story by Amy Bradberryphoto by Lori Viator A group of jovial lads and ladies gallivanted in merriment around the corridor of TASI, on July 22nd. Bordermarch Arts and Science Instructional Series presented Beginner European Dance class which was instructed by Isabella della Rosa. Participants, ranging from 5 to 55 years old, learned intricate Italian, French,
story by Eleanor Skeltonphotos by Jim Oakes Southeast Texas became known over the past five years as recovering “through hell or high water” after Harvey and Imelda’s devastating flooding and the TPC plant explosion. The Art Studio is no exception. Hurricanes Rita and Ike, along with the 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season, damaged the outdoor salt
story by Rebekah Folsephotos by Stephanie Orta Last month, patrons of Southeast Texas gathered at The Art Studio Inc. to participate in a community-wide clothing swap. People were asked to bring their unwanted or unused clothes, over the course of two days, to the studio and then given freedom to search through the other items
words and photos by Lige Menard Aloha cherished readers, tis good to share time and experience with you once again! As I travel down the road of writing these articles, I’m constantly reminded of the importance of fighting the FOMO. These literary labors of love are not meant to cater to our communal Fear
words and photos by Lige Menard Originally I had on the docket an assignment different than the one I share with you in the here and now. Fatefully it seems first laid plans were to end up jammed up… and I instead found myself free booting around and looking for something good. Sweet June, a
recorded by Chris Dombrosky, junior roadside attractions correspondent We sat down for an interview with Beaumont’s own “Happy Half-Wit.” Here’s what he had to say. Studio Ink: Thanks for taking time to speak with Studio Ink. Happy Half Wit: Is it okay if I smoke? SI: Go right ahead. HHW: That’s just a little muffler
by Greg Busceme Sr. I am totally into this new format with Studio Ink. It opens an avenue where I can muse on ideas and convey to you our hopes and dreams or brag on our progress and achievements. As members, you have seen the progress of this administration through responsive assistance and efficient processing of
album review by Evan LeBouef Hey y’all, this month we are going to take a listen to the new LP released by Austin indie group Indoor Creature. Indoor Creature is a 6 piece group composed of your typical rock band plus some horns and auxiliary instruments which started as a solo project back in 2015.
All photographs by Shane Brown. Prints are available to order. Contact the artist at (409) 767-6100.
by Julia Rodriguez In the wake of the shut downs from the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bria Evans moved back home to Beaumont. Her business at the time, called Dignified Woman’s Apparel, had premiered at New York Fashion Week in 2019, just a few short years after graduating from the Art Institute of
