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Parades, beads, concerts and wolves, oh my!

Traditions of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, which passed through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th Centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. In America, records indicate the first celebration came in 1703.

Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Ford Arena will host the basketball stars Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.

Girls’ Haven Gumbo Festival

The 28th annual Girls’ Haven Gumbo Festival is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at Classic Southeast Texas from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooks from around the area will compete with their best dishes all while raising money for Girls’ Haven.

Symphony of SETX

The Symphony of Southeast Texas will present, “Liberty: The Pursuit of Endurance” on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Julie Rogers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33 and can be purchased online at sost.org.

Live Music Feb. 2-8

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., Feb. 4: Crossroads Wed., Feb. 8: Blake Pickle Sat., Feb. 11: David Justin Band Bruno’s Italian Kitchen Thurs., Feb. 9: Hunter Courts Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Feb. 2: Matt Lewis Fri., Feb. 3: Johnny Jimenez & Robby Hebert Sat., Feb. 4: Ole Lonesome Sun., Feb.

Out & About with Albert Feb. 2-8

A perfect pairing Lamar University hosted their 10th annual Pairings fundraiser, which benefits the Dishman Art Museum. This unique viticultural event featured a five-course dinner paired with the original wines of Silver Oak.

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV Swan Soirée

What: Neches River Festival LXXV Swan Soirée Where: Julie Rogers Theatre Photos by Jordan Gaspard

LU adds 22 football players on National Signing Day

Lamar University added 22 players on National Signing Day – 12 signees and 10 transfers (seven Division I transfers and three junior college) – announced head coach Pete Rossomando at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Open mic

BAW Resale & Interiors, LLC, “Beaumont’s Antique Warehouse,” at 1096 Calder Ave. in Beaumont, is welcoming the community to a new First Thursday event, introducing the “BAW Lounge 1st Thursday Open Mic/ Poetry Nite.” The inaugural event will take place Feb. 2, with shopping from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Vegetable canning class planned

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange, will host a vegetable canning class on Saturday, March 4. Hands on canning will be taught by Family and Community Health Agent Fallon White. The class is $35 per person and payment is due by Feb. 24. Call (409) 882-7010 to register.