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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4 | NOVEMBER 2009 | the VIPm
COMPLIMENTARY
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 8 | June 2011 | the VIPmag
O F S O U T H E A S T T E X A S
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The latestin denimfashion
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Why yoshould stay BEAUMONthis summe
Real estate icon Hester BMaking the perfect summer dri
5 gift ideas for Father’s D
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Te Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaumont Plaza
Experience the resort feeling without the price!
Let us share in planning your next event! Contact our professional sales department.
3950 I 10 South @ Walden Road Beaumont, X 77705
Phone: (409) 842-5995 Fax: (409) 842-7810www.holidayinnbeaumontplaza.com
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Gianni Bini “Nell” cotton blouse, $88;“Freedom” twill short, $68;“Willow” denim satchel, $139.
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06 vip syl06 Four hot swimsuit trends
for summer
08 No need to get the denim
blues with designer jeans
10 vip 10 How to create modern
outdoor oasis
15 vip viwin15 7 hotel pools to make
you feel like you’re on a
tropical island
20 in& drinkin20 Make the perfect
poolside drink
22 Our favorite wines that
don’t break the bank
25 lly wry25 Beaumont real estate
icon Hester Bell
28 Beaumont Director of
Tourism Elizabeth
Eddins on why you
should stay-cation this
summer
31 vip spli31
Celebrating the best of SE Texas events
39 viprsnliy39 Vidor native and TV star
Joseph Lyle Taylor
43 vip dvisr43 Great dates in June
46 vip vis46 Father’s Day: Memories
of a father lost
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Model Jessica Montalbano sports a retro summerswimsuit look, with hair and makeup by Grace Mathisand Coco Rave bikini from Dillard’s ($104). Accessorieswere provided by YaYa Club (beaded hoop earrings,$9.95; Mudpie black hat, $22.95; Jackie O FashionShades, $12.95.)
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text by HOLLI PETERSE
Chances are, if you live in Southeast Texas, then,
the summertime, you live in a swimsuit. Whethe
sunbathing poolside or just trying to beat th
heat, a fashion-forward swimsuit is the season
absolute must-have. Break out of the black biki
rut and look for these hot trends, straight off th
fashion runways of NYC.
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It’s the year of 3D. But, it isn’t just movies getting
those enhanced dimensions. Swimwear with unex-pected texture is all the rage. Look for beading,ruching, studs, braiding and embroideredapplications. Even better – these funextras disguise bumps and bulges.
2 BambooEmbellished Halter Bikini.
Available at Dillard’s.Top: $52,
Bottoms: $39
Take a walk on the wild side with swimwear inspired by exotic
cultures. Available in bold, earthy hues, tribal swimwear can be
found in a variety of styles and patterns – from colorful animal
prints to abstract Native American art. These bold,
interesting patterns create interest in allthe right places.
Antonio MelaniGiraffe Halter with Skirted
Bottom. Available atDillard’s. Top: $67,
Bottoms $65
There’s a reason men are still drooling over 50’s pinup starlets.
Those classic vintage styles masterfully wielded the art of seduction, without being too racy. Leave a little to the imagination with
a wonderfully retro swimsuit. Look for higher-waisted
bottoms and full coverage bras, with irty
accents and color-blocking.
Coco Rave BandeauBra with Rufe Bottom Available at Dillard’s
Top: $50,Bottoms: $54
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Take a tip from Mother Nature and make your suits
as bright as your world. From bright, sunset ruby-
reds to deep twilight indigos, swimsuits are more
color-saturated than ever before. While tropical
tones will always be trending, don’t be
afraid to experiment with playful
pastels and rich earth-tones.Miraclesuit Camila
One Piece inElectric Blue
Available at Macy’s.$146
Don’t forget to accessorize!Forget that extra change of clothes! This
season, no beach bag is complete without
a sprinkling of stylish accessories. The right
accessories are the easiest way to take your
look from the sand to the store. Pair your pool
picks with fashion-forward maxi dresses. Add
a little sparkle to your halter with chandelierearrings and a irty heel. Or stave off sunburn
with a wide-brimmed hat and Jackie-O
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Jeansor this summer have gone fromasic blues and intense indigo to
Technicolor versions of play-ul Crayola shades. It’s all very980s a la Esprit or Benetton,ut this time there’s nothing
unior about colored denim. It’soming in sleek skinny shapesnd cropped lengths that liven
up simple T-shirts or button-owns and work well withneutral sandals or flats ratherhan a pair of old-school high-top
Reeboks.
The most popular color seemsto be red. Celebrities such asRihanna and Rachel Bilson havebeen seen sporting attention-grabbing skinny reds. For coldermonths, red jeans look saucypaired with leopard accessoriesand a sharp black blazer. Butfor summer, they’re good with asimple white T-shirt or black-and-white striped tank top andblack flats. The colorful jeansare the focal point for an outfit,
and you don’t have to do muchelse in the way of styling. Toomuch pattern or additional colorworn with brightly colored pantswill have you looking like a boxof crayons that’s exploded andperhaps melted.
Labels including Rag & Bone,Paige, 7 for All Mankind, J Brand andCurrent/Elliott are serving up an arrayof rainbow shades for spring and sum-mer. Besides red, many of them arealso doing hues such as teal, lemonyellow, lavender and salmon pink.
Colored jeans make it easy to weardenim-on-denim, as is the currenttrend. Any of these styles would lookgreat with a basic blue jean jacket orsimple chambray shirt. Try dress-ing up a pair with a crisp white shirttucked in, a skinny belt and a sexypair of heels or wedge sandals. Any
simple top that’s mostly solid willwork, though there are some exceptions— be conservative when pairbright jeans with a patterned topor accessory. A graphic pattern canwork, but make sure it’s not too buStripes would be the best bet.
And don’t wear a color in your tor accessories that matches the colof the jeans. Colorful pants with ankind of matching top will make yolook like you’re clad in a trendy vesion of a Hot Dog on a Stick uniforrather than taking a spin on summdenim color wheel. MCT
Jeans for this summer have gone from basic bluesand intense indigo to Technicolor versions of playful Crayola shades.
Above: J Brand, $176, available at www.jbrandjeans.comLeft: City Streets, $36, JCPenny, Parkdale MallNot pictured: BeloRag & Bone, $165, available at www.rag-bone.com
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outdoor oasis
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You’ve remodeled the kitchen, updated thebathroom and put on a fresh coat of paint. Theinterior of your house is just like you always wantedit, and as you sit down to survey your perfect home,you catch sight of … a bare patch of grass in your treelessbackyard? Time to call the contractor! You have forgotten thehottest new area in home design, right out your back door.
Today’s most stylish and functional homes make use not only of indoor square footage, but the grounds as well. Not just for pools anymore,though fabulous swimming pools certainly figure in, outdoor space is allocated
for seating areas, televisions and even full kitchens. And as the days grow longer and the nightswarmer, many people are thinking of adding an outdoor oasis to their own backyard.
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Poolside Paradise
When it comes to making an addition to the grounds, most homeown-ers begin by putting in a swimming pool. In the warm climate of SoutheastTexas, pool owners get months of use out of their pool each year, making ita practical and fun investment.
There are more options than ever for the style and features of a swim-ming pool. No longer are you confined to the basic rectangular or kidney-shaped pool. Builders have become adept at designing free-form pools inalmost any size or shape. Add waterfalls or rock formations to create atruly striking scene.
Other popular features of today’s swimming pools include low-gradebeach entries in place of slippery steps and fiber-optic lights, which castrainbows of color across the water. Add an infinity edge or glass tile to cre-ate a high-end resort look. >>
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f you are concerned about the maintenance cost and health eects of chlorine, aaltwater pool may be the right choice for you. Easier on the skin, hair, and eyes,altwater systems cost more to install, but will be more cost-eective over theong run.
Cooking al Fresco
We’ve come a long way from the charcoal grill on the back porch. Today,
many homes have incorporated full kitchens, complete with stove, oven andranite countertops into their backyards.
“We are getting a lot of interest from people wanting to add a comfortablelace to entertain outside,” said Sam Bevilacqua, owner of Bevilacqua Construc-
ion. “Especially this time of year, people want to enjoy the weather.”The only limits to designing an outdoor kitchen is your imagination, with re-
rigerators, gas stoves, wood-red pizza ovens, and kitchen cabinets all marketedor use outdoors.
Lounging Around
Throw away the plastic lawn chairs and bring all the comforts of homeutside. Today’s outdoor furniture is almost indistinguishable from the indoorariety. Sofas, armchairs and even outdoor lounge beds are all popular patio fur-
niture. Gone are the scratchy vinyl covers. Look for indoor/outdoor upholstery
hat feels soft and natural, while still providing protection from the elements.One of the most common elements to a comfortable and functional outdoor
eating area is a television. Wall-mounted at-screens allow you to watch theame outdoors in comfort.
Adding an outdoor oasis is a great way to encourage your family to spendmore time outdoors together. By creating a beautiful, functional backyard, you
an make use of outdoor space and build the perfect area for entertaining andelebrations. VIP
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backyard pool? Don’t
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are within driving distance
and promise to transport
you to your own tropical
vacation ... as long as you
book a room.
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7 Hope Blvd., Galveston409.741.8484
Enjoy a lazy day at this “Texas-sized” tropical pool. Surrounded
by lush gardens, guests can enjoy refreshments served poolside
or at the swim-up bar. PERFECT FOR: Relaxing while the kids hit
the nearby (and newly expanded) Moody Gardens Palm Beach
water park or one of Moody Gardens’ many other attractions.
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1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston713.418.1000
Modeled after an Italian villa, a day at this pool with its lush
cabanas and landscaped verandas and courtyards will make
feel like you’ve vacationed in Italy. PERFECT FOR: Located
short distance from the Galleria, it’s the ideal spot to relax du
a weekend shopping spree. DON’TMISS: The Billiard Room
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food dining
Whether you are lounging poolsideor just trying to beat the heat, trythese festive and low-octane sum-mer beverages. >>
Ingredients:
3 ounces ginger,
unpeeled and sliced
6 cups water
1 cup mint leaves
6 green tea bags
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
Directions:
In a large saucepan over high heat,
combine the ginger and six cups of
water and bring to a boil. Remove from
heat and add the mint (reserving a couple
for garnish) and the tea bags. Cover and let
steep for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid into
a large pitcher or other container. Add the
honey and lemon juice. Stir. Refrigerate untilchilled. Serve in tall glasses over ice cubes,
with extra mint leaves. Makes 6 servings.
Iced GreenTeawith Ginger and Mint
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
2 cups fresh lemon juice1 gallon cold water
1 lemon, sliced
Mint springs, for garnish
Directions:
In a 1-gallon container, place sugar and hot water. Stir unt
sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and cold water to make
gallon. Stir until well mixed. Pour lemonade over glasses o
ice. Squeeze slice of lemon on top of each glass. Garnish
with mint sprig. Makes enough for a crowd.
text by PETER M. GIANOTTI
Lemonade
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Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups grape juice
1/2 fresh lemon, sliced
1/2 fresh orange, sliced1 small apple or peach, cut into wedges
4 cups club soda or seltzer
Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine orange juice, sugar
and grape juice. Add all cut fruit.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Refrigerate until cool.
Add club soda or seltzer just before serving.
Makes at least 8 servings.
Ingredients:
1 ounce lime juice
1 dash grenadine
1 dash bitters
Club soda
Lime
Directions:
Add juice, grenadine and bitters to ice-lled
old-fashioned glass. Top with club soda.
Stir and garnish with a long twist of lime.
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
1/2 ripe mango, peeled, cut and diced
1 2/3 ounces carrot juice
1 2/3 ounces pineapple juice
1 2/3 ounces fresh orange juice
2/3 ounces fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
Noncarbonated mineral water
Orange slice and maraschino cherry, for garnish
Directions:
Put mango pieces into blender. Add juices and a scoop of ice cubes.
Blend. Using lid to stop ice tumbling
into glass, pour mixture into a goblet
lled with fresh ice. Fill to three
quarters. Add water to dilute mixture
to taste. Stir. Garnish with a slice
of orange and a maraschino cherry.
Serve with a straw. Makes 1 serving.
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What wines pair well with what foods?What flavor profiles appeal to largecrowds? What exactly defines a fine wine?
And, more importantly, how much isthis going to cost?
While the old adage – “you get whatyou payw for” – might be true of mostpurchases, economical consumers, witha little research, will discover an array of tasty, budget-friendly choices.
“It is certainly possible to find
wonderful and aordable wines,” saysTerri Martinez, Wine Manager of Spec’sBeaumont.
“Everything depends on your persotaste. Whatever your preference, goodwines are balanced – without any oneflavor overpowering another.”
Wherever you fall on the fruity or dspectrum, look for a wine that featurecomplexity of complementing flavors aaromas. And, when in doubt, test it ouBuying a glass before you buy the bottmight save you money in the future.
Finding your favorite wine can be a
easy as a taste test, but the task becomtrickier when purchasing spirits for alarger gathering. >>
Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
When it comes to selectingwine, the sheermagnitudeof possibilities can prove to beoverwhelming evenfor themost brazenof browsers.
inning Wines
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Where to Taste Test?
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Offers theme-driven taste tests the rstTuesday of every month, from 6 to 8 pm.
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Spec’s Top Picks:
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Santero Puglia MoscatoWonderfully sweet with hints of apricots,honey and melon
Morande Pinot NoirSmooth and balanced with lively bright fruitand a light nish
Rex Watson Unwooded ChardonnayTropical, with hints of pineapple and melonand clean nish
Vina La Rosa La Capitana Cabernet
Ripe cassis, cherry and blueberry hintswith silky smooth chocolate traces
Top Suggestions from D’Vine Wine:
D’Vine Wines are bottled and fermented inBeaumont and can be customized withyour personal avor choices or even labeledwith customizable designs for that perfectkeepsake or gift. With a wide range ofprices, shoppers can nd the perfectwine for their budget.
For a great summer spirit, select light redand white wines with invigorating avors,like a fruity Sauvignon Blanc.
Grilling out? The light-bodied Pinot Noircomplements grilled delicacies as well asmost seafood.
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Patti Standley, co-owner of D’VineWine of Beaumont, advises partyhosts to consider their audience whenselecting an appropriate wine.
Generally, she finds that youngergenerations prefer fun and fruityflavors, while more maturepalettes enjoy bold,full-bodied bever-ages.
Both TerriMartinez andPatti Stand-
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H e s t e r B e l l
vip worthy
“ To buy or sell, call Hester Bell.” The catchy
slogan is hard to forget and, of course, that’s
the point. It has helped keep the Beaumont real
estate icon in business for decades. In her 36-
year career, Bell has sold thousands of houses,
always in the Beaumont area. “It’s just one
house at a time,” she said.
A Pinto station wagon and determinationBell didn’t begin her career in real estate. The Lamar University
graduate was an elementary-school teacher, first in Liberty, where
she grew up, and later in Beaumont. When her husband’s work took
her family to Holland and Germany, she put her teaching career on
hold. But the marriage fell apart, and Bell came home to Texas with
her two children. She didn’t want to teach anymore, she explained.
Instead, she wanted to do something with adults.
Bell decided to go into real estate and passed the Texas real estate
exam, got her license and went to work for a broker. Being a singl
mother with two young children didn’t make it easy, but that didn
stop her. She’d load up her kids with toys and games in her Ford
Pinto station wagon and take them with her to show houses. “I w
pretty determined,” she said.
She remembers her first sale. She had gotten a call from a coup
who’d driven by a home she had listed. They came into the oce
to discuss the house and were ready to hand Bell an earnest-monecheck, without even seeing the inside of the house. They were ve
busy, they explained, and didn’t know when they’d have time to t
the home. Bell wouldn’t take their money and convinced them to
make an appointment to see the inside of the house. When she to
her broker what had happened, he told her she’d made a mistake
that she should always take the money when it’s oered. He pre-
dicted that the couple wouldn’t be back. He was wrong. “They ca
back, and I sold the house,” Bell said.
As part of her on-the-job education, she watched what success
agents were doing and emulated them. “I never thought about no
being successful,” she said. When she married Milton Bell, a loca
architect, her iconic slogan was born. Her husband also gave her
To Buy or Sell. . .When it comes
to real estate,
Beaumont icon
Hester Bell has
seen it all
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new perspective on home design, making her more aware of
the details, such as functional spaces and built-in cabinets and
bookcases. Whenever she has a question about a home’s design,
he’ll give her plenty of information. “I love being married to an
architect,” she said. What are Bell’s personal tastes in a home? “I
like a lot of light,” she said. “I have to have space.”
A new business ventureBell eventually went to work at American Real Estate and
became a top seller for the business. Her career was going great,
and that’s when some of her colleagues approached her about
buying a RE/MAX franchise. As the No. 1 seller at American atthe time, she wasn’t sure she wanted to leave. “It’s hard to get
o a rolling train and start all over,” she said.
Her colleagues convinced her, and Bell, Virginia Brown, Sally
Bundy, Sandra Hathaway, Nedra Magee and Mary Jane Mouton
opened RE/MAX Beaumont in 1988. “We were scared, but it was
an adventure,” Bell said. “It’s been wonderful.”
Bundy remembers the competition between them when they
were at American. The relationship changed when they bought
the business. “When we started RE/MAX, we became partners
— working on the same team to create a successful company
with a congenial working environment,” Bundy said.
Changing times and hard salesOver the years, Bell kept selling houses and winning awards
for her work. “I am competitive,” she said. Being honest and
trustworthy are important attributes for the job, she claims.
“Just show up every day and don’t promise something you can’t
deliver,” she advised. “It does help to have a lot of energy.”
Although much in the business has stayed the same, a lot has
changed, especially with the new technology available. “I feel
like I’m kind of a dinosaur,” she said about some of her struggles
with new cell phones, websites and computer programs, “but
I’m not dead yet!” She touts the Internet for helping to marketproperties with quick access to information and virtual tours.
But she still has some tough sales. Most recently, her hardest
sale involved an estate on Major Drive in Beaumont. Five sib-
lings had inherited the property, and they were not agreeing on
terms of the sale. All of them had their own attorneys. “It just
went on and on,” Bell said.
Instead of looking at the situation in a negative way, the real
estate professional took advantage of the prime location and put
up a huge “Hester Bell” sign. It was much cheaper than paying
for a billboard advertisement, she noted. Finally, after almost
two years, the property was sold. Dealing with dicult people is
all part of the business, and she’s had her share of clients acting
rudely. She always makes an eort to remain gracious and pro-
fessional. “If I only dealt with really nice people, I wouldn’t have
this much business,” she laughed.
Busy equals happyLast year, the real estate maven and her business partners
decided to slow down, just a little bit. They sold RE/MAX Beau-
mont in October to Charlie Foxworth of Foxworth Real Estate
Co. Bell explained that she and her long-time colleagues wanted
to focus on their own businesses and no longer wanted to man-
age other agents.
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heser Bell as elped cliens buy and sell omes for 36
years. “texas is sill in ood sape,” se said. “We’ve ad
our sare of problems, bu less an oers.”
If you’re in e marke o buy, and i is a buyer’s marke,
ere are er ips:
• Find a compeen and experienced real esae aen
wo knows e area well and wo is lookin ou for you• Do a lo of soppin – look a los of ouses.
• ge comps. Your real esae aen will prepare a
comparaive marke analysis.
• Become familiar wi e area and visi e
neiboroods you’re ineresed in a differen imes of
e day. Is rafc eavy durin mornin and evenin rus
ours? Is i a quie neiborood a ni or is ere a lo
of aciviy oin on? Find ou.
Buying Guide“Hester has always
been the consummate
professional, put-
ting her clients’
needs in front
of everything,”
Bundy said.
“Her focus
has always
tended to-
ward real
estate ratherthan running
a company, and
she has never
wavered from it!
We all stand in awe
of her.”
The self-described
health nut still gets up at 6
a.m., eats fruit for breakfast and
exercises for 30 minutes before heading to work. She tries to
get home at about 6 p.m. to cook dinner or go out to eat with
her husband. She works Saturdays and Sunday afternoons too.
For relaxing, she likes to plant flowers at her garden home, butshe’s happiest when she’s busy, she explained.
Bell has no plans for retirement, she insisted. Her assistant,
Katie Wallis, concurred. “She’ll be doing this till she’s 100,” she
laughed. “She has more energy than I have.” Hearing this, Bell
shrugged. “I have to be doing something,” she said, “so I might
as well be doing this.” VIP
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Elizabeth Eddins stares wistfully at all thattrac on I-10, one of the most heavily traveledhighways in Texas, thinking about how to get
drivers to pull over and set a spellin Beaumont.
Maybe she doesn’t exactly sit and stare at passing cars,ut as director of tourism for the Beaumont Conventionnd Visitors Bureau, Eddins does spend a lot of timehinking about how to attract visitors to the area.
“When I do my pitches [at travel/recreation shows,tc.],” Eddins said. “I tell people Beaumont has gators,ardens, gushers and great food. It’s a tagline that getseople talking about what we have to oer here.”
While the accid economy has posed challenges forveryone in the tourism industry, Eddins sees it as anpportunity to hone her messaging and get it to just theight people. It’s not likely that folks planning their big,nce-a-year vacation will make Beaumont their single
estination. But it’s a great side trip for anyone on the wayo The Alamo, New Orleans, even Disney World. It also
works as a destination for day-trippers from Houston andther nearby areas. Beaumont is becoming popular as amystery tour” destination, as well, where travel organiz-rs tell people what they’ll be getting — two nights in a
hotel, dinners and entertainment, for example — but notwhere they’re going to get it.
And, of course, there’s a lot to be said for people re-iscovering their own hometown during the increasinglyopular “stay-cation.”
The vast variety of things to do and see in Beaumontertainly gives Eddins and her team plenty to work with.
But it’s still a tough sell.Eddins said, rst of all, storms that get big media play
eave outsiders with the impression that “the whole Gulf Coast is closed for business,” which of course isn’t the
ase.Also, she said potential visitors think if you’ve done
Beaumont once, there’s no need to go back. Also not true.“People drive through Beaumont [on I-10] on their way
o Florida or Louisiana and they think they’ve seen Beau-mont,” Eddins said. “Or someone visited a cousin oncewho lived in Beaumont, or they say, ‘I went to Lamar in
962; I don’t need to go back to Beaumont. I’ve seen it.’”What they don’t know is that Beaumont is in a con-
tant state of growth and change — something even manyf its own residents don’t realize. One of the ways the
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CVB is combating the misperceptionis by educating local residents whohold “front line” positions that allowthem to engage tourists — those whowork in hotels, for example, car-rental oces, restaurants, etc.
These workers are encouragedto take a special edition of a popu-lar motor coach tour of the area toimmerse themselves in all Beau-mont has to oer, with the idea thatthey then can have ready answerswhen a visitor asks, “What is thereto do in Beaumont?” It’s especiallyimportant since Beaumont is seeing growth in convention and businessvisitors who might be encouragedto return with their families. Thatis, of course, if they get the properinformation.
“If someone asks you what thereis to do here and you say, ‘I don’tknow,’ then you’ve lost an opportu-nity to engage someone and capture
their interest,” Eddins said.In its push to push Beaumont
the CVB dove headrst into sociamedia, giving the public the oppotunity to “interact” with the citywell as share thoughts about theBeaumont experiences on sites liFacebook and Twitter.
It’s all part of painting a pictuof Beaumont as both hip and his-toric, cool and quaint and, abovewelcoming.
“Social media has turned ac-countability into a 24/7 responsibility,” CVB Director of MarketinStephanie Molina said. “Betweenour websites and social-media chnels, we are accessible just aboutanytime to help people with a qution. No longer is visitor and gueservice a Monday to Friday, 8 to job; we’re always ‘on’ and alwayscheering for Team Beaumont.”>>
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mdi cnnin According to Director of Marketing Stephanie Molina, the Beaumont CV
has been recognized as an industry leader in using technology and socialmedia for tourism purposes and recently was nominated for a Texas SocialMedia award.
The beaumontcvb.org site is rich with detail, but the CVB also relies onsites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp and Flickrto announce events and engage the public; and it uses QR [Quick Responsecodes in printed promotional pieces that take people instantly to its onlinecontent.
Social media, Molina said, “is a bit like shing — you try all sorts of lureto attract a bite, and you get a good feel for what grabs people’s attention.”
It’s also about engaging in a two-way conversation with your audience, opposed to the old-school way of just throwing information out there and hoing they’ll pay attention. Yes, it wrests absolute control of the conversation oof the organization’s hands, but it pays off in more involved fans who will ustheir own friends or connections lists to spread the word about the cool eveincredible restaurant or gorgeous park they experienced in Beaumont.
In an age when consumers are relying more heavily on their friends torecommend everything from books to eats to vacations, it’s essential to kee
the conversation around Beaumont lively.Molina nixed the idea that social media is only effective as a communications venue for the young, adding that there are 28 million people age of 45or older with Facebook accounts. So whether trying to reach students ortheir grandparents, social-media is an essential part of the Beaumont CVB’smarketing toolkit. VIP
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vipersonality
text by hoLLI PeteRSeN
Famous American poet Robert Frost
urges readers to venture down the road
less travelled, unhindered by the social
norms that often restrain us.
Film and television actor, Joseph Lyle
Taylor, did just that and is a testament
that the unexpected path really does make all the
dierence.
Taylor is not unlike any native Southeast Texan you
might encounter at the grocery store. He is a graduate
of Vidor High school. He played sports – baseball and
football – and participated in scouting. He enjoyed
spending time with his friends at local parks and his
weekends on the shores of Crystal Beach. And, he had
the normal college-bound aspirations as all his fellow
classmates.
It was not until his sophomore year of high school, on
that all-too-common endeavor for the “easy A,” that >>
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Television
“Justified” – FX drama series, starring Timothy
Olyphant and Erica Tazel
“100CentreStreet” – Directed by Sidney Lumet an
starring Alan Arkin
Other television credits include “Dexter”, “Numbers”
“Lie to Me”, “CSI”, “CSI Miami”, “CSI New York”,“Grey’s Anatomy”, ‘House M.D.”, “Life, Studio 60”,
“Close to Home”, “Law & Order”, and “Law & Order
SVU”.
Film
“SevenDays inUtopia” – Directed by Matt Russell
starring Lucas Black, Melissa Leo and Robert Duvall.
“Girl 6” – Directed by Spike Lee and starring Isaiah
Washington
“He GotGame” – Directed by Spike Lee and starrin
Denzel Washington and Rosario Dawson
“Summer of Sam” – Directed by Spike Lee and starr
John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody and Mira Sorvino
“Bamboozled” – Directed by Spike Lee and starring
Damon Wayans and Jada Pinkett Smith
“Anything Else” – Directed by Woody Allen and
starring Jason Biggs
Other film credits include “The Contender”,
“Washington Heights”, “The Break Up Artist”, “Boro
of Kings”, “Lost Souls”, “Heaven’s Fall” and “La Soga
Joseph Lyle
Taylor’sActing Chops
Taylor joined his school’s drama class and discovered something that made
him stand apart from everyone else.
He could act.
I saw ‘Equus’, which was a play directed locally by my drama teacher,”
Taylor said. “Immediately, I was blown away. I had never seen anything so
phenomenal. The lighting was incredible. It was beautifully staged. That’s
when I realized how much I loved theater.”
By his senior year, Taylor was playing the lead in local plays, even
performing in summer productions for Coushatta Casino Resort. His
alent and dedication even earned him a theater scholarship to Sam
Houston University in Huntsville. Eventually, he transferred to The
Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts in California, where he earned an
ssociate’s degree in theatre.
hortly thereafter, Taylor moved to Manhattan, where he was cast as “Al”
n an o-Broadway, Tony Award-Winning play, Sideman.
The new world – from Vidor to Manhattan – only strengthened Taylor’s
esolve to make it as an actor, pursuing each new role with vigor.
I’m not so sure we can help the path we take in life,” Taylor reminisced.
Certain doors open and you can either go through them or not. I wantedo go through them.”
Taylor went on to study at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse in New
York City, where he completed a two-year program. Eager to learn more
ways to perfect his craft, he also studied with Wynn Handman for two
ears at Carnegie Hall.
They say it takes 10,000 hours of doing something beforeyou can consider
ourself a master at it,” Taylor said. “Have I put in my 10,000 hours?
Probably. But, I still feel like I have so much to do and to learn.”
Quite steadily, Taylor’s career began to expand. As his roles increased,
o did his reputation for hard work and skilled talent, qualities which he
enerously attributes to his Southeast Texas upbringing.
Growing up in Vidor aected every part of my life,” Taylor recalled. “In
his business, everybody is always telling you how great you are, and so
many actors buy into that false sense of grandeur. But, growing up, I dug
ditches and built houses. I know how much sweat goes into the value of a
dollar. That’s a reality check and a reminder to continue working hard.”
Though his roles have spanned theatre, film and television, these days,
Taylor stays busy playing the role of “Doyle Bennett” on his current,
highly-acclaimed FX series, “Justified,” a gun-slinging Western drama set
n rural Kentucky.
Long hours on set devour his time. But,
whenever the show goes on hiatus,
Taylor travels from the rural-staged set
in Hollywood to visit family in his real
hometown of Vidor.“Returning home, I’m basically just the
same kid, only with a beard,” Taylor
remarks. “I’m always anxious to get
back. I miss my family and I also miss
authentic barbecue. You can’t get food
like that in LA and New York.”
Taylor agrees that no matter where
his acting roles take him in the world,
his heart will always stay in Southeast
Texas. VIP
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Joseph Lyle Taylor?Favoritemusic: Jazz
Favorite SoutheastTexas food:Barbecue!
Best thing about living in LA: The weather
Worst thing about living in LA: Trac
Biggestmisconceptions aboutactors: That we’re all rich!
Funniest on-set story:One time I had a car in reverse, instead of drive, and on “action” I
went backwards. We all had a good laugh!
SoutheastTexas is uniquebecause… of the honest, hard-working people.
Best advice for a local, aspiring actor: Be honest and work hard… and pray!Bestwaytomemorize lines: There is no easy way, just keep reading it over and over again.
Best acting tip:Keep it real
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MAN UP to skincareMen’s skincare has come a long way from cans of shave foam and bricks of musky-smelling soaps. For Father’s Day, consider introducing the men in your life to the wide range of skincareproducts now catering to the other half.
Some of our favorites:
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ack Black Supreme Cream Shave
ather:“ This barber-shop style shave
ream has no articial fragrances or
olorants and is certied organic.”
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Dermalogica for Men DailyClean Scrub: “A gentle exfolia
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oil designed to prime your face
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Anthony Vitamin A Facial Treatment:
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Lotus andBambooFes
Come experience the beauty of thBuu Mon Temple water lilies anda wide variety of bamboo. Fourgardens surrounding the temple ahome to over 30 varieties of lotus20 varieties of water lilies and 30varieties of bamboo. Festival feattours, lectures, entertainment andfood. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Buu Mon
Buddhist Temple, 2701 ProcterSt., Port Arthur. (409) 982-9319 obuumon.org
June4-5
Farmer’s
MarketsJune is perhaps the height ofFarmer’s Market season, andSoutheast Texas offers many optifor you to get your fresh produce,meat and dairy products.
HEB Farmer’s MarketEvery Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m.,HEB Plus parking lot on Dowlen,(409) 866-2007
Beaumont Farmer’s MarketEvery Saturday, 8 to 10
a.m., Beaumont AthleticComplex, 950 Langham Rd.,beaumonttxfarmersmarket.com
Orange County Farmer’s MarketEvery Saturday, 6:30 a.m., In fronof Big Lots, MacArthur Drive, (409745-4017
Larry’sOldTimeTradeDaysJune 10-12
With as many as 500 vendors, thisea market has quickly becomethe largest anywhere around.Here you’ll nd a wide samplingof antiques and collectibles, arts
and crafts, home and yard decorand boutique items, includingclothing, jewelry, purses, and lotsof other surprises. And with morethan 20 food vendors, it’s easyto make a whole day out of thetrip. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., I-10 at Exit820, Winnie. (409) 296-3300 orlarrysoldtimetradedays.com
Mid-SummerClassicWakeboarding TournamentJune25
The ninth annual wakeboardingevent has gained in popularityin recent years, featuring localand regional wakeboard riders.The tournament is open toanyone and is divided into
novice, advanced, expert,
wakeskate and outlaw divisions.Whether you compete or jointhe hundreds of spectators,
you’re sure to have a great time.8 a.m. until the last rider, SETx
Wakeboarding Lake, (409) 781-4786,setxwakeboarding.com
Event SubmissionsDo you have an event you would like to promote? Do it with VIP for FREE! Please send us details—dates, times, location, contact phone,
web address and a brief description—to [email protected]. Information should arrive at least 60 days in advance of the event
ZacharyBreauxazzFestivalune 10-11
eld in honor of PortArthur native and Jazz musician
achary Breaux, this year’smusic festival will include
erformances by All Star Band,rian Best, Mark Towns, Georgeill & Friends, Big Red & Theydeco Playmakers, Jamesrancies Quartet, Texas Brass
and, Still Cruisin, Perry Richard,atiana Mayeld’s Quintet,
Michael Ward, Kyle Turner, Truoul, Dean James and HOUand. Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight,aturday, 12:30 p.m. to midnight,he Pavillion, 500 Procter St.,ort Arthur. (409) 982-8394 oracharybreauxjazzfestival.com.
great dates in june
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JUNe 2
First Thursdays at the Mildred
-9 p.m., Mildred Building, Beaumont
McFaddin-Ward House
Free Movie Night
Film: “Miles of Smiles, Years of
Struggle, 8:30 p.m., 1906 CalderAve., (409) 832-1906
JUNe 4
Spindletop Spin Bicycle Ride
a.m.-4 p.m., 290 Crockett St.,
Beaumont. Four routes: 16, 30, 52
nd 100 miles. Cost $30 per person,
40 per family. spindletopspin.com
409) 839-2332
Spindletop Rollergirls
7:30 p.m. Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115
Interstate 10 South, Beaumont.
Advance $10, $13 at the door,
children $5. (409) 951-5400 or
fordpark.com
Kountze Blueberry Festival
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kountze.
(866) 456-8689
Randy Travis7 p.m. Isle of Capri Casino, Lake
Charles, La. Tickets start at $25.
(877) 475-3847
JUNe 4-5
Lotus and Bamboo Festival
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Buu Mon Buddhist
Temple, 2701 Procter St., Port
Arthur. (409) 982-9319 or
buumon.org
JUNe 6
“The Logon Loves Theatre,
Theatre Loves Logon”
A night of theater and
Broadway, 7-11 p.m., the
Logon Cafe, 3805 Calder Ave.,
Beaumont. Admission $5.
(409) 832-1529 or logoncafe.net
JUNe 7
Band of Heathens
$30, includes dinner,
Courville’s, 1744 Rose Lane,
Beaumont. For reservations, call
(409) 860-9811 or cajunflavors.com
or email [email protected]
JUNe 10
Robert Earl Keen
The Texas Longhorn Club, 2378
Highway 109 South, Vinton, La.
Advance tickets $20, $25 at the door.
(337) 589-4618 or (337) 589-5647 or
thetexaslonghorn.com
Larry the Cable Guy
9 p.m. Coushatta Casino Resort, 777
Coushatta Drive in Kinder, La
Golden Triangle Raceway Relay
8 p.m., Golden Triangle Raceway
Park, 16583 Hwy. 90, Beaumont.
Tickets $5-15. (409) 752-7200
Wade Bowen and Kristen Kelly
7 p.m., Nutty Jerry’s, Winnie. Tic
$15, $20, $25. (877) 643-7508 or
nuttyjerrys.com
JUNe 10-11
ZacharyBreaux JazzFestival
The Pavillion, 500 Procter St.,Port Arthur. (409) 982-8394 or
zacharybreauxjazzfestival.com
JUNe 10-12
Larry’s Old Time Trade Days
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., I-10 at Exit
820, Winnie. (409) 296-3300 or
larrysoldtimetradedays.com
JUNe 11
Sammy Kershaw and Daryle
Singletary
Nutty Jerry’s, 18291 Englin
Road, Winnie. Tickets $20, $45.
(877) 643-7508 or nuttyjerrys.co
Texas Blueberry Festival
8 a.m.-4 p.m., 200 E. Main
St., Nacogdoches. Free.
texasblueberryfestival.com
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Foundation’s Centennial Celebra
of Babe’s Birthday
Golf tournament at 8 a.m. at
Brentwood Country Club.
Dinner and auction at 6:30
p.m., Holiday Inn Hotel,
at Walden Road.
JUNe 12
Opening of Hurricane
Restrospective exhibit
2 p.m. exhibit opening,
Running daily through
July 24, Museum of the G
Coast, Tickets $2-4, (409) 9
7000, museumofthegulfcoast
JUNe 13
Beaumont Public Schools
Foundation Inc., Golf TournamenBrentwood Country Club,
Beaumont. (409) 617-5134 or
beaumont.k12.tx.us/golf
Juneteenth Celebration
4 p.m., Tyrrell Park, Beaumont
JUNe 15
Bubble Day
10:30 am. – 12:30 p.m., Northend
Community Center in Beaumont
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July PreviewJULY 4
City of Beaumont Fourth of July Celebration in downtown Beaumont.
Includes performances by local groups, a concert by the Symphony of
Southeast Texas and a fireworks show. (409) 838-3435
JULY 8-10
The Peddler Show and Southeast Texas Great Outdoors Expo, Ford Park,peddlershow.com
JULY 17
Bridal Traditions Summer Bridal Show, Beaumont Civic Center.
(409) 769-7599, bridaltraditionstexas.com
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Sponsored by the Texas Energy
Museum. Free program for children
f all ages.
JUNe 16
Rick Danna
p.m., D’Vine Wine Winery,
6755 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont.
409) 861-0400
JUNe 17
Eddie MoneyNutty Jerry’s, 18291 Englin Road,
Winnie. Concert after the bull ride.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $20,
25, $30 and $35. (877) 643-7508 or
nuttyjerrys.com
JUNe 17-19
Orange Trade Days
200 Turrett St., Orange.
(409) 883-4344 or orangetradedays.
com
JUNe 18
Cayman Night
6-11 p.m., Robert A. “Bob” Bowers
Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center
Drive, Port Arthur. (409) 985-8801.
Coffee and Cars
8-10 a.m., Sertino’s Café, 5657 Eastex
Freeway, coeeandcarsbeaumont.com
JUNe 20
Night and Day Orchestra8-10 p.m., Logon Café, 3805
Calder Ave., (409) 832-1529
JUNe 23
The Oak Ridge Boys
Nutty Jerry’s, 18291 Englin Road,
Winnie. Tickets $25, $30, $45.
(877) 643-7508 or nuttyjerrys.com
JUNe 24
Johnny Rivers and DelbertMcClinton
Nutty Jerry’s, 18291 Englin Road,
Winnie. Tickets $25, $45, $65, $100.
(877) 643-7508 or nuttyjerrys.com
Vince Gill
8 p.m., L’Auberge du Lac Hotel &
Casino, 777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake
Charles, La. Tickets $70 and $85.
(800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
JUNe 24-25
Texas Star Music Festival
Vidor Chamber of Commerce, 510 Main
St., Vidor
JUNe 24-26
Kountze “Big Thicket” Trade Days
next to Super 8 Motel, Kountze.
(409) 880-5667
JUNe 25
Mid-Summer Classic Wakeboar
Tournament
9 a.m., SETx Wakeboarding Lake
(409) 781-4786
JUNe 30
Michael Lee Art Exhibition
Opening of exhibit running throuAugust 28. Art Museum of South
Texas, 500 Main St., Beaumont.
(409) 832-3432 or amset.org
For the Seasoned Diner
CelebrateAny Occasion
withD.J.’s Boudain! D.J.’s is your hometown supplier
of boudain and rice dressing.
Look for it at any one
of your local grocery stores.
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g u e s t c o l u m n
vip adviser
Iam addicted tosticky notes andcalendars. Myrefrigerator dooris my day planner.
My husband
says I’m impatientand high-strung. Inmy younger years,I thought these
raits came from my mother whowas always a bit on the jittery
ide. But I finally realized thatmy “tightly wound” personality
ame from my father. He wasefinitely Type A — a list maker,n organizer, a planner, a num-er cruncher, an achiever. Before
Post-it Notes and home com-uters, Dad had his notepads,eports and spreadsheets.
My dad was on or o, fullpeed or nothing. He’d wake uparly and make himself a glassf chocolate Carnation Instant
Breakfast. (Does anybody re-member that concoction?) He’d
lways save the last few sips forur dog. He’d put in a full dayt work, be home in time forinner and then go to his desk
o “do his homework” as mymother referred to it — filling
ut reports and sales orders. Mymother helped me memorizewhat my father did for a living.
“My father is a factory represen-tative for Buick Motor Division,General Motors Corporation.”He sold cars, lots of them, todealers all over Florida.
When he’d finished his home-
work, he’d join the family forsome prime-time television —“Barney Miller,” “Happy Days,”“All in the Family,” “WelcomeBack, Kotter.” He used to fallasleep in his overstued chair atabout 8:30 at night. “Richard,go to bed,” my mom would say.He’d awaken, startled. “What?I was just resting my eyes.” Mymom would laugh. “Well, youwere snoring while you wereresting your eyes,” she’d reply.“Go to bed.”
When my older sisters were
little, they shared a room andmy dad would read bedtimestories to them. My mom finallynixed that routine because he’dfall asleep before they did. Myoldest sister would climb overhis prone body and go find mymother. “Mommy, Daddy fellasleep in my bed and he’s snor-ing.”
He slept through a tropicalstorm once. Thunder crashed.Lightning flashed throughthe night sky. Water floodedin through the sliding-glass
doors as my mom, my sistersand I soaked it up with towels.Even our dog woke up for theevent. Dad slept through thewhole thing. I don’t rememberif my mom tried to wake him
so he could help. She probablythought it was better to let sleep-ing dads lie.
Although my father woreconservative suits to workduring the week, the weekendopened up a whole dierentcloset door of fashion options.He was an avid golfer. Have youseen “Caddyshack” with RodneyDangerfield? Red slacks, whitebelt, green golf shirt — that wasa typical outfit my dad wore.
If he were actually going golf-ing, he’d top it o with a golf cap
emblazoned with some countryclub’s logo or sometimes he’dwear his New York Yankees cap.When the weather was reallyhot, he’d wear Bermuda shortswith black socks and loafers. (Hepolished his shoes weekly andorganized his sock drawer.)
The man never owned a pairof jeans or sneakers in his life.After a vacation in Mexico withmy mother, he proudly displayedhis new red-white-and-blueleather shoes that he’d bought inAcapulco. He’d wear them with
red Sansabelt slacks and a nablue golf shirt. He wore thosshoes out, but not soon enoufor the rest of the family.
As the father of three girlhe made it clear that when h
sent us to college it was not f“M.R.S.” degrees. He expectus to earn bachelor’s degreessomething and get jobs, prefably away from home. It’s nothat he didn’t love us. He waus to be independent. We didhe wished. We earned degreegot jobs and moved away. Buall three of us kept some of hType-A personality that we’dinherited.
My dad died July 14, 1997after a long illness. I like tothink of him in heaven helpi
Saint Peter check in new arrat the gates. He has his clipbwith him and he’s filling outforms and checking o nameWhen the workday is done, hgo to his desk to finish up thspreadsheets. Then he’ll watsome television programs, hihead nodding, until Saint Pesays, “Richard, go to bed!” Ocourse he’ll reply, “What? I wjust resting my eyes.”
Rest in peace, Dad. HappyFather’s Day. VIP
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