Beaumont Event Round-Up for December 2014 - January 2015
The sights and sounds of Beaumont's history, arts, crafts, theater, song and dance come together this time of year to create a beautiful harmony. Experience the sites that sparkle in Beaumont where the we wish you and yours this holiday season...a little extra turkey, a little extra cheer...joyful memories and an extra special year. Request a free visitors guide.
December 2014
December 1-6: Beaumont Community Players Presents "Oliver! The Musical"
"Oliver! The Musical" is an iconic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, "Oliver Twist". It includes such popular songs as "Food, Glorious Food," "You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two," "As Long As He Needs Me," and the rousing tavern song "Oom Pah, Pah." (409) 833-4664 www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
December 4: Children's Holiday Party & Tree Lighting
Join the Downtown Museum District on the grounds of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) and Texas Energy Museum for the annual Holiday Party and Tree Lighting. Children and their families are invited to celebrate the holiday season with hands-on activities at this festive celebration complete with a visit from Santa Claus. (409) 832-3432 www.amset.org
December 4-5: Southeast Texas Ballet Co Presents "Babes in Toyland"
The Southeast Texas Ballet Company presents the beloved holiday classic, "Babes in Toyland." (409) 838-3435 www.setxballetco.com
December 4-6: Junior League of Beaumont's Main Street Market
Shopping anyone? The Junior League of Beaumont's Main Street Market is the place for all your holiday shopping! Festivities include Holiday Happy Hours with Early Bird shopping, cocktails & raffles galore, the annual Holiday Luncheon with style show, and no child would miss the Gingerbread House Workshop! (409) 832-0873 www.juniorleaguebeaumont.com
December 5: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson: "The Santa Clause"
Bring the kids for a showing of "The Polar Santa Clause," inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. (409) 838-3435 www.beaumontcityevents.com
December 6: Chambers House Museum Christmas Tour
Take a step back in time to holidays past with a tour of Beaumont's historic homes. Come experience Christmas at the historic Chambers House Museum. The home, decorated as it would have been in the mid-1920s, will be open for self-guided tours. (409) 832-4010 www.chambershouse.org
December 6: Habitat for Humanity Jingle Bell Fun Run
Join the Habitat for Humanity for the Jingle Bell Run at Tyrrell Park. The chip-timed event includes a 5K and a Kids K Fun Run. Medals will be given in age/gender groups. Bells will be distributed to all runners and prizes will be awarded to runners dressed in the most spirited holiday attire. www.beaumontcvb.com
December 6: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
December 7: John Jay French Christmas Candlelight Tour
The John Jay French Museum celebrates a mid-19th century holiday season with fresh greenery, candles, and music evoking the old-fashioned Christmas spirit. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the French home and grounds, then head to Heritage Hall for a delightful afternoon of holiday music and refreshments. (409) 898-0348 www.jjfrench.com
December 7: Symphony of Southeast Texas "Home for the Holidays"
The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) comes "Home for the Holidays" to present a great way to celebrate the yuletide season with family and friends. The holiday concert will be a joyful celebration of the season featuring popular seasonal songs performed in grand style by the orchestra and a holiday carol sing-a-long. (409) 892-2257 www.sost.org
December 12: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson: "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Join us at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for a showing of "Breakfast at Tiffany's." (409) 838-3435 www.beaumontcityevents.com
December 13: Christmas at the Station
Experience Christmas at the Fire Museum of Texas. Holiday themed crafts, hot chocolate and a visit to the historic fire station by jolly old St. Nick will make this event a cherished family memory for years to come! (409) 880-3927 www.firemuseumoftexas.org
December 13: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
December 13: Wildcatter Weekend: Patillo Higgins Holiday Open House
As the self-proclaimed "Prophet of Spindletop," Pattillo Higgins helped found the Gladys City Oil, Gas & Manufacturing Company in 1892 and spurred efforts to drill for oil at Spindletop. We will recognize Mr. Higgins' contributions to the Spindletop story with a holiday open house. Gladys City will be decorated in its holiday best, and families can enjoy refreshments, entertainment, a special holiday craft and free admission. (409) 880-1750 www.spindletop.org
December 18: Eggnog Thursday at the McFaddin Ward House
Sample Eggnog and tea cookies before touring the first floor of this historic home during one of the few times the house is open in the evening. The McFaddin-Ward House was built in 1905-06 in the striking and distinctive Beaux-Arts Colonial style. (409) 832-1906 www.mcfaddin-ward.org
December 13: McFaddin-Ward Christmas Open House
Come to our fun holiday open house to see the museum decorated for the holiday season, hear live music, and enjoy family-friendly activities on the museum grounds! Activities Include: Live Music, Children's Activities, Photo Opportunities, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Free Museum Tours, Carriage House Tours and Refreshments! Tour the house during the holiday season to see the home decorated for Christmas from December 1-30. (409) 832-1906 www.mcfaddin-ward.org
January 2015
January 1: Resolution Run 5K
Get the year started right with a Resolution Run 5K. Join the Sea Rim Striders along with hundreds of other local runners to kick off the New Year in a big way. www.searimstriders.org
January 9: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson: "The Godfather"
Join us at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for a showing of "The Godfather." (409) 838-3435 www.beaumontcityevents.com
January 10: Spindletop Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the great discovery of oil at Spindletop on January 10, 1901, should not be a casual affair. Join us for a celebration that includes many visitor favorites, including blacksmithing and printing demonstration, contests, door prizes and children's activities. And, of course, an anniversary celebration would not be complete without blowing the gusher! (409) 835-0823 www.spindletop.org
January 10: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
January 16: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson: "The Godfather, Part 2"
Join us at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for a showing of "The Godfather, Part 2." (409) 838-3435 www.beaumontcityevents.com
January 17: MLK Day Parade
Enjoy a parade in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. (409) 338-0105
January 17: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
January 24: Symphony of Southeast Texas: Musical ‘Tails' Remixed
Guests will enjoy a story time classic set to music at Classics Series, Concert 3 - "Musical ‘Tails' Remixed," which includes a time-honored presentation of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4 and is juxtaposed with a unique, visually translated performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." (409) 892-2257 www.sost.org
January 30 - February 14: Beaumont Community Players Present "True West"
Sons of a desert dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a script he has sold to producer Sal Kimmer when Lee, a demented petty thief, drops in. Lee pitches his own idea for a movie to Kimmer, who then wants Austin to junk his bleak, modern love story and write Lee's trashy Western tale. (409) 883-4664 www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
January 31: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
February 2015
February 1-14: Beaumont Community Players Present "True West"
Sons of a desert dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a script he has sold to producer Sal Kimmer when Lee, a demented petty thief, drops in. Lee pitches his own idea for a movie to Kimmer, who then wants Austin to junk his bleak, modern love story and write Lee's trashy Western tale. (409) 883-4664 www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
February 7: Oxford City FC of Texas
Oxford City FC of Texas brings a new era of Professional Arena soccer to Beaumont! Come out and enjoy a night of fun with the newly formed world class indoor soccer team! Participate in the music festivities of the night and be part of live entertainment that will rock Ford Arena. (409) 951-5400 www.oxfordcityfctexas.com
February 13: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson: "Casablanca" and "II Postino"
Join us at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for a double feature showing of "Casablanca" and "II Postino" (409) 838-3435 www.beaumontcityevents.com
February 14: Free Family Arts Day at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Join the Art Museum of Southeast Texas to explore their exhibits and create your own unique masterpiece. Face painting, refreshments, and lively entertainment round out this wonderful event! (409) 832-3432 www.amset.org
February 17: Taste of the Triangle
Country and Soul, Tai and Italian, Cajun and Creole: Just a few of the food types that make southeast Texas a true melting pot of flavors. For just $20, you'll get to sample this smorgasbord when the Sabine Area Restaurant Association (SARA) serves up Taste of the Triangle at the Beaumont Civic Center. (409) 838-3435
February 20-21: Boomtown Film & Music Festival
Music and film lovers alike will come together in Southeast Texas to hear cutting-edge bands, see independent films, and cap off each day with nightly parties. (409) 422-9030 www.boomtownfestival.com
February 21: Symphony of Southeast Texas: SOST Goes to the Movies
The "SOST Goes to the Movies" for the Symphony Pops Concert and will take guests on a magical trip to the movies with favorite film music including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Star Trek," "Titanic," "SpiderMan," "Pirates of the Caribbean," beloved favorites by Henry Mancini, James Horner, and of course, John Williams! (409) 892-2257 www.sost.org
February 27 - March 14: Beaumont Community Players Present, "Arsenic and Old Lace"
In this madcap comedy, drama critic Mortimer Brewster hopes to marry the lovely Elaine Harper...but will she fit in with his quirky, some would say "homicidal" family? His spinster aunts, Abby and Martha, are known for their many acts of kindness and charity, taking lonely old men into their boarding home. (409) 833-4664 www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
