Additions:
May 12, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Coastal Conservation Association Golden Triangle Chapter banquet and auction
Contact: Will Jenkins
Ford Park Exhibit Hall
Phone: 409 284-4426
Admission: Single tickets are $125, and include a CCA membership, entry into the STAR tournament, dinner and drinks.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
May 12, 2005
7 p.m.
Lecture and book signing with Edward T. Cotham Jr.
Visitor Center at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, off U.S. 69 (Cardinal Drive) at University Drive, on the Lamar University campus.
Phone: 409 835-0823
Admission: Admission is free.
Edward T. Cotham Jr. will give a talk and sign copies of his book "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae."
The book details how a handful of Texans, under the leadership of Richard W. Dowling, prevented a Union military force of more than 5,000 men from occupying Sabine Pass in 1863.
May 13, 2005
9 p.m.
Stone Cold concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Rock / Blues
May 14, 2005
8 a.m. to noon
Share A Plant Event
Subcourthouse Park, 500 block of Fourth St., Port Arthur
Guests bring surplus plants, bulbs and seeds to pass on, or trade for others, gardening tools and pots are also welcome. Enjoy a cup of coffee while plants are being catagorized for pick up. The city of Port Arthur will be distributing compost bins to residents of Port Arthur (ID required). Door prizes given during the event.
Port Arthur Beautification Committee sponsors.
Annual, Est 1985
May 14, 2005
8 p.m.
Buffalo Blonde concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock
May 14, 2005
8 p.m.
Classic R&B concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
R&B
May 14, 2005
all day
C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation event
Contact: Rhonda Mays
on Lake Sam Rayburn
Phone: 409 698-9981
E-mail:
Web: www.castforkids.org
Admission:
The C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation helps disabled and disadvantaged children from Tyler, San Augustine, Sabine, Shelby, Jasper and Newton Counties. The family event continues all day.
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual.
May 14, 2005
Garage Sale and Book Fair
Contact: Donna Monceaux
PACE Local 4-23 Hall, 1500 Jefferson Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 721-2457
Non-profit organizations, individuals or groups wishing to be part of a group garage sale, businesses with products or services of interest to the public, and other community organizations are welcome to be a part of the event. Booths are available at no charge, however, donations to Newspapers in Education will be welcomed. Please call to participate or for more information.
Newspapers in Education sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005
May 14, 2005
Fly-fishing seminar
Contact: Tricia
Fishing Tackle Unlimited
Phone: 281 481-6838
Admission: Cost is $60 per person.
Topics will include rods, reels, lines, leaders, casting, knots and flies.
May 15, 2005
Bass-N-Bucks team tournament
Toledo Bend
Phone: 409 727-8941
Web: www.bassnbucks.com
Admission:
May 17, 2005
8 p.m.
Mean McQueen & The Manglers concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$3 Door
Funk Rock Jazz
May 19, 2005
May 19 - 21 at 7 p.m.
"Broadway Fun For Funds"
Orange Community Playhouse, 708 W. Division St., Orange
Phone: 409 882-9137
Web: www.ocplayers.net
Admission: Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the Playhouse building fund.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:37 p.m.
Fundraiser to benifit the building fund for the Orange Community Players. Event features a night of song and dance.
Orange Community Players sponsor.
3rd Annual.
May 19, 2005
8 p.m.
Mike & Rod concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$3 Door
Blues & Classic Rock
May 20, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Rick Show concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Opening act: Kenny Wiebusch - Classic Rock & Texas Blues - Rick Danna & Rick Busby - 7:30pm - $5 Door)
May 21, 2005
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Port Arthur picnic for city employees and retirees
Procter Street Pavilion, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-8135, 983-8279 or 983-8103
Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. There will be games such as spades, dominoes and washer pitching tournaments. Door prizes will be given away.
The city of Port Arthur sponsors.
May 21, 2005
10 a.m.
Crawfish Boil
First Sixth Street Baptist Church, 548 Abe Lincoln Ave., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 985-4348
Admission: $6 per Plate.
Pastor's Aide Society sponsors.
May 21, 2005
11 a.m.
Jasper Police Association Crawfish Boil
Jasper Fire Station, 205 E. Water St., Jasper
Phone: 409 384-3471
Admission: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any JPA member or calling the Jasper Police Department.
Crawfish Boil raises funds for Toys for Tots.
Jasper Police Association sponsors.
Annual.
May 21, 2005
9 p.m.
Ryan Gist Band concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock & Blues. Onofatman opens with a Rock & Blues concert at 7 p.m.
May 26, 2005
8 p.m.
Kenny Sanders concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
Free
Solo Guitar
May 27, 2005
8 p.m.
Dana Knippa Quartet concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Jazz
May 28, 2005
May 28 - 30 Noon till...
Texas/Louisiana Crawfish Festival
The New West Cal Arena-Sulphur, La.
Phone: 866 328-4862
Web: www.gumbeauxmagazine.com
Admission: $10 for adults $5 for kids under 12.
Gates open at noon each day.
Performers include Blues Brothers Donna Angelle and Willis Prudhomme and special guest "Cupid."
Annual, Est. 1999
May 28, 2005
10 p.m.
Ryan Gist Band concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock & Blues. Mo Pair, Russell Clepper & Jimmy George opens with an 8 p.m. Americana concert.
July 04, 2005
4 p.m.
Freedom Fest
downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-3571
Festivities include live music, food booths and more.
September 15, 2005
Sept. 15 - 18
Texas Gator Fest
Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac
Phone: 409 267-4190
September 28, 2005
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404
December 03, 2005
9 a.m.
Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade
Library Square, Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5562
Admission: Free.
Festivities include the Lighted Parade at 6 p.m., live entertainment, horseshoe contests, a cross-country run, arts and crafts, art exhibits, children's activities, games, a pets on parade contest and more.
