July First Friday, 2011

Here are some highlights for July’s First Friday:

-"Movie with Madden's"- free movie, "Under the Hedge" at Sale Park

-horse drawn carriage rides

-Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute student performances

-and of course, art and live music in several locations!

 

Hope to see you downtown Friday evening!

 

Shopping and Entertainment*

1.         The Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Original art by many local artists, Open til 10pm. Live music, 6:30 – 10, jazz - R.G. Watkins & Friends (Trent Hanna, Carter Hunt, Doug Hamlin, Randy Watkins), and student groups from the Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute playing in between, cash wine bar & free art activity! And, outside on the sidelwalk, Contradiction! 822-0496

2.         D&S Premier Art & Clocks, 208 N. Bryan Ave., 779-2211

3.         Dixie Tire, 301 W Wm J Bryan Pkwy,. Check out the cars of the Bluebonnet Streetrodders car show, 6 – dark. 775-8473

4.         Corner of Time Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 118 N. Bryan Ave., Antiques & a soda fountain. Pottery wheel throwing & wood carving demos, Valley Junction Band performs! 822-7400

5.         Brazos Glassworks, 202b W. 26th St., Lampwork demos by Merry Makela. See what’s new & ask about upcoming classes 823-0325

6.         Jim.n.i., Our Favorite Things, 202a W. 26th St., 823-8000

7.         Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar, 206 W. 26th St., 823-4837

8.         Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., Featured artist this month Margit Ilika. Live music 6-8pm, , 8pm to 11pm, Texas Twisters. 703-8514

9.         Timeless Designs, 103 S Bryan. 823-1957

10.        Horse drawn carriage rides by Hidden Oasis Carriage Co., from LaSalle courtyard, 120 S. Main St. 7-10pm. Last chance til September!

11.        LaSalle Hotel, 120 S. Main St., in the lounge- live music-

12.        EarthArt, 209 S. Main St. Art, jewelry, clothing & handicraft of global community. 779-8208

13.        Revolution Cafe & Bar, 211-b S. Main St., .Original art & always, live music- . 823-4044

14.        Clara Mounce Public Library lawn, 201 E. 26th St.,display of  hundreds of American flags on the 27th St. side of the library facing the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley, courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance.

15.        Gloria Stephan Sale Park, 28th & Main St., “Movies with Madden’s”- come watch free movie, “Under the Hedge” –sponsored by Madden’s Casual Gourmet (check out their new food truck’s offerings!). Friday’s feature brought to you by            . Movie begins at dusk. Visit the City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation table- they’re celebrating Parks and Rec with a month long scavenger hunt in Bryan’s parks.

16.        Palace Theater, 105 S. Main St , Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute student group perform at 7pm

17.        Stafford Main Street, 106 S. Main St. Live music venue & bar 775-5359

18.        Southern Grace, Antiques & Almosts, 102 S. Main St. 822-7770

19.        Forsyth Center Galleries (ACBV affiliate), 110 N. Main St.  In North gallery, 3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition -featuring contemporary works of art by artists residing in TX, NM, CO, KS, OK, MI, AR and LA, in south gallery “Summer Themed” glass and art from the Runyon Collection. Art activity for children- making USA fortune tellers, too. Joey McGee performs from 7-9pm. 845-9251

20.        Heritage Menswear, 117 N. Main St., 822-6575

21.        String & Horn Shop, 119 N. Main St., 779-8548

22.        Catalena Hatters, 203 N. Main St., 822-4423 Come tour- newly remodeled!

23.        Bling It On, 212 N. Main St., 779-3311

24.        DeBord’s by Double J Saddlery, 201 E. 24th St . Check out Lucchese boots, purses, handtooled belts, saddles & tack. 822-4515

25.        St. Vincent de Paul Resale, 300 N. Main St., 823-4369

26.        James’ Studio 59, 318 N. Main St., 823-8562

 

*as usual, we try to make this list as accurate as possible. there may be some changes throughout the week.

 

And don't forget about the great restaurants downtown-

A.        Brauhaus Bavarian Restaurant, 107 N. Main 775-4014 Also open for lunch!

B.         Caffe Capri, 222 N. Main St., 822-2675  Live music nearby outside- Sweet Strings on the Brazos

C.         Casa Rodriguez, 300 N Bryan Ave., 779-0916  live music- mariachis!

D.        Good Time Charley’s Grill Pub & Sports Theater, 201 S. Main St.   703-8922. Now Open!

E.         LaSalle Café, 120 S. Main, 823-2233 live music!

F.         The Lemon Wedge  308 N. Main St., 703-4052, live music!

G.         Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse, 201 E. 24th St., 778-3900

H.        Los Nortenos Mexican Cafe, 205 S. Main St., 779-7337

I.          Madden’s Casual Gourmet, 202 N. Bryan St., 779-2558

J.          Margie’s Grill & Bar, 320 N. Main St., 822-8422

K.        Mr. G’s Pizzeria, 201 W. 26th St., 822-6747

L.         Murphy’s Law, 107 N. Main St., 775-4014

M.        Must Be Heaven, 100 S. Main St., 822-7722

N.        Papa Perez Mexican Cuisine, 200 S. Main St., 775-7272

O.        San Jose Mexican Restaurant, 414 N. Main St., 823-8157

P.         Subway, 100 N. Main St., 823-3147

Q.        Village Café, 210 W. 26th St., 703-8514