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2016-2017 Theater & Symphony Guide
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40 Under 40 Search
Exhibition of Historic Collection
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This is Entertainment
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Celebrating its 37th season bringing Broadway
shows to its stage in Orange, the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces a most
extraordinary lineup of musicals, comedies,
dance, holiday and children’s productions. With
tickets to the Lutcher, you’re a winner. From October to April you’ll get holiday high-kicks to Neil
Simon, classics to edgy, music, love and laughs.
It’s a season where “The Winner Takes All.”
Open Season
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And, we’re not talking about hunting. It’s show
time, and every little theater, student theater,
musical group and performing arts troupe has
announced its season lineup. With this listing,
you’ve got all you need to know to see a live
and local performance in the Greater Southeast
Texas area from now through May 2017.
Month of Melody
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Looking for Leaders
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Three big names are hitting the town in the
month of August. A country legend, a country
music pioneer and one of America’s greatest
gospel singers of all time will perform on stages
in downtown Beaumont.
SoutheastTexas.com launches its search for the
most successful young people under the age of
40 for the Fourth Annual 40 Under 40 Awards.
Learn if you qualify or know someone who does.
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It's Now or Never
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Collections, Past and Present
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Celebrate Elvis Presley Week, Aug. 10-16 with
big fan, Nederland native Jake Rowley. Rowley,
a singer and actor who just came off tour playing Elvis in “Million Dollar Quartet,” talks about
the King of Rock & Roll and what it’s like to be
him on stage.
Historic Southeast Texans, the Stark family of
Orange collected a variety of items – jewelry
to purses, paintings to rare books. These collections are going on display at the W.H. Stark
House’s in an exhibition - “Collecting Conversations.” In conversations about collecting, the
EventsBook discovered the act of searching,
keeping and displaying like items is not just a
hobby of the past but a very popular pastime
of the present.
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Big Broadway entertainment is scheduled in the 1,460-seat performing arts facility owned by the
Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. In its 37th season, the Lutcher continues to enlighten
and encourage cultural growth of people living in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and to
better their quality of life and knowledge of the arts and humanities through world-class productions.
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It's Now or Never
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rom the mirrored entrance to the purple velvet
bedding in the guest bedroom to the deep
shag carpet of the “Jungle Room,” certainly
the essence of Elvis lives on at Graceland.
On a tour of America’s most visited home in
Memphis, Tennessee, with my son and some
family friends, we spent a day immersing ourselves in all
that is the King of Rock & Roll — mansion, cars, planes,
jumpsuits and music room. What we didn’t expect was a
first-hand account of his queen.
While standing in line for our touristy and pricey photo prior to boarding the short bus that takes guests from
Graceland Plaza and Graceland Crossing, where all of Elvis’ cars and his custom plane are exhibited, across the
road to the 17,000-square-foot Graceland Mansion, my
attention, as well as the attention of the other 500 people standing in line, was drawn to a raucous group of middle-aged women
directly in front of my group. As we snaked back and forth in the
roped line, the 12 or so ladies seemed to get more animated and
their laughter more high-pitched. When it was their time to take
a photo, they all struck a seductive pose — one even laid down in
front and rolled her hip forward — and they all pressed their lips
together and out. Were they former Playboy bunnies? They certainly had the picture pose down. When the photo was over, they
giggled and high fived and got back in line chatting incessantly.
I’d had enough. I had to know who they were.
“Excuse me,” I tapped the one nearest me on the shoulder.
“What group are you all with?”
“We’re sororities sisters from the University of Alabama on
our annual road trip,” came the reply.
“What sorority?” I inquired.
“Zeta Tau Alpha,” the woman said, loud and proud.
“Zeta Tau Alpha? I’m a Zeta!” I retorted just as loudly.
“Girls, she’s a Zeta, too!” the woman screamed, and the whole
group of them turned to look at me!
“AAAAAAAAAAAA!” came the exuberant response as I was
surrounded, greeted, hugged and made to quickly remember the
secret Zeta handshake. I was part of the group. These were my
peeps. They opened their circle of fun, laughter and “remember
when” storytelling to include me and my group. When our bus
came all that could fit were the Zetas and us, and that’s when we
heard their stories of Elvis.
The ladies told that while in college in the late 60s and early
70s they made trips to Memphis and sat outside on “the wall,”
a pinkish-gray stone fence surrounding the house. They’d heard
that Elvis held amazing parties and sometimes invited guests,
select females who waited on “the wall” to come in and join. In
hopes of being the chosen few, my Zeta sisters would get all
dolled up and perch for a Saturday hoping for entrée into the
King’s party.
During one vigil, as they sat posing, preening and preparing to spend just “one night” with Elvis, there was movement
high on the hill. They could see someone coming on horseback.
Hopeful this was their chance, they freshened their lipstick, sat
backs straight, chests forward, chins up and tummies in with
legs elegantly crossed; they prepared for their pass to the house
of heaven and a night with the King.
The Zetas recalled how excited they were to see someone
A hunk , a hunk of
banana YUM!
Elvis' PB&B
(Makes three sandwiches)
2 large ripe bananas
1 cup peanut butter
6 slices white bread
½ cup (1 stick) butter
- Peel and mash the bananas in a
medium bowl. Combine the peanut
butter with the bananas and mix well.
- Toast the bread lightly and spread
the mixture on three of the slices; top
with the remaining three slices.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and
slowly brown the sandwiches on both
sides until golden brown.
From Graceland’s Table: Recipes Fit for the King of Rock and Roll Cookbook
coming out of the house. In all their times to Elvis’ house, they’d
never seen any action, so they just knew this was their big
chance. One Zeta sister recalled, “I thought I would wet myself if
it was him.” She was just so nervous and excited.
As the horse rider got closer, they could see it wasn’t Elvis. It
wasn’t even a man. It was a woman. They described the woman
and the horse as “beautiful, flowing down the hill,” “mesmerizing hair and mane.” The woman came close enough to be heard
without screaming, looked at them and very calmly, yet threateningly, firmly and distinctly said, “You girls get the hell out of
here.” Then she turned and went back from where she came.
“It was Priscilla,” they screamed.
Sadly, my Zeta sisters were never invited in to Graceland to
party, but it’s no doubt they were noticed, perhaps even by Elvis
himself. They said they like to think so anyway. As a tribute to
that day, to Elvis, the college dreams and fun, the Alabama Zetas
trek to Graceland once a year and spend the weekend catching
up and reliving youth. Their stories of living in Elvis’ times added
to our Elvis experience.
Why all this talk of Elvis? Aug. 10-16 is Elvis Week 2016.
Pay tribute to the King of Rock & Roll, listen to his music, eat a
peanut butter and banana sandwich (Elvis’ favorite; recipe this
page) and read about one of his biggest fans, a Mid-County native, Jake Rowley, who just came off tour playing Elvis in “The
Million-Dollar Quartet,” page 16.
Rowley is not the only singing sensation in this EventsBook.
International recording artist Beau Williams is headed to town
for a concert, as are Clint Black and Dwight Yoakam. Get details,
page 12.
This book gives you details of musical entertainment and
must-do charity events, food and beverage, and sporting events
happening page 28, as well as a special exhibit at the W. H. Stark
House. It’s also your guide to local theater. On pages 10-11,
you’ll find every show, every date and time for performing arts
from now through May 2017.
Have some fun this August. You know what Elvis would say:
“It’s Now or Never.”
P.S. Note on page 15, the launch of the
2016 40 Under 40 Professional Awards.
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Lutcher Announces
2016-2017 Shows & Children’s Productions
By Shelly Vitanza
ebuting in October 2016 with
a global smash hit musical
and concluding in April 2017
with a Tony-award winning
show and covering a gamut
of genres, mixing in some
magic and a homecoming, the
Lutcher carries on the tradition
of presenting Broadway, national and international tours, awardwinning stars, renowned dance and
acclaimed children’s performances for
Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.
For its 37th season, the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, located in downtown Orange and known for presenting the largest performing arts series between Houston
and New Orleans, is featuring 13 shows and six children’s
daytime productions.
“This season we’ll present several Broadway shows that
haven’t been in Southeast Texas,” said Jim Clark, managing director of the Lutcher, one of four Stark venues.
“‘Elf,’ ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Pippin,’ the new version of ‘Into the
Woods,’ ‘Once’ and ‘The Illusionists’ are all coming to the
Lutcher for the first time.”
Broadway Musicals
Sing and dance in the aisles to seven musicals, beginning with season opener the international musical stage
sensation “Mamma Mia,” featuring the tunes of Swedish
super group ABBA and made more famous in 2008 when
Meryl Streep starred in a movie by the same name. Even
if you don’t know the story, you’ll certainly recognize
every song from the original theme song “Mamma Mia”
to “The Winner Takes It All” to “Dancing Queen,” and
that’s just for starters.
But the story is just as engaging as the music. A pop
singer turned Greek Island hotelier, on the occasion of
her daughter’s wedding, is reunited with three men of
her past, one of whom is her daughter’s father. The
bride, determined to know her lineage, forces her
mother to share truth. Not only is this feel-good show
the ultimate season opener, but Clark says this is the
farewell tour of the show for at least five or six years,
so it’s the last opportunity to see it on stage for a while.
Like big Broadway? Hummable tunes? Lots of jokes?
Mark your calendar for “Elf: The Musical,” scheduled in
early November. “Elf” was a movie first, hitting the big
screen in 2003 and starring Will Ferrell, and has a similar theme to “Mamma Mia” – a quest for dad. Buddy, a
young orphan child inadvertently crawls into Santa’s toy
bag and journeys to the North Pole where he is expected
to make toys like all elves. Because of his size and inability to make toys, he discovers he’s human. Buddy then
treks to New York City to find his real father, spreading
Christmas cheer along the way. Embrace an inner elf self
and gain cheer.
Even if you do remember Patrick Swayze and Jennifer
Grey dancing the final heart-stopping dance “(I’ve Had)
The Time of My Life” in “Dirty Dancing” the movie, it’s
been too long – 1987 to be exact.
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to the Lutcher this season, will feature other 80s songs of passion and romance - “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love
Me?” as well as riveting dancing. Recall the story of Frances
“Baby” Houseman, a doctor’s daughter, who falls in love with a
camp dance instructor, defies her father and performs the last
big summer dance with Johnny.
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Next Lutcher takes us “Into the Woods” for the epic adventure
musical that combines plots and characters of several Brothers
Grimm fairy tales with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
based on the book by James Lapine. The Tony Award-winning
musical is witty and wildly theatrical.
Peggy Sawyer lives the American Dream in the Broadway musical “42nd Street,” a classic that includes some of the greatest
songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of
Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes
For You” and “42nd Street.” The comedy based on the 1933 movie follows Sawyer from her small town home to New York where
she becomes a star. Expect high energy, laughs and some great
singing and dancing. Additionally spectacular, Southeast Texas’
own Matt Taylor, a Nederland native, is playing the leading role.
“Several years ago I got phone call from Matt Taylor’s grandmother and mom telling me I had to add a show (‘Cats’) to our
season. It’s a good thing I listened to them,” said Clark. “With the
support of thousands of folks from Nederland, we sold out two
performances of ‘Cats’ that Nederland’s Matt Taylor was starring in as Rum Tum Tugger. Matt returned to intern here at the
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Lutcher Theater for a summer and then returned as Sky Masterson in ‘Guys and Dolls.’ One of the hottest shows touring right
now is ‘42nd Street.’ It’s in Dallas and Fort Worth right now, and
Matt will be appearing as Julian Marsh when the shows comes
here in March. The buzz is that this is one of the best productions of ‘42nd Street’ to tour.”
The final musical in the Lutcher lineup gives patrons a truly
original Broadway experience – “Once.” Winner of eight 2012
Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Once” features an impressive ensemble of actors and musicians who play their own instruments onstage to tell the story of a Dublin street musician who
considers giving up his music when a beautiful young woman
takes interest in his love songs. As their connection deepens, his
music soars to powerful heights, and their connection proves to
be more than just an everyday romance. “Once” is a story about
going for your dreams and the power of music to connect people.
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Musical Entertainment
Music connects the Lutcher Theater and the Symphony of
Southeast Texas for the second collaborative event “The Symphony at Shangri La.” Maestro Chelsea Tipton directs this outdoor evening of Broadway hits on the beautiful grounds of
Shangri La Gardens at the peak of Scarecrow Festival. Guests
are invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and soak up
the alluring sights and sounds of autumn, the art of sunset, a
beautiful evening of nature and the sounds of the symphony.
“Last season’s Symphony of Southeast Texas at Shangri La
performance was a big hit. We’re excited to work with
Shangri La and the symphony to do it again and to
build on last year to make it even bigger this year,” said
Clark. “We’re also fortunate to receive a grant from
the National Endowment of the Arts that’s making it
possible for us to bring the symphony over to play with
Chris Botti later in the year. The last time Chris was here
we had people fly into Orange to see him perform, and
fans traveled from all over Louisiana and Texas to see him.
He’s been one of the acts audiences have been requesting
to return ever since we presented him several years ago.”
Grammy winner Botti and the Symphony of Southeast
come to the Lutcher after Thanksgiving for a grand evening of jazz and symphonic hits.
Lights! Camera! Math!
Monday, March 27
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Meet Danny Carmo - It’s not so
long ago that he thought school, and
in particular math, wasn’t for him.
He was more interested in dreaming about a future on the stage and
perhaps the big screen. All he ever
wanted to be was a famous magician! But when he knuckled down
to learn all the tricks of the trade
he realized that math was not only
essential...but was the SECRET to a
whole load of magic!
Dirty Dancing
A Year With Frog and Toad
Tuesday, Nov. 1
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
A hit on Broadway, this whimsical musical follows two great friends
-- the cheerful, popular Frog and
the curmudgeonly Toad -- through
four, fun-filled seasons. The two best
friends celebrate and rejoice in their
differences that make them unique
and special. Part vaudeville, part
make believe, all charm, “A Year With
Frog And Toad” tells the story of a
friendship that endures, weathering
all seasons.
Everybody’s Hero:
The Jackie Robinson Story
Tuesday, Jan. 17
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
At the start of the summer of
1947, television was brand new, the
sound barrier had not been broken,
and baseball was a white man’s
game. By fall, President Truman addressed the nation for the first time
on TV, Chuck Yeager flew faster than
any man ever had, and Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball.
This play with music shows the
events that shaped Jackie Robinson’s character, his struggle to gain
acceptance, and the tremendous
obstacles he overcame on his way
to changing the face of our nation
and our national pastime.
The Ugly Duckling &
The Tortoise and the Hare
Friday, Feb. 10
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
America’s Got Talent finalist
Lightwire Theater returns with two
classic stories told with spectacular
glow-in-the-dark electroluminescent
wire puppets, dazzling visual, poignant choreography and creative
use of music ranging from classical
to jazz to pop.
Away from the pond and on his
own, the Ugly Duckling’s adventures
lead him on a search for others who
will love him for who he is.
The famous story of the race between the Tortoise and the Hare is best
known today for teaching the moral
that "slow and steady wins the race."
Rock the Presidents
Friday, Feb. 17
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Childsplay’s smash-hit musical
about the presidents of the United
States is back by popular demand!
This high-energy multi-media extravaganza takes a non-partisan look at
what it means to be president. The
44 men who rose to the highest office in the land are brought to life
through rock, pop and folk music.
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Monday, April 10
at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
When a great African king desires a wife, only the most perfect
maidens in the land are invited to
meet him. Mufaro’s pride and joy, his
two daughters of very different dispositions, travel through a mystical
jungle and across a deep river to be
presented to the king. Along the way,
the two girls encounter a number of
mysterious situations that unknowingly test their courage, kindness
and strength of spirit.
Lutcher Incredible Kids Events is one of
the largest performing arts series of national
and international touring companies for children in a four-state area comprising Texas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The performances meet Texas and Louisiana state
learning criteria, making them appropriate for
field trips and open to the public as well.
Tickets for groups of 10 or more are $5
each. Individual adult tickets are $10. All student tickets are $5. Tickets for Lutcher Incredible Kids Events are not sold online and are
only available by calling the Lutcher Theater
box office at 409.886.5535.
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Botti has performed with Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole,
Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Sting, but is now a major artist in his own right, performing worldwide and selling more
than three million albums. His creative expression begins in
jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. In
2013, Botti won the Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category.
The musical thread ties up the holiday cheer at the
Lutcher with an evening full of magical and colorful winter
wonderland memories for the whole family in a celebration
with Santa and his special elves on a Christmas cheer journey – “Broadway Christmas Wonderland.” The magic of the
holidays unfolds to the sounds of holiday classics like “White
Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Deck the
Halls,” “Rocking around the Christmas Tree” and more sung
by the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole.
Comedy
It’s been 50 years since Neil Simon made his debut as a
playwright, and the show that put him on the map, “Barefoot
in the Park,” is coming to the Lutcher. The sweet comedy that
explores love, relationship, marriage and family –– the pangs
of loss and the joy of reunion – follows Corie and Paul Bratter,
a newlywed couple, who learn to live together facing the usual
ups and downs of daily life which requires one of them to become more easy-going, possibly running “barefoot in the park.”
The satire on life in rural America, Texas’s third smallest town
to be exact, that has entertained audiences across the country
for nearly 25 years comes back to the Lutcher. “Greater Tuna” is
a hilarious, two-man production where every character – man,
woman, child and animal - in the eclectic band of citizens that
make up Tuna is played by only two performers. Journey to Tuna
where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.
“The Lutcher has a long history of working with Joe Sears and
Jaston Williams and the whole Tuna gang,” said Clark. “A couple
of years ago the two of them decided to hang up their girdles and
wigs, but Jaston is directing and wholeheartedly supporting this
show with a new cast, passing it on to the next generation. We’re
excited about reviving it and bringing it back to the Lutcher.”
Magic
The global sensation, direct from Broadway, “The Illusionists” brings together seven of the world’s greatest illusionists for
a mind-blowing spectacular showcase of astonishing acts. All
ages enjoy the jaw-dropping talents of this non-stop show that
leaves audiences asking “How did they do that?” Clark says it’s
the “biggest magic show since David Copperfield, and audiences
will be blown away.”
As excited as Clark is about the 2016-2017 season, he is also
anticipating a new ticketing system that will allow for easier online ordering.
“Anyone who has ever bought a ticket with us will get a digital
brochure with links to video snippets of shows; they’ll be able to
flip through the pages of the brochure and samples of the shows
and then order tickets,” said Clark. Mailed brochures will follow
the digital brochure.
For more information about the season, and certainly to ensure
you get a copy of the digital brochure, contact the Lutcher box office
at [email protected], call 409.886.5535. You can also visit lutcher.org or the Lutcher Facebook page for updates regular updates.
Opening
Season
Local & Live Line-ups
Beaumont Community Players
Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts
409.833.4664
www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
My Fair Lady
Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
She Kills Monsters
Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 and Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
The Happy Elf
Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.
God of Carnage
Jan. 27, 28, Feb. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
Xanadu
Feb. 24, 25, March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 2 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
April 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m.
Spamalot: The Musical
May 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. an May 20 at 2 p.m.
Orange Community Playhouse
708 W. Division St., Orange
409.882.9137
orangecommunityplayers.com
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Aug. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 21, 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Leaving Iowa
Oct. 13, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Yuletide IV: A Country Christmas
Dec. 9, 10 at 7 p.m.
The Red Velvet Cake War
Feb. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Guys and Dolls
March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 26 at 2:30 p.m.
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Port Arthur Little Theater
4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur
409.727.PALT
www.palt.org
Mary Poppins
Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Rope
Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2, 9 at 2:30 p.m.
A Christmas Story
Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
All Shook Up
Feb 24, 25, March 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m.
and Feb. 26, March 5, 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Remains to Be Seen
April 28, 29, May 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.
and April 30, May 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Lamar University
4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont
409.880.2250
fineartscomm.lamar.edu/theatre-and-dance
Studio Theatre
Silent Sky
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Harold Pinter Collection:
Mountain Language, A Kind of Alaska, The Dumb Waiter
Feb. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.
University Theatre
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Home for the Holidays
Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.
"The Best of Byrd" - Pops Concert II
Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
"On the Beautiful Blue Danube" - Classics Series, Concert III
March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
“Symphonie Fantastique" - Classics Series IV
April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Divergent Theater
divergenttheater.com
or on Facebook
Beaumont Confidential: True Tales, Boldly Told
Sept. 10, Nov. 14, Jan. 13, March 2, May 5 at 8 p.m.
At Monica’s
6385 Calder Ave., Suite H, in Beaumont
Improv for Kids, 8-11
Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-noon
Zombie Makeup 101
Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m.
Listen to Your Mother- SETX
April 28-29, 7 p.m.
Best of Beaumont Confidential: True Tales, Boldly Told
June 3, 8 p.m.
Lamar Univers
ity
Boeing Boeing
Nov. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Fall and Recovery Fall Dance Concert
Nov. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Theatre for Young Audiences Productions
April 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and April 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Dance Unleashed Spring Dance Concert
April 21–22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas
Julie Rogers Theater
765 Pearl St., Beaumont
409.892.2257
www.sost.org
“Cirque de la Symphonie"- Classics Series, Concert I
Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
"Oh What a Night!" - Pops Concert I
Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
"Symphony at Shangri La"
Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.
At Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
Tickets available by calling 409.886.5535.
Calder Baptist Church Chamber Music Series
Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
At Calder Baptist Church.
Tickets available by calling 409.892.4251.
“Triumphant Tchaikovsky” - Classics Series, Concert II
Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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By Shelly Vitanza
ugust is a month for live
legendary entertainment
in Southeast Texas. The
City of Beaumont is
hosting three celebrity performers. Start
the month with a country-and-western
singer and songwriter whose very first
album had five top charting singles. Midmonth see a true “Honky Tonk Man,” a
pioneer performer in country music. And
at month’s end, Beaumont brings to town
a man billed as one of the “greatest soul
voices of the last 30 years.”
Clint Black
Black is back, and we’re not talking
fashion. Clint Black, who’s been “Killin’
Time” for a few years, is back on the road
touring “On Purpose” and coming to the
Julie Rogers Theatre, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.
It’s been more than 25 years since Clint
Black released the album that put him on
the country music star watch list. “Killin’
Time” was released in 1989 and five of its
songs — "A Better Man,” "Nothing's News,”
"Walking Away,” "Nobody's Home" and
"Killin' Time" — were all huge hit songs,
reaching Number One on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles with the exception
Starting top, clockwise:
Beau Williams, Clint Black
and Dwight Yoakam
of “Nothing’s News.” Billboard ranked "A
Better Man" and "Nobody's Home" Number One songs of 1989 and 1990, respectively. The album is ranked triple platinum.
Black, who grew up in Katy, plays acoustic,
electric and slide guitar and harmonica, as
well as sings lead and background vocals.
He has released 12 studio albums, four
compilation albums and had 30 hit singles
since his debut album.
Notably distinguishing him from other
artists, beyond his chart-climbing feats,
Black only records his own songs, refusing
to produce songs others write, a practice
for which he’s been recognized. He told
Nashville Gab, “I’ve progressed at my own
pace. I’ve always made records according
to how I want my songs to sound and not
according to what everyone else sounds
like. I was awarded the Pegasus Award
by the Nashville Songwriters Association
International. It was created for me, honoring the artist with the ‘True Heart of
a Poet.’ That’s how I’d like to be remembered. I’ve followed my heart and never
let the record companies take the songwriter in me out of the music I record.”
Black, who is touring extensively to
promote and sing all of his music as well
as introduce fans to his first all-new studio
album in a decade “On Purpose,” says the
album is the most “expressive personally.”
The 14-track album, includes the third
duet he has recorded with wife, Lisa Hartman Black, titled “You Still Get to Me,”
and a mix of ballads — “Only One Way
to Live,” “Stay Gone,” “Breathing Air” and
“Last Day” — as well as some fun, lively
and more traditional country tunes —
“Beer” and “Better and Worse.
Aug. 4 expect one of the best concerts of the year from this “Better Man,”
as he comes to town on his “On Purpose,” tour to relive the 90s and bring us
all back to Black.
Clint Black “On Purpose” Tour
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4
Where: Julie Rogers Theatre
Tickets: $43-$65
Contact: ticketmaster.com
Dwight Yoakam
Country music and rock-and-roll music didn’t mix, but then came Dwight Yoakam, an artist who help create a genremelding country and rock we now call
hip honky tonk. And, Yoakam? Well, he’s
the self-proclaimed “Honky Tonk Man,”
which is the name of his first single to
reach Billboard charts in 1986, topping
off at number three.
The “Honky Tonk Man,” now three decades after his debut studio album “Guitars,
Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.,” is the “Hillbilly Deluxe,”
country rock crossover with the nasally
twang, who’s making a stop in Southeast
Texas at Julie Rogers Theatre, Aug. 19 at
8 p.m. It’s one of only three stops Yoakam
will make in Texas on his “Second Hand
Heart” tour that launched in early July.
Although Yoakam is credited with helping launch the neo-traditionalist revival
or new tradition of the country genre,
he credits his upbringing to his brand of
music, recalling his parents’ music preferences and his location. He said his dad
listened to country while his mother listened to rock and some country, but his
family moved, providing him with an even
broader variety of musical experiences.
“I was born in Kentucky, raised in Ohio,
and I grew up in California….it can be a
mixed bag, a blessing and a curse.
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You can find yourself, at least by proxy,
disenfranchised. I think it becomes incumbent upon you, the individual, to find
your own voice because you're not going
to just happen into it with that kind of
cultural, geographic movement,” Yoakam
said in an interview with A.V. Club.
Obviously, Yoakam found his voice.
Since 1986, he has sold more than 25
million albums worldwide. He is a 21time nominated, multiple Grammy Award
winner, has 12 gold albums and nine
platinum or multi-platinum albums, with
five of those albums topping Billboard’s
Country Albums chart, and another 14
landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted with 14
peaking in the Top 10.
Yoakam, who got his start performing
in rock-and-roll nightclubs in Los Angeles playing old country tunes to rock and
punk rhythms, is rarely seen without his
cowboy hat. He is known among musicians for his incredible talent playing guitar, an unyielding work ethic and incredibly tuned voice.
“Second Hand Heart” is the most recently released of his 19 studio albums.
Debuting in April 2015 at number two on
the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, it
became Yoakam's second-highest charting album.
On his stint in Beaumont, Yoakam is
expected to play singles from the “Second
Hand Heart” album but also those songs
that made him the “Honky Tonk Man” he
is today, such as “Ain’t That Lonely Yet,”
“Little Sister” and “Guitars, Cadillacs.”
Dwight Yoakam
“Second Hand Heart” Tour
When: 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19
Where: Julie Rogers Theatre
Tickets: $44.50-$74.50
Contact: ticketmaster.com
Beau Williams
With a “yes” vote from Beaumont
City Council to build a new $6 million,
state-of-the-art senior center adjacent to
the Event Centre downtown, Best Years
Senior Center Executive Director Lynn
Huckaby decided it was time to throw a
sweet-sounding party. On Aug. 30, Houston native, internationally renowned gospel singer Beau Williams will perform at
the Event Centre.
Williams, who has been performing
since he was a teen in the 70s, is billed
as one of the top soul voices in America and was the winning male singer on
the TV talent show Star Search in 1984.
With his rich deep voice and broad repertoire of gospel music, Williams also
sings a plethora of Motown and oldiesbut-goodies tunes. Considered in the
music industry as a Sam Cooke-like R&B
balladeer, Williams released four albums
with Capitol Records in the 80s but ultimately decided to return to his gospel
roots in the 90s.
“My father was a Baptist preacher,
and he pastored two churches, one on
the first and third Sunday and one on the
second and fourth Sunday and my mom
was the choir director; those are my
roots and that is where I have had the
greatest success,” said Williams, during
a phone interview from an Los Angeles
where Williams is currently working on
the movie “Revival” with Harry Lennix.
The movie is due out Easter weekend
2017 and Williams plays the role of a
singing soldier.
Williams has had great success in the
Gospel genre. He has recorded nine albums. The single “Wonderful,” from the
album of the same name debuted at the
number nine spot on the Billboard chart,
landed at two and stayed in the top
ten family for 58 consecutive weeks. It
earned the highest award in Gospel music, the coveted Dove Award for “Song of
the Year.”
Williams has been awarded a Grammy
Legends Award, a Stellar and received a
James Cleveland Award nomination.
In addition to continuing his gospel
music career and releasing albums regularly, Williams is ranked among the top
10 national anthem singers in the United
States. He has been the anthem singer for
the Los Angeles Lakers for six years and
has also performed for the Texas Rangers
(MLB), Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and Houston Rockets (NBA).
“I love singing at those games and
have sang it for several teams - the Bulls,
Clippers, Rangers, Texans; I guess my favorite memories is singing for the Lakers
because I’ve been doing it 6 years in a
row,” said Williams. “They send a limo to
the house and put the whole family in the
press box. It’s always a fond memory.”
As strong in his faith as he is in his
devotion to music, Williams is writing a
30-day audio devotional called “Heart to
Heart with Beau Williams.”
See and meet Williams in concert on
Aug. 30 from 6-8 p.m. The concert is
free and a precursor of incredible entertainment to come. Williams will be the
featured singer at the Best Years Senior
Center Mardi Gras Celebration, Thursday,
Feb. 23, at the Beaumont Civic Center.
The entire community is invited to the
Williams concert Aug. 30.
The Best Years of Beau Williams:
An Evening with International
Recording Artist Beau Williams
When: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30
Where: Beaumont Event Centre
Tickets: Free
Contact: 409.838.1902
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Get your nominations in
What is Southeasttexas.com's 40 Under 40? An annual list of 40
people who have achieved academic and business success while
also being civic minded, all before turning 40.
When will Southeasttexas.com publish the next class of 40 Under 40? The 40 Under 40 winners are announced in the November Southeasttexas.com EventsBook.
When do nominations begin? Nominations open Aug. 1, 2016.
The deadline for submissions is Aug. 26.
What are the qualifications for 40 Under 40? First and foremost, we are looking for professional success. We also are interested in knowing about community service, as well as participation in trade groups, etc. Those chosen must be no older than
39 on Aug. 26 and must work full time in Jefferson, Hardin or
Orange County.
Who decides who will be in 40 Under 40? A panel of independent business men and women from every career field.
How can I nominate someone for 40 Under 40? Nominations must be submitted online at events.southeasttexas.
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Will I be informed if my nominee was not selected? No. Only
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assumption, but please refer to the previous question.
Can an executive be honored as a 40 Under 40 multiple years?
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Local Singer & Actor
Pays Tribute to Elvis
By Shelly Vitanza
elebrate Elvis Week, Aug.
10-17, with Elvis Presley’s
biggest fan, Jake Rowley. The
Nederland native is home
after his 10-month tour
playing “The King”
in the Tony Awardwinning musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” We
caught the 20-year-old, billed
as performing the “most successful and
accurate portrayal of the early years of
Elvis Aaron Presley on stage today” between his 10-month tour of “Quartet,”
his new musical tour that pays tribute to
Elvis and, of course, his annual pilgrimage
to Graceland for Elvis week.
Photos courtesy of the Beaumont Enterprise Archives
Q: When did you know you could portray
Elvis?
A: I always wanted to be an actor, make
pictures and was pursuing that in high
school. I auditioned for all of these different things, but I was just a kid at Nederland High School. I had been making
music, too, so my grandpa funded a show
for me to perform in Nederland and 700
people showed up. That was in October
of 2014; I was 18. A week later I got a
call from New York City that a Broadway
show, “Million Dollar Quartet,” about Jerry
Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins,
was looking for an Elvis. They heard about
my performance. Even though it wasn’t
Elvis, I have always been into the 50s and
rockabilly and patterned myself around
that style. They flew me to New York City
five days later, and I got the part. I traveled
for 10 months straight. I had never been
away from home. We traveled everywhere
in the U.S. and Canada and everywhere
else. I’ve never been on any family vacations. I felt like it was something I should
be paying for, for as much as I learned. I
can never take that for granted, that I was
getting paid to meet these people and be
on stage to an audience of 3,000 people a
night. I never figured I’d have that opportunity come along because it seems like it
happens to someone else.
Q: Besides the hair, song and dance, are
there any other similarities between you
and the King?
A: I love my mom, and he loved his mom.
I wanna take care of my family and want
to pursue my dream, but at the same time
take care of my family. That’s my big goal.
I drive a 1953 Buick and like cars, like Elvis. Of course, we share musical tastes, I
would say. He was into a lot of late 40s
and 50s and rhythm and blues, and that’s
where I’m at.
Q: You’re not alone in the Elvis impersonating business. How do you stand out?
A: Well, I don’t consider myself an impersonator to be honest. I have a recording
career and my own music. There’s a big
difference between impersonators and
fans like me. I’m just a fan who wants to
tell his story. I don’t walk around Walmart
dressed as Elvis. I had a good break. I consider myself an actor. I consider it a role of
many to come, and I’m thankful I haven’t
had people put that “impersonator” label
on me. I don’t want to do it. The Elvis show
I put on is a salute to Elvis. I’m not trying to
make people think I can be him. Elvis was
one of a kind, and I don’t want to spend my
life trying to be someone else. He was one
of the greatest American success stories
of all time…that’s the story I want to tell.
The guy had overnight success!
Q: How many Elvis songs do you know?
What is the toughest and what is your
favorite?
A: I know all 765 of them because I’m a fan
and I listen to them. There is a song called
“Surrender” with a big note at the end. I
don’t know if Elvis ever hit it again after
hitting it once. It came out in 1960. My
favorite Elvis song is (long pause) “Such a
Night.” It’s just got that sound. It sounds
like, overall, the sound of Elvis – the instruments, the tone of his voice. It’s just
got that thing that makes you think of the
way he looks and dresses, and it’s just him
overall. It’s an R&B song, and in my opinion, that’s who he was, not rock and roll.
Q: What is in your future?
A: I never wanted to be an Elvis impersonator, but once I started doing that at
18, I fell in love with Elvis even more. At
this point, I have a strong desire based on
all I’ve learned and having met his family
members and close friends who have inspired me to write a show to tell his story
through music. I got a show together called
“The True Story of Elvis.” You know most
other performers get up there in their
jumpsuit and do their thing; I like to make
it more of a true story and people get a
kick out of it because it’s not fiction, it’s
facts. On stage the newest piece of equipment is
from 1960, so we have
correct specs to give
extra authenticity, and
people are responsive
and appreciate your
knowledge of Elvis.
But Elvis is one of
three facets I’m working on. One is acting,
and that is still something that I’m actually
doing pretty well in at
the time. I have some
auditions out there
for major television
shows. And a recording career. I’ve written about 80 songs
and have heard from
a record label who says
they are going to put me
out to the masses. You
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know, I owe my entire career to this guy,
and I found myself thinking closer to the
end of the tour (Million Dollar Quartet)
that he has been dead 40 years and is still
creating jobs for people. If I’m able to entertain like that, too, and make a paycheck,
that’s what I want to do.
Q: Where can we see and hear you?
A: I’m touring currently performing the
salute to Elvis (Jake Rowley: Memories of
Elvis). It’s a musical tribute to Elvis with
pictures and video clips. It’s an intimate
kind of thing. In Oklahoma I performed
with Elvis’ original drummer. People can
also hear me, I just recorded an album
in Nashville, and it was released in June
“Musical Salute to Elvis.” Two of the songs
are recorded with Elvis’ original drummer,
Ronnie Tutt, and original bass player and
backup singer from the Jordanaires, Ray
Walker. Also I’ve written a script for a
stage musical, “The True Story of Elvis.” I
put a lot of hard work and dedication to
that while I was on the road. It’s in late
production stages, and now we’re looking
at a couple of different directors and who
can make it happen.
Q: What about Elvis Week in August…
can we find you at Graceland?
A: I’m probably going to go as a fan just to
enjoy it and pay my respects. That’s what
we typically do – put flowers on the grave
and try to spend the week honoring him
and not to make money.
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Collecting Conversations Exhibition
Items Kept & the Stories They Tell
By Shelly Vitanza
Everyone collects something - keepsakes from travels, rare items, memorabilia linked to famous people, objects with
historic value or aesthetic appeal. Some
keep items to pass down to future generations. Others seek objects that teach
about the world. Some collectibles are
valuable; some are quirky. But all of what
is collected tells a story – sometimes
about the objects, sometimes about the
collector, oftentimes about both.
The Starks and Lutchers of Orange,
Texas, collected many types of objects
for a variety of reasons. In addition to fine
art and rare books, they collected objects
that reflected who they were as people.
“Collecting Conversations,” an exhibition
on view Aug. 6 through Jan. 7, 2017, at
the W.H. Stark House and adjacent carriage house, explores objects the family collected for beauty, history, knowledge and self-expression. The exhibition
Above: Vase
T.G. Hawkes & Company (1880-1962), manufacturer
c. 1900, cut glass, 17 x 8 1/2 inches
Gift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
The W.H. Stark House, Orange, Texas, 41.21.12
Right: Roadster
Hupp Motor Car Company (1908-1941)
1911, assembled metal, 80 × 64 × 120 inches
Gift of Nelda C. Stark, 1971
The W.H. Stark House, Orange, Texas, 0.1.1
Photograph by Will France
explores the collecting habits of three
generations of one family, highlighting
items collected by Frances Ann Robinson
Lutcher, Miriam Lutcher Stark and H.J.
Lutcher Stark.
Frances Ann Robinson Lutcher, (18411924) is credited with starting the family’s collections. She moved with her
successful businessman husband from
Pennsylvania and established a home of
beauty and fine objects such as cut glass,
pottery, furniture, purses, china, textiles,
jewelry, prints, Toby jugs, bronze sculptures and vehicles.
Frances’ daughter, Miriam Melissa
Lutcher Stark (1859-1936), continued her
mother’s love of beautiful objects dreaming of one day opening a museum. Miriam
was an avid reader and loved rare books,
starting the family’s rare books collection.
Two very rare pieces are included in the
exhibition among the Stark’s rare books
collection – a Shakespeare First Folio and
a First Edition King James Bible. Both
items are on loan from the Ransom Center. They were purchased by Miriam Stark
and donated to the University of Texas.
Miriam’s son, Henry Jacob Lutcher
Stark (1887-1965), carried on his moth-
er’s dream of opening a museum. He
loved Western art and natural history.
He also loved to read. He expanded the
Stark’s collection of prints and books,
and his widow, Nelda Stark, fulfilled her
husband’s and mother-in-law’s dream,
building the Stark Museum of Art, which
houses much of Lutcher Stark’s Western
art collection and bronze sculptures.
The “Collecting Conversations” exhibition will showcase an array of items from
the archive, many of which haven’t been
on display before. In addition, the exhibition will feature some treasures that were
passed down from generation to generation, telling a story about the family’s history and the community’s. Some examples in a section of the main “Collecting
Conversations” exhibition, “Treasures and
Trinkets,” include:
Lutcher Stark’s notepads
Lutcher Stark often carried notepads.
They were a useful tool in his busy day.
Over time, they became keepsakes.
Lutcher was married to Nelda for almost
22 years. He died in 1965. When she
passed away 34 years later, this collection
of notepads was in her desk drawer.
Thirteen!
Lutcher collected the number 13, asking for it when he could. Letters tell us he
preferred the number 13 when buying
limited edition rare books. His hunting
permits and other ID cards were all number 13. How many 13s do you see?
Shangri La
Gardening filled much of Lutcher’s
time. He named his garden “Shangri La”
after a place in the novel “Lost Horizon.”
His gardener kept a list of nurseries and
made notes to Lutcher about the varieties they grew. He was always looking to
improve his living collection of plants.
Lutch’s Boys, Bengal Lancers
and the Bengal Guards
Lutcher first started a band to get boys
to Sunday School. He started the Bengal Guards for girls. They performed at
the University of Texas, the Chicagoland
Music Festival and the Sugar Bowl. Life
Magazine did a story with three pages of
photos. Did someone you know perform
in these bands?
Bibles
The Stark family attended church regularly. They read from the Bible together
each morning. The Lutscher family (note
original spelling of family name) recorded
births and deaths in this family Bible. Mrs.
W.H. Stark wrote her name on the Gospel
of St. Luke.
Above left: Trail Driver
Tom Lea (1907-2001), engraving designer; Lloyd Atkins (1922-2002), glass designer; Steuben Glass (1903-2011), manufacturer
1959, engraved crystal, 10 inch diameter; Bequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965; Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, 41.8.4.A & B
Above right: Water Pitcher
Gorham Manufacturing Company (founded 1831), manufacturer
1906, sterling silver, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 5 inches; Bequest of Nelda C. Stark, 1999; The W.H. Stark House, Orange, Texas, 51.1.97
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From the Stark Family Papers
Stark Foundation Library and Archive, Orange, Texas
Above: Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark
Below: Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark
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Ruby Stark (Lutcher’s second wife) wrote
hers inside the New Testament Psalms.
H.J.L. Stark had a monogrammed Bible.
Travel Souvenirs
Souvenirs remind us of our travels. The
Starks saved this handmade menu from
Mardi Gras, 1904. They must have dined
at the New St. Charles Hotel. They also
kept a 1908 visitors guide to Hot Springs,
Arkansas. The convention program tells
us even more about the family. What souvenirs do you collect when you travel?
Postcards
Postcards are collectible. They remind
us of our vacation or the person who
sent them. Ida Achenbach, a close family
friend, collected these. Ida arranged the
postcards in this scrapbook. It is easy to
remove them and read the back. W.H.
Stark sent her a card from Albany, New
York, in 1909.
Cars, license plates, licenses
Many people collect automotive items.
These license plates combined cars and
Lutcher’s favorite number. They seem to
have saved their driver’s licenses as well.
Lutcher maintained a chauffeur’s license.
Nelda also preferred to drive herself. They
often went for car rides around town in
the evenings.
UT Memorabilia
The Stark family connection to the
University of Texas goes back more than
100 years. An uncle, Victor H. Stark, was
a student in 1894. He saved these two invitations. Lutcher was a student in 1910.
Both he and his father, W.H. Stark, served
on the Board of Regents.
Civil War History
Family papers sometimes tell of historic events. Lutcher’s grandfather, John
T. Stark, carried this notebook as a Civil
War soldier. In it, he kept a diary. He
also wrote letters. He reported on troop
movements and actions. These pistols
belonged to Lutcher’s great-grandfather.
What history is in your attic?
Shakespeare Club
Miriam Stark studied Shakespeare as
a student in Pennsylvania. In 1893, she
joined the Shakespeare Reading Club
in Orange. It met on Friday afternoons.
Miriam often hosted the meetings at her
home. The members kept minutes of each
meeting. They tell us Mrs. Stark directed a
reading of “Romeo and Juliet.”
Art & History staff favorite collection/object in the “Collecting Conversations” exhibition
“The first edition King James Bible on loan from the University of Texas,
which was originally collected by Miriam Lutcher Stark. I am so thrilled that
the Harry Ransom Center has loaned this object back to be viewed in Orange. The translation of the Bible into English as authorized under King
James has had a tremendous effect on our history and culture. Having one
of the first edition copies of that book evokes the effects the text has had
on our beliefs, our thoughts and our lives. It is ‘all things to all men.’”
Sarah E. Boehme, Stark Museum of Art curator
“For me, the Civil War diary and letters of John T. Stark really strike a
chord. These private writings were one man’s thoughts and concerns for his
family. Yet they show the same kind of love and concern we all have for our
families. In one letter, he writes to his mother-in-law after his wife, Martha,
has died. She was visiting him at Camp Texas in Louisiana. He asks Martha’s
mother to see if she can find a tombstone for the grave. ‘I cannot bear the
idea of leaving her there without any mark to show who it is.’”
AND
“I love the collection of 13s! The pieces were scattered throughout the
museum, gardens and archive. Until I began to gather things together and
organize them, the collection of 13s wasn’t obvious. Now I see them everywhere: old license plates, limited edition books and sculpture, the dog’s
rabies tag, his son’s football jersey. Nelda even continued the tradition after
Lutcher passed away. Once license plate HJLS 13 was ordered almost 10
years after his death.”
Jenniffer Hudson Connors, Stark Foundation library & archive manager
“My favorite pieces in the new exhibit are definitely the huge set of historical figures depicted in the storied art of eggheads! I like them so much
because they’re fun and personal, showing a slightly quirky aspect of Lutcher Stark. Here’s this high-powered industrialist/philanthropist who collects
fine art… but also has an immense collection of egghead art. The old story
goes that Lutcher liked them so much, he would commission the artist to
paint friends or business associates and then send them the eggheads as a
goofy gift. If I had to pick a particular few, I suppose I’m partial to the assorted figures from European history, like Elizabeth I. The presidential collection
is awesome, though I never thought I’d see Franklin Pierce as an egg!”
Drew Whatley, W.H. Stark House educator/assistant site manager
“My favorite thing going into Collecting Conversations is the Rose Trellis pattern tea set with Marie Antoinette’s initials made by Sèvres. I have
been interested in this Queen of France since I was in middle school. I smile
each time I see the china because it is a pattern she commissioned, so it
offers insight into her aesthetic. The china is ornate and busy and a perfect
reflection of the over-the-top time period that it comes from. This set, as
well as the Rue Thiroux set, was over 100 years old when it was purchased
by Frances and Miriam, so they thought of her as a historical figure just like
I do. An appreciation for Marie Antoinette is something I can say Miriam,
Frances and I share.”
Jessica Knight Bozeman, W.H. Stark House exhibitions & collections manager
“Some of my favorite things in the CC exhibit are the Tobys. The Toby
jugs and mugs are kind of silly, if you look at them closely. They are caricatures of people. The Tobys remind me that Miriam Stark was a real person
with a sense of humor and probably had a bit of a silly side.”
Jeff Harris, W.H. Stark site manager/curator
“My favorite objects in the exhibition are Frances Ann Lutcher’s and
Miriam Stark’s matching jewelry. The bracelets and lockets contain photos
of their family. I love the stories about the two of them collecting together
as mother and daughter. I feel a personal connection to these stories because my grandmother and I collected many souvenirs together on family
vacations. I also inherited my love of jewelry from her!”
Katherine Barry, assistant collections manager
“‘Black Bear and Cubs’ by William Herbert Dunton is my favorite piece
in this exhibition, and I must confess there are a multitude of reasons! I find
this painting to be magnetic, drawing me in every time I’m near. The golden
yellows in the foreground contrasting with cool violets in the background
lure me in every time I see it. I love the way Dunton handles color and the
amorphous shapes the landscape takes around the bears. Now, I’d also add
that this painting draws me in as someone who adores animals and whose
Facebook feed is constantly full of adorable baby animals. And I’d be remiss
not to mention that I’m partial to images of black bears as a Baylor alumni.”
Jennifer Restauri, Stark Museum of Art curator of education
“I am so excited to see the first edition of John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’
in the exhibition! It is such an incredible epic poem in its own right, and it
becomes even more magical for me when I think about the fact that Milton
dictated the entire piece because he was completely blind by the time he
began writing it. In spite of his blindness, Milton’s writing is so wonderfully
visual. The poem inspired many of my favorite works of art by artists such
as Gustav Dorè, William Blake, and Salvador Dali. ‘The mind is its own place,
and in itself/ Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven..’ (Bk. I, ll. 241-55)”
Annmarie Ventura, educator, studio and outreach programs
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Dog figurines from Broussard's collection.
Modern-Day Collecting
In celebration of the Stark family’s historic artifacts “Collecting Conversations”
exhibition at the W. H. Stark House, Aug.
6-Jan 7, 2017, the EventsBook found
four modern-day collectors who, like the
Starks, have accumulated items for their
aesthetic appeal, historic value, nostalgia,
rarity and legacy. Also like the Starks’ collections, the modern-day collections provoke conversation. There’s a story behind
each one.
Jim Broussard: Paws for Sentimentality
Jim Broussard’s grandfather Dale Alexander Broussard began collecting German Shepherd ceramic dogs in 1922 and
added to the collection and the breeds of
dogs he collected through the years. By
the time Broussard was a young boy, the
ceramic dog collection was fairly large.
He recalls taking an interest in the dogs
when he was a small child, and that interest led to the collection becoming his.
“He (his grandfather) kept them in a
brass cabinet in his bedroom, and he gave
one to me one day,” said Broussard. “When
I got home my father said, ‘Where’d you
get that?’ I told him Papa Dale gave it to
me, but he didn’t believe me and told me
to take it back. He thought I just got it out
of the cabinet. I took it back and the next
day, my grandfather brought all of the
dogs to me.”
Broussard recalls no one could believe
that his grandfather had given young Jim
the dogs because they were a collection
intended for Jim’s uncle, Thomas Dale
Broussard, who the family called “Sonny.”
Sonny was killed in Iwo Jima in World War
II. “My father and uncle couldn’t believe
that their Dad would let someone else
have those dogs. They had huge sentimental value,” said Broussard, who is now
a partner at Broussard's Mortuary.
But Broussard was proud of his collection and took them to Sallie Curtis
Elementary for show-and-tell. He has
kept them all of these years and added to
them here and there. Today, the dogs are
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Purses from Zummo's collection.
on display in a glass case in a hallway adjacent the lobby of Broussard’s Mortuary
on North Major Drive.
Blake Zummo: Childhood Purse-uits
Never in a million years did Blake Zummo imagine that her love of a small-town
purse would result in a collection she
treasures in her adulthood.
As a child Zummo traveled with her
family to Medina, Texas, to visit her grandparents but out of boredom shopped.
“There’s nothing there – a children’s
home, a post office and Collins of Texas,”
said Zummo. “We got to shop at Collins,
and Dad would buy us purses.”
Collins of Texas was one of America’s
finest designer purse and accessories
manufacturers, founded in Medina in the
Texas Hill Country in 1946 by the handbag designer Enid Collins and her husband Frederic. Collins’ purses were the
original “box bag” purse, some wooden,
some canvas with ornate and jeweled
designs of butterflies, birds, flowers and
owls, among other artistic treatments.
The coveted designer bags were distributed in department stores like Neiman
Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. But Zummo got hers direct.
“My Uncle John Kennedy always gave
us Collins of Texas or James Avery jewelry for birthdays and special occasions,
so over the years I had quite a collection,
and I kept them,” said Zummo. “I was
cleaning my closets recently and found
them and put them out on a chest drawer
for display. I do love the stuff.”
Collins of Texas is still in business. Find
their products and a list of stores that carry them at www.collinsoftexas.com.
Mark Golias: Walls that Talk
U.S. history from 1801 to the mid1900s hangs on the walls of Mark Golias’ West End home. Golias has collected
old newspapers – front pages and whole
papers – since 1980 and custom framed
them himself.
“I’ve always loved history and old
things,” said Golias. “I started collecting
Covers from Golias' newspaper collection.
A set from Klein's salt and
pepper shaker collection.
old bottles, buying and swapping, going
to estates sales, and I have a huge collection (He points to a giant armoire filled
with every shape, color and size bottle.),
but then came across an old newspaper
about the robber barons’ railroad, and I
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Shortly thereafter, Golias began making large, beautiful frames to protect and
keep the newspapers as well as make
them suitable for displaying. But not before he read each one.
The papers from Vermont, North
Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Hawaii, Texas, Louisiana and South
Carolina, to name a few, tell the stories
of the wars, carpetbaggers, the hurricane
of 1900 that hit Galveston, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, slavery, the
land rush in Dallas, U.S. President William
Henry Harrison dying of pneumonia, U.S.
President Martin Van Buren negotiating
the Texas border with the U.S. and then
just stories of everyday life.
“It’s interesting too that people wrote
their names on their papers,” said Golias,
pointing out several papers with scripted
names. “The literacy rate was only about
one in 50 at that time (1800s-1900s),
and so I think people claimed their papers this way.”
The significant collection – more than
50 – includes an 1863 New York Herald,
an 1866 Home Journal, an Independent
Chronicle from 1802, an 1840 Democratic Rasp, a 1810 North Star from Danville,
Vermont, and a 1907 Beaumont Enterprise, to name just a few.
Golias loves the history as well as the
ads and stories of everyday life. The 1802
Independent Chronicle promotes for sale
as a subscription “The American Edition
of Shakespear’s (no ‘e’ at the end) Plays…
the Complete Dramatick Works.” One
1893 paper advertises the original CocaCola as the “brain and nerve drink that
cures” headaches. The 1876 Dallas Morning Herald advertises “gents’ underwear”
and “partly made shirts for $1,” and the
1909 Harper’s Weekly chronicles the first
use of color in printing.
“It’s interesting to read about everyday
life, the gossip and just how they lived,”
said Golias, who continues his collecting
and framing of U.S history.
Catherine Klein: Shaker of Salt
Catherine Klein married into her collection of salt and pepper shakers and so
she went with it.
“Brad’s (Brad Klein, her husband)
grandfather, Sidney Golob, was a merchant in Waco for years. He had a store,
and when he passed away, we moved Julia, his wife, Brad’s grandmother, to a retirement home. She had many boxes we
put in storage at the time, and then 20
years later, we decided to look through
the boxes and found these treasures.”
What Klein found were roughly 300
salt and pepper shakers of every make,
shape, size, color. She found novelty
shakers like the appliance shakers given
to customers who purchased new rangers, political ones including John F. Kennedy sitting in a recliner, commercial
shakers for Planters Peanuts and Western
Airlines. Among the collection were shakers from different regions –- Beaver Dam
and Canada — as well as vintage shakers
–- roosters and Laurel and Hardy.
Klein loved them and ironically had a
shaker from her childhood. “When I got
the shakers and put them in the display
cabinets, my parents gave me salt and
pepper shakers I had painted as a child
but forgotten about. I put them in with
the others. I was meant to have this collection.” Klein’s painted shakers are painted with mushrooms.
Since inheriting the salt and pepper
shakers, the Kleins have added to the collection now numbering nearly 500 S and
Ps. The hobby has become a shared one
so much so that for their 30th wedding
anniversary Catherine gave Brad a set of
salt and pepper shakers of a bride and
groom. One side of the couple depicts
them on their wedding day in formal attire, young and fit. When you turn them
around, the other side shows them with
less hair and a little more flesh.
“It’s just a really fun thing to do,” said
Klein.
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Calder Place Fourth of July Parade
1. L to R: David and Dinah Bernsen and Floyd and Patti McSpadden
2. Elizabeth Ryall
3. L to R: Chris, Wes, Nicole and Lily Pirnie
4. Richard and Mary Scheer
5. Hudson and Ella Palculict
6. Piper Robbins
7. L to R: David, Elisha, Sarah and Lauryn Johnson
8. L to R: Sophie, Jacqueline and Sean Jensen-Vallin
9. L to R: April, Colton and Lance Knod
10. L to R: Gale Talbot, Rachel Gunther and Ginger Quinn
11. William Black, left, and Eric Weyant
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Infographic
go for the gold:
olympic stats
A 120-year world tradition continues this month. The Summer Olympics take place in Rio De Jeniero, Brazil, Aug. 5-21. The multi-sport
competition is expected to have the largest viewing audience in the
history of the games. Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries
are expected to take part in the 17 days of the Olympiad, competing
across 26 sports and 306 events. In preparation for the first games to
ever be held in a South American country, some fun facts.
1896
The year the first modern Olympics took place
in Athens, Greece, featuring 280 participants
from 13 nations, competing in 43 events.
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The number of countries that have been presented
at all summer Olympic Games Greece, Australia, France, Great Britain
and Switzerland.
1924
The last year Rugby was featured at the Olympic Games.
However, Rugby Sevens makes its debut at the Rio Games, with both the
U.S. women's and men's teams considered to be medal contenders.
112
The number of years golf has been absent from the Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to reinstate the
sport, which previously was played in the 1900 and 1904 Games.
7.5 million
The number of tickets available with prices
ranging from $40 for some swimming events
to almost $3,000 for the best seats at the
opening ceremony. Most popular events so far
are soccer, basketball, volleyball and handball.
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The number of gold medals the U.S.
won at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Overall Team USA took 104 medals.
1912
The last year that the Olympic gold medals were
made entirely out of gold. They were awarded at
the Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
Great Britain
The only country to have won at least one
gold medal at every Summer Olympic Games.
2400
The number of medals U.S. athletes
have won at the Summer Olympic
Games. They won another 281 at
the Winter Olympic Games. Most
medals have been won in athletics
(track and field) (767, 32 percent)
and swimming (520, 22 percent).
$398 million
The dollar amount Rio organizers
expect the Olympic mascot for
2016 - "Vinicius," a yellow and blue
creature representing Brazilian
wildlife – to raise in merchandise.
1984 Olympics
Los Angeles, California - Olympics fans flipped out in 1984 when Mary
Lou Retton became the first American, male or female, to win a gold
medal in gymnastics. Just 16 at the time, Retton had only minimal
experience competing internationally, but she received
perfect 10s for her stunning performance on the vault.
1992 Olympics
Barcelona, Spain - The 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic basketball team,
nicknamed the "Dream Team" for its impressive line-up of the biggest
names in basketball—Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing to name a few—was the first time active NBA players were recruited
for an Olympic team. The team crushed the competition as it made its
way towards the final (winning all eight games) and ultimately defeated
Croatia to bring home the gold medal. Still today, the Dream Team is
widely celebrated as the greatest team ever assembled in any sport.
The date all competitors
must have been born before
in order to participate in the
games. The Rio Games will be
the first to feature Olympians
born in the year 2000. Many sports
have other age requirements for health and
safety reasons. The youngest competitors are
likely to be from diving and gymnastics.
70,000
Number of volunteers expected
to help manage the Olympics.
85,000
Number of soldiers and policemen to be
deployed, which is the largest security force
assembled at any event in Brazil's history and
twice as large as the security presence
for London 2012.
Dec. 31, 2001
60,000
The number of
meals organizers say
they will prepare
per day to feed
the athletes.
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Pet-a-Pawlooza
Who: Humane Society of Southeast Texas
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St.
Tickets: $75
Contact: www.humanesocietyofsoutheasttexas.org
or www.facebook.com/events/259024281154941
The Humane Society of Southeast Texas is hosting the most purr-fect summer paw-ty, Pet-A-Pawlooza, a fun night of live and silent auctions, cocktails,
dinner and dancing, featuring entertainment by the Copa Kings of Austin.
Experience fabulous New Orleans-style cuisine and bid on amazing packages
for pets and humans, all to raise money for the Humane Society’s new shelter.
Pioneering Women Luncheon
Who: Pioneering Women
When: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4
Where: Holiday Inn and Suites Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South & Walden Road
Tickets: $40
Contact: 409.842.1577 or 409.833.6655
Each year Pioneering Women honors women who make a positive difference in the community and hosts a luncheon to recognize the women as well
as raise funds to help students pay for GEDs, college books and tuition. This
year seven women are being at the luncheon themed “The Revolution, 2016
Women Who Mean Business.” The honorees are LouAnna Thomas, Elaine
Shellenberger, Ines Alvidres, Kristine Young, Raquel West, Gail Cawley Showalter and Janet Floyd.
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Blow Out Bar
Who: Ubi Caritas
When: 4-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12
Where: The Loft, 489 Pearl St.
Tickets: Donations
Contact: 409.554.4002
The Loft Hair Studio is hosting the Third Annual Ubi Caritas Blow Dry Bar featuring shampoos, styles,
haircuts for men and women and polish changes all for donations and all while you enjoy beer, wine,
food and live music. This pampering party raises funds for Ubi Caritas, a full featured medical provider
in the Beaumont area dedicated exclusively to serving the uninsured and under-insured. Reserve your
spot with one of the Loft’s stylists and get chic for charity.
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Dwight Yoakam in Concert
Black is Back
Who: City of Beaumont
Where: Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St.
Tickets: $46.50-$76.50
Contacts: 800.745.3000
Beaumont welcomes multiple Grammy Award winner Dwight Yoakam to
perform at the historic Julie Rogers Theatre. Yoakam, a country artist, has
sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, has 12 gold albums and nine
platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly
40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted, with 14 peaking in the Top 10.
More information about Yoakam and the tour can be found at www.
dwightyoakam.com
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Cops & Kids Carnival
Concerts
Clint Black’s on Purpose Tour
Who: City of Beaumont
When: 7p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4
Where: Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St.
Tickets: $40-$65
Contact: 800.745.3000 or 409.838.3435
The award-winning singer/songwriter who has taken a few years’ hiatus is
back. Clint Black is in Beaumont performing old favorites and new ones from
the first full-length album he’s produced in a decade. The mega country star
from Houston has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked
up 57 charted singles, 31 Top 10 hits and 22 number-one smashes. Recordings such as “A Better Man,” “Killin’ Time,” “Like the Rain,” “When I Said I Do"
and “Nothin’ But the Taillights” have led to honors from the Country Music
Association, the Academy of Country Music, the Grammys and the American
Music Awards, as well as membership in the cast of the Grand Ole Opry. For
more information on Black visit www.clintblack.com.
Who: Beaumont Police Department
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
Tickets: Free
Contact: 409.880.1092
A free city-wide personal safety and crime prevention youth festival with
food, drinks, amusements, entertainment, games and information booths are
the back-drop of this outreach project for children.
Uniformed police officers participate in all aspects of the carnival with specialized tactical units, such as K9 and SWAT, on display. Officers engage with
children and their parents about a variety of issues – safety, crime prevention,
and police work as a career choice. The entire family is invited to this opportunity to interact with police officers in a fun and stress-free environment.
"Don't Mess With Texas. Mess With Art"
FREE Family Arts Day
Who: Art Museum of Southeast Texas
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.
Tickets: Free
Contact: 409.832.3432
Bring the kiddos to have fun using recycled materials to create one-of-akind folk art inspired masterpieces. Explore current exhibits, create unique
works of art and have refreshments.
Jazz Concert Featuring Soulful Si and John Harmon
Who: First United Methodist Church
When: 7-9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13
Where: First United Methodist Church, Rothwell Hall, 701 Calder Ave.
Tickets: $25 for open seating; $50 for reserved seats
Contact: 409.832.0295 or [email protected]
Beaumont's own Fred Simon (Soulful Si) will be in concert accompanied
by world-renowned jazz pianist and composer John Harmon. Homemade
desserts and coffee included in the price of admission. Seating is limited.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit choir scholarships.
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Food
Lunch & Learn
A Tasting for Some Other Place
Who: Better Business Bureau
When: 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11
Where: MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center Ballroom, 2355 I-10 South
Tickets: $40
Contact: 409.835.5951, ext. 155 or [email protected]
Come hear Joe Tortorice, founder of Jason's Deli, share his story and
thoughts on servant leadership. Registration includes a delicious lunch,
networking opportunities and 60 minutes of fast-paced learning and professional development. Lunch is served promptly at 11:20 a.m.; training
session is at noon; the luncheon concludes at 1 p.m.
Who: Some Other Place
When: 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16
Tickets: $10 at the door
Contact: 409.832.7976
A Tasting for Some Other Place is the annual gathering of churches of all
denominations from throughout Beaumont to prepare, serve and sample
delicious food from the best church cooks anywhere - and to raise funds to
support the mission work of Some Other Place. Enjoy food and drink from
more than 70 booths while listening to the tunes of Mid-Life Crisis.
Legislative Update Luncheon
Who: Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
When: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25
Where: Compro Event Center, 4155 W. Cardinal Drive
Tickets: $25 member; $30 non-member; and $50 exhibit tables
Contact: 409.838.6581 or www.bmtcoc.org
All 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives are invited to the
chamber's annual Legislative Update Luncheon. Those elected officials who
have a voting record of 70 percent or higher in line with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce legislative agenda receive special recognition.
In addition the Chairman's Award and the Young Professionals Award will be
presented to legislators who are working on issues important to Southeast
Texas. Select Texas and U.S. representatives will speak and provide a legislative update about activities in their respective positions.
Chow Down
for Charity
Performing Arts
Mary Poppins
Who: Lamar State College Port Arthur
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5, 6 and 7 and Friday
and Saturday, Aug. 12, 13
Where: Dr. Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center,
Lamar State College - Port Arthur, 1500 Procter St., Port Arthur
Tickets: $10-$20
Contact: 409.984.6111
Traditionally one of the highlights of summer theater in Southeast Texas is
Lamar State College Port Arthur’s musical. This year the production of classic
“Mary Poppins,” the musical made famous by the Disney movie featuring
Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, comes to the stage for people of all ages
to see and enjoy.
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Pastel Poet of the Texas Plains: A Documentary on
Frank Reaugh by producer Marla Fields
Neighbors Emergency Center Sabine Causeway 5K
Who: McFaddin-Ward House
When: 6:30-8:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18
Where: Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.
Tickets: Free
Contact: 409.832.3432
As part of the ongoing lecture series at the McFaddin-Ward House and
in partnership with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Marla Fields’ feature-length, high-definition documentary will allow viewers to discover Frank
Reaugh, one of the state’s earliest and most distinguished artists, who was
not only an artist but inventor, naturalist and educator. Although well known
to historians, curators and collectors of early Texas art, Reaugh is not necessarily known to the public at large.
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Who: Sports Society for American Health
Where: Sabine Causeway, Port Arthur
Tickets: $25
Contact: www.imathlete.com/events/SabineCauseway5K
It's a one-of-a-kind pure bridge run between Texas and Louisiana. Start on
the Texas side of the bridge, cross into Louisiana and return to Texas. Repeat the
route and finish where the race started. Each lap is approximately 1.5 miles.
State to State
Humane Bike Ride and Wine Tasting
Who: Humane Society of Southeast Texas
When: 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Bruno & George Winery, 400 Messina Road, Sour Lake
Tickets: $30 before Aug. 19 at the Kickstand; $35 at the event
Contact: 409.791.0040
Ride one of three routes – 16, 32 or 47 miles. Lunch and wine tasting provided after the ride. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.
Visual Arts
Robert Lawson: The Way I See It
Fascinating Film
Charity
Spice of the Season: Time Travel
Who: Beaumont Chamber Foundation
Where: Event Centre, 700 Crockett St.
Tickets: $75
Contact: 409.838.6581 or www.bmtcoc.org
Spice of the Season is a fun culinary event that raises money for Leadership Beaumont, a nine-month community awareness and leadership development program. Waiters dress in themed attire and not only serve guests
delicious food but perform all kinds of antics to get tips. The waiters also
compete with one another to see who can raise the most, which further ups
the fun factor and effort to outwit and out earn one another. Guests never
know what’s coming next, but the service is impeccable.
Who: Beaumont Art League
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 27-Sept. 17
Where: Beaumont Art League, 2675 Gulf St.
Tickets: Free
Contact: 409.833.4179 or [email protected]
Robert Lawson is the 2015 BAL Annual Members Show first place winner
exhibiting more than 30 original works of art beginning Saturday, Aug. 27
at 7 p.m. with a free reception. Lawson, who says Russian painter and art
theoretician Kasimir Malevich has influenced him most, has very little concern for realistic imagery. To Lawson “if it is there, I can see it, but the real
challenge is to make the invisible, visible. I have doubts about what I do, but
every day I want to try again.” After a career with Port Arthur ISD where he
taught art at Stephen F. Austin Middle/High School, Lawson now paints for
pure pleasure. “I paint for the sheer joy of the mental and physical experience that it affords me. I now have the freedom to explore the sublime side
of art through painting what Barnett Newman called, ‘The Pure Idea’ and ‘The
Primitive Art Impulse.’”
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In honor of Elvis Week:
Jan. 8, 1935
In Tupelo, Mississsippi, shortly before dawn, Gladys Presley
gives birth to identical twin sons, Jessie Garon and Elvis Aaron.
Sadly, Jessie Garon is stillborn.
Sept. 9, 1956
Elvis makes the first of three appearances on "The Ed Sullivan
Show," the top 10 television program of the era, where he attracts the highest ratings ever for any television variety show.
December 1957
Elvis and family enjoy their first Christmas at Graceland where
Elvis officially receives his draft notice.
April 4, 1973
Elvis makes television and entertainment history with his "Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite" special. Elvis is in top form
physically and vocally in, arguably, his greatest career moment.
June 17-26, 1977
Elvis tours in concert. Shows on June 19, 20 and 21 are recorded by RCA for an upcoming live album and are videotaped for
an upcoming CBS Television Network special. The camera gives
a shocking picture of Elvis' poor health in his final days, but his
voice remains strong.
Aug. 16, 1977
Shortly after midnight, Elvis returns to Graceland from a latenight visit to the dentist. Through the early morning, he takes
care of last minute tour details and relaxes with family and staff
in preparation for a concert in Portland, Maine the next day. He
retires to his master suite at Graceland around 7 a.m. to rest for
his evening flight. By late morning, Elvis Presley is found dead
of heart failure.
Top: Presley being sworn into
the U.S. Army at Fort Chaffee,
Arkansas, March 24, 1958
Left: Elvis Presley in Jailhouse
Rock, 1957
Above: Elvis Presley, Modern
Screen, June 1958
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Saturdays
Beaumont Farmer's Market
Langham Municipal Athletic Complex
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Discover Your County!
Jefferson County Scavenger Hunt
Museum of the Gulf Coast
The Jefferson County Historical Commission is
conducting a survey to identify and document important historical resources in the county. In the
spirit of this, the museum will unveil 30 historic
photos and objects with "clues" about sites with
historical markers in the county. Scavenger hunt
participants will be tasked with solving riddles,
locating sites and visiting them. Participants can
then submit their completed entries in person or
by email on or before Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. Prizes will
be awarded for the first to complete the hunt, the
best photographs and new information provided.
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ABC's of Growing Your Business
MCM Elegante and Conference Center Ballroom
2
Classic Movie Night: “Grease”
Jefferson Theatre
3
Downtown Beaumont Junk Days
660 Fannin St.
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Nederland Chamber of Commerce Seventh
Annual Boots & Bull Celebrity Waiter Event
Broussard's Farm Sevenne Hall
25th Anniversary CelebrationHonoring Hunger Heroes
MCM Elegante Hotel Ballroom
The Southeast Texas Food Bank turns 25 years
old in 2016. With September being Hunger Action Month, it is an appropriate time to reflect
on the past and build for the future. This event
recognizes community Hunger Heroes, including
outstanding philanthropist Wayne Reaud of the
Reaud Charitable Foundation and the Beaumont
Foundation of America and premier hunger fighting agencies like Catholic Charities of Southeast
Texas’ Hospitality Center, Nutrition & Services for
Seniors and Some Other Place.
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Fifth Annual Will Golf for Food Tournament
Bayou Din Golf Club
Classic Movie Night: “Clerks”
Jefferson Theatre
AMSET Gala 2016
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
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2016 Jefferson County Go Texan Golf Tournament
Idylwild Golf Club
Spindletop Roller Girls vs.
Yellow Rose Derby Girls
Beaumont Civic Center Complex
Neches River Rally
LNVA Saltwater Barrier Boat Ramp
The Neches River Rally is a scenic 4-5 mile paddle on the lower Neches River. This loop through
Cooks Lake to Scatterman, a designated Texas
Paddling Trail, provides paddlers an opportunity
to experience the biological diversity of the Big
Thicket National Preserve.
Mexican Heritage Fiesta
Bob Bowers Civic Center
Beaumont Margarita Festival
Ford Park
10, 16, 17, 23 & 24
Kirby-Hill House Murder Mystery Dinner Drama
Kirby-Hill House
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Rabbi Samuel Rosinger Humanitarian Award
Event Centre
In its third year, this award will be presented to the
Most Rev. Curtis J. Guillory, S.V.D. DD, Bishop of
the Diocese of Beaumont, at an honorary dinner.
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Classic Movie Night: “Titanic”
Jefferson Theatre
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Beaumont Coin & Collectibles Show
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Shred Day
Brightwood College Parking Lot
Recovery Rally
Gilham Circle Park
Recovery organizations, including representatives
from treatment centers, 12-step programs, sober
living houses and more, come together with those
recovering to celebrate beating addiction. The hope
is to close the gap in any services and use a holistic
approach, building relationships with each other to
fight the same battle while celebrating those who
now live a drug free life. Everything is free. Lunch is
served, raffles given and stories shared.
Symphony of Southeast Texas Concert:
Cirque de la Symphonie
Julie Rogers Theatre
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A Glorious Birthday
Ford Park
Gather with the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont
to celebrate the establishment of the diocese 50
years ago. Mass followed by a reception.
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30-Oct. 2
Lace, Grace & Gears
Ford Park
Lace, Grace & Gears will bring together 5,000 female bikers to the biggest event of its kind ever
for three reasons: set an impressive world record;
benefit Fisher House (a nonprofit that supports
injured and ill veterans’ families); and promote
motorcycle riding among women, bringing their
needs to the attention of dealerships, gear companies and others.
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Classic Movie Night: “St. Elmo's Fire”
Jefferson Theatre
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CASAs for CASA Superhero 5K & Kids' Fun Run
Parkdale Mall (by Kaplan College)
24-Oct. 1
Casas for CASA
Parkdale Mall
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Mondays at the Museum: Yoga
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
29-Oct. 2
“Silent Sky”
Lamar University Studio Theatre
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Ubi Caritas Date Auction
Madison’s on Dowlen
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Classic Movie Night: “Saturday Night Fever”
Jefferson Theatre
Paul Doros, “The Art Glass
of Louis Comfort Tiffany”
McFaddin-Ward Visitor Center
“Rope”
Port Arthur Little Theater
30-Oct. 9
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c a rto o n c o rn e r
fi n a l p h o to
paws for patriotism
Southeast Texans strutted their stars
and stripes at the recent Calder Place
4th of July Parade.
"The weather was beautiful, but the
heat was a bit 'ruff'... Me and the girls
were having so much doggone fun
though, it was well worth it. I even got
to wear my favorite patriotic scarf!"
Tuck, the dog
Left to right: MacKenzie Adams, Nikki Walker and Tuck.
Photo by Shelly Vitanza
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TAKE ONE - What is happening in Southeast Texas

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