Downtown Bryan is excited to announce the holiday parade to be held Friday, December 9th at 6PM.
The parade starts at 23rd and Bryan Ave and proceeds down to 28th street, makes a left and then doubles back on Main St and back down to 23rd.
More info here
Come on out and enjoy the festivities!
Please join the Chamber of Commerce and City of Bryan as they celebrate Phase 3 – “the North End” of Downtown!
Download and print your event MAP for trick or treating, scavenger hunt and MORE!
Join us for our bi-monthly General Assembly Meeting tonight upstairs at Caffe Capri, 6pm. All are welcome to come for an update on
DBA’s latest activities, Downtown events and news and an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and concerns with Downtown stakeholders. Again these meetings are free and open to the public -we love to see new faces!
A few of the latest upcoming events include:
- Wacky Wicked Weekend
- Beat Poetry Event
- ArtStep
- St. Andrews Celebration of Giving
- Veterans Day Parade
- Rock the Republic
- Lights On!
- December First Friday
…and more
With Texas Reds upon us we are ready for an even bigger and better First Friday! Admission on Friday is FREE, so come out and enjoy everything Downtown has to offer. Our First Friday blog has information on the various music, art and entertainment Downtown as well as information on restaurants and shops that will be open late for your enjoyment.
On Saturday, there will be a $5 admission fee for adults (13 and up) but some of your favorite spots Downtown are offering you
a chance at a Texas Reds Rebate! We have other merchants that have ordered Texas Reds merchandise just for this weekend:
Good Time Charley’s says: “Hey y’all……. don’t let the fence scare you away from First Friday in historic downtown Bryan. You don’t have to pay until Saturday. On Saturday we’re going to give you $5 back for every $15 you spend on food. (Sorry… not on beer, wine, or spirits). We have FREE AC and will have all of your favorite college football games on the tubes! Come out and have some fun!!!”
Jim.n.i Shop says: “Hello Everyone – coming to the Texas Reds Festival. Jim.n.i would love for you to come by and check out festival goodies. T-shirts, wine cork necklaces, wine glass charms, coasters, and everyone needs a hat that day. We have sea grass hats – come check them out. Also, come by and find out how you can get your $5.00 entrance fee back. See you at 
the festival – tailgate t.v in the front of our shop. Great Day!!!!! Thanks, Jim and Earlene at Jim.n.i”
Heritage Mensware has Texas Reds hats in a variety of styles to help keep the sun out of your eyes during the day or just make you look extra cool at night.
Village Cafe will have Texas wine for sale ready to re-fill your Texas Reds wine glass.
Keep checking back as we add more information on merchant and restaurant specials!
Okay, so for those of you who missed out last Friday due to weather – we understand. We decided to to try for some extra fun again this Friday! Here is a list of businesses open tomorrow night:
1. The Frame Gallery, 216 N Bryan Ave, 822-0496
2. D&S Premier Art & Clocks, 208 N. Bryan Ave., 779-2211
3. Brazos Glassworks, 202B W. 26th St. 823-0325
4. Jim.n.i., Our Favorite Things, 202A W 26th St. 823-8000
5. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar, 206 W. 26th St., 823-4837
6. Art 979 & The Village Café, 595-8957
7. Timeless Designs, 103 S Bryan. 823-1957
8. LaSalle Café- live music 822-2000
9. Visitor Center, 213 S. Main St. 822-4920.
10. ArtBAC, 425 S. Main St.
11. Revolution Cafe & Bar, 211-B S. Main St., 823-4044
12. EarthArt, 209 S Main St. 779-8208
13. Southern Grace, Antiques & Almosts, 102 S Main St. 822-7770
14. Forsyth Center Galleries, 110 N. Main St. 845-9251
15. Bling It On, 212 N. Main St., 779-3311
16. St. Vincent de Paul Resale, 300 N Main St. 823-4369
17. James’ Studio 59, 318 N Main. 823-8562
18. StageCenter Theatre, 201B W. 26th. 823-4297
19. DeBord’s by Double J Saddlery, 201 E 24th, 822-4515
Good evening! Here is your better-late-than-never weekly update.
All Week: As always, there are a multitude of kid-friendly activities going o this week at the Children’s Museum! On Valentine’s Day they are offering a special program for kids while parents spend a romantic night out! Visit www.mymuseum.com to se a full calendar of events.
Jim.n.i is still running a fabulous sale! Stop in and pick up that special something for your Valentine.
Save the Date for the St. Andrew’s Spring Festival on March 5th!
2/9: You still have time to make it out to Open Mike at Revolution Cafe and Bar
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Revolution-Cafe-and-Bar/185625852929
2/10: Thursday Morning Downtown Coffee 8am-10am at Madden’s. Please join us for coffee and conversation!
2/10: Opening reception for “When They Came to Take My Father” exhibit at the Forsyth Gallery. 6-8pm
http://forsyth.tamu.edu/
2/12: Farmers Market 8am-12 noon
http://www.brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com/
2/12: Downtown Bryan Real Estate Open House 2pm-5pm. If you’ve ever wondered what is property available Downtown, here is your chance!
http://downtownbryan.com/doing-business/real-estate/
2/12: Salsa at Village Cafe
http://www.thevillagedowntown.com/
2/13: Live music with Big Texas Nights at the Stafford. The shows start at 7pm and headliners go on at 9. This Sunday headliners are The Selfless Season with Eric Fisher and Jay Goodin.
2/13: Poetry at Revolution cafe starts at 9pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Revolution-Cafe-and-Bar/185625852929
If you have events that you would like to include in the update – please email executivedirector@downtownbryan.com. Thanks!
The Downtown Bryan Association
Quarterly Report
Quarter 1, Fiscal Year 2011
Administrative Services:
The Downtown Bryan Association (DBA), as per the 2011 Fiscal Year funding contract with the City of Bryan, maintains an office for the DBA in the Core Study Area of the Downtown Bryan Master Plan. Offices are located at 213-B South Main Street, Bryan, TX 77803.
DBA currently generates general funds revenue through dues associated with Membership. As per the FY2011 funding contract with the City of Bryan, dues in excess of $15,000 will be generated by September 30, 2011. In accordance with the DBA’s bylaws, notification of the new membership structure (developed by the DBA Board of Directors in August) was issued on October 1, 2010. The effective date of those changes will be April, 2011. In an attempt to ensure the best possible return on investment made by both the association and members, the DBA has worked to develop a strategy for targeting members and for identifying benefits of value to those members. At present, DBA does not plan to solicit any new memberships until the April 1, 2011 effective date for the new membership structure.
The DBA has recently redesigned the Downtown Bryan website, e-communication, and collateral pieces in an effort toward consistent branding and membership marketing. The website has been specifically redesigned as a community resource for information on Downtown Bryan, and DBA plans to leverage the increased traffic on the website as a benefit to members.
Good Afternoon! January is winding down but its not going quietly! Take a look at this week’s Downtown events – we would love to see you out and about!
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Tickets are on sale now for The Children’s Museum’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance (Feb. 4th and 5th)! Visit www.mymuseum.com for full details and to purchase tickets online or call 979-779-KIDS to purchase by phone.
Speaking of….Jim.n.i has some adorable party dresses and sweet trinkets for little girls – perfect for Daddy Daughter Dance night!
1/25 – Gold and Silver Party benefitting the Children’s Museum. Enjoy drinks and snacks from 6-8pm at The Haswell House, 300 W. 24th Street in Downtown. Bring your old/broken gold and silver and leave with cash in-hand or donate your spoils to the Children’s Museum! Sassy Sheree is footing the bill so head over after work and enjoy the festivities.
1/25 – Voices for Children Open House from 4-5:30pm to showcase thier newly rennovated space at 115 Main Street in Downtown. Open House includes a short program, proclaimation presentation and ribbon cutting. Tours will also be given. Please call 822-9700 with any questions.
1/25 – City Council Meeting 6:00pm at City Hall
1/26 – Salsa lessons and dancing at Village Cafe starting at 8:00pm. This is the one to go to if you need a little practice or some instruction!
1/26 – Open mic at Revolution Cafe and Bar starts at 10pm!
1/27 – A very special Downtown Coffee at the Forsth Gallery from 8:00am – 10:00am. Join us Thursday for coffee and danishes. We will hear a presentation on Art and Creativity in Business given by Artists in Residence Robert and Rebecca Bluestone. You can view Rebecca Bluestone’s incredible tapestry exhibit at the Forsyth. The Artist in Residence program is a collaboration between the Forsyth and MSC Opus. You don’t want to miss this one!
1/29 – Classes at Brazos Glassworks – 10 am to 2:30 pm – Learn to make a zig-zag bracelet! Fee: $40.00 – All supplies and beads are furnished. Instructor – Mary Makela. Please call 823-0325
1/29 – Farmers Market 8:00am – 12:00 noon at the corner of WJB and Texas Ave.
1/29 – Salsa Night at Village Cafe starting at 10pm. This is the one to go to if you’re ready to dance dance dance!
1/30 – Revolution Cafe and Bar hosts Poetry starting at 9:00pm .
** If you have Downtown news and/or events that you would like to include in the weekly update, please email details to executivedirector@downtownbryan.com.
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