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Albert Nolen
Sensational symphony
The Symphony League of Beaumont recently held their annual meeting with Odile Silva chairing the event in the lovely home of Natasha Garrett. During the luncheon, Symphony League President Stephanie Gertz passed the gavel to the new President, Kate Davis, while Karen Babineaux was announced as the new President Elect. Members attending the lovely luncheon included past Presidents Allison Gilbert, Hillary Shanning and Kara Hawthorn, as well as League members Rina Doshi, Melissa Cornwell, Nancy McGrade, Kelly Henry, Lindsay Wortham, Stephanie Vanskike, Rachel Grove, Linda Ireland, Mellie Bevilacqua, Kelly Jackson, Kirksey Reynolds, Shelley Vitanza, Jenny Kaiser, Mandy Oliverio, Marianna Byrnes and so many more. This giving group of ladies do so much for the arts in our fair city!
In memory of… Originally called “Decoration Day,” from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. Over the weekend, Kelli Maness organized a ceremony on the grounds of Magnolia Cemetery last Saturday morning. The ceremony honored those brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Paul Prosperic gave a history of Memorial Day and the veteran’s address speech, which was presented by Seth Wells and Bruce Hamilton, discussed the explanation of the veteran’s recognition project for the cemetery. In attendance were Jo Vance, Tom Maness, Sue Philp, Paige Windham, Karen McCormick and others. Thank you!
Make plans… to attend the first Diocesan “For the Good Gala” on Saturday, June 4, from 6-11 p.m. at the Civic Center in downtown Beaumont. Live entertainment will be provided by the Night and Day Orchestra with food and wine by Bando’s. Event attire is semi-formal, with black tie optional. Individual tickets are $150 and can be purchased online at dobgifts.org. Proceeds will benefit the ministries of the Diocese of Beaumont. See you there!
So many… were disappointed that the wonderful musical, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical,” which was the season-ending event at the Lutcher Theater was cancelled due to members of the traveling cast testing positive for Covid-19. Hopefully the magnificent folks at the Lutcher will be able to reschedule this magical musical in the future!
Giddy up… Though the Kentucky Derby runs the first Saturday in May, the Pompano Club will host a “Kentucky Derby Designer Purse Bag Bingo” on Saturday, June 4, at 4:30 p.m. This luxurious event isn’t your typical designer bag bingo and is the perfect way to spend a girl's night out. There will be several opportunities to win luxurious bags as well as other prizes. This event is for the older crowd with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Don’t forget to show your Kentucky Derby flair for a chance to win prizes! The Pompano Club is located at 330 Twin City Highway in Port Neches.
Let’s go outside… Enjoy the McFaddin-Ward House’s beautiful grounds and live music with their free “Music in the Gardens – Jazz and Juleps” on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jimmy Simmons & Friends will perform and play their jazzy, fun tunes. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food and beverages while gathering on the historic home’s lawn at 1906 Calder Ave. Be there!
Lunch while looking… Join the Stark Museum of Art and contemporary photographer Sheila Pinkel for the “Lunch and Look” series on Thursday, June 9, from noon to 1 p.m. Explore Pinkel’s 49 career in art and have the opportunity to hear directly from her as you look closely at her works featured in the special exhibition “Enlarging the View: Contemporary Photography & Connections,” as well as more recent works including public art, social art, and documentary photography projects. The program is free to the public and attendees must register in advance online at starkmuseum.org.
Happy anniversary… to Rosa and Roger Croley (7 years), Cristin and Ryan Fritz (7), Lisa and Ray Callas (19 years), Carley and Jimmy Holmes (25), Scootie and Joe Clark (31), Donna and Frank Oberle (44) and Marilyn and Ed Gripon (56). Congratulations!
Candles and cakes… belated best to Camille Ohmstede, Carroll Patrizi, Maite Broussard, Krista Parma, George Brown, Jessica Parkus, Gene Schulz and Suzanne Werner. B-day wishes to Jerry Todd, Kevin Reed, Gregory Stewart, Walt Snider, William Schroeder, Chad King, Britney Humplik, Robert Himel, Kenneth Pullin, Keith Carter, Cindy Reynolds, Dixie Richardson, Allison Rollins, Gary Hughett, Lynda Moncla, Tanya Lee, Lacey Mabry, Kasey Nonette, Cadien Adams, Fred Simon, Rita Hurt, Christina Lokey, J. Robert Black, Michael Jenkins, Sonia Smith, Josh Delcambro, Annie Green, John Beaver, Candy Rogers, Chelsea Brandimarte, Cullen Ramsey, Sherrene Cook, Betty Cheek and Ken Parker.
Until the next RSVP!