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Empowering Young Artists with Special Needs Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project kicks off its second year in January 2023 to culminate in a production of “The Wizard of Oz” in May! Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project is a FREE program for artists ages 10-21 with special needs. It provides an opportunity for children with s ...

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Brazosport Art League opens “Moments in Time” by Dana Moody Stevens

Brazosport Art League opens "Moments in Time" by Dana Moody Stevens

Brazosport Art League is opening a new exhibit in the gallery this week, Moments in Time by artist and BAL member Dana Moody Stevens, featuring paintings in various mediums and several sculptures. An opening week reception is scheduled for Friday, January 20 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the gallery. About the artist: Dana has had a passion f ...

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Tickets on sale, cast announced for Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”

Tickets on sale, cast announced for Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express"

Tickets are on sale now for Brazosport Center Stages’ upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! Show dates are February 10-12 & 17-19 in the Freeport LNG Theater. Purchase your tickets NOW! Directors Jean Warren and Connie Marshall want to thank everyone who auditioned and are proud to announce the ...

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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra schedules “Fiesta de la Música” for February 4

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra schedules "Fiesta de la Música" for February 4

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s fourth concert of the year, “Fiesta de la Música”, is slated for Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Join us for a tour of the colorful music of Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Puerto Rico, Brazil and more! Tickets are on sale now and are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors/ve ...

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“Galileo’s Telescope” & Spanish Show Slated for January

"Galileo's Telescope" & Spanish Show Slated for January

Join us for January’s planetarium show, Galileo’s Telescope, on Tuesdays and the 4th Friday (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 27 & 31) of the month in BASF Planetarium. Galileo Galilei, a Renaissance man of science, takes the telescope – a discovery of war – and turns it up to the night sky. There he discovers truths that change our view of ...

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Center Tour Reservations

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

Center Tour Reservations

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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January 29 @ 2:00 PM - January 29 @ 5:00 PM

Center Tour Reservations

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

January 31 @ 9:00 AM - January 31 @ 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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January 31 @ 11:00 AM - January 31 @ 3:00 PM

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Teen Studio Time 1

January 31 @ 1:30 PM - January 31 @ 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

January 31 @ 4:00 PM - January 31 @ 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

January 31 @ 6:30 PM - January 31 @ 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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February 1 @ 11:00 AM - February 1 @ 3:00 PM

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Life Drawing

February 1 @ 2:00 PM - February 1 @ 4:00 PM

Join Brazosport Art League for Life Drawing on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the BAL studio. Sketch, doodle or even just observe the process in a fun, low-stress environment.

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February 2 @ 11:00 AM - February 2 @ 3:00 PM

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Featured Planetarium Shows

Artemis: Forward to the Moon

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

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. TICKETS: Adults: $5 Children (under 12): $3 Planetarium members: FREE

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Galileo’s Telescope Planetarium Show

Galileo's Telescope Planetarium Show

January 31 @ 7:00 PM - January 31 @ 7:00 PM

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 27 & 31 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium Galileo Galilei, a Renaissance man of science, takes the telescope- a discovery of war and turns it up to the night sky. There he discovers truths that change our view of the heavens forever. Have fun exploring Galileo’s vision in this interactive show.

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Dawn of the Space Age Planetarium Show

February 4 @ 1:00 PM - February 4 @ 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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Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

February 7 @ 7:00 PM - February 7 @ 8:00 PM

February 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 (Tuesdays & the 4th Friday) 7:00 PM at BASF Planetarium This show takes an in depth look at the constellation of Orion and its significance across cultures. Study the interesting deep sky objects that make up the well-known constellation.

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Earth, Moon & Sun Planetarium Show

February 11 @ 1:00 PM - February 11 @ 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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Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

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

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Perfect Little Planet Planetarium Show

February 18 @ 1:00 PM - February 18 @ 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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Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

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

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Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

February 24 @ 7:00 PM - February 24 @ 8:00 PM

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Astronaut Planetarium Show

February 25 @ 1:00 PM - February 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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Brazosport Music

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents “Fiesta de la Musica!”

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Fiesta de la Musica!"

February 4 @ 7:30 PM - February 4 @ 10:00 PM

Fiesta de la Musica! Saturday, February 4 7:30 PM The Clarion A tour of the colorful music of Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Puerto Rico, Brazil and more. Adults $30 Students $16 Seniors/Veterans $22

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

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Brazosport Museum of Natural Science Membership Annual Meeting

January 29 @ 2:00 PM - January 29 @ 5:00 PM

BMNS Membership Annual Meeting Sunday, January 29 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open to both members and non-members, BMNS' Membership Annual Meeting will take place in the museum on Sunday, January 29 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Come find out what's going on at the museum and how YOU can get involved!

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January 29 @ 2:00 PM - January 29 @ 5:00 PM

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

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

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February 2 @ 11:00 AM - February 2 @ 3:00 PM

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

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

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Sea Shell Searchers Monthly Meeting

February 4 @ 2:00 PM - February 4 @ 2:00 PM

Sea Shell Searchers meet monthly from September through May in the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. Spring Meeting Dates: Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 PM Anyone interested in shelling or who would like more information about the Sea Shell Searchers are encouraged to contact us by email at seashellsearchers22@gmail.com or you may pick up a Sea Shell Searchers brochure at the museum.

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February 5 @ 2:00 PM - February 5 @ 5:00 PM

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Brazosport Live Theater

Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Performance

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

February 10 @ 7:30 PM - February 10 @ 10:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express with beloved detective Hercule Poirot as he battles the clock to figure out "whodunit" in this murder mystery that transports you through the opulence and grandeur of the 1930's with a train full of suspects, each with a motive and an alibi. The show is filled with twists, and turns and fantastic characters that will provide one thrilling ride. Performances: February 10-12 & 17-19, 2023

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Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Performance

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

February 11 @ 7:30 PM - February 11 @ 10:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

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Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Performance

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

February 12 @ 2:30 PM - February 12 @ 5:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

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February 17 @ 7:30 PM - February 17 @ 10:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

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Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

February 18 @ 7:30 PM - February 18 @ 10:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

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Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

February 19 @ 2:30 PM - February 19 @ 5:00 PM

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

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

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

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

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Featured News & Events

Register NOW to get involved with Penguin Project!

Brazosport Art League opens "Moments in Time" by Dana Moody Stevens

Tickets on sale, cast announced for Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express"

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra schedules "Fiesta de la Música" for February 4

"Galileo's Telescope" & Spanish Show Slated for January

Featured Art Events

Center Tour Reservations

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Weekly Watercolor Workshop

Weekly Watercolor Workshop

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Teen Studio Time 1

Teen Studio Time 2

Adult Art Class

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Life Drawing

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Featured Planetarium Shows

Artemis: Forward to the Moon

Galileo's Telescope Planetarium Show

Dawn of the Space Age Planetarium Show

Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

Earth, Moon & Sun Planetarium Show

Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

Perfect Little Planet Planetarium Show

Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

Hunting the Depths of Orion Planetarium Show

Astronaut Planetarium Show

Brazosport Music

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Fiesta de la Musica!"

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Superheroes"

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Music for the Ages"

Museum of Natural Science

Center Tour Reservations

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Brazosport Museum of Natural Science Membership Annual Meeting

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Sea Shell Searchers Monthly Meeting

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Brazosport Live Theater

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' Performance

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

'Anna in the Tropics' Performance

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