Entertainment

LSCPA Variety Show

Whether it’s music, art, or drama you enjoy the most, Lamar State College Port Arthur will offer something you’ll love in its upcoming Summer Spectacular Variety Show on Thursday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m.

Movie nights – behind the curtain

It was more than a century ago that Americans began watching movies in a theater. It was June 19, 1905, when theater owners Harry Davis and John Harris showed a series of silent stories, which became insanely popular and led to the birth of the motion picture industry.

Comedian Rickey Smiley to perform at Julie Rogers Theatre on Oct. 21

Comedian Rickey Smiley will perform at the Julie Rogers Theatre on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $50 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com beginning Friday, July 15, at 10 a.m.

Live music for July 7-13

July 7-13 Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., July 8: Electric Circus Sat., July 9: Electric Circus Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., July 9: Curse & The Cure Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., July 7: Caleb Williams Fri., July 8: Dead or Alive Sat., July 9: Justin Martindale & The Backstabbers Sun.

Dinos descend to Beaumont

Dinosaurs were big, fierce and once ruled the Earth some 230 million years ago. Some walked on two legs, some on four, some were covered with body armor, while others had feathers.

Live music schedule for June 30-July 6

June 30-June 6 Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., July 1: Flashpoint Sat., July 2: Flashpoint Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., July 6: Ryan Lee MC Bullfish (Orangefield) Fri., June 30: Blake Sticker Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., June 30: JP Primeaux Fri., July 1: Ryan Lee MC & Andrew McCabe Sat.

Concert photos: My People Tour at Ford Pavilion

Who: Crowder, We the Kingdom, Anne Wilson, Patrick MayberryWhere: Ford Pavilion, Beaumont, TexasPhotos by Chad Cooper

Fourth of July Fireworks

Surrounding communities will partake in celebrating Independence Day on Monday, July 4, including Port Arthur, Nederland, Orange, Vidor and Silsbee. From 6-8 p.m. on July 4, the Carl Parker Center (1800 Lakeshore Dr.

Beaumont readies for Fourth of July Celebration

John Adams envisioned a great anniversary festival.

Musiq Soulchild sets Sept. 23 Beaumont concert date

R&B singer Musiq Soulchild with special guest Keke Wyatt will perform at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.