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The Many Hats of Village Cafe in Downtown Bryan, Tx
March 9th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Village Cafe Downtown Bryan Tx
Downtown Bryan is home to some of the most beautiful historic buildings in the Bryan College Station area. Quality restaurants, community theatre, antique stores and many more contribute to Downtown Bryan’s fun environment. Located on an unassuming corner of W. 26th street sits the Village Cafe, a comfortable space that wears many different hats, depending on the hour.
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The Quality of the CSISD (College Station Independent School District) School Board
March 7th, 2010 Categories: 1
Often times it’s difficult to tell whether or not a school, or a school district is “good” or “bad.” Everyone hopes that their child will realize her/his full intellect, but in some schools, a number of students fade into the background and don’t learn as much as they could.
When moving to a new area, there are a huge amount of things to consider besides which school district is the best for your child, so it’s easy to overlook which school is right. However, it’s not a very good idea to leave it to fate, as some schools sadly do not perform as well as others; on the other hand, it can be difficult to determine which is which.
There are a number of ways to decide; for instance you could look at Read the rest of this entry »
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Texas A&M University An Equine Evening at the Expo 2010
March 6th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Texas A&M University 
College of Veterinary Medical & Biomedical Sciences
Animal Science Equine Science Section & the Brazos Extension Horse Committee invite you to attend An Equine Evening at the Expo
Brazos County Exposition Complex
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
“Horse Cloning – State of the Art”
Katrin Hinrichs, DVM, PhD, Professor
Patsy Link Chair in Mare Reproduction Studies
Texas A&M University
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology & Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Joint Appointment
“Piroplasmosis and Your Horse – What You Need to Know”
Tracy Norman, VMD, Clinical Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
“Hoof Trimming Fundamentals”
Jason Maki, CJF, RJF, Farrier
Texas A&M University
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Schedule
Registration and Meal: 6:00-6:30 pm
Dinner hosted by The Brazos Extension Horse Committee.
Program begins: 6:30 pm
To register for this event, please call The Brazos County Extension Office at 979-823-0129, or email Eric Zimmerman at e-zimmerman@tamu.edu, before Friday, March 19, at 4:00 pm.
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Messina Hof Cooking Parties with the Chef in Bryan College Station
March 6th, 2010 Categories: 1
March is finally here and the springtime month brought along some greatly anticipated sunshine. Now that the cold weather looks like it may be behind us for good, Bryan and College Station residents can finally turn to local outdoor treasures. Messina Hof Winery and Resort has an exciting lineup of events this spring.
Make sure you pencil in the “Cooking Parties with the Chef” on March 18th and 21st. Cooking parties are offered for both beginners and experts, and everyone leaves with new tips, good memories, and a finely satisfied appetite.
If you prefer to focus more on the wine itself, then mark your calendar for this month’s wine appreciation class, taught on March 28th and is entitled “The Wines of Burgundy.” Join the family at 3:00 p.m. to learn about the five regions of Burgundy and two reviled grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Of course, no class would be complete without plenty of samples to taste.
One of the best deals in town is the five dollar wine tour, on which you can enjoy late afternoon weather while exploring Bryan’s very own vineyard. Knowledgeable and fun staff lead tours through the various buildings and grounds while explaining the entire wine making process, from the grape picking to the label printing. The best part: the tour ends in the wine tasting room where the tour leader shares his or her knowledge on Messina Hof’s many wonderful wine offerings while you sip away.
Take advantage of this perfect weather with a friend and enjoy the highly acclaimed local wine at Messina Hof today!
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal, Inc.
#1 in Real Estate in Bryan and College Station Home Sales
Real Estate for Bryan College Station!
Call 979-764-2121 and hear information on ANY property for sale in the Brazos Valley.
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Broadway at the MSC in College Station, Tx
March 5th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Although the MSC (Memorial Student Center) may be under construction, MSC OPAS is still in full swing. MSC OPAS is an organization on campus that brings professional productions of theatre, music and dance programs to Bryan/College Station. It is open to all residents, not just students. In the past MSC OPAS has brought shows including Yo-Yo Ma, Les Miserables, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, and even Riverdance. Now it’s bringing the best of Broadway, wrapped up in one singing and dancing package. MSC OPAS presents Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, a compilation of some of the best shows and songs from the last century. Straight from New York with five of Broadway’s best- Andrea Rivette, Carter Calvert, Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, Grant Norman, Robert DuSold, and Composer Neil Berg- songs from shows like Read the rest of this entry »
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Pebble Creek Elementary School Carnival Saturday March 6, 2010
March 4th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Pebble Creek Elementary School Carnival this Saturday. You don’t want to miss it!
Join us this Saturday, March 6th from 11am to 4pm for the annual Pebble Creek Elementary Spring Carnival. Everyone is welcome – not just for Pebble Creek students! This year’s carnival is a space theme!
We’ll have plenty to do for the parents and the kids!
- Games, including bounce houses and inflatables
- Cast room, children’s raffle, cake walk & more!
- Silent auction – over $20,000 in merchandise
- Class basket auction & class plate auction
- Race car from Texas World Speedway
- Food from great vendors like Outback, Dickey’s, Ninfas, Spoons Yogurt & Buck’s pizza
Tickets are on sale at the door day of the Pebble Creek carnival or in advance outside the school from 2:45 to 3:45 Thursday and Friday.
Come out and get LOST IN SPACE!
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal, Inc.
#1 in Real Estate in Bryan and College Station Home Sales
Real Estate for Bryan College Station!
Call 979-764-2121 and hear information on ANY property for sale in the Brazos Valley.
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Art Exhibits in the Bryan College Station Tx Area
March 4th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Visitors to Bryan/College Station usually come with very specific expectations in mind– namely that they’ll see an Aggie football game and take a trip to the Dixie Chicken. While those are still Bryan/College Station staples, and football plus fried chicken is still a beloved combination, the residents have expanded.
The people of Bryan/College Station are scarcely one-dimensional, and the town reflects its people; as the city grows, more and more art galleries have been emerging and revealing themselves. What’s more remarkable is the amount of artists there are to be found in the Bryan College/Station area. As art galleries keep surfacing, works from local artists have been appearing to fill the walls of the galleries.
Most recently, the relatively new Village Café and Art 979 have been proudly displaying art from a huge milieu of individuals– from Bryan, Texas to Buffalo, New York. The Village Café started out as Read the rest of this entry »
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Local Bryan/College Station Resident Contestant on Reality Show
March 1st, 2010 Categories: 1
Another resident in Brazos Valley is making a name for herself in Hollywood on a reality show! Last year, the whole Bryan/College Station area rooted for former Aggie, Jason Castro, on American Idol. This year DeShonda Smith from Bryan needs our votes! Smith is a contestant on Sunday Best, a reality show competition for gospel singers, and will need the Brazos Valley’s support.
DeShonda Smith is local teacher and attendant of Brazos Valley Community Church of God. She has her own personal MySpace, where she posts recordings of her musical talents and her love and devotion to her religion.
Sunday Best premieres it’s third season on Black Entertainment Television (BET) and is looking for the next “Gospel Superstar.” Smith has already auditioned, sent in her own personal audition tape and made the Top 10. If she wins the competition, she will receive a national recording contract, a new car, and a $300,000 prize package for her community, the Bryan/College Station area!
We support DeShonda Smith in her quest to becoming the next “Gospel Superstar” and hope she does the Brazos Valley proud!
For all of your Bryan/College Station real estate investment needs, visit www.BuyAggieland.com or contact Jeffrey Leatherwood with Century 21 at Leatherwood@Century21.com or 281-255-2788.
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Texans Take Over American Idol
February 27th, 2010 Categories: 1
This year’s season of American Idol will be groundbreaking with amazing talent and a new judge, comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Long time, devout American Idol fans will get to enjoy Ellen’s funny humor and jokes alongside the attitude America has come to love, Simon Cowell. Recently, rumors have surfaced that the two judges aren’t getting along on set. Hopefully these tensions will only lead to funnier moments and better ratings!
American Idol has long been deemed the show with “unbeatable ratings” and a showcase of unbelievable singing talent. This year’s Top 24 are no different and among them are 6 Texans vying for a chance to become the next American Idol! The 6 contestants from Texas include Alex Lambert, Casey James, Lacey Brown, Paige Miles, Tim Urban, and Todrick Hall. After their first performances, all 6 have remained in the competition and hope to do as well as fellow Texan and former American Idol contestant, Jason Castro, did in 2008 and make it to the Top 10.
In recent seasons, American Idol started the “America Gives Back” program in an effort to raise money for different benefits. This year is no different, American Idol, Fox and Apple have teamed up to help raise money for the Haiti relief by placing songs performed each night available online on iTunes for fans to purchase. The profits from iTunes will be given to Haiti Relief Fund.
Since the premiere of American Idol in 2002, the show has produced many top recording artists including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and most recently Kris Allen. Since Thursday’s Result Show, each Texan has a one and twenty shot at becoming the next American Idol, which we hope happens!
For all of your Bryan/College Station real estate investment needs, visit www.BuyAggieland.com or contact Jeffrey Leatherwood with Century 21 at Leatherwood@Century21.com or 281-255-2788.
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Bryan College Station Local Grocers and Farmers Market
February 26th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
Bryan College Station Farmers Market Century 21 Beal
Bryan/College Station is a very unique place. The sister cities have most everything you’d find in a big city, but alternatively it’s got quite a bit you wouldn’t. What makes it so special is the amount of farms and food producers around. This area of Texas is one of the agricultural boons of the U.S., not to mention A&M University has some of the most premier agricultural researchers. We are surrounded by some of the freshest, healthiest meats and vegetables in Texas; that makes Bryan/College Station one of the best places to shop for food. Be it our farmers’ markets, local grocers, or A&M’s meat market, you can find some of the most delicious foods in our quaint little sister cities.
HEB and Kroger’s are great grocery stores as well, but if you’re looking for fresh Read the rest of this entry »
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