Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert June 15-21

Raise the paddle The Art Museum of Southeast Texas brought back their Treasure Auction, “Double Take,” last Thursday evening to an enthusiastic crowd who were geared to bid on their favorite auction items.

Out & About with Albert June 8-14

Summer gala Catholic Diocese of Beaumont will host the second annual For the Good Gala this Saturday evening, June 10, at the Civic Center to a sold-out crowd.

Out & About with Albert June 1-7

Happy holiday weekend The socials spent the Memorial Day weekend celebrating their freedoms with friends and family. Many enjoyed lake living, frolicking at the beach, traditions and backyard barbeques while others stayed poolside in their own backyards.

Out & About with Albert May 25-31

Artistic walls Kudos to the Beaumont Art League with the amazing art of Melody Montero-Ortiz, whose art is hanging throughout the museum. Her pieces were named Best of Show at the League’s 2022 Winter Show.

Out & About with Albert May 18-24

Gathering for a grand cause The 11th annual Family Portrait luncheon was held last Thursday at the MCM Eleganté to benefit the many programs of the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Texas.

Out & About with Albert May 11-17

All that jazz The City of Beaumont’s annual Jazz at the Lake returns to the Downtown Event Centre beginning each month from June to August with summer nights of live entertainment, cool jazz and community fun.

Out & About with Albert May 4-10

So inspiring   The 31st Breakfast with the Bishop took play last Saturday morning at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Family Life Center. Reverend Monsignor Salvator Culotta was the honoree as his nephew, Raymond Begnaud, severed as emcee.

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.

Out & About with Albert April 20-26

NRF 75 has arrived King Neches LXXV Steve McGrade and First Lady Nancy McGlade will reign over the diamond anniversary of the Neches River Festival LXXV festivities.

Out & About with Albert April 13-19

What an honor Jeff Branick was named Neches River Festival LXXV Citizen of the Year. What an incredible and deserving honor! By the time you are reading this column the identity of King Neches LXXV has been announced, Steve McGrade.