Monday, January 08, 2007

January 2007 Events


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January 01, 2007
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Monday

January 01, 2007
Nov. 19, 2006 - April 23, 2007 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. and Wed., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thur., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 12:15 to 7 p.m. Sun.
"Bierstadt To O’Keeffe: Highlights from The Stark Museum Of Art in Orange" continues
Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet St., on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Phone: 713 639-7300
Admission: Adults $7, students, seniors and children 6-18 $3.50, and free for children 5 and younger. Free on Thursdays and weekends for children.
The exhibit features 52 works ranging from Albert Bierstadt’s dramatic landscapes to Georgia O’Keeffe’s evocative desert paintings.

January 01, 2007
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tue.-Sat.
"The Christmas Story: Illuminated Manuscripts From The Stark Collection" continues
Contact: Sue Harris, education and programs
Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Ave., Orange
Phone: 409 883-6661
E-mail: sharris@starkmuseum.org
Web: www.starkmuseum.org
Admission: Free.
The exhibition features seven rare, illuminated manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries by French, Flemish and Dutch artists and were collected by H.J. Lutcher Stark.
The manuscripts are Books of Hours, prayer books that were used by non-clergy for daily devotions in the Middle Ages.
Artists decorated the pages of the handwritten books with lavish illustrations to guide the reader. Each Book of Hours will be open to an illustration related to the Christmas story, such as the Annunciation and the Nativity.

January 01, 2007
Nov.28 - Jan. 10
Christmas Light Flights continues
Phone: 409-724-7207
Admission: Reservations required.
Take an aerial flight to look at Christmas lights.
* Annual.

January 01, 2007
Nov. 18 - Jan. 6
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights continues
Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard, Galveston
The garden setting transforms into a winter menagerie of lights. Guests can skate at the outdoor ice rink or listen to holiday music performed by area bands.
* Annual.

January 02, 2007
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Tuesday

January 02, 2007
Jan. 2 - 31, Open 24 hours each day
Photo mosaic viewing
Contact: Mark M. Hancock
Sertino's Café, Eastex Hwy. at Dowlen Rd., Beaumont
Phone: 409 347-1867
Web: markhancock.blogspot.com and www.newseagles.com
Admission: Free.
Three selected photo mosaics by The Beaumont Enterprise newspaper's award-winning senior staff photojournalist Mark M. Hancock are on display in conjunction with a story in this month's Metropolitan Beaumont magazine.

© Mark M. Hancock / NewsEagles
The Cyclist
Jennifer Reynolds poses for a photo mosaic with her racing bike in Port Arthur on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006.


January 02, 2007
Soccer: First day for scrimmages.
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

January 04, 2007
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Thursday

January 04, 2007
5 to 8 p.m.
Beaumont Downtown Live!
Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3788
Web: www.discoverbeaumont.com
Event features hands-on activities, shop at a farmers' market, dance to live music and more.

January 04, 2007
6:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 and 8
Kirby-Hill House Players Auditions
Contact: Kirby-Hill House Players
Kirby-Hill House Museum, 210 West Main St., Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000
E-mail: tmcneely@gt.rr.com
In addition to actors, backstage help and volunteers for the dinner theatre are also needed.
Auditions are for the next scheduled play.

January 05, 2007
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Friday

January 05, 2007
6 to 9 p.m.
First Friday In Groves
Contact: Patti Wolfe, CoC executive manager
Lincoln Avenue, Groves
Phone: 409 963-2924 or 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web site: www.grovescofc.com
Admission:
The Belles and Beauxs, under line dance instructor Renella Primeaux, will perform. Primeaux will give line-dancing instructions, and special tribute will be paid to members of the area’s Red Hat Societies.
Members may register in front of the Courtyard Café for prizes and recognition. Women are encouraged to wear purple and red ensembles.
Members of the Golden Triangle ABATE motorcycle group will display their bikes, disc jockey Donna Marx spins music and presents trivia challenges.
Sunny the Clown and the Jester will paint faces and give away balloon animals. Event features a Jump-A-Round Moonwalk for children.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
James "Sunny The Clown" Harper of Port Neches searches for a special balloon during the H-E-B 16th Annual Feast of Sharing at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall in Beaumont on Friday, Dec. 15, 2006.

January 05, 2007
7 p.m.
Bill Allen’s Country And Gospel Music Show
Ice House Museum and Cultural Center, 818 Earnest Ave., Silsbee
Phone: 409 429-5163
Admission: Adults $5, seniors $4, children $2 and free for children younger than 6.

January 05, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Columbia vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 05, 2007
8 and 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 6
Comedian Billy D. Washington performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10, between College and Washington streets, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.

January 06, 2007
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Saturday

January 06, 2007
7 p.m.
All Gospel Show
Liberty Opry in the historic Park Theater, 1816 Sam Houston Ave., Liberty
Phone: 877 729-9103
Web: www.libertyopry.com
Admission: Adults $10, children 12 and younger $5. Reservations requested.

January 06, 2007
7 p.m.
Charlie Pruitt’s Country Music Show
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 Interstate 10 South at Walden Road, Beaumont
Phone: 409 727-2955
Admission: Tickets cost $10, seniors 60 and older $8, children 6-18 $4, and free for children age 6 and younger.
Show features the Country Pride Band and area country and western artists.

January 06, 2007
7:05 p.m.
Columbia vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 06, 2007
8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedian Billy D. Washington performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10, between College and Washington streets, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.

January 06, 2007
8 p.m. to midnight
Crossfire concert and dance
VFW Hall, 2110 S. Main St., Vidor
Phone: 409 768-1482
Admission: Tickets $5 per person, $8 per couple. BYOB., beer setups available.

January 06, 2007
8 p.m.
Jerry Jeff Walker concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets are $30 - $50.

January 06, 2007
9 p.m.
New Year’s Dance features DJ Lady Soul
Lil' Henry's Place, 8035 Rogers St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 347-7633
Admission: Tickets $5 at the door. BYOB. No coolers.

January 06, 2007
"The Christmas Story: Illuminated Manuscripts From The Stark Collection" concludes

January 06, 2007
Children’s Oil Painting Classes
Texas Artists Museum (TAMS), 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Admission: Cost is $100 per month, supplies included. Advance registration required.
Children learn how to make a color wheel using the primary colors, the importance of value, temperature and shape and how to begin and finish an oil painting using your own reference.
Dot Chauvin is the instructor.

January 06, 2007
Epiphany (traditional)
Annual. Same date each year.

January 06, 2007
Krewe of Neptune "12th Night" Mardi Gras Party
O.C.A.W. (PACE) Hall, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-9860
Event kicks off the Mardi Gras season and includes a band, dancing and beads.
* Annual.

January 07, 2007
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Sunday

January 07, 2007
2:05 p.m.
Columbia vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 07, 2007
Epiphany
Annual. In many places, Epiphany is celebrated the Sunday on or after 2 January.

January 07, 2007
The Baptism of the Lord (traditional)
Annual. Same date each year.

January 07, 2007
The Solemnity of Mary
Annual. Same date each year.

January 08, 2007
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Monday

January 08, 2007
Kirby-Hill House Players Auditions continues

January 08, 2007
The Baptism of the Lord
Annual. Same date each year.

January 09, 2007
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Tuesday

January 09, 2007
Beaumont 12th Night - Mardi Gras 2007
Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont
Phone: 409 724-0450
Beaumont's Mardi Gras season begins with a 12th Night celebration.
* Annual.

January 10, 2007
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Wednesday

January 10, 2007
8 p.m. on Jan. 10 - 12
"A Ride With Bob: The Bob Wills Musical" concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $11-$36.
Concert features Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel in a tribute to Bob Wills.

January 11, 2007
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Thursday

January 11, 2007
"A Ride With Bob: The Bob Wills Musical" continues

January 11, 2007
Soccer: First day for games.
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

January 12, 2007
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Friday

January 12, 2007
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" performance
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts, W. 707 Main Ave., Orange TX 77630
Phone: 800 828-5535 or 409 745-5535
E-mail: lutcher@exp.net or amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Tickets $3.50. Recommended for children in grades 3-5.
Shows and dates are subject to change.
Presentation is part of the Kennedy Center’s Imagination Celebration Tour.

January 12, 2007
7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
"Brilliance IV" young area artists' performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-5405
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Admission: Adults $10, students and children free.
Performers include sopranos Natalie Cardona and Amanda Sauceda, tenor Andrew Stevens pianists Natalie Packard and Timothy Roy and clarinetist Kathleen LeBlanc-Hood.

January 12, 2007
7:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27, and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 20
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" performance
Contact: Bobby Chapman
Beaumont Community Players Playhouse, 5515 Phelps Road near Tyrrell Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-4664
E-mail: bmtcommplayers@aol.com
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Admission: Adults $15, seniors 60 and older and students 21 and younger $13, children 12 and younger $9.
Counterculture icon Ken Kesey’s 1962 satire of mental health institutions will be presented by the Beaumont Community Players.

January 12, 2007
"A Ride With Bob: The Bob Wills Musical" concludes

January 12, 2007
8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 13
Professional Bull Riders Beaumont Invitational
Contact: Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-7747
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets $13, $18, $28 and $38.
Professional bull riders earn points toward a slot at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.
Frontier Rodeo presents.

January 12, 2007
8 p.m. on Jan. 12 - 13
Rolling Thunder Monster Truck Challenge
Contact: Megan Monsour - media manager, communications department
James E. Sudduth Coliseum located on the north end of the Lake Charles Civic Center Complex, Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 491-1432 or 337 491-1256
E-mail: mmonsour@visitlakecharles.org
Web site: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: Advance VIP tickets (includes pit pass) $21 or $23 on the day of the show, advance adults $11.50 or $17 on the day of the show, advance children’s tickets $11.50 or $14 on the day of the show. Pit passes $10.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Driver Jim Koehler of Columbus, Mich. poses for a portrait with "Avenger," his Chevy-bodied monster truck, at Ford Park on Sept. 8, 2006.

January 13, 2007
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Saturday

January 13, 2007
9 a.m.
Vidor Community 5K run/walk and a ½-mile family fun run
Contact: Sophia Lea - director of community relations
Vidor Middle School, 2500 Texas Hwy 12, Vidor
Phone: 409 951-8700
E-mail: slea@esc5.net
Web site: www.vidor.k12.tx.us
Admission: Entry fee $15 per person. Early registrants will receive a T-shirt. The first 100 children entered will get a shirt. Registrants receive a race packet with coupons and other items.
The ½-mile family fun run begins at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee $5 per person.
Vidor Independent School District Community Education presents.

January 13, 2007
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vidor Community Health Fair
Contact: Sophia Lea - director of community relations
Vidor Middle School, 2500 Texas Hwy 12, Vidor
Phone: 409 951-8700
E-mail: slea@esc5.net
Web site: www.vidor.k12.tx.us
Admission: Free.
There will be free screenings in cholesterol, blood sugar, skin cancer, vision, health and blood pressure.
More than 50 booths will have information, massages and health tips.
The children’s fair will be in the gym and will have puppets, games and health-related activities.
The Orange County Emergency Services will be on hand.
Vidor Independent School District Community Education presents.

January 13, 2007
2 to 4 p.m.
Ron Franscell signs new books
Parkdale Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont
Admission: Free to attend.
The Beaumont Enterprise Managing Editor Ron Franscell signs his new true crime/memoir, "FALL: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town."

January 13, 2007
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" continues

January 13, 2007
8 p.m.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert
Contact: Cassondra Savoy-Guilbeau, public relations manager
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 337 474-4900 or 800 589-7441
E-mail: cassondraguilbeau@boydgaming.com
Web: deltadowns.com
Admission: Tickets $35.

January 13, 2007
8 p.m.
Professional Bull Riders Beaumont Invitational
Contact: Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-7747
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets $13, $18, $28 and $38.
Professional bull riders earn points toward a slot at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.
Frontier Rodeo presents.

January 13, 2007
Rolling Thunder Monster Truck Challenge continues

January 14, 2007
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Sunday

January 14, 2007
1 and 4 p.m.
The Doodlebops Live!
Contact: Molly Lee, box office manager
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435, 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Tickets $16, $24 and $30. Any child who has reached his or her first birthday must have a ticket.

January 14, 2007
2 p.m.
Jayston Williams: Cowboy Noises concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $15.
Williams, best known for his “Tuna, Texas” characters, relates stories of life that is filled with humor and tragedy.

January 14, 2007
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Second Sunday at the Museum program
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: art-tams.com or www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Admission: Free.
Event features a Crab Grass, a bluegrass band, concert.

January 14, 2007
3:15 p.m.
"Teacher, Teacher" opening reception
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: art-tams.com or www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Admission: Free.
The exhibition featuring mixed media works by several local artists and continues through Jan. 30.
Work by Dot Chauvin, Sharlene LaFleur, Andy Ledesema and Robin Voight will be on view. Christina Thorne is the featured artist for January. Her work will be displayed in the foyer.

January 14, 2007
Jan. 14 - 30
"Teacher, Teacher" exhibit
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: art-tams.com or www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Admission: Free.
The exhibition featuring mixed media works by several local artists and continues through Jan. 30.
Work by Dot Chauvin, Sharlene LaFleur, Andy Ledesema and Robin Voight will be on view. Christina Thorne is the featured artist for January. Her work will be displayed in the foyer.

January 15, 2007
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Monday

January 15, 2007
MLK Brunch
Carl Parker Multi-Purpose Center, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-5314

January 19, 2007
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Friday

January 19, 2007
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" continues

January 19, 2007
Jan. 19 - 20
Hot Hearts Christian Conference
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Complex, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

January 20, 2007
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Saturday

January 20, 2007
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" continues

January 20, 2007
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Ron Franscell signs new books
Murder by the Book, 2342 Bissonnet St., Houston
Admission: Free to attend.
The Beaumont Enterprise Managing Editor Ron Franscell signs his new true crime/memoir, "FALL: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town."

January 20, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Cherryholmes concert
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts, W. 707 Main Ave., Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: lutcher@exp.net or 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.

January 20, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Pianist Fabio Bidini 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.

January 20, 2007
8 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 3 p.m.
"Tormé Sings Tormé - A Big Band Tribute to the Life and Music of Mel Tormé"
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $18.50 - $77.
Accompanied by a big band, Steve Tormé performs his father’s best-known songs, interspersed with family photos, as well as video clips.

January 20, 2007
Hot Hearts Christian Conference continues

January 20, 2007
Jan. 20 - 21
Trade Days on the Avenue
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-4023
Event features antiques, arts and crafts. Occurs 3rd weekend of every month.

January 21, 2007
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Sunday

January 21, 2007
3 p.m.
"Tormé Sings Tormé - A Big Band Tribute to the Life and Music of Mel Tormé"
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $18.50 - $77.
Accompanied by a big band, Steve Tormé performs his father’s best-known songs, interspersed with family photos, as well as video clips.

January 21, 2007
Jan. 21 - March 25
"Separate Cinema" 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.

January 21, 2007
Trade Days on the Avenue continues

January 22, 2007
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Monday

January 22, 2007
Softball: First day for practice.
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

January 24, 2007
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Wednesday

January 24, 2007
7:30 p.m
Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra concert
St. Luke's Baptist Church
Phone: 936 544-4276.
Admission: Eclectic/classical series general admission for three concerts is $50; with a purchase of signature series tickets or $60 for the eclectic/classical tickets only.
Renewal deadline for season tickets is 8/4. New season tickets go on sale 8/16; single tickets will be available starting 8/28.
Piney Woods Fine Arts Association presents.

January 25, 2007
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Thursday

January 25, 2007
7:05 p.m.
South Carolina vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 25, 2007
8 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26.
B.B. King concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $39-$133.

January 26, 2007
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Friday

January 26, 2007
12 p.m. cooking begins, 5:30 p.m. judging and public tasting
"Chili for Charity" cookoff and tailgate party
Contact: Jessica Munson, Wildcatters dir. of marketing
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: $100 per team entry fee. Teams must register before Jan. 19, 2007. Fee includes up to 15 tickets to the Texas Wildcatters game against South Carolina.

January 26, 2007
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" continues

January 26, 2007
7:30 p.m.
South Carolina vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 26, 2007
8 p.m.
B.B. King concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $39-$133.

January 27, 2007
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Saturday

January 27, 2007
7:05 p.m.
South Carolina vs. Beaumont Wildcatters ECHL hockey game
Contact: Jessica Munson, director of marketing and community relations
Ford Park Arena, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5500
E-mail: jmunson@wildcattershockey.com
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Tickets are $13 to $23 plus $4 parking.

January 27, 2007
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" continues

January 27, 2007
7:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Jan. 28.
The Oak Ridge Boys concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $27-$57.

January 28, 2007
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Sunday

January 28, 2007
3 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys concert
The 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston
Phone: 800 821-1894
E-mail: thegrand@thegrand.com
Web: www.thegrand.com
Admission: Tickets $27-$57.

January 28, 2007
7 p.m.
B.B. King concert Postponed to June 19, 2007
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts, W. 707 Main Ave., Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: lutcher@exp.net or 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.

January 29, 2007
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Monday

January 29, 2007
Baseball: First day for practice.
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

January 29, 2007
Softball: First day for interschool scrimmages.
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

January 30, 2007
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Tuesday

January 30, 2007
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mid-County Lamar University "Red, White & You" Kickoff
Contact: Brian Sattler, dir. of public relations
Sanderson's Restaurant
Phone: 409-880-8921 or 409 880-8396
E-mail: brian.sattler@lamar.edu
Web: www.lamar.edu

Thursday, December 14, 2006

December 2006 Events



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December 01, 2006
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December 01, 2006
Nov. 19, 2006 - April 23, 2007 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. and Wed., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thur., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 12:15 to 7 p.m. Sun.
“Bierstadt To O’Keeffe: Highlights from The Stark Museum Of Art in Orange” continues
Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet St., on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Phone: 713 639-7300
Admission: Adults $7, students, seniors and children 6-18 $3.50, and free for children 5 and younger. Free on Thursdays and weekends for children.
The exhibit features 52 works ranging from Albert Bierstadt’s dramatic landscapes to Georgia O’Keeffe’s evocative desert paintings.

December 01, 2006
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue.-Sat.
“The Christmas Story: Illuminated Manuscripts From The Stark Collection” continues
Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Ave., Orange
Phone: 409 883-6661
Admission: Free.
The exhibition features seven rare, illuminated manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries by French, Flemish and Dutch artists and were collected by H.J. Lutcher Stark.
The manuscripts are Books of Hours; prayer books that were used by non-clergy for daily devotions in the Middle Ages.
Artists decorated the pages of the handwritten books with lavish illustrations to guide the reader. Each Book of Hours will be open to an illustration related to the Christmas story, such as the Annunciation and the Nativity.

December 01, 2006
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Dec. 1, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Dec. 2
A Very Merry Main Street Market
Contact: Molly Lee, box office manager
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832.0873
E-mail: jlb@ih2000.net
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Festivities include a holiday luncheon and style show, at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1, gingerbread house Workshop, at 1 p.m., and performances by local school choirs, dance academies and other groups Dec. 2.

December 01, 2006
6 p.m.
Country Christmas
115 Bryan Street, Dayton TX 77535
Phone: 936 336-5736
E-mail: daytontxchamber@txucom.net
Web: www.libertydaytonchamber.com
The event kicks off with a parade at 6 p.m. on South Houston Street, south on Main Street, west on Entzminger and ends at the corner of Entzminger and South Cleveland Street.
Festivities will be at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School on the corner of S. Cleveland and Entzminger.
There will be wagon rides, pictures with Santa, musical entertainment and face painting.
Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors.

December 01, 2006
6 - 9 p.m.
First Friday in Groves - tree lighting
Celebration Park, Lincoln Avenue, Groves
Phone: 409 963-2924
Admission: Free.
Santa Claus makes his annual visit at the event, which includes lighting the Christmas tree at 8 p.m.
Event features caroling, children’s activities, food and gift items, Sunny the clown, juggler Tyler Morgan and disc jockey Donna Marx.
*Annual.

December 01, 2006
7 p.m.
“Scooby-Doo In Stagefright - Live On Stage”
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, Ford Park Complex, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets are $20, $25 and $30.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
The cast reacts during a performance of "Scooby-Doo in Stage Fright" at Ford Park Arena in Beaumont on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006. The five main characters are known collectively as Mystery, Inc. They drive around the world and solve supernatural mysteries.


December 01, 2006
7 p.m.
Bill Allen’s Country And Gospel Music Show
Ice House Museum and Cultural Center, 818 Earnest Ave., Silsbee
Phone: 409 429-5163
Admission: Adults $5, seniors $4, children $2, and free for children younger than 6.

December 01, 2006
7 to 10 p.m. Sun.-Thur., and 7 to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.
Computer-generated Christmas light show
Contact: Shane Rodgers
7798 W. Boardwalk, Lumberton
Web: www.christmasboardwalk.com
Admission: Donations collected to benefit Buckner Children and Family Services.
Show is choreographed to music today and continues through Christmas.
Visitors may tune their car radio to 103.1 FM and watch the nearly 30,000 lights dance to specially selected music.
A map to the home is available online.
*Annual.

December 01, 2006
7 - 9 p.m.
Lamar Senior Thesis Exhibition opening reception
Dishman Art Museum, on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr., Parkway and Lavaca Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8141
Admission: Admission is free.
Exhibition features artwork by students graduating from the Department of Art.
Exhibition will be on view at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 1 - 7 on Mon. - Fri.
B.F.A. degree exhibitors are Megan Addison, Michelle Cate, Stephanie East, Jenna Jacobs, Jennifer McDonald, William Sizemore and Jerry Wallace.

December 01, 2006
7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2, and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 3
"You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown" performance
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Theatre Performing Arts Center, 1700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6111
Admission: Adults $10, students and seniors $8, Lamar students with ID $5. Call for reservations.
Performance is a series of musical vignettes based on a typical day in the life of comic strip character Charlie Brown.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur presents.

December 01, 2006
7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2 and 7 - 9
“The Sights, Sounds And Spirit Of Christmas” performance
Contact: Bobby Chapman
Beaumont Community Players Playhouse, 5515 Phelps Road near Tyrrell Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-4664
E-mail: bmtcommplayers@aol.com
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Admission: Adults $20, seniors 60 and older and students 13-21 $18, and children 12 and younger $10.
The play is written and directed by Jill Hayes and Paula Bothe.
Beaumont Community Players present.

December 01, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! - Holiday Choral Concert
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: Adults $12, students $8, free for Lamar students with ID. Tickets available at 6:45 p.m. at the box office on the night of the concert.
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.
Concert features Lamar University Grand Chorus and A Cappella Choir.
This is the off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent.
Annual series. Est. 1990

December 01, 2006
Dec. 1 and 2 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedian Slade Ham performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10, between College and Washington streets, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.

December 01, 2006
Dec. 1 - 24
Christmas in Kemah
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: 281 334-9880
Web: www.kemahboardwalk.com
* Annual.

December 01, 2006
Nov.28 - Jan. 10
Christmas Light Flights
Phone: 409-724-7207
Admission: Reservations required.
Take an aerial flight to look at Christmas lights.
* Annual.

December 01, 2006
Damian Giglio concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 01, 2006
Dec. 1 and 2
Isis concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 01, 2006
Nov. 18 - Jan. 6
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights continues
Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard, Galveston
The garden setting transforms into a winter menagerie of lights. Guests can skate at the outdoor ice rink or listen to holiday music performed by area bands.
* Annual.

December 01, 2006
Dec. 1 - 23
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Heritage House Museum, 905 W. Division St., Orange, TX
Phone: 409 886-5385
E-mail: Web mail
Web: www.heritagehouseoforange.org
* Annual.

December 02, 2006
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December 02, 2006
7 a.m. - Noon
Pancakes with Santa
First Baptist Church of Beaumont, 900 Calder, Beaumont
Admission: Cost $4. Children under 6 are free. Tickets available at door.
Event features all-you-can-eat pancakes and a silent auction.
Beaumont Founders Lions Club sponsors.
* Annual.

December 02, 2006
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-4227
Bazaar features homemade gumbo, chili and baked goods, gourmet foods, frozen food to go, pictures and cookies with Santa, jewelry, candles, pottery, ornaments, mosaics, kitchen items, crafts, baby gifts, herbal products, toys and embroidery.
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
8 - 11 a.m.
Jingle Bell Fun Run
Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-5550
Admission: Advance registration $8 by Nov. 29, $10 on the day of the event.
Registration 8 a.m., 5K Run is at 9 a.m., the 1-mile walk/stroller walk is at 9:15 a.m.
The first 300 to register will receive a free T-shirt.
The fun run benefits the YMCA.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival and lighted parade
Library Square and the Ice House Museum and Cultural Center, 818 Earnest Ave., Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5562
Events include wiener dog races, music and dance performances and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Kirby Elementary School.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
10 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Show
Community Building, Winnie
Phone: 409 296-2231
Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Rice Festival host.

December 02, 2006
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Arts and Crafts Fest
1411 Green Ave., Orange
Phone: 409 886-0155
Admission: Free.

December 02, 2006
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blue Xmas
9th and Bedford, Kemah
Phone: 713 205-2395 or 281 910-1505
The block party includes a barbecue cook-off, entertainment, children's activities and vendors.
Proceeds go to the Kemah Police Academy Alumni to help needy families in the community.
* Annual.

December 02, 2006
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Dec. 3
Dickens on The Strand, a Victorian Christmas Festival
Historic Strand, Galveston
Phone: 409 763-7834
Web: www.dickensonthestrand.org
Admission: Advance adult tickets $10, $12 at the gate, children 7-12 $4 in advance, $6 at the gate. Free for children 6 and younger and anyone in a Victorian Era costume or costumes representing other nations in keeping with the international flavo
This year’s festival salutes the first world’s fair, London’s Great Exhibition of 1851 and features strolling carolers, handbell choirs, bagpipers, costumed characters, food, candlelight house tours, parades and more.
Annual.

December 02, 2006
11 a.m.
LC-M Powderpuff Games
LC-M Football Stadium and the State Champions Softball Field
Admission: $2 per event or $3 for the day.
Concessions will be available. Come cheer for the teams while and support a safe graduation.
A Project Safe Graduation event.
* Annual.

December 02, 2006
1 - 4 p.m.
Children’s Christmas Crafts Workshop
Texas Artists Museum (TAMS), 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: www.art-tams.com
Admission: Cost $10. Reservation required.
Children make snowmen, gingerbread men, wreathes and star ornaments. Children also partake in refreshments, games and singing.
Children are asked to bring a new or used toy in good condition to donate to a needy child. The toy should be placed in a box and children will wrap the gift.

December 02, 2006
1 - 5 p.m.
Christmas Tour Of Homes
Buna
Phone: 409 994-3367
E-mail: info@BunaTx.com
Web site: www.bunatx.com
Admission: Tickets $5 at the door or in advance from Keeler’s Enterprises in Buna.
The homes, each decorated with a different holiday theme, are the Callier home; 2694 FM 2938; the Parr home, 295 FM 2938; the Stephens home, 482 FM 253; and the Lopez home, 2092 CR 700 off FM 1004
Buna Women’s Civic Club hosts.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
3 - 5 p.m.
Winter Wonderland 2006: Tree Lighting Festival
Contact: Janna Fulbright
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main, downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-6581 or 409 880-3716
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com or www.amset.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Event features hands-on art activities, a visit from Santa and entertainment by the Lamar University Jazz Band, the Sweet Adelines and the West Brook High School choir.
Sports personalities will sign autographs at 4 p.m.
The lighting of Beaumont’s official Christmas tree is at 5 p.m.
Fire Museum of Texas also sponsors.
Annual.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Beaumont firefighters officially light a Christmas tree at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas before the Winter Wonderland Christmas Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005.


December 02, 2006
4 p.m.
Southeast Texas Youth Symphony Christmas Concert
Central High School auditorium, 88 Jaguar Drive, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-2257
Admission: Free.
Selections are from holiday music arranged by Johnny Marks, Robert Ewing and other classical repertoires.
There will be a reception after the concert.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
5 p.m.
Christmas Twilight Tour
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: Free.
Carolers and Barbara Moore will stroll the grounds with her autoharp performing holiday music.
The St. Paul schoolchildren’s choir, James and Priscilla Hale (God’s Call), and a square dance group will perform on stage.
There will be a program at 7:30 p.m. at Cherokee Church featuring the Woodville High School choir, an Indian flute presentation by Maurice Bigham and an original poem read by Elizabeth Atkinson.
Coffee, wassail and cookies will be served.
*Annual.

December 02, 2006
6 p.m.
Winter Wonderland 2006: Stars Over Beaumont Christmas Parade
Main Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-6581
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com or www.amset.org
Admission: Free. Bring a lawn chair.
Parade begins from Main Street south to College Street then to Orleans Street and on to Broadway St.
Parade marshals are football stars Jerry Ball, Bobby Leopold, Frank Middleton, Bob Pollard, Gus Holloman and Anthony Guillory, baseball stars Jim Gilligan, Will Henderson, Ben Webber, Jerry Mallett, Chip Ambres and Mark Petkovsek, and 9th degree black bel
There will be a post-parade concert at the Crockett Street Entertainment District.
City of Beaumont and The Beaumont Enterprise sponsor. Annual.

Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Parade fans line Main Street near the Crockett Street Entertainment District during the annual City of Beaumont Christmas Parade in Beaumont on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006.


December 02, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Winnie Lighted Christmas Parade
Community Building, Winnie
Phone: 409 296-2231
Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Rice Festival host.
* Annual.

December 02, 2006
7 p.m.
Country Western Show
Liberty Opry in the historic Park Theater, 1816 Sam Houston Ave., Liberty
Phone: 877 729-9103
Web: www.libertyopry.com
Admission: Adults $10, children 12 and younger $5. Call for reservations.
Show features the Duhon Boys Bluegrass Gospel Quartet from Louisiana.

December 02, 2006
8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedian Slade Ham performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10, between College and Washington streets, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets are $10.

December 02, 2006
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Dance to the music of Crossfire
VFW Hall, 2110 S. Main St., Vidor
Phone: 409 768-1482
Admission: Tickets $5 per person, $8 per couple. BYOB.

December 02, 2006
"You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" continues

December 02, 2006
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues

December 02, 2006
Beaumont Botanical Gardens’ Christmas Tour of Homes
Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-3135
Web: www.Beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Annual

December 02, 2006
Chris Dozier concert
Texas Star Bar, 296 Crockett St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-0276
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/TexasStar

December 02, 2006
Festival of Ahrianhrod
Annual.

December 02, 2006
Isis concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 02, 2006
Mid Life Crisis concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 02, 2006
Port Neches Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-9154

December 02, 2006
The Sights, Sounds and Spirit of Christmas continues

December 03, 2006
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December 03, 2006
1 - 5 p.m.
“100 Years Of Christmas” celebration
John Jay French Museum, 3025 French Road and the McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-4986 (John Jay French Museum) or 409 832-1906 (McFaddin-Ward House)
Web: www.jjfrench.com and www.mcfaddin-ward.org
Admission: Free.
The two historic house museums invite visitors to their open houses for holiday games, music, entertainment and other activities.
The French Museum will have a candlelight tour, an antique toy display, wassail and cookies.
The Dulcimer Friends will perform at 2 p.m., and the West Brook High School Dickens Singers will perform at 3 p.m.
The McFaddin-Ward House offers its annual “Magnificent Memories” event with children’s games, toys, music and refreshments.
The first floor, decorated for “A Child’s Christmas,” will have early 1900s games and crafts to make and take home.
Annual.

December 03, 2006
2 - 4 p.m.
Nederland Christmas Tour of Homes
First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0263
Tour homes include: Robinson Home at 723 N. 16th St. in Nederland, Margolis Home at 132 Grand Chase Dr. in Nederland, Carl Home at 2220 S. Bourque in Nederland and Rogers Home at 3156 Forest Oaks Dr. in Port Neches.
Proceeds benefit Mission Offerings.
* Annual.

December 03, 2006
"You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" continues

December 03, 2006
1st Sunday of Advent

December 03, 2006
Dickens on The Strand continues

December 03, 2006
Downtown Museums Holiday Party
Texas Energy Museum; Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-5100
Web: www.texasenergymuseum.org

December 03, 2006
John Jay French Candlelight Tour
John Jay French Museum, 3025 French Road, Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-0348 or 409 898-4986 (John Jay French Museum)
Web: www.jjfrench.com

December 03, 2006
Sing Along Messiah
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Jefferson Theatre presents

December 04, 2006
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December 04, 2006
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas at the Browns
The Brown Center, 4205 Park Ave., Orange
Admission: Ticket are $3 and available from Sabine Federal Credit Union.
Event offers a unique shopping experience, sample treats and photos with Santa.
* Annual.

December 04, 2006
Dec. 4 - 6 at 7 p.m.
“The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle” auditions
Port Arthur Little Theatre Playhouse, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77642
Phone: 409 727-7258
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web site: www.palt.org
The cast calls for adults and children.
The play will be presented Feb. 23-25 and March 2-4 and 9-11.

December 04, 2006
Kitchen Shop Cooking Class - instructor Molly Fowler
Contact: Owner Stevie Edwards & Chef Chris Edwards
Kitchen Shop @ The Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-9738
Learn cooking tips from instructor Molly Fowler of Houston.

December 05, 2006
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December 05, 2006
Dec. 5 - 7 at 6 - 8 p.m.
Santa Claus visits Heritage House Museum
Heritage House Museum, 905 W. Division St., Orange, TX
Phone: 409 886-5385
E-mail: Web mail
Web: www.heritagehouseoforange.org
Admission: Free, but reservations are required.
Music, elves and toys entertain children and cookies and punch will be served.
Tours of the museum will also be available.

December 05, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Crystal Gayle Christmas concert
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: Tickets $20, $30, $35 and $45.

Country music legend Crystal Gayle performs a Christmas Concert at the Lutcher Theater in Orange, Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006.

Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


December 05, 2006
"The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle" auditions continues

December 05, 2006
Discovery by Columbus Day
Haiti
Annual. Same date each year.

December 06, 2006
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Wednesday

December 06, 2006
"The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle" auditions continues

December 06, 2006
David Lee Kaiser concert
Texas Star Bar, 296 Crockett St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-0276
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/TexasStar

December 06, 2006
Independence Day in Finland
Annual. Same date each year.

December 06, 2006
Santa Claus visits Heritage House Museum continues

December 07, 2006
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Thursday

December 07, 2006
10 a.m.
Historytime: Gingerbread Cottage
Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 982-7000
Admission: Free. Registration required.
Interactive program for children of pre-K age focuses on favorite winter traditions with storybook readings and hands-on activities, including making gingerbread houses.

December 07, 2006
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Toy coffee
homes of Monte and Kelly Morphew, 611 10th St., Orange, and Jim and Jackie Berry, 1012 Pine St., Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be given to the Salvation Army.
Service League of Orange sponsors

December 07, 2006
3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Afternoon Pastimes at the McFaddin-Ward House
McFaddin-Ward House, 2121 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-2134
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org

December 07, 2006
5 to 8 p.m.
Beaumont Downtown Live!
Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3788
Web: www.discoverbeaumont.com
Event features hands-on activities, shop at a farmers' market, dance to live music and more.

December 07, 2006
Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at 5 - 7 p.m.
Eggnog Thursdays
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2134
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
Admission: Free.
Following eggnog and refreshments, visitors may tour the holiday exhibit in the main house.
Annual.

December 07, 2006
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Tuscany Park Holiday Open House
Tuscany Park Shopping Center, Dowlen Road, Beaumont
Phone: 409 860-0055
Event features the Cardinal Singers, the Wesley Chancel Bell Chior and more.
Tuscany Park Tenants Association sponsors.
Annual. Est. 2004

December 07, 2006
6:30 p.m.
The Doodlebops performance
James E. Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles Civic Center Complex, Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 491-1432 or 337 491-1256
Admission: Tickets $17, $21, $25 and $31.

December 07, 2006
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Annual. Same date each year.

December 07, 2006
Santa Claus visits Heritage House Museum continues

December 07, 2006
The Sights, Sounds and Spirit of Christmas continues

December 07, 2006
Dec. 7 - 9
YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament
Contact: Ron Hayes
Fairgrounds, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-9991 or 409 951-5400
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web: www.ymbl.org
Young Mens Business League sponsors.
Annual.

December 08, 2006
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Friday

December 08, 2006
Dec. 8 - 9 at 2 p.m.
“A Whimsical Christmas” dance performance
Nederland Performing Arts Center at Nederland High School, Spurlock Road and 18th Street, Nederland
Phone: 409 724-6567
Admission: Tickets $7.
The program features a variety of dances, including ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz and more.
Mid-County Performance Arts Company presents.

December 08, 2006
Dec. 8 - 10 at every half hour from 6 - 9 p.m.
“Journey To Bethlehem” live Nativity
Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-7065
Admission: Free.
Nativity features live actors and animals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music, food and children’s hands-on activities.
*Annual.

December 08, 2006
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Lee Ann Womack And Friends concert
Whiskey River, 3871 Stagg Drive, Gateway Shopping Center, Beaumont
Admission: Tickets $26 through Ticketmaster.
Also appearing, Cody Canada of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Wade Bowen and Stoney LaRue.

Stoney LaRue performs during the DudeBrahBrew Music Festival in the Ford Pavilion in Beaumont on Friday, July 21, 2006.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


December 08, 2006
Dec. 8 - 9
Beaumont Civic Ballet
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
The Jefferson Theatre presents

December 08, 2006
Christmas Cards should be mailed by today
U.S. Post Offices
To ensure packages arrive by 12/25, mail by 12/1. Seasonal cards need to be mailed by 12/8.
Do not guess zip codes. Use correct zip codes to ensure the quickest delivery.
Annual.

December 08, 2006
Computer-generated Christmas light show continues

December 08, 2006
Forever Falls concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 08, 2006
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Widely observed in Catholic countries
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2006
The Sights, Sounds and Spirit of Christmas continues

December 08, 2006

YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament continues

December 09, 2006
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Saturday

December 09, 2006
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Port Arthur Pony Baseball Camp
Admission: $25 per child includes a camp T-shirt and lunch. Camp is for ages 6 to 16.
Baseball Camp features Chuck McElroy.

December 09, 2006
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Southeast Texas Sleigh Ride
14 Plaza Drive, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-9802
Event features food, drinks, Wildcatters Mascot, West Brook Drill Team, various entertainers and more.
Fundraiser benefits American Diabetes Association Food/Toy Drive for community families.

December 09, 2006
1 p.m. Sharp
Toy Run For Boys Haven
The 19th Hole, 5198 Fannett Rd., Beaumont
Annual. Est. 1990

December 09, 2006
Dec. 9 - 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Magic dance performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435
Admission: Adults $10 and $15, seniors 60 and older and children age 3-Lamar University students with ID $5 and $7.50.
The performance, in two acts, includes Pugni’s “Pas de Quatre,” act 1 of “The Nutcracker” and concludes with Classique Donizetti.
The Nutcracker mini market opens at 1 p.m. both days.
Beaumont Civic Ballet presents.

December 09, 2006
5 p.m.
Las Posadas, Bethlehem On The Boardwalk
Goyo’s, 771 Procter St., downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017, 409-985-7822 or 800 235-7822
Admission: Free.
Las Posada, the ancient celebration marking the hardships Mary and Joseph encountered as they searched for lodging in Bethlehem
Candlelight procession led by a Roman soldier on horseback. Costumed angels from St. Catherine’s Catholic School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will led Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, stopping at the Police Station and the Sub-Courthouse, along
A manger scene, featuring live animals, will be set up at the city dock behind City Hall on Lakeshore Drive.
Annual.

December 09, 2006
6 p.m.
Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake
More than 100 lighted and decorated boats travel through the Lake and up Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay.
The parade can be viewed along the shoreline in Seabrook and from the Kemah Boardwalk.
Annual. Est. 1962

December 09, 2006
7 p.m.
A Winter Gala dinner and belle ball fundraiser
Contact: Sue Golias or Kara Wied
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 504-2224; 409 718-7854 or 409 838-3435
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Tickets $150 per person, raffle tickets $100.
Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner, dancing, silent auction and belle presentation at 8 p.m.
Belle Ball fundraiser celebrates the community's youth while contributing funds for the local symphony.
Symphony League of Southeast Texas sponsors.
Annual.

December 09, 2006
7 p.m.
Port Arthur Lighted Christmas Parade
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 800 235-7822
Admission: Free.
The lighted Christmas parade with Santa begins at the International Seafarer’s Association, Houston Avenue and 4th Street, proceeds to the Post Office and to the boardwalk and docks and ends on Procter Street.
Annual.

December 09, 2006
7:30 (bell time at 8 p.m.)
Live Pro Wrestling
Contact: GCPPW
National Guard Armory, Port Neches
Phone: 409 626-2194 or 409 724-0223
Admission: Ticket available at Ace Glass and Mirror.
Event features a fatal four-way with two titles on the line and a triple-threat ladder match for the Heavyweight Title.

December 09, 2006
A Whimsical Christmas continues

December 09, 2006
Beaumont Civic Ballet continues

December 09, 2006
Christmas Open House
McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2134
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org

December 09, 2006
Journey To Bethlehem live Nativity continues

December 09, 2006
Kinship concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 09, 2006
McFaddin-Ward House Christmas Open House
Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2134
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org

December 09, 2006
The Sights, Sounds and Spirit of Christmas continues

December 09, 2006

YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament continues

December 10, 2006
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Sunday

December 10, 2006
2 - 4 p.m.
Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
Contact: Tammy
Port Neches Library, Port Neches
Phone: 409 727-8852
Admission: RSVP requested. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food basket to be presented to Community Care-Prayer Outreach.
Sign-up early for your favorite cookie recipe. Complete rules are available at the library. Come visit the library and go home with five dozen cookies.
Friends of the Port Neches Library sponsors.

December 10, 2006
4 - 6:30 p.m.
Arena Trail Course
Winnie Fairgrounds Arena
Phone: 409 289-2400
Admission: $5 for two rides with a 50 percent payback to the winner. Negative Coggins required.
Event is open to everyone. Bring the horses and the family.
Cowboy Church On The Rock sponsors.

December 10, 2006
6 p.m.
Christmas On The Radio / A Taste Of Christmas
First Baptist Bevil Oaks Church, 7725 Sweetgum Rd., Beaumont
Christmas program is followed by "A Taste of Christmas."
The program is a presentation of the Christmas message set in a 1940's motif of a radio show.
Annual.

December 10, 2006
Constitution Day in Thailand
Annual. Same date each year.

December 10, 2006
Holiday Magic dance performance continues

December 10, 2006
Human Rights Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 10, 2006
Journey To Bethlehem live Nativity continues

December 10, 2006
Orangefield FFA Christmas Tree Sale
Community Park, Hwy. 1442, Orangefield
Phone: 409 963-9726
Cost: Trees sell from $20 to $100.
Sale features fresh Balsam fir and white pine Christmas trees up to 12-foot trees.
Proceeds benefit Orangefield FFA scholarship fund.
Annual. Est. 2001

December 11, 2006
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Monday

December 12, 2006
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Tuesday

December 12, 2006
6 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
Annual

December 12, 2006
The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 13, 2006
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Wednesday

December 13, 2006
Festival of the goddess Belisana
Annual.

December 13, 2006
Warren Storm and Willie Tee with Cypress concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Show is free.

December 14, 2006
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Thursday

December 14, 2006
Eggnog Thursdays continues

December 14, 2006
Dec. 14 - 16
Groove Inc. concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 15, 2006
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Friday

December 15, 2006
7:30 p.m
A Scottish Christmas with Bonnie Rideout performance
Crockett Civic Center, Crockett
Phone: 936 544-4276.
Admission: Signature series tickets are $110; $120 and $130. Unlimited tickets may be ordered with season ticket purchase or designated contribution.
Renewal deadline for season tickets is 8/4. New season tickets go on sale 8/16; single tickets will be available starting 8/28.
Piney Woods Fine Arts Association presents.

December 15, 2006
Computer-generated Christmas light show continues

December 15, 2006
Deadline for Beaumont Art League National Exhibition
Beaumont Art League; 2675 Gulf St.; Beaumont; Texas; 77703
Phone: 409 833-4179
E-mail: beaumontartleague@yahoo.org
Web: www.beaumontartleague.org
The show is planned for May 5 - 31, 2007. Check the Web site for a prospectus.
45th Annual

December 15, 2006
Dec. 14 - 16
Groove Inc. concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 15, 2006
Vanilla Ice concert - RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 2007
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 16, 2006
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Saturday

December 16, 2006
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fire safety holiday camp for children ages 5-10
Fire Museum of Texas, 400 Walnut St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3927
Admission: Fee $25, includes lunch and snack. Registration required.
The program includes firefighter demonstrations, holiday and fire-related arts and crafts, storytelling, learning fire safety songs, games and relay races.

December 16, 2006
Football: Div. I 1A 11-man; 2A; 3A & 4A finals; Div. I & II 1A 6-man 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

December 16, 2006
Groove Inc. concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 16, 2006
Dec. 16 - 23, 2006
Hanukkah (eight days)
Feast of Lights, victory of the Maccabees and rededication of the Temple.
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.

December 16, 2006
Knuckle Deep concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 16, 2006
Dec. 16 - 17 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sun
Trade Days on the Avenue
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-4023
Event features antiques, arts and crafts. Occurs 3rd weekend of every month.

December 17, 2006
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Sunday

December 17, 2006
2 p.m.
"Have Yourself a Rockin’ Little Christmas"
Contact: SOST
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 892-2257
Web: www.sost.org
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents Holiday Pops “Have Yourself a Rockin’ Little Christmas” Jeans ‘n Classics.

December 17, 2006
6 p.m.
Christmas Reflections Dinner Theater
Contact: Steve James
Grace Community Baptist Church, 22044 Burrell Wingate Rd., Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 794-2770
Admission: Free admission, but tickets must be reserved by phone.
Grace Community Baptist Church hosts.

December 17, 2006
Festival of Artio, the Great Bear
Annual.

December 17, 2006
Trade Days on the Avenue continues

December 18, 2006
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Monday

December 18, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Foreigner concert
Contact: Molly Lee, box office manager
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435, 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Tickets $20, $25 and $30.

December 19, 2006
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Tuesday

December 20, 2006
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Wednesday

December 20, 2006
Marcus Ardoin concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Show is free.

December 21, 2006
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Thursday

December 21, 2006
7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
“Not So Silent Night” concert
Ford Arena, Ford Park Complex, 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 833-7747
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets are $13, $18, $23 and $28.
Concert stars Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry and Saliva.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Black Stone Cherry performs during Dog Jam '06 at the Ford Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006.


December 21, 2006
Eggnog Thursdays continues

December 21, 2006
Dec. 21 - 23 and 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 21, 2006
Stoney La Rue concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

Stoney LaRue performs during the DudeBrahBrew Music Festival in the Ford Pavilion in Beaumont on Friday, July 21, 2006.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


December 21, 2006
Sun enters Capricorn
Annual.

December 21, 2006
Winter Solstice / Yule
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Annual. Occurs within two days of 12/21 each year.

December 22, 2006
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Friday

December 22, 2006
8 p.m.
Club Salsa - The Salsa Christmas Party
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.salsabeaumont.com
Learn dance moves with Salsa dance lessons by Amber, Lauren and Gordon from 8 to 10 p.m. Live band follows.

Salsa instructor Amber Ambrose demonstrates dance steps during Club Salsa dance lessons at Antone's in the Crockett Street Entertainment District of Beaumont.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


December 22, 2006
Computer-generated Christmas light show continues

December 22, 2006
Festival of the god Sul and the goddess Sullis
Annual. Same date each year (winter solstice).

December 22, 2006
Dec. 21 - 23 and 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 22, 2006
Winter begins
Annual. Same date each year.

December 23, 2006
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Saturday

December 23, 2006
Football: Div. II 1A 11-man; 2A; 3A & 4A finals; Div I & II 5A 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

December 23, 2006
Kaiser Family Concert
Antone's, Crockett Street, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

December 23, 2006
Dec. 21 - 23 and 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 24, 2006
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Sunday

December 24, 2006
Dec. 24 - 26
Athletics: No school facilities; personnel or equipment shall be used for athletic purposes for five consecutive days to include December 24-26.
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

December 24, 2006
Dec. 24 - Jan 20
Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

December 24, 2006
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 25, 2006
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Monday

December 25, 2006
Christmas Day
Widely observed in all countries by Christians
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Federal legal public holiday. If the 25th is Saturday, the Federal Holiday is Friday before. If the 25th is Sunday, the Federal Holiday is the Monday after. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2006
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Tuesday

December 26, 2006
Boxing Day
Great Britain and Northern Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2006
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
Kwanzaa (seven days)
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Seven day event begins on the same date each year (12/26).

December 26, 2006
St. Stephen's Day
Austria, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Switzerland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2006
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 27, 2006
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Wednesday

December 27, 2006
Dec. 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 28, 2006
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Thursday

December 28, 2006
National Day in Nepal
Annual. Same date each year.

December 28, 2006
Dec. 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 29, 2006
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Friday

December 29, 2006
Jason Aldean concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: www.gccoushatta.com
Admission: Concerts at the Pavilion are not free.

December 29, 2006
Dec. 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 30, 2006
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Saturday

December 30, 2006
Dec. 27 - 31
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 31, 2006
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Sunday

December 31, 2006
Dec TBA
Christmas Parade, Tour of Homes, Progressive Dinner
Contact: Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 409 384-2762
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn chambers of commerce sponsor
Annual.

December 31, 2006
Crockett Street New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2944
Web: www.crockettstreet.com
Event features live music, laser light show and street party festivities as well as live performances indoors at Antone's and on an outside stage. Crockett Street.
* Annual.

December 31, 2006
Hogmanay Day
Scotland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2006
New Year's Eve
Celebrated throughout the world
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2006
No Idea concert
Media contact: Bryan Williams or Anne Bullard
Mikko Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: bwilliams@coushattacasinoresort.com
Web: www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Admission: Shows are free.

December 31, 2006
Omisoka (Grand Last Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2006
The Solemnity of the Holy Family