April 2007 Events

April 01, 2007
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April 01, 2007
EJH Academics: Last day for invitational meets. First day to return invitational materials to contestants.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 01, 2007
Palm/Passion Sunday
Annual. Different date each year based on the Ecclesiastical Calendar.

April 02, 2007
4/2-7/07
Golf & Tennis: First week for district meets; all conferences.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 02, 2007
4/2-7/07
One-Act Play: Area meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 02, 2007
4/2-3/07
Soccer: Regional semi-finals; 4A; Regional quarterfinals; 5A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 02, 2007
4/2-7/07
Track & Field: First week for district meets; 2A; 3A; 4A & 5A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 05, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Russian pianist Alexander Kobrin concert
Nederland High School Performing Arts Center; Spurlock Road and 18th Street; Nederland
Phone: 409 727-4898 or 409 962-7684
Admission: Student memberships $15; adults $40; single parent family $50 and family $90. Patron memberships $100; grand patron $150; sustaining sponsor $250; sponsor $500; benefactor $1;000.
Russian pianist Alexander Kobrin is a recent gold medalist of the Van Cliburn Competition.
Concert Association of Southeast Texas presents.

April 06, 2007
6 to 9 p.m.
“First Fridays”
Lincoln Avenue, Groves
Phone: 409 962-3631
Event features shopping, food and entertainment.

April 06, 2007
Good Friday
Annual. Different date each year based on the Ecclesiastical Calendar.

April 06, 2007
Soccer: Regional semi-finals; 5A
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 07, 2007
Soccer: Regional playoff deadline; 4A & 5A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 07, 2007
Track & Field: District certification deadline; 1A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 08, 2007
April 8 - June 17
"Let’s Talk: Old & New Methods of Communication" opening reception
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor, Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: adults - $3.50, senior citizens (62+) - $3, children ages 6-18 - $1.50 and children ages 0-6 - $0.50.
Show continues April 8 - June 17.

April 08, 2007
(Western) Easter Sunday
Annual. Different date each year based on the Ecclesiastical Calendar.

April 08, 2007
Paskha (Orthodox Easter Sunday)
Annual. Different date each year based on the Ecclesiastical Calendar.

April 09, 2007
4/9-14/07
Golf & Tennis: Last week for district meets; all conferences.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 09, 2007
4/9-14/07
Track & Field: Last week for district meets; 2A; 3A; 4A & 5A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 12, 2007
Track & Field: Area certification deadline; 1A.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 13, 2007
4/13-14/07
Academics and One-Act Play: Regional meets. (OAP and academic regional competition shall take precedence over spring meet athletic activities.)
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 13, 2007
April 13 - 15
Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Complex, 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

April 14, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Chee-Yun on violin with Andres Diaz on cello concert
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257
Web: www.sost.org
Admission: Adult season tickets are $55 to $110. Adult single tickets are $12 to $30. Seniors and student tickets $48 to $110. Seniors and student single tickets $10 to $27.
Symphony of Southeast Texas presents.
Annual performance season.

April 14, 2007
Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally continues

April 15, 2007
3 p.m.
"Pirates of Penzance"
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theater, 707 W. Main Street, downtown Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Season ticket packages range from $555 to $56 per seat. Single tickets - if any are available - go on sale beginning Sept. 1.
Shows and dates are subject to change.

April 15, 2007
Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally continues

April 20, 2007
April 20 - 21
Mercado Days Festival
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006

April 20, 2007
April 20 - 22
Neches River Festival
Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-2443
Annual

April 21, 2007
4/21-22/07
ILPC: State Convention.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 21, 2007
Mercado Days Festival continues

April 21, 2007
Neches River Festival continues

April 21, 2007
April 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.

April 22, 2007
Neches River Festival continues

April 22, 2007
Trade Days on the Avenue continues

April 23, 2007
4/23-28/07
Golf; Tennis; Track & Field: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 26, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! - Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company
Contact*: Randall Wheatley, asst. professor
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., in downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8144
E-mail*: wheatleyrl@hal.lamar.edu
Web: dept.lamar.edu/cofac/mtd/index.htm
Admission: Season tickets are $35 for adults, $18 for students.
Season tickets and gift certificates for the 2006-2007 concert series are on sale in Lamar University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance in the Lamar Music Building.
This is the off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent.
Annual series. Est. 1990

April 28, 2007
Softball: Bi-district deadline; all conferences.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

April 30, 2007
TBA - April 2007
Golden Triangle Fair
Beaumont Fairgrounds, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435

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April 01, 2006
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Saturday

April 01, 2006
All Fools' Day
Great Britain observes.
Same tradition as U.S. "April Fools' Day.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 01, 2006
April Fool's Day
U.S. participates.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 01, 2006
4/1-30
Child Abuse Month
Annual. Same dates each year.

April 01, 2006
4/1-30
National Poetry Month
Website: www.poetrybug.com
Annual. Same dates each year.

April 01, 2006
Victory Day in Spain
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 01, 2006
April 1 - 30
Eastern Turkey, Spring hunting season: East Texas (43 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Rio Grande and Eastern Turkey may be hunted in these counties.

April 01, 2006
April 1 - 30
Rio Grande Turkey, Spring hunting season: 1 - Turkey Bag Limit (11 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

April 01, 2006
April 1 - May 14
Rio Grande Turkey, Spring hunting season: 4 - Turkey Bag Limit (153 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

April 01, 2006
EJH Academics: Last day for invitational meets. First day to return invitational materials to contestants.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 01, 2006
Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest entry deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 01, 2006
TILF: First day to submit scholarship applications.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 01, 2006
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
March of Dimes and Relay for Life Window Wash and Link Sale
Contact: Howard L. Theriot
1810 N Major Drive; Beaumont; Texas 77713
Phone: 409 892-1111 (credit union); 800 507-5630
E-mail: howard@catchlight.com

April 01, 2006
10 a.m. to noon
March of Dimes and Relay for Life Window Wash and Link Sale
Contact: Howard L. Theriot
Mobiloil Federal Credit Union; 4285 Treadway; Beaumont Texas 77706
Phone: 409 892-1111 (credit union); 800 507-5630
E-mail: howard@catchlight.com

April 01, 2006
Time TBA
"Guys, Dolls & Spicy Meatballs" dinner performance
Contact: Linda Trahan, marketing, or Flora Jean Boothe
Location TBA
Phone: 409 735-6079, 409 727-7870 or 409 835-5860.
E-mail: ltrahan2@gt.rr.com
Web: users.eonet.net/greatersabine/
Admission: TBA
Greater Sabine Chorus, The Harmony Exporters (Men's group) and the youth of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Nederland perform a combined dinner show. The youth cook and serve spaghetti and meatballs with the trimmings while the Guys and Dolls sing.
Annual. Est. 2002

April 02, 2006
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Sunday

April 02, 2006
2 a.m.
Daylight savings time begins
Annual. Occurs on 1st Sunday in April at 2 a.m.

April 02, 2006
Bass-N-Bucks
Contact: David & Tricia Concienne
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 727-8941, 409 727-8941 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.bassnbucks.com

April 03, 2006
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Monday

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Golf: First week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
One-Act Play: Area meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 4
Soccer: 4A regional semi-finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 4
Soccer: 5A regional quarterfinals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Tennis: First week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Track & Field: First week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A, 4A and 5A schools.

April 04, 2006
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Tuesday

April 05, 2006
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Wednesday

April 05, 2006
Arbor Day in Korea
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 06, 2006
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Thursday

April 06, 2006
7:30 p.m.
“The Three Musketeers”
Contact: Amy Ehrman
707 W. Main Street, downtown Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Season Ticket packages are currently available and start at $73. Single ticket sales (if available) begin August 15, 2005.
The 2003 Tony Award winning “The Acting Company” presents.
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.

April 06, 2006
Opening reception for "Everyone Needs a Hobby: Collectors and Collecting"
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
Exhibit on loan from Exhibits USA
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

April 06, 2006
Van Riebeeck Day
South Africa observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 07, 2006
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Friday

April 07, 2006
Soccer: 5A regional semi-finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 07, 2006
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

April 07, 2006
April 7 - 9, 2006
Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Midway and Ag Barns, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com

April 07, 2006
April 7 - 8. 2006
Matrix Engineering Bass Invitational
Contact: Cheryl Estes
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 981-6712 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

April 07, 2006
April 7-9, 2006
Sesame Street Live Presents "Super Grover! Ready For Action"
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission:

April 07, 2006
World Health Day in UN member nations
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 08, 2006
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Saturday

April 08, 2006
Buddha's Birthday
Korea and Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 08, 2006
April 8 - 9
ILPC: State Convention.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 08, 2006
Soccer: 4A and 5A regional playoff deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 08, 2006
Track & Field: 1A district certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 08, 2006
10 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Wesgroves Park
Phone: 800-876-3631
Web: www.grovescofc.com
Annual.

April 08, 2006
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rice and Crawfest
Contact: Gwen Obert
National Oak Park, Magnolia Street, 804 South Hood Street, Alvin TX 77511
Phone: 281 585-6211 or 713 585-8662
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Admission: Free
The Rice and Crawfest features Cajun music, an awards show and a wide variety of entertainment. Eat crawfish, file' gumbo, boiled shrimp and other food. Also donate blood and receive a free bowl of gumbo and T-shirt.
Scheduled performers include Bayou Roux, various local performers, dancers, youth boxing, gymnasts, large craft show and a large antique auto show.
Kiwanis Club of Alvin sponsors.
Annual. Held the 2nd Saturday in April*.

April 08, 2006
Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) in Japan
Annual. Same date each year.

April 09, 2006
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Sunday

April 09, 2006
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 09, 2006
Palm Sunday
The Sunday preceding Easter Sunday.
Annual. Occurs Sun. preceding Easter Sunday.

April 09, 2006
American Bass Anglers - District-53
Contact: Paul Henry
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 698-2790
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

April 10, 2006
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Monday

April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Golf: Last week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Tennis: Last week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Track & Field: Last week for district meets
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A, 4A and 5A schools.

April 11, 2006
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Tuesday

April 12, 2006
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Wednesday

April 12, 2006
Passover
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.

April 12, 2006
April 13-20
Pesach Eve
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish calendar.

April 13, 2006
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April 13, 2006
April 13 - 15
Soccer: State Tournament.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 14, 2006
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Friday

April 14, 2006
Good Friday
Federal legal public holiday.
For state employees, this is an optional holiday.
Annual. Occurs the Friday before Easter Sun.

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16 at noon to 4 p.m.
Dayton Ole Tyme Days
Downtown Dayton
Phone: 409 258-2642
Web: www.oletymedays.com
Admission: Free admission. Free shuttle service to and from festival. Carnival armbands are $12. Dance admission is $5.
Event includes a carnival, barbecue cook off, crafts, food booths, petting zoo and a silent auction. The street dance features live entertaiment from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Annual. Est. 1993. Held the 3rd weekend in April* (Fri.-Sun.).

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16
Magnolia Festival
Contact: Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Park, U.S. Highway 96 at Hebo Steet, Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827
E-mail: kirbyvilleonline@hotmail.com
Web: www.kirbyville.org
Admission: Free.
The event begins with the opening of the carnival on the Wednesday night prior to the third weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday, with special arm band nights and rides to suit every age group.
Events for Fri. and Sat. include arts & crafts, novelty and food vendors, parade at 10 a.m. on Sat., pet show at 1 p.m., art show and exhibit, door prizes, silent auction, and continuous entertainment in the pavilion.
The Festival is sponsored by the Magnolia Festival Committee and organized through the Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds are used for community development.
Annual. Held 3rd weekend in April.

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16
Mauriceville Crawfish Festival
Contact Mary Jane Johnson or Sybil Jenkins
Festival grounds on U.S. 62 (near Hwy 12) in Mauriceville
Phone: 409 745-1357, 409 745-1202 or 409 745-3777
Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 15. After 5 p.m. April 16, admission is $8 per person. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 17.
Festivities include live music, dancing, games, crawfish races, crawfish eating contest, barbecue cook-off, canning show, talent show, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food booths and more.
Annual. Est. 1982. Held the 3rd weekend in April* (Fri.-Sun.).

April 14, 2006
April 14-15 (tenative)
Mercado Days
Contact: Sabrina Vrooman
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Event is a celebration of the Hispanic heritage with food, music, folkloric dancers, marketplace of cultural goods and pageantry.

April 14, 2006
Pan American Day
The Americas observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16, 2006
Paralyzed American Veterans Texas Roundup
Contact: Glenn Bentley
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 800-583-5252 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

April 14, 2006
School holiday: Beaumont ISD, Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

April 15, 2006
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Saturday

April 15, 2006
before 11:59:59 p.m.
Federal Income Taxes Due
Annual. Tax returns must be postmarked by Midnight (11:59:59 p.m.) on 4/15 (or 4/16 if 4/15 falls on a Sun.).

April 15, 2006
Track & Field: 1A area certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 15, 2006
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alvin Area Garden Tour
Contact: Pat Klopp
different locations each year, Alvin, Texas
Phone: 281 393-1538
Admission: $5 per person (tax deductible), children under 12 free.
Alvin Museum Society and Alvin Garden Club sponsors.
Annual. Est. 2000. Held on 3rd Sat. in April*.

April 15, 2006
April 15 - 16 at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Sat. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun.
La Festa Siciliana
Contact: Sam Orlando
Sacred Heart Society of Little York’s Grounds, 816 E. Whitney Drive, Houston TX 77022
Phone: 713-977-9019, 713 692-0198 or 281 895-0608
Web: www.theitalianfestival.com
Event offers food, games and entertainment under the big top. Events include live bands throughout the day, DJ to play requests and authentic homemade Italian foods - pasta, meatballs, po-boys, faccia di vechia, fried ravioli, sausage and peppers, muffale
Event continues rain or shine under a big top tent.
Annual. Held the 3rd weekend in April*.

April 15, 2006
10 a.m. to 3 pm.
Motor Met Car & Bike Show
13000 Jones Road, Houston TX 77070
E-mail: shawn@teamsquid.net
Web: www.metmen.org/motormet/home.htm
Admission: Free viewing of all cars and Bikes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards start at 2:30 p.m.
More than 53 cars, trucks and motorcycles are registered.
Event features door prizes and much more.
Met Missions/Ministries sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005. Held on 3rd Sat. in April*.

April 15, 2006
April 15 - May 12
Celtic Tree Month of Willow begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

April 16, 2006
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April 16, 2006
Easter Day
Annual, observed the 1st Sun. after the 1st full moon which occurs on or next after the spring equinox.

April 17, 2006
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April 17, 2006
April 17 - 22
One-Act Play: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
OAP and academic regional competition shall take precedence over spring meet athletic activities.

April 17, 2006
Beaumont ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

April 17, 2006
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

April 18, 2006
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April 18, 2006
11 a.m.
St. John’s Spring Festival
St. John Catholic Church, 110 East South Street, Alvin TX 77511
Phone: 281 331-3751
Annual. Held the 3rd Tuesday in April*.

April 19, 2006
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April 19, 2006
Declaration of Independence Day in Venezuela
Annual. Same date each year.

April 20, 2006
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April 20, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Fling Carnival
Ridgewood Retirement Community, 2520 IH-10 East, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-2531
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: theridgewood.com
Events include games, live entertainment and more. Various contests are also planned.
Annual. Held on 3rd Thurs in April*.

April 20, 2006
April 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2006
"Oliver!" performance
Contact: Orange Community Players
708 W. Division St., Orange TX 77631-0442
Phone: 409 882-9137
Web: www.ocplayers.org
Admission: Ticket prices for musicals are $15 per adult and $8 per student. Ticket prices for plays are $12 per adult and $5 per student.

April 21, 2006
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April 21, 2006
San Jacinto Day
State holiday in Texas.
Commemorates the day 4,000 Texas volunteer soldiers defeated 5,000-strong Mexican army in 18 minutes to win the independence of the Republic of Texas.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 21, 2006
April 21 - 22
Academics: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 21, 2006
April 21 - 23 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri & Sat and noon to 5 p.m. on Sun.
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival
Contact: Mike McManus, festival director
Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds, and Pritchett Field, Sam Houston State University campus, Huntsville
Phone: 936 294-1832 or 800-289-0389
E-mail: mmcmanus100@yahoo.com
Web: www.samhouston.org
Admission: $5 per adult
Festival showcases Texas' ethnic culture, including Native American, German, Hispanic, Irish, African-American, Polish, Scottish and others. Sample ethnic food, hear music, and observe folk art demonstrations in each area.
Event celebrates the life and times of General Sam Houston with life skills demonstrations, authentic 19th-century dress and hands-on activities. Other features include music, storytellers, dancers, singers and dramatic performances.
General Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Annual. Est. 1988. Held Fri - Sun on 3rd weekend in April.

April 21, 2006
April 21 - 23, 2006
Lake Sam Rayburn McDonalds Big Bass Splash
Contact: Sealy Outdoors
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 888-698-2591 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
Annual. Est. 1983. Held Fri - Sun on 4th weekend in April*.

April 21, 2006
April 21 - 30
Neches River Festival & Parade
Contact: Neches River Festival, Inc.
Neches River, Riverfront Park, 701 Main Street (behind the Civic Center), Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 835-2443, 409 880-3749 or 800-392-4401
Admission: Free
Event celebrates both the Neches River and the Beaumont school students. Many activities center around educational accomplishments.
The second weekend features a downtown parade, boat show, chili cook-off, live music and other entertainment. Other activities include a costume contest, bicycle race, flower show, flotilla, and arts & crafts.
Annual. Est. 1948. Held the week after Easter.

April 22, 2006
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April 22, 2006
Earth Day
Annual. Same date each year.

April 22, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues

April 22, 2006
April 22 - 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off
Traders Village Parkway, Houston
Phone: 281 890-5500 or 713 535-1109
E-mail: travelmjblair@yahoo.com
Blog: chotnews.blogspot.com (Chili Hot News) Web: www.chili.org
Offers a Texas-size salute to the official state dish. Cook-off is held under the auspices of the Chili Appreciation Society International. Includes other competition cooking events, arts & crafts, music and more.
Annual. Est. 1972 Held on the 4th weekend in April.

April 22, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Contact: General Land Office
Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass (and all other Texas State beaches)
Phone: 409 971-2559 or 877-892-6278
E-mail: beach@glo.state.tx.us
Web: www.glo.state.tx.us/adopt-a-beach/cleanup.html
Help keep Texas beaches beautiful.
Annual. Held on 4th Sat. in April*.

April 22, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas performance
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: sost.org
Featured performer is The Alturas Duo and Gonzalo Cortez on Pan Flute. The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus will also perform.

April 22, 2006
Queen Isabella Day
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 23, 2006
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April 23, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues

April 23, 2006
Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off continues

April 23, 2006
St. George's Day
England observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 24, 2006
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April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Golf: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Tennis: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Track & Field: Regional meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

April 24, 2006
7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Lobsterfest Golf Tournament
Brentwood Country Club, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-6581
E-mail: chamber@bmtcoc.org
Web: www.bmtcoc.org
Admission: Entry fee is $150 per player and includes a breakfast for the 7:30am starters and a lunch for the 12:30pm starters. Reservations requested.
The tournament is a four person scramble with shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A reception, auction and steak/lobster dinner will be held at the Ford Exhibit Hall after the afternoon round.
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1993. Held on 4th Monday of April*.


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Cheryl Bouillon of KOLE news radio laughs during the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce annual LobsterFest at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall on Monday, April 25, 2005.


April 25, 2006
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April 25, 2006
Softball: District certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

April 25, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! series features Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company
Contact*: Randall Wheatley, asst. professor
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-8144
E-mail*: wheatleyrl@hal.lamar.edu
Web: dept.lamar.edu/cofac/mtd/index.htm
Admission: Season tickets are priced at $35 for adults and $18 for students and include admission to all five concerts.
Lamarissimo! season tickets and gift certificates for the 2005-2006 concert series are on sale at the Lamar University Department of Music, Theatre & Dance in the Lamar Music Building.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Julie Rogers Theatre.
The series is an off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent.
The 2005-2006 season concludes with this performance.
Annual series. Est. 1990

April 25, 2006
ANZAC Day
Australia and New Zealand observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 25, 2006
Liberation Day in Italy
Annual. Same date each year.

April 26, 2006
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April 26, 2006
International Administrative Professionals' Day
Formerly called “Secretaries’ Day.”
Annual event occurs on the Wednesday of the last full week in April.

April 26, 2006
Noon to 1 p.m.
Spring Fashion Round Up Style Show
Contact: Cheryl Shoemaker
Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Drive, Orange
Phone: 409 745-2904
Admission: Call for tickets or more information.
The theme will be Western and includes a cowboy hat contest, with prizes for most creative, largest and best theme.
The organization presents three $500 scholarships, one of which will be in honor of the late Amelia Feathers.
Riparian Business and Professional Women sponsors.
The annual sholarship style show is held on the 4th Wednesday of April*.

April 26, 2006
April 26 - 30
Spindletop Trail Ride
Nome, Texas to Beaumont, Texas
Phone: 409 839-0399
E-mail: spindletoptrailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/spindletoptrailriders
Admission: Registration Required $35 Adults (includes meals) $20 Children (includes Meals) or $15 per day to ride certain days
A western trailride from Nome to downtown Beaumont.
Saturday Ride in Neches River Festival parade
Spindletop Trail Riders sponsor.
Annual. Est. 2000. Held Wed. to Sun. on 4th week of April*.

April 26, 2006
Union Day in Tanzania
Annual. Same date each year.

April 27, 2006
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April 27, 2006
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
United States
Phone: 800-676-7780
E-mail: tods@ms.foundation.org
Web: www.daughtersandsonstowork.org
Annual event occurs on the 4th Thursday of April.

April 27, 2006
April 27 - 30, 2006
Coburn's Supply Fish Fest
Contact: Mike Smith
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 835-1447 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

April 27, 2006
April 27 - 30
Texas Bar B Que Festival
Claiborne West Park, 4105 North St., Orange
Phone:409 769-6339
Web: www.vidorchamber.com/dyncat.cfm?catid=2214
Admission: $3
Event includes competition, carnival rides, vendors, games, live music and a scholarship pageant for young ladies from the Vidor area.
Vidor Chamber Of Commerce sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1982. Held on 4th Thurs. to Sun. of April*.

April 28, 2006
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April 28, 2006
7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. program.
Excellence in the Media / Newsmaker of the Year Banquet
Bando's (1st floor of Entergy Bldg.), 350 Pine St., downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 658-8855
E-mail: info@pressclubofsoutheasttexas.com
Web: www.pressclubofsoutheasttexas.com
Admission: $30.
Event honors print and broadcast journalists as well as public relations professionals.
Press Club of Southeast Texas sponsors.
Annual. Held on 4th Friday in April*.

April 29, 2006
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April 29, 2006
Softball: Bi-district deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A, 4A and 5A schools.

April 29, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Little Cypress Mauriceville Highschool Car & Bike Show
Contact: Mark Milligan
Orange TX
Phone: 409 883-5615
E-mail: vmilligan@gt.rr.com
All custom rides are welcome to compete. Competition includes custom and stock bikes.
Annual, Est. 1996. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 29, 2006
7 p.m.
Christus St. Elizabeth's Gala concert
Contact: Debbie Sebastian
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-7104
E-mail: debbie.sebastian@christushealth.org
Web: www.christusste.org
Cocktails and a seated gourmet dinner will be served. Tables of eight and individual seating are available at varying prices.
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1981. Held on 4th Sat. in April*.

April 29, 2006
7 p.m.
Neches River Festival Coronation and Ball
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1 or 409 835-2443
Admission: $15.00 - Everyone
Event celebrates the freshwater source in Beaumont. The event starts off with the unveiling of the king and the announcement of the Beaumont Citizen of the Year. The festival greets spring with a parade and a coronation ball in honor of the queen.
Coronation at 7 p.m. at Julie Rogers Theatre. Ball begins at 9 p.m. at Beaumont Civic Center.
Neches River Festival sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1948. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 29, 2006
8 p.m.
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers concert
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

April 29, 2006
Emperor's Birthday
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 29, 2006
Texas Crab Festival Golf Tournament
Rancho Carribe Golf Course, Bolivar Peninsula, 644 Highway 87, Crystal Beach
Phone: 409 684-5940 or 800-368-7863
E-mail: chamberinfo@bolivarchamber.org
Web: www.crystalbeach.com/chamber.html
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents.
Annual. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 30, 2006
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April 30, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bubba Richardson Memorial Cook-Off
Coldspring / San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center, 31 N. Butler (under the water tower), Coldspring
Phone: 936 653-2184
E-mail: ccc@coldspringtexas.org
Web: www.coldspringtexas.org/chili_BBQ.htm
Entry fee is $20 for one event. Each additional event costs $10. Guests can become a frozen margarita judge for a $10 donation.
Events include brisket, ribs, barbecue chicken, chili, beans, Bloody Mary and margarita competitions, silent auction, raffle and food.
Proceeds to benefit the Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce to provide scholarships and San Jacinto County tourism.
Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce presents
Annual. Est. 1998 Held on a different date each year based on space and weather conditions.

April 30, 2006
Date TBA
Collectors and appraisal fundraiser and collectors preservation workshop
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
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

April 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Mercado Days Festival
Contact: Sabrina Vroorman
Proctor Street Pavilion, downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006
E-mail: info@sethcec.org
Web: www.sethcec.org
Event features multi-cultural experiences deigned to promote and preserve the Hispanic culture. Festival offers food, arts & crafts, entertainment and other activities.
Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural & Education Center, Inc. sponsors.
Annual.

April 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
The Spindletop/Lamar University Film Festival
Contact: Chris Castillo
Lamar University Theatre / Art Studio Inc /Tinseltown
Phone: 409 880-7222 or 409 880-8490
E-mail: castillojc@hal.lamar.edu
Web: www.spinfest.org
Admission: Attendance is limited. Entry fee for the festival is $15 for students, $20 for others.
Event features high school, college and professional filmmakers participating in an annual film and video competition. Cash prizes given to the best high school film and college film entries.
Opening party , workshops and screenings at 8:30 a.m. April 16 at Lamar’s University Theatre, with evening screenings at 7 p.m. Saturday in the theatre. Sunday screenings are scheduled from 12:30 - 5 p.m. at Tinseltown.
South East Texas Arts Council sponsors.
Annual.

April 30, 2006
Heritage Day
Contact: Richard Knapik, executive director, Bay City Chamber of Commerce
Town square and old railroad depot, Bay City
Phone: 409 245-8333
baycitycc@sat.net
http://www.action2000.com/yps/clients/sample3.htm
Admission: Free
Event features a parade, historic crafts demonstrations, food booths, and live entertainment.
Demonstrations include butter churning, fling knapping, square dancing, cloggers, and ballet. Other activities include a pie eating contest, carriage rides, a wildflower exhibit, and children’s games.
Annual. Held in April.

April 30, 2006
Queen's Birthday
The Netherlands observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 30, 2006
Walpurgis Night
Germany and Scandinavia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

April 2005 Events

April
10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16
17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23
24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30

April 13, 2005
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4/13-16/2005
Magnolia Festival
Magnolia Park, U.S. 96 at Hebo St., Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827
Admission: Free.
Carnival rides and games start April 13. Actual festival takes place on April 15 and 16. Festivities include carnival rides, arts and crafts, food booths, a pet show, a parade, an art show, talent show, live entertainment and more.

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April 15, 2005
April 15 - 17, noon to 4 p.m.
Dayton Ole Tyme Days
Downtown Dayton
Phone: 409 258-2642
Admission: Carnival armbands are $12. Dance admission is $5.
Event includes a carnival, barbecue cook off, crafts, food booths, petting zoo and a silent auction. The street dance features Troy McManus and Texas Live from 8 p.m. to midnight on April 16.

April 15, 2005
7 p.m.
The Spindletop/Lamar University Film Festival Opening party
South East Texas Arts Council sponsors.
Art Studio Inc.
Phone: 409 880-7222 or 409 880-8490
Web: www.spinfest.org
Admission: Attendance is limited. Entry fee for the festival is $15 for students, $20 for others.
Event features high school, college and professional filmmakers participating in an annual film and video competition. Cash prizes given to the best high school film and college film entries.

April 15, 2005
8 p.m.
PoDunk concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 15, 2005
April 15 - 17
Mauriceville Crawfish Festival
Contact Mary Jane Johnson at (409) 745-1357 or Sybil Jenkins at (409) 745-1202
Festival grounds on U.S. 62 in Mauriceville
Phone: 409 745-1357 or 409 745-1202
Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 15. After 5 p.m. April 16, admission is $8 per person. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 17.
Festivities include live music, dancing, games, crawfish races, crawfish eating contest, barbecue cook-off, canning show, talent show, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food booths and more.
Wayne Toups appears in concert at 7 p.m. April 16, with Chris Johnson and Cheap Whiskey performing at 9 p.m.
Annual.

April 15, 2005
April 15 - 16
Mercado Days Festival
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409-983-4006
Web: www.sethcec.org
Event features multi-cultural experiences deigned to promote and preserve the Hispanic culture. Festival offers food, arts & crafts, entertainment and other activities.

April 15, 2005
April 15 - 17, various times
The Spindletop/Lamar University Film Festival
South East Texas Arts Council sponsors.
Lamar University Theatre / Art Studio Inc /Tinseltown
Phone: 409 880-7222 or 409 880-8490
Web: www.spinfest.org
Admission: Attendance is limited. Entry fee for the festival is $15 for students, $20 for others.
Event features high school, college and professional filmmakers participating in an annual film and video competition. Cash prizes given to the best high school film and college film entries.
Opening party , workshops and screenings at 8:30 a.m. April 16 at Lamar’s University Theatre, with evening screenings at 7 p.m. Saturday in the theatre. Sunday screenings are scheduled from 12:30 - 5 p.m. at Tinseltown.

April 16, 2005
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April 16, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-2257
Web: www.sost.org
The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus is directed by Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli with guests vocalists Jeanine Thames and David Murra. They will perform Requiem and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances. Soprano Jeanine Thames is a Beaumont native and has performed frequently with the Symphony. She will be joined by Baritone David Murray.

April 16, 2005
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sixth Annual Area Garden Tour
Sponsored by the Alvin Museum Society and Alvin Garden Club
Alvin, Texas
Phone: 281 393-1538
Annual.

April 16, 2005
7:05 p.m.
Beaumont Drillers Indoor Football vs. Cincinnati Marshals
Ford Park Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.getdrilled.com
Admission: $10 & $18

April 16, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-2257
Web: www.sost.org
The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus is directed by Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli with guests vocalists Jeanine Thames and David Murra. They will perform Requiem and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances. Soprano Jeanine Thames is a Beaumont native and has performed frequently with the Symphony. She will be joined by Baritone David Murray.

April 16, 2005
8 p.m.
Guilty concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 16, 2005
April 16 - 17
Best of the Best Baseball Tournament
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Web: www.fordparktx.com

April 16, 2005
April 16 - 17
La Festa Siciliana
Sacred Heart Society of Little York’s Grounds, Houston
Phone: 713 692-0198 or 281 895-0608
Web: www.theitalianfestival.com
Event offers food, games and entertainment under the big top. Events include live bands throughout the day, DJ to play requests and authentic homemade Italian foods - pasta, meatballs, po-boys, faccia di vechia, fried ravioli, sausage and peppers, muffaletas, pizza, artichokes and more.

April 17, 2005
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April 17, 2005
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Christian Music Festival
Contact Donna Turchi, executive director
Boys' Haven property, Beaumont
Phone:409 866-2400
Web: www.boyshaven.com
Admission: $5 donation per adult, children 13 and under are free.
Festival includes a variety of live Christian music concerts. Bring your family, lawn chairs, blankets and picnic lunches for the outdoor event. Concessions are available.

April 17, 2005
11 a.m.
St. John’s Annual Spring Festival
Alvin
Phone: 281 331-3751
Annual.

April 17, 2005
3 p.m.
Lamar Wind Ensemble concert
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8144
Presented by: Lamar University

April 18, 2005
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April 18, 2005
5 and 7:30 p.m.
Big Top Circus
Football field behind Kountze Middle School, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-3131
Admission: Advance tickets are $10, free for children up to 14 years old; $15 for adults, $10 for children the day of the show.
Bailey Bros. will provide the circus entertainment.
Kountze Volunteer Fire Department sponsors.

April 18, 2005
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Port Arthur Candidate Forum
Performing Arts Building, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, 1700 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 963-1107
Forum gives attendees a chance to meet election candidates in the Port Arthur city council and PAISD district races.

April 18, 2005
April 18 - 24
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament
Redstone Golf Club, Houston
Phone: 281 454-7000
Web: www.shellhoustonopen.com
About 150 professionals pursue a $1.3 million-plus purse.

April 18, 2005
April 18 - 24
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships
Westside Tennis Club, Houston
Phone: 713 783-1620
Web: www.mensclaycourt.com

April 19, 2005
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April 19, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 19, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 20, 2005
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April 20, 2005
7 p.m.
John Hancock Champions on Ice presented by Tom Collins
Ford Park Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 303-716-9500
Admission: $43, $68, $98 and $118 (includes parking and facility fee).
Past, present and future Olympic medalists include Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Timothy Goebel, Irina Slutskaya and Evgeni Plushenko. They will join new talent like Johnny Weir, Jennifer Kirk, as well as Tanith Belbin & Ben Gosto, and China's Shen & Zhao.
The production also features Elvis Stojko, Rudy Galindo, Victor Petrenko and Surya Bonaly with Vladimir Besedin & Oleksiy Polishchuk, Irina Grigorian and Dan Hollander.

April 20, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Doobie Brothers concert
The Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: (409) 835-LIVE (5483) Fax: (409) 838-3733
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: jeffersontheatre.org/calendar.php
Admission: $40 to $60.
Live concert by Grammy Award winners. Between them, the Doobie Brothers vocalists have been responsible for 27 chart singles since the band first debuted with “Listen to the Music” in 1972. Their hits include a pair of #1 hits (“Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes”) and more than a dozen others landed inside the Top 40.
The Jefferson Theatre presents.

Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers performs during a concert at the Jefferson Theater in Beaumont on Wednesday, April 20 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


April 20, 2005
April 20 - 23
6th Annual Spindletop Trail Ride
Sponsored by the Spindletop Trail Riders
Nome, Texas to Beaumont, Texas
Phone: 409 839-0399
Web: www.geocities.com/spindletoptrailriders
Admission: Registration Required $35 Adults (includes meals) $20 Children (includes Meals) or $15 per day to ride certain days
A western trailride from Nome to downtown Beaumont.
Saturday Ride in Neches River Festival parade
Annual. Est. 2000.

April 20, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 20, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 21, 2005
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April 21, 2005
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Fling Carnival
Ridgewood Retirement Community, 2520 IH-10 East, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-2531
Events include games, live entertainment and more. Various contests are also planned.

April 21, 2005
7 p.m.
"Single Parenting"
room M3, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-8673
Event includes a lecture and iscusion about single parenting.
Catholic Adult Singles of Southeast Texas (C.A.S.S.T) sponsors.

April 21, 2005
8 p.m.
Phil Pritchett concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 21, 2005
6th Annual Spindletop Trail Ride continues

April 21, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 21, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 22, 2005
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April 22, 2005
8 p.m.
Image 6 concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 22, 2005
8 p.m.
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/events.htm
Admission: Level 1 - $45.00 / Level 2 - $30.00

April 22, 2005
11 p.m.
Moonlight Madness Bike & Skate
Beaumont City Hall, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3613
Web: www.bicyclesports.tv/default.htm
Fees: Early registration before April 17 w/o shirt $5 or w/T-shirt $15. Otherwise $8 at the event w/o T-shirt.
Full moon bike ride at a family friendly pace (no more than 10-12 miles per hour) with a Beaumont Police Department escort.
Check-in begins at 9 p.m. Mass start begins at 11 p.m. at City Hall and finishes at the same location no later than 1 a.m.
Event has food concessions, entertainment, prizes. Proceeds benefit Beaumont Parks & Recreation summer youth track program.
Beaumont Parks & Recreation sponsors

April 22, 2005
April 22 - 24
18th Annual General Sam Houston Folklife Festival
Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Huntsville
Phone: 936 294-1832
Web: www.samhouston.org
Celebrates the life and times of General Sam Houston with life skills demonstrations, authentic 19th-century dress, entertainment and hands-on activities.
Annual.

April 22, 2005
6th Annual Spindletop Trail Ride continues

April 22, 2005
7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. program.
Excellence in the Media / Newsmaker of the Year Banquet
Bando's 350 Pine St., downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 658-8855
Admission: $30.
Event honors print and broadcast journalists as well as public relations professionals.
Press Club of Southeast Texas sponsors.
Annual.

April 22, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 22, 2005
April 22 - 23
Southcoast Music Festival
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 409 765-1894
E-mail: vandewalli@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com

April 22, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 22, 2005
April 22 - May 1
WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival
Houston
Phone: 713 965-9955
Web: www.worldfest.org
Brings a blend of feature films, shorts, screenplays, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries to viewers throughout the area. Past winners have included Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Lucas and David Lynch – all early in their careers.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
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April 23, 2005
April 23 - 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
34th Annual Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off
Traders Village Parkway, Houston
Phone: 281 890-5500 or 713 535-1109
E-mail: travelmjblair@yahoo.com
Web: www.chili.org
Offers a Texas-size salute to the official state dish. Cook-off is held under the auspices of the Chili Appreciation Society International. Includes other competition cooking events, arts & crafts, music and more.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass
Phone: 409 971-2559
Help keep Texas beaches beautiful.

April 23, 2005
April 23 - 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun.
Used Book Fair
All Saints Episcopal School, 4108 Delaware, Beaumont
Phone: 409 860-3092
Web: www.allsaints-beaumont.org

April 23, 2005
10 a.m. to noon
Gardening Workshop
Lamar lecture Hall, 1700 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6230
Admission: Free.
Workshop teaches attendees how to deal with critters around the home.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur and Jefferson County Master Gardeners sponsor.

April 23, 2005
10:30 a.m. to noon
Business Loan Workshop
Training Room, Southeast Texas Airport, 5000 Jimmy Ware, Nederland
Phone: 409 983-1169
Admission: Free, reservations required.
Guest speaker is from the U.S. Small Business Association.
Golden Triangle Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsors.

April 23, 2005
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8th Annual Bubba Richardson Memorial Cook-Off
Coldspring / San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center, 31 N. Butler (under the water tower), Coldspring
Phone: 936 653-2184
E-mail: ccc@coldspringtexas.org
Web: www.coldspringtexas.org/chili_BBQ.htm
Entry fee is $20 for one event. Each additional event costs $10. Guests can become a frozen margarita judge for a $10 donation.
Events include brisket, ribs, barbecue chicken, chili, beans, Bloody Mary and margarita competitions; silent auction; raffle and food.
Proceeds to benefit the Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce to provide scholarships and San Jacinto County tourism.
Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce presents

April 23, 2005
7 p.m.
Christus St. Elizabeth's Annual Gala Starring Lionel Richie in Concert
Contact: Dorothy Yetzen, assistant administrator
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409-899-7104
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Cocktails and a seated gourmet dinner will be served. Tables of eight and individual seating are available at varying prices.
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
8 p.m.
Cam Pyle concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 23, 2005
8 p.m.
Sounds of Texas Music Series
Crighton Theatre, 235 N. Main, Conroe
Phone: 936 539-4167 or 936 441-7469
This third performance in the series includes Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with Sidehill Gougers.

April 23, 2005
18th Annual General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues

April 23, 2005
20th Annual East Texas Gusher Days
Downtown Gladewater
Phone: 903 845-5501
E-mail: gladewatercoco@cox-internet.com
Offers a variety of events revolving around the nostalgia of the Oil Boom Days. Includes a parade, chili cook-off, bass tournament, car show, arts & crafts, food and more.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
6th Annual Spindletop Trail Ride continues

April 23, 2005
Birding in the Big Thicket Family Day
Big Thicket, Kountze
Phone: 409-246-3413 or 246-2384
Hands-on projects for the kids. Field trip for children and adults.

April 23, 2005
Boy Scout Show
Ag Barns, Ford Exhibit Hall. 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Web: www.fordparktx.com

April 23, 2005
Neches River Festival & Parade
801 Main St., Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409-835-2443
Festivities include a parade and more. The queen's coronation is 7 p.m. April 30 at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
Pesach Eve
Annual event. Date changes each year based on the Jewish calendar.

April 23, 2005
San Jacinto Day Remembrance
San Jacinto Museum of History, La Porte
Includes a re-enactment of the Battle of San Jacinto, which led to the freedom and formation of the Republic of Texas, as well as a day of music, food, crafts, and children’s activities.
Annual.

April 23, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 23, 2005
Southcoast Music Festival continues

April 23, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 24, 2005
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April 24, 2005
1 – 5 p.m.
Oaks Historic District Home Tour
Oaks Historic District, Beaumont Texas
Phone: 409 835-0795
Web: www.otnabeaumont.org
Admission: Tickets are $12 and are available at Brad's Place on 7th and Hazel Ave or at the door of homes on the tour.
Five historic homes plus Beaumont's only Bed & Breakfast are on tour. Event also features art and antiques sidewalk bazaar located at Brad's Place. Tour Ticket holders also get a free cup of Brad's gumbo.

April 24, 2005
18th Annual General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues

April 24, 2005
34th Annual Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off continues

April 24, 2005
Ronan Tynan concert
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 409 765-1894
E-mail: vandewalli@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Tynan is a world-renown tenor and member of the famous Irish Tenor trio.

April 24, 2005
Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament continues

April 24, 2005
Taste of the Town
Brazos Mall, Lake Jackson
Phone: 888 477-2505
Eating extravaganza features Brazosport’s finest restaurants

April 24, 2005
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships continues

April 24, 2005
Used Book Fair continues

April 25, 2005
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April 25, 2005
7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
13th Annual Lobsterfest Golf Tournament
Brentwood Country Club, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-6581
Admission: Entry fee is $150 per player and includes a breakfast for the 7:30am starters and a lunch for the 12:30pm starters. Reservations requested.
The tournament is a four person scramble with shotgun starts at 7:30am and 12:30pm. A reception, auction and steak/lobster dinner will be held at the Ford Exhibit Hall after the afternoon round.
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Cheryl Bouillon of KOLE news radio laughs during the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce annual LobsterFest at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall on Monday, April 25, 2005.


April 25, 2005
April 25 - May 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Wednesdays) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays)
Texas Master Naturalist Program
Contact: Terrie Looney or the county Marine agent
1295 Pearl Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-8461 or 409 727-2191 ext. 8461
Admission: Registration Fee: $50 ($30 applies to curriculum).
Enhance an appreciation of nature with research-based scientific knowledge. Participants receive in-depth training in wildlife and natural resource management taught by recognized experts. Participants also can receive advanced training in special subject

April 26, 2005
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April 26, 2005
April 26 - 27 bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.
Cajun County Plantation Tour
Beaumont to Franklin and Lafayette, Louisiana
Phone: 409 898-4986
Admission: Cost is $265 and includes bus fare, hotel stay, entry fees to sites, the ghost tour and dinner. 2 lunches and refreshments will be served on the bus. Registration requested.
Participants spend two days touring plantation homes and historic towns. The group departs Lafayette at 3 p.m. the next day.
Beaumont Heritage Society sponsors.

April 27, 2005
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April 27, 2005
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bar-B-Que Benefit for Molaki's Whisper Animal Sanctuary
Contact: GiGi Mulvey
First National Bank parking lot, Jasper
Phone: 409 384-5352
Admission: Tickets are $5 and includes a plate lunch of barbecue chicken, sausage, beans, potato salad, bread and desert.
Barbecue benefits the animal sanctuary.
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors.

April 27, 2005
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chocolate Fest
Contact:
San Jacinto Building, first floor, 595 Orleans St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-3884
Chocolate samples may be purchased for $5 for 4 samples or a tray for $50. They may be ordered in advance, or purchased at the door, coffee will be provided. Proceeds will promote quality fine arts in local schools. Young Audiences brings programs to more
Young Audiences of Southeast Texas sponsors.

April 27, 2005
Noon to 1 p.m.
Spring Fashion Round Up Style Show
Contact: Cheryl Shoemaker
Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Drive, Orange
Phone: 409 745-2904
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: Call for tickets or more information.
The theme will be Western and includes a cowboy hat contest, with prizes for most creative, largest and best theme.
The organization presents three $500 scholarships, one of which will be in honor of the late Amelia Feathers.
Riparian Business and Professional Women sponsors.
The annual sholarship style show.

April 27, 2005
Darrin McGill concert
Rocky's Roadhouse Grill & Spirits, 3210 N. 11th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-4638
Web: www.restaurant.com
Admission: Never a cover charge on entertainment nights.
Features live music.

April 27, 2005
International Administrative Professionals Day
Formerly called “Secretaries’ Day.”
Annual event occurs on the Wednesday of the last full week in April.

April 27, 2005
April 27 - 30
Angelina Benefit Rodeo
George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center, Lufkin
Phone: 936 637-3976
E-mail: gsullivan@lufkintexas.org
Official stop on the PRCA circuit.

April 27, 2005
April 27 - May 1
The Grand Wine & Food Affair
Marriott Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land
Phone: 281 491-0216
Web: www.thegrandwineandfoodaffair.com
Features world-renowned winemakers and superstar chefs in a five-day, non-stop food and wine celebration. Savor a variety of entertaining events from winemaker dinners, elegant grand tasting, casual sip and stroll, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars conducted by world wine authorities and around-the-globe bistro brunch.

April 28, 2005
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April 28, 2005
7 to 10 p.m.
Rick Dana concert
Rocky's Roadhouse Grill & Spirits, 3210 N. 11th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-4638
Web: www.restaurant.com
Admission: Never a cover charge on entertainment nights.
Features live music.

April 28, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Cardinal Singers & Dance Company perform “Lamarissimo”
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409-880-8144
Presented by: Lamar University

April 28, 2005
8 p.m.
Leon Russell concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/
Admission: Tickets are $15 in advance.

April 28, 2005
Angelina Benefit Rodeo continues

April 28, 2005
Styx concert
Cactus Canyon, 3871 Stagg Drive in Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2999
Admission: Advance tickets are $25 at the club.
Escape opens the show.

Tommy Shaw throws a guitar pick to the audience as Styx performs at Cactus Canyon in Beaumont on Thursday, April 28, 2005. The band is touring with concerts to promote their new album titled "Big Bang Theory," which is scheduled for release on May 10, 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


April 28, 2005
Take Our Daughters to Work Day
Annual event occurs on the 4th Thursday of April.

April 28, 2005
April 28 - May 1
Texas Bar B Que Festival
Claiborne West Park, 4105 North St., Orange
Phone:409 769-6339
Web: www.vidorchamber.com/dyncat.cfm?catid=2214
Admission: $3
Event includes competition, carnival rides, vendors, games, live music and a scholarship pageant for young ladies from the Vidor area.
Vidor Chamber Of Commerce sponsors.
24th annual barbecue festival.

April 28, 2005
The Grand Wine & Food Affair continues

April 29, 2005
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April 29, 2005
7 to 10 p.m.
Spencer & Erik concert
Rocky's Roadhouse Grill & Spirits, 3210 N. 11th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-4638
Web: www.restaurant.com
Admission: Never a cover charge on entertainment nights.
Features live music.
DJ Dustie takes over with a dance mix from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. each Friday and Saturday night.

April 29, 2005
8 p.m.
Omar & the Howlers concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 29, 2005
April 29 – May 1
“Stomp”
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 409 765-1894
E-mail: vandewalli@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com

April 29, 2005
April 29 - May 14
”Always...Patsy Cline” performance
Phone: 409 842-4664
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com/2005season/season.htm
Musical is based on the true friendship of Patsy and a Texas fan named Louise Seger. Through a chance meeting the two women become friends and share their joys and sorrows throughout the two-year period prior to the legend's death in an airplane crash.
Beaumont Community Players present

April 29, 2005
Angelina Benefit Rodeo continues

April 29, 2005
April 29 - 30
Baytown Kennel Club Dog Show
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Web: www.fordparktx.com

April 29, 2005
April 29 - May 8
Golden Triangle Fair
Fairpark Complex, on Gulf Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/events.htm

April 29, 2005
The Fondue Monks concert
Madison's, 4020 Dowlen (next to Hobby Lobby), Beaumont
Phone: 409 924-9777
E-mail: MadisonsOfTexas@aol.com

April 29, 2005
The Grand Wine & Food Affair continues

April 29, 2005
Vidor Barbecue Festival continues

April 30, 2005
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April 30, 2005
8 a.m.
Yard and Craft Sale
Christ covenant Church, 6390 N. Major Dr., Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-7900

April 30, 2005
10 a.m.
Chinaberry Festival
Contact Denise Kaaggs or Debra Corbello.
Chucky Seaman Memorial Park on Broadway Street, China, Texas (across the street from the school)
Phone: 409-981-6410
Parade begins at 10 a.m. Festivities include arts and crafts, food booths and more.
Sponsored by the China Elementary PTO

April 30, 2005
April 30 - May 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo celebration
National Oak Park, Alvin
Phone: 281 331-2253 ext. 110
Annual.

April 30, 2005
7 to 10 p.m.
David Lee Kaiser concert
Rocky's Roadhouse Grill & Spirits, 3210 N. 11th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-4638
Web: www.restaurant.com
Admission: Never a cover charge on entertainment nights.
Features live music.
DJ Dustie takes over with a dance mix from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. each Friday and Saturday night.

April 30, 2005
7 p.m.
NRF Coronation
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1
Admission: $15.00 - Everyone

April 30, 2005
8 p.m.
JiveTrain concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

April 30, 2005
9 p.m.
NRF Ball
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-2443

April 30, 2005
Annual Texas Crab Festival Golf Tournament
Rancho Carribe Golf Course, Bolivar Peninsula, 644 Highway 87, Crystal Beach
Phone: 409 684-5940 or 800-368-7863
Web: www.crystalbeach.com/chamber.html
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents.
Annual.

April 30, 2005
Angelina Benefit Rodeo continues

April 30, 2005
April 30 – May 1
Annual Wooden Keels & Classic Wheels
Lakewood Yacht Club, NASA Parkway near Hwy. 146, Seabrook
Phone: 281 474-2511
E-mail: breid@fhcvb.org
Web: www.visitbayareahouston.com
More than 200 classic and exotic cars and more than 55 vintage wooden boats are displayed.
Annual.

April 30, 2005
Baytown Kennel Club Dog Show continues

April 30, 2005
Big Thicket Wildflower Exposition
Big Thicket, Kountze
Phone: 409-246-3413 or Toll Free 1-866-4kountz
Exposition includes-field trips, speakers, art and photo contests, sales, and displays.
Old Hardin Wildflower Association sponsors.

April 30, 2005
Chris Johnson & Cheap Whiskey concert
Madison's, 4020 Dowlen (next to Hobby Lobby), Beaumont
Phone: 409 924-9777
E-mail: MadisonsOfTexas@aol.com

April 30, 2005
Golden Triangle Fair continues

April 30, 2005
Neches River Coronation & Coronation Ball
Phone: 409- 835-2443
Annual.

April 30, 2005
The Grand Wine & Food Affair continues

April 30, 2005
The Tuscan Sun Festival
Houston
Phone:713 227-4SPA
Web: www.spahouston.org

April 30, 2005
Vidor Barbecue Festival continues