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Start the festival season with a fun 5K

By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949.

Live music calendar for Jan. 20-26

Live music calendar for Jan. 20-26   Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., Jan. 26: Rusty James   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Jan. 21: Afterparty Sat., Jan. 22: Afterparty Sun., Jan. 23: Jarvis & The Gents   Doc’s Yardhouse (Nederland) Sat., Jan.

Pro wrestling returns to Ford Park

Hurricane Pro Wrestling will host an event Saturday, Jan. 22, inside the Ford Exhibit Hall at Ford Park (5115 Interstate 10 South) in Beaumont at 7 p.m. Tickets for this family-friendly event are $15 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or the Ford Park box office.

‘Freedom Riders’

Lutcher Theater is presenting “Freedom Riders,” on Tuesday, Jan. 25, with two performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. “Freedom Riders,” a new play with original songs and music, explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the U.S.

Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias at Ford Arena on Friday

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias returns to the stage Friday, Jan. 21, at Ford Arena as part of his all new 2022 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Back on Tour show at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.

Watson to perform at Harvest House Gala

Kate Watson recalls moving more than a dozen times during her young life.

Live music schedule Jan. 14-19

Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., Jan. 19: Caylan Daughrity   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Jan. 14: Satellite Sat., Jan. 15: Satellite Sun., Jan. 16: Jarvis & The Gents   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Fri., Jan. 14: Primo Sat., Jan. 15: Spellbound Sun., Jan.

Classic Movie Night

The Historic Jefferson Theatre at 345 Fannin in downtown Beaumont will show the 2014 historical drama film “Selma” on Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.

Keith Sweat

R&B singing sensation Keith Sweat will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and older show are $30-$50 and can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.

The Doo Wop Project

Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Maroon 5 would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era? Get ready to embark on a musical journey like any other with The Doo Wop Project live Saturday, Feb.