The Southeast Texas Arts Council hosted the first Montage Arts Festival, Oct. 17 and 18. The festival was held on the grounds of the Betty Greenberg Center for the Performing Arts, home of Beaumont Community Players. Street performers, including musicians, dancers, face painters and medieval knights, joined more than 30 vendors to promote the arts
Acting coach and author Chambers Stevens will bring his Hollywood expertise to Beaumont in October with a pair of Disney 101 workshops for aspiring young actors, and an advanced commercial workshop for adults. The workshops, hosted by Divergent Theater (formerly Outside the Box Productions), are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon for 2nd through
HOLIDAY EVENTS People of all ages are invited to enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, view significant art exhibitions at the Stark Museum of Art, and tour The W.H. Stark House. Shangri La Gardens invites families and friends to take evening
The first few cool days have stemmed the tide of the heat of summer, giving some relief to all who have endured the hell on earth that is the second floor. If not for rain, which we had in abundance, temperatures would have been worse. That’s how it is in the real world, air conditioning
Comedy based on true confessions to get Texas premiere, Nov. 7-8 Everyone has a secret. It may be a crush on a co-worker or teacher. It may be a desire to try something a little out of the ordinary. It may even be a wish to get revenge on a boss. Divergent Theater, in partnership
The Holiday Shop-O-Rama Extravaganza will soon be upon us and we’d love for you to participate. The Art Studio, Inc. will host its annual art sale that offers one-stop shopping for a unique, funky, artistic and inexpensive gifts created by local artisans. This event is your opportunity to present your work for sale during this
The High Street Gallery will host an exhibition of watercolor self-portraits by Allison Reho, 7-10 p.m., Nov. 7. The gallery is located in Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “High Street Gallery is committed to spotlighting up-and-coming Southeast Texas artists,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. Entry is free and the work will be for
Ten Centuries of Belarusian Art Editor’s note: ISSUE contributor Elena Ivanova spent the summer in Eastern Europe doing research for a book. This story is the third in a four-part series chronicling her adventures and the artistic discoveries she made along the way. “Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have
TASI’s renovated facility offers opportunity to rediscover joys of developing film, prints With the rise of digital photography, it seems everyone can lay claim to being a photographer. But a dedicated minority has gathered to explore a process that is more hands on. The Art Studio, Inc. Darkroom Friends is a group who have joined together
The High Street Gallery will host “Je Suis Ame Solitaire,” an exhibition of digital prints by William Elliott, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 11. The gallery is located in former DIY music venue Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “High Street Gallery is committed to spotlighting up-and-coming Southeast Texas artists,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. “Billy’s
