Entertainment

The Imaginaries (left)

The Imaginaries (left)

A new wave of live performances

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Since its Gala Opening Performance with Liberace on Feb. 7, 1980, the Lutcher Theater in Orange has hosted only the best in world-class entertainment. The 1,460-seat performing arts facility is the largest Performing Arts Series from Houston to New Orleans.
Donice Morace

Donice Morace

LIVE MUSIC: Jan 29-Feb. 4

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Barley (Orange)Sat., Jan. 31: Alter EgoWed., Feb. 4: Layne Allen Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)Fri., Jan. 30: Chris CunninghamSat., Jan. 31: Taylor Branch Crazy CajunThurs., Jan. 29: Melon Jelly Dylan’s (Port Arthur)Thurs., Jan. 29: Ezra LukeFri., Jan. 30: Music BoxSat., Jan.
Liverpool Legends

Liverpool Legends

Liverpool Legends concert postponed due to weather

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Due to the weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, the Liverpool Legends concert is being postponed to Saturday, April 25. Tickets for the original date will be honored. For additional information, please contact your point of purchase. 
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Not-so-newlyweds

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Four couples from Southeast Texas are vying for the title of winners of “The Not-So Newlywed Game,” the eighth annual fundraising event for Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas to be held Thursday, Feb. 5, at Beaumont’s Downtown Event Center with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Colter Wall

Colter Wall

LIVE MUSIC: Jan 22-28

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Brick & Barley (Orange)Sat., Jan. 24: Joey Ward BandWed., Jan. 28: Eric Slapton Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)Fri., Jan. 23: Caleb HambySat., Jan. 24: Tyler Bond Charlie’s (Winnie)Sat., Jan. 24: High Street Dylan’s (Port Arthur)Thurs., Jan. 22: Brian WinfieldFri., Jan. 23: Shotgun ChelSat.
Bmt Super Circus (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Bmt Super Circus (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Sights of the BMT Super Circus

Chad Cooper
Saturday, January 17, 2026
WHO: BMT Super CircusWHERE: Doggett Ford ParkWHEN: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
Jay Leno (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Jay Leno (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Jay Leno

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 15, 2026
WHO: Jay LenoWHERE: Golden Nugget • Lake Charles, LouisianaWHEN: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
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Richard Thomas: becoming Mark Twain

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Emmy Award winning actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame inductee Richard Thomas will bring the legendary one-man show “Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!” to the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m.
Pam and Lorrie

Pam and Lorrie

LIVE MUSIC: Jan. 15-21

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)Thurs., Jan. 15: Benny & The Rest Brick & Barley (Orange)Sat., Jan. 17: Melon JellyWed., Jan. 21: Grace Anne Bruno’sWed., Jan. 21: Hunter Courts Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)Fri., Jan. 16: Brayden StewartSat., Jan. 17: Kyle Garrett Dylan’s (Port Arthur)Fri., Jan.
Amye and Clint Walters

Amye and Clint Walters

All aboard the Orient Express

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Orient Express has a rich legacy that extends far beyond being just a train route – it has become a symbol of romance, mystery, glamour, and the golden age of travel.
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