Have you ever attended the First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan?
We went last night for the first time and I ended up feeling somewhat like a tourist. I was awed. Granted, we did run into a number of friends, but I found myself viewing the downtown area differently.
Varisco Building
Right about sunset, the buildings looked especially beautiful.
Even though I remember shopping in down town as a little girl, long before the mall was ever built, I noticed details that I've never noticed before.
Carnegie Library
Most people gathered around the LaSalle Hotel to listen to Razz. The band was set up on the sidewalk 
and treated everyone to jazz and soul music. They were really good.
At the Frame Gallery, visitors were also treated to live jazz and blues music, cheese & crackers, and a cash wine bar. Various types of original art and jewelry were on display. There was plenty of room for everyone to mingle and relax. .
We also visited a couple of antique stores - just because.
For dinner, a choice of restaurants was available. It was a tough, tough decision. We opted for Mexican food at Casa Rodriquez because they had the shortest wait since they were not located practically in the center of all of the activity. Other choices were Los Nortenos, Papa Perez Mexican Cuisine, Mr. G.s Pizzeria, Madden's Causal Gourmet, River Bridge Bar & Grill, and Caffe Capri - one of my family's most favorite places to eat. However, any one of these restaurants would be an excellent choice for lunch or dinner.
This is just a sampling of the activities that were going on. If you are in the Bryan College Station area, I
recommend attending the First Friday next month. I hope to see you there.
Howell Building
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The First Friday program is "made possible in part through the City of Bryan and the Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of Brazos Valley."
Fountain between La Salle Hotel and the Howell Building
Historic Down Town Bryan.
In front of what used to be Woolworth's.
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Sondra, you along with others from around the country, do an excellent job with your walking tours. This one in Bryan, a Texas city I have not visited, made me feel like I was taking a stroll with you and listening to you tell me about the town. I think the setting sun for the First Friday event made for some interesting lighting for your photos. What I liked is it all seemed so peaceful with the music and the many dining selections. A "perfect" way to spend a summer Friday evening. Now if we can get someone to turn the heat down. We had 102 degrees at 6:30 pm today here. That child with the fountain shot is my favorite.