Events for February 2017
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 5 - Feb 17    Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit
A two-week exhibit of over 100 works by Texas artists. The juror for the exhibit is Ben Sum. He is a professor of Art at San Angelo State University where he teaches painting and drawing. He has conducted many portraiture workshops as well as participated in many mural projects in Hong Kong and West Texas. In addition to the exhibit,each day three different artists from a variety of disciplines will demonstrate their art on weekdays, 9am-3pm.
Date: February 5, 2017
Website: http://starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit.com
Location: Depot Civic and Cultural Center 600 Depot Street Brownwood, TX
Contact: Ruth Wheelis 325-646-7167 Ann Willard 325-641-0141
EMail: ruthanddale@wheelisfamily.com
Date/Time Details: February 5-17, M-F, 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 1-4
Fees/Admission: No admission charged
Feb 7    Legislative Day in Austin
Business and community representatives will travel to Austin to meet with elected officials, commissioners and lawmakers as the new legislative session gets underway.   With a newly elected State Representative and State Senator for our area, this trip will be vital for Brown County in developing a relationship with state lawmakers.  

The laws being proposed this year can directly impact your business and our community.  This is your chance to talk with these lawmakers face to face in Austin. 
 
  Tentative Schedule:
    7:30 AM  Load bus (Depot parking lot)
    8 AM: Bus departs
    10:45 AM: Group Photo on Capital Steps
    11 AM: Tour Capital and Lunch on your Own
    1 PM : Legislative Briefings by State officials
    4:30 PM to 7 PM: Reception at Austin Club Ballroom
    7 PM: Depart Austin, return to Brownwood
 
Date: February 7, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Reception held at Austin Club Ballroom
Contact: Ray Tipton
EMail: director@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
February 7, 2017
    8 AM Depart for Austin
   10 PM Arrive in Brownwood
Fees/Admission:

Early Registration, through Jan 27:
     $ 99 per person
Late Registration, Jan 27 or later:  
     $ 125 per person
Reception Attendance Only (not riding the bus)

    $ 70 per person

Feb 8    Forging Better Customer Service Workshop
We address aspects of personal/professional development, improving business practices to help retain customer loyalty.    This comprehensive training focuses on hospitality habits necessary for quality customer service.   We will show you how to empower your employees, retain loyal customers, provide an edge for your business or community and improve both external and internal customer service. 
Topics Include:

· Control the Controllable
· How to Gain Repeat Business & Customers
· Hiring the “Right”  People
· Training Employees
· How to Know Your Customer Base
Date: February 8, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com
Location: Early Chamber of Commerce
104 E. Industrial Blvd.
Early, TX  76802
Contact: Amy Wright 325-646-7299 awright@tarleton.edu
EMail: awright@tarleton.edu
Date/Time Details: February 8, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: No Cost
Feb 8    Ambassador Meeting
Monthly Ambassador meeting
Date: February 8, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Chamber board room
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 8th
11:30 AM
Feb 9    Ribbon Cutting for Fancy's Day Spa
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member Fancy's Day Spa!   There will be treats, specials and a drawing all day.
Date: February 9, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 402 Center Avenue, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: February 9th
11:30 AM
Feb 15 - Feb 25    First Baptist Church Spring Basketball League Registration
The First Baptist Church of Brownwood will host its First Annual The BRICK Spring Basketball League for adult men and women to run for five weeks starting the week of February 28, 2017 through April 8, 2017. First Baptist Church and The BRICK Spring Basketball League wants to produce a casual setting to uphold the Gospel of God's grace and offer a safe environment that helps build the body of Christ through fellowship and recreation. Registration is required and will be held January 23, 2017 through February 25, 2017. There is a one-time registration fee of $40 per team. Teams are asked to register online by visiting www.fbcbrownwood.org/resources and finding February 28th on the event calendar. For questions and more detailed information please email info@fbcbrownwood.org.
Date: February 15, 2017
Website: http://fbcbrownwood.org/resources/calendar
Location: First Baptist Church, The BRICK Gymnasium
Contact: Chassidy Holloway Chassidy.Holloway@hputx.edu 205.937.0040
EMail: info@fbcbrownwood.com
Fees/Admission: $40 registration fee per team
Feb 16    Art, Music, People
Open mike night at the art Center. Bob Brewer, host Open to the public!!!
Date: February 16, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 215 Fisk St Downtown Brownwood
Fees/Admission: free
Feb 16    Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
The Arts Council of Brownwood is pleased to announce that the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center at Brownwood High School.
They will be conducted by Daniel Black, Assistant Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. As assistant conductor, he conducted over 60 concerts in 2014-15, and received critical acclaim for his performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The program will include:
 Overture to William Tell, by Rossini
 Concerto No. 2 in D major for Flute and Orchestra, by Mozart
 Symphony No. 8 in G major, by Dvořák
Date: February 16, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center
  Brownwood High School
10th St at Slayden
Brownwood, Tx
 
Date/Time Details: 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: students free with I.D.
Adults $10.00
Purchase at www.brownwoodartscouncil.org
Feb 17    Stars of Texas Paint-off Competition
12TH  ANNUAL PAINT -  OFF COMPETITION: The Stars of Texas will again host the well received Paint-Off Competition on Friday. February 17th at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center.  Two cash prizes of $500 and $250 will be awarded to the winners.  Work must be completed on site by 3:30 and displayed unframed on easels provided by the artists. At that time the silent auction will end and the judging will begin. Awards will be announced at 4:00. Art may be picked up at 5:00.. 

 
Date: February 17, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Depot Civic and Cultural Center
Date/Time Details: REGISTRATION:  9:30 -10:30 am, Sat., February 17
 
Fees/Admission: ENTRY FEE:  $20 (non-refundable) 2 light meals included
ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all Texas residents 18 or older.
CASH PRIZES: 
$500 BIG COUNTRY FORD LINCOLN Paint-Off Best Overall Award
$250 BIG COUNTRY FORD LINCOLN Paint-Off Award of Excellence
 
Feb 17    February Luncheon - Roland Soto, Sports Coordinator
Roland Soto, Brownwood's first Sports Coordinator, will be the guest speaker at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce February luncheon.    Roland will outline his vision for the recruitment and improvement of sports activities in the community. 

Under the primary direction of the Executive Director–Economic Development, this position is responsible for recruiting sports events and tournaments to Brownwood that will allow utilization of Brownwood sports facilities including, but not limited to:  The Bert V Massey II Sports Complex (that includes softball and baseball facilities), the Brownwood Soccer Complex, the Brownwood Coliseum, Gordon Wood Stadium, the Pecan Bayou Paddling Trail, the Bennie Houston Recreation Center, the Camp Bowie Recreation Center, the Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center, the skateboard park, the disc golf course, and other parks and recreation facilities.  

Mr. Soto will coordinate sporting events and tournaments with the City Parks and Recreation Department, Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, local and external sports organizations, and other involved organizations to ensure successful events that will market Brownwood as an excellent location for sports events and tournaments of all kinds. 

Roland Soto is a Brownwood native and a 1996 graduate of Brownwood High School.  He currently lives in Brownwood with his wife Esmeralda, and three daughters, Madeline, Marian, and Emma.   

The luncheon will be held at the Brownwood Country Club on Friday, February 17th.  Buffet lunch opens at 11:30 AM and the program will begin at noon.
Cost is $14 per person payable to the Brownwood Country Club for lunch. 
RSVP to the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535. 

The February luncheon is sponsored by Bruner Auto Group. 
 
Date: February 17, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodchamber.org
Location: Brownwood Country Club
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 17th
Buffet Lunch Opens at 11:30 AM
Program begins at noon        
Fees/Admission: $14 buffet lunch payable to Brownwood Country Club
Feb 17    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 17, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door
Feb 18    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 18, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door
Feb 19    Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Monthly Meeting
The group gets together monthly to cook, share recipes and do demonstrations.  Members may learn about the latest techniques and equipment.
 
Public is welcome.
Date: February 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwood.com
Location:
Riverside Park for January meeting.  Future locations TBA.
Contact: Mansel Clay
EMail: trevmclay1@verizon.net
Date/Time Details:
Start at 10 AM--finish approximately 2:00 or so.
Fees/Admission:
No charge.
Feb 19    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 19, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Date/Time Details: 2:30
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door
Feb 23    Young Leaders of Brown County February Mixer
If you are between the ages of 21-40 we would love for you to join the Young Leaders of Brown County's February Mixer!
There will be some outdoor games, snacks and refreshments. 
CLICK HERE for flyer


 
Date: February 23, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 23rd
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Feb 24    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 24, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Date/Time Details: 7:30
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door
Feb 25    BAA Garage Sale
Brownwood Art Association Garage Sale
Date: February 25, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Art Center
215 Fisk
Downtown Brownwood
Date/Time Details: 10 am- 2 pm
Feb 25    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 25, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Date/Time Details: 7:30
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door
Feb 26    Beverly Hillbillies-Lyric
The lovable Clampett family rides onto your stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" will be a knee-slapping show you do not want to miss.
Date: February 26, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Lyric Theatre
Downtown Brownwood, Tx
Date/Time Details: 2:30
Fees/Admission: $12. adults
$8. students
Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com, at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce or at the door