Bites & Brews was a BIG hit!

The Fort Bend County Museum Association’s new event, Bites & Brews, premiered on Saturday, September 21.

Held at the historic home of Congressman John M. Moore, the event featured samples of light bites, sweet treats, wine and beer from local vendors. Guests enjoyed music by Heartstrings and The Cool Tones as they mingled on the lawn, and explored the Museum’s gallery.

Lindsay Lucas, Director of Development for Fort Bend County Museum Association, expressed her optimism about the future of Bites & Brews as a regular happening. “We were so excited to bring a new event to the Fort Bend County Museum Association that offers something different and fun for our existing supporters and patrons, as well as people who had previously never visited the Museum or participated in Museum events. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all of our vendors who came out to share samples with the crowd!”

Special thanks go out to local vendors who offered samples at Bites & Brews, including Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Braman Winery, Italian Maid Café, ‘Ole Railroad Café, Teresita’s Catering, Joseph’s Coffee and Cigars, Fajita Pete’s, Pier 36 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, The Sweet Tooth Custom Cake Shop, and the George Ranch Historical Park.

The works of local artist, Charles Weiss, were on display in the Museum’s gallery, and guests had an opportunity to meet the artist during the event. Featuring paintings of historic buildings and familiar places in Fort Bend County, the exhibit is titled A Moment in Time in Fort Bend.

Because of the success of Bites & Brews, the foodie event will be returning in the spring for another round. Like “Fort Bend Museum” on Facebook and stay tuned for more details!

Another Great Year for Texian Golf Classic

The 2013 Texian Golf Classic was held on Monday, September 9 at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land. The tournament kicked off at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. Participants were all smiles as they made their way out onto the course to enjoy friendly competition.

Claire Rogers, Interim Executive Director for Fort Bend County Museum Association said, “An event like the Golf Classic is only a success when it has the support of the community. We would like to thank Severn Trent and WCA Waste Management for their financial support, and we want to thank all of those local businesses that provided items for the silent auction and the golfers’ goody bags. Most of all we want to express our appreciation to the golfers who came out to play! It was a wonderful day with good weather and a great crowd!”

As the tournament concluded, participants made their way back to the club house for a buffet-style lunch and awards. The team for McDonald & Wessendorff Insurance/WJ Interests, LLC, which included Jared Jameson, Dan McDonald, and Tommy Mouch achieved first place with a gross score of 57; Team Ventana Development, which included Jim Grover, Paul Grover, Jeff Haley, and Stephen Ray, achieved first place net with a score of 61. Dan McDonald was the winner for “closest to the pin” on hole #14, while Jeff Haley won the “longest drive” on hole #6. Congratulations to all of the winners!

The Fort Bend County Museum Association was also very pleased to acknowledge County Judge Bob Hebert and County Commissioners Richard Morrison, Grady Prestage, Andy Meyers, and James Patterson as our Honorary Chairs.

Lindsay Lucas, Director of Development for Fort Bend County Museum Association said, “In the current challenging climate for non-profit organizations, we are so thankful for our generous sponsors, teams and individual players who helped make the tournament successful. The Museum Association is also deeply grateful for the long and loyal partnership of Fort Bend County’s government leaders.”

Paintings by Charles Weiss on display at Fort Bend County Museum

One of the highlights of the Fort Bend County Museum’s new event, Bites & Brews, will be a special exhibit in the Museum’s gallery, featuring the artwork of Charles Weiss. The exhibit will be on display at the Museum’s gallery for the months of September and October.

The exhibit, titled A Moment in Time in Fort Bend, is a collection of realism paintings of historic buildings and familiar places in Fort Bend County, Texas. A private opening reception will be held for Fort Bend County Museum Association members and special guests of the artist on Thursday, September 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the general public on the following day, September 6. Admission to the Museum includes access to the entire gallery where this special exhibit will be on display, plus tours of two historic homes located on the property.

Artist, Charles Weiss

“Many of the paintings are of historic buildings from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s, including the Beasley chapel, the Moore Home, the McNabb House, Imperial Sugar, and a couple of the Courthouse in Richmond,” Weiss said.

Weiss explained his inspiration for this series of 14 paintings. “Fort Bend County has played an important part in the development of Texas, dating back to the 1700s. As a resident and artist, it is very exciting for me to capture these buildings as they sit today, realizing their long histories and the roles they played in the progress of our great community, whether in agriculture, transportation, entertainment, religion or law and order.”

Attendees of Bites & Brews will have a special chance to view this art exhibit as they enjoy music by HeartStrings to be played in the gallery during the event on September 21 at the historic 1883 Moore Home.

Weiss expressed his enthusiasm about this new evening event coming to the Museum.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to exhibit my Fort Bend County paintings at the Museum and even more so to have them up in time for the Museum’s first Bites & Brews event in September,” said Weiss. “My wife Kristin and I are looking forward to attending. This will be a great, fun event that will bring together people who are already very involved with the Museum as well as those who have never had the opportunity to visit.”

Other attractions at Bites & Brews will include music by The Cool Tones, plus samplings of wines, brews, and treats of all kinds from a variety of local eateries. Vendors include Saint Arnold Brewery, Braman Winery, Pier 36, Joseph’s, Teresita’s Catering, A Sweet Tooth, Fajita Pete’s, George Ranch Historical Park, and many more.

Bites & Brews will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue through 9 p.m. 

Tickets are $25 each or $45 per couple, 

available at the gate or for purchase ahead of time through the Museum by calling (281) 342-6478.