Poker Cake

What a great birthday cake!  It was all eatable!

Made by Brenham Old Towne Bakery, in Historic Downtown Brenham.

It was Carol's birthday, innkeeper of the Front Porch Bed and Breakfast!

Great fun sharing a meal and playing cards with other innkeepers of Washington County.

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Unity Theatre- Reminder to Get Tickets

April 22 - May 9   

Unity Theatre Presents:

www.unitybrenham.org

3 weeks, 12 shows

Let us secure your tickets!

120th Maifest

May 7-8                        

 120th Maifest

Enjoy one of the oldest German festivals in Texas.  Colorful parades, spectacular pageants and great food.  

Friday 10:30 parade, Fireman's Park open at 5:00P.M.

Saturday 10:30 AM parade, Fireman's Park open at 11:00

www.maifest.org 

Shakespeare at Winedale

April 30 - May 1st- Shakespeare at Winedale

Spring performance "The Merchant of Venice".

www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/winedale/ 

Poetry at Round Top

April 30-May 1st -  Poetry at Round Top

A gathering of great poets of our time.  A top event in the United States.  Festival Concert Hall at Festival Hill.

www.FestivalHill.org 

Bluebonnets Around Brenham's Downtown

Walk around town!

Bring your camera......

 

Bluebonnets through out the town!

Ellison's Greenhouses

 Ellison's Greenhouses

Stroll through 2-1/2 acres of greenhouses and showrooms.  It changes with the seasons.  There is so much to see and buy!    

                                                        www.EllisonsGreenhouses.com

Come to Brenham and see nature at it's best!

Antique Rose Emporium

  www.weAREroses.com  

Everything is blooming!

Stay with us at The Brenham House &

Makes plans today to go out to The Antique Rose Emporium!

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Blue Bell Creamery

Come to Brenham and tour the Blue Bell Creamery!


         www.BlueBell.com



Learn about the history of Blue Bell, tour the creamery, and at the end of the tour eat the best ice cream you will every find!












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Pleasant Hill Winery

Pleasant Hill Winery
When coming to stay with us at The Brenham House, make plans to get here before the sunsets!  You can enjoy the Wine Down at Pleasnat Hill Winery every Friday, March -May.

Bring your friends, enjoy some great wine, relax, unwind and watch the sunset.















www.pleasanthillwinery.com

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Burton Cotton Gin Festival

21st Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival


One day only...April 17th


Celebration when cotton was king!  Folk life demonstrations, parade, tour the oldest working cotton gin, entertainment, and all you can eat Crawfish Boil 4-6 P.M.

Great for adults and kids alike.

Unity Theatre presents Camelot 2010

April 22-May 9, 2010

3 weeks, 12 shows

Unity Theatre presents Lerner and Loewe"s

Camelot

The story is legend.  The musical is legendary.

Book Now at The Brenham House!

.....and we will be glad to secure your tickets for you.

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Bluebonnets All Around 2010

 Bluebonnets and wildflowers of Brenham!  Bring your camera and 

                       come and see... you will be glad you did!

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

Here it is!  
Many have been waiting for it...  Chocolate Bread Pudding
as presented by The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
6 eggs, beaten
3 1/4 c. milk
1/4 heavy cream
1/4 c. Kahlua
1 T. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. Hershey's cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
8 oz. chocolate chips, semisweet

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Grease 13x9 inch baking dish and place the cubed bread evenly.  In a large bowl place the eggs and lightly beat.  Whisk in the milk, cream, Kahlua, vanilla and almond extract and set aside.  In another bowl mix the sugars, cocoa powder, cinnamon.  Then add to the wet ingredients to the dry slowly and whisk until incorporated.  Pour the mixture over the prepared bread and top wit the chocolate chips.   Let soak at least 20 minute or put in the refrigerator and bake off the next morning.

      Serve warm and top with sweet cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce!

Serves 10-12



                        You won't be disappointed!
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Spring is Showing It's Face!

Walking through the garden you see the special treasures of Spring!

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Things to do During Antique Festival 2010

Things going on during 42nd Round Top Antique Festival:

Scout the miles and miles of antiques during the day 

then head back to Brenham:

*Shop Downtown Brenham

*Dine in the Restaurants Downtown
Volares will be extending hours: Sun. for lunch and dinner & Mon. for dinner, as well as regular hours
*March 26"Wine Down" at Pleasant Hill Winery- Great wines, music, and relax and watch the sun go down!

Plan a trip down the street to Thyme Day Spa!

*March 25-26 Unity Theatre- Rob Landis in Concert (jazz)
*March 27  Stop by Leftovers Antiques@ 6 P.M. Live music, Food, & Drinks

*March 27 Festival Hill-The UT Symphony Orchestra

*March 27 Chappell Hill- Head for the Hills Bicycle Ride

*March 27-28 Washington on the Brazos- True Texas Women

*April 2 Old Brenham Elementary- Country Music Jamboree

*April 3 Camp for All- Hilltop Bicycle Ride

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Church Basement Ladies

What an awesome performance!  I have to say I have never laughed and enjoyed a performance like this in a long time.  Packed crowd at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center, Blinn College.

Will keep you posted on the next events there!

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Breakfast View

This is the view out the dining room window!  Beautiful Camellias to look out while having breakfast.

Brenham Washington County

There is so much to do in Washington County!

Make your plans now at The Brenham House!

Bluebonnet Festival

Bluebonnet Festival April 10,11,12th

www.ChappellHillMuseum.org 

Book Now for a wonderful weekend!

250 booths:  Home decor, gardening, artists, crafters, clothing, jewelery, & more.  Museum exhibit of wildflower photos.  Music, great food and beverages.

Country Flavors Festival- April 24, 2010

Downtown Brenham....
         Country Flavors Festival
April 24, 2010    10:00 A.M.- all day


      Free admission / Free parking


All you can eat Blue Bell Ice Cream $6.00
              Free Samples from Chappell Hill Sausage, Brenham Brewery & Bottling Works,
Pleasant Hill Winery, Windy Winery, Briannas dressing, and tasty area foods!
              Car Show, BBQ Cook-Off, Cake Bake -Off, Vendors, Home Decor, Gardening, Arts and Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry and More!


Book your room now!

Head for the Hills-6th Annual Bicycle Ride

Short, Moderate, or Long Ride

3 Challenging Courses:

Fully supported with refreshments and rest stops.  Event T-Shirt with prepaid $25.00 registration received by March 7th.

Register online go to

www.WCRotaryClub.org 

Book your stay with us and we can store your bike for you!

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Snow in Brenham!

Snow in Brenham!  Large flakes for over 2 hours and still going!

Great play day!

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Mark Twain-Unity Theatre

Four shows and you won't want to miss it.  

Professional theatre not community theatre, 

and there is not a bad seat in the house. 

Unity Theatre is located in downtown Brenham.  

Plan now and let us get your tickets for you!  

We are preferred lodging for Unity Theatre.

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Festival Hill Guitar Festival 2010

March 6, 2010

A must see and hear!

1:30 P.M. Tony Morris, guitar & Renata Green, flute

4:00 P.M Minneapolis Guitar Quartet

8:00 P.M. Cem Duruoz, guitar

The last Guitar Festival was outstanding and I'm sure this is one we won't want to miss!  We will be glad to secure your tickets.

www.festivalhill.org 

Windy Winery- Chilli Cook-off

February 20th  

Chilli Cook-off at Windy Winery! 

 First place is a case of merlot!

Click here
   www.windywinery.com 

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Afternoon Tea at the Mansion

February 28th:  Afternoon Tea at the Mansion

What a wonderful way to while away the afternoon.  The lovely Giddings-Stone Mansion is the perfect setting for an afternoon tea!  Bring your friends and grab your hats and gloves for this special event presented by the Historical Society.

Click here for ticket information: 

www.giddingsstonemansion.com 

Texas Independence Day 174th Celebration

February 27-28:  Texas Independence Day Celebration

Experience life in the Republic of Texas period.  Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, military encampments and Texas tunes.  Two days, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. 

Click on this link www.birthplaceoftexas.com 

Fun at Royer's Round Top Cafe

Having fun at Royer's Round Top Cafe! 


 www.Royersroundtopcafe.com  

While you are out shopping and site seeing 

Royer's is a great place to 

eat and have fun!

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Valentine Celebration at The Brenham House

Book two nights on Valentine's Weekend and receive Chocolate Strawberries for you and your Sweetheart!
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Valentine's Day at Volare Italian Restaurant 2010

www.volareitalianrestaurant.com 

Please come by to taste some fantastic wines from Friuli, Italy.
When:  Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.
Where:  Volare Italian Restaurant   $2.99/person
              102 Ross St.
              Brenham, Tx.
Who:  Owner & Co-Winemaker
Antipasto will be provided.  Wine available for purchase for exclusive price.  Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Sauvignon Blanc, and known for their famous Refosco, Friulano & Pinot Grigio.


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Volare Italian Restaurant will be open Sunday, February 14th 2010

Valentine's Day

Lunch 11:00-2:00 and Dinner 5:00-9:30

Celebrate this day with Beef tenderloin topped with tiger shrimp in a creamy Lobster Chardonnay sauce.  Served with Pasta al Pesto

$29.99

regular menu will be available.

Heritage Pieces Quilt Show 2010

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    Feb. 5-6, 2010  Heritage Pieces Quilt Show


     These are some of the many quilts that caught my eye!  Beautiful quilts and lots of vendors selling quilted crafts, quilt stands, material, patterns, and more. Inside Fireman Training 
Center.   10A.M.- 4P.M.
$5.00 Admission
http://www.friendshipquiltguild.com


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