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TriAggieland Kids 1 2 3 Fitness family style by Sarah Kinzbach Page 6 Stay Local 5 Explore the Brazos Hog Splash Valley this summer Get down and dirty by Jessie Lin for a good cause Page 14 by Brittany Gordon Page 8 Live! Entertainment Music and more 4 Celebrate by Christian Everyone welcome Winston at Pride Community Page 19 3 Man Minute 4 An Enchanted Marketplace Center picnic Directory by Hallie Gammon Bag that Gator! Evening Culinary by Sarah Kinzbach Make a Fairy Page 34 and Brad Dressler Adventure Page 10 Page 26 Garden! How to spice up by Angelique Eats & Treats your dining out Page 35 Day Trips Play Ball! Gammon by Adam Amaya Community Softball Page 32 Austin – Free! Page 22 by Allison Rhodes Classic Page 12 by Pricilla Miller 5 Mixology 2 Man Kitchen Page 28 Craft cocktail Move all your Pack Light Tuesdays cooking outside for West Nile Alert by Angelique Quick picks for summer summer fashion Mosquitos pose Gammon by Angelique serious health risk Page 33 by Charli Light Gammon Page 13 by Adam Amaya Page 24 Page 30

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Artfill by Adam Amaya

Can I ArtFill’s donate innovative and help design of ArtFill? allowing Absolutely! The Downtown new pieces Bryan of art to be Association is a nonprofit displayed organization wherever and that accepts whenever the cash donations, construction Downtown materials, or Bryan services. Association How wishes Contact with the DBA at spurred the (979) 822-4920 National or artfill@ Endowment ArtFill installations can be seen in the North End of Downtown Bryan downtownbryan. for the Arts com (NEA) to shine a national spotlight on the project. FroM THe elegAnTly to art projects and they posal lawrence sub mitted Visual Departments, the lightedF Queen Theatre to happened to pick ours out to the neA, the structure of project will employ the the succulent restaurants of thousands of applicants. the installation is “an open artist-in-residence program that embellish the area, They were so impressed steel framework from which as a method for a new art Downtown Bryan fre- with our project that they sculptural and interac- installation to live within quenters already have fortu- even highlighted it in one of tive art pieces will suspend ArtFill each year,” explains itous entertainment around their featured blogs. we are from, anchor to, grow upon, lawrence. every corner, but they are so proud.” swing from, fasten to or float “under the direction about to be spoiled even The fact that the neA within.” in addition, it will of the visiting artist, Texas more after a $10,000 grant chose the project over consist of four 12’x12’x12’ A&M students will col- from the neA to support others— many coming from square structures that can laborate to create plans for an art installation project in more prominent cities— be “deconstructed, moved the installation, and then the predominantly vacant proves how spectacular Art- and reconstructed” if the engage Bryan iSD fine arts north end. The project, Fill will be. “The art instal- north end ever becomes classes to produce, fabricate deemed ArtFill: Art as Infill, lation truly encapsulates its inhabited by permanent de- and install the final design. opened during May’s First title,” says lawrence, an ar- velopment. As a result, ArtFill will be Friday. chitect for the local firm lau- The project’s design will also reactivated with a new work “The neA is a national rel House Studio. “it took me bring the B/CS community of art every spring semester. organization that is dedi- a while to come up with the together in a unique way, “we hope to see resi- cated to cultural and arts name, but it explains what we a fact the neA wants to dents use it as a beautiful programs across our na- are trying to accomplish. we further highlight. backdrop for picnics, field tion,” explains project coor- want to fill empty spaces in “By collaborating with trips and many other activi- dinator rené graham law- vacant urban areas with art.” Texas A&M’s Architecture, ties!” i rence. “They provide funds According to the pro- Construction Science and

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TriAggieland Kids by Sarah Kinzbach

Photos courtesy of TriAggieland Kids and Trinity Multisport Trinity and Kids TriAggieland of courtesy Photos WHEN Training for TriAggieland Health & a triathlon Fitness Fair is practical June 22 TriAggieland Kids for families. June 23 A trip to the TriAggieland pool, a family July 14 bike ride, HOW and a group www.triaggieland.com Trinity Multisport jog or run Triathlon Training keeps families and Clinics together www.trinitymultisport. and builds com a stronger parental influence.

don’t know that i would have is sponsored by university Pe- lar to a large family reunion time to train on my own had diatric Association and ben- and encouragement is the i not trained with garrison.” efits the Children’s Museum motif. For kids and families of the Brazos Valley. TriAggieland will cap at wanting to get involved in tri- To further emphasize the 400 participants and have athlons, the advice is concur- importance of family health multiple divisions with age- rent across the board: just try and fitness, TriAggieland appropriate distances. As one one. with a moderate level of will host a health fair June 22. of the largest kids’ triathlons fitness, a pair of goggles, run- Held in conjunction with pre- in Texas, kids will get to ex- June 23 will welCoMe THe ning shoes and a bike, anyone race packet pick-up, the health perience a safety-centered, 4th JAnnual TriAggieland can go and experience the fair will ensure an enjoyable first-class triathlon with chip kids Triathlon to Bryan/Col- sport. and fun opportunity for kids timers, world-class facilities lege Station. Founded by Jim The Brown family was and families to interact with at Texas A&M university, and ross and Mike Hanik in 2010, introduced to the sport in fitness and healthcare experts. road closings. TriAggieland was created as a exactly that fashion: the Tri- “it’s a very family friendly TriAggieland kids and movement against childhood Aggieland was in town and event,” says ross. “we noticed Trinity Multisport will host a obesity to advocate family they decided to go for it. gar- three generations in a single series of free clinics to further health and fitness. rison went on to compete in race,” says louie Migliac- encourage new participants. A sport encapsulating two more triathlons his first cio, team director for Trinity Designed to educate kids and swimming, biking and run- year and joined up with Trin- Multisports, a local, competi- families on various aspects of ning, triathlons are a “lifetime ity Multisports for his second tive triathlon club. “kids need triathlons, the clinics can also sport,” claims ross. “Most season. This year, he will enter that parental example. They provide a sense of familiarity sports, you hang up your his third season after com- really need that more than on race day. cleats and you’re done, but peting at the uSA Triathlon anything.” “it’s how you finish,” says with triathlons, you can al- youth national race last Au- “it’s not any more chal- Migliaccio who advocates ways [swim, bike and jog]. gust. lenging than any other sport,” triathlons as a confidence “one of the great things “we wanted to impact adds Brown. “you see some booster. while triathlons en- about it is scheduling,” says [children’s] lives and give kids on 1-speed bikes or Huffy courage health, fitness and Matt Brown, local tri-athlete families the tools to have a BMX bikes.” while there are family-involvement, persever- who trains and competes with healthy lifestyle,” says ross. definite level differences, the ance and accomplishment is his 9-year-old son garrison. “i TriAggieland kids Triathlon triathlon atmosphere is simi- the genuine jubilation. i 6 INSITE May-June 2013 INSITE | Get Involved

Hog Splash by Brittany Gordon Summer heat can be brutal, but don’t sweat it – get down and dirty for a good cause at this year’s 3rd Annual The INSITE team WHAT MUDD will be mud Hogs Splash MUDD diving at Hog Volleyball Splash for the Volleyball Tournament Tournament third-consecutive WHEN year. Get ready August 24, 9:00 a.m. hosted by for some muddy fun! WHERE Hospice Snook, behind Brazos Valley Slovacek Sausage and Slovacek store HOW Sausage. Get details and information on registration by emailing info@ hogsplash.org or call Kim Augsburger at (979) 821-2266

Augsburger, the manager of ing end-of-life care to central Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Fund Development and Pub- Texas residents since 1989. on August 24, and all cap- lic relations at Hospice Bra- The Hospice mission is to tains must be present to sign zos Valley.”The event sounded care for individuals of all up teams or they will not be TeAM uP wiTH FrienDS AnD like a fit, so we tried it and it ages who are touched by life- allowed to play. There will be planT to spend August 24 play- was a hit!” limiting illness, grief and loss. free parking on a first-come, ing volleyball in three feet of Augsburger says they are A community-owned agency, first-served basis. Bring a mud. Don’t worry: showers hoping to have 48 teams for a Hospice depends on the con- change of clothes and towel, will be available, along with sell-out this year and encour- tinued involvement of com- shoes you will duct tape to food, refreshments and cold ages everyone to register early. munity members to provide your feet, a team name ban- beer. Held in Snook, the event Plans for next year include these needed services. ner, a tent (depending on will begin at 9 a.m. and it is all digging more pits to accom- Sponsorships range from whether or not your sponsor- for a good cause. modate the growing event. $350 for a team to $5,000 ship provides one) and chairs. not an experienced vol- last year’s event raised more with each providing a differ- it’s not every day you get leyball player? no problem! than $25,000 with more than ent resource depending on the to play in the mud, so don’t everyone from around the 450 people watching, playing sponsor level. The higher lev- miss out on this great oppor- Brazos Valley is encouraged and enjoying a day of good els include media and online tunity to support the work of to come get dirty and have clean fun. Augsburger says promotion of logo or name, Hospice Brazos Valley while some fun. spectators are welcome to opportunity for inclusion of having a Hog Splash blast at “Hospice Brazos Valley watch and enjoy the fun day marketing materials, a pro- the same time! was eager to find ways to reach with the available food and vided tent and more. in order For more information out to the college groups and beverages. to guarantee inclusion in all or registration, contact kim also wanted to find a [fund- Proceeds provide sup- advance sponsorship recogni- Augsburger at (979) 821-2266 raising] event that didn’t re- port to Hospice Brazos Val- tion, teams must register and or send an email to info@hog- quire a shirt and tie,” says kim ley, which has been provid- turn in forms by July 16. splash.org. i

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Everyone is welcome at Pride CC’s 3rd Annual Independence Picnic

is to support and – Saturday, July 6, empower individuals of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all sexual orientations, Brian Bachmann gender identities and Park, 1600 Rock expressions, and allied Prairie Rd, College persons of the Brazos Station. Pride Valley. Community Center Pride CC has works to unite the grown from an idea community and be supportive of lesbian, Pop quiz: can you and a handful of board members to an gay, bisexual, and definePlg BTQQiAAP? transgender Brazos organization with an This acronym, often Valley residents. affectionately known email list of hundreds There will be as “alphabet soup,” providing monthly burgers, hot dogs, stands for lesbian, gay, programming, veggie burgers and Bisexual, Transgender, including karaoke more at the picnic. Queer, Questioning, outreach nights, a Guests may bring a intersex, Asexual, recent panel on HiV/ side item or dessert, Ally, Pansexual. That’s STi awareness, and if they wish. The essential information an upcoming lBgT event will also have a for understanding the film festival. Programs DJ, plus an arts and “about” section of Pride in the works include crafts area for kids. Community Center’s HiV/STi education Special guest Facebook page: “Pride and testing, bullying speaker will be the Community Center prevention, and Hon. Glen Maxey, provides outreach ultimately, fundraising the first openly gay member of and programming for to build a permanent facility. Pride CC is Texas’ House of the lgBTQQiAAP Representatives and communities within always looking for volunteers; for more the first Executive central Texas and Director of the specifically in Bryan/ information or to join the email list, find Lesbian/Gay Rights College Station.” Lobby of Texas For years, the Pride CC at facebook. (now Equality closest lgBT com/pridecc.org. Texas). For more community centers – Hallie Gammon i information about were more than 100 WHAT the 3rd Annual miles away, in big cities Join the Pride Independence Picnic, like Austin and Dallas. Community Center visit pridecc.org That changed in 2010 for its free, festive, or facebook.com/ with the incorporation inclusive cook out pridecc.org. of Pride Community – the 3rd Annual – Brad Dressler Center, whose mission Independence Picnic

10 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 11 INSITE | Summer Travel Pack Light DO Mix and match DON’T ‘Matchy match’ with the same color or patterns. by Allison Rhodes Mix it up! DO Day Trips Layer white on white tops, shorts, and pants. Photos courtesy of Dan Herron, HerronStock.com Herron, Dan of courtesy Photos DON’T Austin is a hot 1 Worry if the whites attraction for aren’t exactly the same – remember the no matchy tourists around match rule! the world. Home DO of the Texas Add the occasional belt state capital, the DON’T Put the belt in belt loops! University of Texas Wear it naturally around the and one of the waist over a shirt or dress. Photos courtesy of ACVB Photo ACVB of courtesy Photos largest university Photo ACVB of courtesy Photos DO Travel light! Six key clothing art museums pieces, one pair of shoes, & in the country, a well-chosen accessory can cover you top to bottom, it was given the day to night, with 10+ slogan, ‘Keep outfits. Austin Weird,’ for DON’T a reason. See some Over pack or stress. It’s 2 3 summer – have fun! of what Austin has CREDITS to offer – free! HerronStock.com Herron, Dan of courtesy Photos Clothing, accessories and pack light tips by Charli Light, owner of Charli College Station. Find them 1 Austin Skyline from Town on Facebook for more style Lake 2 Austin Children’s Museum inspirations. 3 Texas State History Museum 4 Austin 360 Bridge

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every Thursday for 23 consecutive a picnic blanket in the park! Zilker Park a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from sunset is a great time for bat watching campus at the intersection of Martin dancers, storytellers, magicians, weeks at Shady grove on Barton www.austinshakespeare.org Considered “Austin’s most-loved 12 noon to 5 p.m. Children under as the migrants from central Mexico luther king Jr. and Congress Avenue, mimes and crafts people. The summer Springs road there is a free concert se- Austin’s Free park,” with tons of activities and 12-months-old have free admission. emerge from under the bridge. From it is one of the largest university art program is from June 12 through July ries with no cover charge, $3 Ziegen- Attraction Days entertainment. enjoy riding on a Tour of the Texas Capitol 750,000 to 1.5 million bats spend the museums in the country with more 31 on wednesday mornings from 9:30 bock drafts, food, and fun. This is kg- miniature train, canoeing, hike and All guided tours of the Texas Capitol spring, summer, and early fall in Aus- than 17,000 works of art. a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Symphony Baylor Street Art Wall Square Amphitheatre. Sr’s 19th season of one of the longest The Baylor Street Art wall is one of bike trails, golfing, gardens, muse- Building are free. The tour of the Cap- tin creating the largest urban bat col- Movies in Republic Square Park running free concert series. the largest graffiti walls in Austin ums, concerts, and Barton Springs itol will take you through the Capitol ony in north America. The best time The Austin Parks Foundation fre- Plan Your Visit www.365thingsaustin.com located on Baylor Street. it is a great man-made recreational 358-acre buildings and the Bullock Texas State to watch the bats emerge is in August quently holds free movie nights in For attractions, events and updates: May 2-26: Austin Shakespeare pres- place to visit true art in Austin and is swimming pool that is fed from un- History Museum. The grounds of the and can take up to 45 minutes for all republic Square Park in the middle of austintexas.org/visit/. Call: 512-474- ents The Winter’s Tale also a good view of downtown. derground springs keeping the pool Capitol are 22 acres with historical of the bats to exit the bridge. downtown Austin. Movie attendees 5171. Visit: 209 e. Sixth Street, Austin, i Live Music & Beginning at 8 p.m. every Thursday 360 Bridge Overlook about 68 degrees year-round. buildings, 17 monuments, and beau- Blanton Museum of Art can sit on the lawn. The movies start TX 78701 Entertainment through Sunday, the Austin Shake- Another great view of the city of Aus- Austin’s Children Museum tiful landscaped lawns. it’s free to Admission in the Blanton Museum of at dusk. L speare group will present Shake- every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. is explore the grounds and great for pic- Art is free every Thursday and open Children’s Day Art Park tin is on the 360 Bridge overlook, also Through September 20: KGSR’s nics and photo taking. Unplugged at the Shady Grove: One speare’s The Winter’s Tale at Zilker’s known as the Pennybacker Bridge. it free admission to the Austin’s Chil- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. For only 50 cents per child, children of Austin’s longest running free Hillside Theater on Barton Springs is a short, steep hike but the view will dren Museum. The museum is open Congress Avenue Bridge Bats on every third Thursday of the month. and adults can attend a summer pro- concert series road. enjoy this free performance on make it all worth it. Tuesday through Saturday from 10 The Congress Avenue Bridge around located on the university of Texas’ gram that includes local musicians, 12 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 13 INSITE | Summer Fun

Stay Local compiled by Jessie Lin No need to break your budget. Travel the Brazos Valley and see something new every weekend. Photo Courtesy of Bryan/College Station CVB Station Bryan/College of Courtesy Photo Museum and Library Presidential Bush George of Courtesy Photo CVB Station Bryan/College of Courtesy Photo CVB Station Bryan/College of Courtesy Photo 2

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Bellville it all. However, when his agent vis- Creek Amphitheater during the Star- in the area. See them at home on THE AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR its him, she reminisces about her light Music Series. June 16. For more information, visit PRESENTS THE 15th ANUNUAL brief romance with John Barrymore May 25 – ruthie Foster brazosvalleyderbygirls.com SUMMER MUSIC FEST AND prompting a séance to summon his Beginning her career in the choir lofts “I LOVE AMERICA” CPRA RODEO ghost. From the moment Barrymore of Brazos Valley churches, Foster is CELEBRATION enjoy music, a car show and barbe- returns, dressed in high Shakespear- known for singing a unique blend of For the 15th year, the george Bush cue cook-off to celebrate summer at ean garb, Andrew’s life is no longer Southern blues, rock, gospel redemp- Presidential library and Museum will the 15th annual Austin County Fair his own. Performances are May 16 tion, country poetry and jazz elegance host the College Station noon lions Summer Music Fest and CPrA ro- through June 2; Thursdays 7:30pm, June 8 – Midnight express Club’s Fourth of July “i love Ameri- deo on June 21-22. Suede will kick off Fridays & Saturdays 8pm ca” Celebration. The museum will be the beginning of the Music Fest on and Sundays 4pm. unity Theatre is Specializinig in classic rock & roll and performing all of the great hits from open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Friday night at 7 p.m. with Cory Mor- located at 300 Church St., Down- free admission for everyone all day. row taking the stage on Saturday. The town Brenham. For ticket and spe- the 60s, 70s and more, the band is recognized as one of the great classic live entertainment, concessions and CPrA rodeo will also be held on Fri- cial preview night information, visit games for children begin at 5 p.m. The day and Saturday nights beginning at unitybrenham.org/Bryan/College rock tribute bands of Texas. For more information, visit evening will culminate with a spec- 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold in advance Station tacular fireworks display and concert at the Austin County Fair office. For www.2.cstx.gov/pc/starlight/2013/in- STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIES dex.html by the Brazos Valley Symphony or- more information, visit austincounty- load up your picnic baskets, coolers, chestra. Come early and bring lawn fair.com blankets and lawn chairs for rockin’ ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Brenham entertainment under the stars at the The 3rd season for the Brazos Valley Please, no pets or glass containers. UNITY THEATRE City of College Station’s wolf Pen Derby girls will soon be underway Free parking is available to the public I HATE HAMLET as they represent the Brazos Val- at reed Arena and the west Campus in a comedy directed by george ley as the only roller derby league Parking garage on the Texas A&M Brock, Andrew rally seems to have Continued on page 16

14 INSITE May-June 2013 university campus. Shuttles will apply. President and Mrs. Bush will and make sense of the unknown. The mer camps. For more information, begin running at 4:30 p.m. from the celebrate their birthdays with fam- event is free of charge but reservations visit www.cmbv.org or call (979) 779- garage to the museum. Handicapped ily and friends in kennebunkport, are strongly recommended and may kiDS. parking is available in lot 41 in front Maine, and will not be in attendance. be done online at bushlibrary.event- BRAZOS VALLEY AFRICAN- of the george Bush Presidential li- For more information call (979) 691- brite.com. For more information, call AMERICAN MUSEUM brary and Museum entrance. For 4014, or email reservations to bush@ (979) 691-4014 or email reservations. Chronicling the triumphs and trag- more information, call (979) 691-4014. nara.gov. [email protected]. edies of African-American life from B/CS Museums Celebration of Juneteenth BRAZOS VALLEY MUSEUM OF ancient civilization to present day, the NATURAL HISTORY Brazos Valley African-American Mu- GEORGE BUSH LIBRARY on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Brazos Valley Museum of natu- seum seeks to preserve the rich cul- Genome: The Secret of How Life Works at the Annenberg Presidential Con- ral History hosts tours, lectures and tural heritage of African-Americans. in 1990, President Bush signed into ference Center’s Hagler Auditorium, classes about natural and cultural Along with exhibits detailing vast law the appropriations for The Hu- the education Department of the history. with a varied host of current history, BVAAM also includes histor- man genome Project. The mapping of george Bush Presidential library and exhibits, The Brazos Valley Museum ical information about local churches, the human genome was completed in Museum will host a free Celebration of natural History provides an educa- families and schools. For more infor- 2003. The exhibit explores the nature, of Juneteenth by joining a Freedom tional and entertaining opportunity mation, call (979) 775-3961. history of discovery and impact of our walk that leaves lincoln Center at 9 to learn about the natural and cul- genes through engrossing environ- a.m. followed by a historical storytell- Arts Council of the Brazos Valley tural world of the Brazos Valley. For ments, interactive displays, artifacts ing program at 10:30 a.m. For more An advocate for the arts and cultural more information on summer camps and multimedia. For more informa- information or on-site registration efforts for the counties of the Brazos and special exhibits, visit www.bra- tion, call (979) 691-4000. call (979) 691-4006. Valley, the Arts Council and Arts zosvalleymuseum.org or call (979) Bush Birthday Celebration Author Forum: Jessica Wapner Center provides an extensive array 776-2195. Celebrate the birthdays of Presi- The library is hosting a forum with of arts media to the region. with nu- dent and Mrs. Bush with the george Jessica wapner, a freelance writer who THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF merous galleries at large, art classes, Bush Presidential library and Muse- focuses on healthcare and medicine, THE BRAZOS VALLEY lectures and more, the Arts Council um on June 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 25 at 7 p.m. in the george open Tuesday through Saturday, and Arts Center aims to provide visi- for free birthday cake, popcorn, Blue Bush Presidential library and Mu- The Children’s Museum of the Bra- tors with a multitude of connections Bell ice cream and refreshments in the seum’s orientation Theater. wapner zos Valley provides a child-centered, to the arts, heritage and culture of rotunda. There is no cost to partici- will discuss her book, Philadelphia hands-on, interactive environment the Brazos Valley. For information pate in the festivities in the rotunda, Chromosome, an inspiring story for learning and discovery including on gallery exhibits, upcoming events, but regular museum admission will about what is possible when people are daily activities and numerous sum- and classes, visit www.acbv.org or call driven to improve the lives of others Continued on page 18

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Live! Entertainment by Christian Winston

Starlight Music Series (979) 696-2787. Not sure what to do tonight? Liven up your usual dining at the Round Top plethora of restaurants and bars with live entertainment. Round Top Music Festival The music festival is celebrating more than 40 3 years of performances with 100 young artists from around the world who study and perform in a se- ries of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists from June 8 through July 13. For specific performances and concert dates, visit festivalhill. org 1 Washington 1 Greg Tivis H-E-B PRESENTS THE 11th ANNUAL Jazz Jam at FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS Downtown washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical site Uncorked has a full day of fun activities planned to celebrate 2 Occasional our nation’s independence on July 4, capped off String Quartet at by a tremendous fireworks display at dark. Cool Village Café off with Blue Bell ice Cream and Coca-Cola; head 3 Mic Check Poetry to the amphitheater for a free special concert by at Revolution up and coming recording artist Tena rae Helm Café & Bar & her nashville Band. A fifteen-minute firework 4 Johnny O at extravaganza will display at 9:15 p.m. Benjamin Knox 2 4 Wine Depot washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Site is located halfway between Brenham and na- vasota off State Hwy. 105, on FM 1155. More in- formation is available by calling (936) 878-2214, or Facebook: www.facebook. 210 w 26th St., Bryan visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com. Christopher’s Luigi’s Patio Benjamin Knox com/bkwinedepot (979) 703-8514 Star of Republic Museum World Grille Ristorante Wine Depot Twitter: twitter.com/ Facebook: www.facebook. open 7-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the if you’re looking for jazz luigi’s is an italian food Benjamin knox wine Benjaminknox com/VillageCafe Star of republic Museum is a cultural and educa- music, Christopher’s world restaurant offering a unique Depot has live music as well Twitter: twitter.com/ tional institution designed to collect and preserve grille was the first restaurant dining experience complete as dinner from Chef Tai’s VillageCafe in the B/CS area to feature with an inside patio to mimic Mobile gourmet Bistro on The Village Café relics of material culture from the Texas republic located in Downtown live jazz in 2003. open from the feeling of being in italy. Thursdays beginning at 7 (1836-1846). Along with a permanent republic of Bryan, The Village Café 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. open Monday through The Tap Texas exhibit, the Star of republic museum will offers salsa dancing on The Tap is both a restaurant to 9 p.m. for dinner, house p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., wednesday from 12 noon continue hosting ‘The Substance of life: Texas wednesdays and Saturdays, and sports bar. open from pianist D.A. McDowell plays Tuesdays through Sundays, to 10 p.m. and Thursdays Through the eyes of Theodore gentilz’ through and occasional live music 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Mondays live jazz in the Casablanca luigi’s has live music almost through Saturdays from 12 May 31. The exhibit ‘Toy Time’ will open May 25 on Saturday evenings. They through Sundays, enjoy bar on Friday and Saturday every night and has a full noon to 12 a.m., the wine and run through August. For more information, have salsa lessons from 8 The Tap’s piano bar on evenings. D.A. has been jazz band from 8 p.m. to Depot also offers Cocamoda call (936) 878-2461 or visit www.starmuseum.org. p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and have wednesday nights. The playing at Christopher’s since 10 p.m. on Fridays and chocolates, wine flights in a salsa dancing from 9:30 pm. Tap opened in 1990 and Independence Hall 1999 and is the talent booker Saturdays. Californian-style wine and to 12 a.m. lessons are $8 and originally only served beer one of the most significant historic places in Tex- at Christopher’s. art gallery with more than 3975 SH-6 S., College Station includes dancing afterwards. and wine, adding liquor in as, independence Hall was the site where the Texas 100 different wines. Declaration of independence was signed in 1836. 5001 Booneville rd., Bryan (979) 693-2742 Cover for just dancing is $5. 1993. (979) 776-2181 www.luigispatioristorante.com Tours are offered daily. Visit www.birthplaceof- 405 university Dr. e, College The Village opens at 8 a.m., 815 Harvey rd, College Station www.christophersworldgrille.com Facebook: www.facebook. texas.com or call (936) 878-2214 for more informa- Station seven days a week. (979) 696-5570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ com/luigis-Patio-ristorante/ (979) 268-5550 tion. i Christophersworldgrille www.tapbcs.com Twitter: twitter.com/worldgrille www.benjaminknox.com/ Facebook: www.facebook. wine-depot/ com/partyatthetap Continued on page 20

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Twitter: twitter.com/ www.reverbnation. p.m. to 10 p.m. on facebook.com/Veritas- e, Suite 406, College Stafford is a great local TapBcs com/venue/ Sundays. enjoy greg wine-and-Bistro/ Station venue to catch both revolutioncafeandbar Tivis’ First Sunday live Twitter: twitter.com/ (979) 260-4120 established and rising Casa Facebook: www. Jazz Jam starting at 5 VeritasBCS www.therepublic1836. stars. facebook.com/ p.m. every first Sunday com Rodriguez revolutionbcs Facebook: www. 106 S Main St., Bryan Casa rodriguez of the month. Ozona’s Grill facebook.com/The- (979) 775-2288 is a Mexican food 206 w 26th St., Bryan & Bar republic-1836/ grandstaffordtheater. Shipwreck ozona’s is a restaurant restaurant in (979) 823-4837 Twitter: twitter.com/ com Grill and bar serving a Facebook: www. Downtown Bryan Facebook: www.face- Steakrepublic. open from 8 a.m. to 9 Shipwreck grill is a book.com/Downtown- varied menu ranging facebook.com/ p.m. Mondays through seafood restaurant uncorked from hamburgers to grandStaffordTheater wednesdays, 8 a.m. open from 11 a.m. Mexican food. They Lakeside Twitter: twitter.com/ to 9:30 p.m. Fridays to 10 p.m. Mondays Veritas Wine & are open from 11 a.m. Icehouse StaffordTheater through Saturdays, through Saturdays and to 2 a.m. Mondays Thel akeside icehouse 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Bistro at lake Bryan is a and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Veritas wine and through Fridays, 8 a.m. Hurricane Sundays. They have restaurant and live Sundays. Mariachis Bistro is an upscale to 2 a.m. Saturdays, Harry’s live rock music on music venue, open play every First Friday restaurant that serves and 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Hurricane Harry’s is a Tuesdays, Thursdays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 70’s and 80’s music food based on what Sundays. country and western and Saturdays. wednesdays through every second Friday. is fresh seasonally. bar and dance hall. 520 Harvey rd., College Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 1 206 e Villa Maria rd., Veritas also has award open from 9 p.m. to 2 300 n Bryan Ave., Bryan Station a.m. Fridays, 12 p.m. Bryan winning wines and is a.m. Tuesdays through (979) 779-0916 (979) 694-4618 to 1 a.m. Saturdays, (979) 823-7447 open Mondays through Saturdays, Hurricane www.casarod.com www.ozonagrill.com and 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. shipwreckbcs.com Thursdays from 11 a.m. Harry’s often has Facebook: www. Facebook: www. Sundays. They have Facebook: www. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. facebook.com/ozonacs live entertainment facebook.com/ concerts on Fridays facebook.com/ to 9:30 p.m. Fridays Twitter: twitter.com/ featuring country Casarodriguez and Saturdays starting Shipwreck-grill/ and Saturdays from 11 ozonagrill artists. at 8 p.m. Revolution Twitter: twitter.com/ a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 313 College Ave, College Shipwreckgrill to 10 p.m., and Sundays The Republic 8200 Sandy Point rd., Station Café and Bar from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 Bryan (979) 846-3343 revolution Café and 1836 Downtown p.m. every Friday night (979)-361-0861 harrys.bcsclubs.com Bar is open from 4 they have live jazz Steakhouse www.lakebryan.com Facebook: www. Uncorked Ther epublic p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays music from 8 p.m. to Facebook: www. facebook.com/ through Fridays, 6 p.m. Wine Bar Steakhouse is an Downtown uncorked 10 p.m. featuring greg facebook.com/lakeside- HurricaneHarrys i to 2 a.m. Saturdays, upscale restaurant wine Bar serves wine, Tivis and Steve Carr. icehouse-at-lake-Bryan/ and 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. serving steak, wine pizza, and deserts. every Saturday features Twitter: twitter.com/ Sundays. They serve and whiskey. open They are open from a piano bar with greg lakesidebryantx coffee, alcohol, paninis from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tivis from 8 p.m. to 10 and have live music Mondays through Tuesdays through p.m. Grand Stafford every night including Saturdays, the republic wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 830 university Drive Steakhouse has live Theater rock, indie, and reggae 11 p.m. Thursdays, 3 grand Stafford Theater east, Suite 400, College jazz and blues music music. Sunday nights p.m. to 12 a.m. Fridays, is a live music venue Station wednesdays through are open Mic Poetry 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. and bar featuring a full (979) 268-3251 Saturdays in the bar Slams. and 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. concert schedule every www.veritaswineandbis- and lounge area. 211 S Main St., Bryan Saturdays, and 12:00 tro.com week. offering music (979) 823-4044 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 Facebook: www. 701 university Dr. of all genres, the grand 20 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 21 INSITE | Local Eateries

Culinary Adventure by Adam Amaya

ally one of five wonder- glass cup, the spiced Saddle up and hold on to your taste buds folks ful restaurants owned chickpeas were tender and operated by her and hot with just the because they’re about to go on an adventure… family: her husband right amount of spici- 1 2 owns Mr. g’s Pizzeria; ness to ensure i left not her son owns Caffé Ca- one single morsel be- pri; and her daughter hind. owns revolution Café i was served “Bic- and Bar. “we’ve owned chierino,” a layered Cenare for more than espresso with home- 17 years now, and i’ve made whipped cream, enjoyed every moment. “Baklava,” a Middle iT All STArTeD one Hungry Shiraz Shish kabob displays 1 Taz Indian Cuisine i don’t see my restau- eastern dessert con- 3 4 day whileI i was thinking of their kabobs in a viewing Chicken Tikka Masala rants as just food, i structed of layers of filo what to eat. The next thing i glass so you can see your 2 Shiraz Shish Kabob see them as a place to dough with walnuts Year-round attractions and events on the Island are enjoyed by all. Broiled and Marinated knew i was on a hunt for “ex- meal go from fridge to grill. socialize. i even speak and honey, a “Specialty Kabobs with Roasted i was served a plethora of five languages so any- Cappuccino” topped otic” restaurants in the B/CS Vegetables and Saffron kabobs, ranging from lamb one who comes in can area. Rice with cinnamon, honey filet to chicken. each kabob 3 4 Terrazzo Coffee & feel right at home.” and raw sugar, and a Shiraz Shish was marinated to perfection Wine Falafel Vegetarian entering Terrazo, “Tiramisu Frappe.” Kabob and flame broiled, leaving Patties with Tahini i was impressed by each coffee-based Specializing in Mediterra- my mouth watering after Sauce, Stuffed Kibbe its cheerful coffee bar drink was equally mar- nean and Middle eastern every succulent bite of meat and Spiced Chick Peas ambiance. Seated in velous, putting any cooking, Shiraz Shish kabob and roasted vegetable paired an oversized maroon Starbucks drink i have was opened in December with tasty saffron rice and booth by a friendly ever had to shame with 2008 by a family with a won- homemade artisan flatbread, barista, my feast be- exceptional flavors. derful mixture of Persian and known as “naan.” The bread gan with four beauti- The baklava was the Turkish origins. stole the show—freshly baked fully plated lebanese perfect complement to nellie Afshar, the own- in a clay oven and twice the style middle eastern the drinks with its rich er’s daughter and an Aggie size of my head, it was the cuisines, including tra- taste and amazing tex- alumni says, “opening a perfect companion to every ditional hummus with ture. lively with upbeat indian restaurant that could help us aspect of my meal. Taz Indian Cuisine Terrazzo Coffee pita bread, “Falafel As if Cerone had music playing in the back- share our wonderful food was i capped off my meat-eater The first and only restaurant Vegetarian Patties with not already established ground. with over 100 items & Wine always a dream of my entire conquest with a beef and lamb in the B/CS serving both A restaurant with menu op- Tahini Sauce,” “Stuffed herself as one of the nic- on the menu, i decided on family. My father was a fight- filet “gyro” accompanied with north and South indian food tions much more exotic than kibbe” and “Spiced est restaurant owners i er pilot and when he retired a yogurt-based sauce called opened in november 2010 in one of their customer favor- its title suggests, Trrazzo of- Chick Peas,” always have ever encountered, we knew that the next step in “Tadiki,” homemade hum- College Station. Taz indian ites, “Chicken Tikka Masala.” fers authentic european style freshly prepared by Ce- she concluded my ex- our life would be opening a mus and Persian salad. i was Cuisine is owned and oper- Consisting of hearty chucks coffees and a multitude of rone herself. perience by serving me restaurant. also served Afshar’s favorite ated by a family who has 17 of juicy chicken coated in a beers and wines. Delightful The pita bread and with one of her favorite “we opened the restau- side item—“Babaganoush,” a years experience in the res- rich sauce that was both light owner Houda Cerone de- hummus was the per- desserts, a salted cara- rant in College Station be- dip similar to hummus, but taurant industry. and savory, i fell in love with cided to give her customers fect staple dish, while mel “gelato.” The des- cause we fell in love with the made with eggplant and just “After many successful the dish. Accompanied with the opportunity to indulge in the vegetarian patties sert was similar to ice town and the traditions of as satisfying. years in the Dallas area, we a large bowl of white rice and Middle eastern dishes from were astounding when cream, but not nearly Texas A&M. To my knowl- nellie served me the decided to move to College four light and fluffy pieces of her native lebanon. dipped in the creamy as fattening and much edge, there’s no one else like neatest dessert i have every Station. with no other in- traditional “naan” bread, the “i wanted to provide my sesame seed based Ta- more satisfying with an us. our food is healthy and encountered: “kadayif”— dian restaurants in town, we combination of flavors and customers with something hini sauce. The stuffed intense salted caramel organic, made from scratch a Turkish delight made of wanted to give residents the textures blended perfectly special and different—an au- kibbe— consisting of flavor that enticed my and we have something that shredded filo dough soaked opportunity to experience together. thentic and healthy lebanese minced meat within a taste buds for the final fits everyone’s pallets— veg- in a beautiful reddish-brown indian food,” says Tirumala i was pleased to have the take on Middle eastern cui- torpedo sized fried cro- time that evening. i etarians, meat eaters and any- syrup that looks exactly like reddy kudumula, a family ability to choose the level of sine,” says Cerone. quette—was flawlessly one in-between.” a bird’s nest. The “bird’s nest” owner. spiciness of my dish. i end- opened in 2005 on uni- seasoned, giving me a Culinary Adventures will i was immediately im- inspired dessert was astound- My experience at Taz ed up going with medium, versity Drive next to Cerone’s sense of just how tasty continue in the July issue pressed with the unique ing—i could have gone for indian Cuisine was delight- which had just enough kick other popular italian restau- lebanese cuisine truly of Insite Magazine! menu and ordering method: seconds. ful. The setting was cozy, yet to be quite pleasurable. rant Cenare, Terrazzo is actu- is. Served in a unique 22 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 23 Man Kitchen 1

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Bag that Gator! drought and up-and-down tempera- Forget hogs, deer, and ducks – get the tures are affecting insects. adrenaline and go for a gator! with “Prolonged drought and these cold the popularity of reality shows like snaps we’re seeing do have impacts on “Swamp People,” alligator hunting the food web, and that impacts bees is currently the ‘it’ hunting trend. A swarming and delayed emergence common practice is “gigging” where of some pests such as pecan nut a line and baited hook are set and casebearer,” says Dr. Charles Allen, pulled in when a gator bites. Average Agrilife extension entomologist gator size is 200- to 800-pounds, and integrated pest management so don’t expect an easy fight and be coordinator, San Angelo. prepared to move fast between catch Honeybee swarming is not and kill with a gun shot to the head. uncommon, however Allen says he has Then you’re ready skin and eat. received reports from other Agrilife Alligator hide is valuable for boots, extension entomologists around belts and purses. The meat is good the state that indicate swarming is eatin’ according Tyler Johnson who more prevalent this spring with some recently tagged a gator yielding nearly Agrilife offices reporting one to two 60 pounds of meat from just the tail. bee swarm calls a day. – Robert Burns Backstrap, jaw, ribs, and “wing” meat can also be carved out. low in fat and cholesterol and high in omega-3, alligator meat can serve as a substitute Southeast Region 9 for chicken, pork, veal or fish. Summary A valid hunting license is required in many areas, cold weather set back and regulations ensure the conserva- crop development, particularly that of tion of the species and safety of hunt- Bermuda grass. Most of Montgomery ers. Visit Texas Parks & wildlife at County received moisture during late www.tpwd.state.tx.us. Alligator hunt- April and early May, which promoted ing rules can be found under hunting good growth of winter annuals. in regulations. – Sarah Kinzbach San Jacinto County, summer grasses Wizzie Brown by Photo Service. Extension AgriLife A&M Texas of Courtesy Photo

Honeybees Swarming began to emerge along with summer Migrating honeybee swarms rest in invasive forbs and weeds. walker trees for a few hours to several weeks, County had scattered showers, according to Texas A&M Agrilife and waller County weather was extension Service entomologists, and unseasonably cool. i

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Play Ball! by Pricilla Miller

Head to Olsen Field June 14 for a salute to B/CS First Responders

important role crime by Awards and More, prevention, fire and team uniforms safety and other first are sponsored by CC responders play in Creations. protecting our citizens other fun and and the impact they unique sponsorship have on the continued opportunities are economic development available for businesses in our community,” such as display booths The Bryan/College says royce Hickman, and the item donations StationT Chamber of president and Ceo, for the “Moment of Commerce together B/CS Chamber of Silence Auction.” other with team sponsors Commerce. “The game activities for children Atkinson Toyota and also provides a time to will include exploring McDonald’s, and acknowledge our first fire trucks and police opening ceremonies responders and honor cars, as well as fun sponsor The City of the local fallen heroes crafts sponsored by The Bryan, are pleased to from College Station Children’s Museum. announce the launch Police and Bryan Fire.” Tickets can be A family friendly of the 6th Annual purchased in advance $5 ticket (kids age 5 and at the door for Community Softball and under get in free) $5 each of $35 for a Classic: A Tribute and provides attendees package of 10. gates Salute to our First with a chance to will open at 6 p.m. responders. The game acknowledge and Proceeds benefit the will be played June support our local respective departments 14 on olsen Field at heroes, take in a fun and the 100 Club, Blue Bell Park and and entertaining which has recently feature the Bryan and game, the chance supported several College Station Police to win some prizes, service families in the Departments playing and enjoy a delicious B/CS area. for the winner’s trophy summer barbeque For more against the Bryan and dinner cooked by Hans information College Station Fire Hammond of Branding and sponsorship Departments. iron Management opportunities, contact “This special game and gary Flenniken Priscilla Miller at the gives the Chamber of Spring insurance. Chamber at (979) the opportunity The 2013 Fire vs. Police 260-5200 or visit to recognize the Trophy is sponsored bcschamber.org. i 28 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 29 INSITE | HealthFit

West Nile Alert by Adam Amaya

LEARN MORE ‘West Nile For more information about West Nile Virus Virus is and ways to protect yourself and your family, something visit brazoshealth.org or call the Environmental to really Health Phone at (979) 361-4450. worry about. QUICK FACTS West Nile Virus is only Residents transmitted through should the bite of an infected mosquito. always take Geckos and lizards are friendly housemates precautions eating mosquitos, spiders and paper wasp and do all they larvae. can to protect Mosquito coils are not effective; they offer themselves.’ minimal protection Environmental Health only if you stand in the pesticide-containing Specialist Dr. Mark M. smoke. Johnsen

the united States, and Texas ended of an infected mosquito, not from laying site and larval development up accounting for 34 percent of human to human or animal to hu- habitat. them.” man. in fact, humans and other ani- while the Health Department while the more prevalent form of mals are “dead end hosts,” meaning set seven to nine traps per week the disease, west nile Fever, is flu- that if you become infected, you throughout the Brazos Valley in like in nature, the most dangerous cannot transfer the virus to your 2012 catching more than 34,000 and far more deadly version is west family members. mosquitoes in the process, lower- nile neuroinvasive Disease. Af- with mosquito season upon us, ing the number of west nile cases fecting the central nervous system, the BVHD is rightfully concerned really depends on how vigilant the symptoms of wn neuroinvasive about the outlook for west nile in public is and the preventative steps wiTH SPring in MoTion AnD include encephalitis (swelling of the 2013. Johnsen emphasizes that al- they take. summerW nearly upon us, the vision brain), meningitis (swelling of the though no one knows how bad it Johnsen urges practicing the four is of long days filled with excitement membranes surrounding the brain will be this year, the Health Depart- “Ds” of mosquito control as the best and family fun. while these seasons and spinal cord), meningoencepha- ment is doing all they can to inform defense against contracting west litis (swelling of both the brain and the public and reduce the mosquito bring some of the best times of the nile: year, they also bring the scary reality surrounding membranes), respira- population. tory problems, paralysis and coma in an attempt to lower the num- Drain of west nile Virus (wnV). This Dump, clean, turn over, or cover disease occurs in two dangerous – all of which may result in death. ber of cases in 2013, the BVHD also even more distressing is that fact will be setting countless traps to all containers that can hold water forms, and wnV created a health that 80 percent of those are who capture and kill infected mosqui- for more than three days hazard of historic proportions this are stricken with either form of the toes. The traps will target the pri- Dusk & Dawn past year affecting Texas like never disease are asymptomatic, meaning mary culprit of wnV in Texas – the Avoid being outside during peri- before. they do not become ill or develop southern house mosquito – a mos- ods of peak mosquito activity “last year was the largest out- symptoms related to the virus. quito that feeds primarily at dusk Dress break of wnV in Texas since it first once infected, there is no vaccine and dawn. The mosquito is closely wear loose fitting clothing, light occurred in 2002,” says Dr. Mark registered for use against wnV. The associated with standing water colored, long-sleeved shirts and M. Johnsen, an environmental primary treatment is supportive fouled with organic material such pants when outside health specialist for the Brazos Val- therapy and treating various symp- as decaying vegetation and human/ DEET ley Health Department (BVHD). toms as needed. west nile Virus animal waste. The mosquito uses use mosquito repellents, such as “There were 5,387 human cases in is only transmitted through the bite this kind of septic water as an egg- DeeT, during outside activities. i 30 INSITE May-June 2013 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 31 Enchanted Garden Party Mixology 1 2 1 2 3 4

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ACME Glass ...... page 25 Clark Isenhour Painting with a Twist ...... page 5 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION chRistopheR’s WoRlD gRille, www. and local produce, wild caught seafood flown in directly Bryan (979) 822-1577 Real Estate Services, LLC . . . . . page 26 (979) 485-9838 christophersworldgrille.com, 5001 Boonville Rd, Bryan from the source, as well as poultry and meat raised Showroom (979) 822-5871 (979) 268-6840 paintingwithatwist.com/college-station (979)776-2181. A trip to Christopher’s World Grille, in naturally. 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