Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
| Greater Tuna
(It’s a Comedy, not a Casserole) |
| Coming Soon to a Small Town Near You:
September 30-October 17, 2010
A Comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
What began almost 30 years ago in Austin, and has since been performed to howling success all over the U.S., finally lands in Brenham, when Unity Theatre serves up a heaping helping of Greater Tuna. Directed by Julia Traber and starring Jon Egging and Joshua Estrada, this Lone Star classic tells the tale of one day in the life of the third smallest town in Texas. There are some 20-odd (and odd they are) characters in this play all played by two game actors who take on the manners, the dress and sometimes the dresses of this host of home-grown grown-ups, youngsters, and oldsters.
It’s all for fun and fun for all — and that’s the mainest thing!
Tickets go on sale to:
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Circle Members -
September 7
Subscribers – September 13
General Public – September 20
Performances:
Thursday 7:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm
All seats are reserved – $25
Preview Performance, Thursday, Sept. 30 – $15
Box Office: 979 830-8358
Our box office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am until 2:00pm and one hour prior to performance. |
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See 4 plays for the price of 3!
Greater Tuna
September 30-October 17, 2010
A Comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
The town may be small, but the personalities are big, and they’re all part of the fun in the most successful show ever to come from the Lone Star State. This is Tuna, where “the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.” Remember, it’s a comedy, not a casserole!
Souvenir
February 3-20, 2011
A Play with Music by Stephen Temperley
This is a “fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins,” who had wealth, social standing, and a burning desire to sing. Unfortunately, she had no talent. Still, that did not stop her. A legend in her own mind, she will make you revise your ideas about music itself.
Charley’s Aunt
March 31-April 17, 2011
A Farce by Brandon Thomas
By George, it’s splendid! People have been laughing at this play for over 100 years. It’s about two Oxford undergrads who need a chaperone to visit with their girls. Why not put their good friend in a dress and pass him off as Charley’s Aunt? Delicious fun and romance ensue in this enduring comedy.
Little Mary Sunshine
June 9-26, 2011
A Musical by Rick Besoyan
It’s a simpler time, there’s a good man for every virtuous woman, justice always triumphs, and God blesses America. This is a musical spoof of old-time operettas. It’s not modern. It’s not edgy. It’s the sweet story of Little Mary, who knows the handsome hero is courageous, villains will be defeated, and nothing must dim a sunny disposition.
For more information, or to subscribe,
Call the Unity Theatre Box Office: 979 830-8358 |
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2010 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA:
“OPENING NIGHT!”
Special Appearance by Rob Landes
Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 pm
Cocktails RSVP:
Entertainment Unity Theatre
Live Auction 300 Church Street
Dinner Brenham, TX 77833
979 830-8358
Tickets $100 |
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Unity Theatre’s 2010-2011 Season
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
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| Celebrating July 4th in the Country! |
| On July 3rd, Chappell Hill’s annual parade will be held, often declared “the best small town parade in America.” It features a smorgasbord of floats, cowboys, antique cars and the renowned Marching Kazoo Band, with festivities beginning at 10am. The Summer Cowboy event celebrating the “Life and legend of V.T. ‘Cowboy’ Williams, Jr.” begins after the parade, and features the Rocking T Chuck Wagon, pony rides and western demonstrations, all at the Chappell Hill Museum. Admission and activities are free.
On July 4th, celebrate our nation’s independence where Texas declared her independence — at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, open from 10am-10pm. Visitors can tour Barrington Living History Farm, Star of the Republic Museum, Independence Hall (regular admission fees apply) and the world-class Visitor’s Center. Activities include arts and crafts, 1800s children’s games, music by Tena Rae Helm and band, and free Blue Bell ice cream treats and Coca-Cola drinks. Bring along a picnic lunch or enjoy a variety of vendor-prepared foods and beverages. When it gets dark (at approx. 9:15pm), enjoy Fireworks-on-the-Brazos presented by H-E-B. This enormous fireworks extravaganza can be viewed from all locations within the 293-acre park. For more information about fees and directions, call (936) 878-2214 or visit BirthplaceOfTexas.
The town of Burton will also be celebrating in a big way on July 4. At the Burton Community Center you will find delicious barbecue, an auction, bingo, cake walks and raffle drawings beginning at 11am. Sponsored by American Legion Post 242 and Auxiliary.
Activities in the town of Independence begin in the afternoon with a parade at 5pm, followed by a street dance, food and fun booths and, of course, fireworks!
Festival Hill at Round Top offers several patriotic music programs at 3:30pm and 8pm on July 3 and at 3:30pm on July 4. Enjoy the Annual Round Top Parade and Celebration – activities start at 10am on the Town Square, parade at 10:30 with special guest Gov. Rick Perry, Grand Parade Marshall this year, followed by Bar-B-Q, cold refreshments and music at The Round Top Rifle Association Hall.
Visit the “Calendar” online at BrenhamTexas.com for more details on these and all events |
| Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Concert Series Returns! |
| Celebrate summer under the stars with “Hot Nights, Cool Tunes” Enjoy cool tunes on these hot summer nights with live concerts around the square in historic downtown Brenham every Saturday in July.
Park benches and lush grass (or your own blankets or chairs) provide curbside seating for the audience, and the sale of beverages and food helps to support this great series of musical events. Each concert begins at 7pm, and admission and parking are free.
Here is the line-up!
July 3 – Texas Unlimited Band – top country music & popular top 40 songs
July 10 – Suede – 80’s rock band
July 17 – Memphis Train Revue – sounds of Motown
July 24 – Fab 5 – one of the best Beatles tribute bands around
July 31 – Radiostar – Austin band performs hits from the 80s
Don’t miss this great “beat the heat” series of concerts in beautiful downtown Brenham. |
| Shakespeare at Winedale |
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Enjoy the 40th anniversary of Shakespeare at Winedale. This year’s performances are directed by James Loehlin. Tickets are $10 per person, or $5 for students and valid UT ID.
Twelfth Night
July 14th – August 7th – 7:30pm
2pm matinees on Saturdays & Sundays
Winedale Theatre Barn
Macbeth
July 15th – August 8th – 7:30pm
2pm matinees on Saturdays & Sundays
Winedale Theatre Barn
Henry VI, Part 1
July 16th – August 8th – 7:30pm
2pm matinees on Saturdays & Sundays
Winedale Theatre Barn
Shakespeare at Winedale is a University of Texas program dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to life through performance. Visit their website for complete details at shakespeare-winedale.org. |
| Crush for Fun & Harvest Grape Stomp |
| Don’t forget the wine: July 24-25 and again on July 31-August 1, Pleasant Hill Winery offers its annual “Crush for Fun” celebration – your chance to stomp grapes, get purple feet, T-shirt and a photo. The winery is located at 1441 Salem Rd. in Brenham. Hours are Saturday 11 am-6 pm. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. For more information, visit PleasantHillWinery.com.
The Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery takes place over four big weekends: July 24-25, July 31-August 1, August 7-8 and August 14-15. There is fun for adults and children alike as you partake in traditional stomping of the grapes and celebrate the harvest at Windy Winery, 4232 Clover Rd. in Brenham. Visit the website for more details at WindyWinery.com. |
| July Events…. |
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Jul 1-4 Wild exhibit – Copper
Shade Tree Gallery
Jul 1 40th Annual International
Festival-Institute
at Round Top
Jul 1 Gene Hackemack
performing at Rendez-vous
Ju1 1-31 The Bison: American Icon
-Star of the Republic
Museum
Jul 2 Pig and Whistle of Burton presents Gene Hackemack
Jul 3 Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade
Jul 3 Chappell Hill Summer Cowboy Event
Jul 3 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes – Downtown Brenham
Jul 3 Gay Hill Farmers Market – Discount Trees of Brenham
Jul 3-4 40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
Jul 4 Music in The Vineyard – Windy Winery
Jul 4 Visitor Center of Historic Independence
Jul 4 Celebrating Independence in Independence, Texas
Jul 4 HEB Presents Fireworks-on-the-Brazos -
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Jul 4 Burton’s 122nd Annual 4th of July Celebration
Jul 5 Reds, Whites and You – Pleasant Hill Winery
Jul 6-8 40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
Jul 8 Gene Hackemack performing at Rendez-vous
Jul 9 Carousel Rides – Fireman’s Park
Jul 9 Pig and Whistle of Burton presents Gene Hackemack
Jul 10 Music in The Vineyard – Windy Winery
Jul 10 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes – Downtown Brenham
Jul 10 40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
Jul 10-Aug 8 Lammers Clay – Copper Shade Tree Gallery
Jul 10 Gay Hill Farmers Market – Discount Trees of Brenham
Jul 11 Visitor Center of Historic Independence
Jul 13-14 40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
Jul 14-Aug 8 Shakespeare at Winedale Summer Season
Jul 15 Friends of Bluebonnet Opry – Silver Wings Ballroom
Jul 15 Gene Hackemack performing at Rendez-vous
Jul 15 Movie in the Park – Hohlt Park
Jul 16 Pig and Whistle of Burton presents Gene Hackemack
Jul 16-17 40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
Jul 17 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes – Downtown Brenham
Jul 17 Music in The Vineyard – Windy Winery
Jul 17 Gay Hill Farmers Market – Discount Trees of Brenham
Jul 18 Visitor Center of Historic Independence
Jul 22 Gene Hackemack performing at Rendez-vous
Jul 23 Pig and Whistle of Burton presents Gene Hackemack
Jul 23 Carousel Rides – Fireman’s Park
Jul 24 Music in The Vineyard – Windy Winery
Jul 24 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes – Downtown Brenham
Jul 24-25 Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery
Jul 24-25 Harvest Grape Stomp – Windy Winery
Jul 24 Gay Hill Farmers Market – Discount Trees of Brenham
Jul 25 Visitor Center of Historic Independence
Jul 29 Gene Hackemack performing at Rendez-vous
Jul 30 Pig and Whistle of Burton presents Gene Hackemack
Jul 31 Music in The Vineyard – Windy Winery
Jul 31 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes – Downtown Brenham
Jul 31-Aug 1 Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery
Jul 31-Aug 1 Harvest Grape Stomp – Windy Winery |
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Summertime in Brenham
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