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New Safety Policies Established for Dino Day

Due to the increasing local rate of infection from the COVID-19 virus Delta variant and our expectations of a large turnout for this weekend’s Dino Day at the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, please be aware of our following safety policies: * All visitors, volunteers and staff in public areas must be masked, regardless of vaccination stat ...

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Brazosport Center Stages’ drama workshop featured in The Facts

Brazosport Center Stages' drama workshop featured in The Facts

Performance spaces were dark and quiet for the last year due to COVID-19, so it was BIG news for Brazosport Center Stages to welcome close to 150 kids back to Summer at The Center in June and July! We kicked off the summer with the two-week Gerrard Teen Guild Workshop in early June, followed by two one-week Music Theater camps in late June. Two we ...

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Dino Day Set for Saturday, Aug. 7 at Brazosport Museum of Natural Science

After going virtual in 2020, Brazosport Museum of Natural Science is happy to bring back Dino Day back to The Center this year! Join us Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for FREE crafts, activities and all things related to our favorite prehistoric creatures…DINOSAURS! See you there…it’s going to be ROAR-some! ...

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Brazosport Art League’s Members Challenge exhibit featured in The Facts

Brazosport Art League's Members Challenge exhibit featured in The Facts

Brazosport Art League’s Members Challenge Plus exhibit, featuring art by BAL members and paintings by Harry Sargent, was featured in The Facts’ weekend edition. The story also includes several photos snapped in the gallery. Read the story online. (Photo by Prentice C. James for The Facts.) ...

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Cast selected for Brazosport Center Stages’ “On Golden Pond”

Cast selected for Brazosport Center Stages' "On Golden Pond"

Brazosport Center Stages is excited to announce the casting selection for the first show of the 2021-2022 season, On Golden Pond, by Ernest Thompson. *Norman Thayer, Jr. – Dennis Ulrich *Ethel Thayer – Becky Gore-LaRoche *Charlie Martin – Bobby Britton, Jr. *Chelsea Thayer Wayne – Carrie Baker *Billy Ray R ...

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Brazosport Art League’s Summer Camps Featured in The Facts

Brazosport Art League's Summer Camps Featured in The Facts

The Facts weekend edition featured Brazosport Art League’s Summer at The Center art camp. Click here to read the full article: https://thefacts.com/news/article_318c1525-7cc5-5439-a77b-d2d3e07874de.html (Photo by Jenna Kieser for The Facts.) ...

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The Center 2021/2022 Season Calendar

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COVID-19 Updates

6/1/21 UPDATE: The Brazosport Art League gallery and studio and Brazosport Museum of Natural Science are OPEN! Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Reserve FREE tickets The BASF Planetarium is OPEN! Weekly shows are Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. P ...

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Featured Art Events

Center Tour Reservations

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

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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August 6 @ 11:00 AM - August 6 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Weekly Watercolor

August 10 @ 9:00 AM - August 10 @ 12:00 PM

Come learn about watercolor landscapes and seascapes from this award-winning artist. Robert loves to paint landscapes, rock formations, and seascapes. This class is open to all levels of students. Class meets weekly, price is for the month. Tuesdays beginning January 12. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon). BAL Member Price: $60/month Non-member Price: $75/month

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Center Tour Reservations

August 10 @ 11:00 AM - August 10 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Center Tour Reservations

August 11 @ 11:00 AM - August 11 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Oil Painting Classes

August 12 @ 9:00 AM - August 12 @ 12:00 PM

Instructed by Sherry Shelton.

Come learn about oil painting from this award-winning artist. You will be introduced to color theory, elements of landscape and how to capture the likeness of a portrait. She loves to paint landscapes, portraits & murals. This class is open to all levels of students.

Thursdays beginning January 14 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) BAL Members - $60 Monthly Non-Members - $75 Monthly

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Center Tour Reservations

August 12 @ 11:00 AM - August 12 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Center Tour Reservations

August 13 @ 11:00 AM - August 13 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Center Tour Reservations

August 14 @ 11:00 AM - August 14 @ 3:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Weekly Watercolor

August 17 @ 9:00 AM - August 17 @ 12:00 PM

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Featured Planetarium Shows

Big Astronomy

September 2 @ 7:00 PM - September 2 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tuesdays in English – September 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays in Spanish – September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 7:00 PM BASF Planetarium This aware-winning show was funded by the National Science Foundation and highlights the diverse people who enable discoveries at world-class observatories in Chile.

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

Face coverings over both the mouth and nose are recommended for all vaccinated audience members and required for non-vaccinated audience members for the duration of the indoors program. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Big Astronomy

September 7 @ 7:00 PM - September 7 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 9 @ 7:00 PM - September 9 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 14 @ 7:00 PM - September 14 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 16 @ 7:00 PM - September 16 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 21 @ 7:00 PM - September 21 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 23 @ 7:00 PM - September 23 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 28 @ 7:00 PM - September 28 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Big Astronomy

September 30 @ 7:00 PM - September 30 @ 8:00 PM

Big Astronomy

Tickets:

Planetarium members – Free

Adults – $5

Children – $3 (under 12)

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Brazosport Music

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Virtual Fundraiser

September 9 - September 9

Save the Date! Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s 2^nd annual online fundraiser, “Downbeat! Start the Music,” is slated for September 9-11, 2021! BSO is thankful for the support of patrons and sponsors who participated in the 2020 "Keep the Music Playing" online event, live concerts and fundraisers in the past (BBQ & Boogie or Coastal Cruisin'), as well as their ongoing support as BSO enters its 39th season performing for the community. BSO was proud to present 3 chamber concerts during the challenging 2020-2021 season and is looking forward to the return of a full orchestra and full season in the fall! BSO’s "Downbeat! Start the Music" virtual fundraiser will feature a silent auction, raffle (top prize is a top hat containing $1000+ in gift cards) and exciting testimonials and musical performances that participants can enjoy from the comfort of their couches. Participants may bid on auction items, vote for their favorite section of the orchestra, and/or sponsor the Conductor and Concertmaster. BSO is also introducing the Christmas Marketplace, where patrons can browse various online boutiques and purchase Christmas gifts for some of your favorite musicians! Click here to become a Marketplace vendor! Raffle tickets are on sale NOW and the BSO is currently accepting sponsorships for both the fundraiser and the 2021-2022 season. Raffle tickets may be purchased from BSO musicians, Board members, members of Brazosport Symphony League or by emailing OneNoteBSO@gmail.com. Click here to view the sponsorship form. BSO is appreciative of the community’s support of the "Downbeat! Start the Music" virtual fundraiser and the upcoming 2021-2022 season, which kicks off October 2. The generosity of BSO patrons and sponsors ensure that this beloved community orchestra will have the necessary funds to continue its work providing cultural, educational and musical activities in the community. %5Bpdf-embedder url="https://bcfas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DOWNBEAT-Raffle-brochure.pdf" title="Raffle Information"%5D

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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Concert

October 2 @ 7:30 PM - October 2 @ 10:00 PM

The first concert of the 2021 - 2021 season is tentatively set for October 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM. This concert will be held at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Tickets will be available soon. Adults $25 Students $16 Seniors/Veterans $22

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Free Self Guided Tours to the Art Gallery and Museum of Natural Science Reservation required. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Brazosport Live Theater

“On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson Performances

"On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson Performances

September 3 @ 7:30 PM - September 3 @ 10:00 PM

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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.

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Memberships are the quickest and easiest way to welcome you to The Center family! Not only do memberships give you a way to support the cultural activities we have planned, but memberships also allow you to have a say in the way our programs will plan their activities for the year. Some membership benefits also include tickets to concerts, planetarium shows and live theater performances! There are membership levels for every need and budget, so sign up for one (or many) today! If you want to become a member of everything we have to offer, sign up with the Full Circle “all in” membership!