Selected Community Events
Symposium: Poetics Versus Philosophy: Life, Artifact, and Theory
Apr 11, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013 8 - 11 PM
Grand Stafford Theatre, Bryan, TXhttp://dhsym13.tamu.edu/
Poets from 15 countries read their work 8 - 11 PM. Saturday, April 13 at the Grand Stafford Theater, Bryan -- sponsored by Advent GX. Open to public.
The Department of Hispanic Studies, along with the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas will host a three-day symposium titled Poetics Versus Philosophy: Life, Artifact, and Theory on April 11-13, 2013.
Since Plato, the controversy between poetry and the philosophical project has been legendary, repeated in multiple variations throughout history until the present day. This initial antagonistic gesture by the ancient philosopher against poets, can perhaps lead us to expand our range of reflection about crucial topics today, regarding for example; the semantic and syntactic mysteries of artistic and scientific artifacts, or the imaginary value that dwells within theoretical speculation. Creating an interdisciplinary dialogue between fields such as art and architecture, philosophy, political and natural sciences, poetical and literary studies is unavoidable. The unresolved ancestral conflict between poetry and rational knowledge must be restated in the XXI Century, and serve as a metaphor around which this symposium is conceived.
Marjorie Perloff – Keynote Speaker
Invited Speakers: Charles Bernstein, Ida Vitale, Robert Anthony Siegel
Summer Nature Camp: June 10 - August 23
Apr 8, 2013 - Jun 10, 2013 N/A
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural HistoryThe Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History announces their Summer Nature camp program from June 10 – August 23, 2013. Member registration begins April 8th and open registration begins May 6th.
An educational experience awaits your child at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History’s annual Summer Nature Camps! Studying science and history helps children to know and understand the world around them. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History offers children this opportunity in a safe, fun, and educational setting. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, campers are encouraged to explore science, animal behavior, history, and their local environment using interactive lessons and educational games and crafts.
The Museum facilities include classroom areas, the Discovery Room, and a 40-acre park, all used to enhance children’s’ learning experience. Our staff members are experienced teachers and, to ensure personalized instruction, classes are kept small, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:10. Of course, this means classes fill up quickly, so do not wait to register!
This year’s weekly themes include: exploring the milky way; art in nature; slugs and bugs; pirates; egyptian mysteries; prehistoric pals; going green; engineering for kids; and zoology 101. The summer extension day camp from August 19-23th explores your senses (sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch)!
Regular admission to the Museum and the Museum’s permanent galleries and traveling exhibits is $5 for adults; $4 for children, students, and seniors. Members and children 3 and under are free. The Museum, located in the Brazos Center on Briarcrest Drive, is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5pm. For additional information about this and other Museum events and exhibits, call 979.776.2195 or visit our website at www.brazosvalleymuseum.org.
DATE TOPIC
June 10-June 14 Milky Way Mysteries
June 17-June 21 Zoology 101
June 24-June 28 Art in Nature
July 1-July 5 Get Hooked on Pirates
July 8-July 12 Slugs, Bugs, and More
July 15-July 19 Walk with the Egyptians
July 22-July 26 NO CAMP THIS WEEK
July 29-Aug. 2 Prehistoric Pals
Aug. 5-Aug. 9 Going Green
Aug. 12-Aug. 16 Gadgets & Gizmos: Engineering for Kids
Aug. 19-Aug. 23 Use Your Senses!
MEMBER REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
April 8th: Contributor, Benefactor, & President’s Circle Members ($250+)
April 15th: Sponsor Level Members ($150+)
April 22nd: Family Level Members ($100+)
For additional information about this and other Museum events and exhibits, call 979.776.2195 or visit our website at www.brazosvalleymuseum.org.
Texas 4000 for Cancer ATLAS Ride
Apr 4, 2013 - Jun 1, 2013 N/A
Start: Running Brushy Middle School, Cedar Park, TX Finish: Pillar Bluff Vineyards/Texas Legato Winery, Lampasas, TXThe Texas 4000 for Cancer ATLAS Ride, now in its ninth year, features 25-, 50-, and 70-mile routes that wind through the scenic countryside and end at the beautiful Pillar Bluff Vineyards located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where there will be a large pavilion and stage for local entertainment, good ol’ Texas barbecue, and much more. Riders and attendees are also welcome to take a tour of the award-winning Texas Legato Winery! Full SAG, rest stops, and mechanical support will be provided throughout the day.
Each year, Texas 4000 for Cancer, a University of Texas at Austin student-led non-profit organization, sends a cycling team more than 4,500 miles on the world’s longest charitable ride from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to spread the organization’s three pillars of Hope, Knowledge, and Charity across the North American continent. The ride is the accumulation of a year and half of hard work and dedication to the cause by the riders, since the team takes responsibility for planning the entire trip, from plotting turn-by-turn directions of the routes and building relationships with host families to seeking out communities and hospitals to present cancer awareness programs and share personal cancer experiences with others affected by the disease.
Come cycle the first day of the seventy-day journey with the LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 Team and join us in the fight against cancer! Early registration ends on March 3rd!
Until March 3rd: $50
March 3rd – May 29th: $60
May 30th – June 1st: $70
Transportation back to Cedar Park is provided for a $20 fee (or cyclists can arrange their own ride back).
Start: Running Brushy Middle School, Cedar Park, TX
Finish: Pillar Bluff Vineyards/Texas Legato Winery, Lampasas, TX
AQHA Aggie Super Circuit Horse Show
Apr 11, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 N/A
Brazos County ExpoAQHA/TQHA Horse Show
979-821-1438
Wisdom, Power, Control Diabetes Course
Apr 6, 2013 - May 18, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM
1st Church College Station 1125 Wellborn Road College Station TexasThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Brazos County is pleased to announce “Wisdom, Power, Control”, a 7-week diabetes self-management education program. Classes will help to develop diabetes self-care skills, to improve eating habits and maintain good nutrition, to increase physical activity, to prevent diabetes complications, and to improve quality of life living with type 2 diabetes. Classes will include food demonstrations and educational materials will be provided. Family members are encouraged to attend.Pre-registration is required.
Flora Williams 979-823-0129, fewilliams@ag.tamu.edu
Wisdom, Power, Control
Apr 6, 2013 - May 18, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM
First United Methodist Church-CS, 1125 Wellborn RdDo you want to be healthy with diabetes?
7-week diabetes education classes taught by medical professional
ENROLL NOW: 979-823-0129
BRAZOS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
Unity Theatre present "'Night Mother"
Apr 4, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 Thursday 7:30 PM, Friday/Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 4 PM
Unity Theatre, BrenhamThis eloquent, profoundly moving drama tells the story of Jessie and her mother, Thelma, who live together in a small, isolated country house, and the events of one shattering evening. The play opens on what appears to be a typical Saturday night for Jessie and Thelma. Thelma finds the last snowball cupcake in the fridge; Jessie asks for some black plastic bags; and it's on their schedule that Jessie will give Thelma a manicure. With humor and pathos 'night, Mother digs deeply into family dynamics when Jessie makes a stunning announcement. Performances Thu 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:00pm, Sun 4:00pm. Call the box office for ticket prices and reservations. Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Downtown Brenham.
Unity Box Office, 979-830-8358 or www.unitybrenham.org
TRANSITIONS OF LIFE SEMINAR
Apr 11, 2013 11:30 AM - 1 PM
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 1520 ROCK PRAIRIE COLLEGE STATION TEXAS 77845Programs and services for the Active Seniors in the Brazos Valley. Gold Medallion Club, Senior Circle, APS, Senior Programs and Durable Medical Equipment forum
Susie Stephenson 979-846-3831
Saturday Orchard Tour at Royalty Pecans
Mar 31, 2013 - Oct 31, 2013 12:30 - 1:15 PM
Royalty Pecan Farms 10600 Hwy 21 E Caldwell, TX 77836Bring friends and family for a fun, unique experience at a working Texas pecan farm!
Ride our covered wagon through the orchard and learn how the pecans go from our trees to you. You’ll have fun cracking pecans and browsing our gift shop full of pecans, baked goods, and specialty gourmet treats!
Tour Details:
• Saturday tour starts at 12:30 pm.
• Tour lasts about 45 minutes.
• Tour costs $3 per person (age 4 and under are free).
• Tour wagon holds 25 people, so contact us to reserve your spot.
• Get tickets by phone, at our gift shop, or online at www.RoyaltyPecans.com/shop/events.
Royalty Pecan Farms
10600 Hwy 21 E
Caldwell, TX 77836
979-272-3904
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.
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.
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.
Bryan Buccaneers Pop Warner Registration Dates & Locations
Feb 16, 2013 - Jul 6, 2013 See below.
See below.Feb 16 - Brazos Center Kiwanis Club, Pancake Breakfast 8 AM - 1 PM
Mar 2 - Tiffany Park 10 AM - 2 PM
Mar 30 - Tanglewood Park 10 AM - 2 PM
Apr 13 - Williamson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
May 4 - Henderson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
May 28 - Haswell Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 1 - Tanglewood Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - Haswell Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 29 - Tiffany Park 10 AM - 2 PM
July 6 - Henderson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
www.bryanbuccaneerspopwarner.com
Saturday Orchard Tour at Royalty Pecan Farms
Feb 1, 2013 - Oct 27, 2013 12:30 PM
Royalty Pecan FarmsBring friends and family for a fun, unique experience at a working Texas pecan farm!
Ride our covered wagon through the orchard and learn how the pecans go from our trees to you. You’ll have fun cracking pecans and browsing our gift shop full of pecans, baked goods, and specialty gourmet treats!
Tour Details:
• Saturday tour starts at 12:30 pm.
• Tour lasts about 45 minutes.
• Tour costs $3 per person (children age 4 and under are free).
• Tour wagon holds 25 people, so contact us to reserve your spot.
• Buy tickets by phone, at our gift shop, or online.
Royalty Pecan Farms
10600 Hwy 21 E
Caldwell, TX 77836
979-272-3904
Info@RoyaltyPecans.com
Master Gardener Training Class
Feb 26, 2013 - May 21, 2013 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grimes County Expo - Go Texan BuildingInstruction by TAMU professors, Texas AgriLife Extension Service and local area
experts will cover landscaping, soils, botany, entomology, plant diseases, herbs,
composting, vegetables and fruits, and many other interesting horticultural
subjects.
Phone: 936-825-0104
Appliation: www.txmg.org/grimes
Mother of Angels
Jan 10, 2013 N/A
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Sterling House 105 N Sterling Bryan, TXAn informal social support event for mothers. Meet other moms who know how grief feels. Share stories, experiences, ideas, support and hope.
Joan Serber, 979-821-2266