words and photos by Lige Menard Autumn had befallen SeTX, and the Saturday Night Fever was running high October 15th.Various festivals, balls, and shows were lighting up marquees all across the triangle. One couldeasily find themselves divided between competing choices of attendance. The people at largewere scattered. Playing this to my advantage, I selected to
THE LINEUP (in no particular order) ~ sinuendo (Electronic)Seriously spooky synthesizers with mind bending visuals and big sound ~ KLOZURE (Prog Metal)Heavy, melodic riffs and odd time signatures ~ Obscene Orchestra (Noise/Chaos)Loud banging and yelling like idiots ~ Fresh Grind (Rock)Heavy grooves and dynamic tunes*WORLD PREMIERE!*
Artwork is available for purchase and may be viewed during gallery hours or scheduled appointment. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 5th, 2022 (7-11PM) Free entry and refreshments. Donations always appreciated. Join us on FACEBOOK EVENTS! I mainly grew up around Peoria, IL. I earned a BFA from Bradley University in 2003 and an MFA from California
Lordy! Lordy!Beaux Arts Ball 2023: TASI’s Big 40 is set for January 21st! This year’s fundraiser will include all of the wonderment of our annual party with a flair of elegance to celebrate the 40 wonderful years serving the arts community. Come experience the fabulous fashion, illustrious entertainment, delicious foods, and a stunning silent auction
by Kinza Waheed You are not going to want to miss Terrance McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune at Beaumont Community Players. The BCP rendition is directed by John Manfredi and starring Heather Rushing as Frankie and Jody Reho as Johnny. The play depicts a first date night that ends up with
M.I.S.T. – Made In Southeast TexasA conversation with local drag performer Sparkle Motionby James Allen King Meet Miss Sparkle Motion. If you have been around SETX for a while there is a good chance you had the pleasure of seeing her perform at a cancer fundraiser, maybe drag brunch, or hosting a dance contest at
Pics of the musical group Psycho Jenni (Insta: @psychojennitx). Shot by James Blaign Rambo (Insta: @blaign & @blaign.film)and assisted by Victoria Wilt (Insta: @victoria_wilt). I’m not comfortable photographing people. At least, not as comfortable as I could be. It involves a lot of direction, posing, and lighting. Things never work out perfectly, and plans/ideas change
Beaux Arts Ball 2023: TASI’s Big 40 is set for January 21st! You can get your ticketsfor a special earlybird discount of just $40 eachONLY during Arts and Drafts 2022 @ Madison’son October 15! If you can’t make it there in person,tickets will also be available online at:https://tasi40.bpt.me Regular advance tickets will be on salefor
Change is good. Change is inevitable. Do the same thing day after day and that activity will evolve, seemingly on its own. The same for your art. We all strive to advance our skills and abilities and even though it seems like there is no change, the more you do the better the art becomes.
On September 23, 2022, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas honored the founder and executive director of The Art Studio, Inc. at their annual gala. The following is the speech he wrote to give at the event. To Lynn Castle, who made AMSET a world class facility and a place that is available to everyone:
