Fancy footwork
Young islander aspires to make it to the World Irish Dancing Championships
‘Their stories deserve to be told’
Eddie Filer paints a portrait of his son, Jordan, from a photograph in his studio in Texas City. Filer enjoys painting from life more than photographs because he procrastinates when painting from a photo. Photo by Kelsey Walling
Island artist sees the beauty in everyday people
Classic portraits in oil paint often depict the wealthy and well-known, but award-winning artist Eddie Filer prefers ordinary subjects. [Read more…]
Texas two-stepping
Jerry Gray and Tamaki Kubota practice the foxtrot during a meeting of the Galveston Dance Club at Moody Methodist Church in Galveston. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Island dance class keeps everyone on their toes
In a nondescript exercise room in Galveston, something beautiful is happening. Twenty people of different ages, ethnicities and abilities have come together to dance. [Read more…]