5 on FRIDAY: Sept 6-8, 2013

Why is that short work weeks sometimes seem longer to get through than the regular weeks? Whether you had a long or short one, I'm sure you're glad it's Friday! Got plans yet? Check out what's going on in Brenham/Washington County to get some ideas of what to do - in case you want to take a day off and play, that is. :-)

1) Wind down the week with live music at Nathan's BBQ, The Stone Cellar, The Kenney Store or The Burton Cafe on Friday night, or catch another great round on Saturday night at The Kenney Store, The Stone Cellar, or Buffalo Creek in Bellville. Details

2) Pick up local food, art, crafts and more in downtown Burton at their monthly Farmers & Artisans Market on Saturday from 9am-noon. You'll find unique and beautiful artisan wares, garden fresh produce, eggs, grass fed beef and artisan bread from the Brazos Belle Restaurant, jams, cutting boards, wine racks, tote bags, dolls, cards, sock monkeys, jewelry,  Burton t-shirts and more! While you're there take a tour of the historic Railroad Depot and check out the archeological dig that is currently on site. If you have reusable bags, bring them to make it easy and green!

3) Art lover? Enjoy a relaxing evening in Fayetteville for the Saturday Art Stroll. Art by two artists is on display at two locations from 5-8pm.

4) On Sunday you can support hundreds of cyclists, or join in the pedaling fun at the Chappell Hill Bank Classic Road Race. Riders will pedal along FM 1155 and FM 1370 from Chappell Hill to Washington and back - lots of hills!

5) Blinn College presents "Red" - a Tony Award-winning play by John Logan about artist Mark Rothko. Performances of this two-man play can be seen at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center in Brenham Thurs, Fri & Sat at 7pm and Sun at 2pm. Contact Blinn College for more info & tickets at 979-830-4024.