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Miranda LambertNovember 6

Welcome East Texan MirandaLambert to town as the headliner forCMT on Tour with special guest EricChurch and introducing Josh Kelley.Ford Arena. Tickets $26.75-$42.75.fordpark.com

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Paint theTown Red:Shaken,Not StirredNovember 11

The annual gala to benet the Triangle

AIDS Network will be an elegantEvening of International Intrigue,a theme to thrill all fans of JamesBond or Jason Bourne. Champagneeception, silent and live auctions.

Tickets $80, with table sales available.Beaumont Country Club. 6:30p.m.409.832.8338

20th AnnualPour Les Enfant Gala

November 18The main fundraising event for theGarth House, a nonprot refuge forchild victims of physical and sexualassault. Gourmet dining, silent andlive auctions. This years theme isHouse of Lights. 409.838.9084,garthhouse.org

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NoVemBeR 1

Shangri La Scarecrow FestivalAn annual event where local

organizations and individuals crea

their own scarecrow for display.

Visit and vote for your favorite

scarecrow. 5,400 people came last

year to see the scarecrows! Throug

Nov. 27. shangrilagardens.org

A Homecoming: A tribute to

Professor Emeritus Jerry Newma

The artists selected for this

exhibition will present their work

honoring Professor Newman.

Dishman Art Museum at Lamar

University. On display throughNov. 19. 409.880.8959,

lamar.edu/dishman

Artwork by Sedrick Huckaby

A celebration of African-America

heritage using unique quilt

paintings as backdrops for

portraits. On view through Jan. 9.

Art Museum of Southeast Texas.

409.832.3432, amset.org

Books of Hours Selections

Stark Museum of Art. Through

Jan. 8, 2011. 409.886.2787,

starkmuseum.org

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Election Day

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A Lesson Before Dying

Follow the story of Jeerson, a

young black man, condemned to

death in 1948 Louisiana. Lamar

University Theatre. Nov. 3-7.

Sunday, 2p.m., all other

performances, 7:30p.m. Tickets $1general, $7 senior citizen, student

and LU faculty/sta, $5 LU studen

409.880.2250, lamar.edu/theatre

NoVemBeR 4

Lamarissimo! Faculty Artists

The Lamarissimo! Concert Series

will shine the spotlight on Lamar

University faculty artists. Julie

Rogers Theatre. 7:30p.m. Tickets

$15 adult, $10 students (K 12).

409.880.8144, lamar.edu/music


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St. Marks Chili Supper & Bazaar

Grab a bowl for lunch or dinner at

the annual

fundraiser

for

St. Marks

Episcopal

Church in

Beaumont.

409.832-3405,

stmarksbeaumont.org

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First Fridays on Lincoln Avenue

Shopping, food, and entertainment.

Lincoln Avenue, Groves. 69p.m.

409.962.3631, grovescofc.com

Mamie McFaddin Wards Birthday

Tea at the McFaddin-Ward House

Reservations are a must and tours

start at 10a.m., 11a.m., 1:30p.m.,

and 2:30p.m. All tours of the

house for this day are free. Tea

and refreshments based on familyrecipes will be served. McFaddin

family members will host the tea.

409.832.1906, mcfaddin-ward.org

Miranda Lambert

Welcome East Texan Miranda

Lambert to town as the headliner for

CMT on Tour with special guest Eric

Church and introducing Josh Kelley.

Ford Arena. Tickets $26.75-$42.75.

fordpark.com

NoVemBeR 6

Cards for a Cause

Project Kickoff

The Arc of Greater

Beaumonts

fundraiser

showcases the

artistic talent of

its clients with

disabilities

through the

holiday card

project.

Kicko dinner

at Westgate

Memorial Baptist Church.

Cards on sale through Dec. 24 at

local retailers. $10 for a set of 10.

409.784.5556, arcofbmt.org

Kids Cheer Clinic

The Lamar Cheerleaders will host

a morning of lessons followed by a

performance for children in pre-K

through 8th grade as a fundraiser for

their trip to Nationals. Registration

begins at 7a.m., clinic is 8a.m-11a.m,

performance for parents at 11a.m.-

12 noon. Participants should bring a

snack. Photos with the cheerleaders

and T-shirts available for purchase.

Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center.

Tickets $25.

White-Tail Deer General Season

Opening Weekend

Hunting season through

Jan. 3, 2011.

NoVemBeR 7

Messiah Rocks

Blending classical music with classic

rock, Handels most performed oratorio

with a new twist. Lutcher Theater.

7p.m. 409.886.5535, lutcher.org

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Veterans Day

Paint the Town Red: Shaken,

Not Stirred

The annual gala to benefit the

Triangle AIDS Network will be an

elegant Evening of International

Intrigue, a theme to thrill all fans

of James Bond or Jason Bourne.

Champagne reception, silent and

live auctions. Tickets $80, with table

sales available. Beaumont Country

Club. 6:30p.m. 409.832.8338

Midsummers Night Dream

Shakespeares comedy relocated

to classical Athens. Lutcher

Theater. 7:30p.m. lutcher.org

NoVemBeR 13

St. Catherine of Sienna

Taste of CulturePort Arthur.

409.962.3011

Golden Triangle

Memory Walk for

Alzheimers

Registration begins at

9a.m., 3K walk begins

at 10a.m. Stroller and

dog-friendly. Crockett Street,

Beaumont.

alztex.org, 713.314.1341

Harvest of Hope Gala

Honoring priests in the Dioceseof Beaumont

with 50 years or more

of ministerial service.

MCM Elegante.

6p.m. 409.924.4421,

catholiccharitiesbmt.org

Lamar vs. South Dakota

Football Game

Provost Umphrey Stadium.

6p.m. lamarcardinals.com

Harbor Hospice Foundations

Dinner for Life

Honoring Dr. Carl Shrontz and

featuring entertainment by legendary

Percy Sledge & The Louisiana

Express. MCM Elegante. 7p.m.

409.840.5640

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Moody Gardens Festival of Lights

Santa Claus will kick o the festivities

by parachuting in to switch on a mile-long trail of more than one million

lights. Thursdays through Saturdays,

Nov. 14- Dec. 15, daily starting Dec.

16-Jan. 2, 6p.m.-10p.m. Light displays,

ice skating, photos with Santa, and

holiday-themed films at the IMAX.

Admission to the Festival of Lights

is $5.95, and tickets to additional

attractions can be purchased for $5

each with a Festival of Lights ticket.

NoVemBeR 15

The Gulf Print Storm

The Dishman Art Museumwill host Ink, Paper and

Process: An Exhibition of

Contemporary Prints in

America, through Nov. 20.

The week-long show will

feature a series of exhibitions,

demonstrations, lectures and

live printing events open to

the public. 409.880.8959

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20th Annual Pour Les Enfant Gala

The main fundraising event for the

Garth House, a nonprofit refuge

for child victims of physical and

sexual assault. Gourmet dining,

silent and live auctions. This

years theme is House of Lights.

409.838.9084, garthhouse.org

Better Business Bureau Luncheo

Pre-registration required and

includes a delicious luncheon,

training materials, networking

opportunities. The Power of

Goal-Setting! is the topic. 11:30a

lunch, session at noon. MCM

Elegante. 409.835.5951 ext. 117

Lamars Fall Dance Concert

Lamar University Theatre. 7:30p

Admission: $10 general, $7 senio

citizens, students, and LU

faculty/sta, $5 for LU students.

409.880.2250, lamar.edu/theatre

Mix & Mingle at Petals Florist

Come downtown in Beaumont fo

networking and socializing.

With the Greater

Beaumont Chamber

of Commerce.

4:30-6:30p.m.

Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Allez! Cest ici. Celebrate the yea

new red wine made from grapes

produced in the Beaujolais regionFrance. It is fermented for just a

weeks and intended for immedia

drinking.

NoVemBeR 20

Symphony of Southeast Texas

Master Series 2 Concert

Featuring A Little Night

Music by Mozart: Eine Kleine

Nachtmusik; Kikta: Frescoes o

St. Sofia in Kiev for Harp and

Orchestra; Haydn: Symphony

No. 101 The Clock.

Julie Rogers Theatre.409.892.2257, sost.org


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December Preview

December 2-4

A Very Merry Main Street

Market Come get yourholiday shopping done withunique gift options. A holidaymarket featuring dozens ofvendors. Annual fundraiserfor the Junior League ofBeaumont. Get your $100ticket to win a 2011 BMW328i! Only 500 tickets willbe sold. Beaumont Civic

Center. 409.832.0873

December 2

Senior/Master Thesis Art Exhibition A presentation ofsenior thesis projects, ranging from graphic design andpainting to ceramics and sculpture. Dishman Art Museum.Dec. 2-16. 409.880.8959 lamar.edu/dishman

December 3

First Fridays on Lincoln Avenue Shopping, food, andentertainment.

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Lamar vs. Oklahoma Panhandle

State Football Game

Provost Umphrey Stadium.

6p.m. lamarcardinals.com

NoVemBeR 21

Christmas Tree Trail to Groves

A Sunday afternoon tour with

specialty shops and boutiques

oering unique Christmas gifts.

409.962.3631

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Thanksgiving Day

Family, food and football! Be sure

to buy a newspaper to check out all

the opening times and sales for the

biggest shopping day of the year.

New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions

New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys

New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals

20th Annual Turkey TrotAnnual opportunity to run/walk

o the excesses of Thanksgiving,

sponsored by Sea Rim Striders and

World Gym. 10K, 5K and Kid K.

Register on line at active.com, or

at a World Gym location. Race day

registration 6:30-7:30a.m. 10K and

5K begins at 8a.m., Kids K at 9a.m.

Tyrrell Park, Beaumont. Race Director

Angela Lewis, 409.866.5595 or

searimstriders.org

61st Annual H-E-B Holiday Parade

Oversized elaborate, brightly animated

floats will feature live entertainment

and giant helium-filled balloonswill soar in Houstons downtown

skyscrapers. Over 5,000 participants

in marching bands, drill teams,

dancers, cheerleaders and clowns

will bring to life this 61-year old

tradition. Downtown Houston.

9a.m.

NoVemBeR 26

Black Friday

Bring your camp chair and line

up in the wee hours to get the

best bargains of the shopping

season.

White Christmas

A beloved, seasonal classic just

in time for the holidays. Port

Arthur Little Theater

Playhouse. Nov. 26-Dec. 12. 2:30p.m.

matinees, 7:30p.m.evening

shows. 409.727.7258,

palt.squarespace.com

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Cultural Lighted Parade

Downtown Port Arthur.

409.963.1107, portarthur.net

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Gingerbread House Competition

The Golden Triangle Chapter of th

Texas Chefs Association and the

Lamar University Hospitality Pro

sponsors the Gingerbread House

Competition and the McFaddin-W

House hosts the event. Proceeds

benefit the Buckner Children an

Family Services. The public is inv

to both place entries

in the competitionand to bid on the

finished products.

mcfaddinward.o

Hwy 124, Spur 5 Winnie, TX 409-296-9818 [email protected]

Breakfast Hours:

Mon-Sat 6am-10:30amSun 7am-10:30am

Lunch and Dinner Hours:

Sun-Wed 6am-9pm

Thurs-Sat 6am-10pm

Daily Lunch Buffet:10:30am-2:00pm

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