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July 01, 2006
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Saturday
July 01, 2006
8:30 a.m.
Ocean Potion tournament
Contact: E-mail: Vic Clifford, Gulf Coast Volleyball Association 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 9 a.m. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July 01, 2006
9 a.m.
Calder Place Star Spangled Fourth of July Parade
BISD Administration parking lot, 3395 North St., to Lucas Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-0197
Participants can non-motorized transportation and line up at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments are provided after the parade along with recognition for the "Best Decorated in Category."
Annual. Est. 2005.
Madison Foreman, 6, of Beaumont offers to pet a dog before the 1st Annual Calder Place Star Spangled 4th of July Parade at the BISD Administration building in Beaumont on Monday, July 4, 2005. Everyone received participation awards and special prizes.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 01, 2006
July 1 - Aug. 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Spindletop museum gusher reenactment
Contact: Christy Marino, curator
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Highway 69 at University Drive, Lamar University campus, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-0823
E-mail: marinocc@hal.lamar.edu
Web: www.spindletop.org
Admission: Free but a $2 donation is suggested.
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum blows a replica oil well gusher. Re-enactors in period attire perform to original music.
The gusher blows to more than 160 feet to commemorate the discovery of the Lucas Gusher. The Lucas Gusher oil well blew on January 10, 1901 and marked the beginning of the Spindletop oil boom.
The gusher re-enactment lasts about ten minutes. Wear a swimming suit and bring a towel.
July 01, 2006
4 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Debbie Foster, KJAS Radio
Sandy Creek Park on Marvin Hancock Drive, Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2626
E-mail: dfoster@kjas.com
Web: www.kjas.com
Admission: Entry to the park is free. However, donations are appreciated for the privately funded event.
Games and festivities begin at 4 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
Events include a dunking booth, duck derby, water slide, face painting, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, putt-putt golf, food vendors and special entertainment by the Boogie Kings from Louisiana.
Annual, Est. 1975. Held on July 4 or the weekend prior if 4th falls on a weekday.
July 01, 2006
Bank Holiday
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 01, 2006
Dominion Day in Canada
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Also called "Canada Day" in Canada
Annual. Same date each year.
July 01, 2006
Half-year Holiday
Hong Kong observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 01, 2006
HoPeSc community fireworks display
Contact: Don Maxwell
1178 CR 143, Liberty 77575
Phone: 936 334-8092
E-mail: pegasus12162@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/HoPeScgroup
Admission: Free parking. Donations are welcome and needed; but not demanded. This event is free to the community. Free camping, bring T/P for your family.
Fireworks are stored and gathered throughout the year for a twice a year show. No, Saturday is not a pro show. But, it's cool with the drumming and food and such.
Kids are welcome. Please bring covered dishes for the Saturday feast. Bring your drums. No alcohol allowed.
Feel free to bring extra fireworks and toss them on the table. For safety reasons, there are only two pyrotechnical experts each year.
Annual. Est. 2001.
HoPeSc is a drug-free; kid-friendly zone.
House of Pagan Eclectic Spirituality Church (HoPeSc) sponsors.
July 01, 2006
July 1 - 23
Tour de France
France
Web: www.letour.fr
Annual.
July 04, 2006
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Tuesday
July 04, 2006
U.S. Independence Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 04, 2006
Brentwood Country Club 54-Hole Blowout
Brentwood Country Club, Beaumont
Annual. Held on same date each year 
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Pro golfer Michael Arnaud fights his way out of a bunker during the Fourth Annual Brentwood Country Club 54-Hole Blowout at Brentwood Country Club in Beaumont on Monday, July 4, 2005. He won the tournament.
July 04, 2006
2 to 10 p.m.
Baytown July 4th Celebration
Contact: Kylie M. Duchie, Superintendent of Recreation
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street, Baytown
Phone: 281 420-6593 or 281 420-6597 (location)
E-mail: kylie.duchie@baytown.org
Web: www.baytown.org
Admission: Free. Bring lawn chairs and sun screen.
Event features a day of activities for the entire family with food, arts and crafts, vendors, and local business exhibits. A children’s amusement area features game booths, a petting zoo, a kiddie train, a fish pond (with real fish), inflatable bounce hou
Blake Shelton headlines the evening’s entertainment. Daylight entertainment includes DJ Music, as well as performances by local acts including Granger Smith, Bayou Big Band, Lee College Concert Band, and The Coastliners. Fireworks conclude the evening.
Baytown Parks and Recreation Department sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
4 p.m.
Fourth of July Family Fun Fest
First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder at Pearl Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 981-7856, 409 866-1517 or 409 832-0295
There will be free games for children, food and more, including fireworks at the end of the evening. Bring lawn chairs.
Annual.
July 04, 2006
5 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration - POSTPONED
Contact: Stephanie Molina
Riverfront Park, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3749
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free.
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 drinks will be availab
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 aircraf
The evening concludes with a fireworks display accompanied by patriotic music.
The City of Beaumont sponsors.
Annual.
July 04, 2006
5:30 p.m.
Orange Freedom Fest
downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-3571
Festivities include live music, food booths, a classic car show and more. The USS Orleck will fire its aft gun at 8:30 p.m. A fireworks show will begin about 9 p.m.
Annual. Held on same date each year.
Pam Scales Crew of Orange displays her patriotism in front of the USS Orleck during Freedom Fest in Orange on Monday, July 4, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 04, 2006
6 p.m.
Lake Charles' "Red, White, Blue and You"
Contact: SWLA CVB
Lake Charles Civic Center
Phone: 337 436-9588
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Mill Street in downtown Lake Charles and heads south on Ryan to Sallier Street. A salute to the armed forces and entertainment follows at 7 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion. The evening concludes with a fireworks extravaganza at 9 p
Annual, Est. 1993. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration - POSTPONED
Contact: Bobby Summers or Carol Wommack
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6342 or 409 984-6101
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com/july.cfm
Parking is available around the Parker Center, the Lamar Lecture Hall and the new Performing Arts Center.
Features chorus groups, patriotic music and fireworks.
The fireworks display will begin around 9 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, soft drinks and a picnic meal. No alcohol is permitted on the Lamar-Port Arthur campus.
Annual, Est. 1999
July 04, 2006
Baytown “Red, White and Blue” parade
Contact: Kylie M. Duchie, Superintendent of Recreation
Market Street and Lee Drive, Baytown
Phone: 281 420-6593 or 281 420-6597 (location)
E-mail: kylie.duchie@baytown.org
Web: www.baytown.org
Admission: Registration required to participate in the parade. Call 281 420-6597 for more information.
Event features floats, military vehicles, decorated cars as well as local dance and cheer groups.
Annual. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
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. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
Friendswood July 4th Celebration
Contact: Community Services Department
Stevenson Park and Centennial Park, Friendswood
Phone: 281 996-3220 or 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 at Centennial Park. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with FAB 5 headlining. A fireworks display will begin about 9:20 p.m.
Annual. Est. 1896. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
Houston's "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. Held on same date each year.
July 04, 2006
Livingston's "Red, White & Blue Parade, Kid Fest & Fireworks"
Livingston
Phone: 936 327-3656
Annual. Held on same date each year.
July 08, 2006
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Saturday
July 08, 2006
July 8 - 9 with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days
AB2 Memorial Golf Tournament - RESCHEDULED FOR OCT.
Contact: Kristi Fuselier, Web Broughton or Iron Oaks Golf Course
Iron Oaks Golf Course, Iron Oaks Dr., Beaumont 77720
Phone: (409) 981-7439, 981-7406 or 866-9191
Cost: $65 per person.
The four-man scramble tournament benefits the West Brook High School girls soccer team.
The tournament's goal is to establish a scholarship fund for the benefit of each member of the West Brook girls soccer team.
AB2 " stands for Alicia Bonura and Ashley Brown, who died in bus wreck in 2006 while the team was traveling to a playoff soccer game.
Annual. Est. 2006.
July 08, 2006
July 8 - 9, 2006 at 8 a.m.
TXAFA State Tournament
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Free.
Gates open at 6:30 a.m. and play begins at 8 a.m.
Annual. Held the 2nd weekend in July.
Softball players and parents listen to game delay instructions as lightning flashes nearby during the TXAFA State Tournament at Ford Park in Beaumont on Friday, June 8, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 08, 2006
3-10 p.m.
Southeast Texas Two Step Zydeco Festival
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, marketing manager
Ford Park Exhibit Hall; Ford Park Complex; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets $20 and are available at the Ford Park Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.
J. Paul; Chris Ardoin; Brian Jack and Curly Taylor will perform.
Doors open at 2 p.m.
Annual. Est. 2005 (previously Cajun Zydeco Jamm Fest)
Brian Jack of Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers from Dayton works the accordion during the inaugural Cajun Zydeco Jamm Fest at Ford Arena in Beaumont on Saturday, July 16, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 08, 2006
4 p.m.
Memorial service for Staff Sgt. Benjamin Dewayne Williams
Contact: Cliff Rankin, event director
North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 16th Street, Orange, Texas
Please see related story by Dee Dixon.
Football jersey No. 42 will be retired for the decorated Marine from Orange who was serving his third tour in Iraq when he was killed on June 20, 2006 in Iraq's Al Anbar province.
July 08, 2006
7 p.m.
Port Arthur rescheduled Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Bobby Summers or Carol Wommack
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6342 or 409 984-6101
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com/july.cfm
Parking is available around the Parker Center, the Lamar Lecture Hall and the new Performing Arts Center.
The make-up fireworks display will begin around 9:15 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, soft drinks and a picnic meal. No alcohol is permitted on the Lamar-Port Arthur campus.
Annual, Est. 1999
July 08, 2006
7:05 p.m.
Beaumont Drillers vs. Katy Copperheads NIFL playoff game
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.getdrilled.com
Admission: Free tickets available at the Ford Park Box Office starting Thursday, July 6 at 10am. The Ford Park box office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and game day the box office will open at Noon. Limit eight tickets per person.
July 08, 2006
8 p.m.
Beaumont rescheduled 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.
Fireworks display only as the originally planned date was a rainout.
The City of Beaumont sponsors.
Annual.
July 08, 2006
July 8 - Aug. 4
Celtic Tree Month of Holly begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.
July 09, 2006
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Sunday
July 09, 2006
AB2 Memorial Golf Tournament RESCHEDULED FOR OCT.
July 09, 2006
TXAFA State Tournament continues
Championship game is expected around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
July 09, 2006
Independence Day in Argentina
Annual. Same date each year.
July 10, 2006
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Monday
July 10, 2006
July 10 – 23 at 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Rao's Bakery Bake Camp
Rao's Bakery, 2986 Calder Avenue, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-4342
Web: www.raosbakery.com/bakecamp.asp
Admission: $40 per child, per class
Classes are offered for two age groups: 5 - 8 years-old and 9 - 12 years-old
Classes offer half-day camps for three weeks in July. Classes are held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Annual.
July 10, 2006
Bon (Feast of Fortune)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 10, 2006
July 10 - 14
Fire Safety Summer Camp
Fire Museum of Texas, 400 Walnut, Beaumont 77704
Phone: (409) 880-3927
E-mail: firemuseum@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.firemuseumoftexas.org
Camp is for 7-10 yr. olds.
July 10, 2006
July 10-16
USSSA World Series
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.setexasbaseballacademy.com
July 11, 2006
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Tuesday
July 11, 2006
Fire Safety Summer Camp continues
July 11, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 12, 2006
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Wednesday
July 12, 2006
Fire Safety Summer Camp continues
July 12, 2006
Orangemen's Day
Northern Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 12, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 13, 2006
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Thursday
July 13, 2006
Fire Safety Summer Camp continues
July 13, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 14, 2006
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Friday
July 14, 2006
Bastille Day
France observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 14, 2006
Fire Safety Summer Camp continues
July 14, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 15, 2006
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Saturday
July 15, 2006
July 15 - 16 at 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Sat. and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sun.
Cajun Music and Food Festival
Contact: Louis Roy, festival chair
Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles, La.
Phone: (337) 582-2220 or (337) 436-9588
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org and www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: $5 per person, and children under 12 are free. No ice chests are allowed.
Festival was named as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society for 2006.
Cajun specialties like jambalaya, gumbo, etouffée, and more are available. Other festival highlights include raffles, arts and crafts, music and dancing.
Annual. Est. 1988.
Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association presents
July 15, 2006
July 15 - 16 at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Golden Triangle Bird Fair and Expo
Contact: Andy, Becky or Dorothy
Exhibit Hall B, Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: (409) 982-7404, 253-2558 or 755-7428
E-mail: birdman@exp.net, bourkelady@aol.com or dorothy@dorothycrocker.com
Admission: $5 for adults and kids under 12 are free.
Exotic Bird Expo and Fair.
Annual. Est. 1994
July 15, 2006
*estimated
Katie Awards contest entries accepted
Contact: Elizabeth Albanese, The Bond Buyer
Phone: 214 653-1395
E-mail: Elizabeth@katieawards.com
Web: www.katieawards.com
Admission: Expect $55 per entry.
Annual. Entries due around mid-July.
July 15, 2006
St. Swithin's Day
For forty days it will remain,
St. Swithin's day,
If thou be fair,
For forty days 'twill rain no more”
Annual. Same date each year.
July 15, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 16, 2006
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Sunday
July 16, 2006
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cajun Food and Music Festival continues
July 16, 2006
continues
July 16, 2006
3 p.m.
Champions On Ice
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 303-716-9500
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: 2005 fees: $43, $68, $98 and $118 (includes parking and facility fee).
Past, present and future Olympic medalists perform along with new talent.
July 16, 2006
USSSA World Series continues
July 17, 2006
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Monday
July 17, 2006
Constitution Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
July 18, 2006
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Tuesday
July 18, 2006
National Day in Spain
Annual. Same date each year.
July 19, 2006
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Wednesday
July 19, 2006
7/19/06 - 7/20/06 at 1 p.m.
Lamar University New Student Orientation
Cardinal Village Phase II Community Center, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8085
Web: lamar.edu
Admission: Two-day orientation is $50 and one-day orientation is $35. Reservation required. All reservations must be made two weeks before the scheduled date.
New student orientation dates are designated for students who have never attended college. Orientation teaches new students about LU tradition and student life and services at Lamar.
The two-day orientation offers a complete, in-depth look at Lamar and student life. Students who can't attend both days can register to participate in the second day only, which will offer basic information for new students.
The Lamar bookstore will give away books as part of orientation and Lamar will give away a scholarship.
Annual.
July 20, 2006
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Thursday
July 20, 2006
7 a.m. - noon
Art Museum Attic Sale
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
July 20, 2006
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Beaumont Destination Training Session
Contact: Javier Rodriguez
Phone: 409-880-3749
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcvb.com/
Admission: Free, but space is limited to 30 persons per class. Call to RSVP.
The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau invites sales personnel and front line staff to participate in Beaumont's Destination Training Program.
Training better prepares sales staff to assist and inform guests/customers about Beaumont. At the conclusion, each participate receives a Beaumont Resource Manual and a certificate of completion.
July 20, 2006
Lamar University New Student Orientation continues
July 20, 2006
Independence Day in Colombia
Annual. Same date each year.
July 20, 2006
Teacher Workshop - Project Wild
Big Thicket National Preserve, Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420, Kountze
Phone: 409 951-6725
Web: www.nps.gov/bith
Admission: K-12, reservations required
Project Wild is a national curriculum for environmental education. Explore the educational opportunities of the Big Thicket.
July 21, 2006
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Friday
July 21, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
"A Day at the Zoo" cooking camp
Cookie Cutter & Co., in the Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-2253
Admission: Cost $40. Cooking With Kids camp is for ages 5 to 12.
July 21, 2006
July 21 - 22 at 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Port Arthur Summer Book Sale
Port Arthur Public Library; 4615 9th Ave.; Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8838
Members of Friends of the Library are offered first chance to by the books from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 20. Memberships will be on sale at the door for $15.
July 21, 2006
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cops-N-Kids Picnic
Contact: Orange County Sheriff's Department
Claiborne Park, Interstate-10, Orange TX
The Orange County Sheriff's Department invites all children for games and food along with a chance to visit with all area emergency service personnel.
Annual. Est. 1995
July 21, 2006
4 p.m.
“DudeBrahBrew” Music Festival
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Pavilion; Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Reserved seating $27.50; general admission lawn seating $17.50.
Music festival features Dierks Bentley; Kevin Fowler; the Randy Rogers Band; Stoney LaRue and No Justice.
Gates open at 3 p.m.
July 21, 2006
July 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m.; and at 2:30 p.m. on July 23
"Into the Woods" performance
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Theatre Performing Arts Center, 1700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6111
Web: www.pa.lamar.edu
Admission: Adults $10, seniors and children 18 and younger $8, and Lamar students with ID $5. Reservations requested.
Into the Woods"is a musical by Stephen Sondheim based on Grimm’s fairy tales and featuring many beloved characters from children’s literature.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Theater Department and the Port Arthur Little Theater present.
July 21, 2006
National Holiday in Belgium
Annual. Same date each year.
July 22, 2006
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Saturday
July 22, 2006
Port Arthur Summer Book Sale continues
July 22, 2006
10 a.m.
A Perfect Angel Beauty Pageant
Contact: Murl Linck; pageant organizer
Jefferson Room at Ford Park; 5115 IH-10 South; Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.aperfectangel.com
Admission: $3 per person at the door. Pageant has affordable entry fees. Early bird registration discounts are available until July 15. Sibling discounts are also available.
Judging events run through 6 p.m. Pageant is open to children from 0 to age 18; girls and boys (0-6 yrs.) are invited to compete.
There are multiple age categories; prize contests and title winners plus games and drawings. Awards range from cash to tiaras; sashes; and gift bags.
Dress options not limited to pageant attire; “Sunday best” and party wear are acceptable. Detailed pageant and entry information is at the Web site.
July 22, 2006
noon
Youth Rodeo Saddle Series
Contact: Buna Bridle Club
Buna Bridle Club, Texas Hwy 62
Phone: 409 994-5269
E-mail:
Web:
Admission:
Youth Rodeo Saddle Series for ages 0-18.
One saddle given to high-point cowboy or cowgirl in each age group. Belt buckles given to high-point cowboy or cowgirl in each age group per event.
Events include: mutton busting, stick horse race, dummy roping, barrels, poles, breakaway, goat tying, bulls, tiedown, chute dogging and more.
Jackpot for the day. Dress code required. Books open at 10 a.m. Rodeo starts at noon.
Call before you haul.
July 22, 2006
4 to 10 p.m.
Orleans Street Jazz Festival
Orleans Street and Crockett Street Entertainment District in downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3788 or 409 838-3435 x204
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.discoverbeaumont.com/jazz_fest.htm
Admission: $7 per adult, free for children aged 12 and younger. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoor event.
Evening features live music, food, arts and crafts and family activities
Performers include Linny Nance and Network, Dean James, the Jazz Innovators, the Jimmy Simmons Band, Perry Richard and Rhett Butler. Jazz bands from Ozen High School and West Brook High School will also perform.
Gate proceeds benefit Girls’ Haven and the Southeast Texas Arts Council.
Annual. Est. 2006. *Held 4th Saturday in July.
City of Beaumont and Southeast Texas Arts Council present.
July 22, 2006
"Into the Woods" performance continues
July 22, 2006
Little Richard concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
The Pavilion, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder LA
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Tickets $40
July 22, 2006
National Liberation Day in Poland
Annual. Same date each year.
July 22, 2006
July 22 - 23
Scrapbooking Workshop
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 982-7000, 409 984-6444 or 409 984-6453
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Scrapbooking workshop held in association with Frank Cricchio of Photo Finesse.
July 23, 2006
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Sunday
July 23, 2006
Parents Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 4th Sunday in July.
July 23, 2006
2:30 p.m.
Murder mystery auditions
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
Kirby-Hill House Museum, 210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000 or 409 246-3413
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: *Tickets are $50 per person by check, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
The Kirby-Hill House Players will have auditions for the murder mystery; “Remains to Be Seen.”
The play, written by local playwright Nancy Gandy, will be presented Sept. 22, 23, 30 and Oct. 6 and 7 in a dinner theater format.
July 23, 2006
3 p.m.
Ranger's Choice
Big Thicket National Preserve; Visitor Center; 6102 FM 420; Kountze; TX
Phone: 409 951-6725
Web: www.nps.gov/bith
Event features Big Thicket history and hands-on activities.
Join a ranger at the Visitor Center for a variety of 1-2 hour programs. (Call the morning of each day to find out the specific program.)
July 23, 2006
"Into the Woods" performance continues
July 24, 2006
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Monday
July 24, 2006
July 24, 26 and 28 at 9 a.m. to noon
"Breakfast in Bed" cooking camp
Cookie Cutter & Co., in the Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-2253
Admission: Cost $40 per day, or $115 for three days. Cooking With Kids camp is for ages 5 to 12.
July 24, 2006
July 24 - 28, 2006 on Mon. - Thurs. at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
Tyrrell Park Stables Summer Camp
Tyrrell Park Stables; Inside Tyrrell Park Past the Golf Courses; Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 363-0181 or 409 842-1515
Admission: Limited Camp Sizes. Reservations required.
Basic horsemanship and care; western lessons; English lessons; trail rides; crafts; games on horseback.
Drop off/Pick up available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July 24, 2006
games start at 10 a.m.
AFA Pre-Southern "B'ee" Nationals
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association 18 & under tournament.
July 24, 2006
"Fishing Tales from the Seafood Lover" Cooking Classes
Contact: Owner Stevie Edwards & Chef Chris Edwards
Kitchen Shop @ The Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-9738
Learn tips from the pros during this cooking class.
July 24, 2006
Simon Bolivar's Birthday
Ecuador and Venezuela observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 25, 2006
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Tuesday
July 25, 2006
July 24 - 29, 2006 games start at 10 a.m.
AFA Southern "B'ee" Nationals
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association 18 & under tournament.
July 25, 2006
10 to 11 a.m.
Historytime: Say Cheese!
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 984-6444, 409 984-6453 or 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: Free. Advance registration required.
This interactive program gives children ages 3 to 9 a portrait photography lesson with digital and Poloroid cameras and features dress-up time.
July 25, 2006
St. James Day
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 26, 2006
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Wednesday
July 26, 2006
AFA Southern "B'ee" Nationals canceled
July 26, 2006
July 26 - 28, 2006
Texas Department of Transportation Texas Ports & Waterways Conference
July 27, 2006
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Thursday
July 27, 2006
2 to 4 p.m.
Photography lecture and demo
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 982-7000, 409 984-6444 or 409 984-6453
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: $10
Digital photography lecture and demo led by Frank Cricchio.
July 28, 2006
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Friday
July 28, 2006
"Into the Woods" performance continues
July 28, 2006
Independence Day in Peru
Annual. Same date each year.
July 28, 2006
Ken Mondshine concert (contemporary jazz)
Suga's Deep South Cuisine and Jazz Bar (upstairs); 461 Bowie St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 813-1808
July 28, 2006
7/28-29
No Idea concert
Mikko Entertainment Center at Coushatta Casino Resort; 777 Coushatta Drive; Kinder; La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: www.gccoushatta.com
July 29, 2006
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Saturday
July 29, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gold Coast Fine Art Association Workshop
GCFAA Studio, 2075 St. Helena; Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 892-4964
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org
Admission: $35. Supplies required. GCFAA provides free coffee and drinks may be purchased at the studio for 50 cents.
Bring your lunch or go out for a burger.
Jane Martin leads a Landscape Bluebonnet Painting workshop. She'll teach in oil; however watercolor; pastel;and acrylic artists are welcome. Bring two canvases.
July 29, 2006
4 p.m.
Benefit playday for Special Olympics
Winnie-Stowell Park Arena; 307 E. Lablanc Road; Winnie
Admission: Fee $5 per event per rider.
Events in peewee; intermediate and exhibition divisions include obstacle course; barrels; poles; flag race; egg ride and find my boots.
Event features horse rides for the handicapped and young children. Concessions are available.
July 29, 2006
6 - 9 p.m.
The Cajun Country Bluegrass Band concert
Tuffy's; Texas 62; Mauriceville
Phone: 409 745-3170
July 29, 2006
7 p.m.
"Best live country western show in Texas"
Liberty Opry; historic Park Theater; 1816 Sam Houston Ave.; Liberty
Phone: 877 729-9103
Web: www.libertyopry.com
Admission: Adults $10; children 12 and younger $5. Reservations suggested.
July 29, 2006
8 p.m.
“American Idol” finalist Bo Bice concert
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 800 589-7441
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.deltadowns.com
Admission: Tickets $25
July 29, 2006
8 p.m.
Johnny Gossip conert (alternative rock)
Texas Star Bar; 296 Crockett St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-0276
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/TexasStar
July 29, 2006
8 and 10:30 p.m.
Tom Simmons and Mark Fradl performance
Contact:
Comedy; Texas; 1990 Interstate 10
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets $10.
July 29, 2006
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Buffalo Blonde concert (rock)
Shonkwiler's Swillery; 2576 Interstate 10 East; Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-1120
Admission: $2 cover.
July 29, 2006
9 p.m.
The Sweethearts concert
The Vortex; 2350 N. 11th St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-5766
Admission: $5 cover.
July 29, 2006
"Into the Woods" performance continues
July 29, 2006
Dana Knippa Quartet concert (jazz)
Logon C@fe; 3805 Calder Ave.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
Admission: $5 cover.
July 29, 2006
Knuckle Deep, Forever Falls and Stale Mind concert (rock)
Antone's; 240 Crockett St.; Crockett Street Entertainment District; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
July 29, 2006
Loco Moteef concert (jazz)
Ten Lounge; Crockett Street Entertainment District; Beaumont; 77701
Phone: 409 833-0276
July 29, 2006
Pat Green concert
Cactus Canyon; 3871 Stagg Drive; Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2999
July 29, 2006
Scott McGill going away party
Madison's; 4020 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 924-9777
E-mail: MadisonsOfTexas@aol.com
July 30, 2006
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Sunday
July 30, 2006
July 28 - Aug. 5, 2007 games start at 10 a.m.
AFA National Tournament
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association 18 & under tournament.
July 30, 2006
Deadline to apply for the Youth Symphony Summer String Camp
Phone: 409 892-2257
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: The camp is free and open to students up to grade 12 who play violin; viola; cello or bass. Snacks and lunch are provided.
All participants can take part in various ensembles; the orchestra and private instruction under with faculty instructors; including conductor.
In addition to rehearsals; music readings; music theory and performance; other activities include miniature golf; bowling and more.
The final concert will be at 4 p.m. 8/5 in Rothwell Recital Hall at Lamar University
Sponsored by the Southeast Texas Youth Symphony
July 30, 2006
Ken Marvel and Swamp Rock concert
Jefferson County Singles Club; 7725 Green Ave.; Nederland
Phone: 409 727-0013
Admission: $4 cover.
July 30, 2006
Mike Zito concert
Madison's; 4020 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 924-9777
E-mail: MadisonsOfTexas@aol.com
July 31, 2006
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Monday
July 31, 2006
July 24 - 28, 2006 on Mon. - Thurs. at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
Tyrrell Park Stables Summer Camp
Tyrrell Park Stables; Inside Tyrrell Park Past the Golf Courses; Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 363-0181 or 409 842-1515
Admission: Limited Camp Sizes. Reservations required.
Basic horsemanship and care; western lessons; English lessons; trail rides; crafts; games on horseback.
Drop off/Pick up available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July 31, 2006
AFA National Tournament continues
July 31, 2006
7 p.m.
Mo Pair concert
Carlo's; 2570 Calder Ave.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-0108
July 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
ArtSmart Summer Art Camp for Kids
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Camp teaches arts and culture from various countries and fine art techniques to kids ages 6 to 13.
July 31, 2006
Teacher Workshop - Canoe Trip
Big Thicket National Preserve, Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420, Kountze
Phone: 409 951-6725
Web: www.nps.gov/bith
Admission: K-12, reservations required
Paddle and learn about the local water resources. Explore the educational opportunities of the Big Thicket.
