May 03, 2005
8 p.m.
Mean McQueen & The Manglers concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder, Beaumont
Phone: 409-832-1529
Admission: $3 door.
Mean McQueen and The Manglers are a Beaumont-based group that plays R&B to hard rock and pop.
May 06, 2005
6 to 10 p.m.
1940s Porch Dance
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2134
Admission: Free and open to the public.
McFaddin-Ward House hosts a 1940s-style porch dance, complete with period music, decorations and costumes. KVLU's John Stevens will broadcast "Make Believe Ballroom" live from the house.
Event includes coffee and doughnuts while dancing or simply enjoying the music and conversation in the soft light of the cabaret area.
May 06, 2005
7 p.m.
Salsa Grupo Batacha concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 07, 2005
7 p.m.
Mid Life Crisis concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 11, 2005
7 p.m.
Stale Mind & Fall Well
Bobbie McGees, Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-0442
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/BobbieMcGees/bobbies_flash/bobbies.htm
May 14, 2005
7 p.m.
Rat Ranch concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 19, 2005
7 p.m.
Ska/Reggae Fest concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 20, 2005
7 p.m.
Cam Pyle concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 21, 2005
7 p.m.
Carive concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 21, 2005
7 p.m.
Kelly High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/
May 21, 2005
Cajun Celebration
Jefferson County Singles Club, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 736-3782
Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association sponsors.
May 26, 2005
7 p.m.
Jason Boland/Jamie Talbert/David Kaiser concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 27, 2005
7 p.m.
Vallejo / Solice for Now concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 27, 2005
8 p.m.
Hardin Jefferson High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/
May 28, 2005
7 p.m.
Jive Train concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
May 28, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Lumberton High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/
May 29, 2005
2 p.m.
Tribute to Orange County Veterans
Contact: Ron Emmert
Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza (on Orange First Church of the Nazarene grounds), 3810 M.L.King Drive, Orange
Phone: 409 735-4556 or 409 883-4674
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web: www.ofcnazarene.com/veteransmemorial
Event is a public, patriotic tribute to veterans and active duty military personnel.
Annual
June 19, 2005
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown area, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-6944
Family, community and cultural celebration. Event includes pageants, art, exhibits, lectures, parade, park activities and church services.
Annual.
June 25, 2005
Gulf Coast Jam
Contact: Don Ball
Civic Center, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-3699
The Jam highlights music of the Golden Triangle and Gulf Coast area.
July 01, 2005
TBA in July
Sheriff Posse Rodeo
Contact: Harry Corbett or Becky Rodent
Hwy 105 at the Sheriff Posse Arena, Orange
Phone: 409 886-3297 or 409 886-2638
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
July 04, 2005
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Carol Wommack
Lamar State College, Port Arthur Campus
Phone: 409 984-6101
August 05, 2005
Sister's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
August 05, 2005
Aug. 5 - 7
OCARC Fishing Tournament
Contact: John Thomas
Phone: 409 886-1363
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual, first weekend in August.
August 07, 2005
Friendship Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
September 11, 2005
Grandparent's Day
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Annual.
September 11, 2005
Patriot Day 9/11
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Annual. Same date each year.
September 19, 2005
5 to 7 p.m.
Gumbo Dinner
Nederland High School Cafeteria
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
September 22, 2005
9/22 - 25
Texas Pecan Festival
Downtown Groves and Lion's Park
Phone: 409 962-3631 ; 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: http://161.58.122.214/
Admission:
Event features a pageant, carnival, golf tournament, treasure hunt, parade, antique car show, cooking with pecans, pecan toss, pie eating contest, horse shoe tournament, and pet show.
Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center sponsors.
Annual. Occurs the first full weekend of September.
October 01, 2005
TBA in October-November
Annual Winter Migration of Monarch Butterfly
Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-4298
Last stop at Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, before crossing Gulf of Mexico.
October 01, 2005
TBA in October
Art in the Park
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Area and Regional Artist gather in Stark Park in Downtown Orange to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
Event includes light blues and jazz music, Kid's Alley of hands-on activities.
Annual
October 04, 2005
Rosh Hashanah
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
October 13, 2005
Yom Kippur
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
October 15, 2005
Sweetest Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
October 16, 2005
National Boss Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
October 21, 2005
12:30 p.m.
Annual Golf Tournament
The Palms Golf Course, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual
October 31, 2005
Halloween
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
November 01, 2005
Diwali
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
November 01, 2005
TBA in November
Holiday in the Park
Contact: Theresa Van Meter
WESCO Baseball Park on Burnett Street
Phone: 409 883-3468
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web:
Admission:
Food, craft items and entertainment.
Annual
November 01, 2005
TBA November
Holiday Parade
Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-5671
Annual
November 01, 2005
TBA November
Senior Citizen Hat Parade
Bridge City
Co-Sponsored by State Representative district 19 & Chamber of Commerce
Annual
November 04, 2005
Eid al-Fitr
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.
November 07, 2005
6 to 8 p.m.
Night of Nederland Cuisine
TBA
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
November 11, 2005
Veterans Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving
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Annual.
December 01, 2005
TBA in December
Orange Christmas Parade
Contact: Darrin Smith or Robert Stacey of the Jaycees
Phone: 409 746-3878 or 409 883-0605
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual
December 13, 2005
6 p.m.
Nederland Christmas Parade
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual
December 25, 2005
Christmas
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
December 26, 2005
Kwanzaa
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
January 01, 2006
New Year
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
February 25, 2006
Mardi Gras Festival and Gumbo Cook Off
Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 883-3536
