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Commemorating "Crusading Lawyers" Johns and Willard

The Origins of Black History Month As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. Du Bois before him, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice.

The Roast of Maestro Chelsea Tipton

Spindletop Rotary Club will host the Celebrity Roast of Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) Conductor Chelsea Tipton on Thursday, April 7, at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit SOST, Some Other Place and Spindletop Rotary Club.

Live Music Feb. 17-27

Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., Feb. 16: Layne Allen Wed., Feb. 23: Brad Brinkley Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Feb. 18: Satellite Sat., Feb. 19: Satellite Sun. Feb. 20: Jarvis & The Gents Fri., Feb. 25: Jukebox Heroes Sat., Feb. 26: Jukebox Heroes Sun. Feb.

BPD working single-car I-10 crash

Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers reported a single-car crash on Interstate 10 in the westbound lanes at about 10 a.m. First responders transported the driver to a local hospital with injuries that weren't life-threatening.

PHOTOS: Symphony Belle & Beau Ball

Where: Beaumont Civic Center Photos by Shelley Duke

Drug trafficker earns 11 years behind bars

A Port Arthur man was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston Feb. 17.

Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson

It’s a special Classic Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 18, with LUTV’s production of “The Will Talk About Us – The Charlton-Pollard Story” and “The Wiz” at the Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St) in downtown Beaumont. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. start time.

Cirque Italia - The Slammer

Experience a vivid, dramatic and moving experience under a customized traveling tent as Cirque Italia presents “The Slammer,” a unique show that will expose the crowd to a unique creation of combined theatre, the journey of the true story of Alcatraz and the circus with a Cirque Italia style flare...

The Symphony of Southeast Texas’ 69th Season

The Symphony of Southeast Texas’ 69th season will welcome the return of Claire Huangci in “Passion: Struggle and Resolution” on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre (765 Pearl St.) in downtown Beaumont.

19th Annual Mardi Gras celebration in Orange

The Orange Chamber of Commerce and CVB will join forces to host their 19th annual Mardi Gras celebration Fri., Feb. 18 and Sat., Feb. 19 at the Riverside Pavilion (708 Simmons Dr.) near the city’s boat ramp. The festival opens at 4 p.m.