Entertainment

‘The Big Read’ spring events to highlight Southwestern culture

(updated press release)

Cowboy Church on the Rock to host Christian country duo Branded Feb. 24

Cowboy Church on the Rock will host Christian Country duo Branded during Sunday morning services on Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Master’s Men 6th Annual Winter Celebration gospel concert set for Feb. 23

The Master’s Men Annual Winter Celebration, which brings the best artists in Southern Gospel to Southeast Texas every February is scheduled for Feb. 23 at Silsbee High School Auditorium, located at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 4 p.m.

This year’s guests include Triumphant Quartet, Jeff and Sheri Easter and 11th hour.

American raptors at Shangri La

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center's Discovery Theater will host two S.O.A.R., Inc. (Saving Our American Raptors) bird programs about American raptors. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., visitors will get an up-close look at several types of raptors and learn about their habitats. This program will be led by Doris Mager of S.O.A.R., Inc. and a $1 donation is requested from each attendee. All donation proceeds go directly to S.O.A.R. Inc.

Symphony ‘goes green’ Feb. 5-6

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) presents its annual Youth Education Concerts on Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each day, at the Julie Rogers Theatre. More than 3,500 local students are expected to attend the free concerts and gain exposure to a live performance of a symphony orchestra.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Theater perfect evening out

Why stick with the tired cliché of candy and flowers on Valentine's Day when you and your loved one could enjoy an evening of food, wine, music and theater in an elegant 1930s setting.

Valentine's Day Dinner Theater” offers couples a unique opportunity to spend a romantic evening out on Feb. 14.

Winter exhibitions on view at AMSET through April 7, 2013

Judit Varga, Empty Pod, ca. 2011, semi-porcelain, 9 x 9 x 19 inches

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) announced its winter exhibitions showcasing artwork by an extraordinary group of contemporary artists. Sarah Williams: Remote America, Edge of Mists: Photography by David H. Gibson and San Angelo Ceramics will be on view through April 7, 2013.

Sarah Williams: Remote America

Night at the Museum' Family Arts Day

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas invites children and their families to “Night at the Museum” Family Arts Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. This free event will feature hands-on art activities, refreshments and entertainment designed to encourage families to explore the museum and learn more about the artwork on display.

Slate of early fall films a mixed bag

An aging baseball scout, a couple of rogue cops and a charismatic cult leader all debuted this week in theaters and the results fared from so-so to fantastic.

Lace up and save lives!

UPDATE:

In the event of major thunderstorms and lightning impacting the Run/Walk at 8:00 a.m. this Saturday, regretfully, we will be forced to cancel the first phase of the event.

However, we will continue inside with the remainder of our celebratory festivities and open the Beaumont Civic Center at 9:30 a.m. for fabulous rhythm and blues singer Yvonne Washington and her band, prior to the bedazzling Richard Simmons show and picnic lunch, beginning at 10:00 a.m.