Grand Stafford Theater

SIMONE GUNDY
2023-11-03 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Simone Gundy – a diverse talent of theater and soul performing an exclusive headlining full-band performance in Bryan/College Station. Simone is best known nationally for her run as a final contestant on ABC’s The Voice, but has also received great acclaim for lead performances in Sister Act and Rent with Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars. In fact, if you lived in Houston anytime the past few years, you’ve probably driven under a billboard advertising Simone in a lead role with TUTS. Simone will be performing select cuts from her career both on the stage and in the classroom experience at Texas A&M as part of Grand Stafford Theater’s ongoing partnership with the university to enrich education and the arts in Bryan/College Station.

DALLAS COOPER (ALICE COOPER) AND MOBSCENE (MARILYN MANSON) TRIBUTES
2023-11-04 20:00
Grand Stafford Theater will be hosting the ultimate Halloween After Party – with tributes to Alice Cooper (Dallas Cooper) and Marilyn Manson (Mobscene) rocking our stage.

HINDSIGHT
2023-11-10 18:00
Local legends Hindsight return to the stage at Grand Stafford Theater with support from Dead Set Red, Anova Skyway, Chasing Yesterday, and Justin Gilbert.

SEDATED / AS IF / COAXIAL WAKE
2023-11-11 19:00
Sedated (Ramones Tribute) rocks the Stafford with support from As If and Coaxial Wake.

POWERSLAVE (Iron Maiden Tribute) w/THE XEBELLIAN TRIANGLE
2023-11-17 19:00
Powerslave – A Tribute to Iron Maiden – is back by popular demand at Grand Stafford, with support from Austin metalheads The Xebellian Triangle!

HOLY DIVER (DIO TRIBUTE) W/ AAERIAL
2023-11-18 19:00
The Grand Stafford proudly hosts the B/CS debut of Holy Diver – A Tribute to Dio, with special guests AAERIAL!

Bourbon Conversations: Barrel Proof Bourbon - Blind Tasting Edition
2023-11-28 17:30
Tue. Nov 28, 2023 at 5:30pm CDT :: Price: $87.00 :: 21 and Over :: Tickets at https://bit.ly/BC-BarrelProof
Join us for Bourbon Conversations, a remarkable whiskey tasting experience, where we explore whiskey and enjoy fellowship in support of community and economic development. Our special guest is Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Commandant.

In this installment, our whiskey sommelier will guide guests through a blind tasting of three carefully-selected Barrel Proof Bourbons, unraveling unique flavors and aromas. Indulge in small bites curated to complement the bold flavors, and enjoy our event-only cocktails crafted with each of these exceptional bourbons.

Immerse yourself in a guided blind tasting, paired with food (included in your ticket) and inventive cocktails (not included in your ticket). This limited engagement will elevate your appreciation for the artistry behind each pour.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening – secure your tickets now and join us on a journey that is sure to change your perception of bourbon whiskey.

:: Brigadier General, USA (ret) Patrick R. Michaelis ::
Texas A&M University Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis, is an Aggie graduate. He took his new position after retiring as Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center & Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
General Michaelis is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M who earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 1993 and commissioned into the Army as a Second Lieutenant of Armor.
Throughout his distinguished and decorated military career, Michaelis previously served in command roles at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Lewis, Wash.; and Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Among his many posts, he was the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the U.S. Army Recruiting command at Fort Knox; Deputy Commanding Officer (Maneuver) for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley; the Executive Officer to the Under Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff to the Commander of the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command in Iraq for Operation Inherent Resolve. He also commanded operations in Kandahar City, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and served in leadership roles in Operations Iraqi Freedom II and Iraqi Freedom 06-08.

ULTRAVIOLET
2023-12-01 19:00
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Ultraviolet – The Live Band/DJ Experience in a high-energy electronica night with a fully immersive lights and sound experience that must be seen to be believed. Ultraviolet is the brainchild of Rob Hitchcock, who not only runs Grand Stafford but has made his name as a touring keyboardist, audio engineer, and production designer. UV creates the opportunity for delighted audiences to enjoy a club experience with a live band in ANY room, with fully contained lights, audio, and an exciting live band playing tracks you might think could only be performed by DJ’s. Ultraviolet will be performing select cuts from her career both on the stage and in the classroom experience at Texas A&M as part of Grand Stafford Theater’s ongoing partnership with the university to enrich education and the arts in Bryan/College Station.

EMO REVIVAL NIGHT
2023-12-02 19:00
Grand Stafford Theater hosts Emo Revival Night, presented by The Final Five Agency.
RSVP at: https://fb.me/e/4mBMtI7pf

CHORO DAS 3
2023-12-10 19:00
Grand Stafford Theater is proud to continue our International Concert Series with the mutli-talented group Choro Das 3 coming to perform from Brazil! This instrumental trio has met acclaim the world over with their music and we are delighted to have them come to Bryan to perform for us for our Fall Concert Season finale! Tickets and table reservations are limited – do not miss this one!
https://www.showclix.com/event/gst121023

Tacky Christmas Caroloke
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for Tacky Christmas Caroloke! Bring your best voice and tackiest sweater! Entry is donation based.

FIRST FRIDAY: LATE NITE KARAOKE!
2024-01-05 20:00
Grand Stafford Theater presents – First Friday: Late Nite Karaoke!
Come enjoy drink specials and sing your favorite songs with full production on our amazing stage beginning at 8 PM. Table reservations are available and come with a Karaoke fast pass for preferred placement in our rotation!
https://www.showclix.com/event/gst010524

Software Developer's Cartel
2024-01-16 18:00
This month we have our Dave Jones presenting “Why is Google Killing Cookies, and what to do about it…”.
Presentation description: Google is in the process of removing certain cookie capabilities from the Chrome browser. We’ll discuss: What exactly are cookies and where did they come? Why privacy advocates have been pushing for this for some time. Why marketing companies are not happy. Why the UK Competition Commission is getting involved. We’ll also discuss what to do if a web site stops work for you and Google’s timeline.
Here is a recent Wall Street Journal article addressing some of the deployment and adoption pressing issues: https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-is-finally-killing-cookies-advertisers-still-arent-ready-7582fcac
About Dave Jones: A highly regarded computational scientist, Dave has thirty years of professional experience in software design, project management, research and consulting. He lives in College Station, where he works for a local consulting firm.

CHANGES
2024-01-26 19:30
“Changes” is a Chicago Tribute to one of the best bands in the last 50 years. The Band is loaded with talented Musicians that have played together for 20+ years.
The Band was established to perform the dynamic music of Chicago live throughout Texas and surrounding states.
This group of Musicians along with their bright and powerful horn section enjoys recreating the classic era of Chicago.
Additionally, the same group of musicians will cover your favorite classic rock hits with a set as Midnight Express.

DAVID PUGH
2024-02-09 19:00
David Pugh makes his Grand Stafford Theater debut! More special guests will be announced soon. Tickets are available on our website.

LZE Led Zeppelin Experience
2024-02-17 19:00
LZE the Led Zeppelin Experience makes their Grand Stafford debut for a very exciting evening of rock n roll. For this event, try a ticket upgrade: grab your table reservation with the best view of the stage and drink service!

Bourbon Conversations - New Riff
2024-02-29 17:30
Thu. Feb 29, 2024 at 5:30pm CST Price: $87.00 :: 21 and Over
Tickets at https://bit.ly/BC-NewRiff
Join us for Bourbon Conversations, a remarkable whiskey tasting experience, where we explore whiskey and enjoy fellowship in support of community and economic development. Our special guest is Brigadier General and former Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Executive Director Bentley Nettles.
In this special “Leap-Year” installment, we turn our attention to New Riff Distilling – winner of 1 Double Gold, and 9 Gold medals at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition! This exclusive event will showcase three award-winning whiskies alongside light bites and available event-only, cocktails meant to showcase the uniqueness and versatility of each whiskey.
This limited engagement will elevate your appreciation of the artistry behind each pour. As the evening progresses, we are delighted to have our special guest speaker to share his insights and add an extra layer of discovery and community engagement to our evening.
Special thanks to our event sponsor, our friends from Hush & Whisper:
Hush and Whisper Distilling Co. was founded to defy convention and distill true grain-to-glass spirits. By sourcing only the finest local ingredients, and committing ourselves to the highest quality production, we are sharing more than an exceptionally crafted spirit. We’re sharing an experience. Curated for authenticity. Distilled with purpose.
Come and experience Hush & Whisper
219 N. Main St, Bryan, TX 77803
979.393.9300
www.hushandwhisper.com
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening – secure your tickets now and join us on a journey that is sure to change your perception of whiskey.
Whiskies:
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon
New Riff Straight Rye
New Riff Malted Rye
Featured Cocktails (available for purchase at the event):
Paper Plane
Rosemary Old Fashioned
Bourbon Margarita (a favorite)
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening – secure your tickets now and join us on a journey that is sure to change your perception of bourbon whiskey.
:: Brigadier General, USA (ret) Bentley Nettles ::
General Bentley Nettles, an Army veteran who rose to rank of Brigadier General and served as Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission executive director.
Nettles,Texas A&M Class of 1985, served 32 years in the U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard before he was released from active duty in 2015. He earned 24 awards and badges, including a Purple Heart. Nettles then opened a law firm in Bryan and represented veterans. In 2017, he was appointed by the Texas Governor to take over day-to-day operations at TABC.

THE NATIONAL PARKS
2024-04-12 19:00
FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2024
THE NATIONAL PARKS
DOORS 7 PM
