Selected Community Events
2013 Government-In-Action Youth Tour
Mar 1, 2013 N/A
2013 Youth Tour June 13-21 Washington DCYOUTH TOUR HISTORY
The Youth Tour was born from comments made by Senator Lyndon Johnson as he addressed the NRECA Annual meeting in Chicago in 1957. Beginning that year, and for several more, some of the Texas electric cooperatives sent groups of young people to Washington to work during the summer in Senator Johnson’s office to learn about government in action. In 1964, NRECA began to coordinate the program suggesting that the groups arrange their schedules to be in the city the same week. During the first year of the coordinated tour, there were about 400 young people from 12 states. Since that time, the Youth Tour has continued to grow, and for the last few years almost 1,400 young people and chaperones have participated in the Tour each year. Texas Electric Cooperatives began a similar coordination in 1965.
What Does It Take to be a Youth Tour Winner?
• To apply, students must be a High School Junior or Senior whose parents or legal guardians are members of Mid-South Synergy.
• You must submit a completed Application. • You must make a video or DVD telling us, “Without electricity, how
would your day to day life be different?”
What Do Youth Tour Winners Receive?
Free Trip to WASHINGTON D.C. $1,000.00 Scholarship
Possible summer internship with Mid-South Synergy
2013 Youth Tour
June 13-21 Washington D.C.
WINNERS WILL SEE & EXPERIENCE THE SITES BELOW AND SO MUCH MORE:
Arlington Cemetery National Cathedral Pentagon City Mall Kennedy Center Mount Vernon Union Station Potomac Boat Cruise Smithsonian Museums FDR Memorial Jefferson Memorial Supreme Court National Capitol Library of Congress Ford’s Theater White House
For questions or additional information, please contact Erin Bischoff at Mid-South Synergy by phone at 936.825.5139 or by e-mail at ebischoff@midsouthsynergy.com.
Brazos Student Art Glass Show
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013 10 AM - 6 PM
SEAD GalleryBrazos Glassworks is proud to announce a Student Art Glass Show in celebration of Youth Art Month (YAM). March is National Youth Art Month. The Show will be held March 1-9, 2013, in downtown Bryan at the SEAD Gallery located in the historic Federal Building on 26th Street. The show features the work of students in local Bryan and College Station schools. The art pieces will include fused, slumped, and stained glass, as well as glass mosaics. Students will be competing for ribbons and for glass art prize packages for their art teacher’s classrooms. SEAD Gallery hours are Tues - Sat 10am-6pm.
Debbie Jasek, 979-823-0325,
brazosglassworks@brazosglassworks.com
Keep Brazos Beautiful's Spring Events
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
Keep Brazos BeautifulVolunteer registration for Keep Brazos Beautiful’s Spring events is in full swing! Thisspring sign up for Texas Trash Off, Brazos Valley Earth Day, Demonstration Garden Work Days, the Annual Awards Gala and much more! If you or your group are interested in volunteering call the Keep Brazos Beautiful office at (979) 775-3569 or visit www.keepbrazosbeautiful.org.
Mic Check Poetry
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 8:30 PM
The Revolution CafeMic Check Poetry knows that everyone has something to say, and what you have to say is very important. So come to our open mics and poetry slams at Revolution Café, every Sunday night at 8:30, and help us celebrate through poetry and fun. It’s 100% free to attend or perform. Get ready to laugh, cry, yell, and most of all: “Speak Or Be Spoken For.” For more information, visit miccheckpoetry.com
LEGACY: The Astin Family, Culture and Couture in Early 20th Century Bryan
Mar 1, 2013 - Jun 1, 2013 N/A
The Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest DriveDon’t miss the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit LEGACY: The Astin Family, Culture and Couture in Early 20th Century Bryan. One of the key families who helped build this region, the exhibition charts the rise of the Astins and their business enterprises in the Brazos Valley region just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. The exhibit will be on view through June 1. The Museum of Natural History is located at 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. Visit www.brazosvalleymuseum.org or call (979) 776-2195 for more information.
Aggie Frame of Mind
Mar 1, 2013 - May 8, 2013 N/A
Memorial Student CenterAggie Frame of Mind , presented by the MSC Visual Arts Committee, showcases the photography of 12 student contest winners through May 8 on the MSC second floor near Bethancourt Ballrooms. The winners, submitting works under the theme of Vibrance, were selected by a panel of professional judges after over 1,100 votes were cast on Facebook. The project is also supported, in part, by the Frame Gallery, Fast Signs and Copy Corner. Visit vac.tamu.edu for more information.
OPAS - 40 Seasons
Mar 1, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 N/A
Forsyth GalleriesThrough April 14th, the Forsyth Galleries will host OPAS—40 Seasons…imagine that! Come by and tour the galleries to see memories of the awesome, inspiring and fun shows that OPAS has brought to Bryan/College Station through the years. For more information, visit our website at forsyth.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-9251.
Keep Brazos Beautiful 2013 Annual Awards Gala Nominations
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 22, 2013 N/A
College StationKeep Brazos Beautiful is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Annual Awards Gala to be held on April 26, 2013 at the College Station Hilton. Awards recognize individuals and businesses in the Brazos Valley for their work in keeping the community clean and green! Nominations will be accepted until March 22nd. Visit www.keepbrazosbeautiful.org and nominate a green hero today!
Texas Birthday Bash
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013 March 1st 5:30 - 11 PM, March 2nd 10 AM - 11 PM
Downtown NavasotaThis is a completely FREE event. Friday there will be concerts featuring artists such as Bart Crow and Granger Smith. Saturday there will be free family fun activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, and an old west shootout. Concerts Saturday will feature artists such as Cory Morrow and Aaron Watson.
Tiffany Abel
tabel@navasotatx.gov
MSC Visual Arts Committee presents Kathy Sosa
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 N/A
The Reynolds Galley located on the A&M CampusThe student-run MSC Visual Arts Committee at Texas A&M University invites you to enjoy the works of Texas artist Kathy Sosa. The exhibition contains 28 pieces of vibrant oil portraitscollaged with fabric, wallpaper or photographs. Visit the collection in the Reynolds Gallery, located on the A&M Campus though March 15. For more information, please call (979) 8451515.
Absolute Truth, Nothing but Lies
Feb 19, 2013 - Mar 13, 2013 Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM, Saturday - Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
The Memorial Student CenterAbsolute Truth, Nothing but Lies will be on display at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries, located in the MSC at Texas A&M through March 3. Hansegger & Delulio--Fate and Friendship will be on exhibition through March 13. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm. For more information, please call (979) 845-6081.
Navasota Theatre Alliance presents Hot Property
Feb 21, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 N/A
Navasota Theatre Alliance 104 W. Washington Avenue in NavasotaNavasota Theatre Alliance presents Hot Property from February 21 through March 10 at their theater, located at 104 W. Washington Avenue in Navasota. Laughter, mistaken identities, and even a ‘sting’ conspire to make this an irresistible comedy!
For ticket information visit www.navasotatheatre.com or call (936) 825-3195.
Sunset Boulevard
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 N/A
The Theatre CompanyTheatre Company brings the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard to the Brazos Valley for the first time ever, live and on-stage. See this Tony Award-winning show at The Theatre Company for two weekends, March 1 through 10. Tickets and show times are available now at www.theatrecompany.com. A theatrical experience you won’t soon forget!
Hooray for Hollywood
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013 7:30 PM
Rudder AuditoriumOn March 1 and 2 OPAS bring Hooray For Hollywood to Rudder Auditorium at 7:30pm.Take a nostalgic journey through the most popular movie musicals of the last 50 years. Featuring a cast of 14 wonderful singers and dancers, a 6 piece band live on stage, and over 300 costume changes, HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD sings and dances its way through over 30 songs! Watch as lights, camera, action unfolds live on stage! Call (979) 845-1234 for more information.
Brazos Valley TROUPE presents Texas Treasures
Feb 28, 2013 - Mar 3, 2013 7:30 PM through the 2nd, 3 PM Sunday matinee on the 3rd
29th St. Studio, 3705 E. 29th St. in BryanBrazos Valley TROUPE will present Texas Treasures, a celebration of Texas playwrights, songwriters and performers, February 28th, March 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the 29th St. Studio, 3705 E. 29th St. in Bryan. Performances are at 7:30pm through the 2nd with a 3:00 Sunday matinee on the 3rd.
Reservations can be made by calling 979-846-4903 or by visiting www.bvtroupe.com.
Procrastus Interruptus
Feb 28, 2013 - May 30, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Federal Building at 216 W. 26th Street in Downtown BryanSEAD Gallery will host the opening reception for their new exhibit, Procrastus Interruptus featuring the works of Scott McDermott on Thursday, February 28 from 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy these complex, colorful paintings at meet the artist during the opening reception! This new gallery, a collaboration between the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and AdventGX, is located in the Federal Building at 216 W. 26
th Street in Downtown Bryan. The exhibit runs through May 30.
For more information, visit acbv.org or call (979) 696-2787.
2013 BenchMARKING the Arts Program
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
The Arts Council of Brazos ValleyThe Arts Council of Brazos Valley is now accepting sponsorships for its 2013 BenchMARKING the Arts program. This impactful project pairs local artists with sponsors to create unique and functional public works of art. Currently, the Arts Council has 28 artistic benches placed in locations throughout the Brazos Valley with plans to add many more this year.
For more information or to purchase your very own BenchMARKING bench today, contact the Arts Council of Brazos Valley at (979) 696-2787 or info@acbv.org.
2013 Exhibition Season of the Science, Engineering, Art & Design Gallery
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley, SEAD GalleryThe Arts Council of Brazos Valley is now accepting applications for the 2013 exhibition season of the Science, Engineering, Art, and Design (SEAD) Gallery in downtown Bryan. The SEAD Gallery is a community and economic development partnership project by AdventGX and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley featuring a new and dynamic downtown venue for arts and cultural exchange. Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the SEAD gallery can do so by completing the application form found at acbv.org.
Arts Council of Brazos Valley presents Community Masterpieces
Mar 1, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013 N/A
Arts Council of Brazos ValleyThe Arts Council or Brazos Valley is proud to present Community Masterpieces through April 13. For the third year, we've collected masterworks held in private and public collections in our community for one incredible exhibition. This year, in addition to viewing paintings and sculpture from world-renowned artists such as Tarkay and Ranney, visitors will be immersed in the musical and literary arts.
For more information visit acbv.org or call (979) 696-2787.
Museum Pass
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
Brazos Valley MuseumVisit six of the finest museums and galleries in the Brazos Valley with the new Museum Pass. This exclusive pass lets you visit the Arts Council, the African American Museum, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Forsyth Center Galleries, all for one low price.
Call 1-888-878-6082 or click on the Museum Pass link at www.acbv.org to purchase one today!
The Children's Museum Fruity Rainbows
Mar 1, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 7, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 15, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 23, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
The Children's MuseumLearn your colors as we sort fruit loops into the colors of the rainbow! Then take those colors and help the leprechauns find their way to a pot of gold with a fun craft.
For more information, please visit cmbv.org, or call 979-779-5437.
Empires Fall
Mar 1, 2013 6 PM
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, Texas 77845The George Bush Foundation will host a staged reading of "Empires Fall," a play by Robert Lawson with Marlin Fitzwater. "Empires Fall" is centered on the relationship between President George Bush and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Texas A&M Performance Studies Department will give the performance.
This program is a ticketed event. Free tickets will be available beginning February 18, 2013, at The Bryan/College Station Eagle at 1729 Briarcrest Drive, KBTX at 4141 East 29th Street, the Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau at 715 University Drive East and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Acceptances only by February 25, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.
For more information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/EmpiresFall
Angie Cooper
(979) 862-2251
bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org
Empires Fall
Mar 1, 2013 6 PM
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center; 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TexasThe George Bush Foundation will host a staged reading of "Empires Fall," a play by Robert Lawson with Marlin Fitzwater. "Empires Fall" is centered on the relationship between President George Bush and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Texas A&M Performance Studies Department will give the performance.
This program is by invitation only. Acceptances only by February 25, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.
For more information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/EmpiresFall
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation
(979) 862-2251
bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org