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Event SubmissionsDo you have an event you would like to promote? Do it with VIPfor FREE! Please send us detailsdates, times, location, contact phon
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Handels MessiahSing AlongDecember 12
Co-sponsored by the First UnitedMethodist Church of Beaumontand Opera Beaumont, this musicalclassic includes performances bylocal soloists. Come to sing and/or listen, free to the public butdonations appreciated. This upliftingfavorite opens Opera Beaumontsseason. First United MethodistChurch of Beaumont. 3p.m.operabeaumont.org
Beauty &the BeastDecember 4
The classic story ofBelle and a youngprince, cursed by anenchantress. Lutcher
Theater. Dec. 4-5.Matinee at 1:30p.m,
evening showat 7p.m.
409.886.5535,lutcher.org
TheNutcrackerBallet
December 11 & 12
Annual family tradition presentedby the Beaumont Ballet Company.Performances Dec. 12 and 13,2:30p.m. Julie Rogers Theatre.409.832.2722
Christmas paradesLumberton: December 2
Orange: December 3
Beaumont: December 4
Groves: December 4
Port Neches: December 4
Silsbee: December 4
Winnie: December 4
Port Arthur: December 11
Livingston: December 11
Nederland: December 14
A Very MerryMain Street MarketDecember 2-4
Come get your holiday shoppingdone with unique gift options andwin a BMW. A holiday marketfeaturing dozens of vendors. Annualfundraiser for the Junior League
of Beaumont. Dec. 2-4. BeaumontCivic Center. 409.832.0873
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Cards for a Cause ProjectThe Arc of Greater Beaumonts
holiday cards showcase the artistictalent of their clients with disabili
Cards on sale through Dec. 24 at
local retailers. $10 for a set of 10.
409.784.5556, arcofbmt.org
Artwork by Sedrick HuckabyA celebration of African-American
heritage using unique quilt paintings
backdropsforportraits.On viewthro
Jan. 9. ArtMuseumof SoutheastTexa
409.832.3432, amset.org
Books of Hours SelectionsStark Museum of Art. Through Jan.
2011. 409.886.2787, starkmuseum.o
Moody Gardens Festival of LightSanta Claus will kick o the festivi
by parachuting in to switch on a m
long trail of more than one millio
lights. Thursdays through Saturd
until Dec. 15, then daily Dec. 16
Jan. 2, 610p.m. Light displays,
ice skating, photos with Santa,
and holiday-themed films at th
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IMAX. Admission to the Festival of
Lights is $5.95, and tickets to additional
attractions can be purchased for $5 each
witha Festivalof Lights ticket.
Hanukkah
Eight nights, December 19
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A Very Merry Main Street MarketCome get your holiday shopping
done with unique gift options. A
holiday market featuring dozens ofvendors. Annual fundraiser for the
Junior League of Beaumont. Get your
$100 ticket to win a 2011 BMW 328i!
Only 500 tickets will be sold. Through
Dec. 4. Beaumont Civic Center.
409.832.0873
Area Museum Childrens Festival
& Tree LightingOn the grounds of the Art Museumof Southeast Texas and the EnergyMuseum. 3:305:30p.m. Free.
Senior/Master Thesis Art ExhibitionA presentation of senior thesis projects,
ranging from graphic design andpainting to ceramics and sculpture.Dishman Art Museum. Dec. 216.409.880.8959, lamar.edu/dishman
Christmas at the
McFaddin-Ward HouseThroughout December. Visit the1906 Beaux Arts Colonial Revivalhouse decked in Christmas splendor,as it would have looked in the 1930s.Most items on display are from thefamilys collections. On Thursdaysin December, stop by for traditionaleggnog and cookies from 57p.m.409.832.2134, mcfaddin-ward.org
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White ChristmasA beloved, seasonal classic just in
time for the holidays. Port Arthur
Little Theater Playhouse. Dec. 35,
1012. 2:30p.m. matinees, 7:30p.m.
evening shows. 409.727.7258,
palt.org, squarespace.com
First Fridays on Lincoln AvenueShopping, food, and entertainment
in Groves. 69p.m. 409.962.3631,
grovescofc.com
Babes in ToylandSoutheast Texas Ballet Co. presents
a holiday favorite for young and
old alike. Two public performances
at the Julie Rogers Theatre. Dec.
3 at 7p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2p.m.
409.838.3435, ext. 1
Orange Christmas ParadeThe Orange Jaycees sponsor the62nd Annual Christmas Parade onFriday, Dec. 3, at 6:30p.m. Thisyears parade theme will be ACowboy Christmas. 409.289.6459
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Beaumont Christmas Holiday
Festival & Parade
The City of Beaumont rings in the
holidays in Downtown Beaumont.
800.392.4401
6p.m. Street Parade
6:30p.m. Outdoor Movie and
Popcorn (Riverfront Park)
7p.m. Lighted Boat Parade
(Riverfront Park)
Groves Lighted Christmas ParadeAnnual nighttime parade with bands,
oats and Santa. 409.962.8631
Beauty & the BeastThe classic story of Belle and a young
prince, cursed by an enchantress.
Lutcher Theater. Dec. 45. Matinee
at 1:30p.m, evening show at 7p.m.
409.886.5535, lutcher.org
Bookmaking WorkshopThe Stark Museum of Art, in
partnership with Lamar State
College Orange, hosts a workshopon basic bookmaking techniques and
participants will create their own
personalized sketchbook or journal.
14:30p.m. $45 registration, RSVP
required, spaces limited. 409.882.3321
The Road to BethlehemAn interactive re-creation of the
Christmas story. Dec. 4 & 5. Wesley
United Methodist Church in Beaumont.
6:308:30p.m. 409.892.7733
Christmas in the Big Thicket FestivalDowntown Silsbee festival with
entertainment, crafts, food and fun.
Begins at 9a.m. 409.385.4831
Holiday Shop-A-Rama
Extravaganza Art Sale11a.m.5p.m. Reception 710p.m.
Exhibit runs Dec. 4Jan. 1. The Art
Studio, Inc. 409.838.5393, artstudio.org
37th Annual Dickens on The StrandA holiday festival where bobbies,
Beefeatersand the Queen herself will be
on handto recreate theVictorian London
of CharlesDickens. Charactersfrom
Dickensnovels walk the street.Food
and entertainmentll theareawith
sightsand smellsthat take you back to
another era. Dec. 4 & 5. Galveston.
galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Festival
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Chambers House Museum
Christmas Tour
Experience Christmas at the
Chambers House Museum,
decorated in its authentic 1920s style
and exhibiting Ruth and Florence
Chambers childhood toys. 14p.m.
409.832.4010, chambershouse.org
John Jay French Christmas
Candlelight TourEnjoy delightful holiday music and
refreshments, while celebrating
the Christmas season in a mid-19th
century style. 14p.m. 409.898.0348,
jjfrench.com
Lamarissimo! A Cappella Choir and
Grand Chorus Holiday ConcertLamar Universitys A Cappella Choir
and Grand Chorus will usher in the
Yuletide season. Jeerson Theatre.
3p.m. 409.880.8144, lamar.edu/music
Fire Museum of Texas Christmas
Open HouseFree dessert social andvintage photograph
opportunities. 35p.m. 409.880.3927
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Open House Tea Party at the BCVBBeaumont Convention and VisitorsBureau oers tea, refreshments andprizes at their oce from 3:30-5:30p.m.
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Merchant SoireeThis traveling art sale sets up at theJerusalem Hookah Caf this month.You can expect to shop handcrafteditems ranging from photography, monoprints, paintings, jewelry, felt work andknitted items. 59p.m. Free.
Annual Awards MeetingThe Greater Orange Area Chamber
of Commerce will present awardsincluding Citizen of the Year andother community service honors.Sunset Grove Country Club. 6p.m.409.883.3536, orangetexaschamber.org
Mid-County Chambers After Hours Mixer
Social for the Groves,Nederland
and
Port Neches Chambers of Commer
PompanoClub,PortNeches.5:307:30p
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Bethlehem on the BoardwalkDowntown Port Arthur. 409.548.0409.985.7822, portarthur.com
Cultural Lighted ParadeDowntown Port Arthur. 409.963.1
The Nutcracker BalletThe annual holiday tradition for lo
families has two showings, 2:30p.mon Dec. 11 & 12. The Beaumont Civ
Ballet presentation occurs on the
stage of the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Tickets $5 $15. 409.838.3435, ex
Livingston Hometown Christmas
& Lighted ParadeEntertainment, Christmas Train
Village, photos with Santa, arts a
crafts, food vendors, petting zoo,
pony carousel, train, wagon and
carriage rides, quilt and car show
Dreaming of a Green Christmas EvEarth-friendlyapproach to the holid
excesses. Fun for the family with a vfrom Santa, free photos, wreath an
ornament making, choirs singing a
Christmas trees on display. Shangri
Botanical Gardens and Nature Cent
10a.m.4p.m. shangrilagardens.org
Texas Rage in the CageTexas Rage in The Cage is as realas it gets featuring 10 MMA actiopacked ghts. Main Event: TRCA145lb Champion Cody Williams(American Top Team) 51 VS #1Contender Joey Montiel (ProgressScientic Fighting) Doors open at6p.m. Ford Park. 409.951.5440,
fordpark.com
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Etch and SketchThe reception and exhibition of
Lamar University Art Departments
Advanced Drawing and Printmaking
classes. Beaumont Art League. 79p.m.
409.833.4179, beaumontartleague.com
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W.H. Stark House Annual HolidayOpen HouseOpen house includes holiday tours,
music and refreshments. Dec. 14 & 16.
58p.m. 409.883.0871, whstarkhouse.org
Stark Museum Holiday ExhibitionCelebrationThe Stark Museum of Art event hosted
on two evenings: Dec. 14 and Dec. 16
from 58p.m. The Lone Star Pipe Band
will perform traditional Celtic music
on Tuesday and local high school band
musicians will play holiday music on
Thursday. Refreshments will be served
and admission is free. 409.886.2787,
starkmuseum.org
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Cherryholmes ChristmasThis popular bluegrass band is knownfor instrumental virtuosity andexplosive vocal harmonies, featuringa mixture of original band songs andfavorite classics. Lutcher Theater.7:30p.m. 409.886.5535, lutcher.org
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Alumni & Friends Adventure Early
Booking DeadlineLamar University initiates its travel
program in May 2011 with a nine-day
trip to Normandy and Paris. Travelers
will encounter the life, people, history,
art, architecture, food, wine and
culture of the region and city. Early
booking discount of $250 applies for
those who sign up before Dec. 21.
The inaugural tour in the program is
limited to 36 travelers. 800.323.7373,
409.880.8419, lamar.edu
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Christmas Day
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Kwanzaa Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Shopping!All the post-Christmas sales begin!Make sure to buy a newspaper to ndthe best deals and bring your coupons.
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New Years Eve
New Years Eve ExtravaganzaRing in the New Year at CrockettStreets outdoor celebration withlive music, confetti, and lots more.409.832.2944
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