The Third Annual "Magical Evening of Music" benefiting Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston was held on Sunday at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

Master of Ceremonies James Galbraith welcomed the large crowd to the Frances Moody Ballroom and thanked the sponsors of the event. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

The program included remarks by Susan Antonelli, chair of the event, and Erwin "Buddy" Herz, who talked about his life with B.J. Herz, his wife and the recipient of the Harvest Moon Award. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3  

"My husband has always been with me and kept me focused," "I have been blessed in my adult life to live here, to work here and hopefully to make this beautiful island a little bit better today than when I first came."

Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston Executive Director Mark Davis spoke in praise of Bill Ritter, who inspired creation of the organization, and B.J. Herz for her service to the Galveston County community. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

Entertainment was provided by the Galveston Symphony Orchestra, the musical talents of Delovely's Charles Milton, Debra Milton and Blake Davidson and College of the Mainland's Jazz Ensemble.  Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

Learn about Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston at www.gfthgalveston.org.