The street lights illuminate the recently fallen night as a comedian pitches crass jokes to an audience on the open stage of the Palace Theater — his routine only occasionally interrupted by the revving of car engines.
Next door, in front of the Carnegie History Center, a small crowd of people gather in front of a table decorated in macabre items and strange devices, boasting the banner of “Bryan Ghost Tours.”
As the clock slowly approaches 8:30 p.m., a woman in gothic attire steps out from behind the table — the tour is about to begin.
Author's summary: Exploring Downtown Bryan's nightlife.