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ON SALE NOW: “Apollo: To the Moon” Slated for Saturday, Nov. 6

ON SALE NOW: "Apollo: To the Moon" Slated for Saturday, Nov. 6

Apollo: To the MoonNovember 62:00 PM – 3:00 PMDow Arena Theater YOU ARE INVITED to Apollo: To the Moon scheduled for Saturday, November 6 at 2:00 PM at The Center! This exciting, family-friendly show is part of the A.D. Players On Tour program and The Center’s Family Science Series. Apollo: To the Moon by Mary H ...

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Slime Day Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30

Let’s get SLIMY! Slime Day is back at Brazosport Museum of Natural Science from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 30. Join us and learn about the slimiest creature around…the slug! Plus, make slug slime to take home. Children ages 5+ are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of Slime Day. Admissi ...

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Local Artist Presents “Humans & Nature” Exhibit in Brazosport Art League Gallery

Local artist, photographer and graphic designer Charles Jesse Miller has an eye for all things beautiful, whether it’s in a portrait session, out in nature or creating digital illustrations. Now, he’s bringing his work to Brazosport Art League gallery in his exhibit, “Humans & Nature”, which opens this week and runs through November 13. The ...

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“Tuck Everlasting” Cast Announced

"Tuck Everlasting" Cast Announced

TUCK EVERLASTING CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuck Everlasting From Mason Rod (Director): I want to thank everyone who came out and auditioned! I was overwhelmed with the people, both familiar faces and new, who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to bring this story to life! Casting is as follows:Winnie Foster – Madison KuceraAngus Tu ...

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BASF Planetarium’s October Show Features Jupiter & Saturn

BASF Planetarium's October Show Features Jupiter & Saturn

Two amazing planets… Jupiter and Saturn…are the largest in our solar system. Similar in composition, they differ in almost every other way from one another. What exactly are these differences and how is each planet unique? Come find out at the October shows, slated for Oct. 5, 12, 19, 22 & 26 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are fr ...

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Tickets on Sale Now for “Dracula”

Tickets on Sale Now for "Dracula"

Get your tickets now for Brazosport Center Stages’ production of “Dracula”, slated for October 22-24 and 29-31. Based on Bram Stoker’s world-famous novel “Dracula”, the classic legend of the Transylvanian vampire, the play was adapted for the stage by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston in the 1920s. The vampire, ...

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Save the Date: New Year’s Eve Casino Night & Gala

Save the Date: New Year's Eve Casino Night & Gala

Save the date and make plans NOW to join us on New Year’s Eve! The Center will be hosting Bet on the Arts Casino Night & Gala from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Friday, December 31 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Lake Jackson. Get ready for a glamorous evening of food and drinks, music and dancing, and casino games, including blackjack, craps, ...

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The Center 2021-2022 Season Calendar

Memberships are the quickest and easiest way to join The Center family! Memberships allow you to both support the cultural and educational activities we offer throughout the year and have a say in how our programs plan their activities. Membership benefits also include program discounts and tickets to concerts, planetarium shows and live theater p ...

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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

October 23 @ 11:00 AM - October 23 @ 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

October 26 @ 9:00 AM - October 26 @ 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

October 26 @ 11:00 AM - October 26 @ 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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2021/2022 Teen Studio Time 1

October 26 @ 1:30 PM - October 26 @ 3:30 PM

Teen Studio Fall 2021 Semester Sept. 7, 2021 - Dec. 14, 2021. No class Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving week) $60 class fee plus $10 BAL Junior membership fee (good for one year) Class limit; 16 students per session Click here to become a member. 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. Teen Studio 1 meets Tuesdays, 1:30—3:30 and Teen Studio 2 meets Tuesdays, 4:00—6:00pm. Fall 2021 semester meets Sept. 7—Dec. 14. No class Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23. 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 and metal work, found object sculpture. We also have an impressive line-up of artists with expertise in varying techniques and mediums, that are excited to work with you. We finish our year with the exhibit in the Gallery in June 2022.

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2021/2022 Teen Studio Time 2

October 26 @ 4:00 PM - October 26 @ 6:00 PM

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Center Tour Reservations

October 27 @ 11:00 AM - October 27 @ 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

October 28 @ 9:00 AM - October 28 @ 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

October 28 @ 11:00 AM - October 28 @ 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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KIDz Art Lessons

October 28 @ 2:00 PM - October 28 @ 4:00 PM

KIDz Art Lessons -

Thursdays beginning September 9 through December 9 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages 8-13.

ART is FUN! This class teaches the 7 Elements of Art %5BLine-Color-Shape-Space-Texture-Value-Form%5D, creative expression with a variety of drawing and painting techniques %5Bi.e., pencil, colored pencils, pen and ink, acrylic, watercolor%5D. Lessons include a sketchbook assignment, featured artist or art history, focus and discovery. Instruction by Linda Matheson, Art Educator.

Classes will NOT meet on November 25. The fee is $70 per semester which includes all supplies.

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Center Tour Reservations

October 29 @ 11:00 AM - October 29 @ 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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Featured Planetarium Shows

Lords of the Solar System: Jupiter & Saturn

October 26 @ 7:00 PM - October 26 @ 8:00 PM

Planetarium Show October 5, 12, 19, 22 & 26 at 7:00 PM Members FREE Adults $5.00 Students $3.00 Two great planets - Jupiter and Saturn are the largest in size in our solar system. They are similar in composition but in almost every way differ from one another. What are these differences and how do they make each planet unique?

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“Season of Light” Planetarium Show

"Season of Light" Planetarium Show

December 7 @ 7:00 PM - December 7 @ 8:00 PM

Classic Christmas full dome show celebrating the customs of Christmas and exploring the question, “If the star of Bethlehem was a natural phenomenon, what might it have been?” Wonderful for the entire family and includes a beautiful tour of the winter circle of constellations. Night sky tour and full dome show. Tuesdays in December at 7:00PM Adults: $5 Child (12 & under): $3

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“Season of Light” Planetarium Show

"Season of Light" Planetarium Show

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

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“Season of Light” Planetarium Show

"Season of Light" Planetarium Show

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

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“Season of Light” Planetarium Show

"Season of Light" Planetarium Show

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

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Brazosport Music

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents “Animusicology”

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents "Animusicology"

November 13 @ 7:30 PM - November 13 @ 10:00 PM

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with the SPCA of Brazoria County for an amazing day ALL about animals! Mark your calendar now for an exciting day of events on Saturday, November 13.

From 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, head up to The Center for crafts and games, face-painting, an instrument "petting zoo", animals from the SPCA you can adopt on the spot, and MORE!

THEN, make plans to join us at 7:30 PM at The Clarion for BSO's concert, Animusicology, a musical tribute to animals. The concert includes Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, featuring narration by Wes Copeland!

Concert tickets are $25 for adults; $22 for seniors/veterans; $16 for students.

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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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Slime Day

October 30 @ 10:00 AM - October 30 @ 12:00 PM

Let’s get Slimed! Saturday, October 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children 5+ welcome, must be accompanied by an adult the duration of Slime Day. Free event. Join us for Slime Day to learn about the slimiest creature around...the slug! Plus, make slug slime to take home. Admission is free but reservations are required for children. This event is limited to the first 100 children to register. Parents/Guardians do not need to register.

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Center Tour Reservations

October 30 @ 11:00 AM - October 30 @ 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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Brazosport Live Theater

Dracula Performances

October 23 @ 7:30 PM - October 23 @ 10:00 PM

Bram Stoker’s world-famous novel Dracula, the classic legend of the Transylvanian vampire, adapted for the stage by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. The vampire, like no other monster or demon, exists in the twilight region between life and death. Driven to nourish its peculiar existence, the vampire stalks the earth seeking sustenance in human blood. We present to you the classic play that first introduced Dracula to the stage and invite you to let the play move you to that dark place in your soul where anything is possible, including laughter. October 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM. October 24 and 31 at 2:30 PM. Adults $22.00 Students $16.00

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Dracula Performances

October 24 @ 2:30 PM - October 24 @ 5:00 PM

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Dracula Performances

October 29 @ 7:30 PM - October 29 @ 10:00 PM

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Dracula Performances

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

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Dracula Performances

October 31 @ 2:30 PM - October 31 @ 5:00 PM

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“The Lion in Winter” Auditions

"The Lion in Winter" Auditions

November 15 @ 6:30 PM - November 15 @ 9:00 PM

Auditions for The Lion in Winter will be held in the Dow Arena Theater on Monday, November 15 & Wednesday, November 17. Watch this space for cast needs & show information.

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“The Lion in Winter” Auditions

"The Lion in Winter" Auditions

November 17 @ 6:30 PM - November 17 @ 9:00 PM

Auditions for The Lion in Winter will be held in the Dow Arena Theater on Monday, November 15 & Wednesday, November 17. Watch this space for cast needs & show information.

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“Tuck Everlasting” Performances

"Tuck Everlasting" Performances

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

Tuck Everlasting December 3, 4 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM December 5 & 12 at 2:30 PM Freeport LNG Theater When 11-year old Winnie Foster learns of the magic behind the Tucks’ unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice. Tickets are available now online by clicking here, by phone at (979) 265-7661 or in person during business hours (M-F, 9AM - 5PM).

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“Tuck Everlasting” Performances

"Tuck Everlasting" Performances

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

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“Tuck Everlasting” Performances

"Tuck Everlasting" Performances

December 5 @ 2:30 PM - December 5 @ 5:00 PM

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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!