Entertainment

Classic Movie Night: Citizen Kane Jan 19

Poster for Orson Welles' Citizen Kane

Classic Movie Night is back at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Friday, Jan 19, with the 1941 classic Citizen Kane.

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In the Dark: New Spielberg journalism movie couldn't have come at a better time

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in Spielberg's The Post

‘The Post’

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks

Director: Steven Spielberg

Rated: PG-13

Watching this made me wonder what venerable journalist and editor Ben Bradlee would make of the current climate for his profession. Terms like “fake news” would be an anathema to a man like Bradley, who based his reputation and that of the Washington Post on telling the truth — or in many cases, speaking truth to power. Few did it better than Bradley, who passed away in 2014.

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Lutcher events show women in the lead in stories of reality, fantasy

A Night with Janis Joplin poster

Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. No one knew that this child born Jan. 19, 1943, in Port Arthur would become the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

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After 2016 sell-out, Bobby Bones coming back to Beaumont in May

Bobby Bones

After selling out the Jefferson Theatre in mere minutes in 2016, Bobby Bones is returning to the Jefferson on Friday, May 11. Known for his nationally syndicated morning show on country radio called The Bobby Bones Show, Bobby has built his career on the ability to multi-task. He’s not only a radio DJ, but also a best-selling author, chart-topping recording artist, TV personality and philanthropist.

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross at NRG Stadium Jan 13

Supercross photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Get ready for high-flying motorcycles as Monster Energy AMA Supercross rolls into NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. For those who have never been to a live Supercross race, this sport is an offshoot of motocross involving off-road motorcycles competing on a man-made dirt track that includes steep jumps. It became popular in the early ’70s and has been going strong for nearly 50 years.

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Networks have New Year's Eve fun covered

Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy will co-host live coverage from Time Square

Those wishing to stay home New Year’s Eve can still watch the ball drop as most of the major networks provide live coverage of Time Square in the heart of New York City on Sunday night, Dec. 31.

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Bringing Back the Memories Car Show at City Hall, Beaumont December 2nd

Bringing Back the Memories Car Show is on Dec 2nd at City Hall

The Beaumont City Hall parking lot will be filled with some smooth rides this weekend as the Bringing Back the Memories Car Show will be held there Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will also feature games and amusements for kids. Come see some great cars with officers from the Beaumont Police Department. All proceeds will benefit the BPD’s Cops & Kids Program, which is designed around the idea of teaching children that law enforcement officers are friends and protectors.

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In the Dark: This is no comedy, but one of the best films of the year

Francis Mcdormand as Mildred in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’

Starring: Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Rated: R

In Martin McDonagh’s prolific history as a writer, most of his work has been for the stage. To date, his best-known screen work is “In Bruges,” which today enjoys an almost cult following.

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