** July
July 2 - The McFaddin-Ward House staff is bringing by-gone items to the City of Beaumont Public Library System for young readers as a summer activity. Children will be able touch toys and tools used by their grandparents, or possibly their great-grandparents, in their younger days. The Education Department from The McFaddin-Ward House, comprised of Judith Linsley and Becky Fertitta, will be joined by museum volunteers staffing five tables where the children can learn to work the unfamiliar pieces. Table topics include: School Days, Children’s Chores, Etiquette, Everyday Clothing, and Old-Time Toys. The volunteers will also be dressed in early 20th-century costumes. The showings are free and children are encouraged to attend and participate. Library locations and dates: Wednesday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. Elmo Willard Library, 3590E. Lucas, 409-892-4988, Tuesday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Main Library, 801 Pearl, 409-842-5223, Wednesday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m., Theodore John’s Library, 4255 Fannett, 409-842-5223, Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. R.C. Miller Library, 1605 Dowlen Street, 409-866-9487
July 4 - Fourth of July Celebration - Friday * July 4 * Gates at 5:00 p.m. - Riverfront Park - Presented By: City of Beaumont - Fourth of July Celebration on the Neches River offers a rollicking salute to our nation's past with events that include local musical groups performing at 6 p.m and at 8 p.m. Concert by the Symphony of Southeast Texas. The orchestra will perform aboard a barge anchored in the Neches River as the audience savors the music from the park's grassy knoll. At 9 p.m., fireworks explode in the sky while the explosive and dramatic delight to eye and ear continues for about 30 minutes. Food and beverage booths are set up only in the park. For additional information contact (409) 838-3435
July 5 - OLD GLORY IN WILDWOOD - 2008 - Old Glory in Wildwood will start at 9:00 a.m. with a parade traveling through the Wildwood community and ending at the Lodge. On the Lodge grounds, we will have craft booths, food vendors, and children's games . Home & Garden will sponsor their annual bake sale inside the Lodge. A lighted boat parade @ 8:30 p.m. will be followed by a giant fireworks display beginning @t 9:00 p.m. This is a family-oriented, fun day, and we want the public to join us! Home Phone: (409) 834-6254
July 5 - 1ST ANNUAL RANCH RODEO/BBQ COOKOFF - 1st Annual Jasper County Cowboy Church Ranch Rodeo & BBQ Cook-off. Saturday July 5th at the JCJLF Arena on FM 777 Across from the airport. Gates open @ 7AM. 100% Payback after prizes in rodeo. BBQ cook-off 1st thru 3rd place prizes. Call for more information (409)423-7435. **NO RAIN OUT** Work Phone: (409) 423-7435 Ext
July 6 - WAGGING TAILS IN TERRYL PARK! - Southeast TX Dog Park Group invites you to join us Sunday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Terryll Park, 5305 Terryll Park Rd. in Beaumont. With the first off-leash dog park currently being created in the City of Beaumont, it's important we socialize our dogs in advance of opening day. Dogs planning to visit should be non-aggressive,current on shots & 5 mos. or older. For more info, Google Southeast TX Dog Park Group for park rules.
July 11 - THE GREAT OUTDOORS EXPO - Be sure to check out the His and Hers Weekend at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX July 11-13, its going to be a great family event! The best part is that one price gets you into two separate events. Your husband can explore the hunting and fishing exhibits at the Great Outdoors Expo or your wife can shop for unique crafts, handmade jewelry, one of a kind home accessories and more at the Peddler Show next door. There will also be plenty of kid's activities.
July 12 - THE GREAT CAR SHOW & FISH FRY - featuring Jerry Bellot and Cajun band; also Operation ID by the P.A. Police Dept. to be held at Aldersgate Trinity UMC-3600 Memorial Blvd.-P.A. on Junly 12 from 10am-2pm. Come for a day of great cars, great cajun music and finger printing for the children. The 3 events are free to the public but please be sure to buy a fried fish dinner for $7 each. Proceeds to benefit Methodist Charities. Tickets are available at the Church Office. Home Phone: (409) 985-8861 Cell Phone: (409) 985-8862
July 12 - SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL TOURNAMENT - Play N Trade's 2nd Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament, BIGGER & BETTER! 1 vs 1 tourney, July 12th @ Play N Trade, Bring a Friend to Brawl and get into the tournament for $5 a piece! Call 409-892-4263 or come by the store for more info located in the Barnes & Noble shopping center. Home Phone: (409) 892-4263
July 12 - TEXAS SOCIETY OF PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS - TSPI is holding its monthly meeting on July 12th at 5pm. If you would like to be a part of the largest paranormal group in Southeast Texas and attend a discussion about "things that go bump in the night", then please contact us prior to the 12th for details. We have several live ghost hunts in the near future and still have a few openings. The Events include a guided ghost tour of Sam Houstons Museum, Oakridge Lawn Cemetery where hundreds of photos of real ghosts have been taken. Home Phone: (409) 769-1457
July 12 - THE GREAT CAR SHOW & FISH FRY - featuring Jerry Bellot and Cajun band; also Operation ID by the P.A. Police Dept. to be held at Aldersgate Trinity UMC-3600 Memorial Blvd.-P.A. on Junly 12 from 10am-2pm. Come for a day of great cars, great cajun music and finger printing for the children. The 3 events are free to the public but please be sure to buy a fried fish dinner for $7 each. Proceeds to benefit Methodist Charities. Tickets are available at the Church Office. Home Phone: (409) 985-8861 Cell Phone: (409) 985-8862
July 14 - BECOME A MASTER GARDENER! - The Jefferson County Master Gardeners are now accepting applicants for the "Master Gardener Short Course". Classes will take place at 225 Pearl St., Suite 200, daily beginning July 14th - 25th from 9AM - 3PM. Cost is $150.00. To register for this course or for more info about becoming a Certified Master Gardener, PHONE (409) 835-8461. Also: FARMER'S MARKET * Openning Day * MAY 31st Saturdays * 8AM - 10AM. SETX Regional Airport. Work Phone: (409) 835-8461
July 19 - WARREN STORM - WILLIE "TEE" AND CYPRESS BAND -STARKS MEMORIAL VFW POST 4759 - 4402 HWY 12 STARKS, LA. SWAMP POP DANCE - LARGE DANCE FLOOR - 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM $15 COUPLE - $10 SINGLE - RESERVATIONS CALL 337-743-6409 - 337-304-7933 COME AND GO DOWN MEMORY LANE SECURITY PROVIDED CPSO
July 23 - SPRINKLER DAY AT THE MCFADDIN-WARD HOUSE - July 23, Wedneday Sprinkler Day 4:00-6:00 p.m. Keep cool this summer by a run through the sprinklers on the McFaddin-Ward House sprinkler system, at the Carriage House, Fourth Street and North Street. Free. Open to the Public. Show up in swim suits and prepared to get wet! Home Phone: (409) 832-1906
July 26 - 2008 CONVIBE COMMUNITY UNITY FAIR - The ConVibe Community Unity Fair, presented by ConVibe, CIDA Inc., and K.D. Management Group (KMG), is scheduled to be held in downtown Port Arthur Saturday, July 26 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sponsors and vendors are also being sought for this event. Musicians interested in performing at the event can send an email with their name and address. Home Phone: (409) 549-8461, Cell Phone: (409) 989-8061
** August
Aug 3 - Willie Nelson, August 3, 2008 (Sub) 7:30pm, Julie Rogers Theatre/Beaumont, TX, Tickets on sale June 28, 2008 at 10am
August 7 - MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE MCFADDIN-WARD HOUSE - August 7, 14, 21, and 28, Thursdays Movie Nights at the McFaddin-Ward House 6:30 p.m. start Popcorn and classic movies set in the 1920s Visitor center lecture hall, 3rd Street and Calder. Free. Call (409) 832-1906 for details Aug 7 Enchanted April Aug 14 Thoroughly Modern Millie Aug 21 Singin' in the Rain Aug 28 Some Like it Hot. Home Phone: (409) 832-1906
Aug 8 - 50 years of PIKE brotherhood - 8/8/08 - 8/9/08, Contact Information: Lamarpikes50@yahoo.com , During the weekend of August 8-9, 2008, the brothers of Epsilon Kappa chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha will celebrate 50 years of PIKE brotherhood at Lamar University. Registration materials will be mailed to all Epsilon Kappa chapter alumni. For further information contact Tommy Gard '87, Daryl Gray '88,or the Lamar University Office of Alumni Affairs (409) 880-8921, (800) 298-4839 or Alumni@Lamar.edu. Tommy Gard 409-719-3734, Daryl Gray 409-749-9295
Aug 8 - TEXAS HOT SUMMER NITES SHOW 'N SHINE CAR SHOW - August 8 - 10 / Downtown Beaumont / Maybe you don't remember where you were in '62, but we all remember "American Graffiti". 35 years ago, on August 1, 1973 "American Graffiti" premiered in movie theaters all around the country. See it like it was meant to be seen...at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. Since it's beginning in August 2000, Texas Style Hot Summer Nites can boast being the largest open run car show between Houston and New Orleans.
Aug 16 - Kid Fest - Saturday * August 16 * 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Beaumont Civic Center - Presented By: Clear Channel - For additional information contact (409) 896-5555
August 23 - KINSEL FORD 3RD ANNUAL JAZZ & BLUES FEST - Saturday * August 23 * Gates open at 4:00 p.m. / Downtown Beaumont / Fannin Street / General Admission / $10.00 Adults / $ 5.00 Children/ Sr. Citizens (children 10 & under / Sr. Citizens 65+)/ **Scheduled to perform** /Jazz: Dean James / Jimmy Simmons / Dwayne Hildreth Band / Marion Meadows / Blues: Billy McCormick / Jack Edery / The Greyhounds / Lou Ann Barton
August 23 - NWA WRESTLING - Saturday * August 23 * 7:00 p.m. / Beaumont Civic Center / Reserved Seating /$40.00 Floor Sections 1 - 8 / Rows 1-20 ** $30.00 Elevated Sections E, F, G, H, J, S, T, U, V & W ** $20.00 Elevated Sections A, B, C, D, K, L, Q, R, X, Y, Z & AA
** September
SEP 13 - Disney Live! presents Winnie the Pooh - Saturday * September 13 * 1:30 p.m. - Beaumont Civic Center - Reserved Seating - $40.00 Floor Sections 1 - 3 / Row 1 - $32.00 Floor Sections 1 - 3 / Rows 2 - 18 - $24.00 Elevated Sections F, G, H, T, U & V / Rows 1 - 21 - Elevated Sections E & W / Rows 1 - 11 - Elevated Sections B, Z & AA / Rows 1 - 13 - $16.00 Elevated Sections D & X / Rows 1 - 21 - Elevated Sections C, E, W & Y / Rows 14 - 21 - FREE Children ages birth - 11 months - If a child has celebrated their 1st birthday, they will need a ticket. On Sale: Tuesday, May 13th @ 10:00 a.m. Join Winnie the Pooh (and his friends, too!) as they bring the classic charm of the Hundred Acre Wood to the stage in an all-new live production ? Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh. In the first ever Disney Live! tour, children and their parents will join Pooh and his friends in this exciting interactive family theatrical experience where the audience will imitate Pooh?s renowned "stoutness" exercises, learn Tigger?s exuberant Whoop-de-Dooper Bounce, play along with Rabbit?s super-sized garden vegetables as they bound through the audience and help recreate other memorable moments from the world of Winnie the Pooh.. For aditional information contact (409) 838-3435 ext. 1
September 26 - HARDIN COUNTY MUSICFEST - Join thousands of your friends at the 2nd Annual Hardin County MusicFest September 26-27 at the Hardin County Entertainment Ranch on Hwy 418 in Kountze. This year will focus more on the music with bigger headliners, a Battle of the Bands, Karaoke, and Music Village featuring Latin, Cajun, Native American, Folk, and Hometown Favorites stages. There will also be a 4x4 and motorcycle show, cook-off, washer tournament, tons of vendors, and enhanced Kidz Zone! Google Hardin County MusicFest for more
September 27 - SHOOTOUT AT THE LIT CORRAL - AT&T and TOTAl Refinery present the 2008 Shootout at the LIT Corral to benefit LIT Foundation on Saturday, September 27th at the One in 100 Gun Club in Lumberton,Texas. Individual shooters and teams welcome. AM & PM Heats. Call Shannon Tait for more information. Home Phone: (409) 839-2983
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FESTIVAL LINKAGE
Hardin County Cajun Country Music Festival
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Texas Crab Festival
Shelby County Poultry Festival
Texas Shrimp Festival
Texas Crawfish Festival
Texas Pecan Festival
Texas Gator Festival
Texas Mosquito Festival
Texas Renaissance Fest
Texas Rice Festival
YMBL South Texas State Fair
Nederland Heritage Festival
Jasper Lions Rodeo
Mardi Gras Port Arthur
Trinity Valley Exposition
* Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
* Mardi Gras On The Neches
* Stingaree Music Festival
* Beaumont Blues Fest
LOCAL EVENTS LINKAGE
Stark Foundation
McFaddin-Ward House
All Texan Music.com
Grandpa's Dot Com
Upper Texas Gulf Coast
Live on the Radio: Beaumont
Readers Choice Award Winners
South East Texas Aggies
My Texas Music
Radio Free Texas
Beaumont Community Players
Kim & Dre Promotions
Lone Star Art Guild
Southeast Texas Arts Council
The Art Museum Of Souteast Texas
Beaumont Chamber Of Commerce
The Art Studio Inc.
Jefferson Theater
Lutcher Theater
South Texas Wrestling
Gulf Coast Power Pro Wrestling
Museum Of The Gulf Coast
Edison Museum
Texas Energy Museum
Beaumont Civic Center
Ford Park
Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
Lamar's Montagne Center
Southeast Texas LIVE!
EPodunk: Beaumont, Texas Community Profile
Pollstar: Beaumont Concerts
Beaumont Events Blog
Fun365days.com
SouthEastTexas.com
Beaumont Convention Center
Tour Texas
Local Music Guide
Eventful: Beaumont, Texas
LOCAL BUSINESS EVENTS LINKAGE
Whisky River Texas *
Texas Longhorn Club *
Coushatta Casino *
Delta Downs *
Partners Resource Network
Madison's - 4020 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas
Early Bird Cafe - Beaumont, Texas
MacKenzie's Pub - 229 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas
Andrew's Emporium - 427 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, TX
Crockett Street - Downtown Beaumont, Texas
Cowboy Harley - 1150 IH-10 South, Beaumont, Texas
Courvilles Cajun Flavors
Pine Tree Lodge - LaBell, TX
Easys - 2325 Calder In Beaumont, TX
Logon Cafe - 3805 Calder Ave In Beaumont, TX
Beaumont Enterprise Community Calendar
Comedy Texas - 1990 I-10 South between College & Washington in Beaumont, TX
The Vortex - 2530 N. 11th St. - Beaumont, TX 77703 - Phone: 409-892-5766
The Poblano Grill - 3350 Dowlen Road. - Beaumont, TX - Phone: 409-860-0055
HELPFUL LINKS
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F.E.M.A.
Center For Disease Control
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Examiner
Houston Chronical
Port Arthur News
Orange Leader
Hardin County News
Mid County Chronical
Jasper Newsboy
Orange County News
QUICK CONTACTS
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FYE Ticketmaster 409-722-0007/ 409-722-6700
Ford Park Boxoffice 409-951-5400
Montagne Center 409-880-1715
Houston Ticketmaster 713-629-3700
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