Mary Jon and J.P. Bryan.

The Bryan Museum held its second annual fundraising gala, An Evening at The Bryan, on Sept. 30 at the museum, 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Hosted by KPRC-TV’s chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley, the event featured Balinese-style casino gambling, a performance by Lyle Lovett and the first presentation of the Buck ’N Ball Award to The Honorable James A. Baker III. The award is given to distinguished and history-changing individuals with roots in Texas and/or the American West. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Education Institute at The Bryan Museum for its New Writers and Historians Project, collection-related speaker series and other educational initiatives. Courtesy photos

Lyle Lovett.

J.P. Bryan, Nathan Jones and The Honorable James A. Baker III.

Anna-Maria Romero, Joanie McLeod Kirksey, Doug McLeod, Joan McLeod and J.T. Edwards.

Olivia Maceo Weekley and Ronnie Maceo at the roulette table.

Vic Fertitta, Frank Billingsley and John Bryan.

J.P. Bryan, left, plays at the roulette table.