Entertainment

Symphonic soul: a tribute to Aretha

Aretha Franklin was a force of nature. With a voice that could move mountains and a presence that demanded respect, she helped define soul music for generations.

LIVE MUSIC: March 5-11

Bayou Café (Vidor)3/5: CrossroadsBenoit’s (Vidor)3/8: David BurnhamBrick & Barley (Orange)3/11: Aaron WilliamsBruno’s3/8: Toby Castro Band
Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)3/6: Kyle Garrett3/7: Hill Country Revival3/8: Roger Creager3/9: Libby Lane3/10: Jimmy Barcus3/:11: Phillip NanceCharlie’s...

Sharing the experience of laughter

Stand-up comedy might seem like a thoroughly modern art form – one performer, one microphone, one spotlight – but its history stretches back centuries.Long before brick-walled comedy clubs and streaming specials, humor flourished through storytelling and live performance.

LIVE MUSIC: Feb. 26-March 4

Ave Axe (Port Neches)2/27: Braylon Cropper Bayou Bar2/27: Chip Darby Bayou Café (Vidor)2/26: Tim Burge Benoit’s (Vidor)2/27: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)2/28: Noah Jackson & The Neches River BandCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)2/27: Braydon Zink2/28: Sequoia Rose Crazy Cajun2/26: Melon...

Doubtfire knows best – especially in song

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Southeast Texas. “Mrs. Doubtfire – The New Musical Comedy,” the internationally acclaimed hit tour will take the stage at the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts for two shows – Tuesday, Feb. 24, and Wednesday, Feb. 25, both at 7 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Feb. 19-25

Bayou Café (Vidor)2/19: Benny & The Rest Bayou Bar2/20: Donice Morace Brick & Barley (Orange)2/21: The Pegwinders2/25: Rusty James Bruno’s2/22: Toby Castro BandCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)2/20: Cole Stephens2/21: Jesse Joe Crazy Cajun2/20: Todd Howard2/21: Jeff Rainey Dylan’s (Port...

Spring takes wing at McFaddin-Ward House

Butterflies will take center stage at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum when the historic Beaumont landmark opens its gates to families for the fourth annual SOAR Family Day on Sunday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The free, community-wide event will transform the museum grounds at 1906 McFaddin Ave.

Savoring the Taste of the Triangle

What is synonymous in Southeast Texas with Fat Tuesday? Of course, it’s the long-standing tradition of Taste of the Triangle that celebrates 44 years on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the Beaumont Civic Center.