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Track Southeast Texas' Santa Claus
Jack’s Pak-It: Family Food Affair
Daily Gifting: An Art of the Heart
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Beaumont, Texas 77701
409.201.9934
Publisher
Paul Chargois
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Editor
Kate Melvin
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Tina Breland
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Melissa Tilley
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from the cover
Where is Santa Claus?
Billie Harland, Southeast Texas’ Santa Claus poses at one of his favorite locations – the giant black and white fire hydrant in front of
the Texas Fire Museum at 400 Walnut at Mulberry Street in downtown Beaumont. Second only to visiting with children, this Santa
Claus reports loving to ride on fire trucks and always looks for ways
to get close to them.
Photo by Jim Debes
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Editor's Letter
Gifts of Kindness
E
arly on a recent fall morning, my doorbell rang and at my
porch was a girlfriend I’d had lunch with weeks before. During our lunch, we shared the joys of raising only children,
both sons. Although her son is grown and moved away and
mine is grade-school age, we swapped stories of bicycle accidents, LEGO building and our boys’ love of baseball.
“Shell, I found my son’s baseball cards this weekend while
cleaning, and you’ve got to have them for your son,” she said, handing over a
long rectangular box jammed three columns deep with baseball cards, a fourinch stack that wouldn’t fit in the box balanced on top. There were hundreds
of cards. I was speechless and knew my son would be ecstatic. What a generous
gift and thoughtful gesture, so unexpected. I was thrilled and accepted them.
When Joshua got
home from school
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and I presented
him with the cards,
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he ran around the
house and through the yard like a wild man, a streak of
excitement calmed only by the need to stop and examine
the cards; spreading, sorting and reading them on that day
and for many afterward. From Astros’ Mike Scott, ’68, to the
Mets’ Mookie Wilson, ’81, each one is a prized possession.
On two other occasions this year I have experienced
random acts of exceeding kindness. Two women I respect
and admire wrote to me- handwritten letters- at different
times in the year encouraging me in my life’s work and in my
mothering. I’ve read these letters time and again and they
always make me cry. Because I know these women’s stories,
their struggles and accomplishments and ability to prevail
through life’s trials- the death of a child, a husband, illness
and divorce- their words are a cherished gift and their letters sit on the edge of my desk as a constant reminder that I
can do it- whether “it” is to organize the Cub Scout meeting,
bake 12 dozen cookies and conduct a radio interview and
make the print deadline all in one week, if that’s the way the
schedule falls.
Having been the recipient of much selfless gifting and
generosity this year, I wanted to make the December
EventsBook a catalog of kindness full of ways Southeast
Texans, myself included, can truly share the joy of the season right here at
home with friends, family, strangers, local businesses and organizations. You’ll
find 101 easy, and many FREE, ways to generously give on pages 12 & 13.
See our charity organizations that need a little extra during the holidays and
have special food, clothing, toy and financial drives this month. We’ve organized them all in one place, making it easy for you to decide what to support
during this giving season, pages 26 & 27.
When shopping, GO local! The overused truism is worth repeating because
not only does Southeast Texas have some amazing artisans and craftspeople,
(sprinkled throughout these pages) who produce quality and unique products and FOOD, like Jack’s Pak-It, pages 10 & 11, but these gifts preserve our
economy and our heritage. Read about how on page 18 in Elizabeth Waddill’s
article, “BEE Aware.”
After you GO shopping, stay home for
the holidays. We’ve got incredible, gorMe! Note my garments- I got the
geous, historic homes, decorated and
mink wrap at the Treasure House
open for touring, pages 30 & 31.
and the dress from IZ Funky Resale.
Merry Christmas &
May Your 2013 Be Filled
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with Gifts of Kindness,
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given and received.
shopping in Southeast Texas!
My Lovely Mom,
Betty Schluter
Taken at The Garth House 22nd
Pour Les Enfants, November 15
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By Shelly Vitanza
‘‘
I knew that as
long as there are
children with a hope
for things
to come, there will
always be a Santa,
and I could be that for
children at home.”
Billie Harland
ome say Santa Claus was a saint,
St. Nicholas, who performed
miracles; others say the jolly one
originated from the Dutch legend of Sinter Klaas, a benevolent
man who put food and goodies
in children’s shoes while they
slept, a story told in America through the writings
of Washington Irving in A Knickerbocker History of
New York, published in 1809. The notion that Santa
Claus was a figment of the imagination evolved
from Irving’s writings, comes from New York theology professor named Dr. Clement Clarke Moore,
who in 1822 wrote a poem as a gift to his children,
“A Visit From St. Nicholas.” The poem was published
a year later as, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Whatever you believe about Santa Claus – saint,
legend, vision – the guise, red suit with white fur
trim, long curly beard and black boots, is symbolic
of compassion giving, love and charity. In Southeast
Texas, that persona is Billie Harland, our own Santa
Claus for 21 years.
“My mother made the costume and although it is 22
years old, children do not see the wear and tear, they
only see Santa. I am Santa because of the children’s
faces and look in their eyes when they see me…there
is no greater reward than seeing that love they have.”
Santa (Harland), an electrical systems engineer for
Veolia Environmental Services in Port Arthur, makes
ho-ho-ho-house calls and has regular customers
who request the cinch-belted one, sack in tow, year
after year to attend family gatherings. He also visits
elementary schools, company Christmas parties and
church events, as time allows, but never charges a fee.
“I have never, nor will I ever, charge a fee for something I truly love. Veolia allows us ‘time off’ for community service.”
Harland is not only charitable like Santa but also
a world traveler. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, he
has been in all 50 states and lived in eight. He has
flown over the North Pole and crossed the equator four times.
It was during one of Harland’s “trips” that he became inspired to be Santa Claus.
“I served in the military in Viet Nam from 1972-75.
While in Nam, during war, I still saw children playing and realized that they played in hopes for things
to come. I knew that as long as there are children
with a hope for things to come, there will always be
a Santa, and I could be that for children at home.”
With the suit comes some “Santa spirit,” too. Harland reports now being able to read children’s minds.
“Once while posing for pictures at an Elementary
School, there were two fourth grade young ladies
who did not want to pose with Santa. They felt
they were too grown up. Santa asked them what
they wanted for Christmas but they just looked at
one another and grinned. Santa informed them
that he could not help them with that young man.
Both young ladies eyes opened wide and they
looked at each other with astonishment. Before
they returned to class each had a picture with Santa. Sometimes Santa guesses right!”
Some wishes can’t be guessed because they
stem from unimaginable hardships that for anyone, especially children, are difficult to express.
Over the years, Harland has heard these difficulties
communicated in the form of requests for favors.
One year a young boy asked that his gifts be taken
to his friend’s house because his friend didn’t get
any gifts. Another year, a young girl asked that
Santa bring her mommy home. Upon inquiry Harland learned the young girl’s mom was in prison for
harming the child.
“That request just reminded me that true love bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things and endures all things. It’s hard to understand that kind of
love but as Santa I get to see it and it’s a great gift.”
christmas infographic
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Santa Claus SLICES
THE COAL FACTS
THE TRUE
Physical
Make up of
Santa Claus.
pERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE DONE SOMETHING (THAT THEIR
PARENTS DON'T HAVE A CLUE ABOUT) TO DESERVE SOME SORT OF
COAL IN THEIR STOCKINGS, BUT SANTA GIVES THEM A BREAK.
cookies and milk
navigational skills
jolliness
kindness
patience
(Those elves can be a handful)
memory
AGE
SECRET SANTA
NUMBER OF PARENTS who TAKE THEIR KIDS TO VISIT SANTA,
BUT SECRETLY WISH THEY WERE THE ONES SITTING ON HIS LAP
AND TELLING HIM WHAT THEY WANT THIS YEAR.
(For all those
Christmas requests!)
OH, DEER
WHAT REINDEERS REALLY SPEND THEIR TIME DOING.
FLYING
SLEEPING
ENVYING RUDOLPH
TEASING THE ELVES WHEN SANTA ISN'T LOOKING
PLAYING REINDEER GAMES
perfect pinning
percentage of stockings that are hung up with care.
really
careful
CHECKING IT TWICE
MONTH THAT KIDS START BEHAVING EXTRA GOOD FOR FEAR
OF POSSIBLY BEING PUT ON THE NAUGHTY LIST.
SEPTEMBER
totally
careless
AGE
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
holiday happiness
pERCENTAGE OF people who we want to have the best holiday
season ever...
100%
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Look for Billie and his counterparts this
Christmas at the following Santa Sightings:
Daily
December 11
December 18
Parkdale Mall
Nederland Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Pet Photos with Santa
Nederland, 6pm
Central Mall, 5-7 pm
Sunken Garden, Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm;
Sunday: Noon-6pm and Christmas Eve: 10am-6pm
December 1
December 19
Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market
December 12
Parkdale Mall, Sunken Garden, 5-9pm
Beaumont Civic Center, 10am-2pm, 409-832-0873
Port Neches Christmas Parade
Old Town Business District, 2pm, 409.722.9155
Heritage Village Museum Christmas Twilight Tour
Pet Photo Night
Parkdale Mall, Sunken Garden, 5-9pm
December 15
Woodville, 5:30pm, 409.283.2272
Shangri La “Come See Santa!”
Groves Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Downtown Groves, 6 pm, 409.962.3631
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center,
10am-2pm, 409.670.9113
Christmas Parade in Winnie
Pancakes with Santa
Winnie Stowell Park, 6:30pm, 409.296.2231
December 4
Christus Health and Wellness Center,
10am, 409.899.7777
McFaddin-Ward Open House
2-5pm, 409.832.1906
Pet Photo Night
Christmas Celebration
Sterling Pruitt Center,
7pm, 409.838.3613
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Jack’s Pak-It:
Southeast Texas Meat and Greet
If you’ve never been to Jack’s Pak-It, it’s likely
you’ve not ever experienced the “Tie a bow & go”
gift-giving practice.
If not, then it’s time to meat the Blandas and all
their cousins, husbands, wives, sons and daughters,
nieces and nephews who own and operate two
Jack’s Pak-It locations in Southeast Texas.
Not only does this Italian clan own and operate
one of the few fresh-cut customized meat counters in the region as well as offer customized cooking and Southern hospitality friendliness, but they
also make your Christmas giving joyfully simple
with prepared foods, customized baskets and boxes and regional goodies for the pickiest people on
your holiday list.
“We can turn anything into a gift by tying a bow
on it,” said Lori Blanda, also called, Peanut. “Italian
sausage to steak boxes, wine to pecans; we really
are a one-stop shop for Christmas gifts, especially
for those people who have everything.”
One of the most popular gift purchases is the
steak box, customized like all of Jack’s gifts with filets or rib eyes, wine, cheese, Panini roll, cake, crackers, pecans or anything in the store that will fit in
the box on any budget.
Another option is a customized basket loaded
with regional items like Tex Joy seasonings, Seaport
coffee, Killer Pecans, Leo’s Original Salad Dressing,
Bruno and George Wine and Palumbo Olive Oil.
For the sweet tooth, fill a basket with baked goods
– a rum cake, cinnamon rolls, red velvet bundt
cake, cookies and lemon, chocolate or toffee bars.
“During the holidays every member of our family mans a mixer or two,” said Kathy Brittain, standing in the Jack’s kitchen that’s been enlarged three
times since the Blanda family purchased the 4505
Calder location nine years ago. “We do pecan pie,
apple pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate, lemon, butter
pound cake, red velvet, anything someone requests and it’s all transferable to your own platter
so you can pretend you did it.”
Brittain is a Blanda cousin and the store’s deli
manager, and she’s always cooking something –
daily lunch specials, a variety of side dishes including green bean artichoke casserole, holiday rice
with cranberry and pecans, squash casserole, corn
casserole, rice dressing, cornbread dressing, spinach Madeleine, to name a few.
“We always have food ready to go, but if you
want something specific like chicken spaghetti,
King Ranch Chicken, meat lasagna, Mexican lasagna, chicken and dumplings, cabbage rolls, call us
the day before, we’ll make it, right here in our kitchen,” said Brittain, a self-proclaimed people pleaser.
“During the holidays we have specific things we
prepare but then I like to surprise our customers
during the year so I’ll cook spaghetti and meat
sauce, bruccelitini, which means little roll in Italian
with beef slices real thin and rolled with a mixture
of marina sauce and homemade bread crumbs,
gumbos and other things that just sound good.”
Homemade bread crumbs are one of Jack’s secret recipes and are made with Italian seasonings
and cheeses to use on pork tenderloin stuffed with
spinach, feta cranberries and nuts and topped
with orange rosemary glaze as well as throughout
the deli on casseroles and other entrees.
Another secret is the Blanda family Italian sausage recipe. Louis Blanda, owner and butcher, says
the sausage has become so popular people from
Houston to New Orleans come to get it for themselves and for gifts. Packaged freezer-ready, it’s another gift item for quick “tie a bow & go” giving.
“The Italian sausage is a 60-year-old recipe that
came with the store,” said Louis. “We keep it simple, like we do all of our meats with just enough
seasoning to enhance the flavor of the meat without hiding the flavor.”
On-the-spot, fresh cut and prepared-to-cook
meat has been the cornerstone of the 4500-sq. ft.
mini-store since its inception in the 1950s and the
Blandas, Louis and a couple of sons and nephews
continue the tradition as butchers.
“Freshness and customizing is the big deal,” said
Louis. “Some people come in and want rib eye
one-inch thick but the next person wants it half an
inch thick, so we adapt and customize everything
and cut it right then.”
During the holidays the Blanda band of butchers prepare several specialty meats including beef
tenders and rib roast. They trim, tie and sear beef
tenders so the meat is ready to cook. Every meat
item is affixed with a sticker detailing directions so
customers know exactly what to do when they
get home. On rib roast, the Blandas trim the bones
and make the roast “pretty” and then use a house
seasoning of salt, pepper and garlic powder hand
rubbed over a little olive oil.
As much as Louis loves to prepare customized
meats for his customers, it’s not his favorite aspect
of the business.
“Personally, I wish I could do more hand-selling,”
said Louis. “People get confused and are more
prone to buy the right thing if you are helping
them instead of them just looking at labels. Kathy
and Peanut hand sell by walking people through
the process, making suggestions on what to buy to
go with certain dishes, helping with wine pairings
and that’s real customer service.”
Whether you run in for a quick gift to tie with
a bow or need to grab a head of lettuce or can of
beans for dinner or need a whole dinner for a family meal, you’ll meat a Blanda upon entry who is
ready to offer customized service. At Jack’s in Beaumont– Kathy, Peanut, Louis, sons Jake and John
and possibly a few other Blandas. At the Lumberton store, Sam Blanda, Peanut and Louis’ son, manages the operation along with Geralyn Vine, the
deli manager and Louis’ sister.
For special orders, like party trays or specific casseroles and baked goods, call 24-hours in advance.
During the holidays, a beef tender and rib roast can
be prepared in 20 minutes but needs to be ordered
the Friday before Christmas.
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Left: Louis Blanda
Below: Kathy Brittain
Go online to see daily and weekly specials:
jackspakit.com
or just stop by:
Beaumont:
4505 Calder Avenue, 409.892.6345;
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm; Saturday 8am-7pm
Closed on Sunday
Lumberton:
North LHS Drive
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
Closed on Sunday
Locally written cookbooks
Dining Without Reservations
Whether preparing a sophisticated dinner
party, a casual feast for friends, or the everyday
family meal, you will find a variety of recipes
to tempt every palate. Inside, you will discover
over 300 tried and true recipes. Whether from
a mother, grandmother or favorites from new
friends, all are meant to bring you closer to the
true essence of Beaumont and its people.
First publication, 2003 $24.95
Haute & Healthy
by Nadine Latham
and Paige Carpenter
This cookbook is a guide
to healthy living featuring 270
healthy recipes and four customized workouts.
$24.99
fitforlife-bmt.com
juniorleaguebeaumont.org/cookbook.htm
Lagniappe
Lagniappe is the big, little cookbook bulging
with lots of extra somethings. This collection of
polished, yet practical recipes is seasoned with
little hospitality hints, special how-to somethings, menu extras for entertaining, even some
secret family recipes.
Third edition, 2008. Originally published, 1982.
$20.00
juniorleaguebeaumont.org/cookbook.htm
Simma’ Down
with James Brown
Over 160 of KFDM-TV’s meteorologist James Brown’s favorite
recipes prepared on his cooking
shows and at home.
Second Edition $19.95
simmadownwithjamesbrown.net
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D aily Gif t i ng :
An Art of the Heart
O
pportunities to give
in some of the most
meaningful ways are
available every day, all
year long. No birthday, anniversary or
holiday is necessary.
Dollars are not required. All that’s needed is a consciousness about the people in your life – loved
ones, neighbors and those you meet on the street
- and an awareness of their needs and struggles.
Awareness of others is an art, requiring selflessness, time and thoughtfulness and resulting in
true kindness.
We’ve compiled a list of acts of kindness from
Southeast Texans who’ve shared with us kindnesses experienced. One said she’ll always remember the love notes her mother used to put in her
school lunch. Another remembered the man in
front of him at the drive-thru coffee shop paying
for his coffee.
If you don’t have extra dollars this holiday season
or gift ideas for those you love, try one of these 101
suggestions for kindness compiled below and then
repeat a few throughout the year to master this
simple, free, art of the heart.
13 Share a sandwich with someone
who is hungry.
14 Help someone put his/her coat on.
15 Speak positively even if
your thoughts are not.
16 Sing to someone.
17 Sing to seniors in a living facility.
18 Friend a senior in a living facility
who has no family.
19 Mentor a child.
20 Teach a child to ride a bike.
21 Cook dinner for a friend.
22 Meet your neighbors.
23 Speak first.
24 Say, “I love you.”
25 Say, “I’m sorry.”
26 Take out the trash.
27 Address Christmas card
envelopes for someone elderly.
1 Smile at a stranger.
2 Open the door for someone.
3 Put your neighbor’s paper on the porch.
4 Roll your neighbor’s trash can to the garage.
5 Pick up trash on your street.
6 Offer a foot rub to a loved one.
7 Help a senior to his/her car.
8 Send flowers for no reason.
9 Listen.
10 Let someone cry and talk only offering
Kleenex- no advice or personal stories.
11 Leave cookies on your neighbor’s porch.
12 Leave money anonymously
for friends in need.
28 Volunteer.
29 Text a friendly greeting for no reason.
30 Send an e-card just because.
31 Call to just say, “Hi.”
32 Play catch with your kid.
33 Have a tea party with your daughter.
34 Ask questions about others,
never saying, “I.”
35 Do the dishes.
36 Pay for the person’s coffee
in line behind you.
37 Hold an elevator door.
38 Give back dropped money.
39 Tell someone he/she looks nice.
40 Compliment someone’s hair cut.
41 Babysit so a couple can have a date night.
42 Paint a loved one’s toenails.
43 Offer to give a loved one a
neck rub without being asked.
44 Bring your neighbor misdelivered mail.
45 Send a card in the mail.
46 Send cookies to a college kid.
47 Call someone on Skype or FaceTime.
48 Make a pie and invite a friend to share.
49 When you think of someone,
let them know.
50 Bake something and share it
with the office.
51 Invite a friend to go for a walk and talk.
52 Give a gift for no reason.
53 Tell a kid he/or she is great.
54 Smile at your kid.
55 Offer a hug as a greeting.
56 Hold hands.
57 Open a car door.
The little unremembered acts of kindness and
love are the best parts of a person’s life.
William Wordsworth
73 Give a bottle of water to
Too often we
underestimate the
power of a touch, a
smile, a kind word,
a listening ear, an
honest compliment,
or the smallest act
of caring, all of
which have the
potential to turn
a life around.
Leo Buscaglia
someone on the street.
74 Work at the soup kitchen.
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82 Watch the game he/ she wants to watch
though you have little to no interest.
83 Pray for forgiveness and forgive.
So many gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind and wind,
While just the art of being kind
Is all the sad world needs.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
75 Volunteer to walk the dogs
at the animal shelter.
76 Thank a teacher.
77 Thank someone in uniform- a police
officer, fire fighter, military personnel.
84 Forget the act you forgave forever.
85 Love the whole person- bumps,
warts, bruises - past, present, future.
86 Really listen- to others, to self and to God.
87 Choose to believe someone
can really change and keep
telling them they can do it.
58 Take donuts to the office.
59 Help someone find something lost.
60 Wash someone’s car.
61 Mow your neighbor’s lawn
when you mow yours.
62 Give a new neighbor your phone number.
63 Serve him/her breakfast in bed.
64 Make a donation in honor/thanksgiving
of someone.
65 Throw a surprise party.
66 Write a love note to your beloved.
67 Write a love note to your kid
Kindness in words
creates confidence.
Kindness in
thinking creates
profundity.
Kindness in giving
creates love.
Lao-Tse
drawn out, silly stories and act interested.
71 Fill a co-worker's coffee cup.
72 Remember birthdays.
to those who need it and will wear/use it.
89 Recycle to be kind to our earth.
90 Consume things less.
91 Consume spiritual things more.
92 Connect people even if it means
no gain for you.
93 Enlarge your circle of friends.
94 Befriend a newcomer.
95 Hold back a critical thought, choosing
words of encouragement for others instead.
96 Have sympathy for someone and show it.
97 Share your faith in a loving way;
not judgemental.
and put it in his/her lunch.
68 Compliment someone else’s child.
69 Smile at your spouse.
70 Listen to your child tell the longest,
88 Clean out your closet and pass on things
98 Encourage your child to invite a
78 Take your beloved’s car to the
gas station and fill it up.
79 Thank anyone who serves you.
80 Read the Sunday cartoons to someone.
81 Go see the movie he/she wants to see.
newcomer into his/her circle of friends.
99 Delight in those around you in that
very moment and let them feel your joy.
100 Offer forgiveness.
101 Do many of these things with
yourself in mind at least once!
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social seen december
against breast cancer:
1. Big Red Makes Big Strides
nett, Cori Spencer,
Jessica Colton, DeQuane Ben
rneay, RaNina Turner,
Lacey Comeaux, Heather Jou
RaKendra Turner
arles Henson
2. Decorated WW II Vet Ch
event.
Celebrates Seniors at the BBB
of characters get ready
3. Whimsical Christmas cast
the Nederland Performfor the December 7 and 8 at
ing Arts Center.
spital’s
4. Boogie Fever… Baptist Ho
and
Dr. George “Groovy” Aydelott
Irene “Dynasty Diva” Ramirez
Julie Rogers’ “Gift of
dressed to disco down at the
Life” Saturday Night Fever.
and Arts Festival.
5. Heather Moss at the Tattoo
s a silver celebration:
6. TANS 25th Anniversary wa
Gaston, Angela Dodson,
Jennifer Scarbrough, Ashley
Nathan Wright, Jeff McManus
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Holiday Guide
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living well
Have I caught the Flu? What to do?
By Farron Hunt, MD
The flu is an infection of the nose,
throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Most people catch the flu
when they breathe in tiny droplets
from coughs or sneezes of someone
who has the flu. You can also catch
the flu if you touch something with
the virus on it, and then touch your
mouth, nose, or eyes.
The flu spreads easily. It often strikes
a community all at once. People become sick within 2 or 3 weeks of the
flu's arrival in a workplace or school.
Flu Symptoms
Flu symptoms usually begin quickly. Symptoms appear 1 - 7 days after
you come in contact with the virus
but usually occur within 2 - 3 days.
The first symptom is a fever between 102 and 106 °F. An adult usually has a lower fever than a child.
Other common symptoms include:
body aches, chills, dizziness, flushed
face, headache, lack of energy, nausea
and vomiting. Between day 2 and day
4 of the illness, the fever and aches
and pains begin to go away. But new
symptoms occur, such as dry cough,
runny nose, sneezing and sore throat.
These symptoms (except the cough)
usually go away in 4-7 days. Sometimes, the fever returns. The cough
and feeling tired may last for weeks.
Treating the Flu
Most people do not need to see a
doctor or nurse when they have flu
symptoms. Supportive care measures
can help your body fight this infection
and reduce transmission to others.
You will need to get a lot of rest and
drink plenty of liquids. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil,
Motrin) help lower fever and alternating these two medicines every dosage
is an acceptable practice. Do not use
aspirin especially in children.
Over-the-counter cold medicines
may make some of your symptoms
better. Cough drops will help with
your sore throat. One teaspoon of
honey as needed during the day is also
great for cough. Children and persons
with high blood pressure, glaucoma,
and urinary retention should avoid
decongestants like phenylephrine,
pseudoephedrine, and oxymetazoline. Talk to your local pharmacist or
doctor to see which medications are
safe for you. Prescription medication
for flu virus is available if you present
to the doctor’s office within 48 hours
of symptoms. Beyond that, the antiviral medication will not help you get
better any sooner.
Though most healthy persons will
recover from flu without prescription medication, severe symptoms
warrant a doctor’s visit. Please see
your doctor immediately if you have
severe symptoms such as high fever,
new or worsened symptoms, inability
to eat or drink, difficulty breathing,
severe headache, deep pain or pressure in your chest, neurological symptoms, and/or worsening of symptoms
despite initial improvement.
People who are at high risk for flu
complications should see a doctor if
they get the flu. Those include:
• People over age 65
• Children younger than 5 years
• Pregnant women
• Anyone living in a long-term
care facility
• Anyone with a chronic heart, lung,
neurological or kidney conditions,
diabetes, or a weakened immune
system complications
• Anyone who is morbidly obese
BEE Aware
Hey Southeast Texas.... Let’s BEE Aware!
By Elizabeth Waddill
Hurray for the honeybees! They
don’t just make honey, bees are also
responsible for pollinating more than
90 percent of our crops. In fact, about
one-third of our diet comes from
insect-pollinated plants, including
apples, avocados, soy beans, broccoli,
strawberries, blueberries, melons and
many other tasty fruits and veggies. If
not for these pollinators, we’d be eating a whole lot of bread. Were you
aware of how these buzzy creatures are
so vital to our environment and dutifully holding our food chain together?
We can all BEE more AWARE of
how to improve our corner of the
world and bring small changes to our
daily lives that improve the quality of
our local and global environments.
This monthly section is going to be
about “pollinating” our lives with
information for greener and more
sustainable living - baby steps that
are easy and fun to do. Even if we just
change one habit, it helps! As Peter
Marshall said, “Small deeds done are
better than great deeds planned.”
So here’s the buzz this month. Since
the holidays are quickly approaching,
one fun tidbit of green awareness we
can practice is to support local businesses as we do our holiday shopping. As the honeybee gathers what
it needs from nearby its hive, so can
we. Small businesses are more likely to
support other businesses within the
community, care for the environment,
contribute more to charitable causes,
create more jobs and keep money
circulating in our community. Sustainable communities rely on
locally-owned businesses to prevail... and they
rely on YOU to
succeed. See local
preferred advertisers
on page 14.
And, as you think about wrapping your packages, consider using a
smart looking reusable bag that can
be later used for trips to the grocery
store instead of gift bags that may be
thrown away. That’s really two gifts in
one, and it’s certainly pollinating the
recipient with inspiration to repeatedly use their new bag instead plce of
the plastic variety.
“Unless someone like you cares a
whole awful lot, nothing is going to get
better. It’s not.” Dr. Suess, The Lorax
Farron Hunt, MD
Farron Hunt, M.D. was raised in Port Arthur
and is proud to return to Southeast Texas.
She joins Howard D. Wilcox, M.D., MPH, at
Preventive Medicine of Southeast Texas and
the growing family of CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth
Medical Group providers.
Dr. Hunt served as a Research Assistant from
2010-2012 for the Baylor College of Medicine
Childhood Obesity Project in Houston, TX.
The special project focused on an educational
survey and intervention of 5th graders near
Northwest Clinic, an underserved community health center, concerning knowledge of
healthy weight, healthy lifestyle modifications
such as diet and exercise, and consequences
of obesity. In addition to her special interest
in childhood and adolescent obesity, she also
enjoys baking, traveling, reading, movie-going
and fellowship with friends and family.
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southeast Texas foodie
Food: It’s What’s for Holiday Gifts!
By Chuck Harris
Chuck’s Catering and Special Events
“Tis the season for gifts to be gotten and given! Make it easy on yourself and please your peeps with some
creative food baskets, sans the basket, but instead a useful container,
like a mixing bowl filled with the ingredients and recipe for muffins or
a cake, add the measuring spoons
needed and the baker on your list
will think you’re the best. For the
outdoor cook, consider a smoker
stuffed with tongs and spatulas, an
apron and a six pack.
Gifts of food in creative containers
satisfy the soul and stomach. Here are
some others for your consideration.
Wine: Get a wine carrier from Bed,
Bath and Beyond and fill it with two
bottles of wine- red and white- and a
cork screw. Throw in some jolly holiday napkins and cheers!
Cookies: Instead of a jar or tin,
box or basket, get a flower pot, line
it with plastic wrap and put your
homemade cookies down in it. Add
a package of seeds and stick a spade
in the side. Happy digging and eating
to the gardener you love.
Pasta: Start with a colander and fill
it with a bag of pasta, a pasta spoon
and your favorite store-bought or
homemade marinara. A block of parmesan and a cheese grater finish a
delicioso dinner in the making.
Pad Thai: A wok makes a great carrier for all of the ingredients to make
Pad Thai and is a lasting gift for a
cook. Find a Pad Thai recipe and then
fill the wok with all things needed for
the meal.
wining
holiday sparkle
Snack Food: Stuff popcorn, snack
food, soft drinks and a few movies in
a collapsible crate for a family gift. You
could fill the crate with homemade
goodies too! Everyone loves brownies.
Gumbo: A stock-pot full of seafood
seasonings, package of rice, bay leaves,
homemade or store-bought roux,
crackers and hot sauces is something
any Southeast Texan will love. Put a
bundt cake on top! Yum and Yum.
Eat Drink Be Merry now and
throughout the New Year!
Happy Holidays from me,
Chef Chuck Harris
Meat: Do not be afraid to buy items
that need to stay cold, an ice chest is
a great gift, especially if it’s a Yeti filled
with prime cuts of meat.
Liquor: Fill a specialty ice bucket
with flavored liquor, some napkins, a
lemon, lime and stir sticks.
Candy: A teenager on your list
would love a purse filled with candy.
Chuck Harris
ode to joy... prepared foods from the main dish
When it comes to meal planning, one area business
has been bringing joy back to the kitchen with prepared meal solutions for busy families. Main Dish Studio
Kitchen has been serving Southeast Texas the best in
easy meal prep since 2006 and they are cooking up some
mealtime solutions for the busy end of year bustle.
Feeding a hungry crew at the deer lease? The kick in
their White Chicken Chili will
please the hungriest of appetites after a cold morning hunt.
Hectic day of shopping till
you drop? Get dinner to the table in record time by using
oven ready dishes like stuffed bell peppers, parmesan pork
chops with wild rice or their potluck baked spaghetti.
Rise and shine on Christmas Morning? Celebrate the
day with cream cheese stuffed French toast with apricot
syrup. A real treat!
Traditional Christmas Dinner without the traditional
fair? Try their berry pretty pork roast or herb stuffed
Rosemary chicken and enjoy a delicious dinner without
all the work.
Gourmet Dinner to celebrate the upcoming New
Year? The orange glazed salmon is your answer. Impressive flavor and eye appeal.
Whether you need help for the holidays or if you could
use new ideas for mealtimes any day of the week, Main
Dish has entrees for all your dinnertime needs. For the
health conscious cook, they have entrees for a variety of
nutritional concerns. With the full menu available and ready for pickup every day, it is easy
to make them part of your routine. So fire up
the sleigh or SUV and head over to Main Dish
this month. Tell your kids the elves did all the
cooking- that’s your gift from Santa this year!
Visit their website at www.yourmaidish.com.
By Gerald Patrizi
Wine Manager at Debb’s Liquor
The French would have you believe that the best sparkling wine is
produced only in the Champagne
region of France. While I see the
wisdom in this statement, nearly all
wine-producing countries also put
forth an excellent sparkling varietal,
giving the consumer several choices
at various prices. The quality I find
most appealing about this type of
wine is its versatility with food pairings and its wide range of sweetness
levels. Without getting too carried
away, I will explain how sparkling
wines are made and the options
available for purchase.
There are three primary processes
for making sparkling wine. The first
is known as “method Champenoise,” named for the process used
in Champagne, France. This method
results in the best sparkling wines
because the bubbles are produced
in the very bottle in which it will be
sold. A precise amount of sugar and
yeast are introduced into the bottle
of wine, then the bottles are capped
and left to ferment. The byproducts
of this secondary fermentation are
alcohol and carbon dioxide, which
is dissolved into the wine and produces the bubbles. Next is a similar
method in which the bubbles are
produced in the bottle, but the wine
is then transferred to a large pressurized tank and rebottled for purchase.
And lastly is the “Charmat process.”
In this method, secondary fermentation occurs in a large tank, but
the wine is filtered prior to bottling.
These last two processes do not dissolve as much carbon dioxide into
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brew review
Brew Review: La Fin du Monde
the wine as method Champenoise,
yet the results can still be excellent
especially when the wines are consumed before aging for too long.
Sparkling wines are very versatile
and compliment almost any type of
food. This versatility comes from the
fact that sparkling wines can be made
from both white and red grapes, and
the bubbles have a cleansing effect on
the pallet after every sip. The wines
also vary from very dry to deliciously
sweet. How dry or how sweet a wine is
will not always be apparent by reading
the label, however most labels should
be marked with the following terms:
• Brut- which is the driest
• Extra-dry- slightly sweeter than Brut
• Demi-sec- semi-sweet to sweet
• Dolce- dessert sweet
Just a bit of advice, if you see
“Moscato” anywhere on the label, assume it will be sweet.
Here are some recommendations
by country:
France:
Piper Heidsieck “Brut” $36.99
Moet Chandon Nectar Imperial
“Demi-Sec” $47.29
Billecart-Salmon “Brut” Reserve
$52.99
Gerard
Bertrand
Cremant de
Limoux “Brut”
$13.59
Spain:
Segura Viudas “Brut” Reserve
Heradad $22.69
Jaume Serra Cristalino “Brut” $8.19
Australia:
Wolf Blass Sparkling “Brut”
Yellow Label $13.19
The Shook Sparkling Shiraz
(Not marked on the label but
it is a “Demi-Sec”) $16.99
Italy:
Lamarca Prosecco (Not labeled
but is a “Brut”) $14.19
Voveti Prosecco (Not labeled
but is a “Brut”) $14.99
Martini & Rossi Asti (Not labeled
but is a “Dolce”) $11.99
Paladin Filo Rosso (Not labeled
but is a “Dolce”) $17.89
California:
Piper Sonoma “Brut” $12.99
Barefoot Bubbly Rose (Not labeled
but is an “Extra-dry”) $8.99
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc “Brut”
$28.79
New Mexico:
Gruet “Demi-Sec” $14.69
Whether you are
having Sunday morning mimosas or ringing
in the New Year, there
are certainly plenty of
wonderful champagnes
and sparkling wines to
suit both your taste
and budget. Also, do
not be afraid to experiment with new wines
from different regions.
Just remember, they are
best when served cold in
a flute-shaped glass.
By Brandon East
According to many apocalypse
theorists, the end of the world is just
around the corner, scheduled to arrive on December 21st. So, let’s talk
Bucket List beers. I’ve been asked on
multiple occasions, “What is your
favorite beer?” That question alone
sends my brain off on a trip recalling
my many experiences. From the hundreds of beers I’ve tasted, here are five
that blew my mind the first time I had
them: Russian River Supplication, Russian River Pliny the Elder, Goose Island
Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout,
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout,
and De Struise Pannepot Reserva.
A friend of mine recently said that
beer can take a back seat to what
you are doing, and the experience
with others can be better if you’re
not so worried about what beer
you’re having. So if you’re watching a concert, you may not want to
give much thought to what you’re
drinking. I mostly agree. My most
memorable beer experiences are not
just those where I had the most incredible beers, rather, they are made
memorable by who I was with and
where I was. For instance, I remember
in 2007 taking a quick trip with my
wife, Anne, to Dallas and we just so
happened to be in town for the Addison Oktoberfest. The average Oktoberfest beer tasted so much better
because it was a crisp, cool day and I
was with my wife, making for one of
my best beer experiences.
In most cases, a great beer can
heighten an already good experience.
For instance, I bring various canned
craft beers with me while doing outdoor activities that call for suds, from
golf to sitting on the beach.
In 2009, I had a chance to sit and
chat with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewing Co., about
beer and food, but I also noted that
he gives quite the air of sophistication to the beer community and I
asked him about that attitude. He
said, “It is intentional. I think people
tend to think of brewers as guys in
t-shirts and ratty shorts watching a
ball game. But beer covers the same
gamut as wine does. You can go from
a jug of wine all the way up to Silver Oak. The same is true with beer.
The beer you want on a fishing boat
might not be the one you want at a
top restaurant. So, if people say that
I am overdressed, I say, "I’m not overdressed for my beer.” Oliver’s words
speak to beer’s breadth and how to
adapt certain beers into one’s experiences we intend on sharing with
others, all while addressing some preconceived notion of what beer is and
what it can be.
So, I encourage you to heighten
any experience where you’d have a
beer by trying a great craft beer instead of your normal pick. Whether
or not the world actually ends this
month, I’d suggest the following:
5 Bucket List Beers Available
Now in Beaumont:
1.) Unibroue La Fin du Monde
(The End of the World)
2.) Trappist Rochefort 10
3.) Deschutes Abyss (If this is gone by now,
pick up Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti)
4.) Victory PrimaPils
5.) Saint Arnold Endeavour
Now in Texas but not Beaumont:
1.) Live Oak Hefeweizen (draft only)
2.) Jester King / Mikkeller
Whiskey Barrel Rodeo
3.) Samuel Adams Utopias
(note 2012 vintage running around $230 a bottle!)
4.) Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ)
5.) Rahr Bourbon Barrel Aged
Winter Warmer
Now but NOT in Texas:
1.) Russian River Supplication
2.) Russian River Pliny the Elder
3.) Three Floyds Zombie Dust
4.) Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
5.) Trappist Westvleteren Abt 12
Brandon East
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visual arts
AMSET group exhibition focuses on partners in art
By Melissa Tilley
December is a month largely spent with
family and friends. For an artist, those closest to
them are often the inspiration for the artwork
they create. The exhibition currently on view at
featured
exhibits
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
500 Main, Beaumont, 409-832-3432
Espoused Exhibition
through January 6, 2013
Café Arts presents Antelope Light:
Photographs by Lisa F. Richardson
through January 13
Dishman Art Museum
1030 E. Lavaca, Beaumont, 409-880-8959
Senior Thesis Exhibition
through December 12
Modern Impulses
and Surreal Dreams
December 17-February 22
Stark Museum of Art
Frank X. Tolbert, Continental Club,
Monday Night Tango, 2011, oilstick and
graphite, 76 x 61 inches
Randy Twaddle, Distribution Line Drawing #3, 2011, ink and coffee on paper,
16.125 x 12.125 inches, loan courtesy of Moody Gallery, Houston, Texas.
the Art Museum of Southeast Texas
depicts how relationships between
partners are reflected in their art.
“Espoused,” which is on view
through Jan. 6, 2013, features 36
contemporary Texan artists who are
partners either in marriage, as significant others or as a collaborative
team. The artwork includes a variety
of media and examines how these
works are or are not influenced by
one another.
Some of the artist couples featured
include Letitia and Sedrick Huckaby,
Charmaine Locke and James Surls,
Ann Stautberg and Frank X. Tolbert 2,
Corinne and Charles Jones, Joan Batson and Bert L. Long Jr., Beverly Penn
and Marc McDaniel, Carter Ernst and
Paul Kittelson, among others.
Each individual artwork in “Espoused” is intriguing on its own, and
coupled with the partner’s work nearby
makes the viewer further analyze the
pieces in this captivating exhibition.
712 Green Ave., Orange, 409-886-2787
National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West
On the Wing: Birds in Books of
Hours, through January 12
Drop-in Art for families at the Stark
Museum, 9 a.m. December 26, 27 & 28
also this month:
Through December 15
BAL Permanent Collection Exhibition: 70
YEARS of COLLECTING, Beaumont Art
League, 409.833.4179
Through January 6
Lights, Camera, Action! Southeast Texas
Ties to Film, Museum of the Gulf Coast,
409.982.7000
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See the latest visual arts exhibits, openings,
and more in Southeast Texas by visiting
www.setxsocialcenter.com/music
Unique gift ideas
For those still shopping for the perfect gift for the person who has everything, you
might consider a piece of art or other unique gift created by a local artist. Here are
some of the locations you can find artwork for sale by local artists:
• Beaumont Art League Holiday Show/Sale- open Wed.-Sat. 11am-3pm
through Dec. 15, 2675 Gulf Street, Beaumont, 409-833-4179.
• The Art Studio, Inc. Holiday Shop-O-Rama Extravaganza- open Tues.-Sat.
Dec. 1-19, 2-5pm, 720 Franklin, Beaumont, 409-838-5393.
• Art Museum of Southeast Texas Café Arts and Gift Shop- open Mon.-Fri. 9am5pm; Sat. 10am- 5pm; Sun. noon-5pm., 500 Main, Beaumont, 409-832-3432.
• Southeast Texas Arts Council new Web site for art dealing: thebayoubauhaus.com
Consider these local artists
Joey Blazek BELOW
www.blazekdesign
Oil on canvas. Coastal living and wildlife. Photography and graphic design.
Darrell Troppy ABOVE
www.dtroppy.com
Paintings, drawings and encaustics.
Hearts and florals.
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Calvin Carter BELOW
www.calvincarterart.com
Paintings, drawings, sketches, prints, originals,
photos and stamps of wildlife, spiritual works
and human figures. Commissioned work.
Annie Green ABOVE
www. anniegreen.co
Mixed media canvas, prints
and originals in bright colors.
Whimsical and folk-like art.
Some customization.
Summer Lydick LEFT
www.thepaintedwallinc.com
and on Facebook
Painted furniture and walls
as well as unique pieces of
painted abstract art of multiple
layers of patterns and texture.
The Beaumont Art League has a list with additional artist
websites: beaumontartleague.org/artists2008.html
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performing arts
The Great Russian Nutcracker: Alluring and Altruistic
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker combines unique Russian culture and philanthropy for an exceptional post-Christmas performance.
During its 20th anniversary tour
the Moscow Ballet will stop in Beaumont on December 30 at the Julie
Rogers’ Theatre for a 3 p.m. show
featured performances
Professional
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts Center, 409.886.5535
Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook
December 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
A Christmas With Shoji Tabuchi
December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Beaumont Civic Center, 409.838.3435, ext. 1
Akiva Talmi Presents Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
December 30 at 3 p.m.
Community
Beaumont Civic Center, 409.838.3435, ext. 1
Beaumont Civic Ballet “The Nutcracker” Ballet School Performance
December 7 at 9 and 11:15 a.m.
Beaumont Civic Ballet “The Nutcracker” Ballet Public Performance
December 8 and 9 at 2:30 p.m.
that includes award-winning principal dancers Karyna Shatkovsakaya
and Vladimir Tkachenko along with
a corps of 40 Russian professionals,
a Christmas tree that grows to five
stories tall, 200 all new, handmade
costumes and nine hand painted
backdrops all set to Tchaikovsky’s
complete Nutcracker Suite.
Debuting in 1993 and originally directed and choreographed by Bolshoi
Theatre soloist Stanislav Vlasov, The
Great Russian Nutcracker is a twohour show performance for all ages.
“Everyone enjoys the show with
new costumes and beautiful, beautiful dancing, and the music is beautiful, too,” said Svetlana Todinova, who
dances the “Dove of Peace.” “It’s easy
to understand and has so many great
ballet dancers who make incredible
movements on stage.”
Todinova’s character is one unique
to the Russian production. The “Dove
of Peace,” who dances a solo but also
brings The Nutcracker Prince and
Masha (Clara) to the “Land of Peace
and Harmony,” instead of the “Land
of Sweets,” in Act II. Russian culture
is intertwined throughout the traditional American story with characters like Father Christmas and Snow
Maiden, who escort Masha and the
Nutcracker Prince through the Snow
also this month:
1, 8 & 15
2:00 PM - White Christmas at Betty
greenberg Center for the Performing
Arts, 409.833.4664
1, 7, 8, 14 &15
7:30 PM - White Christmas at Betty
greenberg Center for the Performing
Arts, 409.833.4664
2
2:00 PM - Young Audiences Young
Artists at Beaumont Art Studio,
409.782.6859
Beaumont Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker
Local dancers of all ages performing with the Beaumont Civic Ballet, founded by Marsha Woody of
the Marsha Woody Academy of
Dance, will perform The Nutcracker
Ballet set in 19th century Germany
on December 8 and 9 at 2:30 p.m.
at the Julie Rogers’ Theatre.
Ticket prices range from $5 for
large groups to $15 for adults with
special prices for children and seniors.
To get your tickets:
Call the Beaumont Civic Ballet
at 409-838-4397 or email them at
bmtcivbal@sbcglobal.net.
Forrest in Act I.
Another distinction is the Moscow Ballet’s partnership with the
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN),
ensuring that $1 per ticket is donated to CMN hospitals in the performance region. More than $4.3 billion
has been raised through the partnership. In Southeast Texas, proceeds
will be donated to Christus hospitals,
which are CMN facilities helping children locally.
Tickets for The Great Russian Nutcracker cost $28.50 for balcony level
and $69 for orchestra seating and are
available by calling the Beaumont
Civic Center box office at 409-8383435, ext. 1.
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music
Legendary Motown Band Plays Montagne
Give a “SHOUT” to The Isley Brothers
featured events
2
3:00 PM
Lamarissimo! Holiday Concert A
Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus at
Julie Rogers Theatre, 409.880.8144
3
7:30 PM
Lamar University's Industrial Carillon
Concert at Mobil Oil Federal Credit
Union, 409.880.8144
6
7:00 PM
LSC-PA Commercial Music Jury
Recital at LSC-PA Music Hall,
409.984.6338
11
7:00 PM
LSC-PA Commercial Music Juried Recital at LSC-PA Music Hall,
409.984.6338
15
7:30 PM
A Christmas With Shoji Tabuchi at
Lutcher Theater for the Performing
Arts, 409.886.5535
16
3:00 PM
Symphony of Southeast Texas
“Home for the Holidays” Holiday
concert at Julie Rogers Theatre,
409.892.2257
22
7:30 PM
The Isley Brothers at the Montagne
Center, 409-880-1715
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10:15 AM
St. Mark's Artist Series - A Service
of Lessons and Carols at St. Mark's
Episcopal Church, 409.832.3405
It’s your holiday and you shoulddo
what you wanna do, but know that
the Isley Brothers are coming to town
and only 4000 tickets will be available.
December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Montagne Center, the R&B group
that has produced top 40 singles
consistently since 1962 will take the
stage singing not only their 1969 hit
“It’s Your Thing,” but hits spanning
the decades like “Summer Breeze,”
“Love the One Your With,” “Shout,”
and a top 40 single produced with R.
Kelly in 1996, “Down Low (Nobody
Has to Know).”
With its origins in gospel music The
Isley Brothers group has consisted of
as many as six members throughout
the years including famed guitarist
Jimi Hendrix. Originals and brothers, Ron and Ernie, are the remaining
two musicians. Ron is a guitarist and
founding member who has more
recently introduced his alter ego,
Mr. Biggs. Ernie, a younger brother, is
also a guitarist who joined the group
in the late 60s. Greatly influenced
by Hendrix, Ernie’s guitar playing
launches into psychedelic sounds.
The Cincinnati-based band got its
break with the enthusiastic recording of “Shout,” inspired by a line from
also this month:
8
7:00 PM - Nutty Jerry's presents
Daryl Hall & John Oates In Concert,
877.643.7508
14
7:00 PM - Nutty Jerry's presents Larry
Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers in Concert,
877.643.7508
17
8:00 PM - Logan Cafe Presents The Night
and Day Orchestra, 409.832.1529
20
6:00 PM - D'Vine Winery Live Music
Rick Danna at D'Vine Wine Winery,
409.861.0400
7:00 PM - Courville's Big Rich's Big Damn
Birthday Jam at Courville's, 409.860.9811
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8:00 PM - 10th Annual Kaiser Family Christmas, Dixie Dance Hall,
409.833.1700
Jackie Wilson’s “Lonely Teardrops,” and
a clear departure from its gospel roots.
The creativity and the ability to
cross genres from gospel to R&B,
rock and soul, funk and disco is
what makes the Isley Brothers legendary and in the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame.
Between 1969 and1988, the Isley
Brothers dominated the black music
arena with 55 singles on the R&B chart.
To date, the band has released 35
albums and influenced bands including the Beatles, the Yardbirds, the
Human Beinz and Lulu.
Before the Isley Brothers take the
stage, comedian and Port Arthur native Nate Mingo will entertain.
“When I perform it’s not always
scripted but I really feel out the
crowd. The Isley Brothers were famous before I was born,” said Mingo,
28, who was spent most of his formative years with his grandmother. “So
I’ll make fun of the old school; I’m in
the new generation. We live totally
different than the way they do. Just
take music. They had eight-track
tapes and records. When that broke
they had to buy a new one. Now we
can always download anything to
our iPads, iPods, iPhones and it’s better quality.”
Tickets are on sale for the December 22, 7:30 p.m. show in the state-ofthe-art Montagne Center. Prices are
$35, $45 or $55. Get yours by calling 409.880.1715 or going online to
www.montagnecenter.com.
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charity
Giving Programs for the Holidays
“Bells will be ringing…” at retail outlets all over
Southeast Texas this month. The familiar ting, ting,
dinging of The Salvation Army bell encouraging
shoppers to drop their change in the red kettle is
not only the organization’s biggest fundraiser of
the year but a reminder of the needs of others and
charities who offer additional assistance during the
holiday season.
Every donation from a can of corn to a quarter
makes a difference. To help you decide what and
where you can give during the greatest time of
need, we’ve identified some of the most prominent charity organizations and their campaigns
this holiday season.
The Coat Shop also serves as the location of The
Salvation Army’s Warming Station, which is open
when the temperature is below 50 degrees through
February 28. Breakfast and dinner are served.
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Now through December 24, look for bell ringers
stationed outside retail outlets from 10 a.m. until
8 p.m. every day but Sunday. This campaign raises
money for The Salvation Army operations during
the course of a year. Most bell ringers are volunteers but The Salvation Army is also looking for
paid bell ringers. Call Vicki at 409-892-2361 or stop
by the offices at 2350 IH-10 to fill out an application if you’re interested.
On December 8 and 15 at noon at Sam’s Club,
the Beaumont Brass Band will be caroling alongside the bell ringers.
Angel Tree
There are two ways to contribute to The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. First, look for the trees in
Wal-Mart and other retail outlets, then take an
angel from the tree and procure the need listed
on the angel. Bring the purchased food or clothing item back by December 21 for delivery to the
individual. Alternatively, you could be part of the
delivery of the gifts. On December 21, The Salvation Army will need volunteers to help distribute toys and food boxes to 435 families across
Southeast Texas. To find the location of an Angel
Tree, adopt an Angel or to help deliver the gifts,
please call 409-896-2361.
Coats & Kettles
All locations of Munro’s
Dry Cleaning Company
serve as a collection point
for coats, jackets and
blankets now through
December 28. Drop off
gently used coats for
men, women and children at any Munro’s. The
Salvation Army then
collects the coats and
provides them to those
in need at its Coat Shop
at 1490 N. 7th Street.
With the proper I.D. every member of a family
is given a coat, jacket or
blanket. The Coat Shop
is open Monday-Friday
from 9am-4pm and
closed from 12-1pm
for lunch.
Toy Feast Drive
Most everyone in Southeast Texas knows The Salvation Army Toy Feast is the first Friday in December- December 7, this year- because it’s televised on
KFDM-TV, the Beaumont drop off location. Drop
off a new toy or give $100 cash and you’ll receive
the 2012 Ugly Mug. The Toy Feast drop off location
for Port Arthur is Philpott Ford and for Orange it’s
the Orange Salvation Army at 1950 MLK Blvd.
Some Other Place Giving Tree
Some Other Place’s annual “Giving Tree” program serves approximately 1,000 children of prescreened families who need food, clothing and
household and personal items. Those wishing
to help can call SOP to receive a gift tag that will
bear the name, age, sex, sizes, and Christmas wish
of a child. They can purchase their gift, wrap it,
place the tag on the gift and return it to SOP for
distribution the week before Christmas. Those
wishing to “host” a tree can call SOP and tags will
be given with instructions. Many congregations,
businesses and civic groups host trees. SOP also
provides special Christmas gifts to seniors. If you’d
like to give to a senior, SOP can provide that information, too.
Christmas Meal
On Christmas Day, lunch is served and food and
volunteers are needed to help.
If you are interested in supporting the “Giving
Tree” or helping with the Christmas Day meal, call
Chrissy at SOP at 409-832-7976.
Buckner Children and Family Services
Gingerbread Competition
The Golden Triangle Chapter of the Texas Chefs’
Association and the Lamar University Hospitality
Program is presenting the 7th Annual Gingerbread
Competition with proceeds benefiting Buckner
Children and Family Services. The event will be held
at Junior League of Beaumont’s Main Street Market
event, through December 2 at the Beaumont Civic
Center. All gingerbread houses will be auctioned by
silent auction to the highest bidder. Bidding closes
on Dec. 2 at 2pm. and winning bidders can pick up
their house at the close of the event.
Orange Christian Services Christmas Stroll
at Shangri La
For the fourth year, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host Christmas Strolls
through the 252-acre decorated gardens for the
cost of a canned good. The stroll features community-decorated Christmas trees and a Christmas
tree contest from December 3 through December
22. Come and see up to 40 decorated Christmas
trees and vote on your favorite. All it will cost you is
a canned good. More than 12,000 pounds of food
donations have been contributed to Orange Christian Services from the past years’ Strolls.
Home Instead Senior Care Be Santa to Senior
Now in its 10th year, Be Santa to a Senior® has
provided more than 25,000 senior citizens in
Southeast Texas with items needed during the
holidays. This year the program hopes to serve
5,000 seniors. Participate by identifying a Christmas tree in grocery stores and retail outlets across
Southeast Texas decorated in purple ornaments.
Take an ornament and fulfill the need written on
the ornament. Bring the purchased item back to
the tree location. Be Santa to a Senior® volunteers
then pick up the gifts, wrap and deliver them to
the seniors.
Go to BeASantaToaSenior.org for tree locations and more information on the program or
call 409-892-7494.
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Two of over
30 different
cards
available
from the
ARC of
Greater
Beaumont’s
Cards for a
Cause
Weekly
Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays
9:00 AM
Habitat ReStore at Habitat for
Humanity of Jefferson County,
409.832.5853
1
10:00 AM
The Junior League of Beaumont
Main Street Market Theme: “Jingle
and Mingle” at Beaumont Civic
Center, 409.832.0873
6:00 PM
Cardinal Court: An Evening of
Renaissance Revels at Setzer Center,
409.880.2250
2
11:00 AM
The ARC of Greater Beaumont
Cards for a Cause
ARC members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have designed holiday
cards. More than 30 different cards are available,
Main Street Market Theme; “Cruisin
to Christmas” at Beaumont Civic
Center, 409.832.0873
6
11:00 AM
“Gift of Life” Day at Chili’s,
409.833.3663
7
4:00 PM
H-E-B Feast of Sharing, Ford Exhibit
Hall, 409.951.5400
12
5:30 PM
Trinity UMC Festival of Trees,
Trinity United Methodist Church,
409.892.8121
16
10:30 AM
Spaghetti Dinner at St. Catherine of
Sienna School, 409.962.3011
$10 for 10 cards, online at www.arcofbmt.org or
by calling 409-838-9012.
Profits from card sales fund ARC of Greater
Beaumont programs that benefit our special
needs community.
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also this month:
1&2
10:00 AM - 7th Annual Gingerbread
Charity Competition Viewing and Bidding
at Beaumont Civic Center, 409.791.8711
8
10:00 AM - Prayers for Payge Benefit,
Dayton Community Center, 713.315.1507
5:30 PM - PN-G Decade of the 60;s at KC
Hall, Port Acres, 409.962.5901
9
9:00 AM - Christmas Catalog Horse Auction at Dayton Huffman Horse Center,
Dayton, 832.868.4256
14 & 15
6:00 PM - Christmas Hayride Festival at
Tyrell Park Stables, 409.365.5277
14, 15 & 16
9:00 AM - Orange Trade Days at Orange
Trade Days, 409.883.4344
20
6:00 PM - Dinner and Movie: Elf at
Westbrook High School Stadium,
409.617.5534
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Mega Musical Event with Mickey Makes for Holiday Memories
M-I-C-K-E-Y…M-O-U-S-E…Every
generation loves to sing about Mickey Mouse. What’s better? Singing
with him and his friends – LIVE!
On December 22 the Beaumont
Civic Center will come alive with the
sights and sounds of Mickey Mouse
and his band of friends for two music mash-ups of mega proportions
at, 1 and 4 p.m., from the Disney Live!
Mickey’s Music Festival. The show
features an all-star lineup of more
than 25 Disney characters including
Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck and
Goofy, too!
The mesmerizing musical event begins with audiences watching a stateof-the-art video projection of the
frenzy behind the curtain that spills
onto the stage as Mickey welcomes
guests to his concert tour. An enthralled audience is then transported
to a new world of hip hop beats, dizzying acrobatics, flying carpets and
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Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard
Library, 409.838.6606
5:00 PM
Wednesday Kids Adventure Club at
Wesley United Methodist Church,
409.892.7733
6:00 PM
Kids Time at Trinity United Methodist Church, 409.892.8121
Thursdays
4:15 PM
King’s Kidz at Wesley United Methodist Church, 409.892.7733
Fridays
10:30 AM
Pre-School Story Time, ages 3-5 yrs,
at R. C. Miller Memorial Library,
409.838.6606
1
10:00 AM
Big Thicket “Whirligig Walk” at
Woodlands Trailhead, 409.951.6700
2&3
6:30 PM
Road to Bethlehem at Wesley United Methodist Church, 409.892.7733
6
5:00 PM
Children’s Holiday Party and Tree
Lighting at Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 409.832.3432
7
6:00 PM
Kid’s Night Out (KNO) at Trinity United Methodist Church, 409.892.8121
8
2:30 PM
Family Movie Matinee at Willard
Library, 409.838.6606
15
10:00 AM
“Come See Santa!” at Shangri La
Botanical Gardens, 409.670.9113
10:00 AM
“Nature Ornament Making!” at Shangri La Botanical Gardens, 409.670.9113
10:00 AM
Pancakes with Santa at Wilton P.
Hebert Health and Wellness Center,
409.899.7777
1:00 PM
“Make a Holiday Wreath” at Shangri
La Botanical Gardens, 409.670.9113
16
7:00 PM
Trinity UMC Children’s Christmas
Pageant at Trinity United Methodist
Church, 409.892.8121
19
7:00 PM
Christmas Celebration, Sterling Pruitt
Center, 409.838.3613
22
1:00 & 4:00 PM
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival,
Beaumont Civic Center, 409.838.3435
ext. 1
26, 27 & 28
9:00 AM
Drop-in Art for families, Stark Museum of Art, 409.886.2787
27
10:00 AM
Kwanzaa Craft Day at Willard Library,
409.892.4988
28
2:00 PM
School’s Out Movie of the Week for
Teens, Willard Library, 409.892.4988
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magical transformations with Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie. Ariel, Sebastian and their nautical pals meet
underwater grooving to a reggae
rhythm. Concert goers sing along to
the greatest hits from the blockbuster
movies Aladdin, The Little Mermaid,
and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story remixed
to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz
and country and stomp to the beat
as Woody, Buzz and Jessie teach them
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also this month:
7&8
4:00 PM - Animal Kingdom 5th Annual
Christmas Festival at Adventure Kingdom, 409.751.5464
Anyone can be a member of the
show as giant-sized balloons fall from
the ceiling in one scene and then
Disney characters dance in the aisles.
Rock out with Mickey and create
memories to last a lifetime.
Tickets are available through the
Beaumont Civic Center by calling
409-838-3435, ext. 1 or go online to
ticketmaster.com.
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Homes of Christmas Past
The heritage of Christmas seasons' past is captured
in the historic homes in Southeast Texas. Available for
touring this holiday season are: the John Jay French
House, Chambers House Museum, McFaddin-Ward
House, Kirby-Hill House and the W.H. Stark House.
Each home is uniquely decorated as if the family of
origin still occupied the home. Ornaments, lighting,
cards, toys and greenery adorn each home preserving the look and spirit of Christmas’ past.
Chambers House Museum
2240 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409.832.4010
Tour Times: Tues. through Fri. from 10a.m.-3p.m.;
Sat. 10a.m. until 2p.m.
Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens
and $1 for students. Groups of 10 or more are
asked to call for reservations.
Christmas Open House: Dec. 1, 1-4p.m.
Admission: Free
The Chambers House, built in 1906, is a treasure
trove of century-old furniture, personal items and
artifacts belonging to Homer and Edith Chambers
and their two daughters, Ruth and Florence. Dur-
ing the holidays the Chambers House is decorated
for Christmas with ornaments, cards, and more that
belonged to the family. Ruth and Florence Chambers’ toys and the family silver are also on display.
John Jay French House Museum
3025 French Road, Beaumont, 409.898.0348
Tour Times: Tues. through Fri. from 10a.m.-3p.m.;
Sat. 10a.m. until 2 p.m.
Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens
and $1 for students. Groups of 10 or more are asked
to call for reservations.
Christmas Candlelight Tour: Dec. 2, 1-4p.m.
Admission: Free
The John Jay French House is the oldest house in
Beaumont restored to its original state. Built in 1845,
the home is one of the first painted, two-story homes
as well as one of the first made with milled lumber in
the area. Celebrate a mid-19th century holiday season on a self-guided tour viewing the fresh greenery,
garland, candles and simple decorations. Afterward,
come to Heritage Hall on the grounds of the Museum and enjoy music by the West Brook Dickens
Choir evoking the old-fashioned Christmas spirit.
The 8th Bridge City Red Raiders living history group
will assist children with hands-on activities that help
recreate a Christmas from days long passed and light
refreshments will be served.
McFaddin-Ward House
1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409.832.1906
Tour Times: Tues.-Sat. 10a.m., 11a.m., 1:30p.m.
and 2:30p.m.
Admission: $3 per person and Sun. (1st floor
only): 1p.m-3p.m.; Free.
Christmas Open House: Dec. 15, 2-5p.m.
Admission: Free
One of the grandest homes in Southeast Texas
is decorated for the holidays and open for touring.
The McFaddin-Ward was built in the Breaux-Arts
style in 1905-06 by Henry Conrad Mauer, who
trained at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
It was one of the first homes to have electricity,
plumbing and heating systems, although little was
done to update the home after 1950s. Christmas
décor includes authentic china, crystal, ornaments,
featured events
1
9:00 AM
Very Merry Main Street Market,
409.832.0873
10:00 AM
Big Thicket “Whirligig Walk” at
Woodlands Trailhead, 409.951.6700
11:30 AM
Winter Market & Gumbo Cookoff
at St. Catherine of Siena School,
409.962.3011
1:00 PM
Christmas Open House at the
Chambers House Museum, 409-8324010
2:00 PM
R C Miller Memorial Library December Open House, 409.866.9487
5:00 PM
Christmas in the Park at Winnie
Stowell Park, 409.296.2231
6:30 PM
Christmas Parade in Winnie at Winnie Stowell Park, 409.296.2231
1-8, 11-15,18-22 & 26-29
10:00 AM
Christmas Tours at the McFaddinWard House, Several Tour Times
Daily, 409.832.2134
2
11:00 AM
Very Merry Main Street Market,
409.832.0873
1:00 PM
Christmas Candlelight Tour at John
Jay French Museum, 409.898.0348
3
11:00 AM
City of Beaumont “Lunch at the Lake”
at Event Centre Plaza, 409.833.9919
5
5:00 PM
Advanced Graphic Design Showcase at Dishman Art Museum,
409.880.8141
6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 & 22
6:00 PM
Shangri La Christmas Stroll at Shangri
5:00 PM
First Thursdays at the Mildred at
The Mildred Building, Corner of
Calder & MLK, Beaumont
7
7:00 PM
A Whimsical Christmas at Nederland Performing Center, 409.724.6567
8
10:00 AM
Wildcatter Weekend - Patillo
Higgins at Spindletop Gladys City,
409.880.1750
2:00 PM
A Whimsical Christmas at
Nederland Performing Center,
409.724.6567
7:30 PM
Sommore “The Queen of Comedy” at
Jefferson Theatre, 409.838.3435 ext. 1
13
6:30 PM
Free Movie Night: “It Happened on
5th Avenue” at McFaddin-Ward,
409.832.1906
6:30 PM
Artist Common Movie Night at
Dishman Art Museum, 409.880.8141
8:30 PM
Artist Common After Party, Graffiti the Dishman and Live Music at
Dishman Art Museum, 409.880.8141
14 & 15
6:00 PM
"Village of the Nativity" at North
Orange Baptist Church, 409.883.5678
14, 15, 16
7:00 AM
Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days,
409.246.3413
15
9:00 AM
Dreaming of a Green Christmas at
Shangri La Botanical Gardens,
409.670.9113
10:00 AM
Pancakes with Santa at Wilton P.
Hebert Health and Wellness Center,
409.899.7777
1:00 PM
“Make a Holiday Wreath” at Shangri
2:00 PM
Christmas Open House at McFaddin-Ward House, 409.832.2134
5:00 PM
Holiday Exhibit Celebration at Stark
Museum of Art, 409.886.2787
6:00 PM
Imagine Christmas, Parkway Life
Church, Lumberton, 409.755.1358
8:00 PM
City Dance Center Salsa Party on the
Patio at Suga’s, 409.833.7772
16
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Imagine Christmas, Parkway Life
Church, Lumberton, 409.755.1358
18, 19 & 20
5:00 PM
Holiday Open House at W. H. Stark
House, 409.883.0871
19
7:00 PM
Christmas Celebration at Sterling
Pruitt Center, 409.838.3613
20
5:00 PM
Eggnog Evening at McFaddin-Ward
House Visitors Center, 409.832.1906
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toys, extensive garland and poinsettias. During the
open house visitors not only see the museum decorated for the holiday season but hear live music,
and enjoy family-friendly activities on the museum
grounds including children’s activities, photo opportunities, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, carriage house tours and refreshments.
house features wrap-around porches with fortyeight columns, four fireplaces and eight rooms that
all open onto the porch through eight-foot, double-sash windows. Holiday decorations, like most
of the furnishings, pictures and artifacts belonged
to the Kirby family, who built a lumber empire in
the area.
Kirby-Hill House
210 West Main Street, Kountze, 409.246.8000
Tour Times: By appointment only for either
a formal or informal tour. A formal tour includes
a docent to discuss history of the home and the
people associated with it.
Admission: $5 per person. An informal tour, selfpaced, costs $3 for adults; $2 for seniors over 65; $1
for students.
Located 20 miles north of Beaumont, the KirbyHill House is open for touring, group lunches, special events and overnight guests. Built in 1902, this
mansion has distinct architectural features including curved walls and an oval grand staircase. The
W.H. Stark House
610 West Main, Orange, 409.883.0871
Tour Times: Tues.-Sat., 10a.m.-3p.m.
Admission: $5 per adult (ages 18-64 yrs.); $2 per senior (65 yrs. and older) and per youth (ages 10-17 yrs.)
Holiday Open House: Dec. 18, 19 & 20, 5-8p.m.
This impressive 14,000 square-foot home built
in 1894 is magnificent year-round but during the
holidays its seasonal décor is stunning. Designed in
the Queen Anne architectural style, the house features a distinctive turret, stained glass windows and
ornate woodwork in cypress and long leaf yellow
pine. Enter through the large carriage house and
enjoy refreshments and then tour the first floor of
also this month:
1
10:00 AM - Miracle on Washington
Christmas Festival, Downtown DeRidder,
337.463.5534
10:00 AM - Christmas Stop and Shop at
Winfree Baptist Church, 409.738.2779
12:00 PM - Holiday Shop-O-Rama, The
Art Studio, 409.838.5393
2:00 PM - Christmas Open House at
Women’s Club of Beaumont Clubhouse,
409.876.3718
5:30 PM - Christmas Twilight Tour at
Heritage Village Museum, 409.283.2272
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McFaddin Ward House
McFaddin Ward House
Chambers House
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this three-story structure as it stands much as it did
at the turn of the 20th century, with fifteen rooms
of original family furnishings, personal effects and
decorative arts, including antique rugs, original textiles, silver, cut glass and antique porcelain. Also featured are the Stark family’s impressive collections
of American Brilliant Period cut glass, pressed and
pattern glass, milk glass, porcelains and other 18th
and 19th century decorative accessories.
Kirby-Hill House
McFaddin Ward House staircase
6:00 PM - “Christmas In The Big Thicket
Lighted Parade” at Silsbee Public Library,
409.385.5562
9:00 PM - Christmas Parade & Dance at
Starks Memorial VFW Post, 337.743.6409
6
5:00 PM - Burns Antik Haus Holiday
Shopping Event, 409.835.3080
6:45 PM - Super Bingo - Calcasieu Council on Aging Meals on Wheels at CCOA
Bingeaux Palace, 337.474.2583
7
2:00 PM - Temple of the Brave at Pipkin
Patriots Park, 409.880.1713
7&8
4:00 PM - 5th Annual Christmas Festival
at Adventure Kingdom, 409.751.5464
8
10:00 AM - Orangefield Museum Christmas Festival at Orangefield High School,
409.670.8992
10:00 AM - Christmas Market at Lumberton Primary School, 409.454.4063
10:00 AM - Sleigh Bells Ring! Holiday
Event at Museum of the Gulf Coast,
409-982-7000
10:00 AM - Gem and Mineral Show at
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds, DeRidder,
337.585.3693
2:00 PM - Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise
at Capitol One Bank, 409.769.6339
14, 15 & 16
John Jay French House
9:00 AM - Orange Trade Days, 409.883.4344
15
9:00 PM - Hebert-Charlton Pollard
Christmas Gala at Beaumont Civic Center, 409.880.5379
9:00 AM - 1st Annual Christmas Market at
Christ Community Church, 409.832.9498
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sports and recreation
Cycling the City Safely
By Brad J. Whitehead
Hike and Bike Coalition Board Member
Beaumont is home to a diverse
cycling community. Chances are
you have seen some of them around
town, at the Hike and Bike, or riding
down the new bike lane on Calder.
Cycling is a great way to get in shape
and stay healthy, but recently there
have been several collisions involving
cyclists and motorists, and the cyclist
loses every time. Everyone should be
safe when traveling on Beaumont
roadways, not just those protected
by a steel frame.
The Hike and Bike Coalition is a
Responsibilities
of Bicyclists:
• Wear a helmet.
• Ride in the same direction
as traffic.
• Adults should ride on the road,
never on a sidewalk.
• Ride in the bike lane
when possible.
• Signal when stopping or turning.
• Stop at all red lights
and stop signs.
• Avoid busy or
dangerous streets.
• Wear bright and
or reflective clothing.
• Use front and rear lights at night.
nonprofit group that promotes bike
advocacy in our area. To help protect
cyclists, they worked with the City
of Beaumont to pass a new 3-foot
passing rule. The rule states that motorists, within the city limits of Beaumont, must give at least three feet of
clearance when passing a bicyclist.
This new rule helps to prevent collisions and keep everyone safe.
Bicyclists also share an equal
amount of responsibility in safety.
If you are interested in contributing to Beaumont’s biking community
there are several opportunities for
you to get involved.
The Hike and Bike Coalition is
working with the City of Beaumont
to add more bike trails and lanes in
addition to those on Calder and by
West Brook High School. This group
meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Sertinos’ meeting
room in Beaumont starting at 7pm.
Anyone is welcome to attend and
their Web site is funtrails.org.
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Bike Rides
Saturdays at 8am
leaving from the
Colonnade shopping
center. Three groupsslow, medium and
fast. Usually 30-50
miles and you must
wear a helmet.
featured events
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4:00 PM
LSO-PA Basketball Seahawks vs
Panola Junior College at Carl Parker
Center, 409.983.4921
7:00 PM - Texas Strikers vs Dallas Sidekicks at Ford Arena,
409.951.5440
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7:00 PM
Texas Strikers vs Arizona Storm at
Ford Arena, 409.951.5440
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7:00 PM
Lamar Women's Basketball vs Northwood (Texas) at Montagne Center
Lamar University, 409.880.1715
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2:00 PM
Lamar Men's Basketball vs LIU
Brooklyn at Lamar University: Montagne Center, 409.880.1715
7:00 PM
Texas Strikers vs Dallas Sidekicks at
Ford Arena, 409.951.5440
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6:00 PM
LSO-PA Basketball New Year's
Eve Classic Seahawks vs Lone Star
College-CyFair at Carl Parker Center,
409.983.4921
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celebrating seniors
Leadership Plus is Looking for Members!
Now in its second year, Leadership
Plus is a program based on the belief
that 55-year-old and up individuals
offer a wealth of experience, leadership and vitality to their communities all while enriching their own lives
through service.
The Beaumont Chamber of Commerce started this outreach program
especially for individuals who are
new to the community or who have
been out of touch with the community’s economic development.
“We want to increase the number
of program participants in 2013 in
hopes of matching individuals’ in-
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terests with service opportunities to
enrich our community,” said Amy
Denison, program director.
The program starts January 11,
2013. There is a tuition fee of $45,
which includes the cost for the breakfast/seminar meetings and program
materials. Tuition is non-refundable
after the opening session in January.
Full or partial scholarships are available. Leadership Plus is operated by
the Beaumont Chamber Foundation
and therefore has obtained 501(C)3
status as a non-profit charitable contribution organization through the
State of Texas that allows a portion of
the tuition cost to be tax deductible.
If you are interested in learning
more about the program or know of
someone who would like to participate, contact Denison at 838-6581
or email her at adenison@bmtcoc.
org. You can also learn more about
Leadership Plus on the Beaumont
Chamber website at bmtcoc.org,
click “Leadership Plus.”
featured events
Daily
Mondays
8:00 AM
Low Impact Aerobics at Best Years
Senior Center, 409.838.1902
9:00 AM
Ceramics, Knitting & Crocheting,
Exercise-Line Dancing at Best Years
Senior, 409.838.1902
12:00 PM
Bridge at Best Years Senior Center,
409.838.1902
1:00 PM
Oil Painting and Ceramics at Best
Years Senior, 409.838.1902
Tuesdays
9:00 AM
Intermediate Bridge Lessons at Best
Years Senior Center, 409.838.1902
9:00 AM
Quilting at Best Years Senior,
409.838.1902
9:30 AM
Jazz and Tap at Best Years Senior,
409.838.1902
10:00 AM
Decorative Art at Best Years Senior
Center, 409.838.1902
12:00 PM
Choir Practice at Best Years Senior
Center, 409.838.1902
2:00 PM
Line Dancing-Advanced (Boot
Scootin) at Best Years Senior Center,
409.838.1902
2:15 PM
Computer Class at Best Years Senior,
409.838.1902
Wednesdays
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Ceramics, Exercise-Line Dancing at
Best Years Senior Center, 409.838.1902
1:00 PM
Cards & Table Games at Best Years
2:00 PM
Computer Class at Best Years Senior,
409.838.1902
Thursdays
9:30 AM
Trinity UMC Ripples - Older Adults
at Trinity United Methodist Church,
409.892.8121
1:00 PM
Computer Classes - Beginners at Best
1:00 PM
Line Dancing - Beginners at Best
1:00 PM
42 Dominoes at Best Years Senior
Center, 409.838.1902
2:00 PM
Line Dancing-Advanced at Best
Fridays
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Quilting at Best Years Senior,
409.838.1902
12:00 PM
Bridge at Best Years Senior Center,
409.838.1902
1:00 PM
Duplicate Bridge at Best Years Senior
Center, 409.838.1902
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9:00 AM
"Be a Santa to a Senior" at Home
Instead Senior Care, 409.892.7494
10
11:30 AM
Prime Timers at St. Mark's at St.
Mark's Church, 409.832.3405
14
10:00 AM
Greater Sabine Area Activity Directors and Social Worker Association
Meeting at Best Years Senior Center,
409.838.1902
11:00 AM
AARP #923 at Best Years Senior
Center, 409.838.1902
15
6:30 PM
Wesley UMC Go Getters - Lutcher
Theater at Wesley UMC, 409.892.7733
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business and networking
Go Tell It On the Mountain: Beaumont a Convention Destination
CVB to host open house to say it's so!
Sing the praises of Beaumont and have some hot chocolate too
at the Beaumont Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (CVB) Christmas
Carol-themed Holiday Open House, December 5 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
This third annual festive celebration is open to the general public
and held at the CVB office at 505 Willow in downtown Beaumont.
This year the event will highlight art in Beaumont – musical and performing – but also make merry about the CVB and its partners’ successes this past year attracting and hosting conventions and guests.
“The party is open to the public and all current and perspective
meeting planners, hospitality partners and downtown neighbors
with the purpose of educating the community about what the
CVB does,” said Rebecca Woodland, convention sales manager.
“It’s a fun and festive event to get folks to know that if you’re
planning a meeting, the CVB is here. We’re the first call you
should make because we can help guide someone through the
whole process from bids from hotels to meeting venues; we
help all the way through that process and we charge nothing
for our services as long as you’re booking hotels in Beaumont.”
You’ll find the CVB staff “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,”
celebrating the economic impact of their efforts. Although
2012 numbers aren’t yet finalized, in 2011 the economic impact
from Beaumont convention business was more than $17 million. The City hosted 126 different organizations, serviced 149
events and welcomed 64,191 convention delegates. In Beaumont, the hospitality industry directly supports 2,953 jobs.
featured events
Daily
9:00 AM
DuGood By Giving at DuPont
Goodrich FCU All Locations,
409.899.3430
Fridays
7:30 AM
Greater Beaumont Chamber of
Commerce Business Connection at
MCM Elegante Tavern, 409.838.6581
3
11:30 AM
Golden Triangle Republican Women
Monthly Luncheon at MCM
Elegante Hotel Fountain Room,
409.866.5965
4
4:00 PM
Greater Beaumont Chamber of
Commerce New Member Showcase - Let It Shine at Holiday Inn,
409.838.6581 x108
5
3:30 PM
CVB Holiday Open House at
Beaumont Convention and Visitors
Bureau, 409.880.3749
11
12:00 PM
Lamar Alumni Past Presidents Lunch
at Lamar University, 409.880.8922
4:30 PM
Greater Beaumont Chamber
of Commerce Mix & Mingle at
Dependable Credit Solutions,
409.840.9930
13
7:30 AM
Better Business Bureau Morning
Mix Tour at Conarc, Inc., in Vidor,
409.835.5951 Ext. 117
6:30 PM
Monthly Meeting of the Progressive
Democrats of Southeast Texas at
The Beaumont Club, 409.898.7355
3:00 PM
Greater Beaumont Chamber
of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
at U.S. Security Associates, Inc.,
409.838.6581
“Locals are a big part of bringing events to our area,” said Stephanie Molina,
director of marketing. “Most people are a member of some organization and
should offer Beaumont as a place for a meeting – plant the seed, get Beaumont
on the organization’s radar as a place to meet – big or small.”
Already the CVB reports few “Silent Nights” in 2014 and 2015 with steady
convention bookings on the calendar and plans to “Go Tell It on the Mountain” that now is the time to be bidding on 2016 projects.
“No group is too small; we like small groups,” said Woodland. “We like oneday workshops and seminars with some hotel rooms or the bigger, longer running events too.”
Meet Beaumont’s ultimate party planners December 5 during a festive time of
food, Christmas carols and dancing entertainment, door prizes and a surprise or two.
also this month
Daily
Tuesdays
8:30 AM - BNI-Golden Triangle Referral
Group Meeting at Broussard’s Event
Centre, 409.899.9975
11:15 AM - Southeast Texas Networkers
(BNI) Weekly Meetings at Beaumont
Country Club, 409.892.7956
13
12:00 PM - Kountze Chamber Meeting
at Kountze Public Library, 409.246.3413
16
1:30 PM - Golden Triangle Computer
Club at Howell Furniture Community
Room, 409.866.4398
18
8:00 AM - Nederland Chamber of Commerce Networking Coffee at Orange
Savings Bank, 409.722.0279
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Stay in touch with all the business and
networking events in Southeast Texas at
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-Stark Museum of Art Drop-In Art Activities,
Stark Museum
-Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
2013 Southeast Texas Economic
Forecast Breakfast,
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza
4
-Texas Strikers vs. Arizona Storm,
Ford Arena
-Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Foundation’s Fashion Week
-Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Fashion Fleet
-Pairings: A Gourmet Fundraiser,
Lamar University Reception Center
Mary and John Gray Library
19
-“Gospel Celebration” Pops Concert
at Julie Rogers Theatre
7
-Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation’s
La Soiree- Texas on the Ritz,
Beaumont Civic Center
28
-Shanter's World,
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts
-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
at Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts
10
-Spindletop Anniversary Celebration,
Spindletop Gladys City
26
-Anayat House Lagniappe Fest,
Knights of Columbus Hall
-Burning of the Greens
at St. Mark’s Church
12
-Better Business Bureau Morning Mix TourBeaumont, Star Graphics
27
6
-Better Business Bureau Morning Mix TourPort Neches, Summer's Abbey Flooring Center
-Opening Reception:
Modern Impulses and Surreal Dreams
at Dishman Art Museum
Texas Strikers vs. Arizona Storm,
Ford Arena
-STOMP
22
-2013 “You Write the Rules”
Globetrotters World Tour,
Ford Arena
-STOMP
-Port Arthur Chamber 113th Annual Banquet
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membership directory
For Profit Members
Accommodations
Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza, www.ichotelsgroup.com, 409-842-5995
MCM Elegante Hotel, www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com, 409-842-3600
Arts and Crafts
Painting with a Twist, www.paintingwithatwist.com/beaumont, 409-866-0399
Banking
Dupont Goodrich FCU, www.dugood.org, 409-899-3430
Catering
MCM Elegante Catering, www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com, 409-842-3600
Entertainment Venues
Ford Park, www.fordpark.com, 409-951-5400
Nonprofit Member Organizations
a
All Saints’ Episcopal School, allsaints-beaumont.org, 409-892-1755
Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/texas, 409-833-1613
American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, 877-227-1618
American Red Cross- Beaumont Chapter, www.redcrossbeaumont.org, 409-832-1644
Anayat House, www.anayathouse.org, 409-833-0649
Arc of Greater Beaumont, www.arcofbmt.org, 409-838-9012
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, www.amset.org, 409-832-3432
b
Beaumont Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, www.mhbh.org, 409-212-5000
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation, www.bhset.net, 409-212-6113
Beaumont Children’s Museum, www.beaumontchildrensmuseum.org, 409-658-8927
Beaumont Civic Ballet, www.beaumontcivicballet.net, 409-838-4397
Beaumont Civic Center Complex, www.beaumont-tx-complex.com, 409-838-3435
Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.beaumontcvb.com, 409-880-3749,
Beautify Beaumont, www.beautifybeaumont.org, 409-656-7400
Beaumont Heritage Society, www.beaumontheritage.org, 409-832-4010
Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center, www.co.jefferson.tx.us/VisitorCenter/brrvc.htm, 409-842-0500
Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas, www.beaumont.bbb.org, 409-835-5348
Big Thicket Association, www.btatx.org, 936-274-1181
c
CASA of Southeast Texas, Inc., www.casasetx.org, 409-832-2272
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, www.catholiccharitiesbmt.org, 409-924-4400
Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, www.christushospital.org, 409-892-7171
Christus Health Foundation, www.christushealthfoundationsetx.org, 409-899-7555
City of Beaumont, www.cityofbeaumont.com, 409-980-8311
City of Beaumont Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division, www.beaumontrecreation.com, Best Years Senior Center 409838-1902, Sterling Pruitt Center/Athletic Complex 409-838-3613, Henry Homberg Golf Course 409-842-3220
Food and Beverage
The Grill by Arfeen, Smith & Payne, www.thegrillbysmithandpayne.com, 409-866-0039
The Main Dish Studio Kitchen, www.yourmaindish.com, 409-866-MAIN
Health and Wellness
Golden Triangle Yoga, www.goldentriangleyoga.com, 409-861-0003
Kim Shuffield-Johnson, MSW, LCSW, CCH Wellness Resources, kimshuffield.com, 409-926-8009
Sports and Recreation
Beaumont Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu Academy, tkdtexas.com, 409-838-6667
City Dance Center, www.beaumontcitydance.com, 409-833-7772
Golden Triangle Raceway Park, www.motoramaspeedway.com/index.htm, 409-752-7200
Trade Days
Kountze Big Thicket Trade Day, www.tradedayskountze.com, 409-880-5667
Spas
MCM Elegante Getaway Spa, www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com/getaway_spa,409-842-3600
m
March of Dimes, beaumontmarchofdimes.blogspot.com, 409-835-7606
McFaddin-Ward House, www.mcfaddin-ward.org, 409-832-2134
Monsignor Kelly High School, kelly.beaumont.tx.us, 409-866-2351
n
Nutrition and Services for Seniors, www.seniormeals.org, 409-892-4455
o
Orange Community Players, Inc., orangecommunityplayers.com, 409-882-9137
Our Mother of Mercy, www.josephite.com/parish/tx/omom, 409-842-5534
p
Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, www.portarthurtexas.com, 409.963.1107
Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas, www.pdsetex.org, 409-898-7355
s
The Salvation Army Beaumont Corp., www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_beaumont.nsf, 409-896-2363
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas, www.sccset.org, 409-727-6400
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, www.shangrilagardens.org, 409-670-9113
Some Other Place, www.sopbmt.org, 409-832-7976
Spindletop Center, www.spindletopcenter.org, 409-839-1000
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown, www.spindletop.org, 409-835-0823
Stark Museum of Art, www.starkmuseum.org, 409-886-2787
St. Anne’s Catholic School, stannecatholic.org, 409-832-5939
St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic School, www.stcats.org, 409-962-3011
St. Mark’s Church, www.stmarksbeaumont.org, 409-832-3405
Symphony of Southeast Texas, www.sost.org, 409-892-2257
t
Triangle Aids Network, www.tanbmt.com, 409-832-8338
Trinity United Methodist Church, www.trinitybmt.org, 409-892-8121
u
f
Ubi Caritas, www.ubicaritas.org, 409-832-1924
G
The W.H. Stark House, www.whstarkhouse.org, 409-883-0871
Wesley United Methodist Church, www.wesleyumc.com, 409-892-7733
Winnie Chamber of Commerce, www.winnietexas.org, 409-296-2231
Wilton P. Hebert Health & Wellness Center, www.christuswellnesscenter.org, 409-899-7777
Family Services of Southeast Texas, Inc., www.westrengthenfamilies.org, 409-833-2668
First United Methodist Church, www.firstbeaumont.org, 409-832-0295
Garth House, www.garthhouse.org, 409-838-9084
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, www.gssjc.org, 409-832-0556, ext. 102
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, www.goodwillbmt.org, 409-838-9911
Golden Triangle Republican Women, 409-832-6269
Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, www.bmtcoc.org, 409-838-6581
H
Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County, www.beaumonthabitat.org, 409-832-5853
Harbor Hospice Foundation, www.harborhospice.com/harborhouse-beaumont.html, 409-840-5640
Heartbeats of Hope, www.setxsocialcenter.com/heartbeatshope, 409-651-8390
Home Instead Senior Care, www.homeinstead.com/216/Pages/HomeInsteadSeniorCare.aspx, 409-892-7494
Hope Women’s Resource Clinic, www.pregnancyhopecenter.com, 409-898-4005
The Hughen Center, www.hughencenter.com, 409-983-6659
j
Julie Rogers’ “Gift of Life” Program, www.giftoflifebmt.org, 409-833-3663
Junior League of Beaumont,www.juniorleaguebeaumont.org, 409-832-0873
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YWCA, www.ywcabeaumont.org, 409-899-1011
All Events are listed on southeasttexasevents.com and
in the EventsBook for FREE.
Please send your events to shelly@southeasttexas.com.
Kirby-Hill House, www.kirbyhillhouse.com, 409-246-8000
l
Lamar Cardinals Football, www.lamarcardinals.com, 409-880-1715
Lamar Institute of Technology, www.lit.edu, 409-880-8321
Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation, www.lit.edu/foundation/LITFoundation, 409-880-8321
Lamar State College- Port Arthur, www.lamarpa.edu, 409-983-4921
Lamar University, www.lamar.edu, 409-880-7011
Lamar University Small Business Development Center, www.lamarbmt.sbdcnetwork.net, 409-880-2367
Lutcher Theater, www.lutcher.org, 409-886-5535
Membership cost is between $300 and $1000 and
includes event promotions in a variety of mediums.
For more information, call 409-201-9934.
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