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YOUR SOURCE: September 2012 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT WE’RE IN THE SEC NOW… WHAT AWAITS EAT PLAY YOU AT PLAY ANOTHER DAY AWAY SHOP EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS WHOOP! BEFORE & AFTER THE GAMES GAMES 2 INSITE September 2012 8 CONTENTS 4 MAROON&WHITE Show Your True Colors Must-see destinations and services in Aggieland Special Advertising Section 10 ROADTRIP Just Down the Road Calvert Rallies ‘Round Trade Days by Alejandra Quinones 10 LOCALFLAVOR Steppin’ Out in the Style Brazos Valley Fair & Expo by Alejandra Quinones INSITE Magazine is published monthly by Insite 13 SHOPLOCAL Printing & Graphic Services, Eat. Shop. Dine. 123 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy., Do it all in Downtown Bryan Bryan, Texas 77803. (979) 823- Special Advertising Section 5567 www.insitebrazosvalley. com Volume 28, Number 14. Publisher/Editor: Angelique 16 FOOTBALLFEVER Gammon; Account Executive: Do You Speak Fluent SEC? Dave Marsh; Graphic From road trips to traditions, Designer: Karen Green. how to travel in the SEC Editorial Interns: Alejandra Quinones; Allison Kendall; by Allison Kendall INSITE Magazine is a division of The Insite Group, LP. 22 HOTSTOPS Reproduction of any part Stay Another a Day without written permission From wineries to museums, top picks of of the publisher is prohibited. Insite Printing & Graphic what to do before and after the big game Services Managing Partners: by Alejandra Quinones Kyle DeWitt, Angelique Gammon, Greg Gammon. General Manager: Carl Dixon; COVER CREDIT Pre-Press Manager: Mari Photo by the same guy as January Brown; Office Manager: Wendy Seward; Sales & CORRECTION Customer Service: Molly Photo credit for last month’s Barton; Candi Burling; Manda Jewels In Our Community cover and inside photos Jackson; Marie Lindley; Kim did not appear in the print Quinney; Barbara Wyss; edition of the magazine. All Production: Stephen Beatty; photos were taken by Marcie Norris Carnes; Marilyn Greenbaum of Specialties Carey; Don Coburn; Jaimie Photography with photo Colwell; Ricky Conchola; Arnel illustration provided by Estuaria; Byron Lee; Margie James Nowak of Specialties Lowry; Richard Pearce; Photography. Insite regrets Brandon Prouse; Frank the omission. Ramirez; Mike Seward; Ruben Torres; Stephen Woodruff. www.InsiteBrazosValley.com Insite Magazine @InsiteBV click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 3 HUB VENDOR MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE 4 INSITE September 2012 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE “Cheers!” awarded the Best Wine of Texas for retreats. Friends and family can stay The Guest Center offers daily tours Be A Part of a five of the last nine years. 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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 5 MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE “He lifted people up in the commu- To get involved with the Bubba nity,” says Rose Selman. “If there was a Moore Memorial Group or the an- The Heart of A cause or a function that needed public- nual golf tournament, visit www.bub- Champion ity, he was the guy to go to.” bamoore.org or call (979) 703-1890. Every year, the Annual Friends of After all, it’s what Bubba would have Bubba Moore Memorial Bubba Golf Tournament at Briarcrest done. Group Keeps the Spirit of Country Club gathers old friends and Giving Alive new to enjoy a day of golf while hon- oring a legacy and doing something Whoop! When you tee off at Briarcrest Country good for our hometown. Now in it’s Club October 6 for the annual Bubba 7th year, BMMG has donated more If You Love Moore Golf Tournament, you’ll be tak- a great friend to everybody and to this than $225,000 to organizations that Gorgeous Books About The ing a swing at honoring a man whose community.” help those in need while carrying on Great State of Texas generous heart inspired his friends to Bubba was known throughout Bubba’s legacy. Beneficiaries include Landscapes taken in Washington do what Bubba would do: help people the Bryan/College Station area for his Twin City Mission, Health For All, Still County by Smithsonian award-win- in Aggieland who need assistance. “Bubba’s Briefs” section in TV Facts Creek Ranch, Hospice Brazos Valley ning photographer Timothy Wolcott The Bubba Moore Memorial Group magazine, and also for living in a Plexi- and many more. Members of BMMG were chosen by 36 famous Texans to is a nonprofit, charitable organization glas house inside Post Oak Mall for 45 want donors to know that every cent create a beautiful commemorative that raises funds for local organiza- days to raise more than $150,000 for of the money raised by the foundation book that also includes a statement tions and people in need of assistance Habitat for Humanity. On the last day is distributed to organizations, indi- from each well of these well-known primarily due to health-related issues. of his stay inside Post Oak Mall, Bubba viduals and families meeting certain individuals about their love for Texas! Formed in 2004 in honor of William raised some $60,000. His death after criteria. From a simple, “Texas means Fowler “Bubba” Moore, Jr.’s life, the or- a two-month battle with liver cancer Besides playing in or being a spon- home to me,” to acclaimed writer ganization has become the legacy of a came on the morning of a benefit held sor of the annual golf tournament, an- Leon Hale’s story about Charlie, these local Good Samaritan. to raise money to help his family with other way to support the Bubba Moore Texans couldn’t have been more elo- “He was larger than life; Bubba had mounting hospital bills. Bubba was Memorial Group is by going to Bra- quent about their home state. You’ll the uncanny ability to be everywhere,” self-employed and had no medical in- zos Valley Bingo on Monday nights. read messages from Presidents Bush, muses Danielle Fifer, a close friend of surance; he understood and appreciat- BMMG is one of five local charities Laura and Barbara; Luci Baines John- Bubba’s. “He never missed an event. ed the support. It’s what Bubba would that benefit from proceeds taken in at son; James Baker; Nolan Ryan; Lance He never missed a beat. Bubba was just have done. the local bingo establishment. Armstrong; and Dr. Denton Cooley, to 6 INSITE September 2012 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE 7th Annual Friends of Bubba GOLF TOURNAMENT Briarcrest Country Club Saturday, October 6 8 AM & 1 PM Tee Times Tournament Sponsors Call 979-220-4003 or 979-220-7155 Proceeds from this year’s tournament benet Health for All, Hospice, Twin City Mission and the Bubba Moore Memorial Group. BUBBAMOORE memorial group, inc. visit our new website Donating Over $225,000 to B/CS Community Since 2004 bubbamoore.org SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 7 MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS MAROON&WHITE MAROON&WHITE name just a few of the famous Texans chosen – along with eight great Aggies (Gig ‘em!). Published in 2011 as a fundraiser for Washington on the Brazos State Park to commemorate 175 years of independence from Mexico, in addi- tion to this beautiful, coffee table book there are a limited number of signed landscapes available as well.