Entertainment

Joe (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Joe (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Joe

Chad Cooper
Thursday, September 17, 2026
WHO: JoeWHERE: Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LAWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
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Monster Dash turns Halloween into hope

Chad Cooper
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Grab your running or walk buddy, favorite costume and Halloween spirit for Gift of Life’s 16th Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7:30 a.m. to noon in downtown Beaumont.
Collective Soul: Dean Roland, Jesse Triplett, Ed Roland, Will Turpin and Johnny Rabb (Courtesy of Collective Soul)

Collective Soul: Dean Roland, Jesse Triplett, Ed Roland, Will Turpin and Johnny Rabb (Courtesy of Collective Soul)

Collective Soul still shines

Chad Cooper
Thursday, July 2, 2026
For many rock fans, hearing the opening chords of “Shine” instantly transports them back to the 1990s. But for members of Collective Soul, the song is more than a signature hit – it’s the beginning of a career that has spanned more than 30 years with no signs of slowing down.Some bands chase trends.
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Take in Free Family Arts Day in downtown Beaumont

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
As another school year winds down and summer peeks around the corner, many parents are already searching for ways to keep kiddos active, engaged and off their electronic screens. The warmer months offer endless opportunities for children to explore new interests and make lasting memories.
Texas Flood

Texas Flood

LIVE MUSIC: May 14-20

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)5/14: Tod Stark & Todd Howard Benoit’s (Vidor)5/15: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)5/16: Brad Brinkley5/20: Aaron Williams Bruno’s5/17: Britt Godwin5/20: Hunter Courts Camp Margaritaville5/16: Texas Flood Crazy Cajun5/14: Melon Jelly5/15: Cajun Blend5/16: Jace Nunnelly5/17:...
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Celebrating the Neches

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The 78th Neches River Festival rounds out the season this weekend with a grand parade, a new Queen and Ladies in Waiting, scholarship awards and much celebration of the community’s youth, their talents, and our river resources.
Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks

LIVE MUSIC: April 16-22

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)4/16: Benny & The Rest  Benoit’s (Vidor)4/17: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)4/18: 4 Way Split4/22: Kade Fontenot Bruno’s4/19: Britt Godwin4/22: Hunter CourtsCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)4/17: Matthew Marcus McDaniel4/18: Justin Ross Crazy Cajun4/17: Tyson Russell4/17:...
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The YMBL South Texas State Fair is in the air

Chad Cooper
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Every spring, the sights, sounds and flavors of the YMBL South Texas State Fair transform Doggett Ford Park into one of the area’s most anticipated community celebrations. For more than eight decades, the fair has been an extraordinary experience for thousands who attend each year.
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