Fruitcakes
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 :: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Unity Theatre
Event Details
Unity Theatre presents “Fruitcakes”, a comedy by Julian Wiles playing on the Main Stage December 5 – 22, 2024.
Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of festive frenzy. Into this world comes Jamie, a runaway kid who has come as far as his money will take him. At first, he thinks this town’s inhabitants are “nuttier than fruitcakes,” but soon he comes to admire, appreciate, and adore this crazy little town. So, grab your eggnog and join us for a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Public Sales begin Nov 25
Ticket price: $30
Preview, Thursday, Dec 5: $23
Talk Back: Thursday, Dec 5
Director’s Chat: Saturday, Dec 14
For tickets and information contact the Box Office at 979-830-8358 or visit www.UnityBrenham.org.
Nash Daniels Live at Floyd’s Lounge
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 :: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Floyd’s Lounge
Event Details
Join us Saturday, December 14th from 8-11pm as Nash Daniels takes the stage. See y’all then!
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Event Details
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
Fruitcakes
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Unity Theatre
Event Details
Unity Theatre presents “Fruitcakes”, a comedy by Julian Wiles playing on the Main Stage December 5 – 22, 2024.
Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of festive frenzy. Into this world comes Jamie, a runaway kid who has come as far as his money will take him. At first, he thinks this town’s inhabitants are “nuttier than fruitcakes,” but soon he comes to admire, appreciate, and adore this crazy little town. So, grab your eggnog and join us for a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Public Sales begin Nov 25
Ticket price: $30
Preview, Thursday, Dec 5: $23
Talk Back: Thursday, Dec 5
Director’s Chat: Saturday, Dec 14
For tickets and information contact the Box Office at 979-830-8358 or visit www.UnityBrenham.org.
The Christmas Experience at Milk & Honey Ranch
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 :: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Milk & Honey Ranch
Event Details
Join us for a magical Christmas celebration at Milk & Honey Ranch! Prepare for an evening of festive fun and holiday cheer. Our event promises a memorable in-person experience for the entire family, featuring hayrides, s’mores, a live nativity scene, a Christmas concert, and a holiday market.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting holiday atmosphere of our festive ranch, complete with a live concert and Christmas music by Sounds & Wonders, alongside dazzling lights that brighten the ranch.
Savor delicious seasonal treats and holiday drinks at Flow Cafe as you peruse our Holiday Market. Find unique gifts and decorations to make your Christmas truly special. Capture family memories with a professional photographer during the event.
Visit Milk & Honey Ranch for a Christmas adventure you won’t forget. Allow the season’s magic to warm your hearts and create lasting memories.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Monday, December 16th, 2024 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
Crossroads Speaker Series: James Kearney, PhD
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 :: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brenham Heritage Museum
Event Details
Museum on Main Street (MoMs) SPEAKER EVENT:
Please join us at the Brenham Heritage Museum Bus Depot and Gallery on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm for a fascinating lecture by University of Texas at Austin Professor James Kearney. The topic of his discussion will be: “The Affair of 1885.”
Professor James Kearney specializes in Texan-German history and is the author of four books: Nassau Plantation; The Evolution of a Texas German Slave Plantation, Friedrichsburg; The Colony of the German Fürstenverein, Detlef Dunt’s Travels to Texas in 1834, and No Hope for Heaven; No Fear of Hell: Private Justice in Colorado County. Professor Kearney’s book Friedrichsburg received the Summerfield G. Roberts award for the best book on Texas history for the year 2012.
Seating is limited so please RSVP to: admin@brenhamheritagemuseum.org. Admission is FREE for museum members and $5 for non-members. This presentation will take place at the BHM Bus Depot at 313 East Alamo Street in Downtown Brenham, Texas. This program is in sponsored in part by Ant Street Inn/Main Street House and is in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Program to take place in Downtown Brenham during Winter of 2024-2025.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
