Changes:
Locations within 60 miles of Beaumont now includes an approximate distance from city center to city center.
Locations from 60 to 100 miles has been expanded to 120 and also includes approximate distances.
Event Additions:
June 30, 2005
Chris Johnson & Cheap Whiskey concert
Wild Bill's, 4120 College St., Beaumont 77707
Phone: 409 840-4449
E-mail: wildbills@gt.rr.com
Web: www.wildbillsbmt.com
Admission: $5 cover for 21 and up. Show is for 18 and up.
July 02, 2005
8 a.m.
Gulf Coast Volleyball Association tournament
Contact: E-mail: Vic Clifford, GCVA president and tournament director
Stewart Beach, 6th and Seawall Blvd., Galveston
Phone: 832 928-4120, 409 797-5182, 409 797-5182 (beach mgr.) or 866 505-4456
E-mail: gcva@juno.com
Web: www.gcva.net
Admission: Parking $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles. Registration required to compete.
Teams participating in the volleyball tournament Saturday will compete for a spot in the Texas Volleyball Championship in Houston on July 4.
Play starts at 8:30 a.m. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July 02, 2005
10 a.m.
Fourth of July Parade
Rosenberg Street and Santa Fe Place on The Strand to 21st Street, south to Postoffice Street, west to 23rd Streeet and south to Sealy Street, Galveston
Phone: 409 744-4545
July 04, 2005
2 to 5 p.m.
Forth of July Concert
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park, Jasper
Phone: 409 384-5231
Local talent entertains with a variety of musical styles, including patriotic songs. Participate in a horseshoe pitching contest, decorate and race a sailboat, or bring a bicycle and decorate it for the Patriotic Parade.
July 04, 2005
5 p.m.
July 4th Celebration
Contact: Stephanie Molina
Riverfront Park, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3749
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcvb.com
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the food and music. Foods such as barbecue; boudain; hot dogs; pork kabobs; funnel cakes; cotton candy; popcorn; snow cones; and ice cream will be available along with cool beverages. Food and drink will be available in all areas of the park.
Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with "Jazz Innovators." The Symphony of Southeast Texas will perform a program. During the "The Star Spangled Banner" the 80th Flying Training Wing of Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls will perform a flyover with two AT-38B aircraft.
The evening concludes with a fireworks display accompanied by patriotic music.
The City of Beaumont sponsors
Annual.
July 04, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Fourth of July Celebration
Alvin Community College
Phone: 281 331-4299
Patriotic concert is followed with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
July 04, 2005
9:15 p.m.
Fireworks Display
Contact: Cathy Veniegas, special events coordinator
Galveston Seawall at 37th Street, Galveston
Phone: 888 425-4753, 866 505-4456 or 409 797-5157
Web: www.galveston.com
Event features a 20-minute firewoarks display overlooking the Fulf of Mexico.
The fireworks show will start at 9:15 p.m.
The show can be seen as far east as 14th Street and Seawall Boulevard, and as far west as 103rd Street and Seawall Boulevard. To accommodate pedestrian traffic on Seawall Boulevard, the city will halt parking on that street at 5 p.m. and begin rerouting cars off the boulevard at approximately 6 to 7 p.m.
In case of rain, the fireworks display will take place the next evening, Tuesday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m..
July 04, 2005
Fireworks
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
View fireworks shot from a barge in Galveston Bay.
July 04, 2005
Fourth of July at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Hermann Park, Houston
Phone: 713 555-9753
Web: www.milleroutdoortheatre.org
Houston Symphony continues its celebration with fireworks and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture accompanied by a dramatic 16-cannon salute.
Annual.
July 04, 2005
July 4th Celebration
Stevenson Park and Centennial Park, Friendswood
Phone: 281 482-3329
E-mail: fwdchmber@swbell.net
Web: www.friendswood-chamber.com
Celebrate with a parade, crafts, food and entertainment at Stevenson Park. Enjoy fireworks, drinks and entertainment atCentennial Park
July 04, 2005
Red, White & Blue Parade, Kid Fest & Fireworks
Livingston
Phone: 936 327-3656
July 04, 2005
Rock the Dock concert series
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
July 04, 2005
The Freedom Over Texas Festival
Eleanor Tinsley park, Houston
Phone: 713 555-9753
Web: www.festivalsofhouston.com
July 4 downtown celebration features live entertainment, food booths and a world-famous fireworks display.
Annual.
July 11, 2005
Rock the Dock concert series
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
July 13, 2005
July 13 - 18
"The Music Man"
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Phone: 713 558-2600
Web: www.tuts.com
Part of the Theatre Under the Stars series.
July 14, 2005
Cory Morrow with Aaron Watson concert
Wild Bill's, 4120 College St., Beaumont 77707
Phone: 409 840-4449
E-mail: wildbills@gt.rr.com
Web: www.wildbillsbmt.com
Admission: $8 cover for 21 and up. Show is for 18 and up.
July 15, 2005
5 p.m.
"It’s All About Me!" members' art contest for kids deadline
Contact: Janna Fulbright
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main, downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409-832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: One entry per child. Entrant must be an AMSET member. Family Membership is $35 per year.
Make art that tells us all about you. Each age category will win prizes and a t-shirt featuring their own artwork.
Age categories are 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12
Awards will be presented at the next Free Family Arts Day on Saturday, August 6 (Awards: Noon).
July 15, 2005
July 15 - Sep. 25
"Bill Traylor, William Edmondson & the Modernist Impulse"
The Menil Collection
Phone: 713 525-9400
Web: www.menil.org
Exhibition includes approximately 80 works from across the country - about 50 drawings and paintings by Traylor and 25 sculptures by Edmondson. Artworks are accompanied by photographs of the artists at work.
July 16, 2005
7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Floating the Forks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Phone: 409 384-5231
Admission: Reservations required
Event is a guided canoe trip.
July 16, 2005
6 to 9 p.m.
Artwalk
Historic Strand District, Galveston
Phone: 409 763-2403
Web site: www.galvestoncvb.com
Wine stroll takes people through art galleries, antique shops, designer clothing stores and exclusive boutiques.
ArtWalk occurs approximately every six weeks. It's not a street festival. ArtWalk takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces and what are called "other walls," restaurants and retail stores. Each exhibits art and welcomes viewers
It promotes visual art and artists, offers alternative places to see and learn about art and hopes to bring newcomers, as well as welcome return visitors to the art community on the island.
Monthly event.
July 18, 2005
Rock the Dock concert series
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
July 21, 2005
9:30 to 11 a.m.
HiSTORYtime pre-K program
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, downtown Port Arthur, at Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu/enviro-kids.html
Admission: Programs are free for children ages 3-6 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required.
HiSTORYtime is an interactive reading program hosted by the Museum of the Gulf Coast. The program introduces children to the heritage of the Gulf Coast region through exhibit tours; hands-on activities and storybook readings.
The first session focuses on pioneers with a tour of the Museum’s replica of the Sparks Settlement Cabin and hands-on activities such as butter churning and corn shelling.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
July 21, 2005
Zona Jones concert
Wild Bill's, 4120 College St., Beaumont 77707
Phone: 409 840-4449
E-mail: wildbills@gt.rr.com
Web: www.wildbillsbmt.com
Admission: $6 cover for 21 and up. Show is for 18 and up.
July 23, 2005
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. weather permitting
Nighttime Alligator Count and Marsh Tour
Contact: Jim Sutherlin
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area, 10 Parks & Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 736-2551 ext. 23
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=40
Admission: Annual Public Hunting Permit or Limited Public Use Permit and reservations required.
Let's go spotlighting. Take a boat trip down five miles of the best alligator habitat in Texas and census the alligators the same way we do.
Monthly event.
July 25, 2005
Rock the Dock concert series
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
July 28, 2005
9:30 to 11 a.m.
HiSTORYtime pre-K program
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, downtown Port Arthur, at Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu/enviro-kids.html
Admission: Programs are free for children ages 3-6 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required.
HiSTORYtime is an interactive reading program hosted by the Museum of the Gulf Coast. The program introduces children to the heritage of the Gulf Coast region through exhibit tours; hands-on activities and storybook readings.
This session focuses on Native Indians.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
July 28, 2005
Percy Sledge concert
Wild Bill's, 4120 College St., Beaumont 77707
Phone: 409 840-4449
E-mail: wildbills@gt.rr.com
Web: www.wildbillsbmt.com
Admission: $12 cover for 21 and up. Show is for 18 and up.
August 04, 2005
9:30 to 11 a.m.
HiSTORYtime pre-K program
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, downtown Port Arthur, at Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu/enviro-kids.html
Admission: Programs are free for children ages 3-6 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required.
HiSTORYtime is an interactive reading program hosted by the Museum of the Gulf Coast. The program introduces children to the heritage of the Gulf Coast region through exhibit tours; hands-on activities and storybook readings.
This session focuses on Musical Heritage.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
August 05, 2005
Aug. 5 - 7
Houston International Jazz Festival
Verizon Wireless Theater / Bayou Place, Houston
Phone: 713 839-7000 or 713 629--3700
Web: www.jazzeducation.org
Event also includes Latin rhythms, soul, Asian jazz, smooth jazz.
Annual. Est. 1991
August 11, 2005
9:30 to 11 a.m.
HiSTORYtime pre-K program
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, downtown Port Arthur, at Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu/enviro-kids.html
Admission: Programs are free for children ages 3-6 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required.
HiSTORYtime is an interactive reading program hosted by the Museum of the Gulf Coast. The program introduces children to the heritage of the Gulf Coast region through exhibit tours; hands-on activities and storybook readings.
This session focuses on Sports Heritage.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
August 18, 2005
Charlie Robinson concert
Wild Bill's, 4120 College St., Beaumont 77707
Phone: 409 840-4449
E-mail: wildbills@gt.rr.com
Web: www.wildbillsbmt.com
Admission: $8 cover for 21 and up. Show is for 18 and up.
August 20, 2005
7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Floating the Forks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Phone: 409 384-5231
Admission: Reservations required
Event is a guided canoe trip.
August 20, 2005
Aug. 20 - 21
Steel Drum Festival
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880 or 877 285-3624
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
August 26, 2005
Aug. 26 - 28
Ballunar Liftoff Festival
NASA Johnson Space Center, Clear Lake Area
Phone: 281 488-7676
Web: www.ballunarfestival.com
Promoted as the "Largest Hot Air Balloon Event in Texas," the event features more than 80 hot air balloons, the world's largest balloon, a balloon glow, skydiving competitions, aerial demonstrations, midway games, arts & crafts, food, music and other entertainment.
August 27, 2005
6 to 9 p.m.
Artwalk
Historic Strand District, Galveston
Phone: 409 763-2403
Web site: www.galvestoncvb.com
Wine stroll takes people through art galleries, antique shops, designer clothing stores and exclusive boutiques.
ArtWalk occurs approximately every six weeks. It's not a street festival. ArtWalk takes place in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces and what are called "other walls," restaurants and retail stores. Each exhibits art and welcomes viewers
It promotes visual art and artists, offers alternative places to see and learn about art and hopes to bring newcomers, as well as welcome return visitors to the art community on the island.
Monthly event.
