November, March and June’s First Fridays are designated Art Step First Fridays. Follow the footprints around downtown to find art and music, food and friends!
Here are some highlights-
Live music and arts demonstrations outside, Farmer’s Market in St. Andrew’s parking lot, Blinn Student and faculty art inside St. Andrew’s, TAMU Jazz Ensemble at the Palace, Brazos Valley Art League artists exhibiting, Beat Poetry and Art Festival, free movie “Bolt”, horse drawn carriage rides, lots of restaurants and shops…
Shopping and Entertainment
1. The Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Featured artists Mod & Libby, also original art by many local artists. Live music, 6:30 – 9:30, jazz – R.G. Watkins & Friends, cash wine bar & free art activity. And, outside on the sidewalk, music by ContraDiction! 822-0496
2. Arts Council of Brazos Valley, 200 block of N.Bryan Ave., info booth www.acbv.org
3. Brazos Valley Art League, 210 N. Bryan Ave., bval.org Art league members exhibiting.
4. D&S Premier Art & Clocks, 208 N. Bryan Ave., 779-2211
5. Discount Floors, 200 N. Bryan Ave., Come visit their new showroom!
6. Square One Studio, 211 W. Wm. J Bryan Pkwy, Featuring Ashe Laughlin and Brian Johnson, Faculty in the School of Fine Arts – Art Department, at Texas State University, curated by Jill Pankey, from Texas State University. Wine and entertainment, too.
7. Dixie Tire, 301 W Wm J Bryan Pkwy, Check out the cars of the Bluebonnet Streetrodders car show, 6 – dark. 775-8473
8. Corner of Time Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 118 N. Bryan Ave., Antiques & a soda fountain. Pottery wheel throwing & wood carving demos, Valley Junction Band too! 822-7400
9. Brazos Glassworks, 202b W. 26th St., Register for some workshops! 823-0325
10. Jim.n.i., Our Favorite Things, 202a W. 26th St., 823-8000
11. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar, 206 W. 26th St., 823-4837
12. Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., Featured artist this month, J. Vincent Scarpace. Live music Rock the Republic preview 8-12pm Lonesome Heroes, 12-2am Josef Pierce’s CD release party. 703-8514
13. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 217 W. 26th St. Various artists and organizations, Blinn College Fine Art faculty and student art, tours of the historic stained glass windows, Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market in the parking lot. 822-5176
14. StageCenter Theatre, 201B W. 26th St, “Driving Miss Daisy” (by Alfred Uhry), 823-4297
15. Horse drawn carriage rides by Hidden Oasis Carriage Company, from the LaSalle courtyard
16. LaSalle Hotel, 120 S. Main St., Live music, 5-7pm Joey McGee, 7-10 Cierra. 822-2000
17. EarthArt, 209 S. Main St. Art, jewelry, clothing & handicraft of global community. 779-8208
18. Revolution Cafe & Bar, 211-b S. Main St., .Original art & always, live music!. 823-4044
19. Visitor’s Center, 213B S. Main St. 6-9pm 822-4920
20. Gloria Stephan Sale Park, 28th & Main St., Free “Movies with Madden’s”- thanks to Madden’s Casual Gourmet (be sure to try their food truck!) Tonight’s movie “Bolt”, sponsored by Brazos Animal Shelter, begins at dusk.
21. Queen Theatre, 110 S. Main St. Stop by and bask in the neon glow! This ongoing renovation is a project of the Downtown Bryan Association.
22. Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History, 111 S Main St.. Jazz concert, by Carnegie Jazz Band!
Modern dance by the Brazos Dance Collective.
23. Southern Grace, Antiques & Almosts, 102 S Main St. 822-7770
24. Palace Theater, 105 S. Main St. TAMU Jazz Ensemble 7-9pm
25. Forsyth Center Galleries, 110 N. Main St. In north gallery, MSC VAC Exhibit, “Synaesthetic Impressions: Paintings by Karen Silve”. In south gallery, glass & art from the Runyon Collection. Downstairs, winners of the 2011 Brazos Chapter of American Institute of Architects Design Awards. Beat Texas Anthology reading, 7-9pm, hosted by Thom Unbeaten (part of the weekend’s 1st Annual Beat Poetry and Art Festival) Art activity for children- pinecone turkeys! Demos by Brazos Spinners & Weavers. TAMU Percussion Studio outside. 845-9251
26. Heritage Menswear, 117 N. Main St., 822-6575
27. String & Horn Shop, 119 N. Main St., 779-8548
28. Catalena Hatters, 203 N. Main St., 822-4423 “How Hats are Made” behind the scenes tour. Western art, too!
29. Bling It On, 212 N. Main St., 779-3311
30. DeBord’s by Double J Saddlery, 201 E. 24th St . Check out Lucchese boots, purses, handtooled belts, saddles & tack. 822-4515
31. St. Vincent de Paul Resale, 300 N. Main St., 823-4369
32. Burr’s Unfinished Furniture, 314 North Main St. 822-7052
33. James’ Studio 59, 318 N. Main St., 823-8562
And of course, places to eat!
A. Brauhaus Bavarian Restaurant, 107 N. Main 775-4014
B. Caffe Capri, 222 N. Main St., 822-2675 Live music nearby outside- Sweet Strings on the Brazos
C. Casa Rodriguez, 300 N Bryan Ave., 779-0916 live music- mariachis!
D. Good Time Charley’s Grill Pub & Sports Theater, 201 S. Main St. 703-8922.
E. LaSalle Café, 120 S. Main, 823-2233 live music!
F. The Lemon Wedge 308 N. Main St., 703-4052, live music!
G. Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse, 201 E. 24th St., 778-3900
H. Los Nortenos Mexican Cafe, 205 S. Main St., 779-7337
I. Madden’s Casual Gourmet, 202 N. Bryan St., 779-2558
J. Margie’s Grill & Bar, 320 N. Main St., 822-8422
K. Mr. G’s Pizzeria, 201 W. 26th St., 822-6747
L. Murphy’s Law, 107 N. Main St., 775-4014
M. Must Be Heaven, 100 S. Main St., 822-7722
N. Papa Perez Mexican Cuisine, 200 S. Main St., 775-7272
O. San Jose Mexican Restaurant, 414 N. Main St., 823-8157
P. Subway, 100 N. Main St., 823-3147
Q. Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., 703-8514
Lots to see and do! Hope you’ll be there to help us celebrate the arts in downtown.
For more info, call the Downtown Bryan Association 822-4920 or First Friday coordinator 822-0496.
