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Thin Blue Line benefit concert

Britt Godwin

Food, fun and plenty of good music are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Thin Blue Line benefit concert at Courville’s from noon – 6 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians including Britt Godwin & Company, Scott McGill, Tim Burge & The Reckoning, Bill Brooks & Stone Cold, and Ray Ybarra & The Fabulous Hellcats. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.833tips.com. Price includes lunch, which will be served from noon – 2 p.m.

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Fall Movie Preview

With the summer movie season halfway over, it’s time to look ahead. The temperature won’t move much through September and October, but the tone of movies will as the season moves away from the blockbusters and raunchy comedies to more dramas and serious fare with Oscar contenders competing for audience attention. A quick look reveals one trend toward horror films — not the usual stuff, but more psychological horror stories, with some major players.

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Cops & Kids Carnival

The annual Cops & Kids Carnival is coming back to Beaumont on Aug. 26. Drawing in thousands each year, the fun and free fair features games, rides, food and other attractions while offering youth and law enforcement officers an opportunity to get to know one another in a safe, festive environment.

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Volkswagen's 2017 Jetta

In America, the Jetta has been Volkswagen’s best-selling car for many years. With a starting MSRP of $17,895, the 2017 Jetta lineup is comprised of four models: S, SE, SEL and GLI.

The Jetta lineup is simplified in 2017. The base S trim includes a 1.4-liter, 150-horsepower engine, 16-inch steel wheels as standard, two-tone cloth seats and more. It offers optional 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

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An Open Book

Tickets are now on sale for “An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October” on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the downtown Jefferson Theatre. This rare and intimate show features Furstenfeld, vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for the rock band Blue October, playing an acoustic set of songs never before heard, as well as stripped down and softer versions of Blue October fan favorites. The evening will also consist of spoken word and a Q&A session, allowing the audience to interact with him.

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