Day Trips: The Elissa, Galveston

Tall ship returns as sailing school and museum

"...The Elissa was no stranger to Galveston when she was towed..."

April 19, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Elissa, Galveston

A proud ship and a unique classroom

"...Elissa is no ordinary girl sitting at her berth in..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

House at the End of the Street

This scary-house movie starring Jennifer Lawrence is a strictly middling nonshocker.

"...Shue and Lawrence are Sarah and Elissa, a mother-and-daughter pair who've just scored a verdant summer..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dog Days

By-the-numbers summer rom-com has more going for it than just puppers

"...What Marino and writers Elissa Matsueda and Erica Oyama bring to this very pedestrian..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...rating. This is a good time to use the Elissa as a training vessel and to give fans an..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston hosts Texas' official tall ship, the 'Elissa'

"...The Elissa, the official tall ship of Texas, is a magnificent-looking..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Black Balloon

This prize-winning Australian film is a moving, youth-oriented work, featuring lovely performances by Toni Collette and Gemma Ward.

"...Directed by: Elissa Down. Starring: Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...ELISSA Day Sails Hitch a six-hour ride on the Official..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA. This year the Official Tall Ship of Texas returns..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Battleship Texas, Galveston

Historic ship wows Gulf Coast visitors

"...tours leave Pier 20 next to the tall ship Elissa five times a day Wednesday through Sunday. Buy tickets..."

March 10, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on

"...On April 9, 11, 12, 14, and 17 the Elissa will be doing its annual sea trials out of..."

April 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...the South," as well as oversee the tall ship Elissa, docked right across the entrance. Pier 21, No. 8,..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Marvels

Lower, lesser, slower, baby

"...director Nia DaCosta (Candyman), and co-writers Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik (who did much better work for streaming with..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...chance to be a sail training student on the ELISSA. The 6-hour working excursions on the 1877 Iron Barque..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...taking reservations for the annual Day Sails of the ELISSA over two weekends in April. GHF offers a limited..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...University of Texas Immigration Clinic professor Elissa Steglich echoes the concern, describing the delays she's witnessed..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Immigrant Women Stuck in Detention

T. Don Hutto detainees can't get their day in court

"...Elissa Steglich says the system has been "broken and under-resourced"..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Exploring Eco-Friendly Period Products

When Mother Earth meets Aunt Flo

"...of garbage from "pads, plugs, and applicators," according to Elissa Stein's book, Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation. This..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Rachael Hellman

The Grand Designs of Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato

"...(Omid Ghorashi) to reign over his island domain." – Elissa Russell..."

July 17, 2015 Photo Gallery

Heaven Tonight

Toss punk. Flesh Lights coin fast-rock.

"..."I have one record by them," allows drummer Elissa Ussery...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Online Privacy: Technical, Political, or Both?

When it comes to encryption, there's solidarity in numbers

"...your communications with someone who's not a Gmail user." Elissa Shevinsky, CEO of Glimpse, an encrypted messaging app, thinks..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Dividing the Estate

Horton Foote's comedy may be a crowd-pleaser, but it's hardly a classic

"...acting from Chisholm, as well as Audrey Henderson and Elissa Castles, who play her daughters. Foote's script is comfy..."

June 22, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Polygamist's Trial Heads to Texas?

Arizona drops charges against Warren Jeffs

"...with his arranging a marriage between a 14-year-old girl, Elissa Walls, and one of her adult male relatives. Jeffs..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...Company (Houston)www.saintarnold.com Flagship beer: Amber Ale Drink this instead: Elissa IPA, various seasonals..."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Polygamist Prophet Back in Court ... Again

Warren Jeffs faces prosecution in Arizona

"...are strong – indeed, one involves former FLDS member Elissa Wall, who was the star witness against Jeffs at..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jeffs Sentenced for Being Rape Accomplice

Polygamist prophet gets two consecutive terms of five years to life

"...a Utah court on Sept. 25. The child bride, Elissa Wall, now 21, testified that she pleaded with relatives..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

FLDS Sect Thriving in West Texas

Despite leader Warren Jeffs' legal woes, group's gated compound in Eldorado reportedly growing

"...last month, after a year of pretrial wrangling, now-21-year-old Elissa Wall took the stand at Jeffs' Utah trial to..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Polygamous Prophet Update: Jeffs Found Guilty of Being Rape Accomplice

Warren Jeffs nailed for role in arranging and carrying out marriage of 14-year-old to her cousin

"...At last month's trial, the former child bride, Elissa Wall, now 21, took the stand, testifying that she..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jesus Hopped the "A" Train

The artists of Mainline Theater Project have given their all to the characters and story of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the "A" Train, but sadly, what they have given their all to is a long-winded, superficial, ultimately unenlightening story of ruined life in the New York City criminal justice system.

"...simplicity. And in the worst-written role of the lot, Elissa Linares manages to find some heart in compelling stories..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Saved or Destroyed

When he wrote Saved or Destroyed in 1994, playwright Harry Kondoleon knew he was dying, and with its faithful rendering of his dreams and truths, the Mainline Theater Project keep Kondoleon's beautiful creation alive.

"...he shouts. Josh Painting, playing Ivan's estranged brother, and Elissa Linares, as his wife, Vincent's über-mother, have an extremely..."

April 4, 2003 Arts Review by Rob Curran

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