Southeast Texas Entertainment Guide July 28th Issue - The Examiner

2 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guidesoutheast texasentertainment guidepublisher/CEODon J. Doddentertainment editorChad Coopercreative directorAmber Vasquezinsidea tasting for someother placefood for bothbody and soul8 gameplanthe michael jackson experiencein the darksome movies werenever comic books410Strokin’ with Micke y Av alo n, p g 2 9contributorsDavid Block, Melanie Dishman, Albert Nolen, Shelly VitanzaA publication of The Examiner Corporation795 Willow | Beaumont, TX 77701 | 409.832.1400 | theexaminer.com12out & abouthead out with albert nolensounds30live music, concert picsDita Von Teese, pg 6

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4 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideFood for both body and soulSample flavorful fare as you help support the work of Some Other PlaceBy Shelly VitanzaIf it’s true that variety is the spice of life, Aug. 16will be the spiciest day of the year in SoutheastTexas.That’s the day that 50-plus churches, businessesand other organizations cook up their most savorysamples, delectable delicacies and flavorful fare forthe Tasting for Some Other Place.The Tasting is a tradeshow of tasty treats wherepatrons saunter from one booth to the next, samplingyummy offerings. Part of the fun is seeing what isbeing served at the next booth and experiencing awide array of the types and flavors of food.Move from Italian meatballs to Texas chili, porkon a stick to Cajun etouffee in just a few short steps.Eat strawberry shortcake, shrimp on a stick, fire andice pickles, taco soup, stuffed jalapenos and then trythe frogeyes.The Tasting is the only event in Southeast Texasthat serves frogeyes, a pasta salad made with whatlooks like little frog eyes but tastes scrumptious.First United Methodist Church makes and servesfrog-eyed salad, one of the many traditional Tastingfoods, like St. Mark’s Church’s chili, Trinity UnitedMethodist Church’s Mexican corn dip, St. Anne’sCatholic Church’s red beans and sausage with riceand egg roll, and Wesley United Methodist Church’schicken spaghetti and apple, grape and cranberrysalad.But don’t miss Redeemer Lutheran’s booth. Theyare serving Courville’s pork tenderloin. Or St.Andrew’s booth, where you’ll find a lip-smackingcheeseball. Broussard’s Mortuary is serving tamalebites; Zummo Meat Company is frying up assortedboudain balls, and Blue Bell Creameries will be onhand with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.After eating your way down one row of foodbooths, stop and dance to burn off a few calories.Mid-Life Crisis is playing cover tunes. This is oneplace where it’s OK to sing with your mouth full, sostuff in some more samples and sway down the aisleto Calder Baptist’s Sweet Shoppe and Temple Emanuel’ssweet kugel. Don’t miss St. Stephen’s breadpudding with to-die-for sauce and their Holy Ghostgumbo.This annual event that feeds the masses raisesmoney to feed Southeast Texas’ hungry. All of theproceeds from the 5-7:30 p.m. event go to SomeOther Place (SOP), an organization located on theperimeter of Beaumont’s downtown that providesemergency assistance to local residents in a crisissituation. SOP is a private 501C3 that has an annualbudget of about $1 million. Traditionally, the Tastinghas raised enough money to operate the organizationand all of its services for one month.“The Tasting is especially critical to us this yearbecause of the economy,” said Paula O’Neal, SOP’sexecutive director. “A bad economy affects bothsides of our operations. Donors are not able or fearfulof giving money, and more folks are needinghelp. We have a lot of new people using our services.”In addition to providing daily meals – more than9,000 a month – in the Anne Rogers Vaxler NutritionCenter, SOP also offers other services. A Meals onWheels Program prepares and delivers meals tohomebound residents needing a hot nutritious meal.SOP’s Meals on Wheels program takes the overflowfrom Nutrition and Services for Seniors, which alsooperates a Meals on Wheels program for homeboundelderly. SOP’s Henry’s Place is a day center offeringa respite from the streets for homeless individuals.The Miriam B. Rogers Community Center providesfacilities for helping professionals and organizations.SOP also provides a traditional Thanksgivingstore providing the “fixin’s” to needy families, aBack to School Program that provides clothing andschool supplies to qualifying families and a Christmas“Giving Tree” Program that helps to make holidayseason special for needy children.“Most people think we just feed people,” saidO’Neal. “But we provide other services with theultimate goal to get people in a position to take careof themselves and get some stability in their lives.We strive to get homeless people off the street. In theshort-term, we get them in and in some small wayget them through a bad time.”It’s easy to see SOP as just a place to eat. Lastyear they served more than 100,000 meals to hungrypeople. But during that same time they also saw 282unique individuals who made 1,067 visits to Henry’sPlace. Consider that just in the month of June 2011,SOP serviced 248 families with emergency needs.Those who eat at SOP’s soup kitchen are asked noquestions. They come; they eat; they leave and theyusually come back the next day, day after day. Butthose who receive emergency assistance have toqualify, like the 975 families who will participate inthe Back to School Program this fall.“We don’t just hand out stuff,” said O’Neal.“These families have applied and qualified and we’llgive gift cards to Walmart, haircuts and school suppliesthat specific schools request, backpacks andshoes.”These qualified services benefit the entire communitybecause they do take people off the streets.O’Neal can recall many success stories during her 25year tenure at SOP.Currently SOP, which includes O’Neal and 13full- and part-time employees and about 300 volunteers,is working with a man who was in prison andis a recovering addict. He went through the halfwayhouse system successfully and that’s when his treatmentcenter called O’Neal asking for SOP’s help toget and keep the man on his feet.“We helped get him a place, a car and get established,paid his first rent and utilities,” said O’Neal.“He is now a truck driver, living in his own apartmentand is paying his bills. We talk every week andon June 30, I’m going to his AA meeting when he’llget his one-year chip.”Although Some Other Place has been called aplace of last resort, it’s also a place to get a freshstart. Founded in 1968 by the local religious communityto serve as an ecumenical mission wherefaiths of all people come together to serve those inneed, SOP’s Tasting continues to exemplify itsfounding. Churches and organizations will gather onAug. 16 to feed the community, ultimately fulfillingthe organization’s original mission by serving theneedy.Tickets for the Tasting are $10. Get advancedtickets at the Beaumont Civic Center box office oron the night of the event. Parking and shuttle serviceis free from downtown churches: First Baptist, FirstUnited Methodist and St. Mark’s.There is no place like Some Other Place’s “Tasting,”where charity tastes great!2011 TASTING PARTICIPANTSThe Apostolic Church…yam barAtria Collier Park Retirement Center…Collier Park signature cookiesBaptist Hospital…shrimp etouffeeBeaumont Club…steak bitesBethlehem Lutheran Church…strawberry breadBroussard’s Mortuary…tamale bitesCalder Baptist Church…Sweet ShoppeCalder Woods…shrimp etouffeeCathedral in the Pines…cobblerCeeCee’s…brisket & baked beansChick-Fil-A…Chick-Fil-A chickenChrist Communion Church…taco soup & chipsChrist Community Church…coke & root beer floatsChrist Covenant Church…coke boothChristian Fellowship Worship Center…cherry fluffChristus St. Elizabeth Hospital…pulled pork soft tacosChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…wheat bread w/butter & honeyClaybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home…shrimpCooks 2 Dozen…cowboy stewDuPont Goodrich Federal Credit Union…sausage on a pretzelDuPont Goodrich Federal Credit Union…coke boothFirst Baptist Church…smokies & gourmet sauceFirst Christian Church…browniesFirst United Methodist Church…frog-eyed saladHarvest for Lost Souls…gumbo & ooey-gooeyHenry’s Place…red beans w/sausage over riceMcCabe Roberts Ave. United Methodist Church…jalapeno-cheese cornbreadNew Life Tabernacle…boudain dipNorth End Baptist Church…coffee barNorthwood Christian Church…fire & ice picklesRedeemer Lutheran Church…Courville’s pork tenderloinSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church…cheese ballSt. Anne’s Catholic Church…red beans & sausage w/rice & egg rollsSt. Anthony Cathedral Basilica Catholic Church…strawberry short cakeSt. James United Methodist Church Men’s Group…punchSt. John Lutheran Church…pumpkin barsSt. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church – Men of Jude…barbecue hot wingsSt. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church – Women of Jude…potato casserole & toastiesSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church…chili & bread puddingSt. Michael’s Church Ladies Auxiliary…hummus & pita breadSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church…holy ghost gumbo & bread puddingSome Other Place…stuffed jalapenosStewart Title…potato casseroleTemple Emanuel…sweet kugelTrinity United Methodist Church…Mexican corn dipUnity Church…pasta saladWesley United Methodist Church…chicken spaghetti & apple/grape & cranberry saladWest Tabernacle Baptist Church…punchZummo Meat Company…assorted fried boudain ballsBeaumont Coca-Cola…coke productsBlue Bell Creameries…Blue Bell ice creamSoutheast Texas Water Co…waterTexas Coffee Company...coffee & tea

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6 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideTease me, please!Icon of burlesque comes toHouston’s House of BluesDita Von Teese goes oneon one with The ExaminerBy Chad CooperWebster’s dictionary defines the word“burlesque” as theatrical entertainmentof a broadly humorous often earthycharacter consisting of short turns, comicskits, and sometimes striptease acts. Theterm actually dates back to the 16th centurywhen Italian poet Francesco Berni used it inthe title of a work called Opere burlesche.Burlesque shows reached America in 1868 andthe popularity continued to rise until Prohibition wasput into place and cities began to outlaw the shows.But in recent times, new interest has been generatedthanks in most part to Dita Von Teese. Born inWest Branch, Mich., Von Teese grew up fascinatedby the Golden Age of Cinema, pin-up imagery andvintage lingerie. She began her burlesque career in1992 and with the help of the corset, and her ownfashion and beauty sense, Von Teese can be creditedwith putting the tease back in striptease.She has also been featured in Playboy three timesand was the performer of choice at events by designersMarc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton,Chopard and Cartier, and was the first guest starin history at Paris’ famed cabaret The Crazy Horse.Von Teese, 38, has authored two books, Burlesqueand the Art of the Teese and Dita Stripteese.The Examiner was granted an exclusive interviewwith the iconic Von Teese, who will be performing asold-out show at the House of Blues in Houston onSaturday, July 30. Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray! isa 90-minute variety show and is considered VonTeese’s most spectacular to date.She will perform with her new Swarovski MartiniGlass that Von Teese herself describes as her “ultimate,most decadent, and dazzling martini glassever.” This beautiful art-deco style cocktail glass iscrystalized from top to bottom and features over250,000 Swarovski crystals.Fans will also see Von Teese perform as “RhinestoneCowgirl” dressed in pink Swarovski crystal,twirling sparkling guns and strutting around in custom-madeChristian Louboutin cowboy boots completewith spurs. She then climbs aboard the world’smost glamorous authentic mechanical bull.Joining her on stage will be MC Murray Hill,along with a who’s who of burlesque, includingDirty Martini, Selene Luna, Monsieur Romeo (hostof L’Effleur Des Sens), Lada (from The Crazy Horsein Paris) and Medianoche.Leading up to the first show on this tour, howlong did it take to put together, includingrehearsal time?Well, the shows I am performing are acts that I havebeen performing for different lengths of time, andeven though it’s the debut for many of the cities I’mcoming to, they are the very best of the acts I’vebeen performing for years. Each of these three actsI’m performing took between two to four years tocreate, and upwards of $100,000 each to produce, soit been a work in progress to bring them all togetherin one show. With the expense of creating the music,the props and the costumes, it’s not like I make newshows every month ... although I would certainlylike to. I have invested over a million dollars in myacts, so it takes some time before I get to make brandnew ones, especially because this is the first time Ihave toured with these shows.

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guide7 BIf you could perform on stage with any bandor musician, who would it be?I’ve performed with many big orchestras, and that’sdefinitely the way to go when it comes to burlesque.The most important thing is to have a great bandleaderwho works in tandem with the burlesque dancer.The best ones would run the music according towhat the stripper was doing — start the drum-rollwhen the gloves comes off, letting up if she stops orslows down. The best burlesque bands followed theperformer’s every move! And the bigger the brasssection, the better!Do you remember what/when was the firstburlesque outfit you put on, and your thoughtswhen you saw yourself in the mirror?It wasn’t really like that. I started by making outfitsto dance in back in 1990, and this was before the bigburlesque revival. Back then, I was just a stripperwho liked dressing vintage, so it wasn’t an “ah ha”moment. The only real moment like that that I recallwas my discovery of red lipstick in the ’80s. I suddenlyfelt glamorous, and that sparked my interest inthe creation of beauty, since I felt like a very ordinaryblonde girl. From there, I set my sights on givingmyself a classic Hollywood makeover. Twentyyears later, this show is the result.If you could go back in time, whom would youmost like to seduce?What if I prefer to be seduced? I would have liked tobe seduced by Valentino.What’s the best piece of advice someone hasgiven you?Not to compromise my ideals for the sake of beingpopular or commercialized.Who has been your biggest influence, bothclassic and modern?My classic influence is Gypsy Rose Lee because shemanaged to be a household name as a stripper in the1930s and managed to have a lifelong career thatevolved with her age. She had female fans thatadmired her for being both a glamorous sex symboland an independent single mother at the same time inan era where that was not the norm. Modernly speaking,I admire self-created women who dare to bedifferent and have distinctive personal style. I lovewomen like Carmen Dell’Orefice, who is absoluteelegance, a perfect example of timeless beauty andsensuality that does not rely on youth or clichés ofwhat beauty is. I also love Anna Piaggi, and the lateIsabella Blow.How do you relax before a show? Any preshowmusic or ritual?Well, I try to sleep in, which is not the norm for me,since usually I like to go to bed early and wake upearly, so I have to try to switch to showgirl timewhen I’m performing. Other than that, I have specifictimes I need to eat my meals so I can corsetdown and feel physically good onstage in the heavycostumes. I arrive backstage a couple hours beforethe show so I can enjoy the ritual of doing my makeupand hair. I have a pre-show music list that hasnothing to do with retro music, because by then, I’vebeen hearing my show music so often, I can’t bear itanymore; I need something that is the opposite of it.My playlist is an eclectic blend of electronic music,’80s and rap. We have all kinds of sing-a-longs in mydressing room before the show. Everyone that worksbackstage with me has to know both parts of “TheGirl is Mine” so they can duet with me.What’s next after the tour?Photos courtesy of Dita Von TeeseI’m going to visit a friend for a few days in the country,and then I’m back to work, shooting my newlingerie collection and my dress collection. The pastfew years, I’ve been taking the entire month ofAugust like the Europeans do, but this year I’vedecided to stay in LA and work. I’m really excitedabout work right now; there’s a lot to do.For more information about Dita Von Teese, visit herofficial site at dita.net.Photo by Aaron D. Settipane/Ayessemedia.com

8 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideThe Michael Jackson ExperienceThe robot, the moonwalk,the toe stand, the anti-gravitylean and even the crotch grabare just a few of the movesyou’ll learn in Wii’s MichaelJackson: The Experience, $40.(Also available for Xbox.)The King of Pop, the masterof movement who influencedan entire generation of dancersand had world premieres forthe release of his music videos,is precisely captured inthis video game, perfect forgenerational jam sessions.Shoulder pop and spinthrough 26 music videos spanningJackson’s life including“Thriller,” “Billie Jean,”“Dirty Diana,” “Rock withYou,” “Bad,” “Sunset Driver,”etc.AllenSamuelsPre-owned SuPer Centerultimate SaleS event1-877-469-5891www.allensamuelspa.com8181 memorial blvd. @ hwy 69Step into Jackson’s shoes(beneath cropped pants andwhite sparkly socks) for eachtrack by grasping the Wii nunchukand mimicking his movements,pelvic thrusts, headrotations and leg pops. Lyricsappear on screen for the fullpresentation or the ultimateexperience.The game scores performances– “x” for not masteringthe movement; good,encouraging more vigoroustwisting, pivoting and headpopping; and perfect, clearlymeaning your hip-hop poppinghas been unleashed.Before joining Michael in amusic video, the game requiresexperience — a few dance lessons,which you are invited toas you earn dance points. Certainsongs are not “unlocked”until you reach varying levelsof dance. Therefore “DanceSchool” is required wherebasic moves of each musicvideo are taught.So you do a little dance,earn some points, take somemore lessons and dance to newsongs made available to you asa result of you grasping thegrind and getting down withthe circle slide.Slavic sounding instructorsteach the “ooze,” pelvic thrustsand even facial expressionsneeded to look like the glovedone when you shake yourgroove thang. Lessons arequick and don’t repeat but canbe replayed for those whohaven’t even done a jazz squarein … ahhh … 30 years or so.By Shelly VitanzaThis performance game iscompetitive, so mastering themoves is critical if winning isyour goal. Up to four players– one Michael and three backup dancers – can sway, jiveand whirl at a time. Battle oneon-oneor two-on-two. Thehighest score achieved at theend of the performance is thenlogged into the game withidentifying letters.Exercise is another reasonto play Michael. It’s fast paced,requiring movement of everypart of the body. After a fewsongs, this entertainment videoproves to be a fantastic andfun workout. And becausemovement is monitored vianunchuk to controller, focusingplay on handwork notfootwork, disabled peopleenjoy play and can excel.The rhythm is gonna getcha,no matter what age youare. Five-year-old boys and80-year-old ladies like thisgame. It is the life of the party.Perfect for multi-generationalget togethers, slumber partiesand helping those with norhythm learn some. Tweenergirls seem to be most compelledto play becoming starswith their friends.The Entertainment SoftwareReview Board has ratedthis game “E” for everyone 10and older because of suggestivelyrics and movements. Aspreviously mentioned, theiconic crotch grab is prevailing.The legacy of the King ofPop lives on through thisgame, great for reliving hislife, every phase of it – color,weight, style, hair-do – as wellas introducing the next generationto the one of the most successfulperformers of all time.

10 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideAT THE MOVIESThese times reflect information available atpress time. Please call theaters to confirm.Cinemark • TinseltownCowboys & Aliens (PG-13)11:20Am 12:50 2:10 3:40 4:55 6:30 7:409:20 10:30CrAzy, stuPid, love (PG-13)1:50 4:40 7:25 10:10the smurfs 3d (PG)11:30Am 2:00 4:3 7:00 9:30the smurfs (PG)12:45 3:20 5:55 8:30CAPtAin AmeriCA: the firstAvenGer (PG-13)11:40Am 2:30 5:20 8:15CAPtAin AmeriCA: the first AvenGer3d (PG-13)12:40 1:40 3:35 4:35 6:25 7:25 9:15 10:15friends with benefits (r)11:45Am 2:20 5:00 7:40 10:20hArry Potter And the deAthlyhAllows: PArt 2 (PG-13)11:25Am 5:15hArry Potter And the deAthlyhAllows: PArt 2: 3d (PG-13)2:20 8:10winnie the Pooh (G)11:35Amhorrible bosses (r)12:20 2:45 5:10 7:35 10:00zookeePer (PG)1:35 4:05 6:35 9:05trAnsformers: dArk of themoon (PG-13)12:05 6:55trAnsformers: dArk of the moon3d (PG-13)3:30 10:25CArs 2 (G)1:55 7:15CArs 2 3d (G)4:35 9:55midniGht in PAris (PG-13)12:40 3:05 5:25 7:45 10:05I-10 S. @ Walden Rd • 840-4401Hollywood • StarCowboys & Aliens (PG-13)1:15 2:00 4:00 5:00 6:45 7:30 9:30 10:15CrAzy, stuPid, love (PG-13)1:00 3:30 6:15 9:00the smurfs 3d (PG)7:45 10:00the smurfs (PG)12:30 3:00 5:30CAPtAin AmeriCA: the first AvenGer (PG-13)1:20 4:15 7:15 10:15CAPtAin AmeriCA: the first AvenGer 3d(PG-13)12:45 3:45 6:35 9:45friends with benefits (r)1:45 4:45 7:35 10:10hArry Potter And the deAthly hAllows:PArt 2 (PG-13)1:50 4:30 7:00 9:40hArry Potter And the deAthly hAllows:PArt 2: 3d (PG-13)12:35 3:25 6:30 9:15winnie the Pooh (G)12:50Pmhorrible bosses (r)1:30 4:05 7:05 9:20zookeePer (PG)3:15 6:20 58:45trAnsformers: dArk of the moon(PG-13)12:30 3:50 6:50 9:55Parkdale Mall • 898-4440Times Good For One Week From Publication Date.in the darkWith the summer movie season pastthe halfway mark, super hero fatigue issetting in and there are still more to come.Once the last masked man has left thetheater, here are some fall movies to lookforward to:I’m not fond of the “found footage”genre. It grows tedious after a whilewatching terrified actors in shaky b/wextreme close-ups screaming into videocameras (remember “The Blair WitchProject”?), and now here is another one.The title alone, “Apollo 18,” gives awaythe plot since most space buffs knowthere was no such mission — or wasthere? Conspiracy theorists have alwaysposited there was another flight afterApollo 17 in the early 1970s, but somethingawful happened and it was hushedup. There have already been issues withthis film with the start date being pushedbackward and forward about five times.That is never good, nor is the insistenceby the producers that this was made from“real” footage.“Contagion” opens Sept. 9 with animpressive cast of all-stars including MattDamon, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow,Marion Cotillard and Jude Law. LaurenceFishburne also appears in this moderndayplague thriller as scientists raceagainst the clock to stop a worldwideepidemic. But first they have to figure outwhat it is. Directed by Steven Soderbergh,if the trailer is any indication, thisis a scary it-could-really-happen moviewhere no one is immune.Sarah Jessica Parker returns to comedysans her “SATC” co-stars in “I Don’tKnow How She Does It” on Sept. 16.This typical SJP vehicle has her as a highfinanceexecutive and family breadwinnerto hubby Greg Kinnear and the kids.As the title hints, she juggles career andprivate life with humorous results. PierceBrosnan and Kelsey Grammer appear, asdoes Christina Hendricks.Also arriving on Sept. 16 is “Drive”with Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stuntmanwho moonlights as a real getawaydriver. Things get dicey when he upsets abig-time crime boss played by AlbertBrooks. Carey Mulligan rounds out thecast in what is sure to be a heavy action,stunt-driven movie.It is going to be hard to top the originalSam Peckinpah thriller “Straw Dogs.”When it premiered in 1971, the violencewas considered shocking. Director RodLurie resets the action in a southern communitywith James Marsden and KateBosworth (Dustin Hoffman and SusanGeorge originated the roles) as the newto-towncouple that run afoul of the localgentry. The psychological dynamicbetween the two add to the tension thatwith Melanie DishmanSome movies were never comic booksDRIVEI DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES ITculminates in a terrifying home invasion.On Sept. 23, “Moneyball” premiereswith Brad Pitt in this true tale from theworld of baseball. Pitt stars as OaklandA’s manager Billy Beane who crunchedplayer stats in a computer to come upwith a winning team, a controversialrecruiting method that was derided by hispeers. Jonah Hill and Robin Wright costar.“50/50” stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt asa young man stricken with a rare form ofcancer. Juggling comedy and drama canbe tricky, but a great cast including SethRogen and Anna Kendrick (“Up in theAir”) are around to help. Think “FunnyPeople,” but hopefully better. OpeningSept. 30.“Dream House” will be rememberedas the movie that brought Daniel Craigand Rachel Weisz together. The two weremarried recently and no doubt got theromance started filming this Jim Sheridanmovie. The two star as a couple whomove out of the city for the quieter life ina suburb. They soon discover some verybad things once happened in their newdigs and a neighbor, played by NaomiWatts, might have some answers. This isa straight out mystery thriller without thesupernatural element. Opening Sept. 30.September movies are notoriouslyunpredictable. Traditionally considerednot strong enough to hold for the holidayseason, they can be hit or miss. We’ll justhave to wait and see.

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guide11 Bthe family filmgoerby Jane HorwitzNEW THIS WEEKNarratively tangled, sentimental sagathat doesn’t hang together“SNOW FLOWER AND THESECRET FAN,” Rated PG-13, LIM-ITED RELEASE — An awkward messof flashbacks and teary sentiment,“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,”based on the novel by Lisa See, jumpsbetween at least three different timeperiods and with little coherence. Moresuitable for high-schoolers than youngerteens, the film may still send them tosleep or scurrying up the aisles, unlessthey love the novel. Opening in modernShanghai, two lifelong friends,Nina (Li Bingbing) and Sophia (GiannaJun) are, we learn, estranged. Nina isabout to leave for a big job in the U.S.when she learns that Sophia has had aterrible accident (shown, but notgraphic) and is in a coma. Sitting at herfriend’s hospital bed, Nina rememberstheir teenage friendship (flashbacks tothe 1990s). She finds a manuscriptSophia had been working on about two19th-century girls in a similarly loyalfriendship. In it, the little girls fromdifferent backgrounds are paired by amatchmaker to be “sisters” or “laotong.”As women, Lily (also Li Bingbing)and Snow Flower (also GiannaJun) are supposed to give each otherfriendship and moral support for life,but distance, tragedy and changes insocial standing strain the relationshipjust as we learn that Nina and Sophiaare estranged over contemporaryissues. The dialogue is a mix of Englishand, especially in the 19th-centuryscenes, Chinese.THE BOTTOM LINE: The movie’sportrayal of the ancient practice offoot-binding, which deformed the feetof young girls in China but was consideredessential for womanly beauty, isshown in fairly graphic detail. Littlegirls are shown in a lot of pain, barelyable to walk. The film includes one sexscene, from the 19th-century era, inwhich Lily observes Snow Flower andSnow Flower’s husband having sex.Other disturbing scenes show a typhoidepidemic with bodies in the streets.When the 19th-century characters fleea violent rebellion, they sleep outdoorsand a child dies in the cold. SnowFlower’s husband, it’s implied, beatsher.Adult (sort-of) romantic comedy thatpurports to debunk the genre, but buysinto it instead“FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS,”FRIENDS WITH BENEFITSRated R — Sexually explicit, but ultimatelyabout the triumph of love oversarcasm and emotional unavailability,“Friends with Benefits” is geared tocollege kids and 20-somethings, butwill likely attract many under-17s,many of whom will lack the sophisticationto deal with it. The bedroomscenes are graphic in terms of what’simplied and discussed, though littleskin is actually shown. And oddly, thisonly so-so romantic comedy, whichspends a lot of screen time making funof the genre, turns out to be a completelytraditional example of one.Justin Timberlake plays Dylan, a talentededitor, we’re told (we get nosense of it from his character), who’srecruited by headhunter Jamie (MilaKunis) to come to New York from hisnative Los Angeles to run GQ Magazine.Dylan and Jamie enjoy bantering,and quickly decide to engage in afriendship that includes sex. Both are,they claim, slightly damaged goods —he admits to being emotionally remote;she has a promiscuous mom (PatriciaClarkson) and fears having a similarlyempty life. Even with the likability andgood looks of Timberlake and Kunis,and amusing injections of eccentricityby Clarkson and Woody Harrelson as agay sports editor, “Friends with Benefits”is mildly entertaining but prettyordinary stuff.THE BOTTOM LINE: The multiplesex scenes in the film are very explicitin a clinical way, but generally playedfor comic effect and without nudity.The language of the script is far raunchier— profane and sexually explicit.The only semi-nudity occurs late in thefilm, with a couple of bare-derriereshots of Timberlake’s character, andalso during a photo shoot for a magazinead, showing male models in jockstraps and females in bikinis and apparentlytopless, though nothing is reallyshown. Though it seems to glorifypromiscuity among 20-somethings, themovie proves quite old-fashioned in itsfind-your-true-love final message.ALSO PLAYINGFine for kids 4 on up“WINNIE THE POOH,” Rated G —Little ones from 4 on up can delight inthis animated adventure taken from thestory of “Winnie the Pooh” by A.A.Milne and the great illustrator, E.H.Shepard. With the storybook look ofhand-drawn animation, the film, runningslightly over an hour, never forgetsits literary source. Printed pagesoften materialize, with the characterswalking across the words. It’s a wittyeffect and makes reading seem thrilling.The film begins by showing thereal stuffed animals in ChristopherRobin’s room, then moves into animation,where the creatures live in theHundred Acre Wood of the boy’simagination. The veddy British JohnCleese narrates the tale. Pooh (voice ofJim Cummings), his tummy rumbling,interrupts his search for honey whenhe learns that his morose donkey palEeyore (Bud Luckey) has lost his tail.Pooh competes with Owl (Craig Ferguson),Tigger (Cummings again),Piglet (Travis Oates), Kanga (KristenAnderson-Lopez), Roo (Wyatt DeanHall) and Rabbit (Tom Kenny) to findthe best new tail for Eeyore — theprize a big jar of honey. Then, there’sthe misspelled note left by ChristopherRobin (Jack Boulter) that makes theanimals think it means he’s been kidnappedby a monstrous “Backson” (hehad misspelled “back soon”), and theyplot to capture it and rescue ChristopherRobin.THE BOTTOM LINE: There’s littleto scare tots except, perhaps, whenthey watch little Piglet tremble at thethought of the Backson. When therambunctious Tigger disguises himselfas the nonexistant monster, kids mightget briefly scared.Fine for kids 7 and older“MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS,”Rated PG — This movie has little incommon, except the title, with thebeloved 1938 book by Richard andFlorence Atwater, but it is good fun onits own and kids 7 and older will behappily diverted by it. The penguinsare adorable (their more complexbehaviors computer-enhanced), andstar Jim Carrey has gleefully reconnectedwith his “Ace Ventura” side,though his Popper is a bit saner thanhis Ace. A divorced workaholic realestate flipper, Popper isn’t aces withhis sulky teenager daughter (MadelineCarroll) or his younger son (MaxwellPerry Cotton) when they visit on weekends.We learn in the prologue that hisown oft-absent dad was an explorerwho communicated mostly by hamradio. Now he learns his father hasdied and sent him “something.” Thecrate arrives and in it is a Gentoo penguinthat promptly poops on Popper.Another crate arrives with five more.Popper grows fond of the birds, evenobsessed, turning his penthouse into anicy penguin pad. His kids, and even hisex-wife (Carla Gugino), fall for thecreatures, too. But Popper’s work suffers,and a sly zoo official (ClarkGregg) comes after the penguins.THE BOTTOM LINE: Expect manypenguin poop gags, which are actuallyfunny. Popper makes a verbal Viagrajoke, but most younger kids won’t getit. The film includes other mild sexualinnuendo. Popper bribes his doormanto keep mum about the birds. A charactersays, “Who gives a rat’s butt?” Thetheme about Popper’s absent dad resonatessadness.

12 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guidebox fan bashMadison’s on Dowlen will hostthe sixth annual box fan bash onSunday, July 31, at 3 p.m. Thosewho attend are encouraged tobring a new box fan, which willbenefit the “Beat the Heat” programat the Salvation Army.There will also be raffles everyhour with all proceeds benefitingthe program. Enjoy live musicfrom Jimmy and David Lee Kaiser, Ryan Carroll, Joey Culver,Noyola, Trevor Batson, Ryan Gist, Jamie Talbert, SpencerMarks and Lee Pelly. For more information call JudyKelfstrom at (409) 338-3106. Madison’s on Dowlen islocated at 4020 Dowlen Rd. in Beaumont.roller derbyThe SpindletopRoller Girls willhost a bout withthe Red StickDiablo Rougeson Saturday,Aug. 6 inside the Ford Exhibit Hall with doors opening at6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and tickets for childrenunder the age of 12 are $5. Come see the likes of BrutalJustice, Buns of Fun, Crush Limbrawl, CT Scan, EmmaPropriate, Eradika, Felonie Takedown, G.I. Jules, MazzyCurr, Messica, Photo Phinish Plucky Devil, Pretti Manic,RaVolt N Rambo, Ruby Ridikule, She Devil, Wildcat,Wreck ‘Em Beck and coach Doug E. Flesh. For more informationlog on to spindletoprollergirls.com.pro wrestlingSteven Coady and managerRichard CraniumPhoto by David Blocktna impactTNA Impact returns to Houston on Saturday, July 30at the Verizon Wireless Theater with doors openingat 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $50-$35 and can bepurchased online at ticketmaster.com or charge-byphoneby called (800) 745-3000. For those whopurchase a $50 ticket will get to enter the arena anhour before doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meet severalstars of TNA Impact. Schedule to appear inHouston are Mr. Anderson, “The King of the Mountain”Jeff Jarrett, “The Phenominal” AJ Styles,Impact tag team champions Beer Money and theTNA Knockouts. TNA’s weekly two-hour show“Impact Wrestling” airs every Thursday at 8 p.m. onSpike TV. For more information, view impactwrestling.com.The Verizon Wireless Theater is locatedat 520 Texas Ave. in Houston.Gulf Coast Power Pro Wrestling returns to theNational Guard Armory in Port Neches on Saturday,July 30 with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. The armoryis located at 511 Grigsby, which is near Port Neches-Groves High School. Tickets are available at thedoor for $10 (adults) and $7 (kids). Seating is basedon first-come first-serve. Scheduled are the RoughRiders and Avarice vs. Vincent Chase, J. Wayne andIrish Mike, “Backdraft” Chris Lee vs. The Grappler,Jason Silver vs. Gustavo Mendoza, Jen Alise vs.Kevin Kelly and many more. GCPPW is a locallyowned and operated company out of Port Neches. Itbegan in 2002 in Orange as a way to entertaincrowds at Mardi Gras festivities and has sincebranched into regularly scheduled shows at the PortNeches National Guard Armory, Beaumont MardiGras, Cinco De Mayo festivals at Ford Park, andnumerous other locations. What separates GCPPWfrom other groups is the accessibility of the wrestlersand the fans. GCPPW always provides an intermissionduring every event, which allows fans timeto climb into the ring and take pictures with thewrestlers. For more information, visit gcppw.com orcall (409) 626-2194.out of townJuly 29Legacy Fighting Championship, House of Blues, 7pKaty Perry, Toyota Center, 7:30pJuly 30Gulf Coast Waterfowl Festival & Expo,Convention Center (Pasadena), 9aGun & Knife Show, George R. Brown Center, 9aKings of Leon, The Woodlands Pavilion, 7pDynamo soccer vs. Seattle, Robertson Stadium, 7:30pTNA pro wrestling, Verizon Wireless Theater, 7:30pMickey Avalon, Scout Bar (Clear Lake), 8pJuly 31Gulf Coast Waterfowl Festival & Expo,Convention Center (Pasadena), 9aGun & Knife Show, George R. Brown Center, 10aH-Town Sneaker Summit, Toyota Center, 2pShakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 1Astros baseball vs. Cincinnati, Minute Maid Park, 7:05pAug. 2Astros baseball vs. Cincinnati, Minute Maid Park, 7:05Ke$ha, The Woodlands Pavilion, 7:30pShakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 3Astros baseball vs. Cincinnati, Minute Maid Park, 7:05Shakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 4Shakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 5Hunter’s Extravaganza, Reliant Center, 3pAstros baseball vs. Milwaukee, Minute Maid Park, 7:05pHouston Ballet, The Woodlands Pavilion, 8pShakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 6Hunter’s Extravaganza, Reliant Center, 9aAstros baseball vs. Milwaukee, Minute Maid Park, 6:05pReverend Horton Heat, House of Blues, 7pEngelbert Humperdinck, Arena Theatre, 8pShakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 7Hunter’s Extravaganza, Reliant Center, 10aAstros baseball vs. Milwaukee, Minute Maid Park, 6:05pChicago, Verizon Wireless Theater, 8pShakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30pAug. 10Filter & Saliva, Scout Bar (Clear Lake), 8pAug. 12311, The Woodlands Pavilion, 7pThe Srewtape Letters, Wortham Center 8pThe Spazmatics, Scout Bar (Clear Lake), 8pAug. 13The Srewtape Letters, Wortham Center, 4p, 8pStevie Nicks, The Woodlands Pavilion, 8pMartin Lawrence, Reliant Arena, 8pAug. 14Goo Goo Dolls, The Woodlands Pavilion, 7pDynamo soccer vs. Portland, Robertson Stadium, 8pAug. 15Astros baseball vs. Chicago, Minute Maid Park, 7:05pAug. 16Astros baseball vs. Chicago, Minute Maid Park, 7:05pAug. 17Astros baseball vs. Chicago, Minute Maid Park, 1:05pAug. 19Astros baseball vs. San Francisco, Minute Maid Park, 7:05pJesus Christ Superstar, Wortham Center, 8pDays of the New, Scout Bar (Clear Lake), 8p

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guide13 BeventsThursday, July 286 p.m. – Science Cafe at Logon Café, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont.There is something fishy going on in the Big Thicket, and you can findout what it is if you attend this outreach event focused on fish andaquatic ecology. Dr. Chad Hargrave, an assistant professor of biologyat Sam Houston State University, will lead the first of two educationalevents this month on fish and river ecology. See July 30 for the second“fishy” presentation. No reservations or fees are required for eitherprogram. Call (409) 951-6720.Friday, July 296:30 p.m. – Book signing of “Flint” at Beaumont Public Library, 801Pearl St., Beaumont. Author Bob Maninger will read from and sign hisnovel. Maninger is an assistant professor at Sam Houston StateUniversity and the author of two books, including the non-fiction “TheMathews Family.” In his latest book, Dr. Bill Spence pursues a ruthlessserial killer in a small Oklahoma community. Copies of the book will beavailable for purchase. For more information on the author, visit www.bobmaninger.com. Call (409) 838-6606.7 p.m. – The ARC of Greater Beaumont Sock Hop Dance atSpindletop Center Rec. Room, 655 S. Eighth St., Beaumont. Comedressed in your best ’50s attire to rock around the clock. Cost is $3and $2 for pictures. Call (409) 784-5400.Saturday, July 3010 a.m. – “Big Thicket Fish” at Big Thicket National Preserve VisitorCenter Field Research Station, Saratoga. Learn about the fish of theBig Thicket waterways at this “fishy” workshop and field trip, led by Dr.Chad Hargrave. Meet at the Field Research Station in Saratoga andbring lunch, water and insect repellent. No reservations or fees arerequired. Call (409) 951-6700.7 p.m. – Movie in the Park: “The Karate Kid” at Babe Zaharias Park,1750 I-10 E., Beaumont. The City of Beaumont’s Parks & RecreationDepartment is hosting this free movie night as part of its communitywide summer movie series.save the dateSunday, Aug. 71:30 p.m. – Community Forum at Gladys City BoomtownMuseum Visitors Center, Lamar University Campus,Beaumont. During the last of three open forums, attendeeswill get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum andparticipate in discussions about the museum’s exhibits,programs, events and future needs. Call (409) 835-0823.Monday, Aug. 86:30 p.m. – Movie Night: “Son of Pale Face” at McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont. The museum’sfun, fabulous and free movie nights are in full swing with thenext film in a series of summer movie nights, a fun westernreleased in 1952 starring Bob Hope, Jane Russell and RoyRogers. The movie event is free and open to everyone withcomplimentary popcorn and refreshments. Call (409) 832-1906.Tuesday, Aug. 95:30 p.m. – Public Forum: National Strategic Plan forAlzheimer’s at Alzheimer’s Association Beaumont OfficeFoundation for Southeast Tecas, 700 North St., Beaumont.Come out to this public forum to discuss a national strategyto help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. We need tohear from medical personnel who work with and/or seeindividuals affected by this disease; early stage individualswho would like to give first-hand testimony of the issues;caregivers who take care of an individual(s) with Alzheimer’s;and advocates who have a passion and want to see moredone to help end Alzheimer’s disease. Call (409) 833-1613.Wednesday, Aug. 107:30 a.m. – Greater Beaumont Chamber of CommerceAugust Legislative Update Breakfast at Compro EventCenter, 4155 W. Cardinal Dr., Beaumont. Rep. Ted Poe willaddress all of the critical issues facing Congress. This forumget ticketsallows for the voice of business to be heard. The cost is $15for members and $20 for nonmembers. Register in advance.Call (409) 838-6581.Thursday, Aug. 1111 a.m. – Pioneering Women 2011 Luncheon at Holiday Inn& Suites, 3950 I-10 S. at Walden Road, Beaumont. Thisannual event will honor “fierce and fabulous” women includingHargie Savoy, Marilyn Adams, Linda Foutz, Norma Zarzosaand Lynda Kay Makin. Tickets are $40. Call (409) 842-1577.Saturday, Aug. 1310 a.m. – Summer Family Arts Day at Art Museum ofSoutheast Texas, 500 Main St., Beaumont. This day will be allabout using recycled materials to create works of art.Discarded aluminum pie pans, wood scraps, fabric scraps,buttons, sequins and ribbons are just a sampling of materialsyoung artists (and the young at heart) will use to create twoand three-dimensional works of art. The event is free andopen to the public, including the exhibit Folk Art: Selectionsfrom the Permanent Collection. Call (409) 832-3432.2 p.m. – Movie in the Park: “Shrek, Forever After” atMagnolia Park 2930 Gulf Street, Beaumont. The City ofBeaumont’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting thisfree movie night as part of its community wide summer movieseries.Monday, Aug. 156 p.m. – Volunteer Training Orientation at CASA ofSoutheast Texas, 2449 Calder Ave., Beaumont. The nextvolunteer training will be held in August and September. Preregistrationis required as well as attendance at thisorientation. Classes start Aug. 30 and end Sept. 27 and areheld on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. withone Saturday class on September 10 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Call (409) 832-2272.Sunday, July 313 p.m. – Sixth Annual Box Fan Bash, Madison’s, 4020 Dowlen Rd.,Beaumont. This family event features area bands who play until 10p.m. during this benefit for The Salvation Army’s “Beat the Heat”program for the elderly. There will be great raffle prizes given awayevery hour. Call (409) 338-3106.Thursday, Aug. 46:30 p.m. – Grocery Store Tour at HEB 3025 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont.The Health and Wellness Center is sponsoring Kelli Worley, MS, RD,LD for a grocery store tour to solve your shopping dilemmas to learnhow to make the right choices, save time and money, read food labels,find good meals and snacks and eat healthier. Cost is $45 per person.Call (409) 454-0417.Stage Performances in the Coming WeeksJuly 28- 30 at 7:30 p.m. July 24 and 31 at 2:30 p.m.“Wizard of Oz” at the Port Arthur Little Theater, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd,. Port Arthur. Call (409) 727-7258.July 28-30 at 8 p.m.“Aida,” The Timeless Love Story, Beaumont Community Players, 4155 Laurel, Beaumont. Call (409) 833-4664.Aug. 4-6 and 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.High School Camp Performance at the Port Arthur Little Theater, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur. Call(409) 727-7258.Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.Gospel Play “I’m Not Alone” at the Lutcher Theater, 707 W. Main, Orange. Call (409) 886-5535.

14 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutFirst Thursday … Katharine& Company, along withthe other clever shops in TheMildred Building, will hostFirst Thursday, with dinner atthe restaurant and vendors ofcreative fashion, art, booksand precious gifts in each ofthe storefronts. This once-amonthoccasion always bringsout the shop-til-you-drop andfab-finds types. It is alwaysfun to peruse the block for theone special item — see youon Aug. 4!Very, very tasty ... A Tastingfor Some Other Place willprovide “tastings” from areachurches and organizations ofMake it the Mildred for First Thursdayfavorite recipes to ticket holderson Tuesday, Aug. 16, from5:30 to 7 p.m. at the BeaumontCivic Center. Since1968, Some Other Place hasserved the north JeffersonCounty area. It was decidedby the board of directors tohost this event in hopes that itwould become an annualaffair with all proceeds goingto benefit its services. Thepast attendance was hugewith more than 3,000 peopleattending. More than $50,000has been raised each year tohelp ensure the continuationof the work of SOP. Thisyear’s event is dedicated inloving memory of NancyBroussard, who was an originalsteering committee memberwho worked on all eightprevious “Tastings.” Some ofthe participating organizationsare Baptist Hospital(shrimp etouffee), Broussard’sMortuary (tamalebites), Christ CommunionChurch (taco soup and chips),Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital(pulled pork soft tacos),Claybar Kelley-WatkinsFuneral Home (shrimp,Cooks 2 Dozen (cowboystew), First Baptist Church(smokies and gourmet sauce),St. Andrews’s PresbyterianChurch (cheese balls), St.Anne’s Catholic Church (redbeans and sausage with riceand egg rolls), St. Mark’sEpiscopal Church (chili andbread pudding), Some OtherPlace (stuffed jalapenos),Stewart Title (potato casserole),Temple Emanuel (sweetkugel), Trinity United MethodistChurch (Mexican corndip), Unity Church (pastasalad), Zummo Meat Company(assorted fried boudainballs) and many more generousorganizations servinggourmet goodies. All of thisdelicious food and fun willonly cost $10 per person, withtickets available at Jason’sDeli restaurants, participatingcongregations and boothsponsors, the Beaumont CivicCenter box office and SomeOther Place. See you there!Engaging soiree … Thefantastic outdoor kitchen andpool of Christy and MikePersia was the setting forfamily and friends of KatiePerkins and Jeff Beaver toclink cocktail glasses as theycongratulated the preciouscouple on their upcomingnuptials. Parents Kim andDavid Perkins and D’awnand Jeff Beaver are thrilledabout the upcoming marriageOut and Aboutwith AlbertAlbert Nolen is a native of Beaumont anda time-honored presence on the local partyscene. His column appears regularly inThe Examiner. To share your social tidbitswith Albert call (409) 832-1400 or faxinformation to him at (409) 832-6222.merger. In the mix were EllenPerkins, Lauren Beaver,Wilson Hawa, Ryan Pyburn,Julie Toups, Shelia and GregGentry, Donna and FrankOberle, Jean Peyton, ClarkBaker, Becky Marino, Judyand Terry Hallemann,Graceann and Kyle Falkenhagenand Cindy Miles toname a few. A winter weddingin Wimberley will be thestart of years of blissful happiness!Perfect Burger ... WillyBurger held a taste test thispast week, and word is thatthese burgers are going to bea sure-fire hit. Looking forwardto the August openingof this locally owned Beaumonthot spot!Candles and cakes …Champagne toasts to EddieSnowden, Britt Gober, JoeBob Kinsel, Lou Huber, PatParsons, Lan Phelan, TerryMorris, Sam Kash, RameyRose Saba, Tanya Caviness,Bub Messina, Concetta Tortorice,Gates Jenkins, MandyOliverio, Grace Cordts,Slate Babineaux, JoannePolk, Susan Berndt, DeanTerrebonne and Ruthie Williams.Until the next RSVP!HESTER BELLwww.hestershomes.comTo Buy or Sell Call Hester BellBEAUMONT861-5602 • 860-3200

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16 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guidedining outThe Beaumont ClubSoutheast Texas lunch and business traditionCALL TOADVERTISE409-832-1400By Shelly VitanzaThe Beaumont Club is more than a noontimemeal locale; it’s a tradition of Southeast Texas business.The Beaumont Chamber of Commerce foundedThe Beaumont Club in 1921 to accommodate quietbusiness lunches. During the last 90 years, manythings about the club have changed — paint, carpet,ownership, even location — but some things haveremained the same.The Beaumont Club is still the downtown placefor business networking and quiet buffet lunches. It’sstill membership driven with annual and monthlyfees ($35 a month). Tuesdays are still “Fried ChickenTuesdays,” and on many days, Chamber PresidentJim Rich has business lunches at the club that lingerinto the afternoon until business is complete.But it’s not just the business that delays patrons’departures; it’s the homemade cooking, too.Chef Rodney Ellis prepares three entrees and sixsides fresh every day. Most menus are based onmember requests including chicken and dumplings,garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole,seafood gumbo, meat and cheese lasagna, and a vegetablelasagna.Accompanying the extensive entrée buffet, whichalways includes a vegetarian entrée, is a large saladbar with crispy lettuces, vegetables, fruit, cottagecheese and several bean and pasta salads.Each day, Ellis makes fresh cinnamon rolls and atleast three different desserts. He is famous in theseparts for peach cobbler. But business folks have beenknown to waddle out after filling up on homemadebanana pudding, too.Patrons can choose the entire lunch buffet for$11.99 or just the soup and salad bar for $8.Christina Delgadillo not only owns The BeaumontClub but the building that houses the historicdining society and banquet facilities. In fact, shewasn’t as interested in owning the club as she was inowning the building when she bought it in 2007.“I’ve always been fascinated with history,” saidDelgadillo, who has a government degree with aminor in history from the University of Texas. “I’vealways had a heart for downtowns. There is so muchmore architectural detail in old structures, and I lovenot just the looks on the outside of buildings butknowing the history of what happened there.”Delgadillo’s three-story building, located at 590Orleans, has always been a service-oriented business.Originally, it was Gem Jewelry and then aclothing store. Before becoming The BeaumontClub, an 8000-square-foot dining area with four privatedining rooms and one large room, the establishmentwas Butch Hoffer’s until 1994 when theupscale clothing company moved to Parkdale Mall.Continuing the service and catering mission of thebuilding, Delgadillo enjoys hosting her guests everyday, greeting them and ensuring they enjoy their409-796-1600 • LaBeLLe Rd. Between • HwY 365 & 73www.thepinetreelodge.comSunday, July 31stPort ArthurPlayboys2-6pmNever a cover chargeFor our full menu & live music schedulewww.thepinetreelodge.comClosed on Mondays, Tues - Thurs 11-9,Fri & Sat 11-10 and Sunday 11-9tuesDaysbuD liGht, teCate& Miller lite$1.99 all Dayfajitas for 2 $18.99(beef or ChiCken)tuesDays only"Happy Hour" mon-fri, 3-7pmGift CarDs availableCome try our new menu items!409-924-7718 • 4414 DowlenbeauMont'sbestmargaritas$1.99 everyMonDaytHruweDnesDay(froZen or ontHe roCKs,House margaritaonly)HomemadeFlour TortillasFresh & Hot,Every Day!

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideNow Open!Smoked Meat & Sandwiches17 BHaving aparty? letuS do tHecatering!catering available for large partieS5555 Calder • 409-554-8432Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-3pm • Behind Papa Johnsmeals in the quiet of the big room or in one of thefour private rooms available for member and nonmemberuse.Two small rooms sit eight, one room accommodates12 people and one large private room can hostsup to 30 for a meal.The Beaumont Club can hosts a banquet of up to125 guests and a cocktail party up to 200.The venue specializes in corporate and holidayparties, milestone birthdays, fundraisers, reunions,weekend retreats as well as weddings and receptions.A private back entrance is available to accommodateprivacy for the bride and groom, honorees orspeakers.A dance floor is available and can be arranged tofit an event’s décor. Audiovisual equipment includinga microphone and large screen are also availablefor use by guests.Clients can choose from a number of options forfood service at their events from the popular buffetstyle to separated order stations or even a more formalseated plate function. Casual gatherings havethe option of cocktails only, heavy hors d’oeuvres, adessert bar or a combination. Alcohol is providedand can be offered to guests in a hosted or cash barfashion.The Beaumont Club is open for lunch Mondaythrough Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For moreinformation about The Beaumont Club, to secure apersonal or corporate membership or to book yournext event, contact general manager Nikki Daigle at(409) 835-3481.www.floydsseafood.com2011 Reader’sChoiceCarlito’Smexican restauranta taste of mexico foR tHose WHo LiKe it Hot!lunCh SpeCialS$5.99 any two itemS(enChilada, tamale, taCo,Burrito, Chalupa or queSo Chip)riCe and BeanS$6.99 Fajita SpeCial ChiCken,BeeF or mix, Flour tortillaS,riCe and BeanSlunCh SpeCialS 10:30am to 4pm, dine in onlymon-thurS: 7am to 9pm • Fri-Sat: 7am to 10pm2610 College St. • Beaumont839-8011 • Fax orderS 839-8299messina’s liquorDebb’s liquorBestGumbo!BestCajunFood!BestSeafood!2290 IH-10 S @ Washington • Beaumont • 842-0686Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7pmTake-Outs WelcomeBusiness • Parties • Get-TogethersDebb’s Liquor6666 PhelanBMT 866-7301Messina’s Liquor1412 MagnoliaBMT 835-9442Abita 6pk/12 oz bottle - 7.99Golden Monkey 6pk/12 oz bottle - 12.99Land Shark 6 pk/12 oz bottle - 7.99Pacifico 6 pk/12oz bottle - 7.99Pilsner Urquell 6pk/12 oz bottle - 8.99Shiner Bock 6pk/12 oz bottle - 7.99A Toast to the Best...Best Service, Best Price, Best SelectionAmuny’s Liquor-Deli3748 GulfwayPA 982-6291Larry’s Discount Liquor2606 MemorialPA 982-4261Debb’s Liquor2525 CollegeBMT 833-8854everyday low price • Mon. thru Sat. • caSh, credit or check

18 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutWhatMental Heatlth ofSoutheast TexasWine tastingWhereBeaumont ClubPhotos by Brandon GouthierHal Ross and Carey LombardoW.L. Pate and Earl BrickhouseCarolyn Barnes and Cynthia ParishContinued on page 19 B

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guide19 BOut & AboutWine Tasting • Continued from page 18 BJanilyn and Greg RobertsCarrie Anders, Amber Clark, Shontell and Paul DavisBrian and Sally BroussardFREE HearingConsultationFull ShellDigital Hearing Aid Sale!Behind-The-EarContinued on page 20 BBehind-The-Ear Open FitIn-The-CanalCallToday!Completely-In-The-CanalSale Price$895 .00Reg. Price $1,995.00Sale Price$995 .00Reg. Price $1,995.001-800-392-1041Orange105 CamelliaSale Price$1,195 .00Reg. Price $2,295.00Sale Price$1,295 .00Reg. Price $2,595.00Beaumont6656 Phelan Blvd.Sale Price$1,495 .00Reg. Price $2,895.00Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmNederland2190 Hwy 365MEDICAID PROVIDER 883-3010 866-5005 729-9048Get the hearing aid you need... 12 Month No Interest * Financing Available *** NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS **SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. Not available with any other discounts, offers, or prior purchases.EXPIRES:8-6-2011

20 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutOut & AboutWine Tasting • Continued from page 19 BChristina Delgadillo, Jef Russelland Jayne BordelonAnswer: Who Is This?(From page 4 A)Brent Christopher is an internationallypublished professionalphotographer and theowner of Brent ChristopherPhotography in Beaumont. Heand his wife, Patricia (whom hedescribes as “the brains andbackbone” of his photo business),will celebrate their 33rdanniversary in August. They arethe very proud parents of twosons, Dustin and Nick. Christopheris a member of ProfessionalPhotographers of America(PPA), a past member of YMBL and the Rotary Club.Christopher still enjoys surfing and baseball today, and hehas added scuba diving and underwater photography to hishobby list. A selection of his photographs hangs in the ArtInstitute of Tel Aviv. He would like to be remembered “forbeing honest.” Looking to the future, he says his goalsinclude continuing to “watch (his) children grow and accomplishtheir goals and (to) always be available when needed.”Carl and Shelly VitanzaTrevor Fontenot, Danette Mickensand Shan DwyerSuzanne Pate and Martha PateCheck us out on the webwww.theexaminer.com

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutWhatHawaiian Survivors PartyWhereFirst United MethodistChurch - NederlandPhotos by Brandon Gouthiertiffanymartin masterstylistat Moderne Cheveux SalonBehind the Saltgrass Restaurant355 N. 18th St., Ste. 105 • Beaumont, TX409-882-4224 (cell) or 409-832-6376 (salonCARLITO’S FLAXA TASTE OF MEXICO FOR THOSELinenWHO LIKE IT HOTat2610 COLLEGE BEAUMONT409-839-80114004 Dowlen • next to Hobby lobby21 BMax’s Lawn ServiceEstablished 1999409-350-0928409-350-1315Lawn Maintenance & Tree CareLandscape ContractorsDiscounts at theKemah Boardwalk!Kid KrazyMondays!Christina Durousseau and Melissa CortezCarol Ann Nichols and Jerry KingContinued on page 22 BUpcoming Events:Rock the Dock Concert Series - Every Thursday Night in AugustSalsa Beats - August 6th$1.99 Kid Krazy Mealwith the purchase of each adult entree.Must present coupon to receive offer. Kids 12 and under. Valid at all Kemah Boardwalk restaurants that serve kids meals.Featured selected items at some units. Kid’s Meals $3.99 at Lighthouse Buffet. May be used in conjunction with $5 Kid KrazyBeast coupon and 1/2 price Kid Krazy All Day All Ride coupon. Gratuity and tax not included. May not be redeemed for cash.Valid only on the following Monday dates: August 1, 8, 15 & 22$5 Kid Krazy Beast Ticketwith the purchase of one adult Boardwalk Beast ticket.Must present coupon to receive offer. May be used in conjunction with $1.99 Kid Krazy Meal coupon and 1/2 price KidKrazy All Day All Ride coupon. Tax not included. May not be redeemed for cash. Valid only on the following Monday dates:August 1, 8, 15 & 221/2 Price All Day Ride Passwith the purchase of one all day all ride pass (48" & taller).Must present coupon to receive offer. May be used in conjunction with $1.99 Kid Krazy Meal coupon and $5 Kid Krazy Beast coupon.Tax not included. May not be redeemed for cash. Valid only on the following Monday dates: August 1, 8, 15 & 22281-535-8100 • 215 Kipp Ave • Kemah, TX 77565 • kemahboardwalk.comJust minutes from Houston on Galveston Bay.BMTBMTBMT

22 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideCOMINGEVENTSat programs of the Nelda C. andH.J. Lutcher Stark Foundationin Orange, Texas.Out & AboutOut & AboutSurvivors Party • Continued from page 21 B712 Green Ave.Orange, TX 77630409.886.ARTSstarkmuseum.orgFriday, August 12, 2011 (12:10pm-12:50pm)Lunch and Look: What Kind of Conservationist was John JamesAudubon? - Was Audubon a visionary conservationist or a heartlesssport-killer of birds? In this lunch program at the Education Center,located at 812 Green Avenue, author and editor Daniel Patterson discussesrecently recovered manuscripts that provide new understanding ofAudubon’s conservationist efforts. There will be a book signing andcopies of John James Audubon’s Journal of 1826, edited by Patterson,are available for purchase at the Museum Store. Lunch orders arenow being accepted. Reservations, along with lunch order payment,are required by Thursday, August 11. To place an order, call 409.886.2787,ext. Museum Store.May 27 through December 31, 2011Visions of the West - An exhibition that highlights the Western artcollection and explores how land, wildlife, individuals, conflicts andcommunities shape concepts of the American West.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Admission is free.Vicki and James Kimble2111 W. Park Ave.Orange, TX 77630409.670.9113shangrilagardens.orgThursday, August 18, 2011 (7:00pm)Beat The Heat: Teeth! The Truth About Sharks and Alligator GarsIn this program at the Nature Discovery Center, award-winning outdoorsjournalist and columnist Chester Moore will discuss his passion for sharksand alligator garfish. Learn about the bull sharks in local waterways, thetruth about alleged alligator gar attacks and pick up a few fishing andwildlife conservation tips. This is an exclusive, family-friendly program andadmission is free to all ages. Seating is limited and a reservation is required.To RSVP, call 409.670.9799.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am - 5pm, Sunday, noon - 5pm. Admission varies.707 Main Ave.Orange, TX 77630409.886.5535lutcher.orgSeason Tickets On Sale Now for the 2011-2012 Lutcher Theater PerformingArts Series - Broadway, Beatles and Blues! - RAIN-A Tribute to the Beatles,Young Frankenstein, SHREK-The Musical, South Pacific, In The Heights, MannheimSteamroller Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof, Moulin Rouge-The Ballet, My Fair Lady,BLUE MAN GROUP, Doubt, The All New Original Tribute to “The Blues Brothers”.For more information call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409.886.5535.Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Call 409.886.5535 or visit lutcher.org for tickets.Betty Curl and Clyde Jones610 W. Main Ave.Orange, TX 77630409.883.0871whstarkhouse.orgThe W.H. Stark House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places anddesignated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas HistoricalCommission. Tours are given daily, Tuesday through Saturday.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 3pm.Admission varies and is limited to individuals 10 years and older.Ed and Judy ZizmontContinued on page 23 B

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment Guide23 BOut & AboutSurvivors Party • Continued from page 22 BSusan and Malcolm MonroeJoseph and Lourdes Kong, Nora and Tera Geehan, Mike and Angelique GeehanContinued on page 24 BNowOpen!Westmont Plaza6456 Phelan Blvd.Beaumont, TX409.860.4776

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutOut & About25 BWhatGrand OpeningWhereVidor Events CenterPhotos by Brandon GouthierServing Southeast Texas Since 19965165 Concord • Mon-Sat 7am-7pmLandscape Design & InstallationVisit our Garden Centerfor Quality Shrubs & TreesAzaleas • Knocked Out RosesBedding Plants • Vegetables409-790-1114Tues - Thurs10-5Fri & Sat10-32195 Calder @ 6th409-835-3080Beaumont Community PlayersKIDmunity PresentsKathy and Ronnie WoodsMadison Mask, Mary Jane Woodsand Emily MaskMatthew Forgas, DirectorPerformances July 28, 29 & 30 at 7 pmMatinee July 30th at 2pmBetty Greenberg Center for Performing ArtsAdults $15 - Students 18 & under $10For Tickets 409-833-4664beaumontcommunityplayers.comSue and Garvis WhitePat Wheat, Jay Morse and Howard MorseContinued on page 25 BHelen Burford, Tennie Webster,Bettye and Charlie Parish7825 Deer Chase • Beaumont5 bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 garageFabulous home with custom Features including pecan & bamboowood Flooring, silk wall coverings, heated inground pool withremote control spa, workout room in garage, xx5th br is largeenough to be gameroom, lush landscaping in Front & back,circular driveway For extra parking.Albert Nolen(409) 866-9129 ext. 1163550 Dowlen Rd., Suite ABeaumont$379,000AMERICAN REALESTATEwww.americanrealestate.com

26 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuidefacespaceOut & AboutOut & AboutGrand Opening • Continued from page 25 BOn a recent trip to Los Angeles, Ca for the LARoadster Show, Paxton and Payden Packman metthe founder of So-Cal Speed Shop, Mr. Alex Xyidias.Weren’t spotted out and about? Submit asnapshot of you and your favorite people tofacespace@theexaminer.com. We’re proud ofour readers, and we’d like to show them off.Gary Taylor, Jerry and Beth Ann Mask, Carolyn TaylorCommercial Printing ServicesPostcardsHigh gloss brochures & PostcardsJulie RamirezSales & Marketing ConsultantTHEEXAMINERThe Independent Voice of Southeast TexasPosters5,000 - Starting at $59910,000 - Starting at $8998.5” x 11”70 lb gloss text weightFour color both sidesBrochures/Fly-5,000 - Starting at $799Up to 5.5” x 8.5”10 point card stock10,000 - Starting at $1,399Four color both sides5,000 - Starting at $99910,000 - Starting at $1,29911” x 17”70 lb gloss text weightFour color both sidesTHEEXAMINERThe Independent Voice of Southeast Texas7 day turnaround. Call The Examiner at 409-832-1400.*Design services available at additional charge. Other quantities available, call for quote.

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideOut & AboutHair • Nails • Waxing27 BWhatBirthday Party forScott BrowneWhereThe Home ofScott BrownePhotos by Brandon Gouthier5955 Phelan Blvd., Ste. M • 409-860-4930Gauze!Dresses& TopsGina Martin and Scott BrowneSarah and Rick Hatfield, Mark HarkenKim and Trey Browne, Stuart and Beth Yoes4004 dowlen • next to hobby lobbyDrew and Katie BarnesLauree and ShaneChapmanCarol DeBerry and Zona JonesJohn and Suzanne SwiftThe Garth House ChildAdvocacy Program is lookingfor volunteers for theirPrevention Program and“Friend of a Child” Program.If you have as little as twohours a week to spareplease call 838-9084.

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideStrokin’ with29 BMickey AvalonBy Chad CooperThere’s been a plethora of white rapperssuch as Eminem, 3rd Bass, BeastieBoys, Bubba Sparxx, House ofPain, Insane Clown Posse, KottonmouthKings, Paul Wall, Rehab andVanilla Ice, just to name a few. Eachhas had their own niche whether it wasrapping clowns, dancing or straight uplyric-slinger. But none are MickeyAvalon.The 35-year-old rapper has releasedjust one album, which was a self-titledrecord in 2006 and included the song“Jane Fonda” that quickly gainednational attention.After a few bootleg songs werereleased, Avalon played several showswith pop phenom Ke$ha opening andthe two even recorded a song together.His popularity soared as he was offereda spot on Snoop Dogg’s Blazed andConfused Tour in 2009.While working out his logistics torelease a new album, he recorded“Stroke Me,” which was a play off ofBilly Squier’s 1981 hit single, “TheStroke.” Avalon’s version was pickedup by Columbia Pictures and used forthe trailer of the comedy Bad Teacherstarring Cameron Diaz.The Examiner spoke with Avalonvia telephone from his home in Hollywoodbefore he hit the road to playshows in Dallas, San Antonio, Austinand Clear Lake.How did music play arole in your life?My dad was into music. He collectedthe old 45 records so I was aroundmusic when I was a kid. My dad and Iwould go to like record swap meetsand stuff. When I was 11 or 12, I discoveredrap music. I listened to Run-DMC, Beastie Boys and Public Enemy.Too Short was already out but Ididn’t find him until later on. It wasn’tanything I saw myself doing. I didn’tplay any instruments or anything. I didtake piano lessons but I quit because Ididn’t learn any Jerry Lee Lewis rightaway. It was all scales and stuff.What was the firstconcert you attended?My mom took me to a Run-DMC andBeastie Boys concert when I was 11and that was awesome. I also won ticketsto see Boogie Down Productionsthen my dad took me and a friend tosee Eazy E and King Tee in concert. Itwas cool to hear them on tape thencome into town and see them perform.I saw Chuck Berry when I was a kidtoo. Not too long ago, I saw Jerry LeeLewis in concert. It was probably hislast concert. He looked like death.How did it allget started?I would always write rhymes in myhead, I just never thought I would doanything with them. The way technologyhas changed, it has made it easieron me. Back then you had to save up abunch of money just to record a demo.I probably wouldn’t have done that. Iwas living in a halfway house andgoing to my friend Dirt Nasty’s (akaSimon Rex) place and recording somestuff. I had to be home early and hewould go out and hand the stuff out. Iwas kind of embarrassed about itbecause I didn’t want anyone to hear it,but it worked out.Your lyrics aren’t likeothers in this industry.I think rap is the folk music of today— storytelling. Two different storiescould be totally different but the onething in common is their story. Insteadof doing this over an acoustic guitar,it’s storytelling over a drum machine.It’s a tongue and cheek thing as well.I’ll journalize pimps, prostitutes andjunkies to flip the stones over. I’velived through a bunch of things that ifyou sat around long enough andthought about it you would getdepressed so sometimes it pays to turnit around and make fun of the situationyou were in.The 2 Live Crew hadtrouble rapping aboutsome of the things yourap about, but nowyour music is embracedby those who calledtheir music disgusting.I think it’s an even playing field. Ingeneral, people appreciate the truth aslong as you treat everyone the same. Ialso think women are more aggressivenow than they ever were. Some ofthese girls think some of these songsare written about them. Like it’s acompliment. HA!Can you clarify therumors about yournew music?In a nutshell, there have been a lot ofthings going on but I finally have newmanagement and everyone is on thesame page. I still have to get my mastersback from my old record label butin the meantime I will put out somenew material. It will be an EP or mixtapealong with a video while we areworking to getting the record out.I heard you did somecollaboration with KatyPerry, Travis Barkerand Perry Farrell. Willthose be on the newrecord?No, those will probably be on a bootlegrecord that will finally make itsway out.Mickey Avalon will perform alongsideDJ Kid Mac with special guests CBKings and Evak & Babel Fish at ScoutBar in Clear Lake. Advance tickets are$16.50. For more information, viewscoutbar.com.

30 B July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuidesoundsTHURSDAY 28Jerrod Niemann PICKDixie Dance Hall - Beaumont(409) 833-3090Jerry DiazLa Cantina - Beaumont(409) 899-9393Britt Godwin & Bubba MooreMacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont(409) 866-2288Kris HarperTradewinds @MCM Eleganté - Beaumont(409) 8423600The Off BrandThe Logon Café - Beaumont(409) 832-1529GringosThe Grill - Beaumont(409) 866-0039t tRidin’ HighThe Boudain Hut - Port Arthur(409) 962-5079Live Music9:00pm No Cover ChargeLive MusicEvery WednesdayNightKitchen Open: 11a - 11p Mon. - Sat. • 11a - 10p Sunday6445 Calder • Beaumont409.866.4733Southern SpiceLarry’s French Market - Groves(409) 962-3381Mike MagnusonBarking Dog - Orange(409) 330-4065Jimmy KaiserThe Thirsty Rose - Kountze(409) 246-4669Ed Kowalczyk from Live PICKParty by the Pool @L’Auberge du Lac - Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777Twangster’s UnionCaribbean Cove @Isle of Capri - Lake Charles, La(800) 843-4753Chris Miller & Bayou Roots,Legends In ConcertMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 584-7263FRIDAY 29Ariel AbshireThe Logon Café - Beaumont(409) 832-1529Brian JackThe Ticket - Beaumont(866) 272-0009GringosThe Grill - Beaumont(409) 866-0039CrossroadsMadison’s - Beaumont(409) 924-9777Wayne ToupsWhiskey River - Beaumont(409) 832-2999Kaiser BrothersThirsty’s - Beaumont(409) 866-6066Coal TrainMacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont(409) 866-2288Catering &Special Events409-860-9811Check our website for upcoming summer concertswww.cajunflavors.comt tgosugar rayFive-time platinum recording rockers Sugar Ray will perform at Liquid Society’s Party bythe Pool at L’Auberge du Lac in Lake Charles on Thursday, Aug. 4, with gates opening at 7p.m. Tickets for this 21 and up show are $10 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at L’Auberge du Lac. From Orange County, California, the band formed in 1995 andsigned with Atlantic Records and while many have sophomore slumps, it was Sugar Ray’ssecond record, Floored, in 1997 that helped them gain popularity thanks solely to their firstNo. 1 single, “Fly.” The album went on to sell more than two million copies and the followup,14:59, sold over three million copies, which had the popular tracks “Every Morning,”“Falls Apart” and “Someday.” Other radio savvy tunes are “When It’s Over” and “Mr. Bartender(It’s So Easy).” After breaking up in 2005, singer Mark McGrath worked as a televisionhost on shows like Extra, Don’t Forget the Lyrics and was a contestant on Season 4 ofThe Celebrity Apprentice. The band reunited in 2009 and released Music for Cougars. Formore information about the band, visit sugarray.com. Information about the show can befound at ldlcasino.com, or call (337) 395-7777.Thomas CokinosChula Vista - Beaumont(409) 898-8855Butt Roxx PICKDylan’s - Port Arthur(409) 722-1600t tCreole Cookin’The Boudain Hut - Port Arthur(409) 962-5079ZydecaneLarry’s French Market - Groves(409) 962-3381Cheap WhiskeyCotton’s Cay - Orange(409) 886-9042PurpleOasis Coffeehouse - Bridge City(409) 792-0089Little River Band& Air SupplyNutty Jerry’s - Winnie(877) 643-7508t tPICKBB & Company & AWSGator Lounge @Delta Downs - Vinton, La(800) 589-7441HillcrestJack After Dark @L’Auberge du Lac - Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777Angel Siren,WimberelyLuna Live - Lake Charles, La(337) 494-5862Craig Mouton & Slingshot,Lee Johnson & the TexasSqueezeCaribbean Cove @Isle of Capri - Lake Charles, La(800) 843-4753Chubby Carrier & the BayouSwamp BandYesterdays - Lake Charles, La(337) 474-7333ISIS, Legends In ConcertMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 584-7263SATURDAY 30Forever Falls,PICKKnuckle Deep,Create A Monster,Vintage Thunder,My Beautiful DisasterThe Gig - Beaumont(409) 839-8300t tRick Danna,Joe LopezThe Logon Café - Beaumont(409) 832-1529Earl CollinsSuga’s - Beaumont(409) 813-1808Wayne CookNY Pizza & Pasta (Calder) - Beaumont(409) 892-6535

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2011 The Examiner’s SETX Entertainment GuideLee PellyThirsty’s - Beaumont(409) 866-6066Little Ray & Blue SonicsThe Grill - Beaumont(409) 866-0039front rowKC & The Sunshine Band @ Nutty Jerry’s31 BPhotos by David BlockSoul VacationMadison’s - Beaumont(409) 924-97773 Car GarageMacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont(409) 866-2288Marty Monte’s MagazineDylan’s - Port Arthur(409) 722-1600Creole Cookin’The Boudain Hut - Port Arthur(409) 962-5079Chris Miller& Bayou RootsLarry’s French Market - Groves(409) 962-3381Paul FinleyBarking Dog - Orange(409) 330-4065Southern RoadsEagles Lodge - Orange(409) 886-7381UltrasuedeBig Nasty’s - Bridge City(409) 697-3053Hula GatorOasis Coffeehouse - Bridge City(409) 792-0089Twangster’s UnionHonky Tonky Texas - Silsbee(409) 386-1995BB & Company & AWSGator Lounge @Delta Downs - Vinton, La(800) 589-7441HillcrestJack After Dark @L’Auberge du Lac - Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777Von DukesLuna Live - Lake, Charles, La(337) 494-5862Foret TraditionYesterdays - Lake Charles, La(337) 474-7333Static, Kris Harper BandCaribbean Cove @Isle of Capri - Lake Charles, La(800) 843-4753ISIS, Legends In ConcertMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 584-7263SUNDAY 31Ridin’ HighThe Boudain Hut - Port Arthur(409) 962-5079Curtis Breaux & the CadillacsJeff. Co. Singles Club - Nederland(409) 727-0013Port Arthur PlayboysPine Tree Lodge - Labelle(409) 796-1600Junior LaCrosse& Sumtin’ SneakyYesterdays - Lake Charles, La(337) 474-7333TUESDAY 2Ed Dix & FriendsMacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont(409) 866-2288El Floppy TacosMadison’s - Beaumont(409) 924-9777Jimmy KaiserDylan’s - Port Arthur(409) 722-1600Legends In ConcertMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 584-7263WEDNESDAY 3Jimmy KaiserTradewinds @MCM Eleganté - Beaumont(409) 842-3600Scott McGillMacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont(409) 866-2288Ridin’ HighThe Boudain Hut - Port Arthur(409) 962-5079Mike PintoLuna Live - Lake, Charles, La(337) 494-5862Legends In ConcertMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 584-7263

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