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The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will host “Margaret Smithers-Crump: Kinship” as it’s spring exhibition on view now through June 18. Smithers-Crump is a Houston-based sculptor, whose work focuses on the vulnerability and interconnectedness of the Earth’s diverse life forms and ecosystems.

Live Music April 27-May 3

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., April 29: T.A.C.O. Wed., May 3: Rusty James Sat., March 6: Blake Pickle Band Bullfish (Orangefield) Fri., April 28: Running on Credit Sat., April 29: SideCare Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., April 27: Brian Winfield Fri., April 28: Soft T.A.C.O. Sat.

Out & About with Albert April 27-May 3

All hail Queen Neches   Josie Broussard, daughter of Monica and Jimmy Broussard, who was escorted by Vincent Mazzola, was crowned Queen of the 75th Neches River Festival last Saturday evening at the Julie Rogers Theatre.

PHOTOS: NRF Premier Party

What: NRF Premier Party Where: Home of Dawn & Gene Isabell Courtesy photos

Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire comes to Ford Park in May

The Ford Park Ag Barns are going back to medieval times as the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire takes over for three weekends in May.

Comedian Chad Prather sets date at Jefferson Theatre

Comedian Chad Prather with Zach Rushing will take the Jefferson Theatre stage in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, June 24, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $37.50 and are available online at ticketmaster.com.

Comedian John Crist to perform at the Jefferson Theatre

John Crist has announced the next leg of his upcoming Emotional Support Comedy Tour, which includes a date at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m.

ELECTION 2023 | Community activist, former publisher vie for Silsbee mayor's seat

Two people are seeking to served in the position of mayor for the city of Silsbee.Voters will decide Saturday, May 6 between two candidates who are seeking a city office for the first time. During the filing period, John H.

Host of city council, school board races in Southeast Texas

There are several city council and mayor races on the May 6 ballot, along with several school board races, with early voting beginning Monday, April 24.

ELECTION 2023 | Community’s children at center of candidate crusade

When Roy West sits down to talk the future of Beaumont, his sights don’t immediately set on brick and mortar with paint slapped on top to mimic greener grasses of someone else’s central Texas turf, but his gaze centers firmly on a Beaumont population in crisis – the community’s children.