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July 01, 2007
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Sunday
July 01, 2007
2-6 p.m.
Joe Simon and the Louisianne Cajuns concert
Pine Tree Lodge; LaBelle Road; Fannett
Phone: 409 796-1600
Admission: No cover.
July 01, 2007
4 p.m.
Dog park meeting
Rogers Park; at Dowlen Road and Gladys Avenue, Beaumont
Phone: 409 727-1787
Dog lovers interested in helping establish an off-leash dog park are invited to meet.
July 01, 2007
4 p.m.
Jack Flash the Piano Man concert
Hogwild on Crockett; 270 Crockett St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-0155
Admission: No cover.
July 01, 2007
5-10 p.m.
Crossfire concert
Jefferson County Singles Club; 7725 Green Ave.; Nederland
Phone: 409 727-0013
Admission: $5.
July 01, 2007
10 p.m.
Opie Hendrix and Clepper George concert
The Vortex; 2350 N. 11th St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-5766
Web site: www.thevortexonline.com
Admission: $5.
July 01, 2007
Bank Holiday
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 01, 2007
Dominion Day in Canada
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Also called "Canada Day" in Canada
Annual. Same date each year.
July 01, 2007
Half-year Holiday
Hong Kong observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 02, 2007
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Monday
July 03, 2007
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Tuesday
July 03, 2007
5:30 p.m.
Baytown July 4th Celebration
Contact: Kylie M. Duchie, Superintendent of Recreation
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street / Lee Drive, 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.
Weekend event kicks off with headliner bands.
Baytown Parks and Recreation Department sponsors.
July 03, 2007
7:30 p.m.
The Ed Dix Jazz Quartet concert
MacKenzie’s Pub; 229 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-2288
Web: www.mackenziespub.com
Admission: No cover.
July 04, 2007
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Wednesday
July 04, 2007
U.S. Independence Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 04, 2007
9 a.m.
Calder Place's Fourth Of July Parade
Participants line up at 8:30 a.m. in the Beaumont Independent School District parking lot; 3395 Harrison St.
Phone: 409 651-3901
Admission: Free.
The parade route is a circle from the parking lot to North Street and to 20th Street and back to the originating point.
Participants may decorate bikes; scooters; dogs; golf carts and come walk the parade or watch. This is a rain or shine event.
Annual.
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.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 04, 2007
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friendswood July 4th Celebration
Contact: Community Services Department
Stevenson Park and Centennial Park, 1000 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood
Phone: 281 996-3220 or 281 482-3329
E-mail: fwdchmber@swbell.net
Web: www.friendswood-chamber.com
Celebrate with a parade (10 a.m.), crafts, food and entertainment at Stevenson Park. Enjoy fireworks, drinks and entertainment at Centennial Park. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a headlining band. A fireworks display will begin about 9:20 p.m.
Annual. Same date each year. Est. 1896
July 04, 2007
Noon to 10 p.m.
Baytown July 4th Celebration
Contact: Kylie M. Duchie, Superintendent of Recreation
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street / Lee Drive, 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 a parade, 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
Music headlines the evening’s entertainment. Daylight entertainment includes DJs, as well as performances by local acts. Fireworks conclude the evening.
Baytown Parks and Recreation Department sponsors.
Annual. Held on same date each year. Est. 1975.
July 04, 2007
2-6 p.m.
Bayou Bash concert; featuring the Larry Tillery Band
Leon’s Fish Camp; 16630 Boondocks Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 794-2681
Admission: No cover.
July 04, 2007
5 p.m.
Liberty Fest
Contact: Stephanie Molina
Riverfront Park; 805 Main St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
The event offers food; a performance by the Jazz Innovators at 5 p.m.; a concert of patriotic music by the Symphony of Southeast Texas at 8 p.m.; and fireworks at 9 p.m.
City of Beaumont sponsors
Annual.
Beaumont residents and guests watch the city's fireworks display from both Riverfront Park and the Neches River on Monday, July 4, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 04, 2007
5 p.m.
Oaks Historic District Fourth Of July Celebration
Ninth Street between Ashley and Evalon streets
There will be games; a moonwalk; pet parade and an apple pie contest. Links and beverages will be provided. Bring a side dish and a lawn chair.
Annual.
July 04, 2007
6 p.m.
Freedom Fest
City of Orange Boat Ramp off Simmons Drive in Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536
The event features food; booths; children’s activities; patriotic music and fireworks. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
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, 2007
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, 2007
6 p.m.
Red, White, Blue and You
Contact: SWLA CVB
Lake Charles Civic Center
Phone: 337 436-9588
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Parade starts at 6:30 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 follow at the Lake Charles Civic Center Outdoor Pavilion. The evening concludes with a fireworks e
Annual. Same date each year. Est. 1993
July 04, 2007
7:15 p.m.
Port Arthur Independence Day Celebration
Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center; Lamar - Port Arthur Campus; 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6156
Admission: Bring blankets or lawn chairs; soft drinks and a picnic meal. Alcohol is not permitted on the campus.
Parking is available around the Parker Center and the Lecture Hall. Additional parking is available across the street front of the Performing Arts Center.
The event features entertainment and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. over the Sabine-Neches Waterway.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur hosts.
Annual.
July 04, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Fourth of July at Miller Outdoor Theatre
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.
Produced by the Houston Symphony
Annual. Same date each year.
July 04, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6342 or 409 984-6101
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
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. Same date each year. Est. 1999
July 04, 2007
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, 2007
Livingston's "Red, White & Blue Parade, Kid Fest & Fireworks"
Livingston
Phone: 936 327-3656
Annual. Held on same date each year.
July 05, 2007
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Thursday
July 05, 2007
6-9 p.m.
Clint Faulk and Sherrie Lynn concert
Larry’s French Market and Cajun Restaurant; 3701 Pure Atlantic Highway; Groves
Phone: 409 962-3381
Admission: No cover.
July 06, 2007
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Friday
July 06, 2007
6 to 9 p.m.
First Friday In Groves
Contact: Patti Wolfe, CoC executive manager
Lincoln Avenue, Groves
Phone: 409 963-2924
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web site: www.grovescofc.com
Event includes a decorated bike and trike parade at 6:30 p.m.; line dancing; the Abundant Life sanctuary hand-signing group; a community blood drive and free entertainment.
July 06, 2007
July 6 - 7 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedians Slade Ham and Kristin Key perform
Comedy; Texas; 1990 Interstate-10; between College and Washington streets; Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.
July 06, 2007
July 6 - 8
Inaugural Robert Lowrey Memorial 54-Hole Blowout
Brentwood Country Club; Major Drive; Beaumont
Phone: 409 840-9010
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: Fees are $275 for the pro flight and $155 for the amateur; senior and women's flights; and there will be an optional pro-am fee of $25 for amateurs who wish to compete.
This 54-hole; stroke-play event is a continuation of the Brentwood 54-Hole Blowout that was not played last year because its founder; Robert Lowrey; died.
Amateurs will be flighted by handicaps; and there will also be a professional flight.
Amateurs; with the exception of those in the championship flight; will be allowed to discard their high round and use their best 36-hole total as their final scores.
Annual 
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 07, 2007
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Saturday
July 07, 2007
8 a.m.
Super CPR Saturday
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 832-1644 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Free. Registration required.
American Red Cross Presents
July 07, 2007
7 to 9 p.m.
Beaumont Camera Club Photo Show opening reception
Beaumont Art League; 2675 Gulf St.; Fair Park; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-4179
Admission: Free.
Images will be on view through July 27.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
July 07, 2007
8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedians Slade Ham and Kristin Key perform
Comedy; Texas; 1990 Interstate-10; between College and Washington streets; Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.
July 07, 2007
July 7 - 29
Tour de France
Noirmoutier-En-L'ile, France
Web: www.letour.fr
Annual.
July 08, 2007
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Sunday
July 08, 2007
3 p.m.
Anahuac Southgrass Cowboy Association-Approved Rodeo
Lil’ Henry’s Arena; 8035 Rogers St.; off West Port Arthur Road (Hillebrandt)
Phone: 409 835-1081 or 409 212-9729
Admission: Adults $6; children $4.
Break-away at 1:30 p.m. Major events include bull riding; steer wrestling; tie down rope and barrel racing. Food and refreshments available.
July 08, 2007
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, 2007
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Monday
July 09, 2007
Independence Day in Argentina
Annual. Same date each year.
July 09, 2007
July 9 - 14
USSSA World Series Baseball 11 & 12 Year Old
Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-3900
July 10, 2007
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Tuesday
July 10, 2007
Bon (Feast of Fortune)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 10, 2007
Day of Dame Holda, Germanic underworld goddess
Annual.
July 10, 2007
Feria de San Fermin
Spain observes.
Annual. Celebrated during second week of July.
July 10, 2007
USSSA World Series Baseball continues
July 11, 2007
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Wednesday
July 11, 2007
10:30 a.m.
Dog Days Of Summer Doggie Parade
Hotel Beaumont Retired and Assisted Living Community; 625 Orleans St.; Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-4503
Admission: Admission is donations of paper towels; cloth towels; puppy and kitten food; laundry detergent and office supplies. All donations go to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.
Registration is at 10 a.m. the day of the event. Call for advanced registration.
July 11, 2007
July 11-13; 18-20 and 25-27; and Aug. 1 - 3 at 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Bake Camp
Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café; 4440 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 782-1029
Web: www.raosbakery.com/bakecamp.asp
Admission: Cost is $50 per child per class. Reservations must be made in person.
Camp is for children 5-8; and 9-12. Students receive a T-shirt; pastry bag with tips and recipes.
The two camps are “Cake Decorating” and “Cookies”
Annual.
July 11, 2007
USSSA World Series Baseball continues
July 12, 2007
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Thursday
July 12, 2007
July 12 - 30; 2007 at 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.
Little Miss Princess workshops
Contact: JaNelle Young
Lamar University; Setzer Center; RM 104; Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-1094
E-mail: info@littlemissprincessdaycamps.com
Web: www.princessdaycamp.com
Admission: Registration recommended; $35 per session. Space is limited.
Summer day camp for girls; ages 5-11. Sessions: Diva Camp; Fashion 101; Charm School; Princess Academy; Health & Beauty; & Little Miss Workout.
Little Miss Princess is a personal development organization targeted to prepare today’s little princesses for a successful future.
The mission is to instill appropriate etiquette and social skills; while fostering strong character and high self esteem through useful workshops.
July 12, 2007
10 a.m.
Historytime: Sea To Shining Sea
Museum of the Gulf Coast; 700 Procter St.; Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6453
Admission: Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required.
Event is an interactive program introducing children 3-9 to the wonder of ships and lighthouses
The event includes a tour of maritime exhibits; storybook reading and hands-on activities and crafts.
July 12, 2007
2 p.m.
Harry Potter Party
Marion and Ed Hughes Public Library; 2712 Nederland Ave.; Nederland
Phone: 409 722-1255
Young witches and wizards may enjoy refreshments and door prizes.
July 12, 2007
Orangemen's Day
Northern Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 12, 2007
USSSA World Series Baseball continues
July 13, 2007
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Friday
July 13, 2007
USSSA World Series Baseball continues
July 14, 2007
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Saturday
July 14, 2007
9 a.m.
The Moscow Ballet open audition for “The Great Russian Nutcracker”
Contact: dance teacher coordinator Katrina Purcell
Touch of Grace Dance Center; 134 U.S. 90 East; Vidor
Phone: 409 769-7800 or 409 833-7747
E-mail:
Web: www.nutcracker.com
Applicants must be between 7-16 years old and have at least one year of ballet experience. Applicants must dress in ballet attire and bring pointe shoes; if on pointe.
The Moscow Ballet will present “The Great Russian Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Beaumont Civic Center; 701 Main St.
July 14, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Sallye Awards and Beaumont Community Players annual meeting
New theater; 4155 Laurel St.
Phone: 409 842-4664
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Admission: Tickets $15 per person. RSVP.
The event includes food and a tour the new site.
July 14, 2007
Bastille Day
France observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 14, 2007
USSSA World Series Baseball continues
July 15, 2007
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Sunday
July 15, 2007
noon - 5 p.m.
Bridal Traditions Bridal Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 769-7599 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: $10.
Booths offer everything to plan a wedding; from cakes and photographers to dresses and honeymoons.
July 15, 2007
*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, 2007
mid-July
Orange County 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
Annual. Held for two days in mid-July.
July 15, 2007
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 16, 2007
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Monday
July 16, 2007
July 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.
Auditions for "Tintypes," a musical
Contact: Beaumont Community Players
New theater; 4155 Laurel St.
Phone: 409 842-4664
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Admission:
The cast calls for two men and three women who will portray a myriad of characters drawn from Ragtime-era America; including Teddy Roosevelt.
The show opens Sept. 14.
July 17, 2007
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Tuesday
July 17, 2007
Auditions for "Tintypes," a musical continues
July 17, 2007
Constitution Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
July 18, 2007
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Wednesday
July 18, 2007
July 18-20 and 25-27; and Aug. 1 - 3 at 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Bake Camp
Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café; 4440 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 782-1029
Web: www.raosbakery.com/bakecamp.asp
Admission: Cost is $50 per child per class. Reservations must be made in person.
Camp is for children 5-8; and 9-12. Students receive a T-shirt; pastry bag with tips and recipes.
The two camps are “Cake Decorating” and “Cookies”
July 18, 2007
National Day in Spain
Annual. Same date each year.
July 19, 2007
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Thursday
July 19, 2007
July 19-21 and July 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.; July 22 and 29 at 2:30 p.m.
“Peter Pan” a musical
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Theatre Performing Arts Center; 1700 Procter St.; Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6111
Admission: Adults $10; children and seniors $8.
Musical is based on James M. Barrie’s timeless adventure classic of a boy who refused to grow up.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Little Theater present
July 20, 2007
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Friday
July 20, 2007
5 p.m.
Stars Beauty Pageant
Bridge City Community Center; 105 Parkside; Bridge City
Phone: 409 745-4751
E-mail: karimstringer@yahoo.com
Admission: Contestants and one adult will be admitted free. Admission for all other adults $5.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the family of Stacie Lane to help with medical treatment.
There are three categories for boys; infants through age 7; and girls; infants through 19.
July 20, 2007
7 p.m.
High School Musical
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 842-4664 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Beaumont Kidmunity Troop presents
July 20, 2007
7 to 10 p.m.
Save the Studio benefit
Contact: Greg
The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-5393
E-mail: gregb@artstudio.org
Web site: www.artstudio.org
Admission: $10 donation at the door with all proceeds funding Art Studio programs. Donation price includes unlimited keg beer for those 21 years or older with valid I.D.
Scheduled performers include local performers.
DJs spin tunes between sets. This is a rain or shine event.
Annual. Est. 2006.
July 20, 2007
Doors open at 7 p.m.; the contest is at 8 p.m.
Dancing With The Beaumont Stars
Antone's, 240 Crockett St., in the Crockett Street Entertainment District
Phone: 409 832-2944
Admission: Advance tickets $15.
The dance contest features Betsy Henslee of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce; The fundraiser features NFL star Jerry Ball; Christy Mellon of Girls’ Haven and radio personality Kelly Caraway.
The salsa band; M Rumba; will perform at 10 p.m.
July 20, 2007
9 p.m.
Midnight Magic Costume Party
Barnes & Noble; 4155 Dowlen Road
Phone: 409 898-1111
Admission: Free.
Party features special Harry Potter events
The party is in conjunction with the release of J.K. Rowling’s last Harry Potter book; Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows; which will go on sale at midnight during the party.
Children may dress as their favorite Harry Potter character for an evening of prizes and activities; which include snake charming by the Big Thicket National Preserve; wizard bingo; fortune telling; Harry Potter trivia scavenger hunt; face painting; tatto
July 20, 2007
Independence Day in Colombia
Annual. Same date each year.
July 21, 2007
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Saturday
July 21, 2007
July 21 - 22 on Sat. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun.
Cajun Food and Music Festival
Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 494-0018 or 337 477-4752
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: Admission is $7 per person; and children under 12 are free. No ice chests are allowed.
Burton Coliseum jumps with Cajun sounds. Savory Cajun specialties like jambalaya, gumbo, etouffée, and more. Other festival highlights include raffles, arts and crafts and headlining bands.
Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association presents.
Annual, Est 1998
July 21, 2007
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cruisin’ Kirbyville Car; Truck and Motorcycle Show
Magnolia Park; U.S. 96 at Hebo Street, Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827; 409 423-6502 or 409 201-4191
Admission: Advance registration $25; $30 day of the show. Fee includes a T-shirt and goody bag
The show includes a burn-out contest; door prizes; food; games; dunking booth; arts and crafts; music; a live auction and a 50/50 drawing.
Awards at 5 p.m.; parade and cruise until 10 p.m.
Cruising Style magazine will cover the event.
Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce sponsors
July 21, 2007
noon-1 p.m.
Harry Potter Party
Port Arthur Public Library; 4615 9th Ave.; Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8838
Admission: Free.
Children participate in book talk; crafts; snacks and “enchanted potions.”
July 21, 2007
2 p.m.
High School Musical
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 842-4664 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Beaumont Kidmunity Troop presents
July 21, 2007
4 p.m. to midnight
Port Arthur Recovery Project Benefit
Knights of Columbus Hall; 6621 W. Port Arthur Road, Port Acres
Phone: 409 984-9530
Admission: Ticket price includes the dinner and dance. Dance tickets $15 per person; $25 per couple. Dinner only tickets $7 per plate.
All proceeds will be used to help repair homes in Port Arthur that were damaged by Hurricane Rita.
Activities include a classic car show; featuring the Aces Car Club and the American Antique Automobile Association; 4-7 p.m.
Also features a barbecue chicken dinner; served 6-8 p.m.; sock hop; featuring Mike Calais and the Music Connection playing 1950s and 1960s rock ‘n’ roll and swamp pop music; 8 p.m.-midnight.
There will also be a jitterbug contest and a silent auction.
Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization for Disaster Recovery sponsors
July 21, 2007
6:30 to 11 p.m.
Ad & Press Club of SWLA Gridiron
Lake Charles Civic Center - main coliseum, Lake Charles
Phone: 337 433-8502
E-mail: gridironshow@yahoo.com
Web: www.adpressclub.com
Admission: $60 per ticket or a table of eight for $400.
An annual roasting of politicians, newsmakers and other deserving (or not so deserving) targets. There will be new skits and stage setups.
Advertising & Press Club of SWLA presents.
Annual. Est. 1973.
July 21, 2007
7 p.m.
Country Western Show
Liberty Opry in Park Theater; 1816 Sam Houston Ave.; Liberty
Phone: 877 729-9103
Web: www.libertyopry.com
Admission: Adults $10; children 12 and younger $5.
Show features Lee Garner.
July 21, 2007
7 p.m.
High School Musical
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 842-4664 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Beaumont Kidmunity Troop presents
July 21, 2007
7:30 and 10 p.m.
Comedian Sinbad performs
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino; 2717 Highway 3063; Vinton; La.
Phone: 337 474-4900
Admission: Tickets $50
July 21, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Jam 2007
Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center; 1800 Lakeshore Drive; Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-3699
Web: www.boogiekings.com
Admission: Advance tickets $18. Tickets at the door $20.
Jam features the Boogie Kings; Jivin’ Gene and Ken Marvel
Proceeds benefit the Museum of Gulf Coast in Port Arthur.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
July 21, 2007
9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Zydeco Dance
Lil’ Henry’s Place; 8035 Rogers St.; off West Port Arthur Road (Hillebrandt)
Phone: 409 835-1081 or 409 454-5292
Admission: Tickets $12 at the door. BYOB.
Dance features Chris Ardoin and NuStep
July 21, 2007
Festival of the Forest Spirits
Annual.
July 21, 2007
~ (7/21-22/99)
National Holiday in Belgium
Annual. Same dates each year.
July 21, 2007
July 21 - 22
Trade Days on the Avenue
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-4023
Event features antiques, arts and crafts. Occurs 3rd weekend of every month.
July 22, 2007
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Sunday
July 22, 2007
Parents Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 4th Sunday in July.
July 22, 2007
Cajun Food and Music Festival continues
July 22, 2007
July 22 - 29, 2007 at 8 a.m.
AFA National Tournament
Contact: John Hughes, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: jhughes@fordpark.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Passes for the week are $30 for adults and $15 for seniors (55+) & kids (6-10). Daily passes are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and kids. Children under 5 are free.
Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m.
Presented by texasafasoftball.com
Annual. Held the 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 22, 2007
National Liberation Day in Poland
Annual. Same date each year.
July 22, 2007
Sun enters Leo
Annual.
July 22, 2007
Trade Days on the Avenue continues
July 23, 2007
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Monday
July 23, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 24, 2007
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Tuesday
July 24, 2007
July 24 - 28
Russia: Customs, Culture, Cossacks and Onion Domes
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
Web: www.art-tams.com
July 24, 2007
Simon Bolivar's Birthday
Ecuador and Venezuela observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 24, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 25, 2007
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Wednesday
July 25, 2007
July 25-27 and Aug. 1 - 3 at 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Bake Camp
Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café; 4440 Dowlen Road; Beaumont
Phone: 409 782-1029
Web: www.raosbakery.com/bakecamp.asp
Admission: Cost is $50 per child per class. Reservations must be made in person.
Camp is for children 5-8; and 9-12. Students receive a T-shirt; pastry bag with tips and recipes.
The two camps are “Cake Decorating” and “Cookies”
July 25, 2007
St. James Day
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
July 25, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 26, 2007
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Thursday
July 26, 2007
10 a.m.
HiStoryTime: Westward Ho!
Museum of the Gulf Coast; 700 Procter St.; in Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6453
Admission: Free. Advance registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Interactive program introduces children 3-9 to the days of pioneer settlement.
Event includes a pioneer cabin tour; storybook reading and hands-on pioneer activities and crafts.
July 26, 2007
Reception 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.
“A Spicy Night At The Ritz” Roaring ‘20s-style celebrity-waited event
Beaumont Country Club; 5355 Pine St.
Phone: 409 838-6581 Ex. 102.
Admission: Tickets $75 per person; $250 per couple; $1;500 for a table of 8; and $2;500 for a table of 10.
Dress is 1920s gangster; flapper or silent-era movie star.
The Beaumont Community Players will present a silent movie play.
Leadership Beaumont sponsors
July 26, 2007
"Peter Pan" continues
July 26, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 27, 2007
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Friday
July 27, 2007
3 p.m.-8 p.m. on July 27; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 28; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 29
The Peddler Show
Contact: John Hughes
Ford Park Exhibit Hall; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: jhughes@fordpark.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Adults $5; seniors 65 and older $3; children younger than 12 free. Admission is good all weekend.
The show offers home décor; hand crafted jewelry; clothing; seasonal floral arrangements; gourmet treats and creative gifts.
July 27, 2007
7 to 10 p.m.
Save the Studio benefit
Contact: Greg
The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-5393
E-mail: gregb@artstudio.org
Web site: www.artstudio.org
Admission: $10 donation at the door with all proceeds funding Art Studio programs. Donation price includes unlimited keg beer for those 21 years or older with valid I.D.
Scheduled performers include local performers.
DJs spin tunes between sets. This is a rain or shine event.
Annual. Est. 2006.
July 27, 2007
July 27 and 28 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedian Marty Rackham, of “Seinfeld” fame, performs
Comedy; Texas; 1990 Interstate 10; between College and Washington streets
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.
July 27, 2007
Feast of Hatshepsut in Egypt (healer queen)
Annual.
July 27, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 28, 2007
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Saturday
July 28, 2007
9 a.m.
Hemphill Family Fun Day
Sabine County Expo Center; Texas 184 West; Hemphill
Phone: 409 787-2714
Admission: $5; children 3 and younger free.
The event includes a motorcycle fun run at 10 a.m.; an ATV display; water games; waterslide; dunking booth; BB gun shootouts; bow-and-arrow contest; a watermelon eating contest and seed-spitting contest; a sexiest bald head contest and music by Whodunit a
Hemphill Pee Wee Football League sponsors
July 28, 2007
noon
“Taste of the Trailriders”
Lil’ Henry’s Arena; 8035 Rogers St.; off West Port Arthur Road (Hillebrandt)
Phone: 409 833-4573
Admission: Dance admission $10; free for children 12 and younger.
The event features a cook off; trail ride and dance.
The dance features Leon Charles and the Zydeco Flames at 9 p.m.
Diva Trailriders presents
July 28, 2007
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_festival.htm
Admission: $7 per adult, free for children aged 11 and younger. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoor event.
Evening features live music, food, arts and crafts and family activities
Performers include Headline performers as well as the Jazz Innovators, the Jimmy Simmons Band. 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.
City of Beaumont and Southeast Texas Arts Council present.
Annual. Est. 2006. Held 4th Saturday in July.
(Left) Orange native Perry Richard, who now lives in Houston, performs in front of the Taste of Orleans restaurant during the 2006 Orleans Street Jazz Fest.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
July 28, 2007
5:30 p.m. July 28; and 10:30 a.m. July 29
Marshland Festival
James E. Sudduth Coliseum; north end of the Lake Charles Civic Center Complex on Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles; La.
Phone: 337 491-1432 or 337 491-1256
Admission: Adults $6 Friday; $7 Saturday; children 7-14 $1; younger than 6 free.
July 28, 2007
8:30 to 10:30 p.m. weather permitting
Gator Spotlight Count
Contact: Jim Sutherlin
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area, 10 Parks & Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 736-2551 ext. 23 or 25. 409 736-2551
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.
Go spotlighting. Take a boat trip down five miles of the best alligator habitat in Texas and census the alligators.
Monthly event.
July 28, 2007
7/28-29
Independence Day in Peru
Annual. Same dates each year.
July 28, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 29, 2007
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Sunday
July 29, 2007
6:30 p.m.
“Accepted;” a free movie screening
Parkdale Assembly of God; 4490 Crow Road
Phone: 409 899-5405
Admission: Free.
The movie; which was filmed in Beaumont; is about a prostitute who finds acceptance in a church after breaking ties with her brutal pimp.
The director; Susan Pete; and the cast and crew will be at the event.
July 29, 2007
AFA National Tournament continues
July 30, 2007
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Monday
July 31, 2007
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