Southeast Texas Kids' Directory

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The vision of the the Beaumont Children's Museum is to provide all children and families with an accessible environment that opens a window to the world around them and encourages them to look within and beyond. The museum will be known locally and beyond for having competent and passionate staff and volunteers, a committed base of members, donors, and volunteers, a sustainable business model with diverse income streams, resources for everyone who cares about the well-being of children, high repeat visitation due to changing exhibits and popular permanent activities and programs.

Currently the museum is in the fundraising stage. A building has been selected and plans are being drawn up to create a wonderful space for Southeast Texas children.

The Beaumont Children’s Museum committee is already engaged and active in the community. The committee currently uses the “Legos- Building Minds” traveling exhibit from the Beaumont Children's Museum as hands on learning tools in the community.

Legos are used to learn dexterity, shapes, sorting, colors, counting, spacial orientation, building, math skills, and even some basic engineering principles. The committee takes Lego Kits to schools throughout Southeast

Texas for teachers to use hands on with the kids in their classrooms. In addition, the committee makes presentations at community events such as Farmers Markets, Libraries, Museum sponsored events such as TouchA-Truck and the Mini-Masters Tournament, school carnivals, and more. The impact the committee has seen on the community is tremendous. They always have parents and educators asking about the Museum, and wanting more information. The kids are ecstatic about Legos, and they don't even know they are learning as they play!

The Beaumont Children’s Museum has a second, equally exciting traveling exhibit, “Stuffee”. Stuffee uses a human sized doll to teach young children about their bodies and making healthy choices. Stuffee is a stuffed "doll" who has a zipper down his chest to teach kids about the insides their bodies and their organs as they function.

In April, there will be a “fun”draiser in Beaumont, the “Mini-Masters” Tournament.

The event will be held at Colorado Canyon in Beaumont. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the museum, meet committee members, and help raise funds for this wonderful community development.

WWW.BEAUMONTCHILDRENSMUSEUM.ORG

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Y T I C S Y D A GL S U K C U R Y COWBO UT O P M A C AND Gladys City stands as a tribute to the early days of the Golden Triangle- the discovery of oil and the beginning of Southeast Texas’ long marriage to the petroleum industry.

You can learn a lot at this historic village- but you can also have a great deal of fun. The museum brings a number of outstanding family activities each year, and this year’s “Cowboy Ruckus” is the biggest by far.

Saturday will be filled with educational and entertainment opportunities for young and old alike.

The following is a partial list of the activities for this special event log onto the website for a full and updated list.

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“Early Cattle Drives through Southeast Texas” Southeast Texas children are inescapably touched by cowboy culture. Our towns host rodeos, trail rides, chili and barbecue cook offs, and our local celebrities include some of the top country music artists. This talk is a great chance to give them some of the history behind our Southeast Texas cattle heritage. The cattle trails of West Texas have been made legendary through literature and film. But did you know one of the earliest cattle trails came right through Beaumont? Author and Longhorn cattle rancher Christine Moor Sanders will give a fascinating talk about cattle ranching in Southeast Texas and the early development of the Texas Longhorn breed. Through maps and photographs, Ms. Sanders will tell the story of early cattle ranching in Southeast Texas and how it continues today.

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“Son of Confederate Veterans Civil War Encampment.”

One of the earliest known writings about the possibility of oil being at Spindletop was during Captain George Washington O'Brien's encampment there, during the Civil War. Come see what life was like for soldiers - and, sometimes, their families. The Dick Dowling Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will set up a small Civil War Encampment. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to experience a living history exhibit.

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“Cowboy Ruckus Parade” Come make some noise and cheer on all of the special guests – cowboys, Civil War Soldiers, outlaws, and 1860s baseball players, as they parade through the museum's Hamill Square and out to 'Gusher Field' for the start of the 1860s Baseball game.

“Big Thicket Outlaws” The Big Thicket Outlaws will be making all kinds noise with staged gunfights, shootouts and fun skits.

“1860s Baseball Game” Baseball has been played in the United States since at least the 1850s.

Much about the game has not changed over the past 150 years or so, but many of the rules and equipment have. Local volunteers will demonstrate and discuss these differences, and play a few innings. If you're a baseball fan, you don't want to miss out on this one.

Chris McDaniel

— Trick Roper & Whip Cracker Like Buffalo Bill Cody and Will Rogers before him, Chris McDaniel brings the excitement of the Wild West to Gladys City! A world champion trick roper and holder of two world records with bullwhips, McDaniel mixes his skill, charm, comedy, and cowboy songs to make a little cowboy magic. He’s been seen internationally from Bali to Moscow and spends much of his time as a guest performer at 5-star resorts in Mexico. He’s been on The Late Show with David Letterman, two national Broadway tours, and is a long time featured performer at the longest running off Broadway magic show, "Monday Night Magic!" His original one man show “Ropes, Whips, and Songs About Cows” recently appeared Off Broadway to rave reviews.

Family Games & Activities Hours of fun await you and your family as you try your luck on the prize wheel, practice calf roping, join in a stick horse race, get a 'SHAVE' in the Barber Shop and learn to sew a button. Looking for more historical fun? Enjoy the washer toss, horse shoes, cards, checkers, dominoes, clothespin drop, game of graces, marbles, yo yos, and old fashioned tops.

The day’s activities will be capped off by the first ever overnight campout on the museum grounds.

For more information

April 20th • (409) 880-1750 • www.spindletop.org Or drop by in person on the Lamar Beaumont Campus near the Lamar Cardinals baseball field. end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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TUESDAY The Black-eyed Pea

Phone: 409-866-2617 6455 Phelan Beaumont, Texas 77706

DEAL: Tuesday 5pm-close, one FREE kids meal for each adult entree purchased.

SATURDAY Luby’s Cafeteria

Pizza Hut (3 Locations:)

Phone: 409-962-0261 4840 Highway 73 Port Arthur, Texas 77642

112 South Main Street Beaumont, TX 77657 (409)755-7740

SUNDAY Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant

3820 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 832-8400

175 South Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 860-5100

DEAL: Kids 12 & under, 1 kids buffet meal with the purchase of an adult meal, after 6pm.

WEDNESDAY Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 3939 Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77706

DEAL: $1.99 Kidʼs Meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Luby’s Cafeteria

Phone: 409-962-0261 4840 Highway 73 Port Arthur, Texas 77642

Kids Meal Special(s) Available on: DEAL: after 4:30 pm. $2 kidʼs meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only.

CiCi’s Pizza

5882 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708 (409) 892-6866

Kids 3 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.

Golden Corral

Phone: 409-842-2441 2190 I-10 South Beaumont, Texas 77705

DEAL: Kids 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal, 11am to 1:30pm

DEAL: kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal.

1135 North 11th Street Beaumont, TX 77702 (409) 898-8855

DEAL: $1.99 Kidsʼ Meal, Dine-in only.

Goodfella’s

Phone: 409-861-2500 3350 Dowlen Road Beaumont , Texas 77706

DEAL: Sunday Family Brunch beginning at 10:30AM: one FREE kidʼs meal per adult entree purchase!

EVERYDAY DEALS Grand Buffet

2250 Hwy 365 Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 722-6668

DEAL: Kids 2 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.

Pizza Hut (3 Locations:) 3820 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 832-8400

175 South Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 860-5100 5655 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 892-7600

DEAL: Kids 3 and under eat free at the buffet from 11:00am-1:30pm.

All information subject to change without notice, call location to verify.

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Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lunch Provided Daily.

700 Procter Street, Port Arthur

Camp A: June 10 – June 21, 2nd & 3rd Graders Camp B: June 24– July 5, 4th & 5th Graders

(409)982-7000

www.museumofthegulfcoast.org

EnviroKids is an exciting summer camp designed for students who would like to learn about the environment and experience fun outdoor activities through field trips, guest presenters, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts . EnviroKids is FREE for students in Port Arthur ISD and to members of the Port Arthur Historical Society. All others must pay a $50 registration fee.

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Art Museum of Southeast Texas “Edge of Mists” East Texas Photographs by David Gibson

Recurring daily. Free admission. Suggestion donation, $2.

Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm, Sat: 10 am - 5 pm, Sun: Noon - 5 pm 500 Main St. in Beaumont 409-832-3432 www.amset.org

This exhibition, organized by AMSET, will feature the haunting and captivating large scale black and white landscape photographs of East Texas by artist David Gibson.

Gibson, a renowned Texas photographer, has won numerous prestigious awards for his photographs. He has exhibited widely and is included in a number of private and corporate collections.

April 1 – April 29

Lunch at the Lake: The Event Centre

Every Monday 11 am - 2 pm 700 Crockett Street in Beaumont 409-838-3435 www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/upcomingevents.html

Weʼll provide the music, seating, and scenery. You choose lunch from one of our onsite mobile food vendors, or bring a menu item from your favorite local eatery. Previous offerings include burgers & fries, gumbo, sandwiches, cupcakes & desserts, BBQ, boudain & po-boys.

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Curious to see what baby looks like in 3D/4D?

Sessions starting at $75.00 Come see us and we will take a peek.

6555 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont 77706

$10 Off for one session

Call for an appointment!

409-861-1400

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10:00 to 11:00am

July 9 — Wet and Wild-Texas Wetlands July 16 — Bird’s Eye View:Texas Birds July 23 — Critter Corner July 30 — Under the Sea

700 Procter Street, Port Arthur

(409)982-7000

www.museumofthegulfcoast.org

Sessions are geared for 3-9 year olds, and are FREE for Port Arthur Historical Society Members & $1 per child for all others. Advance registration is required & children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact the Education Coordinator, Stephanie Harren at: 409-984-6453 or email at harrensc@lamarpa.edu

CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 5 – April 13

Rabbit Hole: Beaumont Community Playhouse

Every Friday, Saturday Evenings, 7:30 pm. Matinee, 2 pm.

5515 Phelps Road in Beaumont 409-833-4664 www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com

This play deals with the most traumatic event any parent can endure - the death of a child. David Lindsay Abaire manages to involve his audience and illustrate how we all grieve differently and for different lengths of time. Despite the subject matter, this 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play is often extremely funny, setting up emotional contrasts between ironic humor and infinite sadness which make the loss of the child more poignant.

April 11 – April 12

Lamar University Spring Dance Recital General Admission, $15. Seniors, Students & LU Staff, $10. LU Students w/valid ID, $7.

Lamar University Theatre. 4400 S. MLK Jr. Pkwy in Beaumont.

Recurring daily at 7:30 pm 409-880-2250 www.lamar.edu/theatre

Southeast Texas has dozens and dozens of dance studios teeming with future ballerinas, broadway choreographers, and hip hop dancers. It is great when you can show them Southeast Texans who are already performing at a higher level. The Lamar University Spring Dance Recital is a wonderful opportunity to see gifted dancers shine in full evening of dance featuring premier and repertory works from faculty, invited guest artists and adjudicated student choreography.

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Come see how & why regular music instruction will develop: • Language Skills • Reading Skills • Math Skills • Social & Emotional Skills • Physical Skills Mid-County & Beaumont Birth to 7 Years

APRIL 21, 2013 • 2–5PM

409-656-7983

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Lamar Civic Orchestra FREE Concert in Port Arthur

7:30 pm Free admission.

Lamar State College Port Arthur Performing Arts Center 1500 Procter St. in Port Arthur 409-880-8144 www.lamar.edu/music

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Ford Park Event Center, 5115 Interstate 10 S in Beaumont www.poniesinthepark.com

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When Southeast Texas Kids rank their favorite cars, the Ford Mustang consistently ranks at or near the top of their lists. This is a great chance for them to see Mustangs from all generations all together.

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Diocese of Beaumont: Womenʼs Conference

Recurring daily.

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Lamar University Opera Theater.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to expose your children to the magic of the opera- for free, courtesy of the Lamar University Opera program.

April 20

“Cowboy Ruckus” at the Spindletop Museum.

Spindletop Museum is located on the Lamar Beaumont Campus.

(409) 880-1750 gladyscity.weebly.com/cowboy-ruckus.html

The Spindletop Gladys City Museum is bringing to Southeast Texas a one day magical portal to our past. Highlights will include a world class whip cracker, Chris McDaniel.

There will also be action packed shoot outs featuring the Big Thicket Outlaws. If your kids have heard stories about baseball the way it “used to be”, they will want to check out the 1860s vintage baseball game. This is just the beginning of the excitement that will be on tap. Check out their website for full details.

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TWO MAGNOLIAS

at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas Presents:

Cooking with Kids 2013

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday weekly in June, July, and August 9am–Noon Ages 5–12 Welcome Easy to schedule — choose one day, one week, or all sessions.

Full details online including schedule of class topics:

(409) 833-5913 or 550-3478 www.twomagnolias.org twomagnolias@hotmail.com

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The Beaumont Childrenʼs Museum has created a fun family friendly fundraiser for the museum. Enjoy great mini golf at Beaumontʼs Colorado Canyon and raise money for a great cause.

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1906 Calder at Third Street in Beaumont 409-832-1906 www.mcfaddin-ward.org

Pack a picnic and a quilt and enjoy a fun family evening of music and fun at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum. The event is free and open to everyone. The evening will feature free tours of the museum and wonderful live music. Pack up the family and bring your picnic and a quilt or blanket. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Lamar Civic Orchestra

7:30 pm Free admission.

Lamar University Setzer Center Ballroom 4400 S. MLK Jr. Pkwy in Beaumont 409-880-8144 www.lamar.edu/music

The Lamar Civic Orchestra draws players from the community, including talented undergraduate and graduate students at Lamar, faculty and staff, area music educators, and a number from diverse professions. Kurt Gilman, associate professor, and interim chair of the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music directs the orchestra.

Summer Camp Registration

Southeast Texas Summer Camps fill up F-A-S-T! Donʼt miss the camp your kid has their heart set on. Sign up today.

Painting with a Twist: (409) 866-0399 Museum of the Gulf Coast EnviroKids: (409) 982-7000 Imagine Art Studio: (409) 656-9633

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Hollywood Acting Coach

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cting coach and author Chambers Stevens will bring his Hollywood expertise to Beaumont in April with a pair of workshops for aspiring young actors.

The workshops, hosted by Outside the Box Productions, are scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-noon for 3rd through 6th grade, and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for 7th though 12th grade. The workshops will be held in the Assembly Hall at All Saints Episcopal School, 4108 Delaware in Beaumont. Cost is $125 for each workshop.

Advance reservations are required. To reserve a spot call 409-543-4915 or go to facebook.com/ outsidetheboxbeaumont.

“Chambers has a gift with children and teenagers,” coordinator Ramona Young said. “When he is coaching them on auditioning and different acting styles that are currently en vogue in Hollywood, he is super high energy. His energy reminds me of early Jerry Lewis. He’s fun, he does voices, he connects on their level — he’s just hilarious. Kids love him.” Stevens, an established coach and the author of seven books of monologues, scenes and commercials for young actors, will offer an overview of what it is like to audition for a television or a movie, and how to behave with a casting director, as well as how the basic audition works.

Young said that participants will learn about all facets of the audition and acting process. “Chambers will instruct them on what skills they need to work on to be an effective auditioner,” she said.

“There’ll be some techniques on memorization and how to make your audition stand out. There will also be scene and monologue work.

“A lot of the stuff will be effective for not only auditioning on the professional level, but also for kids who are planning for auditions for college acting programs or even local theater.” Stevens, who is making his fourth trip to Southeast Texas, said he enjoys working with young actors.

“Kids are the best,” Stevens said. “They are so full of creativity and energy. Their imaginations are powerful so they can throw themselves in to any scene. Plus they are so hungry for help from someone who knows what they are doing.”

Among Stevens coaching clients are Jae Head, who played S.J. in “The Blind Side,” Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper on “Mad Men” and Riley Griffiths, who plays Charles Kaznyk in “Super 8.” Another one of his long-time clients, Bridger Zadina, will be in ‘Iron Man 3’ this spring.“Last time I was in Beaumont, I got a kid an audition for a Broadway show — so no telling what will happen,” Stevens said.

“Because of the tax breaks that Texas now has in place a lot of my clients are auditioning for films and television shows that are being shot in the state,” Stevens said. “I have a number of young actors from California who have been TO REGISTER: flown in to work on shows in Texas. These Contact: Ramona Young Californians are not better ‘actors’ than the kids Phone: 409-543-4915 in Beaumont. But they are better auditioners. ramonarealized@yahoo.com “So that is what we will focus on — making them fantastic auditioners.”

For more on Chambers Stevens, visit www.chambersstevens.com

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