012
Port Aransas Garden Club Tour of Homes 361-749-5819
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Galveston – January 28-29, 2012
The Oak Ridge Boys in concert – The Grand 1894 Opera House – 409-765-1894
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Port Aransas – January 30, 2012
Port Aransas Merchants' Dine Around – More than 30 participating restaurants and shops offering a sample of their best fares - $20 tickets available at Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Bilmore & Son.