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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,

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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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