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Albert Nolen
Lace up to save lives
Put on your halloween costumes and grab your treat bags to join the Gift of Life’s 12th annual Julie Richardson Procter Ribbon Run/Walk-5K Monster Dash on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. in downtown Beaumont. This remarkable regional initiative has heightened cancer awareness and provided into to thousands of Southeast Texas regarding ovarian and breast cancer. Make plans to participate in the unique “spooktacular” event featuring a poignant Harvest of Heroes opening ceremony honoring Gift of Life Angels Among Us along with festivities for the entire family. To sign up, view giftoflifebmt.org or call (409) 833-3663. See you there!
So excited… about the Art Museum of Southeast Texas’ 35th Anniversary gala this Friday evening. Guests will enjoy cocktails and peruse silent auction items. At 8 p.m., a quick and clever live auction will get the group bidding before a delicious meal prepared by Bando’s is served. Flava Band will take the stage to bring the crowd out of their chairs and to the dance floor to culminate the elegant evening. Can’t wait!
Listen to the music… the Oaks Historic district Porchfest on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. Be there!
Big and bright… it’s never too early to think about the holiday season. Ford Park will host an all-new event this season called “Magic of Lights.” This drive-through experience is scheduled nightly beginning Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2023. This one-of-a-kind show will feature a variety of light displays including Barbie, 12 Days of Christmas, Bigfoot Monster Trucks, Prehistoric Christmas, Winter Wonderland and the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights. Scenes are as high as 32 feet tall and as long as several 100 feet with over one million lights will ignite memories of the past while creating new ones with loved ones. Tickets are $23-30 per vehicle. Holly jolly!
All hail the queen… Last Friday evening, Kelly High School held their Homecoming game and festivities with the theme, “Glowcoming.” Representing the freshman class was Avery Daleo, escorted by her dad Bernie Daleo; sophomore representative was Ava Scott, escorted by her dad Jason Scott; junior duchess was Kyah Hubbard, who was escorted by her dad Harrison Hubbard. Six senior princesses were escorted on the field by their fathers – Kaitlin Burns with Brian Bradford and Barry Burns; Josie Broussard with Jimmy Broussard; Sarah Sooudi escorted by Gordon Hanka; Michala Pollard escorted by Michael Pollard; Olivia Bush escorted by James Bush; and Kevin Elgar escorted Kelsy Elgar, who was crowned queen. Congratulations!
The 2022 Debutantes made a pre-concert presentation at the Symphony of Southeast Texas last Saturday evening at the Julie Rogers Theatre. The precious young ladies Emma Kiker, Josie Broussard, Kathleen Jabbia, Lauren Lambert, Sophia Madden, Olivia Shanning and Grayson Manwaring, were quite sophisticated in their cocktail dress attire. Another exceptional event for these young ladies to experience during the Debutante season! The next Symphony concert is Oct. 22 for a “Texas tribute” to Kelli and Bob Phillips as they celebrate 50 years with the “Texas Country Reporter” with a special symphony review.
Excellent exhibit… at the Houston Club last week for Joan Steinman’s amazing art exhibition. In the mix were Sheila Reese, Cindy Nelson, Carroll Patrizi, Annie Kansas, Theresa Cooney, Mary Pat Gross and Lauren Lombardo.
Happy anniversary… Laurie and Peter Kolp (24 years). Felicitations!
Candles and cakes…belated best to Dade Phelan, Stephen “doc” Watson, Kay Neild, Logan King, Jordan Gaspard, Perry Celestine, Kirk Smith, Stephen Snider, Conrad Fertitta, Matt Peterson, Jo Bienveu, Pam Danna, Blair Foxworth, Charles Griffin, Clay Dugas, Ashlynn Sanchez, Liz Robinson, Chris Kelley, Frani Denenburg, Jean Moncla, Liz Russell, Robert Laughlin, Gerry Edwards, Rhonda McAdams, Josh Rouse, Jan Butler, Robert Kramer, Melinda Harper, Marian Broussard, Karisa Tinsley, Sarah Matheny, Becky Mason, Gaile Colletti, Ann Clary Old, Stephanie Wiley, Belinda Natin, Beth Bryant, Debbie West, Kirk Smith, Frankie Randazzo and Sally Tyndall Earwood. Bday wishes to Debbie Bando-Duit, Curtis Stratton, Coy Lasalle, Joe Dugue, Debbie Minyard, Frank Adams, Michelle McClelland, John Fulbright, Stacey LoBello Eberhardt, Brad Jeffcoat, Bethany New, Kathy Rouse, Pam Danna, Colleen McMahon, Stacey Crenshaw, Barbara Bennett, Tiffany Richard, Dennis Leblanc, Donna Chance, Angie Hebert, Ryann Rangel, Walter Robb, CiCi Russell, K Belle Conway, Brent Messina, Tyler Foust, Ryan Pollard, Lindsay Coleman, Gerald Eddins Jr., Chris Draths, Donna Harris and Kyle Cooper.
Until the next RSVP!