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so knot Editorial Executive Editor CHERYL ROSE OOOOO…A ROYAL Contributing Writers wedding to look forwardtothis CATHLEEN COLE spring! It’s got all of us buzz- HOLLI PETERSEN ing with wedding fever. Briefly, HALEY STRAHAN Iconsidered swapping in one Photography of my wedding-portrait photos Contributing Photographers hereinakind of change-your- FARRAH COBB profile-picturecamaraderie ála SILVIA MCCLAIN Facebook, but again, onlybriefly. Notthat the dress wasn’t pretty KYLE PETERSEN Oand Iwasn’t younger,thinner,all that, but let’s just saythat I RENE SHEPPARD LEE STINSON hadn’t let go of the big-hair era yet. JUDY STOKELY Plus, it’s pretty dull compared to the incrediblylivelyand creative visions wedding pho- tographers areshowing now. The variety is reallyintriguing. I’mpersonallyfascinated by the Art “trash the dress” concept as Ihavedragged my boxedwedding dress through three states and Executive Director,Advertising Services ANNA SINGLETARY sevenhomes. At the time, it wassuch an expensive purchase and something so invested with meaning that Idon’t knowifaphotographer could have talked me into wading on the shore Manager,Creative Media with my hemline in the water. BLANCHE BOND However, in hindsight, what youhaveisthe memories. I’dlike to thank all the photog- Supervisor,Creative Media raphers and brides/couples whoallowedustoshowcase some examples of the latest in local DON GRAY creative wedding photographystarting on page 13. We found aperfect vintage location forour bridal gown shoot in the Hotel Beaumont. Lead Graphic Designer,Creative Media Thanks very much to Arthur Berry and his staff whocould not have been moreaccommodat- JUSTIN BLANE SMITH ing to our trooping in photographers, assistants, models and props. Built in 1922, the build- Contributing Designers ing’s top floor has amazing architectural details and huge picturewindows. The models all ROSA CLARK looked beautiful, and we thank them profuselyfor participating. ESMERALDA DAVILA It wouldn’t be January if we didn’t talk about New Year’s resolutions, so hereisone really KRISTEN FLORES IVAN GALVAN good one: Set agoal of participating in The Gusher Marathon. Walk the 5K as abeginner or up KATIE GUIDROZ the ante if youare readytotrain moreseriouslyfor the half or full marathon. Just get there! DUONG MA GEORGINA MONDSHINE RICK STEIN Advertising To advertise in VIP, 409.880.0700 Cheryl Rose, Contact Us Executive Editor VIP of SoutheastTexas 380 Main Street Beaumont, TX 77701
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heavenward. Atop the photo church sits acopper dome and astatue of Saint AnthonyofPadua, the patron of lost things. F The huge, bronze doors areimprinted with images of Jesus Christ and adorned with bishop staffs as door pulls. The inscription above reads Mater Ecclesia, Mother Church, and PortaCaeli, gates of heaven. The cathedral is the “mother church”tothe Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont whereBishop Curtis Guillory is the chief pastor. But whateveryour faith, the cathedral is an awe-inspiring place of worship offering magnificent views that any visitor can appreciate.
Walk into the main entrance to find the granite baptismal font and pool in the shape of arounded cruciform. Like afountain, water trickles from the font, its soothing sound resonating throughout the sanctuary.The symbol >>
theVIPmag.com |January2011 9 of the HolySpirit –adoveand aflame –is etched in glass above.Oneither side of the font aretwo small rooms called confessionals, where Catholics confess their sins to their priests. A grand pipe organ resides in the balcony. Look up to see intricate paintings on the ceiling. Stunning stained-glass windows and symbolic oil paintings adorn the walls of the church. The stations of the cross showing Jesus’ final hours aremade of porcelain. The colonnade leading to the marble altar is graced with mosaics representing important traits including humility,prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude, reverence, aweofGod and love.Large marble columns, painted arches and heavy wooden pews line the path leading to the altar,which is coveredbyatype of canopy. Called abaldacchino,four marble columns are topped with an ornate, gold-domed structure. Inside the dome is agolden replica of adoveand the inscription “Glory to Godinthe highest and “Different ones speak to you peace to his people on earth.” at different times in your The area behind the altar is the apse. On life.” the back wall, amural depicts Mary and the disciples, minus Judas. Abovethat are12lambs, their sides slashed, symbolizing the 12 disciples, Rev. Monsignor Jeremiah and one lamb pierced and bleeding, symbolizing McGrath, pastor to the local Jesus. The inside of the dome is painted to look parish of Saint Anthony like amosaic of tiles. It is the tree of lifewith and rector of Saint Anthony Jesus on the cross and birds nestled throughout Cathedral Basilica, explained the tree. that the artand architectureof On either side of the apse aretwo smaller the cathedral have been drawn chapels. Our LadyofGuadalupe Chapel is from the finest European, Byzantine dedicated to Jesus’smother,Mary,whose and American artistic and architectural symbols arethe star and the rose. The Divine traditions. “One can experience the Mercy Chapel safeguards behind ornate gates sacred treasures of the artistic masters agold canister of blessed communion hosts. A and see the precious patrimonyof candle burns in achandelier above. the Catholic Church,”hesaid. “One Docent KayArrington says her faith and encounters the genius of human creativity knowledge have grownfromleading tours of and God’sgift of spiritual serenity when the cathedral. “This church implodes upon you one visits this sacred site that has been and makes youwant to pray,”she said, noting hailed as The Little Vatican of Texas.”The Msgr.Jeremiah J. McGrath, the immense details and religious elements. pastor’s favorite element of the church is Pastor -Rector
10 January2011 | theVIPmag.com the altar,which is central to his to Saint AnthonyCathedral. lifeasapriest. Today, Saint Anthony The church’s cornerstone Cathedral Basilica is one of waslaid in 1903 and it was 13 Cathedral Basilicas in the completed in 1907.The church United States and is visited underwent major repairs in by thousands of people each 1998. In 2000,another major year.Itisdesignated by the renovation wasinitiated and State of Texas and the City completed in 2004. Pope of Beaumont as ahistoric Benedict XVI recognized the landmark. “I believe that Saint vitality of pastoral ministry, AnthonyCathedral Basilica is liturgical excellence, beauty, God’sGem and Gate of Heaven precious artand historical in Beaumont,”McGrath said. significance of this sacred “It is the soul of our city and site in 2006 by granting the beacon of hope in Southeast title of “Minor Basilica” Texas.” VIP
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The right wedding gown is the centerpiece of a beautiful wedding. Whether sleek and simple or elabo- rate and ornate, the style of the wed- ding gown often determines the style of other wedding elements. Luckily, there are more choices in wedding gowns today than ever before. To help start your search, VIP teamed with local bridal shops Genie’s Bridal and Formals Boutique of Beaumont and The Classy Peacock of Bridge
Y City to showcase some of the best in bridal style. We found looks that are STOKEL hot-off -the-runway and sure to y JUDY refl ect your bridal dreams. >> yb graph photo
Romantic and delicate, this gown features beaded Alençon lace draped over creamy blush satin. Add atraditional cathedral-length veil with lace edging to evoke vintage royal style. Gown by Casablanca at Genie’s Bridal and Formals Boutique; $1,075. Bouquet by Bevil Florist. Modeled by Caitlin Benning.
THEVIPMAG.COM |January2011 13 This breathtaking gown is astudy in form and fabric. Ruffles, ruching and knife-pleats update the flattering ballgown silhouette for an ornate look that is both modern and traditional. Gown by Maggie Sottero at Genie’sBridal and Formals Boutique; $1,350. Bouquet by Bevil Florist. Modeled by Ashley Leon. mcclain c. via y sil yb graph photo
14 January2011 | theVIPmag.com Capture Old Hollywood style in this figure- conscious gown of pure white satin. With a jewel-encrusted bodice and sexy one-shoulder design, this dress marries modern sensibility with knockout vintage glam. Gown by Allure at The Classy Peacock; $855. Modeled by Amanda Brooks. Chair by Renaissance Revival at Burns Antik Haus. y stokel y judy yb graph photo
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16 January2011 | theVIPmag.com At home on abeach or in acathedral, this Spanish-inspired organza gown man- ages to look light and airywhile retaining structure and support. The tiered ruffles composing the skirt are anchored by a rosette at the hip, perfect for showing off your first dance. Tango, anyone? Gown by Allure at The Classy Peacock; $769. Modeled by Stephanie Flory. mcclain c. via y sil yb graph photo
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Who exactlymade the rules? Who says that abride’sdress has to be pristinelyperfect? Who says the groom can’t see the bride beforethe ceremo- ny?Who says youhavetoseal up your used wedding gown in an airtight box, dragging it along behind youlike abulky piece of baggage forthe rest of your life? Check your conventions at
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waytoget the shots youwant is to spend time Ayresadvises brides to consider a“first with your photographer and reallylet them get look” photo session with the intimate bridal “Lining up rowafter rowofpeople does to knowyour personality,” said photographer party the morning of the ceremony. Though not tell the story of your wedding, onlywhere Allen AyresofBellaFotografica. “Sometimes the groom will see the bride beforethe vows, people were standing”opined Mike Wilson, youjust have to come out and sayexactlywhat Ayresinsists that it slows the daydown, al- local photographer of Youare ArtPhotography. youwant and what youdon’t want. If youlet lowing the bride and groom time to relax and “The best wedding photos happen when the the photographer in on your goals and vision, not forcing photos during the hectic blur of photographer is allowedtobeajournalist and youwill get better photographs.” scheduled events. tell the story with pictures. Otherwise, your “Not seeing the bride beforethe wedding is pictures areexactlylike everyone else’swith just an old custom that made surethe groom, the onlydifference being that you’re in them.” Ayresspecializes in helping brides release whosometimes hadn’t even met the bride be- Although Wilson will acquiesce that some wedding photographycustoms and attempt fore,didn’t run away,” Ayreslaughed. “These of those photos arenecessary to appease the newand interesting poses, sometimes at days, it’s not that important.” mother and grandmother of the bride, he be- the risk of the bride getting alittle messy lievesthat most brides and grooms want to see or revealing herself to the groom beforethe unique images that trulycapturethe personal- ceremony. “Brides that areopen to trying new Trashing the dress is another popular ity of the wedding and the guests. things have very beautiful pictures,”Ayres theme enticing brides in Southeast Texas to get However, getting those artistic shots can be describes. “And, unless your dress is ripped or down and dirty in those beautiful white gowns. hardtoconveytoset-in-their-waysphotogra- rubbed in redclay, there’snothing alittle dry The term refers to twokinds of photo shoots. phers committed to traditional poses. “The best cleaning can’t fix.” Post-ceremony, it can refertobrides elect- phoTography afTer ever
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ing to sacrifice their pristine white dresses for creatively unleashing their anger on the dress the normal boundaries to achieve that perfect the sake of artistic shots in water,fields or in that once symbolized so much love and devotion. shot, most brides arepreoccupied with having anyother venue that might create afew stains “When Igot married, Iwas so careful with great photos to document their special day. and snags. my dress,”said Gaynelle BelaireofBeaumont. “Brides caremoreabout the pictures than StaceyWatson and her newhusband, “Never in amillion years did Ithink I’dwant to anything else –eventhe dress!”said photogra- Jeremy,jumped off the deep end -literally-for destroy it.” pher AshleySmith of Ever After Photography. great photos. The dayafter their ceremony, the But, after the failureofher marriage, “If it’s the pictures youreallycareabout, then couple visited the beaches of Galveston with destroy it she did! Aburned Belairedecided whynot take that extra risk to get areally photographer Allen Ayres. Happytowade into to literallytorch her dress, after going mud- great shot?” the water in their wedding attirefor great shots, din’initwith her brand newsuspended Jeep. After all, as Smith reasons, the chances are Staceyrecommends that other brides take risks Photographer Mike Wilson wastheretocapture slim that futurechildren or grandchildren will with their dresses. “I have always been sponta- Belaire’srelease. want to wear the dress. Whyshould brides neous so Iwas excited to take dayafter photos,” “It felt so good watching that dress melt,” be foreverhanging onto adress theycan only she described. “I thought, ‘what am Igoing to Belairelaughs. “It wasexhilarating and it gave wear once? do with this dress?Stick it in abox foramillion me closure. Who knows?Maybe I’ll even send “Today’smain bridal trend is that moms years?’ It wasall forthe sake of great memories the photos out in my Christmas cards to my arestepping aside and allowing the brides to and Ilovethe photos we got. It wasdefinitely closest friends this year.” do what theywant,”Smith explained. “It’s not worthittotake those risks.” about going by the book anymore. Just have Of course, some brides trash the dress for fun and take risks. That’s the keytohaving completelydifferent reasons. Scorned by an Ultimately, whether you’re trashing the great photos from your wedding.” VIP unsuccessful marriage, theyseek closureby dress or just opting to go above and beyond
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The Exygon Road Runners is Lisa Mann. She wasanobese smoker when she wasdiagnosed with high blood pressure ll in 2008 at age 30.“My Be Get your n doctor told me Iwould oly Car be diabetic by 40,ifImade it that long,”she said. She quit motor runnin’ smoking and started running. In Carolyn Bell is the Gusher’sofficial dietitian and 2010,95pounds lighter,she ran her first 5K at the Gusher.She’ll run the half-marathon in 2011 and save the marathon for2012. She admits also arunner.Here are her nutrition tips to keep she’shad setbacks, but she won’tgiveup. “Less food, moremove,”she you in tip-top shape: said. “You have to stick to it.” ForArt Perez, running offers exercise, competition and camaraderie • Hydration is important. Weigh before and after training with familyand friends. He ran in high school but gave it up until he wasabout 30.Hehad close friends whoran, so he decided to get back runs. Your weight should be within 2percent of your pre- into it. Now, at 45,hetrains regularlyfor marathons. And he got his run weight. If it is less, drink more fluids prior to the run. 12-year-old son, Julian, to followinhis footsteps, except the boyisn’t Sip fluids during your training and race-day runs. following anymore. “He’sfaster than Iam,”Perez admitted. Running is also afamilyaffair forSherri Brown. In 2009,she was • Eat approximately 55 percent of your calories as determined to lose weight, so she started walking. Her routine wasfour carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the primarysource miles in the morning and four miles in the evening. In January 2010, of energy and fuel for running. Apre-run meal, two to she decided to bump her pace up to running. ForMother’s Day, she told her familyshe didn’t want breakfast in bed or afancy dinner out. four hours prior to training is important. For morning She wanted the whole familytoparticipate in alocal fun-run race. Her runs, quick-energy carbohydrates one hour prior husband and three children balked, but theyall relented and ran. to running will work. Don’t forget to refuel “Now they’re all hooked,”she said, adding that theyoften compete on long runs; consume 30 to 60 grams of in races together. When Brownfirst began running, her goal wastofinish a carbohydrates for everyhour of running. 5K.But soon she wasroutinelyrunning that distance, so • Carbohydrate-loading is aterm she set her goal on The Gusher’s half-marathon. “I ran used to store plenty of muscle fuel prior to the whole thing,”she stated proudly. She credits the Exygon Road Runners, whomeet Sundays an endurance race. This includes eating at 7:30 a.m. at Exygon in Beaumont, with mainly high-energy starchy foods in the supportand encouragement. days prior to the race. Close to 2,300 people showedupfor the On your mark! inaugural race last year.This year,3,000 • Sports drinks and gels are good choices to 5,000 runners areanticipated. Plan to replenish electrolytes and calories on long to be one of them! VIP run days. On shorter days, you may choose to Get set! Go! alternate between water and sports drinks or gels. •Exygon and Baptist Hospitals Gusher The same strategy will work well for race day. Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Race What’sthe mileage? • Most importantly,training weeks are the •Saturday,March 12 Marathon: 26.2 miles time to learn nutrition and hydration strategies •Montagne Center,Lamar University,Beaumont that work best for you. Race day or the day •Marathon and half-marathon start time: 7:30 a.m. Half-marathon: 13.1 miles before is not the time to trysomething •5Kstart time: 8a.m. new.Have aplan and routine, 5K: 3.1 miles. •Information: thegushermarathon.com, stick to it and you are [email protected], 409.626.2263 ready to race!
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From his perfect postureorhis graceful movements, your first assessment of Charles Stanton might be dancer.However,fromchildhood, Stanton knew what he would become: opera singer. His mother tells the story that when her children were small and were asked what theywanted to be when theygrewup, her daughters said “princess” and “astronaut.”Stanton’s replywas “opera singer.” He even dressed as an opera singer forhis Halloween costume several times. So when he got his big break in classical vocal performance, his mother simplysaid, “Of course.” Stanton, abaritone vocalist and production director,isthe impresario behind the nascent Opera Beaumont. The previous incarnation, Beaumont Civic Opera, has been defunct forabout ten years, but Stanton believesthat classical singing in a staged situation would be appealing to the community.Arelatively recent transplant, Stanton has an impressive recordofinitiating operatic companies in various commu- nities that continue to thrive. “I’mone of those people whojust says if youwant it to happen then just do it -- make it happen!”Stanton said. This blend of passion and confidence comes across clearlyinStanton, from his expressive features to his warm laugh. Though pursuing adoctorate in musical arts in vocal performance at the University of Houston and working as agrant writer fora nonprofit organization, Stanton sawavoid in the local arts options and knewhecould organize the initial steps to arenewedopera. “For better or worse, Ican saythat I am always passionate about everything Ido,”Stanton said. “I’ve always been the type of person wholikes to have lots of irons in the fireand things that fulfill the commu- nity.” Stanton grew up in the small town of Cherryville, N.C., as partofalarge fam- ily. Bit by the opera bug early, his first breakthrough opportunity came at 19,when he auditioned forarole with Opera Carolina in Charlotte. He was“discovered,”and soon had aNew York agent and, unlike most college students, wasjetting off foraudi- tions and national performances. Aturning point came when he movedtoGermanytoperform foranopera fes- tival. Foraseason and ahalf,Stanton “sang his face off”and livedasafull-time, professional singer.“Iadored singing, but I’mabig familyperson,”Stanton said. “I reallydidn’t want to be at such ahigh levelthat I’dhavetobegone all the time.” Soon Stanton wasbeing offered teaching positions, and through coaching young voices, found his love of directing. Though he still sings well and competitively,he also loveshis role as afacilitator forindividual performers and communities. “I have been fortunate to have adiversity of opportunities in singing, directing and teaching,”Stanton said. “I’ve lovedevery step of this journey. This is my profes- sion and my passion. Getting to this point in my career has allowedmetobalance afull lifewith apassion formusic. This is whereIlanded years ago and I’mfortu- nate to have been hereeversince.”
44 January2011 | THEVIPMAG.COM Coveted performance role? Favorite aria? Ihave always wanted to sing Enrico in “Lucia di Lammermoor” (by Donizetti). Tough call, but probably the soprano aria “Poveri Fiori, Gemme De’prati” from the opera “Adriana Lecouvreur.” Aren’t baritones usually the bad guys in music? Ilike to refer to them as tragically misunderstood. But yes… often the more “Opera” prompts visions of stout women in Viking hats. What’s sinister character or the goofy comic relief to atwisted plot. Interestingly engaging about operatic performance to the uninitiated? enough, Enrico (listed above) is abad guy,but with great music! When you hear/see operatic singers perform in person, you understand that there is averyreal and powerful visceral reaction to those sounds. For me, Ever had adivamoment? as ayoung child, Ithought it was the most beautiful sound Ihad ever heard. Everyone should have one on aregular basis. If you are passionate about Just knowing that the human voice can be something that resounds in such a something, the diva moment comes with the territory—it just can’t be a tremendous way is veryenthralling. More importantly,repertoire that is sung in constant way of life. the operatic style has aheightened sense of reality.The emotion is bigger,the dramatic pendulum swings wider.Even if you don’t PREFER opera over other Howmany languages can you sing in? kinds of music, everyone should experience an outpouring of passion and Infinite. The International Phonetic Alphabet lets you sing any language emotion on that scale. If only everyone could LIVE operatically -- with passion whether you know it or not. But Ispeak German fluently and have aworking and fire and with abandon. knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish and Iknow bits and pieces of several other languages. It is part of the job. What’sthe career arcofaclassical vocal performer? It has changed drastically over the last few decades. The obsession with youth Pets? is pervasive throughout our culture. For many singers, it is averytrue reality Ihave two cats, Bailey and Little. They are both strays Ifound on the street that in singer years, if you haven’t “made it big” by the age of 32, then you and Ilove them like my children -two mischievous, fuzzy children. Iaman probably aren’t going to. For me, I’d much rather watch aperson in his or her avid animal-care advocate: Spay! Neuter! Leash laws are for good reason! 40s on the stage who brings real life experience and inhabits their role with a real passion and wisdom. Howdoyou knowwhen aperformance is good –both as a singer and as adirector? Regimen for keeping voice in performing shape? As asinger,Iknow it is good if it felt like Igave everything Ihad to the Sing daily -even if just in the car and NEVER stop taking lessons. There is performance. Perfection is impossible, but if Ibrought all that Ihad to the always something to learn. stage, then Iamproud of the result. As adirector,the same is true. If Ifeel like singers are breaking down their inhibitions and are allowing vulnerability and real emotion to occur on stage, then Ithank them for sharing that with the audience and Ifeel proud to have been part of the process.
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For the debut season, Stanton selected non-traditional, smaller scale song cycles that showcase operatic voices. Admission will be free, but donations appreciated. Scheduled events include:
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THEVIPMAG.COM |January2011 47 1 2 1 2-3 Month Before Weeks Before Week Before DaysBefore Go for afinal fitting Makesurethat you Give the final Pick up your wedding of your wedding gown. have paperwork headcount to your gown after having it Bring along your mother or maid- taken careof, such as reception site professionallysteamed. of-honor to learn howtoput your marriagelicense manager and caterer. Getall your wedding dayclothing dress on and bustle it after the When calculating the count, make together in one place, so youwon’t ceremony. Call your bridesmaids and passport. suretoinclude band members forget anything on the waytothe and confirm that everyone has their Give your photographer and and other wedding personnel who venue. The groom should pick up dresses and accessories readyfor videographer alist of shots that will requireameal. Call all of your his tuxedo. the big day. youwould like to have taken at vendors and confirm arrangements Confirm details with all Getcrafty! Create aprogram to the wedding. Deliverarequested and drop-offtimes. vendors. Discuss anylast-minute hand out at the wedding ceremony, playlist and “donot play” list to Create wedding seating charts, adjustments to the plans. Drop off as well as gift baskets forout-of- your bandleader or DJ. if youare having aseated dinner.If welcome baskets to hotels where towners whoare staying In all the manypreparations, your wedding will be buffet-style, wedding guests will stay. in local hotels. don’t overlook your health. “Starting acouple of weeks before be suretopost signs on afew tables Calculate gratuities forwaiters, the day, load up on Vitamin C, forfamilyand the wedding party to musicians, and anyother wedding get alot of sleep and take careof rest their feet. staff.Get crisp bills from the yourself,” Sellers recommended. At this point in the process, bank, separate them into labeled “Stress can drain your immune it would be agood idea to allow envelopes, and designate the person system and youdon’t want to get someone else, such as your whowill be in charge of distributing sick forthe wedding.” wedding planner or mother,to the tips after the reception. take over much of the specific responsibilities. GGiivvee them the list of vevendorndor numbers so that they can take careeo offa annyy problems that arise on the dayyo offt thehe wweeddingdding. The day before Give vendors an “Getmani/pedis or any emergency number other spa treatments to call on the beforethe wedding day. dayofthe wedding. Youdon’t need alot of Ideally, this contact should not be appointments to keep on the bride or groom. the big day.” Rehearse ceremonywith officiant and entirewedding Marissa Sellers party.Determine the order and of Glass Slipper Events arrangement of the ceremony. Bring unity candle, aisle runner, and other accessories to the site. Give the officiant your wedding license. VIP
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JaNUaRY6 First Thursdays at the Mildred Amonthlyevent with live music and shopping. Mildred Building, Beaumont. 5-8p.m. Beaux Arts Ball: JaNUaRY7 Welcome To The Imaginarium First Friday’sonLincoln Avenue. Shopping, food and entertainment. January 22 6-9p.m. Groves. 409.962.3631 With atheme based loosely on the 2009 movie, “The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassas.” In addition to asilent auction, there will be side JaNUaRY8 showattractions including belly dancers, asword swallower,and Tango Buenos Aires: Fire and Passion fire dancers. Dress is limited only by your imagination. Circus, As one of Argentina’s greatest cocktail, costume, vintage are all welcome. American Legion Hall, cultural exports, Tango Buenos Aires Post 33, Beaumont. 8p.m-midnight. Tickets $50. All proceeds is an authentic, uncompromising benefit The Art Studio Inc. representation of the fiery dance of passion. Lutcher Theater.7:30p.m. 409.886.5535, lutcher.org Royal Krewe of Neptune 12th Night Festivities great dates in january Bring your ownfood and beverages to Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur.Enjoythe final parade of the 2010 royalty in all their finery.6p.m. to { January } midnight. 409.963.8250,portarthur.com/ mardigras/k_naptune.htm JaNUaRY9 JaNUaRY1 Cirque de la Soiree Spindletop AnniversaryCelebration January 29 New Year’sDay The Spindletop-Gladys City This black tie gala benefiting the Baptist New Year’sDay Resolution Run Boomtown Museum will blowits replica gusher 3p.m. The gusher Cancer Center is one of the premier parties Sea Rim Striders 5k event starts at 9:30a.m. at Gulf Terrace Hike viewing is free to the public. If of the year.Highlights include ahigh-style visitors would also like to go through fashion showand live music. Beaumont and Bike Trail, soccer field side, Beaumont. the boomtown museum area, regular Civic Center.6:30p.m. admission rates will apply: Adults-$3, JaNUaRY2 Seniors-$2, Children-$1.The museum will be open 1-5p.m. that day. Artwork by Sedrick Huckaby 409.835.0823 Acelebration of African-American MontyPy Pyytthonhon’s heritage using unique “quilt paintings” JaNUaRY11 Spamalot as backdrops forportraits. On view Chicago Live in Concert January 23 through Jan. 9. ArtMuseum of Southeast Texas. 409.832.3432, amset.org At Nutty Jerry’s in Winnie. 7p.m. AlA lovingoving rip-off of the famous Tickets $36-$66.877.643.7508 comedy“y “MontyMonty Python and Books of Hours Selections the Holy Grail,”t” thishis play is the Stark Museum of Art. Through Jan. 8, JaNUaRY13 2011.409.886.2787, starkmuseum.org winner of three 2005 Tony Riverdance Awards. Killer rabbits and Athunderous celebration of Irish legless knights, music, song and dance. Julie Rogers STILL funny! Theatre. 7:30p.m. Tickets $30-$50. Lutcher Theater,7, 7p.m.p.m. 409.838.3435 x1 409.886.5535, lutcher.org Merchant Soiree Artvendors will set up shop this month at TokyoJapanese Steakhouse &Sushi Bar on I-10 in Beaumont. 5-9p.m. The All Night Strut Dinner Theatre Event Submissions Beaumont Community Player’s Do youhaveanevent youwould like to promote?Doitwith VIP for FREE! Please send us perform asend up to the era of Swing details—dates, times, location, contact phone, webaddress and abrief description—to in the 1930s and 1940s. Upbeat [email protected]. Information should arrive at least 60 days in advance of the event. continuedonnext page »
theVIPmag.com |January2011 49 music and slick dance performance Antique Mall of Beaumont, The Book Sanders. 7p.m. Bob Bowers Civic areonthe menu. Betty Greenberg Bazaar,Burns Antik Haus, Center,PortArthur.409.548.4444 or Center.Jan. 13-15, 20-22. Cash bar at Cave Interiors, FFiindernder’s FFaayyrree,, 409.985.7822 6:30p.m., dinner and showat7:15p.m. Lumberton Antique Mall, beaumontcommunityplayers.com Select Antiques, The TTaatterttered JaNUaRY23 JaNUaRY14 Suitcase, and Urban Chic. Monty Python’sSpamalot JaNUaRY16 Aloving rip-offofthe famous comedy Opening Reception: The Specious Instant “Monty Python and the HolyGrail,” Featuring Steve Hodges, Justin Varner Opening Reception: this playisthe winner of three 2005 and Jakob Christmas. Dishman Art Birds in Art Tony Awards. Killer rabbits and legless Museum. 7p.m. On viewthrough Feb. 18. The Museum of the GuGulflf Coast knights, STILL funny! Lutcher Theater, 409.880.8137 hosts of aan neeww eexxhibitionhibition from 7p.m. 409.886.5535, lutcher.org the Leigh YYaawwkkeeyy WWooodsonodson Art JaNUaRY15 Museum ffeeaturingaturing 60 original JaNUaRY25 Opera Beaumont: Janacek’s“Diaryof works by various artists. Greater Port Arthur Chamber of One Who Vanished” Reception 2-4p.m., and will Commerce 111th Annual Banquet Opera Beaumont presents the Texas include ala liivveeb birirdpd prreesentationsentation landscape painters of TTeexxas.as. RReeceptionception Keynote speaker John Hall. Bob staged debut of Janacek’s“Diary of from the Houston Audubon 6-8p.m. On viewthrough April 3. Bowers Civic Center.6p.m. One Who Vanished.”Performed in the Society.Onviewthrough March 13. 409.832.3432, amset.org 409.963.1107,portarthurtexas.com original Czech Language, this project museumofthegulfcoast.org will also incorporate an exhibit of Opening Reception for Southeast JaNUaRY2Y 288 JaNUaRY17 Texas Art: Cross-Currents and famous Czech artwork and folk dance. Barney Live in Performances areplanned in Beaumont Influences Martin Luther King, Jr.Day The ArtMt Museumuseum of Southeast TeTexxasas Concert -B- Birthdayirthday at the ArtMuseum of Southeast Texas Bash on Jan. 15 and in Houston at the Czech Friends of MLK Brunch presents an exhibit that examines The purple Museum on Jan. 17.Admission free, Bob Bowers Civic Center,PortArthur. relationships and influences that dinosaur brings a with donations appreciated. 10a.m.-2p.m. Hargie Savoy, 409.722.5314 existed between Southeast Texas live showtw tooF Ford artists and earlyyT Texas Modernists Arena. Showtimes are SETADATreasure Hunt Begins JaNUaRY21 from 1925–1975. Reception 11a.m., 3p.m. and 7p.m. Pursue the local 6-8p.m. On viewthrough April 3. Hot Hearts 2011 Tickets range from $16- antiques trail and Contemporary Christian music 409.832.3432, amset.org win prizes! From $51.f. fordpark.com concert. Jan. 21 &Jan 22. Ford Park. Jan. 15 to Jan. 22, JerryLee Lewis Concert 409.951.5400.hothearts.org ten local shops At Nutty Jerry’s in Winnie. 7p.m. JaNUaRY2Y 299 will each offer Opening Reception for G. Eisenlohr: Tickets $25-$65. 877.643.7508 Cirque de la Soiree aprize drawing Painting Across the Texas Landscape JaNUaRY22 This black tie gala benefiting the Baptist forshoppers. For The ArtMuseum of Southeast Texas Cancer Center is one of the premier example, the prize at hosts an exhibition featuring 15 SymphonyofSoutheast Texas parties of the year.Highlights include a Burns Antik Haus will be paintings by renowned earlyTexas Pops Concert high-style fashion showand live music. a$100 gift certificate. Treasurehunt artist Edward G. Eisenlohr on loan Favorite soundtrack selections from Beaumont Civic Center.6:30p.m. shops: 11th Street Market, ArtAntiques from aprivate collection. Eisenlohr Hollywood film composer John Williams, &Stuff Gallery,Antique Emporium, Kitana’sBellydancing Extravaganza is considered one of the pioneer including music from “Raiders of the Jan. 29 &Jan. 30.Aweekend of Lost Ark,”and “Harry Potter.” Julie workshops and classes with a Lamar Cardinals Basketball Rogers Theatre. 7:30p.m. Tickets final performance and drum jam. Home Schedule for January and February available on line or at the boxoffice HolidayInn Plaza and Jefferson concertnight. 409.892.2257,sost.org Theatre. Performance by Silvia All games at Montagne Center.Children 3and under free. Salamanca and GypsyDance Theater. Lamar students free with ID. Beaux Arts Ball: kitanabellydance.com ////////////////////////////////////////// Welcome To The Imaginarium With atheme based looselyonthe Men’sTeam -Tickets $10-$13 JaNUaRY30 2009 movie, ‘The Imaginarium 01/04/11 vs. Louisiana College 7:35p.m. of Dr Parnassas.”Inaddition to a Harlem Globetrotters’ 01/12/11 vs. McNeese State 7:35p.m. silent auction, therewill be side 85th Anniversary 01/22/11 vs. Central Arkansas 7:05p.m. showattractions including belly Familyentertainment by the 01/26/11 vs. NorthwesternState 7:05p.m. dancers, asword swallower, and fire humorous ball-handling wizards. Ford 02/02/11 vs. SoutheasternLouisiana 7:05p.m Arena. 7p.m. Tickets startat$23. 02/12/11 vs. Nicholls 7:05p.m. dancers. Dress is limited onlybyyour fordpark.com
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