Jazz

Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival

Lamar University will host the fourth annual Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival scheduled for Saturday April 1, at 7:30 p.m. inside the historic Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St.) in downtown Beaumont. The evening will also feature a performance by 17-time Grammy nominated band, the Yellowjackets.

Jazz at the Lake

Join the city of Beaumont at the Downtown Event Centre from 5:50 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, for an evening of free fun during the city’s Jazz at the Lake series. In addition to live jazz, there will be concessions for sale and beer samplings.

LU Alumni Jazz Concert

The Lamar University Alumni Jazz Concert featuring Alumni Big Band and special guest Jimmy Simmons will premier at the Downtown Event Centre on Sunday, Nov. 14, starting at 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

The Suffers to headline annual Jazz+Blues Fest

Houston outfit The Suffers will headline the City of Beaumont’s 13th Annual Jazz + Blues Fest scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the downtown Event Centre Lake at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com or the Beaumont Civic Center box office.