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2023 Summer at The Center Registration

The Center is happy to announce our 2023 summer programs for children and teens! The complete list of programs is below. Registration will open Monday, May 1 at 9:00 AM. Parents may register their children online *OR* via phone at 979-265-7661 or in person at the Box Office during The Center’s business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M- ...

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Brazosport Art League opens People’s Choice gallery exhibit

Brazosport Art League opens People's Choice gallery exhibit

Each spring, Brazosport Art League members have the opportunity to submit their art for inclusion in the annual People’s Choice gallery exhibit. This year’s show opens Tuesday, March 21 and features close to 60 pieces of art in a wide variety of mediums from photography and glass mosaics to watercolor and oil paintings. While the ex ...

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Tickets on sale, cast announced for Brazosport Center Stages’ “Anna in the Tropics”

Tickets on sale, cast announced for Brazosport Center Stages' "Anna in the Tropics"

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Brazosport Center Stages upcoming production of Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Anna in the Tropics, on stage April 14-16 & 21-23 in the Dow Arena Theater! PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! About the play: It is 1929 in Ybor City, Florida. A Cuban-American family working in a cigar factory eagerly awaits the a ...

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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra plans “Superheroes!” concert for April 1

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra plans "Superheroes!" concert for April 1

Join Brazosport Symphony Orchestra for Superheroes! on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College. The concert will feature winners of the 2023 Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition and themes from Superman, Gladiator and Batman films. Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors & veterans and $16 for studen ...

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Join BASF Planetarium in March for multiple shows & events!

BASF Planetarium has lots of programs and activities going on in March, so don’t miss out on all the fun! Tickets to most planetarium shows are $5/adults and $3/children, except as noted below. The March show is Moons: Worlds of Mystery and will be shown at 7:00 PM on March 7, 14, 16, 21, 24 & 28. This show immerses viewers in the ama ...

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Center Tour Reservations

March 25 @ 11:00 AM - March 25 @ 3:00 PM

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Free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Art League gallery and Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday.

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March 26 @ 2:00 PM - March 26 @ 5:00 PM

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Free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Art League gallery and Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Sunday.

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Weekly Watercolor Workshop

March 28 @ 9:00 AM - March 28 @ 12:00 PM

Weekly Watercolor Workshop

Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor: Robert Ruhmann Monthly tuition: $60 for BAL members, $75 for non-members Come learn about watercolor landscapes and seascapes from this award-winning artist with more than 25 years of experience. Robert loves to paint landscapes, rock formations and seascapes. This class is open to all levels of students.

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March 28 @ 11:00 AM - March 28 @ 3:00 PM

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Teen Studio Time 1

March 28 @ 1:30 PM - March 28 @ 3:30 PM

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join instructors Linda Strickland and Mark Cameron in Brazosport Art League studio for Teen Studio Time. We offer two class times for your scheduling convenience. Both classes are the same. Registration for the semester is $80, which includes a $10 BAL junior membership. Teen Studio Time 1 meets Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 PM and Teen Studio Time 2 meets Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 PM. All art supplies are included in class fee. Working individually as well as in group projects, we’ll put the Elements and Principles of Art into practice using the following mediums: ink, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, textile art, clay, print-making, glass mosaic, copper & metal work and found object sculpture. We also have an impressive line-up of guest instructors with expertise in varying techniques and mediums. The class will display their art in a Teen Studio Time gallery exhibit at the end of each spring semester.

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Teen Studio Time 2

March 28 @ 4:00 PM - March 28 @ 6:00 PM

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join instructors Linda Strickland and Mark Cameron in Brazosport Art League studio for Teen Studio Time. We offer two class times for your scheduling convenience. Both classes are the same. Registration for the semester is $80, which includes a $10 BAL junior membership. Teen Studio Time 1 meets Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 PM and Teen Studio Time 2 meets Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The fall 2022 semester meets September 13 through December 13. All art supplies are included in class fee. Working individually as well as in group projects, we’ll put the Elements and Principles of Art into practice using the following mediums: ink, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, textile art, clay, print-making, glass mosaic, copper & metal work and found object sculpture. We also have an impressive line-up of guest instructors with expertise in varying techniques and mediums.

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Adult Art Class

March 28 @ 6:30 PM - March 28 @ 8:30 PM

Join instructor Mark Cameron on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Brazosport Art League studio for an adult art class! Participants will learn various art media including acrylic, oil and watercolor paints, pastel, clay, metal jewelry and more. Tuition is $60/month for BAL members and $70/month for non-members. All supplies are included, so participants can try out various mediums without having to purchase personal, expensive supplies! Beginner, intermediate and advanced artists will be able to advance their understanding of art and the principles of art and focus on becoming the creator they know they are.

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March 29 @ 11:00 AM - March 29 @ 3:00 PM

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March 30 @ 11:00 AM - March 30 @ 3:00 PM

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Kidz Art Class

March 30 @ 2:00 PM - March 30 @ 4:00 PM

ART is FUN! This class for kids ages 8-13 teaches the 7 Elements of Art (line, color, shape, space, texture, value & form), creative expression with a variety of drawing and painting techniques (pencil, colored pencils, pen and ink, acrylic, watercolor, etc).

Lessons include a sketchbook assignment, featured artist or art history, focus and discovery. Instruction by art educator Linda Matheson.

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Featured Planetarium Shows

Astronaut Planetarium Show

March 25 @ 1:00 PM - March 25 @ 2:00 PM

What does it take to become an astronaut? Take a journey from Earth into space and beyond. Experience a rocket launch from inside the human body, and float around inside the International Space Station. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, this exciting fulldome presentation lets you discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. TICKETS: Adults: $5 Children (under 12): $3 Planetarium members: FREE

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“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show

"Moons: Worlds of Mystery" Planetarium Show

March 28 @ 7:00 PM - March 28 @ 7:00 PM

Moons: Worlds of Mystery immerses viewers in the amazing diversity of moons and the important roles they play in shaping our solar system. Journey to the planets and their moons, and return home with newfound wonder about the dynamic and intricate solar system in which we all live. March 7, 14, 16, 21, 24 & 28 at 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium.

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“Fronteras” espectáculo de planetario en Espanol

"Fronteras" espectáculo de planetario en Espanol

March 30 @ 7:00 PM - March 30 @ 7:00 PM

30 de Marzo a las 19 h Nuestro concocimiento del universo tiene limites, pero la alegria que podemos derivar al romper nuestros limites en nuestra busqueda de repuestas, es infinita. Las entradas son gratuitas para los miembros del planetario. Los boletos para no miembros cuestan $5 para adultos y $3 para niños.

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Dawn of the Space Age Planetarium Show

April 1 @ 1:00 PM - April 1 @ 2:00 PM

Relive the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and dedication to explore. TICKETS: Adults: $5 Children (under 12): $3 Planetarium members: FREE

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Spring Astronomy Night

April 1 @ 6:00 PM - April 1 @ 10:00 PM

Join us for Spring Astronomy Night on Saturday, April 1 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at BASF Planetarium! This event will include night sky viewing through a variety of telescopes and star talks in the planetarium dome every 30 minutes. Spring Astronomy Night is FREE and open to the public.

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Earth, Moon & Sun Planetarium Show

April 8 @ 1:00 PM - April 8 @ 2:00 PM

This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. You’ll even take a look at past and future space travel to our Moon…and beyond! TICKETS: Adults – $5 Children (12 & under) – $3 Planetarium members: FREE

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Astronaut Planetarium Show

April 15 @ 1:00 PM - April 15 @ 2:00 PM

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Perfect Little Planet Planetarium Show

April 22 @ 1:00 PM - April 22 @ 2:00 PM

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes: a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. TICKETS: Adults: $5 Children (under 12): $5 Planetarium members: FREE

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Jupiter Y Saturno: Reyes de los Planetas

April 27 @ 7:00 PM - April 27 @ 7:00 PM

EN ESPANOL Jupiter Y Saturno: Reyes de los Planetas 27 de Abril 7:00 PM en BASF Planetarium Aprende sobre Jupiter y Saturno, los gigantes gaseosos y los reyes de nuestro sistema solar.

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“Accidental Astronauts” Planetarium Show

"Accidental Astronauts" Planetarium Show

April 29 @ 8:00 AM - April 29 @ 5:00 PM

Join Cy, Annie and their dog Armstrong on their clas trip as they journey into space! Explore the sun, earth, and moon with a witty spaceship computer as navigator and guide. Race along the moon's surface, collect an asteroid sample and survive a solar storm. Find new appreciation for the unique beauty of our planet on this exciting adventure! FREE for members $5 - Adults $3- Children12 and under

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Brazosport Music

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents “Superheroes”

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Superheroes"

April 1 @ 7:30 PM - April 1 @ 10:00 PM

Superheroes! Saturday, April 1 7:30 PM Featuring the 2023 Winners of the Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition and themes from the feature films Superman, Gladiator and Batman.

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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents “Music for the Ages”

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Music for the Ages"

May 6 @ 7:30 PM - May 6 @ 10:00 PM

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra with Brazosport Choirs and premiering the inaugural public performance of the Brazosport Children's Chorus, performing John Rutter's Mass of the Children.

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Museum of Natural Science

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March 25 @ 11:00 AM - March 25 @ 3:00 PM

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March 26 @ 2:00 PM - March 26 @ 5:00 PM

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March 31 @ 11:00 AM - March 31 @ 3:00 PM

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April 1 @ 11:00 AM - April 1 @ 3:00 PM

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April 2 @ 2:00 PM - April 2 @ 5:00 PM

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April 4 @ 11:00 AM - April 4 @ 3:00 PM

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April 5 @ 11:00 AM - April 5 @ 3:00 PM

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Brazosport Live Theater

‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 14 @ 7:30 PM - April 14 @ 10:00 PM

Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama weaves a tale of a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida where a handsome "lector" transports and inspires the workers who hand-roll cigars on the factory floor through the words of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Old traditions and new ways collide as the lives of the workers begin to parallel the novel leading to jealousy, love, and betrayal that signal the end of an era. Tickets will be on sale March 1, 2023. Performances: April 14-16 & 21-23, 2023

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‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 15 @ 7:30 PM - April 15 @ 10:00 PM

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‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 16 @ 2:30 PM - April 16 @ 5:00 PM

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‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 21 @ 7:30 PM - April 21 @ 10:00 PM

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‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 22 @ 7:30 PM - April 22 @ 10:00 PM

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‘Anna in the Tropics’ Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

April 23 @ 2:30 PM - April 23 @ 5:00 PM

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‘The Sound of Music’ Performances

'The Sound of Music' Performances

July 14 @ 7:30 PM - July 14 @ 7:30 PM

The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Lindsay & Russel Crouse Suggested by "The Traps Family Singers," by Maria Augusta Trapp An intimate, heartfelt telling of one of history's most thrilling and inspirational stories. This final collaboration between Rogers and Hammerstein follows Maria, serving as governess to seven children of an imperious Captain, as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria.Join the von Trapp family in one of the world's most beloved musicals. Auditions: May 14-16, 2023 Performances: July 14-16 & 20-23, 2023 Tickets will be on sale May 17, 2023.

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‘The Sound of Music’ Performances

'The Sound of Music' Performances

July 15 @ 7:30 PM - July 15 @ 7:30 PM

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July 16 @ 2:30 PM - July 16 @ 5:00 PM

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July 20 @ 7:30 PM - July 20 @ 7:30 PM

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There are tickets and membership levels for every need and budget, so sign up for one (or many) today! To support The Center and all our programs, purchase a Full Circle Sampler below!

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Brazosport Center for the Arts and Sciences is the cultural home for an entire community of approximately 340,000 people. All of our activities are volunteer-driven and we are always looking for new volunteers at The Center. Sign up to make a difference in the Arts and Sciences community in your area.