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Rockin' and Rollin' 50th Birthday Celebration
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Brazos Center, Bryan
Desserts, Dancing, Classic Cars,
Dance & Best Dressed contest,
Soda Fountain, and more!
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History announces Rockin’ and Rollin’, 50s Style Birthday Celebration, on Saturday, April 2, 2011, 7-11 pm in the Brazos Center Ballroom. This event celebrates the Museum’s 50 years of service to Brazos Valley and the State of Texas. The evening will feature dancing with authentic 50s music by DJ Stevo, performances by M.A. Sterling and the Brazos Valley Troupe, a 50s dance lesson and demo by Shelly Gallaway and Ray Garcia of Brazos Ballroom Dance Studio, delicious desserts, a soda fountain, and classic cars from the Brazos Valley Street Beasts. You may even get a chance to try a HULA HOOP!
Raffle
The Museum will be open free to guests, and party activities will also include a prize for best 50s attire, and one for best 50s style couple dancing. There will be a raffle drawing for ten spectacular prizes including an authentic 50s record collection, a beautiful Native American Shield, a weekend stay at a B&B, a Benjamin Knox Print, and more! Raffle tickets are $10 each or 11 for $100. Tickets may be purchased from Board members or at the Museum; you do not have to be present to win.
Proceeds
Each year, the Museum reaches over 30,000 citizens and visitors to the Brazos Valley with tours, lectures, exhibits, classes, special events, and outreach programs for all ages emphasizing natural and cultural history, science education and conservation of natural resources. All proceeds will benefit the Museum’s annual operating fund in support of these and other activities.
Tickets
Rockin’ and Rollin’ tickets are currently on sale at the Museum and may be purchased over the phone. Individual tickets for the event are $25; $10 for students.
RSVP TODAY - 979.776.2195
Join us as we ROCK n’ ROLL into our next 50 years!
Sponsorship
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History cordially invites you to join us as a sponsor for Rockin’ & Rollin’, celebrating our 50 years of service to the Brazos Valley.
As a Sponsor, you have the opportunity to:
- celebrate our natural and cultural history and 50 years of the Museum’s service to the Brazos Valley
- demonstrate your leadership as an individual who values education in the arts and sciences
- support the Museum in providing quality educational and cultural programs that enhance our quality of life
In appreciation for your support, we provide a variety of sponsorship benefits listed in the Rockin' and Rollin' Sponsorship Flyer.
