Entertainment

Live Music Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., Jan. 28: Soulshine Wed., Feb. 1: Colton Horner Sat., Feb. 4: Crossroads Wed., Feb. 8: B0000lake Pickle Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., Jan. 28: Curse & The Cure Courville’s Thurs., Jan. 26: Josh Weathers Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Jan. 26: Colton Horner Fri.

It’s now time for the Main Event

If Willy Wonka ever imagined a one-stop-shop entertainment facility for all to enjoy, this would have been the place. News was first broken by The Examiner in May of 2022 that Beaumont would be the next home for a Main Event.

Live Music Jan. 19-25

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., Jan. 21: Brad Brinkley Band Wed., Jan. 25: JP Primeaux Sat., Jan. 28: Soulshine Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., Jan. 28: Curse & The Cure Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Jan. 19: Ryan Lee MC Fri., Jan 20: Blake Pickle & Corey Cronan Sat., Jan. 21: 4-Way Split Sun., Jan.

WWE returns to Ford arena Saturday, April 29

The WWE returns to Ford Arena for the first time in five years when the Superstars of the "Smackdown" roster invade Ford Arena on Saturday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20 and go on sale to the public next Friday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. via fordpark.

Interview: Jeff Dunham is no dummy

 International comedy sensation comic and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham has performed in front of sold-out audiences worldwide showcasing the undeniable power of induced laughter.

Janis Joplin Tribute

Southeast Texas native and celebrated New York City vocalist Amber Martin will return home Saturday, Jan. 14, for her tribute show, “Amber Martin in Janis: Undead” at Madison’s at 9 p.m.

Newsboys announce March 25 concert date in Beaumont

Christian rock group Newsboys will perform at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Presale begins Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com using the code: SPEAK. General on sale is Friday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m., which is also online at Ticketmaster.

Looking back and moving forward

As we journeyed back into 2022, we found out that Southeast Texas is not boring. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. Sure, Houston has professional sports teams and such, and Louisiana has casinos, but the “409” is filled with plenty of entertainment.

New art exhibit at AMSET

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is presenting their newest exhibit, “James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories,” on view Jan. 7-March 19.

SETX Whiskey Festival

The inaugural SETX Whiskey Festival will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $79 and can be purchased online at setxwhiskeyfest.com.